China says US-Japan actions are stoking division

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:48:26 -0400

China has hit back at the U.S.-Japan show of alliance during talks between President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, calling it an ironic attempt of stoking division

Fires, damage at Oakland protest against police brutality

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:39:46 -0400

A protest that began peacefully in California ended with multiple fires set, several cars damaged and numerous windows shattered

AP Week in Pictures: Global

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:30:18 -0400

APRIL 10 - 16, 2021 From clashes in Greece, to health care workers continuing care of COVID-19 patients in Canada, to celebrations honoring late leader Kim II Sung in North Korea and Muslims offering prayers on the first Friday of Ramadan in Indonesia, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from around the world. The selection was curated by AP photo editor Courtney Dittmar in New York. Follow AP visual journalism: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews AP Images on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AP—Images AP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.com 51 words

EXPLAINER: What Chicago boy's death says about foot pursuits

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 01:13:47 -0400

A grim video of a Chicago police officer fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy puts a spotlight on the policies that govern foot chases

Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of boy

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:12:15 -0400

Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of a boy.

Today in History

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:00:27 -0400

Today in History Today is Saturday, April 17, the 107th day of 2021. There are 258 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 17, 1970, Apollo 13 astronauts James A. Lovell, Fred W. Haise and Jack Swigert splashed down safely in the Pacific, four days after a ruptured oxygen tank crippled their spacecraft while en route to the moon. On this date: In 1492, a contract was signed by Christopher Columbus and a representative of Spain’s King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, giving Columbus a commission to seek a westward ocean passage to Asia. In 1895, the Treaty of Shimonoseki ended the first Sino-Japanese War. In 1905, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Lochner v. New York, struck down, 5-4, a New York State law limiting the number of hours that bakers could be made to work. (This ruling was effectively overturned in 1937 by the high court’s West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish decision.) In 1961, some 1,500 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched the disastrous Bay of Pigs...

Coast Guard: 2 more capsize victims recovered off Louisiana

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:12:33 -0400

Divers searching the site of a capsized lift boat off Louisiana's coast have recovered two more unresponsive crewmembers

FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:17:32 -0400

The coroner's office has released the names of the eight people who were fatally shot when a man opened fire at a FedEx plant in Indianapolis

Grand jury to consider charges in death of Texas protester

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:16:15 -0400

Prosecutors say a grand jury will consider whether to bring charges against a man who drove into a crowd demonstrating in Austin against police violence last July and shot and killed an armed protester

Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of boy

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:11:44 -0400

Viewers reacted with a mix of outrage and grief to newly released bodycam video that shows a Chicago police officer fatally shoot a 13-year-old less than a second after the boy dropped a handgun, turned toward the officer and began raising his hands

Abraham not in Chelsea squad for FA Cup semi vs Man City

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:22:00 BST

Tammy Abraham has been left out of Chelsea's squad to face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday.

Sky Sports Recap: A new way to watch live F1

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:18:00 BST

Exeter vs Wasps LIVE!

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:56:00 BST

Saturday's scores and fixtures

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:12:00 BST

Sheff Utd chairman Prince Musaad steps down

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:10:00 BST

Sheffield United chairman Prince Musaad Bin Khalid Al Saud has resigned from his position for personal reasons, the club have announced.

Newcastle vs West Ham LIVE!

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:41:00 BST

Verstappen makes his move before Qualy LIVE!

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:27:00 BST

League One & League Two LIVE!

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 BST

Kennedy: Little margin for error in Old Firm cup tie

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:05:00 BST

Celtic's interim boss John Kennedy believes there will be little margin for error against Rangers on Sunday.

Verstappen hits back to pull clear of Hamilton in P3

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:10:00 BST

Max Verstappen rebounded from Red Bull's lost time on Friday to set an impressive pace over the field in a final practice session that continued the action-packed start to the Emilia-Romagna GP.

Princess Anne: 5 Things To Know About The Royal After Prince Philip’s Death

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:00:17 +0000

One of the most prominent Royal Family members, there's a lot more to Princess Anne than meets the eye, Here are five things you need to know about the late Prince Philip's daughter.

Ben Affleck Is Such A Doting Dad As He Takes Son Samuel, 9, To Swim Practice — See Pic

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:11:29 +0000

Now that Ben Affleck is done shooting his movie, the 45-year-old actor is back in Los Angeles with his children. That means he could take his son Samuel to swim practice, where they were photographed together.

January Jones, 43, Wears Just Sunglasses & Pink Pants As She Jokes She ‘Can’t Find A Top’ — See Pic

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:18:46 +0000

January Jones couldn't 'find a top' that would perfectly match her pink pants. So, the 'Madmen' star ditched one altogether and went topless for a fun photo.

