2016 White House race was Oakland A’s kind of year

TweetThe Republicans had just wrapped their convention in Cleveland in late-July. Political observers regarded the conclave as a strange affair. Many often-present Republican loyalists skipped the show.

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2016 White House race was Oakland A’s kind of year

Cruz aims to school Garbrandt; 'No Love' ready to open toolbox

TweetUFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz dissects fighters inside and outside of the Octagon. Whether in a fight or as an analyst for FS1, Cruz is one of the most respected minds in the fight game.“The Dominator” has been in championship form in the lead up to UFC 207 and his title defense against Cody Garbrandt in the co-main event Friday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Cruz has zeroed in on Garbrandt’s fight style, which has been the main storyline since this fight was announced. “No Love” is known for his crippling punching power, but Cruz believes that ... Read the Full Article Here

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Trump ally asked to resign from school board over racist Obama insults

TweetA New York school board has demanded that the co-chairman of President-elect Donald Trump’s New York campaign resign from its board after he said he would like to see the president die of Mad Cow Disease.

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Trump ally asked to resign from school board over racist Obama insults

Unapologetic Rousey cares only about winning back title

TweetJust hours away from the highly-anticipated return of Ronda Rousey, it’s no secret that the former champion has been on a strict media-free diet ahead of her first UFC appearance in over a year.Since losing to Holly Holm in November 2015, Rousey has been out of the public eye. After three fights in nine months and her usual schedule of endless interviews and TV spots, Rousey decided to take a different approach to her return fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 Friday night.“I’m still grieving the person that could have won it all,” Rousey said in UFC 207 Coun ... Read the Full Article Here

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Unapologetic Rousey cares only about winning back title

Conway says Trump will have a 'much stronger relationship with Israel'

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump's incoming counselor said Thursday that Trump “does believe it’s time to move on and look forward to the next administration.”

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Conway says Trump will have a 'much stronger relationship with Israel'

US considers mining limits to save sage grouse

TweetThe Obama administration will release five possible plans Thursday for limiting mining on federal land in the West to protect the vulnerable greater sage grouse, but it isn't saying which it prefers.

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By the Numbers - UFC 207

Tweet11Current ranking of Amanda Nunes on the UFC pound-for-pound list200UFC event where “The Lioness” secured a first round rear naked choke of Miesha Tate to become the 4th undisputed UFC women’s bantamweight champion4Consecutive UFC wins by Nunes, tied with Julianna Pena for longest active win streak in UFC women’s bantamweight division 6Wins by Nunes, tied with forthcoming opponent Ronda Rousey for most wins in UFC bantamweight historyRELATED: Go inside the numbers of the main event | Read: Rousey's greatest moments | Watch: Nunes ready for R ... Read the Full Article Here

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By the Numbers - UFC 207

Krauthammer: UN's vote to end Israeli settlements will have permanent impact

TweetSyndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer told viewers Wednesday on "Special Report with Bret Baier" that the United Nations Security Council vote last week to end Israeli settlements will have permanent impact.

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Krauthammer: UN's vote to end Israeli settlements will have permanent impact

Kerry defends US role in UN's Israel censure amid backlash

TweetA defiant Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday defended the U.S. decision allowing the U.N. Security Council to formally condemn Israeli settlements last week, saying the Obama administration did so in the interest of a “just and lasting” peace – even as Israeli officials describe the move as a betrayal.

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UFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey - Fantasy Cheat Sheet

TweetOn the final card of 2016, Ronda Rousey will make her long awaited return to action as she faces bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes in the main event of UFC 207 in Las Vegas. It's been more than a year since Rousey appeared in the Octagon following a stunning second round knockout loss against Holly Holm last November. Now she returns with a fire burning inside to reclaim the throne she sat on since the day she arrived in the promotion. Nunes will try to stop Rousey while looking to cap off an incredible year where she defeated Valentina Shevchenko and then won the title with a dominant perfor ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey - Fantasy Cheat Sheet

'You cannot eat here': Hawaii café riles residents with ban on Trump voters

TweetHonolulu’s Café 8 ½ gets rave reviews on Yelp for its “Radiatore Verde” and “Italian stir fry,” among other popular dishes at the eclectic mom-and-pop restaurant – but the response to its new 'policy' barring pro-Trump patrons has been decidedly more mixed.

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'You cannot eat here': Hawaii café riles residents with ban on Trump voters

Trump calls UN club for people to 'have a good time'

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump lashed out at the United Nations on Monday days after the Security Council voted to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.

