Tommy John, whose elbow surgery transformed baseball, dies at 83

The lefty made four all-star teams while pitching for the White Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. An innovative procedure extended his career to 26 seasons. Source link

A Free-for-All in Alaska as 17 Candidates Compete to Be Governor

By the time the last candidate for governor rolled through the 74th annual Golden Days parade in Fairbanks, Alaska, late last month, even the master of ceremonies sounded exhausted. Along…

Gallego blames Trump administration for USS Lincoln conditions: ‘A true lack of leadership’

Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego reacted to reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Sunday, saying they are ongoing and blaming the Trump administration’s leadership and the war…

GOP Rep. Don Bacon says Congress “should have oversight” amid concerns about USS Lincoln conditions

Washington — GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said on Sunday that Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after…

Is the Democratic Party Facing Its Own Tea Party Moment?

A movement of young, progressive outsiders has stormed Democratic politics this year, sparking a wave of contentious primary contests across the country and fueling a fraught debate over whether these…

Generational divide at forefront in New England Democratic primaries

As the fight over the ideological future of the Democratic Party plays out in primaries across the country, another divide emerging within the party over generational change is on display…

8/16: Sunday Morning – CBS News

8/16: Sunday Morning – CBS News Watch CBS News Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Weather becoming more extreme; Rahm Emanuel; The Eagles’ Don Henley; ex-Amish, now social media creator Lovina…

The U.S. Military Wants A.I. Dominance. Feuds and China May Thwart It.

In mid-July, many of the country’s biggest military contractors received a letter from the Air Force with a stern warning: By Sept. 1, all the software they use for weapons…

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy on Trump’s vaccine executive order: ‘This is just a stupid thing to do’

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy on Sunday blasted President Donald Trump’s executive order last week targeting the childhood vaccine schedule, calling the action “a stupid thing to do.” “Let’s just take…

Trophy belt buckles: The highly-prized currency of cowboy culture

From bull riding to barrel racing, trophy belt buckles, worn by champion rodeo riders, tell stories of grit, accomplishment and honor. Correspondent Ian Lee visits the Professional Bull Riders World…