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Director John Avildsen Dies At 81; Won Oscar For 'Rocky'
- June 17, 2017
The boxing film starred Sylvester Stallone told the fictional story of Rocky Balboa's rise from small-time fighter to world heavyweight competitor. He held out on directing part two in lieu of another project - a decision that Avildsen said was "one of my greatest mistakes". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The boxing film starred Sylvester Stallone told the fictional story of Rocky Balboa's rise from small-time fighter to world heavyweight competitor. He held out on directing part two in lieu of another project - a decision that Avildsen said was "one of my greatest mistakes". (more...)
London fire: Death toll rises to 30 in Grenfell Tower blaze
- June 17, 2017
The Police have launched a criminal inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire incident that has killed 17 people so far and injured 30 others, 15 of whom are critical. But dozens of more people, including entire families, are still missing, raising the fears that the final death toll might cross 100. Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said: "It may be - and I just don't know - it may be that ultimately some victims remain unidentified". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The Police have launched a criminal inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire incident that has killed 17 people so far and injured 30 others, 15 of whom are critical. But dozens of more people, including entire families, are still missing, raising the fears that the final death toll might cross 100. Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said: "It may be - and I just don't know - it may be that ultimately some victims remain unidentified". (more...)
Chris Pine might not be in Wonder Woman 2
- June 17, 2017
In a video message, Gal Gadot thanked fans for "giving her the best weekend ever" as Wonder Woman grabbed the top spot at the box office . Proceed dancing with joy. The problem for Warner Bros ., though, is that they only locked in director Patty Jenkins for one film. We'll be crossing our fingers for good news! " Wonder Woman " also broke the record for the most successful opening weekend for a movie directed by a woman . (more...)
- June 17, 2017
In a video message, Gal Gadot thanked fans for "giving her the best weekend ever" as Wonder Woman grabbed the top spot at the box office . Proceed dancing with joy. The problem for Warner Bros ., though, is that they only locked in director Patty Jenkins for one film. We'll be crossing our fingers for good news! " Wonder Woman " also broke the record for the most successful opening weekend for a movie directed by a woman . (more...)
Chanting we want justice, protesters storm town hall after deadly London fire
- June 17, 2017
Metropolitan Police commander Stuart Cundy responded to speculation that the number of dead could exceed 100, saying: "For those of us that have been down there, it's pretty emotional, so I hope it is not triple figures , but I can't be drawn on the numbers". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Metropolitan Police commander Stuart Cundy responded to speculation that the number of dead could exceed 100, saying: "For those of us that have been down there, it's pretty emotional, so I hope it is not triple figures , but I can't be drawn on the numbers". (more...)
Updates from the June 11th Tony Awards
- June 17, 2017
Last night, June 11, the 71st annual Tony Awards aired at Radio City Music Hall. Moments later, the show's story writer, Steven Levenson , won the Tony for best book, and Alex Lacamoire earned one for best orchestations. When the orchestra began to play her off as she spoke on stage she told them: "Shut that crap off". And best director of a musical went to Christopher Ashley of " Come From Away ", the crowd-pleasing show about the people of Gander, Newfoundland, who sheltered ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Last night, June 11, the 71st annual Tony Awards aired at Radio City Music Hall. Moments later, the show's story writer, Steven Levenson , won the Tony for best book, and Alex Lacamoire earned one for best orchestations. When the orchestra began to play her off as she spoke on stage she told them: "Shut that crap off". And best director of a musical went to Christopher Ashley of " Come From Away ", the crowd-pleasing show about the people of Gander, Newfoundland, who sheltered ... (more...)
London fire toll hits 30, but dozens missing
- June 17, 2017
At least 30 people are now confirmed to have died in the Grenfell Tower fire , police have said . The fire in the block in west London burned for hours, and authorities fear that the official death toll of 30 is likely to rise, with numerous dead unlikely ever to be identified. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
At least 30 people are now confirmed to have died in the Grenfell Tower fire , police have said . The fire in the block in west London burned for hours, and authorities fear that the official death toll of 30 is likely to rise, with numerous dead unlikely ever to be identified. (more...)
Yanez found not guilty in fatal shooting of Philando Castile
- June 17, 2017
Officials in St. Anthony dismissed Yanez from his job on Friday afternoon, saying in a statement that the public "will be best served" if he no longer worked for the city. A faulty brake light gave the 29-year-old officer justification to pull Castile over. Not guilty of second-degree manslaughter. The city will host a series of community discussions this weekend to allow residents to reflect on the verdict, police-community relations and other issues. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Officials in St. Anthony dismissed Yanez from his job on Friday afternoon, saying in a statement that the public "will be best served" if he no longer worked for the city. A faulty brake light gave the 29-year-old officer justification to pull Castile over. Not guilty of second-degree manslaughter. The city will host a series of community discussions this weekend to allow residents to reflect on the verdict, police-community relations and other issues. (more...)