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Trump calls UN club for people to 'have a good time'

Obama: I could have won third term

TweetPresident Obama suggested in an exit interview with his former top adviser that, had he been able to run, he could have won a third term in the White House.

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UFC Statement on Cain Velasquez

Tweet"Saturday afternoon, UFC was informed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that Cain Velasquez is unfit to fight. As a result, the former two-time heavyweight champion has been removed from his Dec. 30 bout against Fabricio Werdum at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.UFC 207, which is headlined by the women's bantamweight title fight between Amanda Nunes and Ronda Rousey, will proceed with 10 bouts." Read the Full Article Here

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UFC Statement on Cain Velasquez

RNC clarifies part of Christmas message after social media criticism

TweetThe Republican National Committee clarified part of a Christmas statement it made Sunday after some of its wording sparked outrage on social media.

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UFC Unfiltered: Johny Hendricks & Tim Means

TweetFormer Welterweight champion Johny Hendricks joins the show to discuss his UFC 207 bout against Neil Magny, running through the motions in the past and being fired up again going into this fight, weight cutting issues, and a possible trilogy fight with Robbie Lawler. Later, Tim Means calls in to talk about his UFC Fight Pass main event bout against Cowboy Oliveira on December 30, his USADA test failure, his experiences in prison, mixed martial arts saving his life, and being in a good place now in his personal life and his career. Plus, Jim and Matt discuss upcoming fights, bullet ants and bee ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC Unfiltered: Johny Hendricks & Tim Means

Trump to dissolve philanthropic foundation to avoid conflict of interest

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will dissolve his philanthropic foundation to avoid “even the appearance” of a conflict of interest, as he prepares to take over the White House next month.

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Trump to dissolve philanthropic foundation to avoid conflict of interest

Trump co-chair wishes death on Obama, calls 1st lady male

TweetA wealthy businessman who co-chaired president-Elect Donald Trump's state campaign confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday that he told an alternative newspaper he hoped President Barack Obama would die from mad cow disease and that the first lady would "return to being a male."

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Trump co-chair wishes death on Obama, calls 1st lady male

FOX to re-air UFC 206 on Christmas Eve

TweetLas Vegas – As one of the best events of the year, UFC® 206: HOLLOWAY vs. PETTIS turned into an instant classic featuring two Knockout of the Year candidates, a Fight of the Year and a new champion in Max Holloway being crowned. UFC® and FOX will give fans the chance to relive the action from Toronto when a special two-hour version of UFC 206 is re-aired on Saturday, December 24 at 8 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on FOX.With the support of our cable, satellite and broadcast partners UFC will showcase four of the event’s best fights just two weeks after the live pay-per-view, as a ... Read the Full Article Here

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FOX to re-air UFC 206 on Christmas Eve

Krauthammer on Trump suggesting US must bolster Nuclear weapons arsenal

TweetSyndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer told viewers Thursday on “Special Report with Bret Baier” that when Trump Tweeted that the U.S. needed to bolster its Nuclear weapons arsenal he was saying "we are not going to adhere to all the beliefs and myths of the last 50 years."

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2016 By the Numbers

Tweet207Next week’s UFC year-end Pay-Per-View, which includes two UFC title fights between champion Amanda Nunes vs. Ronda Rousey and champion Dominick Cruz vs. Cody Garbrandt40UFC events in 2016 up until this point, starting with UFC 195 and ending with UFC Fight Night: VanZant vs. Waterson12PPVs23FOX and FS1 events5UFC FIGHT PASS events10Countries were visited by the Octagon - Australia, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, England, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands and USA2Of those countries - Croatia and Netherlands - were new to the UFC483Fights151Knockouts88Submissions106First round finishes ... Read the Full Article Here

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2016 By the Numbers

Snub-way: DC drops Trump from inauguration Metro cards

TweetPrior to the 2012 presidential election, the Washington, D.C., Metro system began preparing special commemorative “SmartTrip” cards for Inauguration Day featuring both major candidates.

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Snub-way: DC drops Trump from inauguration Metro cards

Trump: Attack in Germany is 'attack on humanity'

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the deadly truck attack on a Christmas market in Germany was "an attack on humanity and it's got to be stopped."

