Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, and more of the…
Cecile Richards, center, with Hillary Clinton and Planned Parenthood staff and volunteers. She speaks about her new book Sat 4/14.
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Steve Gleason under consideration for Congressional Gold Medal
Federal lawmakers from Louisiana and Washington have submitted legislation to award former New Orleans Saints and Washington State University football player Steve Gleason with the Congressional Gold Medal. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, says the honor for Gleason is sought for his work as an advocate for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Oklahoma teacher walkout means improvising to care for kids
Taelor Barton, a culinary assistant with the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, hands Tulsa mother Kayla Jackson a free boxed lunch for her daughter who's been at home while schools remained closed, Wednesday, ... OKLAHOMA CITY - Massive teacher protests at the Oklahoma state Capitol have done more than put political pressure on lawmakers: The situation has forced school districts, churches, community organizations and parents to improvise to take care of students. The state's largest two school districts will be closed for a ninth consecutive day Thursday, matching the length of a walkout in West Virginia earlier this year that started a rebellion of teachers in some Republican-led states including Kentucky and Arizona.
Teen charged over ‘vicious and unprovoked’ group bashing of an American surgeon gets bail
Teenager charged over 'vicious and unprovoked' group bashing of an American surgeon gets bail after his case manager said he was targeted in prison for being a Muslim A teenager from Afghanistan charged over the 'vicious and unprovoked' group bashing of an American surgeon and his son during the Australian Open tennis has been given bail.
The Truth About an Untethered Trump
Before, he was merely petty and vindictive. He'd tweet nasty things about people he wanted to humiliate, like former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Khloe Kardashian Is About To Give Birth To Her First Child
The reality TV star has reportedly been camped out in Cleveland, where her boyfriend and Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson live, for the last week while she finishes out her pregnancy. Kardashian posted a photo with Thompson on Instagram on Monday indicating the two are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their new baby girl.
Missiles Strike Syrian Air Base, U.S. Denies Involvement
Syrian Army soldiers gather on the outskirts of Douma on April 8, as they continue their fierce offensive to retake the last opposition holdout in Eastern Ghouta. Syria's state run-news agency said the T-4 military airbase in Homs province was hit by "several missiles," early Monday morning local time.
Senator’s son to seek new civil trial against Joe Arpaio
The adult son of outgoing U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake will seek a new civil trial against a candidate seeking to replace Flake - Joe Arpaio - based on allegations that the then-sheriff brought a trumped-up criminal case against him in the deaths of 21 dogs at an Arizona kennel. Austin Flake and his ex-wife lost a malicious-prosecution lawsuit against Arpaio at a trial in December.
Disabled veterans sports clinic returns to Snowmass
After two serious injuries during training, the U.S. Marine Corps medically retired Jataya , preventing her from serving in any branch of the military ever again. An avid ROTC member throughout high school, Jataya enlisted as soon as she graduated.
Jets re-sign OL Ben Ijalana
Ijalana has been a versatile offensive lineman since the Jets signed him off waivers from Indianapolis at the start of the 2013 season. He played in only three games from 2013-15, then was needed more in 2016, playing in all 16 games for the first time as a pro and starting 13. The first five starts came at right tackle and the last eight at left tackle.
Bob McNair on inmates in prison comment: “The main thing I regret is apologizing”
Texans owner Bob McNair is not sorry he said the NFL was at risk of having the "inmates running the prison" last year. He is sorry for apologizing for that comment.
