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Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins was suspended six games for roughing and high-sticking by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday. The incident occurred with 25 seconds remaining in the third period of a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden on Tuesday. Marchand received a minor penalty for roughing on the play and a match penalty for attempt to injure. "I just think, same as last night, 'Marsh' just has to have control of his emotions in that situation," Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said Wednesday. "Live to fight another day, get ready for the next...

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton said Tuesday on ABC’s “The View” that she believed President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic had shown he has “blatant disregard for public health.” Co-host Joy Behar said, “We heard on tape President Trump admit he wanted to publicly downplay the threat of the pandemic when he spoke to Bob Woodward even though he knew it was spread through the air and knew it was going to be deadly. He lied to the American people and said it’s going to disappear. America is about to hit the grim milestone of 200,000 lives lost...

Nancy Pelosi doesn't have much longer as Speaker of the House. But if there's one constant in our ever-changing world, it's that Pelosi will remain unconscionable until the gavel is wrested from her hand. During a recent speech on the House floor, she expressed opinions about unemployment insurance and tax policy that seem irrational even for her. Pelosi supports extending unemployment insurance beyond the current 99-week limit. To substantiate her position, she touted unemployment benefits as a burgeoning economic catalyst. All we need do is and tap into their power. Pelosi informed Congress that "[u]nemployment insurance ... returns two dollars...

One of the most outrageous and dishonest campaign websites this year was Obama's mock "Pro-Life" website paid for by George Soros.In reality Obama was the most radical pro-abortion and infanticide candidate in the last 35 years. Barack Obama even voted 4 times to support infanticide. After his victory his advisors announced that one of his first moves would be to lift a ban that would swell the number abortions both here and abroad.They weren't kidding. Today it was announced that Obama will fund foreign abortions.FOX News reported: President Obama will issue an executive order on Thursday reversing the Bush...

Iraq's appointed leader, Ayad Allawi, put on an impressive performance yesterday in Washington. Addressing Congress and then holding a joint news conference with President Bush, he thanked America in the name of the Iraqi people for overthrowing Saddam Hussein. Challenging the news reports that Americans get daily, Mr. Allawi claimed that security is improving, economic reconstruction is progressing and democratic institutions are taking root. It was everything the Bush re-election campaign could have asked for. Unfortunately, most of it was wrong. Until Iraq holds free elections, Mr. Allawi cannot claim to speak for more than the narrow coalition of exile...

EXCERPT: Consider the State Department's decision to hire former Clinton Counsel Gregory B. Craig, of Williams & Connolly, LLP, to represent itself against a whistle-blower lawsuit filed by former employee Linda Shenwick. She alleges that she was transferred and fired for exposing mismanagement and abuse at the United Nations. The contract calls for Williams & Connolly to be paid as much as $1.46 million, with senior partners such as Craig to be paid upwards of $500 an hour... Conservatives despise Craig for his work defending Clinton during impeachment and representing Elian Gonzalez's father... ...Deputy Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage...