Trump's threats to pull aid if Egypt, Jordan don't accept Palestinians could lead to new alliances, experts say

Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Despite President Donald Trump’s push for the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza — a move that, if carried out, would be a violation of international law that some experts and
Eagles' Super Bowl parade underway in Philadelphia
Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images (PHILADELPHIA) — Philadelphia Eagles fans flocked to downtown Philadelphia on Friday to celebrate the team’s massive 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl. The city expects 1 million people to
Democratic senators want more details on costs and impact of border mission
Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — After senior U.S. military officials told Congress they do not know yet how much the surge of active-duty military forces to the southern border with Mexico and the buildup
Transgender references removed from Stonewall National Monument website
Noam Galai/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The National Park Service eliminated references to transgender people from its Stonewall National Monument website on Thursday, which now only refers to those who are lesbian, gay and bisexual. What used
Firefighter swept into ocean in debris flow as heavy rain pounds Los Angeles
Agustin Paullier/AFP via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — One of the strongest storms of the season slammed fire-ravaged Los Angeles with heavy rain on Thursday, sending streams of mud and debris across roadways and sweeping a fire
Pope hospitalized for 'necessary tests' as bronchitis treatment continues

(LONDON and ROME) — Pope Francis is being admitted to hospital on Friday for “necessary tests” and to continue his ongoing bronchitis treatment, the Vatican said. “This morning, at the end of the audiences, Pope Francis will
States move to restrict transgender adult care amid gender-affirming youth care battles
Transgender flag/Nathan Morris/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After months of targeting transgender youth medical care, legislators in some states are now setting their sights on restricting funding for care for transgender adults. Lawmakers in at
Lawmakers worry China could take over after Trump pauses foreign aid
Wang Gang/VCG via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers from both political parties invoked China as a potential winner in international development as the U.S. reviews its foreign assistance programs and non-governmental organizations funded largely by American grants
Sec. of State Marco Rubio en route to Germany after plane suffers mechanical issue
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s plane experienced a mechanical issue while en route to Munich, Germany, on Thursday, according to a State Department spokesperson. The plane turned around returned to Joint Base
LOCAL SPORTS: Pirates Face Must-Win Matchup; District Hoops Tournament Begins, Sequim Bowling Honored

BY OLY ARCHIBALD PORT ANGELES — There is NWAC action tomorrow at Peninsula College as the Pirates host Olympic in a doubleheader. The men tip off at 2:00 p.m., followed by the women at 4:00 p.m. It’s