January 2020

LSU opens SEC title defense by winning 78-64 at Tennessee

Javonte Smart scored 21 points as defending Southeastern Conference champion LSU withstood Tennessee’s 3-point barrage and opened its league schedule with a 78-64 road victory over the Volunteers By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer January 4, 2020, 7:09 PM 4 min read KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Javonte Smart scored 21 points as defending Southeastern Conference champion

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In Era of Perpetual Conflict, a Volatile President Grabs Expanded Powers to Make War

WASHINGTON — The powers of an American president to wage war have grown stronger for nearly two decades, ever since the Sept. 11 attacks led the United States into an era of perpetual conflict. Those powers are now in the hands of the most volatile president in recent memory. President Trump’s decision to authorize the

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Violinist Nicola Benedetti launches music workshop in Glasgow

Image copyright PA Media Image caption Nicola Benedetti is staging a series of workshops in Glasgow and Dundee Violinist Nicola Benedetti has launched her own educational music programme for children in Glasgow. More than 350 youngsters travelled from across the country to the city’s Royal Concert Hall to take lessons from one of Scotland’s most

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Djokovic: wildfires could cause problems for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has voiced concerns about the impact of the devastating wildfires in Australia on tennis’ season-opening major By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer January 4, 2020, 4:39 PM 5 min read BRISBANE, Australia — Novak Djokovic has voiced concerns about the impact of the devastating wildfires in Australia on tennis’ season-opening major, saying organizers

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With Split Decision on Impeachment, Maine Democrat Risks a Dual Backlash

“I have not seen a single conservative or Republican voter who said, “I really appreciate that you only voted to impeach Trump on one count rather than two,” said Kiernan Majerus-Collins, the chairman of the Lewiston Democrats. Mr. Golden’s explanation for his vote, on the other hand, angered and frustrated some Democrats, including the author

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Mercedes recalls 750,000 cars because sunroof can fly off

Mercedes-Benz is recalling roughly 750,000 cars because the vehicles’ sunroofs could potentially detach and fly off January 4, 2020, 4:36 PM 1 min read NEW YORK — Mercedes-Benz is recalling roughly 750,000 cars because the vehicles’ sunroofs could potentially detach and fly off, causing road hazards. The cars include the Mercedes-Benz’s C-Class, E-Class, CLK-Class and

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