Congress heads out with no resolution on Zika, Puerto Rico

TweetCongress accomplished relatively little in a short work period, missing deadlines on the budget and on helping Puerto Rico with its financial crisis as lawmakers began a weeklong break.

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Congress heads out with no resolution on Zika, Puerto Rico

On UFC FIGHT PASS: Titan FC 38, Sat. 7 pm ET

TweetAn outstanding month of action on UFC FIGHT PASS closes out with the return of Titan Fighting Championship, as the organization delivers a welterweight title fight, a handful of promising up and comers and some familiar names to the cage for Titan FC 38 from the Miccosukee Casino in Miami, Florida.Here’s a look at the action that is set to go down Saturday night. Not a UFC FIGHT PASS member? What are you waiting for? Start your free trial now!Steve Carl (22-4) vs. Belal Muhammad (8-0) for the Titan FC Welterweight TitleThe main event features the kind of matchup that works so well o ... Read the Full Article Here

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Trump brushes off protests to address Calif. GOP, likens arrival to ‘crossing the border’

TweetDonald Trump brushed aside yet another protest Friday — even joking that "it was fun" — and told a gathering of California Republicans that he's winning "landslides" on the road to what he described as a record-setting performance in the GOP primaries.

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Trump brushes off protests to address Calif. GOP, likens arrival to ‘crossing the border’

Letourneau to Face Calderwood in Ottawa

TweetFresh from her five-round battle with strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 193 in November, Canadian star Valerie Letourneau will return to fight in Canada on Saturday, June 18, when she faces Scottish standout Joanne Calderwood in a special flyweight attraction at TD Place Arena in Ottawa.The bout marks the UFC’s first ever women’s 125-pound fight, but is not the launch of a new division. UFC officials are looking into possibly opening a women’s flyweight division in the future, but until the time when or if such a division is permanently announced, there remain tw ... Read the Full Article Here

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Letourneau to Face Calderwood in Ottawa

Army retains decorated Green Beret it planned to kick out over confronting Afghan child rapist

TweetIn a stunning reversal, the U.S. Army decided late Thursday to retain a decorated Green Beret it had planned to kick out after he physically confronted a local Afghan commander accused of raping a boy over the course of many days.

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Army retains decorated Green Beret it planned to kick out over confronting Afghan child rapist

Cormier vs. Jones 2 Headlines UFC 200

TweetThe UFC's first takeover of Good Morning America wasn't the promotion's only breaking news on Wednesday, as it was announced that the main event of UFC 200 on July 9 in Las Vegas will be the light heavyweight championship rematch between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones.MORE ON UFC 200: Ticket information | Complete fight card | Live in Las vegas on July 9 from brand new T-Mobile Arena | UFC 200 a 'work in progress' but stars ready | Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar 2 meet for interim title | Aldo vows aggression | Cain Velasquez faces Travis Browne in critical heav ... Read the Full Article Here

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Cormier vs. Jones 2 Headlines UFC 200

Cruz's former co-chairman in Virginia travels to Syria in support of Assad

TweetThe former co-chairman for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s campaign in Virginia traveled to Syria Wednesday and promised to show support for President Bashar Assad, who U.S. officials have repeatedly said has lost legitimacy to rule the war-torn county.

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Cruz's former co-chairman in Virginia travels to Syria in support of Assad

Trump completes 5-state sweep; Clinton beats Sanders in most Super Tuesday III contests

TweetDonald Trump completed a five-state sweep in Tuesday’s Republican presidential primaries, strengthening his shot at avoiding a contested convention – while Hillary Clinton scored convincing victories but was denied the same bragging rights of a primary sweep by a surprise Bernie Sanders win in Rhode Island.

