Cheney says she will not resign from her position after Wyoming Republican Party censure
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney said Sunday she will not resign despite being censured by her state Republican Party over her vote to impeach former…
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New England Patriots plane with ‘Get vaccinated’ decal brings health care workers to Super Bowl
The New England Patriots team plane is ferrying dozens of vaccinated health care workers to the Super Bowl on Sunday with a message on its side:…
Continue ReadingEverything you need to know about Super Bowl LV
Fluff up your favorite recliner and get ready to drown the piercing shriek of reality in a warm bowl of nacho cheese: It’s Super Bowl time…
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The undoing of Donald Trump’s presidency
When Sen. Patrick Leahy gavels in the impeachment trial of the 45th President of the United States Tuesday, the 46th President will be nearly three…
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Yellen: Biden’s stimulus plan could bring US back to full employment next year
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday the US could see full employment next year if Congress passes President Joe Biden’s proposed…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers named NFL MVP while Peyton Manning headlines Hall of Fame class of 2021
As with so many events around the world, the coronavirus pandemic made the 10th annual NFL Honors different than previous years. Normally, the event…
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NBA superstars Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic score 50 points or more — but both lose
Hearing your coach tell the media that you’ve “never played better” following a monstrous 57-point fireworks show suggests your…
Continue ReadingRev. Jesse Jackson leaves the hospital for rehab center after surgery
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has left the hospital for a rehabilitation center in Chicago after surgery, according to the Rainbow PUSH…
Continue ReadingOil and Gasoline Fast Facts
Here’s a look at crude oil reserves and production around the world. Facts Crude oil is a form of liquid petroleum, extracted from rock…
Continue Reading Biden administration moves to terminate Trump-era migration agreements
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Saturday that the Biden administration has suspended and begun the process to terminate Trump-era…
Continue ReadingDavid Geffen Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of David Geffen, producer, studio executive and philanthropist. Personal Birth date: February 21, 1943 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingWhite House reinstates regular presidential addresses to the nation in the style of FDR’s fireside chats
The White House is bringing back weekly addresses from the President directly to the American people, continuing in the tradition of President…
Continue ReadingBoko Haram Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Boko Haram, a militant Islamic group working out of Nigeria, whose purpose is to institute Sharia, or Islamic law. Facts In…
Continue ReadingTwo House Republicans fined $5,000 each for not completing security screening to enter House floor
Two Republican lawmakers are the first members of Congress to be fined for violating the new security measures off of the House floor since the fines…
Continue ReadingHank Aaron Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Baseball Hall of Fame player Hank Aaron. Personal Birth date: February 5, 1934 Death date: January 22, 2021 Birth…
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Biden needs to figure out what kind of GOP opposition he’s facing
The collision of the new President’s agenda with the old one’s impeachment trial this week sharpens the question: Just what kind of…
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Russian protesters detained at pro-Navalny rallies say police threatened and intimidated them: ‘The regime has shown its teeth’
“Do you know that we can beat you so hard that you will be urinating blood? And there won’t be any traces — you won’t be able…
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Leon Spinks, former heavyweight champ who beat Muhammad Ali, dead at 67
Former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, best known for defeating Muhammad Ali in 1978, has died at the age 67, according to a statement from…
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US Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction but officials warn against Super Bowl gatherings that could fuel spread
While Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction across much of the US, officials nationwide warned against Super Bowl gatherings to avoid…
Continue ReadingMyanmar protesters call for military to release Aung San Suu Kyi
Tens of thousands of protesters overcame a post-coup internet blackout as they took to the streets of Myanmar’s largest city for a second…
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