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Usain Bolt: Sebastian Coe's IAAF reform package is bold move
- December 04, 2016
He remained undefeated in all these distances this season. At the 2016 Olympics Games, Ayana won gold in the 10,000-meter race, smashing the world record with a time of 29:17.45. "If I can go through my season - which I doubt - without any injuries, then anything is possible", he said. When asked if he would ever make a comeback, Bolt said "Oh no", he said. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
He remained undefeated in all these distances this season. At the 2016 Olympics Games, Ayana won gold in the 10,000-meter race, smashing the world record with a time of 29:17.45. "If I can go through my season - which I doubt - without any injuries, then anything is possible", he said. When asked if he would ever make a comeback, Bolt said "Oh no", he said. (more...)
At least 9 dead, several unaccounted for in Oakland warehouse fire
- December 04, 2016
Kelly said most of the victims were believed to be in their in their 20s and 30s, and some were thought to be visitors from other countries. Ray Kelly, adding at a Saturday evening news conference there are still at least two dozen people not yet accounted for. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Kelly said most of the victims were believed to be in their in their 20s and 30s, and some were thought to be visitors from other countries. Ray Kelly, adding at a Saturday evening news conference there are still at least two dozen people not yet accounted for. (more...)
'Gilmore Girls': Will Netflix's revival lead to more episodes?
- December 04, 2016
If you are a fan of shows standing for a grand theme, this one being the circular nature of life, the ending is ideal. In a report from Entertainment Weekly , the cast of " Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life " revival were from the original members of the show. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
If you are a fan of shows standing for a grand theme, this one being the circular nature of life, the ending is ideal. In a report from Entertainment Weekly , the cast of " Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life " revival were from the original members of the show. (more...)
Laurie Hernandez Crowned Winner 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 23
- December 04, 2016
And, in true Hernandez fashion, the teen celebrated her win with a tasty treat: ice cream. Those are his word, FYI, not mine. To channel the passion in her week 3 Tango, Hernandez pretended to smell a quesadilla . Later after the show, Hernandez was asked, "Will the mirrorball trophy reside with her Olympic gymnastics medals, including a gold from the women's all-around team competition and a silver in the balance beam at the Rio Games in July?" During a Wednesday appearance on Good Morning ... (more...)
- December 04, 2016
And, in true Hernandez fashion, the teen celebrated her win with a tasty treat: ice cream. Those are his word, FYI, not mine. To channel the passion in her week 3 Tango, Hernandez pretended to smell a quesadilla . Later after the show, Hernandez was asked, "Will the mirrorball trophy reside with her Olympic gymnastics medals, including a gold from the women's all-around team competition and a silver in the balance beam at the Rio Games in July?" During a Wednesday appearance on Good Morning ... (more...)
Carmen Ejogo: 'Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find' Them Gets Complex
- December 04, 2016
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , which stars Eddie Redmayne as a Hogwarts alumnus in 1920s NY, was the year's best opener in the United Kingdom, where it took £14.8m - better than every Harry Potter film save for the final two instalments. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , which stars Eddie Redmayne as a Hogwarts alumnus in 1920s NY, was the year's best opener in the United Kingdom, where it took £14.8m - better than every Harry Potter film save for the final two instalments. (more...)
What Jurgen Klopp told Ben Woodburn after youngster's historic Liverpool goal
- December 04, 2016
The Belgian striker, Divock Origi edged the hosts ahead, taking advantage of 18-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold's superb cross to turn past Leeds United's goalkeeper. Ex-Wales defender Andy Legg says they must cap Woodburn "as soon as possible". We know how to handle the situation . "We will see. He is not in for tonight and for the next few games". (more...)
- December 04, 2016
The Belgian striker, Divock Origi edged the hosts ahead, taking advantage of 18-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold's superb cross to turn past Leeds United's goalkeeper. Ex-Wales defender Andy Legg says they must cap Woodburn "as soon as possible". We know how to handle the situation . "We will see. He is not in for tonight and for the next few games". (more...)
What You Need to Know About Vote Recounts
- December 04, 2016
Sunny Hostin asked specifically when the Clinton campaign became involved . In the meantime, she said hopes the counties take to heart the judge's remarks about a hand recount being the best way to proceed. In a Wednesday afternoon news conference, Stein's team said it made a six-figure payment to the state of MI at the time it submitted its petition for a hand recount - covering the $125 cost per precinct state law requires candidates to submit, given the margin in the election. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Sunny Hostin asked specifically when the Clinton campaign became involved . In the meantime, she said hopes the counties take to heart the judge's remarks about a hand recount being the best way to proceed. In a Wednesday afternoon news conference, Stein's team said it made a six-figure payment to the state of MI at the time it submitted its petition for a hand recount - covering the $125 cost per precinct state law requires candidates to submit, given the margin in the election. (more...)
