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Trump campaign CEO was charged with domestic violence
- August 28, 2016
She then spat at him, and Bannon "reached up to her from the driver's seat of his auto and grabbed her left wrist". The ex-wife of Stephen Brannon, the former head of Breitbart News brought on as CEO of Donald Trump's campaign, accused him during divorce proceedings of trying to block her from sending their children to private schools where large numbers of Jewish students attended, claiming he did not like Jews, an accusation Bannon denies. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
She then spat at him, and Bannon "reached up to her from the driver's seat of his auto and grabbed her left wrist". The ex-wife of Stephen Brannon, the former head of Breitbart News brought on as CEO of Donald Trump's campaign, accused him during divorce proceedings of trying to block her from sending their children to private schools where large numbers of Jewish students attended, claiming he did not like Jews, an accusation Bannon denies. (more...)
Pedroia gets hits 11 straight at-bats, fall 1 shy of record
- August 28, 2016
Meanwhile, the Red Sox are 2-8 in their last 10 game threes of a series, and 3-7 in Rodriguez's last 10 starts. Dustin Pedroia has stroked a hit in 10 straight at-bats dating back to the third inning of the Boston Red Sox's game at Tampa Bay on Thursday. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Meanwhile, the Red Sox are 2-8 in their last 10 game threes of a series, and 3-7 in Rodriguez's last 10 starts. Dustin Pedroia has stroked a hit in 10 straight at-bats dating back to the third inning of the Boston Red Sox's game at Tampa Bay on Thursday. (more...)
Trump now says he is "softening" his position on immigration
- August 28, 2016
According to Univision, at least one participant heard Trump say that mass deportations aren't the answer and that a better idea might be to allow the undocumented to sort out their legal status on US soil through "embassies or consulates of their countries". (more...)
- August 28, 2016
According to Univision, at least one participant heard Trump say that mass deportations aren't the answer and that a better idea might be to allow the undocumented to sort out their legal status on US soil through "embassies or consulates of their countries". (more...)
Trump's Adopting An Immigration Policy He Once Insulted
- August 28, 2016
Mr. Hannity then asked, "Here's the big question though". Currently, a 51 percent majority of Trump's general election backers consider creating a pathway to citizenship at least as much as a priority as amping up border security and law enforcement, although if pressed to pick one approach, they overwhelmingly lean toward protecting the borders. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Mr. Hannity then asked, "Here's the big question though". Currently, a 51 percent majority of Trump's general election backers consider creating a pathway to citizenship at least as much as a priority as amping up border security and law enforcement, although if pressed to pick one approach, they overwhelmingly lean toward protecting the borders. (more...)
Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump campaign built on prejudice
- August 28, 2016
Donald Trump has been supposedly reaching out to black voters by telling them that they are so poor and their lives are so miserable, that they have nothing to lose by voting for him. Pence, wearing a hard hat and safety glasses, toured the manufacturing portion of the plant, shaking hands with some workers. What political news is the world searching for on Google and talking about on Twitter? In a recent NBC News/Survey Monkey tracking poll, Trump netted just 8 percent support among ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Donald Trump has been supposedly reaching out to black voters by telling them that they are so poor and their lives are so miserable, that they have nothing to lose by voting for him. Pence, wearing a hard hat and safety glasses, toured the manufacturing portion of the plant, shaking hands with some workers. What political news is the world searching for on Google and talking about on Twitter? In a recent NBC News/Survey Monkey tracking poll, Trump netted just 8 percent support among ... (more...)
Storm Lester becomes a hurricane in the Pacific - US monitor
- August 28, 2016
A weak area of low pressure located near the central Bahamas continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms mainly to the south and east of its center . However, heavy rainfall is possible along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to southeastern Texas during the next few days. At 1430 IST, the center of Gaston was swirling south-east of Bermuda near latitude 27.9 north and longitude 52 west, the NHC said. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
A weak area of low pressure located near the central Bahamas continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms mainly to the south and east of its center . However, heavy rainfall is possible along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to southeastern Texas during the next few days. At 1430 IST, the center of Gaston was swirling south-east of Bermuda near latitude 27.9 north and longitude 52 west, the NHC said. (more...)
GCSE results day 2016: 'Positive attitudes' key to Castle School success
- August 28, 2016
There were many impressive individual results, including 21 students who achieved at least ten A* or A grades. Basketball player Ross, 16, is one of the school's many success stories, gaining nine A*s, three As and an A* Distinction while juggling his studies alongside hours of training for the England basketball squad. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
There were many impressive individual results, including 21 students who achieved at least ten A* or A grades. Basketball player Ross, 16, is one of the school's many success stories, gaining nine A*s, three As and an A* Distinction while juggling his studies alongside hours of training for the England basketball squad. (more...)
