A Bronx judge threatened to toss the borough’s notorious serial bride behind bars Wednesday — for her serial lateness. Liana Barrientos appeared apathetic as she was chastised by an irate Judge Steven Barrett for being three hours late to court. “I truly get the impression she thinks she can write her own rules,” Barrett told...
Jose Mourinho used his programme notes before Manchester United's game against Bournemouth to complain about the penalty decision that went against his side in the Manchester derby. United midfielder Ander Herrera was booked for diving after he went down under a challenge from Manchester City's Nicolas Otamendi in the penalty area in the second half, when the home side were already trailing at Old Trafford. Mourinho admitted his side were not at their best as they lost 2-1 courtesy of goals from David Silva and Otamendi... Читать дальше...
With Rian Johnson at the helm, Episode VIII examines power and brings hope to a weary universe.
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Brüssel (dpa) - Zur Stärkung der europäischen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik will die EU-Außenbeauftragte Federica Mogherini ein völlig neues Finanzierungssystem schaffen. Eine «Europäische Friedensfazilität» könne für deutlich effizientere Militäreinsätze und eine bessere Unterstützung von Partnerländern sorgen, sagte die Italienerin am Mittwochabend in Brüssel.Als Beispiel nannte sie die Finanzierung von möglichen Operationen der Krisenreaktionskräfte der EU. Letztere wurden 2007 als EU-Battlegroups aufgestellt... Читать дальше...
It may be the fault of that famously flimsy veil between the worlds of the living and the dead which is reputed to exist over Hallowe'en. From that point on, as temperatures drop and the brittle winter sunlight crumbles to ruins by mid-afternoon, so the ghosts gather in increasing numbers--if only in the stories we read and the films we watch.
Tales of spectral visitors have long been associated with the wintertime. "Scary ghost stories" even get a mention in Andy Williams' classic Christmas... Читать дальше...
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Gareth Bale's late goal completed the comeback as Real Madrid advance to the Club World Cup final. Cristiano Ronaldo's leveler for Real Madrid against Al-Jazira puts him atop the Club World Cup goalscoring charts. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed his side's patience and refused to criticise his misfiring forwards after they struggled past Al Jazira 2-1 in Wednesday's Club World Cup semifinal in Abu Dhabi. The opening 40 minutes saw Madrid take 17 shots, and have two goals disallowed, before Dubai-based Al Jazira took the lead.
For a position that’s only been part of college volleyball for about 15 years, the libero can be critical. Being a defensive specialist takes a special skillset — the reflexes of a hockey goalie, the nimbleness of a gymnast and the guts of a ski-jumper. Morgan Hentz, Stanford’s first Pac-12 Libero of the Year since the award’s inception in 2011, wraps it all up in a 5-foot-9 package. And she can’t get enough of the position. “I love making a dig when we put it away,” she said. “That’s... Читать дальше...
WA Pendleton OR Zone Forecast for Wednesday, December 13, 2017 _____ 771 FPUS56 KPDT 132006 ZFPPDT Zone Forecast Product for Northeast Oregon and South Central Washington National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1206 PM PST Wed Dec 13 2017 This is an automatically generated product that contains an area forecast using an average of the gridded forecast data for each zone. The forecast may not be representative of the exact location that you are interested in. For a more site-specific forecast...please... Читать дальше...
Maria Bamford did great things without much mainstream notice for years, voicing characters on animated programs including “Adventure Time,” playing a Tobias Funke love interest on “Arrested Development” and starring in the Web series “The Maria Bamford Show.” Then Bamford found a high-profile starring role in the Netflix series “Lady Dynamite,” loosely based on her own life, about a stand-up comedian who returns to Los Angeles and tries to pick up her life after treatment for bipolar disorder. Читать дальше...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Republican tax overhaul (all times local): 3:06 p.m. President Donald Trump is delivering closing arguments in favor of the tax overhaul plan that is working its way through Congress. Speaking in the grand foyer of the White House, Trump says he's just days away from delivering on a promise to provide "a massive tax cut for the everyday, working Americans who are the backbone and heartbeat of our country." Trump is speaking before a crowd that includes middle-income... Читать дальше...