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Trump completes 5-state sweep; Clinton beats Sanders in most Super Tuesday III contests

Countdown to UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Era

TweetSeven fights. It’s a year and a half’s worth of work for guys like Neil Magny and Donald Cerrone, but when it comes to Brock Lesnar, his seven trips to the Octagon encompass his entire UFC career. In any other case, it would constitute a flash in the pan, a brief spell of goodness that ended with more expectations than results. But when speaking of Lesnar, who starred in pro wrestling for the WWE before and after his nearly four-year stretch in the UFC, few fighters have had as much impact in such a small amount of time. He won a UFC heavyweight championship in just his fourth ... Read the Full Article Here

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Countdown to UFC 200: Brock Lesnar Era

Trump's big sweep: Why a winner's aura matters more than math

TweetPresidential campaigns are about media, math and momentum. But in the wake of Donald Trump’s five-state sweep in the Northeast yesterday, it’s time to add another measure.

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Trump's big sweep: Why a winner's aura matters more than math

Why Cruz's deal with Kasich could fizzle-and fuels Trump's anti-party argument

TweetWith Donald Trump heading for a five-state sweep today, his two top rivals have cut a deal that carries a whiff of desperation.

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Why Cruz's deal with Kasich could fizzle-and fuels Trump's anti-party argument

Paddy Holohan announces retirement

TweetUFC flyweight Patrick “Paddy” Holohan announced his retirement today due to a rare blood clotting disorder that prevents him from competing in professional mixed martial arts. The 27-year-old competed five times in the Octagon, most recently headlining a card in his native Dublin in Oct. 2015. UFC officials recently learned of Holohan’s rare disorder, which wasn’t disclosed until after his last fight. Subsequently, Holohan was advised by medical professionals to retire with his long-term health and safety in mind. “I was born with a factor missing in my blood call ... Read the Full Article Here

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Paddy Holohan announces retirement

Cruz and Kasich join forces against Trump -- but will it work?

TweetJohn Kasich and Ted Cruz made the extraordinary announcement late Monday of their intentions to coordinate campaigns in order to deny frontrunner Donald Trump a sweep of important primaries in three states -- but it remains far from clear whether the ambitious strategy will pay off.

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Cruz and Kasich join forces against Trump -- but will it work?

UFC 197 Jones vs Saint Preux final results

TweetWho were the winners at UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux? Click below to get the results for all the fights at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 23, 2016.Jones vs Saint Preux | Johnson vs Cejudo | Pettis vs Barboza | Whittaker vs Natal | Rodriguez vs Fili | Pettis vs Kelades | Roberts vs Steele | Esparza vs Lima | Franca vs Vick | Harris vs East | Rogerio de Lima vs Hester | Escudero vs LeeMore from UFC 197: UFC 197 results | UFC 197 postfight bonus recap | Dana White has final say on UFC 197 | Jon Jones wins in return, claims interim title | Watch: Champion Cormier r ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC 197 Jones vs Saint Preux final results

Maine governor: Workers from India hard to understand

TweetMaine's governor said it's hard to understand workers "from Bulgaria" and workers from India are "the worst ones."

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Maine governor: Workers from India hard to understand

Saint Preux, Jones assume roles of David, Goliath at UFC 197

TweetOvince Saint Preux hit Las Vegas for UFC 197 fight week with what seemed like not a care in the world.The No. 6-ranked light heavyweight thinks all the pressure Saturday night is on his opponent: Jon Jones, the pound-for-pound top ranked fighter in the world returning after more than a year away from competition.RELATED UFC 197 CONTENT: Order UFC 197 | Read: Reasons to watch UFC 197 | Jones is on road to redemption, wants back everything he lost | OSP thriving in underdog role, determined to win | Watch: Rankings Report | Matchmakers Silva & Shelby break down ... Read the Full Article Here

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Saint Preux, Jones assume roles of David, Goliath at UFC 197

MMA helps Cody East win his fight

TweetOne of the beautiful things about the fight game is that there’s really no barrier for entry. Sure, you won’t go anywhere if you can’t fight, but it’s likely that you can at least get a shot to compete. It’s not like a pickup game of basketball can lead to a call from the Lakers or a sandlot baseball game prompting a request to play centerfield for the Yankees. But in fighting, it’s different. Just ask Cody East.“I was at a wrestling tournament, and I had seen MMA on TV before,” East recalled. “I was 18 years old and they were having an ama ... Read the Full Article Here

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MMA helps Cody East win his fight

Fox News Poll: Trump leads in California, Clinton-Sanders in close race

TweetRepublican Donald Trump holds a big lead in California, in a new Fox News Poll, while Hillary Clinton has a razor-thin edge over Bernie Sanders in the Democratic race.