Top EPA ethics official says he lacked key facts about Pruitt’s condo rental
Exclusive: Mueller's team questioning Russian oligarchs - Mueller's team questioning Russian oligarchs - Washington Special counsel Robert Mueller's team has taken the unusual step of questioning Russian oligarchs who traveled into the US, stopping at least one and searching Witness in Mueller Inquiry Who Advises U.A.E. Ruler Also Has Ties to Russia - WASHINGTON - A witness who is cooperating in the special counsel investigation, George Nader, has connections to both the Persian Gulf states and Russia and may have information that links two important strands EPA ethics official says he didn't have all the facts on Pruitt's lease - Pruitt: I didn't know about staffers' raises - The Environmental Protection Agency's top ethics watchdog clarified his earlier analysis of whether Administrator Scott Pruitt's rental arrangement broke the federal gift rule EPA's Scott Pruitt pushes back on pay ... (more)
California Has Issued More Than A Million Driver’s Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants
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Business leaders, transportation execs talk infrastructure woes at senator’s summit
To continue reading this premium story, you need to become a member. Click below to take advantage of an exclusive offer for new members: Passengers board a southbound Amtrak train at Union Station in New London on Nov. 27, 2013.
U.S. strife Kremlin’s aim, Crawford says
Russia targeted Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016, attempting to harm the front-runner and undermine Americans' faith in the democratic process, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford said in an interview Monday. But the Republican from Jonesboro said he's seen no evidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted Donald Trump to win the election nor signs of collusion between the New York businessman's campaign and the Kremlin.
Villanova takes title, 79-62 over Michigan behind DiVincenzo
Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo shoots a 3-point basket during the second half in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan, Monday, April 2, 2018, in San Antonio. . Villanova's Eric Paschall reacts as he loses the control of the ball against Michigan's Moritz Wagner and Charles Matthews during the first half in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tourna... .
President Trump Apparently Doesn’t Know What DACA Is
Just after wishing everyone a happy Easter on Sunday morning, President Trump sent three tweets that were decidedly not in the Christian spirit. In a span of 35 minutes, he threatened to blow up NAFTA and walk away from a deal on DACA, while revealing his profound lack of knowledge about the policy, which his own administration is attempting to end.
Warriors’ Kerr questioned about not attending Clark rally
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr found himself on the defensive for not attending a rally in California's capital city after he pledged his organization's support to the family of an unarmed black man killed by police. Kerr has been outspoken against gun violence but his team held a shootaround Saturday morning before its game against the Sacramento Kings, so the Warriors did not attend a rally led by former Kings and Warriors star Matt Barnes to support Stephon Clark.
Mollie King earns fashion stripes in chic trousers with a denim jacket
Thousands line the streets of Cambridge as Stephen Hawking's coffin is carried into church for emotional service, with actor Eddie Redmayne among celebrities attending the physicist's funeral 'Palm Sunday Massacre' killer is freed from prison and believed to be living in New York after serving just two-thirds of his 50-year sentence Protesters surround diners in Sacramento restaurant just hours after autopsy revealed police shot unarmed Stephon Clark SEVEN times in the back 'Why do you take so much money from the NRA?' Now Parkland survivor David Hogg takes on gravely ill John McCain on Twitter over his $7.7million in donations from gun lobby 'Have some healthy reflections this Holy Week': David Hogg fires parting shot at Laura Ingraham as she announces a 'pre-planned' break from her show following the loss of 11 advertisers over spat with Parkland teen Alex Jones has 'brainwashed' his ... (more)
Samara Weaving rubbishes rumours of rivalry between her and ‘great actress’ Margot Robbie
Thousands line the streets of Cambridge as Stephen Hawking's coffin is carried into church for emotional service, with actor Eddie Redmayne among celebrities attending the physicist's funeral 'Palm Sunday Massacre' killer is freed from prison and believed to be living in New York after serving just two-thirds of his 50-year sentence Protesters surround diners in Sacramento restaurant just hours after autopsy revealed police shot unarmed Stephon Clark SEVEN times in the back 'Why do you take so much money from the NRA?' Now Parkland survivor David Hogg takes on gravely ill John McCain on Twitter over his $7.7million in donations from gun lobby 'Have some healthy reflections this Holy Week': David Hogg fires parting shot at Laura Ingraham as she announces a 'pre-planned' break from her show following the loss of 11 advertisers over spat with Parkland teen Alex Jones has 'brainwashed' his ... (more)