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Oakland: Man fatally shot identified as Hayward residentSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A man fatally shot Sunday morning inside a home in the Laurel district of East Oakland was identified by police Monday as Daniel Gibson, 20, of Hayward. No arrests have been made in the shooting and no motive determined, police said.Will $10000 Bounty … Read more
Vice Social Media Editor Appears To Get Cozy With Martin ShkreliGawkerThat woman appears to be Helen Donahue, a social media editor at Vice. The evidence, such as it is, connecting Donahue and Shkreli was first collected by a blog called Webcam Woodshed, but Donahue doesn’t really appear to be hiding her relationship … …read more … Read more
US women’s soccer avoids distractions during Olympic qualifying in North TexasFort Worth Star TelegramA frigid wind whipped across the practice fields of Toyota Stadium in Frisco as the U.S. women’s national soccer team opened practice Friday for the eight-team CONCACAF women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, hosted by the home venue of FC Dallas. …read more From:: … Read more
Animals: Writers Working on Season Two of HBO SeriesTV Series FinaleHBO’s new TV show Animals just premiered on Friday, and season two is already in the works. In a recent interview with Uproxx, series creators Mike Luciano and Phil Matarese discussed the origin of their animated comedy, their writing process, and … …read more From:: … Read more
AGENTS OF SHIELD Is ‘MISSION IMPOSSIBLE’ In The Marvel UNewsaramaPhil Coulson and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but they’ve become an important part of Marvel’s comic book universe as well. Under the guidance of writer Mark Guggenheim – no stranger to television and film … …read more From:: Marvel Entertainment … Read more
6 NBA Youngsters Who Could Use a Change of Scenery at 2016 Trade DeadlineBleacher ReportThe NBA trade deadline is most often viewed from a team perspective, but the transaction period changes individual lives, too. And for all the personal disruption caused by the swaps, they can be invigorating in certain situations. That’s the hope, at … Read more
Navajo Nation fund gets $1.5M in gaming revenueFarmington Daily TimesOfficials with the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise presented a check for $1.5 million to the tribe on Jan. 25 during the Navajo Nation Council’s winter session in Window Rock, Ariz. The money goes to the Navajo Gaming Net Revenue Distribution Fund, …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Cleveland carjackers throw man’s dog through sunroofcleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — A man said he’s grateful to be alive after a group of armed robbers stole his SUV and threw his dog out of the sunroof. Duane Jackson’s SUV was later returned to him, and Lola, the Cocker Spaniel-Yorkie mixed dog, was not hurt.and more …read more … Read more
Warriors’ TV ratings double as record-breaking season rolls onFOXSports.comThe NBA’s power in California has shifted north, both on court and on TV. The defending champion Golden State Warriors have seen their local TV ratings more than double this season compared with last year’s midpoint. With an 8.42 average rating on CSN …and more …read more … Read more
Bulls’ TV ratings have plummeted this seasonChicago Sun-TimesThe Bulls’ recent descent in the Eastern Conference standings has been matched this season by a massive decline in television ratings. According to Sports Business Daily, Chicago’s local TV ratings have dropped 29 percent this season – representing the … …read more From:: TV Ratings News From Google … Read more
The Giants of the future have already spent a lot of moneyMcCovey ChroniclesThat doesn’t mean that some teams aren’t in better shape than others when it comes to their payroll over the next few years. And that’s where the Giants come in. Here’s where they rank among all 30 teams when it comes to future … Read more
Mayor discusses mass shootings and the effect on the cityNews 10NBCBut we were able to speak with the mayor to ask her what she thinks these continued mass casualty shootings are doing to our city’s reputation. Brett Davidsen: “What is it doing to the city’s reputation or the perception that outsiders might have about … … Read more
Stocks close down sharply, but they were worse earlier: Dow lost 400 at one pointLos Angeles TimesWall Street rode another wave of selling Monday that sent U.S. stocks sharply lower, before a late-afternoon pullback stemmed some of the losses. Investors unloaded materials, financials and other stocks, briefly knocking the Dow Jones industrial …Dow Jones Industrial … Read more
Obama to call for increases in budget for SEC, CFTC: White HouseReutersObama will propose that the SEC be given $1.8 billion and the CFTC $330 million in the budget, economic adviser Jeffrey Zients said in a blog post on the White House website. “Last year the Administration fought hard to keep Congressional Republicans …Obama Will … Read more
Super Bowl result should set Raiders offseason agendaSilver and Black PrideNow, the beauty of Oakland’s situation is that with so much money to spend, there’s no need to zero in on a particular need at the expense of the others. With that said, the priority must be on defense. Could Oakland use another running back? … Read more
Queens Rapper Th3 Saga plays SXSW 2016The Deli Magazine National (blog)Rapzilla.com cites Th3 Saga as one of the primary reasons Christian Hip Hop is “back on the map.” The Queens-based MC has garnered a fair amount of attention in the national Battle Rap scene, and his faith is worn proudly on his sleeve. His tracks … Read more
