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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has sparked outrage from lawmakers after announcing that American hero Harriet Tubman will not appear on the $20 bill as planned for 2020. The US Treasury will not introduce a redesigned $20 bill picturing escaped slave and abolitionist Tubman next year, Mnuchin said on Wednesday. In 2016, the Treasury Department said it would replace former President Andrew Jackson's image on the front of the bill with that of Tubman by 2020, along with redesigns of the $5 and $10 bill. Democratic Rep Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, grilled Mnuchin on the status of the redesign of the $20, $10, & $5 bills proposed during the Obama Administration at a hearing of the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday morning. When Pressley asked Mnuchin whether or not the redesign will be complete by the 2020 deadline, Mnuchin said he was not focused on making any changes to their imagery. Mnuchin made it clear that the 'primary reason we've looked at redesigning the currency is for counterfeiting issues' and not to change the current imagery in honor of one of the bravest black heroes in American history.

A new special will set to air later this year will show viewers never-before-seen footage from the wedding of John F Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette. The special was first announced back in 2018 and was recently acquired by Cineflix. It features footage shot by Kennedy's friend Steven Gillion, who will release a book about Kennedy later this year. 'On an island off of Georgia we came together on this 18th century plantation. In this dirty, dilapidated, shuttered church next to a pig sty,' says a friend of the couple in the preview. 'No air conditioning, very little power on the island. It was the best place for them to host a secret ceremony.' He later notes: 'Nobody would have expected that three years later we'd be at another church for another reason.'

The DUI suspect who launched wild police chase in stolen RV on Tuesday has been identified as Julie Ann Rainbird, 52, of Winnetka. Simi Valley police say the RV was purchased using a stolen identity in Downey, California. An LA woman reported her identity was stolen on April 30, which led police to the Santa Clarita lot where Rainbird was found in the RV. After cops approached the camper around 7pm on Tuesday, Rainbird sped away, smashing into at least six cars and a palm tree before coming to halt and running on foot. Rainbird was booked into jail on $100,000 bail for possible evasion, hit-and-run and assault charges. She was previously convicted of identity theft in January 2015.

The landmark (center), which was first built in the 1960s, also serves as an FAA beacon which helps incoming planes navigate their landings. It sits on an 18-acre site and is visible from many points in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visitors from the public at large can see the temple, but only until June 1, when it will be rededicated. From that day forward, only devout Mormons will be permitted inside. Unlike Mormon meetinghouses where all members of the church are permitted inside, gaining entry into a temple is only for those Latter Day Saints followers who have shown 'spiritual maturity and personal worthiness.'

Kevin Hunter got into a physical fight with his 19-year-old son Kevin Hunter Jr, who he shares with his estranged wife Wendy Williams, according to reports. Kevin Jr was arrested for assault but Hunter said in a statement he would not be pressing charges. The bust up allegedly occurred just after 12am on Wednesday morning in a parking lot near their family home in Livingston, New Jersey. Hunter allegedly put Kevin Jr. in a headlock, prompting the teen to punch the 47-year-old in the nose in order to get free. The fight was kicked off by an argument about Hunter's battle with Wendy, 54, over his demand for spousal support, according to reports. Hunter reportedly accused his son of being 'brainwashed' by Wendy before the bust up, as police said they were investigating the 'incident'.

Quentin Tarantino delivered a fiery response to a journalist who quizzed him about his portrayal of women in his films. When asked by a journalist from The New York Times why Margot Robbie - who plays Sharon Tate in his new movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - wasn't given many lines, the director, 56, quipped back: 'I just reject your hypotheses'. Speaking at the photocall for the critically lauded flick at the press conference during Cannes Film Festival, the visionary's reaction to the question prompted Margot, 28, to note that 'a lot could be adequately done without speaking.'

The musician took to Instagram on Wednesday to rebut Portman's comments earlier in the week that, contrary to what he wrote in his book, they were never romantically involved. In his autobiography, he recalled meeting her when 'she was 20' and he was '33. She said that it was not true and that they met when had just turned 18.

