Monday, February 27, 2017

Monday's Headlines: ‘There’s been a mistake. “Moonlight,” you guys won’: A breakdown of the best picture mix-up

Besides a shocker, Oscars represent a comeback win for diversity; 'Moonlight's' moment not eclipsed by Oscars mistake; 10 things you need to know, from the epic error to Viola Davis's speech; From Blah-Blah Land to wait, WHAT?; Critic's Notebook: The most eye-catching look wasn't a dress — it was a blue ACLU ribbon; Divided White House offers lawmakers little guidance on replacing Obamacare; Why did Keith Ellison lose the race for DNC chair?; These Iowans voted for Trump. Many of them are already disappointed.; Trump's choice for Navy secretary withdraws;
 
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'There's been a mistake. "Moonlight," you guys won': A breakdown of the best picture mix-up
Faye Dunaway's mistake was the first time in the 89-year history of the awards that an incorrect winner had been declared. Here's how it happened.
Besides a shocker, Oscars represent a comeback win for diversity
After last year's #OscarsSoWhite led to rule changes in academy membership, Sunday's ceremony included the most diverse nominee list in history. Mahershala Ali became the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar and the first African American man in more than a decade to win one.
 
'Moonlight's' moment not eclipsed by Oscars mistake
For all the weirdness of the show's finale, the best picture win sends an encouraging message about Hollywood.
 
10 things you need to know, from the epic error to Viola Davis's speech
Plus, Jimmy Kimmel's monologue jokes and a scathing statement from the Iranian director of "The Salesman."
 
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From Blah-Blah Land to wait, WHAT?
With our collective nerves already fried, the Oscars were again wearing thin — and then came a shocker from Beatty and Dunaway.
 
Critic's Notebook: The most eye-catching look wasn't a dress — it was a blue ACLU ribbon
The gesture was simple and spoke for itself on a red carpet that featured a diverse mix of nominees and presenters.
 
Divided White House offers lawmakers little guidance on replacing Obamacare
While leaving most of the detail work to Capitol Hill, top administration aides are debating how far and fast Republicans can afford to move when it comes to undoing the Affordable Care Act. But President Trump himself remains the biggest wild card, repeatedly suggesting that his new plan is nearly complete.
 
Why did Keith Ellison lose the race for DNC chair?
A few converging factors — including the Democratic Party not being ready to reject the Obama legacy —blunted his momentum.
 
These Iowans voted for Trump. Many of them are already disappointed.
A 370-mile drive across the state led to interviews with more than 100 voters, who revealed fresh misgivings about the new president.
 
Trump's choice for Navy secretary withdraws
Philip Bilden, a businessman and former military intelligence officer in the Army Reserve, cited concerns about privacy and separating himself from his business interests in announcing his withdrawal from consideration.
 
 
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The insane end of the Oscars sent a false message about racial progress
 
Hugh Hewitt: What 'President Promise-Keeper' should say to Congress
 
Trump is already losing the long-term fight in Iraq
 
The new immigration order: A disaster in the making
 
Bannon's dangerous 'deconstruction'
 
We've entered an era of disbelief
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White House: Trump is likely to support request for investigation of Navy SEAL’s death
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Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the Pentagon Papers, asks: Who will be the next Snowden?
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