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Jury deliberates into night in Cosby sexual assault trial

June 25, 2017

The fast-moving case went to the jury of seven men and five women on Day 6 of the trial after closing arguments gave differing portrayals of what happened between Cosby and Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia estate. "We're talking about all the man's tomorrows". The woman had sued Cosby after prosecutors decided a decade ago not to bring charges. It was then that a new prosecutor made a decision to charge him.

'Batman' star Adam West dies at 88

June 25, 2017

The 60s Batman TV series has been a fan-favourite for decades and has most recently spawned a best-selling Batman '66 comic series that acts as a continuation to the television series, not to mention countless toys and an animated movie released previous year featuring the voice of West in Batman : Return of the Caped Crusaders.

Q4 Sentiment Michael Kors Holdings LTD (NYSE:KORS)

June 25, 2017

The company's stock had a trading volume of 656,215 shares. NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Michael Kors Holdings Limited during the first quarter worth approximately $149,000. Piper Jaffray has "Neutral" rating and $38 target. The firm has "Buy" rating by Bank of America given on Thursday, January 12. The rating was downgraded by Evercore to "Hold" on Wednesday, February 1.

Bernie Sanders: 'Democratic brand is pretty bad'

June 25, 2017

He added that Trump has no evidence to back his claims the about 3 million to 5 million people illegally voted during the 2016 election, but that this assertion sent a wrong message to Republican governors to intensify moves to clamp down the votes of poor people, minorities, young people and senior citizens.

27 towers fail fire safety checks in Britain, hundreds evacuated

June 25, 2017

Local authorities have now confirmed that 27 apartment blocks across the country have failed fire safety tests pertaining to their external cladding material. Police are looking at all parts of the cladding system and its installation, McCormack said. But fire-safety experts have said the blaze was probably due to a string of failures, not just the cladding.

North Korea accuses USA of 'smear campaign' over Warmbier death

June 25, 2017

In a statement on Friday, the North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected Washington's claims that Warmbier had been provided with proper medical treatment, saying North Korea was also puzzled why the student died right after arriving in the United States .

Blac Chyna reportedly involved in vehicle accident

June 25, 2017

Chyna has shown off her Rolls-Royce to fans on social media in the past, featuring it in various videos and pictures across Snapchat and Instagram. An unidentified friend picked her up after she was released. The LAPD was unable to confirm the accident to Page Six, and a rep for the reality star did not immediately return request for comment.

Jennifer Lopez Responds to Haters Accusing Her of Photoshopping Her Abs

June 25, 2017

In the picture, the 47-year-old (!) is seen reflected in a mirror, sporting baby blue sweatpants and a cropped white sweatshirt, her legendary abs on full display. She did sing the 2001 hit, " I'm Real ", after all. To make sure her comment reached all of her fans, Lopez took a screenshot and posted it to her Instagram Stories.

Tropical Storm Cindy comes ashore in SW Louisiana

June 25, 2017

Shortly after dawn, some of the low-lying clouds were rotating, and gusty winds whipped across the landscape. Stefkovich said after the system moves north out of Alabama , another front is expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms , including more heavy rain.

Tony Awards: Donald Trump targeted at Kevin Spacey-hosted show

June 25, 2017

Two graduates of the Miami arts high school that the Florida Legislature threatened to defund this spring won Tony Awards Sunday night at Radio City Musical Hall for their work on Broadway. After a year away, the Tony Awards returned to their traditional venue at Radio City Music Hall in NY. She refused to be played off, silencing the orchestra as the crowd roared.

Sanders: No President Has Ever Lied as Much as Trump

June 25, 2017

Following Democrat Jon Ossoff's loss in the Georgia Sixth District special election, some Democratic lawmakers took aim at the party's messaging and leadership, claiming that the defeat proved that a new direction was needed. He added that Trump has no evidence to back his claims the about 3 million to 5 million people illegally voted during the 2016 election, but that this assertion sent a wrong message to Republican governors to intensify moves to clamp down the votes of poor people, ...

Andrea Constand takes stand, tells jury Bill Cosby drugged & sexually assaulted her

June 25, 2017

A different district attorney for Montgomery County, Risa Ferman, decided in 2015 to charge Cosby. Cosby, 79, is charged with drugging and violating Constand at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004. Cosby and Frazier were on screen together in the 1978 comedy "California Suite". Cosby has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and claims that all sexual acts were consensual.

Here's a snapshot look at Trump's new guidelines on Cuba

June 25, 2017

Laying out his new Cuba policy in a speech in Miami , Trump will issue a presidential directive to reverse some of the loosened regulations that Obama introduced after a 2014 breakthrough between the two former Cold War foes, senior White House officials said .

