Schocken Books We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In his new biography, “When Caesar Was King” (published by Schocken Books), David Margolick explores how 1950s comic Sid Caesar reinvented the art of comedy in the new medium of television. Read an excerpt below, and don’t miss Mo Rocca’s … Read more
WASHINGTON — A key Senate committee voted 8-7 on Thursday to approve President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The vote on the Senate Homeland Security Committee sends Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the full Senate for consideration one day after a contentious confirmation hearing. The committee … Read more
Joe Kent, the former National Counterterrorism Center director, is speaking out after he left his post and blasted the Trump administration over its war in Iran. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes reports. Source link
We’re not new to Cécred at NBC Select, but the brand has something new for us — today Cécred launched its new styling collection. The line includes seven products designed to help you style blowouts, braid-outs, silk presses and more. Each product in the collection is also formulated to protect your hair from heat and … Read more
Overheated hikers rescued as dangerous heat wave shatters records in West – CBS News Watch CBS News The last week of winter is ushering in extreme temperatures in the western U.S. Fire crews in Phoenix have already rescued multiple overheated hikers since Monday. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Senate Democrat proved the decisive vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the next round of his confirmation journey after an explosive hearing. That’s because Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, vowed not to support Mullin, whom … Read more
California, New York and six other states filed a lawsuit late Wednesday seeking to block television station owner Nexstar’s proposed $6.2 billion takeover of rival company Tegna, arguing the tie-up violates federal antitrust laws. “When broadcast media is owned by a handful of companies, we get fewer voices, less competition, and communities lose the critical … Read more
Washington — The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a vote before the full chamber as early as next week. In an 8 to 7 vote, the committee advanced Mullin’s nomination. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the committee’s … Read more
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance need to understand where mortgage interest rates stand now before taking any action. DAVID PAPAZIAN/dpproductions/Getty Images The Federal Reserve this week did what many expected but what borrowers were hoping it wouldn’t – it kept its federal funds rate on pause. At a range between 3.50% and 3.75%, rates … Read more
NASA plans to roll its huge moon rocket back to the launchpad at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Thursday evening, setting the stage for four astronauts’ much-anticipated journey around the moon. The 322-foot-tall Space Launch System rocket, topped with the Orion capsule, will launch the crew on a 10-day trip as early as April 1. … Read more