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White House May Release Reports That Would Test U.S. Alliance With Saudi Arabia

The White House might be about to release a damning report on the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but it seems intent on maintaining an alliance with Saudi Arabia.

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US court orders North Korea to pay $2.3 billion over 1968 USS Pueblo seizure

A US court has ordered North Korea to pay damages to the crew and family of the spy ship USS Pueblo, who were tortured and mistreated for 11 months in 1968 after being captured by the North Korean navy. The

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EU leaders divided over vaccine passports to allow travel this summer

European Union leaders are divided over developing vaccine passports to open the continent up to tourism this summer.

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‘I represent more than myself.’ Black politicians reflect on their historic firsts

During a time of nationwide discussions about racial injustice, diversity and equity, four Black politicians whose elections were historic firsts spoke with the PBS NewsHour.

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Israel chooses CH-53K King Stallion as its new transport helicopter

Defense Minister Gantz says aircraft essential for a wide range of routine and combat missions

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CNN’s coverage of Cuomo, Kavanaugh allegations comes under fire for drastically different framing – Fox News

CNN’s coverage of Cuomo, Kavanaugh allegations comes under fire for drastically different framing  Fox News Former aide accuses Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, says he “abused his power as governor”  CBS This Morning Psaki responds to Cuomo harassment claim: ‘Any allegation should

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CPAC kicks off as Trump, Republicans eyeing 2024 campaigns seize chance to woo conservatives – Fox News

CPAC kicks off as Trump, Republicans eyeing 2024 campaigns seize chance to woo conservatives  Fox News What Mitt Romney gets *exactly* right about Donald Trump  CNN 10 things you need to know today: February 25, 2021  The Week Magazine Trump could doom the

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Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With Abuse Dies By Suicide

John Geddert, 63, who coached the women’s gold medal team in the 2012 Summer Olympics, was charged Thursday with two dozen criminal counts. An official says he took his life later the same day. (Image credit: Visionhaus/Corbis via Getty Images)

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John Geddert, Ex-USA Gymnastics Coach Facing Charges, Dies By Suicide – NPR

John Geddert, Ex-USA Gymnastics Coach Facing Charges, Dies By Suicide  NPR Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after charges  News4JAX Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himself after felony charges, including human trafficking, sexual assault  ESPN Former US Olympics coach John Geddert kills himself

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 25, 2021 – The White House

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 25, 2021  The White House WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds news briefing  PBS NewsHour LIVE: White House holds 11:30 am press briefing with press secretary Jen Psaki  Brainerd Dispatch ‘Kids in cages’ being

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