Cities, organizations suspend Cesar Chavez Day after allegations

 

United States — Multiple organizations and cities suspended Cesar Chavez Day events this week after investigative reporting and public statements raised allegations of sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez. The United Farm Workers and the Cesar Chavez Foundation withdrew or distanced themselves from celebrations; several municipalities and institutions paused honors, covered...

Comer subpoenas Bondi for testimony in Epstein probe

 

Washington. House Oversight Chairman Rep. James Comer subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday, ordering a deposition April 14 to question the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The committee approved a subpoena motion March 4 with support from five...

Washington: NATO Declines Participation in U.S.-Led Iran Operation

 

Washington, President Donald Trump said Tuesday most NATO allies declined to join the U.S. military operation against Iran and he asserted U.S. forces no longer require allied naval support to secure the Strait of Hormuz. He spoke on Truth Social and at an Oval Office press availability while hosting Irish...

Top U.S. Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran War

 

WASHINGTON, Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday, saying he cannot in good conscience support the Trump administration's war in Iran. In a letter and post on X, Kent said Iran posed no imminent threat and that U.S. action followed pressure from Israel and its...

President to attend Dover transfer for six fallen aircrew

 

WASHINGTON, President Donald Trump will attend a dignified transfer Wednesday at Dover Air Force Base for six U.S. service members killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during operations in the Middle East. The remains were returned to families from Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Washington, following a March 12...

Trump Delays Xi Summit Amid Iran War Uncertainty

 

Washington, President Donald Trump postponed a planned March 31–April 2 trip to Beijing, announcing on March 17 that the summit with President Xi Jinping would be reset to 'about five or six weeks' later as the administration shifted focus to the Iran war. He said discussions with China continued and...

Venezuela Wins First WBC Title After Narrow Final

 

Miami, Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, claiming the nation's first WBC title. Eugenio Suárez delivered a ninth-inning go-ahead double after Bryce Harper tied the game with an eighth-inning homer. Daniel Palencia closed the game by striking out the final batter. Earlier...

Veteran returns spark mixed Penguins results this week

 

DENVER — Evgeni Malkin scored twice and added an assist in his return from a five-game suspension, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. The suspension stemmed from a March 5 slashing incident involving Rasmus Dahlin. Later this week in Raleigh, Sidney Crosby...

Lakers Rally Late To Beat Rockets, Extend Streak

 

Houston — The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 100-92 on Monday night, extending a six-game winning streak. Luka Dončić scored 36 points and Deandre Ayton added seven points and 11 rebounds, including key plays during a 15-2 late run. LeBron James contributed 18 points and Marcus Smart hit...

Senate begins marathon debate over SAVE America Act

 

Washington Republican senators opened a lengthy debate this week on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill requiring proof of citizenship to register and photo identification to vote. Senators discussed amendments and procedural steps as party leaders acknowledged the measure lacks the 60 votes needed to pass. President Donald Trump...