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The Oscars have a Supporting Actress problemIndiana Daily StudentThough last year’s lack of decent female roles made for a boring Best Actress race, this year’s Oscars are overflowing with incredible female performances. It’s a battle of Old vs. New, with veterans like Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett and Jennifer … …read more From:: Actress News By … Read more
Vernon Davis reunited with Broncos strength coach who helped him set combine …The Denver PostThe University of Maryland tight end was one of many at his position that year hoping to gain notice from NFL scouts at the combine. With the help of Luke Richesson, then a trainer at Athletes Performance Institute (now EXOS), Davis … Read more
Video: Golden State Warriors‘ Festus Ezeli Gets Huge Block on Clippers’ Blake …ClassicaliteIt was a huge block for the Warriors from a momentum standpoint, as Oracle Arena would have been immediately silenced after that kind of a dunk. Golden State has still been able to lead early in the game despite Stephen Curry being in … Read more
Legco no-show: anti-bribery debate abandoned because not enough Hong Kong …South China Morning Post (subscription)The Legislative Council meeting was adjourned unexpectedly this morning, after the lawmakers’ attendance fell short of the required minimum. Before the meeting was suspended, lawmakers had finished a two-hour debate on whether the city’s chief …and more …read more From:: Hong … Read more
Oakland: Help record your experience with gentrificationContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Have you or your family had to move because the rent was too high? Are you unable to find affordable housing anywhere? An Oakland artist is inviting people who have been touched by gentrification to a special event in East Oakland on …and more …read … Read more
Police Searching for Gunman After Deadly Shooting in Downtown L.A.KTLAPolice were searching for the gunman who shot and killed someone in downtown Los Angeles late Wednesday afternoon. Police were on the scene of a homicide in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 4, 2015. (Credit: KTLA). The shooting was reported in the …Man fatally shot in … Read more
San Diego police fatally shoot fleeing suspectLos Angeles TimesA San Diego police officer shot and killed a man wanted on a felony warrant in Missouri, officials said. Police had been warned the man was armed and dangerous. (Eduardo Contreras / San Diego Union-Tribune). Tony PerryContact Reporter. A San Diego …Wanted man shot to death by … Read more
Bulgarian woman guilty in fatal Las Vegas hit-run caseLas Vegas SunGalina Stoyanova Kilova appeared before a judge during a preliminary hearing at the Regional Justice Center, Wed. Dec. 31, 2014. Kilova is accused in a hit-and-run on Nov. 24 that killed 63-year-old Michael Grubbs and injured his 18-month-old …Vegas jury swiftly convicts woman in 2014 … Read more
Opponents of Houston Rights Measure Focused on Bathrooms, and WonNew York TimesHOUSTON — The predominantly black Third Ward here, a historic and struggling community, seemed like the kind of precinct that would be sympathetic to a broad ordinance outlawing discrimination based on factors such as race, religion and sexual …Bathroom Fears Flush Houston Discrimination OrdinanceTexas … Read more
Boy reported missing 13 years ago found in ClevelandWKYC-TVCLEVELAND — A child who was reported missing 13 years ago from Vestavia Hills, Ala. was found in Cleveland on Monday. On Oct. 30, the Cleveland Division of the FBI received information that Julian Hernandez, a child abducted in 2002, was living in …Vestavia Hills boy who … Read more
‘Detours’ ep. 16: Detroit arts and entertainment podcastDetroit Free Press‘Detours’ ep. 16: Detroit arts and entertainment podcast. George Clinton’s storytelling event at the Detroit Institute of Arts, a female-centric comic con and the 50th anniversary of Cass Corridor mainstay Traffic Jam & Snug are all spotlighted in this …and more …read more From:: Entertainment News … Read more
Fleeing man fatally shot by policeThe San Diego Union-TribunePACIFIC BEACH — A man was shot and killed by a San Diego police officer during a pursuit Wednesday in Pacific Beach, a police captain said. The shooting occurred about 3 p.m. in an alley off Jewell Street between Grand and Thomas avenues, near a …1 Dead … Read more
The NFL will hear a Raiders stadium proposal from Oakland officialsFOXSports.com“We’ll show how everything from Oakland’s growing economic momentum and urban vitality to the team’s die-hard regional fan base make it clear that there is no better time for a major league team to be located in, or associated with Oakland,” Schaaf …Oakland leaders to … Read more
Ferrraro’s family restaurant celebrates 30 years in Las VegasKLAS-TVFerraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is a successful family-owned business that just celebrated three decades in Las Vegas. On Friday, the City of Las Vegas is declaring it “Ferraro Family Day” to honor their 30 years in business. To celebrate its … …read more From:: Las … Read more
LeBron James, Cavaliers survive JerseyGate: Joe Vardon’s instant analysiscleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio – When Clark Kent rips his shirt and the red “S” shows on his chest, he’s Superman right then and there and the bad guys are in trouble. James’ metamorphosis didn’t have the same immediacy Wednesday night, but he did tear his sleeves …Watch: LeBron … Read more
CMA Awards kick off with jokes about Miranda Lambert-Blake Shelton divorceFox NewsBrad Paisley, left, and Carrie Underwood perform during the opening monologue at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP). In true CMA Awards style, …CMA Awards 2015: How Chris Stapleton … Read more
Could Dubai Unlock The Door To The Future Of Fashion Trends?ForbesNew trends, they’re hard to come by. But whereas Europe’s main fashion capitals tend to search in the past for inspiration, Dubai is looking ahead. Perhaps it’s because a city that is less than half a century old, doesn’t have an abundance of archives …‘Who … Read more
