Politics

December 13, 2020
DOJ probe of Catholic church abuse goes quiet 2 years later

Two years ago, the U.S. attorney in Philadelphia joined the long line of ambitious prosecutors investigating the Roman Catholic Church's handling of priest-abuse complaints. The Justice Department had never brought...

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December 13, 2020
DOJ probe of Catholic church abuse goes quiet 2 years later

Two years ago, the U.S. attorney in Philadelphia joined the long line of ambitious prosecutors investigating the Roman Catholic Church's handling of priest-abuse complaints. The Justice Department had never brought...

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December 13, 2020
Caitlin Johnston: Who the #Resistance was actually #Resisting these last four years

The anti-Trump #Resistance billed itself as a revolutionary force against a monster that had taken over the White House. But it was never intended to resist the powerful – it...

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December 13, 2020
Caitlin Johnston: Who the #Resistance was actually #Resisting these last four years

The anti-Trump #Resistance billed itself as a revolutionary force against a monster that had taken over the White House. But it was never intended to resist the powerful – it...

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December 13, 2020
Silent nights: Germany tightens lockdown over festive period

Most stores shut, tight limits on social contacts, no singing in church and a ban on fireworks sales: Germany is ratcheting up its pandemic restrictions in an effort to cut...

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December 13, 2020
UK, EU say talks will continue on post-Brexit trade deal

Britain and the European Union say talks will continue on a free trade agreement — a deal that if sealed would avert New Year's chaos for cross-border traders and bring...

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December 13, 2020
The latest evasions and cover-ups by Western governments over their funding of terrorist groups in Syria are starting to unravel

Evidence of Dutch and British funding for extremists who've beheaded children & carried out ethnic-cleansing grows by the day. Yet most of the mainstream media – including the BBC –...

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December 13, 2020
Flooded Everglades: Boon for birds but high waters a threat

A record-breaking rainy season has left the River of Grass looking like a real river. Shark Valley, a popular Everglades National Park tourist stop off Tamiami Trail, is temporarily closed...

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December 13, 2020
The Latest: California AG warns 2 strip clubs of violations

SAN DIEGO -- California's attorney general has told the owners of two strip clubs to follow orders because he said they are violating the state's new stay-at-home policy, which bars...

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December 13, 2020
Trucks with first COVID-19 vaccine in US get ready to roll

The first trucks carrying a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States were set to pull out of a Michigan manufacturing plant Sunday, with the shots that are...

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December 13, 2020
California attorney general tells strip clubs to close

California's attorney general has warned the owners of two San Diego strip clubs to close because he said they are violating the state's new stay-at-home order, which bars social gatherings...

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December 13, 2020
California attorney general tells strip clubs to close

California's attorney general has warned the owners of two San Diego strip clubs to close because he said they are violating the state's new stay-at-home order, which bars social gatherings...

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December 13, 2020
Hunter Biden subpoena seeks info on Burisma, other entities

A subpoena seeking documents from Hunter Biden asked for information related to more than two dozen entities, including Ukraine gas company Burisma, according to a person familiar with a Justice...

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December 13, 2020
Grant provides laptops for long-term care virtual visits

Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the 41 counties will have the opportunity to visit with their families virtually this holiday season thanks to a $100,000 grant...

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December 13, 2020
Biden’s Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe

The last time Alejandro Mayorkas faced Senate confirmation, not a single Republican voted for him because there was an open investigation into his management of the U.S. immigration agency under...

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December 13, 2020
Asia Today: Japan, S.Korea set new daily records, mull steps

Japan's daily coronavirus cases have exceeded 3,000 for the first time while the government delays stricter measures for fear of hurting the economy ahead of the holiday season. The 3,030...

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December 13, 2020
AP source: Mets to hire Dbacks assistant GM Porter as GM

The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to hire Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Jared Porter as their general manager, according to a person familiar with the talks. The...

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December 13, 2020
Minor league teams accepting new reality following MLB cuts

Jackson Generals boss Marcus Sabata had a surprising reaction when he learned his Double-A Southern League franchise had been officially booted from the affiliated minor leagues: He felt relieved. Major...

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December 12, 2020
New York’s 21 Club closes indefinitely due to pandemic

The storied 21 Club in midtown Manhattan, a favorite of celebrities and the power elite for nine decades, is closing indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the owners are...

