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Kathleen Kennedy: Carrie Fisher will not be in Star Wars Episode IX
- April 15, 2017
But for most Star Wars fans, everyone in attendance was pretty familiar with that roster, save for Kelly Marie Tran , a newcomer to the sequel trilogy. In " The Force Awakens ", Adam Driver's Kylo Ren has turned to the dark side after being tutored by Luke. Luke says "it's so much bigger" while training Rey in the ways of the Force. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
But for most Star Wars fans, everyone in attendance was pretty familiar with that roster, save for Kelly Marie Tran , a newcomer to the sequel trilogy. In " The Force Awakens ", Adam Driver's Kylo Ren has turned to the dark side after being tutored by Luke. Luke says "it's so much bigger" while training Rey in the ways of the Force. (more...)
Mark Hamill: Carrie Fisher Star Wars tribute is 'therapy'
- April 15, 2017
He said that the 24-year-old was so like her mother that it was like cuddling the former Princess Leia actress again. Hamill said his personal and professional life would have been diminished had she not been part of them. At the end, a haggard Luke says, "I only know one truth". Whatever the case, while the tone of The Last Jedi seems less than optimistic, Star Wars fans are hyped. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
He said that the 24-year-old was so like her mother that it was like cuddling the former Princess Leia actress again. Hamill said his personal and professional life would have been diminished had she not been part of them. At the end, a haggard Luke says, "I only know one truth". Whatever the case, while the tone of The Last Jedi seems less than optimistic, Star Wars fans are hyped. (more...)
Chemical weapons experts to investigate Syria attack
- April 15, 2017
The U.S. accuses the Syrian government of deliberately launching the deadly chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun on April 4. Lavrov on Friday said the investigation should be widened to include more experts instead of relying exclusively on the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The U.S. accuses the Syrian government of deliberately launching the deadly chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun on April 4. Lavrov on Friday said the investigation should be widened to include more experts instead of relying exclusively on the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. (more...)
Carrie Fisher won't appear in Star Wars: Episode IX, after all
- April 15, 2017
As revealed during the Star Wars Celebration event, Fisher-a celebrated writer-also helped Johnson on the Last Jedi script. This will not be the case. The sneak peek was dropped as part of a panel discussing the new movie, which included appearances from Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega (Finn), new face Kelly Marie Tran (Rose) and director Rian Johnson. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
As revealed during the Star Wars Celebration event, Fisher-a celebrated writer-also helped Johnson on the Last Jedi script. This will not be the case. The sneak peek was dropped as part of a panel discussing the new movie, which included appearances from Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega (Finn), new face Kelly Marie Tran (Rose) and director Rian Johnson. (more...)
President Trump reverses himself on four campaign positions
- April 15, 2017
Trump . We're paying disproportionately. It's too much. They're going to have to put some up also. Trump , like Barack Obama before him, proved to be skillful at connecting with Americans in getting his base message out clearly - "Make America Great Again". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Trump . We're paying disproportionately. It's too much. They're going to have to put some up also. Trump , like Barack Obama before him, proved to be skillful at connecting with Americans in getting his base message out clearly - "Make America Great Again". (more...)
Russia, Iran and Syria issue warning to U.S.
- April 15, 2017
The Syrian crisis dominated Moscow talks between USA secretary of state Rex Tillerson and Russian president Vladimir Putin on Wednesday as the Kremlin rebuffed demands to abandon Mr Al Assad. Russia, Syria and Iran strongly warned the United States Friday against launching new strikes on Syria and called for an global investigation of the chemical weapons attack there that killed almost 90 people. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The Syrian crisis dominated Moscow talks between USA secretary of state Rex Tillerson and Russian president Vladimir Putin on Wednesday as the Kremlin rebuffed demands to abandon Mr Al Assad. Russia, Syria and Iran strongly warned the United States Friday against launching new strikes on Syria and called for an global investigation of the chemical weapons attack there that killed almost 90 people. (more...)
Dems: Trump's tax secrecy complicates legislative overhaul
- April 15, 2017
Democrats are convinced public opinion and pressure can force his hand. Almost nine in ten (88 percent) believe it is important for Trump to release his tax returns in order to "be more honest and transparent with the American people", including 62 percent who think it is "very important". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Democrats are convinced public opinion and pressure can force his hand. Almost nine in ten (88 percent) believe it is important for Trump to release his tax returns in order to "be more honest and transparent with the American people", including 62 percent who think it is "very important". (more...)
