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USA TODAYWhile former contestant Jesse Palmer was taking part in ESPN2’s “BCS Title Talk” program, ABC’s reality-show dynamo The Bachelor returned for its 18th season Monday night with another former athlete in the title role. Venezuelan ex-soccer player Juan …‘The Bachelor’ premiere highest in 3 years: Juan Pablo boost?Entertainment WeeklyThe Bachelor Watch: Hola, Juan PabloTIMEJuan … Read more
USA TODAYMADRID (AP) — A Spanish court on Tuesday subpoenaed Princess Cristina, the daughter of Spain’s King Juan Carlos, as a suspect in an investigation of alleged tax fraud and money laundering — the latest blow to the royal family’s reputation. Palma de …Spanish princess Infanta Cristina summoned over fraudBBC NewsSpanish Princess Cristina Summoned for … Read more
ReutersBEIRUT (Reuters) – Syria has started moving chemical weapons materials out of the country in the most crucial phase of an internationally backed disarmament program that has been delayed by war and technical problems. The Organisation for the …UN: First Chemicals Have Left Syrian PortVoice of AmericaFirst chemical weapons materials shipped out of SyriaTelegraph.co.ukSyria milestone: … Read more
USA TODAYWhat is .. awesomely awkward? The answer: Alex Trebek rapping an entire category on Jeopardy!. On Monday’s show, Trebek, who has hosted the show for 30 years, read famous rap lyrics from Dr. Dre, Grandmaster Flash, Biggie and the Beastie Boys in the …Alex Trebek raps clues on ‘Jeopardy’Today.com (blog)Sue’s Morning Stretch: Alex Trebek, … Read more
Patriots.comThis week’s game will be the fourth postseason meeting between the two teams. The Patriots are 2-1 in the postseason against the Colts. The Patriots beat Indianapolis, 24-14, in the 2003 AFC Championship Game and 20-3 in a Divisional Playoff Game in …AFC Wildcard Game Thread: Chargers vs. BengalsPats PulpitPatriots will host Indianapolis Colts in … Read more
BloombergPresident Barack Obama, whose top foreign policy achievements include killing Osama bin Laden and ending the war in Iraq, now faces the prospect of a safe haven for anti-Western extremists emerging in the Arab country. While the president has no …In Iraq, a Sunni revolt raises specter of new warWashington PostFighting Between Iraqi Forces, Militants … Read more
USA TODAYA shift in wind direction has freed a Russian-built research ship and a Chinese icebreaker that were both stuck trapped in Antarctic ice fields, according to Russian news media. The Akademik Shokalskiy research ship got stuck Dec 24, forcing the evacuation …Antarctica expedition: Are research and tourism a toxic mix?Christian Science MonitorChinese ship breaks … Read more
Bruins players named to Olympics teamsBoston.com (blog)Bruins captain Zdeno Chara will play for Slovakia in the Olympics. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe). By Matt Pepin, Boston.com Staff. Several Bruins players have been chosen for the Olympic hockey teams of their home countries. Goalie Tuukka Rask will play for … and more …read more Source: Sports From Google … Read more
InformationWeekMicrosoft’s planned Parature acquisition will improve Dynamics CRM customer service app to compete more successfully with Salesforce.com and Oracle RightNow. 7 Mistakes Microsoft Made In 2013. (click image for larger view and slideshow). Microsoft …Microsoft to Acquire Cloud-Based Customer-Service Software FirmWall Street JournalMicrosoft’s Parature buy nets self-service portal capabilities, knowledge base …GigaOMMicrosoft to buy customer … Read more
NewsdayMadonna sparked controversy while on vacation in Switzerland on New Year’s Eve when she posted a picture of her 13-year-old son, Rocco Ritchie, holding a bottle of gin. The photo, captioned, “The party has just begun! Bring it! 2014,” led to backlash from …Madonna Causes Controversy for Posting a Picture of Her Son Rocco, 13 … Read more
ESPNThe Chicago Bulls send forward Luol Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for center Andrew Bynum, a protected first-round pick from the Sacramento Kings, the right to swap first-round picks in 2015 (top-14 protected) and the Portland Trail Blazers’ …Cavaliers trade Andrew Bynum, draft picks to Bulls for Luol DengSI.comBulls trade Luol Deng to … Read more
