On This Day: February 24

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
February 24, 2025
5 Lines From Jane Fonda's Political SAG Speech
Jane Fonda received a lifetime achievement award at the Screen Actors Guild awards Sunday night, and the longtime political activist, now 87, didn't shy away from politics in her speech.  Keep reading >>
 
February 24, 2024
Amy Schumer Reveals Diagnosis, Says She's 'Reborn'
Earlier this month, Amy Schumer acknowledged there were "some medical and hormonal things going on in my world right now" after fans commented on her appearance—especially her "puffier" face—during a recent media tour to promote the new season of her Hulu show Life & Beth.  Keep reading >>
 
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February 24, 2023
Dozens Complained to FCC About Rihanna's Halftime Show
Of the 103 complaints made to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the Super Bowl, TMZ reports that "almost all of them" were regarding Rihanna's halftime show.  Keep reading >>
 
February 24, 2022
Did Putin Just Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons?
Just after Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, he warned other nations of severe "consequences" should they step in.  Keep reading >>
 
February 24, 2021
Behold, the USPS' New 'Duck Truck'
The United States Postal Service on Tuesday announced that its "Next Generation Delivery Vehicle," or NGDV, is coming.  Keep reading >>
 
 
February 24, 2020
What Weinstein Told His Lawyers After Convictions
Harvey Weinstein is now in custody after being convicted of sex crimes in a Manhattan courtroom Monday.  Keep reading >>
 
February 24, 2019
This May Be an Awards Show First
If Glenn Close wins an Oscar on Sunday night, it's unlikely her appearance at the podium will be as unusual as it was Saturday night at the Independent Spirit Awards.  Keep reading >>
 
February 24, 2018
Florida Student Calls Out First Lady
First lady Melania Trump has a mission to end cyber bullying.  Keep reading >>
 
February 24, 2017
White House Keeps 9 News Outlets Out of Press Briefing
"Nothing like this has ever happened," the executive editor of the New York Times said in a statement.  Keep reading >>
 
February 24, 2016
After Nevada Win, Trump Starting to Look Unstoppable
"We're winning, winning, winning the country," Donald Trump declared after a thumping win in Nevada's GOP caucuses Tuesday night—and many observers seem inclined to agree.  Keep reading >>