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Fox News Poll: Trump leads in California, Clinton-Sanders in close race

Trump advisors try to pivot not fishtail

Tweet Trump advisers say that the frontrunner's behavior has been an act until now, but he still has an issue with the #NeverTrump movement.

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Trump advisors try to pivot not fishtail

FBI head: No timetable for completing Clinton email probe

Tweet FBI Director James Comey says there's no timetable for the FBI to complete its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server when she was secretary of state.

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FBI head: No timetable for completing Clinton email probe

Family ties: Pettis bros. ready to fight again

Tweet March 14, 2015 was a date the Pettis brothers, Anthony and Sergio, probably circled on their calendars as a reminder that they were never going to fight on the same card again. On that UFC 185 card in Dallas, Anthony lost his lightweight title to Rafael dos Anjos and Sergio was stopped by Ryan Benoit, and you assumed the two wouldn’t want to go down that road again. But here they are in Las Vegas, Anthony fighting Edson Barboza and Sergio taking on Chris Kelades on this Saturday’s UFC 197 event. So what happened to the never fighting together thing?UFC 197 FREE FIGHT CONTENT: Free ... Read the Full Article Here

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Family ties: Pettis bros. ready to fight again

The Ultimate Fighter 23: Ep. 1 Preview

Tweet // The Ultimate Fighter returns this week with a brand new cast of UFC hopefuls led by two coaches who are embroiled in one of the nastiest rivalries in the history of women's MMA.Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will coach on the show for the first time ever as she looks to defend her title for the third straight time when she takes on No. 1 contender Claudia Gadelha after the series is finished.More about The Ultimate Fighter: Go inside the Joanna-Claudia rivalry | Greatest fighters from past seasons 30-16, 15-1 | A look at the greatest coaches | New cast r ... Read the Full Article Here

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The Ultimate Fighter 23: Ep. 1 Preview

The disciplined Donald: How Trump triumphed by toning things down

Tweet Two weeks after the media declared Donald Trump in deep trouble, he has bounced back—as a changed candidate.

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The disciplined Donald: How Trump triumphed by toning things down

The disciplined Donald: How Trump triumphed by toning things down

Tweet Two weeks after the media declared Donald Trump in deep trouble, he has bounced back—as a changed candidate.

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The disciplined Donald: How Trump triumphed by toning things down

Chyna found dead

Tweet Ex-WWE wrestler Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer dead at 45
The Turnstile By Marcus Vanderberg 3 hours ago
Former World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Joanie Laurer, better known by her in-ring name of Chyna, was found dead at her Redondo Beach, Calif., home Wednesday afternoon at the age of 45, according to her manager. No cause of death has been announced.

I am saddened over this I had a crush on her when she first appeared and she is only 4 years older than my self she will be missed but it looks like her troubled life and drug problem caught up

Chyna found dead

Clinton Trump hold strong leads in Connecticut poll finds

Tweet Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton both hold overwhelming leads in Connecticut ahead of the April 26 primary, with the Republican frontrunner nearing the 50 percent mark among likely Republican voters, according to a new poll.

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Clinton, Trump hold strong leads in Connecticut, poll finds

On The Rise: UFC 197 Edition

Tweet // Most of the attention on this weekend’s UFC Pay-Per-View event in Las Vegas has been focused on the top of the marquee and understandably so, as the main event pitting Jon Jones against Ovince Saint Preux carries a great deal of intrigue.Beyond the headlining act, the remainder of the main card is a collection of outstanding contests that should deliver fireworks as well – a flyweight title fight between champion Demetrious Johnson and challenger Henry Cejudo; an explosive clash of strikers Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza; surging middleweights Robert Whittake ... Read the Full Article Here

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On The Rise: UFC 197 Edition

Is Cruz too conservative to win? NY Times says he's sooo right-wing

Tweet Ted Cruz is a very, very conservative guy.

