US blames group of Iran-backed militias for deadly drone attack in Jordan as it weighs reprisals
The United States has attributed the drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias that includes the militant group Kataib Hezbollah.
Biden says he's decided on response to killing of 3 US troops, plans to attend dignified transfer
President Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to the killing of three American service members in Jordan, noting that he does not want to expand war in the Middle East but demurring on the specifics of how the U.S. will proceed.
Soldier from Waycross is one of three killed in drone attack on US base in Jordan
Three US Army soldiers were killed and more than 30 service members were injured in a drone attack in Jordan. The attack happened at Tower 22 in Jordan near the border with Syria. Specialist Kennedy Sanders of Waycross was one of the three killed.
Jordan's top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
Jordanโs Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says his country wants a meeting of Mediterranean officials this week to help bridge a gap between Arab and European countries in calling for a humanitarian pause in Gaza to become a permanent cease-fire.
Leaked records open a โPandoraโ box of financial secrets
Hundreds of world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires, celebrities, religious leaders and drug dealers have been hiding their investments in mansions, exclusive beachfront property, yachts and other assets for the past quarter-century.
Asia Today: New Zealand reports 1st community case in months
(AP Photo/Vincent Yu)WELLINGTON โ New Zealand has reported its first coronavirus case outside of a quarantine facility in more than two months, although there was no immediate evidence the virus was spreading in the community. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said Sunday the case was a 56-year-old woman who recently returned from Europe. Like other returning travelers, she spent 14 days in quarantine and twice tested negative before being returning home on Jan. 13. The far northeastern province of Heilongjiang reported another 29 cases, linked partly to an outbreak at a meat processing plant. Beijing, where around 2 million residents have been ordered to undergo new testing, reported two new confirmed cases.
Home for the holidays: Animal Protective Services needs foster families for pets
Animal Care and Protective Services in partnership with the Jacksonville Humane Society need your help with temporary fosters during the holiday season through its Silent Night Program. โOur push right now is to get all of the animals in the shelter into a temporary home for the holidays. Dr. NaTasha Jordan adopted her family pet from a shelter 8 years ago. From now up until December 24th - you can foster a pet through the Silent Night program. โGet out here today and foster an animal for one night for the silent and who knows you might just walk away with a long-time friend,โ said Dr. Jordan.
High school football 2020: Results from around the area in Week 8
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Week 8 of the high school football season is in the books. 3 Trinity Christian turned in another defensive gem in topping Lee 14-6. Trinity Christian (5-1), Class 3A: Beat Lee, 14-6. Lee (4-1), Class 6A: LOST to Trinity Christian, 14-6. GEORGIAFriday, Oct. 23Brunswick 38, Statesboro 18Glynn Academy 35, South Effingham 3*Pierce County 49, Brantley County 7*Ware County 24, Coffee 14Off: Camden County, Charlton County.
Hyde Park shooting victim was 17-year-old 'with huge heartโ
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The 17-year-old found shot to death behind a Hyde Park home earlier this month has been identified as Koby Coats. Coats was found dead, and his family believes his body was dumped behind the house. Coats' online obituary says he had a huge heart and loved his family more than anything, and that he will be remembered for his smile, big brown eyes and making people laugh. Jordan, outreach coordinator for the anti-violence group MAD DADS, who is helping the family in the quest for justice. Jacksonville, step up and help these families.โThe house where Coatsโs body was found is on the southern end of Hyde Park near Sweetwater.
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
The warring parties in Libya and their international backers the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Jordan vs Turkey and Qatar violated a U.N. arms embargo on the oil-rich north African country that remains totally ineffective, U.N. experts said in a new report. The experts said the Wagner group transferred armed private military operatives and military equipment into Libya to support Hifters military operations, including two armored personnel carriers. The panel of experts said the resupply of both sides by air was extensive, with flights from the UAE to western Egypt and eastern Libya, and from Russia via Syria to eastern Libya to reinforce Hifters forces and from Turkey to western Libya to reinforce the government. AP emails to the U.N. missions of the UAE, Russia, Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Qatar got no response. Allegations regarding any violation by Turkey of sanctions are baseless, said the spokesperson who was not authorized to be identified by name.
UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
AMMAN The U.N. agency for refugees said Tuesday that it has confirmed two coronavirus cases in the Azraq camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan. They are the first infections to be detected among Syrians living in refugee camps in Jordan, which are home to more than 100,000 Syrians displaced by that countrys civil war. Azraq is home to some 36,000 Syrian refugees, while the larger Zaatari camp houses some 76,000. Jordan hosts a total of more than 650,000 Syrian refugees. This is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in refugee camps in Jordan, the UNHCR said in a statement.
