TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, raising the prospect of further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel and a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war. Eleven Israeli women and children, freed by...
Hunter Biden Offers to Testify Publicly Before Congress, Setting up a Potential High-Stakes Face-Off
WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden on Tuesday offered to testify publicly before Congress in response to a subpoena from Republicans investigating nearly every aspect of his business dealings as they pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden. The Democratic president's son slammed the inquiry as a “fishing expedition” and refused to...
Californians Bet Farming Agave for Booze Holds Key to Weathering Drought, Groundwater Limits
MURRIETA — Leo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked. A decade later, his property is now dotted with thousands of what he and others hope is a promising new crop for the...
US Closes Border Crossing to Vehicles and Limits Traffic at Another in Response to Illegal Entries
PHOENIX — A Texas border crossing was closed to vehicles Monday, and traffic at an Arizona crossing was limited to shift more resources to illegal entries, U.S. authorities said in the latest sign of how fast-changing migration routes are challenging the government to keep up. Customs and Border Protection said...
Israel and Hamas Agree to Extend Truce for Two More Days, and to Free More Hostages and Prisoners
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, raising the prospect of further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel and a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war. Eleven Israeli women and children, freed by...
Trump Hints at Expanded Role for Military in the US. A Legacy Law Gives Him Few Guardrails
WASHINGTON — Campaigning in Iowa this year, Donald Trump said he was prevented during his presidency from using the military to quell violence in primarily Democratic cities and states. Calling New York City and Chicago “crime dens,” the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination told his audience, “The next time, I’m...
Suspect in Shooting of Three Men of Palestinian Descent Near the University of Vermont Pleads Not Guilty
A man pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Monday in connection with the weekend shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont — an attack that is being investigated as a possible hate crime. Jason J. Eaton, 48, was arrested Sunday, a day after the shooting outside his...
President Joe Biden Plans to Skip UN Climate Talks in Dubai
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to skip the annual climate talks in Dubai this week, an event that is expected to draw heads of state and diplomats from roughly 200 nations and the Vatican. He has attended twice before. The White House said it was sending a climate team,...
Boise State-UNLV Set for Mountain West Title Game After Computer Breaks Three-Way Tie for First
UNLV will host Boise State in the Mountain West Conference championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday after a computer ranking was used to break a three-way tie for first place. Boise State, UNLV and San Jose State each finished the regular season 6-2 in conference play....
Supporting Nonprofits on GivingTuesday Could Have a Bigger Impact Than Usual
Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual. Why? Because nonprofits and industry groups say donations so far are down compared with previous years. Many organizations will look to make up the difference on GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which started as a hashtag in 2012...