Trump announces changes to Obama-era Cuba policy
- June 17, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with President Donald Trump in Miami , Friday, June 16, 2017 , where the president announced a revised Cuba policy aimed at stopping the flow of US cash to the country's military and security services while maintaining diplomatic relations. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with President Donald Trump in Miami , Friday, June 16, 2017 , where the president announced a revised Cuba policy aimed at stopping the flow of US cash to the country's military and security services while maintaining diplomatic relations. (more...)
Carrie Fisher Cause of Death Revealed in Autopsy Results
- June 17, 2017
The examination by the Los Angeles County of Medical Examiner-Coroner also cited "multiple drug intake" and atherosclerotic heart disease, but did not specify further. Her mother, screen legend Debbie Reynolds , died just one day later, leaving fans and Fisher's family reeling from the double tragedies. Fisher, who had written and spoken openly about her struggles in the movie business, was considered Hollywood royalty. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The examination by the Los Angeles County of Medical Examiner-Coroner also cited "multiple drug intake" and atherosclerotic heart disease, but did not specify further. Her mother, screen legend Debbie Reynolds , died just one day later, leaving fans and Fisher's family reeling from the double tragedies. Fisher, who had written and spoken openly about her struggles in the movie business, was considered Hollywood royalty. (more...)
Dems, GOP Play Ball In Show Of Solidarity
- June 17, 2017
The bullet that had hit Scalise was a single rifle round that "travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding". Steve Scalise , the third-ranking House Republican shot Wednesday on a Virginia baseball field outside Washington , remains in critical condition but has a chance for an "excellent recovery", the chief trauma doctor at a Washington hospital said Friday. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The bullet that had hit Scalise was a single rifle round that "travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding". Steve Scalise , the third-ranking House Republican shot Wednesday on a Virginia baseball field outside Washington , remains in critical condition but has a chance for an "excellent recovery", the chief trauma doctor at a Washington hospital said Friday. (more...)
List of Republican congressmen found with baseball practice shooter
- June 17, 2017
After being briefed on the shooting, federal officials told NBC News that Republican Congressmen Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), and Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) were on the list as well. The source did not disclose the names that were on the list. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) said on "The Story" that this awful incident is a sign that our political rhetoric has gotten far too extreme, and that it can "set off psychopaths" like Hodgkinson. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
After being briefed on the shooting, federal officials told NBC News that Republican Congressmen Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), and Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) were on the list as well. The source did not disclose the names that were on the list. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) said on "The Story" that this awful incident is a sign that our political rhetoric has gotten far too extreme, and that it can "set off psychopaths" like Hodgkinson. (more...)
Bruce Springsteen Announces Eight-Week Broadway Residency
- June 17, 2017
According to the Post , Springsteen will perform five times a week, likely beginning the run in November. The sets will be scaled-down versions of the same shows he plays for stadiums and arenas around the world. The Post also posits that Springsteen's Great White Way run is a precursor for a potential Broadway musical based on his recent memoir Born to Run , though that has yet to be confirmed by Springsteen or anyone in his camp. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
According to the Post , Springsteen will perform five times a week, likely beginning the run in November. The sets will be scaled-down versions of the same shows he plays for stadiums and arenas around the world. The Post also posits that Springsteen's Great White Way run is a precursor for a potential Broadway musical based on his recent memoir Born to Run , though that has yet to be confirmed by Springsteen or anyone in his camp. (more...)
UK treasury chief: economy should be main focus in Brexit
- June 17, 2017
Talks are continuing between the DUP and Conservatives on the details of a deal, which could see the Northern Irish party supporting the Tories on the Queen's Speech and the Budget, but deciding on other issues on a vote-by-vote basis. Mrs Foster arrived in Downing Street with Nigel Dodds at lunchtime for negotiations with the Prime Minister but they decamped to Parliament to allow Mrs May and the DUP's deputy leader to speak in the Commons. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Talks are continuing between the DUP and Conservatives on the details of a deal, which could see the Northern Irish party supporting the Tories on the Queen's Speech and the Budget, but deciding on other issues on a vote-by-vote basis. Mrs Foster arrived in Downing Street with Nigel Dodds at lunchtime for negotiations with the Prime Minister but they decamped to Parliament to allow Mrs May and the DUP's deputy leader to speak in the Commons. (more...)
