The silver medal was so disappointing for Canadian defenseman Jocelyne Larocque that she ripped it off just moments after it was draped around her neck… in the middle of the medal ceremony. The way it got there was also fairly unsatisfying to Larocque and her teammates. Sponsored: Are you affected… Read More
American skier takes home gold after two years of tragedy
They give their bodies for this sport. Sometimes little pieces of their hearts and souls, too. Maybe that’s why David Wise decided there was nothing left to lose Thursday when he stood atop a halfpipe that had sent one-third of the 12 skiers limping off with injuries, facing an all-or-nothing… Read More
Paul Ryan announces plans to honor Rev. Billy Graham (this is historic!)
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says the Rev. Billy Graham’s body will lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for two days next week. Ryan says he’s inviting members of Congress and the public to pay their respects to the man called “American’s Pastor” on Feb. 28 and March… Read More
Inmate awaits Texas Governor’s decision on fate (it’s not looking good!)
A condemned Texas inmate set for execution Thursday awaited word on whether Gov. Greg Abbott would accept the state parole board’s rare clemency recommendation to spare the prisoner’s life at the urging of his father. Thomas “Bart” Whitaker, 38, is scheduled for lethal injection for masterminding the fatal shootings of… Read More
Pennsylvania congressional map is now in the hands of the Supreme Court
A request by Republican leaders in the Pennsylvania Legislature to stop a new congressional map from being implemented is now in the hands of the nation’s highest court. The filing made late Wednesday asked Justice Samuel Alito to intervene, saying the state Supreme Court overstepped its authority in imposing a… Read More
[CPAC] Mike Pence wants to take out Nancy Pelosi (here’s his plan)
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has her sights set on reclaiming control of the House of Representative for liberals in 2018, warned Vice President Mike Pence. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. in front of thousands of conservatives on Thursday, Pence outlined the new “playbook” heading… Read More
CNN caught giving shooting survivor “scripted questions”
by Stephen Dietrich, Associate Publisher CNN rigged the response of students to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, says one student. Colton Habb says he had questions and a speech prepared for Wednesday night’s heated townhall meeting with Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson… but decided not to speak… Read More
Nancy Pelosi says we need strong borders (her plan in INSANE)
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has signaled her support for stronger border control…. but she has a different idea on how to protect Amreican than what President Donald Trump proposed. Trump has advocated for a border wall since his presidential campaign, an idea largely supported by American voters. Pelosi is… Read More
Trump endorses new gun control measures
President Donald Trump endorsed stricter gun control measures Thursday, including raising the minimum age to 21 for possessing a broader range of weapons than at present. He tweeted his strongest stance as president one day after an emotional White House session where students and parents poured out wrenching tales of… Read More
America’s pastor served as a source of comfort to presidents
He was rebuffed, then embraced, by Harry Truman. Confided in — and deeply hurt by — Richard Nixon. A source of reassurance for George H.W. Bush on the eve of war. The spark that finally turned George W. Bush toward sobriety. The Rev. Billy Graham, who died Wednesday at age… Read More