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New York TimesTAISHAN, China — Australian officials have asked an American icebreaker to help with the rescue of Chinese and Russian vessels that are surrounded by ice floes in Antarctica, according to an announcement on Sunday by the Australian Maritime Safety …US to Aid Russian, Chinese Ships Stuck in IceWall Street JournalUS icebreaker to rescue … Read more
Jan. 4, 2014 10 amBeauregard Daily NewsNew Orleans had been 0-5 in postseason games outside of the Big Easy since entering the league in 1967. Philadelphia wound up 10-7 in Kelly’s first year as coach. He guided them from worst to first in the NFC East, but they were only 4-5 at home. and more … Read more
Fox NewsIn his first remarks since Islamic militants with Al Qaeda ties overran the Iraqi cities of Fallujah and Ramadi, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry promised support for Iraq’s government, but emphatically rejected any possibility that the U.S. would send troops …Bombings kill 20 in Baghdad as Iraq violence surgesUSA TODAYUS will support Iraq … Read more
San Francisco ChronicleMark Cuban, the billionaire investor who owns the Dallas Mavericks, will doubtless watch Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf Of Wall Street” with intense interest. He might not enjoy it though, because “Wolf” gives an at least somewhat celebratory portrayal of a …‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ sets record for cursingFox News‘There Was A … Read more
Houston ChronicleAUSTIN – After being kept waiting for more than 24 hours while Louisville’s Charlie Strong weighed an offer to become Texas’ head football coach, the Longhorns ended Saturday knowing they have their man. With Louisville confirming to multiple outlets …Charlie Strong to be announced as Texas coach SundayUSA TODAYWATCH LIVE: Tom Jurich Press Conference … Read more
CBC.caThe Miami Heat may own 13 straight wins over the Toronto Raptors, but they know two November victories in the series don’t mean much now. The Heat will be out to end the new-look Raptors’ five-game win streak Sunday night at home. LeBron James …Heat rally, down Magic 110-94USA TODAYHeat at Magic | Sat., Jan. … Read more
Super Bowl 2014 ad trends bring surprisesUSA TODAYThis is the Super Bowl where ads may offer a bit less of the same — and a bit more of the unexpected. As the price of ad time continues to escalate, advertisers continue to seek new ways — and new reasons — to stand out or even … Read more
USA TODAYYahoo’s advertiser server was attacked by malware the past few days, possibly unleashing malware on the computers and devices of users clicking on ads featured on Yahoo’s web pages, according to published reports Sunday. According to stories posted …Malware delivered to thousands via Yahoo.com adsComputerworldMalware attack hits thousands of Yahoo usersCNNYahoo users exposed to … Read more
ABC NewsSandra Bullock shared the painful results of Googling herself, Meryl Streep shadowboxed on-stage and Tom Hanks braced for awards season’s “celebrity mule train” at the year’s first glitzy Hollywood gala. Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts, Amy Adams …Exclusive: Backstage at the Palm Springs film festivalUSA TODAYHollywood kicks off award season in Palm SpringsDetroit Free PressSuperstars … Read more
Los Angeles TimesDid a lucky bounce, or play, help quarterback Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts win their first-round playoff game Saturday when they staged the second-biggest comeback in NFL playoff history? Think again. Sometimes you make your own luck, and …Sorting the Saturday Pile: Comeback Colts top Chiefs in epic styleCBSSports.comChiefs vs. Colts, 2014 … Read more
Boston GlobeINDIANAPOLIS — When the day comes and Tom Brady is no longer the franchise quarterback of the Patriots, the Foxborough Faithful can only hope that his replacement is as worthy of the post as Peyton Manning’s successor in Indianapolis. A game for the …Luck, Colts Rally Past ChiefsESPNAlex Smith’s stellar performance made the wrong … Read more
Voice of AmericaOpposition protesters in Bangladesh firebombed polling stations and destroyed ballots for the country’s parliamentary election as violence across the country left at least 18 people dead. Polls closed Sunday with extremely low turnout, and officials say voting …Bangladesh opposition calls fresh 48-hour strikeXinhua20 killed in Bangladesh poll violencegulfnews.comAt least 13 killed, polling stations … Read more
USA TODAYBAGHDAD (AP) — A new wave of bombings hit Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, killing at least 20 people Sunday, officials said, the latest assault by militants who have been fighting Iraqi security forces and allied tribes in country’s west. The deadliest attack took place …Bombs kill at least 19 people in Iraqi capitalReutersU.S. Won’t Send … Read more
USA TODAYBEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels seized a compound held by al-Qaeda-linked militants Sunday as their one-time allies used car bombs against them, in some of the most serious infighting between fighters challenging the rule of President Bashar Assad.Jihadists kill 24 rebels in north Syria: activistsThe Daily StarAl Qaeda affiliate pull out of northern Syria … Read more
New York Daily NewsWhen Dan Stevens left “Downton Abbey” at the end of last year’s Season Three, taking his character Matthew Crawley with him, Stevens said he didn’t see many more dramatic places for Matthew to go. A lot of “Downton Abbey” fans, and let’s remember we …Downton Abbey: See the Cast Out of CostumePeople … Read more
USA TODAYIt took Charlie Strong 27 years to earn his first head coaching job in college football, an unfathomably long wait for the one most accomplished SEC defensive coordinators of his generation. On the other hand, it only took Strong four years at Louisville, the …Louisville Football Coaching Search: The Top Candidates To Replace Charlie … Read more
USA TODAYPALM SPRINGS, Calif. — As Hollywood kicked into awards mode at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Saturday, USA TODAY was backstage to observe the first night of the 2014 awards season. A look at some of the highlights behind the scenes.Hanks, Bullock, Streep honored in Palm SpringsSeattle Post IntelligencerPHOTOS: Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock … Read more
