TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations this week has aid groups scrambling to grapple with what this means for their operations in Gaza and their ability to help tens of thousands of struggling Palestinians. The 37 groups represent some of the most prominent of the more than 100 independent nongovernmental … [Read more...] about International aid groups grapple with what Israel’s ban will mean for their work in Gaza
Donald Trump says that Ukraine didn’t target Vladimir Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump on Sunday told reporters that U.S. national security officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week, disputing Kremlin claims that Trump had initially greeted with deep concern. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov last week said Ukraine … [Read more...] about Donald Trump says that Ukraine didn’t target Vladimir Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims
Minnesota Vikings cruise past the Green Bay Packers 16-3 as QB J.J. McCarthy exits again with an injury
MINNEAPOLIS — J.J. McCarthy had a productive first half before he was injured again, fullback C.J. Ham rushed for a short touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings finished a frustrating season by beating the resting Green Bay Packers 16-3 on Sunday. The Packers (9-7-1) were locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs for the third straight year with nothing to play for. They … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings cruise past the Green Bay Packers 16-3 as QB J.J. McCarthy exits again with an injury
No. 18 Notre Dame women drop their 2nd straight ACC game, falling 82-68 at Duke
DURHAM, N.C. — Taina Mair scored 23 points, Toby Fournier added 20 and Duke defeated No. 18 Notre Dame 82-68 on Sunday, extending the Blue Devils’ winning streak to six games. Mair’s season-high output was her most in two seasons. She made 7 of 12 shots overall, 4 of 4 3-pointers and all five of her free throws. She also had six rebounds and six assists. Fournier added seven … [Read more...] about No. 18 Notre Dame women drop their 2nd straight ACC game, falling 82-68 at Duke
Illinois women’s 11-game win streak ends with 81-75 loss to No. 24 Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Kennedy Blair had 19 points, Rashunda Jones and Grace VanSlooten each scored 15 and No. 24 Michigan State ended Illinois’ 11-game winning streak with an 81-75 victory Sunday. Blair made 4 of 10 shots and 11 of 12 free throws for the Spartans (14-1, 3-1 Big Ten), who have won six in a row. She added nine rebounds and seven assists. VanSlooten hit 7 of 15 … [Read more...] about Illinois women’s 11-game win streak ends with 81-75 loss to No. 24 Michigan State