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Dept of Education asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes
Read full article: Dept of Education asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletesThe Department of Education has taken another step in advancing the Trump administration’s new transgender policy for sports by asking the NCAA and a key high-school sports organization to restore titles, awards and records it says have been “misappropriated by biological males competing in female categories.”.
Middle East latest: Israel threatens to restart war in Gaza if Hamas doesn't release hostages
Read full article: Middle East latest: Israel threatens to restart war in Gaza if Hamas doesn't release hostagesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and resume its war against Hamas if the militant group does not go ahead with the next scheduled release of hostages this weekend.
After meeting with Trump, Jordan’s king says his country opposes displacing Palestinians in Gaza
Read full article: After meeting with Trump, Jordan’s king says his country opposes displacing Palestinians in GazaPresident Donald Trump has hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House and has renewed his insistence that Gaza could somehow be emptied of all residents, controlled by the U.S. and redeveloped as a tourist area.
Arab nations reject Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan
Read full article: Arab nations reject Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and JordanPowerful Arab nations have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan.
Trump’s Palestinian refugee idea falls flat with Arab allies and confounds a Republican senator
Read full article: Trump’s Palestinian refugee idea falls flat with Arab allies and confounds a Republican senatorPresident Donald Trump’s push to have Egypt and Jordan take in large numbers of Palestinian refugees from besieged Gaza has fallen flat with both countries' governments and perplexed a congressional ally.
Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why the idea is rejected
Read full article: Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why the idea is rejectedPresident Donald Trump’s suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip is being met with a hard “no” from the two U.S. allies.
Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat
Read full article: Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomatSecretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and France.
Donor fatigue persists as nations commit around $8.1 billion for conflict-hit Syrians
Read full article: Donor fatigue persists as nations commit around $8.1 billion for conflict-hit SyriansInternational donors meeting in Brussels say they will commit 7.5 billion euros, about $8.1 billion, in both grants and loans to support Syrians battered by war, poverty, and hunger for the rest of this year and beyond.
‘We won’t cave to terror’: Sunny Isles Beach residents speak out following anti-Semitic threats
Read full article: ‘We won’t cave to terror’: Sunny Isles Beach residents speak out following anti-Semitic threatsA man who was under investigation for alleged hate crimes in Sunny Isles Beach appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Sunday.
Biden says 'key elements' of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan's King Abdullah
Read full article: Biden says 'key elements' of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan's King AbdullahPresident Joe Biden has welcomed Jordan's King Abdullah II to the White House for talks on how to end the months-long war in Gaza and plan for what comes afterward.
Afif hat trick secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after 3-1 win against Jordan
Read full article: Afif hat trick secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after 3-1 win against JordanAkram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar in a 3-1 win against Jordan The forward struck once in the first half of the final and then twice after the break at Lusail Stadium to finish as the tournament’s leading scorer with eight goals.
President Biden promises further response to deadly drone attacks
Read full article: President Biden promises further response to deadly drone attacksPresident Joe Biden was in Las Vegas on Monday, where he vowed further retaliatory strikes in response to the deadly drone attack in Jordan, where three American soldiers were killed.
US hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack
Read full article: US hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attackThe U.S. military has launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
US hints large response to Iran-backed militias is imminent as Houthi rebels target another ship
Read full article: US hints large response to Iran-backed militias is imminent as Houthi rebels target another shipU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says it's time to more significantly disable Iran-backed militias that have struck at U.S. forces and ships in the Middle East.
US blames group of Iran-backed militias for deadly drone attack in Jordan as it weighs reprisals
Read full article: US blames group of Iran-backed militias for deadly drone attack in Jordan as it weighs reprisalsThe United States has attributed the drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias that includes the militant group Kataib Hezbollah.
How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences
Read full article: How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequencesPresident Joe Biden has made it clear the U.S. will strike back after a deadly drone attack killed three service members and wounded more than 40 at a small base in Jordan over the weekend.
Biden says he's decided on response to killing of 3 US troops, plans to attend dignified transfer
Read full article: Biden says he's decided on response to killing of 3 US troops, plans to attend dignified transferPresident Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to the killing of three American service members in Jordan, noting that he does not want to expand war in the Middle East but demurring on the specifics of how the U.S. will proceed.
Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based US soldiers killed in Middle East drone strike
Read full article: Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based US soldiers killed in Middle East drone strikeShock and grief are rippling across Georgia after the U.S. Defense Department announced three Army Reserve soldiers from the state were killed in a weekend drone strike in Jordan.
