Today: September 23, 2024
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Publishing spinoff of 'Wednesday' has everything from tarot cards to 'Woeful Waffles'

Penguin Random House is teaming with Amazon MGM Studios on a series of books based on “Wednesday,” the Emmy-winning Netflix hit about young Wednesday Addams of Addams Family fame

Publishing spinoff of 'Wednesday' has everything from tarot cards to 'Woeful Waffles'
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Missouri and Louisiana will hold presidential primaries on Saturday. Their outcome is not in doubt

Missouri and Louisiana are holding presidential primaries this weekend

Missouri and Louisiana will hold presidential primaries on Saturday. Their outcome is not in doubt
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Chris Wallace looks back at Nixon-Kennedy election in the book "Countdown 1960"

Longtime newsman Chris Wallace isn’t only thinking about this year’s presidential election

Chris Wallace looks back at Nixon-Kennedy election in the book "Countdown 1960"
Political

Haley says she no longer feels bound by the GOP pledge requiring her to support the eventual nominee

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she no longer feels bound by a pledge that required all GOP contenders to support the party’s eventual nominee in order to participate in the primary debates

Haley says she no longer feels bound by the GOP pledge requiring her to support the eventual nominee
Political

Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report says

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection after receiving a growing number of threats during her 2024 presidential campaign

Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report says
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Court sets June hearing for JetBlue and Spirit appeal of a ruling blocking their $3.8 billion merger

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have to wait until June for a chance to save their $3.8 billion merger

Court sets June hearing for JetBlue and Spirit appeal of a ruling blocking their $3.8 billion merger
Political

Former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich running for a House seat again, this time as an independent

Former Ohio congressman and two-time Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is running for Congress again, this time as an independent

Former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich running for a House seat again, this time as an independent
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Fox town hall with Trump draws more TV viewers than debate between Haley and DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump reached an estimated 4.3 million viewers during his live town hall on Fox News Wednesday night

Fox town hall with Trump draws more TV viewers than debate between Haley and DeSantis
Political

Former first lady Melania Trump's mother, Amalija Knavs, has died

Former first lady Melania Trump's mother has died

Former first lady Melania Trump's mother, Amalija Knavs, has died
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Austrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficulties

The Austrian government says that it is giving the country’s world-famous Vienna Boys Choir 800,000 euros ($884,000) to help it out of severe financial difficulties

Austrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficulties
Business|Political

Engine maker Cummins agrees to pay $1.67 billion to settle claims it bypassed emissions tests

Engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. has agreed to pay an over $1.67 billion penalty to settle regulatory claims that the company unlawfully altered hundreds of thousands of pickup truck engines to bypass emissions tests

Engine maker Cummins agrees to pay $1.67 billion to settle claims it bypassed emissions tests
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Amid accusations, French actor Gerard Depardieu's figure is removed from a Paris wax museum

The Grevin Museum of waxworks in Paris says it has removed the wax figure of French actor Gerard Depardieu due to negative reactions from visitors

Amid accusations, French actor Gerard Depardieu's figure is removed from a Paris wax museum
Political

GOP’s David Owen wins Virginia legislative race over Democratic opponent who livestreamed sex videos

Republican businessman David Owen has won election to Virginia’s House of Delegates against Democratic opponent Susanna Gibson

GOP’s David Owen wins Virginia legislative race over Democratic opponent who livestreamed sex videos
Political

A cyber breach delays poll worker training in Mississippi's largest county before the statewide vote

Election officials in Mississippi’s most populous county had to scramble to complete required poll worker training after an early September breach involving county computers

A cyber breach delays poll worker training in Mississippi's largest county before the statewide vote
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Lester Holt, Kristen Welker and Hugh Hewitt to moderate third GOP presidential debate Nov. 8 on NBC

“NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt, ”Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker and Salem Radio Network morning host Hugh Hewitt will moderate the third Republican presidential debate

Lester Holt, Kristen Welker and Hugh Hewitt to moderate third GOP presidential debate Nov. 8 on NBC
Business|Political

