WASHINGTON Members of the 115th Congress will be sworn in at noon today, setting off an aggressive campaign by Republicans who control the House and Senate to dismantle eight years of President Barack Obama’s Democratic policies. One of the biggest and most immediate targets is Obama’s Affordable Care Act, which many Republicans have long sought […]
2017
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House votes to gut non-partisan Office of Congressional ethics
WASHINGTON House Republicans have voted to eviscerate the Office of Congressional Ethics, the independent body created in 2008 to investigate allegations of misconduct by lawmakers after several bribery and corruption scandals sent members to prison. The ethics change, which prompted an outcry from Democrats and government watchdog groups, is part of a rules package that […]
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South Korean president refuses to testify in impeachment trial
SEOUL, South Korea South Korean President Park Geun-hye refused to testify today in the impeachment trial that will decide her future, prompting the prosecutors to question why she has publicly denied the charges of corruption but will not do so before the court. After Park’s refusal, the Constitutional Court delayed the start of oral arguments […]
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Schneider, Devils block Bruins
NEWARK, N.J. The New Jersey Devils won a couple Stanley Cups with good goaltending and solid defense. Returning to that style might be the solution to turning around another disappointing season. PA Parenteau scored his fifth goal in eight games, Cory Schneider made 22 saves and the slumping Devils beat the Boston Bruins 3- 0 […]
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USC wins Rose Bowl classic
PASADENA, Calif. After 98 combined points and 1,040 yards of spectacular offensive play, the highest scoring Rose Bowl in history rested on the left foot of a Southern California kicker who had already missed two field goals. Matt Boermeester somehow blocked out the cacophonous tension in the chilly air. He focused only on securing a […]
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Bowdoin edges Stevenson, 1-0
BOSTON The Bowdoin College women’s ice hockey team opened the new year with a 1-0 win over Stevenson University on Monday night in the opening game of the Codfish Tournament. The Polar Bears (5-1-2) returned to the ice for their first game since Dec. 10. The Mustangs fell to 6- 5. Bowdoin outshot Stevenson 13-4 […]
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Oklahoma grabs Sugar Bowl, 35-19
NEW ORLEANS Heisman Trophy finalists Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook connected one last time for a touchdown. Joe Mixon emerged from his recent controversy with big plays that had teammates lifting him off his feet in celebration. Samaje Perine put his name in Oklahoma’s record books. Seventh-ranked Oklahoma had plenty to celebrate after a 35-19 […]
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Butler scores 52, Bulls sting Hornets
CHICAGO Jimmy Butler scored 52 points and out-dueled Kemba Walker, carrying the Chicago Bulls in a 118-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Butler was a point shy of his career high, which he got Jan. 14, 2016 at Philadelphia. He scored 20 points in the first half and 17 in the game’s […]
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Vancouver edges past Colorado, 3-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia Ryan Miller grew up idolizing John Vanbiesbrouck and Tom Barrasso. Now, his name sits alongside them in the NHL record books. Miller made 24 saves, including a key stop in the waning seconds, to pick up his 350th career victory as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Monday night. […]
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Blues top rival Blackhawks in Classic
ST. LOUIS Vladimir Tarasenko looked quite comfortable at Busch Stadium. It turns out his wicked wrist shot works outside, too. Tarasenko scored two goals in the third period, Jake Allen stopped 22 shots and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in the Winter Classic on Monday at the longtime home of baseball’s […]