Francisco Toledo, artist and activist who injected life into Mexican traditions, dead at 79
Francisco Toledo, who shook up the 1960s Mexican art scene with his fresh approach to painting, sculpting, printing, tapestry weaving and preserving the cultural heritage that inspired him, has died.Powered by WPeMatico
Democrats to probe into Pence’s stay at Trump hotel in Ireland
U.S. House Democrats have launched an investigation into Vice President Mike Pence's stay at a hotel owned by President Donald Trump during a visit to Ireland this week, two committees said on Friday. Powered by WPeMatico
Facebook to face antitrust probe by state attorneys general
Several U.S. state attorneys general will investigate Facebook Inc on whether the social network stifled competition and put users at risk, days after reports that Google would face an antitrust probe from a host of attorneys general. Powered by WPeMatico
Francisco Toledo, artist who injected new life into Mexican traditions, dead at 79
Francisco Toledo, who shook up the 1960s Mexican art scene with his fresh approach to painting, sculpting, printing, tapestry weaving and preserving the cultural heritage that inspired him, died on Thursday.Powered by WPeMatico
‘Bang Bang’: Nicki Minaj stuns fans with retirement announcement
Rapper Nicki Minaj took fans by surprise on Thursday with an announcement that she was retiring from the music business to "have my family."Powered by WPeMatico
At climate forum, Democratic presidential hopeful Biden defends gas-linked fundraiser
U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden was called out at a climate change forum on Wednesday for plans to attend a fundraiser hosted by the co-founder of a natural gas export firm, despite a pledge not to take fossil-fuel company money. Powered by...
Factbox: Climate policies of top U.S. Democrats in 2020 presidential race
Ten Democratic U.S. presidential hopefuls will tout their plans to tackle climate change on Wednesday evening in a series of CNN town halls, sure to pit moderates like Joe Biden against progressives like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Powered by WPeMatico
Britain’s Princess Charlotte, 4, starts school
Princess Charlotte, daughter of Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, started school on Thursday, joining her elder brother Prince George at Thomas's Battersea in southwest London.Powered by WPeMatico
Pence says China and Russia are increasingly active in the Arctic
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said during a visit to Iceland on Wednesday that Russia and China are increasingly active across the Arctic region. Powered by WPeMatico
More than 120 U.S. military construction projects to be hurt by Trump’s border wall funding
More than 120 U.S. military construction projects will be adversely affected as the Pentagon prepares to use $3.6 billion to help build or enhance 175 miles (282 km) of the border wall with Mexico, U.S. officials said on Tuesday. Powered by WPeMatico