John Witherspoon, comedian and actor who starred in ‘Friday,’ has died at 77
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television…
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Twitter will stop accepting political ads, CEO Jack Dorsey announces
Twitter will stop accepting political ads, the company’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, announced Wednesday. “We’ve made the decision to stop…
Continue ReadingWind gusts reach hurricane force as wildfires torch Southern California
The race to stop an inferno torching the Los Angeles area has gotten more dangerous as furious winds — some as strong as in a hurricane —…
Continue ReadingHere are the movies and shows coming to HBO Max
HBO Max is debuting in May 2020 with a vast library of TV shows and films. But it will cost you. At $14.99 a month, it is so far the most expensive…
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Latino artist wins prestigious portrait competition for depiction of a migrant woman
The video begins with the sound of a guitar strumming and a voice singing in Spanish. The main character is sketched quickly, beginning with her…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s embassies around the world closed over pay dispute
Israel’s diplomatic missions around the world closed on Wednesday as Foreign Ministry workers went on strike over a dispute about paying taxes…
Continue ReadingMcAleenan could stay longer at Homeland Security as White House eyes loophole for Cuccinelli as possible successor
Less than 48 hours before the acting Homeland Security secretary is set to leave his post, President Donald Trump has yet to pick a successor despite…
Continue ReadingHow the maker of Skittles and M&Ms gets ready for Halloween
It takes the maker of M&M’s, Skittles and Snickers two years to get ready for Halloween. Before coming up with a new product, Mars Wrigley…
Continue ReadingMissing: A boulder weighing 1 ton. The park would like it back, please
In a baffling act of thievery, a 1-ton boulder was somehow snatched from the side of a highway in Arizona’s Prescott National Forest about two…
Continue ReadingMourners at a funeral are accidentally fed drug-laced cake
Mourners at a German funeral were accidentally served a drug-laced cake, police said. After a funeral in Rostock, attendees convened at a restaurant…
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Photos highlight stark differences in Trump and Obama approaches
The execution and aftermath of the raids that took down Osama bin Laden and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi were as different as the presidents overseeing them.…
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama: White people are ‘still running’ from minority communities
Former first lady Michelle Obama said Tuesday that white Americans are “still running” from minority communities when they move to…
Continue ReadingHouse vote won’t stop Republicans from railing against impeachment process
As the House holds its first vote Thursday to formalize the impeachment inquiry, Republican members are sticking with a messaging strategy that…
Continue ReadingDiego Maradona receives hero’s welcome — and a throne — on return to former club
Even by Diego Maradona’s flamboyant standards, it was a night to remember. The Argentine football legend received a hero’s welcome…
Continue ReadingWhat Barack Obama gets exactly right about our toxic ‘cancel’ culture
Former President Barack Obama has largely stayed out of the spotlight since leaving the White House in 2017, choosing to avoid much direct criticism…
Continue ReadingDiplomats say they’re in a ‘strange parallel universe’ amid impeachment probe
As the State Department becomes engulfed by the House impeachment inquiry, diplomats say they find themselves caught in a “strange parallel…
Continue ReadingLifestyle changes improved cognition in people at risk for Alzheimers, study shows
A new study finds personalized lifestyle interventions not only stopped cognitive decline in people at risk for Alzheimer’s, but actually…
Continue ReadingAn end to the boarding scramble? Airport tests faster ways to get people onto planes
Airline passengers could see their boarding times cut by up to 10% if a new trial at a major UK airport is successful. Waiting for someone in row…
Continue ReadingAmerica, get your free taco today. And thank the Nationals for it
Who wants a free taco? Taco Bell is giving away free Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos tacos on Wednesday to fulfill their “Steal A Base, Steal A…
Continue ReadingThe US economy is slowing
The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.9% in the third quarter, the Commerce Department announced Wednesday. This is the preliminary reading…
Continue ReadingSony is shutting down PlayStation Vue live TV service
Rising content costs and fewer customers are forcing Sony to eliminate its live TV service. PlayStation Vue will shut down on January 30, after four…
Continue ReadingState Department official to testify that John Bolton warned about influence of Rudy Giuliani on Ukraine
Former national security adviser John Bolton cautioned about the influence Rudy Giuliani had on US-Ukraine policymaking during a meeting in mid-June…
Continue Reading‘Harriet’ director knows you don’t want to see another slave film
Kasi Lemmons is all too aware of the difficulty filmmakers face when tackling movies about slavery. This is part of the reason why she didn’t…
Continue ReadingKevin Hart posts an emotional video about his car crash. ‘I see things differently,’ the comedian says
Kevin Hart has posted a video detailing his recovery from a devastating car crash in September. The comedic superstar posted the nearly 2-minute…
Continue ReadingGE’s comeback gains momentum despite the trade war and 737 Max crisis
General Electric is weathering a stormy environment better than feared, prompting the struggling conglomerate to boost its guidance. Despite the…
Continue ReadingTeenage girl pulled out of rubble as 42 people are killed in Cameroon landslide
A 12-year-old girl was among those pulled out alive from the wreckage of a landslide that has so far killed 42 people in western Cameroon. Her…
Continue ReadingIconic New York steakhouse Peter Luger gets broiled in NYT restaurant review
When it comes to food in New York, you could say there’s a lot at stake. And for one of the city’s most famous steakhouses, the…
Continue ReadingAirbus cut its delivery target by 30 planes. It’s still ahead of Boeing
Airbus is facing production issues and new US tariffs, but the company still expects to grow earnings by double digits this year on solid demand for…
Continue ReadingHoly guacamole! Thousands of avocados spilled on Texas highway
Thousands of avocados were squashed in Texas on Tuesday, but they won’t end up on toast or be used to make guacamole. A truck accident led to…
Continue ReadingDeadspin revolts and editor fired over ‘stick to sports’ mandate
The staff at Deadspin, a sports news blog that also covers culture, media and politics, revolted on Tuesday after management told the site’s…
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