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Cubans, not state, hurt by Trump's rollback of detente
- June 18, 2017
And American firms and citizens will be blocked from doing business with any company controlled by the Cuban military or its intelligence or security services, a move that bars American engagement with important parts of the Cuban economy, among them some parts of the country's tourist sector. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
And American firms and citizens will be blocked from doing business with any company controlled by the Cuban military or its intelligence or security services, a move that bars American engagement with important parts of the Cuban economy, among them some parts of the country's tourist sector. (more...)
Judge declares mistrial in Cosby's sexual assault case
- June 18, 2017
How do I describe the judge? "The vitriol in it to me was over the top considering that (more than 50) accusers came forward and Cosby was not found innocent. "If the court allows more accusers to testify next time, it might make a difference". The judge sent the jury back a couple of times to deliberate after he was told they were deadlocked . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
How do I describe the judge? "The vitriol in it to me was over the top considering that (more than 50) accusers came forward and Cosby was not found innocent. "If the court allows more accusers to testify next time, it might make a difference". The judge sent the jury back a couple of times to deliberate after he was told they were deadlocked . (more...)
When Is Bill Cosby's Retrial? It's Currently Being Considered By A Judge
- June 18, 2017
Thursday, jurors told the court they could not come to a unanimous decision beyond a reasonable doubt, which is required in criminal cases. "I want to get back to the laughter and enjoyment of things that I've written and things that I perform on stage", he told CNN host Michael Smerconish last month on his radio program on the SiriusXM POTUS channel. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Thursday, jurors told the court they could not come to a unanimous decision beyond a reasonable doubt, which is required in criminal cases. "I want to get back to the laughter and enjoyment of things that I've written and things that I perform on stage", he told CNN host Michael Smerconish last month on his radio program on the SiriusXM POTUS channel. (more...)
Bill Cosby's wife Camille rips prosecution, judge after mistrial declared
- June 18, 2017
He did not take the stand in his own defense, leaving it to his attorney to argue Cosby and Constand were lovers sharing a consensual sexual encounter. U.S. District Attorney Kevin Steele holds a news conference after a mistrial in Cosby's sexual assault case in Norristown, Pa ., Saturday. The accuser in the case is Temple University employee Andrea Constand , who was a guest at Cosby's house in Cheltenham Township on an evening in January 2004. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He did not take the stand in his own defense, leaving it to his attorney to argue Cosby and Constand were lovers sharing a consensual sexual encounter. U.S. District Attorney Kevin Steele holds a news conference after a mistrial in Cosby's sexual assault case in Norristown, Pa ., Saturday. The accuser in the case is Temple University employee Andrea Constand , who was a guest at Cosby's house in Cheltenham Township on an evening in January 2004. (more...)
British PM May tries to quell public anger after deadly London fire
- June 18, 2017
Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said Thursday of the toll: "I'd like to hope that it isn't going to be triple figures". Earlier the police figured the death toll at 30. "Sadly we are not expecting to find any more survivors and the operation is now one of recovery rather than rescue", London Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton said. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said Thursday of the toll: "I'd like to hope that it isn't going to be triple figures". Earlier the police figured the death toll at 30. "Sadly we are not expecting to find any more survivors and the operation is now one of recovery rather than rescue", London Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton said. (more...)
Bill Cosby faces 2nd sex assault trial after jury deadlocks
- June 18, 2017
Cosby , iconic actor and comedian, was on trial for three counts of aggravated indecent assault against Andrea Constand , who claims he attacked her in 2004. Victoria Valentino, another accuser, said she, as well as others, were "devastated" because of the mistrial . How do I describe many, but not all, general media? The judge gave them new instructions reminding them of their duty to try to reach a unanimous decision and sent them back to the deliberation room. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Cosby , iconic actor and comedian, was on trial for three counts of aggravated indecent assault against Andrea Constand , who claims he attacked her in 2004. Victoria Valentino, another accuser, said she, as well as others, were "devastated" because of the mistrial . How do I describe many, but not all, general media? The judge gave them new instructions reminding them of their duty to try to reach a unanimous decision and sent them back to the deliberation room. (more...)
Doctors say student has severe injuries to brain
- June 18, 2017
His neurological condition has been described as "unresponsive wakefulness", with doctors stating that he has no conscious awareness of his surroundings. "We don't believe anything they [ North Korea ] say", Fred Warmbier said, wearing a sport coat Otto Warmbier had worn during a broadcast confession of his crimes a year ago in North Korea . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
His neurological condition has been described as "unresponsive wakefulness", with doctors stating that he has no conscious awareness of his surroundings. "We don't believe anything they [ North Korea ] say", Fred Warmbier said, wearing a sport coat Otto Warmbier had worn during a broadcast confession of his crimes a year ago in North Korea . (more...)