Beyoncé, 37, and Jay Z, 49, stood in front of a portrait of Meghan, 37, wearing a crown during their video acceptance speech for the BRIT Awards in February (right). The Duchess of Sussex's makeup artist Daniel Martin opened up about the moment in the CBS News special Meghan and Harry Plus One. Daniel said when he sent her a photo, she texted him 'the big eye emoji.' The exact emoji that was sent remains unclear, but it was likely the flushed face emoji, which is a yellow face with wide eyes and blushing cheeks. The oil painting, which shows Meghan donning a crown and jewels, was created by Brooklyn-based artist Tim O'Brien. He originally made the oil painting for the Summer 2018 cover of her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma's magazine The Key (inset).

The Cambridges have released videos of themselves playing as a family in Kate's Chelsea Flower Show garden - and in one, Prince William appears to call Princess Charlotte 'mignonette' (pictured). The term is a diminutive form of the French 'mignon', meaning 'cute'. While many fans took to social media to swear they heard the affectionate nickname being used (inset), others think he was simply asking his daughter if she'd been on the rope swing.

Royal observers have noticed that plasters are often a staple in the Duchess of Cambridge's wardrobe. Small ones were spotted on her thumb at the Chelsea Flower Show this week. But it’s far from the first time Kate, 37, has been seen sporting the nude-coloured accessory. Everyone’s favourite green- fingered Duchess might be better known as Calamity Kate.

Thousands have called for the 'Go Topless Galveston' event to be cancelled after police arrested 125 Jeep enthusiasts from Thursday to Saturday on Crystal Beach in Texas (pictured: a brawl breaks out on the beach, left; a woman enjoying the party, right; another drinks from a beer funnel, inset; and people arrested, bottom center). Shocking footage shows half-naked men jumping out of 4x4s and pounding each other over the head. Police rushed to the beach to deal with car crashes, public intoxication, drink driving, vehicle burglary and other offenses, after the party spiraled out of control. An ambulance helicopter was rushed in such was the volume of people with injuries and police have blamed larger than expected crowds for the chaos.

The 30-year-old has three children with NBA star Steph Curry. Their youngest, 10-month-old Canon, is a big baby. On Wednesday, Ayesha posted an Instagram photo that prompted a fan to ask if she was pregnant. Ayesha said 'absolutely not' and that she was jutting out her hip because her heavy son was 'breaking her back' in the picture. Several other commenters criticized her son's weight, with one saying she should practice 'portion control' with him. She hit back at the rude commenter, who has since deleted the comment.

Bodycam footage from the moment a New Jersey police officer fatally shot a suspect in the head during a car chase has been released as he was indicted for aggravated manslaughter Tuesday. Newark Police Department officer Jovanny Crespo, 26, is heard repeatedly telling the driver of the law enforcement vehicle that he shot Gregory Griffin, 46, whose 35-year-old passenger Andrew Dixon was critically injured in the January 28 incident. The male cops joined the chase after a female officer had reported via radio seeing a gun in the vehicle during a traffic stop at Clinton Avenue and Thomas Street.

Game of Thrones officially ended on Sunday, but it actually wrapped up filming last year after the cast committed more than eight years to the show. Maisie, 22, (far left) became known for her role as Arya Stark with brunette hair. But she showed off purple and then blonde locks after filming wrapped up. Kit, 32, (far right) then decided to cut his curly hair and shave his beard after filming. Other actors whose appearances altered from their Game of Thrones characters includes Sophie Turner (second from the left), Gwendoline Christie (second from the right) and Emilia Clarke.

WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIDEOS AND IMAGES Yifei Wang (left) and her husband Gordon have shared what they claim to be video from the Jilin women’s labor camp in China where Yifei's sister Kefei (right) died after alleged persecution for practicing Falun Gong. Christianity Today has characterized the practice of Falun Gong as a 'peaceful exercise movement,' yet Chinese state media has listed its followers among the top 11 cults in the country. Ming Yu, a family friend of Yifei, who also escaped a labor camp where he was taken as a Falun Gong worshipper, risked his life to go back in and record his own undercover video. The footage shows people emaciated with every bone showing, a man who recently died in a vegetative state while shackled to a bed with his widow sobbing over his body, and people with legions all over their faces and bodies (inset). Now, a media company called Swoop Films is working to bring the persecution of Falun Gong worshippers in China to light in a documentary titled, 'Finding Courage.'

Home to the weekend compounds of such notables as Jimmy Fallon, Parsonage Lane saw the median home sale price rise to $15million in 2018, according to data from PropertyShark. Known derisively among locals as 'Parvenue Lane' due to the ostentatious mansions that have cropped up on former farmland, Parsonage is home to some of the priciest compounds in the Hamptons. Last year Parsonage took the title of most expensive Hamptons street from beachfront Meadow Lane in Southampton, also known as 'Billionaire's Lane'.

