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13 ways the Senate GOP health-care plan could impact MI

June 24, 2017

President Donald Trump made calls to fellow Republicans in the US Senate on Friday to mobilise support for their party's healthcare overhaul while acknowledging the legislation is on a "very, very narrow path" to passage. The new legislation would eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood, a non-profit health organization that Trump's administration has targeted for cuts because it provides abortion services.

In defeat for Theresa May, Conservatives lose majority in UK Parliament

June 24, 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May's gamble in calling an early election backfired spectacularly as her Conservative Party lost its majority in Parliament. A governing party or coalition is composed of at least 326 parliamentary seats. "I can still be prime minister", Corbyn said. "We will fulfil the promise of Brexit together and over the next five years build a country in which no one, and no community, is left behind".

Donovan Mitchell Drafted #13 By The Denver Nuggets/Traded to Utah Jazz

June 24, 2017

Donovan Mitchell , a sophomore guard for the University of Louisville last season, has been selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 13th pick overall in the 2017 NBA Draft first round. No way that can happen to any significant level if the player's will isn't there. Utah Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey was busy during the National Basketball Association draft.

Diversity Comes To Barbie's Boyfriend Ken, Complete With A Man Bun

June 24, 2017

Say hello to the new lineup of Ken dolls! People had a hilarious reaction to the new Kens , particularly the one sporting a man bun. Fifteen new versions of the doll have been released in the United Kingdom featuring wide-ranging makeovers - including varying body sizes, skin tones and hairstyles.

Folks protest proposed Senate Republican health care bill

June 24, 2017

He said the draft also repeals several aspects of the Affordable Care Act , also known as Obamacare . Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell has pushed for a vote on the bill next week, but at least four Republicans have publicly voiced their opposition to the bill.

Lynch: Reduce cost on health plans

June 24, 2017

The bill had been crafted behind closed doors by barely more than a minivan of Republican senators. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Tex.) said there are parts of the bill he supports such as the expansion of association health plans and the reform of Medicaid.

Alia Bhatt to play as a Kashmiri girl in her next film

June 24, 2017

When asked to explain the intriguing title she says, "It's only when you agree to something that you eventually end up doing it and live with the consequences". Actually, the entire team is so talented and especially to be working with Dharma Productions is rewarding for any young actor. " Raazi " portrays the story of a Kashmiri girl married to a Pakistani army officer who would provide Indian intelligence with invaluable information during the hostilities of 1971 Indi-Pak war and saves the ...

North Korea denies torturing U.S. student Warmbier

June 24, 2017

North Korea on Friday called itself the "biggest victim" in the death of an American student who was detained for more than a year and died days after being released in a coma. China's state-run Global Times newspaper said Chinese officials must be wary that Warmbier's death might push Washington to put greater pressure on Beijing, but China would not act as a "US ally" on the issue.

Closing arguments delivered at Cosby's trial

June 24, 2017

The judge in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial instructed jurors to break for the evening on Monday, after four hours of deliberations. In statements to police and in his civil deposition, the comedian known as "America's Dad" admitted he gave Constand pills and then engaged in sexual contact with her.

Tri-State Braces for Possible Impacts From Tropical Depression Cindy

June 24, 2017

But after Cindy made landfall near the Louisiana-Texas border early Thursday , the storm was downgraded to a tropical depression and the National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a brighter outlook. A tornado was reported on Thursday near Birmingham, Alabama, destroying several buildings and injuring at least four people, according to the National Weather Service and local media.

Geri Horner wanted to give the other Spice Girls 'space'

June 24, 2017

It's a long way from Spice Girls, a British and mythic girlband of the 1990s. Important decision: Of her departure, Geri said: "Sometimes you have to give people space". "She told OK! magazine: "[I see] Emma Bunton [most], she lives near me. I put my hands together and I prayed, and two months later I got pregnant. She explained that her daughter Bluebell scolded her over the length of her hemlines.

