A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Monday to stop the Trump administration’s policy of having some asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their case is under consideration. District Judge Richard Seeborg wrote in his ruling that while it’s unclear how much risk asylum seekers are facing under the policy, “there is no real question that it […]
Read MoreSen. Bernie SandersBernard (Bernie) SandersSanders set for five-state Midwestern swing Sanders to roll out updated ‘Medicare for all’ proposal Wednesday Booker to introduce bill to form study commission on reparations MORE (I-Vt.) will roll out an updated version of his “Medicare for all” plan Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Sanders, who is again seeking the Democratic nomination […]
Read MoreRep. Nita LoweyNita Sue LoweyForest Whitaker joins lawmakers to roll out new peace initiative Trump, DeVos bungle Special Olympics budget Pelosi vows to go after Trump’s wall via appropriations process MORE (D-N.Y.), the chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, plans to criticize Attorney General Barr for his “unacceptable handling” of special counsel Robert MuellerRobert Swan MuellerSasse: US […]
Read MoreThree U.S. service members and a contractor were killed on Monday by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. NATO’s Afghanistan mission said in a statement that three others were injured and are receiving medical care. ADVERTISEMENT The incident occurred near the Bagram Air Base. The names of the service members are being withheld for 24 hours based […]
Read MoreIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a tough reelection amid corruption allegations, thanked President TrumpDonald John TrumpSanders set for five-state Midwestern swing Tax refunds through March down billion from last year Tariffs on ‘Mexican cars’ are just taxes on American consumers MORE for labeling Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization and […]
Read MoreIf the Rangers’ postseason fate lies largely with the play of starting goalie Henrik Lundqvist, it turns out that the fate of where they start that postseason now lies in the hands of his understudy, Antti Raanta. It was announced on Saturday that Lundqvist would miss 2-3 weeks with a muscle strain in his hip, […]
Read MoreAfter a bit of a wait, it seems the Rangers skaters are getting closer to full health. Forwards Rick Nash and Michael Grabner participated fully in Saturday’s practice, and coach Alain Vigneault said he expects both to be ready for Sunday night’s game at Detroit. Nash missed Thursday’s 4-3 loss at Carolina with a lingering […]
Read MoreST. LOUIS — Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice to lead the Blues to a 4-3 win over the Islanders on Saturday night. Alexander Steen and Patrik Berglund also scored, and the Blues won their fourth straight game. Carter Hutton stopped 21 of 24 shots. The Islanders’ Thomas Greiss stopped 14 of 18 shots in the first […]
Read MoreGLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona goalie Mike Smith had a short summation for the Coyotes’ 5-4 victory over the Devils. “We didn’t blow it totally,” he said. The Coyotes blew open an early four-goal lead but needed a late goal from rookie Anthony DeAngelo and a big save by Smith on Taylor Hall’s penalty shot Saturday […]
Read MoreDETROIT — You have to wonder whether all the folks employed by the NHL actually believe the propaganda they spout in repeating the “game has never been better” mantra, or whether they simply are dealing in self-preservation in a league that Sixth Avenue rules with an iron hand. But you don’t have to wonder whether […]
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