Sunday, May 1, 2016

Sunday's Headlines: Baghdad chaos throws U.S. plans in Iraq into doubt

Iraqi prime minister orders arrest of protesters who stormed parliament; Why Trump is aligned with a businessman who outmaneuvered him; For Obama's final correspondents' dinner, the obvious targets: Trump, Cruz and himself; The harshest burns in Larry Wilmore's remarks; Red-carpet gallery;
 
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Baghdad chaos throws U.S. plans in Iraq into doubt
The big question for White House officials is what happens if Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi — a critical linchpin in the fight against the Islamic State — does not survive the turmoil that has swept over the Iraqi capital.
Iraqi prime minister orders arrest of protesters who stormed parliament
Haider al-Abadi's call came a day after anti-government demonstrators breached the heavily fortified Green Zone and burst into Iraq's parliament demanding reform.
 
Why Trump is aligned with a businessman who outmaneuvered him
The GOP front-runner has forged an alliance with fellow capitalist and billionaire Carl Icahn, who has been his foe for decades over Trump's brand.
 
For Obama's final correspondents' dinner, the obvious targets: Trump, Cruz and himself
The president shticked the landing, cracking wise about the election, his waning days as president and, of course, Donald Trump.
 
The harshest burns in Larry Wilmore's remarks
The Comedy Central star served up a full plate of insults, eliciting audible gasps at some of his zingers.
 
Red-carpet gallery
Celebrities, newsmakers and others descended upon Washington for the annual dinner.
 
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