AOC lowers expectations on Medicare for All, admitting Sanders 'can't wave a magic wand' to pass it
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday that if Sen. Bernie Sanders were elected president, he still might not be able to get Medicare for All, his signature health plan, passed in Congress. “A president can’t wave a magic wand and pass any legislation they want,” Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told HuffPost this week. While Ocasio-Cortez rarely tempers expectations…
Pelosi says she 'had no intention' to tear up Trump's State of the Union until she read it
WASHINGTON – In a new television interview, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had not planned to tear up her copy of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech until she read it, saw it was “terrible,” and wanted to “get attention” to its “objectionable” parts. Speaking with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in an excerpted portion…
Is Coffee Good For You?
We’ve come a long way from the cans of Folgers that filled our grandparents’ cupboards, with our oat milk lattes, cold brews and Frappuccinos. Some of us are still very utilitarian about the drink while others perform elaborate rituals. The fourth most popular beverage in the country, coffee is steeped into our culture. Just the…
Thousands of rare ice balls appear on Lake Michigan beach, some as big as yoga balls
DETROIT – A rare phenomenon on a Lake Michigan beach caught the eye of a Michigan state park supervisor Friday morning, who snapped cell phone photos and posted them to the Holland State Park’s Facebook page. “We went down to the beach to check on things and we saw these large ice balls,” said Sean Mulligan, a Department of…
William Barr Moves to Take the Reins of Politically Charged Cases
WASHINGTON — While Attorney General William Barr asserted his independence from the White House this week, he has also been quietly intervening in a series of politically charged cases, including against Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, people familiar with the matter said Friday. Barr installed a phalanx of outside lawyers to…
Should Washington, D.C., become the 51st state?
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. What’s happening A bill that would make Washington, D.C., the 51st U.S. state was approved by a Democratic-led House committee last week, setting the stage for a vote by the full chamber in the near future. If it passes, as expected, it…
Trump pushed CIA to find, kill Osama bin Laden's son over higher priority targets
WASHINGTON — When intelligence officials briefed President Donald Trump on the most worrisome terrorist threats during the first two years of his tenure, they regularly mentioned the names of the senior terror figures the CIA was working hardest to find and kill, including the leader of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahri. Trump would ultimately greenlight successful…
Etoiles Michelin: le sacre de Yannick Alléno
Comme chaque année, le monde de la restauration attendait impatiemment la révélation des étoiles Michelin 2015. L’annonce a été faite ce matin, à 11 heures. Le cru 2015 a réservé une surprise. Cette année, chefs cuisiniers, journalistes et hommes politiques étaient réunis dans les salons du Quai d’Orsay pour assister à l’annonce du nouveau palmarès…
Les Obama cherchent une université pour leur fille
Dans deux ans, elle finira sa scolarité au lycée et son papa ne sera plus président. Que fera la petite Malia Obama, 16 ans, de son avenir ? Elle le décide en ce moment même avec ses parents. Vendredi dernier, la grande sœur de Sasha était avec sa mère Michelle à Manhattan, pour visiter le…
The Voice – Indigo chante pour une nouvelle vie
Il disait vouloir prouver « que les rêves deviennent réalité » dans son portrait. C’est à moitié chose faite pour Indigo puisqu’il vient d’être sélectionné pour l’aventure de The Voice après avoir passé son audition à l’aveugle. Sa voix si spéciale a su convaincre Zazie, Mika et Florent Pagny. Tout comme la rédaction de Gala.fr.…