Weekend picks for book lovers: Tom Hanks, Amy Tan
Weekend picks for book lovers: Tom Hanks, Amy Tan Spend your weekend reading 'Uncommon Type' by Tom Hanks. Plus more recommendations by USA TODAY's book reviewers.
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Washington’s misguided and small-minded response to the opioid epidemic
Heroin users prepare to shoot up on a street in the South Bronx area of New York City on Oct. 7. Rep. Tom Marino withdrew his name from consideration to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy on Tuesday. He did so in the wake of a Washington Post-"60 Minutes" investigation revealing that he was the prime mover behind legislation weakening the Drug Enforcement Administration's abilities to go after drug distributors even as deaths from prescription drug abuse continued to rise.
Shock, anger over Weinstein at NY women filmmakers event
Anger, shock, unity and solidarity: Those were the prevailing emotions on Tuesday at a Manhattan event for women filmmakers, writers and actors, where the Harvey Weinstein scandal wasn't far from anyone's mind. "I'm mad as hell!" Jane Rosenthal, executive chair of Tribeca Enterprises, said to the crowd.
Now is a terrible time for Trumpa s VA secretary to abandon his post
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Portraits of President Trump and Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on display at VA'scentral office in Washington. A long-awaited overhaul of veterans' health care is being unveiled to the world.
Who will not be the 2020 presidential nominee
On 1963, the legendary Russell Baker, writing in The New York Times, explained how we in the press, years before the nation's next presidential campaign, are miraculously able to agree upon who qualify - and, perhaps more importantly, who do not qualify - as plausible White House contenders. Baker identified the "Great Mentioner" as the mythical author of this list.
Trump turns to executive powers in bid to force Congress into action
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters and members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Oct. 13, 2017. WASHINGTON - Frustrated with his inability to spur Congress to act on much of his agenda, President Trump is increasingly using his executive powers in a risky bid to gain leverage with lawmakers on an array of unfulfilled campaign promises.
Corker hits Trump for his ‘castration’ of Secretary of State Tillerson
Tennessee Republican Sen. Bob Corker, who has been trading barbs with the president, is now hitting President Trump for his "castration" of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Tennessee Republican Sen. Bob Corker, who has been trading barbs with the president, is now hitting President Trump for his "castration" of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy deflects questions about 2020 presidential run
"I have an election in 2018 and so, all of my focus is on asking the people of Connecticut to send me back to the United States Senate," the Connecticut Democrat told ABC News' "Powerhouse Politics" Wednesday. He added, "I know everybody thinks that every member of the Democratic Caucus in the Senate is starting to noodle their 2020 plans right now."
President Trump working on bill to punish firms for sending jobs overseas
President Donald Trump is working on legislation that would create new incentives for companies to keep jobs in the U.S. and punish those that move overseas, he said on Tuesday. Precise details of the legislation could not be learned, and it's unclear whether it is close to being introduced or still in the drafting stages.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment
Paltrow said she was left "petrified" after Weinstein propositioned her when she was just 22 while Jolie vowed never to work with him again after a "bad experience" as a young actress. The high-profile pair join a growing list of stars accusing the producer of sexual harassment, while allegations of rape have also now emerged.
Meryl Streep condemns Harvey Weinstein, claims she didn’t about …
FEBRUARY 26: Actor Meryl Streep attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Meryl Streep became the first A-list friend and collaborator of Harvey Weinstein to speak out against the film mogul, calling his alleged sexual misconduct with actresses and employees "inexcusable" but asserting that "not everybody knew" that any of this was going on.
Former NYT Writer: Matt Damon, Russell Crowe Tried To Bury Weinstein Story
Sharon Waxman, the founder of The Wrap and a former New York Times reporter, says the New York Times killed her story about Weinstein's alleged sexual abuse in 2004. "In 2004, I was still a fairly new reporter at The New York Times when I got the green light to look into oft-repeated allegations of sexual misconduct by Weinstein," Waxman recalls in her piece.
Harvey Weinstein fired from film studio he co-founded after recent harassment allegations
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been terminated from his position at the Weinstein Co., according to a statement by the board of directors. The move to oust Weinstein comes just days after the high-powered Hollywood film producer was thrust into the spotlight after the New York Times published a report Thursday that revealed decades of sexual harassment claims by actresses and female employees against him.
Film producer Harvey Weinstein ousted from Weinstein Co.
Harvey Weinstein, the sharp-elbowed movie producer whose combative reign in Hollywood made him an Academy Awards regular, was fired from The Weinstein Company on Sunday following an expose that detailed decades of sexual harassment allegations made against Weinstein by actresses and employees. In a statement, the company's board of directors announced his firing Sunday night, capping the swift downfall of one of Hollywood's most powerful producers and expelling him from the company he co-created.
AM Joy Panel Shreds The GOP And Media’s False Equivalency Game With Harvey Weinstein
This Sunday on MSNBC's AM Joy , Joy Reid's panel, which included Media Matters' Eric Boehlert and Christina Lopez, author Gabriel Sherman , and Voto Latino's Maria Teresa Kumar, did a very nice job of breaking down the "both siderist" nonsense we've been hearing from the right--and from many in the corporate media. To them, elected Democrats accepting donations from producer Harvey Weinstein is the same as the right turning a blind eye to the actions of our pussy-grabber-in-chief.
YUCK! Harvey Weinstein Masturbated in Front of Fox News Reporter
In a shocking report that rocked Hollywood, the New York Times released devastating details of sexual harassment accusations against liberal Hollywood producer and mega Democrat donor Harvey Weinstein. According to the report, Weinstein has settled a whopping eight times over such allegations.
Harvey Weinstein scandal, Day 2: Wife standing by him, ‘NYT’ lawsuit looms
The film producer also told the 'New York Post' why he plans to sue the 'Times' for their story accusing him of 30 years of sexual harassment. Harvey Weinstein scandal, Day 2: Wife standing by him, 'NYT' lawsuit looms The film producer also told the 'New York Post' why he plans to sue the 'Times' for their story accusing him of 30 years of sexual harassment.
White House to release immigration demands to Congress by next week
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced Thursday that President Trump will roll out his priorities for immigration reform by next Wednesday. "The president will be laying out his responsible immigration plan over the next week," Sanders told reporters during the briefing.
Acknowledging the crisis in Myanmar
If you've never heard of Myanmar, you're not alone. I hadn't heard of it until about a month ago when The New York Times' Snapchat Discover section featured a harrowing video depicting Rohingya men, women and children fleeing Myanmar.
Hurricane Maria a reminder of ‘second-class’ status for some
Xavier Totti moved to the mainland United States from his native Puerto Rico 43 years ago. He is still asked routinely if he is "legal," and when he mails packages to relatives back home, he has to fill out an international form.