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Philly.comMaggie Smith as the Dowager Countess (left) and Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary in a scene from Downton Abbey. (Nick Briggs/Carnival Films). Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess (left) and Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary in Gallery: Secrets of ‘Downton …Downton Abbey Exec Producer Gareth Neame Previews a Season of ChangeSeattle Post IntelligencerWhat to expect … Read more
USA TODAYCruise lines that carry tourists to Antarctica say that the research ship stranded in ice since Christmas Eve did not indicate any increased risk for Antarctic tourism. All 52 passengers on the Russian-flagged research vessel Akademik Shokalskiy were …After Antarctic Drama, Chinese Rescue Ship Is Threatened by IceNew York TimesAntarctica Rescue Boat Now Trapped … Read more
USA TODAYArt Briles’ name has been mentioned as a desirable candidate for many open coaching jobs, including Texas’. But the Baylor coach said on Twitter on Friday that, contrary to reports and rumors, he is “a Baylor Bear.” Shortly afterward, the school released a …Baylor’s Art Briles: ‘I have no desire to pursue other coaching … Read more
USA TODAYParanormal Activity was becoming the inert norm. Tales of demonic possession and spooky covens had grown predictable in this series of low-budget shaky-cam sequels. This fifth installment, however, injects new life into the tired franchise. Paranormal …It’s Horror Vs. ‘Hobbit’ As ‘Paranormal’ Spinoff Hits TheatersMTV.com‘Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones’ another sign that Blair Witch … Read more
eWeekAT&T, seemingly motivated by rumors of T-Mobile’s next “un-carrier” move, announced it’s now offering T-Mobile customers up to $450 a line to switch to AT&T. AT&T is offering T-Mobile customers up to $450 per line to switch to AT&T and trade in an eligible …AT&T to Offer T-Mobile Customers Up to $450 for Carrier SwitchWall … Read more
DailyTechYouTube has announced that it will unveil a new 4K video streaming service at CES 2014. The 4K streaming content will use a new royalty-free codec developed by Google, which is called VP9. Google has a list of 19 hardware partners that will support its …Google to push royalty-free VP9 4K video codec as H.265 … Read more
USA TODAYWhat’s a fitting way to execute a man labeled “worse than a dog”? If an unconfirmed newspaper report is to be believed, by stripping him naked, throwing him in a cage, and feeding him alive to 120 hungry hounds. NBC News picks up Hong Kong-based …Report: Was Kim Jong Un’s uncle fed alive to … Read more
USA TODAYThe Frozen Tundra. With a temperature of -5 expected at kickoff of Sunday’s game between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, Lambeau Field will certainly live up to its infamous moniker. But will the brutal cold actually benefit the Packers on …Empty seats in the NFL playoffs?ESPNGreen Bay Packers down to 1000 … Read more
USA TODAYOne of R.T. Rybak’s last tweets as mayor of Minneapolis poked fun at an easy municipal and political target: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Rybak, who stepped down as new Mayor Betsy Hodges was sworn in Thursday, joked on Twitter that he would be …Deputy mayor mulls calling in army to help with Toronto storm … Read more
NFL.comTennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak admitted earlier this week that it was “hard” to deal with the uncertainty surrounding his job status. That uncertainty could end on Friday. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that that Titans CEO and President …Mike Munchak meeting with Titans owner Friday to determine futureCBSSports.comMike Munchak, CEO to meet FridayABC … Read more
USA TODAYIt’s not just the characters who develop when the fourth season of Downton Abbey debuts in the U.S. Jan. 5. The popular series has proved fertile ground for a growing cottage industry of getaways, tours and teas designed for fans of the fictional Crawley family …What to expect in the new season of ‘Downton … Read more
People MagazineThe official trailer for the Veronica Mars movie has debuted, drumming up buzz for the upcoming big-screen version of the hit TV series headlined by Kristen Bell. Bell, who plays the titular sleuth-cum-lawyer, returns with most of the original cast, including …The Veronica Mars Movie Trailer: Fan Service Shot Straight Down The MiddleVanity FairVeronica … Read more
