This day in history, Jan. 8, 2017

On Jan. 8, 1867, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in overriding President Andrew Johnson's veto of the District of Columbia Suffrage Bill, giving black men in the nation's capital the right to vote. In 1815, the last major engagement of the War of 1812 came to an end as U.S. forces defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans, not having gotten word of the signing of a peace treaty.

Lifeguard recalls moment he dragged limp boy from bottom of pool

A part-time lifeguard has told of the "terrifying" moment he pulled a limp, blue four-year-old from a public pool in NSW south-west, as the State Opposition accuses the Baird Government of abandoning water safety. Dale Langridge, 20, was helping the boy's mother look for her son at Goolgowi Swimming Pool early on Wednesday evening when he spotted the boy at the bottom of the pool.

APNewsBreak: US energy boss lauds opening of nuke repository

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter has been arrested at a Pittsburgh bar following the team's wild-card win over the Miami Dolphins. Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter was charged early Monday with assaulting a doorman at a Pittsburgh bar and a police officer who intervened, hours after the team's wild card win over the Miami Dolphins.

The Congressman Who Helped Gut the Ethics Office Was Once Sued for Sexual Harassment

On Monday, news broke that House Republicans voted privately to gut an independent ethics office that was established to hold members accountable for things like bribery, fraud, and conflicts of interest. They approved a measure that would put the Office of Congressional Ethics - a six-person board of private citizens - under the control of the House Ethics Committee, which is made up of sitting members of the House of Representatives.

Prying eyes watch Airbnb customers as tenants fight back

The Kennett High hockey team is cruising along. The Eagles, fresh off winning their holiday tournament for the first time, beat Hollis/Brookline-Derryfield 5-1 on Monday at Ham Arena in... The city's airport has surpassed 10,000 enplanements this year making it eligible for $1 million in federal Airport Improvement Program funding for 2018.

President Obama to Give Farewell Address from Chicago

Nineteen states are raising the minimum wage Sunday in a shift that stands to lift the income of millions of workers.The minimum wage will be increased in Alaska... -- Republican Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Amy Klobuchar spoke out against Russian president Vladimir Putin on Sunday, while showing support for NA... Aside from the cattle market and a continued battle with property taxes, Nebraska Cattlemen looks back at 2016 seeing some major accomplishments. Almost a year ago, in Janu... COLLEGE PARK, Md.

Nick Viall Returns on New Season of “The Bachelor”

Nineteen states are raising the minimum wage Sunday in a shift that stands to lift the income of millions of workers.The minimum wage will be increased in Alaska... -- Republican Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Amy Klobuchar spoke out against Russian president Vladimir Putin on Sunday, while showing support for NA... Aside from the cattle market and a continued battle with property taxes, Nebraska Cattlemen looks back at 2016 seeing some major accomplishments. Almost a year ago, in Janu... COLLEGE PARK, Md.

Floods, riots and budgets: A look at 2016’s biggest stories

It was a year of protracted budget negotiations for a cash-strapped state, headline-grabbing shootings of two ex-NFL players, widespread protests on the streets of the capitol and flooding - lots of flooding. As 2016 comes to a close, The Associated Press looks back at the year's biggest stories: - A SAINTS' SHOOTING: On April 9 an altercation in New Orleans between two drivers quickly spun out of control and former Saints star Will Smith was shot and killed.

Speculation over Broncos coach Gary Kubiak’s future heats up

Denver's five-year p... By The Associated Press Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer says he expects President-elect Donald Trump will boldly use Twitter to make major policy announcements. By The Associated Press Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer says he expects President-elect Donald Trump will boldly use Twitter to make major policy announcements.

Peach Bowl bet on the line

Senators Maria Cantwell and Alabama Senator Richard Shelby have a friendly wager on the outcome of the Peach Bowl set for Saturday at 12 pm. If the Huskies win, Senator Shelby will provide two racks of ribs from Dreamland BBQ in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for Senator Cantwell's office.

Fire Damages Downtown Vegas Home; Firefighter Injured

Listen Live Welcome to KXNT News/Talk 840 AM KXNT NewsRadio 840 AM is dedicated to being the dominant information [...] CBS Sports Radio 1140 CBS Sports Radio 1140 and 107.5-3 FM HD3 7255 South Tenaya Way Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Business Office: 702-889-7397 Business Fax: 702-889-7373 CONTACTS: Maureen Pulicella, [...] Suspected Henderson Convenience Store Robber Arrested A man suspected of robbing at least three Henderson area AM/PM convenience stores was arrested last week, according to authorities. Henderson to Break Ground on Nevada's First Urban Drone Test Site Workers in Henderson will break ground next month on Nevada's first urban drone testing site on the campus of Nevada State College.

Henderson to Break Ground on Nevada’s First Urban Drone Test Site

Listen Live Welcome to KXNT News/Talk 840 AM KXNT NewsRadio 840 AM is dedicated to being the dominant information [...] CBS Sports Radio 1140 CBS Sports Radio 1140 and 107.5-3 FM HD3 7255 South Tenaya Way Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Business Office: 702-889-7397 Business Fax: 702-889-7373 CONTACTS: Maureen Pulicella, [...] Suspected Henderson Convenience Store Robber Arrested A man suspected of robbing at least three Henderson area AM/PM convenience stores was arrested last week, according to authorities. Henderson to Break Ground on Nevada's First Urban Drone Test Site Workers in Henderson will break ground next month on Nevada's first urban drone testing site on the campus of Nevada State College.

Suspected Henderson Convenience Store Robber Arrested

Listen Live Welcome to KXNT News/Talk 840 AM KXNT NewsRadio 840 AM is dedicated to being the dominant information [...] CBS Sports Radio 1140 CBS Sports Radio 1140 and 107.5-3 FM HD3 7255 South Tenaya Way Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Business Office: 702-889-7397 Business Fax: 702-889-7373 CONTACTS: Maureen Pulicella, [...] Suspected Henderson Convenience Store Robber Arrested A man suspected of robbing at least three Henderson area AM/PM convenience stores was arrested last week, according to authorities. Henderson to Break Ground on Nevada's First Urban Drone Test Site Workers in Henderson will break ground next month on Nevada's first urban drone testing site on the campus of Nevada State College.

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Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is to be approached to take charge of the movie about Leicester City star Jamie Vardy's life. The script has been finished for the movie, which will chart the incredible rags to riches story of Vardy, from his non-league days through to lift the Premier League trophy with City last season.