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Is Cruz too conservative to win? NY Times says he's sooo right-wing

UFC FIGHT PASS Spotlight UFC 197

Tweet With a crossroads fight at 155 pounds, a potential slugfest in the middleweight division, and a heavyweight bout that could produce a rising star among the big men, the UFC FIGHT PASS portion of Saturday’s UFC 197 card in Las Vegas is a must see for fight fans as they get ready for a star-studded main card featuring the return of the pound-for-pound king, Jon Jones, against Ovince Saint Preux, and a flyweight title fight pitting champion Demetrious Johnson against unbeaten challenger Henry Cejudo.But first, this is the UFC FIGHT PASS spotlight on UFC 197.Kevin Lee vs. Efrain Escudero ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC FIGHT PASS Spotlight – UFC 197

Jab at Trump? McConnell 'optimistic' about contested convention

Tweet Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in an implicit jab at Republican primary front-runner Donald Trump, said he is “increasingly optimistic" that voting at the Republican National Convention in July will go to a second ballot.

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Jab at Trump? McConnell 'optimistic' about contested convention

Thousands of voters, celebrities, register to wrong party

TweetA survey has found that tens of thousands of voters, including Demi Moore and other celebrities, have mistakenly registered as members of a conservative minor political party in California in a mix-up over its name, a newspaper reported Sunday.

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Thousands of voters, celebrities, register to wrong party

Cruz takes all 14 delegates at Wyoming GOP convention, NY primary next

TweetTed Cruz on Saturday won all 14 delegates in the Wyoming GOP convention -- a relatively small number but enough for the Texas senator to declare victory and keep GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump from securing the nomination.

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Cruz takes all 14 delegates at Wyoming GOP convention, NY primary next

UFC Makes First Trip to South Dakota in July

TweetThe Octagon will set down in South Dakota for the first time on Wednesday, July 13, as the UFC presents a UFC Fight Night Event at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. FOX Sports 1 will televise the event. No bouts have been determined for the card as of yet. Stay tuned to UFC.com for ticket on-sale dates and fight card announcements. The UFC's maiden voyage to South Dakota is the latest stop in a historic year that has already seen the promotion announce first-time events in Zagreb, Rotterdam, Curitiba, Inglewood, Ottawa and New York. Read the Full Article Here

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UFC Makes First Trip to South Dakota in July

Those who think meeting Sander was political meddling should 'find a psychiatrist,’ Pope says

TweetPope Francis had sharp words Saturday for people who are saying his brief exchange with Bernie Sanders at the Vatican is meddling in the U.S. presidential race, recommending they “find a psychiatrist.”

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Those who think meeting Sander was political meddling should 'find a psychiatrist,’ Pope says

Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez to Headline July 7 Event on UFC FIGHT PASS

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Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez to Headline July 7 Event on UFC FIGHT PASS

UFC announces first NY event at MSG

TweetLas Vegas – Following today’s landmark bill signing by Governor Andrew Cuomo to legalize and regulate professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York, UFC® announced that it will host a major Pay-Per-View event at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 12.Hey @TheGarden: Let's do this http://pic.twitter.com/SnbB82PzqZ— UFC (@ufc) April 14, 2016Additionally, UFC will be adding another live event in Upstate New York before the end of the year. The organization has pledged four events per year for the first three years after passage of the bill. The event ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC announces first NY event at MSG

ABSCAM agents to FBI chief: Bureau's 'reputation' on the line in Clinton probe

TweetFormer FBI agents who worked the notorious 1970s sting operation known as ABSCAM have written FBI Director James Comey to warn that nothing less than the bureau's "reputation" is on the line as the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email practices enters a critical phase.

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ABSCAM agents to FBI chief: Bureau's 'reputation' on the line in Clinton probe

It's not like sports: Why the candidate with the most delegates may lose out

TweetThe Washington Post declares that Ted Cruz “is close to ensuring that Donald Trump cannot win the GOP nomination on a second ballot.”

