- Reuters
NATO in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby, boss tells UK's Telegraph
NATO is in talks to deploy more nuclear weapons, taking them out of storage and placing them on standby, in the face of a growing threat from Russia and China, the head of the alliance said on Monday. Jens Stoltenberg told Britain's Telegraph newspaper that there were live consultations between members to use transparency around its nuclear arsenal as a deterrent. "Transparency helps to communicate the direct message that we, of course, are a nuclear alliance."
- NBC Sports Bay Area
Melvin describes Bivens' journey to major leagues ‘as good as it gets'
Manager Bob Melvin speaks to the media after the San Francisco Giants' 13-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.Melvin describes Bivens' journey to major leagues ‘as good as it gets' originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
- Associated Press
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore set to issue 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is scheduled to sign an executive order to issue 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions Monday, according to a news report. The pardons will forgive low-level marijuana possession charges for an estimated 100,000 people. Moore, a Democrat, told The Washington Post Sunday night that criminal records have been used to deny housing, employment and education.
