House lawmakers on Tuesday voted to approve a $770 billion Pentagon spending bill including changes to how the military prosecutes sexual assault cases and orders a review of the Afghanistan war. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) — The House on Tuesday passed the National Defense Authorization Act, moving the…Continue Reading
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (C), shown Jan. 17, 2021, sustained the wrist injury during the Pacers’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Dec. 1. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) — Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell could miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair…Continue Reading
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (L), shown Nov. 26, 2021, suffered the injury during Saturday’s game against the Boston Celtics. File Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA-EFE Dec. 7 (UPI) — Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a right pneumothorax, which is a collapsed lung. The team…Continue Reading
Actor Jussie Smollett on Tuesday called the two brothers who say he paid them to stage a hate crime attack against him “liars” as his defense rested its case. File Photo by Tannen Maury/EPA-EFE Dec. 7 (UPI) — Jussie Smollett’s defense team rested its case Tuesday as the actor called the two men who said…Continue Reading
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (R), shown Dec. 9, 2018, leads the team with 407 receiving yards this season. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) — The Cleveland Browns placed tight end David Njoku on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving his availability for Sunday’s AFC North game against the Baltimore…Continue Reading
Wildlife viewing often lands at the top of travelers’ wish lists. Spotting iconic animals in their natural habitats is an equation for a memorable trip, whether you’re a photographer, an amateur wildlife biologist, or just looking for a unique encounter. But not all wildlife experiences are created equal. Some may be exploitative or unsustainable, involving…Continue Reading
From northwest to southeast and just about everywhere in between, New Mexico’s Native presence is palpable. It’s a presence that dates back more than two millennia, when early ancestral tribes lived as hunter-gatherers throughout the Southwest. More than 1,000 years ago, some of these groups joined together to establish permanent settlements, commonly known as pueblos.…Continue Reading
At Getaway, the beauty is in the simplicity. These collections of small cabins are situated less than two hours from major cities but are surrounded by nature, striking the perfect balance between convenience and escape. I recently visited the newly opened location north of Seattle, in a beautiful region called the Skagit Valley. The black,…Continue Reading
When I think of upscale but accessible hotel brands, Sonesta—and in particular, the Royal Sonesta collection—are front of mind. I grew up in New Orleans, where Bourbon Street’s iconic Royal Sonesta Hotel resides. I can easily picture its classic wrought iron façade and curving balconies. I was excited to stay at downtown Seattle’s Alexis Royal…Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Merrick Garland finally made his Supreme Court debut on Tuesday. Not in a justice’s black robe, but wearing the striped pants and jacket with tails reserved for government lawyers appearing before the court.The onetime high court nominee was there to take part in a tradition that dates back more than 200 years:…Continue Reading