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Biden, party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in ‘intense’ Oval Office meeting

The Associated Press WASHINGTON—Congressional leaders emerged from an “intense” Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday speaking optimistically about the prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown, but with new uncertainty about aid for Ukraine and Israel as the president and others urgently warned Speaker Mike Johnson of the grave consequences of delay. Biden called the leaders to the White House in hopes of making progress against a legislative logjam on Capitol Hill that has major ramifications not just for the U.S. but for the world as Ukraine ...

Broncos’ Payton hints at moving on from QB Wilson

The Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton isn’t providing anything definitive on Russell Wilson’s time in Denver but he did hint at the Broncos moving on from him when he suggested the team cannot afford to miss on “the next one” at quarterback. Payton met with the media at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday and said the club should know by the end of next week what direction they’ll take at QB. Asked if he embraced the idea of finding a solution at quarterback, one that’s eluded the Broncos ever since Peyton Manning retired eight years ago, ...

Ohtani slugs 2-run homer in first exhibition with Dodgers

The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani stepped into the bright Arizona sun, carrying the weight of a $700 million contract and the expectations that go with it, before launching a two-run homer in his first exhibition game for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Not a bad way to endear himself to his new legions of fans — not to mention his new team. “I’m starting to learn really quickly, he’s built differently,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Ohtani needed just three exhibition at-bats to show how he might impact the Dodgers lineup on Tuesday, working a full ...

Biden hopes to pause Israel-Hamas war, will take effect by next Monday

The Associated Press NEW YORK—President Joe Biden said Monday that he hopes a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that would pause hostilities and allow for remaining hostages to be released can take effect by early next week. Asked when he thought a cease-fire could begin, Biden said: “Well I hope by the beginning of the weekend. The end of the weekend. My national security adviser tells me that we’re close. We’re close. We’re not done yet. My hope is by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire.” Biden commented in New York after taping an appearance on NBC’s “Late ...

Biden,Trump both plan trips to Mexico border Thursday, dueling for advantage on immigration

The Associated Press WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S-Mexico border on Thursday, as both candidates try to turn the nation’s broken immigration system to their political advantage in an expected campaign rematch this year. Biden will travel to Brownsville, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, an area that often sees large numbers of border crossings, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday. He will meet border agents and discuss the need for bipartisan legislation. It would be his second visit to ...

Hart makes go-ahead basket in Knicks’ chaotic win over Pistons

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson missed a 3-pointer, eventually got the ball back and passed it to Josh Hart for the go-ahead basket. In between were three turnovers and a missed foul call in one of the most chaotic and controversial possessions of the season. Hart ended it with a layup with 2.8 seconds left and the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 113-111 on Monday night. “We won. This is the NBA, man. We don’t care how we win. We don’t care how ugly it is,” Hart said. Brunson had 35 points and 12 assists for the Knicks, and it was his missed ...