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Not to Brag, But American Women Won the Most Medals in Rio
- August 24, 2016
One of the major concerns for Brazilians is what will be the final cost of the Games for a country and how much they actually helped improve the city's infrastructure. Time and perspective, of the sort that the quadrennial Olympic cycle inherently provides, have a way of altering viewpoints about events that, in the moment, at ground level, seem deceptively clear. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
One of the major concerns for Brazilians is what will be the final cost of the Games for a country and how much they actually helped improve the city's infrastructure. Time and perspective, of the sort that the quadrennial Olympic cycle inherently provides, have a way of altering viewpoints about events that, in the moment, at ground level, seem deceptively clear. (more...)
Frank Ocean Releases A Dope New Visual For "Nikes"
- August 24, 2016
After playing with our emotions for over a year, and effectively proving that boys do in fact cry while waiting endlessly for new Frank Ocean music, the visual album does not disappoint. As reported by Rolling Stone , Ocean debuted Blonde Saturday (Aug. 20) via a series of pop-up shops across Chicago, Los Angeles and NY. The album includes an impressive list of contributors according to the liner notes, including Andre 3000, James Blake, Beyoncé, David Bowie, Brian Eno, Kendrick Lamar, ... (more...)
- August 24, 2016
After playing with our emotions for over a year, and effectively proving that boys do in fact cry while waiting endlessly for new Frank Ocean music, the visual album does not disappoint. As reported by Rolling Stone , Ocean debuted Blonde Saturday (Aug. 20) via a series of pop-up shops across Chicago, Los Angeles and NY. The album includes an impressive list of contributors according to the liner notes, including Andre 3000, James Blake, Beyoncé, David Bowie, Brian Eno, Kendrick Lamar, ... (more...)
Meghan King Edmonds and Jeff Lewis' Babies Have Something Major In Common
- August 24, 2016
It is also undetermined if Shannon is going to join them or if they will leave while she is out with David . " Kelly flies off the handle and I feel like I can be a mentor to her", Vicki told cameras in confessional, perhaps a little too confidently. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
It is also undetermined if Shannon is going to join them or if they will leave while she is out with David . " Kelly flies off the handle and I feel like I can be a mentor to her", Vicki told cameras in confessional, perhaps a little too confidently. (more...)
Biden: US committed to protecting Baltic states from Russia
- August 24, 2016
Biden, who met with Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís Monday to discuss immigration issues, said their two nations are working closely together to help families move to the U.S. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden assured Baltic countries on Tuesday the United States would respect NATO's pledge to protect them and said comments to the contrary by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump should not be taken seriously. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Biden, who met with Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís Monday to discuss immigration issues, said their two nations are working closely together to help families move to the U.S. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden assured Baltic countries on Tuesday the United States would respect NATO's pledge to protect them and said comments to the contrary by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump should not be taken seriously. (more...)
Ex-Fox host: O'Reilly, Scott Brown made advances
- August 24, 2016
Ailes resigned on July 21, two weeks after former anchor Gretchen Carlson sued him for allegedly sabotaging her career in retaliation for rebuffing his sexual advances and complaining about a hostile work environment. The suit also says that Ailes told Tantaros that Perino would "be a good time " if she ever let her hair down, said Harris Faulkner "has the tendency to look like the angry black woman", and called Guilfoyle a "Puerto Rican whore". (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Ailes resigned on July 21, two weeks after former anchor Gretchen Carlson sued him for allegedly sabotaging her career in retaliation for rebuffing his sexual advances and complaining about a hostile work environment. The suit also says that Ailes told Tantaros that Perino would "be a good time " if she ever let her hair down, said Harris Faulkner "has the tendency to look like the angry black woman", and called Guilfoyle a "Puerto Rican whore". (more...)
Destroyer of Timbuktu's heritage goes on trial in the Hague
- August 24, 2016
Mahdi is accused of "intentionally directing attacks" against nine of Timbuktu's famous mausoleums as well as the Sidi Yahia mosque between June 30 and July 11, 2012. Wearing a dark suit and wearing glasses, he told the judges he had drawn on Islamic teachings in his decision to plead guilty. Bensouda told AFP later that it was a "milestone trial", adding Mahdi was cooperating with prosecutors. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Mahdi is accused of "intentionally directing attacks" against nine of Timbuktu's famous mausoleums as well as the Sidi Yahia mosque between June 30 and July 11, 2012. Wearing a dark suit and wearing glasses, he told the judges he had drawn on Islamic teachings in his decision to plead guilty. Bensouda told AFP later that it was a "milestone trial", adding Mahdi was cooperating with prosecutors. (more...)
Kaine to address ironworkers' union, with help from dad
- August 24, 2016
Accompanying Kaine will be his father, Al Kaine, who owned a union-organized ironworking and welding shop in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. Trump advisers maintain the Republican nominee is still working through details of his tax plan - but Kaine said Trump's intent is clear. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Accompanying Kaine will be his father, Al Kaine, who owned a union-organized ironworking and welding shop in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. Trump advisers maintain the Republican nominee is still working through details of his tax plan - but Kaine said Trump's intent is clear. (more...)
Jared Leto Joins Ryan Gosling in 'Blade Runner' Sequel
- August 24, 2016
The film started shooting last month, and Warner Bros. plans to release the Blade Runner sequel on October 6th 2017. Ridley Scott's original - set in 2019 - saw Deckard hunting lifelike robots, known as replicants, in a futuristic Los Angeles. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
The film started shooting last month, and Warner Bros. plans to release the Blade Runner sequel on October 6th 2017. Ridley Scott's original - set in 2019 - saw Deckard hunting lifelike robots, known as replicants, in a futuristic Los Angeles. (more...)
Trump Tells Akron Supporters "Something is Happening"
- August 24, 2016
During a rally in OH, the Republican presidential candidate repeatedly posed the question to African Americans, "What do you have to lose?" There are other problems with Trump's efforts to win over black voters less than 100 days from Election Day, of course; the racially charged rhetoric that has defined his campaign has arguably alienated minorities voters , and there's also the fact that black voters historically vote Democrat . (more...)
- August 24, 2016
During a rally in OH, the Republican presidential candidate repeatedly posed the question to African Americans, "What do you have to lose?" There are other problems with Trump's efforts to win over black voters less than 100 days from Election Day, of course; the racially charged rhetoric that has defined his campaign has arguably alienated minorities voters , and there's also the fact that black voters historically vote Democrat . (more...)
Hillary Clinton Tells Jimmy Kimmel That Her Emails are Boring
- August 24, 2016
Kimmel was even asking some solid questions, including whether or not she was anxious about the State Department potentially releasing 15,000 emails of hers days before the presidential debate. AP notes that many of those individuals arguably would have met with Clinton in the course of her official duties anyway. Additionally, Clinton leads Trump on a range of top election issues according to the poll - likely Virginia voters give her the edge on the economy, terrorism, health care, and ... (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Kimmel was even asking some solid questions, including whether or not she was anxious about the State Department potentially releasing 15,000 emails of hers days before the presidential debate. AP notes that many of those individuals arguably would have met with Clinton in the course of her official duties anyway. Additionally, Clinton leads Trump on a range of top election issues according to the poll - likely Virginia voters give her the edge on the economy, terrorism, health care, and ... (more...)
Charity to limit donations if Clinton wins
- August 24, 2016
The changes to the Foundation's donation policy comes as critics slam Hillary Clinton for leading an alleged pay-to-play operation while at the State Department . Amid relentless scrutiny of the Clintons, including charges that there were quid pro quo arrangements involving then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with donors, the foundation announced a virtual winding up of their involvement in the enterprise - if Hillary Clinton becomes President. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
The changes to the Foundation's donation policy comes as critics slam Hillary Clinton for leading an alleged pay-to-play operation while at the State Department . Amid relentless scrutiny of the Clintons, including charges that there were quid pro quo arrangements involving then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with donors, the foundation announced a virtual winding up of their involvement in the enterprise - if Hillary Clinton becomes President. (more...)
Priyanka Chopra, Jodie Foster sing 'Toxic'
- August 24, 2016
Priyanka Chopra's Jodie Foster and husky sexy voice 's dialogue design delivery of Britney Spears Toxic is really the greatest thing you are going to see online now. In the mean time, here comes another video where you can see Halle Berry performing " Oops I Did It Again ". Bollywood's fine talent Priyanka Chopra who already made head turn in west with QUANTICO and BAYWATCH , is now set to stun the Marathi audience with a special appearance in her Marathi production VENTILATOR ... (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Priyanka Chopra's Jodie Foster and husky sexy voice 's dialogue design delivery of Britney Spears Toxic is really the greatest thing you are going to see online now. In the mean time, here comes another video where you can see Halle Berry performing " Oops I Did It Again ". Bollywood's fine talent Priyanka Chopra who already made head turn in west with QUANTICO and BAYWATCH , is now set to stun the Marathi audience with a special appearance in her Marathi production VENTILATOR ... (more...)
Trump campaign rent rising at Trump Tower
- August 24, 2016
Clinton's numbers have improved since May, while Trump's have declined over the same period. Trump pressed on with his commitment to this plan at hundreds of rallies where his supporters frequently cited Trump's hardline stance on immigration as the rallying cry that drew them to Trump's unconventional candidacy. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Clinton's numbers have improved since May, while Trump's have declined over the same period. Trump pressed on with his commitment to this plan at hundreds of rallies where his supporters frequently cited Trump's hardline stance on immigration as the rallying cry that drew them to Trump's unconventional candidacy. (more...)
