Archive for January, 2020:

Ilhan Omar talks about ‘trauma’ of war after GOP lawmaker dismissed her PTSD

Date: Jan 10 2020
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), who fled war in Somalia as a child, is speaking out about the trauma of war for civilians ― and challenging the notion that post-traumatic stress disorder is an issue that only soldiers face, after Rep. Jim ...Read More »

Oprah Winfrey denies advising Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their royal exit

Date: Jan 10 2020
Oprah Winfrey had nothing to do with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to put some distance between them and the royal family.Read more... Read More »

Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer continue to dazzle as Brad Rutter struggles on ‘Jeopardy!’

Date: Jan 09 2020
Wednesday brought about an intense second night on Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time. Ken Jennings barely edged out James Holzhauer on the first night, while Brad Rutter struggled. The second night was more of the same, but this time is was James's turn to ...Read More »

Everything you need to know about Prince Harry, Meghan Markle stepping down

Date: Jan 09 2020
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced in a shocking statement Wednesday that they were stepping down as “senior” members of the royal family and looking to make major changes with their lives. 1. Why would they do this? 2. What does it all ...Read More »

Justin Bieber confirms Lyme disease diagnosis: ‘It’s been a rough couple years’

Date: Jan 09 2020
Justin Bieber confirmed reports on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. The "Yummy" singer also revealed he has been diagnosed with a "serious case" of chronic infectious mononucleosis (mono), which has affected his skin and "overall health."Read more... Read More »

Iran investigation says Ukrainian airliner was on fire before crash

Date: Jan 09 2020
DUBAI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian airliner was on fire immediately before it crashed southwest of Tehran killing all 176 on board, according to an initial report by Iranian investigators.Read more... Read More »

Buck Henry, Writer of ‘The Graduate’ and Co-Director of ‘Heaven Can Wait’ Dies at 89

Date: Jan 09 2020
Buck Henry, the actor-screenwriter-director who co-created “Get Smart,” wrote “The Graduate” and co-directed the hit 1978 Warren Beatty film “Heaven Can Wait,” died Wednesday night in Los Angeles. He was 89.Read more... Read More »

Iran claims its missile strike against U.S. troops was made in ‘self-defense’ after Trump’s ‘cowardly’ attack

Date: Jan 08 2020
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif claimed his country's missile attacks against Iraqi military bases housing US troops were merely "proportionate measures in self-defense.""Iran took [and] concluded proportionate measures in self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which ...Read More »

Michel Bloomberg says business experience is key to beating Donald Trump

Date: Jan 08 2020
Jan 8 (Reuters) - U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday unveiled an economic strategy based on what he sees as his key strengths: a successful career in business and three terms as mayor of New York.Read more... Read More »

Matt Rhule’s megadeal with the Panthers could wreak havoc on the Browns’ coaching search

Date: Jan 08 2020
As the aftershocks of the Carolina Panthers’ all-in move for Matt Rhule subsided on Tuesday afternoon, the lasting effects of his hiring began to set in. Not only did the Panthers change the calculus of four different coaching searches -  including their own, ...Read More »