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Ousted senator has no regrets about voting to convict Trump
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (583+ words) Louisiana Republican says he 'voted to uphold the Constitution' Sen. Bill Cassidy said his 2021 vote to convict President Trump on a House impeachment charge of inciting the Jan. 6 riots at the U. S. Capitol may have ended his political career, but he…...
Humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as U. S. -Cuba tensions escalate
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (470+ words) HAVANA " A ship laden with humanitarian aid from the governments of Mexico and Uruguay arrived Monday in Havana to help ease Cuba's spiraling crises. The ship, which departed from a Mexican port, includes personal hygiene items and 1, 700 tons of grains,…...
Senate confirms Trump's pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (470+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " The U. S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to oversee the management of a quarter-billion acres of public lands on Monday, as the administration pushes ahead with more mining and drilling while reversing conservation plans. Former congressman Steve Pearce will…...
Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (775+ words) LA PAZ, Bolivia " Supporters of Bolivia's influential ex-President Evo Morales clashed with police on Monday in the capital city as they called on the president to resign, joining a nationwide protest movement fueled by the worst economic crisis in a…...
Former Hartford police officer charged in fatal shooting of a Black man in mental distress
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (442+ words) A white police officer in Connecticut who fatally shot a Black man suffering a mental health crisis has been charged with manslaughter after a state investigation found he failed to de-escalate the confrontation. The officer, Joseph Magnano, was fired by…...
Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (220+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. Fuhrman was one of the first two police detectives sent to investigate the 1994 killings of Simpson's…...
Rob Gronkowski named grand marshal of Indianapolis 500 Snake Pit for 2nd straight year
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (252+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Four-time Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL studio analyst Rob Gronkowski has been named grand marshal of the Indianapolis 500s Snake Pit, race organizers said Monday. Its the second consecutive year the four-time Super Bowl champion will serve in that…...
Alexander Rossi taken to hospital after crash during Indy 500 practice that collects 2 others
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (606+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Alexander Rossi was taken to a hospital for further evaluation after he crashed early in Monday's practice for the Indianapolis 500. Rossi spun going through the second turn on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2. 5-mile oval, hitting the outside wall before the…...
NHL Round 3 shapes up as clash of heavyweights vying for Stanley Cup
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (828+ words) Now a veteran of more than 50 NHL playoff games, Jack Eichel does not think the approach should be any different the deeper he and the Vegas Golden Knights venture into the postseason. "We know we need to be better, and…...
Knicks, Cavaliers open East finals back where season began
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (862+ words) GREENBURGH, N. Y. " Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers were sent to face Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a nationally televised season opener and again to kick off Christmas, NBA schedule makers clearly viewing that as the Eastern Conference's…...