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For almost a decade Jenna Fischer played everyone's favourite receptionist on the other side of the Atlantic. Starring in the US Office, the UK original's hugely popular offshoot, between 2005 and 2013, the American actress took on the role of Pam Beesly. Fischer, 48, was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007. Now, with the The Office available on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, the show is gaining traction and its fandom is growing. This has in turn led to an increasing number of Pam fanatics, with Twitter rife with memes spawned from her comical lines and facial expressions. Cast members of The Office ( Image: NBCUniversal via Getty Images) Fans particularly have a soft spot for the character's relationship with co-worker and eventual boyfriend Jim Halpert, played by John Krasinski. "I always think I'm going to get into the Office but every time I just end up watching Jim … [Read more...] about Where US Office’s Pam is now – famous ex-husband and current status with Jim actor

Royals: Queen’s latest appearance shows she’s ‘still going on’ Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top royal stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Her Majesty is expected to attend the final performance of ‘A Gallop Through History’ tonight. A spectacular combination of theatre and equestrianism take viewers on a journey of the royal past. In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee , performers and horses bring history to life — from the reign of Elizabeth I to the present day. Related articles Lady Louise in adorable tribute to Prince Philip — 'Make him proud' Zara Tindall: The 'rebellious' royal who found quiet with husband Mike Tonight’s show will be particularly special … [Read more...] about Queen at ‘wits end’ over Charles and Andrew’s relationships — staggering claims

Smart motorways: AA President reacts to suspension of rollout This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up for FREE for car tips every driver needs to know SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Anybody who ignores the “red X” signs on the motorway and continues to drive in these lanes will face the penalty . Police could now issue fines without having to spot drivers committing an offence , as was previously the case. Related articles Drivers warned of huge fines and fire hazards from water bottles 'Potentially fatal' hypermiling techniques are 'not worth it' Almost 100 smart motorway cameras will be upgraded to … [Read more...] about Drivers face automatic £100 fines for ignoring new smart motorway signs – ‘concerning’

close Video Over 340 million lethal doses of fentanyl seized at southern border since last year: Report Fox News' Bill Melugin is live from Eagle Pass, Texas, reporting on high doses of fentanyl pouring into the country per Texas border officials. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Families Against Fentanyl , an organization raising awareness about the dangers of the deadly synthetic opioid, are asking the Biden administration to count fentanyl poisoning and overdose deaths the same way it counted COVID-19 deaths. The organization, which is in regular communication with hundreds of individuals impacted by the opioid crisis, sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky on May 10, which the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) designated as National Fentanyl Awareness Day for the first time this year. … [Read more...] about Fentanyl awareness group asks Biden admin to track poisoning, overdose deaths like COVID-19 deaths

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 16 BEIJING (AP) — Nearly one in 25 people in a county in the Uyghur heartland of China has been sentenced to prison on terrorism-related charges, in what is the highest known imprisonment rate in the world, an Associated Press review of leaked data shows. A list obtained and partially verified by the AP cites the names of more than 10,000 Uyghurs sent to prison in just Konasheher county alone, one of dozens in southern Xinjiang. In recent years, China has waged a brutal crackdown on the Uyghurs, a largely Muslim minority, which it has described as a war on terror. The list is by far the biggest to emerge to date with the names of imprisoned Uyghurs, reflecting the sheer size of a Chinese government campaign by which an estimated million or more people were swept into internment camps and prisons. It also … [Read more...] about Uyghur county in China has highest prison rate in the world

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 WASHINGTON - Moments before the Senate took a doomed vote on abortion rights Wednesday, it fell to Sen. Patty Murray - the highest-ranking Democratic woman and the party's pre-eminent leader on health care - to sound a rallying cry against those seeking to reverse Roe v. Wade. "To everyone who is scared, everyone who is furious, know this: They have some big roadblocks in their way - me, Senate Democrats, House Democrats, and millions of patients across this country who are going to stand up and speak out," she said. The speech sparked applause from spectators inside the chamber, who included dozens of House Democratic women who had marched across the Capitol to protest Roe's potential end at the hands of a conservative Supreme Court - a possibility that was rendered stark this month by the leak of a draft opinion summarily overturning the constitutional right to abortion. It was … [Read more...] about After decades defending abortion rights, Patty Murray readies for offense

She was the prison boss who fell for a 6ft 9in jailbird monster under her care as she helped him to escape and then flee from police but ultimately led to her death. Vicky White put together a sophisticated plan to break out Casey Cole White which included stockpiling guns for a police shootout - but also a visit to sex shops ahead of a new life with her doomed lover. The pair - who were not related - have been described as the modern day Bonnie and Clyde . Vicky, 56, formerly second in command at Alabama's Lauderdale County Jail, fell head over heels for the 38-year-old white supremacist who was serving a 75-year sentence for a string of crimes including attempted murder, robbery and burglary. He was also facing a charge of murder over the stabbing of a 58-year-old woman in 2015. The pair are said to have been in a "jailhouse romance" for around two years. Vicky's estranged husband had died of Parkinson’s in January and they had no children together. Since their … [Read more...] about Inside prison guard’s dramatic jailbreak with monster 6’9 lover – sex toys to shootout

close Video Who betrayed the Supreme Court, and why isn't there much interest in finding leaker? Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich discusses why there isn't more of an interest in who leaked the Supreme Court draft opinion on 'One Nation.' NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The Supreme Court will issue a batch of opinions on an unknown number of cases Monday, but the highly-anticipated decision that could determine the fate of abortion protections is likely weeks away, according to judicial experts. The decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization — which deals with abortion precedents set decades ago in the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision — is highly complex and perhaps the most controversial action the court will take this year. Despite the country's eagerness to have a resolution, the court may need more time to conclude its process. "Typically, more controversial cases are decided the last day of the term. So I do not … [Read more...] about Will the Supreme Court release a Roe v. Wade decision this week?

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden urged unity Sunday to address the “hate that remains a stain on the soul of America” after a deadly mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, while state officials pleaded for federal action to end the ”uniquely American phenomenon” of mass shootings. Addressing an annual law enforcement ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, Biden said he and his wife, Jill, pray for those who were shot “by a lone gunman, armed with weapons of war and hate-filled soul,” and their families. Authorities say a white 18-year-old male in military gear opened fire on shoppers and workers at the supermarket on Saturday, killing 10 people, including a retired Buffalo police officer, and wounding three others. Most of the victims were Black. Law enforcement officials said Sunday that the gunman had researched the local demographics while looking for … [Read more...] about Biden urges unity to stem racial hate after Buffalo shooting

By ALLISON SHERRY , The Associated Press DENVER — A few days before Christmas last year, a man and a woman entered a KeyBank at 2nd Avenue and Broadway in Denver donning COVID masks and caps and passed a note to a bank teller: “Hand me all your money and you will not get hurt.” The teller, M.N., who said she was terrified, handed over a grip of bills, $1,269, along with a covert GPS tracker. The robbers fled in a dark-colored truck. Last year in Colorado, that scene, including the threatening note and the relatively small take, happened almost 200 times. In 2021, Colorado’s FBI field office ranked No. 1 for bank robberies in the country. Normally, Colorado has between 110 and 120 bank robberies a year. That number dropped to 90 in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Last year, though, it spiked to 195 robberies. “It is a lot,” said Michael Schneider, Denver FBI’s special agent in charge. “These are violent crimes. … These have a significant impact on … [Read more...] about Colorado tops in bank robberies in 2021; some blame fentanyl