Dating corona-style leads to love connections, even marriage
This image released bu Jordan Tyler shows Tyler, right, with his wife Brittany in New Orleans on July 18, 2020. (Jordan Tyler via AP)NEW YORK If there's one thing the pandemic hasn't canceled, it's the search for love. In March, the popular dating app Hinge experienced a 30% increase over January and February in messages sent among users. They're feeling resilient, and they're not willing to put a year of their love life on hold because of the global pandemic, Ury said. People are bonding over maybe feeling alone, feeling helpless, feeling a sense of loss.
Khloe Kardashian's 'Twisted Sisters' Finale Focuses on the Bloody Bond Between Twins
Season two of Khloe Kardashians true-crime series, Twisted Sisters, is drawing to a close with one of its most gut-wrenching stories yet. Only ET has an exclusive first look at the relationship between these twisted twins that led up to Lees murder. Each week, Twisted Sisters took viewers inside various, haunting tales of comradery, betrayal, desire, jealousy and murder to figure out what drove these women to take lethal measures, transforming them from sisters into killers. Twisted Sisters season two ends with a bloody finale on Monday, Oct. 21 at 10 p.m. RELATED CONTENT:Khloe Kardashian's 'Twisted Sisters' True-Crime Series Examines Its Most Twisted Case Yet (Exclusive)Dick Wolf's 'Murder for Hire' Returns for Season 2 -- Watch the New Trailer!
Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie Consider Harry Styles, Brad Pitt and More to Date Charlize Theron
And Charlize Theron's Bombshell co-stars Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie are here to help the 44-year-old South African star find herself a man on Tuesday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. When they comment that they aren't sure of Ventimiglia's relationship status, Theron chimes in, "You guys, we should probably start with single men. Theron accuses Kidman. Brad Pitt is later an option, to which Kidman proudly states, "I did not date Brad." For more, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT: Charlize Theron on Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her Unrecognizable 'Bombshell' Transformation Embed Code Restart'Bombshell' Trailer Sees Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman as the Fox Women Who Took on Roger AilesNicole Kidman Jokes About Her 'Threesome' Relationship With Her 'Bombshell' Co-Stars (Exclusive)Charlize Theron Recalls Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her 'Bombshell' Transformation
Hundreds walk in Jacksonville to make point about breast cancer
The Sisters Network of Northeast Florida is striving to educate the community about the higher death rate for African American breast cancer patients and try to change those statistics by encouraging women of color to get tested for breast cancer. Lena Jordan is a breast cancer survivor who took part in the event. She has been a breast cancer survivor for 19 years. Studies show that African American women are more likely to get breast cancer at a younger age and have twice the death rate from breast cancer than Caucasian women of the same age. And for women already fighting breast cancer, Jordan hopes to inspire them with a book she just released.
Jonas Brothers Surprise Fan Who Missed Concert Due to Chemo Treatment
The Jonas Brothers really do make dreams come true. Lily Jordan, a teenage fan of the band who is battling cancer, had tickets to the band's concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania -- a stop on their Happiness Begins Tour -- on Saturday. It wasn't long before the Jonas Brothers were inundated with requests to visit Jordan in her hospital room, and the singers couldn't help but surprise their young fan with a special appearance. "Thank you thank you thank you @jonasbrothers for taking time out of your day to come pay me a visit. RELATED CONTENT:Nick Jonas Reacts to JAY-Z Rocking Out to 'Year 3000' at Jonas Brothers Concert (Exclusive)Jonas Brothers Rock the MTV VMAs for First Time in 11 YearsJonas Brothers Look Sleek and Sophisticated at 2019 MTV VMAsSophie Turner Joins Jonas Brothers Onstage to Celebrate Joe's 30th Birthday: Watch
'Bachelor in Paradise': ET Will Be Live Blogging Episode 5!
Last Tuesday's episode of Bachelor in Paradise ended on a cliffhanger, with Jordan and Christian battling it out over the latter's attempts to woo Nicole with a piata. ), ended up pushing Christian to his limit, and we can't wait to find out how their fight ends on Monday. Lucky for you, ET will be live blogging the whole thing. "Things got a little physical," Chris Harrison recently confessed while speaking with ET about this season of Paradise. Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
JU adds another former Jaguars player to its coaching staff
Jordan Todman warms up prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 18, 2014. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Universitys football coaching staff is quickly becoming the place to be for former NFL players. The Dolphins announced the addition of former Jaguars running back Jordan Todman to their coaching staff on Wednesday. "We're very fortunate to have Jordan joining our staff," Shields told the school's website. JUs football staff continues to take shape with NFL veterans and those with ties to the area filling out Shields coaching unit.