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'Celebrity Apprentice': Arnold Schwarzenegger Replaces Donald Trump in First Teaser
- August 25, 2016
Meanwhile, NBC executive Robert Greenblatt has shared his thoughts about Trump's potential return to the show. Schwarzenegger, the Austrian bodybuilder-turned-actor starred in films such as The Terminator , Total Recall and Predator before serving eight years as the Republican governor of California. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Meanwhile, NBC executive Robert Greenblatt has shared his thoughts about Trump's potential return to the show. Schwarzenegger, the Austrian bodybuilder-turned-actor starred in films such as The Terminator , Total Recall and Predator before serving eight years as the Republican governor of California. (more...)
Trump suggests potential softening in hardline position on immigration
- August 25, 2016
He also said, in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, that he would enforce existing laws that require most illegal immigrants to be excluded from the USA or removed when they are found. Bradley said his plans to come to Detroit and his recent outreach efforts show Trump is willing to have an honest conversation with African American communities in MI and nationwide. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
He also said, in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, that he would enforce existing laws that require most illegal immigrants to be excluded from the USA or removed when they are found. Bradley said his plans to come to Detroit and his recent outreach efforts show Trump is willing to have an honest conversation with African American communities in MI and nationwide. (more...)
Olympics: Triumphant Brits return home in gold-nosed plane
- August 25, 2016
The athletes of Great Britain and Northern Ireland performed in what has been dubbed their most successful away Games for more than 100 years. However, the true highlight of the games for us Brits will be the performance of Team GB, who claimed 27 golds, 23 silvers and 17 bronzes. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
The athletes of Great Britain and Northern Ireland performed in what has been dubbed their most successful away Games for more than 100 years. However, the true highlight of the games for us Brits will be the performance of Team GB, who claimed 27 golds, 23 silvers and 17 bronzes. (more...)
Hillary releases tax returns
- August 25, 2016
In 2015, the Clintons made $1 million in charitable contributions, mostly to the Clinton Foundation; former President Bill Clinton brought in almost $5.3 million in speaking fees; and the former secretary of state reported income of $3 million from publisher Simon & Schuster for her book on her tenure at the State Department. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
In 2015, the Clintons made $1 million in charitable contributions, mostly to the Clinton Foundation; former President Bill Clinton brought in almost $5.3 million in speaking fees; and the former secretary of state reported income of $3 million from publisher Simon & Schuster for her book on her tenure at the State Department. (more...)
Donors had access to secy of state Clinton
- August 25, 2016
Those who were allowed time with Clinton included an economist who asked for her help as the Bangladesh government pressured him to resign from a nonprofit bank he ran, a Wall Street executive who needed help with a visa problem, and Estee Lauder executives. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Those who were allowed time with Clinton included an economist who asked for her help as the Bangladesh government pressured him to resign from a nonprofit bank he ran, a Wall Street executive who needed help with a visa problem, and Estee Lauder executives. (more...)
Oil bounces on speculation of Iran supporting OPEC freeze action
- August 25, 2016
Saudi Arabia has helped stoke that perception, after scuttling a similar plan in April. At around 0430 GMT, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for October delivery was down 73 cents or 1.52 per cent to US$47.37, and Brent crude for October dropped 61 cents or 1.22 per cent to US$49.35 a barrel. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Saudi Arabia has helped stoke that perception, after scuttling a similar plan in April. At around 0430 GMT, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for October delivery was down 73 cents or 1.52 per cent to US$47.37, and Brent crude for October dropped 61 cents or 1.22 per cent to US$49.35 a barrel. (more...)
Marshawn Lynch takes reps as Cal's scout-team RB in Australia
- August 25, 2016
The two teams will compete in ANZ Stadium, which was originally built for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. On Tuesday, both teams were welcomed to the city at an Opera House reception. Chargers) and first college game there since 1987 (Brigham Young vs. Colorado State). Exactly how rookie head coach Nick Rolovich and a new Hawaii coaching staff deploy them remains to be seen, but Hawaii has enough experience (eight returning starters) to be competitive. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
The two teams will compete in ANZ Stadium, which was originally built for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. On Tuesday, both teams were welcomed to the city at an Opera House reception. Chargers) and first college game there since 1987 (Brigham Young vs. Colorado State). Exactly how rookie head coach Nick Rolovich and a new Hawaii coaching staff deploy them remains to be seen, but Hawaii has enough experience (eight returning starters) to be competitive. (more...)
