Politics

Chaney Johnson impressing Nets with hustle and athleticism
LAS VEGAS — Chaney Johnson might be undersized, underrated and an underdog. But he won’t be outworked. The second-year Net — who hustled his way from undrafted rookie last...
Trump praises ‘American Patriot’ Sen. Lindsey Graham after longtime politician dies at 71
President Trump praised Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) as a “true American Patriot” after the longtime politician died Saturday at the age of 71. “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the...
Norway coach says team must ‘accept’ England’s controversial World Cup goal
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Norway coach Ståle Solbakken could have complained. To the whole world, it appeared his team had been the victim of a call that should have...
Jack Kayil, Knicks’ 20-year-old draft pick, doesn’t want to be stashed overseas
LAS VEGAS — Jack Kayil, the Knicks draft pick from Germany, made his desire clear Saturday: He doesn’t want to be stashed overseas. “My goal is to play in...
England changing its World Cup narrative with ‘resilient’ run after years of criticism
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Any semblance of the usual discourse around an England team, which even in the national team’s best moments so often veers toward melodrama and has...
Conor McGregor surprises with new haircut before UFC disaster
LAS VEGAS — The return of the Mac also meant the return of the mohawk. The Notorious MMA fighter, less than 24 hours ago, had a full head of...
Popular local musicians, DJ killed in fiery Bahamas plane crash that took lives of all 10 on board
A local DJ and members of the well-known Bahamian music group Da Pond Band were among those killed in a fiery plane crash that claimed the lives of all...
Graham Platner’s scandal-scarred campaign was proof Dems will overlook anything in search for their ‘Everyman’
With the Senate campaign of Maine’s Graham Platner blowing up in their faces, Democrats everywhere are giving each other tearful gobs of solace and advice. Some are comparing Platner’s...
Barry Bonds’ bloodline lives on with Giants after drafting nephew Peyton
SAN FRANCISCO — There’s a new Bonds around these parts. The name’s Peyton. Peyton Bonds. Tony Vitello was still years away from guiding Tennessee to a national title, let...
US unloads military might on Iran after Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz: ‘Now they pay’
The US unleashed its military might on Iran after the regime attacked a commercial vessel and declared the Strait of Hormuz closed Saturday. “Iran made a poor choice. Now...
Britney Spears defends wild behavior in LA traffic: ‘Nothing is what it seems’
Britney Spears dismissed any criticism after she put on a wild show in Los Angeles traffic Thursday. The singer, 44, was snapped standing tall above traffic while riding in...
Mysterious masked man at Khamenei’s funeral revealed
A mystery man donning a black mask was seen at the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei fueling speculation that the new supreme leader  — his son Mojtaba Khamenei —...