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Trump: Attack in Germany is 'attack on humanity'

UFC Unfiltered: Garbrandt joins the podcast

TweetUndefeated UFC Bantamweight contender Cody Garbrandt calls in ahead of his UFC 207 title fight against Dominick Cruz to talk about how he matches up against Cruz, how he's training for the fight, weightcutting, his untapped potential, and more. Plus, Jim and Matt discuss UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson, Jim's comedy special taping, Matt's trip on the Polar Express, and a new installment of Matt's Movie Minute.Some of the highlights from Episode 53 of UFC Unfiltered include:Cody on Cruz trying to get under his skin Cody on the UFC on Fox 22 interview with Cruz Cody's prepared to sw ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC Unfiltered: Garbrandt joins the podcast

Tomi Lahren: 'Unloving and intolerant left' still hasn't accepted Trump's win

Tweet"The Blaze" commentator Tomi Lahren told Fox News' "The O'Reilly Factor" Tuesday that many liberal Americans "fail to understand that Donald Trump will be our 45th president, that he will be inaugurated on January 20."

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Tomi Lahren: 'Unloving and intolerant left' still hasn't accepted Trump's win

Obama expected to bar drilling in swaths of Atlantic, Arctic

TweetPresident Barack Obama is expected to order wide swaths of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans placed permanently off-limits for oil drilling, people briefed on the administration's plan said, in an 11th-hour push for environmental protection before he leaves office.

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Obama expected to bar drilling in swaths of Atlantic, Arctic

Top Ten - The Newcomers of 2016

TweetIt’s that time of year again, and if the evolution of the UFC in 2016 has proven anything, it’s that getting all the great fighters and fights down to ten entries in each year-end award category is getting harder and harder. And while there is still one more show left this year, we’ll get those awards started a little early, giving the participants on the UFC 207 card on Dec. 30 even more incentive to make UFC.com do a little award updating in the first week of the New Year.So without further ado, here are the top UFC newcomers of the year. Requirements are simple: a fighter ... Read the Full Article Here

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Top Ten - The Newcomers of 2016

Sacramento rewind: What you got right & wrong

TweetThink you know how the next fight card will play out? Play UFC Pick 'EmIt was an action packed night of fights in Sacramento, capped off by "The Karate Hottie," Michelle Waterson, returning from a 17-month layoff to submit Paige VanZant in the first round of their strawweight main event matchup. Waterson debuted in the UFC last July and dispatched former Ultimate Fighter competitor Angela Magana in similar fashion, but following an absence that kept her sidelines for over a year, it was tough to tell just how fast she would come charging out of the gate in this fight.More from Fight Night Sacr ... Read the Full Article Here

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Sacramento rewind: What you got right & wrong

Federal judge orders release of search warrant from Clinton email case

TweetA federal judge on Monday ordered the release of the search warrant the FBI used to reopen their probe into Hillary Clinton’s private email server days before the November election.

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Federal judge orders release of search warrant from Clinton email case

UFC Fight Night Sacramento final results

TweetWho were the winners at UFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson? Click below to get the results for all the fights at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California on Saturday, December 17, 2016.VanZant vs Waterson | Northcutt vs Gall | Faber vs Pickett | Jouban vs Perry | da Silva vs Craig | Miller vs Hirota | Barberena vs Covington | Moontasri vs Morono | Emmett vs Holtzman | Smith vs Aldana | Wineland vs Mizugaki | Sandoval vs Serrano | Velickovic vs AlievUFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson main cardMain event: Michelle Waterson defeats Paige VanZant It’s all over! Michelle Waterson ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC Fight Night Sacramento final results

Nearly 100 poll books in Detroit missing for several days, documents show

TweetLocal election officials in Detroit waited several days to deliver almost 100 poll books to county officials to certify the presidential election, according to newly released documents that come as the state has ordered an audit of the city's voting precincts.

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Nearly 100 poll books in Detroit missing for several days, documents show

Trump returns to Alabama to thank early supporters, in final rally before inauguration

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump returned Saturday to Alabama, where his longshot presidential campaign got rolling 16 months ago, to thank voters and some behind-the-scenes staffers, then boasted that “the hard work has just begun.”

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Trump returns to Alabama to thank early supporters, in final rally before inauguration

Trump trolled for misspelling 'unprecedented' in tweet

TweetThe grammar police on Saturday trolled President-elect Donald Trump for misspelling the word “unprecedented” as “unpresidented,” in a tweet about China taking a Navy drone in international waters.

