Netflix star Millie Bobby Brown, 14, named youngest-ever UNICEF envoy
The United Nations children's agency UNICEF appointed Millie Bobby Brown, the star of hit Netflix series "Stranger Things", as its youngest ever goodwill ambassador on Tuesday and the 14-year-old had a message for world leaders: "Listen to us."Powered by WPeMatico
In Mississippi Senate race, a ‘hanging’ remark spurs Democrats
A white Republican senator's casual reference to a "public hanging" has invigorated a special election runoff in Mississippi, fueling Democratic hopes of an upset in a conservative state with an ugly history of racist violence. Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions
SAN FRANCISCO - A U.S. judge on Monday temporarily blocked an order by President Donald Trump that barred asylum for immigrants who enter the country illegally from Mexico, the latest courtroom defeat for Trump on immigration policy. Powered by WPeMatico
As he gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star, Snoop Dogg thanks … himself
California rapper Snoop Dogg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, and celebrated by giving himself a big thank you.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. judge to weigh temporary halt to Trump’s asylum order
Civil rights groups will urge a U.S. judge on Monday to temporarily halt an order by President Donald Trump that bars asylum for migrants who illegally cross the border with Mexico. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump would not intervene if Whitaker moves to curtail Mueller probe
President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday he would not intervene if Matthew Whitaker, his acting U.S. attorney general, moved to curtail Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Powered...
Republican DeSantis secures Florida governor’s seat after rival Gillum concedes
Democrat Andrew Gillum, who had sought to become Florida's first black governor, conceded on Saturday, after a recount showed he had no way of catching his Republican rival Ron DeSantis, an ally of President Donald Trump. Powered by WPeMatico
With ‘my wife,’ Justin Bieber confirms marriage to Hailey Baldwin
Pop singer Justin Bieber has confirmed his marriage to model Hailey Baldwin, posting the ultimate status update on social media two months after it was reported the couple had obtained a marriage license.Powered by WPeMatico
Abrams admits defeat in hard-fought Georgia governor race
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams admitted defeat in her effort to become the first black female U.S. governor on Friday, but said she planned to sue the state over voting problems and "gross mismanagement" of the election. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump says he ‘easily’ answered Russia probe questions
President Donald Trump on Friday said he had "very easily" completed his written answers for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election, but had not yet submitted them to Mueller's office. Powered by WPeMatico