Former Gov. James Thompson, shown here at a 2007 news conference, discussing a federal appeals court opinion that upheld Gov. George Ryan’s racketeering and fraud conviction. Thompson died Friday at 84. | AP file photo Early in his career Thompson helped put one Illinois governor in prison and toward his career’s end he worked tirelessly […]
Read MoreSign up here to get On Politics in your inbox every weekday. When Tom Perez became chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 2017, his slogan was “stop fretting, start fighting.” In recent months, at least, the fretting has never stopped. Since March, Mr. Perez has been tasked with reinventing the party’s national convention for […]
Read MoreHi, this is Tania Ganguli, Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, here with your Lakers newsletter. A few days ago, I saw LeBron James point up into the stands before a game and holler toward someone. That person was Kurt Rambis, a senior advisor for the Lakers. Several teams’ owners and executives have […]
Read MoreNothing says ‘summer’ quite like dancing in a bikini by the pool. Here are 6 of our fave celebs busting a move in their swimsuits. Our favorite Hollywood A-listers are making the most of the summer while in quarantine. With bars, clubs and restaurants across the country closed, celebs are creating their own parties in […]
Read MoreThis article was originally published by Grist, and is republished here as part of an ongoing collaboration. In 1968, a small group of elite academics, industrialists, and government officials gathered at a Roman villa to discuss “the predicament of mankind.” They called themselves the Club of Rome, and, in a largely impenetrable document filled with […]
Read MoreThis article was originally published by Grist and is republished here as part of an ongoing collaboration. Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has picked Senator Kamala Harris of California to be his running mate. Harris beat out a long list of qualified women for the spot — Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, former national […]
Read MoreSign up here to get On Politics in your inbox every weekday. Image The speculation drives headlines for months, with reporters tracking private flights and parsing every statement for the slightest inkling as to whom a candidate might select as a running mate. Meanwhile, the campaign carefully orchestrates a rollout — and tries to prevent […]
Read MoreWASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not about to blink. The Democratic leader has been here before, negotiating a deal with the White House to save the U.S. economy, and lessons from the Great Recession are now punctuating the coronavirus talks. With Republicans again balking at big government bailouts, Democratic leaders believe they have the […]
Read MoreHere are five things I learned while Andrew Greif reintroduced himself to his family after a few weeks in Orlando amid the Clippers’ 129-120 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday: 1. The Clippers’ three-point defense has been uneven in Orlando, and that didn’t change against an undermanned Brooklyn team that’s been one of the […]
Read MoreThe "Knockin Boots" singer opens up about finally releasing his album "Born Here Live Here Die Here," getting his wife back for pranking him and more. Watch “Daily Pop” weekdays at 9:30am PT | 12:30pm ET. #LukeBryan #ENews #DailyPop Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub Subscribe to Daily Pop The PODCAST: http://linktr.ee/dailypop About Daily Pop: Come for the Hollywood […]
Read MoreSen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, seen here talking with a fellow participant in a Juneteenth march in Chicago this year, could be Joe Biden’s best choice as a vice presidential running mate, writes Mona Charen. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Time for a closer look at Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Rep. Val Demings of Florida. Duckworth’s […]
Read MoreFBG Duck was reportedly shot in his hometown of Chicago on Aug. 4 before he rushed to a nearby hospital. Here are five things you should know about the rapper. FBG Duck, 26, whose real name is Carlton D. Weekly, was reportedly one of three people who were shot in a drive-by shooting in Chicago’s […]
Read MoreRead our live Coronavirus Pandemic coverage here. Here’s what you need to know: Fauci defends Birx after she is criticized by Trump. Trump derides Democrats as lawmakers and administration officials try to break stimulus impasse. The deadline for 2020 census counting has been moved up by a month. As some students and teachers go back […]
Read MoreJoJo Siwa has a brand new beau, confirming the exciting news in a recent TikTok! Here are five things you should know about JoJo’s boyfriend, Instagram and TikTok star Mark Bontempo! JoJo Siwa is off the market! The 17-year-old social media phenom revealed in a new TikTok post on August 1 that she is dating […]
Read MoreThe Dodgers arrived here for the final leg of their longest road trip of this short, strange season to encounter the club thirsting to dethrone them in the National League West. For years, the San Diego Padres have been touted as a future contender. They’ve piled up prospects, whiffed on huge trades and signings, nailed […]
Read MoreTikTok on Saturday said it’s “here for the long run” and “not planning on going anywhere” after President Trump said he intends to ban the popular video app over widespread concerns about data security. “We’re not planning on going anywhere,” U.S. General Manager Vanessa Pappas said in a video, thanking supporters for their backing. “We […]
Read More[Race/Related is available as a newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox.] Celebrating Eid al-Adha Most countries observed Eid al-Adha on Friday, and so a belated Eid Mubarak to all who celebrated one of the holiest days in Islam. It is meant to remind Muslims of their faithfulness to Allah and […]
Read MoreKen Yerro Ilio, seen here, and his husband Ron Dorfman were the first gay men to get married in Illinois. | Vicki Quade He and Ron Dorfman got married in December 2013 in a ceremony that was expedited because of concerns about Dorfman’s health. Ken Ilio, one of the two first gay men to marry […]
Read MoreHere are the steamiest shows on Netflix that you can watch with bae. And uh, who left a mysterious rabbit on Kate Beckinsale’s doorstep? Watch on "Nightly Pop"!
Read MoreThe GLAAD Media Awards are here and we couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate we are taking a look back at some of the best dressed stars who have shown up and showed out at this fabulous gathering. One of the most stylish celebrations each year happens to be the GLAAD Media Awards, which honors […]
Read MoreChristmastime will be here before you know it. Hallmark has revealed a list of new holiday movies that will premiere later this year. The lineup includes movies starring your Hallmark faves. Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas will premiere on Oct. 23 with 23-all-new original films. Celebrities like Candace Cameron Bure, Lacey Chabert, Janel Parrish, Sarah […]
Read MoreWe’re here at Houston Methodist Hospital. The number of new coronavirus patients just skyrocketed here through June and much of July. We’re hearing about these crazy numbers all over the country. Thousands of people getting sick with Covid, high numbers of people in the hospitals, and of course, the increasing death toll. So sometimes it […]
Read MoreThis article was originally published on Grist and is republished here as part of an ongoing collaboration. Puerto Rico reversed its reopening last week after seeing a surge of new COVID-19 cases. While the rollbacks are similar to those in many parts of the U.S., one big factor compounds the risks faced by the island: […]
Read MoreHi, this is Tania Ganguli, Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, here with your Lakers newsletter. I was released from quarantine on Sunday and allowed into the very limited space reporters get access to during these next few months. Those spaces do include practices and games, though. It’s been fun to hear the […]
Read MoreSummer is here, and with it comes hot nights, long days, and – with C. SHIROCK’s new entrancing song – a hoping for a moment of ‘stillness’ amidst all the ‘tumultuous’ goings-on in the world. One can practically feel the condensation aside their glass of lemonade while listening to “Come Summer,” the new track from […]
Read MoreHere comes the soon-to-be bride, all dressed in white. Just before Demi Lovato revealed to the world that Max Ehrich put a ring on it, she and her beau grabbed a bite to eat out in Malibu. Is a “pre-engagement dinner” a thing? It might be now, thanks to Demi Lovato. Before the 27-year-old “I […]
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