US citizen jailed in Lebanon as country deals with crisis
Amer Fakhoury closed his New Hampshire restaurant in September to take his first vacation in years to visit family in his native Lebanon — a country he hadn’t been to for nearly two decades. Soon after his arrival, the 57-year-old American citizen was…
Britain’s Conservatives says they will not extend Brexit implementation period
Britain’s governing Conservative Party will not extend the Brexit implementation period beyond December 2020, it said in its election manifesto on Sunday, reiterating Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s vow to “get Brexit done”. “The only way to deliver Br…
Here are the top 25 high school girls basketball players in Kentucky
Ryle senior Maddie Scherr, who has signed with Oregon, tops the list; Mercy, Christian Academy, Sacred Heart, Bullitt East also have players in top 25
The top Kentucky high school girls basketball teams and players in the Seventh Region
Sacred Heart is the overwhelming favorite to win the region, and Christian Academy and Manual are among the other top contenders.
Louisville seniors end Cardinal Stadium career on top after dismal season a year ago
After just two wins a year ago, Louisville seniors have been crucial to the Cards’ turnaround. On Saturday they capped their home career with a win.
UAE to host European-led mission to monitor Gulf waters
A European-led maritime mission to monitor Gulf waters will be stationed at the French naval base in Abu Dhabi, the French defence minister said Sunday, amid regional tensions with Iran. Since May, tensions in the Gulf have escalated following a strin…
Joe Biden’s Stutter
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with John Hendrickson of The Atlantic about a recent essay he wrote on Joe Biden’s stutter, reflecting on his own difficulties speaking.
Tennessee Leaves Hundreds Of Millions For Needy Families Unspent
Tennessee has not spent $732 million in federal funds intended to help needy families. NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with reporter Natalie Allison of the Tennessean.
Domestic Violence In Muslim Communities
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Huffington Post reporter Rowaida Abdelaziz about her report about the challenges Muslim women face as survivors of domestic violence.
Voters Turn Out In Record Numbers In Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s district elections are drawing out large crowds and are seen as a referendum on government handling of ongoing protests.
Supporters React To Netanyahu’s Indictment
Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are trying to digest the news that their longtime leader has been indicted.
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