The Super Bowl Drove Me Gaga
For me the football season begins in mid-December and ends at the Super Bowl . This year it ended with the longest Super Bowl in history.
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Today in History: February 7
On Feb. 7, 1817, America's first public gas street lamp was lighted in Baltimore at the corner of Market and Lemon streets . In 1971, women in Switzerland gained the right to vote through a national referendum, 12 years after a previous attempt failed.
Fast Forward: Getting ready for another parade, controversy in D.C., a historic day for the Beatles
What's it like outside? Sleety - watch out for freezing rain if you're driving. You'll get either snow, rain, or a mix, depending on where you live.
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.
Photo credit: Gage Skidmore
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.
Big names expected to attend the Super Bowl
The football fervor surrounding Sunday's Super Bowl Ll in Houston will showcase Tom Brady's New England Patriots pitted against the Atlanta Falcons. While all eyes will be on the gridiron, there will be plenty of moments for fans who enjoy another sort of spectacle: politician-watching.
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)
Vice President Mike Pence expected to attend Super Bowl 51
Pence would be the fourth VP to go to a Super Bowl while serving in the role, following Spiro Agnew, George H.W. Bush and Al Gore. While it is not known whether Pence will be cheering for the Falcons or the Patriots, it seems clear that his boss, President Donald Trump, will be in New England's corner Sunday.
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)
Peyton Manning to Huddle With Trump, GOP Lawmakers, Report Says
NFL legend Peyton Manning gave plenty of pep talks during his lengthy career, but his next huddle may involve U.S. lawmakers, according to a report. Manning, 40, is set to speak this week at a retreat for Republican members of Congress in Philadelphia, Politico reported on Tuesday.
AWFUL: Jane Sanders Praises Colin Kaepernick for Inspiring…
Last week Colin Kaepernick won an award from his teammates that named him as the player who 'best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play' The San Francisco 49ers announced on Friday that the team has voted to give Colin Kaepernick the Len Eshmont Award, a prize given to the player who "best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont-a Navy vet-an original member of the 1946 49ers team." "I think the thing, to me, that stood out was it was my teammates that voted on it.
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.
Colin Kaepernick gets support from President Obama
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was supported by President Obama regarding his decision to not stand for the national anthem. Speaking at a news conference in Hangzhou, China Monday, President Barack Obama defended Kaepernick's decision not to stand for the national anthem.
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.
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.
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.