Kylie Jenner wants to release foundations, blushers
- August 25, 2016
We captured a couple photos from it and shared them above. Fans may have noticed that the Snapchat queen has been holding back a little more than usual on her favourite app. Without any hard evidence to go on, we're just going to assume it was a recipe from the Kris Jenner cookbook. Kylie's Snapchats earlier in the day seem to show her still working, despite her symptoms. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
We captured a couple photos from it and shared them above. Fans may have noticed that the Snapchat queen has been holding back a little more than usual on her favourite app. Without any hard evidence to go on, we're just going to assume it was a recipe from the Kris Jenner cookbook. Kylie's Snapchats earlier in the day seem to show her still working, despite her symptoms. (more...)
Trump flip-flops on immigration
- August 25, 2016
The Virginia Senator said 70-year-old Trump has highly unusual expenditures, even in this campaign. "As far as everybody else, we're going to go through the process", Trump said. Trump has trailed behind Clinton in the polls among non-white voters. Trump met with a group of supportive GOP Hispanics in NY over the weekend. Trump's support is at 24 percent among Hispanic registered voters. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
The Virginia Senator said 70-year-old Trump has highly unusual expenditures, even in this campaign. "As far as everybody else, we're going to go through the process", Trump said. Trump has trailed behind Clinton in the polls among non-white voters. Trump met with a group of supportive GOP Hispanics in NY over the weekend. Trump's support is at 24 percent among Hispanic registered voters. (more...)
European stocks rise, Asia flat as markets await Fed speech
- August 25, 2016
USA stocks were poised to open higher, with Dow futures up 0.2 percent to 18,551.00 and broader S&P 500 futures rising 2,185.40. KEEPING SCORE: France's CAC 40 rose 0.7 percent to 4,419 while Germany's DAX climbed 0.7 percent to 10,570. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
USA stocks were poised to open higher, with Dow futures up 0.2 percent to 18,551.00 and broader S&P 500 futures rising 2,185.40. KEEPING SCORE: France's CAC 40 rose 0.7 percent to 4,419 while Germany's DAX climbed 0.7 percent to 10,570. (more...)
U.S. scrambles jets as Syrian fighters bomb PYD
- August 25, 2016
The complete loss of Hasakah would be a big blow to regime leader Bashar al Assad and would also dent efforts by Moscow, which had sought through a major military intervention previous year to help the regime regain lost territory and prevent new opposition gains. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
The complete loss of Hasakah would be a big blow to regime leader Bashar al Assad and would also dent efforts by Moscow, which had sought through a major military intervention previous year to help the regime regain lost territory and prevent new opposition gains. (more...)
Former President Carter Gets Attention For Stating The Obvious
- August 25, 2016
Trump said nothing today that he hasn't said many times before, including in his convention speech-enforce the laws, uphold the Constitution, be fair and humane while putting American workers first ", said Steven Cheung, a Trump staffer. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Trump said nothing today that he hasn't said many times before, including in his convention speech-enforce the laws, uphold the Constitution, be fair and humane while putting American workers first ", said Steven Cheung, a Trump staffer. (more...)
'Nashville' Season 5 to premiere in 2017
- August 25, 2016
Still, losing Britton, if she actually does exit, would be a huge blow for Nashville. Hayden Panettiere, however, has signed on for the full season. Rayna is not a small or drab character. Could Nashville survive without Rayna James? So far, it's still up in the air if those 10 episodes are all we'll get, or if Britton is still negotiating appearances in the final 12 episodes. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Still, losing Britton, if she actually does exit, would be a huge blow for Nashville. Hayden Panettiere, however, has signed on for the full season. Rayna is not a small or drab character. Could Nashville survive without Rayna James? So far, it's still up in the air if those 10 episodes are all we'll get, or if Britton is still negotiating appearances in the final 12 episodes. (more...)
Zacks Rating on Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI)
- August 25, 2016
Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Activision Blizzard from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 10th. The total traded volume for the day was 6,391,206. Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) opened at 40.425 on Monday. On Jul 13, 2016 the shares registered one year high at $43.05 and the one year low of $26.16 was seen on Aug 26, 2015. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Activision Blizzard from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 10th. The total traded volume for the day was 6,391,206. Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) opened at 40.425 on Monday. On Jul 13, 2016 the shares registered one year high at $43.05 and the one year low of $26.16 was seen on Aug 26, 2015. (more...)