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It's not like sports: Why the candidate with the most delegates may lose out

Dodson trying to take over the world - as a bantamweight

TweetJohn Dodson arrived in the UFC as an instant contender, showcasing electric movement and surprising power in winning the bantamweight competition on Season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter.To claim the etched glass trophy awarded to the victor, the Albuquerque native and Jackson-Wink fixture scored a first-round knockout win over TJ Dillashaw, who would go on to claim bantamweight gold seven fights, and less than three years, later. Rather than stay in the 135-pound ranks, Dodson departed for the newly formed flyweight division with the intention of claiming gold there before moving back up and do ... Read the Full Article Here

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Dodson trying to take over the world - as a bantamweight

Trump vows Mexico border wall will be built within two years

TweetRepublican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Wednesday that his proposed wall across the U.S.-Mexico border would be completed within two years.

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Trump vows Mexico border wall will be built within two years

3 stars on the rise in Tampa this Saturday

TweetEvent number two of the “Eight Events in 10 Weeks” run that kicked off last weekend in Zagreb, Croatia takes place this Saturday at the Amelie Arena in Tampa, Florida, where 13 pairs of fighters will step into the Octagon for the second UFC on FOX event of 2016.Headlined by light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Rashad Evans, with veterans Lyoto Machida and Dan Henderson doing battle in the penultimate bout of the evening, this weekend’s event also features a trio of young athletes looking to make their mark and take a big step forward in their respective divisions in “ ... Read the Full Article Here

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3 stars on the rise in Tampa this Saturday

Obama to decide on declassifying 9/11 documents within 60 days

TweetPresident Obama will decide whether to declassify 28 pages of sealed documents — which some suspect show a Saudi connection to the 9/11 attacks — within 60 days, according to a former senator who co-chaired the 2002 joint congressional inquiry into the attacks.

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Obama to decide on declassifying 9/11 documents within 60 days

With new monument, Obama and Dems seize on Equal Pay Day

TweetPresident Barack Obama and other Democrats on Tuesday seized on Equal Pay Day -- a symbolic event dramatizing how much longer it takes a woman to earn as much as a man -- to court women voters and call out Republicans for inaction on the issue.

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With new monument, Obama and Dems seize on Equal Pay Day

Hundreds flock to US Capitol to protest money in politics, hundreds arrested

TweetHundreds of protesters flocked to the U.S. Capitol Monday for a demonstration against the role of money in politics, prompting arrests of more than 400 by the Capitol police force.

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Hundreds flock to US Capitol to protest money in politics, hundreds arrested

Reasons to watch Fight Night Tampa Saturday

TweetWhile competing on Season 20 of The Ultimate Fighter, Rose Namajunas had many wondering if she could be the next Ronda Rousey. But Carla Esparza shut out Namajunas in the finale to win the inaugural strawweight title, and Namajunas disappeared. Now 16 months later, “Thug Rose” is back and better than ever. // Namajunas started over after losing to Esparza and has emerged as one of the most dangerous 115-pounders on the planet. She is a submission wizard with great hands. In a battle of rising stars late last year, Namajunas dominated fellow strawweight prospect P ... Read the Full Article Here

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Reasons to watch Fight Night Tampa Saturday

EXCLUSIVE: Obama vows no influence in Clinton email probe, defends terror fight

TweetPresident Obama repeatedly vowed there would be no political influence over the Justice Department’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while secretary of state -- in a wide-ranging interview with “Fox News Sunday” in which he also ardently defended his efforts to defeat the Islamic State and other terror groups amid criticism about his perceived indifference.

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EXCLUSIVE: Obama vows no influence in Clinton email probe, defends terror fight

Sanders wins Wyoming Democratic caucuses, Cruz takes Colorado delegates

TweetDemocratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will win the Wyoming Democratic caucuses on Saturday to extend his winning streak, while GOP White House candidates compete for delegates in the Colorado state party convention.

