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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow pressed the West on Thursday to lift sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, seeking to shift the blame for a growing food crisis that has been worsened by Kyiv’s inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products due to the conflict. Britain immediately accused Russia of “trying to hold the world to ransom,” insisting there would be no sanctions relief, and a top U.S. diplomat blasted the "sheer barbarity, sadistic cruelty and lawlessness” of the invasion. Ukraine is one of the world’s largest exporters of wheat, corn and sunflower oil, but the war, including a Russian blockade of its ports, has halted much of that flow, endangering world food supplies. Many of those ports are now also heavily mined. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov tried to put the blame squarely on the sanctions. "We accuse Western countries of taking a series of unlawful actions that has led to the blockade,” he said in a call with reporters. … [Read more...] about Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 More than 12 years before he shot and killed nine of his coworkers at the Valley Transportation Authority , Samuel James Cassidy was an emotionally volatile person with a penchant for abusive behavior, according to an ex-girlfriend who filed a restraining order against him in March 2009. In an interview, the woman, who The Chronicle is not naming because she is an alleged victim of sexual assault, said she and Cassidy met on Match.com in early 2008 and dated seriously for about six months. Two months into their relationship, she said, Cassidy proposed. She declined. That’s when she said Cassidy’s behavior turned both verbally and physically abusive. She recalled one specific incident where he raped her while he was drunk, but acknowledged that her memory of the relationship had faded over the years. “He was mentally unstable, up and down,” she said. “Sometimes he was a nice gentleman, … [Read more...] about San Jose mass shooter’s ex-girlfriend details sexual abuse

Click here to read the full article. When someone who has made a four-decade career out of being funny decides to take a step back from what made them famous, there’s always that potentially nagging sense of self-doubt that can creep into the artist’s psyche. Is it really my time to be done? Do I have anything left to prove to myself? In Bill Engvall ’s case, he knew it was the perfect time to bid goodbye to the road. “I always said that I wanted to go out on my terms. I never wanted to be the act where someone said they should have stopped a year ago. And I say this with all humility, but I caught the brass ring. I’ve achieved every goal that was in front of me in terms of stand-up,” he says with a smile. More from Variety Bill Engvall to Retire From Stand-Up, Announces Farewell Comedy Tour 'Here's Your Sign, It's Finally Time' Bill Engvall to Host 'Blue Collar Auction' Series for Circle TV Leah Remini, Snooki Among 'Dancing With the Stars' Cast … [Read more...] about Bill Engvall Reflects on Stand-Up Career and Being ‘Given A Gift’ Amid Farewell Tour

Click here to read the full article. Near the beginning of the final episode of Ellen DeGeneres ’ talk show, the host found herself sadly, solemnly dancing. Wiping away tears, DeGeneres stomped up the steps of her stage’s audience section, embracing members of the crowd wearily, mouthing the lyrics “you’ve got the best of my love” — even as it seemed evident from her demeanor that her guests had what was left of it. This was an admirable concession to routine from a host who has made her name through nimble footwork: Redefining herself as a broadcast-ready daytime host after the 1990s sitcom “Ellen” was cancelled shortly after her public coming-out, DeGeneres embraced cute rubber-soled jiving as a way to express her desire to seem relatable. But it seemed, too, like a summation of what DeGeneres had been through, and what she is now giving up. For one last time, she was going through the motions. More from Variety 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' Ends After 19 Years: 'When We … [Read more...] about Ellen DeGeneres’ Finale Is a Fitting End to a Show Without Perspective: Column

Click here to read the full article. Omar Sy has signed a first-look television deal with HBO Max . Under the deal, the French actor and producer will develop series for the streamer for multiple markets around the globe. More from Variety Omar Sy Starrer 'Father & Soldier' Sells to Major Markets for Gaumont (EXCLUSIVE) HBO Max Broken Out in Nielsen Streaming Estimates for First Time, Notches 1% Share of April TV Viewing DC's 'Wonder Twins' Movie Not Moving Forward at HBO Max “I am very happy to be partnering with HBO Max who share my dreams of developing globally appealing content for audiences around the world, including French speaking Africa, France and the United States,” Sy said. Sy broke out with his starring role in the French film “The Intouchables,” for which he earned a César for best actor. He was the first Black actor to win the award. He also stars in the Netflix series “Lupin” as Assane Diop, a master thief who takes inspiration … [Read more...] about ‘Lupin’ Star Omar Sy Signs First-Look TV Deal With HBO Max

