WASHINGTON — In the final years of the Cold War, Secretary of State George P. Shultz negotiated the first arms-control treaty in history to eliminate an entire class of nuclear weapons, a crowning achievement of President Ronald Reagan’s tenure and
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How Are Americans Catching the Virus? Increasingly, ‘They Have No Idea’
When the coronavirus first erupted in Sioux Falls, S.D., in the spring, Mayor Paul TenHaken arrived at work each morning with a clear mission: Stop the outbreak at the pork plant. Hundreds of employees, chopping meat shoulder to shoulder, had
Space station marking 20 years of people living in orbit
The International Space Station was a cramped, humid, puny three rooms when the first crew moved in. Twenty years and 241 visitors later, the complex has a lookout tower, three toilets, six sleeping compartments and 12 rooms, depending on how
Pop the bubbly: WNBA season a success
Members of the Chicago Sky huddle on the court before a WNBA basketball first round playoff game against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. | AP Players not only stayed safe and increased fan interest during
La Russa says he’ll lean on White Sox’ clubhouse leaders
Tony La Russa confers with catcher Carlton Fisk during La Russa’s first tour as White Sox manager. (Sun-Times photo) To wrap our minds around Tony La Russa managing the White Sox in 2021 requires a trail of memory neurons long
One More Thing the Pandemic Election Upended: First Campaign Job Rites of Passage
When Alejandra Escobar signed up to work her first campaign job as a field organizer with the Nebraska Democratic Party, she pictured knocking on doors and talking to voters one-on-one. “I was not expecting to be in a dark basement
Cubs decline club option on LHP Jon Lester; will pick up Rizzo’s option for 2021
AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar The team will likely pick up first baseman Anthony Rizzo’s $14.5 million option for 2021 this weekend The Cubs have declined the left-hander Jon Lester’s 2021 club option, officially making the veteran southpaw a free agent.
Letters: Dodgers’ World Series championship was worth the wait
Hallelujah! Our beloved Dodgers are the World Series Champions for the first time since I was but a boy. At last … only tears of joy. Michael Lee ManousUpland :: Advertisement I decided early in the playoffs that I would
U.S. Says Virus Can’t be Controlled. China Aims to Prove It Wrong.
The United States is hitting records in daily coronavirus cases. But China, the country first afflicted with the scourge, is having a different experience. Unlike the Trump administration, which has said it is prioritizing opening the economy while essentially giving
Tim Tebow on how Justin Fields’ Heisman chances change with Trevor Lawrence’s absence | First Take
Tim Tebow joins First Take to discuss Clemson Tigers QB Trevor Lawrence testing positive for COVID-19 and how it could impact Ohio State Buckeyes QB Justin Fields’ chances to win the Heisman Trophy. #FirstTake ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the
Rod Woodson talks expectations for Steelers vs. Ravens & Ben Roethlisberger’s game | First Take
Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson joins First Take to discuss expectations for the upcoming matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season. #FirstTake #NFL ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get
Would the Patriots’ playoff hopes be over with a loss to the Bills in Week 8? | First Take
Are the Patriots’ playoff hopes over with a loss in Week 8? | First Take Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Ryan Clark discuss whether the New England Patriots’ playoff hopes would be dashed with a loss to the Buffalo
Max Kellerman hypes up Steelers vs. Ravens : The NFL’s ‘No. 1 rivalry’ | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Ryan Clark preview the first matchup between Lamar Jackson and Ben Roethlisberger when the Baltimore Ravens face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season. #FirstTake #NFL ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️
What to expect from Tua Tagovailoa in his 1st NFL start | Get Up
The Get Up discusses expectations for Tua Tagovailoa in his first NFL start when the Miami Dolphins face Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season. #GetUp #NFL ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get
For Chicago’s naturalized citizens, a chance to vote for president for the first time
Miguel Perez, 42, is voting for president for the first time this year — one of more than 23 million U.S. immigrants eligible to do so this year.. | Anthony Vazquez / Sun-Times Participation by immigrant voters is lower than
Travis Roy, Who Inspired Millions After a Hockey Tragedy, Dies at 45
