North Carolina’s latest Democratic governor has been sworn into office with the new year North Carolina’s latest Democratic governor has been sworn into office with the new year RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s latest Democratic governor was sworn into office on Wednesday, as Josh Stein succeeded Roy Cooper in a top elected position for the second time in eight years. During a small ceremony inside the old Senate chamber of the 1840 Capitol building, Stein took the oath from Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby. His wife, Anna, family and friends and state officials watched, including…
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KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday skipped questioning by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after being denied permission to have his lawyer present during the inquiry. The questioning was related to alleged financial irregularities in organising the Formula E race in Hyderabad in 2023. KTR arrived at the ACB headquarters around 10 am…
President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry. Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people in…
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It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory, and for more than four decades, it weighed heavily on the man who made it — Jimmy Carter. Carter’s passing Sunday has unearthed memories from his 1977-1981 presidency. Somewhere between his greatest foreign-policy success (the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt) and his greatest failure (the Iran…
As Rudy Giuliani’s life gets stripped for parts to satisfy a $148 million defamation verdict, the former New York City mayor is fighting to keep one gleaming set of sports memorabilia in the family: Yankees World Series rings bestowed to him by the tea… As Rudy Giuliani’s life gets stripped for parts to satisfy a $148 million defamation verdict, the former New York City mayor is fighting to keep one gleaming set of sports memorabilia in the family: Yankees World Series rings bestowed to him by the tea… NEW YORK — Ruth. Gehrig. DiMaggio. Mantle. Giuliani? As Rudy Giuliani’s life…
Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee of California has always stood apart Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee of California has always stood apart WASHINGTON — Rep. Barbara Lee has always stood apart, a matter-of-fact renegade with a long list of firsts. In high school, she was the first Black student to integrate her Southern California cheerleading squad. During the Democrat’s more than two decades in Congress, she has been the only Black woman elected to the House from California’s regions north of Los Angeles. But it was Lee’s lonely 2001 vote as the only lawmaker against the authorization for the use of military…
Wisconsin election officials are launching an investigation into how nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in Madison Wisconsin election officials are launching an investigation into how nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in Madison MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin’s liberal capital after the Nov. 5 election, prompting state election officials to launch an investigation Thursday into whether the city clerk broke the law. The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously to investigate whether Madison City Clerk Maribeth Wetzel-Biehl failed to comply with state law or abused her discretion. Commission members said they were concerned…
Rupali Ganguly files defamation suit against stepdaughter in Bombay High Court Rupali Ganguly files defamation suit against stepdaughter in Bombay High Court Rupali Ganguly files defamation suit against stepdaughter in Bombay High Court Actor Rupali Ganguly has filed a defamation suit in the Bombay High Court against her stepdaughter in which she is seeking that the latter be restrained by a permanent injunction against putting out social media posts that defame the actor. Advocate Sana Raees Khan on Monday told the high court bench that in 2020, when the actor’s famous television serial “Anupamaa” was to premiere, her stepdaughter, Esha Verma,…
Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. The challenge, as always, is that Johnson will need almost every Republican vote to win. Johnson has a singular asset in his favor: President-elect Donald Trump endorsed him for…
Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay has died at age 91 Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay has died at age 91 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay, who lost to Jeb Bush in 1998 but still served 23 days in office after the sudden death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died. He was 91. The former Democratic governor took a nap after lunch at his home in Ocklawaha, Florida, on Tuesday and never woke up, his son Ken MacKay told The Associated Press. “It was a very peaceful end to a great life,” MacKay said. Buddy MacKay, Chiles’ lieutenant…
Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president ByCOLLEEN LONG Associated Press January 2, 2025, 3:48 PM WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as…
UPDATED with latest: It’s a new year — time to look at what’s ahead trophy show-wise. Here is a list of awards shows and nominations dates ahead as we get deeper into Oscar season and look ahead to the guild awards, Grammys, Tonys and more. Check back often for updates. RELATED: Deadline’s Complete Coverage Of […]UPDATED with latest: It’s a new year — time to look at what’s ahead trophy show-wise. Here is a list of awards shows and nominations dates ahead as we get deeper into Oscar season and look ahead to the guild awards, Grammys, Tonys and more.…
A new poll finds that Republican voters are once again confident in the accuracy of U.S. elections now that Donald Trump has won A new poll finds that Republican voters are once again confident in the accuracy of U.S. elections now that Donald Trump has won WASHINGTON — A majority of Republicans say they are confident in the 2024 vote count after Donald Trump’s win, according to a new poll that finds a sharp turnaround from GOP voters’ skepticism about U.S. elections after the president-elect spent four years lying about his loss to President Joe Biden. About 6 in 10…
Disney will combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo and become majority owner of the resulting company in a deal that creates a major streaming player and settles all litigation between Fubo, Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery over the Venu Sports streaming joint venture, a case that was set for a hearing […]Disney will combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo and become majority owner of the resulting company in a deal that creates a major streaming player and settles all litigation between Fubo, Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery over the Venu Sports streaming…
Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to come Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to come President Joe Biden began his term in the White House with a broad promise to protect transgender Americans against Republican policies that painted them as a threat to children and sought to push them out of public life. “Your president has your back,” Biden assured trans people in his first State of the Union address in…
HMPV not a new virus, no reason to worry: Government as 3 cases reported HMPV not a new virus, no reason to worry: Government as 3 cases reported HMPV not a new virus, no reason to worry: Government as 3 cases reported Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday addressed concerns about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), asserting that it is not a new virus and urging citizens of the country to remain calm. The virus, first identified in 2001, has been present globally for several years, he said. Responding to the growing fears and discussions on social media regarding the virus, Nadda…
Most of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional, state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025 Most of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional, state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025 Most of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional, state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025 Most…
Tubi continued to gain traction in 2024, surpassing 97 million monthly active users and 10 billion streaming hours. Fox Corp. paid $440 million in 2020 to acquire the free, ad-supported streaming outlet and has recently projected it will bring in $1 billion in full-year revenue, up from $150 million at the time of the acquisition. […]Tubi continued to gain traction in 2024, surpassing 97 million monthly active users and 10 billion streaming hours. Fox Corp. paid $440 million in 2020 to acquire the free, ad-supported streaming outlet and has recently projected it will bring in $1 billion in full-year revenue,…
President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting his Mar-a-Lago club President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting his Mar-a-Lago club PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance Saturday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting his Mar-a-Lago club. Meloni follows Argentina President Javier Milei, who became the first world leader to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after his Election Day victory in November. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungry also traveled to Florida…