Justice Samuel Alito pushed back Thursday against criticism, including some from colleagues, that recent Supreme Court actions in major cases have been done hastily and in the shadows. “A dangerous cabal” improperly deciding important matters? Hardly, he said. Alito, in remarks at the University of Notre Dame, took aim at …
Read More »After Trump request, Texas auditing 2020 election results in four large counties
Austin — Texas election officials said Thursday night they were auditing the 2020 results in four large counties, hours after former President Trump, continuing to falsely claim the election was stolen, pressed Republican Governor Greg Abbott for a ballot review. Mr. Trump won Texas last year by 5.5 percentage points, …
Read More »Death of Murdaugh family housekeeper in 2018 under investigation
A criminal investigation has been opened into the 2018 death of a housekeeper who worked for a prominent South Carolina family that has since become the focus of several investigations, CBS affiliate WSPA-TV reported. Hampton County Coroner Angela Topper requested the investigation into Gloria Satterfield’s death, which the South Carolina Law Enforcement …
Read More »This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” September 19: Collins, Sanders, Kirby, Gottlieb
“Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” Guest Lineup: Dr. Francis Collins – Director, National Institutes of HealthSen. Bernie Sanders – (I) VermontScott Kirby – United Airlines CEODr. Scott Gottlieb – Former FDA Commissioner How to watch “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” Date: Sunday, September 19, 2021 TV: “Face the Nation” airs Sunday mornings on CBS. …
Read More »Newsom fights for survival in recall vote as campaigns trade barbs on final weekend
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s political future faces a critical test Tuesday when voters have their final chance to cast ballots in the recall election aimed at cutting Newsom’s first term short. Democrats vastly outnumber Republicans in California and Newsom has received significant backing from some of his most influential allies …
Read More »Biden tours storm
Washington — President Biden traveled to New York and New Jersey on Tuesday to survey damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which produced deadly flash flooding in the Northeast as the storm tore through the region last week. The president pointed to the extreme weather as he pushed the …
Read More »Transcript: Governor Larry Hogan on “Face the Nation,” August 22, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan that aired on Sunday, August 22, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” MAJOR GARRETT: We’re joined now by Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan. Governor Hogan, it’s great to have you in studio. GOVERNOR LARRY HOGAN: Good morning. MAJOR …
Read More »Transcript: Amanda Ripley on “Face the Nation,” August 8, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with author Amanda Ripley that aired on Sunday, August 8, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” JOHN DICKERSON: From politics to policy, it seems a lot of debates these days have become filled with toxicity and outrage to the point where we are no …
Read More »Baltimore Symphony Orchestra fires flutist for spreading conspiracy theories
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has fired a longtime flutist after months of issues with her controversial social media posts. “Principal Flutist Emily Skala has been dismissed from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in accordance with the progressive discipline policy agreed to in our collective bargaining agreement with the Musicians’ Association of …
Read More »The artist Wyland and his “whaling walls”
In the summer before the pandemic, a worker on a scaffolding in Seattle could be seen touching up what looked like a routine paint job. But then you step back … It’s called a “whaling wall.” Every creature is life-size, and they look just as they would if you happened …
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