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VanZant doesn't care about doubters, she belongs here

TweetBecause a lot of people feel like Paige VanZant was foisted upon them – declared the one to watch and the “next big thing” in the strawweight division – almost instantaneously following her first UFC victory, the narratives that have surrounded the 22-year-old fighter as she’s prepared to hit the cage have frequently carried a great doubtful tone.While young talents are frequently put in a position to prove themselves against more established veterans, the questions directed at VanZant have rarely been about the caliber of opponent she’s about to face. Ins ... Read the Full Article Here

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VanZant doesn't care about doubters, she belongs here

NC Gov. McCrory signs bill pushed by GOP lawmakers

TweetNorth Carolina Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has quickly signed into law a GOP-backed bill that would strip the incoming Democratic governor of some of his powers.

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NC Gov. McCrory signs bill pushed by GOP lawmakers

Seven bouts added to UFC 208 card

TweetFrom heavyweight to flyweight, Brooklyn will see it all at Barclays Center on Feb. 11, as the UFC 208 card continues to take shape, with seven bouts added to the lineup.In the heavyweight division, Brazil’s Luis “KLB” Henrique seeks his third consecutive UFC win when he takes on Poland’s Marcin Tybura, who is coming off a highlight reel knockout of Viktor Pesta in August.One of the top light heavyweights in the world, No. 3-ranked Glover Teixeira will return to the Octagon to take on Jared Cannonier, whose light heavyweight debut on Dec. 3 saw him earn Fight of the Nigh ... Read the Full Article Here

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Seven bouts added to UFC 208 card

Perez enters DNC leadership race as Ellison faces pushback

TweetLabor Secretary Tom Perez shook up the Democratic National Committee leadership race on Thursday by officially announcing his bid for chairman -- challenging front-runner Rep. Keith Ellison.

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Perez enters DNC leadership race as Ellison faces pushback

Marijuana legalization advocates fear an AG Sessions -- but should they?

TweetEarlier this month, a small group of marijuana legalization activists snuck cannabis past U.S. Capitol Police and into the office of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, the man who could soon enforce national drug laws as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Attorney General.

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Marijuana legalization advocates fear an AG Sessions -- but should they?

Waterson enjoying the pre-fight nerves again

TweetMichelle Waterson is nervous. That’s a good thing.It doesn’t matter that she’s heading into enemy territory to face Sacramento’s Paige VanZant in Sactown in the UFC on FOX main event. She’s got those butterflies in her stomach and that doesn’t just mean that she’s ready for battle, but it’s what she’s missed the most while dealing with injuries that have kept her sidelined since July 2015."I missed this feeling that I’m going through right now of the nerves and trying to contain my emotions when it comes to thinking about the fight ... Read the Full Article Here

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Waterson enjoying the pre-fight nerves again

Student arrested after bringing weapons into Trump Tower, police say

TweetA 19-year-old college student was arrested after he went into Trump Tower with weapons and fireworks, police sources said Tuesday.

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On the Rise: Sacramento Edition

TweetComing off an electric night in Toronto, the scene shifts to Sacramento this weekend for the penultimate UFC event of 2016 and a FOX card featuring both an assortment of familiar names and a bevy of emerging threats worth keeping an eye on.While this column is dedicated to focusing the spotlight on the up and coming competitors set to hit the Octagon, I would be remiss if I didn’t use this opportunity to offer a quick “Congrats on everything you’ve done and enjoy your retirement” shout out to “The California Kid,” Urijah Faber, who will hang up his four-ounc ... Read the Full Article Here

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On the Rise: Sacramento Edition

Labor Secretary Perez plans bid for DNC chairmanship

TweetLabor Secretary Tom Perez is telling senior Democratic officials that he plans to mount a bid for the head of the Democratic National Committee.

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Labor Secretary Perez plans bid for DNC chairmanship

Federal authorities told Illinois GOP of possible security breach

TweetAn Illinois GOP official said Sunday that federal authorities told the state’s Republican Party months before the presidential election that its email accounts may have been hacked, and party officials later found some of its emails on a website reportedly tied to Russia’s military intelligence agency.

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UFC 206 bonuses: Who got extra $$$?

