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[ad_1] In the heart of Asia, deep underground, two huge tectonic plates are crashing into each other — a violent but slow-motion bout of geological bumper cars that over time has sculpted the soaring Himalayan mountains. But the ongoing tectonic collision that formed the highest mountains in the world may …

[ad_1] Early this season, a reader asked if I would name my all-time team, seeing as I was in my 40th season covering the NFL. No time like the off-week before the Super Bowl. Instead of a first and second team, I’ll name a full team of 53 players. The …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Rapper Killer Mike was arrested Sunday after being detained for questioning and escorted out of the Grammys venue in connection with an altercation, according to police. The Los Angeles Police Department said a man was detained and handcuffed Sunday afternoon in connection with a “physical altercation.” He …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Senators released the long-awaited text of a bipartisan agreement to impose tougher immigration and asylum laws Sunday, as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer eyes votes on the package this week. The $118 billion package includes a series of provisions aimed at reducing record-high crossings at the southern …

[ad_1] A strong Pacific storm system is expected to bring “life threatening flooding” and heavy snow to California over the weekend into early next week, according to the National Weather Service. A combination of warm air from the Pacific, “strong onshore/upslope flow” and cool air can produce thunderstorms and rainfall …

[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. NSA Jake Sullivan won’t say if U.S. has ruled out strikes against Iran: Full interview 10:58 Now Playing U.S. intends to take ‘additional strikes’ on Iran-backed targets, says NSA Jake Sullivan 01:26 UP NEXT …

[ad_1] Studio 8H at New York City’s Rockefeller Center may be as close as Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is going to get to a debate venue for a bout with former President Donald Trump. The former South Carolina governor, who pulled out of a scheduled Republican candidate debate in …

[ad_1] Lizzo’s request to throw out a lawsuit filed by three of her former dancers was denied by a judge on Friday, indicating the suit will proceed. Judge Mark H. Epstein ruled in a 34-page decision in Los Angeles County Superior Court that Lizzo’s argument that the case be dismissed …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told Republicans on Saturday that the House will vote next week on a standalone bill to provide aid to Israel, with no offsetting spending cuts. Johnson made the announcement in an afternoon letter to colleagues while criticizing the impending Senate legislation that would …

[ad_1] Joe Biden’s glide path to the Democratic presidential nomination begins Saturday as South Carolina, the state that rescued his struggling campaign four years ago, kicks off the party’s official primary season. Biden stands as the overwhelming favorite to win the South Carolina primary against comparatively weak opposition: U.S. Rep. …