This piece was updated on January 21.Syria’s decade-long civil war. A humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Ongoing hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians. The rising death toll from COVID-19 throughout the Middle East.Each crisis represents a major US foreign-policy challenge, but all will likely receive less attention from the new American administration than another pressing issue…
2:46 PM ETThe Buffalo Bills are in the AFC Championship for the first time since 1993 — so folding tables, beware.Superfans of the team, dubbed “Bills Mafia” because of their antics before, during and after games, have been known for jumping through plastic folding tables for years. Some DICK’S Sporting Goods stores in upstate New…
| USA TODAYShow CaptionHide Caption5 things you shouldn’t do if you win the lotteryMost people dream of winning the lottery, but making poor choices can turn your life into a nightmare. Buzz60’s Sean Dowling has more.Buzz60The Mega Millions jackpot is moving closer to $1 billion after Tuesday night’s drawing went without a winner.The winning numbers in the…
WASHINGTON – The topic of Iran, and further steps to be taken regarding its nuclear ambitions, will be part of first conversations with foreign leaders, Joe Biden’s press secretary said on Wednesday.”The president has made clear that he believes that through follow-on diplomacy, the United States should seek to lengthen and strengthen nuclear constraints on…
3:07 PM ETTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms with former Atlanta Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris to become their new defensive coordinator, it was announced Thursday.Morris replaces Brandon Staley, who departed last Sunday to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers after only one season with…
| USA TODAYThe top hitter on the free-agent market this offseason has found his new home. Outfielder George Springer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a six-year, $150 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States seeks to lengthen and strengthen the nuclear constraints on Iran through diplomacy and the issue will be part of President Joe Biden’s early talks with foreign counterparts and allies, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.Biden has said that if Tehran resumed strict compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins and veteran starting pitcher J.A. Happ agreed Wednesday to an $8 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced it.The 38-year-old Happ spent the past 2 1/3…
, , | USA TODAYShow CaptionHide CaptionSteve Bannon, ex-Trump adviser, indicted for fraudEx-Trump adviser Steve Bannon was charged with fraud by federal prosecutors in connection with a border wall fundraising effort.USA TODAYWASHINGTON – Keeping with his tradition of using his power to help political allies, President Donald Trump has pardoned former adviser Stephen Bannon, who’s awaiting trial in…
A resident of Dubai’s Sustainable City neighborhood, Dunn calls the experiment he began last November “The Sustainable Human Project.” “(It) is a combination between a personal challenge for my 49th birthday and a project exploring food security and urban farming,” he tells CNN.Dunn — a Canadian national — plans to create a small-scale example of…
