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Spike Lee Finally Won an Oscar and Had the Best Reaction of the Night
Slate - 25 Feb 2019 07:05
Spike Lee finally won his first non-honorary Oscar, and the filmmaker's reaction, both in his powerful words and in his joyful dance moves, was the most memorable of the night.
US, North Korea may declare end to Korean War during second summit
ABC News - 25 Feb 2019 17:15
South Korean officials hinted that U.S. and North Korea may declare war end.
Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler Offer a Tantalizing Glimpse of an Alternate Oscars Universe
Slate - 25 Feb 2019 05:06
Hello, Slate readers. I'm reporting to you from an alternate universe where everything on Earth is more or less the same: Donald Trump is still the president, Amazon is still not opening a headquarters in New York City, ...
Birmingham pub bombings: Inquests into 1974 deaths to resume
BBC - 25 Feb 2019 02:01
The 1974 Birmingham pub bombings left 21 dead and families fought for years to reopen the inquests.
Trump's aides have reportedly tried to warn him that Kim may be 'mentally unstable'
The Week - 25 Feb 2019 16:44
President Trump's relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has come a long way since the former mockingly referred to the latter as "Little Rocket Man" and Kim returned the favor by calling Trump a "mentally der...
White House reportedly setting up panel to challenge climate change consensus
The Week - 25 Feb 2019 05:21
Three senior Trump administration officials told The Washington Post the White House is planning on creating a working group comprised of specific federal scientists who will counter that the burning of fossil fuels is b...
Trump extends China tariff deadline, cites progress in talks
ABC News - 25 Feb 2019 05:14
He said there was "substantial progress" in weekend talks between the countries.
R. Kelly can't afford to post bail; remains in Chicago jail
CBSNews - 25 Feb 2019 04:24
52-year singer was charged Friday with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against four women, including three minors
The Crisis in Venezuela Is Rapidly Escalating. Here's Everything That Happened Over the Weekend
Time - 25 Feb 2019 16:50
The ongoing struggle between Venezuela’s authoritarian government, the opposition and the international community reached dramatic new heights over the weekend. Attempts to bring foreign humanitarian aid into the count...
R. Kelly faces 10 counts of sexual abuse
CBSNews - 25 Feb 2019 17:10
R. Kelly, who is facing 10 counts of sexual abuse involving four alleged victims, is scheduled to appear in a Chicago court. The R&B singer remains in custody after surrendering to police on Friday. A judge set his bond ...
Former campaign staffer says Trump kissed her without consent
The Week - 25 Feb 2019 17:02
A woman who worked for President Trump's 2016 campaign alleges in a lawsuit he kissed her without consent, The Washington Post reports. Alva Johnson claims that in August 2016, Trump grabbed her hand and kissed her outsi...
Sala plane found in three parts, AAIB report says
BBC - 25 Feb 2019 17:00
Wreckage of the plane carrying Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala was found in the English Channel.
Trump-Kim summit: Trump predicts 'tremendous' meeting with North Korean leader
USA Today - 25 Feb 2019 16:57
Hours before flying to Vietnam for another face-to-face meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, President Trump predicted a "tremendous summit."
7 American troops injured in van rollover crash in Poland
Fox News - 25 Feb 2019 16:53
Six American troops were hospitalized Sunday - two in serious condition - after the van they were riding veered off the road and rolled over in southwestern Poland. A seventh was treated at the scene.
Supreme Court vacates appeals court gender-neutral pay ruling written by a deceased judge
USA Today - 25 Feb 2019 16:51The President and Congress Are Thinking of Changing This Important Internet Law
Slate - 25 Feb 2019 22:40
"No other sentence in the U.S. Code," technology scholar David Post has written, "has been responsible for the creation of more value than" a little-known provision of the Communications Decency Act called Section 230. B...
British PM May says deal within grasp, Brexit delay won't solve crisis
Reuters - 25 Feb 2019 17:09
Prime Minister Theresa May stepped up her warnings on Monday that delaying Brexit was no way to solve the impasse in parliament over Britain's departure from the European Union, saying a timely exit was "within our grasp...
Michael Cohen to testify before Congress this week
CBSNews - 25 Feb 2019 17:03
President Trump's longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen is set to testify before Congress this week. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN from the White House with what to expect from his testimony...
Ex-campaign staffer says Trump kissed her without consent - live updates
The Guardian - 25 Feb 2019 16:59
Alva Johnson files lawsuit alleging Trump kissed her in August 2016 outside rally in Tampa, and says 'I immediately felt violated' Sign up for the US morning briefing for a fresh perspective 2.59pm GMT Here's more on the...
NRA slammed for 'Target Practice' headline next to photo of Pelosi, Giffords
USA Today - 25 Feb 2019 16:51Brexit: Theresa May 'focused' on leaving on time, despite calls for delay
BBC - 25 Feb 2019 16:50
The PM says there is "real determination" to leave on 29 March, despite calls from her own party to delay.
Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline likely to go ahead after EU deal
The Guardian - 25 Feb 2019 16:49
Concerns had been raised over project increasing German reliance on Russian energy Donald Tusk, the president of the European council, called it a mistake, while the US president, Donald Trump, has branded it very inappr...