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Senator Susan Collins says the winner of US election should fill Supreme Court vacancy
Politics 3 hours ago
The senator for Maine is the first Republican to break ranks with GOP leadership by stating that the successor to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg should be selected by whoever is elected president in November. President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have indicated that they want to move quickly to fill the vacancy.
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A look at Trump's list of possible Supreme Court nominees
Politics 3 hours ago
On September 9, President Trump unveiled an updated list of potential Supreme Court nominees, which includes three sitting Republican senators — Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton and Josh Hawley. On Friday, ABC and Bloomberg reported that US Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett is considered a leading contender.
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Reflecting on Ruth and Marty's love story
In memoriam 5 hours ago
Marty Ginsburg died from cancer in 2010. He famously was his wife's number one champion. As Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said, "Marty Ginsburg was the first boy I met who cared that I had a brain."
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A suspicious envelope addressed to the White House was intercepted
US news 7 minutes ago
Outlets including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and CNN say law enforcement officials confirmed the lethal substance was sent to the White House. The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the source of the package.
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Two dead and 14 injured following mass shooting in Rochester, New York Update
US news 1 hour ago
According to local authorities, at least two people were killed and 14 others were injured in a mass shooting at a party in Rochester, New York, overnight on Friday. Police have not yet made any arrests in connection to the shooting.
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Lindsey Graham's previous comments on Supreme Court vacancies resurface
politics Earlier today
In the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, many are sharing the South Carolina senator's 2016 comments in which he vowed a president in the last year of their first term shouldn't fill Supreme Court vacancy. At the time, he said, "Use my words against me." Graham has since backtracked on his stance.
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Trafalgar Square anti-vaccine and lockdown protest ends with 32 arrests
UK news 4 hours ago
The “Resist And Act For Freedom” rally ended in 32 arrests on Saturday afternoon after clashes between police and demonstrators made up of anti-vaxxers and lockdown critics.
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Former Canadian prime minister John Turner has died
In memoriam 1 hour ago
The former Liberal Party of Canada leader passed away at the age of 91. Turner led Canada as the country's 17th prime minister for just 79 days in the summer of 1984, but spent decades in federal politics.
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Trump administration to block U.S. transactions with TikTok and WeChat
The Commerce Department announced this morning that it will ban U.S. business transactions with China-owned social apps WeChat and TikTok, starting Sunday. Here's what you need to know.
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Should you go to the doctor’s office during Covid-19?
Enough time has gone by to estimate how many people, if any, have gotten infected with Covid-19 from an eye exam or dental appointment.
Fashion icons: Chinatown grandmas and grandpas across North America
When you think of Chinatown, you might think of colourful boutiques, one-of-a-kind heritage buildings and bakeries filled with steamed buns and sweets. But a hotbed of sartorial flair?
Giannis Antetokounmpo wins second consecutive MVP award, ESPN reports
NBA Yesterday
The Milwaukee Bucks star joins joins Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as just the third player to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season.
Trump says he expects a Supreme Court nominee to be picked ‘next week,’ and it will ‘most likely’ be a woman
US news 3 hours ago
On Saturday morning, President Trump indicated his intention to move quickly to nominate a successor to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday. He told reporters he expects a nominee to be picked “next week,” suggesting that it will “most likely” be a woman. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that any nominee put forth "will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate."
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Lil Nas X and Christian Cowan's collab gives back to Black LGBTQ youth
The pair joined forces on the new Spring collection, with 100% of proceeds directly benefitting Atlanta’s Black queer youth through the Loveland Foundation. The collection was revealed Sept 17, featuring Jade Thirlwall, Isis King & more.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam does not support 'executing babies after birth,' CNN and CBS confirm
Politics Yesterday
On Friday, President Trump repeated a claim he first made in 2019 suggesting that Governor Northam "is in favor of executing babies after birth." A spokesperson for Northam previously disputed the suggestion, saying that Northam's comments — which were made in regard to a hypothetical procedure that would occur only in cases of severe deformities or nonviable pregnancy — were taken out of context, according to CNN and CBS News reporter Kate Smith.
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It's official — Gareth Bale is back with Spurs
Premier League Earlier today
The Welsh attacker first left the north London club for Real Madrid in 2013, where he helped the La Liga giants win two league titles and four Champions Leagues. He’s not the only new arrival either, with full-back Sergio Reguilón also arriving at Spurs’ training ground on Friday. Tottenham made the announcements official on Saturday.
Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper's collaboration Holy has arrived
Music September 17, 2020
After teasing the track earlier in the week, Bieber delighted fans by dropping a music video to go with the release, which features a cameo appearance by Wilmer Valderrama. Chance and Bieber have collaborated on tracks in the past, including DJ Khaled’s track No Brainer, and Bieber's 2013 single Confident.
Tampa Bay Lightning reaches Stanley Cup final with OT win over the New York Islanders
NHL September 17, 2020
The Lightning will face the Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Final after Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime to secure a 4-2 series win. Tampa Bay went to overtime in every one of their series deciders on the way to the final.
Happy Batman Day!
Pop culture 5 hours ago
People around the world are honoring one of the most iconic heroes of all time - Batman. Batman Day takes place each year on the third Saturday of September.
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