For the first time in over six decades, no one with the Castro surname will be at the helm of Cuba’s government. But there are still a few Castro family members in positions of influence. Raúl Castro, 89, announced Friday that he is stepping down as first secretary of Cuba’s […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate confirms Mallory to lead White House environment council | US emissions dropped 1.7 percent in 2019 | Interior further delays Trump rule that would make drillers pay less to feds
IT’S WEDNESDAY!!! Welcome to Overnight Energy, your source for the day’s energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rachel Frazin at [email protected] . Follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin . Reach Zack Budryk at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter: @BudrykZack . Signup for our newsletter and others […]
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Senate confirms Haaland to lead Interior
The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Rep. Deb HaalandDeb HaalandThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden to hit road, tout COVID-19 relief law This week: Democrats eye next step after coronavirus relief bill win Democratic majority shrinks, but finds unity MORE (D-N.M.) to lead the Interior […]
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The Day – Haaland confirmed by Senate as first Native American to lead Interior Department
WASHINGTON – As thousands of Native Americans watched online, Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., was confirmed as secretary of the Interior Department by a 51-40 vote in the Senate, making her the first American Indian to lead an agency that manages a vast portfolio of federal land and the oil and […]
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Kerry aims to talk US back into a lead role in climate fight
From a wood-paneled library in his Boston mansion, new climate envoy John Kerry is talking the U.S. back into a leading role in global climate action, making clear the nation isn’t just revving up its own efforts to reduce oil, gas and coal pollution but that it intends to push […]
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Overnight Energy: Biden makes historic pick with Haaland for Interior | Biden set to tap North Carolina official to lead EPA | Gina McCarthy forges new path as White House climate lead
HAPPY THURSDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. CONSIDER […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: EPA proposes reapproving uses of pesticide linked to brain damage in children | Hispanic caucus unhappy with transition team treatment of Lujan Grisham | Schwarzenegger backs Nichols to lead EPA
TGIF! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. Virtual Event […]
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House Dems nominate Pelosi as speaker to lead into Biden era
WASHINGTON — House Democrats nominated Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday as the speaker to lead them into Joe Biden’s presidency, but she’d be guiding a smaller and ideologically divided majority as she tries shepherding his agenda toward enactment. Democrats used a voice vote to make Pelosi, D-Calif., their choice to serve […]
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Online shopping surge could lead to holiday delivery delays
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As the holidays approach and the coronavirus situation worsens around the country, many people may do more, if not all, of their shopping online and opt to mail gifts to their loved ones instead of exchanging them in person. Since that could lead to severe delays, […]
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Korzeniowski’s brace, Borden’s midfield play, lead nationally-ranked Pennington past Hun
It is pretty apparent that, for the sixth year running, a Pennington boys soccer player is going to take home the end of season honors. But which one is the better question: with four returning All-Area players on the roster, this could be the closest race in a long time. […]
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Ezra, Addai Lewellen lead Pioneer into state playoffs
CLOSE Addai and Ezra Lewellen, twin brothers who were adopted at age 5 from Liberia in West Africa by Ryan and Stephanie Lewellen, call their Pioneer Panthers community family. Indianapolis Star ROYAL CENTER, Ind. – Stephanie Lewellen was a brand-new mom when she watched her twin sons, Addai and Ezra, […]
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Scavenger hunt clues lead to Swamp Restaurant memorabilia
Emily Mavrakis | The Gainesville Sun Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that there are 20 total prizes. A piece of The Swamp Restaurant, torn down from its original location in August, could be yours to keep. Restaurant owner Ron DeFilippo donated several pieces of memorabilia — including […]
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Joe Burrow, Philip Rivers lead things to watch
CLOSE Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner discusses balancing the run defense and pass rush. Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS — Friday’s false positive scare is over. The Colts are back on schedule, hoping to bounce back at home in Lucas Oil Stadium in a 1 p.m. Sunday kickoff against the Cincinnati […]
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American Silver & Chinese Export Porcelain Lead Tremont Sale
Auction Action In Sudbury, Mass. SUDBURY, MASS. – Tremont Auctions’ September 27 sale was built around some significant collections, especially those from the estate of David Thomas, owner of Gebelein Silversmiths. There were more than 225 lots of silver ranging from early American to Arts and Crafts. Starting in the […]
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Will COVID lead to a literacy pandemic in Pennsylvania?
‘The whole community pitching in’ Because online instruction — and each child’s access to it — will vary wildly, so too will outcomes. Some students’ brains are wired in such a way that they’ll learn to decode even if they don’t get huge doses of reading instruction. Others who struggle […]
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Forgiveness is good but can it lead to healing after tragedy?
He is too holy, they said. This young man is not in his right mind. The reactions posted on Facebook and other social media platforms were as rapid as gunfire and just as menacing. If you weren’t paying close attention, you might have missed the mother’s victim impact statement altogether. […]
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Did an out-of-control home renovation lead to murder?
A successful businesswoman is found dead in the bathtub. Her home had been under construction for years. Did the renovation lead to her death? Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports in “Home Renovation Homicide.” “This house became more than just a project to David Tronnes. It was his life,” says Ryan Vescio, […]