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Congress Backs PM Narendra Modi, Wants Balochistan, PoK Issues Raised
- August 17, 2016
Tensions between Pakistan and India have been running high since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani sparked anti-government protests in India-held Kashmir, with over 70 people dead in clashes between protesters and Indian authorities. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Tensions between Pakistan and India have been running high since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani sparked anti-government protests in India-held Kashmir, with over 70 people dead in clashes between protesters and Indian authorities. (more...)
Move over Leonidas, here comes Michael Phelps
- August 17, 2016
He came to Rio seeking to overturn a provisional ban imposed last month by the IAAF governing body. Phelps turned 31 on the last day of June. For both, there's a great deal on the line. Phelps has now won 22 Olympic gold medals, and with the men's 100 butterfly remaining on his schedule he could very well add another medal to that count in the 100 meter butterfly. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
He came to Rio seeking to overturn a provisional ban imposed last month by the IAAF governing body. Phelps turned 31 on the last day of June. For both, there's a great deal on the line. Phelps has now won 22 Olympic gold medals, and with the men's 100 butterfly remaining on his schedule he could very well add another medal to that count in the 100 meter butterfly. (more...)
Rudy Giuliani, of all people, has a 9/11 problem
- August 17, 2016
The disingenuous irony of Giuliani's statements can't be understated as he was the Mayor of NYC the day of the 9/11 attacks - a fact he politicized several years after the fact using the campaign phrase "Never Forget". During an August 7 appearance on ABC's "This Week", Giuliani spewed pro-Trump nonsense with a "yuge" bruise over the right side of his forehead. Gabrielle Laine Peters lived by the World Trade Center tweeted: "SO Angry right now". (more...)
- August 17, 2016
The disingenuous irony of Giuliani's statements can't be understated as he was the Mayor of NYC the day of the 9/11 attacks - a fact he politicized several years after the fact using the campaign phrase "Never Forget". During an August 7 appearance on ABC's "This Week", Giuliani spewed pro-Trump nonsense with a "yuge" bruise over the right side of his forehead. Gabrielle Laine Peters lived by the World Trade Center tweeted: "SO Angry right now". (more...)
Margot Robbie Wants Harley Quinn Movie: "I'm Trying To Make That Happen"
- August 17, 2016
Two brothers from Scotland, disappointed by the film of David Ayer, made a decision to file a complaint against its distributor. "It opens so many doors if another one of these were ever to turn up under a rock somewhere", he said. There's just so much you can do in the DC Universe so I think it would be cool, ' she added. As long as there's less meddling, more focus and less worries about what it might mean to the rest of the DCEU, I would heartily welcome a sequel. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Two brothers from Scotland, disappointed by the film of David Ayer, made a decision to file a complaint against its distributor. "It opens so many doors if another one of these were ever to turn up under a rock somewhere", he said. There's just so much you can do in the DC Universe so I think it would be cool, ' she added. As long as there's less meddling, more focus and less worries about what it might mean to the rest of the DCEU, I would heartily welcome a sequel. (more...)
Over 100 Republicans Urge Party to Stop Funding Trump's Presidential Campaign
- August 17, 2016
Clinton embraced the U.S. Olympic team's success at a voter registration rally in Philadelphia, pointing to Team USA's gold as an example of an optimistic nation that runs counter to what she considers Trump's pessimism and negativity. Clinton's lead drops to six points over Trump , 43-37 percent, when Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and the Green Party's Jill Stein are added to the choices. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Clinton embraced the U.S. Olympic team's success at a voter registration rally in Philadelphia, pointing to Team USA's gold as an example of an optimistic nation that runs counter to what she considers Trump's pessimism and negativity. Clinton's lead drops to six points over Trump , 43-37 percent, when Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and the Green Party's Jill Stein are added to the choices. (more...)
Harry Potter casts spell again with "Cursed Child" UK sales
- August 17, 2016
Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Ravenclaw students alike gathered on July 31-Potter's 36 birthday-to snatch up their copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , which is now the fastest selling book of the decade in the United Kingdom. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Ravenclaw students alike gathered on July 31-Potter's 36 birthday-to snatch up their copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , which is now the fastest selling book of the decade in the United Kingdom. (more...)
Drake's Love For Shania Twain Comes Out In Nashville
- August 17, 2016
In a quirky twist, Drake admitted he's a fan of fellow Canadian artist Shania Twain , best known for her country music, during his Summer Sixteen Tour. "My WCW even though it's Monday", Drake captioned the picture. "Ohio, make some noise for LeBron James here tonight", Drake exclaimed, introducing the Cleveland Cavaliers player to the crowd, Entertainment Tonight reported. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
In a quirky twist, Drake admitted he's a fan of fellow Canadian artist Shania Twain , best known for her country music, during his Summer Sixteen Tour. "My WCW even though it's Monday", Drake captioned the picture. "Ohio, make some noise for LeBron James here tonight", Drake exclaimed, introducing the Cleveland Cavaliers player to the crowd, Entertainment Tonight reported. (more...)
