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Given the shit-show of a year that we've just endured, the cinema has felt more than ever like a welcome escape from reality in 2016. Thankfully, we've been blessed with a wealth of excellent films to help us through these strange and confusing times: from foul-mouthed hot dogs to a wise-cracking superhero, Hollywood has done its upmost to keep our spirits up over the past 12 months.
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights, a 50-year-old state agency charged with investigating claims of illegal discrimination, has seen its staff shrink by almost half from its historic peak in 1990. The steady drop in full-time enforcement officers and other staff comes amid a growing workload in recent years and heightened racial tensions in Minnesota over the past year.
Becky and Scott Mitchell pose on the front porch with an old sign they found after purchasing the general store in Bath. In January, its longtime owners closed the store, citing financial difficulties.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tweeted on Sunday that besides winning the Electoral College "in a landslide" in the Nov. 8 election: "I won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally." The allegation, made without evidence, comes as Democratic rival Hillary Clinton's lead in the popular vote over Trump has surpassed 2 million votes and is expected to grow to more than 2.5 million as ballots in populous states such as California continue to be tallied.
President-elect Donald Trump claimed without evidence Sunday that "millions" voted illegally in the national election, scoffing at Hillary Clinton's nearly 2 million edge in the popular vote and returning to his campaign mantra of a rigged race even as he prepares to enter the White House in less than two months. Trump and his lieutenants assailed an effort - now joined by Clinton - to recount votes in up to three battleground states, calling the push fraudulent, the work of "crybabies" and, in Trump's estimation, "sad."
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday joined a number of Democrats who back reexamining the Electoral College system, following Hillary Clinton's loss to President-elect Donald Trump. Asked by CNN's Dana Bash on "State of the Union" whether he supported a reassessment of the method, Sanders pointed to Clinton's popular-vote victory.
President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday it's "sad" Hillary Clinton is joining an effort to force recounts of votes from the Nov. 8 election in up to three crucial states. Trump tweeted part of Clinton's concession speech, when she told supporters they must accept that "Donald Trump is going to be our president," and snippets from her debate remarks, when she assailed the Republican nominee for refusing to say in advance that he would accept the Election Day verdict.
Secretary of state isn't some kind of patronage job. It doesn't involve award points Rudolph Giuliani earned with Donald Trump during his campaign, first to be the Republican nominee and then President of the United States.
Cuban-Americans in Southern California were overjoyed at the news of Fidel Castro's death on Friday, as the dictator who clung to power for decades and drove many to flee to the United States finally passed. "Throughout Southern California on Saturday, Cuban-Americans hoisted glasses of champagne and waved Cuban and American flags in celebration of Castro's death," the Orange County Register reported .
Rep. Barbara Lee , who represents the East Bay in Congress, praised the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro after his death was announced on Friday. Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a steering committee member of the Congressional Cuba Working Group, released this statement on the passing of Cuban leader Fidel Castro: While there are many disagreements between our countries, President Castro was a recognized world leader who was dedicated to the Cuban people.
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday condemned a growing push to force recounts in three states pivotal to his Nov. 8 victory, confronting the Green Party-backed effort for the first time even as he worked to address key cabinet vacancies. The New York billionaire, who charged the election was "rigged" on a daily basis before his victory, called the developing recount effort "a scam" in a statement released by his transition team.
Donald Trump's disavowal this week of white supremacists who have cheered his election as president hasn't quieted concerns about the movement's impact on his White House or whether more acts of hate will be carried out in his name. Members of the self-declared "alt-right" have exulted over the Nov. 8 results with public cries of "Hail Trump!" and reprises of the Nazi salute.
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday condemned a growing push to force recounts in three states pivotal to his Nov. 8 victory, confronting the Green Party-backed effort for the first time even as he worked to address key Cabinet vacancies. The New York billionaire, who charged the election was "rigged" on a daily basis before his victory, called the developing recount effort "a scam" in a statement released by his transition team.
Some newly discovered columns shed light on the shocking views expressed by one of the Democrat's favorite politicians. Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota, now in the running to be DNC Chair, has attracted the support of Sens. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Harry Reid.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. >> President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday condemned a growing push to force recounts in three states pivotal to his Nov. 8 victory, confronting the Green Party-backed effort for the first time even as he worked to address key Cabinet vacancies.
No one had a more important and enduring role in Florida politics in the last half century than the now-deceased Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, whose presence galvanized legions of voters and influenced the outcome of local, state and national elections. His absence could hasten a change that's already evident in South Florida, with younger generations of Cuban-Americans no longer automatically voting Republican because of the party's stand on Cuba and more Floridians showing an interest in doing business and traveling to Cuba under a liberalization of relations implemented by President Barack Obama .
Hillary Clinton addresses the Children's Defense Fund's Beat the Odds celebration at the Newseum in Washington on Nov. 16, 2016. Hillary Clinton addresses the Children's Defense Fund's Beat the Odds celebration at the Newseum in Washington on Nov. 16, 2016.
The holiday season at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad began on the right track on Friday, Nov. 25 at its annual "Christmas at Crossroads: Holiday Magic" opening. The opening ceremony, which featured a tree lighting and a speech from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow , officially began the historic village's annual holiday display which boasts costumed villagers, live entertainment, model trains, craft demonstrations, holiday music and visits from Santa.
In this march 6, 2006 file photo, Kathleen "KT" McFarland is seen at her home in New York. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Fox News analyst McFarland to serve as deputy national security adviser.
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: In this March 6, 2006, file photo, Kathleen "KT" McFarland is seen at her home in New York. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Fox News analyst McFarland to serve as deputy national security adviser.