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 26 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A deadly hospital fire in Senegal has claimed the lives of 11 newborns. The fire started on Wednesday, May 25, at the Mame Abdou Aziz Sy Dabakh hospital in Tivaouane – a city in northwestern Senegal (western Africa), which is located about 75 miles from Dakar, the nation’s capital. In a broadcast interview with Radio Futurs Medias (RFM), Tivaouane Mayor Diop Sy told the public that the fire started in the neonatal ward from an electrical short-circuit and had spread in less than five minutes, according to Reuters. INDIA HOSPITAL FIRE KILLS 18 VIRUS PATIENTS AS NATION STEPS UP VACCINATIONS Two nurses escaped the blaze, but they could not rescue the babies from their incubators, Sy said. Senegalese families receive grave news from … [Read more...] about 11 newborns killed in Senegal hospital fire: Report

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines 5/24 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Queen Elizabeth’s 73-year marriage to Prince Philip was well known to the world, but there was another special man in the reigning monarch’s life. In Season 3 of Netflix’s "The Crown," audiences were introduced to Porchey, or Lord Porchester, the sovereign’s longtime racing manager and one of her dearest pals. Their lasting bond is explored in a book, written by former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown ahead of the Platinum Jubilee, titled "The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor – the Truth and the Turmoil." The bombshell book explores "the scandals, love affairs, power plays and betrayals" that have rocked the British royals during the last 20 years. It features new revelations based on Brown’s access to palace … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth ‘shared the greatest passion of her life’ with this close confidant, book reveals

(CNN) Ellen DeGeneres bid a tearful farewell to her daytime talk show on Thursday, saying that the show had "forever changed my life." DeGeneres opened the last hour of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" by discussing the progress that had been made since the series premiered in 2003, noting that she "couldn't say 'gay' on the show" when it started or make a reference to her wife, Portia de Rossi, because gay marriage wasn't legal. "Now I say 'wife' all the time," she said. Noting that there was resistance to the show and that few gave it a chance of surviving, DeGeneres promised that she wouldn't be gone for long. "Today is not the end of a relationship, it's more of a little break," she said. "You can see other talk shows now." The program incorporated clips from DeGeneres' 3,200 episodes, including her tearfully thanking the audience after taping her first episode, as well as other highlights of her career, such as hosting the Oscars and receiving the … [Read more...] about Ellen DeGeneres says goodbye to show that ‘forever changed my life’

(CW44 News At 10 | CNN) — Actor Ray Liotta, known for his roles in “Field of Dreams” and “Goodfellas,” has died. He was 67. READ MORE: The CDC Has Identified 9 Cases Of Monkeypox in 7 States “Ray was working on a project in the Dominican Republic called ‘Dangerous Waters’ when he passed. He passed in his sleep. He is survived by his daughter, Karsen, and his fiancée, Jacy Nittolo,” his publicist Jennifer Allen told CNN. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Liotta was the adopted son of Alfred and Mary Liotta, who also adopted a daughter, Linda. He attended Union High School where he excelled at sports and went on to attend the University of Miami. He studied drama and was cast in his first play, “Cabaret.” Following his college graduation, Liotta moved to New York City where he got work in commercials and was cast as Joey Perrini on the daytime soap opera “Another World,” in which he appeared from 1978 to 1981. His performance as crazed ex-con Ray Sinclair in the 1986 Jonathan … [Read more...] about Actor Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ Star, Is Dead At 67

Click here to read the full article. Ava Duvernay , Melanie Lynskey and Tamron Hall were among the honorees at The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s 47th Annual Gracie Awards on Tuesday night. Holly Robinson Peete hosted the event, which was held in-person for the first time in two years at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Named after the late vaudeville performer Gracie Allen, the Gracie Awards honor talented women in television, radio and digital media. More from Variety With Ellen DeGeneres and Wendy Williams Leaving, Daytime TV Sees Biggest Shake-Up Since Oprah's Departure Ava DuVernay to Develop Romantic Drama with Lauren Ridloff, Joshua Jackson at Starz Jessica Biel Explains How Justin Timberlake Landed Meta 'Candy' Role -- and Why He Didn't Get Paid The atmosphere inside this year’s gala was subdued, as facts were still emerging just hours after a mass elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 children and … [Read more...] about Ava DuVernay, Melanie Lynskey and Tamron Hall Honored at 2022 Gracie Awards