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Associated PressNovember 23, 2016

Turkey and football will be the main Thanksgiving headliners up on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, the station’s commander, is serving as Thanksgiving chef for the six-person crew. He showed off the specialties he’ll be preparing in a video this week. “It’s going to be a little bit different for us up […]

Associated PressNovember 23, 2016

When Mary Mitchell gathers with family for Thanksgiving, she plans to enjoy cooking with her sister, a satisfying meal and maybe a game of charades afterward. One thing that’s not on the list: politics. “It’s kind of a sacred time for family to be together, be thankful and enjoy a holiday,” Mitchell said Monday as […]

Associated PressNovember 23, 2016

A judge in Putnam County faces misconduct charges for posting inaccurate information about his campaign opponent. Circuit Judge Scott DuPont is facing five charges related to his campaign against Malcolm Anthony, a Ponte Vedra Beach attorney. The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission notified the state Supreme Court of the charges on Wednesday. The commission’s investigative panel said […]

Associated PressNovember 23, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, the first woman tapped for a top-level administration post during his transition to the White House. Two sources familiar with the decision, who requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss it by name ahead of the announcement, […]

Associated PressNovember 22, 2016

Reporters at The New York Times tweeted details from a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump as it happened Tuesday, contrasting it with an off-the-record session Trump held a day earlier with leaders at the top television networks. Reporters Maggie Haberman and Mike Grynbaum sent out quotes from Trump on his decision not to pursue a […]

Associated PressNovember 22, 2016

The Latest on Donald Trump’s transition to the presidency (all times local): 8:45 a.m. – A top adviser to Donald Trump is suggesting that the president-elect is going to help Hillary Clinton “heal” and not pursue a probe of her private email server. Kellyanne Conway said on MSNBC on Tuesday that Trump is setting a […]

Associated PressNovember 21, 2016

Donald Trump held court from his perch high above Manhattan on Monday, receiving a line of former rivals, longtime allies and TV executives while overseeing a presidential transition that at times resembles a reality show like the one he once hosted. Trump met with nearly a dozen prospective hires, all of whom were paraded in […]

Associated PressNovember 21, 2016

The chamber of the Florida Senate is reopening after a $6 million upgrade. Outgoing Senate President Andy Gardiner showed off the renovated chamber on Monday. Workers spent the last eight months tearing out carpet, replacing desks and installing a new stained glass dome and new wood columns. The state motto of “In God We Trust” […]

Associated PressNovember 21, 2016

Despite two hurricanes hitting the state, federal officials warning away pregnant women from Miami due to the Zika virus, and international coverage of the Pulse massacre this summer, Florida is doing better than ever when it comes to tourism. And in the context of an upcoming showdown with House Speaker Richard Corcoran over the necessity of Visit […]

Associated PressNovember 21, 2016

Despite a never-ending flow of presidential ads during the election, nearly $20 million was also spent in Florida on ads targeting legislative races. Final data shows that $19.4 million was spent over the last two years to air more than 33,000 commercials in races for the Florida Senate and Florida House. The vast majority of […]

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Thanksgiving in space: Turkey, green beans & even football

Many Thanksgiving travelers hoping to leave politics behind

Judge faces misconduct charges over campaign tactics

Donald Trump taps Nikki Haley for ambassador to UN

Times reporters tweet news of Donald Trump meeting as it happens

Donald Trump aide suggests he wants no Hillary Clinton probe

Donald Trump auditions Cabinet prospects high above Manhattan

Florida Senate reopens chamber after $6 million upgrade

Gov. Scott: record numbers of tourists vindicate Visit Florida’s mission

Nearly $20 million spent on ads in Florida legislative races