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TV Anchor Freaks When Alligator Starts Flailing In His Hands
- September 03, 2016

The last time experts from the "Reptile Rainforest Shows" visited the "Sports Final" set was in 2013. Said to be perturbed by the other animal, Burton's alligator moves around violently, and it affects Burton's demeanour, as he starts to panic and nearly looks like he's wrestling the creature. (more...)

Jack Wilshere trains with new team-mates on first day at Bournemouth
- September 03, 2016

Wilshere, who is not part of Sam Allardyce's first England squad, could make his Bournemouth debut after the global break at home to West Brom on September 10. And I also think it shows a degree of selflessness on Arsene Wenger's part - he's such a talented player but he shouldn't be trapped into not being able to play. (more...)

Tony Romo Suffers Broken Bone In Back - Fans…
- September 03, 2016

Garrett said Romo's rehab will consist of rest and immobility but the coach refused to rule him out for the September 11 season opener against the New York Giants. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo , left, is tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril , right, in the first half of a preseason National Football League game on Thursday. (more...)

Starbucks steams up menu with a familiar choice and new option
- September 03, 2016

But the coffee chain has another fall drink in the pipeline. Today notes that the drink is Starbucks' most popular seasonal beverage ever, with more than 200 million sold since its introduction in 2003. "We made a decision to take that idea in a new direction with chocolate and a bit of heat". The new Chile Mocha will be available in stores in the USA and Canada starting September 6, along with another spicy drink Pumpkin Spice Latte , which is making its 13 consecutive seasonal debut. (more...)

Former NWA manager Jerry Heller dies at 75
- September 03, 2016

A Cleveland, Ohio native, Heller moved to Los Angeles and handled a wide range of artists, including Elton John on an early USA tour, before his career fell into a rut. Dre , among others, over the release of the film, "Straight Outta Compton". Heller also claimed he talked Eazy-E out of murdering Suge Knight, the bodyguard-turned-CEO of rival label Death Row Records who, as legend has it, physically threatened them into releasing Dr. (more...)

Japanese man fights off bear with karate
- September 03, 2016

A black bear got the surprise of its life when it attacked a 63-year-old man who happened to be a high-ranking practitioner of karate, police in Gunma Prefecture said. "I thought it's either I kill him or he kills me", he told public broadcaster NHK. Despite the high-risk situation, the fisherman even managed to seek help at a hospital in Gunma, which lies northwest of the capital, Tokyo . (more...)

Mel Brooks Remembers Gene Wilder On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
- September 03, 2016

Brooks would call him "God's flawless prey, the victim in all of us". And you can bet the moment that word of Wilder's passing got out, media outlets looked him up to hear his feelings about the legendary actor's sudden death. "He said, 'They're always laughing at me". Brooks said that Wilder was such a wonderful part of his life. He promised him the role of Bloom in The Producers while he was still writing it, but Wilder never thought anyone would give him the money to finance a film that ... (more...)

Hailing cooperation, US and China join global climate deal
- September 03, 2016

President Obama simply waved his magic scepter and willed the treaty's ratification into existence without getting the advice and consent of the Senate as required by the Constitution. Almost 200 countries agreed in Paris in December on a binding global compact to slash greenhouse gas emissions and keep global temperature increases to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius. (more...)

Fox News Founder Roger Ailes Faces Another Sex Scandal
- September 03, 2016

Tantaros claims Brown, a Fox News contributor, made inappropriate comments to her and placed his hands below her waist. Ailes resigned in July after Ms Carlson said in a lawsuit that she was sacked because she refused his sexual advances. (more...)

Beyonce bags 8 statuettes, Rihanna gets lifetime award
- September 03, 2016

Not to mention the beauty killed it with some PERECT choreography - rumored boyfriend Drake must be SO proud! Any artist would have a hard time trying to match a Beyonce performance of this magnitude, but the multifaceted R&B singer Rihanna proved she could hold her own over the course of four separate performances throughout the show. (more...)