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Set for 'A Star is Born'
- August 17, 2016
Warner Bros . Gaga is doubling down on her potential for Academy Award win too: Not only will she be acting, she will write and perform new music for the film. "The world is in for a treat as these great artists craft an all new vision of A Star Is Born ". Her multi-platinum hits range from "Bad Romance", "Poker Face" and " Just Dance " to the chart-topping anthem "Born This Way". (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Warner Bros . Gaga is doubling down on her potential for Academy Award win too: Not only will she be acting, she will write and perform new music for the film. "The world is in for a treat as these great artists craft an all new vision of A Star Is Born ". Her multi-platinum hits range from "Bad Romance", "Poker Face" and " Just Dance " to the chart-topping anthem "Born This Way". (more...)
Louisiana flooding death toll at 7 as more evacuate
- August 17, 2016
At least 40,000 homes were damaged and 10 people have been killed in the historic Louisiana floods, the governor said , giving a stark assessment of the widespread disaster. At the same news conference, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate called the state a " very large disaster area". Deputies on boats in the area responded. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
At least 40,000 homes were damaged and 10 people have been killed in the historic Louisiana floods, the governor said , giving a stark assessment of the widespread disaster. At the same news conference, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate called the state a " very large disaster area". Deputies on boats in the area responded. (more...)
Siena Research poll: Clinton's lead over Trump widens
- August 17, 2016
The family foundation, which is separate from the better-known Clinton Foundation, listed Hillary and Bill Clinton as its only donors on its 2014 tax filing. Spokesman Jason Miller listed a litany of other information Clinton should release. In 2015, the average income for people in the top 0.1 percent of earners was $6.7 million, said Saez, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
The family foundation, which is separate from the better-known Clinton Foundation, listed Hillary and Bill Clinton as its only donors on its 2014 tax filing. Spokesman Jason Miller listed a litany of other information Clinton should release. In 2015, the average income for people in the top 0.1 percent of earners was $6.7 million, said Saez, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley. (more...)
Clinton doesn't have the 'physical stamina' to defeat ISIS
- August 17, 2016
He has called national publications "disgusting", said they are "going to hell" and referred to a reporter as "sleazy" during a press conference. "The Obama-Clinton foreign policy has unleashed ISIS, destabilized the Middle East, and put the nation of Iran - which chants, "death to America" - in a dominant position", Trump told an invited audience gathered at Youngstown State University in OH, a key state in his election battle against his Democratic opponent in November. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
He has called national publications "disgusting", said they are "going to hell" and referred to a reporter as "sleazy" during a press conference. "The Obama-Clinton foreign policy has unleashed ISIS, destabilized the Middle East, and put the nation of Iran - which chants, "death to America" - in a dominant position", Trump told an invited audience gathered at Youngstown State University in OH, a key state in his election battle against his Democratic opponent in November. (more...)
Guns N' Roses coming back Down Under
- August 17, 2016
If Guns N' Roses chose to push back their announcement last minute, it makes sense that some ads could have leaked today. It looks like Australia may have welcomed back Guns N' Roses a little too early. That's obviously all changed. The page also revealed the supposed concert dates and times featuring the classic line-up of frontman Axl Rose , guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan . (more...)
- August 17, 2016
If Guns N' Roses chose to push back their announcement last minute, it makes sense that some ads could have leaked today. It looks like Australia may have welcomed back Guns N' Roses a little too early. That's obviously all changed. The page also revealed the supposed concert dates and times featuring the classic line-up of frontman Axl Rose , guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan . (more...)
Bachelor in Paradise 2016 Spoilers: Sneak Peek at Episode 5
- August 17, 2016
Reality Steve's spoilers have detailed that Josh Murray and Amanda Stanton get engaged, and given how things are playing out on-screen at this point, that probably doesn't come as a huge surprise. Jen Saviano , who was Ben Higgins' first kiss on his season of The Bachelor , clearly wins Nick's interest right away as they're on a date and making out on the beach right away. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Reality Steve's spoilers have detailed that Josh Murray and Amanda Stanton get engaged, and given how things are playing out on-screen at this point, that probably doesn't come as a huge surprise. Jen Saviano , who was Ben Higgins' first kiss on his season of The Bachelor , clearly wins Nick's interest right away as they're on a date and making out on the beach right away. (more...)
