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Swamp Watch: An update on Alexander Acosta White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says they are looking into Acosta's role following a federal judge's ruling that prosecutors, including Acosta, violated the law when they failed to speak to victims before offering Epstein the plea deal.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims recent move explains address questions Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., scrambled Sunday to explain why neighbors at her listed Bronx address never saw her there.

Trump delays China tariff hike, announces Xi summit, citing 'substantial progress' in trade talks President Trump announced Sunday that he would hold off on implementing planned tariff hikes on hundreds of goods imported from China, citing "substantial progress" in high-level trade talks between the two nations.

White House vows to shed Obama-era policy of 'cowering' before North Korea ahead of second Trump-Kim summit As President Trump prepares to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for their second one-on-one summit, in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Wednesday and Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News the administration will abandon what he called the Obama administration's policy of "praying" and "cowering" before the rogue regime.

Embattled Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compares himself to lynching victims Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax stunned lawmakers Sunday with an impromptu speech comparing himself to lynching victims from the late-19th and early 20th centuries as he fights to remain in office amid sexual assault allegations.

Schiff: Dems 'absolutely' will take DOJ to court over Mueller report if necessary House Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff vowed on Sunday to take the Justice Department to court over Special Counsel Robert Mueller's forthcoming report on the Russia investigation, which sources tell Fox New is in its final stages.

Death row inmate says new DNA test will set him free An inmate says he was framed for a 1983 murder spree. California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered new DNA tests on certain items included in the evidence.

A cartoon published in an Australian newspaper that depicted tennis star Serena Williams having a temper tantrum at the U.S. Open last year was not racist, Australia's media watchdog said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2U75mKK

Bahrain's highest court upheld three-year jail sentences against three relatives of a prominent exiled political activist, a rights group said on Monday, a case the U.N. describes as an unlawful act of reprisal over family connections. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Te0PsD

Kendall Jenner wears jaw-dropping dress to Oscars after party Kendall Jenner left little to the imagination while wearing a jaw-dropping dress to an after party following the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday night.  

Spike Lee ‘furious’ when ‘Green Book’ won best picture Oscar, appears to try and storm out of theater: report Spike Lee, the famed director whose “BlacKkKlansman,” was up for a best picture award at the Oscars on Sunday night, reportedly attempted to storm out of the Dolby Theatre after it was announced that “Green Book” won the award.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' co-stars Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton's passionate Oscars kiss goes viral As soon as Rami Malek's name was called for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the "Bohemian Rhapsody" lead turned to his girlfriend and costar Lucy Boynton and gave her a passionate smooch. 

Oscars 2019: Big Winners A look at the biggest winners from the 2019 Oscars.

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek thanks girlfriend Lucy Boynton, talks immigration in best actor acceptance speech Rami Malek delivered a powerful acceptance speech for best actor for "Bohemian Rhapsody" at the 2019 Oscars.

Hillary Clinton tweets approval of 'immigrants and women' line at the 2019 Oscars As the 2019 Oscars celebrated the year’s best in film, former 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton weighed in on Twitter to give a shout out to a celebrity chef Jose Andres.

Spike Lee issues call to action for 2020 presidential election in Oscars speech Spike Lee issues call to action for 2020 presidential election in Oscars speech for his adapted screenplay win for 'BlacKkKlansman.'

Oscars 2019: Spike Lee urges crowd to 'do the right thing' in charged plea ahead of 2020 presidential election Spike Lee urged the audience and viewers of the 2019 Oscars to "do the right thing" in the upcoming 2020 presidential election.

Kate Hudson's pre-Oscars 'Shallow' rendition shocks fans: 'Why has that voice been hiding?' Lady Gaga, is that you?

Oscars 2019: Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga perform 'Shallow' from 'A Star Is Born' Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper got quite close while performing "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born" at the 2019 Oscars on Sunday.

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Woman complains to cops that she got brown sugar instead of cocaine, police say A woman in the United Kingdom seemingly thought it was a good idea to report to police that the cocaine she thought she had purchased was actually brown sugar.

McDonald’s customer flies into rage over apple pie not being ready, gets arrested A five-minute wait was too much for one Georgia customer.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would be happy as long as North Korea maintains its pause on weapons testing, and he was in no rush to strike a nuclear deal with its leader, Kim Jong Un, when they hold their second summit this week. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XiOvXv

Britain's government is considering different options, including possibly delaying Brexit, if parliament fails to approve Prime Minister Theresa May's deal by March 12. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GJS2Jg

Britain is facing the prospect of having to delay its exit from the European Union beyond March 29, a junior defence minister said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2H1eYCX

U.S. President Donald Trump says sanctions on North Korea are "on in full" ahead of his summit with leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi this week, but analysts say time is running out on Washington's "maximum pressure" campaign. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NvLq1K

A Bangladeshi passenger on a Dubai-bound flight who threatened to blow up the plane and tried to force his way into the cockpit was carrying a toy gun and no explosives, police said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TfRTmH