Jesse Jackson dead at 84

Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson Sr yells and gestures during a campaign speech, 1988. Afro Newspaper/Gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, Baptist minister and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at age 84. The Jackson family confirmed his passing in a statement on Tuesday morning. “Our…

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Maher says Trump spends time 'yelling at' him over text

Comedian Bill Maher said that President Trump, with whom he has had a contentious relationship, has been “yelling” at him during his messages. “You hear from him later sometimes, right?” CNN’s Alex Michaelson asked Maher about the president in an interview released Saturday, with Michaelson referencing Maher’s HBO show “Real Time.” “Yes,” Maher replied in…

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investors look ahead to more delayed data

U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to more delayed data releases during the holiday-shortened trading week. At 3:34 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield had dropped more than 3 basis points to 4.02%, and the 30-year Treasury bond yield had also dipped 3 basis points to 4.66%. The 2-year Treasury note yield was 2 basis points…

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Potomac cleanup ongoing as Trump casts blame

Energy & Environment Presented by Panasonic {Beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story Potomac cleanup continues as Trump places blame Nearly a month after the wastewater began leaking into the Potomac River, recovery efforts continue. © Cliff Owen, The Associated Press The leak resulted from the collapse of a portion of the Potomac Interceptor sewer…

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