The US Naval Academy says it has launched an internal investigation after two midshipmen were captured on ESPN’s pre-game show for the Army-Navy game Saturday making what some are interpreting as a white nationalist hand gesture and what others are interpreting as innocent. “U.S. Naval Academy officials have appointed a preliminary inquiry officer to conduct…… MORE
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John Frusciante to rejoin Red Hot Chili Peppers
Guitarist John Frusciante is rejoining the Red Hot Chili Peppers, 10 years after he last left the band, bassist Flea said. The band is “parting ways” with Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced Frusciante after he left in 2009, Flea said on Instagram. The band announced Frusciante’s return “with great excitement, and full hearts,” while expressing gratitude…… MORE
READ LETTER: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer requests witnesses in Senate impeachment trial
In the letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Sunday evening, Schumer called for at least four witnesses — including acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, former national security adviser John Bolton, senior adviser to the acting White House chief of staff Robert Blair and Office of Management and Budget official Michael Duffey…… MORE
Schumer requests four witnesses, including Mulvaney and Bolton, in letter to McConnell about Senate impeachment trial
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made it clear in a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Sunday night that he prefers a Senate impeachment trial with witness testimony and new documents, a direct rebuttal to top Republicans who have argued in recent days that a shorter trial without witnesses would spare the Senate from becoming…… MORE
Kopitar scores twice to lead Kings past Red Wings
Anze Kopitar scored two goals and the Los Angeles Kings topped the host Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Sunday.Jeff Carter and Tyler Toffoli also scored for the Kings while Alex Iafallo had two assists. Jac… MORE
Over 35 million people are under winter weather alerts from Colorado to West Virginia
A storm system moving east with rain and snow has put more than 35 million people under winter weather alerts from Colorado to West Virginia. A swath from eastern Colorado to the Ohio Valley was the hardest-hit on Sunday, said CNN meteorologist Robert Shackelford. Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio saw snow over…… MORE
The biggest week of Donald Trump’s presidency
With 50 days until the Iowa caucuses, the 2020 election will be here before you know it. Every Sunday, I outline the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they’re ranked — so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week.…… MORE
A rescue worker died while looking for a missing hiker on Mount Baldy in California
A volunteer rescue worker died Saturday while searching for a hiker on Mount Baldy in California, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said. Timothy Staples, of the West Valley Search and Rescue team, was among those looking for Sreenivas “Sree” Mokkapati, a 52-year-old reported missing December 8 while hiking to the Mount Baldy summit. At…… MORE
Start your Monday smart: Impeachment, Las Posadas, Rick Gates, Putin, Dems, winter
Here’s what you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. You give us five minutes, and we give you five things you must know for your weekday, plus a Sunday edition to get your week started smart. Sign up…… MORE
Gretchen Carlson fights back against nondisclosure agreements like the one she signed with Fox News
The new movie Bombshell depicts former “Fox and Friends” host Gretchen Carlson’s 2016 lawsuit against then-Fox News CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment, and the movement that followed. But Carlson herself couldn’t consult with the filmmakers and actors who made the movie and she can’t comment on the film’s accuracy, either. In fact, Carlson says…… MORE
