A federal prison sentence of 18 years was levied on one of the leaders of the Proud Boys right-wing extremist group that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. 2021. The Associated […]
18-year prison sentence for a leader of Proud Boys group
Ukrainians ‘break through’
Ukrainian forces have made a breakthrough an important Russian defensive line with their long-planned counteroffensive. United Press International is reporting that Gen. Mark Milley, chair of the U.S. Chiefs of Staff, said […]
57 months for Minn. officer
A former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while George Floyd gasped for breath before dying in 2020 was sentenced to 57 months in state prison on Monday. According to United […]
Heat broils half of the nation
About 200 million Americans are under a heat advisory or flood warning as record heat takes hold in many areas in the eastern part of the country. According to the Associated Press, […]
Searching for a breakthrough
Both sides are in agreement that Ukraine’s big push into Russian-held areas of the country is underway. The Associated Press is reporting that Ukrainian forces are forging ahead in a 600-mile front. […]
Big Ukrainian push underway?
The long-awaited “main thrust” of the Ukrainian counter-offensive against Russian invaders may now be underway, The New York Times is reporting. Troops who had been held in reserve are now involved in […]
‘Barbieheimer’s big weekend
Predictions of the demise of movie-going were proved premature after big audiences showed up in cinemas to see “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” over the weekend. According to the Associated Press, the movie about […]
Ukraine-Russia war rages on
At least six civilians were killed by Russian military strikes Friday night, according to Ukrainian officials, and eight more people were hurt in attacks Friday and Saturday. United Press International is also […]
$1.3 billion more for Ukraine
Ukraine will receive another $1.3 billion worth of weapons and equipment from the United States as the war with Russia continues. United Press International is reporting that the package contains a variety […]
Iowa abortion law blocked
Iowa’s ban on most abortions, signed into law over the weekend, has been blocked by a judge. The new law had prohibited abortions after six weeks with exceptions for rape, incest, fetal […]
