Carrier offers 35% discount on extra-legroom seats Chris McGinnis Published 7:56 am PDT, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 United has a short-term sale on upgrades to its extra-legroom Economy Plus seats. United has a short-term sale on upgrades to its extra-legroom Economy Plus seats. Photo: United Photo: United Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Image 1 of 12 United has a short-term sale on upgrades to its extra-legroom Economy Plus seats. United has a short-term sale on upgrades to its extra-legroom Economy Plus seats. Photo: United United's unusual upgrade sale 1 / 12 Back to Gallery TravelSkills on SFGate is brought to you by Visa . Most of those roomy Economy Plus seats near the front … [Read more...] about United’s unusual upgrade sale
Mnuchin says he was unaware of IRS memo on tax returns
Martin Crutsinger, Ap Economics Writer Updated 9:45 am PDT, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies before the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies before the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies before the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies before the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. … [Read more...] about Mnuchin says he was unaware of IRS memo on tax returns
Christopher Nolan’s new espionage film gets a title: ‘Tenet’
Associated Press Published 12:44 PM EDT May 22, 2019 Los Angeles – Filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s upcoming international espionage film has a title. Warner Bros. on Wednesday says the action epic is called “Tenet.” The ensemble cast includes Robert Pattinson, John David Washington, Elizabeth Debicki, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh. Production is currently underway and the studio says filming will span seven countries. Nolan is directing off of his own script and shooting on a mixture of IMAX and 70mm film. “Tenet” is expected to hit theaters on July 17, 2020. … [Read more...] about Christopher Nolan’s new espionage film gets a title: ‘Tenet’
Trump demands end to Russia probes, walks out of Dem meeting
Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press Published 12:52 PM EDT May 22, 2019 Washington – President Donald Trump abruptly quit a meeting with congressional Democrats Wednesday with a flat declaration he would no longer work with them unless they drop their investigations in the aftermath of the Trump-Russia report. After the truncated meeting with the Democratic leaders, scheduled for a discussion of U.S. infrastructure problems, Trump lashed out at Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her comment earlier in the morning on Capitol Hill that she believed the president engaged in a “cover up” of the Russia probe. The president then strode to the Rose Garden where aides had gathered reporters and TV cameras for his demand that Congress drop its investigations that are increasingly leading to talk of what he called the “i-word” – impeachment. “I walked into the room and I told Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi I want to do … [Read more...] about Trump demands end to Russia probes, walks out of Dem meeting
NC judge dismisses libel case against Project Veritas
Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press Updated 11:47 am CDT, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2015, file photo, James O'Keefe, President of Project Veritas Action, waits to be introduced during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. A trial over a lawsuit against O'Keefe is under way in North Carolina. At issue is how a woman who was struck in the face outside a 2016 Donald Trump campaign rally was portrayed in a video. Jurors in Asheville were sequestered overnight to hear testimony Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Shirley Teter’s lawsuit. Police said the disabled woman was assaulted and knocked to the ground. less FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2015, file photo, James O'Keefe, President of Project Veritas Action, waits to be introduced during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. A trial over a lawsuit ... more Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP … [Read more...] about NC judge dismisses libel case against Project Veritas