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4:01pm, 29th April, 2019

Biden draws firefighters' endorsement, Trump jibes, ahead of speech

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden picked up an early endorsement from a large trade union and sparred on social media with President Donald Trump over blue-collar support on Monday ahead of the Democrat's first event as a 2020 contender.

Trump's Fed pick Moore draws fire from Democrats; Republicans silent

4:32pm, 24th April, 2019

Politics

Trump's Fed pick Moore draws fire from Democrats; Republicans silent

Stephen Moore, the economic commentator that U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will nominate to the Federal Reserve Board, is drawing new fire from top Democrats for his comments denigrating, among other targets, women and the Midwest.

'Game of Thrones' premiere draws record 17.4 million U.S. viewers, HBO says

3:39pm, 15th April, 2019

Entertainment

'Game of Thrones' premiere draws record 17.4 million U.S. viewers, HBO says

Some 17.4 million Americans watched the first episode of the final season of television's "Game of Thrones" - a record audience for the medieval fantasy series, cable channel HBO said on Monday.

Courting black voters, Bernie Sanders draws personal contrast with Trump

9:37pm, 5th April, 2019

US

Courting black voters, Bernie Sanders draws personal contrast with Trump

Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders, courting the black voters who did not support his 2016 White House run, drew a sharp personal contrast on Friday with what he called President Donald Trump's racist policies.

Syria vows to recover Golan as Trump policy shift draws criticism

6:39am, 22nd March, 2019

World

Syria vows to recover Golan as Trump policy shift draws criticism

The Syrian government vowed to recover the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as its allies and enemies alike condemned U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday for moving to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory seized in war.

Bill Murray film's use of famed U.S. horse racing phrase draws lawsuit

3:10pm, 20th March, 2019

Entertainment

Bill Murray film's use of famed U.S. horse racing phrase draws lawsuit

U.S. horse racing announcer Dave Johnson, who called Triple Crown races for ABC television for two decades, on Wednesday sued the makers of Bill Murray's 2014 film "St. Vincent" for using his signature phrase "and down the stretch they come" wit...

Democrat O'Rourke presidential bid draws $6.1 million in first 24 hours

10:44am, 18th March, 2019

Politics

Democrat O'Rourke presidential bid draws $6.1 million in first 24 hours

Beto O'Rourke raised more than $6.1 million within 24 hours of announcing his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, his campaign said on Monday, highlighting his fundraising prowess in a crowded field.

Wells Fargo CEO draws bipartisan ire in Congress hearing

12:13pm, 12th March, 2019

Politics

Wells Fargo CEO draws bipartisan ire in Congress hearing

Democratic and Republican lawmakers pressed Wells Fargo & Co Chief Executive Tim Sloan for proof that the bank has moved past a string of customer abuse scandals at a tense hearing in Congress on Tuesday.

Learning the ropes: Sri Lankan ad for hangmen draws 102 applicants

8:11am, 6th March, 2019

World

Learning the ropes: Sri Lankan ad for hangmen draws 102 applicants

A Sri Lankan advert for hangmen has attracted more than 100 applicants, including an American, a prison service spokesman said on Wednesday, as the country pushes ahead with a plan to reintroduce the death penalty for drug offences.

Oscars draws bigger U.S. audience after record-low 2018

2:31pm, 25th February, 2019

Entertainment

Oscars draws bigger U.S. audience after record-low 2018

The U.S. television audience for the first hostless Academy Awards broadcast in 30 years was roughly 12 percent bigger than last year's record-low crowd of viewers, Walt Disney Co's ABC said on Monday.

Silence on 21 Savage at Grammy Awards draws criticism on social media

1:39am, 11th February, 2019

Entertainment

Silence on 21 Savage at Grammy Awards draws criticism on social media

U.K.-born rapper 21 Savage, who faces possible deportation from the United States, was largely unmentioned at the Grammys on Sunday, although his supporters on social media criticized stars for their silence.

Mega Millions website crashes as record jackpot draws clicks

1:35pm, 22nd October, 2018

US

Mega Millions website crashes as record jackpot draws clicks

The U.S. Mega Millions lottery website crashed on Monday ahead of a record $1.6 billion drawing on Tuesday night.

Trump disputes Puerto Rico storm death toll, draws outcry

1:36pm, 13th September, 2018

Politics

Trump disputes Puerto Rico storm death toll, draws outcry

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday disputed Puerto Rico's official death toll of 3,000 from hurricanes last year and accused Democrats of inflating the figure reached in an independent academic study.

Trump-backed candidate's 'monkey' comment draws fire in Florida race

1:56pm, 29th August, 2018

Politics

Trump-backed candidate's 'monkey' comment draws fire in Florida race

Florida's marquee governor's race heated up on Wednesday, when the Trump-backed Republican candidate said the state should not "monkey this up" by electing his opponent, Democrat Andrew Gillum, who is African-American, in November.

Banksy's subversive art draws tourists and locals in Paris

9:36am, 9th July, 2018

UK

Banksy's subversive art draws tourists and locals in Paris

British graffiti artist Banksy, known for his politically charged sketches on walls from London to New York to Gaza City, has descended on Paris, painting a series of murals that are sparking debate among residents and tourists.