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Russell Simmons Says He Will Prove His Innocence Against Rape Allegations

December 16, 2017

Simmons founded Def Jam Recordings with mega-producer Rick Rubin in 1984. She alleges that Simmons told her she was a bad girl and would tie her up. She said she was pinned on the bed. "I did nothing but wait for it to end", Baker continued . Toni Sallie as a music journalist with Black Radio Exclusive .

Russell Westbrook logs a monstrous triple-double in Thunder's triple-OT win

December 16, 2017

ABOUT THE 76ERS (14-13): Embiid isn't the only Philadelphia youngster carrying a heavy load for the team, and Simmons paces the team in minutes (36.2) while offering 17.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 7.7 assists. Anthony cracked the 20-point mark for only the second time in his last 10 games and perhaps gave Knicks fans a glimpse of what's ahead when he returns to Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

World losing climate battle, says Macron

December 16, 2017

Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Gates and Elon Musk are among prominent figures joining the world leaders at the summit, where participants are expected to announce billions of dollars' worth of projects to help poor countries and industries reduce emissions.

North Korea's ambassador meets with United Nations official after visit

December 16, 2017

South Korea's vice foreign minister says North Korea is "in the final stages of nuclear weaponization" and is urging the worldwide community to grasp the urgency of the threat this poses and find ways to halt its nuclear program. "War with North Korea is an all-out war against the regime", he said, noting the extreme cost of a potential conflict on the Korean Peninsula. "And State Secretary Tillerson also emphasized that in order for dialogue with North Korea to resume, it has to stop its ...

Homeless man stands in rain for hours to guard stranger's cash

December 16, 2017

A campaign set up to raise money for James has raised more than £4,000. There wasn't so the building behind was a solicitors office Browns, he took the bag and held it to the receptionist and explained telling them there was £400 in the bag he explained there was also money in the auto, the receptionist called the police and this is when I arrived.

Tillerson: N. Korea must stop 'threatening behavior' before talks can begin

December 16, 2017

But the White House distanced itself from those remarks by Tillerson and said that now is not the time for negotiations. Still, Tillerson had planned to reiterate his call at a special United Nations ministerial meeting on North Korea at the council Friday morning.

Man charged with holding stepdaughter hostage and raping her

December 16, 2017

An indictment handed up in Muskogee on Wednesday accuses Henri Michelle Piette of abducting Rosalynn Michelle McGinnis in 1995 or 1996 and traveling with the intent to have sex with her. "I knew that if I didn't get out of there I'd either go insane or I would end up dying and leaving my kids with that man", McGinnis told People earlier this year.

SC extends Aadhaar linking to all services, schemes to March 31

December 16, 2017

On the issue of linking of Aadhaar with mobile services, Venugopal said that the February 6 deadline of 2018 was fixed in pursuance of an apex court direction but the constitution bench may consider extending this deadline. The five-judge bench of the top court accepted the central government's suggestions. Earlier, the government amended Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005, which was notified in June 2017, requiring you to link your Aadhaar with your various ...

Texans expect Jadeveon Clowney, DeAndre Hopkins to play

December 16, 2017

Ramsey relishes the challenge of covering Hopkins, a top receiver he described as "easily top-five" in the league. Hopkins was listed on the Texans' injury report with a toe injury that forced him to miss Thursday's practice. Even when he's doubled, we still throw him the ball. So that shows you how physical of a receiver he is and he is great at the point of attack. That leaves third string quarterback T.J.

ISIL weapons traced to United States and Saudi Arabia

December 16, 2017

The Maghawir al-Thawra, a vetted Syrian opposition force, has been fighting ISIS in the tri-border area of Iraq, Syria, and Jordan since 2015, according to officials. "These findings support widespread assumptions that the group initially captured much of its military material from Iraqi and Syrian government forces", said the report.

US judge to lift house arrest for former Trump campaign manager Manafort

December 16, 2017

Manafort, who has surrendered his passport already, will be required to remain in Palm Beach County and neighboring Broward County, Florida, when not traveling to Washington, D.C., for court appearances. Friday's legal order said once all these conditions were met, the court would issue a separate order releasing Manafort from his house arrest in Alexandria.

Russia's former economy minister found guilty of corruption

December 16, 2017

In assigning the sentence, Judge Semyonova took into account Ulyukayev's age and health, his multiple awards, letters of appreciation, witness statements about his good character, and the fact that he has young children and elderly parents dependent on him for support.

