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“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Season 6 is coming at you, only on NBC. Too bad NBC doesn’t actually have any of their own footage of the Nine-Nine yet — or at least any they are willing to share. So when cast members, including Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher, and creator Dan Goor gathered together to tease the upcoming episodes at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Thursday night, they used a mashup of footage from the first five seasons of the sitcom that was previously on Fox. Needless to say, it turned out pretty “noice.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana might soon prohibit dozens of plant species from being sold or transported into the state. The Herald Times reports that the state Natural Resources Commission gave preliminary approval Tuesday to specifying terrestrial plants considered invasive. The rule would ban transporting, selling or soliciting orders for 44 plant species in Indiana. Entomologist Megan Abraham says the state spends an estimated $8.6 million managing invasive plants each year. Читать дальше...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A new study shows that Iowa's counties are having trouble achieving gender balance on board and commissions as required by state law. The Quad-City Times reports that the Carrie Chapman Catt Center study found only four counties in the state are balanced, down from two years ago. Six counties in 2016 achieved gender balance on all of their boards. Scott, Harrison, Jasper and Winneshiek counties achieved balance on all seven boards, while 15 other counties fell one board short. Читать дальше...

A library archivist and an antique bookseller are charged with stealing millions of dollars' worth of rare books, illustrations, maps and photographs from a Pittsburgh library over a 20-year period. Authorities Friday charged former Carnegie Library rare books manager Gregory Priore and bookstore owner John Schulman with theft, conspiracy and other counts in the disappearance of hundreds of items. Detectives put the estimated value of the materials stolen or damaged at $8 million. Prosecutors say... Читать дальше...

The #InMyFeelingsChallenge has exploded in popularity in recent weeks, and the Curry family is getting in on the act.

URBANA, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois wants to create more guaranteed-admission partnerships with community colleges statewide to improve access for thousands of potential transfer students. The News-Gazette reports that Executive Vice President Barbara Wilson briefed the university's trustees Thursday. She says the university's three campuses have more transfer students than any other Illinois university or system with more than 12,800 students. Wilson says the university... Читать дальше...

BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly tourist boat accident in Missouri (all times local): 11 a.m. Authorities say the final four people missing since a boat capsized on a lake in southern Missouri have been found, raising the death toll to 17. The office manager at the Stone County Sheriff's office, Wendy Doucey, confirmed the discovery Friday. The Ride the Ducks boat sank Thursday night in the Lake of the Ozarks near Branson. The victims' names haven't been released. Branson is about 200 miles... Читать дальше...

Thailand’s recent cave rescue has sparked a showdown between six production companies that have expressed interest in developing a film, according to multiple reports. “Five international film production companies have proposed to the commerce and foreign ministries that they make a movie and a documentary about the rescue operation,” Thailand’s culture minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said Thursday, as reported by Thai PBS. Three of the companies have approached the Foreign Ministry for the rights... Читать дальше...

Media Matters for America has hired Talia Lavin, a former fact checker for The New Yorker, less than a month after she left the magazine over a tweet falsely accusing a disabled ICE employee of having a Nazi tattoo. The liberal media watchdog group will employ Lavin as a researcher on far-right extremism, she said Friday in a tweet. “Some personal news: I’m delighted to be joining Media Matters (@mmfa) next week as a researcher on far-right extremism and the alt-right, part of a brand-new team,” she wrote. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday escalated his threats to punish China for its trade policies, warning anew that he's prepared to impose tariffs on all Chinese imports and arguing that Beijing has manipulated its currency at the expense of the United States. In a taped interview with the business channel CNBC, Trump warning, "I'm willing to go to 500," meaning he's prepared ultimately to impose tariffs on $500 billion in Chinese imports — roughly the value of all the goods Beijing shipped to the United States last year. Читать дальше...

NBC’s “Trial & Error” returned with its Season 2 premiere Thursday, when the sitcom was found guilty of having fairly low ratings. The network was sentenced to another third-place ratings tie with Telemundo. CBS finished first in primetime averages, thanks mostly to “Big Brother.” “The Four” on Fox handed the younger-skewing broadcaster second place among adults 18-49. ABC ended up fifth in the main demo, despite airing all originals last night. Also Read: ESPYS Ratings Plummet 36 Percent... Читать дальше...

At the height of the park's tourism season, some people might be asking whether they should move forward with their plans to visit Yosemite as a forest fire rages only 20 miles away.

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen and the Rev. Al Sharpton have met to renew a long acquaintance — and they've made a point of letting the public know. Both tweeted about their get-together Friday. Longtime Sharpton spokeswoman Rachel Noerdlinger says Cohen recently contacted the civil rights activist, and they met at a Manhattan hotel for about an hour. Cohen is facing an FBI investigation into his business dealings. He hasn't been charged with any crime. Читать дальше...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Friday spared a condemned killer whose sentence was challenged after a juror came forward and said information about the extent of the inmate's tough childhood wasn't properly presented at trial. The Republican governor commuted the sentence of death row inmate Raymond Tibbetts to life without the possibility of parole, citing "fundamental flaws" in the sentencing portion of Tibbetts' trial. "Specifically, the defense's failure to present sufficient mitigating evidence... Читать дальше...

BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly tourist boat accident in Missouri (all times local): 10 a.m. Authorities are working to recover a duck boat that capsized and sank in a southern Missouri lake, killing more than a dozen people. Stone County Sheriff Doug Rader said during a news conference Friday that he believes the boat sank in 40 feet (12 meters) of water and rolled into 80 feet (25 meters) of water. He says the Missouri State Highway Patrol divers have located the vessel, which is on... Читать дальше...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned the U.S. on Friday that higher tariffs on auto imports would backfire and harm not only America's jobs and economy but also devastate the global economy. Abe told a news conference marking the end of a Diet session that Japan's auto and auto parts industry has never threatened America's national security and it never will. Abe said he will keep explaining that to Trump. Trump has ordered the U.S. government to investigate if higher tariffs on... Читать дальше...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For the second time this year, the Iowa Association of School Boards is facing criticism after an employee publicly supported a Republican elected official. A flyer for Rep. Walt Rogers' campaign features association lobbyist Emily Piper praising him as a champion for education who helped "pass some of the most significant and needed pieces of legislation I've ever seen." Democratic Rep. Sharon Steckman, the education committee's ranking member, objected to Piper's endorsement of a partisan candidate. Читать дальше...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio governor spares condemned killer following concerns raised by juror about inmate's childhood.

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman convicted of shaking to death her boyfriend's infant son has received life in prison with no parole eligibility for 23 years. The Blade reports a judge in Toledo called 41-year-old Angie Walker a "depraved individual" before sentencing her Thursday in the death of 7-month-old Levi Ashley. Walker insists that she's innocent. Her attorney said after Thursday's hearing that evidence didn't explain Levi's death. She asked the judge to appoint another attorney to work on Walker's appeal. Читать дальше...

RICHFORD, Vt. (AP) — Vermont officials say a chemical found to cause cancer has been detected in elevated levels in a Franklin County town's water supply. Richford town officials released a public notice Thursday telling residents that tests found elevated levels of haloacetic acids at the end of June. WCAX-TV reports the acids are a byproduct of chlorination disinfection and can cause an increase in the risk of cancer if consumed over a long period. Officials say it's not an emergency and residents do not need to boil their water. Читать дальше...

SEATTLE (AP) — The late grunge pioneer Chris Cornell will be remembered in the city where he was born. Cornell's wife on Friday announced a statue will be erected Aug. 29 at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture. The announcement comes on what would have been Cornell's 54th birthday. Vicky Cornell commissioned sculptor Nick Marras to create a life-size bronze statue of her late husband in his signature boots, dog tag and long locks. She says it is her family's gift to "the tight-knit community that gave... Читать дальше...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Heavy rain caused flooding overnight in South Carolina's largest city, prompting police in Charleston to ask people to not come downtown until flooding subsides. The National Weather Service said widespread rain of up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) fell early Friday. Police say flood waters closed the main east-west route across the downtown peninsula and well as more than a dozen other streets. Heavy rain and rising sea levels along with Charleston's rapid growth and old, poor... Читать дальше...

It’s 1999, and model Shalom Harlow spins slowly on a turntable wearing a white, belted, oversize blank canvas of a dress. She’s flanked by two robots that spring to life and begin to rotate themselves. The machines jerk and jolt menacingly, then take aim at that dress, blasting it with black and gold spray paint. Harlow reacts first with faux shock and dismay that eventually gives way to a very messy ecstasy. This is the grand finale of a fashion show but plays like a dreamy message from the future... Читать дальше...

With San Diego Comic-Con 2018 underway, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel thought it’d be a good idea to ask for cosplaying tips from the “real” superheroes — the ones of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. If you’ve ever walked down Hollywood Blvd. before, you know the superheroes who wander among the stars often wear unconvincing costumes. Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart popped up in a skit on Thursday, showcasing his career since leaving the “Daily Show” in 2015.  Stewart has been roaming Hollywood Blvd. Читать дальше...

Hilary Swank, Wanda Sykes and Nick Offerman were just a few of the actors who showed up for a mock audition for “Batgirl” on “Conan.” In the spoof, Kristen Schaal was up first, bringing a baby with her into the audition. “I hope that doesn’t mess with your emotions at all or make you feel like you have to hire me,” she said, adding, “I really need this job.” Also Read: Why DC's 'Batgirl' Movie Won't Happen Anytime Soon “This is my audition right here,” Swank says, holding up an Oscar, presumably... Читать дальше...