Nancy Pelosi set to become House Speaker after deal with Democrats
WASHINGTON — Rep. Nancy Pelosi and fellow Democrats who had tried to derail her bid to become House speaker announced they'd come to an agreement Wednesday that would all but ensure her election to the post. As the price for winning decisive support from her...
National Enquirer owner admits paying model $150,000 to aid Trump
NEW YORK – The owner of the National Enquirer has admitted the company paid off a former Playboy model to squelch her account of an alleged sexual affair that could have jeopardized Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. New York federal prosecutors on Wednesday...
Cohen gets 3 years in Prison | Twitter
I really felt Michael Cohen wanted to talk to me today. He didn't except for saying hello in Court. But Boy did he attack President Trump. " It was my own weakness and a blind loyalty to this man that led me choose a path of darkness over light." @realDonaldTrump...
Cumulus Cans Geraldo on the Eve of Thanksgiving – Adweek
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Geraldo Rivera found out in most unceremonious fashion that his time at WABC-AM is up. Source: Cumulus Cans Geraldo on the Eve of Thanksgiving – Adweek
Republicans beginning to worry about Trump re-election
The Trump team has discussed the possibility of a challenge from someone such as outgoing Ohio Gov. John Kasich or Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake. A week after the midterm elections, Kasich traveled to New Hampshire for a public speech and private meetings with prominent...
NYPD officers pry 1-year-old child from mother’s arms in startling video – CNN
With a crowd of onlookers gathered around, New York Police officers encircle a woman and her child on the ground. One officer reaches down and begins to pull. The officer yanks harder, and harder, and the woman's cries become louder. "You're hurting my son! You're...
Court Carter DeJesus (@_CourtneyNews) | Twitter
Officers and firefighters are buying out the Disney store! – at Disney Store Source: Court Carter DeJesus (@_CourtneyNews) | Twitter
Donald Trump: Payments to women were private transaction, not criminal
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed payments to alleged mistresses just before the 2016 presidential election as "a simple private transaction," disputing claims by prosecutors that they amounted to a conspiracy to evade campaign finance laws....
Defunding Planned Parenthood? Supreme Court won’t hear case
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court refused Monday to consider efforts by Republican-led states to defund Planned Parenthood. Despite its new, more conservative tilt, the court let stand federal appeals court rulings that allowed the reproductive health organization's...
Jamal Khashoggi’s last words disclosed in transcript, source says – CNN
(CNN) "I can't breathe." These were the final words uttered by Jamal Khashoggi after he was set upon by a Saudi hit squad at the country's consulate in Istanbul, according to a source briefed on the investigation into the killing of the Washington Post columnist. The...
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Michael Cohen: Ex-Trump attorney reaches plea deal with Robert Mueller
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to lying to Congress about plans to build a Trump Tower in Russia. Cohen reached the plea deal with Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller's...
Foster Parents Make the World a Better Place | HuffPost
Foster Parents and Child Abuse Prevention Professionals are incredible and at the same time so unassuming. They do what they do to protect children, and rarely stop to think about just how special they are, for doing so. They don’t brag. They do what they feel they...
We Should All Hug a Social Worker | Social Workers Speak
Cheers to New York City political television reporter and author Dominic Carter for this Huffington Post column that praises social workers and other helping professionals.Carter was recently keynote speaker at the Crimes Against Children Conference in Mississippi....
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s office says Paul Manafort broke his cooperation deal by lying – ABC News
Prosecutors with special counsel Robert Mueller’s legal team told a judge Monday night that President Donald Trump’s one-time campaign chairman Paul Manafort has breached his cooperation agreement and lied to investigators, a new court filing shows. “After signing the...
US authorities fired tear gas at migrants at border, witnesses say – CNN
Tijuana, Mexico (CNN)Some migrants who attempted to cross the border illegally from Tijuana into the United States were dispersed by tear gas launched by US authorities, journalists at the scene said. Two journalists at the scene in Tijuana on Sunday told CNN that...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Gives Eulogy at Kim Porter’s Funeral | PEOPLE.com
Sean “Diddy” Combs paid tribute to his former love Kim Porter in a touching eulogy at her funeral on Saturday in Columbus, Georgia. In an audio recording obtained by TMZ, Combs described his unique relationship with Porter — who was found dead on Nov. 15 at age 47...
John Kasich ‘Very Seriously’ Considers Third Presidential Run In 2020 | Fortune
Outgoing Ohio GOP Gov. John Kasich sat down with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos on Sunday morning and said he is “very seriously” considering running against President Donald Trump in 2020. It would be Kasich’s third presidential run.During his This Week appearance,...
FSU fan post stating Willie Taggart should be lynched prompts outrage, review by state attorney – Orlando Sentinel
A Florida State fan posted images on social media depicting coach Willie Taggartgetting lynched, prompting outrage Sunday morning. Florida State president John Thrasher released a statement Sunday stating the post was unacceptable and indicated an investigation...
“It Makes Sense Now”: Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski Tie the Knot in a Secret Washington D.C. Ceremony | Vanity Fair
At 5:40 p.m. on Saturday evening, Mika Brzezinski hurried out of a black S.U.V. a few dozen yards from the back entrance of the National Archives. An umbrella was popped open for her, and she walked into the historic library in order to get married to her longtime...
Jamal Khashoggi killing: Finland, Denmark, Germany halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON – Three countries have halted arms sales to Saudi Arabia while the U.S. has stuck by the kingdom after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Finland and Denmark joined Germany this week in halting all future arms sales and sending of...
Courtney Carter | LinkedIn
My nickname for my daughter growing up was "Courtney Carter Munchkin." I will always see my 7 year old little girl. It's weird how she would run around the newsroom, and was even recorded in one of the NY1 promo's stating, "that's my Dad." They put her on a milk crate...
(1) Dominic Carter on WABC Radio Friday
Join me today and tomorrow noon-3pm on 77 WABC Radio. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. #radio Source: (1) Dominic Carter