The U.S. Central Bank raised its key interest rate slightly Wednesday, but left the level low enough to continue stimulating economic growth. The Federal Reserve pushed up rates a quarter of a percent to a range between 1.25 and 1.5 percent. The increase leaves the benchmark rate below historic averages. The Fed slashed rates nearly to zero during the recession in a bid to boost the economy and fight unemployment by making it cheaper to borrow the money needed to build factories, buy equipment, and hire people. Читать дальше...
The U.S. central bank raised its key interest rate slightly Wednesday, but left the level low enough to continue stimulating economic growth. The Federal Reserve pushed up rates a quarter of a percent to a range between 1.25 and 1.5 percent. The increase leaves the benchmark rate below historic averages. The Fed slashed rates nearly to zero during the recession in a bid to boost the economy and fight unemployment by making it cheaper to borrow the money needed to build factories, buy equipment and hire people. Читать дальше...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 3:05 p.m. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says that she and her colleagues expect a "modest lift" to economic growth from the tax cuts being proposed by President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Yellen said at a news conference the likelihood of lower taxes is why Fed officials expect the economy to grow at 2.5 percent in 2018. But growth would then slip back closer to its recent 2 percent average. Читать дальше...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 3:05 p.m. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says that she and her colleagues expect a "modest lift" to economic growth from the tax cuts being proposed by President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Yellen said at a news conference the likelihood of lower taxes is why Fed officials expect the economy to grow at 2.5 percent in 2018. But growth would then slip back closer to its recent 2 percent average. Читать дальше...
Surprise! Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and yes, even Rudolph, are ladies.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A real estate research firm reports that prices for condos in Trump buildings in Manhattan fell in the first year of the Trump presidency. CityRealty says the average price per square foot for condos sold in Trump-branded buildings in the borough fell 7 percent in the 12 months through November compared to the year earlier. It also found that prices dropped in eight of 11 Trump buildings. The average price per square for all Manhattan condos also fell, but much less — just 1 percent. Читать дальше...
Cheer up, Roy Moore; you’re not going to the Senate, but Michael Rapaport has a holiday message for you. Sort of. On Tuesday night, after Moore lost his bid to become a U.S. senator representing Alabama, Rapaport took to Instagram to weigh in on the defeat, which occurred after multiple women accused Moore of sexual misconduct, including a number who were teenagers at the time. The “Atypical” star did so in his trademark, obscenity-fueled style. Also Read: Steve Bannon Dragged After Roy Moore Loss... Читать дальше...
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — This is the lesson that the working-class city of Everett has learned: It takes a community to rescue the hardcore homeless. It takes teams of outreach workers — building relationships with men and women struggling with addiction or untreated mental illness, prodding them to get help. It takes police and other agencies, working together to provide for their needs. And it takes a prosecutor who was tired of managing the unending cycle of homelessness — jail-street-jail-street-jail. Читать дальше...
The first snow is always the most magical.
After getting buried in accumulation a few times, the white stuff begins to lose its luster. But Bella is still in the “romance stage” of her relationship with snow. She is just getting to know it, and in her eyes, it can do no wrong.
The rescue horse recently encountered snow for the first time outside her home in Michigan. Originally from South Florida, flurries were a mystery to this stunning steed until very recently.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — GE Aviation plans to add new jet engine work to its Strother Field plant in Cowley County. Company spokesman Rick Kennedy said starting in January, GE's CF34-8E jet engine will be built at the plant halfway between Winfield and Arkansas City. He says the new work will stabilize the employee count at the plant, which employs about 720 people. The Wichita Eagle reports the Strother plant currently overhauls GE's CF34 family of jet engines. They also assemble the company's new Passport engine... Читать дальше...
Some players have sworn off eating animals and animal products. These are their stories.
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A 71-year-old Democratic congresswoman stunned fellow lawmakers Wednesday when she called cleavage-revealing clothing that some members and staffers wear an ”invitation” to sexual misconduct. Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur made the clueless comment during a private Democratic Caucus meeting to discuss sexual harassment issues, sources who were there told Politico. “I saw a member yesterday with...
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The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark interest rate 25... Читать дальше...
SkySports | Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes signs first professional contract |