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Members of Israel’s Ruling Likud Party Once Planned to Assassinate Henry Kissinger

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died on Wednesday at the age of 100 — though if the predecessors of Israel’s ruling Likud party had their way, he may not have made it even halfway to the century mark.Despite his reputation as a geopolitical kingmaker, Kissinger was never able to fully impose total U.S. authority upon Israel, but he did seek to leverage U.S. influence — sometimes against what the right-wing Likud party viewed as its interests.In the 1970s, Kissinger was so hated by the Likud party, which now controls Israel’s far-right coalition government, that some of its members tried to have him assassinated, according to a news report from the time.“A die-hard clique of Israeli right-wingers has put out a $150,000 ‘contract’ for the assassination of Secretary of State Kissinger,” the New York Daily News reported in 1977, citing senior State Department officials. When reports of a possible hit on Kissinger first came out, it was believed to be the work of Palestinian mi...

Patriots sign K Matthew Wright to the practice squad as insurance after Ryland’s misses

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have signed kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad on Thursday and released receiver Mathew Sexton from the practice squad.Wright, 27, is 40 for 46 in 23 games over three seasons with the Steelers, Jaguars and Chiefs. He provides the Patriots with insurance after rookie Chad Ryland, a fourth-round draft pick, missed 35-yard field goals in back-to-back games, both Patriots losses in one-score games.Sexton, 26, had been signed to the practice squad on Wednesday.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Liverpool advances in Europa League. Aubameyang hat trick for Marseille includes overhead kick

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

Liverpool advanced to the round of 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after Luis Díaz and Cody Gakpo scored early to set the tone in a 4-0 victory over Austria’s LASK on Thursday.Díaz headed in a cross from Joe Gomez for the opener in the 12th before Gakpo tapped in Mohamed Salah’s pass three minutes later at Anfield. Salah made it 3-0 early in the second half in what was his 199th goal for the Reds. Gakpo added his second in stoppage time.Liverpool is four points clear atop Group E with 12 points. Toulouse in second on eight after a 0-0 draw with Union Saint-Gilloise.Leverkusen remained the only team with a perfect record after five games. Victor Boniface and substitute Patrik Schick contributed a goal apiece for a 2-0 victory at Hacken in Group H and a place in the round of 16.Tomáš Souček struck late again to help West Ham beat TSC Bačka Topola 1-0 and advance to the knockout stage.The midfielder met Maxwel Cornet’s cross at the far post to volley home the winner in the...

Henry Kissinger’s complicated legacy draws admiration and scorn from across the globe

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — The death of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger drew both admiration and scorn Thursday from political leaders around the world, highlighting the complicated legacy of Kissinger’s views about what it meant to serve America’s interests during the Cold War — and how the country should exert its influence.Kissinger, who died Wednesday at 100, was one of America’s most powerful diplomats. During his years serving under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, he shaped the country’s foreign policy in ways that led to breakthroughs, including normalizing U.S.-China relations and advancing detente with the Soviet Union.But during Kissinger’s tenure the U.S. also overlooked the rise of brutal regimes in other countries, and critics argue his approach ran counter to democratic ideals and left lasting damage throughout the world.President Joe Biden, who was a U.S. senator when he first met Kissinger, said, “Throughout our careers, we often disagreed. And...

Browns QB Joe Flacco takes starter’s snaps for second day in practice, likely to play against Rams

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson remained in concussion protocol Thursday, making it even more likely Joe Flacco will start Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.The 38-year-old Flacco signed as a free agent with Cleveland last week as an insurance policy in case Thompson-Robinson struggled or got injured. The fifth-round pick suffered a concussion in the third quarter of last week’s loss in Denver.Flacco didn’t dress for that game and is still on the Browns practice squad. But with Thompson-Robinson not yet cleared, Flacco appears to be in line to become the fourth QB to start in 12 games for Cleveland this season.Flacco took the majority of reps with Cleveland’s starting offense for the second straight day in practice at UCLA. Thompson-Robinson hasn’t been ruled out yet.On Wednesday, coach Kevin Stefanski said Flacco had moved into the backup role ahead of P.J. Walker, who made two starts earlier thi...

