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Miley Cyrus to star in her own reality TV show

June 19, 2017

However, she told Jimmy she had finally kicked the habit once and for all. During a Thursday, June 14, Tonight Show appearance, the 24-year-old Grammy nominee, who's promoting her latest as-yet-untitled studio album, confessed that she wants to be clear and sharp while discussing what she calls her "most important album" to date.

Cuba Rejects New Trump Policy

June 19, 2017

But it also reiterated "its willingness to continue the respectful dialogue and cooperation". "All the Trump administration is saying is, 'there's one thing we're going to change, and that is we're no longer going to permit individual travelers to purport to be traveling to Cuba under the education exemption, '" said Harry Clark, a partner at Orrick and chair of the law firm's worldwide trade and compliance group.

Navy identifies sailors killed in collision

June 19, 2017

Joseph Aucoin , 7th Fleet commander, as were two other sailors who were medevaced. "I can't tell you how proud I am of the crew for what they did to save the ship", he said. It completed $21 million in upgrades and repairs in February and is forward-deployed to Yokosuka , supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the service said.

Sexes of Beyoncé and Jay Z's Twins Reportedly Revealed

June 19, 2017

Meanwhile a source close to the family told People: "Bey and Jay are thrilled and have started sharing the news with their family and closest friends". Beyoncé fever lit up the internet over the weekend amid reports that Queen Bey had given birth to her twins. The 47-year-old musician, real name Shawn Carter, was honoured at the gala in New York City, where he became the first rapper inducted into the prestigious institution, but he was a no-show, leading gossips to suggest more ...

Sixers 'in advanced talks' with Celtics to acquire No. 1 pick

June 19, 2017

Barring some 11th-hour change of heart, the deal is set to be finalized on Monday. A member of Fultz's camp said that Fultz was excited about the idea of being the primary scoring option alongside a playmaker like Simmons. Philadelphia's 2018 unprotected first-round pick that was acquired from the Lakers has been part of the discussions, sources said. There could be financial motivation for the Celtics to trade the pick as well.

Mystery Jay Z project 4:44 has release date

June 19, 2017

New TIDAL members worldwide can visit TIDAL .com/Try-now. This will be Jay Z's first album since Magna Carta Holy Grail was released back in 2013. Well, we have a little bit of insight to glean from this new commercial promoting the God MC's partnership between Sprint and Tidal . "Letter to my dad that I never wrote/Speeches I prepared that I never spoke/Words on a paper that I never read/Prose is never penned, they stayed in my head", Jay Z raps behind the video.

Bodies of missing U.S. sailors found

June 19, 2017

The missing crew's bodies were found as tugs towed the stricken ship back to the Yokosuka naval base. The fleet commander would not give an exact number of the bodies found because family notifications were still being made. The USS Fitzgerald's captain, Cmdr. The Navy has recovered some bodies of the seven sailors still unaccounted for after the collision tore a hole in the warship - but still hasn't said how many or named any of them.

Bodies Of 7 Missing Sailors Found Inside Wrecked Navy Ship

June 19, 2017

Sykes says her son told her that four men in his berth, including those sleeping on bunks above and below him died, while three died in the berth above his. Conditions were clear at the time of the collision , though the area is particularly busy with sea traffic. The container ship's left bow was dented and scraped, but it did not appear to have sustained any major structural damage.

Banned Building Materials Suspected in London Fire: UK

June 19, 2017

A day after the deadly incident, Housing Minister Alok Sharma told MPs the government "will guarantee that every single family from Grenfell Tower will be re-housed in the local area". Chancellor Philip Hammond later revealed it is illegal to use that sort of cladding on a high rise building in the United Kingdom - not just in Germany and the U.S.

Steph Curry, Warriors still aren't interested in visiting the White House

June 19, 2017

I think it's just the ignorance, the convenient ignorance. The Warriors are also headed to San Francisco, where they broke ground this year on a new arena slated to open in 2019. LeBron James , shown in this 2003 photo, won the NBA Rookie of the Year award Tuesday April 20, 2004, capping a remarkable season in which he revived the Cleveland Cavaliers .

Injured congressman undergoes more surgeries after shot in hip

June 19, 2017

When asked about GOP suggestions that the rhetoric on the left was to blame for today's political atmosphere, Rep. Cedric Richmond , D-La., chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, said "I would quote the late great singer Michael Jackson that if you want to make a change, start with the man in the mirror".

Golden Years Ahead For The Golden State Warriors

June 19, 2017

I came in and tried to help my team. "Steph definitely took a back seat to start the season until he realized we didn't need him to take a back seat, we need you to be aggressive as you're going to be", forward Draymond Green said. He can't do it alone. "I ain't got to say nothing", Durant said, as if that was all he had to say. "I'm really proud where I am right now as a player and being as consistent every year as I've been".

