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Historian Dr Tom Asbridge reveals the extraordinary life of William Marshall, the celebrated medieval knight often hailed as "the greatest knight in the world" and his incredible journey from humble origins and a childhood as a royal hostage to becoming a regent of England who fought alongside four kings. Marshall's unwavering loyalty and unparalleled chivalry didn't just save lives on the battlefield but also saved the English royal line from French conquest and played a pivotal role in the shaping of Magna Carta. His story is a testament to how one man's prowess and honor could dramatically alter the course...

Fun is watching a president who doesn’t give a rip. One who doesn’t give a rip about what his political opponents think of him. In fact, he relishes confronting, berating and humiliating them. When have we ever seen that in a president? When ABC's Moran asked Trump if he “trusted” Vladimir Putin, Trump let loose, “I don't trust you. Look at you. You come in all shootin' for bear. You're so happy to do the interview.” This is going to be a fun-filled four years.

(AP) Actor William Marshall, who played a variety of roles, from Shakespeare's "Othello" on stage, to "Blacula" in the camp movie classic, died Wednesday. He was 78. Marshall, who suffered in recent years from Alzheimer's disease, died in a Los Angeles rest home. The actor appeared in dozens of films and in popular TV series such as "Star Trek" in the 1960s and "The Jeffersons" in the 1980s. He taught acting workshops at colleges and at the Mufandi Institute in Watts, where he served as director in the 1960s. On stage, Marshall portrayed singer Paul Robeson and statesman Frederick Douglass,...