Saquon Barkley was called upon to deliver in a big spot. The Philadelphia Eagles running back lined up next to quarterback Jalen Hurts in the shotgun formation with less than five minutes to play in the divisional round playoff game on Sunday. Hurts looked over at Barkley, barely seeing through the snowstorm that plagued Lincoln […]
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Germany may consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, defense minister says
Germany may consider deploying its troops in a peacekeeping mission to monitor a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on January 18. The idea of sending a European peacekeeping force to Ukraine has gained traction in recent months as EU countries prepare to play a greater role in Kyiv’s defense once […]
Italy’s Defense Minister Crosetto arrives in Kyiv on official visit
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 16 for a “series of institutional meetings,” Italy’s Defense Ministry announced. Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on the same day as U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is in the Ukrainian capital to sign a “100 Year Partnership” agreement and discuss further cooperation with President Volodymyr […]
‘We know who the good guy is’ — Trump’s defense nominee grilled over war in Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary was grilled over the war in Ukraine during a confirmation hearing on Jan. 14, after he failed to mention Russia’s full-scale invasion during his opening remarks. Speaking to the Armed Services Committee, Pete Hegseth was asked if the omission was “code for ‘we’re going to abandon Ukraine.’” “We […]
German defense minister arrives in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine aid
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 14 to discuss further military Ukraine as it resists Russian aggression, Deutsche Welle reported. “It is important for me to show with this trip that we continue to actively support Ukraine. This is a signal that Germany, as the largest NATO country in Europe, stands […]
Democrats Reintroduce Bill To Repeal Defense Of Marriage Act
WASHINGTON — Democrats kicked off the new congressional session Tuesday by reintroducing legislation to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which allows states to refuse to legally recognize gay and lesbian couples married in other states. … http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/06/defense-of-marriage-act-repeal_n_6425430.html