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Red Sox manager John Farrell ejected in 7th inning
- June 26, 2017
Friends and family and dignitaries from two countries lined the infield. He proved to be one of the best ever, establishing Hall of Fame credentials that include 10 All-Star Game appearances, nine postseason appearances and, most important to Boston , three World Series rings. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Friends and family and dignitaries from two countries lined the infield. He proved to be one of the best ever, establishing Hall of Fame credentials that include 10 All-Star Game appearances, nine postseason appearances and, most important to Boston , three World Series rings. (more...)
Virginia Gubernatorial Primary Results
- June 26, 2017
Republican Ed Gillespie , who had led by double digits in polling, won by slightly more than 1 percent. A former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman, Gillespie faced a serious challenge from Corey Stewart , the chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Republican Ed Gillespie , who had led by double digits in polling, won by slightly more than 1 percent. A former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman, Gillespie faced a serious challenge from Corey Stewart , the chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. (more...)
Bill Cosby accuser slams his upcoming sexual assault town halls
- June 26, 2017
Allred isn't the only advocate to have been angered by his plan to advise others on avoiding sexual assault allegations. Cosby contends the encounter was consensual. You know, anything at this point could be considered sexual assault . "It's a good thing to be educated about the laws". Lecturing isn't new for Cosby. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Allred isn't the only advocate to have been angered by his plan to advise others on avoiding sexual assault allegations. Cosby contends the encounter was consensual. You know, anything at this point could be considered sexual assault . "It's a good thing to be educated about the laws". Lecturing isn't new for Cosby. (more...)
'I think we are going to get there' on health care
- June 26, 2017
Sen. Susan Collins of ME reiterated her opposition to language blocking federal money for Planned Parenthood, which many Republicans oppose because it provides abortions. Under federal law, state Medicaid programs are required to cover nursing home care. Prior to the Affordable Care Act , these functions were handled at the state level. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Sen. Susan Collins of ME reiterated her opposition to language blocking federal money for Planned Parenthood, which many Republicans oppose because it provides abortions. Under federal law, state Medicaid programs are required to cover nursing home care. Prior to the Affordable Care Act , these functions were handled at the state level. (more...)
New Zealand wins 5th straight vs Oracle in America's Cup
- June 26, 2017
Oracle's helmsman Jimmy Spithill was uncharacteristically subdued. It was Spithill and the team bankrolled by Oracle founder Larry Ellison who in 2013 turned an 8-1 deficit against New Zealand into a 9-8 victory and a successful defense of the oldest trophy in worldwide sport . (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Oracle's helmsman Jimmy Spithill was uncharacteristically subdued. It was Spithill and the team bankrolled by Oracle founder Larry Ellison who in 2013 turned an 8-1 deficit against New Zealand into a 9-8 victory and a successful defense of the oldest trophy in worldwide sport . (more...)
TCU shutout against Florida, eliminated from CWS
- June 26, 2017
The Horned Frogs could only afford one loss in bracket play at the College World Series in order to advance to their first finals in program history, but unfortunately for TCU, they were matched up against 2017 Major League Baseball first round draft pick in Florida's Alex Faedo in the semifinals for the championship game. (more...)
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- June 26, 2017
The Horned Frogs could only afford one loss in bracket play at the College World Series in order to advance to their first finals in program history, but unfortunately for TCU, they were matched up against 2017 Major League Baseball first round draft pick in Florida's Alex Faedo in the semifinals for the championship game. (more...)
New Zealand reach match point against US in America's Cup
- June 26, 2017
Following back-to-back defeats on Sunday (Monday NZ time), the holders now find themselves needing to pull off another miraculous escape with Team New Zealand just one win away from taking the Auld Mug off their hands. Now Burling could become the youngest helmsman to hoist sailing's greatest prize. "All of our onboard gear had us behind the line at the start but it was wrong", bemoaned Spithill of the early penalty. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Following back-to-back defeats on Sunday (Monday NZ time), the holders now find themselves needing to pull off another miraculous escape with Team New Zealand just one win away from taking the Auld Mug off their hands. Now Burling could become the youngest helmsman to hoist sailing's greatest prize. "All of our onboard gear had us behind the line at the start but it was wrong", bemoaned Spithill of the early penalty. (more...)
