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USA TODAYNEW YORK (AP) — Amiri Baraka, the militant man of letters and tireless agitator whose blues-based, fist-shaking poems, plays and criticism made him a provocative and groundbreaking force in American culture, has died. He was 79. His booking agent …US playwright, poet and activist Amiri Baraka dead at age 79Reuters Canada all 47 news … Read more
ABC NewsIn a story Jan. 8 about Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Baca was the first Hispanic to hold the department’s top post. The Sheriff’s Department said he’s the fourth Hispanic to hold the office. In a …Amid Accusations of Department Misconduct, Los Angeles Sheriff Will Step DownNew … Read more
USA TODAYLOS ANGELES — The cracks are getting bigger in the once-impregnable wall separating movie stars from TV series. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, each in multiple films still playing in theaters, are packing a double punch as the stars of …Review: HBO’s True Detective Is Mind Over MurderVanity Fair‘True Detective’ review: Matthew McConaughey is … Read more
USA TODAYMINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — State police say rapper and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Flavor Flav was ticketed for speeding and driving without a license en route to his mother’s funeral in suburban New York. The rapper, whose real name is William Drayton, was …Flavor Flav arrested after speeding on LI in Hyundai, … Read more
Study: Atlanta passengers more willing to use mobile appsUSA TODAYAtlanta. SHARE 3 CONNECT 2 TWEETCOMMENTEMAILMORE. Passengers at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are the most willing to use mobile travel services, including buying tickets, than those at other airports, a new survey has found. …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google
USA TODAYLeBron James of the Miami Heat and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder are the leading vote-getters for this year’s NBA All-Star game, which is Feb. 16 in New Orleans. James has the most votes with 1,076,063.Indiana Pacers forward Paul George is …James, Durant ahead in NBA All-Star voteWashington PostJames, Durant continue to … Read more
USA TODAYThe massive International CES show hosts the cutting edge in technology, giving consumers a glimpse of our digital futures. Here’s a look at the five trends to watch in consumer technology from CES 2014. 1. The curved TV …Best new TVs: Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG highlights from CES 2014Digital SpySpec Sheet: the curving, … Read more
CES 2014: Ultra HD debated as obvious next stepUSA TODAYEnter Ultra HD displays that promise sharper video with four times the resolution of current HDTVs. MORE: Complete coverage of CES 2014. A mere 57,000 Ultra HDs were purchased in 2013, but nearly 500,000 are expected to be purchased this year. and more …read more Source: … Read more
USA TODAYThe People have spoken, and it’s Sandra Bullock they want. The Academy Award-winning actress was the big winner at Wednesday’s People’s Choice Awards, taking home four awards including favorite movie actress and, along with George Clooney, …Did Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake Avoid a Run-In at the People’s Choice …E! Online11 Funniest Moments From … Read more
USA TODAYOn Tuesday, the former Bengals offensive coordinator went on a Cincinnati sports radio show to discuss the team’s wild-card loss to San Diego as well as the 2011 NFL draft, where the Bengals drafted Andy Dalton over Colin Kaepernick, who went to the …Hue Jackson promoted to OC of Cincinnati BengalsNFL.comJay Gruden was the … Read more
CES 2014: SanDisk strategy officer glimpses into his crystal ballUSA TODAYHe was in town attending the International CES show. MORE: Full coverage of CES 2014. What Sadana sees are ever-expanding mobile and cloud-based markets that will drive innovation in one another. Throw in wearables, and the possibilities are limitless, … and more …read more Source: … Read more
USA TODAYDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart believes he’s still on schedule to return from a major leg injury before NASCAR gets on track for its 2014 season. Stewart told reporters Thursday he expects to be cleared Feb. 14 — the day before the season-opening …Ganassi, Penske change team names; new Sprint Cup director chosenSI.comBuck … Read more
