Day: April 15, 2024

Biden to host Iraq’s leader after Iran’s attack on Israel spurs chaos across the Middle East

12:06 pm April 15, 2024

President Biden is set to host Iraq’s leader this week for talks after Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. U.S. forces in Iraq were specifically credited with helping shoot down Iranian missiles that were intending to strike Israel. Monday’s meeting between Biden, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Iraqi Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani is […]

Angels’ Nolan Schanuel suffers ‘testicular contusion,’ misses series finale vs Red Sox

11:50 am April 15, 2024

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Nolan Schanuel was forced to miss Sunday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox due to what was described as a “testicular contusion.” Schanuel suffered the injury off of a foul ball in the third inning of the team’s 7-2 loss against the Red Sox. Miguel Sano replaced Schanuel, who was […]

France, Germany urge its citizens to depart Iran, cancel flights amid increased risk of military escalation

11:44 am April 15, 2024

France and Germany have urged their citizens to depart Iran amid an increased risk of military escalation in the Middle East. “Due to the new level reached overnight by Iran and the risk of military escalation, the French embassy recommends to French residents in Iran who have the possibility, depending on the resumption of international […]

Colorado House passes semiautomatic firearm ban that faces uphill battle in State Senate

11:31 am April 15, 2024

Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms, a major step for the legislation after roughly the same bill was swiftly killed by Democrats last year. The bill, which passed on a 35-27 vote, is now on its way to the Democratic-led state Senate. If […]

US judge claims no jurisdiction over lawsuits accusing Libyan commander of war crimes

11:14 am April 15, 2024

A U.S. judge has tossed out a series of civil lawsuits against a Libyan military commander who used to live in Virginia and was accused of killing innocent civilians in that country’s civil war. At a court hearing Friday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said she had no jurisdiction to preside over a case alleging […]