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Sharon Jones, Singer and Soul-Funk Bandleader, Dies at 60
- November 20, 2016
The sultry singer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, but went into remission and continued to tour and record music. The film documents her transformation into a cancer patient and back into a full-throated force. Jones and her band picked up a large fanbase across the country but especially in their home base of Brooklyn, New York. In July, Jones in an interview with NPR's Terry Gross described returning to performing after surgery and performing while still undergoing ... (more...)
- November 20, 2016
The sultry singer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, but went into remission and continued to tour and record music. The film documents her transformation into a cancer patient and back into a full-throated force. Jones and her band picked up a large fanbase across the country but especially in their home base of Brooklyn, New York. In July, Jones in an interview with NPR's Terry Gross described returning to performing after surgery and performing while still undergoing ... (more...)
Zuckerberg announces new steps to curb fake news on Facebook
- November 20, 2016
The only solution to Facebook's problem, according to Prof Vaidhyanathan, is the laborious and labour-intensive human checking of facts. A Google statement said new policies "will start prohibiting Google ads from being placed on misrepresentative content, just as we disallow misrepresentation in our ads policies". (more...)
- November 20, 2016
The only solution to Facebook's problem, according to Prof Vaidhyanathan, is the laborious and labour-intensive human checking of facts. A Google statement said new policies "will start prohibiting Google ads from being placed on misrepresentative content, just as we disallow misrepresentation in our ads policies". (more...)
Ram Charan Tej's Dhruva Movie Release Pushed To December 9th
- November 20, 2016
The reason behind the movie release is demonetization of currency which is showing a huge effect on every movie. Over the past week, there have been various rumours over the release date of the film. Dhruva is touted to an action thriller film which is directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Allu Aravind under his banner Geetha Arts. Being the remake of Thani Oruvan from Tamil everyone is awaited for a dearest movie from Ram Charan . (more...)
- November 20, 2016
The reason behind the movie release is demonetization of currency which is showing a huge effect on every movie. Over the past week, there have been various rumours over the release date of the film. Dhruva is touted to an action thriller film which is directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Allu Aravind under his banner Geetha Arts. Being the remake of Thani Oruvan from Tamil everyone is awaited for a dearest movie from Ram Charan . (more...)
Cornyn re-elected to Senate leadership role; Cruz mum on Attorney General rumor
- November 20, 2016
Warren and Sanders represent a more populist movement within the Democratic party, often tied together for their viral rants against big banks and corporations. Democrats also shuffled some veteran lawmakers into new positions to prepare for pending battles with the Trump White House. The party had been criticized by many, including Sanders, for being out of touch with the working class, which helped catapult Donald Trump to the presidency. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Warren and Sanders represent a more populist movement within the Democratic party, often tied together for their viral rants against big banks and corporations. Democrats also shuffled some veteran lawmakers into new positions to prepare for pending battles with the Trump White House. The party had been criticized by many, including Sanders, for being out of touch with the working class, which helped catapult Donald Trump to the presidency. (more...)
Rocky Mountain high: Denver allows pot in bars, eateries
- November 20, 2016
There are schools in Colorado that are dependent on the taxes that come from marijuana. Smoking weed, however, will have to be done in an outdoor space, to avoid passive smoking. Pot-friendly establishments can sprout in any corner of the city. In the City of Pueblo, Ballot Question 300 would have banned marijuana dispensaries and grows within City limits. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
There are schools in Colorado that are dependent on the taxes that come from marijuana. Smoking weed, however, will have to be done in an outdoor space, to avoid passive smoking. Pot-friendly establishments can sprout in any corner of the city. In the City of Pueblo, Ballot Question 300 would have banned marijuana dispensaries and grows within City limits. (more...)
Sen. Harry Reid Goes In On Donald Trump for Appointing Steve Bannon
- November 20, 2016
Over the summer, Bannon bragged that Breitbart was the quote "platform for the alt-right", a blurry right-wing movement sometimes associated with White Nationalism. "Mr. Bannon's appointment sends the wrong message to people who have engaged in those types of activities, indicating that they will not only be tolerated, but endorsed by your Administration", the congressional letter continues. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Over the summer, Bannon bragged that Breitbart was the quote "platform for the alt-right", a blurry right-wing movement sometimes associated with White Nationalism. "Mr. Bannon's appointment sends the wrong message to people who have engaged in those types of activities, indicating that they will not only be tolerated, but endorsed by your Administration", the congressional letter continues. (more...)