Update On Goldberg's WWE Contract And WrestleMania 33 Opponent
- December 04, 2016
The wrestler claimed that he signed a deal for one more bought. Immediately after that announcement was made, people started to wonder whether or not the man he embarrassed on Sunday night at Survivor Series would do the same, Brock Lesnar. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
The wrestler claimed that he signed a deal for one more bought. Immediately after that announcement was made, people started to wonder whether or not the man he embarrassed on Sunday night at Survivor Series would do the same, Brock Lesnar. (more...)
Gravesend prankster storms X Factor stage, touching controversial rapper Honey G
- December 04, 2016
She was voted off in the sing off against 5 After Midnight to leave just four acts for the semi-finals next week. She pulled out all the stops in tonight's sing-off, giving a rousing rendition of her version of Tupac Shakur's California Love that features her trademark "When I say honey, you say G" chant. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
She was voted off in the sing off against 5 After Midnight to leave just four acts for the semi-finals next week. She pulled out all the stops in tonight's sing-off, giving a rousing rendition of her version of Tupac Shakur's California Love that features her trademark "When I say honey, you say G" chant. (more...)
Chapecoense: Brazilian Teams Make Heartwarming Offer Following Air Crash Tragedy
- December 04, 2016
Photo taken on November 29, 2016 shows the locker room of Brazilian football team Chapecoense at Conda Arena in Chapeco municipality, Santa Catarina state, Brazil. Three players survived. One, goalkeeper Jakson Follmann, had a leg amputated. Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch said it was sending experts along with representatives of the plane's manufacturer BAE Systems to Colombia to help with investigations. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Photo taken on November 29, 2016 shows the locker room of Brazilian football team Chapecoense at Conda Arena in Chapeco municipality, Santa Catarina state, Brazil. Three players survived. One, goalkeeper Jakson Follmann, had a leg amputated. Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch said it was sending experts along with representatives of the plane's manufacturer BAE Systems to Colombia to help with investigations. (more...)
England cap unbeaten year by beating Wallabies 37-21
- December 04, 2016
The visitors led 10-0 after 15 minutes, with a Sefanaia Naivalu converted score and Bernard Foley penalty as England scrambled early on. The hosts nibbled back at the lead with two Farrell penalties and when the inside centre hacked on after a Kepu fumble on halfway, Joseph was the fastest chaser to claim England's first try . (more...)
- December 04, 2016
The visitors led 10-0 after 15 minutes, with a Sefanaia Naivalu converted score and Bernard Foley penalty as England scrambled early on. The hosts nibbled back at the lead with two Farrell penalties and when the inside centre hacked on after a Kepu fumble on halfway, Joseph was the fastest chaser to claim England's first try . (more...)
In 'Jackie,' a fractured Kennedy fable
- December 04, 2016
Portman's early Jackie is like a small porcelain doll, shiny-faced while awkwardly showing off the finest bits of furniture in her dollhouse. The story follows the First Lady in the four brutal days after her husband's assassination, offering an intimate psychological portrait of a woman for whom aesthetics were both personal and political. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Portman's early Jackie is like a small porcelain doll, shiny-faced while awkwardly showing off the finest bits of furniture in her dollhouse. The story follows the First Lady in the four brutal days after her husband's assassination, offering an intimate psychological portrait of a woman for whom aesthetics were both personal and political. (more...)
Security heightened at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- December 04, 2016
Chloe x Halle set the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on fire on November 23 when they performed their killer hit, 'Drop, ' from the top of the fantastic Build A Bear float. "It's a day to have fun, watch the balloons and celebrate with your family". Santa has ended the parade every year except once in 1933 when his float started the parade. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Chloe x Halle set the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on fire on November 23 when they performed their killer hit, 'Drop, ' from the top of the fantastic Build A Bear float. "It's a day to have fun, watch the balloons and celebrate with your family". Santa has ended the parade every year except once in 1933 when his float started the parade. (more...)
Hon. Patrick Faber in Cuba attending Fidel Castro's Funeral
- December 04, 2016
Castro, who led a rebel army to victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 USA presidents during his half century rule, died at age 90 on Friday, Nov 25, 2016. The 85-year-old general, who has vowed to step down in 2018, has also restored diplomatic relations with his brother's eternal enemy, the United States. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Castro, who led a rebel army to victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 USA presidents during his half century rule, died at age 90 on Friday, Nov 25, 2016. The 85-year-old general, who has vowed to step down in 2018, has also restored diplomatic relations with his brother's eternal enemy, the United States. (more...)
