Jay-Z sues Mississippi prison officials over unfair conditions: NBC News
Rapper Jay-Z on Tuesday sued two Mississippi prison officials on behalf of 29 inmates who say authorities did nothing to stop violence that has killed five prisoners in the last two weeks, NBC News reported.Powered by WPeMatico
Director Spike Lee to head 2020 Cannes Film Festival jury
U.S. director Spike Lee has been named president of the jury for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, organizers said on TuesdayPowered by WPeMatico
House to vote on sending Trump impeachment charges; trial now imminent
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday to send formal impeachment charges against President Donald Trump to the Senate, lawmakers said on Tuesday, setting the start of Trump's trial for as early as this week. Powered by WPeMatico
‘Parasite’ director Bong says ‘language barrier’ broken after Oscar nod
"Parasite" director Bong Joon-ho said he was surprised and overjoyed when the film won six Oscar nominations on Monday, a historic first for South Korea's film industry and a sign that language is no longer a barrier to global success.Powered by WPeMatico
Who might argue the case against Trump in the Senate impeachment trial?
When the U.S. Senate begins the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump, a handful of lawmakers from the House of Representatives will act as prosecutors to lay out the case against the president. Powered by WPeMatico
Billionaire Maezawa tops Japan’s most followed Twitter rankings
Fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has became Japan's most followed Twitter account, the social network said, boosted by a $9 million giveaway to his followers.Powered by WPeMatico
With pressure on in Iowa, Democratic debate carries higher stakes
Six Democratic presidential contenders on Tuesday face perhaps the most pressure-packed debate yet, with voters in Iowa set to kick off the 2020 nominating contest in just weeks. Powered by WPeMatico
Pelosi set to turn over Trump impeachment reins to McConnell
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to relinquish the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump this week by turning the process over to Mitch McConnell, the powerful Senate leader who has vowed to help acquit his fellow Republican. Powered by...
As Amazon.com flexes its muscle, Seattle moves to curb corporate political donations
Seattle, the Pacific Northwest city where home-grown online retailer Amazon.com has increasingly flexed its political muscle, is expected to approve on Monday legislation banning political contributions by companies with at least 5% foreign ownership. Powered by...
‘I’m spending all my money to get rid of Trump’: Michael Bloomberg
U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg told Reuters he is ready to spend much of his vast fortune to oust Republican President Donald Trump from the White House in 2020, rejecting criticism from rivals for the Democratic nomination that the billionaire is...