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Race For Survivors in Italy as Quake Death Toll Climbs to 247
- August 27, 2016
As of Thursday, the death toll of the deadly quake is grim, with 247 people now confirmed dead from the disaster. But Giorgia's survival is sadly an anomaly so far in the massive rescue operation, which involves more than 5,400 rescuers from Italy's Civil Protection agency, and many more from outside groups. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
As of Thursday, the death toll of the deadly quake is grim, with 247 people now confirmed dead from the disaster. But Giorgia's survival is sadly an anomaly so far in the massive rescue operation, which involves more than 5,400 rescuers from Italy's Civil Protection agency, and many more from outside groups. (more...)
Oil prices dip as Saudi Arabia dampens prospects of output freeze
- August 27, 2016
West Texas Intermediate, the USA benchmark for crude oil prices, was relatively flat to open the day in NY at $47.37 per barrel. Oil prices dipped in Asia on Friday after Saudi Arabia's oil minister cast doubt on the need to cut output, denting the hope for a deal at talks in September aimed at addressing a global supply glut. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
West Texas Intermediate, the USA benchmark for crude oil prices, was relatively flat to open the day in NY at $47.37 per barrel. Oil prices dipped in Asia on Friday after Saudi Arabia's oil minister cast doubt on the need to cut output, denting the hope for a deal at talks in September aimed at addressing a global supply glut. (more...)
FBI Uncovers Another 15000 Clinton Emails
- August 27, 2016
It withheld or redacted some messages found to contain classified information, but the vast majority of the emails were released in batches starting in May 2015. In another case, S. Daniel Abraham, an executive with SlimFast and a major donor to the foundation, scored a 2009 meeting with Clinton, USA Today reports. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
It withheld or redacted some messages found to contain classified information, but the vast majority of the emails were released in batches starting in May 2015. In another case, S. Daniel Abraham, an executive with SlimFast and a major donor to the foundation, scored a 2009 meeting with Clinton, USA Today reports. (more...)
Trump Pledges To Lay Out "Exact Plan" On Immigration
- August 27, 2016
Ben Carson as he arrives to speak at a campaign rally in Manchester, N.H., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. Trump criticized his Democratic opponent before her speech, saying she had let black Americans down and was falsely labeling Republicans as bigoted. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Ben Carson as he arrives to speak at a campaign rally in Manchester, N.H., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. Trump criticized his Democratic opponent before her speech, saying she had let black Americans down and was falsely labeling Republicans as bigoted. (more...)
The X Factor is back and it's bloody brilliant again
- August 27, 2016
Louis brushes off criticism that the show is destroying the music industry, saying: "It sells". She added she was more concerned with the British public's feelings about her comeback, rather than what Simon Cowell or ITV wanted. "I was surprised", he said. He totally played Simon. "They all believe their own publicity". And Louis fears the band members won't be as successful outside the group as they think they are going to be. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Louis brushes off criticism that the show is destroying the music industry, saying: "It sells". She added she was more concerned with the British public's feelings about her comeback, rather than what Simon Cowell or ITV wanted. "I was surprised", he said. He totally played Simon. "They all believe their own publicity". And Louis fears the band members won't be as successful outside the group as they think they are going to be. (more...)
Judge orders State Department to review Hillary's 14900 emails
- August 27, 2016
An investigative report from the Associated Press found at least 85 of 154 people from private interests who had either face-to-face meetings or telephone conversations with Clinton during her tenure at the State Department donated money directly to the Clinton Foundation or pledged support for its global programs. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
An investigative report from the Associated Press found at least 85 of 154 people from private interests who had either face-to-face meetings or telephone conversations with Clinton during her tenure at the State Department donated money directly to the Clinton Foundation or pledged support for its global programs. (more...)
Dead Sea turns black dress into 'salt bride'
- August 27, 2016
Israeli artist Sigalit Landau left a black dress in the Dead Sea, allowing it to crystallize. Landau's work involves other salt crystallisation pieces, too, which you can see on her website. The Dead Sea is nearly 10 times as salty as the ocean, while it also has the lowest elevation on Earth, about 1,407 feet below the sea level. Salt tends to crystallize out of very salty solutions, and typically nucleates, or seeds, at places that have saltier concentrations than the ... (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Israeli artist Sigalit Landau left a black dress in the Dead Sea, allowing it to crystallize. Landau's work involves other salt crystallisation pieces, too, which you can see on her website. The Dead Sea is nearly 10 times as salty as the ocean, while it also has the lowest elevation on Earth, about 1,407 feet below the sea level. Salt tends to crystallize out of very salty solutions, and typically nucleates, or seeds, at places that have saltier concentrations than the ... (more...)
