Today: September 23, 2024
Today: September 23, 2024

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House committee chairman says Sen. Tuberville is 'paralyzing' the Pentagon by blocking promotions

The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is slamming a fellow Republican in the Senate for waging an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is “paralyzing the Department of Defense.” “The idea that one man in the Senate can hold this up for months, I understand maybe promotions, but nominations,” McCaul said. He added, “I think that is a national security problem and a national security issue. And I

September 10, 2023
House committee chairman says Sen. Tuberville is 'paralyzing' the Pentagon by blocking promotions
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Kamala Harris says hip-hop is 'the ultimate American art form' as she hosts a 50th anniversary party

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday hosted a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with appearances by some of the music genre’s pioneers and stars. Common, Jeezy, MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante were among the hip-hop artists invited to join Harris for the party at the vice presidential residence. Hip-hop’s 50th birthday has inspired a host of anniversary events this year. Many trace the genre’s creation to an Aug. 11, 1973, back-to-school party where 18-year-old Clive Campbell, also known as DJ Kool Herc, deejayed at a Bronx apartment building in New York City. Harris said hip-hop is “the

September 09, 2023
Kamala Harris says hip-hop is 'the ultimate American art form' as she hosts a 50th anniversary party
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Judge says civil trial over Trump's real estate boasts could last three months

An upcoming civil trial over allegations that former president Donald Trump lied about his wealth could last as long as three months, according to a schedule laid out Friday by the judge hearing the case. Opening arguments are expected Oct. 2 in the trial over a lawsuit filed against Trump and his family business by New York Attorney General Letitia James. In the suit, James has said Trump deceived lenders, potential business associates and others by chronically exaggerating the value of his real estate holdings. The trial is expected to feature extensive amounts of expert testimony

September 08, 2023
Judge says civil trial over Trump's real estate boasts could last three months
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Trump hosts $100,000-per-person Bedminster fundraiser to help Giuliani pay legal bills

Former President Donald Trump hosted a $100,000-a-plate fundraiser for disgraced former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club Thursday night as Giuliani struggles to pay his mounting legal bills. Giuliani, a longtime Trump ally who also served as his lawyer, is facing a barrage of legal fees, fines, sanctions and damages related to his work helping Trump try to overturn the 2020 election and other cases. He was indicted last month along with Trump and 17 others in Georgia for what Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has described as a

September 08, 2023
Trump hosts $100,000-per-person Bedminster fundraiser to help Giuliani pay legal bills
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Mark Levin, Jen Psaki get more screen time on MSNBC, Fox News

Two cable news personalities from the complete opposite ends of the political spectrum — Mark Levin and Jen Psaki — are increasing their presence on television. Psaki, former press secretary to President Joe Biden and current MSNBC host, is moving into prime-time for one night a week. The network said on Thursday that she will begin hosting the 8 p.m. Eastern hour on Monday nights. Since switching to media, her Sunday afternoon show “Inside with Jen Psaki” has proven to be successful for the network. Currently, the 8 p.m. Monday slot is filled by a rotating

September 07, 2023
Mark Levin, Jen Psaki get more screen time on MSNBC, Fox News
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A Democratic prosecutor is challenging her suspension by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

A Florida state attorney whose suspension marks the second time Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has removed a top Democratic prosecutor from office because of policy differences is challenging the decision. DeSantis failed to demonstrate that Monique Worrell was incompetent or neglected her duties when he suspended her last month, the former top prosecutor for metro Orlando said in a petition seeking to reverse the order. She filed the petition on Wednesday with the Supreme Court, where DeSantis appointees make up the majority. “The order does not allege a single instance in which Ms. Worrell’s exercise of

September 07, 2023
A Democratic prosecutor is challenging her suspension by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Hillary Clinton returning to the White House for an arts event next week

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to make a rare public appearance at the White House since losing her 2016 bid for the presidency, attending an arts event next week with first lady Jill Biden. The White House announced that Clinton is scheduled to appear Tuesday to help honor the 2023 winners of the Praemium Imperiale, a global prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association for lifetime achievement in the arts. Praemium Imperiale laureates were first celebrated at the White House by President Bill Clinton and the then-first lady in 1994. Bill Clinton had

September 06, 2023
Hillary Clinton returning to the White House for an arts event next week
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Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio faces sentencing in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio will be sentenced on Tuesday for a plot to attack the U.S. Capitol in a failed bid to stop the transfer of presidential power after Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Tarrio will be the final Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack to receive his punishment. Three fellow Proud Boys found guilty by a Washington jury of the rarely used sedition charge were sentenced last week to prison terms ranging from 15 to 18 years. The Justice Department wants the 39-year-old Tarrio to

September 05, 2023
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio faces sentencing in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
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First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden's results negative so far

First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife’s positive test, but his results were negative. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would continue testing regularly and would be monitored for symptoms. Jill Biden will remain at the couple’s home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the time being, communications director Elizabeth Alexander said. The first lady had planned to start the new school year Tuesday at Northern Virginia Community College, where she teaches English

