Political parties should “put aside” some of their differences, said Roba Bulga, a Brandeis University graduate student in conflict resolution who came from Ethiopia. He called this “a time of reconciliation, a time of bringing everyone together as a country.” … [Read more...] about Capitol Chaos Brings Unwelcome Memories for New Americans
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Despite Planning, Australian Open Players Test Positive
“As we learn more about this case and the individual who tested positive for this strain, OHA continues to promote effective public health measures, including wearing masks, maintaining 6 feet of physical distance, staying home, washing your hands and avoiding gatherings and travel,” the agency said in a statement. … [Read more...] about Despite Planning, Australian Open Players Test Positive
Turkey Claims Success Against IS Inside Syria Amid Questions of Intent
"IS uses Turkey as a logistic center where its militants gather, get medical treatment and transfer to Syria,” Dagli said. “So, Turkey must have some expectations from that. The IS has been attacking Kurds on the Syrian border, and Turkey tolerates these attacks." He said Ankara must give up its policy of supporting IS against the Kurds. … [Read more...] about Turkey Claims Success Against IS Inside Syria Amid Questions of Intent
Tiger Woods Divorce: Elin’s Dignified Exit
The culture of child-rearing in Sweden ensures that girls have a strong sense of self. So the Swedish way is to act like Princess Madeleine, who quickly ditched her fiancé in April after he was caught with a Norwegian beauty on a ski trip. “Madde” got on the first plane to New York to forget all about him and have some fun with her girlfriends. … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods Divorce: Elin’s Dignified Exit
USF basketball revival stirs storied Hilltop memories
It’s probably not wise to suggest that Kyler Murray could be part of a revolution in the NFL, featuring quarterbacks who rely heavily on their running ability. Fran Tarkenton and Roger Staubach were mind-blowing scramblers, but there’s no future in that. Michael Vick inspired a lot of young running quarterbacks, but he wasn’t an instrument of change. There was talk of Colin Kaepernick, Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson revolutionizing the position when they entered the league, but the old ways — run only when necessary — eventually prevailed. Now there’s Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson, who reminds many of Murray with his blinding speed, but his quarterback rating (84.5) ranked with the worst among starters this season ... Enjoyed this take from ESPN’s Keith Law, on his Hall of Fame ballot: “We can put in inferior players because their friends are on the various committees. We can put in Bud Selig, who oversaw a work … [Read more...] about USF basketball revival stirs storied Hilltop memories