Bad blood: Ted Cruz v. the Bushes

Bad blood: Ted Cruz v. the Bushes

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ted Cruz once proudly wore a belt buckle borrowed from George H.W. Bush that said: "President of the United States."

He campaigned and worked for that former president's son, Dubya, former President George W. Bush. AndCruz helped write a book lavishing praise on him.

Film academy announces reforms to diversify
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Film academy announces reforms to diversify

Associated Press

HOLLYWOOD — The film academy is pledging to double the number of female and minority members by 2020, and will immediately diversify its leadership by adding three new seats to its board of governors.

Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the changes Friday, following a weeklong storm of criticism and calls for an Oscar boycott after academy members nominated an all-white slate of actors for the second year in a row.

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