China Says U.S. Is ‘Not Qualified’ to Issue Orders on Arms
Beijing is trying to preserve ties with Moscow while asserting it is a neutral observer trying only to coax Russia and Ukraine into peace talks.
Powerful New Earthquake Hits Southern Turkey
The 6.3-magnitude quake shook southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, causing panic among some residents while others were trapped inside collapsed buildings.
‘Americans Stand With You,’ Biden Says in Surprise Ukraine Visit
President Biden traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky nearly a year into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Biden Travels to Kyiv
Also, another earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria.
On Blinken Visit, Quake Relief Soothes U.S.-Turkey Tensions
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken pledged to keep helping Turkey recover from a devastating earthquake, but there were few hints of progress on disputes over F-16 sales and NATO.
Arrest made in shooting death of Catholic bishop in Los Angeles – CNN
Arrest made in shooting death of Catholic bishop in Los Angeles CNN California man wanted in murder of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell is taken into custody, sources say Fox News Well-known Catholic bishop shot to death near Los Angeles, officials say The Washington Post Arrest made in slaying of Los Angeles Bishop David O’Connell: Report KTLA Los Angeles
DA drops gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting – ABC News
DA drops gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting ABC News Alec Baldwin scores win in ‘Rust’ fatal shooting case as DA drops firearm enhancement Fox News ‘Rust’ Prosecutors Downgrade Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Charges The New York Times DA drops gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting Yahoo News Alec Baldwin faces reduced prison sentence
Brad Daugherty, the first Black principal owner to win Daytona 500, ‘already talking trash’ with Michael Jordan – CNN
Brad Daugherty, the first Black principal owner to win Daytona 500, ‘already talking trash’ with Michael Jordan CNN Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins first Daytona 500 after record 212 laps ESPN Daytona 500 fans react to Fox commercials during crash at NASCAR race Daytona Beach News-Journal After Stenhouse wins Daytona 500 thriller, NASCAR must give drivers more money |
Ohio train derailment reveals need for urgent reform, workers say – The Guardian US
Ohio train derailment reveals need for urgent reform, workers say The Guardian US As reports of health problems near a toxic train wreck pile up, Ohio sets up a clinic while federal help gets into gear CNN Opinion: Derailments in CT and Ohio are cause for concern The Connecticut Mirror The latest on Ohio River chemical spill Spectrum News
Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu accuses protesters of ‘trampling democracy’ – The Guardian
Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu accuses protesters of ‘trampling democracy’ The Guardian Protests across Israel as Netanyahu’s government introduces bill to weaken courts CNN Israel’s Netanyahu advances judicial changes despite uproar The Associated Press – en Español Bank of Israel raises interest rate to 4.25%, highest since 2008, amid inflation pressures The Times of Israel Israelis rally against judicial reform bill