Dallas police officer Darron Burks, who was fatally shot in what the police chief called an execution, was remembered Saturday as a hero during a funeral service in Dallas. … [Read more...] about Dallas police officer who was fatally shot remembered as ‘hero’ during funeral service
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Karlie Samuelson’s toughness, three-point accuracy lift Mystics past Mercury
The Mystics’ guard scored a career-high 19 points to go with a nasty welt above her left eye as Washington moved with a half game of the eighth and final playoff spot. … [Read more...] about Karlie Samuelson’s toughness, three-point accuracy lift Mystics past Mercury
House GOP tees up six-month funding patch for likely vote next week
House Republicans have released their proposed funding patch that includes legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote and postpones a final decision on government spending until next year, formally setting up a battle with the Democrat-led Senate. … [Read more...] about House GOP tees up six-month funding patch for likely vote next week
Judge questions restrictions on booster payments to athletes in $2.78B NCAA settlement
A federal judge on Thursday probed the terms of a proposed $2.78 billion settlement of antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA and major conferences and revealed a potential snag in the deal, questioning whether payments to college athletes from booster-funded organizations should be restricted. … [Read more...] about Judge questions restrictions on booster payments to athletes in $2.78B NCAA settlement
NSA opens up on role in hunting down Osama bin Laden: ‘This one was different’
The National Security Agency revealed new details on Thursday of its pivotal role in tracking the most wanted terrorist in American history: Osama bin Laden, including how it helped finger the courier who led to the al Qaeda leader's hideout and how it helped protect the mission that finally hunted him down. … [Read more...] about NSA opens up on role in hunting down Osama bin Laden: ‘This one was different’