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Obama Shortens Eugene Man's Prison Sentence
- August 07, 2016
White House counsel Neil Eggleston says Obama will grant clemency to more inmates in his last months in office. Obama has worked to reform the US criminal justice system and reduce the number of people serving long sentences for nonviolent drug offenses . (more...)
- August 07, 2016
White House counsel Neil Eggleston says Obama will grant clemency to more inmates in his last months in office. Obama has worked to reform the US criminal justice system and reduce the number of people serving long sentences for nonviolent drug offenses . (more...)
Can a rising Obama help Hillary Clinton?
- August 07, 2016
The president has received his highest approval rating of his second term, and now sits at a 54 percent approval rating. That's the most positive approval rating of his second term. Those who approve of Obama's work as president are nearly universally in Clinton's corner in the upcoming presidential race, 94% of those voters back Clinton in a two-way head-to-head, while Donald Trump carries 85% of those who disapprove of Obama. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
The president has received his highest approval rating of his second term, and now sits at a 54 percent approval rating. That's the most positive approval rating of his second term. Those who approve of Obama's work as president are nearly universally in Clinton's corner in the upcoming presidential race, 94% of those voters back Clinton in a two-way head-to-head, while Donald Trump carries 85% of those who disapprove of Obama. (more...)
Drake and Eminem Might Go For a Rap Battle
- August 07, 2016
Rumours that Eminem and Drake plan on writing diss tracks about each other might not be true. Drizzy supporters have flooded Funk Flex's Instagram pages with #FIREFUNKFLEX hashtags and disses toward the veteran Hot 97 radio host. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Rumours that Eminem and Drake plan on writing diss tracks about each other might not be true. Drizzy supporters have flooded Funk Flex's Instagram pages with #FIREFUNKFLEX hashtags and disses toward the veteran Hot 97 radio host. (more...)
42 confirmed injured after railing collapses at Snoop Dogg gig
- August 07, 2016
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa were performing at the time. The incident occurred at BB&T Pavilion, a popular outdoor venue in Camden. Camden city spokesman Vincent Basara said city fire crews and inspectors responded to the scene and remained there Saturday morning. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa were performing at the time. The incident occurred at BB&T Pavilion, a popular outdoor venue in Camden. Camden city spokesman Vincent Basara said city fire crews and inspectors responded to the scene and remained there Saturday morning. (more...)
Mariah Carey Talks 'Mariah's World'; Confirms Fiancé, James Packer, To Appear
- August 07, 2016
Other gems (besides her champagne and throne entrance) from the TCA appearance? Another word she won't use seems to be "episode", as Carey referred to the series as "an eight-part event". She plays a mean air-recorder while working with her composer, hangs out in castles but isn't above playing around with her kids at some kind of Gymboree, and goofs off with her staff. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Other gems (besides her champagne and throne entrance) from the TCA appearance? Another word she won't use seems to be "episode", as Carey referred to the series as "an eight-part event". She plays a mean air-recorder while working with her composer, hangs out in castles but isn't above playing around with her kids at some kind of Gymboree, and goofs off with her staff. (more...)
At least 13 people killed in fire at bar in northern France
- August 07, 2016
Robert said "the basement was probably too small for the number of people" present and that investigators will look into whether the business had met all building codes. "Young people, some of them very young had their lives cut short", said Clotilde Valter the French Junior Minister in a statement, assuring the circumstances were painful for the entire country. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Robert said "the basement was probably too small for the number of people" present and that investigators will look into whether the business had met all building codes. "Young people, some of them very young had their lives cut short", said Clotilde Valter the French Junior Minister in a statement, assuring the circumstances were painful for the entire country. (more...)
'Scary Lucy' Lucille Ball statue replaced in actress' hometown
- August 07, 2016
The crowd applauded as Palmer and Schrecengost unveiled the bronze statue, which shows Ball in a polka-dot dress. After Poulin's offer to redo the statue for free was declined, a town selection committee looked at dozens of sculptors before going with Palmer, best known for her sculpture of Pope Francis, created for his visit a year ago to New York City. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
The crowd applauded as Palmer and Schrecengost unveiled the bronze statue, which shows Ball in a polka-dot dress. After Poulin's offer to redo the statue for free was declined, a town selection committee looked at dozens of sculptors before going with Palmer, best known for her sculpture of Pope Francis, created for his visit a year ago to New York City. (more...)
