Category: Publishing

‘Bridges of Madison County’ author Robert James Waller dies

Robert James Waller, whose best-selling, bittersweet 1992 romance novel “The Bridges of Madison County” was turned into a movie starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood and later into a soaring Broadway musical, has died in Texas, according to a longtime friend. He was 77. Scott Cawelti of Cedar Falls said Waller died early Friday at his home in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Dan Rather to write about patriotism in new book, ‘What Unites Us’

The former CBS anchor, who has gained a new following with his Facebook essays on Donald Trump, is working on ‘What Unites Us,’ a book of essays about patriotism due Nov. 7. Dan Rather to write about patriotism in new book, ‘What Unites Us’ The former CBS anchor, who has gained a new following with his Facebook essays on Donald Trump, is working on ‘What Unites Us,’ a book of essays about patriotism due Nov. 7. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m6KJNA “As we all know, we live in turbulent and disorienting times,” Dan Rather said in a Facebook statement announcing his book. “And yet conversing with all of you has renewed my optimism in this nation and its people.”

Fox News Settles $2.5 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Fox News has settled a $2.5 million lawsuit filed by a former contributor who said she was sexually assaulted by an executive at the network, The New York Times reported Wednesday night. According to legal documents, Tamara N. Holder said that Francisco Cortes tried to force her to perform oral sex on him in February 2015 when the two were alone in his office, however she was too afraid to report the incident to police for fear of losing her job.

Books: New and noteworthy

Books: New and noteworthy USA TODAY’s Jocelyn McClurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lsBmvJ 1. We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere by Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel What it’s about: The actress and her friend write a self-help book with nine principles to empower women to lead happier lives.

Oscars: The 10 best dressed

Oscars: The 10 best dressed These are the looks we’ve been waiting for. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lKC4D5 She topped our list at the Golden Globes, and she’s wowing us yet again.

Fox News’ Swedish ‘security advisor’ has heads scratching

In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for photos in New York. Swedes are finding themselves puzzled by representations of their country in the U.S. after a prominent Fox News program featured a “Swedish defense and national security advisor” who’s unknown to the country’s military and foreign-affairs officials.

New York Times to broadcast ‘truth’ ad during Academy Awards

In this April 21, 2009 file photo, The New York Times headquarters is shown in New York. The New York Times will broadcast a television commercial called “The Truth Is Hard” Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 during the Academy Awards, the same week the company and other news organizations were blocked from joining an informal, on-the-record White House press briefing Friday .

New York Times to broadcast ‘truth’ ad during Academy Awards

In this April 21, 2009 file photo, The New York Times headquarters is shown in New York. The New York Times will broadcast a television commercial called “The Truth Is Hard” Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 during the Academy Awards, the same week the company and other news organizations were blocked from joining an informal, on-the-record White House press briefing Friday .

Publisher cancels Milo Yiannopoulos book ‘Dangerous’ new

Simon & Schuster and its Threshold Editions imprint announced Monday that “after careful consideration” they had pulled the book, which had been high on Amazon.com’s best-seller lists and was the subject of intense controversy. The announcement came hours after the Breitbart editor was disinvited to this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference because of past comments about relationships between boys and men.

Has Warner Bros. Found Their Shazam Director?

It appears that a Shazam director has been found as The Wrap today reports that Lights Out helmer David F. Sandberg is prepared to call upon the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury for the DC Comics adaptation. Sandberg, who made his feature film debut with Light Out , is also the director behind Warner Bros.

Office of Government Ethics asks White House to investigate Kellyanne Conway

Click Here to View Pairings … – The Boston Red Sox will officially begin spring training on Friday, and they will be without superstar designated hitter David Ortiz for the first time si… — Questions continue to swirl in the wake of Michael Flynn’s resignation as national security adviser, including which White House officials knew — and when — … — Harrison Ford was involved in an incident involving a passenger jet, sources told ABC News.

News conferences raise issue of Trump seeking softballs

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participate in a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participate in a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.

