“Marsha and I would go to bars and change all the fliers every two to three days,” Mr. Zazula wrote in his book, “and we would poster telephone poles as if we were running an election.” In 1982 someone brought
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Smerconish: We are headed into uncharted waters
With President Trump impeached a few days before departing, we are headed into uncharted waters, with many possible outcomes. So what is the best path forward? #CNN #News
Pentagon Moves to Block Exam of Tortured Guantánamo Prisoner
WASHINGTON — In his final days as Secretary of the Army, Ryan D. McCarthy has moved to thwart a federal judge’s order for an independent examination of a mentally ill prisoner at Guantánamo Bay who was previously tortured there, the
States Brace for Armed Protests in Wake of U.S. Capitol Attack
Bracing for the potential of violent protests in the days leading up to the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, state officials are calling up National Guard troops, erecting imposing fencing and shutting down Capitol grounds in response to the F.B.I.’s
After Frosty Houston Split, Harden Says He’s an ‘Elite Teammate’
Days after telling reporters he did not think the Houston Rockets were talented enough to be competitive, James Harden said on Friday that he is an “elite player, an elite teammate” and an “elite leader,” in his first comments as
He Just Wanted to Play Catch. They Got Relief From Troubled Times.
DALLAS — For a couple of days in early January, Frank Miller wandered around his house holding a baseball, practicing the grips for a slider, curve and cutter. He’d read a book about pitching and now he was obsessed. He
Meet the House G.O.P. Freshmen Emerging as Some of the Party’s Sharpest Critics
WASHINGTON — Three days after Representative Peter Meijer was sworn into office, facing down a mob of violent rioters and a constitutional test, he broke with his party’s leaders and a majority of his Republican colleagues and voted to certify
Justices say women must obtain abortion pill in person
Getty Eight days before President Donald Trump leaves office, the justices on Tuesday granted a Trump administration appeal to be able to enforce a long-standing rule on getting the abortion pill, mifepristone. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has ordered that
What’s the deal with the 25th Amendment?
There are just a few days left in President Donald Trump’s term, and following a mob of his supporters storming the US Capitol building, speculative talk of removing Trump from office using the 25th Amendment is everywhere. In this latest
An Urgent Reckoning for the Trump Brand
In the span of four days, President Trump’s family business has lost its online store, the buzz from Mr. Trump’s promotional tweets about its luxury resorts and bragging rights as host to one of the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments.
On the Way Out, Melania Trump Denounces Attacks on Her as ‘Shameful’
WASHINGTON — After remaining silent for five days following the riot at the Capitol instigated by her husband, Melania Trump, the first lady, issued a statement on Monday complaining about how she had been treated before going on to condemn
Colin Powell says he ‘can no longer call himself a Republican.’
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Sunday, days after supporters of President Trump stormed the United States Capitol, that he no longer considers himself a member of the president’s party. In an interview on CNN, the host, Fareed
Melania Trump implores Americans to ‘stop the violence’ while also striking back at critics.
In her first public comments since rioters stormed the Capitol five days ago, Melania Trump, the first lady, said on Monday that she was “disappointed and disheartened with what happened last week” but did not address her husband’s role in
A Long, Lonesome Look at America
I was only a few days into a meandering trip across America, and already I was easing into something of a nighttime routine. Earlier in the day I’d pinpointed a promising campsite in Ozark National Forest. Now, I found myself
The Business Rules the Trump Administration Is Racing to Finish
In the remaining days of his administration, President Trump is rushing to put into effect a raft of new regulations and executive orders that are intended to put his stamp on business, trade and the economy. Previous presidents in their
Teenager Killed After Hand Grenade Bought at an Antique Mall Explodes
A teenager in Virginia was killed two days before Christmas after a World War II-era hand grenade that was thought to be inactive exploded, the authorities said. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said the grenade was
Days After Capitol Siege, Police Officer Who Protected Senate Dies Off Duty
WASHINGTON — Four days after a violent mob stormed the Capitol, overrunning its police force, an officer who had been assigned to protect the Senate died off duty, the Capitol Police announced on Sunday. It was not immediately clear whether
Tom Brady outduels Taylor Heinicke, leads Buccaneers past Washington
At 43 years, 159 days, Tom Brady passed George Blanda as the oldest player to throw a touchdown pass in a playoff game. | Rob Carr/Getty Images Brady threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bucs to
LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player to record triple-double [FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | NBA on ESPN
At 19 years, 140 days old, LaMelo Ball becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, as the Charlotte Hornets take on the Atlanta Hawks. #NBA #LaMelo ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn
An 11th-Hour Approval for Major Changes to Medicaid in Tennessee
With 12 days to go, the Trump administration on Friday approved a long-held conservative goal: to issue a state’s Medicaid funding as a spending-capped block grant. The structural experiment in Tennessee, which would become effective once approved by the state
After riot, fears grow about Trump’s final days in office
WASHINGTON — With 13 days left in President Donald Trump’s term, a nation shaken by the violence carried out in his name was left wondering what he might do next, and there was open talk in Washington of trying to
AP Source: Capitol Police chief to resign next week in wake of violent riot at Capitol
U.S. Capitol Police set up a fence near the U.S. Capitol on January 07, 2021 in Washington, DC. | Getty Three days before riot at the Capitol, the Pentagon asked the U.S Capitol Police if it needed National Guard manpower. And as the mob
Bears TE Jimmy Graham still has something left as he faces former team in playoffs
Graham has been vital to the Bears at age 34. | AP Photos Is he still the all-pro dynamo from his days with the Saints? No. But Graham is an upgrade over what the Bears had last season and has
Trump Is Said to Have Discussed Pardoning Himself
President Trump has suggested to aides he wants to pardon himself in the final days of his presidency, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions, a move that would mark one of the most extraordinary and untested uses
Japan to Declare State of Emergency in Tokyo Area After Days of Hesitation
TOKYO — After days of record coronavirus counts and a rapidly rising death toll, Japan said it would declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures on Thursday, the country’s first such declaration since April. The announcement
Niger’s leader: Fragility of nations must be top priority
UNITED NATIONS — Days after attacks on two villages killed more than 100 civilians in his African nation, Niger’s president said Wednesday that tackling the growing fragility of nations must be a top priority of the 21st century. President Mahamadou
Washington in Final Convulsions of Trump Era
WASHINGTON — After 1,448 days of trench warfare with friends and foes alike, 1,448 days of Twitter blasts and busted norm and shock-jock governing, 1,448 days of dominating the national conversation and rewriting reality to suit his needs, President Trump
Bitcoin hits new record above $35,000 following massive drop
Bitcoin surged to a new record high late Tuesday less than two days after suffering its biggest single-day drop in months. The price of the world’s largest cryptocurrency rose to an all-time peak of $35,751.00 shortly before midnight after crossing
Tanya Roberts Officially Passes After Premature Death Announcement
After days of false reports, it’s been confirmed that the Bond Girl and "That ’70s Show" actress has died at the age of 65.
When Will We Know Georgia Runoff Results?
In the days after the Nov. 3 election, Georgia was one of several states where the vote count seemed to progress agonizingly slowly. Then came a recount. Ten days passed before the state was called for President-elect Joseph R. Biden