a s Films Of The Year 2016

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.

Human Rights Department toils with just half of staff it had at peak

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.

Trump says he would have won U.S. popular vote if not for illegal voting

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.

Trump assails recount push, claims millions voted illegally – Sun, 27 Nov 2016 PST

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."

BERNIE: We need to reexamine the Electoral College after…

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.

‘Sad’: Trump condemns Clinton for joining recount effort

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.

California Cubans Celebrate Fidel Castro’s Deatha

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 .

a Democratic Congresswoman Praises Dictator

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.

Trump slams recount push as – a scam,’ says election is over

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.

Trump’s disavowal of white supremacists doesn’t quiet concerns

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.

Trump slams recount push as ‘a scam,’ says election is over

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.

Trump slams recount push as a a scam,a says election is over

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.

Change coming to Florida politics after decades of influence by Fidel Castro

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 .

Crossroads Village open for ‘Holiday Magic’

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.

With vote recounts looming, Trump adds new administration picks

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.