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'Moonlight' Wins Best Picture Oscar After Baffling On-stage Flub
It's an Oscar moment that will go down in history. Not only did "Moonlight" pull out a surprise win over "La La Land" for best picture, but their big moment came after presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway accidentally announced the wrong winner.
Jewish Cemetery in Philadelphia Vandalized; 2nd Incident in a Week
Between 75 and 100 tombstones were overturned and damaged Saturday night at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
Deadly Kansas Shooting: A Senseless Crime and a Friend Lost
The body of an Indian tech worker shot dead in a Kansas bar last week was due to be repatriated to his family in Hyderabad Monday as investigators sought to determine if it was a hate crime.
Mardi Gras Truck Crash: Driver Had .232 blood-alcohol Level, Police Say
The man accused of driving a truck into a Mardi Gras parade crowd, injuring 28 people, had a blood-alcohol level almost three times the legal limit, New Orleans police said Sunday.
Netflix's 'The White Helmets' Takes Home the Company's First Oscar Win
"The White Helmets," a documentary about volunteer rescue workers in Syria, took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Sunday.
5 Things for Monday, February 27, 2017: Oscars, North Korea, White House
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Judge Blocks Texas From Defunding Planned Parenthood
Texas authorities that accused Planned Parenthood of selling fetal body parts cannot withhold Medicaid money from the medical provider, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Actor Shia LaBeouf Brings Anti-Trump Piece To New Mexico
Actor Shia LaBeouf has brought a performance-art piece against President Donald Trump to New Mexico's largest city.
Kasich Tentatively Slated To Meet With Trump
A senior administration official said the meeting is still tentative but is likely to be a private sitdown between Kasich, the President and possibly Chief of Staff Reince Priebus. The official described the meeting as long overdue.
White House Denounces Threats To Jewish Centers
The White House on Monday denounced a spate of threats made against Jewish Community Centers around the country.
5 Things To Watch For In A New Travel Ban
- The Trump administration is taking another crack at rewriting its embattled travel ban this week, hoping this one will stand up in court.
These Republicans Didn't Like Trump At First. They Do Now.
In the beginning, they didn't care for Donald Trump.
Uber hires Eric Holder to investigate sexism allegations
Uber is scrambling to repair its image after a former engineer published bombshell allegations of sexism within the company. Now, it has hired one of the nation's most well-known attorneys to investigate the claims.
5 Things for Tuesday, February 21, 2017: H.R. McMaster, Travel Ban, Milo Yiannopoulos
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Brooklyn's Coolest Hotels And Hottest Hangouts
While they still exist at the Mast Brothers chocolate factory at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, what's currently popping up alongside this New York borough's artisanal cocktail lounges and trendy restaurants is a new generation of hotels.
Blue Ivy Channels Beyoncé At NBA All-Star Game
Beyoncé and Jay Z's five-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter appears to be transforming into her mother's mini-me.
You Can Now Buy Snapchat Spectacles Online
You no longer have to find a special vending machine to get your hands on a pair of Snapchatting sunglasses.
Trump Has 3,643 Websites That Range From TrumpEmpire.com To TrumpFraud.org
Donald Trump has a vast online portfolio of domain names -- digital addresses that foreshadowed his political career, business projects and accusations of unethical behavior.
Uber CEO Orders 'Urgent' Investigation After Sex Harassment Allegations
Susan Fowler, an engineer who published a blog post on Sunday detailing her experience at Uber, claimed the company refused to do more than issue a warning to a superior after she and other women complained about sexual harassment.
Acupuncture Shows Promise In Migraine Treatment, Study Says
Faced with a growing demand for solutions, researchers, drug companies and medical providers have sought out new treatment options. A widening class of medications, devices and alternative therapies is presenting those who suffer from moderate to severe migraines with various options to explore.
Rockets' Eric Gordon Takes NBA Three-Point Contest After Tiebreaker
The NBA’s Three-Point Contest required a tiebreaker after Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving and Houston’s Eric Gordon each posted 20 points in the final round.
'Golden Girls'-Inspired Café Now Open
"Golden Girls" fans now have the perfect place to gather with pals and confidants.
New Yorkers Rally to Say, 'Today I am a Muslim, too'
New Yorkers by the thousand, representing myriad backgrounds and faiths, converged on Times Square on Sunday, heeding a music mogul's calls to let Muslims know their fellow Americans stood by them.
Angelina Jolie Opens Up About Family After Split with Brad Pitt
A new project about family and loss has led Angelina Jolie to talk about her own.
Lindsay Lohan Really Wants a 'Little Mermaid' Gig
Lindsay Lohan would apparently still like to go "Under The Sea." The actress has posted a photo on Instagram of her and "The Little Mermaid" character Ariel side by side. The posting has revived chatter that she is angling for the role in a possible live action version of the animated Disney classic.
Kasich: Repealing Medicaid Expansion is 'a very, very bad idea'
Ohio Gov. John Kasich says he won't "sit silent" and watch the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion get "ripped out" as Republicans work to repeal the law.
