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Virginia shooting: Republican House Whip Steve Scalise 'critical'
Updated at 11:35 a.m. ET: A gunman opened fire during an early morning baseball practice for Republican members of Congress on Wednesday, reportedly firing dozens of shots at a field in Alexandria, Virginia. "We've got to get back to. where things aren't so personal and we're so judgmental of each other". "We had three members of Congress take shelter in our apartment", he said on a live stream,... [Full Article...]
President Trump visits wounded congressman in DC area hospital
The Congressman was reported to be in critical condition and was described as stable after emergency surgery, a spokesman for MedStar Washington Hospital Center said . The Janesville Republican urged the House to stand united in their outrage over the shooting. Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Mich., said Scalise was standing on second base when he was shot . [Full Article...]
Heinrich: "You're impeding this investigation".
In an interview with the Washington Post , Cornell Law School professor Jens David Ohlin said Sessions did not provide an adequate reason to refuse to answer questions. Senators mostly questioned Sessions' discussions with Trump regarding the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. "I think your silence speaks volumes". [Full Article...]
After hours on the stand, Cosby accuser sticks to her story
Constand, a former women's basketball coach at Cosby's alma mater, Temple University, told jurors on Tuesday that Cosby gave her unidentified pills at his home that left her "frozen" and unable to resist as he sexually assaulted her on his couch. [Full Article...]
Paul McCartney once punched Eddie Vedder in the face
The iconic Beatle, solo artist and legally-certified Knight allegedly boasts a mean left-hook. McCartney apologized right after it happened, according to Vedder. EW online added that Vedder said he even ended up tasting a bit of blood, "but in a way, it was all worth it". Hear Vedder recount the tale in the player below. [Full Article...]
Bella Hadid on Jordan Barrett: He's 'like a brother to me'
Clearly unconcerned about leaving imprints on the glass, the bombshell was even spotted pressing her bare bottom up against the window. It's only natural, as she's the face of the brand, but Bella did add one unexpected touch in the form of a snakeskin bag, swinging from one shoulder with a glittering gold nameplate. [Full Article...]
Special prosecutor investigating Pres. Trump for possible obstruction of justice
The obstruction of justice investigation into Mr Trump began days after Mr Comey was sacked on May 9, according to people familiar with the matter, the Washington Post said. It was then that the president allegedly asked Coats if he could help convince Comey to shut down on its investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn , according to officials who spoke to the Post ... [Full Article...]
Trump Being Investigated For Possible Obstruction Of Justice
The CNN legal analyst continued by outlining that "when you combine it with the apparent...conversations between Trump and the director of national intelligence - the director of the NSA - trying to stop this investigation in other ways, that's worth investigating someone for obstruction of justice". [Full Article...]
Warriors deliver knockout punch to Cavs, win NBA championship
As good as the team that Cleveland beat was, the latest edition with NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Durant , who averaged 35.2 points and 8.4 rebounds in the finals, is even better . What we've built here is truly special. If you've been fortunate enough to see your team win before, you may be looking forward to experiencing it again. [Full Article...]
Warriors claim they haven't decided whether to go to the White House
Before the Warriors' winning moment in Game 5, Star guard Andrew Iguodala has commented about a possible meeting with the USA president. A report surfaced shortly after Game 5 claiming that the Warriors would unanimously refuse any invitation to the White House , but that report was clearly debunked by the organization's statement. [Full Article...]
AL GOP Representatives Safe After Baseball Practice Shooting
The shooter hailed from Belleville, Illinois, though his wife told ABC News that he had been living in Alexandria for the past two months. "We are grateful for their service and their dedication to this country", Trump said . "We need to come together as Americans and we really need to get back to a civil discourse, a civil dialogue, and work out these issues as we should". [Full Article...]
Cosby jury begins deliberations
Numerous jurors were expressionless during testimony, but a few were smiling and chuckling when they entered the courtroom on Monday afternoon to receive final instructions from Steven T. That is evidenced, he said, by how Cosby left Constand disheveled on a couch after the incident. "This is talking to a lover", McMonagle said of one call that lasted 49 minutes. [Full Article...]
Lakers rumors: Three reasons LA is a threat to get Klay Thompson
The Warriors won in 2015 before the Cavs made their historic comeback a year ago. We've talked a lot about the Christmas Day game and events leading up to that game where we understood how we all needed to be aggressive and be the players that we are every single night, and we can all show up every night and be ourselves and really achieve the potential that we all have together. [Full Article...]
Katy Perry: 'Politics awakened my sexuality'
But if Diplo is feeling bruised at being ranked third, things were even more damning for her ex-husband Russell Brand, 42. Among many other topics, Perry also delved into her reaction to the election, calling it "devastating". With a bold new haircut (a switch inspired by her desire to distance herself from the larger-than-life persona that made her famous), a different sound she's dubbed he... [Full Article...]
Peter O'Mahony captains Lions against Maori All Blacks
Jonathan Joseph, Tommy Seymour and captain Sam Warburton all ran in tries for the often-threatening Lions , but the tourists were undone late on at the coal face. The three-Test series begins on June 24. The selection retains the core of the side that accounted for the previously unbeaten Crusaders last Saturday, as will be the case again when facing New Zealand next Saturday. [Full Article...]
Parsley Energy, Inc. (PE) Rating Reiterated by Credit Suisse Group
KLR Group reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $57.00 price objective (up from $56.00) on shares of Parsley Energy in a research report on Thursday, February 16th. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . The ratio is negative, as 162 investment managers increased or started new holdings, while 140 sold and reduced ... [Full Article...]
Kevin Durant And His Mom
Golden State winning this championship became a near foregone conclusion to many when the league salary cap spike allowed the 73-win squad to add Kevin Durant last summer. "Steve will be our coach". "I did not want to go back to Cleveland (for Game 6) and deal with that again". "I remember the first day of camp and I walk into camp, and I didn't know what to expect, I didn't know what the... [Full Article...]
Sanders says he's 'sickened' by congressional baseball shooting
The gunman was identified as James T. Hodgkinson , 66, of IL. Hodgkinson was taken to the hospital, where he later died. Three members of Scalise's four-member detail were injured, two after being shot by Hodgkinson, and another during the ensuing confusion, Bost said . [Full Article...]
Taylor Swift criticised for 'immature' music release alongside Katy Perry album
Some people were unimpressed with Swift's timing - coming on the same day as Perry released new album Witness . However, according to a new statement on Twitter , her music has returned as a "thank you" to fans... This announcement by Swift is basically the equivalent of Katy Perry waking up to find the head of her Dark Horse in her bedsheets tomorrow morning. [Full Article...]
Special counsel Mueller investigating President Trump for obstruction of justice
Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) said. "You're impeding this investigation", he said. And he repeatedly refused to reveal whether he had spoken to the President regarding Mr James Comey's handling of the probe into Russian election meddling - which the former Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) director believes to be the reason he was sacked. [Full Article...]