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news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeFour people died in California after major storms swept through the state this week, causing days of rain and flooding over the Christmas holiday — while a storm forecast to dump around a half-foot of snow has arrived in New York City.While the “atmospheric river” that sent […]

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue produced a clinic to beat Alan Picasso in Riyadh by unanimous decision.After Japanese rival Junto Nakatani got past Sebastian Hernandez in the co-main, there was a lot of pressure on Inoue to deliver a win, and he did it with ease and style. While Picasso offered the odd dangerous punch, […]

news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timePresident Donald Trump on Thursday said he ordered “numerous” strikes on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria he accused of killing Christians.“The United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at […]

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order has turned the post-Christmas slump into an official extension of the holiday season, designating Friday, Dec. 26, as a federal holiday. While his directive has effectively shuttered federal offices for a rare five-day weekend, the rest of the economy is operating in a state of partial suspension, leading to […]

news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeIn today’s newsletter: The United States strikes ISIS targets in Nigeria. Health Department scrutiny of a vaccine additive could signal changes coming next year. And a new generation of Pelosis, Kennedys and other powerful families are running for office.Here’s what to know today.President Donald Trump said that […]