ON THIS DAY: In 1956, the “Million Dollar Quartet” gathered for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis. abcnews.visitlink.me/AM-DJh
ON THIS DAY: In 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party. trib.al/c6JqVRP
National Archives considering asking past presidents and vice presidents to look again for classified materials
cnn.com/2023/01/24/politics/bill-clinton-george-bush-barack-obama-classified-records/
Quick Glance: National Archives to Request Former Presidents and Vice Presidents to Reexamine Classified Materials
- National Archives considering sending letters to all living former presidents and vice presidents to ensure no classified materials are present.
- Representatives for four former presidents have confirmed they do not possess any classified records.
- All classified records were turned over to the National Archives upon Bush leaving office.
- Discovery of classified documents in Pence's home marks the third such case in recent months.
Polo Becerra of Houston’s Post Oak Grill dies: A Mexican immigrant who fulfilled his American dream at one of Houston’s iconic...
houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/polo-becerra-post-oak-grill-houston-chef-obit-17727971.php
After Trump, Biden, Pence, are other former presidents holding classified documents? We asked.
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/26/classified-trump-archives-biden-pence-bush-presidents-documents/11120142002/
Houston will not host 2024 national convention, Dems say: Democrats have nixed Houston, but still are considering New York City, Chicago and Atlanta.
houstonchronicle.com/politics/article/houston-democratic-convention-dnc-will-not-host-17743463.php
Exclusive: Supreme Court did not disclose financial relationship with expert brought in to review leak probe
cnn.com/2023/01/27/politics/supreme-court-chertoff-leak-investigation/
Kim Jong Un has started his succession planning: Seong-Hyon Lee is a senior fellow at the George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations in Houston, Texas ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Kim-Jong-Un-has-started-his-succession-planning
Fire causes extensive damage at catering business that cooks meals for elderly near Midway Airport
chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-catering-business-fiire-20230127-x5xed4444bbtpaxsfoanvygfci-story.html
George and Laura Bush: Women and girls ‘enduring terrible hardship’ under Taliban
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3785386-george-and-laura-bush-women-and-girls-enduring-terrible-hardship-under-taliban/
The Ghosts of Kennan: George Kennan was a “largely unsung hero” for his diligent efforts to ease the Cold War, according to Frank Costigliola in his book ...
foreignaffairs.com/reviews/ghosts-george-kennan-lessons-cold-war
The Story Behind Former First Daughter Barbara Bush’s Vera Wang Wedding Dress: “The dress design process was not long as the wedding plans happened rather ...
vogue.com/article/barbara-bush-vera-wang-wedding-dress-craig-coyne
Kuzmich: We know what works for kids – let’s do it: For large swaths of kids, we know what generally works best. That includes high-intensity tutoring ...
bostonherald.com/2023/01/30/kuzmich-we-know-what-works-for-kids-lets-do-it/
Antifa upstart who is son of Maine millionaire arrested: Antifa upstart who is son of Maine millionaire arrested
torontosun.com/news/antifa-upstart-who-is-son-of-maine-millionaire-arrested
“I was Speaker and minority leader under President Bush, under President Obama, under what's-his-name.”Nancy Pelosi said takes a swipe at Donald Trump during ... Show more
Damar Hamlin and the Fate of the NFL: The radio host Garrett Bush discusses the country’s tortured relationship with football, and what the NFL could do to treat ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/01/damar-hamlin-collapse-nfl-garrett-bush-interview/672731/
How Jenna Bush Hager Became a Publishing Kingmaker: The former first daughter is famous in her own right. Her TV book club is one of the few reliable paths to ...
nytimes.com/2022/12/21/business/jenna-bush-hager-book-club.html
Honoring Houstonians we lost in 2022: Mickey Gilley, Milton Hopkins: We bid farewell to a handful of artists and cultural figures who made a significant...
houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/in-memoriam-houston-17648736.php
TSA discovers record number of guns inside carry-on bags: Transportation Security Administration officers found a record 6,542 firearms inside passengers' ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/01/17/transportation-security-administration-firearms-carry-on/1901674010237/
Why Greg Abbott is missing from 2024 presidential buzz: Trump looms over GOP presidential nomination fight, dissuading dozens of Republicans who...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/Why-Greg-Abbott-is-missing-from-2024-presidential-17635193.php
ON THIS DAY: In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Bill, which required a five-day waiting period for handgun purchases and background checks of prospective ... Show more
United Airlines flight to Houston hit with 'severe turbulence,' 5 injured: A United Airlines flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston is the second major flight ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/united-airlines-flight-houston-hit-severe-turbulence-5-injured
American supercarrier visits France: The USS George H.W. Bush arrived in Marseille, France, on December 29, 2022.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-supercarrier-visits-france/
On This Day, Jan. 8: 6 killed, 13 injured including Rep. Giffords in shooting - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/2023/01/08/On-This-Day-6-killed-13-injured-including-Rep-Giffords-in-shooting/7331673195545/
NATO commanders meet on carrier to discuss operations: The meeting was a unique opportunity for the commanders to share best practices, and discuss strategy and ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-commanders-meet-on-carrier-to-discuss-operations/
Johnny Depp’s Willy Wonka Character Was Inspired By a Stoned George W. Bush: Find out how Johnny Depp used George W. Bush as his Willy Wonka inspiration.
cheatsheet.com/entertainment/johnny-depps-willy-wonka-character-was-inspired-by-a-stoned-george-w-bush.html/
On This Day: FDR establishes March of Dimes: On Jan. 3, 1938, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the March of Dimes, a non-profit that began with ...
upi.com/Top_News/2023/01/03/On-This-Day-FDR-establishes-March-of-Dimes/8961672593259/
How the vote shifted in 2022 to give Republicans control of the House: Despite Republicans winning a slim majority, the national map shows a shift toward the GOP ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2022/house-race-map-midterm-elections/
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UK backed ‘whacking’ bin Laden months before 9/11 attacks: Newly released documents show London was aware of the threat posed by the al-Qaeda leader in December ...
timesofisrael.com/uk-backed-whacking-bin-laden-months-before-9-11-attacks/
Country music legend Janie Fricke to perform in Houston area venue next month: Main Street Crossing in Tomball will welcome Country singer Janie Fricke back for ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/tomball-magnolia/article/Janie-Fricke-to-perform-in-Tomball-17681787.php
Colleen House, a political trailblazer for the Michigan GOP, dies at 70: Bay City native once married to Gov. Engler also served in George H.W ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2022/12/29/colleen-house-former-michigan-gop-lawmaker-dies-at-70/69763120007/
'Nepo babies' from Houston range from sports execs to restaurateurs: A New York Magazine article went viral this week about Hollywood’s “nepo baby boom."...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/Houston-nepotism-babies-17672318.php
U.S. District Judge John H. McBryde of Fort Worth, appointed by Bush in 1990, dies at 91
star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article270502742.html
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Today in history: Dec. 4: In 1965, the United States launched Gemini 7 with Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Borman and Navy Cmdr. James A ...
stltoday.com/news/archives/today-in-history-dec-4/collection_7caf46c2-a25b-557f-bfdf-a604ade0a8af.html
Houston freeze updates: Texas sees few overnight power outages: Houston, like much of the nation, saw a steep drop in temperatures along with wind gusts...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/article/Houston-freeze-updates-17672855.php
Secret 9/11 memo reveals Bush rewriting history of terror attacks: George W. Bush's answers in a newly declassified 9/11 Commission interview helped him escape ...
businessinsider.com/911-commission-memo-declassified-bush-cheney-attacks-bin-laden-qaeda-2022-11
Grasshopper plagues, midget cars and more: 21 iconic photos from Dec. 21: Each day we offer a curated collection of some of the best AP images that were captured ...
stltoday.com/news/archives/grasshopper-plagues-midget-cars-and-more-21-iconic-photos-from-dec-21/collection_b6053e16-5e93-5220-9edb-c0615b0b3d1d.html
Houston airport delays: Weather prompts HOU, IAH flight cancellations: As of 3 p.m. Thursday, 30 flights from George Bush Intercontinental had been canceled and. ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Houston-airport-delays-HOU-IAH-canceled-flights-17672214.php
A history of presidential parodies on Saturday Night Live: From Gerald Ford to Joe Biden and everyone in between
theweek.com/feature/briefing/1019449/a-history-of-presidential-parodies-on-saturday-night-live
Japan hid summit exchanges on rice tariffication with US in 1991 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan did not reveal exchanges between its prime minister and ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221221/p2g/00m/0in/017000c
My Friend, Mike Gerson: A beautiful writer with an even more beautiful soul
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/michael-gerson-speechwriter-george-bush-dies-cancer/672172/
Turkey pardoning through the years: 'Thanksgiving is a very special day for turkeys. Not a very good one, when you think about it.'
theweek.com/briefing/1018663/turkey-pardoning-through-the-years
How the presidential turkey pardon got its start: U.S. presidents have been pardoning turkeys prior to Thanksgiving for decades. But when and how did the strange ...
