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Greene: 'Pretty sure' Trump's AG will prosecute COVID 'crimes'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she was “pretty sure” the next attorney general would prosecute people for “crimes against humanity” committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Preparing for ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Shel Talmy, producer for the Who, the Kinks and David Bowie, dies aged 87
The American producer helped to craft a raw, immediate sound for British rock in the mid-1960s, with hits such as You Really Got Me and My Generation. Shel Talmy, the music producer behind classics ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
French say ‘non’ for longer as data shows increase in age to lose virginity
Figures also reveal both men and women having less sex – but number of partners over lifetime increasing. The French have a certain reputation when it comes to the vie d’amour . But the latest ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Trailblazing dancer and choreographer Eileen Kramer dies aged 110
Sydney icon danced in the jazz bars of Paris, painted murals in Karachi and mixed with Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Groucho Marx . Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Eileen ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams abruptly quits NFL aged 27
Seahawks player retires for personal reasons, coach says Seventh-year center started every game this season Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams has retired because of personal reasons, coach ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66
Best known as one half of D’Unbelievables, Kenny also starred in Father Ted and The Banshees of Inisherin. The Irish prime minister has led tributes to the comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Oklahoma AG says schools superintendent can't mandate prayer video
Oklahoma's attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.Top stories - CBS News - November 16 -
Charli XCX: My parents drove me to raves aged 15
The pop star inspired a cultural phenomenon this summer with many adopting the "brat" way of life.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
In this age of rage, it’s easy for Trump to keep stoking people’s anger | Henry Porter
President-elect has lined up scapegoats to keep provoking his supporters’ fury and deflect any blame away from himself. Donald Trump and the Republican party may have won a decisive victory, but do ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
Democratic AGs rush to form line of defense against Trump
Democratic attorneys general across the country are readying their legal defenses against the incoming Trump administration, preparing to pounce on potential violations and even take the ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Schiff on Gaetz’s AG nod: 'He’s not only unqualified. He is really disqualified'
Sen.-elect Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said on Sunday that he considers former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s choice for attorney general, “disqualified” for the top law enforcement ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Legendary gymnastics coach Béla Károlyi dies at age 82
Béla Károlyi, who coached the U.S. women's gymnastics team to its first Olympic gold medal, has died at age 82. Shanelle Kaul looks back at his life and controversial legacy.Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
Je Ne Regrette Rien composer dies aged 95
Charles Dumont wrote the song in 1956 but did not dare offer it to French star Edith Piaf until 1960.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
‘Golden Girls’ no more: How America’s concept of old age became outdated
The idea of retirement is losing its luster.Business - MarketWatch - November 19 -
Fox News's Gowdy warns GOP against 'absurd AG pick' Gaetz
Fox News host Trey Gowdy warned Republicans against supporting President-elect Trump's decision to elevate former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as attorney general, calling the choice "absurd." ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Directors Thrilled To Return To Series' Roots
Dragon Age: The Veilguard had fans waiting a decade, and it seems so far the wait was worth it , but the latest entry isn't a return to the franchise--it was a return to the Golden Age of BioWare. ...Tech - GameSpot - November 19 -
Matt Gaetz says he isn't coming back to Congress
“I'm still going to be in the fight, but it's going to be from a new perch,” Gaetz said Friday.Politics - Politico - 5 days ago -
This age group owns 79% of stocks and equity funds. Why that’s good for bonds.
Bonds should do well in the years ahead, as age demographics are set to play in their favor.Business - MarketWatch - November 20 -
If Republicans confirm Gaetz for AG, it proves ‘anything is possible’ for the rest of Trump’s picks
President-elect Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to confirm former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. NBC News Correspondents Garrett Haake and Ryan Nobles report the latest ...Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
Dragon Age Voice Actor Got The Job By Sending In Beat Poetry
The world of Dragon Age is host to a slew of fantastical characters, voiced by a who's who of big names in the world of voice acting--with some sci-fi and fantasy celebrities sprinkled in. From ...Tech - GameSpot - November 20 -
Teenagers ages 13-17 split over party alignment: Poll
A new poll from nonprofit ThinkYoung finds that teenagers under 18 are split on party identity. Roughly 24 percent of the teenage children said the Democratic Party represented their ideals well, ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Gaetz, Vance meet with undecided GOP senators over AG selection
Matt Gaetz and Vice President-elect JD Vance met with GOP senators who have not committed to confirming Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago -
John Prescott, British former deputy prime minister, dies aged 86
Former trade union activist, who had Alzheimer’s, died peacefully at care home, says family. John Prescott: a life in pictures UK politics live – latest updates John Prescott, the former ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Trump could usher in a golden age of government transparency and disclosure
Elected and unelected bureaucrats display an overarching distrust of the American people.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz says he's withdrawing
Matt Gaetz said he is withdrawing his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago