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Dear Evan Hansen wins big at Tonys

June 17, 2017

Christopher Ashley won for best director of a musical on a night that was mostly dominated by " Dear Evan Hansen ". " Oslo ", written by J.T. Oslow about the Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, took home best play as well as a statue for best supporting actor for Michael Aronov.

Bette Midler stole the show at the Tony Awards with bold speech

June 17, 2017

He singled out Ben Platt , who played the role of Evan Hansen in the Broadway musical " Dear Evan Hansen ". Oslo , a behind-the-scenes story of the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, won a much-deserved Tony for best play and Cynthia Nixon (of Sex and the City ) took the Tony for her role in The Little Foxes , a revival of the great Lillian Hellman play.

Penguins rout Predators 6-0 to take 3-2 Cup lead

June 17, 2017

Pekka Rinne's struggles in Pittsburgh have his Nashville Predators on the brink of elimination. Murray was on the ice early for practice on Wednesday afternoon, working through an array of standard drills - some puck-handling, some shots from in tight - alongside Marc-André Fleury and goalie coach Mike Bales.

May visits fire victims in hospital

June 17, 2017

The other 18 bodies remain inside the scorched building, police said . "Understandably, the residents are very angry and concerned", he said. While the disaster has prompted an outpouring of generosity, there was also anger at politicians as the charred tower was cast as a deadly symbol of a divided society.

Grief turns to anger in neighbourhood near tower fire

June 17, 2017

She has promised to set up a public inquiry and pledged 5 million pounds ($US6.40 million) to help the victims. The protesters made their way through an automatic door at the local Kensington and Chelsea town hall. Whole families are said to be among the missing, including Bassem Choukeir, his wife Nadia, her mother Sariyya and the couple's three daughters Mirna, Fatmeh and Zaynab.

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Is Taking A Leave Of Absence

June 17, 2017

The shakeup has already prompted departures from several top executives at the company, and Uber has fired at least 20 employees since beginning a separate internal investigation with law firm Perkins and Coie into other forms of harassment and discrimination.

Megyn Kelly responds to backlash over Alex Jones interview

June 17, 2017

In a live stream on Monday afternoon , Jones said that Kelly lied to him, and promised that the interview would not be about Sandy Hook or other conspiracies. "The Alex Jones profile interview with Megyn Kelly does not need to air, it needs to be shelved". He said on " InfoWars " Monday that he expects the report to be "rigged" and cut down to an 11-minute " fake news " story.

'The Grand Tour' host Richard Hammond injured in auto crash

June 17, 2017

Later on, The Grand Tour producers issued a statement confirming the crash and the driver behind the wheel, while also confirming that Hammond was able to get out of the auto himself before the vehicle caught fire. Earlier this year, Hammond also admitted to have suffered injuries after falling of his motorcycle while filming in Mozambique. During the shooting of The Grand Tour in a remote area of Southern Africa, he had knocked himself out in a motorbike crash.

Batman Actor Adam West Has Died, Twitter Salutes The Legend #RIP

June 17, 2017

West's career had seen something of a resurgence in recent years; he was the voice of eccentric Mayor Quahog on Fox's Family Guy . "We shared some of the most fun times of our lives together, Ward told the entertainment trade paper Variety ".

Ex-Top Gear star Richard Hammond in hospital after car crash

June 17, 2017

Hammond was flown by Air Ambulence and was found to have only a fracture to his knee. Nobody else was in the auto of involved in the accident. The latest crash comes more than a decade after Hammond's 2006 crash at 300 miles per hour that he would later say caused depression, paranoia and memory loss.

Grocery store stocks plummet after Amazon-Whole Foods deal

June 17, 2017

That's not as high as Amazon , but it's still a respectable ranking amidst all the possible companies that could be in the same ranked spot instead. While the news came as a surprise to most observers in both the technology and retail sectors today, it is apparently a move Amazon has been contemplating since at least last fall, when it first considered acquiring the organic food company.

Stephen Colbert predicts Trump impeachment at the Tony Awards

June 17, 2017

Evan Hansen , the story of a high schooler wracked by confusion and loneliness, won as best new musical. An exuberantly nostalgic production of Hello, Dolly! won for Best Musical Revival and its adored star, Bette Midler , won Best Leading Actress In A Musical, 50 years after she stepped onto a Broadway stage in the original production of Fiddler On The Roof.

Theresa May Wants Answers About The London Apartment Tower Fire

June 17, 2017

The residence is believed to have had as many as 600 people inside it when the fire broke out on one of the lower floors. Housing Minister Alok Sharma said the government "stands ready to provide every assistance - we will support every family that is affected".