George RR Martin's 'Nightflyers' Picked Up to Pilot at Syfy

June 24, 2017

They travel on the Nightflyers , a ship with a small crew and a reclusive captain. The 1987 film adaptation, directed by Robert Collector ( Jungle Warriors ), starred perennial 1980s movie love interest Catherine Mary Stewart and Dynasty's Michael Praed, manifesting with a limited release that grossed a paltry $1.145 million dollars at the box office (and sent Martin back to television to write for Beauty and the Beast ).

Trump reaches out to lawmakers on healthcare as another says 'no'

June 24, 2017

Many were yelling, "no cuts to Medicaid ", as the police attempted to herd them out of the Senate office building. Caroline Pearson, a senior vice president of the consulting firm Avalare Health, said the Senate subsidies would be smaller than Obama's because they're keyed to the cost of a bare-bones plan and because additional help now provided for deductibles and copayments would eventually be discontinued.

Cosby Judge To Decide Whether To Release Jurors' Names

June 24, 2017

Steele said at a news conference after a mistrial was declared at Cosby's trial . Andrea Constand thanked her supporters after a Pennsylvania judge declared a mistrial in her sexual assault case against Bill Cosby . Constand did not appear at the news conference. The jurors clearly struggled with their verdict, telling the judge on Thursday they were at impasse.

Theresa May's deputy Damian Green casts doubt on DUP deal

June 24, 2017

It says something fairly grim about the Conservatives that, in their talks with the openly misogynist, sectarian and homophobic DUP , the DUP are the ones with major concerns. Downing Street sources declined to be drawn on reports that the Speech will ditch headline promises from the Conservative manifesto, such as the scrapping of universal free school meals, means-testing of the winter fuel allowance and reforms to social care funding which were branded a "dementia tax" by critics.

Storm remnants move through area

June 24, 2017

The storms will be "enhanced by the tropical feed", Martrich said, but the weather service doesn't see unusual accumulation amounts as the actual former tropical storm turns east and heads south of the area. Heavy rain and some flash flooding already have been reported along the Gulf Coast, but more is on the way. Some threats could be lurking in the flood waters, Alabama state officials warned in a statement that floating colonies of fire ants could form in the gushing surge of water.

North Korea denies torturing USA student Otto Warmbier

June 24, 2017

United States doctors say he suffered a "severe neurological injury" , the most likely cause of which was a cardiopulmonary arrest that had cut the blood supply to the brain. In Warmbier's home state of OH, the mourners - among them friends and family - attended his funeral at his former high school. "Although Warmbier was a criminal who committed a hostile act against the DPRK, we accepted the repeated requests of the present USA administration and, in consideration of his bad health, ...

North Korea denies torturing or mistreatment of Otto Warmbier

June 24, 2017

People attend the funeral service of Otto Warmbier in Wyoming, Ohio, at the high school the 22-year-old college student had attended. Hundreds of people lined up for the service in OH, which was open to the public but closed to the press, according to ABC.

Republicans have 'zero margin for error' to pass the Senate healthcare bill

June 24, 2017

But the freshman Republican is not ready to say whether she'll vote for the measure that reduces health care benefits for Americans now on Obamacare , and cuts federal dollars for low-income and disabled Americans. Rand Paul , who has rejected the plan along with fellow Republican Senators Ted Cruz , Mike Lee and Ron Johnson , said fundamental problems remained that would leave taxpayers subsidizing health insurance companies.

Trump nemesis Alec Baldwin shows up at opening of controversial ‘Julius Caesar’

June 24, 2017

On Monday, Eustis devoted his opening-night speech to a full-throated defence of the theatre's mission, which he urged audience members at the outdoor theatre to record on their cellphones and share. Later Sunday night, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America said it was withdrawing its funding for the production. Kushner wasn't the only person to blame Breitbart and other conservative media for the sponsors' withdrawal; in their article for the New York Times about the timeline ...

One of George Clooney's Twins Has His Nose, Grandpa Nick Clooney Reveals!

