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Peer into the stunning spectacle of Wonder Woman in new VFX featurette
- June 25, 2017
I'm thrilled that the movie is having such an impact, and that both girls and boys have the chance to be inspired by a tough, uncompromising, clever and kind-hearted superwoman. Finch says she's not surprised the high-octane feature - starring Gal Gadot as the super-powered warrior princess - has gone on to wide acclaim and record-breaking ticket sales. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
I'm thrilled that the movie is having such an impact, and that both girls and boys have the chance to be inspired by a tough, uncompromising, clever and kind-hearted superwoman. Finch says she's not surprised the high-octane feature - starring Gal Gadot as the super-powered warrior princess - has gone on to wide acclaim and record-breaking ticket sales. (more...)
LSU beats Oregon State to reach College World Series finals
- June 25, 2017
Florida State , in the CWS for the 22nd time, started the fifth with two singles, but a double play squelched the threat. The LSU Tigers get a big win over powerhouse Oregon State at the College World Series in Omaha . The sophomore righthander held the unsafe Oregon State offense to just one run on two hits over 7 1/3 innings, racking up seven strikeouts while issuing just one walk. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Florida State , in the CWS for the 22nd time, started the fifth with two singles, but a double play squelched the threat. The LSU Tigers get a big win over powerhouse Oregon State at the College World Series in Omaha . The sophomore righthander held the unsafe Oregon State offense to just one run on two hits over 7 1/3 innings, racking up seven strikeouts while issuing just one walk. (more...)
Nevada Senator Opposes Healthcare Bill, Now The 5th Republican
- June 25, 2017
The state could opt to keep up the coverage, but Wolf administration officials have said the costs would be astronomical-likely more than $4 billion. "It's an unfortunate circumstance that they're trying to rush this thing through in less than a week". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The state could opt to keep up the coverage, but Wolf administration officials have said the costs would be astronomical-likely more than $4 billion. "It's an unfortunate circumstance that they're trying to rush this thing through in less than a week". (more...)
North Korea denies torturing U.S. student Otto Warmbier
- June 25, 2017
KCNA quoted an unnamed spokesman for the country's National Reconciliation Council as saying: "Our relevant agencies treat all criminals. thoroughly in accordance with domestic laws and worldwide standards and Warmbier was not an exception". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
KCNA quoted an unnamed spokesman for the country's National Reconciliation Council as saying: "Our relevant agencies treat all criminals. thoroughly in accordance with domestic laws and worldwide standards and Warmbier was not an exception". (more...)
In Japan a giant Panda gave birth to a baby
- June 25, 2017
He suggested that the new panda cub could attract some 5,657,000 people to the zoo in fiscal 2017, up over 1.8 million from the previous year, by drawing analogy to the increased visitor rates at the zoo in 1972 when giant pandas were exhibited in Japan for the first time. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
He suggested that the new panda cub could attract some 5,657,000 people to the zoo in fiscal 2017, up over 1.8 million from the previous year, by drawing analogy to the increased visitor rates at the zoo in 1972 when giant pandas were exhibited in Japan for the first time. (more...)
Brexit talks: Citizens' rights and exit bill ahead of trade
- June 25, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that her government was committed to leaving the European Union and would listen to others' views while delivering a Brexit that commanded "maximum public support". Even EU nationals married to Britons have been unsure of their status post-Brexit. May officially triggered the two-year Brexit process in March when she was riding high in opinion polls, and called for fresh elections shortly afterwards to shore up her mandate for a ... (more...)
- June 25, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that her government was committed to leaving the European Union and would listen to others' views while delivering a Brexit that commanded "maximum public support". Even EU nationals married to Britons have been unsure of their status post-Brexit. May officially triggered the two-year Brexit process in March when she was riding high in opinion polls, and called for fresh elections shortly afterwards to shore up her mandate for a ... (more...)
Putin highlights economy, USA relations, regional conflicts in annual call
- June 25, 2017
He compared Comey's move to that of NSA contractor Edward Snowden , adding on a sarcastic note that Russian Federation could grant Comey political asylum. During a tightly choreographed marathon TV show, an annual affair that lasts hours, Putin said that Russian Federation has climbed out of recession despite continuing Western sanctions, adding that the restrictions have forced the country to "switch on our brains" to reduce dependence on energy exports. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
He compared Comey's move to that of NSA contractor Edward Snowden , adding on a sarcastic note that Russian Federation could grant Comey political asylum. During a tightly choreographed marathon TV show, an annual affair that lasts hours, Putin said that Russian Federation has climbed out of recession despite continuing Western sanctions, adding that the restrictions have forced the country to "switch on our brains" to reduce dependence on energy exports. (more...)