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Sanders wins Wyoming Democratic caucuses, Cruz takes Colorado delegates

How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. Dos Santos

TweetSkip ahead to Main Card UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. Dos Santos Sunday, April 10th FIGHT PASS Prelims 10:30AM EDT / 7:30AM PDT / 1:30PM GMT Online Airings FIGHT PASS on UFC.tv: Available Worldwide Excluded Countries: Brazil Cable/Satellite Airings Central/South AmericaBrazil - CombateMexico - UFC NetworkArgentina - UFC NetworkBolivia - UFC NetworkChile - UFC NetworkColombia - UFC NetworkCosta Rica - UFC NetworkEcuador - UFC NetworkEl Salvador - UFC NetworkHonduras - UFC NetworkNicaragua - UFC NetworkPanama - UFC NetworkPar ... Read the Full Article Here

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How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. Dos Santos

In tight N.H. Senate race, Hassan hit with donor scandal, as Ayotte, GOP see opening

TweetThe New Hampshire Senate race is projected to be stalemate to the bitter end, with Democrats and Republicans searching for any advantage over each other’s widely popular and respected candidates to break open the contest.

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In tight N.H. Senate race, Hassan hit with donor scandal, as Ayotte, GOP see opening

Makdessi vs. Baghdad Set for UFC 199

TweetWhile a short-notice UFC debut against New York groundfighter Chris Wade didn't work in his favor, French striker Mehdi Baghdad will get a favorable style matchup his second time around in the Octagon when he faces fellow stand-up ace John Makdessi in a UFC 199 lightweight bout on June 4. In the main event, which airs live on Pay-Per-View from The Forum in Inglewood, California, Luke Rockhold defends his UFC middleweight title against Chris Weidman. In the co-featured bout, Dominick Cruz defends his UFC bantamweight crown against Urijah Faber.A member of the Ultimate Fighter 22 cast, Baghdad o ... Read the Full Article Here

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Makdessi vs. Baghdad Set for UFC 199

Sanders walks back criticism of Clinton qualifications

TweetVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday walked back his criticism that his primary opponent, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is not “qualified” to be president.

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Sanders walks back criticism of Clinton qualifications

Trump's targets after Wisconsin: Cruz, the press, and the establishment

TweetDonald Trump did not take his Wisconsin loss quietly.

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Trump's targets after Wisconsin: Cruz, the press, and the establishment

Rob Whiteford is going headhunting in Zagreb

TweetRob Whiteford was the protagonist in one of the most epic UFC entrances of all time. For his first trip to the Octagon in his native land of Scotland last July, the sold-out SSE Hydro crowd in Glasgow serenaded an emotional Whiteford on his final approach to the stage as “The Flower of Scotland” played throughout the vast arena. Taking on Lucas Martins in UFC Fight Night Rothwell vs. Dos Santos in Zagreb, “The Hammer” looks forward to a similar passion in the Croatian crowd as they, too, welcome the UFC to their shores for the first time. “I want to fight ever ... Read the Full Article Here

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Rob Whiteford is going headhunting in Zagreb

Three on the Rise to Watch in Zagreb

Tweet// While the majority of the attention for this weekend’s inaugural event in Zagreb, Croatia will be focused on the big boys at the top of the marquee, Sunday’s fight card is laced with European talent looking to make a name for themselves inside the Octagon and take the next step forward in their UFC careers.Here’s a look at three emerging fighters to keep an eye on when the action kicks off at Arena Zagreb this weekend.Francis NgannouOriginally scheduled to welcome promotional newcomer Bojan Mihajlovic to the cage, Ngannou will instead face another debuting ... Read the Full Article Here

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Three on the Rise to Watch in Zagreb

Trump campaign to Cruz: GOP establishment is using you

TweetThe Trump campaign, reeling from a tough loss in Wisconsin, is moving to discourage anybody considering getting on the Ted Cruz train – by sounding the alarm that the GOP establishment is only using him to get to an open convention.

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Trump campaign to Cruz: GOP establishment is using you

San Francisco approves fully paid leave for new parents

TweetSan Francisco approved a measure Tuesday making it the first place in the nation to require businesses to provide fully paid leave for new parents.

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San Francisco approves fully paid leave for new parents

Walker: Wisconsin primary a 'turning point'; confident it's Cruz vs. Clinton

TweetWisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been vigorously campaigning in his home state for Ted Cruz ahead of Tuesday’s Republican primary, a contest Walker said could be a “turning point in this election.”