US 800m runner competes with five months pregnancy
- June 26, 2017
She finished more than 19 seconds behind the victor, recording a time of 2 minutes, 21.40 seconds. Olympic track runner Alysia Montano has never been one to let the presence of a fetus developing in her womb keep her from competing, and this year is no exception. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
She finished more than 19 seconds behind the victor, recording a time of 2 minutes, 21.40 seconds. Olympic track runner Alysia Montano has never been one to let the presence of a fetus developing in her womb keep her from competing, and this year is no exception. (more...)
Military Areas of Control in the Waning Days of Islamic State
- June 25, 2017
The area, which is used by US special forces to train Syrian rebel groups for future campaigns against the so-called Islamic State , has emerged as the latest battleground between USA -backed forces and Iranian-sponsored supporters of the Syrian government. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The area, which is used by US special forces to train Syrian rebel groups for future campaigns against the so-called Islamic State , has emerged as the latest battleground between USA -backed forces and Iranian-sponsored supporters of the Syrian government. (more...)
Rape Charges Against Hilary Duff's Ex-Husband Mike Comrie Have Been Dropped
- June 25, 2017
Comrie , who was divorced from Duff previous year, and fathered her son Luca , 5, was embroiled in scandal after he was investigated for an alleged sexual assault at his Los Angeles residence in February, as Radar reported. And could the end of the alleged rape probe against Comrie clear the way for Duff to reconcile with him? When the sex got rough and he slapped her face, she accused him of assault and started recording audio on her phone. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Comrie , who was divorced from Duff previous year, and fathered her son Luca , 5, was embroiled in scandal after he was investigated for an alleged sexual assault at his Los Angeles residence in February, as Radar reported. And could the end of the alleged rape probe against Comrie clear the way for Duff to reconcile with him? When the sex got rough and he slapped her face, she accused him of assault and started recording audio on her phone. (more...)
GOP won more votes but not consistently in districts
- June 25, 2017
And, if the Senate bill strips as many people's insurance as the House bill was projected to ― the CBO still has not yet scored the Senate bill, which was remained a secret up until this week ― it could mean a total of approximately 217,000 additional deaths over the next ten years. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
And, if the Senate bill strips as many people's insurance as the House bill was projected to ― the CBO still has not yet scored the Senate bill, which was remained a secret up until this week ― it could mean a total of approximately 217,000 additional deaths over the next ten years. (more...)
Singer Wizkid Wins BET "Best African International Act" Award
- June 25, 2017
Beyoncé and Bruno Mars top the list of most nominations this year, with seven and five nominations respectively, with Chance the Rapper , Solange and Migos each up for four awards themselves. Some of the most anticipated awards of the night include album of the year , best female hip hop artist , video of the year and best male hip hop artist . (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Beyoncé and Bruno Mars top the list of most nominations this year, with seven and five nominations respectively, with Chance the Rapper , Solange and Migos each up for four awards themselves. Some of the most anticipated awards of the night include album of the year , best female hip hop artist , video of the year and best male hip hop artist . (more...)
76ers take Fultz to start NBA draft
- June 25, 2017
Chicago dealt Butler and the draft rights to the 16th pick, Justin Patton, to Minnesota for Zach LaVine , Kris Dunn and the rights for seventh pick, Lauri Markkanen. Brown said Simmons and Fultz, who will play in the summer league, could work well together in the backcourt, no matter which player is the ballhandler. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Chicago dealt Butler and the draft rights to the 16th pick, Justin Patton, to Minnesota for Zach LaVine , Kris Dunn and the rights for seventh pick, Lauri Markkanen. Brown said Simmons and Fultz, who will play in the summer league, could work well together in the backcourt, no matter which player is the ballhandler. (more...)
Macron's takeover of French politics is all but complete
- June 25, 2017
Centrist Emmanuel Macron was sworn in as the eighth president of the French Fifth Republic in a ceremony at the Elysee Palace on Sunday. Pollsters project Macron's alliance could win as many as three-quarters of the seats in the lower house after next week's second round of voting, giving Macron a powerful mandate. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Centrist Emmanuel Macron was sworn in as the eighth president of the French Fifth Republic in a ceremony at the Elysee Palace on Sunday. Pollsters project Macron's alliance could win as many as three-quarters of the seats in the lower house after next week's second round of voting, giving Macron a powerful mandate. (more...)
