By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — To no one’s surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a preordained election landslide that comes amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times. … Continued
By Bram Sable-Smith and Peggy Lowe, KCUR and KFF Health News Jason Barton didn’t want to attend the Super Bowl parade this year. He told a co-worker the night before that he worried about a mass shooting. But it was … Continued
Not even an hour into the NFL’s legal tampering period last week, the Vikings agreed to terms with Jonathan Greenard. Less than 24 hours later, the Houston Texans agreed to terms with Danielle Hunter. Effectively, the Vikings and Texans swapped … Continued
Whatever direction the Chicago Bears go with their quarterback situation, the new infrastructure for development at the position is coming together. Four days after hiring Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator, the Bears added another assistant to the mix with … Continued
Yes, the Detroit Lions are in the Chicago Bears’ division. Yes, the Bears play them twice a year. But we can’t help but root for the Lions as they make their improbable way through the NFL playoff gauntlet and are … Continued
By JONATHAN J. COOPER (Associated Press) The lack of excitement many Americans feel about a presidential rematch has heightened interest in alternatives to the major-party candidates, none more so than Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose famous name has helped him build … Continued