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Battle with Taliban forcing Afghan civilians to flee Kunduz
- October 06, 2016
The Taliban, who ruled Afghanistan with an iron fist from 1996 to 2001, are seeking to topple the Western-backed government in Kabul and reimpose Islamic rule. Since late Monday Afghan forces have been conducting a careful clearing operation, with officials warning that the militants may be hiding in civilian homes as fighting continued around the city's edges. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
The Taliban, who ruled Afghanistan with an iron fist from 1996 to 2001, are seeking to topple the Western-backed government in Kabul and reimpose Islamic rule. Since late Monday Afghan forces have been conducting a careful clearing operation, with officials warning that the militants may be hiding in civilian homes as fighting continued around the city's edges. (more...)
Chanel's Lagerfeld blames Kardashian for robbery
- October 06, 2016
The reality television star's children, North, three, and 10-month-old Saint, were in NY with their father, rapper Kanye West. The worldwide criminals have previously robbed wealthy targets of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of jewelry. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
The reality television star's children, North, three, and 10-month-old Saint, were in NY with their father, rapper Kanye West. The worldwide criminals have previously robbed wealthy targets of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of jewelry. (more...)
Rob Kardashian Makes an Appearance at Blac Chyna's Baby Shower Bash
- October 06, 2016
Meanwhile, a source recently told PEOPLE that Kardashian is "not in a good place" when it comes to the show. "The theme is neutral - lots of whites and grays and greens". Fortunately, Kim was left physically unharmed. The hip-hop star and other notable celebrities came through for the engaged couple's long-awaited joint baby shower . (more...)
- October 06, 2016
Meanwhile, a source recently told PEOPLE that Kardashian is "not in a good place" when it comes to the show. "The theme is neutral - lots of whites and grays and greens". Fortunately, Kim was left physically unharmed. The hip-hop star and other notable celebrities came through for the engaged couple's long-awaited joint baby shower . (more...)
Hillary Clinton in awkward Between Two Ferns interview
- October 06, 2016
From there, the show might as well be renamed Between Two Burns . -"What happens if you become pregnant?" He then asks whether Clinton is "down with T-P-P". Finally, Zach airs a commercial for Trump during an ad break, and Hillary asks why he'd run it during their interview. Galifianakis signs off by referring to Clinton's biggest election-cycle controversy: "We should stay in touch". (more...)
- October 06, 2016
From there, the show might as well be renamed Between Two Burns . -"What happens if you become pregnant?" He then asks whether Clinton is "down with T-P-P". Finally, Zach airs a commercial for Trump during an ad break, and Hillary asks why he'd run it during their interview. Galifianakis signs off by referring to Clinton's biggest election-cycle controversy: "We should stay in touch". (more...)
Caitlyn Jenner Speaks Out About Kim Kardashian West Robbery
- October 06, 2016
As we previously reported, the KUWTK starlet is planning to amp up her security and lay low on social media in the wake of this bad heist. "Love my girl! After hearing the full story, I'm so thankful she's okay", Jenner wrote. They were then seen going through an unlocked office door and into a vehicle park where they jumped onto motorbikes, according to The Sun . Police say they tied her up, put duct tape around her head, plastic cable ties around her wrists and locked her in the bathroom. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
As we previously reported, the KUWTK starlet is planning to amp up her security and lay low on social media in the wake of this bad heist. "Love my girl! After hearing the full story, I'm so thankful she's okay", Jenner wrote. They were then seen going through an unlocked office door and into a vehicle park where they jumped onto motorbikes, according to The Sun . Police say they tied her up, put duct tape around her head, plastic cable ties around her wrists and locked her in the bathroom. (more...)
California blaze grow, so does containment
- October 06, 2016
Evacuations have been ordered for 300 buildings near the fire on Casa Loma, Loma Chiquita and Loma Prieta roads, according to Cal Fire . The Santa Cruz beach boardwalk, we can see that picture so you can get an image, nearly looks volcanic, that is the Loma fire now burning more than 2,200 acres, about 10% contained at last update so that area, this is what is significant about it. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
Evacuations have been ordered for 300 buildings near the fire on Casa Loma, Loma Chiquita and Loma Prieta roads, according to Cal Fire . The Santa Cruz beach boardwalk, we can see that picture so you can get an image, nearly looks volcanic, that is the Loma fire now burning more than 2,200 acres, about 10% contained at last update so that area, this is what is significant about it. (more...)
Nana Patekar Asks Media "Not To Give THEM So Much Importance"
- October 06, 2016
No one can be a bigger hero than our srmy men. Meanwhile Pakistani cinema hall owners have "temporarily" stopped screening Indian films amidst rising tension between the two countries following the Uri terror attack. Salman had said on Friday that Pakistani artistes should not be treated like terrorists, and art and terrorism should not be mixed. It's the government who gives them work permits and visas. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
No one can be a bigger hero than our srmy men. Meanwhile Pakistani cinema hall owners have "temporarily" stopped screening Indian films amidst rising tension between the two countries following the Uri terror attack. Salman had said on Friday that Pakistani artistes should not be treated like terrorists, and art and terrorism should not be mixed. It's the government who gives them work permits and visas. (more...)