Chipotle E. coli cases continue to rise in WashingtonThe Seattle TimesIt wasn’t clear whether the company would release those test results. In addition, Chipotle has hired food-safety consulting firms to help identify and halt the outbreak, including IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group in Seattle, widely regarded as a …Ali Velshi On Target | Al Jazeera … Read more
Karl Lagerfeld praises Kim K.’s contribution to fashionPage SixKarl Lagerfeld is lending his name, likeness and designs to a mobile game, “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood.” The designer, who’s called curvy singer Adele “a little too fat,” commented, “Kim’s contribution to beauty and fashion . . . is the fact that you …Karl Lagerfeld Talking About Kim … Read more
San Francisco 49ers Week 9 Stock ReportBleacher ReportYork’s stock was soaring less than two years ago. People saw him as a real up-and-comer, maybe the next Jerry Jones. The Niners CEO had just built a new football stadium in California, which is no easy feat. He had a great team, which had just made … … Read more
San Francisco’s First Female Sheriff Plans to Improve Ties in Criminal Justice …New York TimesSAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco elected its first female sheriff on Tuesday: Vicki Hennessy, a city native who pledged to work with the whole criminal justice system — including the police, the district attorney’s office and federal immigration …San Francisco sheriff … Read more
Ethan J. Skolnick: Miami Heat’s starting unit flawed but far from a failureMiami Herald (blog)It happened so early in Miami’s 109-89 win Sunday against Houston that no one stopped the contest to mark the significance. In just the fourth minute of the third game of the 2015-16 season, the Heat’s projected starting lineup had already … Read more
Strip killer Ammar Harris sentenced to deathLas Vegas Review-JournalTehran Boldon, left, and Jean Trimble, siblings of murder victim Michael Boldon, react after Ammar Harris received the death sentence at the Regional Justice Center on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. Harris was convicted of killing three people …Ammar Harris sentenced to death in Strip … Read more
Babe Laufenberg: Eagles’ defensive strength is Cowboys’ defensive weaknessDallas Morning NewsBabe Laufenberg, Dallas Cowboys radio color analyst and former NFL quarterback, answered questions in a chat Wednesday. Here are some highlights. Question: Jerry’s biggest football mistake: not going after Drew Brees when he left the Chargers. …read more From:: Dallas News From Google News
Five more colleges sweeten the pot for Chicago Star ScholarsChicago Sun-TimesThe Chicago Star Scholarship is Emanuel’s pre-election plan to offer two years of free City Colleges tuition to students who graduate from Chicago Public high schools with a B-average and demonstrate “completion-ready ability” by scoring at least 17 on … …read more From:: Chicago News … Read more
Denver woman allegedly threatened boy with knifeThe Denver PostA 27-year-old Denver woman has been charged with ethnic intimidation for allegedly threatening a 12-year-old boy with knife. Amanda Saad Al-Faris also faces a felony menacing charge stemming from an Oct. 23 incident, according to the Denver District …Woman Accused Of Chasing 12-Year-Old With KnifeCBS Local all … Read more
Urbanists appear to be big winners in Seattle electionThe Seattle TimesSome critics of district voting for the Seattle City Council argued it would hand political power to cranky homeowners hostile to new bicycle lanes, costly transit projects and dense development. But the biggest winners in Tuesday’s election appear to … …read more From:: Seattle News … Read more
DeMarco Murray in Philly: Is he better off? Did Dallas do the right thing?Dallas Morning NewsIn his first three starts for Philly, Murray totaled 47 yards, including 13 carries for two yards in a 20-10 loss to Dallas in Week 2. He has since picked things up a bit, rushing for 260 yards in the … Read more
Will Redmond, CB, Mississippi State: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting ReportNFL MocksHowever, his season and college football career came to a halt when he tore his ACL in practice two weeks ago. His draft stock will undoubtedly take a hit on many team’s draft boards, but his elite work ethic and drive will get him back … Read more
Alice Eve Is Interested In Being In A Marvel MovieComicbook.com“You know I’m a huge fan of the Marvel movies,” the 33-year-old English actress told Film Fad. “They obviously are hugely important in our society right now and the ability to kind of innovate cinema has been amazing. I think everyone into them should …Star Trek’s … Read more
LeBron James hates sleeved jerseys just like everyone elseSportingNews.comHey, NBA, no one likes your stupid sleeves, including the best player in the league. After starting the game shooting 4 for 11 on Wednesday, LeBron James had enough of the ridiculous (and, might I add, ugly) sleeved uniforms the NBA forces players to …NBA jersey sponsorship … Read more
Britain, Concerned About Russian Crash, Halts Sinai FlightsNew York TimesLONDON — The British government on Wednesday suspended flights to the Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh over concerns that a chartered Russian jetliner might have been brought down in the Sinai Peninsula by a bomb on board.US believes ISIS-affiliated bomb took down Russian airlinerNew York … Read more
Decide.com, eBay exec to lead Madrona startup incubatorThe Seattle TimesMadrona Venture Group is bringing on a startup veteran to double the size of its in-house incubator and guide investment into spinning out companies. Mike Fridgen, former CEO of Decide.com who most recently led the 400-employee eBay office in Bellevue, …Mike Fridgen leaves GM job at … Read more
Peyton Manning excited for new weapon in Vernon DavisThe Denver PostIf a tight end is a quarterback’s best friend, then Peyton Manning and newly acquired Broncos tight end Vernon Davis will be spending a lot of time together. “I’ve enjoyed watching him play, playing against him, seeing him play,” Manning said. “I’ve …Vernon Davis feels … Read more
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