Ben Nadler, Associated Press Updated 7:01 pm, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: John Amis, AP Image 1of/10 CaptionClose Image 1 of 10 In this May 20, 2018, photo, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams participates in a debate against Stacey Evans in Atlanta. In Georgia, black women will likely factor into one of the country's marquee political contests. The Democratic race for governor features two … [Read more...] about Stacey Abrams wins Dem primary in Georgia gubernatorial race
Highlights from TNT’s coverage of Game 4 of Rockets-Warriors
By David Barron, Houston Chronicle Updated 8:45 pm, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Photo: Erik S. Lesser, FRE Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Highlights from TNT's Game 4 coverage of the Rockets vs. Warriors series. Highlights from TNT's Game 4 coverage of the Rockets vs. Warriors series. Photo: Erik S. Lesser, FRE Highlights from TNT's coverage of Game 4 of Rockets-Warriors 1 / 1 Back to Gallery When former Rockets Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith are holding a live microphone, the game isn't always the thing. Sometimes, it's the pregame, halftime or postgame that steals the show. Accordingly, here are selected quotes from Chuckster, Kenny the Jet and Shaquille O'Neal along with host Ernie Johnson from TNT's Game 2 coverage of the NBA Western Conference Finals. Barkley: "James (Harden) gets so lackadaisical … [Read more...] about Highlights from TNT’s coverage of Game 4 of Rockets-Warriors
Teacher beats Kentucky House majority leader in GOP primary
Adam Beam, Associated Press Updated 6:47 pm, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Wade Payne, AP Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 In this photo taken Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Mt. Vernon, Ky., Travis Brenda, a teacher at Rockcastle County High School, speaks during an interview. Brenda, a Republican running for the state House of Representatives, is challenging Jonathan Shell, a key member of the Republican leadership team that has orchestrated the teacher pension bill, the tax increases and the charter school bill. less In this photo taken Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Mt. Vernon, Ky., Travis Brenda, a teacher at Rockcastle County High School, speaks during an … [Read more...] about Teacher beats Kentucky House majority leader in GOP primary
Mark Zuckerberg accused of dodging questions as he tells European Parliament Facebook is not a monopoly
Mark Zuckerberg has denied allegations from MEPs that Facebook is operating a monopoly, insisting that the social network faces plenty of competition and has helped business across the world to grow. The Facebook founder was quizzed on his competitors during a grilling in front of European leaders in Brussels on Tuesday evening. The 34-year-old billionaire had struggled to name a direct rival when questioned by US senators last month, but told MEPs in Brussels that “we exist in a very competitive space”. “From where I sit, it feels like there are new competitors coming up every day”, he said in response to questions about whether Facebook should be broken up, separating the social network from its Instagram and WhatsApp subsidiaries. Facebook takes up 6pc of global advertising spend, which gives people “a lot of choice,” he added. Mr Zuckerberg also claimed that Facebook had been good for competition more broadly, allowing … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg accused of dodging questions as he tells European Parliament Facebook is not a monopoly
Gay Kentucky man loses bid to challenge GOP clerk Kim Davis
Adam Beam and Dylan Lovan, Associated Press Updated 6:49 pm, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Adam Beam, AP Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2017, file photo, David Ermold, right, files to run for Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky as Clerk Kim Davis look on in Morehead, Ky. Ermold, a gay man in Kentucky, wants to run against the county clerk who denied him a marriage license in 2015. But before Ermold can face Davis at the ballot box, he must first survive a four-person Democratic primary on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. less FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2017, file photo, David Ermold, right, files to run for Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky as Clerk … [Read more...] about Gay Kentucky man loses bid to challenge GOP clerk Kim Davis