Manning, Jimmy Haslam to assist in Tennessee's AD search
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam are part of a search committee helping Tennessee in its search for an athletic director.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam are part of a search committee helping Tennessee in its search for an athletic director.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's inaugural address held familiar echoes of the campaign speeches that led to his presidential win: downbeat about the state of the nation, to the point of hyperbole. Hardly. Since 2001, the U.S. has more than doubled the ranks of the Border Patrol, which now has nearly 20,000 agents. The Pentagon says it does have additional needs, including more ships, a replenished air fleet and bigger training budgets to prepare for large-scale combat. TRUMP: "We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones... Читать дальше...
(AP) — Michigan announced Friday that it plans to close up to 38 underperforming schools in Detroit and other urban communities, potentially affecting 18,000 students and marking the first time that the state could close traditional public schools explicitly for academic reasons. The announcement came in conjunction with the release of Michigan's school rankings, which are based on standardized test results, students' improvement over time and the gap between the best and worst pupils. Fewer than... Читать дальше...
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities at Camp Lejeune say a Marine colonel accused of sexually assaulting a child is facing more charges.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States Friday, vowing that "through our loyalty to our country, we will rediscover our loyalty to each other." Hundreds of thousands gathered in Washington to witness the peaceful handover of power, with outgoing President Barack Obama looking on as the billionaire businessman received the presidential oath of office. Meanwhile, across Washington, not everyone was celebrating. Hundreds protested — at times, clashing with police ... Читать дальше...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council said Friday it looks forward to upcoming talks on Syria in Kazakhstan as "an important step" ahead of the resumption of U.N.-led talks between the Syrian government and opposition in Geneva next…
Jimmy Smith’s prayers have been answered. When word broke that the Jaguars were interviewing Keenan McCardell to be their wide receiver coach, Smith said he was praying for his former Jacksonville teammate to get the job. Their former coach and current executive vice president of football operations Tom Coughlin helped announce the news on Friday…
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On January 21, approximately 200,000 people will convene in Washington, DC to stand up for gender equality after Donald Trump's inauguration. The effort will extend internationally with sister marches in 60 countries on every continent — including Antarctica.
"In the spirit of democracy and honoring the champions of human rights, dignity, and justice who have come before us, we join in diversity to show our presence in numbers too great to ignore," the march's site reads. Читать дальше...
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Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello on Friday criticized a set of recommendations by the federal board in charge of managing the U.S. territory's finances, signaling a potential power struggle between the government and the board on how to pull the island out of economic crisis. In a letter to the board on Friday, Rossello said that while he supports reducing government spending, he would not focus on layoffs as a primary means of saving money. The board's letter had called for Puerto Rico... Читать дальше...
Leader of 22 years buckles to diplomatic and military pressure
Newly inaugurated President Barrow kept waiting as mixed messages emerge
Out of the 18 people killed by Cincinnati police since 2010, at least six had been diagnosed with mental disabilities, a local report said Thursday. Officers attribute the statistic to lenient policies for purchasing guns, claiming that sufficient background checks would prevent the mentally ill from acquiring lethal weapons that often lead to fatal confrontations with police.
At least 95 people were arrested after black-clad protesters ran through downtown Washington D.C. blocks smashing windows, turning over trash cans and committing vandalism during Friday’s inauguration ceremonies for President Donald Trump. Photo: AP
If you’re wondering what the Falcons are doing in the NFL’s version of the Final Four with the Patriots, Steelers and Packers, you aren’t alone
Uber, the tech-based taxi company, has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission, who accused the company of greatly overstating driver income.
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Richard Spencer, a white-nationalist and leader of the alt-right movement, was punched in the face by a protester in Washington D.C. following Trump's inauguration.
Spencer was posing for a photograph at the corner of 14th and K Street around 2:30 p.m. when a masked person approached and punched Spencer twice in the face.
"Someone ran up behind him and clocked him in the face. Somebody in a mask. Spencer kept talking," a witness told Jezebel. Читать дальше...
WASHINGTON ― The Congressional Hispanic Caucus wasted no time Friday threatening to fight incoming President Donald Trump “at every turn” if he moves to reverse his predecessor’s order protecting thousands of young people from deportation.
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Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The Senate confirmed the first two members of President Trump's Cabinet on Friday, both of whom will play key roles in safeguarding U.S. national security.
Doug G. Ware
Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The Senate confirmed the first two members of President Trump's Cabinet on Friday, both of whom will play key roles in safeguarding U.S. national security.
Watch Trevor Setty's brilliant long-range basket and other great plays as Worcester Wolves beat Newcastle Eagles 111-103 in the British Basketball League.
Morgan Stanley gave its chairman and CEO, James Gorman, a 7% raise for 2016, while Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cut stock awards for several executives but didn't disclose compensation for its top executive Lloyd Blankfein.
No pro-Russian candidate took part in the US presidential election but there was one clearly anti-Russian candidate, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Friday.