Western Michigan football team captures MAC Conference title
- December 04, 2016
Getting in the championship game is something that everyone in the MAC conference is after and it was not easy. OH quarterback Greg Wyndham, who had a sensational second half, took the Bobcats to the Western Michigan 37 before being intercepted by Robert Spillane with 51 seconds left. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Getting in the championship game is something that everyone in the MAC conference is after and it was not easy. OH quarterback Greg Wyndham, who had a sensational second half, took the Bobcats to the Western Michigan 37 before being intercepted by Robert Spillane with 51 seconds left. (more...)
'Good Girls Revolt' Canned by Amazon After One Season Only
- December 04, 2016
The Amazon series " Good Girls Revolt ", which premiered in October to mostly positive reviews , has been canceled by the streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Good Girls Revolt will not have a season 2 at Amazon . The studio had hoped to file on time for a California tax credit. 80% of people who watched the first few minutes kept watching until the end. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
The Amazon series " Good Girls Revolt ", which premiered in October to mostly positive reviews , has been canceled by the streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Good Girls Revolt will not have a season 2 at Amazon . The studio had hoped to file on time for a California tax credit. 80% of people who watched the first few minutes kept watching until the end. (more...)
Republicans say MI recount may cost $12 million
- December 04, 2016
They also filed a memo supporting the push for a hand recount, saying that method is the most transparent for the public and will ensure the most accurate results. The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced Tuesday that it had received almost $3.5 million from Stein's campaign to pay for the recount. The recount is set to start on Thursday, with a deadline of 8 p.m. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
They also filed a memo supporting the push for a hand recount, saying that method is the most transparent for the public and will ensure the most accurate results. The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced Tuesday that it had received almost $3.5 million from Stein's campaign to pay for the recount. The recount is set to start on Thursday, with a deadline of 8 p.m. (more...)
'Last Tango in Paris' Director Admits Rape Scene Was Unconsented
- December 04, 2016
In other words: the director and the co-star didn't get Scheider's consent for an anal rape scene. Bertolucci's most recent film, Me and You , was released in 2012. "I wanted her to react humiliated", he said. Maria had previously admitted in an interview that she was "crying real tears" during the scene and that she "felt humiliated and to be honest, I felt a little raped, both by Marlon and by Bertolucci". (more...)
- December 04, 2016
In other words: the director and the co-star didn't get Scheider's consent for an anal rape scene. Bertolucci's most recent film, Me and You , was released in 2012. "I wanted her to react humiliated", he said. Maria had previously admitted in an interview that she was "crying real tears" during the scene and that she "felt humiliated and to be honest, I felt a little raped, both by Marlon and by Bertolucci". (more...)
Trump's Commerce Pick Says Renegotiating NAFTA Will Be A Priority
- December 04, 2016
Ross' would-be deputy at the Commerce Department, Todd Ricketts, is the son of a billionaire and the co-owner of the Chicago Cubs. And in an interview with CNN, Miller noted that Mnuchin and Ross had advised Trump during the campaign, helping him to narrow in on the disruptive trade policy proposals, for example, that he lambasted on the stump. (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Ross' would-be deputy at the Commerce Department, Todd Ricketts, is the son of a billionaire and the co-owner of the Chicago Cubs. And in an interview with CNN, Miller noted that Mnuchin and Ross had advised Trump during the campaign, helping him to narrow in on the disruptive trade policy proposals, for example, that he lambasted on the stump. (more...)
Philip Hammond sticks to script in Autumn Statement
- December 04, 2016
Mr Hammond told MPs: "That's slower, of course, than we would wish, but still equivalent to the IMF's forecast for Germany, and higher than the forecast for growth in many of our European neighbours, including France and Italy". It had been rumoured the low Benefit-in-Kind rates enjoyed by Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles (ULEVs) would come to an end next year, but the Autumn Statement revealed ULEVs - along with pensions, childcare and cycle-to-work schemes - will continue to be eligible for the ... (more...)
- December 04, 2016
Mr Hammond told MPs: "That's slower, of course, than we would wish, but still equivalent to the IMF's forecast for Germany, and higher than the forecast for growth in many of our European neighbours, including France and Italy". It had been rumoured the low Benefit-in-Kind rates enjoyed by Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles (ULEVs) would come to an end next year, but the Autumn Statement revealed ULEVs - along with pensions, childcare and cycle-to-work schemes - will continue to be eligible for the ... (more...)
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