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Top stories - ABC News
McConnell called Trump 'stupid,' 'despicable' in private, according to new book
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered” and a “despicable human being."1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Uber has discussed a bid for travel booking company Expedia
Uber has discussed a potential bid for the travel booking company Expedia, CNBC confirmed.1 hour ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
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US-Best-Sellers-Books-PW Week ending 10/12/20242 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Jane Fonda to receive lifetime achievement award from actors’ guild
Actor and humanitarian Jane Fonda is adding the SAG life achievement award to her many accolades3 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Jane Fonda to receive the 2025 SAG Life Achievement Award
You'd think by now Jane Fonda had won every honorary prize. Nope. The SAG Awards will add to her treasure chest, saluting the actress for her body of work and her humanitarian efforts.3 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
The midseason Heisman: 11 players for college football's most coveted award
Fourteen ESPN college football writers voted on their top five for the Heisman trophy.4 hours ago - College Football -
World - The Guardian
Siri Hustvedt to write a book about her late husband Paul Auster
The American writer is 120 pages into a memoir about her relationship with the New York Trilogy author, entitled Ghost Stories. Siri Hustvedt has revealed that she is working on a memoir about her ...4 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Kate McKinnon to host National Book Awards next month. Jon Batiste will perform live
This year’s National Book Awards 75th anniversary ceremony won’t only be a celebration of literature4 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Amazon's New Full-Color Kindle Could Be A Game Changer For Comic Books
Kindle Colorsoft $280 | Save 20% with Eligible Trade-In | Releases October ...16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Plagiarism expert: Harris book shows 'sloppy writing habits,' not 'wholesale fraud'
Plagiarism expert Jonathan Bailey said Vice President Harris’s 2009 book showed signs of “sloppy writing habits” but pushed back on claims that the Democratic nominee engaged in “wholesale fraud.” ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Paul Lowe, Award-Winning British Photojournalist, Dies at 60
He was killed in a stabbing near Los Angeles, and his 19-year-old son was arrested, the authorities said. Mr. Lowe had earned acclaim for documenting the siege of Sarajevo and other conflicts.Yesterday -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
The week's bestselling books, Oct. 20
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
TikTok’s Owner Already Publishes Digital Books. Now It Is Moving Into Print.
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, will focus its publisher, 8th Note Press, on popular genres such as romance, romantasy and young adult fiction.Yesterday -
Tech - The New York Times
9 of the Most Celebrated Awards in Science Outside of Nobel Prizes
The Nobel Foundation offers prizes in only three scientific disciplines, but other awards have been created to honor scientists in different fields.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Pro-Harris ad to run during BET Hip Hop Awards
An ad in support of Vice President Harris geared toward African American voters will run during the BET Hip Hop Awards, a music awards event airing Tuesday night. The ad, dubbed “Wallet” and ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Chapman headlines Giants' three Gold Glove Award finalists
Matt Chapman is one of three San Francisco Giants players who are among the finalists for the Gold Glove Award at their respective positions.2 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
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Apple Books charts for week ending Oct. 142 days ago - Apple -
World - The Guardian
Roberto Saviano to appear at Frankfurt book fair despite Italy delegation’s snub
Gomorrah author and Meloni critic’s non-inclusion in Italy’s lineup angers writers amid claims of censorship. The Gomorrah author Roberto Saviano will appear at the Frankfurt book fair this week ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Israel is a rogue nation. It should be removed from the United Nations | Mehdi Hasan
One rogue nation cannot declare war on the UN itself and continue to get away with it. Over the past year, Israel has launched attacks on multiple countries and occupied territories: the Gaza ...2 days ago - Israel -
Entertainment - ABC News
Tori Amos' first children's book is an ode to inspiration
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tori Amos is working on a children’s book she hopes will help young people forge their own paths of inspiration2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Gam3 Awards 2024 reveals shortlist for Web3 game awards and $5M prize pool
The Gam3 Awards for Web3 games is returning for a third year in a row with a prize pool of $5 million, up from $2 million last year.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The Penguin: Comic-Book Stories Are Still Ashamed of Being Comic-Book Stories
When Fox put the first X-Men movie together, producers looked at the pages of the comics and worried about whether moviegoers would be put off by the silly clowns dancing around on the pages even ...2 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
The United Nations is on the verge of irrelevance
There are two unpalatable truths about the U.N.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson commended for advancing understanding of inequality3 days ago -
World - ABC News
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
When to book your holiday travel and what to expect
As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports 2024 midseason college football awards
Our midseason Heisman winner is an easy choice.3 days ago - College Football -
World - ABC News
The Nobel economics prize is awarded to 3 experts for research into differences in prosperity between nations
The Nobel economics prize is awarded to 3 experts for research into differences in prosperity between nations3 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Results
Sunday at Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas Final finish order: TOP FUEL: 1. Justin Ashley; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Tony Schumacher; 4. Steve Torrence; 5. Shawn Reed; 6. Brittany Force; 7. ...3 days ago - Texas -
Top stories - CBS News
Massive and historic autograph book up for sale
Joseph F. Mikulec spent years walking hundreds of thousands of miles to collect some 50,000 signatures, featuring everyone from presidents and prime ministers to local shopkeepers. The book, which ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?
The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Face the Nation: Frost, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with ...4 days ago