USA TODAYADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Rebels in South Sudan are forcibly recruiting civilians to march on the national capital, the military said, even as representatives of the warring factions gathered in neighboring Ethiopia for the expected start of peace talks …South Sudan Forces Clash With Rebels as Peace Talks Near StartBusinessweekSouth Sudan ceasefire talks … Read more
USA TODAYHe will play for the New York Knicks Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs after missing three weeks with an ankle injury. He said the injury hasn’t fully healed, that it just feels good enough to get back on the floor. “If I wait for all the soreness to go away,” he …Shumpert’s career … Read more
The Star-Ledger – NJ.comComing off the Giants worst offensive season in forever and three days after owner John Mara called the offense “broken,” offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride retired. How convenient, and effective for all parties involved. Gilbride, 62, was expected to be the …Kevin Gilbride retires as NY Giants offensive coordinator before he can be … Read more
The HinduResponding to the sharpest ever attack on its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the BJP on Friday dubbed his comments as “unfortunate and condemnable”. BJP President Rajnath Singh said: “It is unfortunate …Modi would be dangerous for Congress, not for country: BJPIndian ExpressIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announces retirementgulfnews.comIndian … Read more
BustleOn Thursday, former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe wrote he believes he was fired because of his same-sex marriage activism in an extended article for Deadspin. Well, as Kluwe himself clarifies, probably. Following the publication of Kluwe’s article, …MINNESOTA SPORTS ROUNDUP: Michigan defeats Gophers in conference …Pierce County HeraldMashup: Ex-Viking Kluwe calls coach ‘bigot’WEEI.comChris Kluwe: … Read more
NFL.comEddie Lacy’s underwhelming NFL debut against the 49ers back in Week 1 gave us little indication of what was to come. Green Bay’s rookie running back hardly put a dent in San Francisco’s defense, with just 41 yards on 14 carries, but Packers receiver …As Packers push to sell tickets, TV blackout would be 1st … Read more
USA TODAYPolice wounded several striking Cambodian garment workers on Friday when they opened fire to break up a labor protest, witnesses said. The chaos comes a day after police soldiers forcefully ended a demonstration by striking workers, detaining Buddhi.Cambodian police kill three as government seeks to quell labor unrestChristian Science Monitor4 dead after Cambodian police … Read more
BBC NewsFacebook is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that it monitors users’ private messages. The lawsuit claims that when users share a link to another website via a private message, Facebook scans it to profile the sender’s web activity. It alleges that …So Facebook allegedly reads your private messages. But what about Google?ZDNetFacebook … Read more
VentureBeatBasis Science is making a few announcements for its fitness tracking watch today, including a new Carbon Steel Edition, a coming retail debut at Best Buy stores, and a preview of its advanced sleep analytics that will tell you the quality of your sleeping.Basis adds Zeo-like advanced sleep tracking to wristworn trackermobihealthnewsBasis fitness band adds … Read more
VentureBeatGranted, the leak happened late New Year’s Eve, and yesterday was a holiday, so Snapchat’s response isn’t as slow as it might otherwise seem. But the blog post is notable in its lack of an apology. Snapchat’s response includes a confirmation that Gibson …Snapchat to issue more secure app after hacking exposes millions of user … Read more
Times of IndiaBANGALORE: Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa, who announced his party KJP’s decision to merge with BJP, on Friday flayed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s comment that Narendra Modi as PM would be “disastrous” for the country and …Manmohan’s attack on Modi ‘unfortunate and condemnable’, says BJPThe HinduModi would be dangerous for Congress, not … Read more
