Iraqi military authorities have confirmed that elite forces have detained 14 members of the militia who remain in custody amid an ongoing investigation. Friday’s statement from the Iraqi Joint Operations Command came hours after sources said that Counterterrorism The Service (CTS) had raided a base in southern Baghdad of Kataib …
Read More »How the world missed Covid-19’s silent spreaders
European health officials say they were reluctant to acknowledge the silent spread because the evidence was coming and the consequences of a false alarm would have been serious. “These reports are seen everywhere, around the world,” said Dr. Josep Jansa, a senior health official for the European Union. “Whatever we …
Read More »Phil Mickelson leads travelers in first event since turning 50
CROMWELL, Conn. – Phil Mickelson believes that age could be an advantage. Playing his first tournament since turning 50 this month, the five-time senior champion shot a 7-under-63 on Friday in the Travelers Championship to take a 1-hit lead over the weekend. He is the first player in 50 years …
Read More »Texas Governor Limits Certain Businesses to Contain Covid-19 Spread
Kevin Dietsch / Pool / AFP / Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said Friday that the White House coronavirus task force is “seriously considering” group testing for Covid-19. The proposal is still in the discussion stage, and is not expected to be announced at …
Read More »The Knicks released Allonzo Trier, signed former Net Theo Pinson
Well, you can’t accuse Leon Rose of sitting on his hands. The Knicks team president continues his quest to rebuild the list, at least on the sidelines, this week. On Thursday he released two-way contractor Kadeem Allen for former Suns G Leaguer Jared Harper. Not to be outdone, cute Allonzo …
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