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The Curious Case of ‘Havana Syndrome’
A new book argues that a stress reaction, not a sonic weapon, caused the mysterious symptoms experienced by American diplomats in Cuba.
Revisiting the Disastrous Mission to Rescue American Hostages from Iran
In a scintillating new documentary, Barbara Kopple tells the story of Operation Eagle Claw, which helped doom Jimmy Carter’s presidency.
Three Reasons the Democratic Convention Downplayed Abortion
The 2020 DNC was a stark contrast to earlier conventions.
Actually, Iconic Documentary: An Absorbing Hour with Richard Estes
Photo-realism’s most esteemed practitioner is a master of ‘what’s just in your world.
Now Is the Time to Force Hezbollah out of Lebanon
Without a lasting, consistent effort and a blessing from all the Lebanese — including the Shiites — Hezbollah could stick around for quite some time.
Rep. Elise Stefanik to target Biden’s ‘failed record’ in prime-time GOP convention speech: reports
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, considered by many to be a rising star in the Republican Party, will have a prime-time speaking spot next week when the GOP holds its presidential nominating convention, according to reports.
Maher: DNC Was Like Watching a Telethon at 2 in the Morning
On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher mocked the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which he likened to watching the Jerry Lewis telethon at 2 in the morning.
U.S. Attorney John Durham Interviews Ex-CIA Chief John Brennan as Part of Russiagate Probe
U.S. Attorney John Durham interviewed former President Obama’s CIA chief John Brennan on Friday as part of his probe into the Obama administration’s investigation of the Trump campaign, according to a report.
Jessica Tarlov admits DNC was ‘missed opportunity’ for party to address urban violence, riots
Democrats are fighting for the soul of the U.S. and are clearly the “empathetic party” in the 2020 election, Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov argued on “The Story” Friday.
Dr. Marc Siegel calls Biden’s willingness to lock down US this winter ‘very disturbing’
It is “very disturbing” to hear Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden say he would be willing to put the country through another costly economic shutdown this winter if elected due to a combination of seasonal flu and coronavirus, Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel told “Tucker Carlson Tonight” Friday.
Scaramucci: Soon Trump Will ‘Be in the Ash Heap of History’
Friday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360,” former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci predicted President Donald Trump would “be in the ash heap of history” after the November election.
Biden campaign hauls in $70 million during Democratic convention
It remains to be seen if Joe Biden gets a boost in the polls coming out of the Democratic National Convention, but the party’s presidential nominee did get boost in his fundraising.
Brennan interviewed in Durham probe, told he’s not a ‘target,’ aide claims
John Brennan was interviewed Friday by U.S. Attorney John Durham as part of the review of any misconduct related to the origins of the Russia probe, but the former CIA director was assured he’s not a target in the investigation, a Brennan spokesman said.
Biden Pledges to Solve Coronavirus, Poverty, Climate Change, Racism in Lofty Speech
Joe Biden, who served almost 50 years as a politician in Washington, promised Thursday he would solve the coronavirus, poverty, climate change, and racism if he is elected president.
Coronavirus: Joe Biden Says He’s Willing to Shut Down Country Again
Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden revealed Friday that he would re-lock down the United States if scientists recommended the extreme measure to stop the spread of the Chinese coronavirus.
Turkey Reconverts Another Church Into Mosque, Angering Christians And International Leaders
‘We urge Turkey to return to the 21st century’
The Democratic Convention Skipped over the Biden–Harris Agenda
The Democrats played down and euphemized their left-wing plans.
Jessica Simpson Celebrates Personal Milestone, Marking Almost ‘Three Years’ Sobriety
‘I didn’t even realize how much I was drinking’
Ozzy Osbourne Hopes Trump Has ‘A Trick Up His Sleeve,’ But Worries There’s ‘Not Much Hope Left’ During Pandemic
‘And this guy’s acting like a fool’
Belgian Police Officer Allegedly Made Nazi Salute In Cell Of Man Who Died
‘He couldn’t breathe properly’
The Capital Letter: Week of August 17
Coronavirus relief, aluminum tariffs, California taxes, and more.
Actor Bryan Callen Dropped By Talent Agents After Being Accused Of Rape
‘No longer a client’
Suspect in Portland Beating Turns Himself in
Marquise Love, 25, turned himself in to police and is being held on $260,000 bail at Multnomah County Detention Center.
James Blunt Says He Once Got Scurvy While Trying To Spite Vegans
‘So out of principle, I decided I’d become a carnivore’
The Sleight-of-Hand Convention
Biden’s speech was affecting, but the Democrats were awfully vague about what they plan to do if he wins.
The Inadvertently Revealing Democratic Convention
When Democrats get nostalgic about past presidents, it’s usually for their young, bold ones who represented a generational change: Kennedy, Clinton, and Obama.
Bannon was aboard Chinese billionaire’s $28M yacht off Connecticut when arrested
Accused fraudster and former White House strategist Steve Bannon was aboard a $28 million yacht owned by a Chinese billionaire when he was arrested on fraud charges Thursday morning, according to reports.