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ANC mourns loss of 'gentle giant of our struggle' Skweyiya

April 12, 2018

Mabe said Skweyiya organised party activities until he went into exile in Tanzania in 1963, and later, Lusaka in Zambia. After becoming an MP in 1994, Skweyiya immediately assumed the position of public service and administration minister.

Pompeo asks Hillary for advice as he preps for confirmation battle

April 12, 2018

Since being named as the uncomfortably ousted Rex Tillerson's replacement as Secretary of State, soon-to-be-former Central Intelligence Agency director Mike Pompeo has faced an uncertain confirmation process. During their talks, Clinton reportedly told Pompeo to "stem the flight of career diplomats who quit under Tillerson". Clinton said she was "deeply concerned" over the mass exodus of "some of the most qualified foreign service officers" over the previous year and a half under ...

Mitzi Shore, Pauly Shore's Mother, Dies at 87

April 12, 2018

Shore's son, Pauly Shore , tweeted in part on Wednesday, "My heart lays heavy". The comedy club also shared news of her passing in an Instagram message: "It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts that we report the passing of Mitzi Shore .

Opportunities Abound at Teen Job Fair in Reston

April 12, 2018

The job fair is free and open to the public for anyone who is 18-years of age or older. Ohio Means Jobs supervisor said this is an opportunity for people to walk away with jobs that day. The fair is from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in the KCKCC Field House, 7250 State Ave.in Kansas City, Kansas. This event runs from 8 a.m. until noon and picks back up again from 4 p.m.to 8 p.m.

Shah Rukh Khan's playful moments with MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva steal hearts

April 12, 2018

As the entire Chepauk stadium jumped with joy , Shah Rukh calmly clapped and made his way towards Sakshi who was on her feet celebrating. Indeed fans of KKR were disheartened to see the face Shah Rukh Khan at the end when Dhoni's team won the match.

Lovren admits 'I was shouting' at halftime of Liverpool victory: Wake up!

April 12, 2018

Despite their convincing 5-1 aggregate Champions League victory over Manchester City , former England global Chris Waddle reckons Liverpool are still short of being able to challenge for the Premier League title. Liverpool will now turn their attention to their domestic league form, as they host Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend, before travelling to strugglers West Bromwich Albion the following week.

Man dies in Trump Tower fire

April 11, 2018

The apartment is quite large. Property records obtained by The Associated Press indicate Brassner was an art dealer who had purchased his 50th-floor unit in 1996. Nigro noted that no member of the Trump family was in the 664-foot tower Saturday. Around 200 firefighters and EMS members responded to the scene, Nigro said.

Finances of Parkland school shooting gunman to be examined at hearing

April 11, 2018

Advertisers bolted from "The Ingraham Angle" after the tweet went viral and Hogg urged his 700,000 Twitter followers to contact Ingraham's advertisers and press them to boycott her primetime show. But many gun safety advocates, including survivors of the February 14 massacre, have railed against the idea. "Upon further investigation, our franchise partner has stopped its advertising", Ruth's Chris has tweeted in scores of replies since Friday.

Hank Baskett Responds to Kendra Wilkinson's Divorce Filing, Details Are Revealed

April 11, 2018

Regardless, she is grateful that she and Baskett are both unbelievable parents and share the same devotion and love for their kids . There was no drama involved with Baskett's response to Wilkinson's divorce request. However, she reasoned that "too much fear has gotten in the way" of her marriage. 'We are both wonderful parents and our kids will be happy n never know the difference other than seeing mama smile.

Drake gives $5000 to Ninja after winning match on Fortnite

April 12, 2018

In last night's stream, Drake was apparently playing from a recording studio in London, with the rapper at one point mentioning potential lagging issues from playing on the European Union server. Fresh off the release of new single " Nice for What ,"Drake powered up his PlayStation for some more Fortnite action with streaming star Tyler "Ninja" Blevins last night (April 10), during which the pair talked about the growing connection between the wildly popular game and rap stars".

It's Over: Netflix Won't Be Going to Cannes After All

April 11, 2018

But we will continue to support all films and all filmmakers. The question of whether movies produced for Netflix and other streaming services should compete alongside theatrical films at Cannes generated controversy a year ago when festival organizers allowed Netflix to enter two of its films - " Okja " and " The Meyerowitz Stories " - into competition.

Mitzi Shore, founder of stand-up mecca The Comedy Store, dies at 87

April 11, 2018

She leaves behind an indelible mark and legacy and has helped change the face of comedy. Mitzi's Comedy Store was the launching pad for some of the biggest comics in the world, including Robin Williams , Richard Pryor , David Letterman , Jay Leno , Jim Carrey , Chris Rock , Arsenio Hall and Roseanne Barr .

