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Big Tech, free speech advocates join to oppose journalism bill

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

Nick Bollettieri, coach to many tennis stars, dead at age 91

The Hall of Fame member worked with some of the sport's biggest stars, including Andre Agassi and Monica Seles, and founded a Florida academy that revolutionized the development of young athletes.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2022

House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as Congress’ first Black party leader

WASHINGTON — House Democrats tapped Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York on Wednesday to lead them in the next Congress, and elected California Rep. Pete Aguilar as House Democratic Caucus chair.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 30, 2022

More bad news for Swifties: Ticketmaster cancels Friday on-sale for Taylor’s Eras tour

After 48 hours of outcry from frustrated fans, Ticketmaster preemptively cancelled Friday's public on-sale for Taylor Swift's Eras stadium tour.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

Ticketmaster to Swifties: Our bad. Congress to Ticketmaster: That’s not good enough

After 48 hours of outcry from frustrated fans, Ticketmaster tried to explain the debacle around ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s Eras stadium tour.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

Senate Democrats plan spree of judicial confirmations in lame duck

Senate Judiciary Chair Richard J. Durbin said the party wants to get through as many of the nominees as possible by the end of the year.

Roll Call · Nov 15, 2022

Christopher Ogden obituary

Other lives: Senior journalist at Time magazine in London, Moscow and Washington DC, and author of several biographies

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022

Offshore energy battle looms over 'must pass' defense bill - Roll Call

One of the most underappreciated high-stakes legislative fights, featuring some strange political bedfellows, is brewing after the elections.

Roll Call · Nov 3, 2022

CVS and Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion

It could amount to the last round of huge settlements after years of litigation over the industry's role in an overdose crisis linked to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades.

WEKU · Nov 2, 2022

Paying for mental health care leaves families in debt and isolated

A youth mental health crisis and a shortage of therapists and other care providers who take insurance are pushing many U.S. families into financial ruin. But it's rarely acknowledged as medical debt.

WEKU · Oct 19, 2022