Ways To Get Into Wonder Woman Shape Like Gal Gadot

June 19, 2017

The film's robust earnings are a big win for DC Comics, which has often struggled to match the success of Marvel properties at the box office. The movie is directed by Patty Jenkins and features Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman , Chris Pine as Steve Trevor, David Thewlis as Sir Patrick, Robin Wright as Antiope and Danny Huston as Ludendorff.

Grande's Manchester benefit concert goes on

June 19, 2017

The concert served as a catharsis for many in Manchester and all of Britain, moving British tabloid journalist Piers Morgan to write Grande a lengthy public apology for doubting her courage. Ariana Grande has re-released her gorgeous single " One Last Time " in the wake of the May 22 Manchester tragedy, and all proceeds go to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund in coordination with the British Red Cross .

Melbourne siege an act of terrorism: PM Turnbull

June 19, 2017

Another hostage was killed by fragments of a bullet fired by police who stormed the cafe and killed the gunman. "Subsequently he (Khayre) came out of the apartment with a shotgun and commenced to fire at police at the entryway to the apartments", Ashton said.

Theresa May chased away by Grenfell Tower protesters

June 19, 2017

Protesters calling for action Friday over the fire at London's Grenfell Tower stormed Kensington and Chelsea town hall , the center of local government in the area. "I immediately thought about people trying to get down that stairway, which was totally enclosed". London police said an investigation, led by a detective from its homicide and major crime unit, would examine whether criminal offences had been committed although they said there was nothing to suggest the fire was started ...

Seattle police: Officers shoot, kill knife-wielding woman

June 19, 2017

According a Seattle police spokesperson Mark Jamieson, two officers had responded to a burglary call at an apartment where the tenant had previous history with police. Jamieson said the woman was in recent contact with police and subsequently had "hazard" information on file when she called in the burglary. The woman, identified by family members as Charleena Lyles, is said to have battled mental illness over the last year and previously feared that her children, one of whom had Down ...

Pop star Beyonce and husband Jay-Z welcome twins

June 19, 2017

The website reports a source telling them that doctors don't "feel comfortable" releasing the newborns just yet but they are expected to be OK. The internet has been on "Carter Twins" watch for almost a week, and reports suggested that the duo had made their big arrival sometime last week , just in time for Father's Day, which is today .

Cosby team triumphant, but retrial looms

June 19, 2017

Chloe Goins, a former model who claims Cosby drugged and sexually abused her at the Playboy Mansion in 2008, is also suing the comedian on sexual battery and other claims. In Norristown, Pennsylvania, the jury struggled for days to agree on which version of the night in question to believe: Constand's or Cosby's. At the time, Constand worked at Cosby's alma mater, Temple University.

Sadiq Khan: Anger over Grenfell Tower fire follows 'years of neglect'

June 19, 2017

Officials previously reported a death toll of 30 people. And the government did announce a 5 million-pound (about $6.4 million) fund for Grenfell victims on Friday and said it aims to rehouse people within three weeks. The tragedy has provoked a huge response from nearby communities. Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall became another flashpoint on Friday with protesters storming the building, accusing authorities of ignoring them and of forcing low-income families to live in sub-standard ...

Women and girls help 'Wonder Woman' break office record

June 19, 2017

The previous mark was Sam Taylor-Johnson's Fifty Shades of Grey , with $85.1 million United States in 2015. "They're about women as well", Warner Bros .' Jeff Goldstein told the Associated Press. Making a decent debut at number 4 is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie , $24.2 million from 9 countries isn't bad for a film with little hype.

Pollsters project Macron alliance winning big majority

June 19, 2017

On the right, the conservatives won 133 seats, making it the biggest opposition party. The Socialists, who held the presidency before Macron's independent presidential victory in May, were decimated and only won six percent of the vote. Key battles on Sunday include far-right leader Marine Le Pen's attempt to win her first seat in parliament in the northeastern former coal mining town of Henin-Beaumont.

London towering inferno toll set to rise

June 19, 2017

Michael Kingston, a director of the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, London , said that a Claddagh ring worn by one of the victims was used to identify the elderly Irish man. The identities of some of the victims, including children, have emerged in local media. It issued a statement before the protest to try to address the concerns of residents.

Putin says U.S. election hackers could have been from anywhere

June 19, 2017

I am telling you honestly". Where would we get this information from? Does Putin have damaging information on Trump? NBC News has reported that Flynn is considered a formal "subject" of the Russian Federation probe, which includes a deep look at his business interests, though no evidence has surfaced into the current public sphere that links him to the election meddling effort and his lawyers say he did nothing wrong.

Kathy Griffin tour dates scrapped amid uproar over Trump bloody head photo

June 19, 2017

I don't like Jan Brewer in Arizona going like this to the president on the tarmac. "It wasn't amusing. I get it". "He broke me", she said, fighting back tears, "and then I was, 'Right, this isn't right!' I started to see what was happening and then there was a mob mentality..." On Friday night, the " Saturday Night Live " star went on a Twitter tirade defending Griffin and bringing up his own past.

