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There are two stories about the state of the response of the federal government to the people of Puerto Rico, which was devastated by Hurricane Maria. One story is being framed in Washington; one in San Juan.
Review: Final episode of ‘The Vietnam War’ fails to deliver
In publicity interviews before the series, Ken Burns seemed to suggest that the nation remains conflicted over whether the Vietnam war, which took the lives of 58,000 Americans, was worth it. The first episode last week seemed to promise to deliver an answer to that question. It didn't.
Letter: There’s no place for youthful joy when Twins clinch playoff spot
Have I mentioned lately how much I love baseball? On Wednesday night, having already lost to the Indians earlier, the Twins were watching the Los Angeles Angels game. If the Angels lose, the Twins go to the playoff “play-in” game against the Yankees. The game is tied, it goes to extra innings. And then, in…
A people divided and that’s just the way we like it
The Green Bay Packers asked the fans in Lambeau Field last night to do what the players on the field were about to do: link arms and show unity. It could have been an inspiring moment. It wasn't.
While waiting for his grandmother to get her makeup done in Washington D.C., on Tuesday, Jaden Watts, 10, wandered into a GameStop next door. He may not have recognized two men inside -- Keith Marshall and Rob Kelley. But they recognized him, or at least the jersey he was wearing.
In obit, a call to recognize a mental health & addiction crisis
Sergei Neubauer's obituary doesn't say so specifically, but his struggle, like most against depression and mental illness, was brave and courageous. His short life was amazing. And so too, obviously, were the two people in Iowa who agreed to be his parents when he was 11.
If you don't want to take part in the Pledge of Allegiance in the Pasco School District in Florida, you'll need a note from your parents. So when a 6-year-old took a knee during the Pledge, he got an admonishment from his teacher.
When a clown votes
A clown showed up to vote in a primary election Boston on Tuesday. So people called the cops.
A few NFL fans are posting videos of burning tickets in response to the NFL player protest of racial inequality in America. A former Vikings QB is offering real cash for them.