US Navy sailors missing, 1 injured after warship collision

June 17, 2017

A US Navy destroyer collided with a Philippine-flagged container ship off the coast of Japan early today, leaving seven crew members from the American vessel unaccounted for, the Japanese Coast Guard said, according to the Kyodo news agency.

DJ Khaled: "I Got Nothing But Love For Birdman"

June 17, 2017

The Miami rapper takes Baby to task for his shady business dealings, and name checks Turk . Of Ross's Birdman-damning lyrics , Khaled said that he didn't feel the words came from a malicious place. Turk , who says he's got love for everybody, did say " Idols Become Rivals " is a good record, though. 'They gave me an opportunity. It doesn't matter what happens through that opportunity, it's an opportunity.

At impasse, Cosby jury tests patience of judge, defense

June 17, 2017

As jurors broke for the night, he praised them for their "hard work, dedication, fidelity to your oath". Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele, center, and Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Kristen, left, enter the courtroom during jury deliberations in Bill Cosy's sexual assault trial at t.

Grenfell Tower Death Toll Continues To Rise

June 17, 2017

About 70 people are missing after a list of verified reports were compiled, Britain Press Association reported . Officials have also said they may not even be able to identify some of the dead and the process of retrieving their remains would likely stretch on for months.

Cubans react to Cuba-US policy rollback

June 17, 2017

Zane Kerby of the American Society of Travel Agents said before the speech it was "disappointed" at Mr Trump's plans to "turn back the clock" in terms of expanded travel and trade between the USA and Cuba . "You went out and you voted, and here I am, like I promised". Independent Cuban enterprises not affiliated with the military, which are smaller and far fewer in number, will still be permitted to do business with US citizens and companies under Trump's policy.

Confirmed death toll in London fire rises to 30

June 17, 2017

While members of her party have suggested security issues contributed to her lack of engagement with the public, residents seemed unwilling to accept the explanation. He was trying to reach his family in Syria but he could not get connected to them due to the situation in Syria. "Mohammed undertook a risky journey to flee war and death in Syria, only to meet it here in the United Kingdom , in his own home", the Syrian Solidarity Campaign said in a statement .

Cuba rejects 'hostile rhetoric' of Trump

June 17, 2017

Royal Caribbean in May opened bookings for 58 cruises to Cuba between January 2018 and March 2019. Cuban-born poet Armando Valladares, who was imprisoned for 22 years by the government of then-Cuban leader Fidel Castro, said at a weekly luncheon of Cuban exiles that he is vexed that not all of Obama's changes were rolled back.

Supergirl: Queller & Rovner Promoted To Co-Showrunners

June 17, 2017

Adler previously co-created and executive produced with Ryan Murphy the NBC comedy series The New Normal and worked on such series as Glee, Chuck and Family Guy . Through this overall deal, she will now develop new projects for CBS. Queller's credits include Gilmore Girls , Gossip Girl and Blood & Oil. Rovner has got the high-stakes drama expertise locked down, withPrivate Practice, Crossing Jordan and Dallas on his resume.

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott get matching butterfly tattoos

June 17, 2017

Proving that there's a whole lot of money being a social media queen, The Inquisitr reported this week that Jenner made her debut on Forbes' annual rich list having pulled in millions from her various business ventures. The singer shared a photo on Instagram of Jenner on a private plane in May with the caption "BUTTERFLY EFFECT". What do you think of Kylie Jenner filming her boobs in her latest freaky Snapchat video? Tell us your thoughts on her latest social media antics in the ...

'Cars 3' delivers excitement and inspiring message to kids

June 17, 2017

Except that's exactly what happened. Now Cars 3 is overshadowed by Lightning McQueen's fears of being "all washed up". Cars 3 releases nationwide on June 22 . And win the Piston Cup Racing as well which makes her more than a secondary character. But this clip doesn't mention that. Even though Cars 2 is family friendly nonsense, even when only compared to the decent but unimpressive original film, the fact that Lightning McQueen had a period in his life when he had to accompany ...

Preliminary Trials To Begin In Penn State Hazing Death

June 17, 2017

Eighteen Beta Theta Pi members and the fraternity itself face a preliminary hearing that will determine if there's enough evidence to send the case to trial. He died suffering a non-recoverable brain injury, a ruptured spleen and collapsed lung. "He looked dead", said Scicchitano. The 19 year old staggered through the house, visibly in pain he fell head first several times.

President Trump submits financial information detailing trust assets

June 17, 2017

The disclosure also shows Trump earned almost $20 million from the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Instead, the form provides a list of the president's assets, investments, income, retirement accounts and other holdings, CNN reported .

