Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says a bomb threat won’t affect his public life. One of the suspicious packages with explosive devices sent to top Democrats and critics of President Donald Trump was addressed to him (Oct. 25)
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‘Free Solo’ star and director share ambition, angst
What does elite rock climber Alex Honnold have in common with the documentary director who trailed him around for two years to make “Free Solo”? Angst and ambition — according to Honnold and director Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. (Oct. 25)
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Climber Alex Honnold’s ‘Free Solo’ lessons
Alex Honnold is one of the most famous rock climbers in the world, but he’s still getting used to being a movie star. Honnold is the subject of the acclaimed documentary “Free Solo,” about his unprecedented 2017 ropeless climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. (Oct. 25)
The Dude’s case for pasta straws
Jeff Bridges narrated and produced a new documentary about climate change that encourages viewers to take even small steps to help the environment. And the 68-year-old actor says he’s been walking the walk, using straws made out of pasta and avoiding plastic water bottles. (Oct. 25)
Jeff Bridges goes ‘towards the light’
Jeff Bridges says he was “very frightened” when he first got involved in environmental activism. But the actor says he now heads “towards the light” in effort to slow climate change. He narrated and produced a new documentary on the subject. (Oct. 25)
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Climate change comes home for Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges recalls “boulders the size of cars” when a deadly mudslide hit his home in Montecito, California. The actor believes the massive fire that preceded the January debris flow was a result of climate change — the topic of a new documentary that Bridges narrated and produced called “Living in the Future’s Past.” (Oct. 25)
Maryland ‘s Gov. Larry Hogan seeks a 2nd term
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says a second term would look a lot like his first, if he is re-elected, but voters can expect changes to how the state’s congressional districts map is drawn. (Oct. 25)
Wasserman Schultz praises staff over bomb scare
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz responded to being targted by mail bombs,saying she won’t be cowed into submission (Oct. 25)
Police: Kroger shooter tried entering black church
Authorities say the suspect in Wednesday’s deadly shooting at a Kentucky grocery store was earlier seen trying to gain access to a church with an African-American pastor and congregation. The suspect, Gregory Alan Bush, made his first court appearance Thursday. (Oct. 25)
AP Top Stories October 25, 2018
Here’s the latest for Thursday October 25th: More mail bomb packages seized; President Trump blames media for anger; Yemen death toll rises after Saudi bombing; rainbows over World Series.