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Cosby Rape Trial Goes To The Jury; Defense Called Only One Witness
- June 18, 2017
She was stoic during the defence argument but left when it was the prosecution's turn. Sex with an unconscious person can not be consensual, Steele noted. Cosby pleaded not guilty to three charges of aggravated indecent assault, a second-degree felony. The sequestered jury from Allegheny County is expected to begin deliberations Monday evening, after Judge Steven T. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
She was stoic during the defence argument but left when it was the prosecution's turn. Sex with an unconscious person can not be consensual, Steele noted. Cosby pleaded not guilty to three charges of aggravated indecent assault, a second-degree felony. The sequestered jury from Allegheny County is expected to begin deliberations Monday evening, after Judge Steven T. (more...)
Death toll climbs to 30 in London Grenfell Tower fire
- June 18, 2017
That's what residents of London's 24-story Grenfell Tower had been told to do, but the strategy failed early Wednesday when flames that began on a lower floor spread shockingly fast and quickly engulfed the entire building. Experts said the intensity of the fire that raged for hours at the 24-story building will make naming victims an extremely hard and slow process. 'As recent awful events in London and Manchester have brought to light, Blue Light workers do an extremely challenging ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
That's what residents of London's 24-story Grenfell Tower had been told to do, but the strategy failed early Wednesday when flames that began on a lower floor spread shockingly fast and quickly engulfed the entire building. Experts said the intensity of the fire that raged for hours at the 24-story building will make naming victims an extremely hard and slow process. 'As recent awful events in London and Manchester have brought to light, Blue Light workers do an extremely challenging ... (more...)
58 missing, presumed dead in London fire : London police
- June 18, 2017
Grief turned to outrage Friday amid reports that materials used in the building's renovation could have fueled the i. "The bad news, I'm afraid, is lots of people died in the fire". Asked how residents in other high rise blocks would be able to sleep at night, Mrs May said: "The Government is doing everything in its power to ensure that people are safe". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Grief turned to outrage Friday amid reports that materials used in the building's renovation could have fueled the i. "The bad news, I'm afraid, is lots of people died in the fire". Asked how residents in other high rise blocks would be able to sleep at night, Mrs May said: "The Government is doing everything in its power to ensure that people are safe". (more...)
Mueller expands special counsel office, hires 13 lawyers
- June 18, 2017
Trump fired FBI Director James Comey last month, citing the Russian Federation investigation as the reason. Comey appeared last week before the Intelligence Committee, turning down an invitation from the Judiciary Committee. Senators were captivated by Comey's testimony, in which he indicated that political pressure had been put on him by both the Obama and Trump administration. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Trump fired FBI Director James Comey last month, citing the Russian Federation investigation as the reason. Comey appeared last week before the Intelligence Committee, turning down an invitation from the Judiciary Committee. Senators were captivated by Comey's testimony, in which he indicated that political pressure had been put on him by both the Obama and Trump administration. (more...)
Harbaugh talks up another European trip for Wolverines
- June 18, 2017
MI head coach Jim Harbaugh is trying to get former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama to serve as honorary captains for a Wolverines home game in 2017. Be proactive - Use the "Flag as Inappropriate" link at the upper right corner of each comment to let us know of abusive posts. He attended the then-president's State of the Union speech in January 2016 and complimented Obama's performance. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
MI head coach Jim Harbaugh is trying to get former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama to serve as honorary captains for a Wolverines home game in 2017. Be proactive - Use the "Flag as Inappropriate" link at the upper right corner of each comment to let us know of abusive posts. He attended the then-president's State of the Union speech in January 2016 and complimented Obama's performance. (more...)
Trump to announce plan to privatize air traffic control system
- June 18, 2017
Currently, the FAA oversees about 50,000 flights per day. Shuster's privatization proposal from a year ago called for user fees on commercial aviation and only on segments of general aviation to fund the proposed private ATC entity. As reported by NPR , the U.S. air traffic controllers union sees the initiative as generally positive, and may prompt a change for a system it sees as inefficient, while calling for more specific details. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Currently, the FAA oversees about 50,000 flights per day. Shuster's privatization proposal from a year ago called for user fees on commercial aviation and only on segments of general aviation to fund the proposed private ATC entity. As reported by NPR , the U.S. air traffic controllers union sees the initiative as generally positive, and may prompt a change for a system it sees as inefficient, while calling for more specific details. (more...)
