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Editorial Roundup: United States 11/28/2025 04:42pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Nov. 19 The New York Times says the U.S. shouldn't provide cover for the misdeeds of our allies The realities of geopolitics have long required the United States to ally itself with foreign leaders who commit terrible deeds. Defeat With extra cash, Fairfax Co. contemplates ways to bring in more tourists 11/28/2025 04:22pm • With millions of new dollars to help attract tourists to Fairfax County, leaders in the Northern Virginia suburb are recommending a grant program for local businesses and the possibility of upgrading sports fields to make it a more attractive place to host events. During a Board of Supervisors E Brian Schottenheimer's stewardship helps Cowboys shine through pain of Kneeland's death 11/28/2025 04:22pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brian Schottenheimer has three consecutive victories over Super Bowl-winning coaches in his first year in charge of the Dallas Cowboys after 25 years as an NFL assistant. The first winning streak of the season for Dallas has coincided with the club's return following the de Two tankers catch fire in the Black Sea after being struck, Turkish authorities report 11/28/2025 03:56pm • ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two tankers were struck and caught fire in the Black Sea, prompting rescue operations, Turkish authorities reported Friday. Crew members on board both vessels were reported to be safe. The OpenSanctions database, which tracks people or organizations involved in sanctions evas Broncos try to extend their winning streak to 9 games when they face the reeling Commanders 11/28/2025 03:50pm • Coach Sean Payton reminded the Denver Broncos this week that only one team in the AFC receives a bye in the playoffs. “That’s significant,” he said. The Broncos (9-2), who have won eight games in a row, are a half-game back of the top spot entering Sunday night’s road game against the Jets' Breece Hall, Falcons' Bijan Robinson to face off in matchup of star playmaking running backs 11/28/2025 03:34pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Breece Hall is the New York Jets' do-it-all running back who makes the offense go, even with all the uncertainty at quarterback. Bijan Robinson has that same vital role for the Atlanta Falcons, who rely on him to get the ground game moving while also being an invaluabl Trump says he wants to 'permanently pause' migration to the US from poorer countries 11/28/2025 03:33pm • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States by revoking their legal status. He is blaming immigrants for problems from crime to housing sho Sleeper Promo Code WTOP: Claim $100 Bonus for Bears-Eagles, NBA Black Friday Games 11/28/2025 02:30pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Sign up with the Sleeper promo code WTOP to claim a deposit match while backing your favorite players in the Bears vs. Eagles 14 US stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup 11/28/2025 02:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games for the 2031 Women's World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year's men's tournament. FIFA released the bid books Friday for the 2031 and 2035 women's tourn Miami's defense is finding its way while New Orleans' offense could use a boost 11/28/2025 02:03pm • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins might have figured out what works for them defensively. That's not particularly good news for the New Orleans Saints. They meet on Sunday afternoon in South Florida, and the matchup might be best summarized like this: — The Dolphins aren't allowing m What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry 11/28/2025 12:27pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed and other craft breweries as alcohol sales have fallen in rec Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar 11/28/2025 11:49am • PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — The prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago retracted comments where she asserted that no U.S. Marines were currently in the twin-island nation — a development that comes as the U.S. government seeks allies amid ongoing strikes on suspected drug traffickers in the Ca Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island rises to 164 11/28/2025 10:24am • PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their efforts hampered by damaged bridges and roads and a lack of heavy equipment. Monsoon rains caused r Mexican Attorney General Gertz Manero resigns to become ambassador 11/28/2025 10:06am • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero, a veteran politician who has faced accusations that he used his position for personal and political gain, resigned on Thursday to become an ambassador. In a Senate session, presiding officers read a letter by Gertz Manero requesti Nordic American Tankers: Q3 Earnings Snapshot 11/28/2025 06:54am • HAMILTON HM12, Bermuda (AP) — Nordic American Tankers Ltd. (NAT) on Friday reported a loss of $2.8 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Hamilton Hm12, Bermuda-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent. The tanker company posted revenue of $45.7 million in the period. _____ This