New Virginia governor: Win sends message against hatred

Seizing his party's first major Trump-era victory, Democrat Ralph Northam beat back a charge from Republican Ed Gillespie in the race for Virginia governor, a bruising election that tested the power of President Donald Trump's fiery nationalism against the energy of the Trump resistance. "I think what this message was yesterday that Virginia sent not only to this country, but to this world, is that the divisiveness, the hatred, the bigotry, the politics that is tearing this country apart, that's not the United States of America that people love," Northam said Wednesday at a news conference at Virginia's Capitol.

Bob Mercer, a prominent Trump backer, leaving hedge fund

Republican mega-donor Robert Mercer, a billionaire with close ties to President Donald Trump, is stepping down from his position as chief executive officer of the New York investment firm Renaissance Technologies. The 71-year-old Mercer is also selling his personal stake in the pro-Trump website Breitbart News to his daughters.

Entercom Enters Several Deals on Road to Merger Closing

Entercom announced a series of agreements in connection with its pending merger with CBS Radio, including: A settlement with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice that will allow Entercom and CBS Radio to move forward with the proposed combination; Asset exchange agreements with iHeartMedia, and Beasley Broadcast in Boston, Seattle, Richmond and Chattanooga; and a Local Marketing Agreements with Bonneville in San Francisco and Sacramento. In connection with these agreements, Entercom now expects its proposed combination with CBS Radio to close as early as November 17, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission.

New criminal probe for Weinstein as harassment scandal grows

Beverly Hills police say they're investigating complaints against film mogul Harvey Weinstein and... . FILE - In this April 28, 2017 file photo, Harvey Weinstein attends the "Reservoir Dogs" 25th anniversary screening during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

Kevin Spacey Loses International Emmy Award Due To Pedophilia Accusations

As the reaction to pedophilia accusations against Kevin Spacey continues, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has decided it will no longer recognize the actor with the 2017 International Emmy Founder Award. Spacey was already selected to receive the prestigious award, but now that actor Anthony Rapp accused the actor of attempting to take advantage of him when he was just 14, the Academy has revoked the honor.

Kevin McCarthy hits out at claims GOP isn’t forthcoming about tax…

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy called criticisms that Republicans haven't been forthcoming with their tax reform plans a "Democratic talking point" that isn't true. McCarthy said Sunday on Fox News Republicans have been talking about what they want in a tax reform plan, including doubling the standard deduction and lowering the corporate tax rate to near 20 percent, for years.

American Refugee Visits His Native Parallel Universe: Beauty and Horror

It's one thing to read about the United States in the news every day, or hear about the growing sociopolitical insanity from friends via the Internet. It is another thing altogether to come back to the land of one's birth and citizenship for a few weeks, and to observe it all directly.

Trump an ‘utterly untruthful’ president who’s ‘debasing’ the US, Corker says

The father of 32-year-old Monica Hoffa, who was gunned down in one of three unsolved murders in Tampa in just the past two weeks, is asking his community ... -- A Russian radio station where a top liberal journalist was stabbed in the throat Monday has released what it says is security camera footage showing the assailant ... CHICAGO - Global commodities trader Cargill Inc on Tuesday said it was buying a natural animal feed maker, another in a string of deals to capitalize on rising dema... SEWARD, Neb. - Coming off a perfect 3-0 week, the Concordia University volleyball team saw one of its own collect a conference weekly award on Tuesday .

NYT’s Stolberg Hails McCain’s ‘New Voice’ Vs. Trump, But Was ‘Cantankerous’ Vs. Obama

New York Times reporter Sheryl Gay Stolberg filed a flattering story on Sen. John McCain, " In Twilight of Career, McCain Becomes an Unfettered Voice Against Trumpism ." The text box of Saturday's story was even more syrupy: "After a cancer diagnosis, an even more vocal defender of national ideals."

Page Six: Weinstein rehab off to the start you’d expect

When confronted by an ever-increasing avalanche of sexual harassment and assault allegations, Harvey Weinstein opted for a rehab clinic and a promise to shape up. The allegations have gotten worse, prompting criminal investigations of rape in Los Angeles, New York, and London, but Weinstein doesn't appear to have changed much at all.

Senator accidentally spills Dr. Pepper on Cruz in hearing

A SIXTH shooting victim is identified by police in Delaware after three people were shot dead and two hospitalized in a Baltimore granite company - and police say 'armed and dangerous killer' is still on the run Man who described planning his 16-year-old friend's suicide as 'awesome' before buying her a rope to hang herself, tying the noose and recording her death on his cellphone will be tried for MURDER When you die you KNOW you're dead: Scientists discover the mind still works after the body shows no sign of life and reveal people have heard their own death announced by medics Father pleads guilty to raping and murdering his 14-year-old daughter eight years after her body was found buried in the backyard of his former rental home 'Tourniquet killer' who slaughtered four women and girls - including a nine-year-old - will be executed by lethal injection tonight Trump's 'fake news' claim ... (more)

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.

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.

MGM Resorts Hires Crisis Management Firm After Las Vegas Sheriff…

Amid the anger and confusion brought upon by an ever-changing timeline by the Las Vegas Police Department and FBI, MGM Resorts International has hired an elite crisis management firm. The move comes on the same day Sheriff Joe Lombardo claims there is little difference between police and Casino timelines.

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."