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LeBron James says he never played for a "super team". Really?
Facing a team unlike anything the league has ever seen, LeBron James gave it his all and still couldn't get the job done against the Golden State Warriors , despite being the best player on the planet. A "title-or-bust" philosophy seems especially hollow now in the face of the Golden State juggernaut. "I'm a little disappointed, but we'll roll with the punches, and we'll still support our tea... [Full Article...]
Steve Scalise Has 'Improved in Last 24 Hours,' Remains in Critical Condition
The president made his comments as he spoke in Miami to announce a new policy on Cuba. "He's having a hard time , far worse than anybody thought", he said, adding that he hoped the country could become more unified in the aftermath of the shooting . [Full Article...]
Both Congressional Baseball Teams Observe Moment of Silence at 2nd Base
Steve Scalise is in worse condition than many initially realized. "I would encourage you to talk to military medical colleagues about what it's like to be shot with a high-velocity rifle in the hip region", Sava said . One of the Capitol Police officers, David Bailey , who was hailed as a hero for the way he helped to subdue the gunman, appeared on crutches. Scalise has remained under sed... [Full Article...]
The complex issues of the Russian Federation probe, special counsel
Rosenstein appointed Mueller, a former FBI director, in May while facing questions about his role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey . " Witch Hunt ", the president wrote in his tweet . In late May, Trump hired longtime legal adviser Marc Kasowitz to serve as his attorney in Russia-related matters. ABC News reported Friday that sources within the Department of Justice said Ros... [Full Article...]
Puerto Rico votes in favor of statehood
The election results were underwhelming, even though a large majority of Puerto Rican voters who went to the polls Sunday said their homeland should be granted statehood . Puerto Rico's economic distress has forced the closure of schools and reduced availability of social services, as well as accelerating out-migration to the mainland from the island. [Full Article...]
Trump allies turn on special counsel Robert Mueller
Then, on Monday evening, Newsmax CEO and Trump pal Chris Ruddy said that the president was "considering perhaps terminating the special counsel", which, Ruddy added, "would be a very significant mistake". SCOTT PELLEY: Well, after Comey was sacked, the Justice Department named former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to independently investigate the Russian Federation case. [Full Article...]
Trump Interviewed Mueller for FBI Director Job
Senators on Tuesday questioned both Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on how the inquiry is being handled. On " CBS This Morning " Gingrich carped that one of the Democratic attorneys Mueller has hired 'worked for the Clinton Foundation'. Ruddy later clarified to ABC News that Trump is "considering asking [Deputy Attorney General Rod] Rosenstein to t... [Full Article...]
As Cosby Jury Passes 50-Hour Mark, Judge's Patience Tested
Bill Cosby leaves the Montgomery County Courthouse during his sexual assault trial, Friday, June 16, 2017, in Norristown, Pa . Deliberations will continue Saturday morning at the Montgomery County Courthouse. Prosecutors have suggested he might have given her quaaludes. Then, prosecutors would get four months to decide whether they want to retry Cosby or drop the charges. [Full Article...]