KU professor Kevin Willmott, who co-wrote 'BlacKkKlansman,' nominated for screenwriting Oscar
Spike Lee was named as one of the five best directors nominated for Best Director at this year's Academy Awards on Tueday. Despite all the prognostications and precursors, the Oscars always throw a few curveballs with its nominations.
Democrats reject offer on amnesty by Trump in bid for wall
The president tweeted: " Nancy Pelosi and some of the Democrats turned down my offer yesterday before I even got up to speak". The president has dug in on wall funding, resulting in a government shutdown beginning in late December.
Tyreek Hill is key vs Patriots in AFC Championship Game
Whoever wins this game is representing the AFC in the Super Bowl, something the Chiefs haven't experienced since the 1969 season.
Netflix growth falls short as programming fails to hook viewers
Management said domestic average selling price will "improve over the course of the year" and result in revenue growth for 2019. The horror film Bird Box , starring Sandra Bullock, began streaming in late December and was viewed by 45 million subscribers.
Migrants Detained After Crossing Into Arizona Under U.S.-Mexico Border Fence
On Wednesday, almost 250 immigrants were taken into custody at the same crossing after turning themselves in to authorities. Another recent study by MIT Sloan and Yale professors estimated that number at 22 million.
New character Geras joins Mortal Kombat 11's roster
Available only to those who pre-order MK11, the beta will begin on 28th March, around a month before the full release. Mortal Kombat 11 launches on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch April 23.
US Probes Huawei for Alleged Trade Secret Theft
T-Mobile security cameras even captured a Huawei employee disassembling part of "Tappy", and placing it into his laptop bag. Last week, Poland arrested a local Huawei executive and a former intelligence official on allegations of spying for China.
Steven Spielberg casts unknown NJ teen Rachel Zegler in ‘West Side Story’
The 1961 film adaptation won 10 Oscars, including Best Supporting Actress for Moreno, now 86, Best Picture and Best Director. Zegler wrote, "As a Colombian-American woman growing up in this day and age, strong roles like Maria are so important".
Man City boss Guardiola dismisses 'ridiculous' four-peat hopes
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss added: "Specifically with Fernandinho's role, it's so hard to find". I don't talk about players not here, never did and never will". "It's complicated, so, so complicated".
Americans Blame GOP and Trump for Government Shutdown, Poll Says
Pelosi also has shown no interest in accepting a wall - she has called it an "immorality" - in exchange for immigration fixes. But Trump accused the Democrats of only wanting to score points against him with a view to the 2020 presidential elections.
Michy Batshuayi has loan spell terminated by Valencia
Michy Batshuayi's impending departure from Valencia could result in Everton making a move for the Chelsea-owned striker. And Valencia have now confirmed that they have told the striker that he has no future at the club.
At the Border, Trump Moves Closer to Emergency Declaration
The pressure on Washington to strike a deal intensified Friday when most workers missed their paychecks for the first time. Trump's visit was met by protesters who rallied on both sides of the border-in Reynosa, Mexico, and in McAllen, Texas .
Trump Says He's Eyeing Citizenship Path in Worker Visa Program
That would force companies to consider unemployed US workers for entry-level jobs instead of bringing in workers from overseas. Trump and Democrats in the US Congress are at an impasse over spending legislation to fund the federal government.
Sex abuse claims against singer R Kelly revisited in new documentary
Kelly apparently would keep the girls in separate rooms while he was working in the studio and forbade them to go out without him. When Christine Blasey Ford's testified against Brett Kavanaugh in September, there was a 147% increase of calls to their hotline.
U.S. warns citizens of arbitrary exit bans in China
The South China Morning Post reported Friday the United States and China are set to meet again to discuss trade in Beijing next week.