Month: December 2023
Ruby Franke, the YouTube mom who gave parenting advice, pleads guilty to child abuse
The “8 Passengers” mother pleaded guilty to four felony counts for abusing and starving two of her children in a deal with prosecutors. She faces sentences of one to 15 years in prison for each count. (Image credit: Ron Chaffin/St.
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The Biden Administration’s Slow Yes Has Doomed Ukraine
It’s often been said that the second-best answer to yes is a fast no, and that the worst answer of all is a slow no. As the war in Ukraine closes out its second year, and as victory on the
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Ukraine-Border Security Deal Appears Unlikely Before the Holidays
Senate negotiators and the White House are scrambling to strike a last-minute deal on a framework for border policy changes that Republicans have demanded in exchange for approving billions in military aid for Ukraine. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] But such a deal
Read MoreUN Security Council to vote on resolution urging cessation of hostilities in Gaza to deliver aid
The U.S. vetoed a Security Council resolution earlier this month that was backed by almost all council members and dozens of other nations demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza.
Read MoreAuschwitz Museum Decries Israeli Mayor’s ‘Sick’ Call to ‘Empty’ Gaza
The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland on Sunday decried what critics called genocidal remarks by the mayor of an Israeli town who said all of Gaza should be ethnically cleansed of Palestinians and turned into a museum like the notorious
Read MorePope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage
In a major development, the Vatican said priests may bless same-sex couples in informal settings, such as a meeting or visit to a shrine, so long as the blessing does not appear to endorse a marriage. (Image credit: Tiziana Fabi/AFP
Read MoreIsrael signals gradual shift in Gaza war, after US defense chief visit – Reuters
Israel signals gradual shift in Gaza war, after US defense chief visit Reuters Gazans flock to aid trucks as US, Israel discuss future of Hamas war Fox News US Won’t Dictate to Israel Over War’s Timeline, Austin Says Bloomberg US announces new international
Read MoreThe European Union targets Russian diamond industry in latest round of Ukraine war sanctions
The European Union is imposing sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry as well as more than 140 officials, companies and organizations.
Read MoreThe European Union targets Russian diamond industry in latest round of Ukraine war sanctions
The European Union is imposing sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry as well as more than 140 officials, companies and organizations.
Read MoreThe Biggest Moments In U.S. Politics From 2023
Take a look at some of the biggest moments in U.S. politics from 2023 with TIME Senior Politics reporter Brian Bennett.
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