The Commerce Department’s Office of Inspector General said it will investigate an incident earlier this month in which two former Trump appointees posted debunked scientific reports denying the existence and significance of man-made climate change, purportedly on behalf of the
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General Austin Becomes First Black Defense Secretary in U.S. History
new video loaded: General Austin Becomes First Black Defense Secretary in U.S. History transcript Back bars 0:00/2:06 –2:06 transcript General Austin Becomes First Black Defense Secretary in U.S. History The Senate confirmed Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III as defense secretary
Lloyd Austin becomes nation’s first Black secretary of defense
Secretary of Defense nominee Lloyd Austin, a recently retired Army general, listens during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. | AP Biden is looking for Austin to restore
Mets fire GM Jared Porter for sending explicit texts to female reporter
The Mets fired general manager Jared Porter after it was revealed that he sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Cubs front office. | Zoom via AP, File
New York Mets fire general manager for sending explicit texts to reporter
Jared Porter, the New York Mets’ general manager, was fired Tuesday for having sent graphic, unsolicited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office. “We have
Mets GM sent explicit texts to female reporter in 2016 while working as Cubs’ director of professional scouting
This screen grab from a Zoom call shows new New York Mets general manager Jared Porter Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Porter knows his new boss with the Mets is counting on a championship. Pretty soon, too. That doesn’t bother him
Angels reach terms with seven players at start of international signing period
The Angels fired Billy Eppler as general manager more than three months ago, but the impact he made on the team’s international operations was felt Friday when the team added seven amateur players at the start of the international signing
Bears season review: George McCaskey on the hot seat in 2021
Bears chairman George McCaskey expressed his faith in general manager Ryan Pace, despite six seasons without a playoff victory and an unsettled quarterback situation. “Have mistakes been made? Yes,” McCaskey said. “But I think both Ryan and Matt [Nagy] are
N.R.A. Declares Bankruptcy and Seeks to Exit New York
Seeking an end-run around an investigation by the New York attorney general, the National Rifle Association said Friday that it was declaring bankruptcy and would reincorporate in Texas. The gun group was set up in New York after the Civil
Thanks to the White Sox and Rick Hahn for offering some relief during tough times
White Sox general manager Rick Hahn has been a blur the past several years, with his latest signing being closer Liam Hendriks. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images The signing of closer Liam Hendriks is the latest move for a
Mobley brothers lead can’t-miss Trojans to rout over Washington
For six weeks, their floor general sat on the bench with a sore back, waiting eagerly to join the party. USC hadn’t needed Ethan Anderson much since Pac-12 play began. Not with the Mobley brothers making mincemeat of opposing defenses.
Bet on overly aggressive offseason by Bears GM Ryan Pace with job at stake
Pace is 42-54 as Bears general manager, including 16-16 the last two seasons. | AP Photos Pace says he’ll be balancing long- and short-term interests in the upcoming offseason, but it’s more likely he’ll go all out to keep from
Sean Marks on the Nets-Rockets trade for James Harden & Kyrie Irving’s absence | NBA on ESPN
Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks discusses acquiring James Harden from the Houston Rockets in a 4-team blockbuster deal, expectations for the Nets’ culture this season, how he anticipates Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant meshing on the court and weighs
NY attorney general sues NYPD over Floyd protest response
New York’s attorney general sued the New York Police Department on Thursday, calling the rough treatment of protesters against racial injustice last spring part of a longstanding pattern of abuse that stemmed from inadequate training, supervision and discipline. Attorney General
A little help? Ryan Pace counting on it in Bears’ QB search
Bears general manager Ryan Pace (right, greeting Mitch. Trubisky and Kyle Long before a preseason game against the Titans in 2018) has taken one quarterback out of 39 picks over six NFL drafts. | Nuccio DiNuzzo, Getty Pace said the
Acting Attorney General Vows to Hold Capitol Rioters Accountable
new video loaded: Acting Attorney General Vows to Hold Capitol Rioters Accountable transcript Back bars 0:00/1:50 –1:50 transcript Acting Attorney General Vows to Hold Capitol Rioters Accountable Jeffrey A. Rosen, the acting attorney general, said those involved in attack on
Closed-door huddles on Madigan successor stretch into fourth day today — Welch within ten votes of magic number
Sun-Times Media The General Assembly worked until shortly before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday debating and voting on a flurry of final bills for the lame-duck session. House Democrats planned to meet again behind closed doors Wednesday morning in an effort to
1st-and-10: Bears, George McCaskey stuck in the middle
The Bears are 42-54 (.438) in six seasons with Ryan Pace (foreground) as general manager, though 28-20 with two playoff appearances in the last three seasons. After back-to-back 8-8 seasons, Bears chairman George McCaskey (background) will decide if Pace will
How Clippers coach Tyronn Lue unlocked a more aggressive Lou Williams
It is a general guideline, but many across the NBA consider the first 20% of any schedule a time to gather information about their teams without making sweeping judgments based on trends that may or may not prove true in
Illinois, FBI team up to tackle unemployment insurance benefits fraud
Attorney General Kwame Raoul | Sun-Times file The Illinois Department of Employment Security says it has stopped about 350,000 fraudulent claims. The Illinois attorney general’s office said Friday it is teaming up with the FBI to tackle unemployment insurance benefits
Iran warns Trump of ‘revenge’, Iraq issues arrest warrant for president in Soleimani killing
The leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps is warning President Trump that “revenge on the perpetrators of [General Qassem] Soleimani’s martyrdom is definite and serious,” according to a video that has surfaced on Twitter. Major Gen. Hossein Salami made the comments – which were translated from Persian — during a speech
Central banks must arm up for next market upheaval, BoE’s Hauser says
© Reuters. A general view shows the Bank of England in London By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Financial markets are likely to be hit more frequently by the kind of upheaval unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic and central banks
Biden Said to Pick Merrick Garland as Attorney General
Judge Garland was initially considered a long shot for attorney general, in part because he is seen as politically moderate. In close cases involving criminal law, he has been significantly more likely to side with the police and prosecutors over
Biden to nominate Merrick Garland as attorney general
President-elect Joe Biden has decided to nominate Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general, people familiar with the matter tell CNN, a long-awaited decision that moved toward completion Wednesday as it became apparent that Democrats were on the brink of winning
Another rep throws hat in the ring, will challenge Madigan for Illinois House speaker
Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, addresses the General Assembly. | Sun-Times file Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, announced her decision to challenge incumbent Speaker Michael Madigan for the job Wednesday, hours before a House Women’s Caucus candidate forum featuring candidates for the
When Will Georgia Mail-In Ballots be Counted?
All eyes were on mail-in ballots when general election results were tallied in November. And now, with control of the Senate hinging on two runoff elections in Georgia, it is no surprise that mail-in ballots are getting attention again. Here
Soleimani anniversary marked in Baghdad with procession, candlelight vigil
BAGHDAD — A mock funeral procession marked the anniversary of the assassination of Iran’s top general and a senior Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike that heightened fears of a military escalation in the region. Thousands of mourners
As Understanding of Russian Hacking Grows, So Does Alarm
On Election Day, General Paul M. Nakasone, the nation’s top cyberwarrior, reported that the battle against Russian interference in the presidential campaign had posted major successes and exposed the other side’s online weapons, tools and tradecraft. “We’ve broadened our operations
Macau’s gambling revenues drop 65.8% in December, 79.3% in 2020
© Reuters. A general view shows casinos and hotels following the coronavirus outbreak in Macau HONG KONG (Reuters) – Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 65.8% in December year-on-year, a less severe drop than in recent months as the world’s largest