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Bill Clinton to leave board of foundation health project
- September 15, 2016
Hillary Clinton's campaign released her medical records on Wednesday as she spends a third day off the campaign trail. "They have got 40 years of my tax returns, tens of thousands of e-mails, a detailed medical letter report, all kinds of personal details", she said. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
Hillary Clinton's campaign released her medical records on Wednesday as she spends a third day off the campaign trail. "They have got 40 years of my tax returns, tens of thousands of e-mails, a detailed medical letter report, all kinds of personal details", she said. (more...)
Vin Scully's final six Dodgers games to be available on broadcast TV
- September 15, 2016
The rest of the Dodgers-Rockies games in L.A. that weekend (a Saturday night and Sunday day game) will also be simulcast as will the final series of the regular season, when the Dodgers visit the Giants, from September 30-Oct. 23, 2015 in Los Angeles . Games on September 24 and 25 against the Rockies will be shown, too. Then comes the season-finale series in San Francisco on September 30-October 2. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
The rest of the Dodgers-Rockies games in L.A. that weekend (a Saturday night and Sunday day game) will also be simulcast as will the final series of the regular season, when the Dodgers visit the Giants, from September 30-Oct. 23, 2015 in Los Angeles . Games on September 24 and 25 against the Rockies will be shown, too. Then comes the season-finale series in San Francisco on September 30-October 2. (more...)
Off-Duty Police Officer Assaults Conductor on J Train, Sources Say
- September 15, 2016
The FDNY said that two people were taken to Beth Israel Hospital with minor injuries. This is a developing story and will be updated as more news becomes available . When she got up, she pulled the emergency brake, stopping the train in its track halfway into the tunnel. Cops said the off-duty officer then pushed the conductor. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
The FDNY said that two people were taken to Beth Israel Hospital with minor injuries. This is a developing story and will be updated as more news becomes available . When she got up, she pulled the emergency brake, stopping the train in its track halfway into the tunnel. Cops said the off-duty officer then pushed the conductor. (more...)
Carla Hayden breaks new ground as 14th librarian of Congress
- September 15, 2016
Roberts, Jr. She sat down with USA TODAY's Capital Download to talk about her battle against provisions of the USA Patriot Act and her decision to keep Baltimore's libraries open in the wake of the unrest that followed Freddie Gray's death a year ago. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
Roberts, Jr. She sat down with USA TODAY's Capital Download to talk about her battle against provisions of the USA Patriot Act and her decision to keep Baltimore's libraries open in the wake of the unrest that followed Freddie Gray's death a year ago. (more...)
Flint Pastor Shuts Down Donald Trump Mid-Speech
- September 15, 2016
The former secretary of state, 68, "continues to remain healthy and fit to serve as president of the United States ", her personal physician Lisa Bardack wrote in a detailed, two-page "summary update" on Clinton's health. Mrs Clinton said in a speech last week half of Mr Trump's supporters belong "in a basket of deplorables " and accused them of being racist and homophobic. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
The former secretary of state, 68, "continues to remain healthy and fit to serve as president of the United States ", her personal physician Lisa Bardack wrote in a detailed, two-page "summary update" on Clinton's health. Mrs Clinton said in a speech last week half of Mr Trump's supporters belong "in a basket of deplorables " and accused them of being racist and homophobic. (more...)
Tennessee pulls away from Virginia Tech late in Battle at Bristol
- September 15, 2016
That run capped a 24-0 second quarter , which put the Vols up 10 entering halftime. And while the Vols (2-0) looked in the first quarter eerily similar to the team that almost lost to Appalachian State in their opener, they've discovered a deep threat in their passing game that's been so sorely missing. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
That run capped a 24-0 second quarter , which put the Vols up 10 entering halftime. And while the Vols (2-0) looked in the first quarter eerily similar to the team that almost lost to Appalachian State in their opener, they've discovered a deep threat in their passing game that's been so sorely missing. (more...)
Seth Meyers has some thoughts on Hillary's health, 'basket of deplorables'
- September 15, 2016
It's ironic coming from a candidate defined by divisive statements who once mocked Clinton's large policy shop, deriding her proposals as "a waste of paper" and insisting the public didn't care about the sort of specifics she offered. Bardack said Clinton is up to date on all vaccines, including two given to help prevent pneumonia - Prevnar and Pneumovax. "If you don't get a cold or a virus or the flu or pneumonia in a campaign, you weren't working hard enough". (more...)
