Steve Carell is set to star in a new "Space Force" comedy series. Jeanne Moos reports on his previous adventures as an astronaut.
WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering allowing a law that has been suspended since its creation in 1996 to go into effect, allowing U.S. citizens to sue foreign companies and individuals over property confiscated from them by the Cuban government. The so-called Title III rule forms part of the Helms-Burton Act, which codified all U.S
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and some of her colleagues are tired of Senator Mitch McConnell shirking his duty and causing a lot of people a lot of pain by making them work with no paychecks. They went on a hunt for him. A "Where's Mitch" hunt.
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By Steve Gorman and Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The head of the Los Angeles teachers' union voiced optimism on Wednesday about jump-starting stalled labor talks, as a teachers strike disrupting classes for nearly 500,000 students in the second-largest U.S. public school system stretched into its third day.
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By Kate Kelland, Health and Science Correspondent LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Scientists have unveiled what they say is an ideal diet for the health of the planet and its people - including a doubling of consumption of nuts, fruits, vegetables and legumes, and a halving of meat and sugar intake. If the world followed the "Planetary Health" diet, the researchers said, more than 11 million premature deaths could be prevented each year, while greenhouse gas emissions would be cut and more land, water and biodiversity would be preserved. Читать дальше...
The Onkaparinga Ramblers have a triennial inspection day and sausage sizzle organised for Sunday the 20th of January at Woodcroft Car Care (3 Colorado Ct, Morphett Vale). If you or someone you know need a car inspected please contact Trev Nash on 0419 494 099 or email ramblerscarclub@live.com to arrange a time slot. Even if you don't require one come on down, grab a snag and have a chat.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie sees the Trump White House as a rogues' gallery of flawed people sidetracking the work of the U.S. president, according to excerpts of his forthcoming memoir posted on the news site Axios on Wednesday
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French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire on Wednesday opined that it was time for new leadership at Renault, saying that its jailed chairman Carlos Ghosn should be replaced as soon as possible."We want a meeting of the Renault executive board in the next few days. We're asking for new long-term leadership," Le Maire was quoted by CNN saying.The French government own 15 per cent of Renault. It previously supported the French automobile manufacturer's decision to allow Ghosn to continue serving his post while awaiting a trial.On January 11... Читать дальше...
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday narrowly sailed through a no-confidence vote, paving the way for the Parliament to ratify an accord to officially change the name of Macedonia to Republic of North Macedonia.Tsipras won the vote 151 votes to 148 thereby averting snap elections that he had called.Terming the win as a 'vote in favour of stability', Tsipras was quoted by euronews as saying, "Today the Greek Parliament gave a vote of confidence in stability. We received a vote of confidence... Читать дальше...
Singer Ariana Grande reportedly expects that her new track '7 Rings', which is slated for release on Friday, will become an anthem for women empowerment.According to sources involved in the recording, '7 Rings' was not just a random song title as the name was inspired by something that happened shortly after her breakup with Pete Davidson, TMZ reported.Grande reportedly went out with her friends to a jewellery store and bought seven engagement rings for them.The lyrics of '7 Rings' also have reference to her breakups just like 'Thank U... Читать дальше...
Fast on the track, Truex impressed with the speed of NHL game.
(Reuters) - Royal Bank of Canada has become the first major Canadian bank to cut its five-year fixed mortgage rate, The Globe and Mail reported on Wednesday. The Canadian lender cut its five-year fixed mortgage rate to 3.74 percent from 3.89 percent, the report https://tgam.ca/2CunAhQ said. RBC did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.
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The death toll in the attack at a luxurious hotel complex in Kenya's capital Nairobi rose to 21 on Wednesday, as authorities confirmed that an American and a British were among those killed.The attack began on Tuesday by heavily armed terrorists, targetted the DusitD2 compound, an upmarket cluster of shops and hotel facilities in Nairobi.Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta officially confirmed that the security operation at the hotel complex was over and all terrorists were "eliminated". "The security operation at Dusit complex is over... Читать дальше...
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US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said that North Korea is yet to take "concrete steps" to dismantle its nuclear weapons programme in order to fulfill its commitment of achieving denuclearisation.North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has repeatedly stated that his government is committed to fulfilling its promise and said the same even during his maiden meeting with US President Donald Trump in Singapore last June."While the president has started a promising dialogue with Chairman Kim, we still... Читать дальше...
Actresses Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard, who were earlier praised for their roles in 2011 drama film 'The Help', will reunite for the upcoming comedy film 'Fairy Tale Ending'.Howard will also produce the movie through her Nine Muses Entertainment alongside Eric Carlson and Susan Carlson, Variety reported.Spencer won the Best Supporting Actress award at Oscars for her role in 'The Help'. She has been nominated in the same category for the past two years for 'Hidden Figures' and 'The Shape of Water'.Howard... Читать дальше...
January 16th , 2019
Samantha Lowder, Sports Information
LAURINBURG, N.C. – The St. Andrews University wrestling team fell to West Virginia Tech at home on Wednesday, January 16th, 32-20.
The duals began with a automatic 6 points for SAU resulting from a WV Tech forfeit at 125 which was followed by a St. Andrews 133 forfeit giving the Golden Bears of West Virginia Tech 6 free points.
The Golden Bears dominated the first half of the duals after 2 major decision wins, a tech fall... Читать дальше...
"Several significant concerns" have been raised about the center where a woman in a vegetative state gave birth Dec. 29, the state said.
(HAARETZ) — Saying he would “make them feel the heat,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday called for sanctions against Airbnb unless it reverses its decision barring lodging listings in the disputed West Bank in the Middle East. The Republican governor, who repeatedly touted his views on Israel while on the campaign trail last year, […]
Читать дальше...Two men have been charged with drug supply on the NSW Central Coast. Police officers attended a home in Mount Elliot where they allegedly found 26 capsules of MDMA, 14 grams of methylamphetamine, $1275 cash, and mobile phones. Investigations continue.
A driver in Kentucky was in for a rude awakening when they seemingly tried to run over a snowman — only to hit the tree stump underneath.
Pregnancy doesn't automatically mean you no longer care about fashion. Far from it, actually.
Chezzi Denyer recalls what Grant was life when he was hooked on medication.
