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Republican senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Senate aide.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato
The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Judge says he must still approve sale of Infowars to The Onion
A federal judge said Monday he may hold an evidentiary hearing next month to help determine whether to approve the sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company to satirical publication The ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Pakistani capital under lockdown to block rally by Imran Khan supporters
Government shuts down internet, blocks highways and brings in troops to stop protest by former PM’s supporters. Pakistan’s capital was put under lockdown as the government shut down the internet, ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
G.O.P. Senator Blocking Promotion of General Who Commanded Afghan Withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue was recently selected to lead the U.S. Army’s Europe Command as the war in Ukraine heads into its fourth year.Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago -
Saudi Arabia and Russia Block Mention of Fossil Fuel Exit in Climate Resolution
A handful of oil-producing nations ensured that a United Nations General Assembly resolution on climate change steered clear of a call to transition away from fossil fuels.Business - The New York Times - 17 hours ago -
Albanian opposition supporters block the capital’s streets in an anti-government rally
Albanian opposition lawmakers and their supporters have blocked the capital’s main streets for hours accusing the government of corruption and demanding it be replaced by a technocratic caretaker ...World - ABC News - 19 hours ago -
TikTok to block teenagers from beauty filters over mental health concerns
Social media platform under pressure to improve security as it announces plans to block under-13s from signing up. Teenagers are facing wide-ranging new restrictions over the use of beauty filters ...World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago -
Sleep on it: the $700 San Francisco ‘pod’ with privacy curtains and charging ports
Located in a former bank downtown, the facility has had 300 people apply for its remaining 17 rental beds. A company that rents “sleeping pods” in downtown San Francisco for $700 a month has had ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
End of an era for iconic moving walkways at San Francisco airport
The moving walkways inside San Francisco International Airport's terminal 3 have become iconic thanks to their bounciness. But the rubber walkways are set to be removed during a renovation of the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
San Franciscans Are ‘Fighting for Their Lives’ Over One Great Highway
Residents are feuding over whether to turn a two-mile stretch of road along the Pacific Ocean into a bikeway and walking path.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
When Arsenal 'ran riot' against Inter at San Siro
Arsenal last faced Inter Milan in the Champions League 21 years ago - BBC Sport relives their 5-1 win at the San Siro.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Navy fires head of Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego
The head of the Navy’s Leadership and Ethics Command (NLEC) San Diego was fired Wednesday over a “loss of confidence” in his ability to command, according to a service statement. Capt. Lester Brown ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Arena makes MLS return as San Jose coach, GM
The San Jose Earthquakes signed Bruce Arena to be the team's sporting director and manager, the former LA Galaxy and United States coach told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
London Breed Concedes San Francisco Mayor Race to Daniel Lurie
Mayor London Breed acknowledged on Thursday that Daniel Lurie, a first-time candidate, would succeed her in office.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Husband of missing San Antonio mom is charged with her murder
The husband of a San Antonio woman who has been missing for a month has been charged with murder.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
San Francisco Mayor London Breed concedes race to Levi Strauss heir
San Francisco Mayor London Breed lost her reelection bid with voters electing Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie to be the city’s next leader. Daniel Lurie, a millionaire who leads an anti-poverty ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
San Francisco Mayor-Elect Plans to Declare Fentanyl Emergency on Day 1
Daniel Lurie held his first news conference since Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race this week.Top stories - The New York Times - November 9 -
San Antonio Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich suffers mild stroke
San Antonio Spurs’ coach Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke earlier this month, the team announced on Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules
The airport’s name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International, suggested that the “lower rated airport” was associated with San Francisco, a federal judge said in a temporary order.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Volleyball Players and Coach Sue San Jose State Over Transgender Athlete
The plaintiffs said the school and the Mountain West conference violated the U.S. Constitution and Title IX by allowing a transgender athlete to play on the women’s team.Sports - The New York Times - November 15 -
San Diego, Tijuana Youth symphonies unite for historic cross-border performance
The performance was part of an effort to bridge communities through creativity and innovation during this year's "World Design Capital" designation.Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
Football Daily | San Marino make history and bring Nations League vindication
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . As any Irish football fan of a certain vintage can attest, Liechtenstein can be a famously difficult place to go. In June 1995, Jack Charlton ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
'Air Bud' creator and San Diego native battling health concerns and homelessness
San Diego native Kevin DiCicco is ready for his second act.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
Juan Mata hopes ‘to build something special’ with San Diego FC investment
Midfielder follows David Beckham into MLS ownership San Diego will be part of Western Conference from 2025 Juan Mata has followed David Beckham in becoming the owner of an MLS team, after he ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago