USA

It’s time to admit Ronald Reagan was right about missile defense

Several decades ago, President Ronald Reagan advocated building an intercontinental missile defense system that would shield the United States from a first-strike missile attack by an enemy. Likened to shooting down a bullet with another bullet, the Strategic Defense Initiative would defend the U.S. homeland by firing an intercepting missile that would safely disable an […]

It’s time to admit Ronald Reagan was right about missile defense Read More »

International, USA

FBI raid on Paul Manafort’s home indicates aggressive nature of Russia probe

WASHINGTON — An FBI raid last month at one of the homes of Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, provides the clearest evidence so far that special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is aggressively pursuing the investigation into the campaign’s dealings with Russia and of possible wrongdoing by Manafort. Agents served a warrant at

FBI raid on Paul Manafort’s home indicates aggressive nature of Russia probe Read More »

USA

Dennis Prager strikes a sour note with Santa Monica symphony

WASHINGTON, August 9, 2017 – In April 1805, Viennese concert-goers heard a new work by Ludwig von Beethoven. His Symphony No. 3, dubbed “Eroica,” was dedicated to a man he believed embodied republican principles. Ludwig von Beethoven. On his symphony’s title page, the composer wrote a short dedication: “Written on the subject of Bonaparte.” Shortly

Dennis Prager strikes a sour note with Santa Monica symphony Read More »

Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, USA

Federal scientists’ report says climate change is dangerously real

It’s a stark assessment of the realities of the climate crisis, and it seems to have the Trump administration’s rhetoric and policies on climate change directly in its crosshairs. “The world has warmed … by about 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit (0.9 degrees Celsius) over the last 150 years … [and this] has triggered many other changes

Federal scientists’ report says climate change is dangerously real Read More »

The World We Share, USA

Trump administration shifts tone on Obamacare, signals openness to bipartisan ‘fix’

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — The Trump administration, thwarted in several attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, notably shifted tone Wednesday, opening the door for a bipartisan plan to “fix” the law. The change came even as a fight escalated between President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., over who is to blame

Trump administration shifts tone on Obamacare, signals openness to bipartisan ‘fix’ Read More »

USA

Trump supporters are planning “The Mother of All Rallies” in D.C. — there’s just one problem

On Sept. 16, the Mother of All Rallies will descend on Washington, D.C., bathing the nation’s capital in red “Make America Great Again” hats and the rumble of probably more than a few motorcycles. The event is organized by Trump supporters who, according the website they’ve set up, are hoping to “send a message to

Trump supporters are planning “The Mother of All Rallies” in D.C. — there’s just one problem Read More »

USA

Trump the ‘Most Gifted Politician’ of Our Time: Miller

Despite President Donald Trump’s off-track interviews, meandering speeches, low approval rating, and stalled legislative agenda, he is the most gifted politician of our time, said senior White House policy adviser Stephen Miller late Tuesday. “President Trump is the most gifted politician of our time. He’s the best orator to hold that office in generations,” Miller

Trump the ‘Most Gifted Politician’ of Our Time: Miller Read More »

USA

SeaWorld’s declining attendance leads latest earnings; stock drops

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld continues to face declining attendance numbers, with the company reporting Tuesday 353,000 fewer visitors in the first half of 2017 than during the same time last year. Some analysts called the company’s second-quarter earnings a disappointing surprise considering 2017 was expected to be a year of growth following several in which

SeaWorld’s declining attendance leads latest earnings; stock drops Read More »

The World We Share, USA

The world mourns the passing of music icon Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell The country music industry is reacting with grief to the August 8 passing of icon Glen Campbell at age 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. His impact on the music world has been massive since he scored his first hits in the late ’60s. We’ll never forget his masterful guitar work

The world mourns the passing of music icon Glen Campbell Read More »

Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, USA