Cincinnati.com (blog)Streaming coverage includes the national broadcasts of the AFC Wild Card Playoff Game on Sunday, Jan. 5, the AFC Divisional Playoff Games on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12, and the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 19. Live streams of …Chargers vs. Bengals: Storylines to Watch in AFC Wild Card MatchupBleacher Report2014 … Read more
KLAS-TVLAS VEGAS – Metro Police say the car of a 20-year-old woman who vanished from Kentucky has been found in Las Vegas. The vehicle was located on Cambridge Street near Twain Avenue and Maryland Parkway. Witnesses say the car was towed from a …Missing KY woman’s dog found on Las Vegas StripKVVU Las VegasLas Vegas … Read more
E! OnlineA home of his own! Jennifer Hudson appreciates her assistant Walter Williams—so much so that she bought him a house for the holidays! The Academy Award winner uploaded an Instagram video of her longtime friend’s very gracious and very loud reaction …Jennifer Hudson buys house for assistantToronto SunVIDEO: Watch the hilarious moment Jennifer Hudson’s … Read more
USA TODAYActress Lesley Nicol, who plays ‘Downton Abbey’ cook Mrs. Patmore, reveals changes for the kitchen staff in the fourth season of the show and confesses to her own personal kitchen nightmares. (Jan. 3). Loading… Post to Facebook. Mrs. Patmore’s kitchen …Fans Are up for ‘Downton Abbey’ Starting Season 4ABC News‘Downton Abbey’ debuts new faces, … Read more
The Globe and MailIndia’s prime minister announced Friday he would step aside after 10 years following this summer’s general election, saying Rahul Gandhi should replace him if the ruling Congress Party manages to stay in power. In only his third news conference in a …Pakistan says will welcome visit by Prime Minister Manmohan SinghIndian ExpressPM … Read more
Huffington Post CanadaIt is a good time to be a political junkie. I’m a dual (U.S./Canadian) citizen and the next three years will feature almost constant elections. The year 2014 will bring local elections here in Oshawa, Ontario as well as Congressional elections in the US. The year …‘Ford more years?’ Undeterred Toronto mayor files … Read more
Atlanta weather | Metro Atlanta gripped by freezing temperaturesWSB AtlantaSevere Weather Team 2 meteorologist Karen Minton is tracking the cold front bringing bitter cold wind chills to metro Atlanta and snow and black ice to north Georgia. Storm Tracker 2 HD Radar showed the cold front moved into Georgia Thursday afternoon, …Atlanta weather | Extreme … Read more
Chiefs vs. Colts – Game Preview and Pick – AFC Wild CardRiggo’s RagChiefs vs. Colts. Many people expected the Indianapolis Colts to be here at the start of the season, but the same can’t be said for the Chiefs. Oh yes, the Chiefs were expected to be improved with the addition of Andy Reid at … Read more
ReutersRAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinian protesters on Friday condemned the latest efforts by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to advance peace talks with Israel, using chants evoking the Arab uprisings and telling him to go home. Hours before Kerry …McCain: Israel has ‘serious concerns’ about Mideast peace plan US is trying to …Fox … Read more
USA TODAYBefore this year, a Nick Saban coached Alabama team had never allowed a quarterback to throw four touchdowns in a game. Johnny Manziel threw five earlier this season, and on Thursday, Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight dropped four touchdowns of …Good Knight! Sooners blast Alabama in Sugar Bowl behind freshman quarterbackWashington TimesOklahoma beats Alabama 45-31in … Read more
ReutersGRENOBLE (Reuters) – Ferrari fans held a vigil for Michael Schumacher on his 45th birthday on Friday, gathering outside the French hospital where the seven times world champion continued to fight for his life after a skiing accident. A few dozen fans …Fans hold vigil for Michael Schumacher as he spends 45th birthday in comaCNNFans … Read more
Pedestrian Seriously Injured When Struck By Car In San FranciscoCBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — A pedestrian was seriously injured when he was struck by a vehicle in Downtown San Francisco Thursday evening, a police spokesman said. The man in his 20s was struck near the corner of Bush and Leavenworth streets at …San Francisco: … Read more