Day: September 24, 2023

Pressed on abortion, Republican candidates adapt

Pressed on abortion, Republican candidates adapt | View caption Hide caption Now, almost a year out from the presidential election, many Republicans are beginning to worry about a 2022 repeat in 2024, as abortion rights seem likely to again be a central concern for voters.  Polls show a close race between President Joe Biden and…

Jan. 6 rioter who punched officer and stole his shield sentenced to almost 3 years

A New York state man who attacked a police officer in the Jan. 6 riot and stole his shield was sentenced to almost three years in prison Friday, federal prosecutors said. One of the punches that Jonathan Munafo, 36, swung “appears to have caused the officer’s head to snap back,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office in…

Saudi crown prince unbothered by ‘sportswashing’ label: ‘Call it whatever you want’

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he does not care how the world views his country’s heavy investment in sports. For him, the resulting increase in the gross domestic product is all that matters. “If sportswashing is going to increase my GDP by 1%, then we will continue doing sportswashing,” bin Salman said in…

After cease-fire, Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan discuss their future

First Look After cease-fire, Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan discuss their future The Azerbaijan government has held talks with separatist officials from Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan claimed full control of the region after a military offensive. Local Armenian forces in Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a cease-fire.  | View caption Hide caption Representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh and the Azerbaijan government met…