WashPo, NYT Win Pulitzer Prizes for Coverage of Trump, Putin
- April 15, 2017
The award for public-service journalism was given to the New York Daily News and ProPublica . The prize for explanatory reporting went to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, McClatchy and Miami Herald , a group of hundreds of journalists who have probed the leaked "Panama Papers" and uncovered money-stashing practices in offshore tax havens by politicians and others. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The award for public-service journalism was given to the New York Daily News and ProPublica . The prize for explanatory reporting went to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, McClatchy and Miami Herald , a group of hundreds of journalists who have probed the leaked "Panama Papers" and uncovered money-stashing practices in offshore tax havens by politicians and others. (more...)
ISIS fighters killed by U.S. 'mother of all bombs'
- April 15, 2017
The bomb, known officially as a GBU-43B, or massive ordnance air blast weapon, unleashes 11 tons of explosives. A day after the United States dropped the largest non-nuclear weapon it has ever used in combat, US military helicopters pounded a mountainside village in eastern Afghanistan on Friday in an ongoing operation against fighters loyal to the Islamic State. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The bomb, known officially as a GBU-43B, or massive ordnance air blast weapon, unleashes 11 tons of explosives. A day after the United States dropped the largest non-nuclear weapon it has ever used in combat, US military helicopters pounded a mountainside village in eastern Afghanistan on Friday in an ongoing operation against fighters loyal to the Islamic State. (more...)
Next Star Wars movie to feature new female character
- April 15, 2017
He's still editing The Last Jedi "but it's coming along". However, the main focus of this trailer is Rey as she is with Luke Skywalker training to be a Jedi . The actor said he had admitted to Johnson that trying to capture "lightning in a bottle" again was a prospect that "terrified" him - and he was relieved to find the director felt the same way. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
He's still editing The Last Jedi "but it's coming along". However, the main focus of this trailer is Rey as she is with Luke Skywalker training to be a Jedi . The actor said he had admitted to Johnson that trying to capture "lightning in a bottle" again was a prospect that "terrified" him - and he was relieved to find the director felt the same way. (more...)
Janet Jackson Shares First Photo Of Son Eissa & He's So Adorable
- April 15, 2017
After giving birth to Eissa on January 3 , Jackson quietly announced the news through her representative. Janet shared the first picture of the three month old on social media Friday night, and to say he's a cutie is a massive understatement. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
After giving birth to Eissa on January 3 , Jackson quietly announced the news through her representative. Janet shared the first picture of the three month old on social media Friday night, and to say he's a cutie is a massive understatement. (more...)
Mark Hamill's Star Wars secrets
- April 15, 2017
As brief as numerous trailer's glimpses were, all of its hints seem to point in the same direction: the Force might soon see some of its powerful players switch sides. Boyega said that it was good to be back at Celebration, and noted that Finn will be back and so will Poe, even though Oscar Isaac couldn't make the convention. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
As brief as numerous trailer's glimpses were, all of its hints seem to point in the same direction: the Force might soon see some of its powerful players switch sides. Boyega said that it was good to be back at Celebration, and noted that Finn will be back and so will Poe, even though Oscar Isaac couldn't make the convention. (more...)
'DAMN': Kendrick Lamar's album fires at politics, other rappers
- April 15, 2017
The first single on the album DAMN is titled " Blood ". The group's next album, Songs of Experience , remains on the back burner while the group's on the road, with current plans calling for a late 2017 release and a tour in support of the new set next year. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The first single on the album DAMN is titled " Blood ". The group's next album, Songs of Experience , remains on the back burner while the group's on the road, with current plans calling for a late 2017 release and a tour in support of the new set next year. (more...)
Amid Backlash From Advertisers, Bill O'Reilly Takes A Spring Break
- April 15, 2017
The news of O'Reilly's vacation comes soon after 21st Century Fox has been trying to fix its image due to the exit of Fox news chairman and CEO Roger Ailes past year, also amidst sexual harassment claims. The diminution of financial supporters for O'Reilly's show also seems to be having an impact on the format of the program itself. "The assumption is that he'll exit in a non-embarrassing way", the senior Fox News staffer told Sherman. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The news of O'Reilly's vacation comes soon after 21st Century Fox has been trying to fix its image due to the exit of Fox news chairman and CEO Roger Ailes past year, also amidst sexual harassment claims. The diminution of financial supporters for O'Reilly's show also seems to be having an impact on the format of the program itself. "The assumption is that he'll exit in a non-embarrassing way", the senior Fox News staffer told Sherman. (more...)
