The Biden administration is giving Americans a “final extension” on the suspension of their student loan repayment that will last until January 31, 2022, the Education Department announced Friday. The pandemic-induced extension includes loan repayments, interest and collections. As recently as Thursday, the department had no updates on the status …
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A star sommelier was arrested in New York City this week and accused of setting fires to outdoor dining structures at rival businesses, authorities said Thursday. Caleb Ganzer, 35, has been charged with two counts of third-degree arson, two counts of third-degree criminal mischief and three counts of second-degree criminal …
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Washington — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy “a moron” for criticizing the reinstitution of a mask mandate in the House of Representatives. “He’s such a moron,” Pelosi said as she entered an SUV outside the Capitol Wednesday morning, after a reporter asked her to react to …
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The following is a transcript of an interview with David Becker, the director and founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, that aired on Sunday, July 18, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” JOHN DICKERSON: Since the November election, 17 states have enacted new laws that tighte rules around casting …
Read More »Washington — The Supreme Court’s blockbuster ruling this month that placed new limits on a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act could hamper efforts by Democrats and voting rights advocates in the courts to derail new voting rules enacted by Republican-led states and force them to mount their …
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The Las Vegas Raiders are facing backlash over a tweet after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The former police officer was convicted of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Soon after the verdict was read, the Raiders tweeted the words …
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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Tuesday he decided before the season not to have the national anthem played before the team’s home games. The Mavericks played their first 10 regular-season home games at the American Airlines Center without fans. The club had fans for the first time in Monday’s …
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“A Night at the Ballet,” an event to support the performing arts community during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be streamed on YouTube December 17-20. The 60-minute program, presented by Live Arts Global, will feature dancers from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Dance Theater of Harlem, Mariinsky Theatre, San …
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Naomi Osaka triumphed at the U.S. Open on Saturday, winning a comeback 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory against Victoria Azarenka. This is Osaka’s second U.S. Open championship and third Grand Slam title. Osaka was off-kilter in the early part of Saturday, missing shots and digging herself a deficit. After one errant …
Read More »New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker has been charged with four counts of robbery with a firearm stemming from a May 13 incident in Miramar, Florida, officials announced on Friday. Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party. Initially, Seattle Seahawks cornerback …
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