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'Come From Away' wins Tony for best director of a musical
- June 24, 2017
The Dear Evan Hansen star took home the coveted award for best actor in a musical on Sunday at the Tony Awards - and his family couldn't have been more excited. The top prizes for leading actor and actress in a play went to Present Laughter actor Kevin Kline and A Doll's House, Part 2's Laurie Metcalf , who beat Cate Blanchett. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The Dear Evan Hansen star took home the coveted award for best actor in a musical on Sunday at the Tony Awards - and his family couldn't have been more excited. The top prizes for leading actor and actress in a play went to Present Laughter actor Kevin Kline and A Doll's House, Part 2's Laurie Metcalf , who beat Cate Blanchett. (more...)
Cosby trial: Defence rests after one witness
- June 24, 2017
During closing, McMonagle repeated to the jurors that Cosby's life is in their hands. Last week, police detectives read aloud his statements to police in 2005 and in his civil deposition in 2006 responding to the allegations. He delivered his closing statements with the vigor that's come to be expected from the brash Philly attorney, suggesting that Cosby's accuser was a "lover" and not a victim. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
During closing, McMonagle repeated to the jurors that Cosby's life is in their hands. Last week, police detectives read aloud his statements to police in 2005 and in his civil deposition in 2006 responding to the allegations. He delivered his closing statements with the vigor that's come to be expected from the brash Philly attorney, suggesting that Cosby's accuser was a "lover" and not a victim. (more...)
Georgia Special Election Ends in Disappointment for Democrats
- June 24, 2017
Instead of a win or even a razor-thin loss by Democrat Jon Ossoff that many had expected, Republican Karen Handel ended up winning by a relatively comfortable 4 percentage point margin in the wealthy suburban Atlanta district previously held by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price . (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Instead of a win or even a razor-thin loss by Democrat Jon Ossoff that many had expected, Republican Karen Handel ended up winning by a relatively comfortable 4 percentage point margin in the wealthy suburban Atlanta district previously held by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price . (more...)
Hamilton pips Bottas to take 66th pole in Azerbaijan
- June 24, 2017
The Finn was on provisional pole, but Hamilton pulled out another magical lap following the red flag caused by Daniel Ricciardo's crash in Q3 to nudge Bottas down to second. "Tomorrow will be a long hard race but we're in the best position to start". The British driver's 66th pole moved him one ahead of Formula One great Ayrton Senna and just two behind Michael Schumacher's all-time record of 68. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The Finn was on provisional pole, but Hamilton pulled out another magical lap following the red flag caused by Daniel Ricciardo's crash in Q3 to nudge Bottas down to second. "Tomorrow will be a long hard race but we're in the best position to start". The British driver's 66th pole moved him one ahead of Formula One great Ayrton Senna and just two behind Michael Schumacher's all-time record of 68. (more...)
Russia fires missiles from Mediterranean at IS in Syria
- June 24, 2017
It said that the Turkish and Israeli military "were informed in a timely manner of the missile launches through communication channels", but it did not mention the US. The defence ministry on Friday said that IS this week has been moving forces into Hama province under cover of night and using large buildings there as command points and weapons stores. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
It said that the Turkish and Israeli military "were informed in a timely manner of the missile launches through communication channels", but it did not mention the US. The defence ministry on Friday said that IS this week has been moving forces into Hama province under cover of night and using large buildings there as command points and weapons stores. (more...)
Cindy weakens but still stirs weather over wide swath
- June 24, 2017
A boy on an Alabama beach was struck and killed Wednesday by a log washed ashore by the storm. A plume of moisture from Tropical Storm Cindy is driving heavy rains into the Chattanooga region, as well as southwest Virginia and southwest North Carolina, according to the National Weather Service . (more...)
- June 24, 2017
A boy on an Alabama beach was struck and killed Wednesday by a log washed ashore by the storm. A plume of moisture from Tropical Storm Cindy is driving heavy rains into the Chattanooga region, as well as southwest Virginia and southwest North Carolina, according to the National Weather Service . (more...)
Cindy Now a Tropical Depression
- June 24, 2017
Cindy has weakened significantly since coming ashore, being reclassified as a tropical depression late this morning. The Tropical Storm Warning has ended for Orleans Parish, but remains for lower Jefferson Parish. Suspected tornadoes were reported in the Birmingham area Thursday afternoon, resulting in the destruction of several buildings and causing injuries to three individuals, according to The Associated Press. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Cindy has weakened significantly since coming ashore, being reclassified as a tropical depression late this morning. The Tropical Storm Warning has ended for Orleans Parish, but remains for lower Jefferson Parish. Suspected tornadoes were reported in the Birmingham area Thursday afternoon, resulting in the destruction of several buildings and causing injuries to three individuals, according to The Associated Press. (more...)
