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Chris Sutton reacts to Harry Kane's performance against Scotland
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looked to have set England on course for victory, only for Celtic forward Leigh Griffiths to level with a late free-kick and repeat the trick moments later. "We just tried to take as much as we could from what they told us into our game and I think we stood up and were counted". - There were just two minutes and 58 seconds between Griffiths' first and second direct fr... [Full Article...]
Erendira Wallenda hangs out of helicopter by teeth, toes over Niagara Falls
Erendira Wallenda assured the public that her training had prepared her for the feat. "This is something that I've done my entire life, since I was a little girl". Many woke up early to find prime locations to see the stunt. "It gives me goose bumps", he said. "I can't believe anybody could do that". "I respect what I do, but I definitely will be taking in the view". [Full Article...]
Apple Hires Top TV Executives From Sony Pictures Television
The company has widely promoted " Planet of the Apps " across iTunes, the App Store, Apple's website and elsewhere. The company introduced a TV app previous year that serves as a gateway to other video providers' offerings, and is negotiating with studios to offer films via iTunes closer to the theatrical release date, people familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg News in December. [Full Article...]
Many London Bridge attack witnesses 'have yet to speak to police'
Meanwhile, detectives from the Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism command are searching the address and another in Barking where a 28-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, reports Guardian. If I charged at them, maybe I could take out one or two. The carnage of the London Bridge attack could have been worse: One of the attackers tried to rent a larger truck that could have killed m... [Full Article...]
'Dear Evan Hansen' takes home most statuettes at 71st Tony Awards
Actor Michael Aronov won the Tony for best actor in a featured role in the play. Dear Evan Hansen , a show that centres on a lonely teenager who fabricates a former friendship with a classmate who killed himself, won best musical as well as best musical actor with Ben Platt and Rachel Bay Jones , who scooped best actress in a featured role. [Full Article...]
'America's dad' on trial: Cosby sex assault case in second day
He had given her pills to help her "relax" and described the pills as "your friends" and to "put them down". Andrea Constand , the former Temple University employee who has accused Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2004, testified for the second straight day at the Norristown , Pennsylvania, court. [Full Article...]
Connecticut NBC affiliate won't air Jones story
News said it has vowed to go ahead with Megyn Kelly's report on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Sunday despite his "efforts to distract and ultimately prevent" its airing. "I find Alex Jones's suggestion that Sandy Hook was "a hoax" as personally revolting as every other rational person does", Kelly said in a statement. [Full Article...]
Lynne Patton Reportedly Appointed to Senior Housing Department Role
Her resume didn't include experience in anything related to housing or urban planning until January 2017, when she was appointed as HUD's director of public engagement. Last month she paid a surprise visit to NYCHA but never actually entered a NYCHA apartment. De Blasio responded with a plea of helplessness and resignation. [Full Article...]