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South Korea won't exempt K-pop superstars from mandatory military service
Music 3 hours ago
BTS members and other high-profile male K-pop stars were not allowed an exemption under the South Korean government's new guidelines on conscription waivers.
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Trump did not open a new Apple manufacturing plant in Texas
US news 2 hours ago
On Wednesday, the President said he “opened a major Apple Manufacturing plant in Texas that will bring high paying jobs back to America.” The plant has been manufacturing Apple products since 2013 and is owned and run by a company called Flex, not Apple, as confirmed by outlets including the Associated Press, the Austin Statesman and The New York Times.
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Luka Doncic's historic night converts into worst loss in decades for the Warriors
NBA 2 hours ago
The Mavericks player, who had a record-breaking night against the Golden State Warriors, scored 35 points in the time he played. He is the youngest player with consecutive 35-point triple-doubles and scored a quarter career-high 22 points in the first quarter alone. This resulted in Warriors losing by 48 points, there worst since a 1973 playoff game.
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Bernie Sanders says Palestinians should be treated with 'respect and dignity'
Democratic primary debates 3 hours ago
Senator Sanders received applause for mentioning the Palestinians after answering a question about holding US allies like Saudi Arabia accountable.
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Kamala Harris calls Tulsi Gabbard's Fox News appearances 'unfortunate'
Democratic primary debates 3 hours ago
Democratic presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Tulsi Gabbard sparred over Gabbard's criticisms of the Democratic party, with the Hawaii lawmaker accusing Harris of trafficking in "smears."
The team of Democratic debate moderators is getting lots of praise
Democratic primary debates 3 hours ago
The fifth Democratic debate is being moderated by NBC correspondent and host Andrea Mitchell, MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow, NBC White House correspondent Kristen Welker and Washington Post White House reporter Ashley Parker.
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Dem debate: Catch up on the highlights from the fifth Democratic debate
Democratic primary debates 2 hours ago
Here’s what went down during the fifth Democratic primary debate, which featured 10 candidates vying to be the party’s 2020 presidential nominee. The debate was held in Atlanta, Georgia. Scroll down to see: 📺 Highlights and takeaways 🗒The issues that candidates debated 💬 Trump and top Republicans react 💬 Democrats and other candidates not on stage react 📍Additional perspectives and analysis ⚡️Related
The biggest moments from November's #DemDebate
Here's a look at the standout moments from Wednesday night's #DemDebate, hosted by @MSNBC.
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Booker joked that Biden might have been 'high' when he called marijuana a gateway drug
Politics 2 hours ago
The New Jersey senator was referencing the former vice president's remarks made during a town hall over the weekend.
Trump’s handwritten note on the impeachment probe is making the rounds
Politics Earlier today
US President Donald Trump responded to the impeachment testimony from Gordon Sondland with a handwritten note that read: “I want nothing. I want nothing. I want no quid pro quo.” It was quickly turned into a meme.
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Pau Gasol says he will no longer be part of Portland's player roster
NBA This afternoon
The veteran star confirmed he will not be returning to the team as a player and will focus completely on recovering from the left foot injury he's been dealing with. However, a coaching role for the future Hall of Famer could be in talks with the Trail Blazers, according to senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski.
No, Brad Pitt and Alia Shawkat are not a couple — they're just friends
Celebrity This afternoon
Despite the sudden speculation, sources close to the actors confirm that there's no romance between them. Pitt and Shawkat have been spotted on multiple outings together recently, prompting the reports.
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Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney asks Gordan Sondland who benefits from investigating Trump's rivals
Politics This evening
US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland acknowledged that Trump would primarily benefit from investigations into the Bidens after a question from the House intelligence committee member. The tense exchange happened during Wednesday's fourth day of public hearings.
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What's left of Hong Kong's Polytechnic University post student standoff against police
World news This afternoon
Graffitied walls capturing pro-democracy sentiments, broken glass and debris are among the many remnants left on campus following the most recent violent confrontation between police and students. The campus became a scene that saw one of the most intense clashes during months of anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
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Charles Barkley issues apology for 'inappropriate' comment towards reporter
US news This morning
According to Axios reporter Alexi McCammond, Barkley told her that "I don't hit women but if I did, it would be you," during a political event in Atlanta on Tuesday night. Barkley issued a statement on Wednesday, apologizing for the remarks, calling them "inappropriate and unacceptable."
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Wildlife cameras are accidentally capturing humans behaving badly
Even in studies conducted in remote nature reserves, meant to capture wildlife at its wildest, people showed up. Scientists face an ethical dilemma over what to do with this "human bycatch."
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The Daily Show Live-Tweets Sondland's Impeachment Hearing Testimony
Gordon Sondland testifies that President Trump pressured Ukraine on a "quid pro quo," implicating several administration officials and effectively killing the GOP’s long-held “there was no quid pro quo” talking point.
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People Are Having the Time of Their Lives Reacting to Flirty Dancing
Hopeless romantics and cynics of the internet are coming together to debate over a very important topic: is Flirty Dancing genius or too sweet to stomach?
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Impeachment hearing: Highlights from the fourth day of public hearings
Politics This evening
On Wednesday, the House Intelligence Committee held its fourth day of public impeachment hearings. The list of witnesses included: – Gordon Sondland, US ambassador to the European Union – Laura Cooper, a deputy assistant defense secretary – David Hale, an under secretary of state at the State Department
This still from the Sondland testimony is one for the ages
Today Earlier today
The photo by Matt McClain from the Washington Post is the subject of many a meme. Gordon Sondland, US ambassador to the European Union, kicked off Wednesday’s impeachment hearings.
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