David Letterman, celebrated late-night TV host, receives U.S. humor prize
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - David Letterman, a pioneering entertainer who was the longest-running host of late-night TV in U.S. history, was honored on Sunday for his contributions to American culture. After-hours television was built around the set-piece interview and...
Justin Timberlake to headline Super Bowl halftime show
(Reuters) - Grammy Award-winning pop singer Justin Timberlake will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, 14 years after a “wardrobe malfunction” overshadowed his last gig at the championship game, the NFL said on Sunday. 89th Academy Awards - Oscars Red...
Top Senate Republican aims for tax bill by year-end
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. Senate Republican says he believes Congress can pass tax legislation by year-end, and he and other leaders are not abandoning the goal of a revenue-neutral bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters following a...
McConnell says waiting for Trump to signal OK on healthcare bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday he was willing to bring a healthcare bill up for a vote in the Senate but was waiting to see what President Donald Trump wants, after a week in which Trump sent mixed signals about a...
Fox signed O’Reilly again knowing of new harassment settlement: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill O‘Reilly, the Fox News commentator forced to resign in April, agreed to a $32 million sexual harassment settlement in January, and the network’s parent knew about the deal when it gave him a new contract the next month, the New York Times...
Fox signed new O’Reilly deal knowing of a $32 million harassment settlement – report
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill O‘Reilly, the Fox News commentator forced to resign in April, agreed to a $32 million sexual harassment settlement in January, and the network’s parent knew about the deal when it gave him a new contract the next month, the New York Times...
Trump tax cut plan gains momentum after U.S. budget vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s tax reform plans won partial support on Friday when Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul said he was “all in” for massive tax cuts, but the party was still far from united over how to achieve the main item on its domestic...
Trump administration considers pausing U.S. refugee family reunification program
NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Trump’s administration has drafted a plan to pause a program that allows family members join refugees already settled in the United States until they can undergo increased security checks, two sources with knowledge of the situation told...
NBA: Singer takes knee during performance of national anthem at Nets game
(Reuters) - Singer Justine Skye dropped to a knee toward the end of her rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner prior to the Brooklyn Nets home opener against the Orlando Magic on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Singer Justine Skye arrives at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New...
Researchers raise doubts over cause of Chilean poet Neruda’s death
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - International researchers investigating the death of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda raised doubts on Friday as to whether he died of cancer 44 years ago as previously presumed, and did not rule out foul play. Rodolfo Reyes, nephew of Chilean poet and...