[Watch the story of Trump’s inauguration in this episode of “The Weekly,” on FX and streaming on Hulu.] Episode 5: ‘Inauguration, Inc.’ Producer/Director John Pappas Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration was the most expensive in the country’s history, with $107 million raised for black-tie parties and bespoke gifts. That’s more than double the previous record set […]
Ten straight years of growth. Unemployment at a five-decade low. Higher wages for the poorest workers. The economic expansion that just became America’s longest on record didn’t produce an especially fast pace of growth. It didn’t narrow the vast gap between the wealthiest Americans and everyone else. But the expansion has lasted so long and
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A funeral will be held Wednesday for a former New York City police detective who was a leader in the fight for the Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund. Interested in September 11th? Add September 11th as an interest to stay up to date on the latest September 11th news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
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Image copyright Getty Images Lil Nas X has hinted that he is part of the LGBT community with a string of tweets related to his sexuality. “Some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care,” the Old Town Road singer tweeted. “But before this month ends I want y’all to listen closely to c7osure.”
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Steve Stricker made his U.S. Senior Open debut one for the record book. Stricker birdied the opening hole Sunday and never was threatened on his way to a 1-under 69 for a six-shot victory. He finished at 19-under 261 on the Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame, breaking by three shots the U.S. Senior Open
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Set against a tense, eerie silence in the landmine-riddled mountains separating South and North Korea, the Demilitarized Zone may be the highest-stakes negotiation site on earth. It’s not the sort of place for mistakes. It is the latest spot where Ivanka Trump has tried her hand at statecraft. On Sunday, Ms. Trump, the president’s elder
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Image caption Hello, hello, hello. Check 1-2. Etc. The sun shone almost as brightly as Kylie, Stormzy put his imprint on the Pyramid Stage, and we nearly ran out of water. Glastonbury 2019 was one of the most good-natured, laid-back festivals in recent memory. Even the police had a quiet weekend – with just 96
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Image copyright Getty Images The price of gold has seen its sharpest fall for a year as investors sold the precious metal amid signs of progress in US-China trade talks. Gold, often seen as a safe asset in times of uncertainty, fell 2% to $1,382 per ounce, the biggest drop since June 2018. Market watchers
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The NBA’s offseason just took a startling turn. The Nets’ acquisitions may have suddenly shifted the league’s balance of power, even though Durant will likely miss all of next season with a ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Durant, a 10-time all-star who won two titles with the Golden State
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For advocates of the 2015 deal, like former members of the Obama administration, Mr. Trump pushed Iran into the announcement. Among the recently imposed sanctions was one that threatened action against any country that bought low-enriched uranium from Tehran. To comply with the stockpile limits, Iran shipped low-enriched uranium to Russia in return for natural
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