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Mass strike hits trains, Eiffel Tower as France shuts down

The Eiffel Tower shut down, France’s vaunted high-speed trains stood still and several thousand people protested in Paris as unions launched open-ended, nationwide strikes Thursday over the government’s plan to overhaul the retirement system.

Pelosi OKs drafting of impeachment articles against Trump

”Our democracy is what is at stake,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. “The president leaves us no choice but to act.”

NY to LA in 27 hours, 25 minutes for record ‘Cannonball Run’

The illicit cross-country speed trip from New York to Los Angeles, known as thje “Cannonball Run” has a new record time — 27 hours and 25 minutes, beating the previous record of 28 hours and 50 minutes.