richmond.com/news/weird/how-the-presidential-turkey-pardon-got-its-start/article_cf88f554-dd8b-5944-8827-6ee7a2f9cc53.html
Holiday travelers taking an international flight in or out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport will find themselves immersed in a colorful coral-reef ... Show more
Michael Gerson, Post columnist and Bush speechwriter on 9/11, dies at 58: Mr. Gerson helped shape President George W. Bush’s messaging after the 9/11 attacks and ...
washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/11/17/michael-gerson-speechwriter-post-dies/
Twitter is going up in flames. This California man enjoys pouring gasoline on the blaze
sacbee.com/opinion/article268652112.html
Former Presidents Bush, Obama to hold back-to-back democracy conferences: Their events are happening the week after the U.S. midterm elections.
axios.com/2022/11/12/presidents-bush-obama-democracy-conferences-midterms
ON THIS DAY: 30 years ago, Democrat President Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd president of the United States, defeating Pres. George H.W. Bush. https://abcn.ws/3FDO6aD
Trolls are abusing Twitter's verification system, impersonating everyone from George Bush to O.J. Simpson
businessinsider.co.za/twitter-verification-abuse-trolls-parody-george-bush-oj-simpson-confession-2022-11
Dramatic new details released of Bush, Cheney dealing with 9/11 attacks : The National Archives disclosed declassified notes from a 2004 interview.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/dramatic-details-released-bush-cheney-dealing-911-attacks/story
The advantages and disadvantages facing Republicans and Democrats: Both parties face obvious advantages going into Election Day
denver7.com/news/national-politics/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-facing-republicans-and-democrats
Republicans Are Bad for the Economy. Here’s Why.: Polls say voters trust the GOP more than Democrats on economic issues. That’s a huge mistake.
thedailybeast.com/republicans-are-bad-for-the-economy-heres-why
Leonard Greene: Kanye has been an equal opportunity offender, but only now he’s being canceled
nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-greene-kanye-anti-semitism-20221030-brrbccixmbd2bporrq5w54c7ea-story.html
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50 years at White House for Dale Haney and his green thumb: WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents come and go, but one constant through 10 presidencies has been Dale ...
apnews.com/article/dale-haney-white-house-groundskeeper-35f3c88d2e3e3feedda7db1bfe52f783
What to Read Before the Midterms: Seven Books That Explain American Politics: The Atlantic’s writers have chosen books to help you understand the stakes of the ...
theatlantic.com/books/archive/2022/11/2022-midterms-politics-books-recommendations/671991/
‘Official’ Twitter accounts lampoon world leaders: Pranksters have hijacked Twitter to impersonate world leaders after blue ticks can now be bought for $8 a ...
metro.co.uk/2022/11/11/official-twitter-accounts-lampoon-world-leaders-17739259/
Quick Glance: Stephen King blasts Musk on Twitter for the quantity of "controversy"
- Stephen King, a novelist who has been critical of Elon Musk in recent weeks, has continued to express his displeasure with modifications to Twitter.
- Musk's intentions to charge for Twitter's blue tick verification were challenged by King last week.
- King used the opportunity to compare Musk to a fictional character who defrauds his buddies.
- That's what Musk hopes to achieve with Twitter.
United to resume direct flights from Houston's IAH to Australia: Direct flights from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney, Australia, will...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/iah-sydney-flights-17516993.php
Kanye West 'White Lives Matter' Shirts: Two Black Men Own Trademark: Civic Cipher, a racial justice-focused radio show ran by two Black men in Arizona ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/white-lives-matter-owned-by-two-black-men-1234621985/
Trump: George H.W. Bush kept secret documents in Chinese restaurant: Trump's speech also falsely claimed Barack Obama moved over 33 million pages of documents to ...
businessinsider.com/trump-george-bush-secret-documents-chinese-restaurant-bowling-alley-2022-10
Meet Dale Haney, the White House groundskeeper for 50 years: Dale Haney has been at the service of 10 presidents, taking care of the greenery surrounding the ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/people/2022/11/03/meet-dale-haney-the-white-house-groundskeeper-for-50-years
Kanye marched for George Floyd and paid daughter’s tuition – now he’s being sued by his family. What changed?