From green pool to missing pontoon, Rio's problems persist
- August 28, 2016
Excuses that have been given include low chlorine levels, algae proliferation, hot and humid weather conditions, tanks running out of chemicals and the water not being use to so many people being in it. This would have resulted in the inability for the pool's chlorine to effectively kill any organic matter. Embarrassing green water in the pools at Rio's Olympic aquatics centre, which left some athletes with itchy eyes, was because of an unplanned dump of hydrogen peroxide, Olympic ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Excuses that have been given include low chlorine levels, algae proliferation, hot and humid weather conditions, tanks running out of chemicals and the water not being use to so many people being in it. This would have resulted in the inability for the pool's chlorine to effectively kill any organic matter. Embarrassing green water in the pools at Rio's Olympic aquatics centre, which left some athletes with itchy eyes, was because of an unplanned dump of hydrogen peroxide, Olympic ... (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn Back On Virgin Train, But Did He Find A Seat?
- August 28, 2016
Jeremy Corbyn was forced to angrily deny he voted for the United Kingdom the leave the European Union by his challenger to be the next Labour leader. About 40 minutes into the journey, Mr Corbyn and his party were escorted to seats by train staff. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Jeremy Corbyn was forced to angrily deny he voted for the United Kingdom the leave the European Union by his challenger to be the next Labour leader. About 40 minutes into the journey, Mr Corbyn and his party were escorted to seats by train staff. (more...)
Jeb Bush blasts 'abhorrent' Trump shifts on immigration
- August 28, 2016
By July, Trump had fully embraced the idea, telling Fox News Channel that he would support raising the federal minimum wage to $10 an hour. "We're not going to let it happen to our country". Clinton's campaign posted a series of tweets Thursday referencing Trump's race- and religion-based controversies, including the Manhattan real estate magnate's questioning of President Barack Obama's birthplace and legal action filed against him for allegedly refusing to rent to black and Latino ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
By July, Trump had fully embraced the idea, telling Fox News Channel that he would support raising the federal minimum wage to $10 an hour. "We're not going to let it happen to our country". Clinton's campaign posted a series of tweets Thursday referencing Trump's race- and religion-based controversies, including the Manhattan real estate magnate's questioning of President Barack Obama's birthplace and legal action filed against him for allegedly refusing to rent to black and Latino ... (more...)
Earth-like planet found orbiting closest star to sun
- August 28, 2016
Using facilities operated by the European Southern Observatory and other telescopes, the worldwide team discovered the planet, called Proxima b , which orbits Proxima Centauri , the closest star to the Solar System. "The discovery of the potentially habitable planet around Proxima Cen is the culmination of 30 years of work that has improved stellar velocity measurement precision from 300 m/s (metres per second) to 1 m/s", said one of the researchers, Paul Butler from Carnegie Institution ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Using facilities operated by the European Southern Observatory and other telescopes, the worldwide team discovered the planet, called Proxima b , which orbits Proxima Centauri , the closest star to the Solar System. "The discovery of the potentially habitable planet around Proxima Cen is the culmination of 30 years of work that has improved stellar velocity measurement precision from 300 m/s (metres per second) to 1 m/s", said one of the researchers, Paul Butler from Carnegie Institution ... (more...)
Scientists discover a potentially habitable planet in Earth's backyard
- August 28, 2016
Astronomers identified a planet that is rocky like Earth and only slightly bigger orbiting Proxima Centauri , the nearest star to our solar system, scientists reported yesterday. Proxima B is likely tidally locked. However, Proxima Centauri is also much dimmer than the Sun, so the Goldilocks Zone is located closer as well. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Astronomers identified a planet that is rocky like Earth and only slightly bigger orbiting Proxima Centauri , the nearest star to our solar system, scientists reported yesterday. Proxima B is likely tidally locked. However, Proxima Centauri is also much dimmer than the Sun, so the Goldilocks Zone is located closer as well. (more...)
Lynch bides time as Broncos veteran QB's falter
- August 28, 2016
Siemian, who played the entire first half for the reigning Super Bowl champions, started inauspiciously with an interception, but he rebounded in style. On Saturday, Siemian, the player least expected take the reigns just six months ago, capitalized and might have made the unthinkable a reality. How they've handled themselves, how they've handled the team and how they respond to things. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Siemian, who played the entire first half for the reigning Super Bowl champions, started inauspiciously with an interception, but he rebounded in style. On Saturday, Siemian, the player least expected take the reigns just six months ago, capitalized and might have made the unthinkable a reality. How they've handled themselves, how they've handled the team and how they respond to things. (more...)
Lochte in deep water as Brazilian police charge United States swimmer
- August 28, 2016
Update: According to the Associated Press , authorities in Rio are charging Lochte with making a false robbery report. The decision comes days after Lochte said his original story about being held up at gunpoint in Rio with three other US swimmers was "overexaggerated" in an interview with Brazil's main broadcaster, Globo. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Update: According to the Associated Press , authorities in Rio are charging Lochte with making a false robbery report. The decision comes days after Lochte said his original story about being held up at gunpoint in Rio with three other US swimmers was "overexaggerated" in an interview with Brazil's main broadcaster, Globo. (more...)