Second US mistrial in OH police shooting of Samuel DuBose
- June 25, 2017
Prosecutors haven't had much success convicting police officers in high-profile cases, even when the shooting is on video. Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Leslie Ghiz on Friday shortly after 2 p.m. Paul suburb of Falcon Heights. And after the first trial came back with a hung jury, he made a decision to go again for the same charges. "He purposely killed him", said Deters, saying that Tensing shot Dubose in the head. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Prosecutors haven't had much success convicting police officers in high-profile cases, even when the shooting is on video. Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Leslie Ghiz on Friday shortly after 2 p.m. Paul suburb of Falcon Heights. And after the first trial came back with a hung jury, he made a decision to go again for the same charges. "He purposely killed him", said Deters, saying that Tensing shot Dubose in the head. (more...)
British PM welcomes Saudi crown prince appointment
- June 25, 2017
Washington D.C. [United States], June 22: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Saudi Arabia's new crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman , to congratulate him on his recent elevation and discussed ways to resolve the ongoing dispute in the gulf region. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Washington D.C. [United States], June 22: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Saudi Arabia's new crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman , to congratulate him on his recent elevation and discussed ways to resolve the ongoing dispute in the gulf region. (more...)
Minnesota Police Officer Found Not Guilty In Shooting Death Of Philando Castile
- June 25, 2017
The shooting happened just seconds after Castile informed the officer that he had a gun, which he was licensed to carry. "I am so disappointed in the state of Minnesota ", said Castile's mother, Valerie Castile, at a news conference after the verdict was read . (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The shooting happened just seconds after Castile informed the officer that he had a gun, which he was licensed to carry. "I am so disappointed in the state of Minnesota ", said Castile's mother, Valerie Castile, at a news conference after the verdict was read . (more...)
American band win top court case over offensive trademark
- June 25, 2017
The dance-rock act were pulled back into court this past January, one year after the United States Courts of Appeal for the Federal Circuit ruled that the US Patent & Trademark Office and the Department of Justice violated The Slants' First Amendment rights . (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The dance-rock act were pulled back into court this past January, one year after the United States Courts of Appeal for the Federal Circuit ruled that the US Patent & Trademark Office and the Department of Justice violated The Slants' First Amendment rights . (more...)
Press for info on Senate health bill
- June 25, 2017
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is anxious that the public is not learning almost enough about the secret Republican Senate bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, which could cost millions of people their health insurance. Republicans have been meeting in private to negotiate the bill's details - which would likely mean millions of people losing their health coverage. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is anxious that the public is not learning almost enough about the secret Republican Senate bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, which could cost millions of people their health insurance. Republicans have been meeting in private to negotiate the bill's details - which would likely mean millions of people losing their health coverage. (more...)
Russian Military Believes It May Have Killed ISIS Leader
- June 25, 2017
The Russian ministry said Friday that al-Baghdadi was killed in a Russian strike in late May along with other senior group commanders. File image of Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. However, this is not the first time when reports have claimed the death of ISIS leader. In March, U.S. Secretary of Rex Tillerson said that almost all of al-Baghdadi's subordinates have been killed. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The Russian ministry said Friday that al-Baghdadi was killed in a Russian strike in late May along with other senior group commanders. File image of Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. However, this is not the first time when reports have claimed the death of ISIS leader. In March, U.S. Secretary of Rex Tillerson said that almost all of al-Baghdadi's subordinates have been killed. (more...)
Trump removes protections for Yellowstone grizzly bear
- June 25, 2017
With their numbers solid, grizzlies will be stripped of Endangered Species Act safeguards this summer, in a move conservation groups vowed to challenge in court. Overall grizzly bears still occupy less than 4 percent of their historic US range. "We're certainly prepared to take a stand to protect the grizzly, if necessary", he said. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
With their numbers solid, grizzlies will be stripped of Endangered Species Act safeguards this summer, in a move conservation groups vowed to challenge in court. Overall grizzly bears still occupy less than 4 percent of their historic US range. "We're certainly prepared to take a stand to protect the grizzly, if necessary", he said. (more...)
