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The Banister Family bluegrass group bring the sounds of bluegrass, gospel and traditional country to the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, at 7 p.m. Jan. 4. Roger Banister formed the bluegrass group "Buck's Stove & Range Company" at Ball State University 15 years ago and has since toured full time throughout the Midwest, overseas for the United Service Organization and the Department of Defense. Later, Roger formed a family band with his wife Jan on electric bass and sister Denise Kocur on rhythm guitar.

LeBron vs. MJ: Obama Weighs in on the Big Debate

President Barack Obama smiles up at National Basketball Association Hall of Fame member and legendary athlete Michael Jordan before awarding him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House November 22, 2016, in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to 19 living and two posthumous pioneers in science, sports, public service, human rights, politics and the arts.

Wherein Malcolm takes a look back at the year before it happens

Remember this time last year when we, as a nation, looked forward to the new year to come, filled with a genuine sense of optimism, wonder, possibility and - dare I say it - hope for the future? Yeah, me neither. No, as soon as we witnessed Mariah Carey's devastating lip sync fail on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, we should have known that the recording star was describing far more than her own performance when she walked off stage with a disgusted, "It just don't get any better."

Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald pens tribute to John McCain

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzpatrick published an open letter in Sports Illustrated , offering prayers for Sen. John McCain, who is battling brain cancer, CNN reported. In his letter, Fitzgerald recalls a 2013 visit to Vietnam where he viewed the places where McCain was tortured as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.

Larry Fitzgerald praises John McCain in touching open letter

Christmas is a time of giving, and Larry Fitzgerald took the time to remind us how much Sen. John McCain has truly gave to this country as the 81-year-old senator continues his battle with brain cancer. Fitzgerald, who has built a friendship with the longtime Arizona senator, praised McCain in a lengthy open letter published by Sports Illustrated.

Cardinals’ Fitzgerald writes Christmas tribute to John McCain

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald paid a Christmas tribute to Sen. John McCain in an open letter, offering prayers for the Arizona Republican, who is battling brain cancer. In the letter, which was published by Sports Illustrated, Fitzgerald recalls a 2013 visit to Vietnam, where he toured the places where McCain was tortured as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.

Tribune Editorial: Why Orrin Hatch is Utahn of the Year

Man who left manure at Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's house comes forward, speaks out - A man who appears to be the person who left a gift-wrapped box of horse manure outside the home of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Saturday spoke with AL.com via phone late Sunday evening, calling the incident an "act of political theater." 'A gift-wrapped package of poo': Why a man left a box of manure for Steven Mnuchin - It was one of those gag cards you can buy in a drugstore.

Sen. Flake Is Not Ruling Out Run Against Trump

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Vince McMahon Makes $100 Million Power Move As Rumors Swirl He’s Going To War Against The NFL

The NFL has been on the losing end of the culture war since players from around the league began kneeling during the National Anthem. Started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the ill-placed form of protest has lead to failing stadium attendance, lackluster ratings and the scorn of the most powerful in the world - President Donald Trump.

Clinton mulls role in 2018 midterms

Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton Grassley blasts Democrats over unwillingness to probe Clinton GOP lawmakers cite new allegations of political bias in FBI Top intel Dem: Trump Jr. refused to answer questions about Trump Tower discussions with father MORE has all but avoided appearing at campaign events since her stunning 2016 loss, but some Democrats believe she would be a welcome voice in the 2018 midterms. Despite polling that shows Clinton with low favorability ratings, they say the former secretary of State could help Democratic candidates in congressional districts she won last year.

Cheryl congratulates pregnant Khloe Kardashian

Big business passes on massive corporate tax rate cut as AT&T gives EVERY worker a $1,000 bonus and Boeing, Comcast and Wells Fargo hand out wage rises and bonuses too 'We are making America great again!' Trump hauls Republican lawmakers to the White House for outdoor tax cut celebration as Mike Pence declares it a 'middle class miracle' 'Now even Alec will vote for him': Stephen Baldwin predicts his brother will want Trump re-elected in 2020 after he sees how much he's going to save on tax Dumpster driver is rescued by chef of Portland NBA player Evan Turner after crashing his truck into the star's backyard swimming pool and getting pinned inside underwater Third person killed in deadly Amtrak crash was a registered sex offender found in possession of child porn while working in IT at a college 'I was too serious before I got sick': Val Kilmer reveals how two-year battle with throat ... (more)

Here’s Where the GOP Tax Bill Could Hit School Funding the…

In Virginia, a 11,608-to-11,607 Lesson in the Power of a Single Vote - The Democratic wave that rose on Election Day in Virginia last month delivered a final crash on the sand Tuesday when a Democratic challenger defeated a Republican incumbent by a single vote, leaving the Virginia House Donald Trump's Holiday Gift to America: A Fundamental Crisis - Deck the halls with an assault on the principles, norms, and purpose of democratic governance. In a commencement speech years ago, author David Foster Wallace told this story: Two young fish are swimming along, and they pass an older fish swimming the other way.

Mum reveals how boxing helped her shed 20kg

High-speed Amtrak train was traveling at 81mph a quarter mile before it reached curve with 30mph speed limit where it derailed - killing three and injuring 100 Mother-of-two, 41, vanishes from her Colorado home: Police appeal for help two weeks after finding her apartment ransacked and SUV abandoned in a parking garage North Korea was behind Wannacry: Trump administration points finger at Kim's regime for ransomware attack which infected hundreds of thousands of computers and crippled Britain's NHS 'I wasn't deliberately silent': Meryl Streep says it hurt to be attacked by Rose McGowan as she claims she 'didn't know' about Harvey Weinstein and hails the legal defense fund set up to 'bring the b******s down' World 100m champion Justin Gatlin in new doping scandal: American drugs cheat FIRES his coach 'after he's caught offering to supply performance-enhancing drugs and claims sprinter ... (more)

St. Louis man charged with robbing, then murdering family

The nation's busiest airport is in the dark tonight and leaving as many as 100 planes stuck on the tarmac, stranding thousands and causing a ripple effect groundi... -- Prince Harry has conducted an interview with former U.S. President Barack Obama. Kensington Palace announced in a tweet on Sunday morning that the interview will a... The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Dec. 15, its intent to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule.

Feud with Trump boosts Gillibrand

Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand Democrats turn on Al Franken Report: Franken will resign Thursday Minnesota's largest newspaper calls on Franken to resign MORE Donald John Trump House Democrat slams Donald Trump Jr. for 'serious case of amnesia' after testimony Skier Lindsey Vonn: I don't want to represent Trump at Olympics Poll: 4 in 10 Republicans think senior Trump advisers had improper dealings with Russia MORE triggered a full-fledged feud with the possible 2020 contender in a suggestive tweet that said she "would do anything" in return for money. Trump lashed out a day after Gillibrand said he should resign over allegations of sexual misconduct from more than a dozen women.

Four Alumni Inducted to NRHS Wall of Fame

A former Jacksonville Jaguars player, a New Rochelle City Councilman, a prominent Yale doctor and a state Solicitor General joined fellow prominent alumni on the New Rochelle High School Wall of Fame on Wednesday. The inductees were: former football safety Courtney Greene; City Councilman Jared Rice; Dr. Roy Herbst of the Yale Cancer Center; and Tennessee Solicitor General Andree Kahn Blumstein.