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April 2, 2021

SF Giants' Mike Yastrzemski has no plans to kneel during national anthem this season

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski said Thursday he plans to stand during the national anthem this season after starting off last year kneeling amid a summer of racial tension in the U.S.

April 1, 2021

Pelosi says Biden's joint session of Congress in the hands of the Capitol attending physician

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that President Biden's first joint address to Congress is contingent on coronavirus capacity concerns at the Capitol.

April 1, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: Chauvin trial continues, as EMS worker testifies he thought Floyd to be in ‘cardiac arrest’

Witness testimony is expected to resume Thursday in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin.

March 30, 2021

Bucs' Bruce Arians makes good on bet, reveals new Super Bowl tattoo

Bruce Arians must have had some serious faith before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers even played their first snap this past season. 

March 30, 2021

USOPC gives approved guidelines for 'racial and social demonstrations' during Olympic trials

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) released a nine-page document Tuesday giving athletes competing for spots on the national teams ideas about what is an acceptable form of protest during the trials.

March 29, 2021

Matt Taibbi challenges Scarborough to debate after MSNBC host hints Russia hoax critics are on Putin 'payroll'

Journalist Matt Taibbi took MSNBC's Joe Scarborough to task Monday after the "Morning Joe" host suggested that critics of the mainstream media's Russian collusion narrative are on Vladimir Putin's "payroll." 

March 29, 2021

Durham taking his time to probe origins of Russia investigation, as Trump vents frustration

Special Counsel John Durham's probe into the origins of the Russia investigation is ongoing, but critics, including former President Trump, have vented their frustration with his timeline and questioned whether he'll bring any additional charges.

March 29, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: Derek Chauvin trial begins today

The murder trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged with the death of George Floyd, is set to begin today. 

March 26, 2021

Frustrated Trump demands to know if Special Counsel Durham is still 'living'

Former President Donald Trump called Friday for an update on the status of Special Counsel John Durham’s probe into the origins of the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation of his administration’s alleged ties to Russia.

March 25, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: Biden's first press conference as president

Biden hasn't held a formal press conference since taking office 64 days ago