- September 15, 2016
It's ironic coming from a candidate defined by divisive statements who once mocked Clinton's large policy shop, deriding her proposals as "a waste of paper" and insisting the public didn't care about the sort of specifics she offered. Bardack said Clinton is up to date on all vaccines, including two given to help prevent pneumonia - Prevnar and Pneumovax. "If you don't get a cold or a virus or the flu or pneumonia in a campaign, you weren't working hard enough". (more...)
Swimmer, 3 Others Suspended For Rio Incident
- September 15, 2016
Earlier reports indicated that news would be coming Thursday about Lochte's punishment , though the USOC and USA Swimming had not yet confirmed the ban Thursday morning. Estimates have put the financial hit for those losses at around one million United States dollars (£752,000). The International Olympic Committee's ethics commission is also looking into the incident . (more...)
- September 15, 2016
Earlier reports indicated that news would be coming Thursday about Lochte's punishment , though the USOC and USA Swimming had not yet confirmed the ban Thursday morning. Estimates have put the financial hit for those losses at around one million United States dollars (£752,000). The International Olympic Committee's ethics commission is also looking into the incident . (more...)
Paralympics striving to create fairer world, says Rio 2016 chief
- September 15, 2016
The parade of the athletes was ended with marching of Brazilian Paralympic team. The Olympic Channel's daily coverage from Rio de Janeiro will be available in 162 territories and includes events and highlights shows, and concludes with the Closing Ceremony on September 18. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
The parade of the athletes was ended with marching of Brazilian Paralympic team. The Olympic Channel's daily coverage from Rio de Janeiro will be available in 162 territories and includes events and highlights shows, and concludes with the Closing Ceremony on September 18. (more...)
NASCAR beefs up rules to try to curb cheating in Chase
- September 15, 2016
The good news for Truex is that five of the 10 Chase races are at mile-and-a-half tracks , including Sunday's Chase opener at Chicagoland Speedway . - A team that wins the race would not be able to use the victory to determine Chase eligibility, eligibility for advancement in the Chase or eligibility for non-points races. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
The good news for Truex is that five of the 10 Chase races are at mile-and-a-half tracks , including Sunday's Chase opener at Chicagoland Speedway . - A team that wins the race would not be able to use the victory to determine Chase eligibility, eligibility for advancement in the Chase or eligibility for non-points races. (more...)
Sully Tops Weekend Box Office With $35.5 Million
- September 15, 2016
The well-reviewed dramatisation of the 2009 emergency landing by Captain Chesley Sullenberger of a jet on the Hudson River connected primarily with older moviegoers, who are usually reluctant to come out on hoopla-filled opening weekends. Sully had a hot opening day gross of $12.2 million, putting it on track for a $30 million plus opening weekend. Though faring better in pure numbers, Kubo and the Two Strings and its $3.2 million is still struggling, and looking to be a financial bomb, ... (more...)
- September 15, 2016
The well-reviewed dramatisation of the 2009 emergency landing by Captain Chesley Sullenberger of a jet on the Hudson River connected primarily with older moviegoers, who are usually reluctant to come out on hoopla-filled opening weekends. Sully had a hot opening day gross of $12.2 million, putting it on track for a $30 million plus opening weekend. Though faring better in pure numbers, Kubo and the Two Strings and its $3.2 million is still struggling, and looking to be a financial bomb, ... (more...)
Fears raised after Northern Ireland residents treated for Zika virus
- September 15, 2016
This is the third case of travel-acquired Zika virus disease to be reported in Idaho this year, according to a district news release. University of Utah Health Care and the Davis County Health Department also have assisted in the investigation . (more...)
- September 15, 2016
This is the third case of travel-acquired Zika virus disease to be reported in Idaho this year, according to a district news release. University of Utah Health Care and the Davis County Health Department also have assisted in the investigation . (more...)
Zika: Two virus strains identified in Malaysia - Health Minister
- September 15, 2016
Schwartz. "She was confined in a local hospital where urine and blood were collected". Symptoms of Zika include fever, rash, joint pain and redness of the eyes. "Allowing this to happen needlessly puts the American people at risk and will result in more Zika infections, and potentially more babies being born with microcephaly and other birth defects". (more...)
- September 15, 2016
Schwartz. "She was confined in a local hospital where urine and blood were collected". Symptoms of Zika include fever, rash, joint pain and redness of the eyes. "Allowing this to happen needlessly puts the American people at risk and will result in more Zika infections, and potentially more babies being born with microcephaly and other birth defects". (more...)
