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'Fate of the Furious' Blasting to $534 Million in Worldwide Box Office
- April 16, 2017
Should these predictions hold, The Fate of the Furious would gross $534.2 million, breaking the current $529 million record set by The Force Awakens in December 2015. - China kicked off at midnight on Thursday and set a new record for midnight shows. The film had a reported opening day of $46.5 million on Friday. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Should these predictions hold, The Fate of the Furious would gross $534.2 million, breaking the current $529 million record set by The Force Awakens in December 2015. - China kicked off at midnight on Thursday and set a new record for midnight shows. The film had a reported opening day of $46.5 million on Friday. (more...)
Controversy over Wall Street's bull
- April 16, 2017
The statue was installed by investment firm State Street Global Advisors to highlight efforts to get more women on corporate boards. "In her short time here, the Fearless Girl has fueled powerful conversations about women in leadership and inspired so many", de Blasio said in a statement. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The statue was installed by investment firm State Street Global Advisors to highlight efforts to get more women on corporate boards. "In her short time here, the Fearless Girl has fueled powerful conversations about women in leadership and inspired so many", de Blasio said in a statement. (more...)
North Korea missile test ends in failure, South Korea says
- April 16, 2017
Amid rising regional tensions, Pyongyang residents have been preparing. Participants carry a giant North Korean flag as they pass through Kim Il Sung Square. The parade came amid growing global concern that North Korea could be preparing for a sixth nuclear test or a major missile launch, possibly its first flight test of an ICBM capable of reaching America. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Amid rising regional tensions, Pyongyang residents have been preparing. Participants carry a giant North Korean flag as they pass through Kim Il Sung Square. The parade came amid growing global concern that North Korea could be preparing for a sixth nuclear test or a major missile launch, possibly its first flight test of an ICBM capable of reaching America. (more...)
Watch the first trailer for Star Wars
- April 16, 2017
In a panel at this year's Star Wars Celebration, DICE, Motive Studios and LucasArts sat down to tell us about the new game. The speakers from EA got huge applause when they walked on stage in front of the huge group of fans. The campaign will also delve into how the First Order came about. Further hero customisation is also promised, along with more weapons with enhanced modifications for common units. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
In a panel at this year's Star Wars Celebration, DICE, Motive Studios and LucasArts sat down to tell us about the new game. The speakers from EA got huge applause when they walked on stage in front of the huge group of fans. The campaign will also delve into how the First Order came about. Further hero customisation is also promised, along with more weapons with enhanced modifications for common units. (more...)
John Geils Jr, founder of J Geils Band, dies at 71
- April 16, 2017
Their 12th album, "Freeze-Frame", featured its popular title track as well as chart-topper "Centerfold", which spent six weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. Caption: J Geils Of The J Geils Band at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago Illinois, April 11, 1980. Geils collected Italian motorcycles and sports cars and opened a performance shop in Ayer, Massachusetts, called KTR European Motorsports . (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Their 12th album, "Freeze-Frame", featured its popular title track as well as chart-topper "Centerfold", which spent six weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. Caption: J Geils Of The J Geils Band at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago Illinois, April 11, 1980. Geils collected Italian motorcycles and sports cars and opened a performance shop in Ayer, Massachusetts, called KTR European Motorsports . (more...)
Easter significance of rebirth rings true
- April 16, 2017
Church attendance will not save you, but it does show that learning more about Jesus is a priority. Edith Lorek, another spectator, enjoyed watching the procession with her friends: "I'm a believer and for me it's important because it reminds me of Good Friday, the whole story". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Church attendance will not save you, but it does show that learning more about Jesus is a priority. Edith Lorek, another spectator, enjoyed watching the procession with her friends: "I'm a believer and for me it's important because it reminds me of Good Friday, the whole story". (more...)
Mel B gets restraining order against nanny her estranged husband allegedly impregnated
- April 16, 2017
The lawyer for Mel B's estranged husband Stephen Belafonte has insisted their former nanny has "nothing to do with" their dispute over a storage facility. Her lawyers also got a court order to gain access to a storage locker rented by Lorraine Gilles , the nanny in question, which is said to contain ex tapes and photos Stephen threatened to make public, boxes of Spice Girls memorabilia and photos of her recently deceased father. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The lawyer for Mel B's estranged husband Stephen Belafonte has insisted their former nanny has "nothing to do with" their dispute over a storage facility. Her lawyers also got a court order to gain access to a storage locker rented by Lorraine Gilles , the nanny in question, which is said to contain ex tapes and photos Stephen threatened to make public, boxes of Spice Girls memorabilia and photos of her recently deceased father. (more...)
