The crafting of Obama’s Cairo speech to world Muslims

He sat with his legs crossed in an armchair in the Oval Office, his brow furrowed. Aides clustered on the couches around him. They could see black scratch marks all over their proposal for the most sensitive speech of his young presidency — his long-promised address to the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims. For weeks, they … Read more

‘Pop, pop, pop, pop’: Trump and golfing partner recount the latest assassination attempt to Hannity

Photos displayed at a news conference Sunday in West Palm Beach, Fla., show a rifle, a backpack and a GoPro camera found on a fence outside the Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump. (Stephany Matat / Associated Press) Fox News’ Sean Hannity spoke with former President Trump in … Read more

Severe pruning during summer heat is hell for trees, not just striking actors

Ficus trees outside Universal Studios were severely cut back in July, reducing shade for striking actors and writers and potentially harming the trees’ long-term health. (Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP) Severe pruning — a.k.a. “coat racking” — is never good for ficus and other evergreen trees, but pruning during high heat is even worse. … Read more

‘Power Rangers’ actor sentenced to 180 days in prison after assaulting elderly man — but won’t serve full sentence

A “Power Rangers” actor will serve 45 days in prison after being convicted of a horrific assault on an elderly man who was using a walker. Hector David Rivera, who is best known for playing the green Power Ranger in the franchise, was handed the sentence on Wednesday after he pled guilty to one charge … Read more

Kawhi-less Clippers are routed by the Jokic-less Nuggets

Denver center DeAndre Jordan fouls Clippers guard Norman Powell in the second half. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard … Read more

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