LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters dejected by the presidential election results need to find a way to give back and remain involved, Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Clinton presidential library. The former president urged audience members in a packed theater to remain engaged and find ways to communicate with those they disagree with despite a divisive political time. The two spoke about a month after former President Donald Trump's win over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. “We’re just passing through, and we all need to just calm down and do something that builds people up instead of tears them down,” Bill Clinton said. Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state who was defeated by Trump in the 2016 election, said she understands the next couple of years are going to be challenging for voters who don't agree with the decisions being made. "In addition to staying involved and staying aware, it’s important to find something that makes you feel good about the day because if you’re in a constant state of agitation about our political situation, it is really going to shorten your life," she said. The Clintons spoke during a panel discussion with journalist Laura Ling, who the former president helped free in 2009 when she was detained in North Korea with another journalist. The event was held as part of a weekend of activities marking the of the Clinton Presidential Library's opening in Little Rock. The library is preparing to of its exhibits and an expansion that will include Hillary Clinton's personal archives. Hillary Clinton said part of the goal is to modernize the facility and expand it to make it a more open, inviting place for people for convene and make connections. When asked about advice he would give for people disappointed by the election results, Bill Clinton said people need to continue working toward bringing people together and improving others' lives. “If that's the way you keep score, then you ought to be trying to run up the score,” he said. “Not lamenting the fact that somebody else is winning a different game because they keep score a different way." “And in addition, figure out what we can do to win again,” Hillary Clinton added, eliciting cheers. The program featured a panel discussion with cast members of the hit NBC show “The West Wing” and former Clinton White House staffers. The weekend amounted to a reunion of former Clinton White House staffers, supporters and close friends, including former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and adviser James Carville. McAuliffe said he and Carville ate Friday at Doe's Eat Place, a downtown restaurant that was popular with Clinton aides and reporters during Clinton's 1992 White House run. He said he viewed the library and its planned expansion as important for the future. “This is not only about the past, but it's more importantly about the future," McAuliffe said. “We just went through a very tough election, and people are all saying we've got to get back to the Clinton model.” Andrew Demillo, The Associated PressFollowing the Leafs' 3-1 loss to the Capitals Friday night, Craig Berube made no excuses and called out the team for their lack of effort and poor execution. Although he directly called out Nick Robertson following last night's loss, Leafs bench boss Craig Berube was not pleased with anyone's play, outside that of goaltender Anthony Stolarz. Berube was very critical of his team after the loss, but also gave the Washington Capitals a lot of credit for showing up to play a full 60 minutes. Even in complementing Washington, though, one couldn't help but notice that his comments sounded very pointed. Connor McMichael's goal, which held up as the game-winner, was an unfortunate play that began with Auston Matthews' pass bouncing off an official behind the Leafs' net. The play sparked some controversy over whether pucks that hit the official should lead to a play being blown dead in the offensive zone. Instead of using it as an excuse, Berube called out his players for reverting back to Sheldon Keefe's East-West play instead of his much more effective North-South style that has been adopted in Toronto. The Leafs and Berube won't have much time to dwell on their poor effort on Friday as they are right back at it Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Leafs are expecting the return of Max Pacioretty on Saturday, which gives the team yet another offensive weapon both at 5v5 and on the power play. This article first appeared on Maple Leafs Daily and was syndicated with permission.
King scores 28, North Carolina Central downs Gardner-Webb 78-77ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Fletcher Abee's 25 points helped UNC Asheville defeat Saint Andrews 120-64 on Saturday. Abee shot 8 for 12 (6 for 10 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (4-4). Connor Dubsky scored 20 points while going 6 of 12 from the floor, including 5 for 11 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line. Jordan Marsh had 14 points and finished 6 of 10 from the field. The Knights were led by Escamilla Mateu, who posted 17 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Ma'Nas Drummond added 14 points for Saint Andrews (NC). Caleb Brown finished with 13 points and two steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Syrian rebels quickly advance on Damascus
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Sunday commended Ghana’s electoral process, highlighting its innovations and political stability as key factors in the smooth conduct of the elections. Ghana’s former President John Mahama won the country’s presidential election held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. According to AFP, the Election Commission had said the official results were likely to be announced by Tuesday. The INEC chairman, who monitored the election and spoke in a short video obtained by our correspondent, observed the political stability inherent in Ghana’s democracy, noting the consistency of its political party structures and voter loyalty. Yakubu cited the perseverance of the main opposition candidate, a former vice president and president, who contested multiple elections before achieving success. “Rarely in Ghana do you see people moving from one party to another with every general election. So, that is important. “It provides stability.It also provides their supporters stability. So, there are people who support political parties for many years. So, whether the party is in power or in opposition, they stick to the political party,” he added. The INEC Chairman also noted that Ghana’s approach to managing results at the constituency level, inspired by Nigeria, has improved the efficiency of the electoral process. Previously, all parliamentary and presidential results were sent to the Electoral Commission headquarters in Accra for announcement. However, Ghana has adopted a decentralised system, allowing constituency-level officers to announce parliamentary results locally, while only presidential results are sent to Accra. Related News Ghana: CJID, DUBAWA harp on credible polls Jonathan leads West Africa Elders Forum to Ghana election Ghana’s deputy finance minister pulls gun on youths in self-defence “The second thing for me is the lesson that Ghana also learnt from Nigeria in the area of managing constituency election results. Until the last election in Ghana, all results come to the Electoral Commission headquarters in Accra; that is parliamentary and presidential. “Although Ghana is not a federal system, they learnt from Nigeria where you have returning officers that announce results for parliamentary elections in the various constituencies around the country. Only the presidential election results come to Accra. “In Nigeria, this is what we have done and they borrowed a leave from us and this is the second time they are implementing that. That is why, as you can see, the declaration of the presidential election result was a lot faster than it used to be in the past,” he explained. Expressing satisfaction with the process, Yakubu stated, “We are grateful that the election has gone very well. The process and its outcome so far have been commendable, and we continue to support our colleagues in Ghana’s Electoral Commission.” The defeat in Saturday’s election ends two terms in power for the governing New Patriotic Party under President Nana Akufo-Addo, marked by Ghana’s worst economic crisis in years, involving high inflation and a debt default. Mahama, who was president of Ghana between July 2012 and January 2017, confirmed on X he had received Bawumia’s congratulatory call over his “emphatic victory.” AFP reported that with a history of democratic stability, Ghana’s two main parties, the NPP and NDC, have alternated in power since the return to multi-party politics in 1992. Under the slogan “Break the 8” — a reference to two terms in power — Bawumia had sought to lead the NPP to an unprecedented third term. However, he struggled to overcome criticism of Akufo-Addo’s economic record. Although inflation slowed from more than 50 per cent to around 23 per cent and other macroeconomic indicators stabilised, economic struggles remained a key issue for many voters. This frustration paved the way for Mahama’s comeback challenge. Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, had previously failed in two presidential bids.ASX PDN: The Game-Changer in Virtual Reality? Discover the Future