Cohen accuses Trump over WikiLeaks, calls him ‘racist’ and ‘conman’
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that Trump is a "racist," a "conman" and a "cheat" who knew in advance about a release of emails by the WikiLeaks website aimed at hurting his 2016 Democratic...
Donald Trump Jr. signed checks for hush money related to affairs: Cohen
President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen will testify to Congress on Wednesday that reimbursement checks issued to him for hush money payments involving women were signed by Donald Trump Jr. and the Trump Organization chief financial officer, according to...
Drug company executives to testify before Senate
Seven drug company executives will testify about rising prescription drug prices before a powerful U.S. Senate Committee on Tuesday, marking a sharp escalation in lawmakers' promises to address high medicine costs. Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. court rejects challenge to special counsel’s appointment
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday rejected a challenge brought by an associate of Roger Stone, the indicted long-time advisor to President Donald Trump, to the legality of the Justice Department's 2017 appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Powered by WPeMatico
Singer Shakira to face tax fraud accusation in Spanish court in June
Colombian singer Shakira has been called to appear in a Spanish court on June 12 to face accusations of failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($16.5 million) in tax, the court in the Catalonia region said on Tuesday.Powered by WPeMatico
R&B star R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting teens
Grammy-winning R&B star R. Kelly pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he sexually assaulted three teenage girls and a woman in alleged incidents dating back to 1998, weeks after a television documentary leveled new accusations against him.Powered by WPeMatico
Senator Warren swears off expensive campaign fundraisers
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren will hold no political fundraising events with pricey admission fees to collect cash to fuel her bid for the Democratic nomination for president, she announced on Monday morning, becoming the first candidate to formally swear off the...
Singer R. Kelly due back in court Monday on sexual assault charges
Grammy-winning R&B star R. Kelly was due to appear again in a Chicago court on Monday where a judge will likely be assigned to his trial on charges that he sexually assaulted three teenage girls and a woman, a sheriff's spokesman said.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Democrats seek ways to counter Trump’s economic message
Democratic state governors say their party needs to challenge President Donald Trump's record on the economy as he seeks re-election next year, by focusing on middle-class Americans who have not seen the benefits of economic growth. Powered by WPeMatico
Regina King wins supporting actress Oscar for ‘Beale Street’
Regina King won the Oscar for best supporting actress on Sunday for her role as a mother trying to look out for her pregnant daughter in "If Beale Street Could Talk."Powered by WPeMatico