Tig Notaro Joins 'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 2

April 11, 2018

They haven't announced how long she'll be on the show, but she's described as a guest star rather than a recurring role. Star Trek: Discovery cast and crew are set to begin production on the series' second season this month in Toronto.

Comedy Store Founder Mitzi Shore Dead At Age 87

April 11, 2018

The Store will be closed Wednesday. Pauly Shore told TMZ she had been in hospice care for a while, and took her to the Comedy Store on Monday to say goodbye. While Shore was a beloved figure on the comedy scene, her tenure as Comedy Store owner wasn't without controversy; an infamous strike broke out in 1979 over a pay dispute, and wasn't settled until six weeks later when she agreed to pay comics $25 a set on weekends and weekdays.

National Grid may ask for reduced inflexible generation this summer

April 11, 2018

National Grid also expects some coal plants to be temporarily mothballed this summer as low wholesale prices, pushed downwards by increased solar and wind generation on the system, renders them uneconomical. About 2.11M shares traded. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 1,871,386 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $117,355,000 after purchasing an additional 189,757 shares in the last quarter.

Roseanne honors late cast member Glenn Quinn

April 11, 2018

The network has already picked up the show for a second season , despite complaints by many that the show pushes a pro-Trump agenda , and engages in jokes that "belittle" the idea of diversity . Darlene then tried to persuade her to move on, explaining that it wasn't a betrayal to Mark. Michael Fishman (D.J. Conner) also shared a photo and tribute from Glenn Quinn's gravesite: " Roseanne " continues to keep Mark on the show in its own way: Gone far too soon.

Carrie Underwood gives update on health, music in open letter

April 11, 2018

Calling all Carrie Underwood fans, the country singer has a new single coming out , and it's going to be good! "And my face has been healing pretty nicely as well." she wrote on her website . " I've been in the studio writing and singing a TON, but I've also been able to be creative in a way that I've never been before, which has been very fulfilling and empowering ", Underwood wrote.

WWE Smackdown: Bryan, Styles clash, Paige is general manager

April 11, 2018

Following Daniel Bryan's return to the ring and his new status as a full-time performer, he relinquished his position as the General Manager of Smackdown . Charlotte says that Asuka made her dig deeper and work harder than ever and she thanks her for it. Flair says she and Asuka made magic and she's looking for someone else to make magic with.

United Kingdom record labels are growing at the fastest rate since Britpop

April 11, 2018

It's the fastest rate of growth since 1995 when revenues increased by 10.7%. United Kingdom record company trade income saw a 10.6% hike in 2017 to a lofty £839.4 million, the biggest spike in annual revenue since the 10.7% uplift recorded in 1995.

Uber Driver app arrives in India

April 11, 2018

We also created a program to gather every piece of feedback any way we could: ride-along with members of our team and lunch meetups with other drivers. It truly reflects our commitment to the people who have been our partners in growth. Today, the cab-hailing company launched a revamped Uber Driver app that is built for and with the drivers.

Gradient Investments LLC Sells 831 Shares of Amgen, Inc. (AMGN)

April 11, 2018

The stock increased 2.86% or $0.35 during the last trading session, reaching $12.6. About 360,474 shares traded. Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:KW) has declined 16.90% since April 11, 2017 and is downtrending. By selling 35,587 shares Profund Advisors Llc made the stock sank with 2.99%. Johnson Financial Grp Incorporated holds 0.63% or 29,354 shares. Pettee Invsts reported 5,168 shares or 0.55% of all its holdings.

Mariah Carey: I Have Bipolar Disorder

April 11, 2018

The 48-year-old says she lived in denial and isolation and feared someone would expose her. Carey, who co-parents her six-year-old twin children Monroe and Moroccan with ex-husband Nick Cannon , said she made a decision to come forward because "I'm just in a really good place right now, where I'm comfortable discussing my struggles with bipolar II disorder ".

PD: Derby man robbed bank to impress Taylor Swift

April 11, 2018

When Rowley realized Swift was not home, police say he threw money over the fence onto her property before heading back towards CT. When the singer failed to show, Rowley chose to drive home. The megafan was eventually booked for robbery in the second degree and larceny in the fourth degree. Police said that following his arrest , he confessed to the robbery.

Sun Life Financial INC Has $180000 Holdings in Nike (NYSE:NKE)

April 11, 2018

Liberty Mutual Gru Asset Management has invested 0.1% in NIKE, Inc . This is a measurement over the past three trading sessions that provides an indication of whether the latest recent price movement is following the signal. While, the analyst predicted that the company could provide an EPS of $0.53/share. Texas Permanent School Fund reported 0.01% of its portfolio in Denbury Resources Inc.

