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For What’s That Sound — the OTHER Finals! Let me tell you about the Nucks and the Bees.

Sports Haruko Haruhara - May 29, 2011 9

Someone is going to win their first Stanley Cup in at least 39 years. The NHL got lucky ... AGAIN. The Vancouver Canucks are playing...

To The Victor

Sports whatsthatsound - May 28, 2011 50

This year's NBA Finals match-up has enough back stories to fill out a season of The Sopranos. It has the potential to be one...

A History of Martial Arts: Wushu/Kung Fu

Sports ADONAI - May 5, 2011 5

"When the World is at Peace, a gentleman keeps his Sword by his side." ~ Wu Tsu Welcome to the first in a...

The United States vs. Barry Bonds … a $5 million witch hunt?

Sports Haruko Haruhara - April 14, 2011 12

After an investigation and prosecution lasting more than 5 years, the Justice Department finally got a conviction in the case against Barry Bonds --...

Wrasslin’: A Brief History of Pro Wrestling

Sports ADONAI - March 31, 2011 12

There's no drama like wrestling. ~Andy Kaufman I have been a fan, to varying degrees, of professional wrestling since I was 5 years old. My aunt...

For Pepe and Great Lardini — Canada’s OTHER game and its long love affair with baseball

Sports Haruko Haruhara - February 19, 2011 21

Since Pepe embarrassed the hell out of me the other day, I'm embarrassing him back! Sometimes people wonder how I know so much about American...

I’m You; Kanye, Lebron, and the Cult of Celebrity

Sports whatsthatsound - November 26, 2010 179

My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings: Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair! - Percy Bysshe Shelley Am I the only one that's...

And the winner is?

Sports javaz - June 10, 2010 6

The Blackhawks! What an exciting game that went into OT! And the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup away from home! Trivia questions for hockey fans - What are...

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FBI Head Says Note and DNA Link Suspect to Charlie Kirk Killing

In a TV interview, Kash Patel, the director of the F.B.I., said investigators had found physical evidence connecting the suspected gunman with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah. [...]

Washington Post Columnist Says She Was Fired for Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting

Karen Attiah said she was fired for “speaking out against political violence” and America’s apathy toward guns. [...]

In Giant Deals, U.A.E. Got Chips, and Trump Team Got Crypto Riches

A lucrative transaction involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement giving the Emiratis access to A.I. chips were connected in ways that have not been previously reported. [...]

A Times Investigation Into Trump, UAE and 2 Giant Deals: 5 Takeaways

A $2 billion crypto deal and an agreement to sell valuable chips to the United Arab Emirates were intertwined in ways that have not been previously reported. [...]

The Long-Term Unemployed Today? College Grads.

For years, only a small portion of the people experiencing long spells of joblessness were college graduates. That’s starting to change. [...]

Trump Proposes to Cut Quarterly Reports for Public Companies

The president proposed changing the rules to require twice-yearly reports, revisiting an idea from his first term. [...]

5 Ways to Protect Your Money When You’re Over 50 and Laid Off

When you’re over 50 and suddenly unemployed, priorities will switch to paying bills over saving for retirement. Here are ways to manage. [...]

Trump’s D.C. Show of Force Diverts Agents and Prosecutors From Casework

While crime falls, the other investigative work of the F.B.I. is being delayed, frustrating law enforcement officials and leading some to quit. [...]

Fired Prosecutor Challenges Trump’s Claims to Sweeping Power in Lawsuit

The Justice Department gave no reason for its dismissal of Maurene Comey, a longtime federal prosecutor in Manhattan and the daughter of the former F.B.I. director, James Comey. [...]

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Emmy Awards

It was a great night for new series, first-time winners and a late-night show canceled by the ceremony’s broadcaster. The writing and gags? Not as great. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief

Kash Patel says Tyler Robinson's DNA was found on towel wrapping suspected murder weapon. [...]

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be treated in the same way as Russia over its war in Ukraine. [...]

Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. [...]

Indian billionaire family's private zoo cleared of 'foul play'

India's top court had formed a special team to investigate allegations that animals were mistreated at Vantara. [...]

US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China

The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform' s American operations, according to the US treasury secretary. [...]

Men jailed for witchcraft murder plot against Zambia's president

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon. [...]

Watch: Soda truck falls into sinkhole in Mexico City

Initial reports suggested the sinkhole was caused by a collapsed drainage system, according to Iztapalapa's mayor. [...]

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts. [...]

Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up

BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend. [...]

Brazil's Lula hits back at Trump over Bolsonaro trial and tariffs

In an essay, he says Brazil's democracy and sovereignty "are not on the table" after clashes with the White House. [...]

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For What’s That Sound — the OTHER Finals! Let me tell you about the Nucks and the Bees.

To The Victor

A History of Martial Arts: Wushu/Kung Fu

The United States vs. Barry Bonds … a $5 million witch hunt?

Wrasslin’: A Brief History of Pro Wrestling

For Pepe and Great Lardini — Canada’s OTHER game and its long love affair with baseball

I’m You; Kanye, Lebron, and the Cult of Celebrity

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