Business Owners Stand by Decision to Fire Workers Who Protested
Jim Serowski said his employees told him they planned to skip work on Thursday to participate in "A Day Without Immigrants," the nationwide day of protest.
Juvenile Confesses to Throwing Object at Trump's Motorcade
A local middle school student has confessed to throwing an object at President Donald Trump's motorcade in Florida, authorities said.
Donald Glover, James Earl Jones Cast in Disney's Live-action "Lion King"
Donald Glover is going to be the mane event in Disney's live-action version of "The Lion King." And he'll be joined by an actor whose voice is as legendary as they come.
Priebus Denies Collusion Between Trump Campaign and Russian Officials
White House chief of staff Reince Priebus said Sunday there was no collusion between anyone involved in President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russian officials.
Trump's Promises Hit Washington Reality In First Month
President Donald Trump is facing a humbling prospect: The same Washington buzzsaw that frustrated his 44 predecessors can pose significant hurdles for him as well.
US Defense Secretary: We're not in Iraq to seize oil
Before departing for his first trip to Baghdad as US Defense Secretary, James Mattis told reporters, "We're not in Iraq to seize anybody's oil."
Pence Met With Open Skepticism in Brussels
Even as he worked to assure European leaders that the Trump administration isn't looking to scrap longstanding transatlantic ties, Vice President Mike Pence was met with outward skepticism from the bloc's top leaders on Monday.
Police Search for Suspect in Deaths of Indiana Teens Who Vanished On Hike
Investigators have identified a suspect in the deaths of two teens who went missing during a hike, Indiana State Police said Sunday.
More Refugees Flee US for Canada
Twenty two people were found illegally crossing the border into the Canadian province of Manitoba this weekend, according to the Canada Border Services Agency.
US Carrier Starts 'routine' Patrols in South China Sea
The United States deployed the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday as part of maritime "routine operations."
Man Dies After Breaching Security at Honolulu Airport
A man forced his way into a secure area at Honolulu International Airport and died after he was detained, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said.
10-Year-Old Rapper Seeks To Spread 'Positive Hip-Hop'
In the last year, the fifth-grader -- a self-proclaimed "positive hip-hop" recording artist -- received endorsements from some of the biggest names in the rap industry, including Cash Money Records CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Atlanta trap star rapper Young Thug.
Tesla Driver Saves Man's Life, Gets Surprise From Elon Musk
Manfred Kick was driving his Tesla Model S down the Autobahn near Munich, Germany on Monday, when he noticed something was amiss. The Volkswagen Passat ahead of him was out of control, swerving and slamming into the guardrail.
Three Ways Republicans Want To Replace Obamacare
House GOP members met Thursday to hear more from committee leaders about efforts to replace the massive health reform law. In a presentation, Representatives Greg Walden of Oregon and Kevin Brady of Texas explained how the party wants to overhaul America's health care system through the use of tax credits, health savings accounts and changes to Medicaid funding, among other measures.
Snapchat's Pitch To Investors: 'Bigger Isn't Better'
Snapchat's parent company has an unusual pitch for a tech IPO: Size doesn't matter.
There's One Thing Going Right For Trump
A slew of economic data came out this week. Almost all of it was positive. Americans are still going to stores and spending big (retail sales came in better than expected for January). They're also buying houses. And cars. And using their credit cards.
Facebook Is Playing An Increasingly Important Role In Activism
It's clear that Facebook played a big role in mobilizing people to participate in the global Women's March last month. And now researchers have determined just how much of an impact the social network had.
5 Things for Friday, February 17, 2017: Trump News Conference, Syria, California Storms
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Autism Predicted By Infant Brain Changes, Study Says
Overgrowth in brain volume during the first year of life forecasts whether a child at high risk of developing autism spectrum disorder is likely to receive a diagnosis at age 2, according to a small study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
Under Armour Has A Big Trump Problem
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank took out an ad in the Baltimore Sun Wednesday to clarify some of the favorable comments he recently made about President Trump, remarks that were criticized by several of the company's highest-profile endorsers.
Yahoo Stock Pops On Reports Of New Deal With Verizon
Yahoo's stock popped more than 2% in early trading Wednesday following reports Verizon may only ask for a slight price cut in its deal to buy the Internet company.
Trump Says H&R Block Will Be Unhappy With His Tax Plan
He made the comment even though H&R Block is on record endorsing the concept of both tax reform and tax simplification.
Pepsi: We're An American And Global Company
People around the world are still drinking plenty of Pepsi beverages. The soft drink and snack giant reported earnings for the fourth quarter that topped forecasts on Wednesday morning.
Kutcher Passionately Testifies On His Anti-Sex Trafficking Efforts
The actor testified Wednesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a hearing on progress in combating modern slavery. Kutcher spoke on behalf of Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children, an organization he co-founded with then-wife Demi Moore in 2009 that builds software to fight human trafficking.