Giancarlo Stanton’s move to the New York Yankees will have ramifications lasting well into the next decade.
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Aboard flight, dad battling ALS pleads with Sen. Jeff Flake to vote no on tax bill
When Ady Barkan heard Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake was on his American Airlines flight to Phoenix, he saw his moment.
Protesters in Gaza Burn Trump in Effigy
Thousands of supporters of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine demonstrated in Gaza City Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. (Dec. 9)
Angry Scenes As Clashes Continue In Jerusalem
Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli police in Jerusalem on Saturday as violent fallout continued in response to President Donald Trumps recognition of the holy city as Israel’s capital. (Dec. 9)
Today in History for December 9th
Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana announce they are separating; The Charge of the Light Brigade – is published in Britain; Solidarity union leader Lech Walesa is elected president in Poland; Actor Kirk Douglas is born.(Dec. 9)
ALS is going to kill me, but it’s also teaching me to savor life
When I was shot in Vietnam and my leg amputated, I thought I’d met my biggest challenge. But Lady ALS is unlike any antagonist I have encountered.
Civil rights: Top 5 must-see things at Mississippi’s new museums (and 1 bonus)
The world will get its first glimpse Saturday of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
California wildfires: What we know about the Creek, Thomas, Lilac and other fires
The Southern California wildfires continue to destroy land and homes.
Trump: ‘Get out and vote for Roy Moore’
President Trump on Friday urged voters to elect a Republican Senate candidate in Alabama who has been dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct, warning that America “cannot afford” to have a Democrat win the hard-fought campaign instead. (Dec. 8)
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Trump at Pensacola rally: Go vote for Roy Moore
Trump’s visit to the Florida Panhandle was just four days before the Alabama special election to replace now-U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.