Newly engaged couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed new details on their relationship in an interview with the BBC from Kensington Palace. Harry, fifth in line for the British throne, will marry American actress Meghan Markle in the spring, palace officials announced Monday, confirming months of rumors. The couple revealed […]
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Franken makes statement amid sexual misconduct allegations
Last Updated Nov 27, 2017 1:26 PM EST Sen. Al Franken, D-Minnesota, is expected to make a statement and take questions from reporters outside of his office at 1:00 p.m. ET Monday. This comes as several women have accused him of sexual misconduct. In one of his first interviews since […]
S. Korea reportedly using defector news to taunt North
PANMUNJOM, Korea — South Korea is reportedly broadcasting on loudspeakers into North Korea news of the recent escape of a North Korean soldier who was shot five times by his former colleagues as he dashed across the rivals’ border, part of Seoul’s psychological warfare against the North. South Korea’s Yonhap […]
Kumail Nanjiani on the real-life drama behind “The Big Sick”
Kumail Nanjiani is best known playing software engineer Dinesh in the HBO comedy “Silicon Valley.” He also co-wrote and starred in “The Big Sick.” It’s one of the highest-grossing independent movies of the year, and one of the most critically-acclaimed. It’s based on the real-life courtship between Nanjiani and his […]
Trump makes “Pocahontas” remark at Navajo code talkers event, referring to Sen. Warren
Last Updated Nov 27, 2017 4:22 PM EST President Donald Trump lashed out at a frequent foe of his while hosting an event for Native American code talkers at the White House Monday, honoring war heroes who used their native language to outwit the enemy and protect U.S. battlefield communications […]
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
Last Updated Nov 27, 2017 12:10 PM EST First lady Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House Christmas decorations whose theme reflects 200 years of holiday traditions at the White House. “The President, Barron, and I are very excited for our first Christmas in the White House,” she said […]
Deal between Tennessee, Schiano apparently falls apart after protests
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is no longer pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano to be the school’s new head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke Sunday on condition of anonymity because none of the negotiations were intended to be made public […]
The prince behind Saudi Arabia reforms
What’s happening in Saudi Arabia is not a revolution — some crimes are still punished with beheading, and women still need permission from a male relative to travel overseas. But things are changing here. Authorities earlier this year lifted a ban on female drivers, and allowed women to into sports […]
Memphis to mediate statue’s fate with Confederate vets group
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A city attorney says Memphis, Tennessee, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans will enter mediation over the removal of a statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest from a public park. The Commercial Appeal reports that Memphis City Council Attorney Allan Wade announced the mediation Tuesday. Wade also recommended […]
Trump hits Sen. Warren with “Pocahontas” jab at Navajo event
President Trump lashed out at a frequent foe of his while hosting an event for Native American code talkers at the White House Monday, honoring war heroes who used their native language to outwit the enemy and protect U.S. battlefield communications during battle in World Wars I and II. Mr. […]