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Republican senators unnerved by reports of relationship between Donald Trump and Russian Federation
- February 22, 2017
However, the second official said, Flynn's departure could also reinforce the power of presidential aides Steve Bannon and Stephen Miller, whom he described as already having the president's ear. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, both known as levelheaded technocrats, stand to fill some of the void. Embattled National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned from his post Monday night, a few short weeks after the Justice Department informed the White House ... (more...)
- February 22, 2017
However, the second official said, Flynn's departure could also reinforce the power of presidential aides Steve Bannon and Stephen Miller, whom he described as already having the president's ear. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, both known as levelheaded technocrats, stand to fill some of the void. Embattled National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned from his post Monday night, a few short weeks after the Justice Department informed the White House ... (more...)
China Blasts US Patrols In South China Sea
- February 22, 2017
China has said that even though it respects the principles of freedom, navigation and overflight, it opposes the undermining of its sovereignty by other states under the pretext of freedom of navigation. China said on Tuesday it opposed action by other countries under the pretext of freedom of navigation that undermined its sovereignty, after a United States aircraft carrier strike group began patrols in the contested South China Sea. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
China has said that even though it respects the principles of freedom, navigation and overflight, it opposes the undermining of its sovereignty by other states under the pretext of freedom of navigation. China said on Tuesday it opposed action by other countries under the pretext of freedom of navigation that undermined its sovereignty, after a United States aircraft carrier strike group began patrols in the contested South China Sea. (more...)
'Not My President's Day': Thousands Plan Anti-Trump Rallies Across US
- February 22, 2017
Crowded around the fountain at Dupont Circle in Northwest, activists held a "Not My President's Day" rally before marching a little more than a mile to the White House. The " I Am A Muslim Too " rally was organized by, among others, hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons, who said last week, "We are living in a time when unity will make America great". (more...)
- February 22, 2017
Crowded around the fountain at Dupont Circle in Northwest, activists held a "Not My President's Day" rally before marching a little more than a mile to the White House. The " I Am A Muslim Too " rally was organized by, among others, hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons, who said last week, "We are living in a time when unity will make America great". (more...)
How Trump's New Immigration Rules Could Impact Minnesota
- February 22, 2017
Now, according to an immigration-enforcement memo (PDF), priorities have been expanded to remove those who commit any criminal offense (even if the charges haven't been resolved or even been brought), as well as those who abuse public benefits programs or who engage in fraud before any public agency. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
Now, according to an immigration-enforcement memo (PDF), priorities have been expanded to remove those who commit any criminal offense (even if the charges haven't been resolved or even been brought), as well as those who abuse public benefits programs or who engage in fraud before any public agency. (more...)
The Rock and Vince McMahon Appear Before Tonight's WWE RAW
- February 22, 2017
WWE legend The Rock , who did not appear on Raw , was in town to film a scene from an upcoming wrestling movie called "Fighting With My Family". He shared that the scene would be based on Paige winning the WWE Divas Championship from AJ Lee. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
WWE legend The Rock , who did not appear on Raw , was in town to film a scene from an upcoming wrestling movie called "Fighting With My Family". He shared that the scene would be based on Paige winning the WWE Divas Championship from AJ Lee. (more...)
Foreign managers don't get FA Cup: Jose Mourinho
- February 22, 2017
Manchester United have also reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and are likely to progress in the Europa League. We have to fight for a top-four position in the Premier League. Blackburn started well; their opening goal would have stood out in the Premier League where they last played five years ago. Rashford praised Henrikh Mkhitaryan's assist for his goal against Blackburn as well as hailing the impact made by star substitutes Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic , who combined for ... (more...)
- February 22, 2017
Manchester United have also reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and are likely to progress in the Europa League. We have to fight for a top-four position in the Premier League. Blackburn started well; their opening goal would have stood out in the Premier League where they last played five years ago. Rashford praised Henrikh Mkhitaryan's assist for his goal against Blackburn as well as hailing the impact made by star substitutes Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic , who combined for ... (more...)
Amber Tamblyn and David Cross welcome first child
- February 22, 2017
Back in October, Tamblyn wrote a piece for Glamour in which she revealed that she was pregnant with a daughter and constantly considering how to raise her in a world where sexism is still such a powerful force. Congrats to the couple on their new daughter! Even in the final months of her pregnancy, Tamblyn kept up her political activism, marching with Amy Schumer in January's Women's March on Washington. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
Back in October, Tamblyn wrote a piece for Glamour in which she revealed that she was pregnant with a daughter and constantly considering how to raise her in a world where sexism is still such a powerful force. Congrats to the couple on their new daughter! Even in the final months of her pregnancy, Tamblyn kept up her political activism, marching with Amy Schumer in January's Women's March on Washington. (more...)
