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The Academy Awards officially adopted the “Oscars” nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider. (Image credit: Matt Sayles)

President Donald Trump predicted that his war in Iran would be “a little winding road for a little while” but said it had to be done because the country had an “evil curse.” During an interview with controversial YouTube boxer

They have been restored by BBC archivists and will be available next month on the broadcaster’s streaming service.

Many TSA workers received no money in their paychecks Friday as the partial DHS shutdown drags on. Fees paid by airline passengers keep piling up, even as airport security officers work without pay. (Image credit: Annabelle Gordon)

The stamps — complete with pinstriping — are being unveiled Friday during a celebration in San Diego.

Longtime campaign strategist Mark McKinnon, who advised former President George W. Bush and the late Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), could not contain his laughter after watching Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) being interviewed on CNN late Thursday. Appearing on MS NOW

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump’s stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country.

Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.

With espresso shots, kisses on the cheek and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed the baseball world. But their mission is more ambitious: Turn Italy into a bona fide baseball factory. (Image credit: Alex Slitz)

Congressional Republicans are openly rejecting Donald Trump’s pleas for emergency funding to sustain the Iran war, signaling deep skepticism within his own party about a conflict that remains broadly unpopular with American voters, according to a report. Operation Epic Fury