Trump's Top Nafta Negotiator Dines With Mexico's in Buenos Aires

December 16, 2017

Similarly, many products that say "Made in Mexico" or "Made in Canada" include US parts or services. "U.S. civil society groups and activists participating in the ReplaceNAFTA Day of Action are urging the administration to eliminate NAFTA's outsourcing incentives and add strong labor and environmental provisions that meet fundamental global standards, include swift and certain enforcement, and raise wages for all workers", the statement noted.

Denying Delilah Saunders a liver transplant violates worldwide law

December 16, 2017

Transplant physicians have said the six-month abstinence policy is widely applied in Canada and overseas, in part because there is research showing that some alcoholics resume drinking after a transplant, leading to liver failure or damage.

Omarosa Manigault Newman 'physically dragged' from White House, reports say

December 16, 2017

WASHINGTON-Former Apprentice star Omarosa Manigault Newman denies she was sacked from her job at the White House - and she's teasing that she has stories to tell about what she's seen and heard there. She worked in the 1990s for Mr Gore, and later came into the public eye in 2004 when she became a participant on the NBC reality television series " The Apprentice ", which Mr Trump hosted.

John McCain hospitalized for cancer treatment side effects

December 16, 2017

In an appearance on The View , Ms McCain dissolved into tears as she noted her father had been diagnosed with the same cancer as Beau Biden. That prompted Biden to stand up from his seat at the table and walk over to sit down next to McCain.

Ely welcomes new ice skating rink this weekend

December 16, 2017

The Half Dome Village Ice Rink hours of operation (subject to conditions) Weekdays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Weekends 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $10.00 per adult $9.50 per child ages 12 and under Helmets are available at no additional cost. Before skating, all patrons will be required to complete an Auburn Parks and Recreation waiver. They plan on keeping the rink open throughout the winter as long as it's cold enough outside.

UT System Chancellor Bill McRaven to step down

December 16, 2017

He acknowledged Friday there would be speculation about the reasons for his resignation but said his health caused him to rethink his future. McRaven's decision was not completely unexpected, given that he was briefly hospitalized in November for what he described at the time as "a ideal storm of bad health" that included severe anemia, likely a result of a chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a type of cancer he was diagnosed with in 2010 while fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.

5 years since tragic Sandy Hook shooting

December 16, 2017

It is important to note that he attempts to bolster this claim via information provided by a tracking site sponsored by gun controllers. In the wake of what was one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, we said "never again".

Christmas and New Year's services at Good Hope Baptist Church

December 16, 2017

On behalf of Pastor Steven Jones, Minister Cynthia Jones, and the Good Hope Baptist Church family we invite each and everyone to help us celebrate during our Christmas and New Year services. Sunday at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $15. Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great for the Nativity of Christ, 11 p.m. December 24.

Cal Fire issues red flag warning for much of California

December 16, 2017

A red flag warning will also be in effect from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. Sunday in Orange County coastal areas, where winds ranging from 15 to 25 miles per hour are forecast, with gusts up to 35 miles per hour, and humidity levels hovering around 15 percent.

Trump wants to send United States astronauts back to moon, someday Mars

December 16, 2017

Trump signed the space policy on Monday, which also marked the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 17 mission, which was the last time humans walked on the moon . NASA is already working with closely with lunar exploration companies like Moon Express, which received regulatory permission for a moon mission previous year, and Astrobotic, a Carnegie Mellon spin-off that says it has a $1 billion manifest (pdf) to deliver to the lunar surface.

Austrian conservative leader confident of gov't by Christmas

December 16, 2017

Kurz has stressed the importance of a pro-European direction, while the Freedom Party traditionally has been strongly euroskeptic. The People Party's Sebastian Kurz will be the new chancellor. Most, including Front National leader Marine Le Pen, who made it to the French presidential runoff this year, have fallen short of entering government, but the FPO is expected to hold key posts.

Rajasthan hacking: Man who called rally in support of accused held

December 16, 2017

Shabhu Lal Regar, 35, had hacked and torched a migrant labourer Mohammad Afrajul to death earlier this month. "As a preventive measure, mobile Internet services were further suspended for 24 hours in Udaipur". SHO, Bhim police station, Gyanendra Singh said two businessmen, Prakash Singh and Dinesh Singh, were arrested under relevant sections of the law for circulating receipts of donations on social media .

Two rare sea lion attacks shut down cove in San Francisco Bay

December 16, 2017

But swimmers in the area say they've been noticing more sea lions in the area recently, and a 2015 study found 10 incidents of sea lions or seals biting swim club members in San Francisco over a period of three years. Swimmers and divers are generally advised to remain 50 yards from free swimming seals and sea lions, as well as animals hauled out on buoys. Dr. Simeone says because the attacks are so rare, it's hard to pinpoint the aggression.

