USNEWS AND WORLD

U.S. Special Operations forces are not required to vet for past human rights violations by the foreign troops they arm and train as surrogates, newly disclosed documents show. While the gap in rules governing vetting for a counterterrorism program have previously been reported based on anonymous sources, the documents provide official confirmation. Under the program, … Read more

The Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley refused on Sunday to endorse a federal abortion ban at a specific number of weeks’ gestation, saying that to do so would be to lie to the American people about what is politically possible. “I think the media has tried to divide them by saying we have to decide … Read more

ISTANBUL: A retired civil servant who few outside Turkey have heard of has pushed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan into an election run-off — the first of the country’s post-Ottoman history. It was a bittersweet result that left Kemal Kilicdaroglu‘s supporters frustrated following a heated night of vote counting in Turkey’s most important election of modern … Read more

Some homeless New York families are required to spend months in a shelter before they become eligible for a voucher for more permanent housing. And removing the decades-long requirement could save the city millions as it currently faces economic uncertainty, according to a new study out Monday. “There is no good reason for it: it … Read more

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns softball team will start the postseason at McCombs Field. The Longhorns were given the No. 13 national seed by the NCAA softball tournament selection committee Sunday, and they’ll host Seton Hall, Texas State and Texas A&M. MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, … Read more

These extra easy black bean burgers taste amazing and are ready to eat in about 20 minutes! These bean burgers are dairy, egg, and gluten-free, don’t require any complicated steps, are perfect for making ahead, and will make both the meat-eaters and non-meat eaters in your life happy! How to Make Our Favorite Black Bean … Read more

Sunday, May 14, 2023 11:55PM HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after a man was hit by a car and killed Saturday night in west Harris County, according to authorities. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened at about 11:42 p.m. in the 100 block of Grand Parkway South. Investigators … Read more

MINNEAPOLIS – This Mother’s Day is a special one for Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski’s family. His mom Lisa is scheduled to finish her last round of pills on Sunday, marking the end of her Leukemia treatment, Hayden said.  “It’s a really good Mother’s Day gift,” he said in a conversation with the Sun-Times. Wesneski and … Read more