2 local contestants advance to the next round on abc's American Idol
Nico Bones had the look of a rock singer, with plenty of attitude, but no sign of talent in his song, "Worms". But it didn't satisfy the 33-year-old popstar who complained that Benjamin "didn't make the smooch sound".

Iran's light crude oil price up 79 cents in a week
Last week's U.S.jobs data, as well as an easing of fears of a global trade war, boosted stocks across many parts of the world. Energy Information Administration said output from the shale basin would hit a new record high in April.

Two taken to hospital after suspicious substance found at British parliament
A man and a woman were yesterday taken for treatment yesterday before those packages were found to be harmless. Staff alerted police and paramedics, but the substance was found not to be hazardous.

Missouri's Jordan Barnett Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
However, after the Tigers were included in the field of 68 March Madness teams, they can start having some real fun. Florida State makes the national tournament for the second year in a row and the sixth time in the past 10 years.

Premier League Stars Headline Brazil Squad For Russia, Germany Friendlies
Defenders: Marcelo, Daniel Alves, Filipe Luis, Fagner, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Miranda, Pedro Geromel, Rodrigo Caio. Also making his debut for Brazil will be Anderson Talisca, who plays as a professional for Turkish club Besiktas.

CM Punk Seemingly Confirms He's Fighting At UFC 225 In Chicago
Punk landed all six of his shots in the clinch, but Gall threw sharp elbows early in the first round that opened up his opponent. The UFC 225 pay-per-view event is scheduled to go down on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

US Defence Secretary Mattis Arrives In Kabul On Unannounced Visit
Mattis said he had seen some positive indications from Islamabad, noting some Pakistani military operations along the border. Mattis told reporters that he thinks victory is still possibly defined as a political settlement with the Taliban.

Southampton sack manager Pellegrino
Pellegrino, only appointed in the summer, paid the price for Southampton's alarming recent form. So they hired Pellegrino, and nine months on they must be regretting their decision.

Celtics' Smart out indefinitely with thumb injury
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported it first, noting the injury was being called a sprain but was still under scrutiny. Danny Ainge said Monday night the team won't know for "a couple of days" about the extent of Smart's injury.

QTS Realty Trust's (QTS) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at SunTrust Banks
Tributary Capital Management Llc sold 94,400 shares as the company's stock declined 19.10% while stock markets rallied. Mason Street Advsrs Lc holds 28,404 shares or 0.08% of its portfolio. 242,576 are held by Price T Rowe Assoc Inc Md.

Paul Ryan Tax Cut Showcase Upstaged by Trump Tariff Announcement
Ryan added in a separate statement that he is anxious Trump's decision will have "unintended consequences". Steel is steel, you don't have steel you don't have a country", Trump said.

Slovakian interior minister resigns after street protests over murdered journalist Jan Kuciak
The ultranationalist Slovak National Party that is the third coalition member said it was willing to negotiate an early vote. Kalinak's resignation was a key requirement of a junior party in the government to remain in the ruling coalition.

Katy Perry floors American Idol contestant with impromptu kiss
Nico Bones, 22, Long Beach, CA . "But to change the show drastically in terms of format, I think, would be a mistake". Benjamin Glaze got his first kiss from Katy Perry , and got it memorialized in a photo, but got no golden ticket.

Washington Huskies land NIT invite, will host Boise State
On Sunday, it becomes official when the 32-team bracket is unveiled at 5:30 p.m. during the NIT Selection Special on ESPNU. The Huskers are just the second Big Ten team since 1985 to win 22 games and not make the NCAA Tournament.

Mark Hamill To Be Guest Of Honour at Dublin Parade
Join the conversation online at #stpatricksfest on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram or YouTube . The young couple moved to New York City and settled in Manhattan where they had five children.