Charles Aznavour, beloved French crooner, dies at 94
French singer Charles Aznavour, who stole the hearts of millions with decades of haunting love songs, has died aged 94, his spokeswoman said on Monday.Powered by WPeMatico
White House says not ‘micromanaging’ FBI probe of Kavanaugh
The FBI is free to investigate any sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh that it deems credible, two White House spokeswomen said on Sunday, rebuffing suggestions the administration has tried to limit the probe. Powered by...
U.S. ambassador accuses China of ‘bullying’ with ‘propaganda ads’
A week after an official Chinese newspaper ran a four-page ad in a U.S. daily touting the mutual benefits of U.S.-China trade, the U.S. ambassador to China accused Beijing of using the American press to spread propaganda. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump heads on five-state rally blitz amid Supreme Court chaos
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday kicks off a week of rallies in five friendly places around the country, seeking to shore up support ahead of congressional elections even as the fate of his pick to fill a Supreme Court vacancy remains unclear. Powered by...
Under pressure, Trump orders FBI Kavanaugh probe, causing week delay
President Donald Trump, under intense pressure from moderates in his own party over his Supreme Court nominee, on Friday ordered an FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Brett Kavanaugh at the request of Senate Republicans, a move that will...
Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dies at 76
Marty Balin, a co-founder of the legendary rock band Jefferson Airplane whose soulful tenor gave the band its distinctive sound, has died at the age of 76, his representative said on Friday.Powered by WPeMatico
CNN founder Ted Turner says he’s suffering form of dementia
Ted Turner, the billionaire founder of cable news channel CNN, says he is suffering from a form of dementia that leaves him exhausted and forgetful.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. House committee votes to release Trump-Russia transcripts
A U.S. House of Representatives committee voted on Friday to release dozens of transcripts of interviews from its investigation of Russia and the 2016 U.S. election, including conversations with senior associates of President Donald Trump. Powered by WPeMatico
Over Democratic objections, Senate panel sets vote on Trump’s court pick
Angry Democrats walked out as the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee set a vote over their objections for later on Friday on the nomination of President Trump's U.S. Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh after a key senator, Jeff Flake, threw his support behind...
Hey Dude, don’t be afraid: McCartney pens book for his grandchildren
Paul McCartney has written a children's book called "Hey Grandude!", a name the 76-year-old former member of The Beatles says came from one of his grandchildren.Powered by WPeMatico