Judges who ruled in Brady case unanimous in praise of game

Three Manhattan judges who ruled in the "Deflategate" case differed on the law but unanimously praised this year's Super Bowl on Monday. They included Denny Chin, one of two judges with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals who decided in a 2-to-1 decision last spring that New England quarterback Tom Brady must serve his four-game suspension.

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Obviously, the come-from-behind overtime win by the Patriots over Falcons was the biggest news from Super Bowl Sunday. But in Washington the talk this past weekend was consumed by the president's latest controversial remarks about Vladimir Putin and a judicial fight over his travel restriction executive order.

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Falcons QB Matt Ryan wins NFL MVP honors

A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump's ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries The government has suspended enforcement of President Donald Trump's refugee and immigration ban and has filed a notice to appeal a judge's order The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of "A Dog's Purpose" found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of "A Dog's Purpose" found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump's travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge's order temporarily blocking the ban Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries ... (more)

USDA abruptly removes animal welfare information from its website

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday abruptly removed inspection reports and other information from its website about the treatment of animals at thousands of research laboratories, zoos, dog breeding operations and other facilities. In a statement , the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service cited court rulings and privacy laws for the decision, which it said was the result of a "comprehensive review" that took place over the past year.

Russian opposition activist in hospital after sudden illness

A crowd protesting a right-wing commentator's appearance at the University of California at Berkeley hurled smoke bombs, broke windows and sparked a massive bonfire, prompting officials to call off the event A crowd protesting a far-right commentator's appearance at the University of California at Berkeley hurled smoke bombs, broke windows and sparked a massive bonfire, prompting officials to call off the event A man accused of shooting a transit guard in front of two women in downtown Denver is set to appear in court as police continue to look for a motive for the unprovoked attack President Donald Trump's promised crackdown on "sanctuary cities" has triggered divergent actions from blue and red states: Some are moving to follow his order and others are breaking with the U.S. government to... President Donald Trump's promised crackdown on "sanctuary cities" has triggered divergent ... (more)

Warren jokingly wagers DeVos vote on Patriots

There is a lot at stake as the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons go head to head in the Super Bowl this weekend in Houston -- and that could include the stewardship of the Department of Education. Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is comfortable putting her vote against education secretary-designate Betsy DeVos in the hands of Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Trump names Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: What travel ban? The Obamas visit neighboring island with billionaire host Richard Branson during second week of holiday on his private Necker island It's war: Democratic senators boycott committee hearings for Trump cabinet picks to prevent crucial votes - and are branded 'idiots' by angry Republicans Trump's pick for education accused of plagiarizing answers to questionnaire for her confirmation hearing - including one answer lifted from an Obama official Police 'shoot crazed knifeman dead on Sunset Boulevard after he stabbed three people outside a Hollywood Jack in the Box' Student accused of shooting dead six people at a Quebec mosque 'rented an apartment close to the Islamic center more than six months ago' EXCLUSIVE: Russian businessman named as source for spy's dossier of filthy claims about Trump has asked for U.S. government protection - and has been refused ... (more)

Only on AP: Falcons worried about handling of painkillers

A string of emails that began in 2010 with the Atlanta Falcons head trainer and reached all the way to owner Arthur Blank showed a franchise worried about its "excessive" reliance on painkillers to treat players and the potential embarrassment that could cause the team and the NFL. One topic raised in the email chain concerned the review by an outside agency that found the team spent $81,000 on prescriptions for medications for players in 2009 - nearly three times the league average.

Military: First-known combat death since Trump sworn in

In this Jan. 27, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Washington. FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Washington.

Trump campaigned as a disrupter, begins governing by chaos

Izzy Berdan, of Boston, center, wears an American flags as he chants slogans with other demonstrators during a rally against President Donald Trump's order that restricts travel to the U.S., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Boston. Trump signed an executive order Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 that bans legal U.S. residents and visa-holders from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the U.S. for 90 days and puts an indefinite hold on a program resettling Syrian refugees.

The Baylor Varsity Rape Team

A Baylor University graduate who says she was raped by football players in 2013 sued the university Friday. Her lawsuit includes an allegation that 31 Baylor football players committed at least 52 acts of rape, including five gang rapes , between 2011 and 2014 - an estimate that far exceeds the number previously provided by school officials.

McConnell to force vote on Trump’s State Department pick

"Our urban and rural communities have their own unique set of infrastructure priorities, and this proposal would provide funding to address those needed upgrades that go beyond the traditional road and bridge fix". He told The News in December a new shipping channel at the Soo Locks and a customs plaza for a new Detroit River bridge to Canada are two projects for which he is seeking funding after striking out with President Barack Obama's administration."

Wall builder in chief

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights and other pro immigrant groups hold a vigil in front of Los Angeles City Hall to denounce immigration-related Executive Actions by President Donald Trump on Wednesday January 25, 2017. About 30 protesters gather as they light candles and say prayers.