XinhuaBAGHDAD, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — At least 11 people were killed and 45 others wounded in a series of bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Sunday, a police source said. Two car bombs went off at a marketplace in Shaab district in the northeastern part …Bombings kill 15 in Iraq’s capital, BaghdadWashington … Read more
Fox NewsIn this July 31, 1964 file photo The Everly Brothers, Phil, left, and Don, perform on stage. Everly, who with his brother Don formed an influential harmony duo that touched the hearts and sparked the imaginations of rock & roll singers for decades, including the …Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers dies at 74Los … Read more
BBC NewsA South Sudan army general has been killed in an ambush as government forces advance on the rebel-held town of Bor. In Ethiopia, meanwhile, efforts to get the warring parties in South Sudan to agree a ceasefire continue. Detailed talks between …South Sudan Government, Rebels Begin Peace TalksWall Street JournalGuns muffle South Sudan peace … Read more
Fox NewsDonald Forst, a veteran newsman who led New York Newsday and the Village Voice as they won Pulitzer Prizes and also worked at more than a dozen other newspapers, died Saturday at age 81. He died at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany of complications of …Donald Forst dead, former New York Newsday and Village … Read more
USA TODAYVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced Sunday that he would travel to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan on May 24-26, his first visit to the Holy Land and one that comes amid a new U.S. push for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Francis told …Pope announces planned May visit to Israel, West … Read more
USA TODAYJERUSALEM (AP) — The head of the Israeli hospital treating Ariel Sharon says he is pessimistic about the former prime minister’s prognosis, despite doctors’ success in stabilizing some of his bodily functions. Dr. Zeev Rotstein, director of the Sheba Medical …Israeli Sharon’s Life Remains in Danger, Hospital Official SaysBusinessweekHospital says former Israeli PM Ariel … Read more
EntertainmentwiseTwitter went into meltdown this week when photos emerged of Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles enjoying a ski holiday together in Mammoth, California. With the rumoured couple not spotted together in a number of weeks ahead of the new photos, it was …Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner Hit Up Snowboard Shop—First Pics of Them in … Read more
CNN International(CNN) — Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States will help Iraq in its battle against al Qaeda-linked fighters in western Iraq, but stressed it won’t send troops. Speaking to reporters in Jerusalem on Sunday during his visit to the Middle East, Kerry …Iraq forces preparing ‘major attack’ to retake Fallujah from … Read more
Contactmusic.comSaul Zaentz passed away at his home in San Francisco on Friday, 3 January, the Associated Press have confirmed. The multi-talented Oscar winner was lucky enough to lead a full life, living to the ripe age of 92, but sadly his passing did come after a serious …Legendary Producer Saul Zaentz Dies at 92Hollywood ReporterOscar-Winning … Read more
Washington PostADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Two warring factions from South Sudan are holding more advanced peace talks for the first time since conflict began roiling the country Dec. 15. The direct talks began in earnest Sunday, putting representatives of President Salva …South Sudan peace talks face delayFinancial TimesSouth Sudan’s Peace Talks Open in EthiopiaVoice of … Read more
NME.comDon Everly has said that he received a “special spiritual message” minutes before he was told of the death of his brother Phil. It was announced yesterday (January 4) that Phil Everly, one half of the Everly Brothers, died aged 74. According to the Los Angeles …Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers dies at 74Los … Read more
NME.comIn a statement posted on the ‘Tik-Tok’ singer’s official Facebook page yesterday (January 4), she said: “I’m a crusader for being yourself and loving yourself but I’ve found it hard to practice. I’ll be unavailable for the next 30 days, seeking treatment for my eating …Ke$ha enters rehab for eating disorder: reportNew York Daily NewsIn … Read more
Irish TimesRescuers search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building that was under construction in Canacona town in the western Indian city of Goa today. At least 11 workers died and over a dozen are feared trapped under the debris. Photograph: Reuters. Topics …Goa Building Collapse at Construction Site Kills 12 WorkersBloombergIndia building … Read more
No Super Bowl title, and Seahawks will be judged severelyTheNewsTribune.comAll systems are go for the Seattle Seahawks’ quest to compete in the Super Bowl. They own the top seed in the NFC. They’ll be home for the divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, and barring a surprise — OK, a shock … Read more
BusinessweekViolence on voting day in Bangladesh’s elections left at least 12 people dead as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed is set to win another five-year term amid a boycott by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party. At least 10 people with ties to …Bangladesh votes in polls hit by opposition boycott, violenceReutersAt least 11 killed … Read more
Fox NewsThe director of the Israeli hospital treating former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Sunday that the 85-year-old is fighting for his life and doctors are pessimistic about his prognosis. Dr. Zeev Rotstein of the Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv, told reporters …Ariel Sharon: Doctors pessimistic over ex-PM’s survivalBBC NewsFormer Israeli leader Ariel Sharon … Read more
London Short Fiction: The City InsideLondonistOne lady carried a folder with scans showing that her womb had the same cross-section as Bazelgette’s main sewer. “Don’t you see? We’ve been chosen.” Alex’s eyes were wild. “I’m not even from London.” I said, noticing for the first time that the … …read more Source: London News From … Read more
USA TODAYJust as adventurers have become hooked on attachable minicams to record their experiences, Chevrolet has come up with a similar idea for Corvettes. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet will show what is says is an industry first: a …GM to Offer ‘Performance Recorder’ on 2015 CorvettesWall Street JournalPerformance Recorder turns … Read more