The Orioles have drafted a college position player in the first round of every MLB draft since executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias took over ahead of the 2019 season. While they could break from that mold by taking a pitcher or a high school player in the draft next month — the latter has been predicted in some mock drafts — it’s a safe bet that Baltimore … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league report: 6 draft targets to watch in College World Series
Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized
By ISAAC SCHARF and AREEJ HAZBOUN, Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel deported activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday, the country’s Foreign Ministry said, a day after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military. Thunberg left on a flight to France and was then headed to her home country of Sweden, the Foreign Ministry said in a post on X. It posted a … [Read more...] about Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized
Trump heads to Fort Bragg while facing criticism for deploying military at Los Angeles protests
By CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to speak at Fort Bragg on Tuesday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army as he deploys the military in an attempt to quiet immigration protests in Los Angeles. Fort Bragg, located near Fayetteville, North Carolina, serves as headquarters for U.S. Army Special Operations Command. … [Read more...] about Trump heads to Fort Bragg while facing criticism for deploying military at Los Angeles protests
Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles
By LOLITA C. BALDOR, TARA COPP, JASON DEAREN and TIM SULLIVAN, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling … [Read more...] about Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles
Long-thwarted efforts to sell public lands see new life under Trump
By Alex Brown, Clark Corbin and Kyle Dunphey, Stateline.org Public outcry was swift and forceful after a U.S. House committee last month hastily approved an amendment directing the federal government to sell off more than half a million acres of public land. A few days later, lawmakers advanced the larger bill — a sweeping list of President Donald Trump’s priorities — but … [Read more...] about Long-thwarted efforts to sell public lands see new life under Trump