Houston’s top selling suburbsHouston ChronicleThe list of top-selling neighborhoods in the country is out and eight of the top 20 are in and around Houston. Cinco Ranch in Katy topped the Texas’ list, selling 845 homes last year. That figure was enough to put Cinco Ranch third nationally. “We are … and more …read more … Read more
Study: New York airports lead delayed, canceled flightsUSA TODAYThe Global Gateway Alliance, a nonprofit that advocates for New York airports, released the study of seven worst cities for flight disruptions after a week when harsh weather — a snowstorm followed by below-zero temperatures — forced the cancellation … …read more Source: New York News By … Read more
Hollywood ReporterThe actress accused the mogul of being sexist, racist and anti-Semitic, but experts who have dug in to the icon’s controversial legacy say the truth is more complicated. Meryl Streep caused eyebrows to raise throughout Hollywood with her appearance Jan.Meryl Streep calls Walt Disney ‘gender bigot,’ Disney family organization fires backFox NewsMeryl Streep rebukes … Read more
(Zennie62Media coverage of CES 2014 sponsored by MaiWorld.com, the leader in affinity flash drives.) USA TODAYLAS VEGAS — At last year’s Consumer Electronics Show, T-Mobile’s then relatively unknown CEO John Legere took potshots at AT&T saying the rival carrier’s coverage was “crap.” A year later, Legere is no less outspoken but now a much better-known … Read more
New York Daily NewsWhen Foye began to undo the closures, Wildstein wrote Kelly, “The New York side gave Fort Lee back all three lanes this morning. We are appropriately going nuts. Samson helping us to retaliate.” Wildstein was referring to PA Chairman David Samson, …Christie bridge scandal: ‘I was misled by staff’New York PostWATCH: Christie … Read more
PHOTO TOUR: Cosmopolitan Las VegasUSA TODAYPHOTO TOUR: Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. By Steve Marcus. The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is centrally located on the Strip between Bellagio, Paris, Planet Hollywood and Vdara. Take the photo tour to see what’s offered at the trendy, modern casino resort. …read more Source: Las Vegas News By Google
Make it beautiful: how the fashion industry is giving tech…The VergeFor the fashion-conscious, wearable gadgets are currently not wearable. But at CES 2014, fashion moguls and global tech authorities are finally chatting about how to fix that problem. Design as a function isn’t a new idea, but the fashion industry … …read more Source: Fashion … Read more
CNN(CNN) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman apologized Thursday for his much-criticized outburst about an American citizen imprisoned in North Korea, saying he was stressed out and had been drinking when he made the remarks on CNN. The eccentric …UPDATE 5-Rodman apologises for rant, heads to N.Korean ski resortReutersNorth Korea state TV shows Dennis Rodman … Read more
New York Daily NewsJustin Timberlake celebrated his People’s Choice wins by indulging in a little fast food. Instead of heading to a star-studded after party, the A-lister went straight to Taco Bell on Wednesday night after the show. PHOTOS: PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2014.Justin Timberlake hits Taco Bell after awards showUSA TODAYJustin Timberlake hits Taco Bell … Read more
USA TODAYLOUISVILLE — Bobby Petrino is expected to replace Charlie Strong as the head football coach at the University of Louisville, according to a report from Yahoo! Sports. ESPN is also reporting the news, citing sources. The Daily News in Bowling Green also …Louisville set to name Bobby Petrino head coachSportingNews.comThe Bobby Petrino controversy timeline: … Read more
(Zennie62Media coverage of CES 2014 sponsored by MaiWorld.com, the leader in affinity flash drives.) GameSpotGameSpot at CES 2014. PlayStation Now – Breaking News from CES 2014. Posted by Andy Bauman | Jan. 7, 2014 1:00pm. Find out what we know about PlayStation Now, the game streaming service announced at Sony’s CES 2014 press conference.Sony Unveils … Read more
Jay Gruden, Washington Redskins closing in on dealNFL.comNFL Media’s Jeff Darlington reported Thursday morning that Jay Gruden and the team are working out the final details of a deal to make him the successor to the fired Mike Shanahan. Gruden began hammering out the parameters of a deal Wednesday night, … and more …read more … Read more
