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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Can Trump Woo Enough Black Men to Hurt Biden in Battleground States?
DETROIT — Four years after an election that came down to Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, the campaigns of Joseph R. Biden Jr. and President Trump are waging an intense and surprising battle in those states for votes among a crucial
Did President Trump Keep His First-Term Promises? Let’s Look at 5 of Them
Four years ago, Donald J. Trump won the presidency after making a series of concrete promises to his supporters. “I would repeal and replace the big lie, Obamacare,” he said during his kickoff speech. “I would build a great wall,
Federal agencies fall short of Trump forest protection goals
Nearly two years ago, President Donald Trump stood amid the smoky ruins of Paradise, California, where he blamed the deadliest wildfire in the state’s history on poor forest management. “You’ve got to take care of the floors, you know? The
He’s a Rare House Republican in a District Trump Lost. Can He Hold On?
Two years ago, a pair of House Republicans in Central New York became prime targets for the Democratic Party, which had hoped to unseat them in the midterm elections by exploiting voters’ unhappiness with President Trump. The strategy partially worked:
Big Game Hunting: No ‘pain,’ no gain as Penn State tries to get over the top vs. Ohio State
Ohio State’s Chris Olave soars for a touchdown catch in last year’s win against Penn State. | Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Since 2015, the Nittany Lions are 26-2 at Beaver Stadium, a mark that includes a 24-21 win against the Buckeyes
“Hocus Pocus” Cast Puts A Spell on Us With BTS Secrets | E! News
"Hocus Pocus" put a spell on us! 27 years later we’re uncovering BTS secrets with the cast of the Halloween cult classic–like Bette Midler’s contractual shot of her feet?! Watch! #BetteMidler #ENews #CelebrityNews Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub About E! News: The E!
You’re Not Too Old to Talk to Someone
Three years ago, Janet Burns felt herself sliding into depression, a too-familiar state. Ms. Burns, a retired federal worker living in Rockville, Md., grew up in a home she described as abusive, with an alcoholic father. Sometimes, she said, “I
Dan Baum, Journalist, Author and Long-Form Tweeter, Dies at 64
Dan Baum had been a successful freelance writer and author for 17 years when he landed a staff writing job at The New Yorker magazine. He called it “the ne plus ultra of journalism gigs.” Mr. Baum was initially elated
The 2021 Dodgers promise to look a lot like the 2020 World Series champions
The final chapter has been completed. A saga 32 years in the making has finally drawn to an end. The Dodgers World Series title Tuesday night closed the book on a championship chase that lasted for more than three decades.
Bears predictions: Week 8 vs. Saints
The Bears tackle Saints running back Latavius Murray in last year’s matchup. | Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ game Sunday against the Saints at Soldier Field. The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for
Chris Pendergast, Who Fought A.L.S. Mile After Mile, Dies at 71
Chris Pendergast, a Long Island teacher who defied the odds by surviving 27 years with Lou Gehrig’s disease, leading marathon “rides for life” for hundreds of miles from his motorized wheelchair to publicize the plight of fellow patients and raise
Utah Jazz to Sell Majority Stake to Tech Entrepreneur
Gail Miller, whose family has owned the Utah Jazz for 35 years, has agreed to sell a majority interest in the franchise to Ryan Smith, the co-founder of Qualtrics, a Utah-based software company. Miller, 77, who along with her late
Watch: Dodgers fans celebrate the team’s World Series title
It’s been 32 years since Dodgers fans could celebrate a World Series victory — so long that Kirk Gibson’s iconic walk-off homer in 1988 seems like ancient history. Finally, fans can embrace new memories — clutch performances from Mookie Betts,
Fraud by fake CIA operative lands 7-year prison term
A former federal public affairs officer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for pretending to be an undercover CIA operative to persuade companies to give him millions of dollars By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press October 28, 2020, 6:52
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
As Supreme Court Weighs Election Cases, a New Life for Bush v. Gore
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s decision in Bush v. Gore 20 years ago was supposed to work like the tape recorder in “Mission: Impossible.” It was meant to produce a president and then self-destruct. “Our consideration is limited to the
St. Francis football coach and former UCLA quarterback Jim Bonds has died at 51
Jim Bonds, who was a star quarterback at Newhall Hart, played quarterback at UCLA and served 20 years as football coach at La Canada St. Francis High, died Wednesday morning, his brother, Tom, said. He was 51. Bonds was diagnosed
The Other Rookie Star of the World Series? Globe Life Field
ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw was 8 years old when his hometown Texas Rangers reached the playoffs for the first time. It was the perfect age to be immersed in the game, and now as the 32-year-old ace of the
Dodgers vs. Rays lineups: Austin Barnes to start in Game 6 of World Series
For the first time this postseason, with a chance to win their first championship in 32 years, the Dodgers will have Austin Barnes start at catcher for a starting pitcher not named Clayton Kershaw or Walker Buehler in Game 6
Roots of War: When Armenia Talked Tough, Azerbaijan Took Action
TERTER, Azerbaijan — For years, the leaders of Armenia had spoken carefully and ambiguously about the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, to avoid inflaming passions in Azerbaijan. But that changed suddenly this spring, when the populist prime minister declared the area
A Princess, Long Denied by Belgium’s Former King, Meets With Her Father
For years, Delphine Boel, an artist, fought to be recognized as the daughter of the former Belgian monarch, King Albert II. On Sunday, in what seemed to mark a major turning point in a relationship marred by years of strife,
American world champ sprinter Christian Coleman banned for two years after missing tests
Men’s 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman has been banned for two years until May 2022, for missing three doping control tests. | David J. Phillip/AP Barring a successful appeal, the reigning 100-meter champion will miss the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. American
Demi Lovato to Host 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards
The "Commander In Chief" singer will be the emcee at this year’s E! PCAs. Hear why she’s perfect for the job!
Demi Lovato to Host 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards | E! News
The "Commander In Chief" singer will be the emcee at this year’s E! PCAs. Hear why she’s perfect for the job! Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1202042/demi-lovato-to-host-the-2020-e-peoples-choice-awards #DemiLovato #ENews #CelebrityNews Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub About E! News: The E! News team brings you the latest
Trump’s Second-Term Agenda? Slogans Over Details
DELAWARE, Ohio — Donald J. Trump entered the political arena five years ago with a ride down his golden escalator and a clear if concise platform for his presidential campaign. “I would repeal and replace the big lie, Obamacare,” he
This Addiction Treatment Works. Why Is It So Underused?
PHILADELPHIA — Steven Kelty had been addicted to crack cocaine for 32 years when he tried a different kind of treatment last year, one so basic in concept that he was skeptical. He would come to a clinic twice a
Another Double Amputee’s Fight for the Olympics Is Dealt a Major Setback
Eight years ago Blake Leeper ran in the Paralympics against Oscar Pistorius, the original Blade Runner, thinking that one day he would do everything Pistorius had done on the track, and then some. By the end of last year, Leeper,
Georgia, Once Reliably Red, Is Suddenly a Battleground. What Happened?
Watkinsville, Ga. — For years, state House District 119 was a safely Republican seat in the Georgia Legislature, having been carved out of conservative suburbs along the south side of Athens, a liberal college town, to maximize Republican votes. This
Tom Cotton is campaigning hard, just not for reelection
Six years after being elected in an expensive and heated race, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton is on the ballot again and he’s campaigning hard — just not in Arkansas. With no Democratic rival and millions in campaign funds to spend,