New York Times: Reporter’s Melania Trump dig ‘inappropriate’

First Lady Melania Trump and Akie Abe, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe take a tour on Yamato Island at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. First Lady Melania Trump and Akie Abe, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe take a tour on Yamato Island at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Books: New and noteworthy

Books: New and noteworthy USA TODAY’s Jocelyn McClurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kyXyzJ What it’s about: In this memoir, the country singer writes of his own life and his love for his wife and musical partner, Joey, who died of cancer last March.

CBS’ Charlie Rose to undergo heart surgery

In this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, Charlie Rose participates in the “CBS This Morning” panel at the CBS 2016 Winter TCA in Pasadena, Calif. The CBS News morning host said that he’s undergoing heart surgery to replace a heart valve that was installed in 2005.

A guide to places to go, near and far

Jackson, known as “Wyoming’s hometown for cowboy chic,” is one of the 1,000 places cited in the guide. Unless you could spend every minute traveling – and that does sound ideal – it’s unlikely most people will be able to check out all of the places in this book, but it’s a worthy goal.

David Oyelowo on female directors and why #OscarsSoWhite isn’t over

David Oyelowo on female directors and why #OscarsSoWhite isn’t over “It would be naA ve and very shortsighted to think this is the end of the challenges.” Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kG47ns Based on a true story from the 1940s, a Botswana prince is threatened and ridiculed when he marries a white woman from London.

Mackenzie Phillips: ‘I’m passionate about recovery’

Mackenzie Phillips: ‘I’m passionate about recovery’ Now an alcohol and drug counselor, the star writes ‘Hopeful Healing,’ about recovery. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jVgqI4 Mackenzie Phillips talks to USA TODAY’s Bill Keveney about her new book, ‘Hopeful Healing,’ working as an alcohol and drug counselor and making a guest appearance on Netflix’s reboot of ‘One Day at a Time.’

Shepard Smith an island in Fox’s sea of opinion

This Jan. 30, 2017 photo shows Fox News Channel chief news anchor Shepard Smith on The Fox News Deck before his “Shepard Smith Reporting” program, in New York. This Jan. 30, 2017 photo shows Fox News Channel chief news anchor Shepard Smith on The Fox News Deck before his “Shepard Smith Reporting” program, in New York.

Weekend picks for book lovers

Weekend picks for book lovers Spend your weekend reading ‘The Girl Before.’ Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jHtXn1 What should you read this weekend? USA TODAY’s picks for book lovers include a new thriller with, yes, Girl in the title.

Trump won’t release his tax returns because people don’t care, top adviser says

Kellyanne Conway, a senior aide to President Donald Trump, said Sunday that he has no plans to release his tax returns, a marked shift from Trump’s pledge during the campaign to make them public once an audit was completed. “The White House response is that he’s not going to release his tax returns,” said Conway, counselor to the president, during an appearance on ABC’s This Week With George Stephanopoulos.

Celebrities join the throngs at the Washington Womena s March

America Ferrera speaks before the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Among the hundreds of thousands of people marching in Washington for women’s rights on Saturday were a handful of famous faces. The march began with a rally that featured a fiery speech by actress and immigration-reform advocate America Ferrera, a poem read by actorvist and onetime political candidate Ashley Judd and a passionate defense of Planned Parenthood by actress Scarlett Johansson.

Women’s March: Which celebrities are marching and who’s throwing the epic after-party

Women’s March: Which celebrities are marching and who’s throwing the epic after-party March organizers have been releasing A-list lineups of supporters, attendees and performers. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jDQ157 The Women’s March on Washington is drawing many equal rights activists to the nation’s capitol one day after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Priyanka Chopra explains her ‘scary’ concussion at People’s Choice

Priyanka Chopra explains her ‘scary’ concussion at People’s Choice Turns out, she just slipped on a wet floor. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jAWvle Priyanka Chopra suffered a concussion on the set of Quantico last week, and still made it out to the People’s Choice Awards, where she’s nominated for Favorite TV Drama Actress.