Investigators Release Dashcam Video From Shooting of Philando Castile

June 25, 2017

The dashcam video shows a very brief and rather polite exchange between the officer and Castile after Yanez tells him he pulled him over because his vehicle had a broken brake light. An emotional Yanez keeps his gun pointed toward a wounded Castile while calling for backup and an ambulance. Castile hands the items over. As the video shows, it takes a full six minutes after Castile is shot before he is removed from the vehicle and receives medical attention.

Bill Cosby jury begins deliberations in sexual assault trial

June 24, 2017

Judge Steven O'Neill said the jury had the written charge in its possession and that he is not permitted to define the charges any further. They began deliberating at 5:25 p.m. But his spokesman, Andrew Wyatt, told reporters on Friday that "nothing is off the table". Legal experts and courtroom observers generally dismissed that suggestion as a bluff, perhaps created to throw prosecutors - who ended with a lot of momentum - off balance.

North Korea denies torturing detained USA student Otto Warmbier

June 25, 2017

Last week, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert denied that Rodman had anything to do with Warmbier's release , and when asked about his visit said, "We strongly, strongly suggest Americans not travel to North Korea". Former NBA player Dennis Rodman is surrounded by media reporters on arrival at Beijing International Airport after visiting North Korea. US doctors who had traveled to the North last week to evacuate Warmbier had recognized that the North had "provided him with ...

Southern Cities Cope With Flooding as Storm Remnants Move East

June 25, 2017

A fast-food restaurant also was among the damaged businesses. National Weather Service statistics show roughly 12 inches (300 millimeters) of rain had fallen in some spots along the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida coasts since Tuesday .

Andrea Constand Thanks Supporters After Bill Cosby Mistrial: 'I Am Eternally Grateful'

June 24, 2017

The jurors did not mention anything about the deadlock again until Saturday when they announced they were "hopelessly deadlocked" and that the deadlock could not be resolved by additional deliberations. There were a total of 12 trial witnesses. -Former prosecutor Kevin Harden Jr. "They want the element of surprise". Bill Cosby exits the Montgomery County Courthouse after a mistrial in his sexual assault case in Norristown, Pa ., Saturday, June 17, 2017.

North Korea denies torturing United States student Otto Warmbier

June 24, 2017

Warmbier was freed after the U.S. State Department's special envoy on North Korea , Joseph Yun, traveled to Pyongyang and demanded the student's release on humanitarian grounds, capping a flurry of diplomatic contacts, a U.S. The North Koreans had told USA officials that Warmbier slipped in a coma after contracting botulism and taking a sleeping pill. The spokesman also said Mr.

The Bad Batch movie review: a girl walks into dystopia alone

June 24, 2017

By default, we root for Arlen's success because the odds are against her, plus she is fighting to survive with a missing left arm and leg. Arlen encounters many characters as she wanders through the barren landscape, including the big and burly Miami Man ( Jason Momoa ), his quiet yet independent daughter, Honey (Jayda Fink) and The Dream ( Keanu Reeves ), the idolized patriarch of the desert camp called Comfort.

Megyn Kelly Draws Backlash Over Latest Interview

June 24, 2017

Explaining the turmoil Newtown, CT families faced amid Jones and his legion of Sandy Hook deniers perpetuating claims the tragedy was a hoax, Hockley said no good can come from giving Jones a larger platform. Kelly's interview with Jones is scheduled to air Sunday on NBC's Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly . On Monday, CMO Kristin Lemkau said she was "repulsed" that Kelly would "give a second of airtime to someone who says Sandy Hook and Aurora [another mass shooting] are hoaxes".

North Korea denies torturing Otto Warmbier during his incarceration

June 24, 2017

Warmbier, who graduated from the school as salutatorian in 2013, will be buried at a local cemetery later in the day. The service took place in the arts center, which could hold only 800 people, so many more watched on screens set up in overflow rooms.

Philippines government to allocate United States dollars 204m to reconstruct war-torn Marawi City

June 24, 2017

Philippine marines were conducting a house-to-house search for militants allied with the Islamic State group who are still occupying parts of Marawi when the battle erupted Friday, said Lt. The military said it is directing its air strikes at the central business district of the city where the insurgents are dug in, but it is proceeding carefully so as not to destroy mosques where some of the militants had taken up positions.

Trump calls Mike Lee a 'good guy' despite opposing health care bill

June 24, 2017

Nevada Senator Dean Heller announced he will not vote for the American Health Care Act as it is now written, making him the fifth GOP senator to say they won't vote for the bill since it was released Thursday morning. "No argument against Trumpcare is more eloquent than the grave consequences it means in people's lives", she wrote colleagues. AARP is already on record against the Senate bill, citing what it calls an "age tax" as well as cuts to Medicaid .

Will August's Eclipse Be Most Watched Ever? Totally

June 24, 2017

NASA's aircraft and spacecraft will be on stand-by to film and photograph the event. The next total solar eclipse over North America is expected for April 8, 2024. Experts say looking directly at the sun , even when it is partially covered by the moon , can cause serious eye damage or blindness. Understanding the sun has always been a top priority for space scientists.