Will Man Of Steel 2 Introduce Brainiac And Supergirl To The DCEU?

June 19, 2017

The Superman movie, written by Zack Snyder and Geoff Johns, will welcome Supergirl into DCEU. The source also tipped off the introduction of Supergirl . DCEU diehards will surely remember the controversy which arose when Ezra Miller was cast as the Flash for Justice League . Melissa Benoist is the actress now tied to Supergirl , so the franchise will surely face resistance once more should they be wanting to cast the heroine into the DCEU.

Finsbury Park: 'Several hurt' as vehicle hits pedestrians

June 19, 2017

The London Ambulance service said it had sent "a number of resources". A man was shown on video being held by police behind a police vehicle. Eyewitnesses have told LBC radio that the van approached "slowly and intentionally accelerated into crowded cafe outside a mosque".

Real Madrid target Mbappe must prove himself at Monaco, claims Trezeguet

June 19, 2017

The 18-year-old burst onto the scene this campaign with 26 goals in all competitions to help Monaco win Ligue 1 and progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Given his traditional level of spending and the lack of big-money signings that Arsenal have made over the years, it's really hard to see how this will come to fruition.

Batman's right-hand-man Robin - Burt Ward - mourns Adam West

June 19, 2017

Born in Walla Walla, Washington, West graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's degree in literature and a minor in psychology. Ben Affleck, who recently donned the cowl in Batman vs. "He was and always will be our hero". The film starred Adam West , Burt Ward , Lee Meriwether, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith, and Frank Gorshin. His family included Marcelle, his third wife of 47 years, six children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In Twitter rant, Trump announces he's being investigated

June 19, 2017

Still, since Trump fired the former FBI director, James Comey , who was overseeing the Russian Federation probe little more than a month ago, the White House comments have stirred concern among members of Congress that Mueller might get the same treatment if the investigation goes against the president.

'Bachelor in Paradise' Production Suspended Over 'Allegations of Misconduct'

June 19, 2017

Once that's been completed, they've promised only to "take appropriate responsive action" and notably did not comment on the fate of the show. The summer spin-off from The Bachelor franchise brings together past contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette , giving the forlorn lovers a second chance at finding a partner.

Where YOU can buy Ariana's ONE LOVE Manchester Sweatshirt

June 19, 2017

And following the concert, the British Red Cross, who have been fundraising for their Manchester Emergency Fund, which was set up after the attack, tweeted: "We've raised an incredible £2.35 MILLION during #OneLoveManchester!" Watch Grande's emotional cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow " in the video, above.

Scalise Gunman Dodged 2006 Charge That Would Bar Gun Purchases

June 19, 2017

Staffer Zack BarthZack Barth, a legislative correspondent for Austin Congressman Roger Williams, was shot in the calf. "I responded that it was the Republican team practicing, and he proceeded to shoot Republicans", Duncan said the day of the shooting .

Taylor Swift Returns to Spotify as Katy Perry Releases 'Witness'

June 19, 2017

Can it possibly just be a coincidence that Taylor Swift puts her entire back catalog on Spotify on the same day that Katy Perry's Witness is released? The two have at times been dueling divas, namely after a feud over tour performers in 2013 that may have culminated in Swift's hit song " Bad Blood ".

Bill Cosby trial: Day-by-day updates

June 19, 2017

Constand is a lesbian, but didn't tell Cosby at the time. She previously testified that Cosby made sexual advances that night, which she said she rebuffed. "My legs were not strong and I began to panic a little bit", she said. "I wanted guidance and I wanted to protect myself because I felt that if I went to the police that Mr.

Kim Kardashian Needs Your Help With Naming North West's New Puppy

June 19, 2017

Any thoughts on what North should name her little gal? In another clip, the star exclaims, "This dog is so tiny". She even created an Instagram account for two of her dogs , Norman and Bambi. Kim K went to IG Sunday (June 18) with a couple of must-like pics of Ye clocking in daddy duties. Kim has said in the past that animals were a way of life for the Kardashian clan grown up.

Alex Jones interview worthy, but NBC mishandled — CNN chief

June 19, 2017

Jones is known for saying the December 14, 2012, shooting, which killed 26 people including 20 schoolchildren, was staged in order to promote tougher gun control laws. NBC's handling of the interview, scheduled to air on Kelly's newsmagazine at 7 p.m. EDT Sunday, has given fuel to the backlash against her, said Jeff Zucker , president of CNN Worldwide, on Thursday.