Bachelor In Paradise Halted Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
- June 18, 2017
Cast members have been sent home until the investigation is complete and there have been suggestions the series will be cancelled. Alcohol and courtship are both rather central to the Bachelor franchise, particularly Bachelor in Paradise-but it appears this incident crossed a line. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Cast members have been sent home until the investigation is complete and there have been suggestions the series will be cancelled. Alcohol and courtship are both rather central to the Bachelor franchise, particularly Bachelor in Paradise-but it appears this incident crossed a line. (more...)
United States congressman Scalise still in critical condition: Hospital
- June 18, 2017
Scalise was one of several people shot by suspect James T. Hodgkinson ― a 66-year-old resident of IL ― who targeted a GOP team baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday. The person did not disclose the names, but said those listed had been briefed. Members of Congress took the field at Washington's Nationals Park on Thursday night for the game, many wearing hats to honor Scalise. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Scalise was one of several people shot by suspect James T. Hodgkinson ― a 66-year-old resident of IL ― who targeted a GOP team baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday. The person did not disclose the names, but said those listed had been briefed. Members of Congress took the field at Washington's Nationals Park on Thursday night for the game, many wearing hats to honor Scalise. (more...)
Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Durant's mother after Warriors win title
- June 18, 2017
Steve Kerr is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors' sideline after the team won its second National Basketball Association championship in three seasons under Kerr's direction on Monday night, Warriors general manager Bob Myers confirmed. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Steve Kerr is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors' sideline after the team won its second National Basketball Association championship in three seasons under Kerr's direction on Monday night, Warriors general manager Bob Myers confirmed. (more...)
30 confirmed dead in London high-rise fire
- June 18, 2017
May's response has been contrasted with that of Corbyn, who hugged locals at the estate during his visit on Thursday, and the royals who met residents and volunteers on Friday. Firefighters searching the smoldering ruin in west London have recovered six bodies from the 24-story Grenfell Tower , while 11 others have been located but can not yet be removed from the gutted structure. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
May's response has been contrasted with that of Corbyn, who hugged locals at the estate during his visit on Thursday, and the royals who met residents and volunteers on Friday. Firefighters searching the smoldering ruin in west London have recovered six bodies from the 24-story Grenfell Tower , while 11 others have been located but can not yet be removed from the gutted structure. (more...)
Overseas Box Office Rescues The Mummy
- June 18, 2017
The Mummy's performance also puts it as the lowest domestic opening for any of the recent iterations of the monster, with Brendan Frasers' Mummy trilogy opening in 1999 with $43.3 million , in 2001 for The Mummy Returns with $68.1 million , and in 2008 for The Mummy : Tomb of the Dragon Emperor with $40.4 million . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The Mummy's performance also puts it as the lowest domestic opening for any of the recent iterations of the monster, with Brendan Frasers' Mummy trilogy opening in 1999 with $43.3 million , in 2001 for The Mummy Returns with $68.1 million , and in 2008 for The Mummy : Tomb of the Dragon Emperor with $40.4 million . (more...)
Amazon eyes big serving of USA grocery pie
- June 18, 2017
It remains to be seen if Google will look for more food store partners. Indeed: Kroger shares dropped 11% and WalMart shares fell 6% after the deal was announced . That, in turn, could help Amazon do better with pricing and promotions, branding and the overall store experience, said Robert Hetu, a retail analyst at Gartner. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
It remains to be seen if Google will look for more food store partners. Indeed: Kroger shares dropped 11% and WalMart shares fell 6% after the deal was announced . That, in turn, could help Amazon do better with pricing and promotions, branding and the overall store experience, said Robert Hetu, a retail analyst at Gartner. (more...)
Beyonce and Jay Z 'celebrating birth of twins'
- June 18, 2017
In a video broadcast during the ceremony, the former U.S. president congratulated the rapper but also joked about their commonalities while specifying that the latter will now "beat" him on the number of girls he is going to have. As of this writing, we don't know the sex of the babies. ET has reached out to reps for Beyonce and Jay Z for comment . Beyoncé announced her pregnancy via Instagram on February 1. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
In a video broadcast during the ceremony, the former U.S. president congratulated the rapper but also joked about their commonalities while specifying that the latter will now "beat" him on the number of girls he is going to have. As of this writing, we don't know the sex of the babies. ET has reached out to reps for Beyonce and Jay Z for comment . Beyoncé announced her pregnancy via Instagram on February 1. (more...)
