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Imam in bombing suspect's hometown speaks against violence
- September 25, 2016

Surveillance video indicates the men allegedly located a piece of luggage on the sidewalk, removed an improvised explosive device from the luggage and then left the vicinity. The U.S. attorney general, Loretta Lynch, said Wednesday that the government would bring Rahami to NY to face charges. On Tuesday, The New York Times reports that federal agents filed a criminal complaint against Ahmad Khan Rahami, a 28-year-old from Elizabeth, N.J. (more...)

Former Clinton foe offers debate advice to Donald Trump
- September 25, 2016

In this September 16, 2016 photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. It also said Trump had not donated a single dollar since 2009 to his foundation, which is funded by wealthy donors. Chris Wallace of Fox News, who will moderate the third and final presidential debate on October 19, said he wants the candidates - not the moderators - to call each other on falsehoods. (more...)

MacGyver on CBS: The Gadget Guy Is Back For a New Generation
- September 25, 2016

It's used all over the world". All the while, it begs us to enjoy the lead characters, who exchange not-so-witty one-liners back and forth like everyone is trying to get the last catchphrase of an Expendables movie before the credits roll them to cultural obscurity. (more...)

Stuntman performs jump over canyon late Evel Knievel attempted
- September 25, 2016

Unlike Knievel, who landed at the bottom of the canyon in his failed attempt on September 8, 1974, Braun touched down safely on the other side, some 1,400 feet away. "I'm simply finishing out his dream". Braun says he is attempting the jump not to prove he can, but to fulfill the dream of his hero. Knievel promised a weeklong festival complete with celebrities, a golf tournament and fun. (more...)

Elizabeth Warren had harsh words for the Wells Fargo CEO
- September 25, 2016

In one tense exchange, Sen. Senator Elizabeth Warren was the most colorful of Stumpf's interrogators, calling him " gutless " and saying he should "resign" and be "criminally investigated". "It was really more at the lower end of the performance scale, where people apparently were making bad choices to hang on in their job", Shrewsberry said at an investor conference in NY earlier this month. (more...)

David Cameron resigns as MP
- September 25, 2016

The 49-year-old Conservative party MP had stepped down as Prime Minister on June 24, a day after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU). Len McCluskey, the Unite general secretary, said: " David Cameron out of Parliament is the logical effect of Britain out of Europe. That's really the point". (more...)

New museum chronicling black history opens
- September 25, 2016

Asked what does it mean to him to see it finally open, he said, "It means that finally the African-American story on the National Mall is accessible to everybody, and in many ways it means that my ancestors are smiling", he told CNN . "And the fact that we have our first black president to dedicate it shows you how God works". The museum, which was a project originally lobbied for by Rep. (more...)

Peter Capaldi Will Guest Star on 'Doctor Who' Spinoff 'Class'
- September 25, 2016

For his part, Patrick Ness , the creator of Class , said: "Finally, we can tell you more about Class Although there are still many secrets Much As The Doctor really well in the first!... Many. Like, a lot. It has been confirmed that Peter Capaldi aka The Doctor will be in the premiere episode to introduce the characters. Joining them as series regulars are Jordan Renzo ( Chosen , Troubled ), Pooky Quesnel ( The A Word , Accused ), Nigel Betts ( Boy Meets Girl , Doctor Who ). (more...)

Early Voting Starts Friday
- September 25, 2016

There's a lot at stake this year. The election to choose the next president of the United States is a little more than six weeks away. There are approximately 3 million registered voters in SC, however, there are an additional 700,000 citizens who are eligible but not registered, Andino added. (more...)

Bill Clinton scheduled to speak at CSN at 11 a.m.
- September 25, 2016

The Clinton Health Access Initiative accounts for about two thirds of the foundation's expenses, much of that from foreign sources, according to the foundation's financial reports. "If Secretary Clinton is elected president, the changes outlined here will be implemented and CHAI would become an organization completely independent of the Clinton Foundation", the health-care initiative said in a statement Wednesday. (more...)