Cintas Agrees to Buy G&K in $2.2 Billion Workplace Uniform Deal
- August 17, 2016
G&K shares were rising to the purchase price Tuesday, up 18 percent at $97 in late trading. It should result in annual synergies totaling $130 million to $140 million. The company grew revenue almost 10 percent to $4.9 billion in its fiscal year that ended May 31. The company posted earnings of $1 per diluted share on revenue of $258.5 million, while Wall Street was expecting earnings of 95 cents per share on revenue of $257.8 million. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
G&K shares were rising to the purchase price Tuesday, up 18 percent at $97 in late trading. It should result in annual synergies totaling $130 million to $140 million. The company grew revenue almost 10 percent to $4.9 billion in its fiscal year that ended May 31. The company posted earnings of $1 per diluted share on revenue of $258.5 million, while Wall Street was expecting earnings of 95 cents per share on revenue of $257.8 million. (more...)
Sissoko to miss Newcastle game against Reading
- August 17, 2016
Newcastle manager Benitez feels the squad lacks "balance", and that is something that he and managing director Lee Charnley hope to address before August 31. A man in charge of Real Madrid this time previous year did not expect to be pointless at this stage but still maintains a side in need of further re-modelling before the transfer window's closure is doing more right than wrong. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Newcastle manager Benitez feels the squad lacks "balance", and that is something that he and managing director Lee Charnley hope to address before August 31. A man in charge of Real Madrid this time previous year did not expect to be pointless at this stage but still maintains a side in need of further re-modelling before the transfer window's closure is doing more right than wrong. (more...)
John McLaughlin, host of confrontational TV show, dead at 89
- August 17, 2016
On Sunday, he missed his first episode in 34 years as host. The show began with McLaughlin declaring, 'Issue One!' and often featured the journalists pontificating on four or five issues of the day. The McLaughlin Group airs nationwide on PBS affiliates. In 1997, McLaughlin , then 70, married 36-year-old Cristina Vidal, the vice president of his production company. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
On Sunday, he missed his first episode in 34 years as host. The show began with McLaughlin declaring, 'Issue One!' and often featured the journalists pontificating on four or five issues of the day. The McLaughlin Group airs nationwide on PBS affiliates. In 1997, McLaughlin , then 70, married 36-year-old Cristina Vidal, the vice president of his production company. (more...)
'Swiss attack may not be an act of terror'
- August 17, 2016
But Mr Kruesi said on Saturday it did not appear that the attack was directed at a single person. The Swiss police is taking the attack seriously. Police said on Sunday that they are searching for a possible motive for the attacks but have received no indications that the suspect, a 27-year-old man, had any ties to extremist groups. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
But Mr Kruesi said on Saturday it did not appear that the attack was directed at a single person. The Swiss police is taking the attack seriously. Police said on Sunday that they are searching for a possible motive for the attacks but have received no indications that the suspect, a 27-year-old man, had any ties to extremist groups. (more...)
Meryl Streep wants Amy Schumer to play her in biopic
- August 17, 2016
Her answer? "Amy Schumer, of course". A potential biopic wasn't the only cheeky topic covered by Streep in the interview. Schumer got wind of this answer and was understandably floored, taking to Twitter to voice her "holy s-" response. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Her answer? "Amy Schumer, of course". A potential biopic wasn't the only cheeky topic covered by Streep in the interview. Schumer got wind of this answer and was understandably floored, taking to Twitter to voice her "holy s-" response. (more...)
No More Wilmore: Comedy Central Cancels The Nightly Show
- August 17, 2016
Mr. Wilmore had been a correspondent on Comedy Central's " The Daily Show with Jon Stewart ", and Wilmore's new program debuted in January 2015, about seven months before Mr. The series, which has aired two seasons, averages a night-of rating of 0.2 in the 18-49 demo. When talk turned to police brutality and Black Lives Matter, Albanese said to loud cheers, "I wish there was a late-night comedy show that dealt with things like this". (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Mr. Wilmore had been a correspondent on Comedy Central's " The Daily Show with Jon Stewart ", and Wilmore's new program debuted in January 2015, about seven months before Mr. The series, which has aired two seasons, averages a night-of rating of 0.2 in the 18-49 demo. When talk turned to police brutality and Black Lives Matter, Albanese said to loud cheers, "I wish there was a late-night comedy show that dealt with things like this". (more...)
Minnesota State Fair to Increase Security
- August 17, 2016
Other safety procedures have been adjusted in other areas, too, including security staffing levels, vehicle access, traffic management and video. Fair officials announced the planned security enhancements on Tuesday. Fair officials said Tuesday that they are taking several steps to tighten security for the fair, which begins August 25 and runs through Labor Day. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Other safety procedures have been adjusted in other areas, too, including security staffing levels, vehicle access, traffic management and video. Fair officials announced the planned security enhancements on Tuesday. Fair officials said Tuesday that they are taking several steps to tighten security for the fair, which begins August 25 and runs through Labor Day. (more...)
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