Nephew of Cubs legend Sammy Sosa signing with NL Central rival
Sammy Sosa was a home run king for the Chicago Cubs, but now his 16-year-old nephew, Anthony Sosa, is signing with a division rival.
1970-01-01 08:00
A reigning homecoming queen in Texas wore a Mexican heritage stole to her graduation. Now, her school says she can't crown her successor.
A former Texas homecoming queen will not be allowed to return to her high school to crown her successor because she wore a stole representing her Mexican heritage to her graduation ceremony in May, the school district said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hollywood writers guild ends strike ahead of final contract vote
By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Hollywood's writers union said its members could return to work on
1970-01-01 08:00
White House readies itself for operating in a government shutdown
The White House is now "girding for a shutdown" and senior West Wing officials are drawing up plans for which personnel would be deemed "essential" starting on October 1 as the deadline to fund the government is only a handful of days away.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Senator Menendez case raises major questions for US intelligence
The indictment unveiled on Friday against Sen. Robert Menendez marks another chapter in a series of troubling allegations that have dogged the New Jersey Democrat for years, marking the second time in a decade that he has faced corruption charges. The question the indictment leaves unanswered is, did the Egyptian government target an influential United States senator to do its bidding on Capitol Hill?
1970-01-01 08:00
Air India Flight 182: India-Canada row brings 1985 bombing back in news
In 1985, an Air India flight exploded mid-air, killing all 329 people on board - only one man was convicted.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mike Tomlin ‘didn’t believe it’ when he said Steelers offense lost its mojo
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walked back comments made a week ago that the offense needed to get its "mojo" back.
1970-01-01 08:00
Steelers legends accuse Patriots of cheating in AFC Championship blowout
Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis and Ben Roethlisberger let their imaginations run wild in frivolous accusations against Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.
1970-01-01 08:00
26-year-old tech CEO found dead in Baltimore with signs of blunt-force trauma
The Baltimore Police Department has announced an arrest warrant for a suspect wanted for the murder of Pava LaPere, the 26-year-old CEO of startup EcoMap Technologies, who was found dead in a downtown Baltimore apartment Monday with signs of blunt-force trauma to her head.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden dog Commander bites another Secret Service agent
This is the 11th time Commander has bitten a guard at the White House or the Biden family home.
1970-01-01 08:00
Surviving members of the Little Rock Nine raise concerns about history education nationwide
Surviving members of the Little Rock Nine -- Black students who were the first to desegregate schools and break the color barrier in Arkansas -- said they are "as bewildered as they were" more than 65 years ago by moves around the nation to limit access to portions of American history.
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