IEA Says Oil Supply Will Outpace Demand Until At Least Mid
- September 15, 2016
Oil prices have plummeted since mid-2014 as a result of an oil glut and the failure of demand to keep pace. Even when prices fell below $30 a barrel in January, the Kingdom kept increasing its oil production - a strategy to preserve and raise its share in the global oil market, and to force high-cost oil producers, like the US, out of the market. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
Oil prices have plummeted since mid-2014 as a result of an oil glut and the failure of demand to keep pace. Even when prices fell below $30 a barrel in January, the Kingdom kept increasing its oil production - a strategy to preserve and raise its share in the global oil market, and to force high-cost oil producers, like the US, out of the market. (more...)
Justin Timberlake kicks off concert documentary at Toronto festival
- September 15, 2016
JT was accompanied by director Jonathan Demme ( Silence Of The Lambs , Philadelphia ), both of whom were at the film fest for the premiere of upcoming Netflix concert film Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids. It came out even better than I sort of imagined. I'm excited about that. Justin's former NSYNC bandmate Lance Bass also approved of a possible collaboration, telling E!, "I would love to see that happen, of course". (more...)
- September 15, 2016
JT was accompanied by director Jonathan Demme ( Silence Of The Lambs , Philadelphia ), both of whom were at the film fest for the premiere of upcoming Netflix concert film Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids. It came out even better than I sort of imagined. I'm excited about that. Justin's former NSYNC bandmate Lance Bass also approved of a possible collaboration, telling E!, "I would love to see that happen, of course". (more...)
Clinton blasts Trump comments on military generals, Putin
- September 15, 2016
Clinton hopes to hold on to what was a big lead in the polls after the party conventions, helped in part by a number of Trump controversies, said analyst Jeremy Mayer. "We believe that such a change can only be made by someone who has not been deeply involved with, and substantially responsible for, the hollowing out of our military and the burgeoning threats facing our country around the world", the military leaders wrote. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
Clinton hopes to hold on to what was a big lead in the polls after the party conventions, helped in part by a number of Trump controversies, said analyst Jeremy Mayer. "We believe that such a change can only be made by someone who has not been deeply involved with, and substantially responsible for, the hollowing out of our military and the burgeoning threats facing our country around the world", the military leaders wrote. (more...)
$4.2M payout after death at clinic of man with sore throat
- September 15, 2016
Bradley, executive vice president of networks optimization, content strategy and commercialization for Turner. Turner obtained the rights to air the original movie, " Star Wars: A New Hope ", through a separate deal with Twentieth Century Fox. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
Bradley, executive vice president of networks optimization, content strategy and commercialization for Turner. Turner obtained the rights to air the original movie, " Star Wars: A New Hope ", through a separate deal with Twentieth Century Fox. (more...)
NYC unveils massive new sculpture for Manhattan public plaza
- September 15, 2016
Vessel is being pushed as a "new kind of public landmark". "In a city full of eye-catching structures, our first thought was that it shouldn't just be something to look at", said Heatherwick . "New Yorkers have a fitness thing", he said. The Hudson Yards will get a state of the art, 16-story sculpture next year that consists nearly entirely of stairways. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
Vessel is being pushed as a "new kind of public landmark". "In a city full of eye-catching structures, our first thought was that it shouldn't just be something to look at", said Heatherwick . "New Yorkers have a fitness thing", he said. The Hudson Yards will get a state of the art, 16-story sculpture next year that consists nearly entirely of stairways. (more...)
NY Fashion Week: Kors, Simmons, Marchesa
- September 15, 2016
During that fateful runway walk, she was wearing a black, knee-length and long-sleeved sequined dress, cinched with a wide black belt. Hadid later brushed off the fall, posting a video of her walk to Instagram with the caption, "Michael Kors today". (more...)
- September 15, 2016
During that fateful runway walk, she was wearing a black, knee-length and long-sleeved sequined dress, cinched with a wide black belt. Hadid later brushed off the fall, posting a video of her walk to Instagram with the caption, "Michael Kors today". (more...)
Ivanka Trump wrong about Trump Organization's leave policy
- September 15, 2016
Passed in 1993, the FMLA also allows for 12 weeks of unpaid time off to care for sick family members, or if the employee can't work because of a serious health problem. Under her plan, workers would receive up to two-thirds of their current wages, up to a ceiling, while on leave. His proposal, for six weeks of maternity leave, is an intriguing entrant to the debate about how to help ensure that everyone can be there when the people they love need them most. (more...)
- September 15, 2016
Passed in 1993, the FMLA also allows for 12 weeks of unpaid time off to care for sick family members, or if the employee can't work because of a serious health problem. Under her plan, workers would receive up to two-thirds of their current wages, up to a ceiling, while on leave. His proposal, for six weeks of maternity leave, is an intriguing entrant to the debate about how to help ensure that everyone can be there when the people they love need them most. (more...)
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