NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed the continuation on Friday during a conference. This marks a significant development in the rivalry between the organization and the country, as Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to end the expansion in exchange for eased tensions with Ukraine. That does not appear to be happening now due to Stoltenberg’s comments. “We will not compromise on core principles, including the right for every nation to decide its own path, including what kind of security arrangements it wants to be a part of,” the Secretary-General told reporters....

The military alliance has been forced to rethink the way it can deter the aggressive ambitions of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Europe, she reported. Moscow’s assault on Ukraine, which isn’t a NATO member, has added urgency to the organization’s long-standing but stalled defense plans. “Overnight the mentality changed,” an unnamed NATO officer told Haynes. “NATO now feels like it is electrified. You can feel the energy surging through the system....

Natalia Galibarenko told Newsweek that discussions about longer-range weapons, fighter jets, and main battle tanks are ongoing with NATO members. NATO nations not sending jets or main battle tanks—out of fear of provoking Russia—has been a particular frustration for Kyiv. But Galibarenko is optimistic. “We are not there yet, unfortunately,” Galibarenko said on fighters and tanks. “The allies know that we are very interested in getting aircraft and tanks, but there was no definite decision....

You should seek medical attention if you are experiencing severe pain or worsening symptoms. For those with mild or moderate knee pain, there are many natural remedies that you can turn to at home for relief, from topical treatments to lifestyle changes. Topical Treatments You may have just come home from a long run and find that your knees are in some mild discomfort but want to avoid taking an oral medication to relieve your pain....

If James Q. Wilson is right, and memory runneth not to when he was not, the problem is that males are not naturally suited to civilization. So society must evolve institutional restraints and correctives to make men more civilized than they tend to be. Liberals must rethink plans for social perfection through social reforms. But conservatives, too, are discomfited: Social policy does not promise perfection but it is tremendously important in staving off trouble, so government’s role is inescapably ambitious....

In green circles, it’s open season on carmakers—now that the Supreme Court has ruled that the Feds have the right to regulate the gases that cause global warming. The ruling, which came Monday, hung over the auto show as nervous execs tried to explain how they would live with a ruling that they fought so hard against—a ruling that paves the way for much tougher gas-mileage regulations. “The Supreme Court ruling is the law,” said Mark Fields, chief of Ford Motor Co....

In a press release on Tuesday, Judicial Watch announced that it had “filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense for records related to the United States Naval Academy implementing Critical Race Theory (CRT) in the training of naval recruits.” According to the press release, Judicial Watch previously filed a FOIA request with the Department of Defense in August 2021, seeking records related to the possible teaching of CRT in the Naval Academy....

The installation, which is home to more than 20,000 U.S. service members and Defense Department employees, was immediately locked down as law enforcement officials searched for the suspect and vehicle. “With support from local, state and federal law enforcement, the vehicle was found at approximately 9:30 a.m. (CST) and shortly thereafter, the driver was located. The driver is an employee on the base with authorized access,” posted Naval Station Great Lakes on their Facebook page....

Bale has been the target of whistles and jeers from sections of Madrid’s supporters this season, but the Wales star put that behind him in the club’s 3-1 victory at Real Sociedad. Los Blancos 6/4 to beat Betis -3 handicap The 28-year-old scored Madrid’s third goal just past the hour-mark to end a run of back-to-back draws in La Liga and Navas lauded the Welshman. “He’s an excellent player and he always helps us,” Navas said....

The carrier spent a year preparing for the women, who by this fall will make up 10 percent of the some 5,000 crew members when the ship likely deploys off the coast of the former Yugoslavia. More than $1 million was spent ripping out urinals, installing sanitary-napkin dispensers and erecting walls for more privacy in sleeping quarters (small change compared with the tens of millions of dollars carriers normally spend on repairs)....

A fire raged for four days and effectively destroyed the amphibious assault ship in July 2020. The Bonhomme Richard was decommissioned after it was determined that repairing the substantial damage caused by the fire would have taken up to seven years and cost over $3 billion. The Navy said that an unnamed sailor, a member of the ship’s crew, had been charged with starting the blaze on Thursday. “On July 29, charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice were brought forth against a Navy Sailor in response to evidence found during the criminal investigation into the fire started on USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) on July 12, 2020,” Navy Cmdr....