June 24, 2017

As if they couldn't get anymore ideal, George and Amal are already naturals at being parents. Nick's interview with FOX 19 NOW wasn't the only instance where he spoke to the press to comment on George and Amal Clooney's twins .

Notes From The Phillies' 6-5 Loss To St. Louis

June 24, 2017

Reliever Jeanmar Gomez unleashed a high and tight fastball that appeared to hit Martinez in the head. "I looked up and I saw 100 (mph)", Mackanin said. Jedd Gyorko followed with a double to score them both. The southpaw lasted less than two innings and allowed two runs on seven hits and a pair of walks before getting pulled with the bases loaded in San Diego.

A Kindergarten Class Saw 'Wonder Woman' And This Is What Happened

June 24, 2017

But who knew the photo would play such a vital role in Wonder Woman , used as a framing device to set up the entire film when the snap arrives on Diana's desk in the opening moments? But its defining moment occurs over an hour into the movie.

The Mummy fails at the domestic box office, only makes $31.5 million

June 24, 2017

Almost 18 years ago, that same film debuted at $ 43 million . Be Civil - It's OK to have a difference in opinion but there's no need to be a jerk. That includes knocking of the newcomer Mummy on the list by almost $25 million, which is impressive, to say the least. It fared better overseas, however, with an approximate $141.8 million.

Kate Beckinsale Dating 21-Year-Old Comic Matt Rife

June 24, 2017

Matt is Kate Beckinsale's new toyboy, the pair were spotted smooching in West Hollywood How did Matt Rife meet Kate Beckinsale? Kate Beckinsale has a new beau who is over two decades younger than her. Yes, Beckinsale has found a much younger ( and really hot ) boyfriend and she isn't afraid to show some PDA. Beckinsale wore an off-white strapless blouse while Rife wore a gray T-Shirt.

'Marshall' movie shot in Batavia finally has a release date, trailer

June 24, 2017

Plus, with an October release date, Open Road Films may be hoping that will get some early awards season attention. Watch the Marshall trailer after the jump. This is the first film in 15 years for director Reginald Hudlin , whose perhaps biggest pic was the '92 Eddie Murphy comedy Boomerang . Hopefully the script from Jacob & Mark Koskoff gave him something good to work with.

WWE Reviving Historic Match for Upcoming PPV

June 24, 2017

It is expected that the return of the Punjabi Prison match will officially be announced this week on SmackDown Live possibly as the main event for the upcoming Battleground PPV. Or maybe it's possible that the finish of the women's Money in the Bank match pissed everyone off so bad that they felt compelled to watch. What is your mindset and how has it changed going into a match as the WWE champion? As you can see in the video above, the veteran superstar laid waste to the Singh ...

Bill Cosby trial Day 6: Jury deliberations begin

June 24, 2017

McMonagle told jurors that Cosby , once known as America's dad, quote, "not only taught us how to smile but taught us how to love each other". The criminal case, however, focuses on the disputed contact between Cosby and just one woman: Constand , a former Temple University women's basketball staffer who says Cosby took advantage of his role as her mentor and slipped her pills that left her "frozen" and unable to stop him from touching her breasts and genitals.

Gene Simmons attempts to trademark 'rock on' gesture

June 24, 2017

Granted, the hand gesture Simmons is seeking to trademark varies slightly from the university's, which calls for the horn-thrower's thumb to grasp the middle two fingers. "I used it so much and all the time and it had become my trademark". "To try to make money off of something like this is disgusting", Dio told TheWrap .

Richard Hammond Crashed Rimac Concept One Supercar While Filming TGT

June 24, 2017

The program said in a statement Saturday that Hammond crashed a Rimac Concept One electric supercar after completing the Hamburg Hill climb in the alpine country. The former Top Gear host reassured fans he was recovering in hospital, after he was involved in a high speed crash . In the " Drive Tribe " video message , titled "I'm Not Dead", Hammond adds: "And most importantly, sorry to my wife Mindy and to my daughters Issy and Willow".

