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Should the upcoming “Fantastic Beasts” pull an “All the Money in the World” move and remove Johnny Depp from the film? A number of Twitter users seem to think so. On Thursday, after the title and first look at “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” were released, fans flocked to social media to register their displeasure with Depp’s inclusion in the cast. Depp is slated to reprise his role as Grindelwald in the film, but detractors on social media suggested that it’s not too late to replace the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star... Читать дальше...

KABUL — No one will ever know what went through the mind of Afghan Police Lt. Sayed Basam Pacha in those moments when he came face to face with a man he suspected of being a suicide bomber on Thursday afternoon, but whatever it was, he did not hesitate to act. At his back was a crowd of civilians, many of them dignitaries, leaving the hall he was guarding. Around him were officers from the police company he commanded. The suspect had just approached their heavily guarded gate, the... Читать дальше...

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Four years after leaving office as a deeply unpopular leader, Sebastian Pinera is a strong favorite to win Sunday's presidential election in Chile, though he's unlikely to avoid a runoff. A flagging economy and other stumbles by the center-left government of Michelle Bachelet appear to have warmed Chileans' memories of Pinera, a billionaire businessman who was plagued by massive protests over inequality and education rights but oversaw economic growth averaging 5.3 percent yearly during his term from 2010 to 2014.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A foundation is offering $500 apiece to Mississippians to help finish college degrees. Higher Education Commissioner Glenn Boyce on Thursday announced the $3.5 million, two-year grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The money would be paid directly to a college or university to cover old debts, tuition for new classes or textbook costs, clearing barriers to an associate or bachelor's degree. Up to 7,000 grants will be awarded, first-come-first-served, to adults 21 or older who haven't attended a college within two years.

Michelle McFadyen was driving to the store with her husband when the couple strayed into the path of a shooting rampage in their small Northern California town. The gunman, identified by authorities as Kevin Neal, killed Michelle McFadyen and wounded her husband, Troy, people he randomly picked to shoot after killing his wife and two neighbors. He killed another man at random and wounded at least eight others, including a 6-year-old child shot in the chest at the town's school. Neal swerved his vehicle to try and ram the McFadyen's car head-on... Читать дальше...

TX San Angelo TX Zone Forecast for Thursday, November 16, 2017 _____ 113 FPUS54 KSJT 162043 ZFPSJT Zone Forecast Product for Texas National Weather Service San Angelo TX 243 PM CST Thu Nov 16 2017 TXZ127-171045- Taylor- Including the city of ABILENE 243 PM CST Thu Nov 16 2017 .TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Читать дальше...

MEXICO CITY — The run-up to this weekend’s NFL game in Mexico City between the Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots is bringing back memories of one infamous incident: The case of Tom Brady’s missing jersey. Few people have forgotten that it was a Mexican reporter who stole the jersey Brady wore in last year Patriot’s comeback Super Bowl victory over the Atlanta Falcons last year. On Friday, a leading Mexican newspaper published a story with the headline: “Jerseys... Читать дальше...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — There's another salamander vying to become Pennsylvania's official amphibian. House Republican leader Dave Reed circulated a memo Thursday seeking support for forthcoming legislation to make Wehrle's salamander the state's official amphibian. His memo appeared a day after the Senate voted overwhelmingly to make the Eastern hellbender the official amphibian of Pennsylvania. Researchers say the Eastern hellbender's population is shrinking in Pennsylvania and other eastern states... Читать дальше...

ATLANTA (AP) — Federal prosecutors say an Atlanta man has been sentenced to spend more than three decades in prison for a string of armed robberies. The U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta said in a news release Thursday that a judge sentenced 28-year-old Deanthony Foster this week to serve 32 years. Foster was also ordered to pay nearly $25,000 in restitution. Prosecutors say Foster wore a surgical mask and carried a gun during robberies of seven businesses, mostly Walmart stores, in the Atlanta area in 2015. Читать дальше...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on Republican Roy Moore and the special U.S. Senate election in Alabama (all times local): 2:40 p.m. Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is trying "to steal this election" by calling for him to step down amid allegations of sexual misconduct decades ago. A defiant Moore appeared at a news conference on Thursday to reiterate that he would be staying in the Alabama race. It comes as the Republican National Committee, the... Читать дальше...

RANGELEY, Maine (AP) — A 75-year-old man reported missing last week in Maine has been found sleeping in his pickup truck in Massachusetts. The Portland Press Herald reported Thursday that Robert Wetherbee was found overnight by police in Foxborough. He had left Maine on Nov. 8 but never arrived at his intended destination in Connecticut. Police throughout New England searched for him after his family reported him missing.

MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Russian vehicle accident (all times local): Regional police say a bus and a logging truck have collided in central Russia, leaving at least 15 people dead. Police in Russia's Mariy El region says the truck and bus crashed Thursday evening outside the regional capital of Yoshkar Ola, which is 765 kilometers (475 miles) east of Moscow. Mariy El Governor Alexander Yevstigneyev told Rossiya 24 television that the bus drove into oncoming traffic lane as it was trying to overtake... Читать дальше...

