JFK home renovation castoffs are transformed into art

Floorboards, window panes, shingles, electrical fixtures, faded wallpaper, rusted nails and even a metal hook that once held a porch swing are among the ordinary items salvaged during an overhaul of JFK's Cape Cod home and transformed by local artists into mixed media artwork inspired by the assassinated former president who was born 100 years ago this month. When not in Washington, JFK, Jacqueline Kennedy and their two young children resided in the nine bedroom clapboard home with stunning ocean views from 1958 until his death in 1963.

The New York Post: You can buy the New York house where Obama once lived for $4.3 million

Barack Obama will forever be known as a resident of the White House, but let's not forget the New York City homes where he resided during his formative years. It's known that during his junior year at Columbia University, Obama lived in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 142 W. 109th St. But after graduating from that famed Morningside Heights institution in 1983, Obama - who still had a handful of years to go until he met Michelle - lived on the top floor of a Park Slope townhouse in the mid-1980s.

City Man Receives Prison Sentence

Raymond VanBuskirk, 45, of Jamestown, who was convicted of unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon, was sentenced to six months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Wei Xiang, who handled the case, stated that in May 2016, the defendant moved two rifles, one shotgun and more ... (more)

Charisma Carpenter wears sheer gown at Thirst Gala

'The sword stands ready': VP Mike Pence warns North Korea of 'an overwhelming US response' that will 'defeat any attack' in address to 2,500 cheering sailors aboard USS Ronald Reagan in Tokyo Bay Trumponomics: Graph reveals how Ivanka's clothing sales increased by 10,700% when Kellyanne Conway promoted her on TV - as outrage grows over fact China gave her three trademarks the same day she met Chinese President NYPD says it is now investigating the Hudson River death of a pioneering African American judge as 'suspicious' even though she was initially thought to have committed suicide Ohio police officer who said he was shot during a traffic stop admits he fabricated the story to cover up his botched suicide attempt Toxic Bill: Fox News 'is in exit negotiations' with O'Reilly following new claims from black accuser that he called her 'hot chocolate' - as Murdoch's sons urge their father to ... (more)

Trump toasts nation’s governors

President Donald Trump toasted the nation's governors Sunday night, welcoming state leaders to a black-tie ball at the White House ahead of discussions about his plans to repeal and replace the so-called Obamacare law. Trump welcomed 46 governors and their spouses to the annual Governors' Ball at the White House, the first major social event of his administration.

Mika Brzezinski puts mansion on sale for $2million

Mika's moving on: Morning Joe co-host puts her New York mansion on sale for $2million after divorcing her husband The MSNBC presenter's three-storey home, on a third of an acre of land, has six bedrooms and four bathrooms Morning news anchor Mika Brzezinski has put the New York mansion she bought with her ex husband on the market. The 102 year old Tudor-style home in Bronxville is on sale for a cool $2.09 million, $200,000 more than she and former spouse James Hoffer paid for it in 2012.

Biden’s honor

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Sheriff’s office is investigating a bizarre blog spewing hatred against Latinos

Heartbreaking moment Brazilian soccer player killed along with 75 others in Colombian jet crash found out he was to become a father... just ONE WEEK before he lost his life in plane tragedy Heartbreak in the locker room: Anguished Chapecoense players who were not on board the doomed flight with their Brazilian team-mates react with shock as they learn of Colombian plane tragedy Son of Chapecoense manager - who was killed in the Colombian plane crash - reveals he missed the doomed flight to because he FORGOT his passport 'Thank God Alan is in hospital.

Relative finds secret stash of gold bars and coins worth A 3 MILLION hidden in house

College football player 'shot dead his cheerleader girlfriend while she slept' - before posting an emotional tribute for her just hours before his arrest INNOCENT! Texas women known as the 'San Antonio 4' declared not guilty after serving 15 years in prison for child sex crimes they did not commit Dachshund owners sue PetSmart over dog's death after his 'limp and broken body' was found with blood foaming from his mouth following a grooming appointment Eminem's ex-wife gets probation for DUI crash in which she tried to kill herself by driving into a pole Madonna's son Rocco Ritchie, 16, 'hangs around with teens from a council estate and tries to get served in pubs,' neighbours reveal after his arrest for possessing cannabis Chattanooga school bus driver was involved in another collision just two months ago - and only got his license to drive the vehicle in April Before the great clean-up ... (more)

Editor: Breitbart plans to be ‘best place for news on Trump’

That scares its critics, which consider Breitbart News the home of cheerleaders rather than journalists - and often offensive ones at that. Despite the opponents, Breitbart is unquestionably on a high following the surprise election of Trump, whose candidacy the web site unceasingly backed both before and after its leader, Stephen K. Bannon, was brought in to run the general election campaign.

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ House Sold for $4.15 Million

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Where will Trump administration officials live in Washington?

The GOP folks scattered all over the country who will be answering President-elect Trump's calls to serve in his administration will soon be moving in. They'll be buying condos and mini-mansions and tooling around the streets in those dark sedans and taking the private tables in the city's steakhouses.

Hispanics, no-party voters, young people most critical in 2016 Florida election

As Izaiah Mateo cast a ballot for the first time, he personified the demographic changes sweeping Florida that will help decide who wins the White House. Mateo is 18, Hispanic and a Democrat who lives in the state's increasingly diverse I-4 corridor, where a surge in Puerto Rican voters could help deliver a victory for Hillary Clinton.

The Latest: Obama notes Italian contributions to US

American chef Mario Batali holds a tray of pasta during a preview in advance of the State Dinner in honor of the Official Visit of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini in the State Dining Room of th... WASHINGTON - The Latest on Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's official visit to the White House and the final state dinner of the Obama administration : At the final state dinner of his administration, Obama is also praising Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi as someone who represents the energy, optimism, vision and values that can carry Europe forward. And although it's his final state dinner, Obama quoted another famous Italian - the late Yogi Berra - in saying, "It ain't over till it's over."