Khloe Kardashian Is Reportedly in Denial Over Tristan Thompson's Infidelity

April 11, 2018

Video footage appears to show the National Basketball Association player, who is expecting a baby with the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, getting pretty close to a number of different women. Kardashian and Thompson have been dating since 2016. Craig took to her Instagram story Tuesday night to seemingly comment on the situation, writing she would "never make light of someone else's misfortune".

A new Lord of the Rings book is out this year

April 11, 2018

The story follows one of the Noldor, an ancient race of elves, as he joins the fight against the evil Morgoth to stop the destruction of Gondolin, meeting up with the great sea-god Ulmo along the way. Tolkien adaptations might be on the way. On a more canonical timeline, Gondolin significantly predates the events covered in the Lord of the Rings movies and books, although there are references to it even in The Hobbit .

Priyanka Chopra Reveals She Lost Movie Role Over Her Skin Color

April 11, 2018

She was featured in her debut movie Baywatch alongside big names such as Dwayne Johnson in 2017. "No one will say that a woman is getting paid less because she's a woman of color, but the numbers mostly end up reflecting that", she added.

Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas addresses local gender pay gap

April 11, 2018

However, newly created jobs, such as small businesses and startups, have the least earning gap. The study also analyzed the wage gap in each of Oklahoma's congressional districts, as well as for Latinas in Oklahoma and other states. "If our country is to thrive, we must root out bias in wages, reject outdated stereotypes and stop penalizing women for having children and caring for their families".

Daniel Craig confirms his next project is Bond 25

April 11, 2018

Screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who have written the scripts for every Bond film since The World is Not Enough , are expected to write the script for upcoming film as well. Craig will donate all proceeds from the sale to the Opportunity Network, which supports underprivileged students in their quest for higher education.

The Overtones star Timmy Matley has died aged 36

April 11, 2018

The popular vocal harmony group - now comprised of Lachie Chapman, Mike Crawshaw, Darren Everest and Mark Franks - took to their official Twitter account on Wednesday afternoon (11.04.18) to confirm the "heartbreaking" news that their bandmate has lost his battle with skin cancer.

Nicki Minaj Set To Release Two New Singles On Thursday

April 11, 2018

She made the announcement in complete Minaj-style. "Chun-Li" and "Barbie Tingz" are dropping tomorrow. The star shared a photo of herself clad in a Fendi outfit that is reminiscent of the style of Chun-Li from the game, Street Fighter .

WWE (WWE) PT Set at $44.00 by Guggenheim

April 11, 2018

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Watch BBC presenter fall into pool during live TV interview

April 11, 2018

The inevitable happened, the English swimmers - including Peaty, Siobhan Marie O'Connor, James Guy, Ben Proud and Sarah Vasey - were reduced to tears of laughter. Minutes later, they returned to Bushell, who said: 'I just thought it was a little Jacuzzi or a kid's pool'. "Bye, Mike, it hasn't been boring". With his fellow presenters in hysterics, Bushell responded: "I didn't see the step! Live on national television".

Landscape Capital Management LLC Increased Six Flags Entmt Corp New (SIX) Stake

April 11, 2018

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Ed Sheeran and Stormzy lift United Kingdom music sales

April 11, 2018

The BPI warned, however, that the industry's income still lags behind its 2001 peak, when revenues hit £1.2 billion. The large increase last year was driven by a 9.5 per cent leap in music consumption, which the BPI reported on earlier this year.

Khloe Kardashian Explains Why Kylie Jenner Giving Birth Drastically Affected Her

April 11, 2018

You don't miss a beat when you know you have to do it soon!' Khloe Kardashian has insisted she isn't afraid to give birth. "I've seen over eight births live and in person". "I think that whenever someone has a child, no matter who it is, there's always growth and things to be learned so I think it's just - childbirth and becoming a parent is a lovely thing", she said.

WrestleMania 34: Ronda Rousey makes successful WWE debut

April 11, 2018

Let's dive into the reaction side of things first, though, and my initial response to the closing of WrestleMania was mostly confusion more than anything else. "Even though Ronda completely deserves all the respect from these fans and fans around the world, you just never know with wrestling fans when someone comes from a non-pro wrestling background".

Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) Trading at $20.93 after Move Up on April, 10

April 11, 2018

Blackrock has 16.32M shares. (NASDAQ: EXEL ). Cutler Mngmt Ltd Llc stated it has 0.36% in Exelixis, Inc . The SI to Exelixis Inc's float is 5.96%. The stock increased 1.68% or $1.67 during the last trading session, reaching $101.37. Bridges Invest Counsel Inc invested in 17,934 shares or 1.06% of the stock. Insiders have sold 105,029 shares of company stock valued at $2,703,787 in the last ninety days.

