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Lawmakers concerned over Jan. 6 case retaliation

Lawmakers are voicing their concerns over potential retaliation as some involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attacks begin to leave prison after President Trump's pardons. CBS News' Scott ...

CBS News - Jan. 22

Before Becoming the Bears Coach, Ben Johnson ‘Created a Monster’ in Detroit

The offensive minds that worked with Johnson reveal what makes the 38-year-old “different.”

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Victoria the polar bear is elderly at 28 - now she needs special care

The Highland Wildlife Park's female bear Victoria has reached the grand old age of 28.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Lawmakers react to Trump's executive orders

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to President Trump's executive orders signed on Day 1 of his second term in the White House. The actions include measures on immigration and birthright ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

Bears to hire Lions OC Johnson as new coach

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to a deal to become the Bears' next head coach.

ESPN - Jan. 21

South Korea president denies ordering arrest of lawmakers

Yoon Suk Yeol has made his first appearance at an impeachment trial which will decide if he should be permanently removed.

BBC News - Jan. 21

The Chicago Bears Nailed a Big Decision, and It’s Hard to Believe

No one knows what the future holds after the hire of Ben Johnson, but it’s a lot more promising now, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Almost half of Australia to swelter in heatwave weather with Perth and Brisbane to bear brunt

Temperatures of more than 12C above average forecast for WA’s capital while parts of Queensland could remain in the 20s at night until next week. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Report: Bears "heavily pursuing" Darren Rizzi for special teams coordinator job

The Bears aren't wasting any time in putting together a coaching staff after hiring Ben Johnson as head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Bears to appoint Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as new head coach

38-year-old helped transform Detroit’s offense Bears QB Caleb Williams is an admirer of Johnson Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Chicago Bears hire Detroit Lions coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach

The Chicago Bears are hiring Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

NBC News - Jan. 20

Tracking NFL coaching changes: Bears get their guy, and five openings remain

Five NFL teams have head-coach openings. Here's what to know about the coaching carousel.

ESPN - Jan. 20

Alaska to resume ‘barbaric’ shooting of bears and wolves from helicopters

Renewed program would allow hunters to eliminate up to 80% of the animals on 20,000 acres of state land. Alaska is set to resume the aerial gunning of bears and wolves as a population control ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Bears interview ex-Titans great George for HC job

The Bears brought in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview Sunday. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.

ESPN - Jan. 19

‘Not enough room’: Lawmakers fret about indoor inauguration

The Capitol Rotunda might be too small to accommodate every member at Monday’s swearing-in.

Politico - Jan. 19

Sources: Bears' Tomlin call rebuffed by Steelers

The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to Mike Tomlin in an attempt to trade for him, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Ex-Bears head coach interviews with Falcons for open defensive coordinator job

Matt Eberflus served as the Colts' DC before taking the Bears' coaching job in 2022

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

State Republicans Propose New Limits on Transgender Identity

The new lawmaking sessions open after a campaign year in which Republicans leaned on messaging that tapped into fears about transgender issues.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Steelers reportedly turned down Bears' request to trade for Mike Tomlin

Tomlin's contract features a no-trade clause, and both the head coach and team weren't interested in a trade

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Lawmakers react to Supreme Court upholding TikTok nan

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to the news of the Supreme Court upholding the TikTok ban signed into law by President Biden. CBS News' Catherine Cole breaks down what could happen next for ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street

A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on video

ABC News - Jan. 16

From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears' coaching candidates

The key for Chicago's next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales

Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Spain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils plan to tackle housing crisis

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Apple asks investors to block proposal to scrap diversity programmes

Conservative thinktank wants firm to end its DEI efforts because they create ‘litigation, reputational and financial risks’. Business live – latest updates Apple has asked shareholders to vote ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports

The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."

CBS News - Jan. 13

Bears reportedly want to interview Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame is set to play Ohio State on Jan. 20 for the national championship.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

The stock market has one more chance to fight off the bears

Another S&P 500 close below 5,870 would signal more downside for the index. Plus, Amazon looks weak.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Lawmakers to address college sports NIL 'crisis'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said helping the NCAA regulate the booming athlete NIL market will be a "major" priority for the Senate Commerce Committee this session.

ESPN - Jan. 10

The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals - what has happened so far?

A seven-year inquiry into the sexual abuse of children was published in 2022 - what has happened since?

BBC News - Jan. 9

Canada on Trump's Proposed Union: Thanks, but Let's Just Be Friends

The president-elect’s comments about the U.S. annexing its northern neighbor were rejected by Canadians of all political stripes.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Shadow The Hedgehog Build-A-Bears Are Getting Scalped For Ridiculous Prices

From the moment that Shadow the Hedgehog appeared in the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , it seemed obvious that Sega's antihero was going to be the sequel's breakout character. But few ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

Biden administration declines to remove grizzly bears from endangered list

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will keep endangered species protections for grizzly bears in place in most of the western U.S., the agency announced Wednesday, rebuffing states that ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

California lawmakers monitoring LA wildfires: 'Concerned and heartbroken’

California lawmakers are offering their comfort to families shaken by ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles County that have forced thousands to evacuate after flames emerged on Tuesday morning. “We ...