Ronda Rousey Gets Downgrade For Next Acting Role
- February 22, 2017
She'll team up with the drama's leading lady Jaimie Alexander for fight scenes. Instead, her role is going to be that of Devon Penberthy, a female inmate in prison who hails from the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. This bout came more than a year after Rousey was beaten for the first time in November 2015 by Holly Holm. While it sounds like a role obviously tailor made for Rousey, it can also be called a severe downgrade for the once-featured movie actress, who has played roles in ... (more...)
- February 22, 2017
She'll team up with the drama's leading lady Jaimie Alexander for fight scenes. Instead, her role is going to be that of Devon Penberthy, a female inmate in prison who hails from the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. This bout came more than a year after Rousey was beaten for the first time in November 2015 by Holly Holm. While it sounds like a role obviously tailor made for Rousey, it can also be called a severe downgrade for the once-featured movie actress, who has played roles in ... (more...)
The Flash season 3, episode 13
- February 22, 2017
In tonight's hour, viewers will be taken inside Gorilla City where they will see how Grodd has fared since being under the rule of the Flash's ally, Solovar (voiced by Keith David). Gustin gushed about Barry's fight scene with Solovar in "The Flash" Season 3 Episode 13 , in a recent interview. He wanted Barry to show the gorillas how unsafe humans can be so that they would be galvanized to travel with him to Earth-1 and Central City and rage war against the humans. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
In tonight's hour, viewers will be taken inside Gorilla City where they will see how Grodd has fared since being under the rule of the Flash's ally, Solovar (voiced by Keith David). Gustin gushed about Barry's fight scene with Solovar in "The Flash" Season 3 Episode 13 , in a recent interview. He wanted Barry to show the gorillas how unsafe humans can be so that they would be galvanized to travel with him to Earth-1 and Central City and rage war against the humans. (more...)
Inmates' attorney 'disappointed' in court's ruling
- February 22, 2017
The opinion came in a dissent , along with Justice Stephen Breyer, from the high court's decision not to hear the case of Alabama's oldest inmate, Thomas Arthur , who's on death row for the 1982 murder of his girlfriend's husband. It is a matter of permitting a death row inmate to make the showing Glossip requires in order to prove that the Constitution demands something less cruel and less unusual than what the State has offered. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
The opinion came in a dissent , along with Justice Stephen Breyer, from the high court's decision not to hear the case of Alabama's oldest inmate, Thomas Arthur , who's on death row for the 1982 murder of his girlfriend's husband. It is a matter of permitting a death row inmate to make the showing Glossip requires in order to prove that the Constitution demands something less cruel and less unusual than what the State has offered. (more...)
Tom Hanks to Publish Debut Collection of Short Stories
- February 22, 2017
Hanks owns over a hundred old typewriters, and each of the 17 stories have something to do with his favourite collectable. The Hollywood Reporter noted the book ranges from stories "about an immigrant just arriving in New York City after leaving his civil war-torn country to a man who bowls a flawless game to an eccentric billionaire". (more...)
- February 22, 2017
Hanks owns over a hundred old typewriters, and each of the 17 stories have something to do with his favourite collectable. The Hollywood Reporter noted the book ranges from stories "about an immigrant just arriving in New York City after leaving his civil war-torn country to a man who bowls a flawless game to an eccentric billionaire". (more...)
Actress rape case: Main accused may surrender
- February 22, 2017
The actress was abducted on February 17 while travelling from Thrissur to Kochi by road. He allegedly threatened to take her to a flat in Kochi for administering a drug. So far, the police have made three arrests, which includes the actor's driver, who was arrested on the same night. Advocate C E Poulose, who moved the bail plea on Monday, said Sunil had met him on Saturday, a day after the incident, at his house. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
The actress was abducted on February 17 while travelling from Thrissur to Kochi by road. He allegedly threatened to take her to a flat in Kochi for administering a drug. So far, the police have made three arrests, which includes the actor's driver, who was arrested on the same night. Advocate C E Poulose, who moved the bail plea on Monday, said Sunil had met him on Saturday, a day after the incident, at his house. (more...)
Calvin Harris teases new music featuring Frank Ocean, Migos' Offset
- February 22, 2017
No stranger to collaborating with some of popular music's biggest names, Calvin Harris has found some new noteworthy collaborators in Frank Ocean and Exclaim! cover stars Migos for a new single titled "Slide". 2017 should be an exciting year for Calvin Harris fans, with over 10 new tracks that we hope will be dropping in the earlier part of the year. And it was missing from my life. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
No stranger to collaborating with some of popular music's biggest names, Calvin Harris has found some new noteworthy collaborators in Frank Ocean and Exclaim! cover stars Migos for a new single titled "Slide". 2017 should be an exciting year for Calvin Harris fans, with over 10 new tracks that we hope will be dropping in the earlier part of the year. And it was missing from my life. (more...)