Kate Middleton wears 'cheap' trousers while on tour
- September 03, 2016

Now it's said that a ghostly cavalry can be heard galloping across the estate at nightfall. "The couple then worked their way through six different drinks before Kate downed a shot of 120-proof (60 percent ABV) whiskey", People Magazine added. (more...)

Turkish tanks cross into Syria in 'new phase' against IS
- September 03, 2016

Turkish tanks have crossed into northern Syria from Kilis Province to attack Islamic State. Syrian rebels backed by Turkey said the offensive aimed to put pressure on IS from both east and west in that area of the border zone. The Turkish Armed Forces responded to the rockets with howitzers, striking two weapons pits and bunkers, and "destroying the locations and the Daesh terrorists there", Anadolu said, referring to IS by an Arabic acronym. (more...)

China ratifies Paris Agreement on climate change
- September 03, 2016

China and the United States are the 25th and 26th countries to officially ratify the agreement and together represent around 38 per cent of global emissions. "This is not a fight that any one country no matter how powerful can take alone", Obama said, according to Sky News . Moreover, the agreement will only come into effect once at least 55 countries, accounting for 55 percent of global carbon emissions, ratify it. (more...)

Chris Brown releases new song 1 day after arrest
- September 03, 2016

More and more details are emerging about his felony assault arrest, and now, C. Breezy believes the prosecutor from the Rihanna case is out to get him. The woman who accused Chris Brown of pointing a gun at her may have been working to set him up. "Nothing was found that would corroborate her story ". (more...)

Clinton Foundation to Close Overseas Fundraising Branches If Hillary Clinton Wins
- September 03, 2016

The chronic reports of pay-to-play at the Clinton's troubled charity have taken a toll on the Democratic presidential nominee's poll numbers. This begs the obvious question about why an inappropriately cozy relationship between the Clinton Foundation and the President of the United States is deemed unethical, but the same relationship between the foundation and the Secretary of State or candidate for president were not. (more...)

Electric Forest Festival expands with events over 2 weekends
- September 03, 2016

In a posting at the festival web site, organizers said the move was made "after careful and thoughtful consideration" and called the move "an incredible leap into the future". Details will continue to be released over the coming weeks and months, and Electric Forest promises to reveal to fans which artists will be performing on which weekends well in advance. (more...)

Reds rally to beat Cardinals 3-2 on Suarez's single in 9th
- September 03, 2016

St. Louis trailed the first-place Cubs by 15 1/2 games in the NL Central on Friday, but was in line for the second wild card behind San Francisco. Instead, the Reds snapped a four-game losing streak. "It wasn't that hard of contact". Reyes limited the damage to just one run, which is the only blemish in his six appearances (14 innings) with Cardinals this season. (more...)

Luke Pell Confirms He Was Supposed to Be the Next 'Bachelor'
- September 03, 2016

Pell shared that he was devastated when he received a call from the producers on Sunday night. They said ABC had chose to quote-unquote 'go in a different direction.' I was supposed to fly out Monday morning at 9 a.m. Himle interviewed with 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit the morning after it was revealed that Nick was picked as The Bachelor 2017 lead. Most of it wasn't positive. (more...)

Pastor gives Trump campaign questions prior to TV interview
- September 03, 2016

They are making good money. A spokesperson for Hillary Clinton's campaign said Trump is "out of touch" with the black community in a news release sent out Friday afternoon. Jackson, the black pastor of the Great Faith Ministries International church on Saturday, and that the talks will be closed to the press and public. (more...)

Lil Wayne hints at retiring after police show up to his home
- September 03, 2016

Lil Wayne has been embroiled in a nasty battle with his label Cash Money Records over unpaid royalties. "I want off this label and nothing to do with these people but unfortunately it ain't that easy". Then, shortly following the false alarm, he took to his Twitter, quit hip-hop, and shrugged it off some six hours after the fact. Most believed he'd have the strength to persevere, and when he dropped his Free Weezy Album on TIDAL a year ago, it was a sign that he was finding ways to overcome ... (more...)