'The threat is still there' for New Orleans after Tropical Storm Cindy

June 24, 2017

We've seen a stretch of nice, dry weather with just a few isolated storms the past few days. Under what the NWS termed a "reasonable worst-case scenario" for the tropical storm's arrival, rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches are considered possible from Thursday night through Saturday, producing widespread flooding or flash-flooding of creeks and small streams and minor to moderate flooding in several main stem rivers.

Heavy rain, flooding likely before sunshine returns

June 24, 2017

Some areas could also get 2 to 3 inches of rain "in a short period of time" if a band forms over the region, and Graham said that would cause significant street flooding. Cindy also caused widespread coastal highway and street flooding and several short-lived tornadoes, but no other deaths. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 miles per hour were clocked along the Alabama , Louisiana and MS coasts on Jun.

Body discovered in search for missing Edinburgh priest

June 24, 2017

The archbishop's message said that the priest, hailing from Pulinkunnu in Alappuzha district, was found dead by Edinburgh police. "The cause of death, as yet unknown", announced the website of Archdiocese of St.Andrews & Edinburgh. Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala has reportedly written to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj seeking a probe into the priest's death and help in bring the mortal remains of the priest home.

UK update: 27 high-rises have dangerous cladding

June 24, 2017

From families with newborn babies to a Second World War veteran, residents of the Chalcots estate in Camden were ordered out of their homes after fire officers said they could not guarantee the safety of the buildings. Others were being put up in hotels or other housing projects. The council is working with police, firefighters and the British Red Cross to help the evacuees.

5th GOP senator joins opposition to health bill

June 24, 2017

At least five GOP Senators say they won't vote for it in its current form, but are open to negotiating. Nonetheless, Heller's announcement underscores the scant margin of error Republican leaders must deal with. The Senate bill calls for a longer appeal process than the House version - 180 days versus 45 days. The Senate bill would make the payments through 2019, but then cut them off.

Missouri Revokes Bill Cosby's Honorary Degree

June 24, 2017

Evidence presented during the recent criminal trial indicated he engaged in behavior that conflicts with MU's core values. The recommendation will be brought up at the Board of Curators meeting on Thursday and Friday. The trial lasted for just six days and the funnyman did not testify. Cosby, often called "America's dad" for his role as Dr. Cliff Huxtable on the 1980s TV sitcom "The Cosby Show", faced intense criticism after women came forward and said he assaulted them.

Cindy Downgraded to a Depression - KATC.com | Continuous News Coverage | Acadiana-Lafayette

June 24, 2017

Ouachita Parish - As your local news leader it is our goal is to keep you informed and safe as we await Tropical Storm Cindy in the ArkLaMiss. The system is moving north at 12 miles per hour, with winds at 40 miles per hour, according to a National Hurricane Center advisory.

Cosby's accuser says she was drugged, groped; "I was frozen"

June 24, 2017

Constand's mother, Gianna, also testified. Agrusa also questioned Constand's 2004 police account that she did not spend time alone with Cosby before the incident in his home . Victoria Valentino is one of several Cosby accusers attending the trial. "The lights were dim and the fire was going", the lawyer continued. Constand was direct and polite under cross-examination, even when Cosby lawyer Angela Agrusa's questioning grew pointed and accusatory.

Ocean City Council passes emergency ordinance on public nudity

June 24, 2017

The law was unclear , so Meehan asked the state's attorney general for an opinion. "Just for the record Ocean City has never been a topless beach", Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said after the city council passed the legislation on Saturday.

Hundreds face housing chaos as tower blocks evacuated over cladding fears

June 24, 2017

LONDON (AP) - The scope of Britain's fire-safety crisis broadened Saturday as London officials scrambled to evacuate four public housing towers due to concerns about external cladding, fire doors and insulation around gas pipes. "It was perfectly safe before, despite what they are saying now - I believe I am safe in there". On Friday, police said they were considering filing manslaughter charges in the Grenfell incident.

West Virginia: Cindy's remnants raise flood threat

June 24, 2017

Those thunderstorms could cause isolated flash flooding, but forecasters say widespread flooding is unlikely. The humidity should drop after lingering morning showers Saturday , which will feature high temperatures in the low to mid-80s.

'Dear Evan Hansen' wins best score at Tonys Awards

June 24, 2017

He won his first best orchestration award for "In the Heights" in 2008. Also among the night's big winners was Bette Midler for " Hello, Dolly! " and the drama " Oslo ", a three-hour play about the Middle East peace accords. "Midler beat out Patti LuPone (" War Paint "), Christine Ebersole (" War Paint "), Denée Benton ("Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812") and Eva Noblezada ( Miss Saigon ").