Trump's stamina attack on Clinton stirs talk of gender bias
- August 24, 2016
Donald TrumpDonald TrumpIn shock poll , Libertarian Johnson beats Trump among economists Trump, Clinton running even in Missouri Trump: Obama's La. visit "too little, too late" MORE on Monday called for the Clinton Foundation to cease operations even before a Hillary Clinton presidency. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Donald TrumpDonald TrumpIn shock poll , Libertarian Johnson beats Trump among economists Trump, Clinton running even in Missouri Trump: Obama's La. visit "too little, too late" MORE on Monday called for the Clinton Foundation to cease operations even before a Hillary Clinton presidency. (more...)
White House says feds doing their part in flood response
- August 24, 2016
Nearly two weeks since a state of emergency was activated for the entirety of Louisiana, prompted by devastating floods that have displaced thousands and killed 17, President Barack Obama will visit the disaster site for the first time. "I am committed to visiting communities affected by these floods, at a time when the presence of a political campaign will not disrupt the response, to discuss how we can and will rebuild together". (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Nearly two weeks since a state of emergency was activated for the entirety of Louisiana, prompted by devastating floods that have displaced thousands and killed 17, President Barack Obama will visit the disaster site for the first time. "I am committed to visiting communities affected by these floods, at a time when the presence of a political campaign will not disrupt the response, to discuss how we can and will rebuild together". (more...)
Bella Thorne reveals she is bisexual
- August 24, 2016
Bella Thorne attends Babes For Boobs Bachelor Auction Benefitting The Los Angeles County Affiliate Of Susan G. Komen on June 16, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. While she later shared: "Aww thank you for all the accepting tweets from everyone". The couple had dated for a year and a half, and bought a house together in February. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Bella Thorne attends Babes For Boobs Bachelor Auction Benefitting The Los Angeles County Affiliate Of Susan G. Komen on June 16, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. While she later shared: "Aww thank you for all the accepting tweets from everyone". The couple had dated for a year and a half, and bought a house together in February. (more...)
Obama meets with family of Baton Rouge man killed by police
- August 24, 2016
The Advocate , Baton Rouge's newspaper, published a harsh editorial about images of Obama golfing while victims suffered. "I am asking every American to do what you can to help get families and local businesses back on their feet", Obama said, directing people to the website volunteerlouisiana.gov and aid groups like the Red Cross. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
The Advocate , Baton Rouge's newspaper, published a harsh editorial about images of Obama golfing while victims suffered. "I am asking every American to do what you can to help get families and local businesses back on their feet", Obama said, directing people to the website volunteerlouisiana.gov and aid groups like the Red Cross. (more...)
Record-breaking British Olympic team welcomed home
- August 24, 2016
Former Olympic champion Sally Gunnell told BBC News the idea of leading a successful team home can spur athletes on to Tokyo 2020. After winning 67 medals in Rio, including 27 golds, and finishing second in the medal table, Britain's Olympians can look forward to victory parades and royal honours as reward for their success. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Former Olympic champion Sally Gunnell told BBC News the idea of leading a successful team home can spur athletes on to Tokyo 2020. After winning 67 medals in Rio, including 27 golds, and finishing second in the medal table, Britain's Olympians can look forward to victory parades and royal honours as reward for their success. (more...)
Jennifer Lawrence tops highest paid actress list again
- August 24, 2016
Though that is $13 million more than the actress who landed in second place, Melissa McCarthy ($33 million), it's actually $6 million less than what Lawrence made past year. Cashing in is nothing new to the former Friends star who - along with the rest of the show's ensemble cast - made headlines for the super-sized salary she took home ($22 million) for the show's final season. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Though that is $13 million more than the actress who landed in second place, Melissa McCarthy ($33 million), it's actually $6 million less than what Lawrence made past year. Cashing in is nothing new to the former Friends star who - along with the rest of the show's ensemble cast - made headlines for the super-sized salary she took home ($22 million) for the show's final season. (more...)
Usain Bolt caught cheating, raunchy pictures with Brazilian student go viral
- August 24, 2016
Bolt and Bennett on Instagram. A 20-year-old student has shared pictures appearing to show her in bed with Olympic hero Usain Bolt after a wild night of partying in Rio. Jady, who was also at the Rio hotspot, described how Bolt sent security over to get her attention - but she did not know who he was. He also likes to make a circle with his fingers and put them over his eye - symbolising the "all-seeing eye", that can also be seen on USA currency. (more...)
- August 24, 2016
Bolt and Bennett on Instagram. A 20-year-old student has shared pictures appearing to show her in bed with Olympic hero Usain Bolt after a wild night of partying in Rio. Jady, who was also at the Rio hotspot, described how Bolt sent security over to get her attention - but she did not know who he was. He also likes to make a circle with his fingers and put them over his eye - symbolising the "all-seeing eye", that can also be seen on USA currency. (more...)
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