US Bomb Death Toll Rises to 94
- April 16, 2017
Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said no civilians were harmed in the massive blast that targeted the network of caves and tunnels, which had been heavily mined. President Trump had praised the United States military after it dropped the GBU-43 bomb in Afghanistan, calling the mission "a great success". According to Afghan officials, the attack was able to decimate a deep tunnel of ISIS group. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said no civilians were harmed in the massive blast that targeted the network of caves and tunnels, which had been heavily mined. President Trump had praised the United States military after it dropped the GBU-43 bomb in Afghanistan, calling the mission "a great success". According to Afghan officials, the attack was able to decimate a deep tunnel of ISIS group. (more...)
Instead of Looking for Easter Eggs, These Kids Listened
- April 16, 2017
Here are some of those Easter egg hunts . Kids ages 3 and up can collect the floating eggs and trade them in for fun prizes. First Baptist Church - Winona Communitywide Easter Egg Hunt , 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Winona WildCat Stadium, 611 Wildcat Drive. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Here are some of those Easter egg hunts . Kids ages 3 and up can collect the floating eggs and trade them in for fun prizes. First Baptist Church - Winona Communitywide Easter Egg Hunt , 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Winona WildCat Stadium, 611 Wildcat Drive. (more...)
Jimmy Kimmel tearfully shares his best memories of late comedian Don Rickles
- April 16, 2017
But we lost someone that we and I love very much today". "He'd always say, 'Keep my name alive, ' he'd tell me to keep his name alive, which I thought was amusing, you know, because, 'You're Don Rickles!". "I know you're cracking them up in the Great Beyond!" Born in Manhattan, New York in 1926, Donald Jay Rickles studied acting at the Academy of Dramatic Arts after serving in the Navy during World War II. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
But we lost someone that we and I love very much today". "He'd always say, 'Keep my name alive, ' he'd tell me to keep his name alive, which I thought was amusing, you know, because, 'You're Don Rickles!". "I know you're cracking them up in the Great Beyond!" Born in Manhattan, New York in 1926, Donald Jay Rickles studied acting at the Academy of Dramatic Arts after serving in the Navy during World War II. (more...)
A running list of 'The O'Reilly Factor' sponsors who've pulled out
- April 16, 2017
Also said to be involved are Glaxo Smithkline, Mitsubishi and BMW. The New York Times reported over the weekend that Fox and O'Reilly paid $13 million to five women who accused him of sexual harassment. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition , the parent company of the Rachael Ray-partnered dog food brand Nutrish, said it "removed our advertising from the program because of these recent and disturbing allegations". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Also said to be involved are Glaxo Smithkline, Mitsubishi and BMW. The New York Times reported over the weekend that Fox and O'Reilly paid $13 million to five women who accused him of sexual harassment. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition , the parent company of the Rachael Ray-partnered dog food brand Nutrish, said it "removed our advertising from the program because of these recent and disturbing allegations". (more...)
North Korea just tried to launch a missile, but failed
- April 16, 2017
US President Donald Trump has urged China to use its influence with North Korea but said the US is ready to act alone to deal with the nuclear threat. Last year, Pyongyang attempted to launch a Musudan missile on April 15, an auspicious date on which millions celebrate Kim II Sung's birthday. Other senior officials joining Kim at the parade podium included Kim Won Hong, who the South Korean government had said earlier this year was sacked from his job as state security minister, ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
US President Donald Trump has urged China to use its influence with North Korea but said the US is ready to act alone to deal with the nuclear threat. Last year, Pyongyang attempted to launch a Musudan missile on April 15, an auspicious date on which millions celebrate Kim II Sung's birthday. Other senior officials joining Kim at the parade podium included Kim Won Hong, who the South Korean government had said earlier this year was sacked from his job as state security minister, ... (more...)
Bannon Is Banished and Spicer the Easter Bunny on SNL
- April 16, 2017
Their conversation soon turned to the reported feuding between Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner , "Pence" insisting that "Trump" talk to them. Baldwin's Trump later drifted into the topic of North Korea, and Pence urged him to focus on something more pressing at home: The feud between Bannon and Kushner, his two advisers. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Their conversation soon turned to the reported feuding between Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner , "Pence" insisting that "Trump" talk to them. Baldwin's Trump later drifted into the topic of North Korea, and Pence urged him to focus on something more pressing at home: The feud between Bannon and Kushner, his two advisers. (more...)
