Notable births and historic science milestone in 1942
On December Today marks the 336th day of 2017 and lists birthdays of Georges Seurat Maria Callas Gianni Versace Stone Phillips Ann Patchett Lucy Liu Britney Spears Aaron Rodgers and Charlie Puth. It notes Enrico Fermi's 1942 first controlled nuclear fission chain reaction under Chicago's Stagg Field and Wilt Chamberlain's 1967 Hall of Fame honor.
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Sixers miss 22 free throws in record game
The Philadelphia 76ers endured 22 missed free throws in a single game, an NBA record that stood until January 2016 when Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons missed 23. The piece notes other dated trivia and quotes but centers on this free throw record.
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Trump’s Mental State Under Scrutiny and Fallout
Washington columnist raises alarm over President Trump’s behavior, citing erratic statements and conspiratorial beliefs. The piece notes high disapproval, strained alliances, and public slippage from reality, with examples from recent speeches and interviews. Author warns of worsening mental state and potential consequences.
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Return to teaching morality amid sex scandals
Cal Thomas argues virtue remains essential in modern culture. He cites Washington Post columnist Christine Emba and cultural scandals to urge reinvesting in prudence temperance respect and love. The piece contends virtue is not optional but foundational for personal integrity and national well being.
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Clinton taught Roy Moore to ignore shame, Thiessen argues
Marc Thiessen contends Bill Clinton taught a generation to endure scandal by denying accusations and blaming others. He argues Alabama voters face a binary choice between a pro abortion Democrat and Roy Moore, whose foes say he follows Clinton’s playbook.
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