Normani Signs Solo Record Deal With Keep Cool/RCA Records!

April 11, 2018

GQ's 2018 All-Stars Celebration at Nomad Hotel Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight , while attending the Daily Front Row's 4th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards , Kordei admitted announcing Fifth Harmony's split took an emotional toll on her.

Not Out song Bacche Ki Jaan: 'Cool' Amitabh Bachchan cares, Rishi scares

April 11, 2018

The foot-tapping song gives us the sneak peek of the mischievous yet emotional relationship a 102-year-old father shares with his 75-year-old son. Read Also: 102 Not Out: Amitabh Bachchan croons for his film with Rishi Kapoor despite illness Dattatraya encourages his son to write a love letter to his wife.

Featured Stock: New York Times Company

April 11, 2018

Granite Investment Partners LLC now owns 1,063,911 shares of the company's stock worth $20,853,000 after buying an additional 62,676 shares in the last quarter. Barclays Capital maintained The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT ) on Wednesday, July 19 with "Equal-Weight" rating. Its down 0.10, from 1.54 in 2017Q3.

Sanjay Dutt to play Ranbir Kapoor's on-screen father in upcoming film?

April 11, 2018

The Dutt Biopic features an ensemble cast of Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Dia Mirza, Vicky Kaushal, Jim Sarbh and Karishma Tanna. The film was special for Sanjay in many ways as it was directed and produced by his father (late) Sunil Dutt. The trailer will be out on May 8 as Sanjay made his debut on the same date in 1981 with Rocky .

Rumour has it! Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja to get hitched this month

April 11, 2018

Now if rumours are anything to go by, Sonam and Anand will be soon tying the knot in this month. The wedding is expected to take place between May 7 and 10. Interestingly Sonam's parents were in two minds about the wedding date. Sonam, daughter of actor Anil Kapoor and Sunita, is reported to have been dating Anand Ahuja since 2016 and obviously, refrained from confirming reports because she doesn't like discussing her personal life.

The 2018 Splendour in the Grass line-up is here

April 11, 2018

Other major global acts include R&B star Miguel , Scottish synth-pop act Chvrches , The Wombats , Girl Talk , Henry Rollins , Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, up-and-coming indie rockers Soccer Mommy , and Soundcloud rapper Lil Xan.

Cosby Sexual Assault Retrial Stalled Over Juror Issue

April 11, 2018

The 80-year-old comedian has pleaded not guilty to all accounts. Andrea and her mother Gianna already testified about the call in the first trial that unfortunately ended in a mistrial . Cosby, a household name in the US, has hired a new legal team for the retrial, including Tom Mesereau, who is best-known for his part in Michael Jackson's acquittal on child molestation charges in 2005.

Twitter supports Honest Ads Act

April 11, 2018

Political ads will be required to identify their campaigns and will be indicated on Twitter with a different look and feel. Twitter today pledged to support a proposed Senate bill that would require technology platforms that sell advertising space to disclose the source of and amount of money paid for political ads.

Gold prices lower as United States stock futures rise

April 11, 2018

In Delhi, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity gained Rs 50 each to Rs 31,550 and Rs 31,400 per 10 gram, respectively. "Lots of things are happening at the same time - the (US-China) trade war, a possible US attack on Syria that navigates to conflict between the US and Russian Federation, and that has a very strong impact on gold markets", said Yuichi Ikemizu, Tokyo branch manager at CIBC Standard Bank .

I don't want to cheat my audience: Varun Dhawan

April 11, 2018

Not only I, you will also find numerous real-life incidences in the film, which you must have experienced in your life and can easily identify with. There's more pressure on me knowing that an audience member is buying a ticket for my film, thinking 'Main Varun Dhawan ki film kyun dekh raha hoon?' So he's expecting something from me.

I can't imagine life without acting, says Kareena Kapoor Khan

April 11, 2018

Break into the internet and you will know what we are trying to say. The little one has over 100 fan clubs who diligently share his lovely collages, day in and day out. The actress was once again asked if all the attention on Taimur, who has media tailing his every move, bother her, she said, "As a mother I am paranoid".

Bruce Willis to be skewered in upcoming 'Comedy Central Roast'

April 11, 2018

The 63-year-old star of the " Die Hard " franchise - not to mention "Armageddon", " Pulp Fiction " and "The Expendables" - will be the butt of jokes delivered by his peers and a roast master hosting the annual, no-holds-barred tribute. For the first time, Comedy Central is surrendering their offices and Comedy Central Stand-Up Facebook page to Trevor Moore for a 24-hour "Trevathon" on April 19.

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