No verdict Tuesday in Bill Cosby sexual assault case
- June 17, 2017
Nellie Fitzpatrick, a former Philly D.A. who prosecuted many rape cases during her career, and who now runs her own firm, provided some legal context into what may realistically happen next. She believes he gave her something stronger than Benadryl on the night she says he molested her. And here is Cosby's defense: That drugging women used to be " fashionable ". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Nellie Fitzpatrick, a former Philly D.A. who prosecuted many rape cases during her career, and who now runs her own firm, provided some legal context into what may realistically happen next. She believes he gave her something stronger than Benadryl on the night she says he molested her. And here is Cosby's defense: That drugging women used to be " fashionable ". (more...)
Lorde is coming to St. Paul!
- June 17, 2017
But now that she is going to release her second album, "Melodrama," the singer said she is better equipped to handle public scrutiny, whether it be good or bad. 'I suck at being famous. Songs on " Melodrama " reflect on Lorde's journey to self-acceptance, likely drawing inspiration from her experiences with cyberbullies. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
But now that she is going to release her second album, "Melodrama," the singer said she is better equipped to handle public scrutiny, whether it be good or bad. 'I suck at being famous. Songs on " Melodrama " reflect on Lorde's journey to self-acceptance, likely drawing inspiration from her experiences with cyberbullies. (more...)
Trump's Attempt to Go After Comey Could Backfire
- June 17, 2017
In an interview on Fox News , Trump Jr. said President Donald Trump was "vindicated" by Comey's admission that when he left the FBI , the bureau wasn't specifically investigating the president in the probe into potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation during the 2016 election. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
In an interview on Fox News , Trump Jr. said President Donald Trump was "vindicated" by Comey's admission that when he left the FBI , the bureau wasn't specifically investigating the president in the probe into potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation during the 2016 election. (more...)
Death by text? What's at stake in the Michelle Carter trial
- June 17, 2017
Roy's body was found July 13, 2014, a day after his suicide in his parked truck in a Kmart parking lot in Fairhaven, almost 40 miles from his home. Prosecutors had argued that Carter sent Roy numerous text messages urging him to commit suicide, listened over the phone as he suffocated and failed to alert authorities or his family that he'd died. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Roy's body was found July 13, 2014, a day after his suicide in his parked truck in a Kmart parking lot in Fairhaven, almost 40 miles from his home. Prosecutors had argued that Carter sent Roy numerous text messages urging him to commit suicide, listened over the phone as he suffocated and failed to alert authorities or his family that he'd died. (more...)
Grocery store stocks plummet after Amazon-Whole Foods deal
- June 17, 2017
The transaction also may help Amazon sideline Instacart Inc., a startup that has delivered grocery orders from Whole Foods stores in more than 20 states and Washington, D.C. The investment firm Jana Partners said in April that it had built up an ownership stake in Whole Foods because it saw ways to address its "chronic underperformance for shareholders". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The transaction also may help Amazon sideline Instacart Inc., a startup that has delivered grocery orders from Whole Foods stores in more than 20 states and Washington, D.C. The investment firm Jana Partners said in April that it had built up an ownership stake in Whole Foods because it saw ways to address its "chronic underperformance for shareholders". (more...)
Children Shot on Playground at Chicago Elementary School
- June 17, 2017
The 7-year-old girl was wounded in the thigh and the 13-year-old girl was wounded in the hand, police said. The Chicago Public Schools website describes it as "a magnet cluster school with a focus on math and science". Police stopped a vehicle linked to the shooting nearby a short time later and were questioning the occupants. They were both taken to Comer Children's Hospital and their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The 7-year-old girl was wounded in the thigh and the 13-year-old girl was wounded in the hand, police said. The Chicago Public Schools website describes it as "a magnet cluster school with a focus on math and science". Police stopped a vehicle linked to the shooting nearby a short time later and were questioning the occupants. They were both taken to Comer Children's Hospital and their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. (more...)
Korean treatment of Otto Warmbier, father says
- June 17, 2017
Three Americans remain in custody. "We followed that logic and then there came a time that doesn't seem to have any impact, so we went public with an interview on the Tucker Carlson Show and did a couple written pieces, and then very quickly, we have Otto home". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Three Americans remain in custody. "We followed that logic and then there came a time that doesn't seem to have any impact, so we went public with an interview on the Tucker Carlson Show and did a couple written pieces, and then very quickly, we have Otto home". (more...)
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