ALISON BOSHOFF: The Spice Girls' last hurrah is imminent. Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner flew to Dublin together yesterday in advance of the opening night of their reunion tour which starts tomorrow. For the next three weeks, Spice Mania of a sort will be in full swing, culminating in three sold-out nights at Wembley stadium in June. Naturally, every last drop of money is being wrung from the mini-tour, which looks set to net them up to £10 million apiece. A Greatest Hits album is being re-released, videos have been remastered, and mountains of merchandise produced.

West Point will celebrate its most diverse graduating class in its 217-year history this weekend - with a record number of Hispanic and black female graduates. The class includes 34 African American women (main and inset) - a jump from last year's class of 27. Out of nearly 1,000 cadets graduating Saturday, more than 200 are women. Class of 2019 also boasts the highest number of female Hispanic cadets. This year the 1,000th Jewish person will also graduate from West Point.

A deer and a bunny rabbit can be seen snuggling and playing in a scene that could be straight from the Disney movie 'Bambi'. A woman filmed the furry friends in a garden in Loomis, Washington last week. Darlene Wilbourn said the bunny has been following the deer's herd for months and they visit the backyard every day.

Ashley Kaltwasser, a three-time winner of the Bikini Olympia contest, was filmed attempting the U.S. Navy's Physical Readiness Test. Active-duty Navy sailor Austen Alexander served as the 30-year-old's test proctor in the video, which he shared on his popular YouTube channel on May 1. As part of the test, participants are given two minutes to do as many sit-ups as possible and then two minutes to complete as many push-ups as they can. After finishing the two rounds, they have to do a timed one-and-a-half-mile run. Passing scores for the Physical Readiness Test vary based on gender and age. The 14-minute clip has been viewed more than 2.5 million times since it was posted earlier this month.

This is the hilarious moment a massive wave smashes over a dedicated photographer standing on jagged rocks on Cabo's coastline to get an 'Insta-worthy' shot of a woman in a pink bikini against a backdrop of the tropical sea. Footage shows the wave comes crashing over the pair and sends him tumbling.

Taking to Instagram, social media users from around the world have shares pictures, under hashtags #NotARichKidOfInstagram and #BudgetLife, revealing inventive methods to replicate the luxury lifestyle, from knock-off designer watches, second-hand cars to transforming dodgy technology. (Top left to right) One man transforms his laptop into an 'apple' Mac; a woman gets creative with paper to create an expensive car, and another transforms her sandals into designer. Bottom left to right: One social media user shows off their 'riches'; another tries to get close to a Ferrari, and another shows the reality of not having a chauffeur.

Coralynn Sobolik, who was 22 months old, was kissed goodbye by her mother, Meagan Sobolik, 29, who says, 'I'll love you forever'. In the tear-jerking video, doctors and nurses line the corridors to honour Coralynn while singing Amazing Grace. Coralynn, of New Hampton, Iowa, had been declared brain dead just one day earlier after a brief five-day battle with parainfluenza. Complications from the illness meant she suffered cardiac arrest three times before being declared brain dead. Three people will be saved by Coralynn, whose life support was turned off on April 22 before she donated her heart, liver and kidneys. (Pictured left, Coralynn before she was ill, and right, nurses in the hospital as Coralynn is wheeled into surgery).

The rare pictures that were taken around the turn of the 19th century in the state of Colorado show 'soiled doves', girls in white dresses who came to boom towns such as Denver to keep the working men company. Other photos feature the infamous bordellos, showing madams, men, women, maids and even babies having a time of it in the Wild West. Left: Belle Binard's brothel on the Denver Row, circa 1885. Unidentified Denver prostitutes posing in the 1890s. Inset: Ed Chase's Palace Theater in Denver was another notorious establishment.

A Redditor said his wife's office pranked a male co-worker named Dave for two weeks. One woman gave him a pickle sticking halfway out of a pot (pictured) and told him it was a cactus (example inset). Eventually, the whole office was in on the joke. The original woman would sneak and replace the pickle every couple of days. She even had plans to have it 'grow' into a cucumber. Dave only learned the truth when his co-worker became convinced that he was reverse-pranking them all