Warner Bros. just wants to make bad DC films
- August 07, 2016
While nowhere near as popular as, say Wonder Woman, she gained a sort of cult status. El Diablo (Jay Hernandez) is an unfortunate Hispanic stereotype who can shoot fire from his body. I can hear you already typing away about how I'm wrong and how DC's latest release it still a fun movie despite all its faults. Rather than seeing Batman , Superman , and all the other heroes deliver justice, we get a story about bad people , doing atrocious things , all in the name of good . (more...)
- August 07, 2016
While nowhere near as popular as, say Wonder Woman, she gained a sort of cult status. El Diablo (Jay Hernandez) is an unfortunate Hispanic stereotype who can shoot fire from his body. I can hear you already typing away about how I'm wrong and how DC's latest release it still a fun movie despite all its faults. Rather than seeing Batman , Superman , and all the other heroes deliver justice, we get a story about bad people , doing atrocious things , all in the name of good . (more...)
Trump endorses Paul Ryan
- August 07, 2016
He insisted that national interest in Wisconsin politics isn't new, comparing outside influences in the primary to past state Supreme Court races and legislative and gubernatorial recalls. One Republican official who will be at the Trump rally is state lawmaker Frank Lasee, a candidate for the Green Bay-area congressional seat competing in a GOP primary Tuesday. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
He insisted that national interest in Wisconsin politics isn't new, comparing outside influences in the primary to past state Supreme Court races and legislative and gubernatorial recalls. One Republican official who will be at the Trump rally is state lawmaker Frank Lasee, a candidate for the Green Bay-area congressional seat competing in a GOP primary Tuesday. (more...)
Budhia Singh-Born to Run is a Heartwarming Watch
- August 07, 2016
It is neither average Bollywood fare nor is it just another sports-themed potboiler created to magnify the heroics of an achiever. Budhia Singh use to say the more you will try to stop me, the more I will run. There's a moment early in "Budhia Singh: Born to Run", when Budhia's coach and adoptive parent Biranchi Das ( Manoj Bajpayee ) has just bought the miracle runner a new pair of shoes. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
It is neither average Bollywood fare nor is it just another sports-themed potboiler created to magnify the heroics of an achiever. Budhia Singh use to say the more you will try to stop me, the more I will run. There's a moment early in "Budhia Singh: Born to Run", when Budhia's coach and adoptive parent Biranchi Das ( Manoj Bajpayee ) has just bought the miracle runner a new pair of shoes. (more...)
Is Lorelai Pregnant In The Gilmore Girls Revival? Here's The Big Clue
- August 07, 2016
It seems safe to say that a pregnancy and baby would raise the stakes in any relationship, and fans will definitely be watching to see if someone drops a huge baby announcement during the show . OMG! Could Lorelai or Rory have a bun in the oven? She recently told ET , "If I could retire, I would just leave it here because it was so gratifying and so fun". (more...)
- August 07, 2016
It seems safe to say that a pregnancy and baby would raise the stakes in any relationship, and fans will definitely be watching to see if someone drops a huge baby announcement during the show . OMG! Could Lorelai or Rory have a bun in the oven? She recently told ET , "If I could retire, I would just leave it here because it was so gratifying and so fun". (more...)
Australian athletes hold 'faux-pening' Olympic ceremony in Florida
- August 07, 2016
He said he hoped that the ceremony would still be "a drug for depression in Brazil". Loud cheers erupted when Brazil's beloved pioneer of aviation Alberto Santos-Dumont was depicted taking off from the stadium and flying over modern-day Rio. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
He said he hoped that the ceremony would still be "a drug for depression in Brazil". Loud cheers erupted when Brazil's beloved pioneer of aviation Alberto Santos-Dumont was depicted taking off from the stadium and flying over modern-day Rio. (more...)
Trump Complains About Debates Conflicting With NFL Games
- August 07, 2016
This includes the National Football League games that would potentially conflict with the political event. A non-profit, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) has been organizing presidential and vice presidential debates since 1987. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
This includes the National Football League games that would potentially conflict with the political event. A non-profit, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) has been organizing presidential and vice presidential debates since 1987. (more...)
Audience Railing Collapses During Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa Event
- August 07, 2016
The front-row railing collapsed during their show, which was held in Camden, New Jersey. Video footage of the incident has of course spread like wildfire on social media. Among those hurt were several fans and some employees of Live Nation, which operates the venue. Camden city spokesman Vincent Basara said city fire crews and inspectors responded to the scene and remained there Saturday morning. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
The front-row railing collapsed during their show, which was held in Camden, New Jersey. Video footage of the incident has of course spread like wildfire on social media. Among those hurt were several fans and some employees of Live Nation, which operates the venue. Camden city spokesman Vincent Basara said city fire crews and inspectors responded to the scene and remained there Saturday morning. (more...)
