Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: MAY 24: The Batman 24: X 24: Studio 666 24: Umma 24: Ray Donovan: The Movie 24: Supercool 24: Ted K 24: Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the M…
New on DVD: An ex-con struggles to break free of ‘The Devil You Know’
A thriller about family and second chances tops the DVD releases for the week of May 31. “The Devil You Know”: Omar Epps plays an ex-con and recovered addict enjoying a new lease on life who finds himself drawn back into his old world when his brother …
Commentary: Democrats need to stop behaving as if there’s a prize for showing restraint
The question I get asked the most as someone who went from being a Republican to a Democrat is: “What’s the biggest difference between the two parties?” The answer: Every impulse Democrats have is defensive and every impulse Republicans have is offensi…
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Schumer calls for end to crack cocaine sentencing disparity: ‘Cocaine is cocaine’Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday called on lawmakers to end a sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine that has had a disproportionate effect on…
John M. Crisp: WTF? Are we wearing out the F-word?
On one of my regular browsing excursions through Barnes & Noble, I came across a book display entitled: “Path to Personal Growth.” Prominent, of course, was “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” Dale Carnegie’s famous self-help book, which has sol…
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Archbishop says Pelosi is not entitled to receive CommunionArchbishop of San Francisco Salvatore Cordileone announced Friday that Rep. Nancy Pelosi will not be admitted to receive Communion in response to her push to codify abortion rights, underscorin…
Auto review: In a sea of German, Asian and American competitors, a sports sedan with a heart of a Ferrari
Maserati is among the most legendary names in Europe, yet for most Americans, its name elicits vague notions of its heritage or, more commonly, blank stares — and with good reason. Much of its history in recent decades reflects bad decisions made under…
Auto review: ’22 Subaru Ascent ready for dirt roads and a thirsty family
Subaru’s largest SUV has a daring new look for 2022. The Onyx edition offers a cool aesthetic, with blacked-out grille and darkened 20-inch wheels. Inside, washable synthetic leather seats are quickly ready for the next adventure. Still, most folks sho…
This week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, May 14, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by NPD BookScan © 2022 NPD Group. (Reprinted from Publishers …
This week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, May 14, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by NPD BookScan © 2022 NPD Group. (Reprinted from Publishers …