New York Mayor de Blasio becomes 24th Democrat in crowded 2020 White House field
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio entered the crowded 2020 presidential race on Thursday, arguing that his record of progressive accomplishments in the country's biggest city positioned him as the perfect foil to President Donald Trump. Powered by WPeMatico
Britney Spears’ manager casts doubt on future of singer’s career
The longtime manager for Britney Spears voiced concern about her mental health on Wednesday, saying he believes the pop singer should not return to performing at a planned Las Vegas residency in the near term "and possibly never again."Powered by WPeMatico
Biden expands lead over rivals for 2020 U.S. presidential nomination despite lack of support from Millennials: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has expanded his lead over a wide field of candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination by 5 percentage points since he entered the race in late April, according to a monthly Reuters/Ipsos poll. Powered by WPeMatico
New Zealand’s highest court rejects Eminem damages appeal
New Zealand's top court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. rapper Eminem against a lower court ruling that reduced the damages a political party was ordered to pay for using music similar to his 2002 hit "Lose Yourself" in a TV commercial.Powered by WPeMatico
Congress to question TransDigm over defense profits exceeding 1,000%
Executives for TransDigm Group Inc will testify before a Congressional committee on Wednesday after a Pentagon-endorsed investigation found the aircraft parts supplier made profits exceeding 1,000% on some spare parts and equipment. Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. actor Tim Conway of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ dies at age 85
Emmy-winning actor Tim Conway, who brought an endearing, free-wheeling goofiness to skits on "The Carol Burnett Show" that cracked up his cast mates as well as the audience, died on Tuesday at the age of 85, his publicist said.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. leaves rare earths, critical minerals off China tariff list
The United States has again decided not to impose tariffs on rare earths and other critical minerals from China, underscoring its reliance on the Asian nation for a group of materials used in everything from consumer electronics to military equipment. Powered by...
Trump tweets optimism on China trade, lines up new U.S. tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump sounded optimistic about prospects for a trade deal with China on Tuesday even as his administration readied 25 percent tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports with no new talks scheduled. Powered by WPeMatico
Stan Lee’s ex-manager charged with elder abuse against comic book co-creator
The former manager of Stan Lee has been charged with elder abuse against the late comic book legend, a Los Angeles court official said on Monday.Powered by WPeMatico
Madonna, on Eurovision, says she won’t bow ‘to suit someone’s political agenda’
Pop superstar Madonna on Tuesday explained her decision to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel this week, saying that she will always speak up to defend human rights and hopes to see "a new path toward peace."Powered by WPeMatico