Bezos makes gifts to Obama foundation and NYU medical center
November 22, 2021 GMTFormer President Barack Obama’s foundation said Monday it has received a $100 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos that it says is the largest individual contribution it has received to date.
Cesar Chavez’s legacy lives on in Biden’s staff, Oval Office
June 28, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama flew to California to dedicate a national monument to Latino labor leader Cesar Chavez nearly a decade ago, a group of the activist's relatives were invited to pose for photos with the president.
Trump again attacks ‘Will & Grace’ actress Debra Messing
September 5, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is again attacking Debra Messing, calling the liberal activist and "Will & Grace" star a racist and saying she should be fired from the NBC sitcom.
Jarrett memoir excerpted in free online compilation
January 16, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett's memoir and a new novel by acclaimed author Karl Marlantes are among dozens of upcoming works excerpted in a free online compilation...
Barack Obama surprise guest at Michelle Obama’s book show
November 18, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama practically brought the house down at Michelle Obama's book show in Washington...
Chicago’s next mayor will be leading a deeply divided city
September 6, 2018 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The next mayor of Chicago will take over a city that is deeply divided by race and class, a decadeslong problem that critics say only grew more pronounced during Mayor Rahm Emanuel's two terms in office...
Roseanne Barr on racist tweet: ‘I wish I worded it better’
July 27, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — In Roseanne Barr's first TV interview since her ABC sitcom was canceled for a racist tweet, the comedian apologized for her "ill-worded" post and insisted she isn't a bigot.
During her hour-long interview on Sean Hannity's Fox News Channel show Thursday, Barr lamented the damage done to her by her tweet about Valerie Jarrett, a former adviser to President Barack Obama...
Will Barr’s racist tweet doom ‘Roseanne’ Emmy chances?
July 10, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — If "Roseanne" has a shot at Emmy honors, it's because television academy voters are willing to overlook Roseanne Barr's racist tweet that ended the revival after one triumphant season...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
July 6, 2018 GMTA roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media...
Roseanne Barr in interview: ‘I made myself a hate magnet’
June 24, 2018 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — In an emotional interview, Roseanne Barr said she definitely feels remorse for the racist tweet that prompted ABC to cancel the revival of "Roseanne...
ABC orders ‘Roseanne’ spinoff for fall minus Roseanne Barr
June 22, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC, which canceled its "Roseanne" revival over its star's racist tweet, said Thursday it will air a Conner family sitcom minus Roseanne Barr this fall...
‘Roseanne’ reboot may get a second life: Reports
June 21, 2018 GMTHollywood may not be done with the "Roseanne" reboot just yet.
ABC is in talks to possibly continue the smash hit show in one form or another after its sudden cancellation in the fallout of Roseanne Barr's controversial tweet, according to several reports.
Roseanne Barr to leave Twitter after Valerie Jarrett comment
June 13, 2018 GMTRoseanne Barr announced Tuesday she's leaving Twitter after comparing a former Obama adviser to an ape.
"I apologize to Valerie Jarrett and to all Americans. I am truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks.
TBS should cancel Samantha Bee
June 5, 2018 GMTTBS, meet ABC. ABC, this is TBS.
ABC moved quickly and correctly last week when it canceled the "Roseanne" reboot amid its namesake's crude and racist comments about Valerie Jarrett, a former Barack Obama aide.
Celebrities, activists, and Barr react to ‘Roseanne’ news
May 30, 2018 GMTReaction to ABC's cancellation of its hit reboot of "Roseanne" after star Roseanne Barr's racist tweet that referred to former Barack Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett as a product of the Muslim Brotherhood and the "Planet of the Apes":...
The Latest: Barr unleashes new tweetstorm hours after firing
May 30, 2018 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the cancellation of "Roseanne" (all times local):
11:25 p.m.
Roseanne Barr has returned to Twitter and told people not to feel sorry for her while also highlighting supporters' tweets that attacked ABC and others...
Financier and fundraiser expected to become Trump adviser
January 13, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A prominent New York financier is set to be named a top White House adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, tasked with coordinating the administration's outreach to the nation's financial world and key members of the political community.
New York financier to land White House adviser role
January 13, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A prominent New York financier is set to be named a top White House adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, tasked with coordinating the administration's outreach to the nation's financial world and key members of the political community...