Affordable Care Act must be replaced
- November 20, 2016
Finding a replacement is harder. So what is ahead for the Affordable Care Act? He said examples of these include the prohibition against discrimination toward people with pre-existing conditions and the provision to allow children to remain on their parent's plans until the year they turn 26. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Finding a replacement is harder. So what is ahead for the Affordable Care Act? He said examples of these include the prohibition against discrimination toward people with pre-existing conditions and the provision to allow children to remain on their parent's plans until the year they turn 26. (more...)
Is Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them Ok For Kids?
- November 20, 2016
Eddie Redmayne stars as Newt Scamander, a shy wizard who's an expert in the field of magical beasts . In Fantastic Beasts, the major threat that Newt Scamander has to face is an "obscurus". Rowling's wizarding world in the United States. "It's nearly like a museum for a Harry Potter fan". Meanwhile, a mysterious beast has been causing havoc in the city centre and is being tracked by Graves (Colin Farrell), who works for the President of the Magical Congress of the USA. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Eddie Redmayne stars as Newt Scamander, a shy wizard who's an expert in the field of magical beasts . In Fantastic Beasts, the major threat that Newt Scamander has to face is an "obscurus". Rowling's wizarding world in the United States. "It's nearly like a museum for a Harry Potter fan". Meanwhile, a mysterious beast has been causing havoc in the city centre and is being tracked by Graves (Colin Farrell), who works for the President of the Magical Congress of the USA. (more...)
Kanye West tells fans he is a Donald Trump man
- November 20, 2016
The rant caused some people to walk out of the show. But there appears to be some misunderstanding in terms of West's political message. " George Bush doesn't care about black people ", he said during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
The rant caused some people to walk out of the show. But there appears to be some misunderstanding in terms of West's political message. " George Bush doesn't care about black people ", he said during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. (more...)
Donald Trump is offended by Jay Z's bad language
- November 20, 2016
Petersburg, Florida, on Saturday and Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday. But he does have one problem with Jay Z. "I believe our economy is poised to really take off and thrive", Clinton told the gathering, after being introduced by billionaire investor Mark Cuban. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Petersburg, Florida, on Saturday and Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday. But he does have one problem with Jay Z. "I believe our economy is poised to really take off and thrive", Clinton told the gathering, after being introduced by billionaire investor Mark Cuban. (more...)
No plea from Jeronimo Yanez in Philando Castile shooting death
- November 20, 2016
Prosecutors say Yanez was not justified in using deadly force when he shot 32-year-old Philando Castile . "No reasonable officer, knowing, seeing and hearing what officer Yanez did at the time , would've used deadly force under these circumstances", Choi said. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Prosecutors say Yanez was not justified in using deadly force when he shot 32-year-old Philando Castile . "No reasonable officer, knowing, seeing and hearing what officer Yanez did at the time , would've used deadly force under these circumstances", Choi said. (more...)
Lawyers for Officer Jeronimo Yanez Face Challenges
- November 20, 2016
Ramsey County attorney John Choi announced the manslaughter charge and two other felony charges on Wednesday, more than four months after Castile, 32, was killed. An attorney for the Castile family was planning a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Judah O'Hara, 4, a student at J.J. Hill Montessori school shows a sign in support of Philando Castile at a rally in St. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Ramsey County attorney John Choi announced the manslaughter charge and two other felony charges on Wednesday, more than four months after Castile, 32, was killed. An attorney for the Castile family was planning a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Judah O'Hara, 4, a student at J.J. Hill Montessori school shows a sign in support of Philando Castile at a rally in St. (more...)
Kanye West blasts Beyonce, Jay Z during concert
- November 20, 2016
When he did arrive, he reportedly launched into a series of rambling tirades which involved criticising Beyonce and his former mentor, frequent collaborator and "big brother" Jay Z. For more from his public declaration of support for Trump , watch the clip below! This world is racist, ok? 'Because I'm a celebrity, everyone told me not to say that I loved the debates, I loved his approach, ' West said in a lengthy on-stage speech in San Jose, California, prompting loud boos and aghast ... (more...)
- November 20, 2016
When he did arrive, he reportedly launched into a series of rambling tirades which involved criticising Beyonce and his former mentor, frequent collaborator and "big brother" Jay Z. For more from his public declaration of support for Trump , watch the clip below! This world is racist, ok? 'Because I'm a celebrity, everyone told me not to say that I loved the debates, I loved his approach, ' West said in a lengthy on-stage speech in San Jose, California, prompting loud boos and aghast ... (more...)