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo Share First Photo of Baby Dusty Rose
- September 25, 2016

He said: "I'm ready to be a dad". Are you looking forward to the oncoming slew of Dusty Rose pics? Dusty Rose's arrival meant Levine had to call off a CT show the Monday before her birth. He shared: "When you are doing this for the first time, everybody loves to tell you what you should be doing". He and Prinsloo started dating in 2012 and married in 2014 after a brief breakup in 2013, The Cut reports. (more...)

Trump meets Egypt's president at UN
- September 25, 2016

While the stakes are high for both candidates, there is likely more on the line for Trump who, as a foreign policy novice, is still looking to prove his chops before the first presidential debate next Monday. Many of Sisi's critics continue to caution against Trump, citing human rights violations in his administration, but Egyptian businessman and entrepreneur Amr Koura says he understands how and why some Egyptians might connect with Donald Trump's personality and leadership style, if ... (more...)

Emmy ratings set another record low
- September 25, 2016

Once Smith won her fourth Emmy and wasn't there to accept, Kimmel joked that it would be in the lost and found if she wanted it. The show also picked up Emmys for Production Design For A Narrative Contemporary Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More), Casting For A Drama Series, and Costumes For A Period/Fantasy Series on Sunday. (more...)

Hillary Clinton visits 'Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis'
- September 25, 2016

Sitting between two fern plants on a sparse set, Galifianakis did not dial back his trademark style of appearing uninterested and unprepared as he interviewed Clinton, riffing on her previous role as U.S. You need to get out more", Mrs. Clinton said in a not-at-all amusing response. Galifianakis even asked her what would happen if she became pregnant. "Do we get stuck with Tim Kaine for nine months?" Clinton, lips clamped into a tight smile, nodded her head as if to say move on. (more...)

UN Security Council Wants Nuke Test Ban Implementation
- September 25, 2016

Friday's resolution passed with 14 votes in favour and one abstention from Egypt, which said the issue was not one for the Security Council. Even worse, some Republicans have threatened blocking funding of the CTBT Organization which effectively monitors and deters nuclear tests. (more...)

The final 6 Boys for The X Factor 2016 revealed
- September 25, 2016

Up first, Simon Cowell's girls - and if they hadn't realised it yet, tonight they found out that X Factor is tough, with a thick skin every bit as necessary as a great voice. The level of talent on the show this year is SO strong, which is why it became pretty hard for Simon Cowell to swap around some of the girls. The final singer, 16-year-old Olivia Garcia, put Cowell in a particularly hard situation with her rendition of Changing by Paloma Faith. (more...)

Is Brad Pitt being investigated... 10:24AM
- September 25, 2016

According to TMZ , the fight took place aboard a private jet and continued even after the plane had landed at the airport, where it was witnessed by several people , one of whom reported it to the DCFS. Online, sources said Friday that there was "no punching" and no "inappropriate contact" between Pitt and 15-year-old Maddox Jolie-Pitt. The showbiz world was stunned Wednesday when Pitt's wife Angelina Jolie dropped the bombshell she was divorcing the 52-year-old actor. (more...)

Gigi Hadid fights off attacker with elbow to the face
- September 25, 2016

A man who tried to grab the 21 year-old model from behind as she left a fashion event in Italy was met with a swift jab of her elbow to his face. Clearly shocked, Gigi later told her Twitter followers, "Had EVERY RIGHT to defend myself". (more...)

Things to know about new Smithsonian African American museum
- September 25, 2016

It is Obama's hope, he said, that the museum would build bridges in view of the latest "fatal, police-involved shootings of black men". There are also many iconic items celebrating the achievements in sports, music, television and film including Michael Jackson's fedora hat worn during his 1984 "Victory Tour", boxer Muhammad Ali's headgear, musician Chuck Berry's Cadillac, baseball star Jackie Robinson's bat, some of Olympian Gabby Douglas' items as well as a statue honoring American ... (more...)

Wisconsin counts flood damage in millions
- September 25, 2016

His body was found about two hours later. While more than 7 inches of rain fell on St. Clair from Wednesday night into Thursday, the main problem is that even more fell upstream in the Waseca area, and that water is now making its way downriver. (more...)