HISTORY, Dec. 18: 13th Amendment abolishes slavery
On Dec. 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, was declared in effect by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
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Your Turn: Sept. 27
A reader lauds the attitude and accomplishments of Lonnie Walker IV, 19, a first- round draft pick for the San Antonio Spurs. A reader lauds the attitude and accomplishments of Lonnie Walker IV, 19, a first- round draft pick for the San Antonio Spurs.
3 Earthquakes Strike Iran, 1 Dead, At Least 100 Injured
War Hero And Former GOP Presidential Candidate Sen. John McCain Dies Arizona Sen. John McCain, the war hero who became the GOP's standard-bearer in the 2008 election, has died. He was 81. 3 Earthquakes Strike Iran, 1 Dead, At Least 100 Injured A series of three earthquakes, included one at magnitude 6, have struck western Iran.
Donald Trump attacks basketball star LeBron Jamesa intelligence
President Donald Trump attacked Ohio's favorite son, LeBron James, on Friday night, questioning his intelligence just a day before he's set to hold a rally in the state. The tweet came in response to an interview James conducted with CNN host Don Lemon, a frequent punching bag for the president.
Michelle Obama announces week of action to sign up voters
Michelle Obama is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by urging Americans to participate in a week of action to get people signed up to vote. The former first lady, a co-chairwoman of a nonpartisan organization to encourage voting, announced Monday that the When We All Vote Week of Action will be held Sept.
Maryland releases subpoenas for records in FBI hoops probe
Maryland has joined the list of schools to receive a grand jury subpoena seeking records in the ongoing federal corruption investigation into college basketball. The school released two subpoenas to The Associated Press and other media outlets Friday in response to public records requests.
Essential California: How the Lakers landed LeBron
LeBron James, shown playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors during the 2018 NBA Finals, is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James, shown playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors during the 2018 NBA Finals, is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Tara Pavlovic scores new media gig after splitting with fiance Sam Cochrane
Vacation turns to tragedy as dancer, 22, has both legs amputated and her teen sister, mother and step-father are injured when their holiday tour boat explodes in the Bahamas, killing one American Leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wins the Mexican presidential election, setting the fierce Trump critic on a collision course with the President over migration and the border 'I've broken my silence': Trump's former personal lawyer sits down for interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos to be screened today Parents say sheriff's deputy accidentally ran over their two-year-old son in front of their Tennessee home, leaving the youngster bloodied and bruised Eight gang members accused in machete killing of teen in the Bronx are getting special treatment in jail because of constant death threats Two dozen MS-13 members believed to be behind a DOZEN murders are indicted on federal charges as ... (more)
Embarrassing fizzer! The Logies delivers its lowest audience to…
American woman dies, a 22-year-old dancer loses both her legs and her teenage sister, mother and step-father are among eight others injured when their tour boat explodes in the Bahamas Taking his talents to LA! LeBron James 'agrees to join Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract for $154MILLION' after choosing to leave Cleveland Cavaliers for a second time Eight gang members accused in machete killing of teen in the Bronx are 'receiving special treatment in jail because of constant death threats' Scores of United passengers are forced to slide off their plane through the emergency exit after smoke was reported in cabin just moments before takeoff A VERY good boy! Heroic golden retriever puppy is left with a very swollen snout after jumping between his owner and a rattlesnake in Arizona, saving her from being bitten and taking the hit himself 'Weed Apocalypse' in California as stricter ... (more)
Names & Faces: Ted Cruz, Oscar Robertson
The U.S. Senator triumphed over late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel in their much-hyped charity basketball game that Kimmel dubbed the Blobfish Basketball Classic. With each basket worth a single point, Cruz topped Kimmel 11-9 in a two-hour one-on-one match they agreed to abbreviate Saturday at Texas Southern University after neither appeared capable of reaching 15 points and winning by two.
Multi-millionaire train passenger calls woman ‘black slave’ and…
The honeymoon's over! It's back to business for Harry and Meghan as they join William and Kate for Trooping The Colour ceremony to celebrate The Queen's official 92nd birthday 'He gave everything to his work and then had nothing left for himself': Friends say Anthony Bourdain's grueling and lonely globe-trotting work schedule fueled his depression 'I have been threatened': Kate Spade's sister says she was warned after speaking out about the designer's battles with mental health - as her son says widower Andy is leading a 'cover up' Son of actor Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett is charged with attempted MURDER after allegedly stabbing and punching men during 'crime spree' Warriors dominate the NBA Finals with COMPLETE SWEEP of Cavs with final score 108-85 as Golden State wins its third title in four years and Kevin Durant is named MVP for the second year in a row Trump says he might back ... (more)
Trump Will Not Be Inviting NBA Champs To White House
Chilling School Shooting 'Lockdown' Nursery Rhyme Goes Viral A "jarring" nursery rhyme posted in a Massachusetts classroom to help prepare young children for a lockdown has gone viral. Trump Will Not Be Inviting NBA Champs To White House Whichever team wins the championship, Donald Trump says he won't be inviting them to the White House.
Will Stephen Curry Win NBA Finals MVP Award?
Will Stephen Curry Win NBA Finals MVP Award? The outstanding play of Steph Curry, who is averaging 31 points and shooting 50% from three, shouldn't be overshadowed by LeBron's efforts. Cops Save Autistic Teen's Birthday When Only 3 People Show Up First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
Jimmy Kimmel Guarantees Victory Over – Greasy Blobfish’ Ted…
Once the NBA season is over, "our nation" can look forward to a one-on-one basketball game between Jimmy Kimmel and Sen. Ted Cruz, the late-night host said. This battle on the hardwood is really happening and Kimmel "cannot imagine any scenario" in which he loses.
Investigators: Russian military missile downed Flight MH17
Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says in a court filing that federal prosecutors in New York have launched a criminal investigation into the film producer. . Culinary Union members file into a university arena to vote on whether to authorize a strike Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Las Vegas.
China says no reason found for US staffer’s sonic condition
Community groups in Milwaukee are criticizing police over newly released body-camera footage of Bucks player Sterling Brown's January arrest. Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says in a court filing that federal prosecutors in New York have launched a criminal investigation into the film producer.
Video of Brown arrest sparks criticism of Milwaukee police
This Jan. 26, 2018 police body-camera footage released by Milwaukee Police Department shows NBA Bucks guard Sterling Brown talks to arresting police officers after being shot by a stun gun in a Walgreens parking lo... . This Jan. 26, 2018 police body-camera footage released by Milwaukee Police Department shows NBA Bucks guard Sterling Brown as he talks to arresting police officers before being shot by a stun gun in a Walgreens par... Community groups in Milwaukee are criticizing police over newly released body-camera footage of Bucks player Sterling Brown's January arrest.
California’s West Hollywood declares ‘Stormy Daniels Day’
Community groups in Milwaukee are criticizing police over newly released body-camera footage of Bucks player Sterling Brown's January arrest. . This circa 1943 U.S. Army Air Force photo from the Kelly Family Research Project shows the "Heaven Can Wait" B-24 bomber, location unknown, in which Lt.
‘Jungle Battery’ vets look back 50 years later
During commencement ceremonies at the University of New Hampshire on Saturday, star student athlete Elinor Purrier was asked to run up to the stage by UNH President Mark Huddleston.
Dayton Tours Elementary School While Pushing $138M Aid Proposal
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