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France recalls ambassador to Italy after yellow vest meeting

Published On: February 7, 2019 08:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, Feb 7: France is recalling its ambassador to Italy amid mounting tensions after Italy’s deputy prime minister met with French yellow vest protesters and a string of critical Italian comments toward French President Emmanuel Macron’s government.

Jobless youth march to protest Indian ‘unemployment crisis’

Published On: February 7, 2019 06:54 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, Feb 7: Hundreds of jobless young people marched Thursday through the streets of the Indian capital demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government tackle what they called a rising unemployment crisis.

Rattlesnakes slither at Texas Capitol to promote roundup

Published On: February 7, 2019 03:33 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Some rattlesnakes have slithered through parts of the Texas Capitol to help promote an upcoming reptile roundup.

Cold weather can cut electric car range over 40 percent

Published On: February 7, 2019 02:23 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Cold temperatures can sap electric car batteries, temporarily reducing their range by more than 40 percent when interior heaters are used, a new study found.

BAFTA suspends Bryan Singer nod amid misconduct allegations

Published On: February 7, 2019 12:29 PM NPT By: Associated Press

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts says it is suspending its nomination of director Bryan Singer amid accusations that he sexually assaulted minors.

San Francisco gas explosion shoots fire that burns buildings

Published On: February 7, 2019 11:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 7: A gas explosion in a San Francisco neighborhood shot flames into the air for hours Wednesday and burned five buildings, sending panicked residents and workers fleeing into the streets.

Ivanka Trump unveils White House global women initiative

Published On: February 7, 2019 10:45 AM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb 7: Ivanka Trump is unveiling an effort aimed at helping 50 million women in the developing world get ahead economically over the next six years.

Political crisis engulfs Virginia’s top 3 elected officials

Published On: February 7, 2019 10:15 AM NPT By: Associated Press

RICHMOND, Feb 7: The political crisis in Virginia spun out of control Wednesday when the state’s attorney general confessed to putting on blackface in the 1980s and a woman went public with detailed allegations of sexual assault against the lieutenant governor.

South Korean women begin to resist intense beauty pressure

Published On: February 6, 2019 02:11 PM NPT By: Associated Press

As she pursued her dream of becoming a fashion model, veering for years between extreme dieting and overeating, Park I Seul realized she had a problem: She was not tall and skinny, like typical runway models, nor was she big enough to be a plus-size model.

George Klein, Elvis Presley’s friend, radio host, dies

Published On: February 6, 2019 02:01 PM NPT By: Associated Press

George Klein, the deep-voiced radio personality who became friends with Elvis Presley in high school and stayed close to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll throughout his career, has died. He was 83.

Marcia Clark tells familiar tale in new show ‘The Fix’

Published On: February 6, 2019 01:54 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Marcia Clark insists she’s not reliving her post-O.J. Simpson trial life in the new series 'The Fix.'

R. Kelly plans tour for Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand

Published On: February 6, 2019 12:33 PM NPT By: Associated Press

R Kelly is announcing a new tour, but it won’t be in the United States.

Former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias accused of sexual assault

Published On: February 6, 2019 12:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SAN JOSE, Feb 6: Former President Oscar Arias, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was enveloped in scandal Tuesday after a sexual assault complaint was brought against him by a nuclear disarmament activist.

Man who broke into Taylor Swift’s home gets 6 months in jail

Published On: February 6, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

A man who broke into Taylor Swift’s townhouse in New York City and took a nap has been sentenced to six month in jail.

Awkwafina, Tina Fey, Jennifer Lopez to present at Oscars

Published On: February 5, 2019 11:59 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg and Brie Larson will be presenters at the 91st Academy Awards.

Vegas artist sues Ariana Grande over ‘God is a Woman’ image

Published On: February 5, 2019 09:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

A Las Vegas artist is suing pop music star Ariana Grande, alleging federal copyright infringement over an image of a woman in a candle flame in the pop star’s widely-viewed “God is a Woman” music video.

Adam Levine’s Super Bowl nipple reveal prompts backlash

Published On: February 5, 2019 09:10 AM NPT By: Associated Press

First, critics panned Maroon 5′s Super Bowl halftime performance. Then social media folks went full-on snark over Adam Levine’s throw pillow-like tank top design. Then he peeled off the busy brown shirt and the snark turned to outrage over his exposed nipples.

Liam Neeson admits he wanted to kill after friend was raped

Published On: February 5, 2019 08:54 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Liam Neeson has said he is ashamed to admit he had violent thoughts about killing a black person after learning that someone close to him had been raped.

Demi Lovato deletes Twitter account over 21 Savage backlash

Published On: February 5, 2019 07:54 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Singer Demi Lovato has deleted her Twitter account following criticism that she was laughing at memes about 21 Savage.

European nations recognize Guaido as Venezuelan leader

Published On: February 4, 2019 05:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MADRID, Feb 4: Spain, France and Sweden have all announced that they are recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s interim president and are urging him to hold a new presidential election.