Actress Valerie Harper of ‘Mary Tyler Moore show’ dies at 80
Actress Valerie Harper, who won four Emmy awards playing budding feminist Rhoda Morgenstern on the classic 1970s TV series "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and her own spinoff sitcom, died on Friday at the age of 80.Powered by WPeMatico
Ex-Trump adviser Flynn and U.S. dispute his readiness for sentencing
Lawyers for the U.S. government and for Michael Flynn said on Friday they disagree whether Flynn, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, is ready to be sentenced for lying about his discussions with a Russian ambassador. Powered by WPeMatico
Democratic National Committee expected to block Iowa, Nevada virtual caucus plans: reports
The Democratic National Committee is expected to recommend on Friday that Iowa and Nevada scrap plans to hold so-called virtual caucuses ahead of the 2020 election because of security concerns, according to U.S. media reports. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump promises ‘giant package’ related to ethanol to please farmers
President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration is planning a "giant package" related to ethanol that would please U.S. farmers angry over the government's expanded approval of waivers freeing oil refiners from obligations to use the corn-based fuel....
Trump administration to relax methane limits at oil and gas operations
The Trump administration on Thursday will propose rolling back Obama-era limits on emissions of methane at oil and gas operations on Thursday, a government source said, relaxing standards on one of the main pollutants scientists link to climate change. Powered by...
With Democratic debate deadline looming, two polls show no bump for bottom-tier candidates
Two national opinion polls of the 21 Democrats vying for their party's 2020 presidential nomination released on Wednesday did not show any of the candidates at the back of the crowded pack picking up enough support to qualify for the next debate in September. Powered...
Rapper Meek Mill pleads guilty to gun charge, ending decade-long court fight: media
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill's decade-long court fight that turned him into an advocate for criminal justice reform ended on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to a gun charge and prosecutors dropped all other charges against him, local media reported.Powered by WPeMatico
Facebook tightens rules for U.S. political advertisers ahead of 2020 election
Facebook Inc is tightening its political ad rules in the United States, it said on Wednesday, requiring new disclosures for its site and photo-sharing platform Instagram ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November 2020. Powered by WPeMatico
British musician couple killed in Swiss light aircraft crash
A British composer of film and television music and an acclaimed saxophonist died along with their baby in a plane crash in Switzerland on Sunday, a family spokesman said on Tuesday.Powered by WPeMatico
Exclusive: U.S. officials fear ransomware attack against 2020 election
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