Washington PostN’DJAMENA, Chad — The rebel leader-turned-president of Central African Republic is at a regional summit where he’s expected to face renewed pressure to step aside less than a year after he seized power. Michel Djotodia was installed as president after …Central African Leaders Meet on CAR CrisisVoice of AmericaCentral African Leaders Meet as Djotodia … Read more
ABC NewsA person familiar with the process says the University of Michigan is hiring Doug Nussmeier to be Brady Hoke’s offensive coordinator. The person spoke Thursday morning to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been …Michigan fans react to Alabama’s Doug Nussmeier: ‘You steal Da’Shawn (Hand …al.comReactions to OC … Read more
NewsdayLAS VEGAS – Gadget lovers are slipping on fitness bands that track movement and buckling on smartwatches that let them check phone messages. Some brave souls are even donning Google’s geeky-looking Glass eyewear. For the technology industry, this …Google getting more serious about Glass branding with guidelinesZDNetGoogle Glass competitor GlassUp unveils first public prototype at … Read more
MTV.comChris Brown was back in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for a hearing in his assault case from October. During the proceeding, prosecutors offered the singer a plea deal in which they would bump his misdemeanor assault charge down if he plead guilty to …Chris Brown causes chaos outside courtroomUSA TODAYChris Brown’s lawyer says he’s innocent … Read more
New York PostThe lane closures were halted after four days by a PA official appointed by New York Gov. Cuomo. Wildstein reacted in an e-mail, saying the Christie-appointed PA chairman, David Samson, “is helping us to retaliate” against the New York officials. The …Christie Faces Scandal on Traffic Jam Aides OrderedNew York Times‘It’s the worst … Read more
USA TODAYTexas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has officially declared himself eligible for the 2014 NFL Draft. Manziel, also known as Johnny Football, was the first freshman to ever win the Heisman Trophy in 2012. (Jan. 8). Loading… Post to Facebook. Manziel …Playoffs? Now that Manziel’s in, let’s dig into the draftFOXSports.comFormer Heisman Trophy winner Johnny … Read more
Fashion trucks take boutique finds on the roadUSA TODAYThe 25-year-old drives, stocks, styles and sells out of her pale pink Passionista Fashion Truck, a converted pretzel truck that has popped up in several Delaware cities during the last two months. A diesel-powered mix of Charlotte Russe-type clubwear …Delaware fashion truck comes to you, complete with … Read more
Boston HeraldChicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas holds up a baseball he signed Frank Thomas HOF during a news conference about his selection into the MLB Baseball Hall Of Fame Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. Thomas joins Greg …Hall of Famers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine once starred in this … Read more
USA TODAYBAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military recruiting center in Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 12 people — an attack that was likely retaliation for the Iraqi government’s campaign to retake two cities overrun by al-Qaeda militants.Families flee as Fallujah crumbles: UNThe AustralianThe Iraqi government’s battle to control … Read more
ABC NewsAn explosion at a chemical factory in central Japan on Thursday killed at least five workers and injured 17 others, authorities said. Investigators suspect chemical reaction involving hydrogen caused the blast at metal and chemical company Mitsubishi …Five dead in Japan chemical factory blastBBC NewsMitsubishi Materials Explosion at Factory Kills 5 PeopleBloombergFive killed, 12 … Read more
USA TODAYLONDON — The family of the man who was shot dead by Metropolitan Police, sparking unprecedented riots and public disorder across England, has appealed for calm following an inquest’s conclusion that Mark Duggan was lawfully killed. “The struggle will …Mark Duggan verdict: Diane Abbott ‘baffled’ at juryTelegraph.co.ukDuggan’s aunt urges ‘no violence’BBC NewsLondon police chief … Read more