Cooper, McCrory talking North Carolina college prices
- August 25, 2016
The Monmouth poll was conducted by telephone from August 20 to 23 with 401 North Carolina residents likely to vote in the November election. He has a positive personal rating of 38 percent, 18 percent unfavorable and 44 percent without an opinion. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
The Monmouth poll was conducted by telephone from August 20 to 23 with 401 North Carolina residents likely to vote in the November election. He has a positive personal rating of 38 percent, 18 percent unfavorable and 44 percent without an opinion. (more...)
Future Set To Perform At This Year's MTV VMAs
- August 25, 2016
Expect surprises, bangers and presumably a whole lot of dirty dancing. The most recent addition to the 2016 VMAs lineup, according to Billboard , is Future . Commented Alex Okosi, senior vice president and managing director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa: "We are thrilled that the MTV Africa Music Awards will be taking place in Johannesburg , the City of Gold, for the first time on 22 October". (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Expect surprises, bangers and presumably a whole lot of dirty dancing. The most recent addition to the 2016 VMAs lineup, according to Billboard , is Future . Commented Alex Okosi, senior vice president and managing director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa: "We are thrilled that the MTV Africa Music Awards will be taking place in Johannesburg , the City of Gold, for the first time on 22 October". (more...)
Jay Z Blocks Overzealous Fan From Taking Selfie with Beyoncé
- August 25, 2016
Beyonce and Jay Z attend Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on June 16, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The film, which was helmed by Venezuelan director Jonathan Jakubowicz , features R&B artist Usher, who plays the role of Leonard. Hands of Stone is a biographical sports film about the career of Panamanian former professional boxer Robert Durán, who was widely regarded as one of the best boxers of all time. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Beyonce and Jay Z attend Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on June 16, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The film, which was helmed by Venezuelan director Jonathan Jakubowicz , features R&B artist Usher, who plays the role of Leonard. Hands of Stone is a biographical sports film about the career of Panamanian former professional boxer Robert Durán, who was widely regarded as one of the best boxers of all time. (more...)
UN Security Council Slams Deadly Terrorist Attack In Turkey
- August 25, 2016
Gonul Tol , founding director of the Middle East Institute's Center for Turkish Studies . Cavusoglu said Turkey, a member of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the US -led coalition against Islamic State, had become the "number one target" for the militants because of its work to stop recruits traveling through Turkey across its over 800 km (500 mile) border into Syria to join the Sunni hardline group. (more...)
- August 25, 2016
Gonul Tol , founding director of the Middle East Institute's Center for Turkish Studies . Cavusoglu said Turkey, a member of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the US -led coalition against Islamic State, had become the "number one target" for the militants because of its work to stop recruits traveling through Turkey across its over 800 km (500 mile) border into Syria to join the Sunni hardline group. (more...)
Attack on Wedding Kills 54, Turkey Vows Cleansing ISIS from Borders
- August 25, 2016
A man cries as he carries a coffin during a funeral for victims of the attack on a wedding party that left 50 dead in Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border, August 21, 2016. It was the deadliest attack in Turkey this year. The leader of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Selahattin Demirtas said in a statement that "all of those killed were Kurds". (more...)
- August 25, 2016
A man cries as he carries a coffin during a funeral for victims of the attack on a wedding party that left 50 dead in Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border, August 21, 2016. It was the deadliest attack in Turkey this year. The leader of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Selahattin Demirtas said in a statement that "all of those killed were Kurds". (more...)
Turkish PM: 'No clue' who bombed Gaziantep wedding
- August 25, 2016
On Monday, the Associated Press reported that the Turkish government was walking back that statement, and now says it's not clear what age the attacker was. It was the deadliest attack in Turkey this year. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan linked the attack to ISIS. On Sunday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the deadly attack in a statement and voiced his hope that "the perpetrators of this act will be quickly identified and brought to justice". (more...)
- August 25, 2016
On Monday, the Associated Press reported that the Turkish government was walking back that statement, and now says it's not clear what age the attacker was. It was the deadliest attack in Turkey this year. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan linked the attack to ISIS. On Sunday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the deadly attack in a statement and voiced his hope that "the perpetrators of this act will be quickly identified and brought to justice". (more...)
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