Smithsonian to try again distributing passes for new museum
- October 06, 2016
They are available through the museum's website , or by calling ETIX Customer Support Center at 866-297-4020 beginning at 9 a.m. Monday. "A result, 64,000 passes have been issued for days between January and March that may not be convenient for the visitor", museum officials said in a release. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
They are available through the museum's website , or by calling ETIX Customer Support Center at 866-297-4020 beginning at 9 a.m. Monday. "A result, 64,000 passes have been issued for days between January and March that may not be convenient for the visitor", museum officials said in a release. (more...)
Center of powerful Hurricane Matthew 80 miles off West Palm Beach Thursday
- October 06, 2016
It was expected to regain strength overnight. The forecasts - which have shifted farther west - have sent local residents running for the gas pumps and grocery stores for essential supplies. Separately, the US Air Force said it was evacuating dozens of warplanes from bases in Virginia, North Carolina and Florida as Matthew headed toward the southern United States. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
It was expected to regain strength overnight. The forecasts - which have shifted farther west - have sent local residents running for the gas pumps and grocery stores for essential supplies. Separately, the US Air Force said it was evacuating dozens of warplanes from bases in Virginia, North Carolina and Florida as Matthew headed toward the southern United States. (more...)
Video reportedly shows Brad Pitt yelling but not getting violent
- October 06, 2016
It said that the incident involved "unruly behaviour" and that the Los Angeles county department of children and family services was conducting an investigation. TMZ is also reporting that when the plane landed around 8 p.m., Brad continued with his rant on the tarmac and tried to leave in a fuel truck. There?s certainly been quite the uproar since Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt earlier this week. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
It said that the incident involved "unruly behaviour" and that the Los Angeles county department of children and family services was conducting an investigation. TMZ is also reporting that when the plane landed around 8 p.m., Brad continued with his rant on the tarmac and tried to leave in a fuel truck. There?s certainly been quite the uproar since Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt earlier this week. (more...)
Kim K 'begged' robbers to let her live for her 'babies'
- October 06, 2016
She has said that she had felt safe staying on her own in the apartment at the Hotel de Pourtalès, but things took a different turn early Monday morning. She begged them not to hurt her as she is a mother and told them to take whatever they wanted. Kardashian reportedly told the French authorities that the men did not understand English but she understood them saying "ring" a few times, most likely in reference to her engagement ring. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
She has said that she had felt safe staying on her own in the apartment at the Hotel de Pourtalès, but things took a different turn early Monday morning. She begged them not to hurt her as she is a mother and told them to take whatever they wanted. Kardashian reportedly told the French authorities that the men did not understand English but she understood them saying "ring" a few times, most likely in reference to her engagement ring. (more...)
Bon Iver is transcendent on new record
- October 06, 2016
With each of its records since its 2007 debut release, For Emma, Forever Ago , Bon Iver has expanded its scope: Subtle, cozy acoustics have given way to AutoTune and lush instrumentals on subsequent releases. And yet occasionally he'll drop a startlingly concrete image like the one in "33 "God" about how he'd "be happy as hell if you stayed for tea". In this way, it is fitting that these vocal samples come in before Vernon begins singing, just as Vernon's voice is the first one heard on ... (more...)
- October 06, 2016
With each of its records since its 2007 debut release, For Emma, Forever Ago , Bon Iver has expanded its scope: Subtle, cozy acoustics have given way to AutoTune and lush instrumentals on subsequent releases. And yet occasionally he'll drop a startlingly concrete image like the one in "33 "God" about how he'd "be happy as hell if you stayed for tea". In this way, it is fitting that these vocal samples come in before Vernon begins singing, just as Vernon's voice is the first one heard on ... (more...)
Philadelphia Eagles: Week five fantasy outlook
- October 06, 2016
Four games in, it looks like those four teams will again compete for the playoffs. And missed out by a lot, too. With an extra week of rest, will the Philadelphia Eagles impose their will defensively on the Detroit Lions this Sunday? The two are from California, but cite a family connection to Philadelphia that keeps them coming back. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
Four games in, it looks like those four teams will again compete for the playoffs. And missed out by a lot, too. With an extra week of rest, will the Philadelphia Eagles impose their will defensively on the Detroit Lions this Sunday? The two are from California, but cite a family connection to Philadelphia that keeps them coming back. (more...)
'Thriller' songwriter Rod Temperton dies in London at age 66
- October 06, 2016
Temperton had penned a number of tracks for the former Jackson Five band member including "Off The Wall", and "Rock With You ", as well as many others. Released in November 1982 to quickly unprecedented sales (eventually going on to be certified 32x Platinum in February 2016, the highest certification handed out to an LP in USA history), Michael Jackson's Thriller saw seven of its nine tracks - "The Girl Is Mine", "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "Human Nature", ... (more...)