Usual Mountain West power Boise State meets title game newcomer UNLV

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

Boise State (7-5) at UNLV (9-3) in the Mountain West Championship, 3 p.m. EST Saturday (Fox)Line: Boise State by 2½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Boise State 8-3WHAT’S AT STAKE?UNLV has never played in the Mountain West title game, so a victory would be another step in a history-making season for the program. A win would give Boise State its fifth conference championship, the most in the Mountain West. The winner will play in the LA Bowl on Dec. 16 against a Pac-12 Conference opponent.KEY MATCHUPUNLV WR Ricky White III vs. Boise State’s secondary. The Rebels are promoting White as an All-America candidate, a speedster who averages 17.2 yards a catch. He also catches passes in volume, with 76 receptions for 1,308 yards and seven touchdowns. It’s not a good matchup for Boise State, which is near the bottom of the national rankings in allowing 254.8 yards passing per game.PLAYERS TO WATCHBoise State: RB Ashton Jeanty. He is a dual threat who is second nati...

Biden lights the National Christmas Tree, taking his turn to bring holiday spirit to Washington

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

President Joe Biden speaks as first lady Jill Biden listens after lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(AP/Andrew Harnik) President Joe Biden speaks as first lady Jill Biden listens after lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(AP/Andrew Harnik) WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s President Joe Biden ‘s turn to bring some holiday spirit to the U.S. capital.The president and his wife, Jill, participated Thursday in the annual tradition of lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, an area known as President&...

World Series champion Texas Rangers will return entire coaching staff next season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The World Series champion Texas Rangers will bring back their entire on-field coaching staff for manager Bruce Bochy next season. General manager Chris Young said Thursday he is excited to keep the entire group together after winning the franchise’s first World Series title in Bochy’s first season. It was the organization’s 63rd season overall and 52nd since moving to Texas.When Bochy was hired with a three-year contract last year, his Rangers staff included seven coaches who were already in the organization. The only newcomers other than Bochy were pitching coach Mike Maddux for his second stint in Texas and associate manager Will Venable. “I know Boch was very pleased with the staff that he inherited as he came in,” Young said. “A very talented staff. They did a tremendous job and they’ll all be back in their respective positions.”Third base coach Tony Beasley will return for his 10th season since first joining the Rangers in 2015 after Je...

Israeli military confirms release of 8 more Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza Strip

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

A man smiles as he is welcomed after being released from prison by Israel, in the West Bank town of Ramallah, early Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. International mediators on Wednesday worked to extend the truce in Gaza, encouraging Hamas militants to keep freeing hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further relief from Israel's air and ground offensive. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)(AP/Nasser Nasser) A man smiles as he is welcomed after being released from prison by Israel, in the West Bank town of Ramallah, early Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. International mediators on Wednesday worked to extend the truce in Gaza, encouraging Hamas militants to keep freeing hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further relief from Israel's...

Denver weather: Light snow chances on Friday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:18:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay chilly heading into the weekend alongside the chance for some light snow showers Friday, with higher snowfall totals in the mountains through the weekend.A winter weather advisory will be in effect in the mountains Thursday evening through at least Friday night. Some 5-10 inches of snow is expected. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team The highest snow totals are possible above 8,500 feet, especially on slopes facing south and southwest. This could lead to slick road conditions and difficult travel.Pinpoint Weather: Winter weather advisory on Nov. 30 Weather tonight: Cloudy, coldThursday night, Denver will stay under a mainly cloudy sky. Temperatures will be cold but seasonal, falling to 20s degrees.Weather tomorrow: Snow showers, chillyFriday, Denver will see more clouds and the chance for a few snow flurries. Temperatures will only reach 40 degrees, which is almost 10 degrees below normal for this time o...