Weddings : This grown man serves as flower girl at cousin's wedding

June 24, 2017

While flower men aren't new, they are one of the newer stereotype-defying trends to hit the wedding ceremony. Her 28 year old cousin, Patrick Casey. And. Casey carried the same basket Farthing used when they were kids. Casey begins his duties as flower man. "So what's wrong with a bit of fun at your wedding with someone you both love and who loves you both?" So, when Andria's big day was approaching, she chose to pay homage to their bond in the silliest of ways: allowing Patrick to perform ...

Political Junkie Ken Rudin: GOP Senators Unveil Health Care Plan And More

June 24, 2017

Heller's seat is up for reelection next year, and a Democrat won Nevada's other Senate seat by a 2.4 percent margin in 2016. And like the House bill , the Senate's legislation rolls back the Obamacare Medicaid expansion , which helped give insurance to more than 11 million people .

Senate healthcare overhaul: Hopes and hurdles

June 24, 2017

The bill would end Obama's tax penalties on people who don't buy insurance - effectively ending the so-called individual mandate - and on larger companies that don't offer coverage to their workers. Though Trump lauded its passage in a Rose Garden ceremony, he called the House measure "mean" last week. Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat , attributes the higher coverage rates to the Medicaid expansion and said the Senate bill would undo that.

Hillary Rips GOP as 'Death Party' for Healthcare Bill

June 24, 2017

Echoing the other four, Heller said he opposes the measure "in this form" but does not rule out backing a version that is changed to his liking. Gillespie said in a statement: "The Senate today took another important step forward in the effort to repeal the disaster that has been Obamacare".

Malika Haqq gushes over BFF Khloe K, Tristan Thompson's 'effortless' relationship

June 24, 2017

They actually still get along and she said that she even texted him just a few days ago. "He comes from really good stock". News if wedding bells were on the horizon for Khloe and Tristan, Malika shared: "I won't say what they won't do". Malika admitted that her biggest flaw when it comes to a relationship is staying. It is nearly time for a new season of Famously Single and spoilers are already out about the new season.

Comedian Bharti Singh rushed to hospital in Mumbai

June 24, 2017

Bharti Singh took to Instagram to share an update on her health and posted a picture from the hospital. The actress wrote, "Thank you everyone for your wishes". "Now, she will have to undergo a surgery and thus the couple will not be seen performing in the finale episode on Sunday". Bharti, along with her partner Haarsh Limbachiya, had joined the celebrity dance reality TV show along with a string of other known faces, But they were evicted last month.

Lady Gaga's Hiking Gear Is Hilariously Questionable

June 24, 2017

Mother Monster wore a one-shouldered ruffled crop top and fit-and-flare maxi skirt by Rachel Comey with Christian Louboutin patent leather nude pumps for a weekend hike in Montauk, New York-in the woods. While it's definitely not the kind of hiking gear you'd see anyone else rocking on the day to day, we've gotta' give Gaga props for doing the most.

'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' to Introduce Dazzler - Is Taylor Swift Playing Her?

June 24, 2017

Turner also made a 1989 reference which led folks to think that this image of Dazzler was Taylor Swift (the scene was ultimately cut from the final film). Actress Jessica Chastain will play the villain of the film, Lilandra. Of course, this happened close to the same time that Turner posted a photo on Instagram of Jean Grey and Cyclops discussing Dazzler in what ended up being a deleted scene.

Amy Poehler & Seth Meyers Reunite For 'Really!?!' Segment, Slam Julius Caesar' Protesters!

June 24, 2017

Meyers, introducing the popular segment, explained that "conservatives around the country were up in arms about" the play, as critics resented the scene of Caesar's death (with the character who was dressed as Trump) and said they protested the play to "protect the president's life".

Johnny Depp, "When Was The Last Time An Actor Assassinated A President?"

June 24, 2017

By the way, this is going to be in the press, and it'll be frightful. "How are you going to talk to the people who are shouting down and throwing Molotov cocktails?" That is a risky path to go down and it is one some of us never come back from.

