Lightning strikes LaGuardia runway, causing delays
One of LaGuardia Airport’s two runways was briefly closed Wednesday when a bizarre lightning strike punched a hole into the asphalt.
One of LaGuardia Airport’s two runways was briefly closed Wednesday when a bizarre lightning strike punched a hole into the asphalt.
Hugh Jackman has repeatedly said that Logan will be his last movie as Wolverine, the X-Men character he’s played for years. In a recent interview, Hugh was asked how he’s feeling about leaving the franchise. “I think I’ll be fine with it,” Hugh said. “I hope other people play it. Maybe Shah Rukh Khan could [...]
While Donald "wouldn't it be nice if we got along with Russia" Trump is many days late with his "plan" to "defeat" ISIL, Russia is bombing our allies in Syria by "accident." NY Times:
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Ever wished your subtitles for House of Cards were written in Comic Sans? No? Well, now you’ll be able to write them yourself, even in Comic Sans.
Netflix recently introduced the ability to customize subtitles on videos to your heart’s content, including a few fonts, colors, sizes, and shadow options. To try it out, head to your account settings, then tap on “Subtitle Appearance” all the way toward the bottom.
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A rape victim was left with what doctor’s call a “floating face” after her abuser pulled the skin from her skull during the brutal attack.
Fast & the Furious actor Tyrese Gibson is a married man. On Tuesday (Feb. 28), the 38-year-actor revealed on Instagram that he secretly tied...
ENSCHEDE - Eersteklasser EHV uit Enschede kan in de tweede seizoenshelft beschikken over de Australiër Josh Willot. De 25-jarige hockeyer komt namelijk wetenschappelijk onderzoek uitvoeren op de Universiteit Twente.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams placed the franchise tag on cornerback Trumaine Johnson for the second straight year Wednesday.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams placed the franchise tag on cornerback Trumaine Johnson for the second straight year Wednesday.
Five seconds, maybe ten: that’s what it usually takes to recognize the aural “signature” of a great composer. The finest singers demonstrate this quality most clearly. Nobody sounds quite like Callas or Schwarzkopf or Pavarotti (or Hampson or von Stade, for that matter), though thousands have tried. But composers have it, too, a sonic complex that includes not only musical content (melodies, motives) but how that content is laid out (orchestration, counterpoint, pacing). It might be difficult... Читать дальше...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — California authorities are investigating after video surfaced of fishermen reeling in what appears to be a juvenile great white shark on the Huntington Beach Pier. State Fish and Wildlife spokesman Andrew Hughan said Wednesday that it’s unclear what happened to the shark after it was hauled onto the pier in Orange
When Adele kicked off the Australia leg of her world tour last night, she debuted something exciting. The Grammy award-winning singer took the stage in Perth for her first concert of 2017 in a stunning new dress from designer Zuhair Murad‘s 2015 haute couture collection. The off-the-shoulder silhouette is unique for Adele, who has famously shunned the pop-star tradition of changing outfits multiple times during performances in favor of wearing one dress, and one dress only, during her tour.
When Adele kicked off the Australia leg of her world tour last night, she debuted something exciting. The Grammy award-winning singer took the stage in Perth for her first concert of 2017 in a stunning new dress from designer Zuhair Murad‘s 2015 haute couture collection. The off-the-shoulder silhouette is unique for Adele, who has famously shunned the pop-star tradition of changing outfits multiple times during performances in favor of wearing one dress, and one dress only, during her tour.
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(AP) — A rocket carrying a classified U.S. satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office has been launched from California. The launch was conducted by United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Boeing, and the Air Force's 30th Space Wing.
(AP) — A rocket carrying a classified U.S. satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office has been launched from California. The launch was conducted by United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Boeing, and the Air Force's 30th Space Wing.
NEW YORK (AP) — Best-picture winner "Moonlight" is heading back into theaters in what will be its widest release yet.
NEW YORK (AP) — Best-picture winner "Moonlight" is heading back into theaters in what will be its widest release yet.
NEW YORK (AP) — Best-picture winner "Moonlight" is heading back into theaters in what will be its widest release yet.
NEW YORK (AP) — Best-picture winner "Moonlight" is heading back into theaters in what will be its widest release yet. "Moonlight" first opened in late October, and while it played in 585 theaters last weekend, it's out on DVD and digital rental.
NEW YORK (AP) — Best-picture winner "Moonlight" is heading back into theaters in what will be its widest release yet.
Turkish parliament’s Deputy Speaker Ahmet Aydin stated that that, despite being in close contact with the PACE and paying close attention to its reports, Ankara has often received "severe criticism based on groundless claims".
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police have followed labor organizers home after meetings, ordered fast-food workers not to sign petitions, threatened them with arrest and put some on a list requiring them to have a police escort when they visit City Hall, activists charge in a federal lawsuit. The activists, who are pushing for higher wages
A day earlier, 28 Jewish community centers and Jewish schools, and the San Francisco office of the Anti-Defamation League were evacuated after receiving bomb threats.