North Korea missile launch failed
- April 16, 2017
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) stated that the attempted launch was conducted from the area near North Korea's eastern port city of Sinpo, but likely ended in a failure. Mr Trump has made clear that he intends to curb North Korean belligerence, and over recent days a USA naval strike group led by the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson has sailed towards the peninsula, a mission roundly condemned by North Korean state media. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) stated that the attempted launch was conducted from the area near North Korea's eastern port city of Sinpo, but likely ended in a failure. Mr Trump has made clear that he intends to curb North Korean belligerence, and over recent days a USA naval strike group led by the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson has sailed towards the peninsula, a mission roundly condemned by North Korean state media. (more...)
United passenger goes to court; 3 officers now on leave
- April 16, 2017
United said it would pay passengers $400 and a one-night hotel stay to switch flights. "You saw us at a bad moment", he said. After a video surfaced of a man being forcibly dragged from a United Airlines flight out of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, Oscar Munoz's initial response was simple and straightforward. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
United said it would pay passengers $400 and a one-night hotel stay to switch flights. "You saw us at a bad moment", he said. After a video surfaced of a man being forcibly dragged from a United Airlines flight out of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, Oscar Munoz's initial response was simple and straightforward. (more...)
Officials roll out 'Obamacare' fixes as repeal remains goal
- April 16, 2017
Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced limited fixes Thursday for shaky health insurance markets, while reaffirming its goal of dismantling the Obama-era law. Payment of any overdue premiums from the last 12 months before consumers can buy a new policy. Basically money goes to health insurers in the Obamacare exchanges to subsidize the cost. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced limited fixes Thursday for shaky health insurance markets, while reaffirming its goal of dismantling the Obama-era law. Payment of any overdue premiums from the last 12 months before consumers can buy a new policy. Basically money goes to health insurers in the Obamacare exchanges to subsidize the cost. (more...)
April the giraffe welcomes much-anticipated calf
- April 16, 2017
April , a 15-year-old giraffe kept in a USA zoo, gave birth to a calf on a live feed to an internet audience of over a million people yesterday. Her birth was broadcast to an online audience with more than a million viewers. Thirty minutes later April began helping her calf take its first steps on its wobbly legs. It's true, after months of waiting it has been confirmed that April the giraffe has given birth to a healthy baby boy the morning of Saturday, April 15. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
April , a 15-year-old giraffe kept in a USA zoo, gave birth to a calf on a live feed to an internet audience of over a million people yesterday. Her birth was broadcast to an online audience with more than a million viewers. Thirty minutes later April began helping her calf take its first steps on its wobbly legs. It's true, after months of waiting it has been confirmed that April the giraffe has given birth to a healthy baby boy the morning of Saturday, April 15. (more...)
'Survivor' contestant outed as transgender
- April 16, 2017
Naturally, the remaining Survivor tribe members were outraged and Jeff was subsequently voted off the island, while Zeke looked visibly upset. Zeke also took to Twitter after the episode aired in the U.S., radiating positivity and light like the handsome angel that he is. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Naturally, the remaining Survivor tribe members were outraged and Jeff was subsequently voted off the island, while Zeke looked visibly upset. Zeke also took to Twitter after the episode aired in the U.S., radiating positivity and light like the handsome angel that he is. (more...)
No repeat, Russia, Syria, Iran warn US
- April 16, 2017
Lavrov said the USA strike on the Syrian base has undermined peace efforts in Syria and reflected Washington's focus on ousting the Syrian regime. Lavrov said he emphasized the need for a wide-ranging OPCW probe during Wednesday's talks in Moscow with U.S. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Lavrov said the USA strike on the Syrian base has undermined peace efforts in Syria and reflected Washington's focus on ousting the Syrian regime. Lavrov said he emphasized the need for a wide-ranging OPCW probe during Wednesday's talks in Moscow with U.S. (more...)
Comedian Don Rickles dies at age 90
- April 16, 2017
Don's performance on the show skyrocketed him to success and launched his career in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe. Kimmel tried to book Rickles on his show but it took four years to pull it off. Late Night host Seth Meyers remembered his first time meeting Rickles as well, back when he was still a cast member on Saturday Night Live. " People always wanted to hear Don tell Sinatra stories... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Don's performance on the show skyrocketed him to success and launched his career in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe. Kimmel tried to book Rickles on his show but it took four years to pull it off. Late Night host Seth Meyers remembered his first time meeting Rickles as well, back when he was still a cast member on Saturday Night Live. " People always wanted to hear Don tell Sinatra stories... (more...)
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