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Walker: Wisconsin primary a 'turning point'; confident it's Cruz vs. Clinton

UFC FIGHT PASS Spotlight – Zagreb

TweetThis Sunday, the UFC makes its first visit to Croatia, with a 13-fight card featuring the heavyweight showdown between Ben Rothwell and Junior Dos Santos. But before two of the best big men in the game collide on FS1, the event kicks off on UFC FIGHT PASS at 10:30am ET / 7:30am PT with three bouts featuring two featherweights on the verge of cracking the top 15 in 2016, a heavyweight newcomer looking to inject the division with a jolt of new blood, and middleweight debutants eager to enter the sport’s proving ground for the first time.This is the UFC FIGHT PASS spotlight on Fight Night Z ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC FIGHT PASS Spotlight – Zagreb

Can Trump tone it down without losing what got him this far?

TweetAfter Donald Trump knocked Marco Rubio out of the race in Florida, he used what should have been a triumphant news conference to take a few whacks at the press.

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Can Trump tone it down without losing what got him this far?

TUF Spotlight – A Look at the History of TUF Coaches

Tweet// On April 20, the newest season of The Ultimate Fighter will hit FS1, and while the focus will be on the light heavyweight men and strawweight women fighting for a UFC contract, there will be no shortage of attention paid to the coaches, UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and No. 1 contender Claudia Gadelha.In July, these coaches will meet in the Octagon for the second time to settle their score, but there will also be bragging rights on the line as they look to lead their fighters to glory. Being the coach of the winning competitor is also a prestigi ... Read the Full Article Here

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TUF Spotlight – A Look at the History of TUF Coaches

PepsiCo CEO asks North Carolina gov to repeal new law

TweetThe CEO of PepsiCo, Inc., has joined the growing list of company heads and municipal officials voicing opposing to North Carolina's new law that prevents specific anti-discrimination rules for LGBT people for public accommodations and restroom use.

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PepsiCo CEO asks North Carolina gov to repeal new law

Super Six – Jon Jones

TweetJon Jones may be the current pound-for-pound king of the UFC, but he no longer holds the crown of the light heavyweight division, a situation he hopes to change in the main event of UFC 197 on April 23. But before the big night in Vegas arrives, we’ll take a look back at a half-dozen of Jones’ greatest moments. Stephan BonnarUFC 94Result: Jones WUD3Watch on FIGHT PASS These days, it’s almost hard to believe that Jones got into the UFC in 2008 as a late replacement for Tomasz Drwal. Almost as difficult to fathom is Jones being matched up with veteran contender Stephan Bonnar ... Read the Full Article Here

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Super Six – Jon Jones

Trump now says abortion laws should not be changed

TweetDonald Trump now says abortion laws should not be changed.

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Trump now says abortion laws should not be changed

The 10: Plenty of Action on Tap in Amazing April

TweetApril represents the kick-off to the “Unstoppable” collection of events scheduled to grace the Octagon over the next several months, and checking out the assortment of fights on deck in the month ahead, that title seems rather apt.Over the course of three consecutive weekends, the UFC will deliver a trio of events on three different platforms – FOX Sports 1, FOX and Pay-Per-View – where each card offers bouts that will have a significant impact on divisional rankings and should deliver plenty of action to sit back and enjoy.Here’s a look at some of the most import ... Read the Full Article Here

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The 10: Plenty of Action on Tap in Amazing April

Women veterans gather to swap stories, gain experience

TweetAir Force veteran Liz Skilbeck recently got a new license plate for her vehicle that identifies it as being driven by a female veteran. Before that, the license plate just identified it as being driven by a veteran, causing people to thank her husband for his service.

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Women veterans gather to swap stories, gain experience

Super Six – Demetrious Johnson

Tweet// Currently sitting at number two on the pound-for-pound list, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson isn’t just one of the most dominant champions competing in the Octagon at the moment; he may be one of the most dominant ever. That’s high praise for the Washington state standout, but he’s not resting on his laurels as he approaches his April 23 bout against unbeaten Olympic Gold medalist Henry Cejudo. Here are Mighty Mouse’s Super Six.2011Miguel Angel Torres (WATCH ON UFC FIGHT PASS)Even though Johnson lost his first WEC ... Read the Full Article Here

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Super Six – Demetrious Johnson