Britney Spears Talks Marriage And Babies On 'Carpool Karaoke'
- August 27, 2016
The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here: Britney Spears appeared on Carpool Karaoke! As tradition, along the ride Corden asked Spears a few more personal questions. Spears will make her first appearance in a decade on the VMA stage on Sunday where she will perform " Make Me ". "I think I might not ever go to men again", she told him. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here: Britney Spears appeared on Carpool Karaoke! As tradition, along the ride Corden asked Spears a few more personal questions. Spears will make her first appearance in a decade on the VMA stage on Sunday where she will perform " Make Me ". "I think I might not ever go to men again", she told him. (more...)
Ann Coulter's Book Says Trump Can't Change On Immigration, Then He Did
- August 27, 2016
Polls often show that majorities favor letting people illegally in the USA stay and also back tougher laws to deport them. "The electorate is conflicted and that's a fundamental problem", said Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster. But the Democrat's contradictions are dwarfed by those in the GOP. Some have likened Trump's latest comments on immigration to that of more moderate Republicans such as former Florida Gov. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Polls often show that majorities favor letting people illegally in the USA stay and also back tougher laws to deport them. "The electorate is conflicted and that's a fundamental problem", said Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster. But the Democrat's contradictions are dwarfed by those in the GOP. Some have likened Trump's latest comments on immigration to that of more moderate Republicans such as former Florida Gov. (more...)
De Niro returns to form as boxing trainer in 'Hands of Stone'
- August 27, 2016
The actors who received the award were Academy Award victor Robert De Niro , who plays Duran's trainer, the legendary Ray Arcel; Usher, the pop star who plays Sugar Ray Leonard; Ana de Armas , who plays Felicidad Iglesias, wife of Duran; Pedro "Budú" Pérez, who plays the role of Plomo Quiñones, Duran's head coach; and of course Edgar Ramirez, who had the commitment and acting chops to bring Roberto Duran, one of the glories of boxing and a hero to the Panamanian people, to life on the big ... (more...)
- August 27, 2016
The actors who received the award were Academy Award victor Robert De Niro , who plays Duran's trainer, the legendary Ray Arcel; Usher, the pop star who plays Sugar Ray Leonard; Ana de Armas , who plays Felicidad Iglesias, wife of Duran; Pedro "Budú" Pérez, who plays the role of Plomo Quiñones, Duran's head coach; and of course Edgar Ramirez, who had the commitment and acting chops to bring Roberto Duran, one of the glories of boxing and a hero to the Panamanian people, to life on the big ... (more...)
"Hands of Stone", an intimate portrait of a boxer
- August 27, 2016
Duran is so fueled by anti-American sentiment - based on the fact that his American father abandoned him, not to mention the American occupation of the Panama Canal Zone and his being harassed by the US military stationed there - that when his manager, Carlos Eleta (Ruben Blades), introduces him to legendary trainer Ray Arcel (Robert De Niro) as the man who can guide him to a world title, Duran is more interested in eating ice cream. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Duran is so fueled by anti-American sentiment - based on the fact that his American father abandoned him, not to mention the American occupation of the Panama Canal Zone and his being harassed by the US military stationed there - that when his manager, Carlos Eleta (Ruben Blades), introduces him to legendary trainer Ray Arcel (Robert De Niro) as the man who can guide him to a world title, Duran is more interested in eating ice cream. (more...)
New anti-Trump ad looks to sway black voters
- August 27, 2016
Quinnipiac University Poll Assistant Director Tim Malloy attributed Clinton's surge, which is bolstered by support from women and minority voters, in part, to her opponent's recent campaign trail missteps. In the meantime, he has been softening his tone on immigration and reaching out to African-Americans, a traditional Democratic constituency. While he wrote past year that Trump's physical strength and stamina are extraordinary, Bornstein tells NBC that he doesn't think Trump is in any ... (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Quinnipiac University Poll Assistant Director Tim Malloy attributed Clinton's surge, which is bolstered by support from women and minority voters, in part, to her opponent's recent campaign trail missteps. In the meantime, he has been softening his tone on immigration and reaching out to African-Americans, a traditional Democratic constituency. While he wrote past year that Trump's physical strength and stamina are extraordinary, Bornstein tells NBC that he doesn't think Trump is in any ... (more...)
