Trump Hit With Defamation Lawsuit
Donald Trump and his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, have been told via lawyer letter to stop making “false and defamatory’ statements about Republican strategist Cheri Jacobus, or face the legal consequences. Politico, which obtained the letter, reported attorney Bruce Barket of Barket, Marion, Epstein & Kearon in New York, said Lewandowski and Trump have falsely painted Jacobus in public statements as holding a grudge against the billionaire businessman because of her supposed failed try to obtain a job on his campaign. MORE
Democratic Debate: Will the Real Progressive Please Stand Up?
One has to think that Republican campaigns will use this clip, and more than a few other sound bites from last night’s Democratic debate between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, to prepare salvos in the general election. Last night both Democrats fired plenty of salvos at each other too, but one of the oddest exchanges came in this clip featured by the Washington Post. Who’s more progressive — an ideologue, or a pragmatist? And who is more thin-skinned about the definition? MORE
What It Takes to Broadcast the Super Bowl
More than 115 million people will watch this Sunday's Super Bowl on TV. What does it take to pull off this feat? Get an inside look at the technology behind the scenes. It's the super bowl of broadcast. MORE
Illegal Immigrant Sworn in as Lawyer in New York
An illegal immigrant in New York has been sworn in as an attorney after a long-fought court battle over whether his legal status should disqualify him from practicing law. A panel of judges ruled that 32-year-old Cesar Vargas’ immigration status should have no bearing on whether he is allowed to practice law in the U.S. in what immigration rights activists are hailing as a victory for their cause, WABC-TV reported. MORE
U.S. Intelligence Puts ISIS Army at 20-25K Fighters Strong
A new estimate from the U.S. intelligence community puts the count of ISIS fighters in Iraq and Syria at between 20,000 and 25,000. USA Today first reported the new estimate, relayed by a top government official, which compares to the estimated 19,000 to 31,000 fighters in the terrorist group’s army over a year ago before the U.S.-led air strike campaign against ISIS began. The unnamed official warned that the numbers were a rough estimate. MORE
Maurice White, Earth Wind & Fire Founder and Frontman, Dies
Maurice White, a founding member of funk, jazz and R&B fusion hitmakers Earth Wind & Fire, died Thursday morning after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's, the Associated Press has confirmed. He was 74. The producer and singer, who won seven Grammys and helped usher in a new era of black popular music, died peacefully in his sleep, according to TMZ. He had reportedly been diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1992. MORE