Would Fox News “fall apart” without Roger Ailes?
"This is his channel," The Baltimore Sun's David Zurawik says of Fox News boss Roger Ailes. He predicts that the network would struggle without Ailes.
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MGM steps up opposition to proposed tribal casino project
A casino border war between Connecticut and Massachusetts has escalated, with MGM Resorts International stepping up its opposition to a proposed tribal casino project in Connecticut. MGM was recently credited with proposing a surprise amendment to a federal defense bill that would have prevented the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes from opening a casino on non-tribal Connecticut land.
The Latest: Authorities ID officers in fatal shooting
A crowd gathers at the scene of a shooting of a man involving a St. Anthony Police officer on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in Falcon Heights, Minn. Police in Minnesota say a man has been taken to a hospital in unknown condition after being shot by an officer while inside a car with a woman and a child.
Report: Employees At Fox “Knew About” Sexist Actions Against Former Host Gretchen Carlson
Politico reported that Fox employees "were aware of some of the things" that former Fox host Gretchen Carlson alleged in her lawsuit against Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, and that staff of the Fox News morning show Fox & Friends "knew about or saw" host Steve Doocy make inappropriate comments. Carlson's lawsuit alleges that Ailes "terminat[ed] her employment," because she would not have a "sexual relationship with him," and accuses host Steve Doocy of "creat[ing] a hostile work environment by regularly treating her in a sexist and condescending way."
Here’s The Sexism Gretchen Carlson Experienced On Fox & Friends
After Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit claiming Fox News CEO Roger Ailes "retaliated against Carlson" because she would not have "a sexual relationship with him," and that her former Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy regularly treated her "in a sexist and condescending way," Bloomberg Politics produced a supercut of sexist things said to Carlson on Fox & Friends : We've changed our commenting system to Disqus. Instructions for signing up and claiming your comment history are located here .
Trump rejects criticism, vents at news media in campaign speech
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S., July 5, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected criticism of his campaign tactics, in a wide-ranging speech defending his team's use of a Jewish star and his own praise of the late Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Fox News Host Sues Roger Ailes Over Sexual Harassment
Gretchen Carlson, a longtime Fox News host, has filed a lawsuit against Fox Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes alleging that he made unwanted sexual advances and then sabotaged her career when she refused. The lawsuit claims she was "a conscientious, hard-working, and successful" journalist over her 11 years at the network and that her recent solo show ranked number one for cable news programs in her time slot.
VW Emissions Scandal: Will the Other (Criminal) Shoe Drop?
Volkswagen still may face criminal charges for cheating diesel emission air pollution tests after agreeing to an almost $15 billion settlement last week, according to California attorney general Kamala Harris. "I cannot confirm or deny an investigation.
Paleologos on the poll: Voters are deeply divided and fearful
The Suffolk University/USA TODAY survey released today depicts two opponents declaring their independence, and their disdain for each other Paleologos on the poll: Voters are deeply divided and fearful The Suffolk University/USA TODAY survey released today depicts two opponents declaring their independence, and their disdain for each other Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/29rozo6 The Suffolk University/USA TODAY survey released today depicts two opponents declaring their independence - and their disdain for each other - even while it shows that Democrat Hillary Clinton leads Republican Donald Trump by five points, 45.6 percent to 40.4 percent.
Shannon Bardwell: May God bless America
The songwriter Irving Berlin, who would live to be 101 years old, first wrote the song "God Bless America" in 1918 while serving in the army at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York. It was intended for a military review called "Yip Yip Yaphank."
Patrick Buchanan: Why Trump is routing the free traders
In Tuesday's indictment of free trade as virtual economic treason, The Donald has really set the cat down among the pigeons. For, in denouncing NAFTA, the WTO, MFN for China and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, all backed by Bush I and II, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, Trump is all but calling his own party leaders dunderheads and losers.
Trump’s VP finalists include Christie, Gingrich
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump could announce his running mate pick before the party's convention to help drum up excitement heading into Cleveland, a source familiar with the process told CNN. Trump, who has repeatedly said his choice for vice president was down to as few as four candidates though sources tell CNN the list is closer to seven, and his aides had previously said the pick would likely be announced at the convention.
Christie, Gingrich for Veep?
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump could announce his running mate pick before the party's convention to help drum up excitement heading into Cleveland, a source familiar with the process told CNN. Trump, who has repeatedly said his choice for vice president was down to as few as four candidates, and his aides had previously said the pick would likely be announced at the convention.
Trumpa s VP Finalists Include Christie, Gingrich
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich are among the finalists to be Donald Trump's running mate, sources confirmed to CNN on Thursday. Christie - a former Trump rival turned top defender - has received the official paperwork for the vetting process, according to a source with knowledge of events.
Hillary Clinton boasts double-digit lead over Trump
US presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is holding a 12-point lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump as support for the latter tumbled in the past month, found a poll released Sunday. Clinton enjoys 51 percent of support among Americans, up by seven points from May, compared to Trump's support at 39 percent, which is down by seven points, according to the Washington Post-ABC News poll.
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Google Improves Its Medical Symptoms Search Results
The new algorithm gives users a list of related conditions when they search their medical symptoms. Google will also give an overview description for individual symptoms and self-treatment options, the tech giant explained in a blog post.
Us celebrates National Selfie Day as Phone Cameras causing increase in cosmetic surgery
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Supreme Court Clarifies Test for Fee-Shifting in Copyright Cases
The Supreme Court on June 16 issued a unanimous ruling clarifying the test for awarding attorneys' fees to successful copyright litigants. The decision, in Kirtsaeng v.