Lobbyist shot is expected to make full recovery
- June 18, 2017
Congressional staffer Zack Barth was shot in the left calf . The list included Representatives Mo Brooks and Jeff Duncan, who were at the practice, and Representative Trent Franks, who was not, CBS said. "It's been much more hard than people even thought at the time", Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday, adding he also visited the wounded Capitol Police officer at the hospital. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Congressional staffer Zack Barth was shot in the left calf . The list included Representatives Mo Brooks and Jeff Duncan, who were at the practice, and Representative Trent Franks, who was not, CBS said. "It's been much more hard than people even thought at the time", Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday, adding he also visited the wounded Capitol Police officer at the hospital. (more...)
Draymond Green Makes Fun Of Cavaliers
- June 18, 2017
It didn't take long for LeBron James to get back in the gym and start working towards next season's revenge tour after the Cavaliers' were trounced by the Warriors in five games in the NBA Finals . While the former Oklahoma City Thunder star was clearly a deserving choice, there's a case that could be made that Lebron James was the better option - even though his Cavaliers managed to win just one game during the series. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
It didn't take long for LeBron James to get back in the gym and start working towards next season's revenge tour after the Cavaliers' were trounced by the Warriors in five games in the NBA Finals . While the former Oklahoma City Thunder star was clearly a deserving choice, there's a case that could be made that Lebron James was the better option - even though his Cavaliers managed to win just one game during the series. (more...)
Obama Might Have Just Revealed the Sex of Beyonce's Twins
- June 18, 2017
Not only that, he may have hinted at the sex of Beyoncé's twins ! Many have noticed that during the handsome introduction Obama made for Jay-Z's induction into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, the politician may have dropped a major hint about the twins' genders. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Not only that, he may have hinted at the sex of Beyoncé's twins ! Many have noticed that during the handsome introduction Obama made for Jay-Z's induction into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, the politician may have dropped a major hint about the twins' genders. (more...)
Taylor Swift is back on Spotify
- June 18, 2017
If people have the chance to listen to five old Taylor Swift albums, they may ignore Perry's new album. Swift , 27, has no new album to promote. Apple ultimately changed its policies, and Swift allowed her music to be streamed from the service. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
If people have the chance to listen to five old Taylor Swift albums, they may ignore Perry's new album. Swift , 27, has no new album to promote. Apple ultimately changed its policies, and Swift allowed her music to be streamed from the service. (more...)
We're Here For Draymond Green And LeBron James Trolling Each Other
- June 18, 2017
On Friday, Cleveland star LeBron James hit back the assertion that he launched the so-called superteam era in the National Basketball Association by joining forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami , where he captured his first two championships in 2012 and 2013. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
On Friday, Cleveland star LeBron James hit back the assertion that he launched the so-called superteam era in the National Basketball Association by joining forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami , where he captured his first two championships in 2012 and 2013. (more...)
London police say 58 people assumed dead in tower block blaze
- June 18, 2017
Mrs May has outlined a series of measures to help those left homeless by the fire, which engulfed the 24-storey apartment block on Wednesday. Rescue personnel have had difficulty reaching the top floors of the charred, 24-story tower. This relies on dental records, fingerprints and DNA when possible and also features like tattoos or scars. Queen Elizabeth II said the disaster had cast a sombre pall over Britain , but insisted the country was showing resolve in the face of adversity. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Mrs May has outlined a series of measures to help those left homeless by the fire, which engulfed the 24-storey apartment block on Wednesday. Rescue personnel have had difficulty reaching the top floors of the charred, 24-story tower. This relies on dental records, fingerprints and DNA when possible and also features like tattoos or scars. Queen Elizabeth II said the disaster had cast a sombre pall over Britain , but insisted the country was showing resolve in the face of adversity. (more...)
30 killed, dozens missing, more feared dead in London tower block fire
- June 18, 2017
But the report insisted council officials and contractors had since carried out "regular liaison meetings" with the London Fire Brigade over standards in the tower. May has promised a full public inquiry and announced a fund of £5 million ($6.4 million) to help those affected by the blaze. "It is a truly terrifying thought but the Grenfell Action Group firmly believe that only a catastrophic event will expose the ineptitude and incompetence of our landlord, the KCTMO, and bring an end to ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
But the report insisted council officials and contractors had since carried out "regular liaison meetings" with the London Fire Brigade over standards in the tower. May has promised a full public inquiry and announced a fund of £5 million ($6.4 million) to help those affected by the blaze. "It is a truly terrifying thought but the Grenfell Action Group firmly believe that only a catastrophic event will expose the ineptitude and incompetence of our landlord, the KCTMO, and bring an end to ... (more...)
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