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Caitlin Clark is No. 1 pick in WNBA draft, going to the Indiana Fever, as expected

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Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. “I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but more than anything, just trying to soak it in,” Clark said. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career, and she will now try and help…

Mike Johnson takes risk on separating Israel and Ukraine aid

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Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday unveiled a proposal for sending wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine as he seeks to fend off a right-wing revolt that could put his leadership in peril.  The Louisiana Republican said he plans to put four separate bills on the floor, separating aid for Israel with assistance for Ukraine, which has faced fierce pushback among some members of his conference. A third measure includes aid for Taiwan and the final bill addresses other Republican foreign policy demands.  “We won’t be voting on…

PTI, JUI-F ‘agree on increasing contacts’ amid calls for movement against poll rigging

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman (R) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser (L) talking at the former’s residence. —@juipakofficial/Screengrab “PTI fills in Maulana Fazl regarding reservations on incumbent govt.” Organised public movement against govt need of this hour: Qaiser. “Ideological coordination” among both sides about public movement. The Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Maulana Fazl-led Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) have “agreed on increasing party-level contacts” as the former pulled up socks for launching a countrywide movement against election rigging. PTI central leader Asad Qaiser confirmed that he talked…

Islamabad in position to complete Pak-Iran gas pipeline project: defence minister

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Workers can be seen working on a gas pipeline between Pakistan and Iran. — AFP/File Iran has right to respond to Israeli attack on consulate: Asif. “Pakistan can take decisions regarding bilateral gas project.” Iranian President Raisi ‘set to visit Pakistan on April 22’. Ahead of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi’s visit this month, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that “Pakistan is in a position to complete [gas] pipeline project with Iran, and makes decision regarding it”. “We are constructing gas pipeline on our side from Gwadar to the Iranian…

The Dish: “The Greasy Spoon” elevates comfort food

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The Dish: “The Greasy Spoon” elevates comfort food – CBS News Watch CBS News In “The Dish,” Janet Shamlian visits The Greasy Spoon in Houston, Texas, where traditional Southern comfort dishes get a unique twist. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Mike Johnson faces growing pressure over Israel, Ukraine aid: “A Churchill or Chamberlain moment”

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Washington — Iran’s large-scale attack on Israel has turned up the pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote soon on a foreign aid package that also includes funding for Ukraine and Taiwan.  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday criticized Johnson for failing to bring up a $95 billion package for a vote after it was approved by the Senate months ago, in February. Since then, it has languished in the House amid fractures among Republicans over aid to Ukraine.  “The gravely serious events of this past…

Pakistan’s ‘Nazuk Mor’ becomes case study at Harvard School

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Pakistani youths make human national flag at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore on October 22, 2012. — AFP Despite a journey of 77 years, Pakistan is still going through the Nazuk Mor (critical period) as the back-breaking inflation, steep utility bills, heavy taxes, corruption and increasing external debt have grinded common man down but surprisingly the powerful elite class and leaders’ assets swelling abroad amid the economic crisis in the homeland. This situation drew the attention of foreign educational institutions as they decided to teach it as “case study” to…

White House’s John Kirby on U.S. response to Middle East conflict

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White House’s John Kirby on U.S. response to Middle East conflict – CBS News Watch CBS News White House national security communications adviser John Kirby speaks about the U.S. response to Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

These businesses are offering Tax Day discounts and freebies

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Tax Day tips for last-minute filers Tax Day tips for last-minute filers 03:25 A range of businesses across the U.S. are offering Tax Day discounts and freebies, including tax-themed drinks and snacks. Here’s a roundup of some of the best 2024 Tax Day deals. BurgerFi Fast-casual restaurant chain BurgerFi is offering 15% off your purchase at select locations on Monday when you mention the discount at checkout.  California Pizza Kitchen On Monday only, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is offering $10 off a $40 order. Notably, you must sign up for CPK…

Karachi likely to receive heavy rainfall from April 17 to 18

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Vehicles passing through rain water at Korangi Road, Karachi on April 14, 2024. — APP The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that rain coupled with thunderstorms is expected to hit different parts of the country including Karachi from April 16. In a weather update, the Met Office said that another strong westerly wave is likely to enter western parts of the country on the night of April 16 (Wednesday) and likely to grip most parts of Balochistan on April 17. It said the westerly wave will extend to upper…