Oscars flashback: Morgan Freeman enters the history books
The actor won a supporting actor trophy for his performance in Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby,' the second of their three collaborations.
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Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Others Mourn Gene Hackman
A two-time Academy Award winner and a dogged Everyman in many of his roles, Hackman was remembered by collaborators and co-stars after his death.The New York Times - 2d -
Oscars flashback: An Oscar for playing an Oscar winner
Cate Blanchett wins for 'The Aviator' — the first time a performer had won an Oscar for a portrayal of a previous Oscar winner.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Oscars flashback: Charlie Kaufman expresses 'Eternal' gratitude
Two years after pulling off a creative double nomination, Charlie Kaufman joined the winner's circle with his screenplay for 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Oscars flashback: Clint Eastwood leads the way
20 years ago, the actor-director-producer had a moment with Barbra Streisand.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Oscars flashback: Documentaries about children prevailed 20 years ago
'Born Into Brothels' and a short about children marching during the civil rights era won Oscar gold in 2005.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Beyond 'Emilia Pérez': Inside 7 of the nastiest Oscar campaigns in history
Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
WATCH: Oscar nominees who could make history at the 2025 Academy Awards
Adrian Brody, the youngest man ever to win an Oscar for Best Actor in 2003, is a favorite to win for his role in the "Brutalist," but Timothee Chalamet could be the new youngest winner if he wins.ABC News - 3h -
John Simpson: 2025 could be year for the history books as Trump shreds global norms
Like 1968 or 1989, this could be a year when the world changes in a fundamental way.BBC News - 6d -
Column: The Eaton fire claimed her home, studio and this 'powerful' piece of Oscars history
For years, Susie Chung's students delighted in playing on the Steinway piano Lady Gaga used at the 2019 Oscars. Now it, along with Chung's home and studio, are gone.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Freeman believes in England’s Six Nations title hopes despite fans’ boos
England have favourable fixtures against Italy and Wales Steve Borthwick backtracks on George Furbank’s fitness Tommy Freeman has admitted that England understand supporters’ frustrations amid a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan launching new political party
Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan is launching a new political party, he said on the social platform X on Wednesday. “I am forming a new political party for those of us stuck in ...The Hill - 2d -
JP Morgan’s ‘sustainable’ funds invested £200m in mining giant Glencore
Backing of Glencore angers campaigners who have highlighted firm’s environmental breaches in South Africa. One of the world’s biggest banks, JP Morgan, has promoted environmental and “sustainable” ...The Guardian - 1h -
A Book Club for Bewildered Democrats
Democrats will have no shot at containing Trump if they don’t first understand why voters turn to him.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
These Books Are Absolutely Unreadable. That’s the Point.
A new exhibition at the Center for Book Arts in New York features a range of items — transistor radios, lanterns, cigarette lighters and more — designed to look like books.The New York Times - 6d -
10 books to read in March
Promising books, fiction and nonfiction, to consider for your March reading listLos Angeles Times - 1d -
Book excerpt: "Carson the Magnificent"
Bill Zehme and Mike Thomas' biography examines the public and private lives of the man who remade late-night TV.CBS News - 19h -
Néstor Cortés, who allowed Freddie Freeman grand slam, says Yankees, not Dodgers, were better World Series team
Ex-Yankees pitcher Néstor Cortés, who gave up Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series, says the Dodgers were not 'the better team' in the Fall Classic.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Book excerpt: "Resolute" by Benjamin Hall
The Fox News correspondent and author of the bestseller "Saved" writes about his recovery from devastating injuries suffered from a Russian missile attack in Ukraine, and of his return to Kyiv.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
The week's bestselling books, March 2
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 2, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK
Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 5d -
The 10 biggest questions entering the NFL scouting combine
From what Tennessee will do with the No. 1 pick to the Cam Ward vs. Shedeur Sanders QB debate, and the Travis Hunter dominoes, here's what we'll be watching.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Jeff Probst on the evolution of "Survivor" as it enters season 48
Jeff Probst discussed how "Survivor" has evolved over 48 seasons and what changes have kept the show fresh.CBS News - 4d -
Man dies after entering booby-trapped home
A man died after entering a booby-trapped residence in South Carolina on Monday evening, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.ABC News - 2d -
Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar – for his Oscar campaign
A Complete Unknown’s best actor nominee might lose out on the prize to The Brutalist favorite Adrien Brody but his journey to the stage has been award-worthy. On Sunday, Timothée Chalamet could ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Battle of Iwo Jima: A Photo History
U.S. Marines raised an American flag on the Japanese island’s highest peak exactly 80 years ago. But the fighting, some of the deadliest of World War II, would rage on for a month.The New York Times - 6d -
The disturbing internet history of a triple killer
Websites visited and videos posted by Nicholas Prosper show some alarming obsessions.BBC News - 3d -
Pieces of Hollywood history set to be auctioned
All eyes will be on Hollywood this weekend as the 97th Academy Awards brings entertainment royalty together to honor the best work of the year. But it's not the only big event happening in ...CBS News - 4h -
Book Review: ‘Right-Wing Women,’ by Andrea Dworkin
In a newly reissued 1983 book, the radical feminist Andrea Dworkin argued that conservative women understood the reality of male domination.The New York Times - 3d -
Murkowski book with 'fervent' appeal for bipartisanship planned for June
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is penning a bipartisanship-focused memoir that calls for compromise amid a deeply divided Congress. "Far From Home" details how Murkowski "learned to adapt to the ...The Hill - 3d -
Embattled Wood Group enters takeover talks with UAE’s Sidara
Middle Eastern company makes fresh approach after walking away from offer last yearFinancial Times - 5d -
Argentinian activist tries to enter Pope Francis's hospital room
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Jeff Probst on hosting nearly 700 episodes as "Survivor" enters Season 48
As Survivor prepares for its 48th season, longtime host and executive producer Jeff Probst reflects on the show's evolution ahead of its two-hour premiere on CBS.CBS News - 4d -
Abortion Pill Maker Enters Legal Fight Over F.D.A. Rules
GenBioPro, a leading manufacturer of abortion medication, is preparing to go to battle with the Trump administration.The New York Times - 4d -
Abortion pill maker enters legal battle over FDA rules
The country’s only manufacturer of generic abortion medication asked to be a part of the first legal fight over the procedure since President Trump returned to office. The company, GenBioPro, ...The Hill - 2d -
Cuomo Enters N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race, Upending Contest to Unseat Adams
The comeback attempt, three years after Andrew M. Cuomo resigned as governor in scandal, will test New Yorkers’ appetite for second chances, and change.The New York Times - 1h -
The scandal sinking an Oscars campaign
Offensive posts by Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón have caused controversy.BBC News - 1d -
A Guide to the Documentary Oscar Nominees
A quick guide to the nominated films and why you should watch them.The New York Times - 1d -
An encroaching desert threatens to swallow Mauritania’s homes and history
An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa's most historically significant manuscripts could soon be covered by the Sahara DesertABC News - Feb. 21
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