Johnny Depp suggests a presidential assassination

June 24, 2017

The Whitehouse has reacted to Depp's comments by releasing a statement saying "President Trump has condemned violence in all forms and it's sad that others like Johnny Depp have not followed his lead.". "It's just a question, I'm not insinuating anything". Depp asked the crowd at Glastonbury Festival , in reference to the death of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth in 1865.

James Corden and Seth Rogen Deliver Pizza to Unsuspecting LA Residents

June 24, 2017

A pair of women chose the mystery box and were left with just tomato sauce. Los Angeles is full of celebrities , so would it be a huge surprise if a couple of them showed up to your door with pizza? It shouldn't come as a shock that the mystery box options were utterly ridiculous.

Kim Karadashian West Buys Jackie Kennedy's Watch for a Cool $379000

June 24, 2017

Earlier this week, Jackie Kennedy's classic 18k gold Cartier watch sold for $379,500 at Christie's NY. The historic timepiece was auctioned off at Christie's in NY on Wednesday, and an anonymous buyer purchased it. It is engraved February 23, 1963. Likely ASAP, despite the fact that she's said she's being more careful after her Paris robbery . But the watch does not feature a single diamond - and Kardashian intends to actually wear it, according to TMZ .

See how House, Senate health care bills stack up

June 24, 2017

Cruz and Johnson, along with Sen. "But, they both vote the party line 95 times out of 100 and I really hope they don't vote for this because it's going to hurt the very constituents and the voters that they depend on to stay in office", Karcher said.

North Korea denies torturing US student Warmbier

June 24, 2017

Upon his release, it was revealed that he had been in a coma for more than a year. Trump , addressing Warmbier's detention during brief remarks in the Oval Office, said, "It should never, ever be allowed to happen". China's willingness to help with North Korea - or at least be seen to be helping - became the foundation of that relationship. "If we can try to figure something out, just open the door".

North Korea says it's biggest victim in US student's death

June 24, 2017

Also expected to attend is US Ambassador Joseph Yun, the special representative for North Korea policy, who helped secure Warmbier's release. Tillerson s remarks came after he and Pentagon chief Jim Mattis met with the Chinese visitors at the State Department, where the former general said he saw scope for a better defense relationship.

Ashton Kutcher Recalls Mila's First Kiss

June 24, 2017

Fast-forward nearly 20 years and we have the birth of the real-life Kutcher-Kunis romantic duo. "It was really awkward because I'm, like, a 19-year-old kid". When the pair made a decision to try out their romance off-screen years later, the dad of two hilariously said that their initial relationship mirrored the ones depicted in the duo's very similar romantic comedies: No Strings Attached and Friends with Benefits .

Rand Paul would prefer a Senate health bill that repeals Obamacare

June 24, 2017

Read Sarah's full explainer here . McConnell, eager to approve the legislation next week, indicated he was open to changes before it reaches the Senate floor. Sen. Ted Cruz - who along with Sens. Taxes that funded the Affordable Care Act's coverage expansion would be eliminated under the Senate bill except the 40 percent "Cadillac tax" on high-cost health plans.

Rana's 'Nene Raju, Nene Mantri' trailer released

June 24, 2017

Now, the official trailer follows the story of Jogendra, played by Rana Daggubati. Nene Raju Nene Mantri Movie trailer Earlier when the teaser was released, all thought that this movie would be just a rural political drama. The trailer has also been attached with Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde's Duvvada Jagannadhama, which released in theaters today on Friday. "Hope you guys like it!" "Produced under "Suresh Productions" and 'Blue Planet Entertainments" banner and directed by Suresh Daggubati ...

Star Trek: Discovery will ignore one major Roddenberry rule

June 24, 2017

This won't be the case in Discovery , where the crew of the ship won't just be one happy family at all times. "Well, I would encourage them to key into the essence and spirit of "Star Trek" that has made it the legacy it is - and that's looking across the way to the person sitting in front of you and realizing you are the same, that they are not separate from you, and we are all one", the "Star Trek: Discovery" star told Entertainment Weekly in a Thursday, June 22, article.

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