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Spending Deal Debacle Threatens Mike Johnson’s Hold on House Speaker Job
A Republican backlash to the speaker’s plan to temporarily fund the government has sparked new talk of ousting him, and highlighted the challenges he will face if he manages to keep his job.The New York Times - 2d -
House Speaker Mike Johnson on the bill to avoid a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters about the planned vote on a new short-term government funding measure after a previous plan collapsed on Wednesday night. CBS News' Major Garrett ...CBS News - 2d -
Mike Lee: New leadership in the House 'almost inevitable'
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) predicted that new leadership in the House is "inevitable" as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) seeks to maintain the top post in the lower chamber of Congress. “We're going to ...The Hill - 2d -
Is Elon Musk to blame for the demise of Mike Johnson's spending bill?
Elon Musk spoke out against House Speaker Mike Johnson's bipartisan spending bill that would have averted a government shutdown. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is opposing the measure. CBS News' ...CBS News - 2d -
FAA bans drones over several New Jersey towns. See the list.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.CBS News - 2d -
The Once Booming Drug Town Going Bust Under Taliban Rule
Funding its war against the United States, the Taliban reaped millions from boom towns trading opium, heroin and meth. Victorious, the group crushed the trade, leaving ghost towns in its wake.The New York Times - 3d -
Report: Mike Vick is the new head coach at Norfolk State
Another day, another prominent NFL figure becomes a college head coach.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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Rarely seen story by crime fiction master John D MacDonald offers clues to his best known work
Crime writer John DABC News - 5d -
How a man in a tiny town draws thousands of carolers at Christmas
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how a defunct general store in Nora, South Dakota, which has a population of just two people, spreads holiday cheer each Christmas.CBS News - 5d -
Gunmen kill the mayor of a small Mexican town and 3 others in a highway attack
Authorities say gunmen have killed the mayor of a small Mexican town along with three other people in a highway attack on their vehicleABC News - 5d -
Tornado hits northern California town as ice storm chills Midwest
A twister touched down in Scotts Valley as one person was killed during ice storms in Nebraska.BBC News - 6d -
Mike Waltz says federal agencies "pointing at each other" on drone sightings
Rep. Mike Waltz, likely Trump's incoming national security adviser, said Sunday that "we need to know who's behind" the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey and surrounding areas.CBS News - 6d -
Rep. Mike Waltz says Orbán "clearly has a good relationship" with Trump
Rep. Mike Waltz said President-elect Donald Trump has a good relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who he said also has ""regular engagement" with Russia amid its war with Ukraine.CBS News - 6d -
Conservatives fall in line behind Mike Johnson ahead of speaker race
Johnson has been working diligently behind the scenes to solidify support.Politico - 6d -
Charles Dickens' characters come alive in a Dutch town enamored with the English author
The Dutch city of Deventer has been transformed into a 19th-century English city where 950 people in costumes brought characters from Charles Dickens’ books to lifeABC News - Dec. 14 -
Charles Dickens' characters come alive in a Dutch town enamored with the English author
The Dutch city of Deventer has been transformed into a 19th-century English city where 950 people in costumes brought characters from Charles Dickens’ books to lifeABC News - Dec. 14 -
Town market set to be moved permanently
The market relocated temporarily in 2022 but there are now plans to make the move long-term.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 14 -
Banksy that appeared in Margate returns to town
The piece - called "Valentine's day mascara" - can now be viewed at The WonderWorks in Margate.BBC News - Dec. 14 -
Breaking down Karl-Anthony Towns’ NBA-leading rebounding campaign with Knicks
After playing at power forward for a few seasons, questions surrounded Karl-Anthony Towns moving back to his natural spot at center for the Knicks. However, Towns has thrived on the boards for New ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 13 -
‘The water war’: how drought threatens survival of Sicily’s towns
Amid Italian island’s worst drought, towns such as Troina are fighting for survival as supplies run dry and tensions rise. An ancient Sicilian proverb goes like this: “When water to two fountains ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
Hello Games enters publishing with Ghost Town’s Stage Fright
Hello Games is publishing the latest co-op title from Overcooked devs Ghost Town Games, called Stage Fright.VentureBeat - Dec. 13 -
Devolver cofounder Mike Wilson unveils Realize Music wellness VR app
Have you ever felt better after singing in the shower? Well, serial game entrepreneur Mike Wilson thinks you'll feel better singing in virtual reality.VentureBeat - Dec. 12 -
A Route 66 town was dead. This man resurrected it into ‘a classic desert destination’
Purchased in 2005 by Albert Okura, Amboy now honors the Japanese American man who spent his life preserving symbols of Americana. This small town, like so many along Route 66, should be dead. ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Mike Huckabee 'commends' Biden support for Israel's self-defense
Israel said Tuesday it had bombed more than 350 military sites in Syria during the previous 48 hours.The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Greece's ghost towns offer a glimpse of a country struggling with 'existential' population collapse
Years of declining births, economic hardship and mass emigration have left huge swathes of Greece vacant, creating fresh concerns for the country.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
In ‘Our Town,’ the Characters Are Fictional. The Smells Are Real.
Backstage at the Broadway play, they’re frying up the aroma of breakfast — part of a long tradition of adding scents to plays and movies.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries in court
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries appeared in court on Long Island for a hearing in his federal sex trafficking case. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports on what occurred in the proceeding.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Speaker Mike Johnson versus the Constitution
Allowing the appointment of officers who cannot be counted on to disobey unconstitutional orders destroys the Framers’ scheme for preserving democracy.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Column: It may be set in a small town, but 'Somebody Somewhere' was epic television
HBO's 'Somebody Somewhere,' which came to an end with Sunday's finale, may have seemed like a small-town dramedy. In truth, it was a heroic quest — and deserves to be seen that way.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Freedman Town's history comes to life in new documentary
Kathleen Sanders shares the story of her grandmother, Katie Johnson Warren, in a new documentary. The film explores the history of Freedman Town as a safe haven for African Americans during a time ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering
Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Mike Vrabel open to Jets' head coaching position: report
With the Jets getting ready to look for their next head coach, a potential name has reportedly entered the mix.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan launches independent run for Michigan governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, announced he's launching an independent campaign for governor of Michigan.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change
Carrboro accused Duke, one the nation’s largest utility companies, of ignoring data about climate change while increasing use of fossil fuels.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have captured four new towns, bringing them closer to the central city of HamaABC News - Dec. 4 -
Dak Prescott shares his hope for Mike McCarthy’s Cowboys future
"[I’m] almost feeling helpless like I can’t help him in this situation, especially a guy you believe in so much and you believe in being your head coach,” Prescott told Yahoo Sports.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Dak Prescott: Mike McCarthy ‘deserves a chance’ to stay with Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback spoke one-on-one with Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein about the future of his head coach and why he believes the former Super Bowl champion should ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Sterling Sharpe and Mike Holmgren are picked as Hall of Fame finalists
Prolific receiver Sterling Sharpe and Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Holmgren have advanced to the final stage of voting for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame classABC News - Dec. 3
