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Decision 2018

Issa becomes second California Republican not to seek reelection

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Rep. Darrell Issa of California announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election this year, increasing Democrats' chances of flipping his swing district in November. "Throughout my service, I worked hard and never lost sight of the people our government is supposed to serve," Issa said in a statement. "Yet with the support of my family, I have decided that I will not seek re-election in California's 49th District. Issa, who joined the House in 2001, won re-election in 2016 by a […]

todayJanuary 11, 2018 17

Entertainment

Alabama wins national football title in overtime against Georgia

ATLANTA (UPI) -- Nick Saban made a quarterback switch at halftime and Alabama has its fifth national championship in nine years thanks to wild overtime victory. Tua Tagovailoa hit fellow freshman DeVonta Smith for a 41-yard touchdown pass as Alabama rallied from a 13-point deficit in the third quarter for a 26-23 victory over stunned Georgia on Monday night in the College Football Playoff Championship Game. Rodrigo Blankenship kicked a 51-yard field to start overtime, but Tagovailoa, who had replaced starter Jalen […]

todayJanuary 9, 2018 23

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Trump IS NOT remotely close to being a “libertarian” president

Shortly after 11 PM last night, I received an alert from Google with an as-it-happens update (as that is a way we do find our news sometimes) and the headline from this particular article made me want to puke because the word was taken way out of context. I'm referring to an article written by The American Conservative and Red Alert Politics columnist Ryan Girdusky, entitled "Donald Trump: The Most Libertarian President Since Silent Cal." Nothing can be further from […]

todayJanuary 8, 2018 23

Business & Lifestyle

ESPN fires analysts Donovan McNabb, Eric Davis

BRISTOL, Ct. (UPI) -- Former NFL players Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis were fired by ESPN following an investigation of sexual misconduct allegations while the pair worked for the NFL Network. "They are no longer working for us," ESPN said in a statement released Saturday. McNabb and Davis were among those named in a lawsuit by former NFL Network employee Jami Cantor, who sued NFL Enterprises in Los Angeles Superior Court in October. The NFL Network announced on Dec. 12 that they were suspending Pro Football Hall […]

todayJanuary 7, 2018 4

Business & Lifestyle

HP recalls computer batteries due to fire and burn hazards

PALO ALTO, Calif. (UPI) -- Hewlett-Packard has recalled 50,000 lithium-ion batteries for notebook computers and mobile workstations, according to a news release. The batteries can overheat and pose fire and burn hazards, according to a statement released Thursday by the United States Consumer Product and Safety Commission. The computer company received eight reports of battery packs overheating, melting or charring, including three reports of property damage totaling $4,500. One incident included a first-degree burn to a person's hand. The batteries include the […]

todayJanuary 6, 2018 2

Decision 2018

Long-time Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch not seeking eighth term

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Sen. Orrin Hatch on Tuesday announced he won't seek re-election to an eighth term this year, saying he wishes to spend more time with his family. Hatch, current chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced his retirement weeks after helping usher through a sweeping tax overhaul bill, which President Donald Trump signed before Christmas. "When the president visited Utah last month, he said I was a fighter. I've always been a fighter. I was an amateur boxer in my youth, and I […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 7

National

Green Bay Packers fire DC Dom Capers after nine seasons

GREEN BAY, Wisc. (UPI) -- The Green Bay Packers fired defensive coordinator Dom Capers on Monday after nine seasons, according to multiple reports. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel confirmed the reports by ESPN and NFL Network. According to the reports, Capers was let go after a season-ending 35-11 loss at Detroit on Sunday. ESPN also reported that several defensive coaches will be let go. The Packers missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons and ranked 22nd in total defense for the second year in […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 3

National

Arizona Cardinals has head coach void as Bruce Arians announces retirement

GLENDALE, Ariz. (UPI) -- Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians announced his retirement during an emotional press conference on Monday. "The tears you see are really tears of joy and peace," Arians said. "I'll miss the players. I'll miss coming out of the locker room, hearing the national anthem, because it still gets me. "... There are so many reasons for the decision, but family is the one." Arians spent Monday morning bidding farewell to colleagues prior to the press conference. The 65-year-old Arians just […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 3

National

Detroit Lions fire coach Jim Caldwell after four seasons

DETROIT (UPI) -- The Detroit Lions fired coach Jim Caldwell after four seasons at the helm, the team announced Monday. The move comes less than one year after he signed an extension. Caldwell posted winning seasons in three of his four years as coach of the Lions, however, the team missed the playoffs twice in the last three seasons -- including this year following a 9-7 mark. "I believe Jim is one of the finest leaders we've ever had as our head coach," Lions owner […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 4

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