Louisiana Requires All Public Classrooms to Display Ten Commandments
A law signed by Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday makes the state the only one with such a mandate. Critics…
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Thursday Briefing: Russia and North Korea’s Defense Pledge
Also, the challenges of getting aid into Gaza.
Putin and Kim Jong-un Sign Pact in North Korea
A need for munitions to use against Ukraine is pushing Russia’s leader to deepen his ties with North Korea, raising…
Officer in Sunak’s Protection Team Accused of Placing U.K. Election Bet
The allegations came a week after a lawmaker and aide to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized for having placed a…
Beluga Whales Are Rescued From Ukrainian War Zone to New Home in Spain
A pair of beluga whales were extricated from the besieged city of Kharkiv and taken to an aquarium in Spain…
Biden’s Strategy: Help Immigrants in the U.S., but Stop Others From Arriving
President Biden’s recent actions on immigration put his approach to one of the most divisive issues in the 2024 election…
Trump Tries to Set Expectations, and Floats Excuses, for His Debate With Biden
The former president has set a low bar for President Biden’s performance at next week’s matchup. Now, he is preparing…
Gaza Anarchy Hinders Aid Efforts, Despite Daily Combat Pause
Thousands of tons of aid stockpiled in southern Gaza cannot be distributed because the roads are too dangerous, relief groups…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Conspiracy of Ravens
The presidential candidate keeps two of the free-minded birds as wild pets. They’re much better behaved than his old emu,…
Dozens Die as Intense Heat Grips Mecca During Hajj Pilgrimage
Reports from official media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa suggest that dozens of people died during this year’s…