Pope seeks release of Cubans arrests during 2021 protests
Pope Francis special envoy says the pontiff hopes Cuban authorities will release and grant amnesty to people arrested and sentenced following the historic protests that took place in 2021
Day: February 9, 2023
Why New York City is buying bus tickets for migrants headed to Canada
Some of the migrants who were bused to New York now seek asylum in Canada, where they hope to have an easier time securing work permits and health insurance.
Rashford, Sancho answer taunts with goals to get Man U point
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho responded in style to cruel taunts from Leeds fans as Manchester United came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
Report: Storm valued at WNBA record $151 million after sale of minority stakes
The Storm have the highest valuation of any team in the WNBA after a recent sale of minority stakes valued the team at $151 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Driver in strange Tesla crash apparently moved to rear seat
National Transportation Safety Board investigators apparently have solved the mystery of why no one was found behind the wheel of a Tesla that crashed in a Texas two years ago, killing two men.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Chinese spy balloon
U.S. officials said the Chinese spy balloon shot down last weekend was part of a global surveillance program that has operated for years. David Martin spoke to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about the U.S. military’s response to the balloon.
Search for earthquake survivors continues in Turkey, Syria as death toll rises
The death toll continued to rise across Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of Monday’s massive earthquakes. Rescue teams are digging through rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors. Chris Livesay has the latest.
David Harris, activist jailed over Vietnam draft resistance, dies at 76
Mr. Harris said resistance at home to the draft and Vietnam War was a stronger statement that fleeing to Canada to escape service.
Federal Way (4A), Garfield (3A) No. 1 in final Associated Press WA state boys basketball poll
Federal Way (4A) and Garfield (3A) are No. 1s in the latest Associated Press state boys basketball poll.