A couple who moved from Colorado to Ecuador six years ago under serious financial hardship has built a business assisting other Americans realize their dreams of living abroad. “I would say that we’ve helped at least a thousand people if not considerably more, and the number is growing,” JP Stonestreet …
Read More »Iran hangs ‘child bride’ for murdering husband despite international calls for leniency
An Iranian woman who was forced into marriage as a child and being held in prison for murdering her husband, was executed Wednesday despite calls from human rights groups for leniency. Samira Sabzian was hanged in Ghezelhesar Prison, according to the Norwegian-based group, Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO). An Iran flag …
Read More »Former NFL player Jack Brewer discusses ex-Steelers star's 'white guys' slight
Former NFL player Jack Brewer discussed a social media post from former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall that drew wide-ranging responses. Mendenhall wrote he was “sick of average white guys commenting on football” and called for an “All-Black vs. All-White bowl” to replace the Pro Bowl. On Wednesday, Brewer …
Read More »Manchin to headline speaking series in key primary state that's a must stop for presidential contenders
In a move that’s sure to spark more speculation about a potential 2024 presidential run, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia will return next month to the state that for a century has held the first presidential primary in the White House race. Manchin, who for months has openly …
Read More »Biden commutes sentences for 11 convicted of drug crimes, targeting 'unjustified disparities'
President Biden is granting clemency to 11 drug dealers convicted of non-violent crimes, as well as rolling back anti-drug laws on federal land. The White House announced Biden’s decision via a statement Friday in which the president offered his reasoning for approving the sudden release of nearly a dozen drug-related …
Read More »China had busy 2023 in race to usurp US as dominant world power
China spent much of the year continuing its attempt to position itself as the new global superpower while strengthening alliances aimed at undercutting American influence around the world. The end of 2022 in China was a point of nearly unprecedented turmoil, with citizens of the country taking to the streets …
Read More »Bradley Beal urges Ted Leonsis to keep Wizards in city limits: 'You can't take the team out of D.C.'
Earlier this month, Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced plans to move the Wizards out of Washington, D.C., in favor of a multi-billion sports and entertainment complex located on the other side of the Potomac River. A new arena for the Wizards and the Washington Capitals, …
Read More »President Biden, first lady call military units to extend Christmas greetings, gratitude
President Biden and the first lady took time on Christmas to speak with units from each branch of the U.S. military and wish them a merry Christmas. In a post on X, the president shared a picture of him with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, while appearing to speak on …
Read More »A top Brazilian criminal leader is isolated in prison after he negotiated his own arrest
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — One of Brazil’s top criminal leaders was locked up in a 6-square-meter (65-square-foot) isolation cell at a maximum security prison to avoid being killed by rivals, authorities said Tuesday. Luiz Antônio da Silva Braga, the boss of the largest militia group in the state of …
Read More »Ex-NFL star RG3 rips Broncos coach over lack of respect shown to Russell Wilson
Former NFL star Robert Griffin III criticized Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton for how he treated Russell Wilson in the wake of the quarterback getting benched for the final two games of the season. Payton made the announcement on Wednesday, days after the Broncos fell to the New England Patriots. …
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