The House passed a resolution Thursday to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers against Iran, as he navigate the tensions in the Middle East. The chamber approved it by a 224-194 vote. Three Republicans and an independent voted for it, while eight Democrats opposed it. Democrats have been concerned about conflict following the U.S. killing …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Officials Say Epstein Security Video Related To First Suicide Attempt Was Lost By Jail
Security video footage of the area around Jeffrey Epstein’s jail cell on a day he survived an apparent suicide attempt “no longer exists,” federal prosecutors told a judge Thursday. Officials at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York believed they had preserved footage of guards finding Jeffrey Epstein after he appeared to have attempted suicide, …
Arizona Diamondbacks Finalize $3M, 1-Year Deal With Pitcher Hector Rondón
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Thursday that they have finalized a $3 million, one-year deal with relief pitcher Héctor Rondón, Rondón gets a $2.5 million salary next season and the deal includes a team option for 2021 with a $500,000 buyout. He could potentially get a base salary of $4 million in 2021 which could …
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Baltimore Ravens RB Mark Ingram Returns To Practice After Calf Injury
Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram returned to practice Thursday for the first time since straining his calf on Dec. 22 against the Cleveland Browns. Ingram missed practice Tuesday and Wednesday after coach John Harbaugh said last week that Ingram was “on track” to play in Saturday’s divisional-round matchup against the Tennessee Titans. During the …
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2020 Grammy Performers Announced: Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Aerosmith, Blake Shelton And Gwen Stefani
The Grammys have announced their first round of performers for their 2020 telecast: Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Aerosmith, and real-life couple Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton. Eilish is taking the Grammy stage for the first time to celebrate the first six nominations of her career, including Album of the Year (“When We All Fall Asleep, Where …
Pilot For Sequel To ‘thirtysomething’ Picked Up By ABC
ABC has picked up the pilot to “thirysomething(else),” the sequel to the network’s “thirtysomething” series from Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick. The new show will follow an new cast of actors playing the 30-something year-old children of the original cast, with Ken Olin (Michael Steadman), Mel Harris (Hope Murdoch), Timothy Busfield (Elliot Weston) and Patty …
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President Trump Says Iran Appears To Be “Standing Down” Following Missile Attack; Vows New Sanctions
In a 10-minute White House speech on Wednesday, President President Donald Trump said Tehran “appears to be standing down” after its missile attack on U.S. targets in Iraq. Trump vowed to keep up the pressure on Iran with “punishing” new sanctions on top of the heavy economic restraints already in place, but didn’t suggest the …
Prince Harry And Duchess Meghan Announce Plans To ‘Step Back’ As Senior Members Of Royal Family
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan announced on Wednesday that they intend to “step back as senior members of the Royal Family,” and they are making plans to split their time between the U.K. and North America. On their official Instagram page, the Royal Couple wrote: “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have …
L.A. Lakers’ Anthony Davis Set To Travel With Team After Negative MRI From Fall
The L.A. Lakers announced on Wednesday that Anthony Davis will be able to travel with the team on their upcoming road trip after he suffered a nasty fall. Davis was hurt when he fell hard on his back and tailbone after trying to block the shot of New York’s Julius Randle in the third quarter …
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Patriots QB Tom Brady Says “He’s Not Done” And Thanks Fans In Instagram Post
Despite speculation about his future, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady says he isn’t retiring. The Patriots season ended with a wild-card round loss to the Tennessee Titans. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Brady shared a thoughtful thank you to Patriots fans to wrap up the season, and included that he still plans to …
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