TweetFight Of The Night: Cub Swanson vs Dooho ChoiPerformance Bonuses: Max Holloway and Lando Vannata• All four fighters earn $50k for their efforts tonightMore from UFC 206: Full results | Holloway claims interim belt, calls out Aldo | Cowboy gets walkoff KO, Swanson, Gastelum also win | Cirkunov, Aubin-Mercier among prelim winners at UFC 206 | Vannata kicks way to victory in FIGHT PASS prelims Backstage interviews: Max Hollway, Donald Cerrone, Cub Swanson, Kelvin Gastelum, Emil Meek, Lando Vannata Octagon interviews: Donald Cerrone, Cub Swanson and Dooho Choi UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers: ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC 206 bonuses: Who got extra $$$?

Trump vows no ‘wrecking ball’ to Obama legacy – but signals big changes

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump left the door open Sunday on how exactly he plans to overhaul the regulation-heavy agenda pursued by the Obama administration, suggesting he wouldn’t dismantle all his predecessor has done – while making clear the government needs to be more business-friendly.

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Choi to put on show for the 'real main event'

TweetTo a large contingent of diehard MMA fans, the main event of Saturday’s UFC 206 card in Toronto begins long before Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis step into the Octagon. To them, featherweights Dooho Choi and Cub Swanson are the real headliners.“I am very grateful and happy that fans think it's the real main event,” Choi said through manager / translator Alan Cho. “I think my previous fights and Cub's previous fights have affected fans' thoughts. I will always fight the way fans expect and enjoy.” In the case of Choi, that means chasing the knockout with somethi ... Read the Full Article Here

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Choi to put on show for the 'real main event'

Post-election, Trump closes companies tied to Saudi Arabia

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump shut down some of his companies in the days after the election, including four that appeared connected to a possible Saudi Arabia business venture, according to corporate registrations in Delaware.

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Ronna McDaniel Romney expected to be Trump's pick to run RNC

TweetRonna Romney McDaniel is expected to be President-Elect Trump's selection for chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, according to two RNC sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

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Fight Night Albany - Fight by Fight

TweetSHAMIL ABDURAKHIMOV VS DERRICK LEWISIt’s the most wonderful time of the year…to see a fighter go from contender to star, and while 2016 has been a breakthrough year for Derrick Lewis, a big win in his first headlining gig could be a star-making turn for “The Black Beast.” Sure, the win over Roy Nelson wasn’t pretty, but that’s nothing a knockout of Dagestan’s Shamil Abdurakhimov can’t cure. “Abrek” is a tough out though, making this an intriguing headliner.ANTHONY HAMILTON VS FRANCIS NGANNOUThe first bout of the heavyweight doublehea ... Read the Full Article Here

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Clinton decries fake news in first speech since election loss

TweetHillary Clinton denounced fake news during a speech on Thursday for retiring Nevada Senator Harry Reid.

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Clinton decries fake news in first speech since election loss

Holloway still fighting like his spot on the line

TweetJanuary 2014. Max Holloway was coming off back-to-back decision losses to Dennis Bermudez and Conor McGregor, and he felt as if his job was on the line if he dropped a third fight against Will Chope in Singapore.He didn’t lose that fight. Instead, the Hawaiian fought with a vicious intensity, picking up Knockout of the Night honors for his second round stoppage of Chope. The win began a nine-fight winning streak that not only took him to the top of the featherweight division, but also landed him an interim title fight against Anthony Pettis this Saturday in Toronto.But surprisingly, Holl ... Read the Full Article Here

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Holloway still fighting like his spot on the line

Trump clashes with union leader over Carrier deal

TweetAfter sparring with Boeing over the allegedly soaring cost of the next Air Force One, President-elect Trump is now clashing over social media with the head of United Steelworkers 1999 – after Jones criticized his deal to discourage air conditioner manufacturer Carrier Corp. from closing an Indiana factory and moving jobs to Mexico.

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Trump clashes with union leader over Carrier deal

Trump to nominate EPA critic Pruitt to lead agency

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump is planning to nominate Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt – an outspoken critic of the EPA – to lead the environmental agency, a senior transition source confirmed to Fox News.

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Reasons to watch UFC 206 this Saturday

TweetDO NOT MISS OUT! PRE-ORDER UFC 206 DIGITAL PPV NOWAnthony Pettis vs. Max Holloway was intriguing enough when the fight was first announced. It was a three-round, non-title bout destined for just 15 minutes of furious stand up action. But when Daniel Cormier was forced to pull out of his UFC 206 main event light heavyweight title defense against Anthony Johnson, Pettis and Holloway were moved up to become the new main event. That means 25 minutes for the interim featherweight title and a guaranteed shot at new undisputed champion Jose Aldo early in 2017. It’s hard not to be excited about ... Read the Full Article Here

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Trump offers Iowa Gov. Brandstad ambassador to China post, sources say

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump has offered the key post of U.S. Ambassador to China to Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, two GOP sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Fox News early Wednesday.