Collins: Comey May Have 'Misinterpreted' Trump Over Firing

June 19, 2017

When pressed on the issue, the president insisted he wasn't "hinting anything", before adding, "Oh, you're going to be very disappointed when you hear the answer, don't worry". "Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication", Trump wrote. Several Republican politicians also criticised Mr Comey for disclosing memos he had written in the aftermath of his private conversations with Mr Trump, calling that action "inappropriate".

High winds to make final round of US Open interesting

June 19, 2017

The much-maligned site of this year's national championship has been giving up birdies and low scores, very unlike a U.S. Open Course. But the long-hitting 26-year-old from Southport outside Liverpool is firing on all cylinders at links-styled Erin Hills and stands one shot from the lead as Sunday's final round began.

Wonder Woman India Box Office: Gal Gadot's Film Sinks Priyanka Chopra's Baywatch

June 19, 2017

Combined with the film's $103.1 million opening, " Wonder Woman " now has a global start of $228.1 million. " Wonder Woman " conquered milestones and movie myths at North American theaters, where the Patty Jenkins-directed superhero film powered its way to a $100.5 million debut this weekend and became the biggest blockbuster ever directed by a woman .

Viacom (VIA) versus Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (LGF) — The Head-To-Head Survey

June 19, 2017

Pacific Crest reissued an "overweight" rating and issued a $30.00 price objective on shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp .in a research note on Saturday, March 25th. (NYSE:LGF) have trended somewhat negative this week, Alpha One Sentiment reports. The Free Cash Flow Score (FCF Score) is a helpful tool in calculating the free cash flow growth with free cash flow stability - this gives investors the overall quality of the free cash flow.

London Mayor Admits Fire Caused by 'Mistakes and Neglect'

June 19, 2017

He said the fire - which is thought to have killed at least 58 people - was the effect of the "mistakes and neglect from the politicians - the council and the government". He told BBC One's Andrew Marr Show this morning: "My understanding is the cladding in question, this flammable cladding which is banned in Europe and the USA, is also banned here".

Bodies of US Sailors Found in Flooded Compartments of USS Fitzgerald

June 19, 2017

He said one machinery room and two berthing areas for 116 crew members were severely damaged from what he called a significant impact to its side. Reports say the sailors were trapped inside the ship, which then took on water. Shortly after the collision the us made a request for support from the Japanese Coast Guard, which first arrived on scene and continues to be lead for finding the seven missing Sailors.

Rep. Scalise upgraded from critical to serious condition after another surgery

June 19, 2017

Doctors at MedStar Washington Hospital, where Rep. Scalise is being treated, discussed his condition on Friday saying that they believed he would be in the hospital for a considerable amount of time, possibly weeks. "I think it also talks to how close we get with people here in Washington , on both sides of the aisle. But he's a great fighter and he's going to be ok, we hope".

George and Amal Clooney welcome their twins. Hooray!

June 19, 2017

George was one of Hollywood's most famous bachelors before marrying Amal in September 2014 in Venice , Italy at the age of 53. For 30 years they've been out here together and really great group of guys. Fortunately, these first time parents didn't keep us waiting on the answer to that question - in fact, it came right along with the birth announcement.

Megyn Kelly Criticized By Sandy Hook Parents For Alex Jones Interview

June 19, 2017

This comes in the wake of JPMorgan Chase pulling its local television and digital ads from all NBC News programming until after the Jones interview airs, The Wall Street Journal reported . "I couldn't believe it at first", Jones said on his radio show in 2014. "It is our hope that Megyn and NBC reconsider and not broadcast this interview".

Three MBEs and a QPM in Queen's Birthday Honours List

June 19, 2017

Furthermore, PC Keith Palmer, the police officer who was murdered in the Westminster terrorist attack in March, will be honoured with a posthumous bravery award. Of the 1109 people receiving awards, 554 are women and 10 per cent are from ethnic minorities, she said. "She is a very lovely lady who has lived in Andover for many years".

Wonder Woman buries The Mummy at USA box office

June 19, 2017

Obviously, this is news that DC and Warner Bros .is incredibly happy with and suggests a very strong final gross. Internationally, the film grossed $2.2 million this weekend and is up to $466.8 million, for a worldwide total of $833.2 million.

Congressman Scalise Still in Serious Condition, but Showing Improvement: Hospital

June 18, 2017

Steve Scalise . The family of a lobbyist shot multiple times during a Republican baseball practice outside Washington says he has undergone additional surgery and doctors expect a full recovery. Others want Capitol Police or law enforcement officials present at any event where large numbers of lawmakers are gathered, such as congressional baseball or softball practices.

Cars 3 speeds past Wonder Woman at North American box office

June 19, 2017

The movie comes from director Brian Fee , who was a storyboard artist on the first two " Cars " films, as well as "Ratatouille" and "Wall-E". The domestic box-office is not a bi deal with the Cars franchise, because not only does the Cars franchise do better internationally, but it makes most of its money in merchandising, have produced $10 billion in movie-related products.

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