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MLB rumors: Cubs pursuing Ryan Pressly, Blue Jays eyeing Pete Alonso, Dodgers still want Clayton Kershaw
Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 23CBS Sports - 11h -
Mississippi state lawmaker introduces Contraception Begins at Erection Act with fines for masturbation
A Democratic Mississippi state senator introduced legislation this week that would make it unlawful for men to masturbate "without the intent to fertilize an embryo," with the lawmaker criticizing ...The Hill - 17h -
As Trump returns, state lawmakers pursue bills that would treat abortion as homicide
Red state legislators have also introduced a slew of bills targeting abortion pills and minors’ access to the procedure. Legislators in at least four states have introduced bills this year that ...The Guardian - 19h -
Lawmakers meet on slew of Trump Cabinet picks
Another handful of President Trump's picks for his Cabinet are either appearing on Capitol Hill or under consideration for confirmation Thursday. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has the ...CBS News - 20h -
Mississippi lawmaker introduces 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act'
Mississippi state Sen. Bradford Blackmon, a Democrat, introduced a bill this week that would seemingly ban men from masturbating or engaging in other sexual acts when they have no "intent to ...NBC News - 21h -
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 - 1d -
Ten killed as Israel pursues military operation in occupied West Bank
Minister talks of eliminating ‘terrorists’ but Palestinians say plan is to ‘gradually annex’ their landFinancial Times - 2d -
Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says
DENVER — Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but, since they’re not human, they do not have the legal right to pursue their release, Colorado’s highest court said Tuesday.NBC News - 2d -
Space stocks skyrocket after Trump vows to ‘pursue our manifest destiny into the stars’
Trump thrust a spotlight on the future of American space exploration during his inauguration speech Monday.MarketWatch - 2d -
Elephants are ‘majestic’ but cannot pursue legal case to leave Colorado zoo, says court
Because five mammals are not human, they do not have legal right to challenge detention, rules top state court. Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but, since they are not human, ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Ramaswamy leaving DOGE to pursue run for Ohio governor
Before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, NBC News confirms Vivek Ramaswamy is leaving DOGE and intends to announce his candidacy for Ohio governor. The Department of Government ...NBC News - 3d -
‘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 - 4d -
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 - 6d -
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 videoABC News - Jan. 16 -
Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – US politics live
Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearings. Trump’s attorney general faces scrutiny at Senate hearing Who is Pam Bondi, ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Peru prosecutors pursue whiff of scandal over president’s secret nose job
Dina Boluarte, who didn’t appoint a caretaker president for two-week absence, accused of abandoning her post. The Peruvian president, Dina Boluarte, has appeared before prosecutors to explain a ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
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 -
English counties weigh election delay to pursue devolution plan
13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials sayFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
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 ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Lawmakers play the market
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market: report More than two dozen lawmakers once ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report
The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
NFL coaching requests, hires: Full list of teams and names being pursued
Feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of NFL interview news? Let Yahoo Sports help.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting, army pursuing suspects
JERUSALEM — Three Israelis were killed on Monday and several injured in a shooting attack on a car and bus near the town of Kedumim in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israel’s national ambulance ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home
Malaysia's imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak has won an appeal to pursue his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrestABC News - Jan. 6 -
Why anxious Warriors not desperate enough to pursue Butler
An extended stretch of bad basketball has the Golden State Warriors growing anxious, but Monte Poole explains why they’re not reckless enough to go all-in for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Warriors won't pursue Jimmy Butler as Nikola Vucevic has emerged as preferred target, per report
Golden State isn't ready to break the bank for ButlerCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
GOP lawmaker warns of Johnson accountability for 'failures'
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Va.) raised concern with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) second stint as the Republican leader in the lower chamber despite his support of the incumbent on Friday. Perry ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
QB-needy Giants should pursue J.J. McCarthy trade with Vikings
The Giants need a quarterback next season, and there’s no reason for them not to pursue an offseason trade with the Minnesota Vikings for first-round pick J.J. McCarthy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress
The class of 2024 brings a new cast of characters to Capitol Hill for the second Donald Trump administration as Republicans officially take control of Congress.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Whip list: Lawmakers to watch in Friday’s Speaker vote
Around a dozen lawmakers remain major question marks in Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) quest to win a floor vote for the gavel on Friday. While specific interests of the holdouts vary, those ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this January
Debt forgiveness can be a smart way to move forward from your high-rate card debt — especially right now.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
GOP lawmakers request Yellen briefing on Chinese hackers' Treasury breach
Republican lawmakers are swiftly urging the Treasury Department to provide answers on a recent cybersecurity attack from China that infiltrated various workstations, as outlined in ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Louisiana state lawmaker on New Orleans truck attack and how city is responding
Louisiana State Rep. Delisha Boyd joined CBS News to discuss the deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans and how her community is reacting to it.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Louisiana lawmakers condemn 'evil' New Orleans New Year's attack
Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday condemned the “evil” driving attack in New Orleans, in which a truck plowed through the crowds on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Ten ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
CALIFORNIA’S FENTANYL FIGHT: Lawmakers V. Grieving Parents
One of the hardest-fought political battles in 2024 happened inside California's Capitol between a group of grieving parents who lost their kids to fentanyl… and a handful of powerful California ...CBS News - Dec. 30
