Plane leaves Iran with Post reporter, other Americans in swap
VIENNA — The United States and Iran moved into a new era of international relations Saturday, with the implementation of a landmark agreement on Iran’s nuclear program on a drama-filled day that also saw the release of imprisoned Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and four other Americans. U.S. and European officials lifted the harshest economic sanctions against Tehran after the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog certified that the Islamic republic had fully complied with promises to curtai..>> view originalThe 8 big issues in Sunday's Democratic debate
The candidates in December's debate. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder) The last time Democrats met on a debate stage, it was a Saturday before Christmas, and we wrote that Hillary Clinton was sitting comfortably atop the field. Now, as Democrats get ready to debate for a fourth time, in South Carolina on Sunday -- in the middle of a three-day holiday weekend -- there are signs Clinton's lead is evaporating. A Quinnipiac University poll out Tuesday shows her rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) ahead in I..>> view originalUS imposes new Iran sanctions for ballistic missile testing
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States on Sunday imposed sanctions against 11 individuals and entities involved in Iran’s ballistic missile program as a result of Tehran’s firing of a medium-range ballistic missile, a new punishment one day after the Obama administration lifted economic penalties against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program.The missile program “poses a significant threat to regional and global security, and it will continue to be subject to international sanctions,” said A..>> view originalNFL Playoffs 2016: Panthers hold off Seahawks; Cardinals, Patriots ...
Will it be Broncos or Steelers? (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) NFL playoffs – second round Top Story Lines | Injury News | Game Analysis *** Tom Brady and the New England Patriots downed the once-but-no-longer-streaking Chiefs, 27-20, to advance to the AFC championship game. It will be Brady’s 10th conference championship game appearance, an NFL record he already owned. They’ll await the winner of Denver-Pittsburgh, with Peyton Manning and the Broncos set to welcome a banged-up Steelers squad..>> view originalWhy I feel bad for Jeb Bush
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush is polling at 3 percent. (Chuck Burton/AP) Watching the Republican presidential debate on Thursday night, I kept trying to figure out how to grade Jeb Bush’s performance. He clearly wasn’t winning the debate, because he was largely a bystander in the dominant fight between Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (Tex.). But Bush also wasn’t losing: He made serious and nuanced points about immigration and foreign policy, and he demonstrated deep knowledge a..>> view originalToussaint scores from 1 yard out, Steelers lead 7-6
The latest from NFL divisional games on Sunday (all times EST): 5:16 p.m. Fitzgerald Toussaint plowed in from 1-yard out to help Pittsburgh take a 7-6 lead over Denver late in the first quarter in an AFC divisional playoff game. Set up twice with good field position, the Broncos had to settle for a pair of field goals by Brandon McManus. The first one came after a 42-yard punt return by Omar Bolden. The second came after Jordan Berry’s 27-yard punt set them up in good field position. After Denv..>> view originalWhat we know about the seven Iranians offered clemency
President Obama offered clemency to seven Iranians charged with violating U.S. trade sanctions against Iran as part of a historic prisoner agreement with Iran that freed four Americans Saturday, including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian. The Iranians, six of whom are dual U.S.-Iranian citizens, were imprisoned or were pending trial in the United States. The U.S. government dismissed charges against 14 other Iranians, all outside the United States, after assessing that extradition request..>> view originalFeds face harassment from extremists related to Oregon takeover
Lavoy Finicum speaks to the media as he and others occupy the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge on Friday. The armed anti-government militia group continues to occupy the Malheur National Wildlife Headquarters as they protest the jailing of two ranchers for arson. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) As scandalous as it is that federal employees have been kept from their workplaces because armed intruders have taken over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, now those staffers are be..>> view originalMan dies after taking part in botched French clinical trial
French Health Minister Marisol Touraine, left, and Professor Gilles Edan, the chief neuroscientist at Rennes Hospital, address the media in Rennes, France, on Jan. 15. (David Vincent/Associated Press) By Angela Charlton | AP January 17 at 3:08 PM PARIS — A man died in a French hospital Sunday after taking part in an experimental drug trial for a painkiller, and five other participants remain hospitalized after one of France’s most troubling medical incidents. French prosecutors have laun..>> view originalChristie: Iran has treated Obama 'with such enormous disrespect'
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie departs after holding a town hall at Brick City Grill in Ames, Iowa, on Jan. 16, 2016. (AP/Patrick Semansky) LE MARS, Iowa — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Sunday blasted the Obama administration's deal with Iran to free American prisoners as "a show of weakness." The Republican presidential candidate dismissed Obama's description of the historic nuclear accord with Iran and the release of five Americans held by the regime as an example of successful diplom..>> view original
Sunday, January 17, 2016
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