DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting PoolA judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The decision could prevent federal prosecutors...SFGATE5d agoWhole story →CultureJusticevandalism case dismissal
Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of electionSenator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.” It was part of a broader surge of GOP rhetoric...SFGATE11d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentTed Cruzmidterm election rhetoric
backpacks, duffels and travel bags up to 70% offOsprey is offering discounts of up to 70% on backpacks, travel bags and more, including the 13L Daylite for $42.25.SFGATE12d agoWhole story →Culture
Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on the building or grounds in any wayA federal judge has blocked the Kennedy Center from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts. In the ruling...SFGATE21d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentkennedy center naming dispute
Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibitPresident Donald Trump has called on the Smithsonian to install a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History. In late night social media posts Friday, he also...SFGATE24d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentDonald Trumptrump smithsonian request
Travelers flocked to Illinois last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impactIllinois tourism reached new heights last year, breaking records in visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in economic impact. That's according to Gov. JB Pritzker’s office. Around 115...SFGATE1mo agoWhole story →CultureEconomyJB Pritzkerillinois tourism record
Panda Diplomacy: A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To HawaiʻiHonolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is working to bring pandas to the Honolulu Zoo. He recently took a 10-day trip to China, costing taxpayers around $30,000, to meet with officials and discuss the...SFGATE1mo agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentRick Blangiardipanda diplomacy talks
Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy CenterA Democratic senator says whistleblowers have alleged numerous problems with rushed reconstruction of the Kennedy Center. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said the problems are due to President Donald Trump's...SFGATE3mo agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentSheldon Whitehousekennedy center controversy
