Washington —Democratic and Republican Senate spending leaders reached an agreement Tuesday on a $2.1 billion supplemental security spending bill to direct money to the U.S. Capitol Police and National Guard as they face squeezes from the January 6 assault on the Capitol. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, a Democrat …
Read More »Treasury says $1.5 billion distributed in rental assistance in June as eviction moratorium end looms
With a federal ban on evictions scheduled to expire at the end of the month, the Treasury Department is set to announce Wednesday $1.5 billion in rental assistance has been distributed across the country in the last month — more than in the last five months combined, according to an …
Read More »United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on “Face the Nation,” July 11, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby that aired on Sunday, July 11, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” JOHN DICKERSON: As pandemic restrictions ease demand for travel, this summer has risen and airlines are struggling to keep up. We want to go now …
Read More »Seattle Mariners pitcher receives 10
Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago has received a 10-game suspension for allegedly violating Major League Baseball’s foreign substance rules, the league announced Tuesday. Santiago is the first to be disciplined under new league protocols, which are designed to step up enforcement of rules meant to prevent pitchers from applying substances …
Read More »Nike sues over Lil Nas X “Satan Shoes,” alleging trademark infringement
Nike filed a lawsuit on Monday against the company selling the Lil Nas X “Satan Shoes,” arguing the swoosh on the controversial shoe violates its trademark and damages its brand. The lawsuit comes the same day as the release of the shoes, which feature a bronze pentagram, the number “666” and a …
Read More »Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped
The government dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday stemming from an incident in November, admitting that the rocker’s blood-alcohol level was so low that it didn’t warrant the charges. Springsteen pleaded guilty to a third charge, consuming alcohol in a closed area, the Gateway …
Read More »Pedro Gomez, longtime ESPN baseball correspondent, has died at 58
Pedro Gomez, a longtime baseball correspondent for ESPN who covered more than 25 World Series, has died. He was 58. Gomez died unexpectedly at home Sunday, his family said in a statement. No cause of death was given. “Pedro was far more than a media personality. He was a Dad, …
Read More »Don’t miss the “CBS Sunday Morning” primetime special, “The Pet Project”
“CBS SUNDAY MORNING” will celebrate America’s love of animals in all shapes and sizes in a one-hour primetime special, “Sunday Morning: The Pet Project,” to be broadcast Friday, November 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Anchored by Jane Pauley, “The Pet Project” looks at all aspects of our passion …
Read More »Los Angeles Lakers win NBA Finals; LeBron James secures his fourth championship
The Los Angeles Lakers have won the NBA Finals, defeating the Miami Heat 106 to 90 on Sunday, taking the series 4-2 and securing LeBron James’ fourth championship. The win brings an end to a season that was left in doubt after the coronavirus pandemic threatened to upend it. But …
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Ralph Hudson, a 69-year old veteran motorcycle racer, died on Sunday due to complications to injuries he suffered August 14 when he crashed his bike while driving 252 mph. At the time, Hudson was attempting to set a speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. “It is with …
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