How The 'Rooney Rule' Changed The Game Of Football
- April 15, 2017
The Steelers won five of their six Super Bowls under Rooney (first one in 1974). Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced the death of former president, Dan Rooney . President Barrack Obama: Rooney served as an ambassador to Ireland under President Obama. Commissioner Roger Goodell: Goodell referred to Rooney as one of his biggest advisers of the past several seasons. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The Steelers won five of their six Super Bowls under Rooney (first one in 1974). Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced the death of former president, Dan Rooney . President Barrack Obama: Rooney served as an ambassador to Ireland under President Obama. Commissioner Roger Goodell: Goodell referred to Rooney as one of his biggest advisers of the past several seasons. (more...)
Stations of Cross to remember victims of violence
- April 15, 2017
Participants paused at 10 stops through downtown Harlan where scriptures were recited. Many people gathered at St. Lucy's Church on Bronxwood Avenue in Allerton to commemorate the Stations of the Cross. Processional hymns will be sung in English and Spanish. Rakotovoavy said the church had done it before he arrived in the parish three years ago, and he liked the practice. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Participants paused at 10 stops through downtown Harlan where scriptures were recited. Many people gathered at St. Lucy's Church on Bronxwood Avenue in Allerton to commemorate the Stations of the Cross. Processional hymns will be sung in English and Spanish. Rakotovoavy said the church had done it before he arrived in the parish three years ago, and he liked the practice. (more...)
Bashar al-Assad: Chemical Attack Is '100 Percent' Fabrication
- April 15, 2017
He also said Putin opened the door to restoring a military "deconfliction" hotline between the two countries. "The results will not come quickly", Lavrov said. Western allies say there is compelling evidence that the Syrian government was behind what happened in Khan Sheikhoun. "Russia's leadership has already voiced its principal assessments in this respect". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
He also said Putin opened the door to restoring a military "deconfliction" hotline between the two countries. "The results will not come quickly", Lavrov said. Western allies say there is compelling evidence that the Syrian government was behind what happened in Khan Sheikhoun. "Russia's leadership has already voiced its principal assessments in this respect". (more...)
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer -- What's happening with Luke?
- April 15, 2017
The trailer also reveals the return of classic Star Wars icons that have been part of the saga since it's creation half a century ago, such as R2D2 and the Millenium Falcon. Fisher is only shown briefly in the trailer from behind. The franchise reboot's antagonist, Adam Driver's Kylo Ren, also really stood out. "There's a difference between teaser and a trailer", he said. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The trailer also reveals the return of classic Star Wars icons that have been part of the saga since it's creation half a century ago, such as R2D2 and the Millenium Falcon. Fisher is only shown briefly in the trailer from behind. The franchise reboot's antagonist, Adam Driver's Kylo Ren, also really stood out. "There's a difference between teaser and a trailer", he said. (more...)
Guitarist J. Geils, WPI Grad, Found Dead in Groton Home
- April 15, 2017
In the lawsuit, filed at the Boston Superior Court, Geils alleged that the remaining members, Salwitz, Klein, Wolf and Justman "planned and conspired" to exclude Geils from the tour, while continuing to use the band's name. Geils often played local music venues such as the Bull Run Inn in Shirley and the Groton Inn in his hometown. The band broke up in 1985, with Geils turning towards his other passions of auto racing and restoration. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
In the lawsuit, filed at the Boston Superior Court, Geils alleged that the remaining members, Salwitz, Klein, Wolf and Justman "planned and conspired" to exclude Geils from the tour, while continuing to use the band's name. Geils often played local music venues such as the Bull Run Inn in Shirley and the Groton Inn in his hometown. The band broke up in 1985, with Geils turning towards his other passions of auto racing and restoration. (more...)
Paul Manafort to Register as Foreign Agent
- April 15, 2017
Today, the Associated Press reports that Paul Manafort's firm did receive payments from that Ukrainian leader as documented in a secret ledger. Separately, Manafort is also under scrutiny as part of congressional and FBI investigations into possible contacts between Trump associates and Russia's government under President Vladimir Putin during the 2016 US presidential campaign. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Today, the Associated Press reports that Paul Manafort's firm did receive payments from that Ukrainian leader as documented in a secret ledger. Separately, Manafort is also under scrutiny as part of congressional and FBI investigations into possible contacts between Trump associates and Russia's government under President Vladimir Putin during the 2016 US presidential campaign. (more...)
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