Russian Federation 2-0 New Zealand
- June 18, 2017
Russian Federation made sure of victory in the second half, with Fyodor Smolov's third goal in four internationals ensuring president Vladimir Putin , who called for improved performances in the event, was applauding happily in the stands. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Russian Federation made sure of victory in the second half, with Fyodor Smolov's third goal in four internationals ensuring president Vladimir Putin , who called for improved performances in the event, was applauding happily in the stands. (more...)
Penguins return home as betting favourites for Game 5
- June 18, 2017
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (2) falls over goalie Matt Murray during the periodagainst the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday, June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Filip Forsberg , the most risky Predator and someone who also notched 31 this season, also landed only his first of the final in Game 4 and it came into an empty net. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (2) falls over goalie Matt Murray during the periodagainst the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday, June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Filip Forsberg , the most risky Predator and someone who also notched 31 this season, also landed only his first of the final in Game 4 and it came into an empty net. (more...)
Last day of the Bill Cosby sex assault trial
- June 18, 2017
Constand was probably the victim of a sexual assault", said Castor, whom Constand is suing for defamation. Dozens of women have come forward to say he drugged and assaulted them, though Costand's encounter with Cosby was the only one to result in criminal charges. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Constand was probably the victim of a sexual assault", said Castor, whom Constand is suing for defamation. Dozens of women have come forward to say he drugged and assaulted them, though Costand's encounter with Cosby was the only one to result in criminal charges. (more...)
Andre Ward Says Sergey Kovalev 'Needs to Be Silenced' for Racist Tweet
- June 18, 2017
However, Ward v Kovalev on Saturday night is scheduled to start no earlier than 6pm local time in Las Vegas - which is 2am on Sunday UK time . "What do you wanna hear from me?" The 1 fight between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev was a tale of two fights. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
However, Ward v Kovalev on Saturday night is scheduled to start no earlier than 6pm local time in Las Vegas - which is 2am on Sunday UK time . "What do you wanna hear from me?" The 1 fight between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev was a tale of two fights. (more...)
Trump announces new Cuba policy
- June 18, 2017
In a speech given Friday in Miami, Trump announced a harsher United States policy towards the island, even though he won't void all of his predecessor Barack Obama's decisions . "We know what's going on and we remember what happened". "Deceiving the USA administration and appeasing militant outfits like Haqqani network, Taliban Quetta Shura and Al Qaeda operatives is a policy towed by ISI", the memorandum said. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
In a speech given Friday in Miami, Trump announced a harsher United States policy towards the island, even though he won't void all of his predecessor Barack Obama's decisions . "We know what's going on and we remember what happened". "Deceiving the USA administration and appeasing militant outfits like Haqqani network, Taliban Quetta Shura and Al Qaeda operatives is a policy towed by ISI", the memorandum said. (more...)
Wonder Woman fans are hiding swords in their dresses
- June 18, 2017
Clinton, the former Secretary of State in the Obama administration and two-term Senator from NY, made history past year as she was the first woman to earn the nomination of one of the two major political parties. There's also a second meaning to the shirt. If you haven't, we'll wait while you go to the theater and see it (but not really). Gadot and Versano Wednesday in 2008. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Clinton, the former Secretary of State in the Obama administration and two-term Senator from NY, made history past year as she was the first woman to earn the nomination of one of the two major political parties. There's also a second meaning to the shirt. If you haven't, we'll wait while you go to the theater and see it (but not really). Gadot and Versano Wednesday in 2008. (more...)
Cosby's sexual-assault trial end in mistrial with hung jury
- June 18, 2017
Constand was not alone in accusing the star of sexual assault, as many as 60 women have come forward since 2014. Over two visits, she said, he touched her "without warning" and tried to unbutton her trousers before she stopped him. Prosecutors argued Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted Constand. But Steele said it was no accident that some of Constand's memories were faulty. "Those of us who came forward to speak our collective truth about what he did to us owe a debt of gratitude to ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Constand was not alone in accusing the star of sexual assault, as many as 60 women have come forward since 2014. Over two visits, she said, he touched her "without warning" and tried to unbutton her trousers before she stopped him. Prosecutors argued Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted Constand. But Steele said it was no accident that some of Constand's memories were faulty. "Those of us who came forward to speak our collective truth about what he did to us owe a debt of gratitude to ... (more...)