September 05, 2023
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden's results negative so far
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Senators hail Health Dept. recommendation to ease restrictions on marijuana

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders hailed it Wednesday as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said Wednesday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that the agency has responded to President Joe Biden’s request “to provide a scheduling recommendation for marijuana to the DEA.” “We’ve worked to ensure that a scientific evaluation be completed and shared expeditiously,” he added. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement that HHS

August 31, 2023
Senators hail Health Dept. recommendation to ease restrictions on marijuana
Sports

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner to play singles and doubles for Italy at the Paris Olympics

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner will compete in both singles and doubles at the Paris Olympics

June 14, 2024
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner to play singles and doubles for Italy at the Paris Olympics
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Diggins-Smith and Loyd combine for 40 points, Storm hand Wings a 6th straight loss, 92-84

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 21 points and Jewell Loyd added 19 as the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 92-84

June 14, 2024
Diggins-Smith and Loyd combine for 40 points, Storm hand Wings a 6th straight loss, 92-84
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Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women's Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA Classic

Nelly Korda stumbled again Thursday in her first event since missing the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open, dropping four strokes on the first three holes in a 4-over 76 at the windy Meijer LPGA Classic

June 13, 2024
Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women's Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA Classic
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Wimbledon prize money is increasing to a record amount of about $64 million

Wimbledon’s total prize money fund will rise to a record 50 million pounds, which is about $64 million

June 13, 2024
Wimbledon prize money is increasing to a record amount of about $64 million
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India beats United States by 7 wickets at the cricket Twenty20 World Cup

No upset this time for the United States as the home team was easily beaten by cricket heavyweight India at the Twenty20 World Cup

June 12, 2024
India beats United States by 7 wickets at the cricket Twenty20 World Cup
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Titmus sets a women’s 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials

Ariarne Titmus has set a world record in the women’s 200-meter freestyle at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials

June 12, 2024
Titmus sets a women’s 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials
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Rory McIlroy and wife end divorce proceedings to stay together as a family

Rory McIlroy showed up at the last major amid news he had filed for divorce

June 11, 2024
Rory McIlroy and wife end divorce proceedings to stay together as a family
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US captain Tyler Adams to have limited role in friendly against Brazil

U.S. captain Tyler Adams will be available in a limited role for the Americans’ friendly game against Brazil on Wednesday night but forward Josh Sargent will miss his second straight match ahead of the Copa America

June 11, 2024
US captain Tyler Adams to have limited role in friendly against Brazil
Entertainment|Sports

Caitlin Clark and other rookies draw near-record crowds, record ratings for 1st month of WNBA season

The WNBA says the first month of the season drew its highest attendance since the league’s second season in 1998 and the best television ratings in the league's history

June 11, 2024
Caitlin Clark and other rookies draw near-record crowds, record ratings for 1st month of WNBA season
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Stars' Jim Nill selected NHL General Manager of the Year

Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars has won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award

June 10, 2024
Stars' Jim Nill selected NHL General Manager of the Year
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Grisham's 3-run homer, Judge and Cabrera solo drives lift Yankees over Dodgers 6-4 to prevent sweep

Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera also went deep and the New York Yankees rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to prevent a three-game sweep in a series billed as a possible World Series preview

June 10, 2024
Grisham's 3-run homer, Judge and Cabrera solo drives lift Yankees over Dodgers 6-4 to prevent sweep
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Linnea Strom shoots 11-under 60 to overcome 7-stroke deficit, win ShopRite LPGA Classic by a shot

Linnea Strom shot a tournament-record 11-under 60 on Sunday to overcome a seven-stroke deficit and win the ShopRite LPGA Classic by a shot for her first LPGA Tour title

June 09, 2024
Linnea Strom shoots 11-under 60 to overcome 7-stroke deficit, win ShopRite LPGA Classic by a shot
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Max Verstappen wins 3rd straight Canadian Grand Prix for 60th Formula 1 victory

Max Verstappen won the Canadian Grand Prix for the third straight year Sunday for the Red Bull star’s 60th Formula 1 victory and sixth in nine races this season

June 09, 2024
Max Verstappen wins 3rd straight Canadian Grand Prix for 60th Formula 1 victory
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Defending Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah appears to hurt Achilles in 100 at Grand Prix event

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the two-time defending Olympic champion at 100 and 200 meters, had to be helped from the track after appearing to hurt her Achilles tendon in a race at the USATF New York City Grand Prix

June 09, 2024
Defending Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah appears to hurt Achilles in 100 at Grand Prix event
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Bumrah helps India hold off archrival Pakistan in a low-scoring T20 World Cup thriller in New York

Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has helped India to a six-run win over archrival Pakistan in a low-scoring Twenty20 World Cup thriller on Long Island

June 09, 2024
Bumrah helps India hold off archrival Pakistan in a low-scoring T20 World Cup thriller in New York

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