Politics & Pop Culture

#MemeOfTheWeek: Donald Trump And A Gorilla, Walking Through A News Cycle

6:00am June 04, 2016

by Sam Sanders

The GOP standard-bearer had lots of thoughts on the gorilla. Lots of thoughts. But it was a reporter who brought it up in the first place. It all equaled Internet, but who knows what it says about us.

Director Roman Polanski speaks to his lawyers after a February 2015 hearing concerning a U.S. request for his extradition in Krakow, Poland.

Poland Renews Push To Extradite Filmmaker Roman Polanski To U.S.

6:34pm May 31, 2016

by Chris Arnold

A Polish court last year denied a U.S. request to extradite Polanski, who pleaded guilty in 1977 to statutory rape but fled. Now Poland's justice minister says he'll appeal to the Supreme Court.

National

Manhattanhenge Brightens This Memorial Day Weekend

7:40am May 29, 2016

Manhattanhenge is the name for the solar phenomena that occurs this weekend in New York City when the setting sun perfectly aligns with the numbered streets running east and west on the city's grid.

Late-Night Host Jimmy Kimmel Is Negotiating A Presidential Debate. It Makes Sense

5:56pm May 27, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Just after Bernie Sanders thanked Kimmel for possibly securing the debate last night, Kimmel made a Batman vs. Superman joke about Democratic superdelegates.

Politics & Government

In Sit-Down With Donald Trump, Megyn Kelly Shows A Light Touch

10:55pm May 17, 2016

by Sam Sanders

After nine months of feuding, the long-awaited interview may not have been worth the hype.

The Obamas hug after on day four of the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Aug. 28, 2008.

Mrs. Obama Saves The Cardigan: 'The Obama Effect' In Fashion

6:35pm May 14, 2016

by Karen Grigsby Bates

In fashion, most first ladies have worshiped at the altar of "The Suit." Michelle Obama transformed American fashion by favoring dresses, moderately-priced brands, and simple basics like the cardigan.

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#MemeOfTheWeek: Donald Trump's Alter Egos

11:14pm May 13, 2016

Seems the likely Republican presidential nominee may have his own Sasha Fierce, who some say used to handle his PR.

Donald Trump eating a Trump Steak — which was likely not in that taco bowl.

#MemeOfTheWeek: Donald Trump's Taco Bowl

9:29am May 07, 2016

by Sam Sanders

If Donald Trump tweets an image of a taco bowl in the heart of a Trump Tower, but no one else is there to eat it, does it make a meme?

Comedian Larry Wilmore performed at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night.

Larry Wilmore On 'Breaking Taboos' At The White House Correspondents' Dinner

4:13pm May 03, 2016

The Nightly Show host discusses his controversial performance at Saturday's event. He tells Fresh Air that his use of the N-word was an artistic decision.

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Comedy Central's Larry Wilmore speaks at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

Was It Good, Bad, Or Ugly? Takes On Larry Wilmore's Jokes At Correspondents' Dinner

7:30pm May 02, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Some say the Nightly Show host utterly bombed his routine at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner. Others say he simply had a different crowd in mind.