Meet Martha, the world's ugliest dog
- June 25, 2017
The dogs entered in the contest often flaunt unnaturally droopy faces, bared teeth, and unruly fur and tongues that stick out permanently. PETALUMA, Calif . She was the only animal in this year's contest too big to be held by her handler. Runners up were Brussells squiffy-faced griffon pug Moe, who came in second place, and Chase, a half-bald Chinese crested-Harke mix who came third. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The dogs entered in the contest often flaunt unnaturally droopy faces, bared teeth, and unruly fur and tongues that stick out permanently. PETALUMA, Calif . She was the only animal in this year's contest too big to be held by her handler. Runners up were Brussells squiffy-faced griffon pug Moe, who came in second place, and Chase, a half-bald Chinese crested-Harke mix who came third. (more...)
Transformers: The Last Knight Rotten Tomatoes score off to horrid start
- June 25, 2017
If there is a silver lining to this, it's that this will be the last Transformers movie that will be directed by Michael Bay . The Last Knight opens in its first 42 foreign territories this weekend, including a slew of major markets, such as China, the U.K., Russia, Australia, Germany, Italy, North Korea and Hong Kong. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
If there is a silver lining to this, it's that this will be the last Transformers movie that will be directed by Michael Bay . The Last Knight opens in its first 42 foreign territories this weekend, including a slew of major markets, such as China, the U.K., Russia, Australia, Germany, Italy, North Korea and Hong Kong. (more...)
Police called after gang of youths 'abuse Susan Boyle'
- June 25, 2017
The youths, most boys, are alleged to have thrown a flaming piece of paper at Boyle during the attack along with pelting the bus she was riding on with stones. They set the children's park on fire, they put fireworks through somebody's door, they threw eggs at a [small] girl's window". "They pick on the most vulnerable people". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The youths, most boys, are alleged to have thrown a flaming piece of paper at Boyle during the attack along with pelting the bus she was riding on with stones. They set the children's park on fire, they put fireworks through somebody's door, they threw eggs at a [small] girl's window". "They pick on the most vulnerable people". (more...)
125-pound Mastiff named Martha crowned world's ugliest dog
- June 25, 2017
Martha (or rather, her owner) walked away with $1,500, a flashy trophy and a trip to NY for media appearances . After several surgeries, she can now see again, said her handler Zindler. She won out of 13 dogs and her own couldn't be more proud of her. The dog is three years old and weighs a whopping 125 pounds. It's meant to show that all dogs, regardless of physical appearance, can be lovable additions to any family. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Martha (or rather, her owner) walked away with $1,500, a flashy trophy and a trip to NY for media appearances . After several surgeries, she can now see again, said her handler Zindler. She won out of 13 dogs and her own couldn't be more proud of her. The dog is three years old and weighs a whopping 125 pounds. It's meant to show that all dogs, regardless of physical appearance, can be lovable additions to any family. (more...)
Jury Deadlocked In Bill Cosby Trial
- June 25, 2017
The jury had earlier delivered a note saying they could not agree on a verdict on the counts of aggravated indecent assault , prompting one of Cosby's accusers to openly cry. Cosby's spokesman, Andrew Wyatt, told reporters outside the courthouse that the jurors understand "the facts of this case don't add up". "If they don't have a verdict by now, we'd hope the judge would relieve them". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The jury had earlier delivered a note saying they could not agree on a verdict on the counts of aggravated indecent assault , prompting one of Cosby's accusers to openly cry. Cosby's spokesman, Andrew Wyatt, told reporters outside the courthouse that the jurors understand "the facts of this case don't add up". "If they don't have a verdict by now, we'd hope the judge would relieve them". (more...)
For Bill Cosby, 2nd sex assault trial ahead
- June 25, 2017
The failure of the jury to reach a verdict means that Cosby was neither convicted nor acquitted of the criminal charges, setting the stage for an eventual retrial. "It has been restored". Cosby had broken barriers as the first black actor to star in a network show, " I Spy ", in the 1960s and, two decades later, created the top-ranked "Cosby Show". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The failure of the jury to reach a verdict means that Cosby was neither convicted nor acquitted of the criminal charges, setting the stage for an eventual retrial. "It has been restored". Cosby had broken barriers as the first black actor to star in a network show, " I Spy ", in the 1960s and, two decades later, created the top-ranked "Cosby Show". (more...)
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