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A look at the tradition of presidents leaving letters for their successors

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Progressive Hill staff group pitches lighter workweek

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Progressive staffers withdraw request for shorter work week

The Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) announced their official withdrawal of a letter requesting a rotating 32-hour work week in a Friday statement. The initial letter, addressed ...
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Harlequins seal progress with victory over Glasgow

Harlequins progress to the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup by beating Glasgow Warriors at Twickenham Stoop.
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Uncharted territory for the WHO if Trump withdraws US membership

WHO is ‘critical in protecting US business interests’, says CEO of firm that may see lean years if Trump carries out vow. The World Health Organization (WHO) could see lean years ahead if the US ...
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Letters to Sports: Dodgers keep getting richer with Roki Sasaki deal

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section weigh in on the Dodgers signing another star, the Chargers, NFL playoffs, UCLA men's basketball and Bob Uecker.
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Progressive congressional staffers withdraw 32-hour week proposal

Progressive congressional staffers withdrew their 32-hour week proposal just a day after receiving widespread blowback from both sides of the aisle about the plan. “The letter failed to make two ...
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Russian Court Sentences Lawyers for Navalny for Passing Along His Letters

A Russian court said the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group.
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Trump's Cabinet picks grilled on Capitol Hill

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are testifying at their Senate confirmation hearings. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down some of the news from their testimony.
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Progressive Hill staffers ask for shorter workweek

Progressive staffers on Capitol Hill are proposing an idea to shorten their workweek to 32 hours. The Congressional Progressive Staff Association sent a letter to leaders of the House and Senate, ...
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Guinea's main opposition parties call for withdrawal from junta-led legislative body

The main opposition coalition in Guinea has called for its members to withdraw from the country’s legislative body after the ruling junta missed a deadline for a return to democratic rule
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How Biden Surprised Progressives

To the departing president, F.D.R. seemed a guiding, if often elusive, star.
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Signs of progress as firefighters continue to battle wildfires

Fire officials said that for the first time since the wildfire emergency began eight days ago in Southern California, there has been no significant growth in the fires. As winds diminished, more ...
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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.
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Sullivan says 'history has judged well' Biden’s call to withdraw from Afghanistan

National security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that President Biden made the right strategic call to withdraw from Afghanistan three years ago and that history reflects well on that decision. ...
The Hill - Jan. 12
Ravens and Texans progress in NFL play-offs

The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans both win on Saturday to book their place in week two of the NFL play-offs.
BBC News - Jan. 12
Quiet weekend weather with Arctic air returning by start of workweek

Yahoo News - Jan. 11
A love letter to Patmos: the most serene of all the Greek islands

Saint John lived in a cave here and wrote about the Apocalypse, but these days the quiet shores of beautiful Patmos nurture happier thoughts. Of all the Greek islands, Patmos is easily the most ...
The Guardian - Jan. 11
Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters

Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion, will miss the Masters in London on medical grounds.
BBC News - Jan. 10
Fulham thrash Watford to progress to fourth round

Premier League Fulham begin their FA Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory against second-tier Watford to seal a fourth-round spot.
BBC News - Jan. 9
Hill's agent says star WR 'committed' to Dolphins

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "committed" to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.
ESPN - Jan. 9
Fire crews making progress against Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills

KNBC's Conan Nolan describes the scene near the Sunset Fire in Los Angeles that is threatening homes. Fire crews have been using helicopters to fight the blaze as winds have lessened in the area.
NBC News - Jan. 9
L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...
CBS News - Jan. 8
Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England

Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great care
Financial Times - Jan. 8
Dolphins GM: Hill didn't ask for trade in meeting

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said that Tyreek Hill did not ask for a trade when he and the wide receiver met recently.
ESPN - Jan. 7
Developed economies across the globe are abandoning progressive policies

In developed economies, progressive-liberal policy agendas such as open borders, the green energy transition and transgender youth are being rejected by voters, leading to political shifts towards ...
The Hill - Jan. 7
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk extends political reach to UK, Germany Elon Musk is seeking to wield the power of his social media ...
The Hill - Jan. 6
Hill sits in 4th quarter, hints at leaving Miami

Miami receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential exit from the Dolphins following a season-ending loss Sunday to the New York Jets, in which he did not play in the final quarter, telling reporters ...
ESPN - Jan. 6
Allianz boss calls on Germany to withdraw sick pay on first day off

Yahoo News - Jan. 6
Pope names Cardinal McElroy, a progressive, as archbishop of Washington

Pope names Cardinal McElroy, an ideological progressive, as archbishop of Washington at start of Trump administration
ABC News - Jan. 6
Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters

A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
Letters to Sports: LeBron James' longevity could prove costly for Lakers

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on LeBron James, USC football and UCLA men's basketball.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4
No progress on Liverpool contract - Salah

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says there has been no progress on extending his contract - and a breakthrough is "far away".
BBC News - Jan. 3
Marine killed in WWII accounted for after sending ominous letter home

Robert Van Heck's family receieved an ominous letter from the Marine just minutes before learning he was killed, according to a news article.
CBS News - Jan. 3
Letter Carrier Is Fatally Stabbed at a Bodega in Harlem

The police had a person of interest in custody, but no charges had been filed. Investigators did not identify the victim.
The New York Times - Jan. 3
Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump

Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...
The Hill - Jan. 2
A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw

The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.
The New York Times - Jan. 2
Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops

Reduction of military presence is latest sign of weakening western influence in region
Financial Times - Jan. 1

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