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58 presumed dead in London tower fire
- June 18, 2017
There have been demands for answers as to how the blaze was able to engulf the building, trapping many on the upper floors. May said she would be responsible for implementing the inquiry's findings, while the victims' legal costs would be met by the government. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
There have been demands for answers as to how the blaze was able to engulf the building, trapping many on the upper floors. May said she would be responsible for implementing the inquiry's findings, while the victims' legal costs would be met by the government. (more...)
Amazon is buying Whole Foods in $13.7B deal
- June 18, 2017
The acquisition also represents the single largest deal Amazon has made to date. Amazon is considering extending the cost-cutting effort with the no-checkout technology it's developing at its Seattle convenience store, "AmazonGo", according to the person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because the plans are private. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The acquisition also represents the single largest deal Amazon has made to date. Amazon is considering extending the cost-cutting effort with the no-checkout technology it's developing at its Seattle convenience store, "AmazonGo", according to the person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because the plans are private. (more...)
'Try him again': Celebrities react to Bill Cosby mistrial
- June 18, 2017
In those interviews, Cosby admitted to sexual contact with Constand and said they had previously had a romantic encounter. Cosby's team declared victory and went on the attack. Prosecutors say his prior use of Quaaludes shows that Cosby had knowledge of what he was doing when he gave her the pills. "I personally can not thank Andrea Constand enough", she said. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
In those interviews, Cosby admitted to sexual contact with Constand and said they had previously had a romantic encounter. Cosby's team declared victory and went on the attack. Prosecutors say his prior use of Quaaludes shows that Cosby had knowledge of what he was doing when he gave her the pills. "I personally can not thank Andrea Constand enough", she said. (more...)
Macron party set for big win in French parliamentary polls
- June 18, 2017
President Emmanuel Macron's fledgling party is set to trounce France's traditional main parties in a parliamentary election, according to projections after the first round on Sunday, and secure a huge majority to push through his pro-business reforms. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
President Emmanuel Macron's fledgling party is set to trounce France's traditional main parties in a parliamentary election, according to projections after the first round on Sunday, and secure a huge majority to push through his pro-business reforms. (more...)
Republican baseball practice gunman 'had list of names'
- June 18, 2017
Scalise's office released a statement from his wife Jennifer thanking people for their support and praising the two Capitol Police officers, Crystal Griner and David Bailey, who were injured while bringing down the gunman. Hodgkinson - an IL home inspector who had been living out of his van near the park - had a social media page filled with criticism of Republicans and the Trump administration. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Scalise's office released a statement from his wife Jennifer thanking people for their support and praising the two Capitol Police officers, Crystal Griner and David Bailey, who were injured while bringing down the gunman. Hodgkinson - an IL home inspector who had been living out of his van near the park - had a social media page filled with criticism of Republicans and the Trump administration. (more...)
7 reported missing after US Navy ship collision off Japan
- June 18, 2017
Bryce Benson, was airlifted to the U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka and was in stable condition, the 7th Fleet said in a statement . The Japanese Coast Guard said it received an emergency call from a Philippine-registered container ship ACX Crystal at around 2:20 a.m. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Bryce Benson, was airlifted to the U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka and was in stable condition, the 7th Fleet said in a statement . The Japanese Coast Guard said it received an emergency call from a Philippine-registered container ship ACX Crystal at around 2:20 a.m. (more...)
Seven sailors missing after US destroyer collides with container ship
- June 18, 2017
USA and Japanese vessels and aircraft have been looking for the missing crew members of the USS Fitzgerald , which crashed with a container ship four times its size in the pre-dawn hours Saturday. Both Japan and the USA have deployed ships and aircraft to search for the missing sailors. The Navy says the USS Dewey , medical assistance and two Navy tugs are being dispatched as quickly as possible. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
USA and Japanese vessels and aircraft have been looking for the missing crew members of the USS Fitzgerald , which crashed with a container ship four times its size in the pre-dawn hours Saturday. Both Japan and the USA have deployed ships and aircraft to search for the missing sailors. The Navy says the USS Dewey , medical assistance and two Navy tugs are being dispatched as quickly as possible. (more...)
