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Former ‘Apprentice’ contestant accuses Trump of unwanted advances, files defamation suit

LOS ANGELES — A former contestant on TV’s “The Apprentice” on Tuesday filed a defamation lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump, whom she has accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward her. Summer Zervos announced the lawsuit at a downtown Los Angeles news conference with her attorney, Gloria Allred, three days before Trump’s inauguration. Zervos, who […]

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Trump Cabinet candidate: I look forward to visiting settlements

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the Trump associate who invited Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan to sent a message to Israelis stating that the relationship between the US and Israel will improve under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Miller is being considered by the President-elect for the post of Secretary of Agriculture. “I’m

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Middle East, USA

US rabbi rewrites prayer – to avoid blessing Trump

With Hollywood celebs, far-left activists, and even some congressional Democrats still unwilling to accept President-elect Donald Trump”s surprise victory in November’s democratic elections, disavowing their new Commander in Chief with slogans like “Not My President” and a movement to boycott the inauguration, one prominent left-wing rabbi has found his own unique way to protest the

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Jewish Religion, USA

Two Jewish congressmen to boycott Trump inauguration

Two Jewish members of Congress announced on Monday that they will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony this coming Friday, Haaretz reports. The first announcement came from Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), who said that Trump’s conduct is “a threat to the institutions and values of our democracy.” He also cited Trump”s “continued failure to

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Actress calls for release of Miami killer whale, and Seaquarium replies

MIAMI — Free Lolita. That’s the message Mexican actress Kate del Castillo is passing along in a new video she recorded for the animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Del Castillo held a news conference in Miami on Tuesday imploring tourists to boycott the Miami Seaquarium, where the 50-year-old killer

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The World We Share, USA

Obama Commutes Chelsea Manning’s Sentence, Hundreds Of Others

President Barack Obama issued what will likely be his final commutations and pardons as commander in chief on Tuesday afternoon. The commutations were for 200 people, including Chelsea Manning, the army private and analyst sent to prison for revealing secret U.S. military and government information that effectively gave birth to WikiLeaks, the whistleblowing website. Most

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Michelle Obama Celebrates Birthday Days Before Leaving White House

Michelle Obama will celebrate her birthday just days before a new president and first lady take the White House. Tuesday marks the first lady’s 53rd birthday, and also marks the eight-year of her husband’s presidency. Mrs. Obama concludes her time as FLOTUS with a number of initiatives under her belt, from health to education. She

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6 questions for Rep. Tom Price, Trump’s nominee to lead HHS

WASHINGTON – It’s called a “courtesy hearing,” but Rep. Tom Price, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of health and human services, can expect some of his Senate interrogators to get a little rough. Price, an orthopedic surgeon and six-term GOP congressman from Georgia, will appear before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

President-Elect Shouts Out ‘Bikers For Trump’

Just days ahead of inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump tweeted on Tuesday that folks were “pouring into” Washington D.C. to attend the event. He also specifically called out the group “Bikers for Trump.” “Bikers for Trump are on their way,” Trump posted. “It will be a great Thursday, Friday and Saturday!” Inauguration is scheduled for Friday,

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Trump says first day of his administration will be Monday, not his inauguration

During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump promised to roll back many of President Barack Obama’s policies on day one of his administration, some of which can be swept away with a simple stroke of the pen. Trump will officially become president after he delivers the oath of office at his inauguration on Friday, but it

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