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The nightmare in Flushing continued Tuesday night and it’s getting late early at Citi Field.

A black bear stubbornly clung to a tree even after it was tranquilized by cops in Upstate New York, sparking an hours-long standoff that only ended when the cub surrendered to sleep.

Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the rest of Game 2 of the Spurs’ opening round series with the Trail Blazers. 

"He ain’t ever gone through a front door in his life."

Even though there isn’t an update on the return-to-play timelines for either of the Lakers injured star guards, coach JJ Redick shared encouraging news about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ahead of Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Rockets. 

The cease-fire with Iran, though extended, could end any day now. Meanwhile, Iran has fired on tankers, opened and closed the Strait of Hormuz within hours and rejected Washington’s core demands.

The results are in, and they are clear: President Donald Trump accelerated the rebuilding effort after the LA fires by issuing an executive order taking over the permitting process in January.

Stanton was robbed of another extra-base hit in his final at-bat, but settled for going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a two-run double, both off Red Sox lefty Connelly Early.

“He gaslit and love-bombed — at my age, I didn’t know these terms really. I felt like an idiot," one victim said.

"You are amusing," Marcus Terry told the judge when asked why he was laughing.

US, Philippines Launch Their 'Biggest Ever' Balikatan Drills With Large Japanese Contingent

Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com,

The US and the Philippines on Monday launched what’s being billed as the "biggest ever" Balikatan Exercise, an annual military drill that, for the first time, includes a significant contingent of Japanese troops as Tokyo increases its military activity in the region, ramping up tensions with China.

The drills are scheduled to take place from April 20 to May 8 and will involve more than 17,000 troops, including about 1,400 Japanese military personnel.

US Army photo

Importantly, exercises will include live-fire drills in the northern Philippines, facing Taiwan, and in Palawan, an island province facing the disputed South China Sea.

The start of the drills comes amid a very fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, which is due to expire on Wednesday if it’s not extended.

While the US has committed more than 60,000 troops to the Middle East, the Trump administration continues to focus on building alliances in the Asia-Pacific as part of its strategy against China, including a new security deal with Indonesia.

In response to the start of the Balikitan drills, the Chinese Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the US activity in the region.

"The world has seen enough damage done by unilateralism and abuse of military might. What the Asia-Pacific needs most is peace and tranquility, and the last thing the region needs is division and confrontation as a result of the introduction of external forces," said spokesman Guo Jiakun.

The location of the same drills last year, via AEI's Critical Threats Project

"No military and security cooperation should be conducted at the expense of mutual understanding and trust as well as peace and stability in the region. Such cooperation should not target any third party or harm the interests of any third party. For countries that tie their own security to others, it is important to bear in mind that this may very well backfire," Guo added.

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Holmes and Jackson dated from 1998 to 1999 while filming "Dawson's Creek."

Holmes and Jackson dated from 1998 to 1999 while filming "Dawson's Creek."

Blaming global forces for California’s high gas prices may be convenient — but it misses the point. 

“It definitely helps,” Carlos Mendoza said pregame of Juan Soto's expected return tomorrow. “But we cannot put all the pressure on one player.

Cougar Pride Center says it has no association with artist and does not condone violence.

Last week, the California Supreme Court upheld the disbarment of John Eastman. It is a decision that will prevent Eastman from practicing law – the most serious punishment the California State Bar can deliver. Eastman is the former dean of the law school at Chapman University in California. He represented President Donald Trump in some...

Los Angeles is gearing up for World Cup madness — but if you’re planning to drive to and park at the games, brace yourself.

There is a strong belief around the league that the Giants would be open to making a small trade down from No. 5 to acquire more later-round picks.

NBC isn’t done shaking up its “Sunday Night Football” pregame show.