Bernie Sanders building political powerhouse leading up to 2020

An insurgent underdog no more, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is laying the groundwork to launch a bigger presidential campaign than his first, as advisers predict he would open the 2020 Democratic presidential primary season as a political powerhouse.

Kennedy Center Honors program pays tribute to George H.W. Bush

Sunday night’s ceremony honoring lifetime artistic achievement featured multiple tributes to former President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday night at age 94.

Qatar pulling out of OPEC as tensions grow with Saudi Arabia

The surprise announcement from Qatar’s minister of state for energy affairs, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, again throws into question the role of the cartel after needing non-members to push through a production cut in 2016 after prices crashed below $30 a barrel.

Philip Rivers rallies Chargers past Steelers 33-30

Michael Badgley kicked a 29-yard field goal on the final play to lift the Los Angeles Chargers to a 33-30 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.

Amazon plays local governments

Local governments should stop with this bribery.

COMMENTARY: Food banks need money as well as meals

Please find a way to donate the cost of a box of cereal or a value pack of mac n’ cheese to your local food pantry.

Raiders QB Derek Carr moves up record book, but prefers wins

The Raiders quarterback surpassed Rich Gannon for the second-most career passing yards in franchise history. He also moved into second place, behind only Peyton Manning, for most completions during the first five years of an NFL career.

Raiders refuse to accept blowout script in close loss to Chiefs

Kansas City departed Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum a 40-33 winner Sunday, but not before the AFC West leading Chiefs got far more than they likely expected from the Raiders, a 14-point underdog who now sit at 2-10 on the season.

US-China trade truce may boost financial markets

The truce in the trade dispute between the U.S. and China should boost rattled financial markets, at least likely through year’s end, experts say. But the stock market’s wild gyrations of recent months likely will persist as the two countries strain to reach a permanent accord.

Thuck, thuck! Illinois boy puts tongue on frozen pole

An 11-year-old northern Illinois boy couldn’t resist testing the theory that when you apply your tongue to a frozen metal pole, it’ll stick.

Quake fails to disrupt food, fuel supply to Alaska

The supply chain of food and other goods delivered to the Port of Anchorage from the Lower 48 has not been disrupted by the powerful earthquake that caused widespread damage to roads in the Anchorage area.

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