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    Over the past week, Melania Trump, a notoriously private first lady, made three very public decisions: She canceled a trip abroad with the president, made an impromptu visit to the Holocaust Memorial Museum and flew to Mar-a-Lago, where she spent part of her short trip relaxing at the spa. As usual, Mrs. Trump’s movements turned into something of a political Rorschach test. Did her movements symbolize a simple need to unwind, a deep displeasure with her role or both? Aides to Mrs. Trump say that she is focusing on her role and her family. But her relative silence and independent travel in recent weeks is set against a salacious backdrop: A Wall Street Journal report that the porn star Stormy Daniels was paid $130,000 just before the 2016 election to keep quiet abou...

    Meghan Markle famously branded then-Presidential candidate Donald Trump "divisive" and a "misogynist". Now President of the United States, Trump has finally had his say on the former Suits actress's scathing attack on his character. In an interview with Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan, Trump revealed he has not been invited to the Royal Wedding in May. But he dodged questions on whether he was bothered about being snubbed by Meghan and fiance Prince Harry. Trump replied "not that I know of" when asked if he has been given an invite to Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel. Harry's nuptials with the American actress have captured the imagination of her compatriots and will be seen to strengthen the bond between the UK and the US. But Markle has been a vocal ...

    About two and a half hours into the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, the show was mostly politics-free but that changed in a big way, as several music stars and Hillary Clinton joined in a prerecorded skit that mocked President Trump. Some people don’t know this, but you don’t always need to be a musician to win a Grammy. In fact, every year, the Recording Academy has honored the best spoken word album, host James Corden informed viewers. Over the years, the award has gone to some of the world’s most inspiring voices. Bill Clinton has won a Grammy. Barack Obama has won a Grammy. Hillary Clinton, Jimmy Carter, Al Gore they all have Grammys. “We know that our current president does love winning awards, and the good news for him is he may just be the subject of next yea...

    Vila died surrounded by members of her family troop One of the world’s oldest gorillas has died at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The park says Vila, who turned 60 in October, died on Thursday surrounded by members of her family troop. Authorities say she was the matriarch of five generations of gorillas and during her life served as a surrogate mother for several western lowland gorillas. Gorillas typically live to be 35 or 40. They are considered critically endangered because of disease, hunting, war and habitat loss. Vila had arthritis and other health conditions related to her age and had been under veterinary care. She was born in the African Congo in 1957. She came to the zoo in 1959 and was moved to the safari park in 1975.