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USA TODAYSEATTLE (AP) — The sister of a Washington man imprisoned in North Korea says she’s worried that Dennis Rodman, who is in the country to celebrate the birthday of leader Kim Jong Un, is hurting efforts to free her brother. Terri Chung said Wednesday her …Dennis Rodman’s All-Stars have some explaining to do for … Read more
USA TODAYAvatar and Star Trek actress Zoe Saldana is going to play a mom-to-be. But the role will not be easy. Saldana, 35, has been cast as Rosemary in the NBC miniseries Rosemary’s Baby, based on the 1967 suspense novel by Ira Levin. She also will be a …NBC impregnates Zoe Saldana for ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ … Read more
OPB NewsAn image created by NASA combines two pictures taken Tuesday by its Solar Dynamics Observatory. One shows the location of a large sunspot; the other shows Tuesday’s large solar flare. NASA/SDO. Tired of reading about intensely cold temperatures?Northern lights could be visible early Friday morningHometownlife.comNorthern lights expected to be visible Thursday nightBaraboo News RepublicWatch: … Read more
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — Lawyers for singer Chris Brown told a judge Wednesday that he has rejected a plea deal on a charge that he hit a man outside a Washington hotel. Prosecutors had offered a deal in which Brown would plead guilty to the misdemeanor …Chris Brown rejects plea deal in DC courtCNN InternationalChris Brown … Read more
USA TODAYNeed to catch up on the latest gadgets making their debuts at the International Consumer Electronics Show? Here’s a quick recap of what you may have missed on the third day of CES 2014: Pandora hopes to strike tune with drivers. Having survived despite …The Top Trends at CES 2014PC MagazineBehind the Missing $13 … Read more
Los Angeles TimesMore of the gee-whiz stuff is coming out of the unofficial Las Vegas auto show that some say CES is becoming. A number of automakers are at CES showcasing driverless cars, interconnected autos and talking jalopies. More updates from CES 2014 to come.CES 2014: T-Mobile says ‘you’re not gonna believe’ their announcement …Washington … Read more
The News InternationalNEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: India ordered the United States on Wednesday to close down an embassy club for expatriate Americans in New Delhi, escalating a diplomatic row between the two nations that has brought faultlines in their ties out in the open.Additional booze for US diplomats to dry upTimes of IndiaAn angry India pops the … Read more
Washington PostTexas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is entering the NFL draft after two spectacular seasons. Some of the highs and lows: Top Play: In a victory over top-ranked Alabama in 2012, Manziel took a snap, tried to run but ran into the back of one of his linemen.Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel enters NFL draftUSA TODAYManziel … Read more
USA TODAYBERLIN (AP) — A former World Cup player from Germany has become the biggest name in football to come out as gay, saying he wants to break down the stigma of homosexuality in sports. Thomas Hitzlsperger, a former midfielder who played in England’s …John Amaechi: Football ‘toxic’ for gay people and minoritiesBBC SportFormer German … Read more
CNETCEO John Legere says the company is addressing yet another pain point in its aggressive “UnCarrier” strategy: it’ll pay early-termination fees for customers who want to jump to T-Mobile from another carrier. Marguerite Reardon. by Marguerite Reardon …CES 2014: T-Mobile offers families a Get Out of Jail Free card, launches fastest …ZDNetT-Mobile Offers to Cover … Read more
MLB.comOAKLAND — It was a classic incentive-laden, make-good contract. Frank Thomas just wanted a chance. Having been cast adrift by the White Sox eight years ago, Thomas found a new home in Oakland, and all he did was lead the A’s to the 2006 American …Former Oakland Athletic Frank Thomas Elected Into Baseball Hall Of … Read more
Fox NewsSinger Katy Perry arrives at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles June 6, 2010. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT). ADVERTISEMENT. The most popular stars in television, music and film — including the cast of …People’s Choice Awards 2014 to feature entertainment’s most popular starsCBS NewsKeck’s Exclusives: The 2 Broke Girls … Read more
Comic Con hits ABQ this weekendSanta Fe New Mexican.com (blog)The fourth annual Albuquerque Comic Con takes over Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town Jan 11 and 12 with all manner of guests including Jonathan Frakes of Star Trek fame, Ray Park, who played Darth Maul in the Star Wars prequels and Adam Baldwin from … and … Read more
USA TODAYIntelligence got off to a smart start Tuesday, according to preliminary Nielsen ratings. The CBS drama, which stars Lost’s Josh Holloway as a government agent with a computer chip in his brain, attracted 16.6 million viewers, making it the most-watched …Ratings: Intelligence Opens Strong; Killer Women FlopsTV GuideTV ratings: CBS’ ‘Intelligence’ debuts solid, ‘New … Read more
ReutersWASHINGTON Jan 8 (Reuters) – The Obama administration wants to keep the International Space Station, a $100 billion orbital research outpost that is a project of 15 nations, flying until at least 2024, four years beyond a previous target, NASA said on …Misbehaving Sun Delays Space Station Supply FlightABC NewsNASA: International space station operation extended … Read more
ESPNThe only major surprise in the news that Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel will enter this year’s NFL draft is that it took so long for the announcement to be made. Everything about Manziel’s behavior this past season pointed to the 2012 Heisman Trophy …2014 NFL Draft: Texas A&M’s Manziel files papers, in 2014 draftCBSSports.comJohnny … Read more
Los Angeles TimesLONDON – Fury from family and supporters greeted an inquest jury’s finding Wednesday that police acted lawfully when they shot Mark Duggan through the chest in 2011, a killing that sparked the worst outbreak of urban violence in Britain in a quarter of a …Mark Duggan ‘did not need to die’ – witnessBBC … Read more
