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The former president’s chief rivals are running low on time to make a statement in Iowa’s caucuses, which could determine whether the Republicans’ nominating contest is seriously contested at all.

The primary sprint has begun with Thanksgiving in the rear-view and Gov. Ron DeSantis and ex-UN Ambassador Nikki Haley having just 49 days to convince Iowans to caucus for them instead of Trump.

Donald Ray ‘Donnie’ Mallard WILMINGTON — Donald Ray “Donnie” Mallard, 84, peacefully passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at his home of 81 years. He was the loving husband of Carolyn (Clemmons) Mallard. Donnie was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Wilmington, the son of the late Sanders “Buddy” Mallard and Tera Mae Mallard. Donnie overcame many of life’s early challenges as a premature baby, and then, at age 6, he was struck by a car. He was told he wouldn’t walk or talk ever again, but...

ALAMEDA, Calif. —  Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis gestures during an NFL football news conference introducing Hue Jackson as the team’s new coach at Raiders headquarters in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) ( / AP) Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis reads a statement during an NFL football news conference introducing Hue Jackson as the team’s new coach at Raiders headquarters in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) ( / AP) Oakland Rai...