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“My mother, who raised me and my sister, was a proud woman. She was a brown woman. She was a woman with a heavy accent. She was a woman who, many times, people would overlook her or not take her seriously. Or because of her accent, assume things about her intelligence. She would be beyond proud today.” I’m the same age as @KamalaHarris and also a lawyer and politician. I cannot tell you how proud I’m of you, your sister and your dear mom....

It’s no secret that Republican 2012 presidential contender Mitt Romney is no fan of President Donald Trump. “I think we get behind the new president, unless for some reason that is overturned. “Ann and I extend our congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. We know both of them as people of good will and admirable character. We pray that God may bless them in the days and years ahead,” he said....

But it’s one of the lastJeopardy!episodes to air that has us tearing up. On Nov. 5, 2020, the iconic gameshow aired as usual. But the postgame chat is when things got emotional (viaTwitter). Thakur responded, “You know, here’s a true story, man. I learned English because of you. “I used to sit on his lap and watch you every day. So it’s a pretty special moment. Thank you very much,” Thakur finished....

(Guessshe ought to knowabout virus spreading). Bushtweeted: “Congratulations to President-elect Biden. I have prayed for our President most of my adult life. I will be praying for you and your success. Now is the time to heal deep wounds. Many are counting on you to lead the way.” NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE."

Jeopardy!host and TV legend Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80. Thank you, Alex." Trebek announced in March 2019 that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In aYouTube videoposted on Mar. Trebek even ended with a joke, saying, “Truth told, I have to! Because under the terms of my contract, I have to host Jeopardy! for three more years!” Trebek said at the time, “It’s kind of mind-boggling....

I’ve lost a couple of times myself. But now, let’s give each other a chance" (viaCNN). Here are just a few of them. Never have seen Trump jog or exercise like Joe does. Trump is not fit enough to jog with Biden." If he was here tonight, he would remind me ‘just be who you are.’ I’m a better person because of him." Beau Biden was at his father and friend Kamala Harris' big night, too....

Indeed, discussing his pancreatic cancer diagnosis last year, Trebek said he was facing death with no regrets. “I’ve had one hell of a good life. And I’ve enjoyed it” he said (perHollywood Reporter). But Trebek does have one career regret: that he never pursued acting. He told theTelevision Academy Foundationin 2007 that his childhood dream had been to perform not drill people on trivia. And I auditioned for the head casting director at the CBC....

Everyone aspires to live life with no regrets, but it rarely pans out that way. And I’ve enjoyed it," he said (perHollywood Reporter). “It’s when I see him in pain and I can’t help him. And when he doesn’t eat right. When he has too much diet soda,” she said (perCheatSheet). Certainly, though, Jean bears no responsibility for her husband’s cancer. And Trebek never blamed Jean; if anything, he said she was heroic for dealing with his moods....

One item in particular seemed tocause the most frenzy: toilet paper. Products like hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes saw even larger boosts in sales. Major grocery store chains are already placing restrictions on items like toilet paper,CNNreports. H-E-B, a grocery store chain in Texas, has enforced similar policies.

But whoever wins needs the other to concede to be able to govern. The result Americans on both political sides should want is one that most people think was decided fairly." We’d hate to see that legacy ruined by a refusal to accept the normal transfer of power."

The contrasts might appear more obvious from the get go. But Wonder Woman and Kamala Harris share an important day. Carter’s social media supporters acknowledged the impact she had on their lives, too. Onetweeted: “When I was a little girl, I wanted to be you. I imagined I had your powers and I believed I could save the world. So, thank you.” He never 2nd guessed her because of her gender....

Trebek was a positive light on set, and madeJeopardy!feel like more than just a game show. In March 2019, Trebekrevealed on YouTubethat he was battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. No explanation was needed. Thattearjerking moment is just one in a millionthat shows Trebek has unknowingly touched the lives of fans all over. America’s sweetheart and TV legend Lucille Ball helped secure Trebek’s role on Jeopardy! We can’t imagineJeopardy!without Trebek’s infamous funny quips and matter-of-fact personality....

In 2013,CBSdug up an Alex Trebek clip. The contestant doesn’t think twice before responding. “Oh Connery, for sure,” she says. asks Trebek, disappointed. “Yeah,” the contestant replies, unfazed. “Still Sean? " But it was funny. It was desperately funny. The Twitterverse is busy postingmemorialsdotted withSNLclips of Hammond as Connery and Farrell as Trebek at each other’s necks. Remember the time, that Hammond-as-Connery wages “suck it Trebek” on a finalJeopardy!question? Did Alex Trebek ever meet Sean Connery?...