Culture

Minnesota Officer Appears in Court in Fatal Shooting
- November 19, 2016

Choi opted to make a decision about charging Yanez on his own, rather than by using a grand jury, because he said that it would be best if he made the decision "and be directly accountable to the public". Reynolds told the Tribune that she was "very, very thankful" that charges were filed, something she was anxious wouldn't have happened. Ramsey County District attorney John Choi, is prepared to take this case all the way and get justice for the friends, family and supporters of Castile. (more...)

Francois Hollande honours victims of Bataclan
- November 19, 2016

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and French President Francois Hollande commemorated the new memorials, which can be found across the city as well as in the Saint-Denis suburb. He was the older brother of Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor among the three attack teams and who is now jailed in France. See more on the Paris terrorist attacks in the video below. (more...)

Airport shooter identified as ex-Southwest employee
- November 19, 2016

Oklahoma City police say the suspect in Tuesday's shooting was 45-year-old Lloyd Dean Buie, a former Southwest Airlines employee who likely shot Winchester in retaliation for circumstances that led to his leaving his job last year. Think others should know about this? "Our hearts are truly heavy for the entire Winchester Family". "Please keep this lovely family in your prayers", Sooners athletics director Joe Castiglione tweeted. (more...)

New crew launches to space station to continue scientific research
- November 19, 2016

The Soyuz Ms-03 spacecraft was successfully launched from the Russian spaceport in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. A French astronaut will join Russian and USA counterparts blasting off Friday for the International Space Station, taking some Michelin-starred cuisine along to help celebrate in gastronomic style while in Earth's orbit. (more...)

When in New York: Pence sees 'Hamilton'
- November 19, 2016

A Broadway attendee tells Us Weekly that the audience "spent a full minute booing him before the show could start". Pence was booed further still when he returned late after the intermission, entering the theater during the song "What'd I Miss". (more...)

Soul singer Sharon Jones dead at 60
- November 19, 2016

Long acclaimed for her powerful voice and seemingly limitless energy while performing, Jones came to fame late in life. Between 2013 and 2016, Jones split her time between North Augusta, South Carolina, close to where she was born and Brooklyn, New York , where she grew up. (more...)

Juan Gabriel a posthumous double winner at Latin Grammys
- November 19, 2016

In Spanish, Lopez called Anthony "a living legend who has laid bare your heart and soul on your musical journey", The Associated Press reported. The former spouses belted out their new single Olvidame y Pega la Vuelta before surprising the audience by sharing a passionate kiss at the end of the song. (more...)

Tum Bin 2 Box Office Prediction
- November 19, 2016

Shekhar ( Aditya Seal) came into her Taran life. The two start to develop feeling for one another and just then, Amar miraculously returns after being treated for coma for eight months. It takes her some time but Taran gets there too. As it turns out Amar got saved in the nick of time by some do-gooders who even perform therapy and bring him back to his feet. (more...)

President-elect Trump considers getting children permission for security clearance
- November 19, 2016

US President-elect Donald Trump is looking to get top security clearances for his children, CBS News reported . The president-elect, who campaigned heavily against Washington corruption in the general election, is already facing questions regarding conflicts of interest with his vast business empire. (more...)

Ivanka Trump Brand 'Making Adjustments' After Promoting Bracelet Worn During Interview
- November 19, 2016

Despite reports suggesting the contrary, a transition team official says Donald Trump did not request or begin paperwork to have his children gain top-level security clearance, according to a pool report. He served as a top advisor to Trump during the campaign, and was one of a few who traveled with Trump to the White House last week. After the interview aired, a "style alert" email from Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry's vice president of sales, Monica Marder, went out to members of the media. (more...)

Trump Transition Team Official Says Children Aren't Seeking Secret Security Clearances
- November 19, 2016

None of Trump's children current fit that criteria, though Ivanka, Eric, and Donald Jr., as well as Kushner, have played active roles in Trump's transition team. Eric Trump said "we'll be in NY and we'll take care of the business". After the designer appeared on 60 Minutes with her family, including President-elect Donald Trump , on Sunday evening, her jewelry company sent out a surprising press release the next day to journalists. (more...)

How Ivanka Trump's Company Is Trying to Balance Business and Politics
- November 19, 2016

Ivanka's position, though, is muddled, as she served in Trump's campaign and has also been assigned to work on his transition team, but she is not an elected official. Freaked out Americans reacted with horror, fearing his kids could have access to top level secrets while running the Trump empire. Trump also reportedly wants Kushner to sit in on his presidential daily briefings once he gets top-secret security clearance. (more...)

Trump considers security clearance for children
- November 19, 2016

The Trump transition team reportedly asked the White House about whether the Trump clan could get the codes to the nation's most treasured national secrets. While Ivanka Trump is not expected to play a role in Donald Trump's White House, she has already shown an inclination to use her father's new position to make money. (more...)

Trump Requests Security Clearance for Son-in-law Jared Kushner in Unprecedented Move
- November 19, 2016

Journalists were recently left frustrated after he went for a private dinner in NY after they were told he had no further engagements. Shortly after Ivanka Trump appeared on "60 Minutes" alongside her father to discuss his presidential win, select style reporters received an email from her brand's team suggesting that they write about the $10,800 bangle she wore. (more...)

Celebrities pay tribute to the late Leonard Cohen
- November 19, 2016

Jeff Buckley's version was one of the most notable, and drew legions more fans to Cohen's music just as he was living as a monk in California. According to a message from his son Adam, Cohen passed peacefully at his home in Los Angeles and was writing up until his final moments. (more...)

Banks advised to use dhobi ink due to shortage of indelible ink
- November 19, 2016

People are allowed to exchange old notes worth Rs 2,000 from bank branches only once. As per the provisions of the Conduct of Elections Rules, the left forefinger of electors is required to be marked with indelible ink at the polling stations before the elector is allowed to vote. (more...)

Sophie Theallet Refuses to Dress Melania Trump, Urges Other Designers to Follow
- November 19, 2016

Her feminine designs have appealed to Michelle Obama, who provided welcome publicity by donning several of her dresses since 2009. The French designer who lives in NY has dressed First Lady Michelle Obama on several occasions the past eight years and has also dressed big name celebrities that include Kim Kardashian and Alicia Keys . (more...)

Emilia Clarke officially joins Star Wars spinoff with young Han Solo
- November 19, 2016

English actress Emilia Clarke has just been announced as another addition to the standalone Han Solo Star Wars movie's growing cast. StarWars.com made the news official this evening, but no details about who she will play have been revealed. (more...)