Jordan's top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
Read full article: Jordan's top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in GazaJordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says his country wants a meeting of Mediterranean officials this week to help bridge a gap between Arab and European countries in calling for a humanitarian pause in Gaza to become a permanent cease-fire.
Blinken heads to Israel, Jordan as Gaza war and criticism of it intensifies
Read full article: Blinken heads to Israel, Jordan as Gaza war and criticism of it intensifiesSecretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and Jordan this week as Israel's war in Gaza and international criticism of it intensify.
At Cairo summit, even Arab leaders at peace with Israel expressed growing anger over the Gaza war
Read full article: At Cairo summit, even Arab leaders at peace with Israel expressed growing anger over the Gaza warEgypt and Jordan have harshly criticized Israel over its actions in Gaza at a summit in Cairo.
Thompson scores 42 points with 12 3s, Warriors beat Thunder
Read full article: Thompson scores 42 points with 12 3s, Warriors beat ThunderKlay Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 3-pointers, Jordan Poole added 21 points and 12 assists starting in Stephen Curry’s place, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114.
Israel and Jordan agree to team up to save Jordan River
Read full article: Israel and Jordan agree to team up to save Jordan RiverIsrael and Jordan have signed a declaration of intent at the U.N. climate conference to conserve and protect their shared Jordan River — a sacred waterway nearly running dry because of climate change, pollution and other threats.
‘The most horrific call’: Family mourns student pilot killed in Miramar plane crash
Read full article: ‘The most horrific call’: Family mourns student pilot killed in Miramar plane crashFamily members of 32-year-old Jordan Hall mourned the student pilot killed when the plane he and his flight instructor were piloting crashed into a Miramar neighborhood Monday.
Warriors' Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammate
Read full article: Warriors' Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammateGolden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers says star forward Draymond Green apologized to the team a day after fighting with teammate Jordan Poole during practice.
College FB Hall of Famer, NFL OL Shelby Jordan dies at 70
Read full article: College FB Hall of Famer, NFL OL Shelby Jordan dies at 70Shelby Jordan, whose spectacular career at Washington University in St. Louis earned him a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame and an 11-year NFL career, has died.
Toxic gas released in Jordan port kills 13, injures 250
Read full article: Toxic gas released in Jordan port kills 13, injures 250Authorities in Jordan say a crane loading chlorine tanks onto a ship in the port of Aqaba dropped one of them, causing an explosion of toxic yellow smoke that killed at least 13 people and sickened some 250.
Leaked records open a 'Pandora' box of financial secrets
Read full article: Leaked records open a 'Pandora' box of financial secretsHundreds of world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires, celebrities, religious leaders and drug dealers have been hiding their investments in mansions, exclusive beachfront property, yachts and other assets for the past quarter-century.
Seeking Mediterranean allies, Greece hosts Jordan's king
Read full article: Seeking Mediterranean allies, Greece hosts Jordan's kingKing Abdullah II of Jordan is meeting in Athens with the leaders of Greece and Cyprus as part of regular high-level contacts launched between the three Mediterranean countries in 2018.
UK: Joint airdrop drill affirms UK's support for Jordan
Read full article: UK: Joint airdrop drill affirms UK's support for JordanBritain’s armed forces minister says British paratroopers have trained together with Jordanian soldiers in an airdrop over the Middle Eastern country to underscore the U.K.’s support for Jordan and commitment to regional stability.
Asia Today: New Zealand reports 1st community case in months
Read full article: Asia Today: New Zealand reports 1st community case in months(AP Photo/Vincent Yu)WELLINGTON – New Zealand has reported its first coronavirus case outside of a quarantine facility in more than two months, although there was no immediate evidence the virus was spreading in the community. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said Sunday the case was a 56-year-old woman who recently returned from Europe. Like other returning travelers, she spent 14 days in quarantine and twice tested negative before being returning home on Jan. 13. The far northeastern province of Heilongjiang reported another 29 cases, linked partly to an outbreak at a meat processing plant. Beijing, where around 2 million residents have been ordered to undergo new testing, reported two new confirmed cases.
