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Parkland shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez spoke out against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Friday, calling him a “privileged white boy.” Shortly before the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on confirming Kavanugh, Gonzalez urged her followers on Twitter to contact their senators... Read...

(HOUSTON) — Authorities say bananas donated to a Texas prison turned out to have nearly $18 million worth of cocaine hidden inside the boxes. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says in a Facebook post that the drugs were found in two pallets of bananas that were donated because … Read...

(VATICAN CITY) — Pope Francis’ top advisers say the Vatican is preparing the “necessary clarifications” about accusations that the pope covered up the sexual misconduct of a now-disgraced American cardinal. Francis’ nine cardinal advisers expressed their “full solidarity” Monday with the pope...

John Legend reached coveted EGOT status when he took home an Emmy as a co-producer for Jesus Christ Superstar Live at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday. Achieving an EGOT is one of the most exclusive honors an entertainer can receive, having won an award at the Emmys, the Grammys, …...

(Bloomberg) — Kim Jong Un presided over a tempered military parade Sunday, in the latest sign that he wants to revive stalled nuclear talks with the U.S. as he pushes for North Korea to rejoin the international community. Kim marked the 70th anniversary of … Read more via More Top Stories –...

(NEW YORK) — Serena Williams has been fined a total of $17,000 for three code violations during the U.S. Open final. The tournament referee’s office Sunday docked Williams $10,000 for “verbal abuse” of chair umpire Carlos Ramos, $4,000 for being warned for coaching, and $3,000 for breaking her...

The “plaid shirt guy” who went viral for his facial expressions at President Trump’s Montana rally Thursday said he was asked to leave by secret service for not being enthusiastic enough. On Thursday, Tyler Linfesty stood behind Trump, in full view of many cameras, … Read more via More Top...

The bishop at Aretha Franklin’s star-studded funeral is apologizing for getting too touchy with singer Ariana Grande. Bishop Charles H. Ellis III has issued an apology after receiving criticism for seemingly touching Ariana Grande’s breast while on stage... via More Top Stories – Google...

The death by suicide of a 9-year-old Colorado fourth grader underscores the challenges surrounding youth mental health — particularly the risks LGBTQ kids face. Jamel Myles was found dead of suicide just days after his mom said he came out as gay to his classmates, the Denver Post reports. …...

(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump says he’s directed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to delay a trip to North Korea, citing insufficient progress on denuclearization. He tweets that he does not believe China is helping with the effort to rein in North Korea because of stepped-up pressure by...

Two of Europe’s biggest carriers, Air France-KLM Group and British Airways, said they’ll suspend services to Iran, citing the reduced commercial viability of the route in the wake of the latest U.S. sanctions. Air France and Dutch sibling KLM will halt flights by the end of September due to …...

After debuting as a duo on the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards pink carpet on Monday night, engaged couple Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are leaning into their very public relationship. The pair have never shied away from displaying their affection on social media, and the “God Is a Woman” …...

Newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a wedding over the weekend and showed their relatable side in the process.... via Time – https://ift.tt/2M7HBl6 Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

(BRIDGEWATER, N.J.) — President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to change his story about a 2016 meeting at Trump Tower that is pivotal to the special counsel’s investigation.... Read more via TIME – https://ift.tt/2M1X9GW Get more World News

Peering through low cloud cover, rescuers aboard a military aircraft on Sunday were attempting to find a sightseeing plane that crashed with the pilot and four passengers aboard a day earlier in Alaska, high on a mountain ridge in Denali National Park and Preserve. The pilot reported on his …...

Suicide rates tend to rise during months with above-normal temperatures, according to a study published Monday that offers a new understanding of the potential link between climate change and mental health. The article, which was published in the journal Nature Climate Change, analyzed data...

Iranian women are dancing in public and posting videos of themselves online to protest the arrest of a teenage Instagram star. Maedeh Hojabri gained a large social media following for her dancing videos. To the tune of Western and Iranian pop and rap music, the teenager bopped and twirled …...

The co-chairman of HNA Group, a conglomerate that operates China’s fourth-largest airline and finance, logistics and other businesses around the world, died in an accident while on a business trip in France, the company said Wednesday. Wang Jian, a co-founder of the company, suffered “severe...

A father and son in Rhode Island who disagree about President Donald Trump are running for the same office, one as a Republican, the other as an independent. David Quiroa Sr., 47, and David Quiroa Jr., 22, both filed Tuesday to run for a state House … Read more via Time –...

(WASHINGTON) — The United States attacked first, imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum from around the globe and threatening to hit tens of billions of dollars in Chinese products. Now, the world is punching back. The European Union is set Friday to slap tariffs … Read more via More Top...