USA TODAYIraq’s government urged Fallujah residents to expel al-Qaida militants to avoid an all-out battle in the besieged city. The seizure of Fallujah and nearby Ramadi mark the most direct challenge to the government since the departure of U.S. troops. (J. Loading…Syrian rebels lay siege to Islamic strongholdThe AustralianIraq moves up tanks, guns for looming … Read more
USA TODAYSamsung is showing off a curved UHD TV’s ranging from 50 to 110 inches at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. By H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY. Loading… Post to Facebook. CES 2014: Samsung introduces curved TVs on USATODAY.com: …Samsung unveils 105-inch curved-screen TV at CESWashington PostMichael Bay implodes at Samsung’s CES press … Read more
USA TODAYLindsey Vonn won’t be competing at the Sochi Olympics because of a knee injury, she announced Tuesday. “I am devastated to announce that I will not be able to compete in Sochi,” the statement read. “I did everything I possibly could to somehow get strong …Lindsey Vonn withdraws from 2014 Winter Olympics in SochiCNNLindsey … Read more
CNN(CNN) — A 10-year-old girl was brought into a border police station in Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand Province on Monday when she told Afghan police she had been instructed by her brother to carry out a suicide mission. When taken into …Young girl wearing suicide vest caught by Afghan policeNBCNews.com (blog)Afghan girl wearing … Read more
USA TODAYPASADENA, Calif. — The Bowl Championship Series is dead. And the Southeastern Conference’s stranglehold on college football’s national championship has been snuffed. Top-ranked Florida State of the Atlantic Coast Conference completed a perfect …BCS National Championship: Florida State beats Auburn on Jameis Winston’s …New York Daily NewsFSU clinches BCS crown with 2-yard TD pass, … Read more
CES 2014: Devices to keep computer, home secureUSA TODAYLAS VEGAS: What’s cool on the second preview day of the CES 2014? We especially liked new security systems on display. They include a device that doesn’t require a monthly subscription, a new Wi-Fi doorknob that tells you who’s at the door via an app, … and … Read more
CNETAfter an issue with a teleprompter, the “Transformers” director walks off the stage during the Samsung CES press conference. Roger Cheng. by Roger Cheng January 6, 2014 2:49 PM PST Follow @RogerWCheng …TV trends at CES: 4K, curves and smart TVsCNNWho is Michael Bay?Telegraph.co.ukDirector Michael Bay freezes up at CESCNN InternationalHeadlines & Global News –ITProPortal … Read more
CNN(CNN) — Eccentric basketball star Dennis Rodman Tuesday defended his controversial visit to North Korea with a team of former NBA players, saying it was a “great idea for the world.” In an exclusive interview with Chris Cuomo of CNN’s “New Day,” Rodman …Aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un believed dead, report saysFox NewsRodman … Read more
ZDNetSummary: Ultramobiles and tablets will be the big growth areas in device shipments in 2014, as figures for Android units pass one billion for the first time in a single year. Toby Wolpe. By Toby Wolpe | January 7, 2014 — 11:32 GMT (03:32 PST). The Android …REFILE-More than 1 billion Android devices to ship … Read more
USA TODAYHunky Josh Holloway will forever be etched in our minds as Lost’s lovable James “Sawyer” Ford, king of the nicknames. You can probably still picture him, the con man with a grin, calling co-star Evangeline Lilly “Freckles.” For six seasons Holloway played the …Intelligence Tackles the Conundrum of Man Versus MachineSeattle Post IntelligencerMarg Helgenberger … Read more
Another hard freeze warning issued until 9 am todayKHOUHOUSTON — Another hard freeze warning was issued for the Houston area from 9 p.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday. “We are going to be below 32-degrees for at least 14 to 17 hours,” said KHOU 11 Meteorologist Brooks Garner. In fact, most areas we’ll see … … Read more
ComputerworldIDG News Service – Intel hopes a new mini-computer the size of an SD card will drive growth for it in the wearables market. Edison is Intel’s smallest computer and is intended for use in small, flexible electronics that can be worn around the body. The computer …Intel vows to stop using ‘conflict minerals’ in … Read more
ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) – Michael Schumacher’s wife appealed to the media on Tuesday to leave the French hospital they have staked out since the German was critically injured in a skiing accident nine days ago and to let the doctors do their job. Corinna …Michael Schumacher’s wife asks media to leave family, doctors aloneFox NewsMichael Schumacher’s … Read more
USA TODAYHONG KONG (AP) — Pioneering Hong Kong movie producer Run Run Shaw, whose studio popularized the kung fu genre that influenced Quentin Tarantino and other Hollywood directors, died Tuesday. He was 107. No cause of death was given in a …Remembering Sir Run Run ShawWall Street JournalHong Kong movie mogul Run Run Shaw dies … Read more
New York TimesThe reason was a mix of atmospheric ingredients that came together to give New York a precipitous, once-every-few-decades swing. It began with the polar vortex, an elliptical-shaped pattern of frigid winds blowing west to east and centered on the North … and more …read more Source: New York News By Google
USA TODAYLAS VEGAS – Intel CEO Brian Krzanich unveiled a major push into wearable technology by the world’s largest semiconductor company late Monday. The new CEO showed off several new wearable devices developed by the company, including a smart watch …CES 2014 live blog recap: Keynote by Intel CEO Brian KrzanichSan Jose Mercury NewsIntel dives … Read more
ABC NewsRun Run Shaw built a Hong Kong movie and TV empire that nurtured rising talents like actor Chow Yun-fat and director John Woo, inspired Hollywood filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino and produced the 1982 sci-fi classic “Blade Runner.” Shaw’s prolific …Chinese film mogul Run Run Shaw dies at 106Los Angeles TimesRun Run Shaw, kung-fu … Read more
CNNStewart Mandel and Michael Rosenberg discuss Florida State’s 34-31 win over Auburn in the BCS title game. 1 Florida State. 34. 2 Auburn. 31. Final. PASADENA, Calif. — It looked eerily familiar. It was every bit as exhilarating. With the clock ticking down on …A big thanks for the BCSESPNPete Thamel: ‘Noles turn page on … Read more
USA TODAYCincinnati has reached the playoffs in three consecutive years. And in three consecutive years they’ve lost, and Dalton has been just abysmal. What else would you call seven turnovers and single touchdown in three games? This team was too good to go out …Broncos feel late losses make them betterSan Jose Mercury NewsBengals sticking … Read more
Telegraph.co.ukCES 2014: Samsung unveils new Galaxy NotePro and TabPro tablets. New Galaxy products unveiled by Samsung at CES 2014 herald a year when the company will establish its tablet leadership, the company claims. Samsung NotePro. The NotePro, like …Samsung unveils Galaxy NotePRO and Galaxy TabPRO tablet series at CES 2014NDTVSamsung’s supersized Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 … Read more
USA TODAYMadonna’s 13-year-old son, Rocco, was recently snapped proudly holding a bottle of liquor. Think he’s in trouble? Probably not, considering it was his famous mom who posted the photo herself! “The party has just begun! Bring it! 2014,” reads the caption …Madonna posts pic of 13-year-old son holding liquor bottleNew York Daily NewsMadonna Causes … Read more
CES 2014: Audi highlights self-driving cars and moreUSA TODAYAudi brought The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar, CEA president Gary Shapiro, and even a 1930s Horch 850 to its CES Keynote address Monday night. But none of them could outshine the laser-powered headlamps of Audi’s latest concept, or outperform … and more …read more Source: CES … Read more
New York Daily NewsAn Afghan girl has been detained by police while wearing a suicide bomber’s vest in southern Afghanistan, according to reports. The child, identified as Spozhmai, believed to be the 8- to 10-year-old sister of a Taliban commander, was instructed to carry out a …Young Afghan Girl Caught Wearing Suicide VestTIMEYoung girl wearing … Read more
Los Angeles TimesHong Kong film magnate Run Run Shaw, who built the Shaw Bros. studio into the largest in Asia in the 1960s and ’70s, popularized the kung fu genre around the world and later became a major philanthropist, died Tuesday at 106. Shaw’s studio – which he …UPDATE 2-Hong Kong media mogul Run Run … Read more