Stephen Colbert Commends Donald Trump On Reaction To Virginia Shooting

June 17, 2017

But in the light of the tragic shooting of Republican Congressman Steve Scalise, two congressional staffers, and two Capitol Police officers, Colbert took a minute at the beginning of his show in order to say a few nice things about the calls for unity by both sides of the political spectrum.

Anita Pallenberg, Former Girlfriend of Keith Richards, Dead at 73

June 17, 2017

Anita first met the Rolling Stones at their Munich concert in 1965 and ended up dating Brian Jones before she went on to have a relationship with Keith. Anita had a 12 year relationship with Keith, who The Mirror report is " devastated " following her tragic passing. In 1977, both Richards and Pallenberg were arrested for heroin in Toronto.

USA lawmakers back at work after shooting, congressman still hospitalized

June 17, 2017

In an emotional interview with CNN's Brooke Baldwin, Republican Rep. Rodney Davis and his wife recalled the horror of Wednesday's shooting at a congressional baseball practice. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) greets Director of the Office of Management Mick Mulvaney before Democrats and Republicans face off in the annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park in Washington , U.S., June 15, 2017 .

GOP shooting: Scalise improving from brink of death

June 17, 2017

For now, Scalise remains in critical condition in the hospital's intensive care unit. The bullet damaged blood vessels, bones, and internal organs, Sava said. "On behalf of Steve and our children, I want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the incredible amount of prayers and warm wishes we have received since Wednesday's events", Scalise's wife, Jennifer, said in a statement Friday.

Del Potro Joins Nadal In Withdrawing From London Queen's Club

June 17, 2017

I would like to hope that I would continue to do that whilst I'm still enjoying it. I want to make the most of every tournament I compete in. Ireland hooker Best, who has made 104 global appearances, also led his country to their first ever win over New Zealand in November.

Payden & Rygel Maintains Holding in Mattel (MAT)

June 17, 2017

One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating, five have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Investors of record on Friday, May 19th were given a dividend of $0.38 per share. The Boston Beer Company, Inc.is a craft brewer in the United States.

Megyn Kelly booted from Sandy Hook hosting gig over Alex Jones interview

June 17, 2017

The Sandy Hook Promise group also dropped her as a host for its gala later this week over the already-taped interview with the conspiracy theorist who says the elementary school shooting in CT was a hoax. -which killed 20 children and six adults-as a government hoax. Now, Alex Jones is joining the chorus of people asking NBC to refrain from airing the interview.

Subaru Crosstrek: The Numbers Are Out

June 17, 2017

The CVT runs an extra $1,000, and models so-equipped can be dressed up further with a choice of three option packages: one with a moonroof, blind spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic assist ($1,400), one with the automatic emergency braking, active lane control, blind spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic assist ($1,395), or a third that combines the other two packages ($2,395).

Trump rollbacks Obama's historic travel and economic lifts on Cuba

June 17, 2017

Vice President Pence said that "America stands with the persecuted, the oppressed, and the exploited in Cuba". "They are rejected officially today - rejected". While stopping short of a full reversal , Trump said he would challenge Cuba to come back to the table with a new agreement . "A free Cuba is what we will soon achieve", Trump declared after telling the crowd he was happy to be back with all his friends in 'Little Havana'.

Eliza Dushku engaged to boyfriend Peter Palandjian

June 17, 2017

News, Palandjian lives in Cambridge, MA, and is father to four children. She previously dated Rick Fox, but the pair ended their five-year relationship in June 2014.

Taylor Swift Streaming Again - All Songs, All Platforms

June 17, 2017

Six months later she struck a deal with Apple Music for her "1989" album after Apple bowed to pressure and agreed to pay artists during a free trial of its new streaming music service. " I Knew You Were Trouble " - When I had to buy an Apple Music subscription just to listen to T-Swift. Katy Perry isn't done talking about her feud with Taylor Swift .

CMT Music Awards 2017

June 17, 2017

She said: "This awards show is really cool, because it's voted on by you guys". But we're not waiting for the awards show to join the fun. "Honestly, it's been an unbelievable time, I spent a couple of days here in Nashville and the support here has just been incredible so thank you to the country music fans, I am so appreciative", Jason said in his acceptance speech .

I dead, 6 sickened in NYC Legionnaires' cluster

June 17, 2017

Officials say the person who died was in their 90s, and that four of the six others are hospitalized. Health Department Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said the infections on the Upper East Side most likely came from building cooling towers, as was the case two years ago in the Bronx, and not from drinking water.

