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Some loyalists turn on Trump, others haven’t

I recently watched "A Face in the Crowd" for the umpteenth time. I had a better reason than procrastination to rewatch Elia Kazan's brilliant 1957 film exploring populism in the television age. It was homework. I was asked to discuss it with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz at the just-concluded TCM Film Festival in Los Angeles. As a pundit and an author, I do a lot of public speaking. But I don't really do a lot of cool public speaking, so this was a treat. With that not-very-humble brag out of the way, I had a depressing realization watching it this time. "A Face in the ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I am the grandmother of two. My almost-3-year-old granddaughter told me she does not love her “Uncle Dave.” I asked her why and she said because he tickles her. Her parents, my son and his wife, push their kids to “give hugs” upon visiting and leaving friends and ...

Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices sank Wednesday, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf once again to their customers. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell 7.8% to $101.27, down from more than $115 early this week. It dropped as President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz could be "OPEN TO ALL" if Iran accepts a reported agreement that the U.S. president did not detail. The small strait has caused big trouble for the global economy ...

Rory motivated after Masters repeat

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion. Just don't let that be confused with complacency. The world's No. 2-ranked player said he feels "more motivated" than ever heading into a major ...

Knicks edge 76ers in Game 2 for 2-0 lead

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game after a run of blowouts, leading the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Playing without the injured Joel Embiid, the 76ers put up a far better fight than in the Knicks' 137-98 romp in Game 1. The game featured 25 lead changes — the most in a playoff game in 11 years — and 14 ties. Neither team led by more than seven points. "Most importantly it's staying poised, staying composed," Brunson ...