Streep Golden Globes speech stirs Trump McCain clash
Meryl Streep used the Globes to critique power and defend journalism, drawing swift responses from Donald Trump and reactions from Meghan McCain and others. White House aides praised her First Amendment message while Streep noted Hollywood’s diverse, outsider-driven community and the need to protect reporters.
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Kushner to take senior White House role
President elect Donald Trump appoints Jared Kushner as White House senior adviser to shape domestic and foreign policy including Middle East issues and trade talks. Ivanka will not join the White House. Kushner to resign CEO role and divest assets while not taking a salary.
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Obama’s presidency divides nation despite broad esteem
AP NORC poll after the 2016 election shows 27 percent see unity, 44 percent see division under Obama while 57 percent view him favorably. Most Americans feel he kept few promises, with immigration, gun control, and Guantanamo reform cited as stalled priorities.
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Airport shooting suspect gains public defender in court
Esteban Santiago the Iraq war veteran accused in the Fort Lauderdale airport killings was appointed a federal public defender after revealing bank funds of five to ten dollars. Judge Alicia Valle ordered him held, set a detention hearing for January 17 and an arraignment for January 23. Santiago, wearing a red jumpsuit, spoke briefly and acknowledged understanding the charges that could carry the death penalty.
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Sentencing hearing continues for Charleston church shooter
Prosecutors press for death penalty in the Dylann Roof case as final testimony nears in the Emanuel AME Church massacre sentencing. Relatives of Tywanza Sanders and the nine victims recount their losses while Roof, who is representing himself, may call no defense witnesses. Judge Gergel expects jurors to begin deliberations soon on life imprisonment or death.
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