Texans Dead After Plane Crashes Into Australia Mall
- February 22, 2017
Instead, the four perished in the plane crash that Victorian Premier Dan Andrews described as the worst aviation disaster the state had seen in 30 years. "Glenn was an inspirational leader who co-founded our company with a unique vision for the vast potential of the energy efficient industry", the statement read. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
Instead, the four perished in the plane crash that Victorian Premier Dan Andrews described as the worst aviation disaster the state had seen in 30 years. "Glenn was an inspirational leader who co-founded our company with a unique vision for the vast potential of the energy efficient industry", the statement read. (more...)
The 2017 Oscars by the Numbers
- February 22, 2017
And we must similarly wait to see who will claim statues in all of the other categories, from Best Actor and Best Actress to Best Cinematography and Best Score . "It speaks directly to how much people love her, how much they love the movie, and how much they love her in the movie", Davis says. The best supporting actor race is one of the more interesting at this year's Oscars, and while Moonlight's Mahershala Ali is a slight favorite among experts, moviegoers broke for Jeff Bridges ... (more...)
- February 22, 2017
And we must similarly wait to see who will claim statues in all of the other categories, from Best Actor and Best Actress to Best Cinematography and Best Score . "It speaks directly to how much people love her, how much they love the movie, and how much they love her in the movie", Davis says. The best supporting actor race is one of the more interesting at this year's Oscars, and while Moonlight's Mahershala Ali is a slight favorite among experts, moviegoers broke for Jeff Bridges ... (more...)
Trump national security adviser Flynn resigns
- February 22, 2017
Democrats are clamoring for a full-scale probe of the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn , including demanding to know what Trump knew, and when, about Flynn's pre-inauguration conversations with a Russian ambassador about US sanctions. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
Democrats are clamoring for a full-scale probe of the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn , including demanding to know what Trump knew, and when, about Flynn's pre-inauguration conversations with a Russian ambassador about US sanctions. (more...)
Jimmy Kimmel Is Thinking About Retirement
- February 22, 2017
They've been engaged in a very public feud for 11 years and the ultimate showdown could come at the Academy Awards on Sunday. On possibly not being the first choice of Oscars host: "I assumed there was a long list of people they asked before me..." He added, "And I would definitely make those decisions the day of or day before as to how much material I do and what my spin on it is". (more...)
- February 22, 2017
They've been engaged in a very public feud for 11 years and the ultimate showdown could come at the Academy Awards on Sunday. On possibly not being the first choice of Oscars host: "I assumed there was a long list of people they asked before me..." He added, "And I would definitely make those decisions the day of or day before as to how much material I do and what my spin on it is". (more...)
Ser Davos gives away big Game of Thrones battle spoiler
- February 22, 2017
The actor confirmed that season 7 will be the penultimate episode of the series. However, the other wolf appears to be a newcomer. Nymeria was last spotted en route to King's Landing after she defended Arya and the butcher's son from Prince Joffrey. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
The actor confirmed that season 7 will be the penultimate episode of the series. However, the other wolf appears to be a newcomer. Nymeria was last spotted en route to King's Landing after she defended Arya and the butcher's son from Prince Joffrey. (more...)
Vidya Balan roped in for Rajinikanth's next with Ranjith?
- February 22, 2017
The report quotes a source as saying, "The makers of the film met Vidya Balan recently, and have finalised her as the lead". The Bollywood actress is the front runner to play the female lead in Rajinikanth's next movie, produced by Dhanush and written and directed by Pa Ranjith. (more...)
- February 22, 2017
The report quotes a source as saying, "The makers of the film met Vidya Balan recently, and have finalised her as the lead". The Bollywood actress is the front runner to play the female lead in Rajinikanth's next movie, produced by Dhanush and written and directed by Pa Ranjith. (more...)
Campaign for David Bowie Brixton memorial launched
- February 22, 2017
The red-and-blue "bolt from above", sprayed on stainless steel, would be positioned adjacent to the Aladdin Sane mural, where fans staged a vigil last January on the night Bowie died. "Unexplained, yet utterly familiar" it would be "a poignant reminder that life does exist beyond the everyday". The funding goal for the project is set at an ambitious £990,000 (about $1.23 million USD). (more...)
- February 22, 2017
The red-and-blue "bolt from above", sprayed on stainless steel, would be positioned adjacent to the Aladdin Sane mural, where fans staged a vigil last January on the night Bowie died. "Unexplained, yet utterly familiar" it would be "a poignant reminder that life does exist beyond the everyday". The funding goal for the project is set at an ambitious £990,000 (about $1.23 million USD). (more...)
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