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Opinion: Should we give a damn about the Oxford comma?

9 years 7 months ago
A recent court case seems like a victory for fans of the grand old Oxford comma. To many, it feels natural to write "Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Cleveland." But just as one may feel lazy saying "My brother and me went home" rather than "My brother and I," there is a sense that it is more proper to write "Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland," inserting a comma after the item before the last one.

Man at White House checkpoint claims he has bomb

9 years 7 months ago
A car drove up to a White House checkpoint late Saturday night and the driver claimed to have a bomb in his vehicle, two law enforcement officials tell CNN. There is no confirmation that there is any device in the vehicle but security at the White House was immediately upgraded. One person is in custody and the vehicle is currently being checked, the sources said. Several streets around the White House have been closed, and the situation is ongoing.

Senate Intel Committee asks Roger Stone to preserve records

9 years 7 months ago
The Senate Intelligence Committee has asked Roger Stone, the flamboyant political adviser who has been connected to Donald Trump for years, to preserve any records he might have that could be related to the panel's investigation into Russian actions targeting the U.S. election, Stone confirmed to CNN.

Tom Price: Health bill just a start

9 years 7 months ago
The man tasked with shepherding the Republican plan to replace Obamacare defended President Donald Trump's campaign promise to cover every American, saying Sunday that the multi-layered GOP proposal would give everyone access to the care they want.

Trump on Putin: One tough cookie

9 years 7 months ago
President Trump describes Russian President Vladimir Putin as "one tough cookie" in an interview days before FBI Chief James Comey testifies before Congress about Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
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