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{FD} Russell Simmons removed from HBO’s upcoming ‘All Def Comedy’ series
HBO is officially distancing itself from Russell Simmons after accusations of sexual misconduct forced him to step down from his companies. Continue reading →
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{FD} Senate Ethics Committee opens ‘preliminary inquiry’ into Al Franken allegations
The Senate Ethics Committee said Thursday that it had opened a ‘preliminary inquiry’ into groping allegations against Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. Continue reading →
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{FD} Blake Shelton slams rumor alleging he had a secret meeting with Paul Ryan
Blake Shelton is firing back on Twitter after reports claimed the country crooner met with House Speaker Paul Ryan. Continue reading →
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{FD} Utah fire uncovered man’s weapons cache, survival bunkers
A massive wildfire in southern Utah this summer uncovered scattered underground bunkers stocked with guns, grenades and food that were illegally built in the wilderness, authorities said Thursday. Continue reading →
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{FD} Hopes fading, Argentina ends rescue aspect of search for sub
Argentina’s navy announced Thursday that the search for a missing submarine that has been lost for 15 days will continue but the rescue part of the mission is over, reflecting the faded hopes for finding the 44 crew members alive. Continue reading →
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{FD} Magnitude 4.4 earthquake felt from New York City to Baltimore
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake shook the east coast of the U.S. on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. Continue reading →
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{FD} UN document said to be funding Palestinian legal action against Israel may run afoul of US policy
A U.S. official has called parts of a United Nations framework document aimed at helping the Palestinians gain statehood, as another example of “inherent anti-Israel bias in the U.N. system.” Continue reading →
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{FD} Matt Lauer’s out at NBC. Here’s what would make this a true watershed moment, America
Powerful men are at long last being held accountable for their sexual misconduct. But is this really the watershed moment women have been waiting for? Continue reading →
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{FD} Matt Lauer could lose New Zealand farm for not being ‘of good character’
New Zealand’s overseas investment regulator said on Thursday it was discussing allegations made against former U.S. “Today” show host Matt Lauer with his representative as part of a review of his purchase of a large South Island farm. Continue reading →
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{FD} Rescue mission for Argentine submarine crew ends, search for sub continues
The search for a missing Argentine submarine will continue but the rescue part of the plan has ended, the navy said on Thursday. Continue reading →