Patty Jenkins May Have Even More Creative Control in Wonder Woman 2
- June 18, 2017
According to The Hollywood Reporter , Warner Bros . only signed Jenkins for a one-film deal, which means there will be a negotiation process heading into the second. "They taught me how to go through glass". Wonder Woman also stars Chris Pine , David Thewlis, Connie Nielsen , and Robin Wright . "I'd like to bring her a little farther along into the future and have a fun, exciting storyline that is its own thing", she said to the Toronto Sun . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
According to The Hollywood Reporter , Warner Bros . only signed Jenkins for a one-film deal, which means there will be a negotiation process heading into the second. "They taught me how to go through glass". Wonder Woman also stars Chris Pine , David Thewlis, Connie Nielsen , and Robin Wright . "I'd like to bring her a little farther along into the future and have a fun, exciting storyline that is its own thing", she said to the Toronto Sun . (more...)
Stop giving lame excuse of used pitch, Waqar tells Morgan
- June 18, 2017
Talking about the victory, Pakistan Sarfraz Ahmed on Wednesday credited the support staff for keeping the team in good spirits after heavy loss against India , following which the side staged a sensational turnaround to reach the Champions Trophy final. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Talking about the victory, Pakistan Sarfraz Ahmed on Wednesday credited the support staff for keeping the team in good spirits after heavy loss against India , following which the side staged a sensational turnaround to reach the Champions Trophy final. (more...)
Bill Cosby's sexual assault case ends in a mistrial
- June 18, 2017
She also painted many within the general media as being "blatantly vicious entities" who greedily sell sensationalism "at the expense of a human life". Andy Lassner, executive producer of The Ellen Show , wrote " I BELIEVE YOU" to the women accusing Cosby of sexual assault . Amid the deluge of accusations that were unearthed over the past several years, Cosby admitted to giving numerous women drugs and having sexual relationships with them, which, he says, were consensual. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
She also painted many within the general media as being "blatantly vicious entities" who greedily sell sensationalism "at the expense of a human life". Andy Lassner, executive producer of The Ellen Show , wrote " I BELIEVE YOU" to the women accusing Cosby of sexual assault . Amid the deluge of accusations that were unearthed over the past several years, Cosby admitted to giving numerous women drugs and having sexual relationships with them, which, he says, were consensual. (more...)
Africans for Jeremy Corbyn celebrate Labour with event
- June 18, 2017
But he said Labour would propose an amendment to the Queen's Speech setting out its alternative programme for government , which would effectively be a confidence vote in the Conservative-led administration. She is attempting to reach a governing arrangement with the 10 MPs of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland. "We achieved what we did last Thursday because we were a united party during the campaign and we need to maintain that unity and collective discipline ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
But he said Labour would propose an amendment to the Queen's Speech setting out its alternative programme for government , which would effectively be a confidence vote in the Conservative-led administration. She is attempting to reach a governing arrangement with the 10 MPs of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland. "We achieved what we did last Thursday because we were a united party during the campaign and we need to maintain that unity and collective discipline ... (more...)
Erendira Wallenda Dangles by Teeth Above Niagara Falls in Daredevil Stunt
- June 18, 2017
She'll be on a Hula-Hoop-type device dangling from a helicopter as it flies 300 feet (91 meter) above the Falls. She was expected to hang from her ankles first during the stunt , but chose to start with her teeth. In 1978, family member Karl Wallenda died in a high-wire accident while attempting to walk between two towers of the Condado Plaza Hotel located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the Associated Press. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
She'll be on a Hula-Hoop-type device dangling from a helicopter as it flies 300 feet (91 meter) above the Falls. She was expected to hang from her ankles first during the stunt , but chose to start with her teeth. In 1978, family member Karl Wallenda died in a high-wire accident while attempting to walk between two towers of the Condado Plaza Hotel located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the Associated Press. (more...)
Trump unveils new restrictions on travel, business with Cuba
- June 18, 2017
In this March 21, 2016 file photo, Cuban President Raul Castro (R) lifts up the arm of the then USA president, Barack Obama , at the conclusion of their joint news conference at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana. Obama eliminated the tour requirement, allowing tens of thousands of Americans to book solo trips and spend their money with individual bed-and-breakfast owners, restaurants and taxi drivers. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
In this March 21, 2016 file photo, Cuban President Raul Castro (R) lifts up the arm of the then USA president, Barack Obama , at the conclusion of their joint news conference at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana. Obama eliminated the tour requirement, allowing tens of thousands of Americans to book solo trips and spend their money with individual bed-and-breakfast owners, restaurants and taxi drivers. (more...)