Weather service says Cindy winding down

June 24, 2017

At least two tornadoes were reported near Birmingham, Alabama, destroying several buildings and injuring at least four people, according to the National Weather Service and local media. Yes, we did see tropical storm force winds, 2-6 inches of rainfall, and 2-4 feet of storm surge. A vehicle drives through a partially submerged roadway after Tropical Storm Cindy, now downgraded to Tropical Depression Cindy, in Big Lake, La., Thursday.

Cindy downgraded to tropical depression, but threat isn't over

June 24, 2017

Join us in a conversation about world events, the newsgathering process or whatever aspect of the news universe you find interesting or important. The storm claimed the life of 10-year-old Nolan McCabe of St. "A couple inches? Yes". A boy killed by debris in storm surf off Alabama was the only fatality reported so far in the storm, which spun off tornadoes and caused street flooding in many coastal areas.

This is gentle-giant was named the world's ugliest dog

June 24, 2017

In this off-beat competition, the contestants are judged on first impressions, unusual characteristics, personality and of course, audience reactions. Moe, a 16-year-old Brussels griffon-pug mix (pictured with owner Miriam Tcheng) who was the oldest in the competition, came in second. These dogs - some with acne, others with tongues permanently sticking out - are used to getting called ugly.

RuPaul's Drag Race renewed for season 10; when will it premiere?

June 24, 2017

Trinity and Peppermint first took to the stage for a jaw-dropping performance of Britney's "Stronger", while Sasha and Shea battled to the tune of Whitney's "So Emotional", which resulted in one of the most iconic lip-sync moments in Drag Race history.

GOP senators now oppose health bill, enough to sink it

June 24, 2017

The plan would scale back aid to the poor and kill a tax on the wealthy. None of the Senate's 48 Democrats are expected to support the package, meaning the legislation survives only if no more than two Republicans vote no. The House bill would "save taxpayers money" - if they were already rich. Molina Healthcare Inc, which has more than 1 million customers in Obamacare plans, said in a statement that dropping the individual mandate with no replacement provision will lead ...

Lady Gaga Hikes in $700 Christian Louboutin Pumps

June 24, 2017

Also, can you deny that she looks super-sassy in that outfit? When she'd dropped by The Howard Stern Show in October, she'd called herself and her ex-fiancé "very close" and said: 'We love each other. While some might say that wearing heels or a sweeping skirt on a hike seems a little impractical, if there's anyone who can make looking like a fashion plate look natural while spending time in the great outdoors, it's Gaga.

Moody's: Hospital uncompensated care costs will rise under proposed Senate bill

June 24, 2017

People are removed from a sit-in outside of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office as they protest proposed cuts to Medicaid , Thursday, June 22, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Asked about the bill's impact on Medicaid insurance coverage for lower-income Iowans, Ernst said, "I wouldn't say they are losing it". The CBO is expected to weigh in on the Senate draft bill early next week.

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James says emotions 'all over the place' after loss

June 24, 2017

He was vilified in 2010 when he left the Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat where he won two National Basketball Association titles before returning to Cleveland four years later and delivering the city their first National Basketball Association championship in 2016.

Saw: Legacy has been retitled Jigsaw

June 24, 2017

Neither Costas Mandylor nor Cary Elwes (aka Jigsaw's main dudes), are expected to return for the new film. Due to arrive in cinemas on October 27th Stateside (and United Kingdom cinemas a week earlier on October 20th), just in time for Halloween, the film revolves around various dead bodies that begin to turn up all over the city, each meeting their demise in a variety of grisly ways.

Warmbier death: N. Korea accuses US of 'smear campaign'

June 24, 2017

Warmbier , an American college student, died Monday just days after he'd been medically evacuated from a North Korean prison following 17 months of detention. A spokesperson for North Korea said that the rogue nation did provide medical treatment for Warmbier and that the accusations against the North are "groundless" speculation.

Amazon wants to build multi-story delivery drone hives

June 24, 2017

As part of its ongoing mission to take over the world and automate everything, Amazon has just filed a new patent for huge beehive-style buildings where their little delivery drones can pick up packages and go to sleep at night. CBS Insights added: "Amazon has been ramping up its patent applications in supply chain and logistics". Order placed by local customers will then be packaged up, fitted to a drone and sent to their garden.

London homes evacuated on fire issues

June 24, 2017

The Department for Communities and Local Government's announcement comes amid a national safety operation to identify buildings with cladding like that used on the tower block in north Kensington. "I know it's hard, but Grenfell changes everything". Earlier yesterday, police said they were considering filing manslaughter charges in the Grenfell disaster.

Aaron Carter bullied by fan

June 24, 2017

Not being one to ever back down from a feud, the hitmaker then engaged with the unnamed fan and their friends on the social media site. Carter revealed he overheard the woman talking about him on Twitter , stating: "They literally won't stop bullying me".

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