Trump weighs in on furor over racist Roseanne Barr tweet
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump waded into the uproar over Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet, complaining that an ABC TV executive who apologized for the comments had turned a deaf ear to criticism of him broadcast by the network.
Political prankster and Nixon nemesis Dick Tuck dead at age 94
(Reuters) – Dick Tuck, the one-time Democratic Party operative who made a career of political pranks and subterfuge, specializing in tormenting Richard Nixon, has died at the age of 94, his longtime friend Lorraine Glicksman said.
Drugmaker slaps back after Roseanne blames Ambien for racist tweet
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Drugmaker Sanofi slapped back at comedian Roseanne Barr after she blamed the sleep aid Ambien for her tweet comparing a black Obama administration adviser to an ape, with the company saying “racism is not a known side effect” of…
Blast damages Kentucky UPS facility, hurts two workers
(Reuters) – Two United Parcel Service Inc employees were injured in an explosion on Wednesday that caused significant damage to one of the package delivery company’s freight facilities in Lexington, Kentucky, a UPS spokesman said.
Explosion at Kentucky UPS facility injures two employees
(Reuters) – Two United Parcel Service Inc employees were injured in an explosion on Wednesday at one of the package delivery company’s freight facilities in Lexington, Kentucky, a UPS spokesman said.
Sibling rivalry spices up this year’s U.S. spelling bee
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two sets of identical twins are among the more than 500 contestants vying for the top prize in this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, suggesting that spelling prowess, like athletic achievement, tends to run in families.
Prosecutor to announce details of deal reached with Missouri governor
(Reuters) – A St. Louis prosecutor is set to make public details of a deal she reached on a felony charge against Missouri Governor Eric Greitens on Wednesday, a day after he announced his resignation after his short tenure as governor became embroiled…
Roseanne Barr blames sleep aid Ambien for racist tweet
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. comedian Roseanne Barr said she was tired of “being attacked and belittled” and blamed sleep aid Ambien for her tweet that compared a black former Obama administration official to an ape, a racist remark that sparked a wave…
Los Angeles police launch sexual misconduct probe of college doctor
(Reuters) – Los Angeles police said on Tuesday that they had launched a criminal investigation into accusations that a gynecologist at the University of Southern California engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct with students over a 26-year period.
Missouri governor stepping down amid sex, fundraising scandals
(Reuters) – Missouri Governor Eric Greitens on Tuesday said he was resigning, avoiding potential impeachment after he became embroiled in scandals tied to an extramarital affair and his political fundraising.