Qatar Airways CEO will step down after nearly 3 decades leading carrier

Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker is stepping down after 27 years at the helm of the company

Qatar Airways CEO will step down after nearly 3 decades leading carrier
Entertainment|Political

MSNBC host Ali Velshi's 'Small Acts of Courage' will be published next spring

MSNBC host Ali Velshi is drawing upon the personal past for an upcoming book about democracy

MSNBC host Ali Velshi's 'Small Acts of Courage' will be published next spring
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Second Republican presidential debate draws fewer viewers than first, with 9.5 million watching

The second Republican presidential debate this week attracted fewer viewers than the first debate in August, with an estimated 9.5 million tuning into Wednesday night’s event

Second Republican presidential debate draws fewer viewers than first, with 9.5 million watching
Political

DeSantis and Newsom to go head-to-head in November Fox News debate moderated by Sean Hannity

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking time out from debating fellow 2024 Republican presidential contenders to take on a Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom

DeSantis and Newsom to go head-to-head in November Fox News debate moderated by Sean Hannity
Entertainment|Political

Trump to appear on 'Meet the Press' Sunday as Kristen Welker takes over as host

Former President Donald Trump will give his first broadcast network interview since leaving office, sitting down this week with Kristen Welker as she debuts as host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday

Political

Putin says prosecution of Trump shows US political system is 'rotten'

Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted Tuesday that the criminal cases against former U.S. President Donald Trump are political revenge that show the fundamental corruption of the United States. “As for the prosecution of Trump, for us what is happening in today’s conditions, in my opinion, is good because it shows the rottenness of the American political system, which cannot pretend to teach others democracy,” Putin said at an Eastern Economic Forum gathering in Russia’s Pacific Coast city of Vladivostok. “Everything that is happening with Trump is the persecution of a political rival for political reasons. That’s

Putin says prosecution of Trump shows US political system is 'rotten'
Political

Harris, DeSantis, Giuliani among politicians marking Sept. 11 terror attacks at ground zero

Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani joined New York politicians and mourners at a 9/11 memorial ceremony at ground zero Monday. The bipartisan group of politicians was not scheduled to speak at the ceremony, marking the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. The solemn ceremony in lower Manhattan was instead focused on the hourslong reading of the names of the dead. The hijacked plane attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and upended American foreign policy and national security

Harris, DeSantis, Giuliani among politicians marking Sept. 11 terror attacks at ground zero
Political

House committee chairman says Sen. Tuberville is 'paralyzing' the Pentagon by blocking promotions

The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is slamming a fellow Republican in the Senate for waging an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is “paralyzing the Department of Defense.” “The idea that one man in the Senate can hold this up for months, I understand maybe promotions, but nominations,” McCaul said. He added, “I think that is a national security problem and a national security issue. And I

House committee chairman says Sen. Tuberville is 'paralyzing' the Pentagon by blocking promotions
Political

Kamala Harris says hip-hop is 'the ultimate American art form' as she hosts a 50th anniversary party

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday hosted a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with appearances by some of the music genre’s pioneers and stars. Common, Jeezy, MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante were among the hip-hop artists invited to join Harris for the party at the vice presidential residence. Hip-hop’s 50th birthday has inspired a host of anniversary events this year. Many trace the genre’s creation to an Aug. 11, 1973, back-to-school party where 18-year-old Clive Campbell, also known as DJ Kool Herc, deejayed at a Bronx apartment building in New York City. Harris said hip-hop is “the

Kamala Harris says hip-hop is 'the ultimate American art form' as she hosts a 50th anniversary party
Political

Judge says civil trial over Trump's real estate boasts could last three months

An upcoming civil trial over allegations that former president Donald Trump lied about his wealth could last as long as three months, according to a schedule laid out Friday by the judge hearing the case. Opening arguments are expected Oct. 2 in the trial over a lawsuit filed against Trump and his family business by New York Attorney General Letitia James. In the suit, James has said Trump deceived lenders, potential business associates and others by chronically exaggerating the value of his real estate holdings. The trial is expected to feature extensive amounts of expert testimony

Judge says civil trial over Trump's real estate boasts could last three months

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