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December 12, 2020
Hunter Biden subpoena seeks info on Burisma, other entities

A subpoena seeking documents from Hunter Biden asked for information related to more than two dozen entities, including Ukraine gas company Burisma, according to a person familiar with a Justice...

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December 12, 2020
AP Exclusive: Titans’ ownership staying in Adams family

Ownership of the Tennessee Titans is remaining with the Adams family with Susie Adams Smith agreeing to sell her share of the team to the family-controlled KSA Industries Inc. Amy...

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December 12, 2020
Service dog stolen along with truck in South Florida

South Florida authorities were searching Saturday for a 110-pound service dog that was inside a truck when it was stolen outside a gas station. Luisa Escudero's truck was stolen outside...

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December 12, 2020
Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight

A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico....

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December 12, 2020
AP source: Catcher James McCann, Mets near $40M, 4-yr deal

Free agent catcher James McCann and the New York Mets were close to completing a $40 million, four-year contract Saturday as the team continues to upgrade its roster under new...

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December 12, 2020
Barcelona concert tests use of same-day COVID-19 screening

Eager for a live music show after months of social distancing, more than 1,000 Barcelona residents gathered Saturday to participate in a medical study to evaluate the effectiveness of same-day...

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December 12, 2020
After some delay, California to open Dungeness crab season

Dungeness crab will be on the Christmas menu for crustacean lovers after all. California's fish and wildlife managers announced late Friday that the commercial Dungeness crab fishing season will open...

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December 12, 2020
After some delay, California to open Dungeness crab season

Dungeness crab will be on the Christmas menu for crustacean lovers after all. California's fish and wildlife managers announced late Friday that the commercial Dungeness crab fishing season will open...

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December 12, 2020
Virus rages as new rules challenge California city’s mettle

In San Joaquin County, part of California's vast Central Valley that produces most of the country's fruits and vegetables, the coronavirus is spreading like a weed and the hospitals are...

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December 12, 2020
Virus rages as new rules challenge California city’s mettle

In San Joaquin County, part of California's vast Central Valley that produces most of the country's fruits and vegetables, the coronavirus is spreading like a weed and the hospitals are...

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December 12, 2020
Alabama may resume to-go alcohol sales as virus surges

Alabama officials may go back to allowing bars and restaurants to make curbside alcohol sales amid a surge of coronavirus infections in the state. The state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board...

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December 12, 2020
Alabama may resume to-go alcohol sales as virus surges

Alabama officials may go back to allowing bars and restaurants to make curbside alcohol sales amid a surge of coronavirus infections in the state. The state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board...

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December 12, 2020
UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears

Banksy's latest mural has delayed a homeowner's plans to sell in England after it recently appeared on the house's exterior wall. The elusive British street artist's piece — titled “Aachoo!!”...

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December 12, 2020
UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears

Banksy's latest mural has delayed a homeowner's plans to sell in England after it recently appeared on the house's exterior wall. The elusive British street artist's piece — titled “Aachoo!!”...

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December 12, 2020
Loss of snowbirds due to pandemic another hit to US tourism

This is the first winter in five years that Steve Monk and his wife, Linda, haven't driven to Arizona from their home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. They typically leave Canada...

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December 12, 2020
Loss of snowbirds due to pandemic another hit to US tourism

This is the first winter in five years that Steve Monk and his wife, Linda, haven't driven to Arizona from their home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. They typically leave Canada...

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December 12, 2020
Bremerton man charged in racist attack on Black man

Prosecutors have charged a Bremerton man with a hate crime for allegedly stalking a Black man at work, nearly hitting him with a vehicle, challenging him to a fight and...

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December 12, 2020
Georgia to test 800 schools for lead in drinking water

Georgia is moving forward with plans to test for lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. The state Board of Education on Thursday approved hiring Research Triangle...

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December 12, 2020
Georgia to test 800 schools for lead in drinking water

Georgia is moving forward with plans to test for lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. The state Board of Education on Thursday approved hiring Research Triangle...

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December 12, 2020
Biden’s Homeland Security pick faces questions on old probe

The last time Alejandro Mayorkas faced Senate confirmation, not a single Republican voted for him because there was an open investigation into his management of the U.S. immigration agency under...

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December 12, 2020
Biden’s Homeland Security pick faces questions on old probe

The last time Alejandro Mayorkas faced Senate confirmation, not a single Republican voted for him because there was an open investigation into his management of the U.S. immigration agency under...

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