JJ Abrams announced as SXSW featured speakerKUTV 2NewsAUSTIN, Texas — J.J. Abrams, director of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” has been announced as a speaker at this year’s SXSW Interactive. As part of the festival’s Convergence Track, the session will be open to all badgeholders. Abrams will be on to …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Grammy Awards countdown: Tony Bennett vs. Bob Dylan for trad pop album?USA TODAYTo absolutely no one’s surprise, Tony Bennett is once again a contender at next Monday’s Grammy Awards, in the category of best traditional pop vocal album. The 89-year-old American songbook champion, who has already collected 12 prizes in the field, … …read more … Read more
Charleston Battery sold to B Sports EntertainmentWCBD News 2CHARLESTON, S.C. (News Release) — B Sports Entertainment (BSE), a locally owned and privately held company, has purchased the Charleston Battery professional soccer club, executives announced Monday afternoon. Terms of the deal, which include …and more …read more From:: Entertainment News From Google News
‘The Walking Dead Experience’BackstageSeeking actors “The Walking Dead Experience,” a Walker Stalker Con attraction. Company states: “Walker Stalker Con, in partnership with Skybound (creators of the original ‘Walking Dead’ comic series), are looking for actors for an upcoming tour of an … …read more From:: Casting Call News From Google News
NCAA basketball: Pac-12 is up, Duke unrankedSan Jose Mercury NewsNCAA basketball: Pac-12 is up, Duke unranked. By Jon Wilner. jwilner@mercurynews.com. Posted: 02/08/2016 12:37:49 PM PST# Comments | Updated: about 3 hours ago. The Super Bowl is over. College football recruiting: Done. The NBA playoffs? Months …and more …read more From:: NCAA Basketball News By Google … Read more
Disney Drops “The Jungle Book” Television Spot: Watch Here!The Gossip GirlsGiving movie fans of all ages a tasty trailer tidbit, Walt Disney Pictures served up a breakthrough spot for “The Jungle Book” during Super Bowl 50 last night (February 7). The much-anticipated Jon Favreau project, based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Chris Martin: Beyonce Rejected One of My Songs!The Gossip GirlsHe’s the cover guy for Rolling Stone’s latest issue, and in his interview Chris Martin confessed that he was once snubbed by good pal Beyonce over a song called “Hook Up.” The “Viva La Vida” crooner explained, “She did it in the sweetest way possible …and … Read more
Walking Into Levi’s Stadium For Super Bowl 50 #SB50 – Video Walking Into Levi’s Stadium For Super Bowl 50 #SB50 via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/GA_ln1d2m8k
Malkin remains sidelined, won’t face DucksNHL.comPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will not play against the Anaheim Ducks at Consol Energy Center on Monday. Malkin did not travel to Florida this past weekend for the Penguins games against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday …Ducks, Penguins rounding into form, but are they playoff threats?ESPN … Read more
Teresa Giudice Is Returning to RHONJ with Jacqueline Laurita and Melissa GorgaPeople MagazineTeresa Giudice is home from prison – and soon enough, she’ll be back on Bravo! The news that Giudice will return as a regular cast member on The Real Housewives of New Jersey was announced Monday on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM radio show, Radio … Read more
James Corden helps Elton John croon the classics in ‘Carpool Karaoke’Los Angeles TimesElton John joins James Corden for “Carpool Karaoke” on “The Late Late Show With James Corden.” Elton John joins James Corden for “Carpool Karaoke” on “The Late Late Show With James Corden.” (CBS). Libby HillContact Reporter. To celebrate the …Elton John joins James … Read more
Hangouts calls now use P2P connections on new updateModern ReadersHangouts calls now use P2P connections Users who have long been satisfied by poor or inconsistent call fidelity on Google Hangouts may not have to bear with that anymore, thanks to a new software update. Google’s new version of Hangouts for Android …Google Hangouts Switched to … Read more
NFL Draft 2016: Order and Mock Predictions for Top Prospects After Super Bowl 50Bleacher ReportUCLA’s Myles Jack continues to stand as one of the top names in the 2016 class. 73. Reads. 0. Comments. Thanks to a world-beating pass rush put on by eventual MVP Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware, the Denver Broncos got Peyton … Read more
1 of 3 victims in fiery San Francisco crash identifiedKGO-TVThree people inside a vehicle that led California Highway Patrol officers on a brief pursuit Saturday night died after their vehicle struck a taxi and caught fire in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood. The family has identified one of those killed as a …San Francisco: Three killed … Read more
Microsoft Apologizes For ‘Red Dead Redemption’ Screw UpForbesFor a brief moment, Red Dead Redemption appeared to be playable on Xbox One, as part of a growing list of Xbox 360 games that are backwards compatible on Microsoft’s new system. Then the rug was pulled out from beneath us. Digital cowboys …Microsoft responds to, apologizes for, … Read more
See an astronaut’s view of Super Bowl 50 from orbitCNETScott Kelly’s view of the Super Bowl. And you thought your nosebleed seats were bad. NASA/Scott Kelly. During last year’s Super Bowl, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly was on Earth, gearing up to head to the International Space Station for a yearlong stay.NASA Astronaut Spies On Super … Read more
Youngblood Booking talks Come and Take It, Houston Whatever FestChron.com (blog)The comedy community in Houston has experienced a nice boost the past few years with efforts from Youngblood Booking and a growing local scene. Andrew Youngblood of Youngblood Booking/ The Secret Group is just one of the the many brains behind … …read more From:: … Read more
ESPN: Oklahoma owns one of college football’s toughest 2016 out-of-conference schedulesDallas Morning News.Nobody else in college football faces two more challenging nonconference games (Houston and Ohio State) in September than the Sooners.” Oklahoma’s slate will be difficult for the reigning Big 12 champions, but USC might have OU beat on Low’s top ten …USC, Oklahoma … Read more