Democrats Try To Push Nancy Pelosi Out To Win Back House Majority
- June 24, 2017
Pelosi is widely regarded as a strong legislative strategist, a smart, savvy leader . Thing is, Ryan's got more of an eye on the real problem: the Democratic brand, which Pelosi in fact embodies perfectly. As lawmakers assemble to vote, the speaker will call the representative-elect to the well of the House for the oath of office. Perhaps that's one of the reasons "Make America Great Again!" resonated with so many in this demographic - they wanted to go back to a time when men were in ... (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Pelosi is widely regarded as a strong legislative strategist, a smart, savvy leader . Thing is, Ryan's got more of an eye on the real problem: the Democratic brand, which Pelosi in fact embodies perfectly. As lawmakers assemble to vote, the speaker will call the representative-elect to the well of the House for the oath of office. Perhaps that's one of the reasons "Make America Great Again!" resonated with so many in this demographic - they wanted to go back to a time when men were in ... (more...)
Four Republican senators spurn draft GOP health bill
- June 24, 2017
This is a crisis for the American people". Four senators speaking in bloc gives them more negotiating power if their group is larger than the moderates who might vote no. Now, facing an enormous challenge in the Senate on health care, Trump and his team are opting for a hands-off approach on legislation to dismantle the "Obamacare" law, instead putting their faith in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to deliver a legacy-defining victory. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
This is a crisis for the American people". Four senators speaking in bloc gives them more negotiating power if their group is larger than the moderates who might vote no. Now, facing an enormous challenge in the Senate on health care, Trump and his team are opting for a hands-off approach on legislation to dismantle the "Obamacare" law, instead putting their faith in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to deliver a legacy-defining victory. (more...)
Cosby alternate juror 'probably' would have convicted
- June 24, 2017
Lawyers for more than a dozen media outlets, including The Associated Press and the major TV networks, argued that juror interviews would do little to exacerbate the situation. Andrea Constand of Toronto has claimed that, during a visit to his home in 2004, Cosby gave her pills which incapacitated her. "She has been positive in every way and continues to be and she has indicated she will continue to cooperate with us", said Steele, who was flanked by co-prosecutors Kristen Feden and M. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Lawyers for more than a dozen media outlets, including The Associated Press and the major TV networks, argued that juror interviews would do little to exacerbate the situation. Andrea Constand of Toronto has claimed that, during a visit to his home in 2004, Cosby gave her pills which incapacitated her. "She has been positive in every way and continues to be and she has indicated she will continue to cooperate with us", said Steele, who was flanked by co-prosecutors Kristen Feden and M. (more...)
Tropical Storm Cindy weakens to tropical depression. Here's what to expect next
- June 24, 2017
The center of Tropical Storm Cindy will likely be ashore near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday. Tropical Storm Cindy has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana , bringing rain and the threat of flash flooding and tornadoes a day after a boy was killed in Alabama . (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The center of Tropical Storm Cindy will likely be ashore near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday. Tropical Storm Cindy has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana , bringing rain and the threat of flash flooding and tornadoes a day after a boy was killed in Alabama . (more...)
Thousands of mourners bid farewell to Warmbier
- June 24, 2017
They say he suffered a "severe neurological injury", the most likely cause of which was a cardiopulmonary arrest that had cut the blood supply to the brain. officials that Warmbier slipped in a coma after contracting botulism and taking a sleeping pill. Chris Volo , Rodman's agent, sat alongside his client during the interview with Michael Strahan and detailed what he said was their involvement with Warmbier's release. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
They say he suffered a "severe neurological injury", the most likely cause of which was a cardiopulmonary arrest that had cut the blood supply to the brain. officials that Warmbier slipped in a coma after contracting botulism and taking a sleeping pill. Chris Volo , Rodman's agent, sat alongside his client during the interview with Michael Strahan and detailed what he said was their involvement with Warmbier's release. (more...)
U.S. warplane blasts Syrian drone from sky
- June 24, 2017
The larger problem, the officials and analysts said, is that Trump and his national security team have not advanced a long-term political strategy for Syria's future. Australia defence ministry said in a statement the suspension was "a precautionary measure to allow the coalition to assess the operational risk". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The larger problem, the officials and analysts said, is that Trump and his national security team have not advanced a long-term political strategy for Syria's future. Australia defence ministry said in a statement the suspension was "a precautionary measure to allow the coalition to assess the operational risk". (more...)