Niumatalolo interviewed to replace longtime Cougars coach Bronco Mendenhall — who left to become coach at Virginia — and was considered the likely hire for the position. His Mormon beliefs and the fact his son Va’a is a sophomore linebacker for the Cougars made him the obvious choice. After mulling his options for the past week, Niumatalolo decided to remain in Annapolis. MORE: Breaking down the best of the 2015-16 bowl schedule | Sporting News freshman All-American team...

Kinley, who signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent, had his application to delay his service denied. As a result, he’s set to commission into the Navy as an ensign and will not be able to play for Tampa Bay until he finishes his service. In the aftermath of this decision, Kinley released a statement on his personal Twitter account that detailed his thoughts and feelings about the matter....

Reynolds, a native of Antioch, Tenn., will be at the Capitol as a guest of Tennessee Rep. Jim Cooper, the academy announced Monday. It won’t be his first time in the same room with Obama; the Midshipmen were feted at the White House two of the last three years after winning the Commander in Chief’s Trophy. MORE: When politics and sports collide | These Navy helmets are incredible Reynolds will specialize in information warfare after he graduates from Annapolis, leaving behind the football field after a record-setting college career....

The 33-year-old Glee star is presumed dead after her rental boat was found drifting in a California lake with her sleeping son on board. Officials have also now released the 911 call made when the four-year-old was discovered to be alone. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department (VCSD) said it responded to a report of a toddler alone on a rented boat on Lake Piru, north of Los Angeles, on Wednesday and authorities identified the missing person as Rivera later on Wednesday night....

There is no Kevin Durant, reigning MVP. Now that we know the starters for the West All-Stars, we can get down to the difficult business of cobbling together a group of reserves, a seemingly impossible task. The fan voters did not help much by including Lakers guard Kobe Bryant as a starter, using up a precious roster spot on a guard who earned the spot more as a recognition of career excellence than contemporary performance....

Seven reserves were named to each side Thursday, completing the Eastern and Western Conference rosters. MORE: All-Star Game jerseys through the years Two Warriors were among the 14 to get the call from the league’s coaches: guard Klay Thompson and forward Draymond Green. They’ll join West starter Stephen Curry in Toronto for the Feb. 14 game. MORE: Silver to review fan voting process Kyle Lowry (Raptors), LeBron James (Cavaliers), Dwyane Wade (Heat), Carmelo Anthony (Knicks) and Paul George (Pacers) were voted in by fans to start in the East, with Kobe Bryant (Lakers), Kevin Durant (Thunder), Kawhi Leonard (Spurs), Curry (Warriors) and Russell Westbrook (Thunder) starting in the West....

This year’s game will give the Western All-Stars an opportunity to move the needle in their 37-28 overall deficit to the Eastern All-Stars. The West is on a bit of a tear, though, having won five of the last six games. The conferences have been considered lopsided for some time now, and that’s been reflected during All-Star Weekends. MORE: Ranking every 2017 NBA All-Star While it’s long been determined that the game itself isn’t the most exciting event of the weekend, there’s plenty of reason to glue your eyes to the screen....

The Los Angeles Lakers legend was among nine people, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, killed when the helicopter they were traveling in crashed in Calabasas, California, northwest of Los Angeles, on January 26. During a stellar 20-year career, Bryant was selected for the All-Star Game in 18 seasons and was named All-Star MVP four times. On Thursday, the NBA announced Grammy winner and Chicago native Jennifer Hudson will perform a tribute to Bryant and the other eight victims of the crash prior to the player introductions on Sunday....

But when Team LeBron and Team Durant meet for the 2022 All-Star Game on Sunday (8 p.m. ET, TNT), it won’t just be about entertainment. The contest will also support those in need. How will the All-Star Game play out? And which organizations will benefit from it? Here’s a breakdown of the 2022 format so you can avoid any confusion during the live broadcast. MORE: Watch the NBA All-Star Game live with Sling TV (3-day free trial; U....