AFI Axes Planned Screening & Nate Parker Q&A
- August 28, 2016
Last week, Parker found out his accuser committed suicide in 2012 and took to his Facebook to express how he was "filled with profound sorrow" and "devastated" upon hearing of her passing. "Next week, we will be scheduling a special moderated discussion so we may explore these issues together as artists and audience". Nonetheless, whatever we gather from the 17-year-old evidence is only our opinions rooted in deep emotion about such a touchy subject. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Last week, Parker found out his accuser committed suicide in 2012 and took to his Facebook to express how he was "filled with profound sorrow" and "devastated" upon hearing of her passing. "Next week, we will be scheduling a special moderated discussion so we may explore these issues together as artists and audience". Nonetheless, whatever we gather from the 17-year-old evidence is only our opinions rooted in deep emotion about such a touchy subject. (more...)
Bush calls Trump policy shifts 'abhorrent'
- August 28, 2016
The big media hype lately is that Donald Trump has suddenly changed his position on immigration. Never mind that is was Jeb Bush that said recently that: "There isn't going to be a wall built". The activities capped a week that saw some of the harshest exchanges between the two presidential rivals, with Clinton asserting in a fiery Reno, Nevada, speech on Thursday that Trump was stoking a "radical fringe" within the Republican Party, including anti-Semites and white supremacists. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
The big media hype lately is that Donald Trump has suddenly changed his position on immigration. Never mind that is was Jeb Bush that said recently that: "There isn't going to be a wall built". The activities capped a week that saw some of the harshest exchanges between the two presidential rivals, with Clinton asserting in a fiery Reno, Nevada, speech on Thursday that Trump was stoking a "radical fringe" within the Republican Party, including anti-Semites and white supremacists. (more...)
Trump's 'Softening' on Immigration Could Be Fatal
- August 28, 2016
It all seems to be a risky attempt to win over independent voters and moderate Republicans, even if at that comes at the expense of the hard-right supporters who have, until now, endorsed him by the million. Meanwhile, others are gleefully pointing out to the bitter and disappointed that they've been warned about this for months now. Donald Trump ruled out Thursday a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants in the United States, walking back comments he made earlier this week ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
It all seems to be a risky attempt to win over independent voters and moderate Republicans, even if at that comes at the expense of the hard-right supporters who have, until now, endorsed him by the million. Meanwhile, others are gleefully pointing out to the bitter and disappointed that they've been warned about this for months now. Donald Trump ruled out Thursday a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants in the United States, walking back comments he made earlier this week ... (more...)
Ben-Hur remake flops at USA box office
- August 28, 2016
Critically acclaimed heist film Hell or High Water , from CBS Films and Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), continued to do nice business in its limited rollout, grossing $2.7-M as it expanded from 32 theaters to a total of 472 for an early domestic take of $3.5-M. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Critically acclaimed heist film Hell or High Water , from CBS Films and Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), continued to do nice business in its limited rollout, grossing $2.7-M as it expanded from 32 theaters to a total of 472 for an early domestic take of $3.5-M. (more...)
Paul Manafort steps down as Trump's campaign chief
- August 28, 2016
Trump praised Manafort's work on the campaign and called him a "true professional". Manafort joined the campaign in March and had clashed with campaign manager Corey Lewandowski , who was sacked three months later. The allegations about the payments were first made in The New York Times on Monday. "My father just didn't want to have the distraction looming over the campaign and quite frankly looming over all the issues that Hillary's facing right now". (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Trump praised Manafort's work on the campaign and called him a "true professional". Manafort joined the campaign in March and had clashed with campaign manager Corey Lewandowski , who was sacked three months later. The allegations about the payments were first made in The New York Times on Monday. "My father just didn't want to have the distraction looming over the campaign and quite frankly looming over all the issues that Hillary's facing right now". (more...)
Britney Spears Sings Carpool Karaoke!
- August 28, 2016
During the ride, Spears revealed that she wants to have three more kids in addition to her nine- and 10-year olds. "I Did It Again", and her latest single " Make Me ". Aside from rocking a gray cardigan and white knot-tied button-down, Corden one-upped Spears herself with a pair of pigtails. Britney said she has tons of aliases, including "Anita Dick", which made Corden laugh hard. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
During the ride, Spears revealed that she wants to have three more kids in addition to her nine- and 10-year olds. "I Did It Again", and her latest single " Make Me ". Aside from rocking a gray cardigan and white knot-tied button-down, Corden one-upped Spears herself with a pair of pigtails. Britney said she has tons of aliases, including "Anita Dick", which made Corden laugh hard. (more...)
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