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Connecticut School to be Named After Former President Obama

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A new Connecticut elementary school will be named after former President Barack Obama. New Haven Public Schools administrators, civic leaders and officials gathered Thursday at the Southern Connecticut State University campus to break ground on Barack H. Obama Magnet University School. The 64,000-square-foot school will serve nearly 500 students from…… Continue Reading

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes Charged with Criminal Fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors have indicted Elizabeth Holmes on criminal fraud charges for allegedly defrauding investors, doctors and the public as the head of the once-heralded blood-testing startup Theranos. Federal prosecutors also brought charges against the company’s former second-in-command. Holmes, who was once considered a wunderkind of Silicon Valley, and her former Chief…… Continue Reading

LISTEN: NEWT GINGRICH Discussed His New Book ‘Trump’s America’

INTERVIEW — NEWT GINGRICH – former Speaker of the House and author of new book “Trump’s America” – discussed his thoughts on the IG report and his upcoming book event. Newt has a book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Ashburn, VA at 7 pm on Monday, June 18th for his new book Trump’s…… Continue Reading

Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel, Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich & Lee Smith on The Larry O’Connor Show 06.15.18

Happen to miss The Larry O’Connor Show today? Recap today’s program by checking out Larry’s interviews and topics below:… Continue Reading

McDonald’s to Switch to Paper Straws in U.K., Ireland

NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s said Friday it will switch to paper straws at all its locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and test an alternative to plastic ones in some of its U.S. restaurants later this year. The burger chain and other fast-food companies are facing increasing pressure from customers and environmental activists…… Continue Reading

Ellen DeGeneres is Heading Out on Tour — Sort Of

(CNN) — Ellen DeGeneres is heading out on the road for the first time in 15 years. But don’t run to buy your ticket just yet. The daytime talk-show host will only be hitting three cities this time around. “I’m doing my first standup shows in 15 years,” DeGeneres posted on social media. “I’m coming…… Continue Reading

Apple Announces Multi-Year Content Deal with Oprah Winfrey

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Apple says it has reached a multi-year deal with Oprah Winfrey to create original programs for its streaming service. Apple said Friday the programs will be released worldwide as part of a lineup of original content. Apple has yet to launch its service, whose major competitors will include Amazon and Netflix.…… Continue Reading