Harris calls on Republican voters to put 'country first' as Trump woos Latino voters
Read full article: Harris calls on Republican voters to put 'country first' as Trump woos Latino votersVice President Kamala Harris is urging Republican voters to put “country first” and abandon former President Donald Trump.
No lie: Perfectly preserved centuries-old cherries unearthed at George Washington's Mount Vernon
Read full article: No lie: Perfectly preserved centuries-old cherries unearthed at George Washington's Mount VernonDozens of bottles of centuries-old, impeccably preserved cherries and berries from the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in northern Virginia have been discovered during an archaeological dig.
Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled
Read full article: Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceledRepublicans are welcoming a police crackdown that cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University and led to the arrests of 33 protesters.
Budget Office report credits immigration and spending deals with improved outlook despite huge debt
Read full article: Budget Office report credits immigration and spending deals with improved outlook despite huge debtThe nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says it expects the federal government will be awash in debt over the next 30 years.
West Point’s mission statement will no longer include motto ‘Duty, Honor, Country.’ How do you feel about the change?
Read full article: West Point’s mission statement will no longer include motto ‘Duty, Honor, Country.’ How do you feel about the change?“Duty, Honor, Country” has been the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for 126 years.
CBO projects a $188 billion decrease in this year's federal budget deficit, but debt would then grow
Read full article: CBO projects a $188 billion decrease in this year's federal budget deficit, but debt would then growThe Congressional Budget Office says it expects the federal budget deficit to drop by $188 billion this fiscal year to $1.5 trillion.
Congressional Budget Office projects lower inflation and higher unemployment into 2025
Read full article: Congressional Budget Office projects lower inflation and higher unemployment into 2025The Congressional Budget Office says it expects inflation to nearly hit the Federal Reserve’s 2% target rate in 2024, as overall growth is expected to slow and unemployment is expected to rise into 2025, according to updated economic projections for the next two years.
Many voters are weary about a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024. Third parties hope they can fill the gap
Read full article: Many voters are weary about a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024. Third parties hope they can fill the gapThe 2024 presidential election is drawing a robust field of independent, third party and long shot candidates.
Rejected by US courts, Onondaga Nation take centuries-old land rights case to international panel
Read full article: Rejected by US courts, Onondaga Nation take centuries-old land rights case to international panelThe Onondaga Nation has protested for centuries that illegal land grabs shrunk their territory from a 2.5 million acre expanse in upstate New York to a relatively paltry patch of land south of Syracuse.
Paintings on pesos illustrate Argentina's currency and inflation woes
Read full article: Paintings on pesos illustrate Argentina's currency and inflation woesThe rapid depreciation of the Argentine currency and one of the world’s highest inflation rates has made it difficult for Argentines to make ends meet.
The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthought
Read full article: The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthoughtThe American flag will be flown throughout the country on July 4, but it wasn't always a revered and debated symbol.
Navy probe prompted by suicides condemns conditions at shipyard: 'We let our people down'
Read full article: Navy probe prompted by suicides condemns conditions at shipyard: 'We let our people down'A Navy investigation triggered by a series of suicides is recommending widespread improvements in housing, food, parking and internet for sailors, as well as changes to mental health and other personnel programs.
Navy finds no link in series of suicides by carrier crew
Read full article: Navy finds no link in series of suicides by carrier crewThree suicides by sailors assigned to a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier were not connected, but the poor quality of life onboard was a “contributing factor” in one of the deaths.
Perfect tranquility: Some resonating words from the first inauguration
Read full article: Perfect tranquility: Some resonating words from the first inaugurationThe inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States. (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)Things have changed quite a bit since the first presidential inauguration in 1789. Illustration of American general and politician George Washington (1732 - 1799) receiving the news of his election as the first American president, 1789. While emphasizing the public good, Washington addressed the need for a strong Constitution and Bill of Rights. He also said he would be declining pay beyond what the public good thought was required.
'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decision
Read full article: 'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decisionAnd in Phoenix, the Suns and Toronto Raptors stood in a circle and linked arms for the American and Canadian anthems. “It’s an embarrassing and shameful day in our country,” New Orleans coach Stan Van Gundy said. Wednesday's events came one day after the decision to not to bring charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year was announced. The NBA had a rule for decades that players and coaches must stand for the national anthem. The Bucks said after the game they held the ball for 7 seconds to reflect the seven times Blake was shot.
The Latest: 8 German players test positive at world juniors
Read full article: The Latest: 8 German players test positive at world juniorsThe school said Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, the players have decided to opt out of any potential bowl game. The IIHF also said two members of Sweden’s team staff tested positive. The network did not say if Michaels had tested positive or had been in contact with someone who had tested positive. The Huskies said in a statement that no one from their program was in close contact with the individual who tested positive at Seton Hall. Ferentz is the 23rd FBS coach to reveal publicly that he tested positive for the virus.
The Latest: Washington-Oregon football game canceled
Read full article: The Latest: Washington-Oregon football game canceled___Utah State’s men’s basketball team is pausing full team activities and has canceled its game against Weber State on Saturday due to positive COVID-19 tests within the program. Texas (6-3, 5-3) returned three positive tests after blowing out Kansas State last week, prompting school officials to shut down practice. ___Citing a surge of positive COVID-19 cases and contact tracing in the football program, West Virginia has paused all football activities for the next seven days and will not host No. ___South Carolina has called off its men’s basketball game at George Washington on Monday because of a positive COVID-19 test. ___Georgia has canceled its women’s basketball game against Radford because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Highlanders’ program.
The Latest: Biden unleashes scathing attacks on Trump
Read full article: The Latest: Biden unleashes scathing attacks on Trump(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – The Latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):8 p.m.Joe Biden is letting loose against President Donald Trump in the final days of the presidential campaign. Noting Trump has called himself a “perfect physical specimen,” Biden, a devout Catholic, jokingly made the sign of the cross. The former president spoke Saturday at a drive-in rally at his first joint campaign event with Joe Biden. ___12:20 p.m.President Donald Trump says the nation is at a crossroads as Election Day approaches. But the Biden campaign is looking to capitalize on the favorable political environment in the state as the coronavirus pandemic drags down President Donald Trump in typically GOP-leaning states.
Here's What Happened When We Visited A House Haunted by Aaron Burr's Widow With Paranormal
Read full article: Here's What Happened When We Visited A House Haunted by Aaron Burr's Widow With ParanormalDubbed the oldest house in Manhattan, the Morris-Jumel Mansion was built in 1776 as a summer house by British Col. Roger Morris and his family. She lived there with her first husband as well as her second husband, Vice President Aaron Burr. So Inside Edition visited the Morris-Jumel Mansion to see if anyone remained in their former home. ***The supposedly haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion was analyzed by the Gotham Paranormal Research Society, a team of investigators that explores all things other-worldly. We actually have claims that Eliza Jumel herself was saying the house was haunted when she was in it, Carbone said.