Trump directs NASA to return to the moon before aiming at Mars

December 16, 2017

President Donald Trump has signed a directive that authorizes NASA to return American astronauts to the Moon-a mission that would lay the foundation for a possible mission to Mars . But the directive serves as an official rejection of the Obama administration's more open-ended space policy, putting the focus squarely back on the moon in the near term.

Russell Simmons Hit With New Allegations, Time To Start Reconsidering His Legacy???

December 16, 2017

TMZ reports that the NYPD is investigating the allegations made against Simmons and claim his lawyers said he took and passed a polygraph test to address Khalighi's allegation. In a statement to People Magazine, Simmons denies all accusations , saying all acts of sexual conduct were consensual, stating the "horrific accusations have shocked me to my core".

Uber driver allegedly rapes 16-year-old girl

December 16, 2017

Michele Pihera. "One of those neighbors did notice that her trousers were around her ankles". When officers met the girl, she told them she was sexually assaulted by the Uber diver. "The information provided by the company of Uber does corroborate the victim's story", Pihera told CBS 46 . The ride sharing company says the driver has been permanently removed from the service.

S. Korean president heads to Chongqing as part of China trip

December 16, 2017

The two countries announced four principles on North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations: no war on the Korean Peninsula, denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, peaceful resolution of the nuclear issue through dialogue and negotiations, and improvement in inter-Korean relations.

Undercover video shows Florida dairy farm workers using blowtorches on cows

December 16, 2017

Fernando Lopez Cruz, 44, and Naul Garcia, 31, both face misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals. Stephen said the video by Animal Recovery Mission showed workers striking cows in the face and udders with plastic pipes. The video also shows live cows being lifted, pushed around, and dropped by tractors. "Southeast Milk, Inc. (SMI) continues to take corrective action including holding mandatory management and animal care trainings for all SMI member owners this week", Southeast Milk CEO ...

Church politicking provision stripped from GOP tax plan

December 16, 2017

The Senate tax plan didn't include this provision, leading to uncertainty about the initiative's future. "The American people have made it clear that they don't want tax-exempt organizations, especially houses of worship, to be embroiled in divisive political campaigns", Garrett said .

MSU's secrecy in Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal threatens its mission

December 16, 2017

Larissa Boyce addresses Michigan State University failings on Larry Nassar following his federal sentencing on child pornography charges Thursday, Dec. Kaylee Lorincz, a survivor, and mother Lisa Lorincz, said they do not believe the apology from Simon was heartfelt. "It's hard to take that and believe it when there's no action behind what they're actually doing", she continued.

Turkey takes steps for United Nations to reject USA move on Jerusalem

December 16, 2017

In the West Bank, Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, there were minor clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces, which picked up after Friday Islamic prayers. He said all countries who "value global law and fairness" should recognize "occupied Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine", saying Islamic countries would "never give up" on this demand.

'Trump, you failed to protect your nation', NY bus terminal bomber wrote

December 16, 2017

Akayed Ullah , from Bangladesh, has been charged with providing material support to terrorists and using weapons of mass destruction, following the failed suicide bomb attack on Monday. From 2012 to 2015, he worked as a taxi driver. He has a relative in the states. William Sweeney, the assistant FBI director for the NY field office, told reporters Ullah had not registered on the bureau's radar for suspicious activity.

Child Abuse Royal Commission Calls For Priest Celibacy To Be Optional

December 16, 2017

The average age of abuse victims at Catholic institutions was 11 years old. An Australian inquiry into child abuse has recommended the Catholic Church stop demanding clergy be celibate as criticised "catastrophic failures of leadership" over decades.

US Republican Senator Corker says he will support tax bill

December 16, 2017

He wrote on Twitter Friday morning that he was still dissatisfied with the size of a tax credit that low-income families can claim for their children. "I'm confident that at the end of the day, the Senate will approve this conference committee report because no one should be defending the status quo in this awful tax code Americans have had to live with for too long", said Rep.

50 ISIS foreign fighters captured since November — US military official

December 16, 2017

Weapons supplied by the United States and Saudi Arabia to opposition fighters often fell into the hands of ISIL, significantly enhancing the "quantity and quality" of the group's armaments, a new report alleges. Around 90 percent of weapons and ammunition used by Islamic State in Syria and Iraq were made in China , Russia , and Eastern European countries, vehicle said, with China and Russia alone accounting for over 50 percent.