Keshia Knight Pulliam Would Be 'Disappointed' if Cosby Found Guilty, But…
- June 24, 2017
They were chosen in Pittsburgh and bused 300 miles to suburban Philadelphia, where they are sequestered until the trial's end. The 79-year-old pioneering black comedian risks spending the rest of his life in prison if convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault , which each carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail and a $25,000 fine, following one of America's biggest celebrity trials in years. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
They were chosen in Pittsburgh and bused 300 miles to suburban Philadelphia, where they are sequestered until the trial's end. The 79-year-old pioneering black comedian risks spending the rest of his life in prison if convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault , which each carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail and a $25,000 fine, following one of America's biggest celebrity trials in years. (more...)
It's a freshman run in the National Basketball Association draft
- June 24, 2017
With Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons now healthy, Brett Brown finally has the framework for his long term rotation. "It was unreal", Fultz said. Allen has great leadership qualities, is vocal, and works extremely hard when on the court. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
With Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons now healthy, Brett Brown finally has the framework for his long term rotation. "It was unreal", Fultz said. Allen has great leadership qualities, is vocal, and works extremely hard when on the court. (more...)
Spider-Man Homecoming to feature multiple post-credit scenes
- June 24, 2017
Submit your Newswire tips here. So even if there are multiple credits scenes, they may all be Spider-Man centric, and some of them could easily just be fun extra gags like most of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Homecoming is definitely part of the MCU, with Tony Stark playing a prominent role in the film and the plot fitting neatly into the existing MCU lore. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Submit your Newswire tips here. So even if there are multiple credits scenes, they may all be Spider-Man centric, and some of them could easily just be fun extra gags like most of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Homecoming is definitely part of the MCU, with Tony Stark playing a prominent role in the film and the plot fitting neatly into the existing MCU lore. (more...)
Journalist Kevin Powell Sues 'All Eyez On Me' Producers: 'I'm Seeking Justice'
- June 24, 2017
According to the lawsuit , the film "also features a fictional character named Nigel, based on a real person named Jacques "Haitian Jack" Agnant," and that the film "features details of Nigel and Tupac's relationship that have not been published by anyone else but Plaintiff". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
According to the lawsuit , the film "also features a fictional character named Nigel, based on a real person named Jacques "Haitian Jack" Agnant," and that the film "features details of Nigel and Tupac's relationship that have not been published by anyone else but Plaintiff". (more...)
Brexit bills dominate United Kingdom govt agenda
- June 24, 2017
The address to Parliament traditionally includes planned state visits, but the Government's programme for the next two years only contains a reference to welcoming King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain in July. As London sweltered in unseasonably hot weather, about 250 protesters gathered outside parliament after the speech, blaming the deadly fire in west London on years of Conservative cuts and demanding the fall of Mrs May's government. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The address to Parliament traditionally includes planned state visits, but the Government's programme for the next two years only contains a reference to welcoming King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain in July. As London sweltered in unseasonably hot weather, about 250 protesters gathered outside parliament after the speech, blaming the deadly fire in west London on years of Conservative cuts and demanding the fall of Mrs May's government. (more...)
Levels in Focus on Shares of Sportsmans Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH)
- June 24, 2017
It has outperformed by 45.78% the S&P500. Santa Barbara Asset Management Llc decreased Walt Disney Co/The ( DIS ) stake by 2.21% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Sold All: 67 Reduced: 602 Increased: 593 New Position: 166. 111 funds opened positions while 603 raised stakes. The investment managers in our partner's database now have: 928.49 million shares, up from 880.26 million shares in 2016Q3. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
It has outperformed by 45.78% the S&P500. Santa Barbara Asset Management Llc decreased Walt Disney Co/The ( DIS ) stake by 2.21% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Sold All: 67 Reduced: 602 Increased: 593 New Position: 166. 111 funds opened positions while 603 raised stakes. The investment managers in our partner's database now have: 928.49 million shares, up from 880.26 million shares in 2016Q3. (more...)
Tropical Storm Cindy Brings Rain and Possible Flooding
- June 24, 2017
Kerner said he issued the call for a voluntary evacuation as a precaution. It has since weakened to a depression while heading far inland. And in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, there was another worry in a neighborhood where streets and a few homes had flooded Thursday . (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Kerner said he issued the call for a voluntary evacuation as a precaution. It has since weakened to a depression while heading far inland. And in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, there was another worry in a neighborhood where streets and a few homes had flooded Thursday . (more...)
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