America has always been pulled in different directions on immigration. But a torch in New York harbor lights the way. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/12/30/statue-liberty-immigration-debate/ Author : Theodore Johnson Publish date : 2024-12-31 18:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/travel/laos-vientiane-luang-prabang-train.html Author : Christine Chung Publish date : 2025-01-01 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Saquon Barkley addressed his team's decision to rest him in the last game of the season, causing him to miss out on a chance to break the NFL single-season rushing record. The Philadelphia Eagles star told reporters on Wednesday that he was "down," amid a chance to break the league rushing record against his former team, the New York Giants. Barkley said that he talked with Head Coach Nick Sirianni about the decision after last Sunday's win against the Dallas Cowboys, and wasn't as eager about it then, but became more invested in breaking the record after sleeping on it. Now, he won't
Buying New | Paddock Pointe has 134 condominiums with garages and balconies Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/01/paddock-pointe-condominiums-laurel-maryland/ Author : Scott Sowers Publish date : 2025-01-01 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/science/space-astronomy-nasa.html Author : Michael Roston and Katrina Miller Publish date : 2025-01-01 16:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to turn down the chance to let Saquon Barkley break the NFL's single-season rushing record. Head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters on Wednesday that the team will be resting several key players in their season finale against the New York Giants — Barkley's former team. The Eagles are already locked into the No. 2 seed in the upcoming NFC playoffs and have nothing to gain with a win.Barkley, with 2,005 rushing yards this year, is 100 shy of Eric Dickerson's record for the most rushing yards in a single season. But the team will opt to
The Buckeyes routed previously unbeaten Oregon in the Rose Bowl to set up a College Football Playoff semifinal against Texas. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/01/01/college-football-winners-and-losers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Publish date : 2025-01-02 07:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The attack that left 15 dead and about three dozen injured followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/new-orleans-truck-attack-nye-bourbon-street.html Author : Jenna Russell, Keith Bradsher, Devlin Barrett and Emily Cochrane Publish date : 2025-01-02 02:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A University of Georgia student was critically injured in an apparent terrorist attack in New Orleans on Wednesday morning that killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more, the school confirmed in a statement on social media. The student, who has not been identified, was "critically injured" when a driver plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street in a pickup truck just after 3 a.m. local time on New Year’s Day. The student was likely in the city ahead of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which was scheduled to be played at
Brother’s senior home bills fall solely on the letter writer after their twin sister refuses to help. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/01/02/asking-eric-twin-brother-care/ Author : R. Eric Thomas Publish date : 2025-01-02 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Greed and self-delusion kept the money flowing, and hid the truth from the public. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/opinion/afghanistan-audit-reconstruction-us.html Author : John F. Sopko Publish date : 2025-01-02 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Comedian Kathy Griffin warned her fans to check out her comedy show before President-elect Donald Trump locks her up during his second term.Griffin promoted her touring comedy show "My Life on the PTSD-List" on Chicago’s WGN radio Tuesday afternoon. During her segment, Griffin described being able to travel again after her controversial decapitated Trump image from 2017 put her on the "no-fly list."She joked the situation could get even worse after Trump returns to office."Come see me before I’m in one of those internment camps," Griffin said.KATHY GRIFFIN TALKS LIFE AFTER TRUMP PHOTO SCANDAL: 'I DIDN'T COMMIT A CRIME'She later
Among at least 15 dead were a young mother and a former Ivy League football player. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/01/01/new-orleans-truck-attack-victims/ Author : Daniel Wu, Lauren Weber Publish date : 2025-01-02 04:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/science/space/meteor-shower-quadrantids.html Author : Katrina Miller Publish date : 2025-01-02 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Heartbroken family and friends moved to identify the growing number of victims after a terrorist suspect plowed a car into a large crowd in New Orleans on New Year's.The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was "hell-bent on creating the carnage and damage that he did," New Orleans police chief Anne Kirkpatrick said."It was very intentional behavior," the superintendent of police said. "This man was trying to run over as many people as he possibly could."At least 15 people were killed in the Wednesday morning suspected terrorist attack, and dozens others injured, the FBI said. New Orleans Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna said in a
At least 13 people died in strikes across the Gaza Strip in the early hours of 2025, local health and civil defense officials said. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/01/israel-gaza-strikes-new-year-2025/ Author : Sammy Westfall, Hazem Balousha Publish date : 2025-01-01 21:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
“Povo no Poder,” or “People in Power,” by the rap star Azagaia, has become the unofficial anthem of the protests over a disputed election. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/world/africa/mozambique-protest-song-azagaia.html Author : Tavares Cebola and John Eligon Publish date : 2025-01-02 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill weighed in on the postponement of the Sugar Bowl game after a deadly attack in New Orleans on Wednesday.Murrill told NBC News that she believes the game should be postponed to Friday. The game has been pushed back just one day to Thursday afternoon so far. "Not my decision, but I would like to see it delayed at least another day. If they asked my opinion, I would tell them that," Murrill said. "I think that it was wise to delay it at least a day. This is an active crime scene, and they just finished
Readers resolve to use the library more, cultivate friendships across the aisle and be nice. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/12/31/resolutions-2025-friendship-volunteerism/ Author : Letters to the Editor Publish date : 2024-12-31 19:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The two episodes have superficial similarities, including that both suspects used the same car rental app. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/politics/new-orleans-las-vegas-attacks-similarities.html Author : Glenn Thrush Publish date : 2025-01-02 03:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Aaron Rodgers acknowledged that Sunday's game could be the last time he plays in the NFL. Rodgers was questioned by reporters whether the New York Jets' season finale against the Miami Dolphins could be the last of his career, on Wednesday. "Yeah, of course," Rodgers answered. Rodgers hasn't made any final decision yet, but he says he will make one before the start of free agency in March. Rodgers is under contract with the Jets for next season, and is set to count for a $23 million cap hit. However, the Jets are also set to hire a new head coach and general
A few snow showers are also possible late Friday. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/01/01/dc-maryland-virginia-snow-forecast/ Author : Jason Samenow Publish date : 2025-01-01 18:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
His career was defined by bizarre episodes — blowing a rolling ball foul, knocking down a pitcher and being at bat when the lights went out in New York City. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/sports/baseball/lenny-randle-dead.html Author : Richard Sandomir Publish date : 2025-01-02 03:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Constitution dictates that the 119th Congress begins at noon et on Friday. And the first order of business in the House is to elect the Constitutional officer for the legislative branch of government: Speaker of the House.Only the House votes for Speaker. And the House can’t do anything – I’ll repeat that, anything – until it chooses a Speaker. It can’t swear-in Members until the House taps a Speaker and he or she is sworn-in. The Speaker then swears-in the rest of the body, en masse. Then the House must adopt a rules package to govern daily operations. Only then can the
The outspoken running back sparked heavy underdog Arizona State to a stunning rally vs. Texas in the Peach Bowl, but the Longhorns managed to win in double OT. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/01/01/cam-skattebo-peach-bowl-arizona-state-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Publish date : 2025-01-02 03:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.