Dozens of victims feared to be still inside Grenfell Tower
- June 18, 2017
The meeting comes amid criticism levelled at the Prime Minister for not meeting those caught up in the fire in the immediate wake of the tragedy which killed at least 30 people , with the figure expected to rise. Their teams were forced to leave the 24-storey building yesterday afternoon when the fire restarted, delaying further the efforts to reach upper floors - where many victims are thought to have been trapped. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The meeting comes amid criticism levelled at the Prime Minister for not meeting those caught up in the fire in the immediate wake of the tragedy which killed at least 30 people , with the figure expected to rise. Their teams were forced to leave the 24-storey building yesterday afternoon when the fire restarted, delaying further the efforts to reach upper floors - where many victims are thought to have been trapped. (more...)
Cooper: Something for Russia, Iran, Trump
- June 18, 2017
On Wednesday, the Senate voted overwhelmingly , 97-2, to impose sanctions on Russian Federation for interfering in the 2016 presidential election. Citing a senior administration official, Politico reports that though US President Donald Trump's administration supports sanctioning Russian Federation, they are anxious that the new bill will tie their hands as they are trying to rebuild relations with Moscow. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
On Wednesday, the Senate voted overwhelmingly , 97-2, to impose sanctions on Russian Federation for interfering in the 2016 presidential election. Citing a senior administration official, Politico reports that though US President Donald Trump's administration supports sanctioning Russian Federation, they are anxious that the new bill will tie their hands as they are trying to rebuild relations with Moscow. (more...)
Search goes on for seven USA sailors after collision off Japan
- June 18, 2017
The Navy said that the Fitzgerald collided with a merchant ship 56 nautical miles southwest of Yokosuka, a city south of Tokyo that is home to a major U.S. "This has been a hard day", said Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, the commander of the 7th Fleet. Three of the Fitzgerald's crew, including the destroyer's commanding officer, Cmdr. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The Navy said that the Fitzgerald collided with a merchant ship 56 nautical miles southwest of Yokosuka, a city south of Tokyo that is home to a major U.S. "This has been a hard day", said Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, the commander of the 7th Fleet. Three of the Fitzgerald's crew, including the destroyer's commanding officer, Cmdr. (more...)
London fire protesters storm city hall
- June 18, 2017
I really hope it won't. Mr Green said: "She has the same degree of sympathy and horror at these events that we all have". Protesters have stormed Kensington Town Hall in west London during a rally to demand "justice" for the victims of Wednesday's Grenfell Tower Fire . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
I really hope it won't. Mr Green said: "She has the same degree of sympathy and horror at these events that we all have". Protesters have stormed Kensington Town Hall in west London during a rally to demand "justice" for the victims of Wednesday's Grenfell Tower Fire . (more...)
Philip Hammond: UK must be pragmatic in Brexit talks
- June 18, 2017
It noted how Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty states divorce talks should take account of a departing member state's future relationship with the bloc. For another, the combination of finally launching talks on Monday and May being at the summit on Thursday and Friday made the coming week a key opportunity to "rebuild trust" after tempers had boiled over on both sides in recent months. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
It noted how Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty states divorce talks should take account of a departing member state's future relationship with the bloc. For another, the combination of finally launching talks on Monday and May being at the summit on Thursday and Friday made the coming week a key opportunity to "rebuild trust" after tempers had boiled over on both sides in recent months. (more...)
Cinderella isn't invited to the Omaha ball this year
- June 18, 2017
Despite their flaws, Florida and Florida State clawed their way to the CWS. There's a lot of down time in Omaha, especially for teams that stay in the winners' brackets, so it helps to trust players to spend their down time how they like but still prepare themselves to play when the time comes. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Despite their flaws, Florida and Florida State clawed their way to the CWS. There's a lot of down time in Omaha, especially for teams that stay in the winners' brackets, so it helps to trust players to spend their down time how they like but still prepare themselves to play when the time comes. (more...)
Scalise to remain in hospital 'for some time'
- June 18, 2017
Joe Barton of Texas, to put in Scalise's office on behalf of the Democrats. After accepting it gracefully, Mr Barton cracked: "Next year we won't be so nice". He confessed later that "the fear factor was horrific". Two officers were shot, as were congressional aide Zach Barth and lobbyist Matt Mika. Both had appeared on the House floor earlier. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Joe Barton of Texas, to put in Scalise's office on behalf of the Democrats. After accepting it gracefully, Mr Barton cracked: "Next year we won't be so nice". He confessed later that "the fear factor was horrific". Two officers were shot, as were congressional aide Zach Barth and lobbyist Matt Mika. Both had appeared on the House floor earlier. (more...)
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