DC Fans Want to Shut Down Rotten Tomatoes
- August 07, 2016
According to many movie critics (excluding our own Brian Truitt, who gave the film 3½ stars out of four): No, not so much. "The critics have been absolutely horrific, they're really , really awful". " Suicide Squad is a so-so, off-peak superhero movie". But the filmmakers don't seem too bothered. "In fact i started this petition to gather dc fans to express our anger just for fun". (more...)
- August 07, 2016
According to many movie critics (excluding our own Brian Truitt, who gave the film 3½ stars out of four): No, not so much. "The critics have been absolutely horrific, they're really , really awful". " Suicide Squad is a so-so, off-peak superhero movie". But the filmmakers don't seem too bothered. "In fact i started this petition to gather dc fans to express our anger just for fun". (more...)
Trump, seeking to end Republican row, backs House speaker
- August 07, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan and Arizona Sen. But a source close to Ryan's campaign said those endorsements do not phase him as Ryan "actually has the support of Wisconsinites" - a sentiment echoed by Ryan's spokesman. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan and Arizona Sen. But a source close to Ryan's campaign said those endorsements do not phase him as Ryan "actually has the support of Wisconsinites" - a sentiment echoed by Ryan's spokesman. (more...)
Blooming Corpse Flower Stinks Up DC to the Delight of Tourists
- August 07, 2016
Once inside, the stench of the flower is overpowering in areas. Photos Walter KarlingAn Amorphallus Titanum ( Corpse Flower ) made a rare appearance at the New York Botanical Garden in The Bronx. The USBG Conservatory exhibit ends Wednesday at 11 p.m. when peak bloom for the corpse flower concludes. Their massive size and powerful odor compounds make blooming an energy-intensive process for corpse flowers , which generally only open up for the first time after 7-10 years of ... (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Once inside, the stench of the flower is overpowering in areas. Photos Walter KarlingAn Amorphallus Titanum ( Corpse Flower ) made a rare appearance at the New York Botanical Garden in The Bronx. The USBG Conservatory exhibit ends Wednesday at 11 p.m. when peak bloom for the corpse flower concludes. Their massive size and powerful odor compounds make blooming an energy-intensive process for corpse flowers , which generally only open up for the first time after 7-10 years of ... (more...)
Pope's Comments on Gender Identity 'Surprise' Critics
- August 07, 2016
ROME ( CNN ) - Pope Francis has denounced the teaching of gender identity to young children in schools, calling it awful. Francis added that the increased visibility of trans people is due to " ideological colonizing " through textbooks financed by wealthy people and institutions in " very influential countries " - which he believes is " terrible ". (more...)
- August 07, 2016
ROME ( CNN ) - Pope Francis has denounced the teaching of gender identity to young children in schools, calling it awful. Francis added that the increased visibility of trans people is due to " ideological colonizing " through textbooks financed by wealthy people and institutions in " very influential countries " - which he believes is " terrible ". (more...)
Cara Delevingne Talks Teenage Depression and Why She Cries 'Every Day'
- August 07, 2016
Cara Delevingne and various other members of the Suicide Squad cast have stepped in to defend the film from the absolute critical drubbing it's been receiving since it opened this week. According to comic book.com, a gentleman named Abdullah Coldwater started the petition to shut down the famous movie review site, but he said he didn't expect it to become a big deal. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Cara Delevingne and various other members of the Suicide Squad cast have stepped in to defend the film from the absolute critical drubbing it's been receiving since it opened this week. According to comic book.com, a gentleman named Abdullah Coldwater started the petition to shut down the famous movie review site, but he said he didn't expect it to become a big deal. (more...)
Attorney: Girl, 14, killed dad as he slept to stop abuse
- August 07, 2016
Attorneys for a 14-year-old girl charged in the shooting death of her father say she did it to protect herself and her mom. "She's my hero, our hero", Meadows, 41, said through tears. Latessa said that Bresha was "born into a nightmare from day one", and even tried running away to her house for help, but the authorities insisted they could not act against Johnathan. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Attorneys for a 14-year-old girl charged in the shooting death of her father say she did it to protect herself and her mom. "She's my hero, our hero", Meadows, 41, said through tears. Latessa said that Bresha was "born into a nightmare from day one", and even tried running away to her house for help, but the authorities insisted they could not act against Johnathan. (more...)
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