Kamala Harris, daughter of a Jamaican immigrant, meets with island’s prime minister

Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness met at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building beside the White House on Wednesday, the first time a Jamaican leader has visited the White House since 1995. (Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press) Vice President Kamala Harris — whose father emigrated from Jamaica — met … Read more

Message Man : After the Pennsylvania ‘miracle,’ Democrats hope James Carville can help them win the White House.

James Carville and Paul Begala are tossing around some harpoons they’d like to aim at George Bush in 1992. Carville waves his arms in big circles, his voice gets louder, his Southern accent more pronounced as the fantasy of the television commercial grows: “I can see a big flame–a red flare in the sky over … Read more

Transcripts: What the mics caught Donald Trump saying in 2005 and what he said in his taped apology

The following is a transcript of Donald Trump and Billy Bush talking off and on camera during a 2005 taping of an Access Hollywood segment. The footage was first obtained and released by the Washington Post. (Warning: Contains graphic language) What the mic captured during the 2005 ‘Access Hollywood’ segment: Donald Trump: You know and— Unidentified voice: … Read more

Linda Lavin, who tickled our funny bones and broke our hearts, is mourned by Broadway

Linda Lavin, who died Sunday at age 87, was a captivating Broadway star beloved by audiences for her electrifying contradictions. A celebrated fixture of the New York stage for six decades, the Tony Award-winning actress was just 5-foot-3-inches tall yet towering; maternal and volcanic; glitteringly musical and groundedly real; hilarious and heartbreaking. Her sardonic punch … Read more

‘Star Wars’ actor Angus MacInnes dead at 77

Carrie Fischer and Angus MacInnes in “Star Wars: A New Hope.” Actor Angus MacInnes, known for his performance in the original “Star Wars” movie, has died. He was 77. Beloved for his role as Gold Leader Jon “Dutch” Vander in “Star Wars: A New Hope,” MacInnes passed away on Dec. 23, according to a statement … Read more

Costco defends DEI program as other major retailers drop controversial diversity push

Costco’s board of directors is urging shareholders to vote against a proposal that would eliminate the wholesale retailer’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program. “Our success at Costco Wholesale has been built on service to our critical stakeholders: employees, members, and suppliers. Our efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion follow our code of ethics: For … Read more

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