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Trump rips Boeing for cost overruns on new Air Force One, says 'cancel order'

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump blasted Boeing on Tuesday for alleged cost overruns and called for the government to cancel the contract, as the company works to build a new fleet of Air Force One that would replace the current aging Reagan-era planes.

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UFC® names Andrew Schleimer Chief Financial Officer

TweetLAS VEGASUFC® today announced the appointment of Andrew Schleimer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Schleimer will replace outgoing CFO Nakisa Bidarian who will be leaving at the end of December to join Frank Fertitta III and Lorenzo Fertitta where he will be responsible for building and leading a new direct investment platform for the family. “We’re excited to welcome Andrew to the family as we enter this new chapter of our history,” remarked UFC President Dana White. “Andrew brings a strong finance and operations background to our team – experience that will ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC® names Andrew Schleimer Chief Financial Officer

Pentagon reportedly buried study exposing $125 billion in waste

TweetSenior defense officials suppressed a study documenting $125 billion worth of administrative waste at the Pentagon out of fears that Congress would use its findings to cut the defense budget, the Washington Post reported late Monday.

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Pentagon reportedly buried study exposing $125 billion in waste

Trump nominates Carson as HUD Secretary

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump announced Monday his intentions to nominate Dr. Ben Carson as the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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TUF Finale bonuses: Who got extra $$$?

TweetFight Of The Night: Jared Cannonier vs. Ion Cutelaba Performance Bonuses: Sara McMann, Anthony Smith • All four fighters earn $50k for their efforts tonight Read the Full Article Here

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Trump expands secretary of state search; more interviews this week

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump has widened his search for secretary of state beyond his short-list of Mitt Romney and three others, senior transition team adviser Kellyanne Conway said Sunday.

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Green Party switches strategy in Pennsylvania recount

TweetHours after a Green Party-backed campaign dropped its case in state courts they announce a change to their strategy to force a statewide recount of Pennsylvania's Nov. 8 presidential election, won by Republican Donald Trump, and said late Saturday night that it will seek help in the federal courts, rather than the state courts.

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Bisping makes appearance in new 'xXx' movie’s promotion in Brazil

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Presidential commission urges better cybersecurity to President-elect Trump

TweetA presidential commission on Friday made 16 urgent recommendations to improve the nation's cybersecurity, including creating a nutritional-type label to help consumers shop wisely and appointing a new international ambassador on the subject — weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

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By the Numbers - The TUF 24 Finale

Tweet1Current ranking of Demetrious Johnson on the UFC pound-for-pound list152UFC event where Johnson defeated Joseph Benavidez via split decision to become the inaugural UFC flyweight champion1533Days that “Mighty Mouse” has reigned as the one and only UFC flyweight champion, 4th longest reign in UFC history10Consecutive wins by Mighty Mouse as a UFC flyweight, most in UFC flyweight history and 2nd longest active UFC win streak behind Jon Jones’ 135Fighters have earned 10+ consecutive wins in UFC history - Johnson, Royce Gracie, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre8Con ... Read the Full Article Here

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House passes $611 billion defense policy bill by wide margin

TweetThe Republican-led House on Friday overwhelmingly backed a $611 billion defense policy bill that rejects a number of President Barack Obama's key proposals for managing the nation's vast military enterprise.

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House passes $611 billion defense policy bill by wide margin

Trump says he's down to 'probably three or four' Supreme Court candidates

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity in an exclusive interview Thursday that he had narrowed his list of potential Supreme Court nominations "down to probably three or four" candidates and said an announcement would come "pretty soon."

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The Ultimate Fighter 24: Ep. 12 Preview

Tweet// It all comes down to this. After 14 fights involving 16 of the world's best flyweight fighters, The Ultimate Fighter will determine a new title challenger at 125 pounds this week, as Tim Elliott meets Hiromasa Ogikubo in the finals of the Tournament of Champions, with the winner moving on to face champion Demetrious Johnson. When the tournament started more than 12 weeks ago, Elliott entered the tournament as the No. 3 seed overall, while Ogikubo came in at No. 5, with both fighters being selected by coach Joseph Benavidez for his team. Last week saw the demise of H ... Read the Full Article Here

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Capitol Attitude: Pelosi's push for power

TweetIt’s only appropriate that Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, invoked Hall of Fame quarterback Bobby Layne when describing his unsuccessful effort to dislodge House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., from her Congressional leadership post.