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kanye-west-george-floyd-daughter-interview-b2205544.html
Bush U.S. Archivist: Trump's advisers didn't 'really get their facts right' about Bush records
businessinsider.com/reagan-bush-national-archives-trump-chinese-restaurant-bowling-alley-2022-10
Kanye once marched for George Floyd and paid daughter’s tuition. Now Floyd family feels ‘betrayed’ by rapper
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kanye-west-george-floyd-interview-b2204716.html
Kanye West: A History of His Antisemitism, Hate Speech and Controversy: The rapper’s far-right and antisemitic tirades are part of a long and troubling pattern
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-antisemitism-hate-speech-controversy-1234611647/
The story behind Trump’s claim that Bush senior stashed documents in a bowling alley
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-bush-classified-documents-chinese-restaurant-b2199285.html
Whoopi Goldberg Will Not Shut Up, Thank You Very Much: No matter how often she gets into trouble, she refuses to hold anything back.
nytimes.com/2022/09/28/magazine/whoopi-goldberg.html
What is the Insurrection Act?: Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, facing federal charges of seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/3675247-what-is-the-insurrection-actEFBFBC/
Quick Glance: Stewart Rhodes claimed to have had contact with a Secret Service agent during the Oath Keepers trial.
- Federal prosecutors invited former Oath Keepers member John Zimmerman to testify in the trial of Rhodes and four others accused with seditious conspiracy in connection with the Capitol siege on Thursday.
- Zimmerman, a former Oath Keepers county leader, stated that he only heard one side of the call and could not corroborate that Rhodes' contact was, in fact, an operational Secret Service agent.
- The testimony provided a possible clue in the riddle surrounding Rhodes' prosecution.
- On the opening day of the trial, Rhodes' attorney, Phillip Linder, stated that the jury would hear from the Oath Keepers founder "himself about who he is."
Twitter chaos over blue-tick 'Tony Blair' and 'George Bush' Iraq posts: ELON Musk’s plan to allow Twitter users to pay for a “blue tick” has rapidly descended ...
thenational.scot/news/23114671.twitter-chaos-blue-tick-tony-blair-george-bush-iraq-posts/
Company fined £2m after death of worker in hot ash near Stirling: A COMPANY has been fined more than £2 million after being found guilty of health and safety ...
thenational.scot/news/23116968.company-fined-2m-death-worker-hot-ash-near-stirling/
Can Democracy Exist Without Liberalism?: When differences of opinion become existential, citizens—in the U.S. and around the world—must find a way to manage them ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/10/us-democracy-liberalism-islam-middle-east/671777/
What’s being built there? New luxury condos planned for Delray Beach along Federal Highway
sun-sentinel.com/real-estate/buildings/fl-bz-bldg-delray-federal-condos-20221112-hjth6qkehzc2fjti3lddiasmwi-story.html
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NARA rejects Trump claim ex-presidents mishandled govt records: Trump, who is being investigated over his handling of government records, made baseless ...
businessinsider.com/national-archives-rejects-trump-claim-ex-presidents-mishandled-govt-records-2022-10
From George W Bush ‘missing killing Iraqis’ to OJ Simpson saying ‘I did it’, impersonators have field day with Twitter Blue service
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/impersonators-have-field-day-with-twitter-blue-service-8262464/
From Cuban leader Fidel Castro delivering a 269-minute-long speech during his 15-minute time slot to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez calling U.S ... Show more
Björk explains how she was ‘offended’ by Kate Bush being branded a ‘crazy witch’: ‘If we were guys, we would be taken more seriously,’ Icelandic singer said
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/bjork-kate-bush-fessora-b2185266.html
How faith shaped the life of a president and first lady: Episcopal priest from Birmingham reflects on George and Barbara Bush
al.com/life/2022/11/how-faith-shaped-the-life-of-a-president-and-first-lady.html
British destroyer operates with US supercarrier: HMS Defender operated closely with the USS George H.W. Bush as the Littoral Response Group (North) deployment ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-destroyer-operates-with-us-supercarrier/
Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, world's longest-serving monarch, dies at 96
cnbc.com/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-of-britain-worlds-longest-serving-monarch-dies-at-age-96.html
Quick Glance: A Photographic Look At Queen Elizabeth's Style
- As the nation and the world mourn Queen Elizabeth II's death, look back at Her Majesty's style growth through the years in photographs.
- From her coronation gown to her wedding gown, Queen Elizabeth's biggest fashion moments are explored on Vogue.
- Andrew Matthews / POOL / AFP photo) (Image courtesy of ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.)) LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Keith Weed, President of the Royal Horticultural Society, gives Queen Elizabeth II a tour of The Chelsea Flower Show 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 23, 2022 in London, England.
Opinion | To Save Planet Earth, the US Should Buy Out the Fossil Fuel Industry: This time it's not just about saving our banks, keeping our schools intact ...
commondreams.org/views/2022/11/05/save-planet-earth-us-should-buy-out-fossil-fuel-industry
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