Tillerson Takes Offer Of Unconditional Talks With North Korea Off The Table

December 16, 2017

He was quickly contradicted by the White House. His prepared remarks suggested only that North Korea would have to undertake a sustained halt in its threatening behavior before talks could begin. Delivered at 11 a.m. Monday-Friday. The White House and State Department however stressed that the USA stance had not changed and insisted North Korea must first show a willingness to halt its nuclear and missile tests.

Grand jury busts Penn State over frat hazing

December 16, 2017

District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller discusses Tim Piazza's hazing death earlier this year. . Penn State officials have yet to comment on the damning report. The same grand jury previously considered the criminal charges brought against former members of Beta Theta Pi, the fraternity Piazza was pledging. It is believed that Piazza consumed more than 18 drinks in less than 90 minutes.

Tillerson Says North Korea Has to Stop Nuclear Tests Before Any Talks

December 16, 2017

The UN is ready to become an intermediary in talks to settle the crisis on the Korean Peninsula, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday at a meeting of the UN Security Council, APA reports quoting TASS. The two are co-hosting an worldwide conference in the new year on the North Korea standoff. "He did not say a line that had appeared in his prepared comments, distributed by the State Department on embargo earlier in the day".

Single mother, 2 children lose possessions after Christmas tree catches fire

December 16, 2017

Video from the scene showed the mother escaping the burning building as thick black smoke shoots out the door and neighbors run to help. Officials said the girl's split-second decision likely saved the fire from spreading to the neighboring unit.

1-in-3 Interior Employees Say They Were Harassed

December 16, 2017

A spokeswoman told ABC News that the agency could not provide anymore details on what caused these four employees to be terminated but said they "abused their authority to intimidate or harass fellow employees", including sexual harassment.

Merkel slams EU's Tusk over refugee quotas

December 16, 2017

Disagreement over the way to manage Europe's migrant challenge has created distrust between European Union neighbors and fueled anti-migrant parties across Europe. The European Commission says 32,000 people from the asylum scheme have found homes. The four Visegrad nations voted against the quotas, but were legally bound to accept refugees as the decision was made by a majority vote.

Vatican: Australia sex abuse report thorough, deserves study

December 16, 2017

Denis Hart, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, and Anthony Fisher, the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, have rejected calls to ask the Vatican to make celibacy for priests voluntary and end the secrecy of confession - something that was part of a major report on child sex abuse.

Pence delays Israel visit

December 16, 2017

He had initially planned to leave late on Saturday. The reason for the postponement is a US Congressional vote on tax reform. Republican Senator John McCain, who is fighting brain cancer, was in hospital on Wednesday. policy. US Vice President Mike Pence will visit Egypt and Israel next week, despite controversy and meeting cancelations as a result of the administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Strong natural disaster strikes Java island in Indonesia. Deaths reported

December 16, 2017

National disaster mitigation agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said a 62-year-old had died in the Ciamis region in West Java after becoming trapped in a collapsed house. The USGS said the epicenter of the 6.5 magnitude quake was located at a depth of 92 km (57 miles), about 52 km southwest of Tasikmalaya. Nugroho said strong tremors were felt for about 20 seconds in the capital of Jakarta and in cities and villages.

Monmouth County Could See More Snow Friday Afternoon

December 16, 2017

Saturday for Eastern Long Island and southeastern CT. The snow will gradually taper off from west to east after 7 pm, ending around midnight across the east end of long island. Snow showers are expected across the city this afternoon and evening commute home making for slippery, messy, and icy conditions. Expect a windy day, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour, and temperatures rebounding into the 30s.

Selfie with Miss Israel Forces Miss Iraq's Family to Flee Country

December 16, 2017

Gandelsman also elaborated on why her friend's family left the country. Gandelsman told Israeli TV that "people made threats against her and her family that if she didn't return home and take down the photos, they would remove her (Miss Iraq) title, that they would kill her".

Congressional candidate drops out of race after sex harassment suit surfaces

December 16, 2017

That is a lie", Ramsey said in her statement , "The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigated the allegations and decided not to pursue the complaint; the man later made a decision to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit. Funkhouser point by point the charges in a claim he recorded against LabOne and additionally in a protestation submitted to the Equivalent Work Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

YOU'RE FIRED!: Omarosa 'physically dragged' from White House, reports say

December 16, 2017

Sanders said in a statement , " Omarosa Manigault Newman resigned yesterday to pursue other opportunities". Though her resignation is effective January 20, the Secret Service said it had deactivated her security badge granting access to the White House grounds.

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