Travis Roy, who suffered a paralyzing injury just 11 seconds into his first hockey game for Boston University in 1995 and, as a philanthropist and motivational speaker, was revered by the sports world as an example of determination and courage,
Is it risky to have Tua Tagovailoa’s first start against Aaron Donald & the Rams? | Get Up
Louis Riddick, Damien Woody and Domonique Foxworth preview Tua Tagovailoa’s first NFL start for the Miami Dolphins against Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams. #NFL #ESPN ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on
U.S. to Remove Wolves From Protected Species List
Gray wolves, one of the first animals shielded by the Endangered Species Act after Americans all but exterminated them in the lower 48 states, will no longer receive federal protection, officials announced Thursday. “After more than 45 years as a
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Approach 9 Million With No End in Sight
CHICAGO — The United States, which reported its first known coronavirus case in Washington State 282 days ago, surpassed nine million total infections on Thursday, including more than half a million in the past week, as Covid-19 spiraled out of
Who stayed together on the ‘Married at First Sight’ Season 11 finale
Season 11 of “Married at First Sight” has come to a close. The historic season, which lasted two additional months because of the pandemic, ended on Wednesday night. The 10 New Orleans participants, who were matched by experts and met
Lorde Spotted Kissing Rumored Boyfriend | E! News
The "Royals" singer is photographed for the first time in over a year during rare public outing with music executive, Justin Warren. Get the details! Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1203229/lorde-photographed-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-year-during-rare-public-outing-with-justin-warren #Lorde #ENews #CelebrityNews #JustinWarren Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub About E! News: The E! News
Floyd Mayweather answers: Who’s the best boxer in the world? | First Take
Watch Part 1 of Mayweather’s First Take interview: https://youtu.be/6UtanSob6hI Watch Stephen A. get a tour of Mayweather’s mansion: https://youtu.be/Z5-AvjDuuJM Floyd Mayweather, winner of 15 world titles and founder of Mayweather Promotions, joins First Take to discuss the upcoming fight between
Floyd Mayweather previews the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz fight | First Take
Watch Part 2 of Mayweather’s First Take interview: https://youtu.be/e0cDyBsQlrE Watch Stephen A. get a tour of Mayweather’s mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5-AvjDuuJM Floyd Mayweather, winner of 15 world titles and founder of Mayweather Promotions, joins First Take to discuss the upcoming fight between
United Center to serve as voting super site on Election Day
The United Center will be an Election Day polling place for the first time. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times file The center at 1901 W. Madison St. will be open to voters for the first time in the arena’s history Tuesday. Bulls,
Whitney Houston makes history with 3rd diamond album
The late Whitney Houston has earned her third diamond-certified album, becoming the first black artist to achieve the feat. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Legacy Recordings announced Wednesday that Houston’s 1987 sophomore album, “Whitney,” has reached diamond
Rams get reminder that the pressure’s on them to bring L.A. championship trifecta
After the Dodgers won their first World Series title since 1988, Rams quarterback Jared Goff sent outfielders Joc Pederson and Cody Bellinger congratulatory text messages. To Goff’s surprise, Bellinger responded. “He said, ‘It’s your turn now,’” Goff said Wednesday during
U.S. to Establish Embassy in the Maldives
WASHINGTON — The United States will establish an embassy in the Maldives for the first time since the countries opened diplomatic relations in 1966, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, signifying the archipelago’s growing role in the U.S.
Complete coverage: Dodgers win 2020 World Series title
Complete coverage of the Dodgers winning their first World Series championship since 1988 after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2020 World Series.
S.T.D. Rates Are Falling, Data Show. That May Not Be Good News.
For the first time in years, rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, which had been on track in 2020 to hit record highs in the United States, have taken an abrupt downturn. This should be good news. The coronavirus pandemic
The Resistance Arrives at Its Biggest Chance to Resist
Carolyn Gibbs puts on the striped pants first, then the striped jacket. The hat is the final touch. That’s if it’s an Uncle Sam day. For Statue of Liberty, it’s a mint green dress, a foam halo and a political