RFK Jr.’s nomination as top health officer raises alarm
With President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, numerous public health…
Senate will block Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz, predicts Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicted that President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz to be attorney general would be rejected by the Republican…
Who is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host Trump nominated for Defense secretary?
Pete Hegseth served as a National Guardsman in Cuba, Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze stars. But after President Biden was elected, Hegseth left the…
Will Matt Gaetz be confirmed as attorney general?
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general sent a clear signal through Washington on Wednesday that Trump intends for his Justice…
2025 Grammy nominations: Beyoncé makes history with 11 nods
When Beyoncé took the prize for best dance/electronic album at the Grammy Awards last year with “Renaissance,” the pop superstar became the winningest artist in…
Column: Lots to blame for Harris’ dismal finish, including blunders by Obama and Biden
SACRAMENTO — How did we allow a convicted felon, compulsive liar, adjudicated sexual abuser and wannabe dictator to be elected our nation’s president? Three words: Democrats…
‘The Piano Lesson’: Danielle Deadwyler back in Oscar race after snub
Danielle Deadwyler was not expecting to cry.The actor, who won accolades in 2022 for her heartbreaking performance as civil rights advocate Mamie Till-Mobley in “Till,”…
Donald Glover cancels remainder of Childish Gambino tour
Donald Glover has pulled the plug on the remainder of his Childish Gambino touring commitments to focus on his health, including an upcoming surgery. The…
Latin Grammy 2024 nominations for Bad Bunny, Karol G and Édgar Barrera
Global superstars Bad Bunny from Puerto Rico and Karol G from Colombia are at the top of this year’s Latin Grammy nominations, each competing for…
Rep. Castro nominates ‘Blood In Blood Out’ for National Film Registry
As part of his work to champion Latino inclusion in Hollywood, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) has recommended that the crime dramas “Blood In Blood…
Kamala Harris poised to make history, accept Democratic nomination
CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to make history Thursday night as she becomes the first Black woman and first Indian American to accept…
Group behind Emmys defends nomination of Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda | Newsfeed
NewsFeedThe National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has defended its nomination of AJ+ contributor Bisan Owda for an Emmy after a pro-Israeli non-profit asked…
Harris Defies Doubters on Road to Presidential Nomination
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessWith her keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, Kamala Harris is poised to cement a stunning political transformation: From…
‘The honour of my life’: Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC | US Election 2024 News
Tim Walz has formally accepted his nomination to be the Democrats vice presidential candidate in November’s US election, rallying the the party faithful in Chicago…
Tim Walz accepts Democratic vice presidential nomination with football ‘pep talk’
1 of 20 | Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination during the third night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at…
Group behind Emmys defends nomination of Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The American body responds to an open letter from a pro-Israel nonprofit and others, asking it to rescind the AJ+ contributor’s nomination.The National Academy for…
How to watch the 2024 Democratic National Convention
It isn’t the convention that Democrats had been planning for — but it will commence Monday with a sense of enthusiasm that for months had…
Adam Epstein dead: Tony-winning ‘Hairspray’ producer was 49
Adam Epstein, a Tony Award-winning producer who helped bring “Hairspray” to Broadway, has died. Epstein died Tuesday morning at Adventist Health hospital in Glendale after…
Kamala Harris earns 99% of votes in Democratic roll call to secure presidential nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday night received 99% of the votes in a virtual roll call vote to determine the Democratic presidential nominee. Pool…
Harris is poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice…