Senators Hold Up 43 Biden Diplomatic Nominees as Crises Roil World
The State Department says the monthslong blockade has damaged U.S. national security. Several Republican senators have objected to advancing the slate of nominees.
Merle Goldman, a Leading Expert on Communist China, Dies at 92
A lifelong academic, she stood apart in her ability to communicate her insights about the country to nonacademic readers.
In Israel, Jake Sullivan Denies Talk of a Rift Over Gaza War
“We’re not here to tell anybody, ‘You must do X, you must do Y,’” the national security adviser said. His visit came as the Israeli military said it had accidentally killed three Israeli hostages.
Al Jazeera Cameraman Killed and Bureau Chief Injured in Gaza
The journalists were covering the aftermath of airstrikes at a U.N. school-turned-shelter in Khan Younis. The bureau chief’s wife, son, daughter and grandson had been killed in October.
The U.S. Wants Israel to Scale Back the Gaza War. What Leverage Does It Have?
There are ways to persuade Israel to shift its strategy in Gaza, but each option carries a political and diplomatic cost for President Biden.
Iran executes agent of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service – official media – Reuters
Iran executes agent of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service – official media ReutersGaza Militants Killed in Battle With IDF; Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel’s Mossad – Israel News HaaretzIran says it executed individual accused of spying for Israel The Times of IsraelIsrael-Hamas War News Live Updates: Palestinian media reports dozens killed in Israel airstrikes Times of IndiaIran
Jewish actress Mayim Bialik to no longer host Jeopardy! – The Jerusalem Post
Jewish actress Mayim Bialik to no longer host Jeopardy! The Jerusalem PostMayim Bialik out as host of ‘Jeopardy!,’ actress confirms Fox NewsMayim Bialik says she’s out as a host of TV quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ Honolulu Star-AdvertiserMayim Bialik Announces She’s Done Hosting ‘Jeopardy!’ HuffPostMayim Bialik Out As ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Deadline
Arizona’s governor is sending the National Guard to the border – NPR
Arizona’s governor is sending the National Guard to the border NPRArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sends National Guard to border, says Biden ‘refused to deliver’ aid The Arizona RepublicGov. Hobbs to send National Guard to Arizona border towns Arizona’s FamilyArizona Gov. Hobbs sending National Guard to southern border to help with migrant influx FOX 10 News PhoenixGov. Hobbs signs order
Jalen Brunson Goes Perfect 9-9 from 3, Drops Career-High 50 PTS vs. Suns – Bleacher Report
Jalen Brunson Goes Perfect 9-9 from 3, Drops Career-High 50 PTS vs. Suns Bleacher ReportJalen Brunson drops 50 on Suns, goes 9-for-9 from deep to tie NBA record Yahoo SportsKnicks’ Jalen Brunson sets multiple NBA records with perfect second-half in 50-point performance vs. Suns CBS SportsSuns vs. Knicks Final Score: Beal injuries ankle, Suns forget how to play
Formidable storm to slam Florida and then strengthen as it rakes the East Coast this weekend – CNN
Formidable storm to slam Florida and then strengthen as it rakes the East Coast this weekend CNNPowerful Storm To Spread From Florida To East Coast The Weather ChannelTropical storm-like conditions possible as severe storms move into Bay Area this weekend FOX 13 TampaWeather Authority Alert: Expect heavy rainfall, possible severe weather threat this weekend WJXT News4JAX A strong winter