Houston Forecast: Cool, cloudy, and wet heading into weekendKHOUHOUSTON -– Temperatures are on the rise as clouds and scattered rain move into southeast Texas, according to KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Mario Gomez. Wednesday we’ll top out around 45 degrees with a 20-percent chance for rain. That’s about 10 … and more …read more Source: Houston … Read more
BBC NewsThe only known member of the public to witness the death of Mark Duggan has told BBC News that he believes the police did not need to shoot him. ‘Witness B’ gave evidence anonymously to the inquest after witnessing the shooting from a flat overlooking …Mark Duggan verdict: Diane Abbott ‘baffled’ at juryTelegraph.co.ukPolice on … Read more
USA TODAYFormer Astros star Craig Biggio fell two votes short of the 75 percent of votes needed for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Biggio missed the mark by all of 39 votes last year, his first on the ballot, when the BBWAA elected no players to …Biggio misses Hall of Fame … Read more
Washington PostIn reminiscing about his time in office and the advice he has received along the way, President Obama often cites an early warning passed on by the Washington veteran he decided to keep in his first Cabinet: Robert Gates. “Every day,” Gates told Obama in …Robert Gates memoir shocks WashingtonChristian Science MonitorWhite House on … Read more
Men’s FitnessIt’s day two at the International CES in Las Vegas, and the good stuff keeps on coming. One of the biggest events of the day was Marissa Mayer’s keynote. The Yahoo CEO laid out the tech giant’s plan for the next year, which includes Yahoo News Digest and …CES 2014: Marissa Mayer, Katie Couric, … Read more
USA TODAYPUNE, India — The Indian government demanded Wednesday that the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi cease all commercial activities — including the running of its restaurant, bowling alley and swimming pool — in a spat over the arrest of an Indian diplomat in …India tells US to close embassy club; dispute exposes flaws in … Read more
USA TODAYYou gotta love teens. Kate and Jon Gosselin’s twins, Mady and Cara, are now 13. And the girls, who have grown up in the spotlight with sibling sextuplets Aaden, Alexis, Collin, Hannah, Joel and Leah, 9 – are telling it like it is in the new issue of People …Mommy Dearest? Kate Gosselin’s Twins … Read more
ABC NewsAn inquest jury Wednesday largely vindicated London police over a fatal shooting that set off a wave of rioting across England, finding that officers acted lawfully when they shot 29-year-old Mark Duggan through the chest. The jurors’ decision — by a majority …Mark Duggan: a single death that sparked the riotsTelegraph.co.ukKilling that sparked riots … Read more
NBCNews.comHow you view Gates’ memoir might depend on your point of view … Tell-alls can shape a legacy, and legacy-watching/lame-duck status is something the White House wants to avoid … Don’t overlook the 2016 impact – with Biden, it’s personal, and for Clinton …WH grants photo access to Obama-Biden lunchUSA TODAYMcCain: Gates Criticism of Obama … Read more
E! OnlinePerhaps Kylie Lewis should have tuned in to a bit more reality TV before signing up to the Bachelor. One of the eliminated contestant from Monday night’s show is slamming producers of the hit ABC series, claiming they set her up to fail and then proceeded to …‘Bachelor’ castoff claims Juan Pablo was not … Read more
ESPNThink about it. A man who won more Cy Youngs than any pitcher who ever lived — Roger Clemens — has no shot at being elected on Wednesday. None. A man who hit more home runs than any hitter who ever stepped into a batter’s box — Barry Bonds — has …John Smoltz is thrilled … Read more
USA TODAYBeyoncé’s hot, but Frozen is hotter. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the soundtrack’s sales jumped 55%, making it a grand total of 165,000 in the week ending Jan. 5. It climbed from No. 4 to No. 1 on Billboard’s album chart, knocking Queen Bey off her perch …‘Frozen’ Soundtrack Storms to Top Of Billboard 200Billboard‘Frozen’ … Read more
Reality TV WorldEmily Maynard has confirmed to UsMagazine.com she is engaged to marry management consultant Tyler Johnson. ADVERTISEMENT. The reality TV star, who is the single mom of an 8-year-old daughter named Ricki, got engaged to “The Bachelor” star Brad …Emily Maynard Engaged: Exclusive Photos of Bachelorette and Fiance Tyler …Us Magazine‘Bachelorette’ Emily Maynard engagedNew … Read more
USA TODAYRobert Gates’ new book is getting bad reviews from former colleagues in the Obama administration. Former White House chief of staff William Daley not only disputed Gates’ criticism of President Obama and aides, he criticized the fact that Gates had it …Obama ‘Lost Faith’ in His Afghanistan Policy – Gates MemoirVoice of AmericaRobert Gates: … Read more
Ottawa CitizenThe Ottawa Comiccon folks are making a splash early in the new year with the announcement that Giancarlo Esposito will be coming to town in May. Esposito, best known for his role as Gus Fring on the recently concluded Breaking Bad TV series, will be at … …read more Source: Comic Con News From … Read more
USA TODAYIf you’re not a sports fan, it’s entirely possible to be a part of the Super Bowl festivities without ever seeing an actual football. The music lineup during the week of the game continues to grow with Black Keys, John Legend and Band of Horses are the latest …Black Keys, Band of Horses, John … Read more
Atlanta football star cleared to play at Georgia TechAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)One of Atlanta’s top high school football players began classes at Georgia Tech on Tuesday after being approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Travis Custis is an All-State running back from Lovejoy High School who initially signed with Georgia Tech last … …read more Source: … Read more
USA TODAYBEIJING — Dennis Rodman sang Happy Birthday to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un on Wednesday before leading a team of former NBA stars for a game of “basketball diplomacy” that has been criticized by rights groups. Rodman took on a North Korean …Dennis Rodman ‘playing games’ with imprisoned American’s life, family saysCNNDennis Rodman … Read more