Trump Aide: Polls Are Wrong Because They Discount 'Undercover Trump Voter'
- August 27, 2016
Conway's public comments come after The Huffington Post reported Saturday that she had previously privately promised Trump that hidden voters would come out of the woodwork for him. Last week, he sent out a tweet that read, "They will soon be calling me MR. BREXIT!" Nevertheless, the Brexit vote has become a talking point for those who question the accuracy of polls of the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Conway's public comments come after The Huffington Post reported Saturday that she had previously privately promised Trump that hidden voters would come out of the woodwork for him. Last week, he sent out a tweet that read, "They will soon be calling me MR. BREXIT!" Nevertheless, the Brexit vote has become a talking point for those who question the accuracy of polls of the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
King: 'Happy to hear' Trump clarify immigration policy
- August 27, 2016
Trump told CNN's Anderson Cooper on Thursday that there is "not a path to legalization unless people leave the country if they come back in, and then they have to start paying taxes". "Look, when you launch your campaign saying Mexican immigrants are rapists, drug dealers and murderers, I don't know there's a lot you can say to recover", said Democratic Rep. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Trump told CNN's Anderson Cooper on Thursday that there is "not a path to legalization unless people leave the country if they come back in, and then they have to start paying taxes". "Look, when you launch your campaign saying Mexican immigrants are rapists, drug dealers and murderers, I don't know there's a lot you can say to recover", said Democratic Rep. (more...)
Homeland Security investigating Leslie Jones website hack
- August 27, 2016
Paul Feig, who directed the 48-year-old actress in "Ghostbusters", singer Katy Perry and actress Patricia Arquette are among the stars who rallied around Jones after hackers leaked her personal information and several nude photos Wednesday. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Paul Feig, who directed the 48-year-old actress in "Ghostbusters", singer Katy Perry and actress Patricia Arquette are among the stars who rallied around Jones after hackers leaked her personal information and several nude photos Wednesday. (more...)
World's largest aircraft damaged during test flight in England
- August 27, 2016
The aircraft rose slowly into the air for the first time on August 17 from Cardington airfield, 73 kilometres north of London. " Hybrid Air Vehicles runs a robust set of procedures for flight test activities and investigation of issues ", said HAV. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
The aircraft rose slowly into the air for the first time on August 17 from Cardington airfield, 73 kilometres north of London. " Hybrid Air Vehicles runs a robust set of procedures for flight test activities and investigation of issues ", said HAV. (more...)
Huma Abedin Dogged by Clinton Email Trail
- August 27, 2016
Her mother was editor-in-chief and her brother and sister edit it as well. She began her career as an intern in the White House in 1996, when Hillary Clinton was first lady, and was assigned as back-up to Clinton's primary aide. Huma Abedin , aide to Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton , at the conclusion of the second official 2016 Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, Iowa, November 14, 2015. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Her mother was editor-in-chief and her brother and sister edit it as well. She began her career as an intern in the White House in 1996, when Hillary Clinton was first lady, and was assigned as back-up to Clinton's primary aide. Huma Abedin , aide to Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton , at the conclusion of the second official 2016 Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, Iowa, November 14, 2015. (more...)
People need to see 'The Birth of a Nation': Academy President
- August 27, 2016
Nate Parker arrives at the Sundance NIGHT BEFORE NEXT Benefit on August 11 in Los Angeles. "Parker's film also includes a graphic gang rape scene, further complicating age-old questions about the ethics of consuming art when the artist is accused of bad things". (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Nate Parker arrives at the Sundance NIGHT BEFORE NEXT Benefit on August 11 in Los Angeles. "Parker's film also includes a graphic gang rape scene, further complicating age-old questions about the ethics of consuming art when the artist is accused of bad things". (more...)
Tom Hiddleston hacked just two weeks after he joins Instagram
- August 27, 2016
The Thor villain has only had the photo-sharing profile for about two weeks, and on Friday his account was taken over by a random user! The intrusion appeared to start when a black and white hooded figure was posted, and this was followed by screenshots of other Instagram pages and Snapchat accounts that his account had started following. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
The Thor villain has only had the photo-sharing profile for about two weeks, and on Friday his account was taken over by a random user! The intrusion appeared to start when a black and white hooded figure was posted, and this was followed by screenshots of other Instagram pages and Snapchat accounts that his account had started following. (more...)
Clinton says Trump will 'make America hate again'
- August 27, 2016
Trump said on Thursday that he will be laying out his "exact plan" on immigration over the next week. Many pundits - liberal and conservative - are now saying his plan, instead, would mirror the one Jeb Bush put forward during his failed presidential campaign. (more...)
- August 27, 2016
Trump said on Thursday that he will be laying out his "exact plan" on immigration over the next week. Many pundits - liberal and conservative - are now saying his plan, instead, would mirror the one Jeb Bush put forward during his failed presidential campaign. (more...)
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