- October 06, 2016
Temperton had penned a number of tracks for the former Jackson Five band member including "Off The Wall", and "Rock With You ", as well as many others. Released in November 1982 to quickly unprecedented sales (eventually going on to be certified 32x Platinum in February 2016, the highest certification handed out to an LP in USA history), Michael Jackson's Thriller saw seven of its nine tracks - "The Girl Is Mine", "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "Human Nature", ... (more...)
Kim Kardashian's Robbery Was Her Own Fault, Karl Lagerfeld Suggests
- October 06, 2016
There's been a guy following Kylie and she isn't taking it seriously. It was only recently West told is wife that he "needed space". "Kanye could not deal with seeing the photos of Kim all over the internet." "He told her that she is married and she needs to start acting like it!" "She was hysterical but not screaming as she knew she had to keep quiet to survive", they said. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
There's been a guy following Kylie and she isn't taking it seriously. It was only recently West told is wife that he "needed space". "Kanye could not deal with seeing the photos of Kim all over the internet." "He told her that she is married and she needs to start acting like it!" "She was hysterical but not screaming as she knew she had to keep quiet to survive", they said. (more...)
Netflix Announces Marvel's Iron Fist Premiere Date; Shares First Photo
- October 06, 2016
Her father, Professor Lee Wing, first sent her out to meet Iron Fist when the hero traveled to Asia to seek vengeance for his father's death - and they have been allies ever since. Netflix made its first foray into the world of Marvel with the 2015 series "Daredevil", which came out in the spring of that year, then followed with " Jessica Jones " in late 2015. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
Her father, Professor Lee Wing, first sent her out to meet Iron Fist when the hero traveled to Asia to seek vengeance for his father's death - and they have been allies ever since. Netflix made its first foray into the world of Marvel with the 2015 series "Daredevil", which came out in the spring of that year, then followed with " Jessica Jones " in late 2015. (more...)
Anderson Cooper 360°: Host Signs Long Term Contract with CNN
- October 06, 2016
Anderson Cooper isn't leaving CNN anytime soon. Now that Strahan has permanently vacated the position as he moves over to ABC's Good Morning America , Cooper's entry would have been ideal timing. At the same time, the volatile election season has kept all news divisions busy; Cooper will co-moderate the second presidential debate Sunday, Oct. 9, with ABC's Martha Raddatz . (more...)
- October 06, 2016
Anderson Cooper isn't leaving CNN anytime soon. Now that Strahan has permanently vacated the position as he moves over to ABC's Good Morning America , Cooper's entry would have been ideal timing. At the same time, the volatile election season has kept all news divisions busy; Cooper will co-moderate the second presidential debate Sunday, Oct. 9, with ABC's Martha Raddatz . (more...)
This Photo Of Michelle Obama Hugging George W. Bush Has Inspired Many
- October 06, 2016
The museum opened more than 100 years after the idea was first considered and 13 years after Congress authorized its construction. Saturday's opening ceremony for the museum also was attended by civil rights icon Rep. But it is precisely because of that discomfort that we learn and grow and harness our collective power to make this nation more flawless. Museum officials say they have almost 3,000 items occupying 85,000 square feet of exhibition space including exhibits like a Tuskegee ... (more...)
- October 06, 2016
The museum opened more than 100 years after the idea was first considered and 13 years after Congress authorized its construction. Saturday's opening ceremony for the museum also was attended by civil rights icon Rep. But it is precisely because of that discomfort that we learn and grow and harness our collective power to make this nation more flawless. Museum officials say they have almost 3,000 items occupying 85,000 square feet of exhibition space including exhibits like a Tuskegee ... (more...)
Boxer Tyson Fury retires after cocaine allegations
- October 06, 2016
The controversial boxer, who recently pulled out of his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko due to mental health issues, labeled the industry "the saddest thing I ever took part" and "a pile of s***". His previous withdrawal from the July date with Klitschko was put down to an ankle injury, but the date of his removal from the card coincided with UKAD handing him a provisional suspension for his PEDs failure. (more...)
- October 06, 2016
The controversial boxer, who recently pulled out of his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko due to mental health issues, labeled the industry "the saddest thing I ever took part" and "a pile of s***". His previous withdrawal from the July date with Klitschko was put down to an ankle injury, but the date of his removal from the card coincided with UKAD handing him a provisional suspension for his PEDs failure. (more...)
Bill Clinton hosts last charity event amid election scrutiny
- October 06, 2016
Hillary Clinton at a press conference announcing a new initiative between the Clinton Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies, titled Data 2x on December 15, 2014. He noted that he's worked for the foundation "longer than I've ever had any job - and I loved it". "And you know we always say in response to our critics - and nobody in my family ever took a penny out of this foundation and put millions of dollars in - but I would have paid more to do this job". (more...)
- October 06, 2016
Hillary Clinton at a press conference announcing a new initiative between the Clinton Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies, titled Data 2x on December 15, 2014. He noted that he's worked for the foundation "longer than I've ever had any job - and I loved it". "And you know we always say in response to our critics - and nobody in my family ever took a penny out of this foundation and put millions of dollars in - but I would have paid more to do this job". (more...)
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