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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback. The evening roll call proved tight, with Speaker Mike Johnson’s threadbare GOP majority unable to handle many…

Washington – Rep. Brandon Williams voted for the second time in a week to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, one of President Joe Biden’s cabinet members. The first impeachment vote failed 216-214 on Feb. 6 when all Democrats joined four Republicans in voting against an impeachment resolution. On Tuesday night, Republicans tried to pass…

As UFC 298 draws closer, the first two episodes of “UFC 298 Embedded: Vlog Series” have given fans a detailed look into the intense final preparations and personal stories of the fighters. These episodes blend training rigors, strategic insights, and emotional connections, setting the stage for what is shaping up to be a highly anticipated…

New York City may get all the accolades, but it’s not the state’s only city for great pizza. A new list of the best cities in America for pizza has been released by Pizzello, a seller of pizza ovens and fire pits, and two Upstate New York cities made their top 250 city ranking. Pizzello’s…

Howes Cave, N.Y. — Sometimes, love stinks. But this Valentine’s Day, an animal shelter in Upstate New York is offering folks a chance to lean into their revenge era for a good cause. For $5, the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley will write the name of your ex — or anyone else who has done…

Ilion, N.Y. — A 40-year-old man from Herkimer County was arrested Monday after videos showed him abusing his two dogs, troopers said. State Police charged Dallas B. Eller, of Ilion, after several videos showed Eller using a baseball bat to hit a dog several times, said Trooper Jack Keller, a spokesperson for the State Police.…

Jon Stewart is officially back on “The Daily Show.” Stewart, who returned to host the Comedy Central show once a week through the 2024 election, tackled the parallels between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden on Monday’s episode. And to the surprise of some viewers, Stewart roasted both the likely Republican and Democratic nominees…

IHOP is giving away free pancakes today for what the International House of Pancakes calls “National Pancake Day.” This year’s event falls on the same day as Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. IHOP said it will give away a free short stack of three buttermilk pancakes to customers on Tuesday, Feb. 13. To…

UFC 298 is set to captivate fight fans with a thrilling card on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST. Saturday’s UFC event is headlined by Aussie Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski’s bout with undefeated (14-0) challenger Ilia Topuria. The UFC 298 maincard kicks off at 10…

Syracuse will square off with UNC in a college basketball matchup at the JMA Wireless Dome on Tuesday. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. EST. The UNC vs. Syracuse game will be broadcast on ESPN. This prediction and best bet for Tuesday’s college basketball matchup between North Carolina, a.k.a. UNC, and Syracuse comes from the data…