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (AP) — Republican Roy Moore says he'll remain in Alabama Senate race, accuses GOP leader McConnell of trying to 'steal' seat.

Donald Trump drew outrage in October 2016 for his “Access Hollywood” boast about kissing and grabbing women without their consent. Now Los Angeles radio host Leeann Tweeden says Sen. Al Franken kissed her without consent on a 2006 USO tour — and produced a photo of him groping her while she slept. So how did Franken respond when the video emerged of Trump talking about doing something very similar to what Franken is now accused of doing? Cautiously. Also Read: Leeann Tweeden: Al Franken's Behavior... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The gunman who killed his wife and four others in a rampage in Northern California this week found an easy way around a court order prohibiting him from having guns: He built his own at home. Kevin Neal, 44, was armed with what authorities believe were two high-powered rifles that he made himself when he opened fire Tuesday on homes, cars and an elementary school around his tiny hometown of Rancho Tehama Reserve. A deputy finally shot and killed him. It is the latest case of homemade... Читать дальше...

After winning critical acclaim and becoming the first major awards contender this summer, Warner Bros.’ “Dunkirk” is beginning its Oscar push with a limited theatrical re-release next month. WB announced Thursday that “Dunkirk” will be released in IMAX and 70mm on 50 screens on Dec. 1, and will expand to 250 locations on Jan. 24, the day after Oscar nominations are announced. Premium formats played a key role in the film’s marketing and distribution, with IMAX providing director Christopher Nolan... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump calls House passage of $1.5 trillion tax package 'a big step' toward delivering tax cuts by year's end.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on an allegation of sexual harassment against Minnesota Sen. Al Franken (all times local): 3:20 p.m. The USO says a claim that Democratic Sen. Al Franken sexually harassed a fellow performer during a 2006 tour hadn't been reported to the organization. The USO, or United Service Organization, has long organized entertainment tours to serve military members overseas. Before he was elected a senator from Minnesota, Franken participated in four tours to four countries from 2003 to 2006. Читать дальше...

A man was shot and wounded near the Richmond BART station early Thursday by the transit agency’s police officers who confronted him after getting reports he was carrying a gun, officials said. That wounded man, whose name was not immediately released, was taken to a local trauma center, where he was undergoing surgery, according to the Richmond Police Department, which is investigating the incident. Richmond Police Lt. Felix Tan said BART police officers received... Читать дальше...

Q: My husband and I paid $3,000 for round-trip tickets on United Airlines last year for a flight from Washington to Zurich. We also took out a travel insurance policy. Because of a post-surgical medical issue, my husband could not travel. At that time, we contacted United and were told that we could reuse the tickets as long as we flew before Dec. 24, 2017. We are now planning a trip abroad for next month. My husband called United to rebook our tickets. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Thursday sent President Donald Trump a sweeping defense policy bill authorizing a $700 billion budget for the military, including billions more for missile defense to counter the growing threat from North Korea. The defense authorization bill for 2018 sailed through the Senate by voice vote. The House had approved the measure earlier this week. Lawmakers say the tens of billions of extra dollars are sorely needed to restock a U.S. military depleted by years of combat... Читать дальше...

“The Royals” star Elizabeth Hurley has released a statement addressing the sexual harassment allegations against series creators and showrunner Mark Schwahn. In the open letter shared via social media on Thursday, Hurley wrote that she was “immensely saddened” by the allegations and said she never personally experienced harassment by Schwahn. “I have loved working alongside Alexandra [Park] and Mark for four years while shooting ‘The Royals,'” Hurley wrote, “and had absolutely no idea that she... Читать дальше...

DETROIT (AP) — After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs — and, more recently, solar panels — Tesla Inc. wants to electrify a new type of vehicle: big trucks. The company will unveil its new electric semitractor-trailer Thursday night near its design center in Hawthorne, California. The move fits with Tesla CEO Elon Musk's stated goal for the company of accelerating the shift to sustainable transportation. Trucks account for nearly a quarter of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.... Читать дальше...

Sarah Silverman opened up this week’s episode of her Hulu show by reflecting on Louis C.K. verifying last week that numerous sexual harassment accusations against him are true. “One of my best friends of over 25 years, Louis C.K., masturbated in front of women,” Silverman said in the cold open of “I Love You, America” on Thursday. “He wielded his power with women in f–ed up ways, sometimes to the point where they left comedy entirely. I could couch this with heartwarming stories of our friendship and what a great dad he is ... Читать дальше...

Only hours away from the first preview screenings, Rotten Tomatoes has released its score for “Justice League.” And while it’s better than “Suicide Squad” and “Batman v Superman,” it’s a long way from the highs of “Wonder Woman” — all DC Films distributed by Warner Bros. The DC superhero team-up film is currently clocking at 40 percent with 150 reviews registered, compared to 26 and 27 percent for “BvS” and “Squad,” respectively. Critics have noted that director Zack Snyder has used a lighter tone... Читать дальше...