Day three of confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks; Palisades woman thanks firefighter who saved her life. … [Read more...] about Jan 16: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
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Lee Zeldin gives opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator
Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, had his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. See Zeldin's opening statement. … [Read more...] about Lee Zeldin gives opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator
Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington
Some Trump insiders are ready to take on the food industry. It remains to be seen whether their entrée will result in any meaningful change in government oversight of "Big Food" — or on American health. … [Read more...] about Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington
Injury Notes: Wagner, Magic, Kyrie, Sixers, Haliburton, Jackson
Magic forward Franz Wagner, who is recovering from a torn right oblique, will remain sidelined for Wednesday’s game in Milwaukee, but his injury designation will be updated to “return to competition reconditioning,” according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). The change in designation doesn’t necessarily mean Wagner’s return is imminent, but it does suggest … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Wagner, Magic, Kyrie, Sixers, Haliburton, Jackson
Eighteen More Players Become Trade-Eligible
Today is Wednesday, January 15, which means that a total of 18 players who signed free agent contracts meeting specific criteria this past offseason are now eligible to be traded. Most offseason signees became trade-eligible on December 15, but players who met the following criteria were ineligible to be moved for an extra month: The player re-signed with his previous team. He … [Read more...] about Eighteen More Players Become Trade-Eligible