Prince Harry visits newly reopened Borough Market

June 17, 2017

He went behind the stall at "Bread Ahead" run by baker Matt Jones, 47, whose staff fought off attackers with brooms and crates. Harry also picked up a box of donuts from Bread Ahead, a local company whose staff helped members of the public the night of the attack.

Australia launches terror probe after deadly Melbourne siege

June 16, 2017

Police are investigating whether long-time criminal Yacqub Khayre deliberately lured them into a deadly ambush after it was revealed he had booked a female escort, whom he took hostage, and sparked an alert on his tracker. Malcolm Turnbull, who will convene the Council of Australian Governments in Hobart, said the issue of parole was a high priority. Ashton earlier told Nine Network television that police were aware of the gunman "in relation to terrorism matters, albeit some years ago".

Lebanon's government approves new elections law

June 16, 2017

Current members of parliament were elected in 2009 for what was meant as a four-year term, but became protracted as key political figures disagreed on various proposals for fear of losing parliamentary seats. Bassil, the leader of the party and the president's son-in-law, proposed drafting a law that merges the plurality vote system with the proportional representation system - a move that was seen by some parties as an attempt to alter the Taif Accord .

The Mummy takes dismal start at box office, Wonder Woman still dominates

June 16, 2017

The box-office reign of Wonder Woman is all but certain to end next weekend when Pixar's Cars 3 opens. In the United Kingdom, this film made $15 million in its opening weekend and may earn a lot more in coming weeks. Its worldwide figure now stands at $435 million. Lessons are learned from every movie. Two other films opened in wide release: " It Comes at Night ", a horror film, landed in sixth place, while " Megan Leavey ", a biopic about a young woman Marine, made its debut in eighth ...

Lorde opens up about being body shamed

June 16, 2017

Also speaking in her NME interview, Lorde talked about dealing with fame and body-shaming trolls. "I remember al these kids online, I think I beat their favourite people to No. The New Zealand star appears on the cover of this week's free NME , which is available digitally and nationwide from today (June 16). "And I'm like, 'not really.' What else would you do?" While Lorde was able to get over the body-shaming, she admitted that the remarks changed the way she viewed her ...

Reward increased to $115K to find inmates accused of killing officers

June 17, 2017

Two Georgia prison guard were killed on a prison bus by inmates Donnie Russell Rowe and Rick Dubose . The search for two Georgia prison inmates who killed two guards and stole a pickup truck has expanded nationwide, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said on Wednesday.

'Wonder Woman' just completely shattered a very important box office record

June 16, 2017

Hopefully, that means more women leading big-budget superhero franchises, infusing a much-needed, healthy dose of equality into what's been a decidedly male-heavy genre. There were plenty of skeptics, which isn't unusual for a super hero reboot, but after just three days in theaters it's safe to say that the doubters should be few and far between today.

5 Ramifications of an Investigation Into Trump — NBC Analysis

June 16, 2017

The former FBI director told senators: "I was sacked, in some way, to change - or the endeavour was to change - the way the Russian Federation investigation was being conducted". The development, revealed in today's Washington Post , is the first time the president has been personally linked with the near year-long inquiry. Mueller's investigative team has expanded in recent weeks.

Lily Allen's Newsnight appearance cancelled after controversial Grenfell Tower fire claims

June 16, 2017

Lily claimed that the number of fatalities in the fire had been "downplayed" after alleging that she'd been told directly by emergency services that around 150 people may have died. After the interview, Lily confirmed that that her planned Newsnight appearance had been cancelled. "We generally prioritise iviews (interviews) with people who can be held accountable".

Arab powers add people, groups with Qatar links to terrorism lists

June 16, 2017

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain welcomed on Saturday U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for Qatar to stop supporting terrorism, but did not respond to a U.S. Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman, according to The New York Times . But the Pentagon has been developing contingency plans in case there is any interruption, defence officials said.

Is Lorde involved in an onion ring review side hustle?

June 16, 2017

Lorde and many of her friends were some of the account's only 24 followers. "People are going to be throwing onion rings at me on tour, and it's going to turn into a whole thing", she said. The picture was also posted on New Zealand time, which we know Lorde is familiar with. While fans don't know for sure if Lorde is behind the account, a lot of signs point towards her! The person running this account definitely spells words like somebody from the Commonwealth ("flavour" as opposed ...

Apple's Carpool Karaoke series will debut August 8th

June 16, 2017

Apple had acquired rights to this show in 2016. Originally, its premiere date was scheduled for April but was pushed back by Apple for unknown reasons, according to TechCrunch . James Corden will assume the role of this nation's prodigal TV son when he brings his " Late Late Show " back to the United Kingdom next week, to record three special episodes from London.

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