Top Items:
Peter Baker / New York Times:
‘Where Are We Going?’: George Bush's Final Days — BUENOS AIRES — George Bush had been fading in the last few days. He had not gotten out of bed, he had stopped eating and he was mostly sleeping. For a man who had defied death multiple times over the years, it seemed that the moment might finally be arriving.
Discussion:
CNN, Breitbart, AOL, fox13now.com, WPIX 11 New York, FOX6Now.com, Townhall, myfox8.com, The Daily Caller, The Guardian and NBC News
RELATED:
David Greenberg / Politico:
Is History Being Too Kind to George H.W. Bush? — George Bush, Sr., has died, and our national media have begun the familiar rituals of presidential passings: round-the-clock pieties on cable news, fond tributes from associates, the inevitable softening of the rough edges. This isn't surprising.
Discussion:
Breitbart
Bill Clinton / Washington Post:
George H.W. Bush's Oval Office note to me revealed the heart of who he was
George H.W. Bush's Oval Office note to me revealed the heart of who he was
Discussion:
Bloomberg, New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, ABC News, Axios, TheBlaze, IJR, Mother Jones, Associated Press, Daily Wire, NPR, Mediaite and Clinton Foundation
Daniel Lippman / Politico:
Despite bitter family rivalry, Bush wanted Trump at his funeral
Despite bitter family rivalry, Bush wanted Trump at his funeral
Discussion:
Breitbart, Conservative News Today and The Daily Beast
USA Today:
Former president George H.W. Bush to lie in state at U.S. Capitol
Former president George H.W. Bush to lie in state at U.S. Capitol
Discussion:
The Moderate Voice
Andrew Restuccia / Politico:
Pragmatist vs. pugilist: Bush death highlights Trump's isolation on world stage
Pragmatist vs. pugilist: Bush death highlights Trump's isolation on world stage
Discussion:
HuffPost, Sputnik International and Politico
Rachel Siegel / Washington Post:
For George H.W. Bush, Pearl Harbor changed everything, and World War II made him a hero
For George H.W. Bush, Pearl Harbor changed everything, and World War II made him a hero
Discussion:
Task & Purpose, The Daily Caller, KRON, IJR and Politico
Jon Meacham / New York Times:
George H.W. Bush and the Price of Politics
Connor O'Brien / Politico:
Mattis, other defense leaders salute Bush 41
Mattis, other defense leaders salute Bush 41
Discussion:
ABC News, KTLA, One America News Network, Breitbart and Washington Post
Susan Page / USA Today:
An appreciation for George H.W. Bush, one of politics' most ‘courteous’ people
Michael S. Rosenwald / Washington Post:
'Wouldn't be prudent': George H.W. Bush's unlikely friendship with Dana Carvey
'Wouldn't be prudent': George H.W. Bush's unlikely friendship with Dana Carvey
Discussion:
New York Times, East Bay Times, Bloomberg and JustOneMinute
David R. Lurie / Slate:
How Devin Nunes Helped Robert Mueller — Michael Cohen's guilty plea to a single felony count of lying to Senate and House committees will not appreciably add to his criminal liability. As Ken White observed, the panoply of serious felonies to which Cohen previously pleaded guilty carry …
Discussion:
National Review
Washington Post:
Trump pulls punches at global summit, making nice with foes and avoiding feuds — BUENOS AIRES — President Trump managed to spend two days in the company of world leaders he has long antagonized without any visible eruptions. — There were no feuds, at least none publicly detected …
RELATED:
Zhou Xin / South China Morning Post:
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agree to trade truce, no additional tariffs, China state media says — US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agree to a trade truce in their dinner meeting Saturday — US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared …
Discussion:
Breitbart
Neil Degrasse Tyson / Facebook:
On Being Accused — For a variety of reasons, most justified, some unjustified, men accused of sexual impropriety in today's “me-too” climate are presumed to be guilty by the court of public opinion. Emotions bypass due-process, people choose sides, and the social media wars begin.
Discussion:
New York Times, Front Page Magazine, No Sacred Cows, Friendly Atheist and Mediaite
RELATED:
Claudia Koerner / BuzzFeed News:
Fox Is Investigating Neil DeGrasse Tyson After Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct — Fox Broadcasting Company and National Geographic are investigating astrophysicist and Cosmos host Neil deGrasse Tyson after three women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.
Discussion:
twitchy.com, No Sacred Cows and The Root, more at Mediagazer »
No Sacred Cows:
Two More Women Accuse Neil deGrasse Tyson of Sexual Misconduct
Two More Women Accuse Neil deGrasse Tyson of Sexual Misconduct
Discussion:
RAPPLER, Engadget, Vox, Daily Wire, ThinkProgress, Breitbart, The Daily Caller, IndieWire, TMZ.com, USA Today, Friendly Atheist, FOX6Now.com, The Verge, Mashable, Variety, Consequence of Sound, Deadline, AOL and Mediaite
Sharon LaFraniere / New York Times:
Mueller Exposes the Culture of Lying That Surrounds Trump — WASHINGTON — When Michael D. Cohen admitted this past week to lying to Congress about a Russian business deal, he said he had testified falsely out of loyalty to President Trump. When he admitted this summer to lying …
Discussion:
Washington Post, CNBC, Raw Story and Mediaite
RELATED:
Eric Tucker / Associated Press:
Trump aides caught in web of deception over Russia contacts
Trump aides caught in web of deception over Russia contacts
Discussion:
POLITICUSUSA
Ryan Browne / CNN:
Top US naval commander in Middle East found dead — (CNN)The top admiral overseeing US Naval forces in the Middle East, Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, was found dead in his residence in Bahrain on Saturday, the Navy said in a statement. — While his death is being investigated …
Discussion:
Task & Purpose, Sputnik International, LifeZette and Liberty Unyielding
Ross Douthat / New York Times:
Under Trump, the Swamp Is Draining — A grifter president has inspired an elite housecleaning. — Impeachment is a political act, and the endgame of the Robert Mueller investigation may not deliver the stark evidence that would remove Donald Trump from office.
Discussion:
Raw Story, RedState and miamiherald
Philly.com:
Marc Lamont Hill: I'm sorry my word choices caused harm | Opinion — Over the past week, I have been embroiled in a controversy regarding my speech at the United Nations regarding the plight of Palestinian people. My remarks have sparked heavy controversy, around the nation and right here in Philadelphia.
Damian Paletta / Washington Post:
Congress considers measure to postpone shutdown deadline until after Bush services — Congressional negotiators and White House officials are discussing a one-week budget bill that would delay a partial government shutdown while Washington prepares for the state funeral of former president George H.W. Bush …
Discussion:
KBZK and Political Wire
Amber Jamieson / BuzzFeed News:
A High School Newspaper Was Suspended For Publishing An Investigation Into Football Players' Transfers — An Arkansas school district suspended its high school newspaper and threatened to fire the teacher who advises it after student journalists wrote a story criticizing the transfer of five football players to a rival high school.
Peter S. Goodman / New York Times:
Global Growth Cools, Leaving Scars of '08 Unhealed — LONDON — Only a few months ago, the world's fortunes appeared increasingly robust. For the first time since the wealth-destroying agony of the global financial crisis, every major economy was growing in unison. — So much for all that.
David Mack / BuzzFeed News:
She Thought She Was In Bed With Her Boyfriend, Until She Saw His Face — “I was like, 'I feel violated. This feels wrong. But I don't know if it's illegal.'” This woman's case has exposed a loophole in rape laws. — Reporting From — West Lafayette, Indiana