Fresh Off the Boat’ Author Eddie Huang Responds to Steve…

“Fresh off the Boat” author and restaurateur Eddie Huang has responded to Steve Harvey ‘s controversial Asian men joke from earlier this month. In an essay for the New York Times , Huang wrote about the certain stereotypes Asian men face – “we count good, we bow well our male anatomy is the size of a thumb drive and we could never in a thousand millenniums be a threat to steal your girl.”

To watch or not to watch?

… movie shows snippets of that, and if you read the comics, you will really know that. I view these movies as entertainment. Seeing the Harley/Joker relationship come to life is interesting to me because I love seeing how the actors make the role …

Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert

Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert Singer pulls out after seeing the effect the news had on her gay fan base. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jJJtys Tony-winning actress/singer Jennifer Holliday has pulled out of the lineup for Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration , USA TODAY confirmed.

Fox News settled O’Reilly sexual harassment allegations

In mid-November, four months after Roger Ailes resigned amid sexual harassment allegations, O’Reilly went on “CBS This Morning” and criticized his colleague Megyn Kelly for making public accusations against their former boss. On his own show that night, he told his viewers — and his female colleagues — that any allegations of harassment or assault should be taken up with human resources.

Fox News secretly settled sex-harassment claim against Bill O’Reilly

Fox News quietly settled sexual harassment allegations lodged by a former network host against Bill O’Reilly and the network’s co-president, according to published reports. Juliet Huddy, who appeared on the network from 1998 to 2012, reportedly settled for an amount in the high six figures in September, the website LawNewz.com and The New York Times said.

Report: Fox News settled harassment claims against O’Reilly

In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for photos in New York. The New York Times reported that Juliet Huddy, a former Fox News personality who accused O’Reilly of sexual harassment, was paid a sum in the high six figures by the network’s parent company in exchange for her silence and agreement not to sue.

Fox Paid Ex-Anchor Six Figures Following Bill O’Reilly Harassment Complaints

While Roger Ailes was the focal point of a media blitzkrieg this summer following accusations of sexual harassment from Gretchen Carlson, Fox News was reportedly handling similar claims against Bill O’Reilly in secret. Juliet Huddy claims that O’Reilly pursued a sexual relationship with her in 2011 and when she refused, he tried to derail her career, according to a New York Times story that’s based on a letter Huddy’s lawyers reportedly sent to Fox News.

For the Record’s Week in Review: Congress kicks off

For the Record’s Week in Review: Congress kicks off Lawmakers returned from their holiday break. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i3AVEv House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., does a mock swearing in for Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kas., while Marshall’s son “dabs” in the background.

Mariah Carey’s manager blasts Tommy Mottola

After Tommy blamed Mariah’s disastrous performance on the live TV event ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ on her team, Stella Bulochnikov hit back in a furious tirade. She fumed to E! News: “I’m sure he’s jealous because Mariah Carey is conquering every single medium despite him… So I’m sure Tommy Mottola can’t handle it.

MSNBC hires Greta Van Susteren for evening show

In this Oct. 30, 2015 file photo, Greta Van Susteren arrives at the 29th American Cinematheque Awards honoring Reese Witherspoon in Los Angeles. MSNBC says it has hired former Fox News host Greta Van Susteren to host a daily, Washington-based news program at the dinner hour.

Megyn Kelly leaving Fox News, will host 2 shows on NBC

Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.

Why Fox News Will Be Just Fine Without Megyn Kelly

Fox News made Megyn Kelly one of its biggest stars, but her departure after this week for NBC News will have comparatively little impact on Rupert Murdoch’s cable news juggernaut. Since landing her prime-time gig in 2003, the 46-year-old anchor and host built “The Kelly File” into a ratings darling, finishing 2016 as the second-highest rated show in cable news, behind only her lead-in, “The O’Reilly Factor.”

Megyn Kelly leaves Fox to host two shows on NBC

Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network to work for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.

Megyn Kelly leaves Fox to host two shows on NBC

Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network to work for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.

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Marine Corps withheld suicide investigation results that suggested drug use among Marines

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