A slimmer Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond is entrenched as the leadoff hitter. His objective is to focus less on power and more on getting on base, with 15 triples this season his goal. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Netanyahu says 'last minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal Shares
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say Shares