During the War in Ukraine, a Military Orchestra Has a Key Task
As Ukrainian casualties spiral after years of war, a military band has the melancholy but key task of bidding farewell to troops and raising morale.
New York City Council speaker Adrienne Adams launches run for mayor: reports
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams launches run to replace incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, challenging the front-runner, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Draft of Trump order seeks to eliminate Department of Education: report
President Donald Trump is seeking to eliminate the Education Department, according to an executive order reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Far-Right Israeli Minister Visits Washington After Years of Being Shunned
Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli finance minister, had drawn rebukes from the Biden administration for his opposition to a cease-fire in Gaza and his support for Jewish settlers in the West…
Cardinals star Jordan Walker sustains bizarre injury during spring training game
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker's day was cut short when he exited a spring training game in the third inning with a knee injury.
U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say
The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.
Blue state GOP lawmaker goes viral for exposing state’s spending proposals: ‘People were appalled’
A California Republican lawmaker believes he was removed from the state’s budget committee because of California's controversial spending practices
South Africa’s Play to Ease Tensions With Trump: A New Trade Deal
Lawmakers were warned that the United States is planning more punitive actions against the country. Officials hope a new trade deal will help repair the icy relations.
Trump Said the U.S. Will ‘Get’ Greenland. Greenlanders Aren’t Impressed.
Or enthused by Mr. Trump’s promise that “we will make you rich.”
After Days of Coaching, Zelensky Seeks a Path to Trump’s Good Graces
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain and President Emmanuel Macron of France have been prodding and counseling Volodymyr Zelensky on how to deal with President Trump.