Jan. 6 committee setting its sights on Pence, Ginni … WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence and are waiting to hear from Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, about her role in the illegal plot to overturn the 2020 election. Lawmakers indicated they will […]
DC mayor’s race reflects Democratic dilemma over … WASHINGTON (AP) — Mayor Muriel Bowser cruised to reelection in the nation’s capital four years ago without serious opposition, and as the city enjoyed prosperous times, the main criticism of her policies was that Washington was growing too quickly, driving up housing costs and pricing out Black residents in an uncontrolled gentrification wave. One tumultuous […]
US Open updates: Rahm closes 1 behind Zalatoris, … BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Open (all times local): 8 p.m. Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick share the lead heading into the final day of the U.S. Open after defending champion Jon Rahm made double bogey on the 18th hole Saturday to fall one shot behind. Zalatoris and Fitzpatrick finished at 3-under […]
Murph the Nerf mascot is dividing opinion on social … NERF’s first-ever official mascot is leaving the internet screaming with joy. Or maybe just screaming.
Braves’ 14-game win streak, Cubs’ 10-game skid both … CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs became the first team in 23 years to stop a losing streak of 10 or more game while ending an opponent’s winning streak of at least 10 games, beating the Braves 1-0 Friday to halt the Braves’ 14-game run. Rookie Christoper Morel hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth […]
Cruise ships adding sports betting options for passengers The fast-growing legal sports betting industry is extending its reach to the middle of the ocean. BetMGM and Carnival Corporation announced a deal Friday to put sports books on more than 50 U.S.-based ships. The arrangement will allow betting while the ships are at sea or while docked at a port in a state that […]
Watergate 50th meets Jan. 6. Common thread: Thirst … WASHINGTON (AP) — The wreckage of Watergate and Jan. 6 are a half-century apart yet rooted in the same ancient thirst for power at any cost. Two presidents, wily and profane, tried an end run around democracy. Mysteries from both affairs endure as the House inquiry into the Jan. 6, 2021, uprising at the Capitol […]
Kentucky court delves into use of cell phones for … FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A sharply divided Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that police violated a robbery suspect’s constitutional protections by accessing his cellphone without a warrant, calling use of the phone as a tracking device “profoundly invasive.” In the 4-3 decision, the court’s majority said the robbery suspect was subjected to a warrantless search […]
Wicked Rude: LIV XIV ready for a traditional Boston … BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Every loudmouth from Yarmouth and Masshole from Athol has descended on The Country Club this week, when 14 golfers in the U.S. Open field will face the American public for the first time since defecting to an upstart, Saudi Arabian-backed tour. The injection of genuine international intrigue is expected to energize […]
Where the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach … In all, 10 House Republicans moved to impeach the former president, and while half of them have chosen not to seek reelection, others are taking their chances with voters this year.
Biden sends Ukraine more weapons; US eyes report … KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian military said it used long-range missiles Wednesday to destroy a depot in the western Lviv region of Ukraine where ammunition for NATO-supplied weapons was stored, and the governor of a key eastern city acknowledged that Russian forces are advancing in heavy fighting. The battle for Sievierodonetsk in Ukraine’s eastern […]
