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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The case involving Roman Polanski, who fled the United States after he forced himself on a teenage girl during a photo shoot, has spanned more than 40 years, sparking court battles on both sides of the Atlantic. On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelled him from its membership. Here are some key dates in the long-running case, which has kept Polanski living in exile in Europe: ___ March 10, 1977 — Roman Polanski conducts a photo shoot with a 13-year-old girl at Jack Nicholson's house. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The embattled chaplain of the House of Representatives is seeking to withdraw his resignation in a caustic letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan. Rev. Patrick Conroy accuses a top Ryan aide of telling him "something like 'maybe it's time that we had a Chaplain that wasn't a Catholic.'" Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican and a Catholic himself, forced Conroy to tender his resignation last month, sparking a firestorm. Ryan has said he was dissatisfied with Conroy's pastoral care to lawmakers. Читать дальше...

Arsenal face a summer of major upheaval in the months ahead and will be concerned about losing some of their prized assets to rival sides on the continent, with interest in a number of players rising significantly. Spanish outlet Sport has claimed Hector Bellerin is likely to be sold after a shaky campaign at the Emirates Stadium, with Barcelona, Juventus and Chelsea all eyeing a move for the Spain youngster. The right-back has become a regular feature in defence for Arsenal but consistency has eluded him... Читать дальше...

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A detective testifying about a Penn State pledge's death after a night of drinking at a fraternity is disputing the theory that the 19-year-old tripped over sorority members before tumbling down basement stairs. A State College Police detective said Thursday he believes Tim Piazza of Lebanon, New Jersey, fell solely because he was severely inebriated. The detective says one member of the Triology sorority says Piazza didn't trip over her, and the other says she didn't see her... Читать дальше...

The Rev. Patrick Conroy, the House chaplain who announced his resignation under pressure in April, told Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday he wants to rescind the offer. Conroy, a Jesuit priest, told Ryan in a letter he gave in to pressure from Ryan's staff when he agreed to resign. Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, has denied that Conroy's political views played into the ouster and said he'd heard complaints about Conroy's interactions with lawmakers. "I have never been disciplined, nor reprimanded, nor... Читать дальше...

Phil Hoff, the former Vermont governor who was the first democrat elected in 100 years, died at 93.

Le FBI surveillait les communications téléphoniques de Michael Cohen, l'avocat personnel du président américain Donald Trump, avant de perquisitionner ses bureaux, sa chambre d'hôtel et son domicile le mois dernier, rapporte jeudi la chaîne NBC en citant des sources au fait du dossier judiciaire.

Le FBI avait déjà en sa possession une liste des appels téléphoniques de Michael Cohen, l'avocat personnel du président américain Donald Trump, avant de perquisitionner son bureau, sa chambre d'hôtel et son domicile le mois dernier, a révélé la chaîne NBC, jeudi.

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• Shake Shack posted first-quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations on Thursday.
• The stock popped more than 5% in after-hours trading. 
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Shake Shack reported first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street's expectations on Thursday, sending shares surging in after-hours trading. 

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has booted convicted rapists Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski from its ranks. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy’s board of governors voted to expel both men at its May 1st meeting. “The Board continues to encourage ethical standards that require members to uphold the Academy’s values of respect for human dignity,” the organization said in a statement.

AMMAN — Investment deals worth $174 million were signed on Thursday as the Jordan Economic Forum concluded on the shores of the Dead Sea. 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's new attorney, Emmet Flood, a veteran of the Clinton impeachment battles, is the leading candidate to replace the White House's top lawyer, several people familiar with the matter said Thursday. The move would be an effort to prepare for the possibility that Democrats could regain control of the House after the November election and undertake new congressional investigations. Three people told The Associated Press that Flood is on deck to replace White House counsel Don McGahn... Читать дальше...

Caesars said no to a proposal in a contract that would protect workers if a "Do Not Disturb" sign has been on a doorknob for more than 24 hours.

West Bromwich Albion have surprised everyone with their resurgence in the recent weeks, but it has come too late in the season. The Baggies face Tottenham at the Hawthorns on Saturday, and even a win might not be enough to save them on Saturday. After struggling for most of the season, the Baggies have looked like a totally different side in recent weeks under new boss Darren Moore. West Brom are undefeated in their last four games, and this run includes a win at Manchester United and a home draw against Liverpool. Читать дальше...

The Canadian Transportation Agency is now including Sunwing Vacation flights from Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in its inquiry.

For the American left, the Iran nuclear deal is becoming the peace process—that is, a landmark foreign policy project of a Democratic president reflecting the most cherished liberal beliefs about the world, that is failing at great cost to millions of people yet whose failure cannot be admitted.

Twitter is urging all of its more than 330 million users to immediately change their passwords after a bug exposed them in plain text. While Twitter’s investigation showed that there was no evidence that any breach or misuse of the unmasked passwords occurred, the company is recommending that users change their Twitter passwords out of an “abundance of caution,” both on the site itself and anywhere else they may have used that password, which includes third-party apps like Twitterrific and TweetDeck. Читать дальше...

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• Under Armour's store design and marketing have been criticized in the past for being very male-focused. 
• But Under Armour has been trying to shake its reputation of being a traditionally masculine store.
• "While store design, marketing, and products remain male-focused, Under Armour will continue to struggle with women. This is a lost opportunity as female sports and fitness remain a fast-growth part of the market," Neil Saunders, managing... Читать дальше...

CBS beat its earnings forecast for the first quarter of 2018, posting an adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.34 and a record $3.76 billion in revenue. The $3.76 billion in revenue was a record for a first-quarter, and CBS also hit an all-time quarterly high in adjusted operating income and adjusted diluted EPS. Wall Street had forecast Q1 earnings of $1.19 EPS and $3.64 billion in revenue, per a Yahoo Finance compilation of media analysts. CBS shares were trading up nearly two percent... Читать дальше...

CBS beat its earnings forecast for the first quarter of 2018, posting an adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.34 on $3.76 billion in revenue. Wall Street had forecasted Q1 earnings of $1.19 EPS and $3.64 billion in revenue, per a Yahoo Finance compilation of media analysts. “CBS’phenomenal first-quarter results once again affirm that we have the right strategy to successfully monetize our premium content now and in the future,” said Leslie Moonves, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation.

In late April, the B.C. government asked the B.C. Court of Appeal to determine whether it can pass legislation that would require companies to get permits from the provincial government before increasing the flow of bitumen through the province.

Women who shun fruit or eat lots of fast food take longer to get pregnant and are less likely to conceive within a year, according to a study released Thursday.

Washington knows nobody wants to hear about Ernie Grunfeld’s extension.

Rudy Giuliani and former FBI Director James Comey clashed on Thursday after the former mayor accused the FBI of behaving like “stormtroopers” when they raided Michael Cohen last month. Comey, who served as the US attorney in Manhattan from 2002 to 2003, blasted Giuliani for likening federal agents to “Nazis.” “I know the New York...