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The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the 17-year-old on Monday in the third round with the 77th pick and say he’s the first known Orthodox Jewish player to ever be drafted by a Major League baseball team. “I think just because of the fact that no one’s ever done it, really, there’s no one for younger kids

ELEFSINA, Greece—An aging shipyard here has a new suitor sizing it up for investment: the U.S. government. To counter China’s rising global economic influence, Washington has taken a new direction with foreign assistance. Rather than just lend money or promote trade, as in recent decades, the U.S. is now investing dollars overseas to advance American

The actual auction winner, who spent $28 million, is busy on day of flight. July 15, 2021, 3:57 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Blue Origin revealed Thursday that the fourth member of its first crewed flight will be the youngest person ever to fly to space. Oliver Daemen,

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo makes a brief statement to reporters in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Pop star Olivia Rodrigo makes a brief statement to reporters in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images On Wednesday,

The 911 tapes, obtained by CNN, detail the conversations between 911 operators and those close to Sherman, who said that he was intoxicated and “suicidal.” Sherman was later arrested after allegedly trying to break into a home in the city of Redmond that police described as belonging to the parents of Sherman’s wife. He was

Senate Democrats have unveiled a $3.5 trillion price tag for their antipoverty, education and climate plan. Here are details on the proposal and the steps needed to turn their broad budget framework into actual legislation and law, according to lawmakers and aides. Why is the budget proposal important? The $3.5 trillion in spending and tax

Authorities confirmed human remains belonging to Bart Halderson were found. July 15, 2021, 11:22 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A 23-year-old Wisconsin man is being held by authorities for allegedly shooting and dismembering his father, before hiding his remains. Chandler Halderson reported his parents, Bart and Krista Halderson,

State prisons are grappling with how to deal with an increase in overdoses due to alcohol and drug abuse. David Madison/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Madison/Getty Images State prisons are grappling with how to deal with an increase in overdoses due to alcohol and drug abuse. David Madison/Getty Images Prisons and jails in

A federal judge in Brooklyn ruled Wednesday that the New York Racing Association (NYRA) cannot enforce its ban on Baffert while Baffert’s suit against the association is ongoing. Baffert is the trainer of Medina Spirit, the horse that tested positive for a banned anti-inflammatory drug called betamethasone following its Kentucky Derby win in May. Baffert

WASHINGTON—Several centrist Democrats took a neutral stance Wednesday on a new $3.5 trillion budget agreement, saying they needed to review details of a sweeping plan to fund expanded access to preschool and affordable child care, broader Medicare benefits and programs aimed at combating poverty and climate change. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and