China denies entry to Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims
- June 25, 2017
After pilgrims from India travelling to Kailash Mansarovar in China through the Nathu La in Sikkim were denied entry into the communist country, New Delhi has taken up the matter with Beijing. Citing sources, PTI said that the pilgrims and the liaison officer were stopped because several Chinese roads were washed away after landslides. However, Chinese authorities said that they were concerned about the safety of Indian pilgrims, which is why it can not allow them to proceed. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
After pilgrims from India travelling to Kailash Mansarovar in China through the Nathu La in Sikkim were denied entry into the communist country, New Delhi has taken up the matter with Beijing. Citing sources, PTI said that the pilgrims and the liaison officer were stopped because several Chinese roads were washed away after landslides. However, Chinese authorities said that they were concerned about the safety of Indian pilgrims, which is why it can not allow them to proceed. (more...)
Kidnapped Dutch journalists freed by rebels in Colombia
- June 25, 2017
Villamizar said the military and the ELN had been asked to reduce their operations in the area "so as not to endanger the lives of the Dutch journalists" in order for them to be released safely. People protest against the kidnapping of Dutch journalists Derk Johannes Bolt and Eugenio Ernest Marie in Bogota , Colombia June 21, 2017. The Colombian Ombudsman's Office, or Defensoría del Pueblo de Colombia, is a national government agency which oversees the protection of civil and human rights. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Villamizar said the military and the ELN had been asked to reduce their operations in the area "so as not to endanger the lives of the Dutch journalists" in order for them to be released safely. People protest against the kidnapping of Dutch journalists Derk Johannes Bolt and Eugenio Ernest Marie in Bogota , Colombia June 21, 2017. The Colombian Ombudsman's Office, or Defensoría del Pueblo de Colombia, is a national government agency which oversees the protection of civil and human rights. (more...)
Officials Release Dashcam Footage of Philando Castile Shooting
- June 25, 2017
Anthony, Minnesota, police officer Jeronimo Yanez . The dashcam footage from Mr Yanez's patrol auto, released by Ramsey County on Tuesday night, appeared to show a routine traffic stop. While it captures what was said between the two men and shows Yanez firing into the vehicle, it does not show what happened inside the auto or what Yanez might have seen. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Anthony, Minnesota, police officer Jeronimo Yanez . The dashcam footage from Mr Yanez's patrol auto, released by Ramsey County on Tuesday night, appeared to show a routine traffic stop. While it captures what was said between the two men and shows Yanez firing into the vehicle, it does not show what happened inside the auto or what Yanez might have seen. (more...)
North Korea denies torturing US detainee Otto Warmbier
- June 25, 2017
But according to KCNA, a spokesman of the North's National Reconciliation Council said: "Our relevant agencies treat all criminals who committed crimes against (our) republic strictly based on domestic law and worldwide standards, and Warmbier was no different". (more...)
- June 25, 2017
But according to KCNA, a spokesman of the North's National Reconciliation Council said: "Our relevant agencies treat all criminals who committed crimes against (our) republic strictly based on domestic law and worldwide standards, and Warmbier was no different". (more...)
Will the Gulf Cooperation Council Survive the Saudi-Qatar Crisis?
- June 25, 2017
The president also denounced the isolation of Qatar as "inhumane and against Islamic values" and said the methods used against the Gulf state were unacceptable and analogous to a "death penalty". Thani said that Qatar was in contact with worldwide aviation authorities and legal organizations as it tries to fight back against moves by Saudi Arabia and its allies to cut off its land, air, and sea access. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
The president also denounced the isolation of Qatar as "inhumane and against Islamic values" and said the methods used against the Gulf state were unacceptable and analogous to a "death penalty". Thani said that Qatar was in contact with worldwide aviation authorities and legal organizations as it tries to fight back against moves by Saudi Arabia and its allies to cut off its land, air, and sea access. (more...)
Parsing through the details of the GOP's health care bill
- June 25, 2017
Erasing Obama's law has been a marquee pledge for Trump and virtually the entire party for years, and failure would be a shattering defeat for the GOP . As the market gets ready to release plans and prices for 2018, it's more important than ever to stop the continued harm from Obamacare and improve health care choices and outcomes for the American people. (more...)
- June 25, 2017
Erasing Obama's law has been a marquee pledge for Trump and virtually the entire party for years, and failure would be a shattering defeat for the GOP . As the market gets ready to release plans and prices for 2018, it's more important than ever to stop the continued harm from Obamacare and improve health care choices and outcomes for the American people. (more...)
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