News

US, SKorea open to expanded military drills to deter North

U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol say after meeting that they will consider expanded joint military exercises to deter the nuclear threat from North Korea.

May 21, 2022 6:21 AM

National & International

Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip

President Joe Biden has signed legislation granting Ukraine another $40 billion in U.S. support as it continues to battle a Russian invasion.

May 21, 2022 6:02 AM

News

Early Australian election vote count indicates close result

There has been no uniform swing in early counting of votes that indicates a close result in Australia’s tight race.

May 21, 2022 5:51 AM

News

North Korea reports more fevers as Kim claims virus progress

North Korea says it has found nearly 220,000 more people with feverish symptoms, even as leader Kim Jong Un claims progress in slowing a largely undiagnosed spread of COVID-19 across an unvaccinated population of 26 million.

May 21, 2022 5:25 AM

National & International

Adoptions another facet of life halted by war in Ukraine

The ripple effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been devastating for families of all kinds, including those who have seen their prospective adoptions put on hold.

May 21, 2022 5:23 AM

Sports

Profar: SF fans `worst in league’ after ball, bottle thrown

Fans in San Francisco threw at least one baseball and a beer bottle onto the field Friday night in the direction of San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar, who called the crowd at Giants games “the worst in the league.”.

May 21, 2022 3:37 AM