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Not ready for a female president?

Former first lady Michelle Obama says America is not ready for a female president. In a series of recent interviews promoting her new book, Michelle Obama points to the losses of Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton as evidence of what she regards as sexism. Recall that similar things were once ...

AP and Trump administration argue access case in court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument Monday over a president's ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with, resuming a courtroom dispute with potential First Amendment implications that began last winter when the ...

Almanac for Nov. 26, 2025

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2025. There are 35 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2008, teams of heavily armed militants from the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant and a crowded train station in Mumbai, India, leaving at ...

Almanac for Nov. 27, 2025

Thursday, Nov. 27, is the 331st day of 2025. There are 34 days left in the year. This is Thanksgiving Day. Today in history: In 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and city supervisor and gay rights activist Harvey Milk were fatally shot inside City Hall by former Supervisor Dan ...

Thankful to be free from pain

Reflecting on gratitude for this holiday, I want to highlight something that can be shared with the wider world. Last year at this time, I focused on reasons to be thankful despite Donald Trump's reelection: Trump ran on promises he cannot possibly fulfill. He swore to reduce prices and raise ...

Pentagon investigating Arizona senator over video to troops

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after the former Navy pilot joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for troops to defy "illegal orders." The Pentagon's ...