Anger erupts in London as Grenfell protesters take to the streets
- June 18, 2017
Police have said 30 people are confirmed as having lost their lives in the blaze, with more than 70 unaccounted for. Dozens of people remain missing after the fire engulfed the 24-story building early Wednesday, CNN reported . Alongside both police and fire investigations into the blaze, she has promised to set up a public inquiry. The London Evening Standard reported that hundreds of activists marched to the town hall and gathered outside the building on Friday chanting: "We want ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Police have said 30 people are confirmed as having lost their lives in the blaze, with more than 70 unaccounted for. Dozens of people remain missing after the fire engulfed the 24-story building early Wednesday, CNN reported . Alongside both police and fire investigations into the blaze, she has promised to set up a public inquiry. The London Evening Standard reported that hundreds of activists marched to the town hall and gathered outside the building on Friday chanting: "We want ... (more...)
Mistrial declared in Cosby case after jury deadlocks again
- June 18, 2017
In 2005, prosecutors declined to charge Cosby based on Constand's account, and she filed a lawsuit that Cosby settled for an undisclosed sum. Prosecutors found themselves back to square one Saturday after the judge declared a mistrial following more than 52 hours of deliberations over six days. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
In 2005, prosecutors declined to charge Cosby based on Constand's account, and she filed a lawsuit that Cosby settled for an undisclosed sum. Prosecutors found themselves back to square one Saturday after the judge declared a mistrial following more than 52 hours of deliberations over six days. (more...)
Cosby accuser thanks prosecutors after mistrial
- June 18, 2017
Montgomery District Attorney Kevin Steele , who tried the case against Cosby, was unable to win a guilty verdict when jurors failed to break a deadlock. It has been over two years since Cosby, 79, was accused by Andrea Constand , 44, of sexual assault. Camille Cosby made no reference to her husband's admitted philandering or giving quaaludes to women. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Montgomery District Attorney Kevin Steele , who tried the case against Cosby, was unable to win a guilty verdict when jurors failed to break a deadlock. It has been over two years since Cosby, 79, was accused by Andrea Constand , 44, of sexual assault. Camille Cosby made no reference to her husband's admitted philandering or giving quaaludes to women. (more...)
Will Cosby testify at sex assault trial? Lawyers remain mum
- June 18, 2017
Much of the prosecution's case rests on sworn testimony Cosby gave in 2005, in the civil case involving Andrea Constand , who has accused Cosby of drugging her at his suburban Philadelphia home and then sexually violating her. As he hammered at Constand's credibility, McMonagle zeroed in on Constand's initial report to police that the incident may have occurred March 16, 2004, comparing it against her later statements that the alleged sexual assault occurred months earlier. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Much of the prosecution's case rests on sworn testimony Cosby gave in 2005, in the civil case involving Andrea Constand , who has accused Cosby of drugging her at his suburban Philadelphia home and then sexually violating her. As he hammered at Constand's credibility, McMonagle zeroed in on Constand's initial report to police that the incident may have occurred March 16, 2004, comparing it against her later statements that the alleged sexual assault occurred months earlier. (more...)
Trump derails infrastructure speech to whine about Democrats obstructing his agenda
- June 18, 2017
And that's even before former FBI Director James Comey, whom Trump has appeared to admit firing in part to ease his worries over the bureau's Russian Federation probe, testifies in what is being called the "Super Bowl" of recent congressional hearings on Thursday. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
And that's even before former FBI Director James Comey, whom Trump has appeared to admit firing in part to ease his worries over the bureau's Russian Federation probe, testifies in what is being called the "Super Bowl" of recent congressional hearings on Thursday. (more...)
Ariana Grande honors 'angels' as tour resumes
- June 18, 2017
Meanwhile, more than 16,000 fans have signed a petition saying that Ariana should be given the "Freedom of Manchester" honor, which would essentially make her an honorary citizen of the city. The 23-year-old singer put the tour on pause on May 22 after a terrorist attack was staged after her concert in Manchester, England. People of all ages were moved by Ariana Grande's performance during the One Love Manchester benefit concert on Sunday, June 4, including an adorable little ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Meanwhile, more than 16,000 fans have signed a petition saying that Ariana should be given the "Freedom of Manchester" honor, which would essentially make her an honorary citizen of the city. The 23-year-old singer put the tour on pause on May 22 after a terrorist attack was staged after her concert in Manchester, England. People of all ages were moved by Ariana Grande's performance during the One Love Manchester benefit concert on Sunday, June 4, including an adorable little ... (more...)
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