Iraqi national extradited to US on terrorism charges

 

United States: The U.S. Justice Department this week charged Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al‑Saadi with six terrorism-related counts after U.S. authorities say he was arrested in Turkey and extradited to New York to face allegations tied to nearly twenty attacks across Europe and the United States, including plans...

Trump asserts military victory over Iran amid growing tensions

 

Washington: President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on May 16 that United States strikes achieved a 'total military victory' over Iran, asserting that Tehran's naval and air assets were destroyed and missile production facilities degraded; he also said he accepted a ceasefire at the request of other...

Dodgers dominate Angels in consecutive routs and bullpen

 

ANAHEIM, Calif. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0 on Friday when Andy Pages hit a three-run homer and eight relievers combined on a two-hitter, and the Dodgers followed with a 15-2 victory Saturday as their offense and bullpen dominated the Freeway Series this week. Those results came...

Padres pitchers stifle Mariners, clinch Vedder Cup momentum

 

Seattle — Randy Vásquez delivered six shutout innings, scattering four hits and not allowing a runner to advance past second as the San Diego Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Friday night. The right-hander (5-1) gave up only one extra-base hit, a fifth-inning double by Cole Young, and has...

Sparks fend off Tempo in close season opener

 

Los Angeles — The Los Angeles Sparks beat the expansion Toronto Tempo 99-95 Friday night, with Kelsey Plum scoring 25 points, including 18 in the second half, and the Sparks shooting 64 percent for the game. The Tempo rallied from a 20-point deficit to cut the lead to two late...

US, Nigeria Say ISIS Deputy Killed in Operation

 

Washington: On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that joint U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted a military operation in Nigeria that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom Trump described as the Islamic State group's global second-in-command. He posted the claim on Truth Social, said he directed the mission, and thanked the Government of...

Spurs rout Timberwolves 139-109, advance to Western finals

 

Minneapolis — The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night, clinching the Western Conference semifinal series in six games. Stephon Castle led San Antonio with 32 points and 11 rebounds while Victor Wembanyama contributed defensively; De'Aaron Fox added 21 points and nine assists as the Spurs...

Indian Kesar mangoes arrive on Seattle store shelves

 

Seattle, this week the Consulate General of India in Seattle announced on May 16 that Kesar and Alphonso mango varieties began arriving at Indian grocery stores and major retail outlets across the Greater Seattle area. The consulate highlighted a year-long initiative and showcased the fruit on Fox 13 News' 'Good...

Supreme Court Denies Virginia Democrats' Emergency Redistricting Appeal

 

Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied Virginia Democrats' emergency request to reinstate a voter-approved congressional map that would have redrawn district lines to favor Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections. The unsigned order provided no rationale and recorded no public dissents. The decision leaves intact a May...

Giants split with A's after injury and Schmitt surge

 

WEST SACRAMENTO — The San Francisco Giants fell apart in the fifth inning and lost to the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Friday night at Sutter Health Park, after right-hander Tyler Mahle served up an 87-mph cutter to Nick Kurtz, who took it 417 feet to left-center field as part of...