Dolphins release RB Jordan Howard
Read full article: Dolphins release RB Jordan HowardDAVIE, Fla. – Jordan Howard is now a former Miami Dolphin. Head coach Brian Flores announced on Monday that the team and the running back have agreed to part ways. Howard did not play in the Dolphins 29-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. This offseason, the Dolphins signed Howard to a two-year, $9.75 million dollar contract. Lot of respect for him, lot of respect for the way he worked.
Attention animal lovers: Stray dog ‘Rocky’ needs support after getting shot, hit by a car
Read full article: Attention animal lovers: Stray dog ‘Rocky’ needs support after getting shot, hit by a carMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Paola Jordan said a stray dog was so traumatized that he would not look at her. “He was so broken and in so much pain, he was panting and crying,” Jordan said, adding “people can be very cruel.”Stray dog Rocky needs surgery to recover after a shooting. (Local 10 News)Jordan took Rocky to Paula Ferreira, a veterinarian in Miami-Dade County. Both Jordan and Ferreira are asking animal lovers in the community to help them support Rocky’s recovery. How to helpFor more information about how to help Rocky, call 786-275-4629 or e-mail miamivets@gmail.com.
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
Read full article: Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargoThe warring parties in Libya and their international backers the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Jordan vs Turkey and Qatar violated a U.N. arms embargo on the oil-rich north African country that remains totally ineffective, U.N. experts said in a new report. The experts said the Wagner group transferred armed private military operatives and military equipment into Libya to support Hifters military operations, including two armored personnel carriers. The panel of experts said the resupply of both sides by air was extensive, with flights from the UAE to western Egypt and eastern Libya, and from Russia via Syria to eastern Libya to reinforce Hifters forces and from Turkey to western Libya to reinforce the government. AP emails to the U.N. missions of the UAE, Russia, Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Qatar got no response. Allegations regarding any violation by Turkey of sanctions are baseless, said the spokesperson who was not authorized to be identified by name.
UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
Read full article: UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in JordanAMMAN The U.N. agency for refugees said Tuesday that it has confirmed two coronavirus cases in the Azraq camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan. They are the first infections to be detected among Syrians living in refugee camps in Jordan, which are home to more than 100,000 Syrians displaced by that countrys civil war. Azraq is home to some 36,000 Syrian refugees, while the larger Zaatari camp houses some 76,000. Jordan hosts a total of more than 650,000 Syrian refugees. This is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in refugee camps in Jordan, the UNHCR said in a statement.
Dating corona-style leads to love connections, even marriage
Read full article: Dating corona-style leads to love connections, even marriageThis image released bu Jordan Tyler shows Tyler, right, with his wife Brittany in New Orleans on July 18, 2020. (Jordan Tyler via AP)NEW YORK If there's one thing the pandemic hasn't canceled, it's the search for love. In March, the popular dating app Hinge experienced a 30% increase over January and February in messages sent among users. They're feeling resilient, and they're not willing to put a year of their love life on hold because of the global pandemic, Ury said. People are bonding over maybe feeling alone, feeling helpless, feeling a sense of loss.
Man in Miami Heat hat snatches iPhone from Sprint store
Read full article: Man in Miami Heat hat snatches iPhone from Sprint storeMIAMI SHORES, Fla. – A man wearing a Jordan hoodie and a Miami Heat hat stole an iPhone Thursday from a Sprint store in Miami Shores, authorities said. The incident was reported just before 6 p.m. at the Sprint store at 9400 NE Second Ave. According to Miami Shores police, the man was captured on surveillance video approaching an iPhone display case, cutting the security cables to one of the phones and running out of the store with the item. Responding officers searched the area but did not find the thief, authorities said. Anyone with information about his identity is asked to call Detective Koop at 305-759-2468 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Family, friends hold vigil for teen killed while trying to grab onto moving truck
Read full article: Family, friends hold vigil for teen killed while trying to grab onto moving truckTAMARAC, Fla. – Family and friends gathered Monday night to say goodbye to a teenager who was killed the day before his 16th birthday. About 100 people attended the candlelight vigil for Lasvillie Edwards Jr.Broward Sheriff's Office detectives said the 15-year-old was riding his bicycle when he tried to grab ahold of a Broward County work truck Sunday in Tamarac. Edwards lost control of his bicycle as the truck was making a right-hand turn from State Road 7 onto Northwest 49th Street and fell underneath. Detectives say Lasvillie Edwards Jr. was run over and killed while trying to grab onto a Broward County work truck. The teen's family and friends wanted to make sure he wasn't forgotten, singing "Happy Birthday."