Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Ethics oversight reversal & Lyft passenger arrested

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Good morning. It's Wednesday, January 4. A day of pageantry to open the 115th Congress and usher in a new period of Republican governance was overtaken Tuesday by an embarrassing reversal on ethics oversight, with the GOP gripped by internal division and many lawmakers seeking to shield themselves from extensive scrutiny.

A 20-year-old man had a loaded pistol, duct tape and a glove in his pocket when state troopers found him in the back seat of a terrified Lyft driver's sport utility vehicle in Orange County on Tuesday, they said.

See a video of a toddler rescuing his twin brother after a dresser toppled over onto them.

Today's Top Headlines

 

House GOP backs down on ethics changes after widespread criticism

House Republicans dropped plans to gut the independent ethics office after widespread criticism and questions from Donald Trump about GOP priorities. [More]

 

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Lyft passenger accused of threatening driver had gun and duct tape, troopers say

The female driver pulled into Florida Highway Patrol headquarters on Semoran Boulevard and flagged down a trooper, saying she feared for her life. [More]

 

Mass murderer Charles Manson seriously ill, moved to hospital, sources say

One source said Manson was seriously ill but could not provide specific information. [More]

 

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More than 1,100 law school professors oppose Jeff Sessions's nomination as attorney general

The professors from every state except North Dakota and Alaska, which has no law school, highlight the rejection of Sessions's nomination to a federal judgeship more than 20 years ago. [More]

 

Video shows Burmese python wrestling alligator in Big Cypress National Preserve

A reporter was on a bike ride when he heard a series of splashes in a swamp, stopped, and saw the spectacle. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Saban irked by Kiffin questions, focuses on Clemson

Reporters repeatedly asked the Alabama coach what impact offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin's departure would have on the Tide's national title game preparation. [More]

 

Injured Dolphins vets Pouncey, Jones, Misi to miss playoff experience

None will get to reap the reward of making their playoff debut Sunday when the Dolphins visit Pittsburgh in the AFC wild-card game. [More]

 

Jim McElwain says Gators' O-line must get more physical in 2017

The shift will have to begin up front, where the Gators will return four Outback Bowl starters after left tackle David Sharpe announced he plans to leave early for the NFL. [More]

 

Jaguars QB Bortles vows to have 'best offseason' of career

Although most believe he'll be Jacksonville's starter next season, general manager Dave Caldwell said he wouldn't mandate that the new coach be committed to Bortles. [More]

 

Gators' CB Wilson leaves for NFL; Dawson stays for final season

The Florida Gators' secondary lost one of its top players Tuesday, but will have his possible replacement back for one more season. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Megyn Kelly leaving Fox News, will host 2 shows on NBC

Her contract with Fox expires this summer. Her last show on Fox will be Friday night. [More]

 

WESH: We are 'thwarted' by DirecTV

Where do talks between DirecTV and Hearst Television stand? Far apart, it sounds like. [More]

 

Janet Jackson, husband welcome son Eissa Al Mana

Last year the pop superstar postponed her tour to plan a family. It's her first child. [More]

 

Arnold Schwarzenegger finally reveals catchphrase on 'The New Celebrity Apprentice'

The post-Donald Trump era of NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice" arrived Monday. [More]

 

Bruce Springsteen questions Trump's competence for office

"The Boss" says the Republican played working class fears over a changing economy, increasing diversity and the Islamic State group. [More]

 

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