A look back at 2016
The year 2016 is almost in the history books, and some happenings in the Northeast could fill at least a chapter. From politics to crime to schools to business and other areas, plenty happened this year.
Category Archives: Sports
Lester: Former Cubs pitcher says IHSA pitch count only part of equation
A former Chicago Cubs pitcher and baseball analyst is applauding a recent Illinois High School Association decision to limit the number of pitches high school baseball players can throw per game. But Dave Otto says it's only part of the equation to give young arms the necessary rest to prevent injuries.
Obamas play Christmas Eve escape game; Trumps attend late night mass
US President-elect Donald Trump exits Mar-a-Lago to attend a church service on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016 in Palm Beach, Florida. - AFP WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama and his daughters spent part of the Christmas weekend playing an "escape room" game, while White House successor Donald Trump ushered in the holiday overnight with a visit to church.
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Everything changed for the Chicago Cubs on a rainy November night. A century-plus worth of heartache washed away by a wave of pure joy.
2016: The Year That Hoaxed AmericaBy Brandy Zadrozny
If we learned anything in 2016, it was that the stuff in which we once rested our faith-polls, childhood heroes, the news, even our own eyes-could no longer be trusted. Fake news itself was dubbed the lie of the year by fact-checking website Politifact.
Lee Benson: Thanks, 2016, for reminding us that odds are meant to be broken
What a year. The one nobody saw coming. The year of the long shot. The year the law of averages took a thrashing.
Omogbo leads Rams year after death of parents in house fire
In this Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, photo, Colorado State guard Prentiss Nixon, left, congratulates forward Emmanuel Omogbo after he scored a basket and drew a foul by Kansas State during an NCAA college basketball game in Den... . In this Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, photo, tributes are written in marker on the heel caps of the basketball shoes of Colorado State forward Emmanuel Omogbo during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State i... .
2016’s most controversial figures It has been an interesting 12…
Colin Kaepernick, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and were all polarizing figures in 2016. It has been an interesting 12 months for 2016.
Soccer Leak Revealing Offshore Millions Prompts French Probe
France is the latest country to investigate possible tax avoidance by soccer stars, coaches and their managers following the leak of financial information published by media organizations across Europe. France's financial prosecutor opened a preliminary probe into possible laundering of tax-fraud proceeds earlier this month, it said Tuesday in a statement.
Dec. 19: Winning, losing and the Electoral College
Bohemia, L.I.: Hillary Clinton won the popular vote and still lost the election to Donald Trump. The Electoral College needs to be abolished.
Senior GOP Lawmaker Calls for Investigation of CIA Director Over Media Leaks on Russian Hacking
Officials in Whittier, California, are investigating why a tree fell on top of a wedding party this weekend, killing one person and injuring five others.... -- At least nine people have been killed, including some civilians, in an attack at a Crusader-era castle in Jordan, according to the country's Public Security Di... Updated information on food product labeling, including new guidance aimed at reducing food waste by encouraging food manufacturers and retailers that apply product dating to ... Dubuque, Ia.
NFL Wide Receivers Honor Craig Sager With These Custom Cleats [PHOTOS]
On Sunday, some players are remembering him in a creative way. Two NFL receivers are honoring the 2016 Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee and Jimmy V Perseverance award winner by wearing custom-made cleats.
Trump Says on Twitter That China Can Keep Seized US Navy Drone
At least three people are dead after a pair of multi-vehicle crashes on I-95 in Baltimore Saturday morning, Maryland officials said.The first crash occurred aro... -- A new royal portrait to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday year has been released. Photographed by British fashion photographer Nick Knight, the Queen si... Farmers serving as Iowa Soybean Association delegates largely reaffirmed existing policy while tweaking language pertaining to cover crops, pollinator habitat and taxati... Dubuque, Ia.
Bert Reeves sees fit to get – Buzzed’ at 2017 Gobble Jog
The rivalry that is Georgia - Georgia Tech often manifests itself in friendly wagers among like-minded folks who'll agree on plenty except for who is dominant on the field of athletic endeavor.
Raiders Look to Clinch Playoff Apot With Win Vs Fading Bolts
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Colorful NBA reporter Sager dies after battle with cancer
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo wears a shirt to honor NBA broadcaster Craig Sager who died earlier before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Milwaukee. . Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker wear shirts to honor NBA broadcaster Craig Sager who died earlier before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Milwaukee.
Challenging the Electoral College Vote Isn’t Futile, Though Trump Will Still Win
On Monday, December 19, America has one last chance to prevent Donald Trump from becoming president - or so the most hopeful Trump opponents claim. Technically, they're right.
Senate fight looms after Trump taps Exxon CEO as top U.S. diplomat
A Granite Hammer drug sweep by the Laconia Police Department led to arrests in four different communities.
NH trooper arrests wanted Vt. man in traffic stop
A Granite Hammer drug sweep by the Laconia Police Department led to arrests in four different communities.
Another View — Dean Kamen: Change the culture to inspire innovators
Neighbors of the 76-year-old who returned fire and killed his own son after being attacked Saturday morning describe John "Jack" Davis as a private man who liked to walk along Three Rivers Farm Road.