Michael B. Jordan Sizzles In Shirtless Photo As He Goes For A Dip In St. Bart’s — See Pic

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:45:55 +0000

Michael B. Jordan is showing off his buff body in new photos from St. Bart's, where he previously vacationed with GF Lori Harvey.

Sharon Osbourne Blames ‘Cancel Culture’ For ‘The Talk’ Exit In 1st Interview: ‘I Won’t Be Called Racist’

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:10:19 +0000

In her first interview since leaving 'The Talk,' Sharon Osbourne told Bill Maher she was furious at being labeled a racist and railed against 'woke' language that cost the host her job.

‘Mama June’ Recap: Pumpkin Confronts June’s Boyfriend Geno Over Their Drug Abuse

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:00:29 +0000

After a lot of hesitation, Pumpkin finally confronted Geno Doak during the April 16 episode of 'Mama June'.

Mila Kunis ‘Takes Comfort’ That Ex Macaulay Culkin Is In A ‘Good Place’ With Brenda Song & New Baby

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 01:37:58 +0000

Despite ending things 10 years ago after an eight year romance, Mila Kunis is happy that ex Macaulay Culkin is doing well and has a family of his own with Brenda Song.

Ben Askren: 5 Things To Know About Retired MMA Fighter Facing Off Against Jake Paul

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:48:41 +0000

UFC's president said he'd bet $1 million that YouTube star Jake Paul will lose to Ben Askren. Learn more about the decorated MMA fighter and wrestler, ahead of the match that celebrities like Justin Bieber will be performing at.

Jeffree Star Reveals His ‘Back Is Broken’ After ‘Severe’ Car Crash: One Of The ‘Scariest Moments’ Of My Life

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:41:11 +0000

Jeffree Star is lucky to still be breathing. The YouTube star and beauty mogul is recovering after his car ‘flipped three times,’ and gave an update from his hospital bed.

Anchor Brooke Baldwin Tears Up As She ‘Walks Away From CNN’ & Fans Send Love — Watch

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:12:33 +0000

Anchor Brooke Baldwin said her emotional farewell to CNN, getting misty on air while describing her job as having been a 'profound privilege.'

Felix Silla Dies, Cousin Itt on The Addams Family & Twiki on Buck Rogers Was 84

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:25:03 PDT

The Addams Family, Buck Rogers, and Star Wars star Felix Silla has passed away from cancer at the age of 84.

Godzilla Vs. Kong Easter Eggs for Die Hard and Lethal Weapon 2 Confirmed

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:11:47 PDT

Godzilla vs. Kong VFX supervisor confirms Easter Eggs for Die Hard And Lethal Weapon.

Killers of the Flower Moon Writer Calls Martin Scorsese's Western 'One for the Ages'

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:00:56 PDT

Killers Of The Flower Moon writer believes the Leonardo DiCaprio Western will be one for the ages.

New Mortal Kombat Character Cole Young Came as a Demand from the Studio

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:47:15 PDT

Mortal Kombat reboot writer says the studio demanded the film have a new lead character.

Carey Mulligan & Adam Sandler Team for Netflix Comedy Spaceman

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:59:49 PDT

Promising Young Woman star Carey Mulligan will play Adam Sandler's wife in Netflix's absurdist sci-fi venture, Spaceman.

Snoop Dogg & Scott Adkins Join Jamie Foxx in Netflix's Vampire Comedy Day Shift

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:20:00 PDT

Netflix's upcoming vampire-hunting comedy, Day Shift, has recruited rap icon Snoop Dogg and action movie legend Scott Adkins.

Jon Favreau to Return as Happy Hogan in Spider-Man: No Way Home?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:33:50 PDT

Jon Favreau will reportedly return in Spider-Man: Far From Home to reprise his role in the MCU as Happy Hogan.

The Meg 2 Director Teases More Than One Giant Shark and Massive Megalodon Mayhem

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:12:41 PDT

The Meg sequel maybe has more than one shark swimming through its runtime says director Ben Wheatley.

Actor Tony Moran Bad Mouths Halloween, Makes Outrageous Claims About Carpenter & Crew in New Video

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:10:44 PDT

Tony Moran made his claim to fame with mere seconds of screen time as the unmasked Michael Myers in John Carpenter's Halloween, and has been telling some pretty tall tales ever since.

New Predator Lawsuit Could Halt Disney's Planned Reboot

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:44:55 PDT

Predator writers Jim and John Thomas have filed a lawsuit against Disney in hopes to retain the rights to the iconic extra-terrestrial hunter.