Don't compare me to Conor McGregor
- November 20, 2016
McGregor was speaking to the crowd at 1 Oak in NY as he continues to tear through the Big Apple celebrating his historic achievement in the UFC. The two-weight UFC champion repeated his demands inside a New York City nightclub Tuesday, according to a video published by TMZ Sports . (more...)
- November 20, 2016
McGregor was speaking to the crowd at 1 Oak in NY as he continues to tear through the Big Apple celebrating his historic achievement in the UFC. The two-weight UFC champion repeated his demands inside a New York City nightclub Tuesday, according to a video published by TMZ Sports . (more...)
Gazers catch rare glimpse of supermoon despite cloud canopy
- November 20, 2016
On average, the moon is 238,900 miles from the Earth, but at its perigee it is around 5% closer. The moon's closest point to Earth is called " perigee ", which is about 30,000 miles closer than the opposite, "apogee". It's an optical illusion that makes the moon appear larger when it's compared to other, relatable objects on the horizon, versus when the moon is up high in the sky. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
On average, the moon is 238,900 miles from the Earth, but at its perigee it is around 5% closer. The moon's closest point to Earth is called " perigee ", which is about 30,000 miles closer than the opposite, "apogee". It's an optical illusion that makes the moon appear larger when it's compared to other, relatable objects on the horizon, versus when the moon is up high in the sky. (more...)
Judge awards damages of $36M in Bobbi Kristina death case
- November 20, 2016
Bobbi Kristina's father , Bobby Brown , and her half-sister were both in attendance and spoke on behalf of the deceased. His absence marked the second hearing Gordon had missed and as a result, he was found in contempt of the order and the judgement was made "by default", officials said at the time. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Bobbi Kristina's father , Bobby Brown , and her half-sister were both in attendance and spoke on behalf of the deceased. His absence marked the second hearing Gordon had missed and as a result, he was found in contempt of the order and the judgement was made "by default", officials said at the time. (more...)
State board investigates Bladen absentee ballots
- November 20, 2016
Cooper declared himself the victor on election night but has kept a low profile since then, and his staff and legal team said McCrory's fraud allegations are a sign of desperation. "With hundreds of fraudulent votes found in just one North Carolina county for a straight Democratic ticket, close examination of this election is required to make sure the true victor of the election is properly determined", said Jason Torchinsky, legal counsel for the Pat McCrory Committee Legal Defense Fund. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Cooper declared himself the victor on election night but has kept a low profile since then, and his staff and legal team said McCrory's fraud allegations are a sign of desperation. "With hundreds of fraudulent votes found in just one North Carolina county for a straight Democratic ticket, close examination of this election is required to make sure the true victor of the election is properly determined", said Jason Torchinsky, legal counsel for the Pat McCrory Committee Legal Defense Fund. (more...)
Future of TPP on agenda for Trudeau, Obama at APEC summit
- November 20, 2016
Obama told the young leaders in Peru he didn't anticipate "major changes in policy from the new administration" with regard to Latin America. Barring unforeseen circumstances, this is the 52nd and final foreign trip of Obama's eight years in the White House. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Obama told the young leaders in Peru he didn't anticipate "major changes in policy from the new administration" with regard to Latin America. Barring unforeseen circumstances, this is the 52nd and final foreign trip of Obama's eight years in the White House. (more...)
Sharon Jones, soul singer of the Dap-Kings, dead at 60
- November 20, 2016
After fans learned of Jones' death, many took to social media to mourn the beloved singer. After that meeting, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings recorded six albums - celebrating and re-inventing a sound thought lost to the digital world. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
After fans learned of Jones' death, many took to social media to mourn the beloved singer. After that meeting, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings recorded six albums - celebrating and re-inventing a sound thought lost to the digital world. (more...)
Trump and Romney, once bitter rivals, smile and shake hands
- November 20, 2016
President Barack Obama will close a three-nation, post-U.S. election tour the same way he opened it: by reassuring leaders from around the world that US democracy isn't broken and that everything will be fine when Republican Donald Trump succeeds him next year. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
President Barack Obama will close a three-nation, post-U.S. election tour the same way he opened it: by reassuring leaders from around the world that US democracy isn't broken and that everything will be fine when Republican Donald Trump succeeds him next year. (more...)
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