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Capitol Attitude: Pelosi's push for power

Hundreds could still lose jobs at Carrier's Indianapolis plant, despite Trump deal

TweetIn persuading Carrier to keep hundreds of jobs in Indiana, President-elect Donald Trump is claiming victory on behalf of factory workers whose positions were bound for Mexico.

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Hundreds could still lose jobs at Carrier's Indianapolis plant, despite Trump deal

House Democrats set to vote for leader

TweetMinority Leader Nancy Pelosi faces a challenge to her job as frustrated House Democrats meet to select a new slate of leaders.

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UFC Unfiltered: Chuck Zito & Joe Benavidez

TweetActor, author, stuntman, and former Hells Angel, Chuck Zito joins Jim and Matt in-studio to talk about the early days of UFC, Conor McGregor relinquishing the Featherweight title, Whittaker vs. Brunson, UFC 206, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and much more. Later, Joseph Benavidez calls in to discuss the TUF 24 Finale, his fight against Henry Cejudo, and Urijah Faber's upcoming retirement fight in Sacramento.Some of the highlights from Episode 47 of UFC Unfiltered include:Joe on the wait to fight Henry at the TUF 24 Finale Joe on having two Team Benavidez guys in the TUF 24 final Matt Serr ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC Unfiltered: Chuck Zito & Joe Benavidez

Assuncao-Sterling off UFC Albany Card

TweetFollowing Aljamain Sterling’s withdrawal from the UFC Fight Night card in Albany due to injury, his opponent on Dec. 9, No. 3-ranked bantamweight contender Raphael Assuncao, has decided to wait and fight Sterling when he returns, thus removing both fighters from the event.Fight Night Albany, which is headlined by the heavyweight battle between Derrick Lewis and Shamil Abdurakhimov, will air live on UFC FIGHT PASS.Winner of seven of his last eight bouts, including victories over the likes of TJ Dillashaw, Johnny Eduardo and Bryan Caraway, Brazil’s Assuncao was looking to add to his ... Read the Full Article Here

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Assuncao-Sterling off UFC Albany Card

Kellogg's pulls ads from Breitbart over company 'values'

TweetKellogg's has announced that it will no longer advertise on Breitbart.com, the website formerly run by one of President-elect Donald Trump's top aides, Steve Bannon.

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Kellogg's pulls ads from Breitbart over company 'values'

Gingrich: Recount effort part of takeover by the 'nutty wing' of the Democratic party

TweetFormer House Speaker Newt Gingrich slammed efforts by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Green Party candidate Jill Stein to force a recount of votes in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, with another request expected to be filed in Michigan this week.

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Gingrich: Recount effort part of takeover by the 'nutty wing' of the Democratic party

Trump still facing concerns about white supremacists

TweetDonald Trump's disavowal this past week of white supremacists who have cheered his election as president hasn't quieted concerns about the movement's impact on his White House or whether more acts of hate will be carried out in his name.

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Trump still facing concerns about white supremacists

Fight Night Melbourne bonuses: Who got $$$?

TweetFight of the Night: Robert Whittaker vs Derek BrunsonPerformance Bonuses: Robert Whittaker and Tyson Pedro• Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson's epic first round battle won Fight of the Night honors• Whittaker also took home a performance bonus for his TKO win over Brunson• Tyson Pedri earbed a perfornabce bonus after his submission victory on the main card• All four fighters earn $50k for their efforts tonight Read the Full Article Here

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Fight Night Melbourne bonuses: Who got $$$?

Taiwanese delegation visits Honduras to find investment opportunities

TweetTegucigalpa, Nov 27 (efe_epa).- A trade delegation from Taiwan began a visit to Honduras on Sunday, in order to learn about possible investments they could make in this Central American country, the Honduran Presidential House reported.

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Taiwanese delegation visits Honduras to find investment opportunities

Analysis: For some in middle class, Trump plan would mean tax increase

TweetPresident-elect Donald Trump's proposals would modestly cut income taxes for most middle-class Americans. But for nearly 8 million families -- including a majority of single-parent households -- the opposite would occur: They'd pay more.

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Analysis: For some in middle class, Trump plan would mean tax increase