Supreme Court to take on high-stakes TV dispute – Washington Post

Washington PostThe Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide a high-stakes dispute between the nation’s broadcast networks and an upstart Web company that is providing live television programming over the Internet. Both the networks and Barry Diller-backed Aereo asked …Supreme Court to hear case on Aereo’s broadcast TV streamingPCWorldUPDATE 2-US top court agrees to hear broadcasters’ … Read more

French president may sue magazine for saying he has secret lover – Toronto Star

Toronto StarVrai? Pas vrai? Pretend you’re French and give a Gallic shrug, because whether or not the story is true, tout Paris is talking about the “affair” between the actress and the president. If François Hollande, the straitlaced leader dubbed “Monsieur Normal” by the …Too many ‘first ladies’ land Hollande in hot water, as new … Read more

‘Enlisted’ premiere: Mission accomplished – Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment WeeklyIn my life, the only military show I’ve ever been a dedicated fan of was HBO’s miniseries Generation Kill, which I started watching simply for the Alexander Skarsgard of it all. In general, I’m not one for shows about men in the armed forces … until now.Enlisted Series Premiere Review: War Is Hell, Preparing … Read more

VIDEO: Joe Johnson scores 22 first quarter points vs. Heat – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comJoe Johnson went NOVA in the first quarter vs. Miami, scoring 22 points in the first frame of a brilliant series of jumpers, step-backs, and drives, including one sweet glide by LeBron James. Johnson struggled mightily along with dealing with some injury issues …Nets, Heat unveil nicknamesABC NewsNets Improve Defense by Showing a Little EffortWall … Read more

Dale Earnhardt Jr. concerned with impending crew chief change – TheNewsTribune.com

TheNewsTribune.comDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. said he has known for some time his crew chief, Steve Letarte, was contemplating a career change after this season. He also has no doubts the two of them can continue their successful three-year relationship this …Earnhardt crew chief Steve Letarte to join NBC Sports as analyst in … Read more

In the Crossfire: Can we believe Gov. Chris Christie? – CNN (blog)

In the Crossfire: Can we believe Gov. Chris Christie?CNN (blog)Tonight on Crossfire: Did Governor Chris Christie’s extraordinary, nearly two-hour news conference keep alive his chances to be president? Christie said he found out for the first time Wednesday that one of his top aides had been connected to the … and more …read more Source: … Read more

US Says Iran Won’t Attend Peace Talks on Syria – New York Times

New York TimesWASHINGTON — Iran will not participate in peace talks on Syria that are to be held this month in Switzerland, a senior State Department official said Friday. “No, they’re not coming,” said the official, who cannot be identified under the department’s protocol for …Iran: Nuclear Talks Conclude with ‘Solutions’Voice of AmericaSupport for Iran … Read more

CNN chief Zucker slams Fox News, says Leno not a ‘priority’ – San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury NewsPASADENA. CNN chief Jeff Zucker on Friday took some swipes at Roger Ailes and denied rumors that he wants to hire Jay Leno, while insisting that his struggling cable network is still committed to hard news. Zucker, a year into his tenure at CNN, appeared …CNN’s Jeff Zucker says news still focus … Read more

Derek Holland has ‘freak accident,’ will miss start of 2014 – USA TODAY

USA TODAYTexas Rangers left-hander Derek Holland will miss the start of the season after having surgery Friday on his left knee. The Rangers say Holland injured his knee in a fall on the stairs in his home earlier this week. General manager Jon Daniels says Holland …Derek Holland undergoes knee surgery, may miss first half … Read more

Carolina key: Who can stay with Colin Kaepernick? – USA TODAY

USA TODAYKeep an eye on how the Carolina Panthers deploy strongside linebacker Thomas Davis on passing downs in Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. If anyone has a chance to chase down 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, …Panthers wide receiver Smith says should be okay for SundayReutersUnderdog? Panthers take that as sign … Read more

Fire risk: GM recalls 303000 Chevrolet, GMC pickups – USA TODAY

USA TODAYGeneral Motors is recalling 303,000 of its new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks in the U.S. to reprogram software to prevent them from catching on fire. So far, eight fires have been reported and no injuries. The recall covers …GM Recalls Pickups Over Software ProblemsWall Street JournalGM recalling 370000 trucks … Read more

CES 2014: Reviewed.com’s highlights from the week – USA TODAY

CES 2014: Reviewed.com’s highlights from the weekUSA TODAYLAS VEGAS — This week the entire Reviewed.com editorial staff was in Las Vegas to cover the 2014 International CES. As the official Editors’ Choice Media Partner for CES 2014, our Editor’s Choice selections highlighted the best products of the show. and more …read more Source: CES News … Read more

Search On For Driver In Deadly Oakland I-580 Motorcycle Crash – CBS Local

CBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) – A motorcyclist was killed Friday morning in a possible hit-and-run collision on westbound Interstate Highway 580 in West Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol. The two left lanes of westbound I-580, just east of I-80 …Oakland: Motorcyclist killed in I-580 crash identified as Concord manContra Costa TimesCHP seeks driver … Read more

Nevada’s biggest casinos lose $1.3 billion in 2013 – Las Vegas Sun

Nevada’s biggest casinos lose $1.3 billion in 2013Las Vegas SunCasinos on the Las Vegas Strip produced $15.5 billion in total revenues, with 37 percent coming from gaming. The net loss on the Strip was $1.4 billion, or 13 percent less than 2012. Downtown Las Vegas casinos reported a net loss of $17.8 million, but …Casinos … Read more

Boy, 4, found dead in New York apartment with ‘horrific’ cuts and cigarette burns – NBCNews.com (blog)

NBCNews.com (blog)King initially said the boy had fallen into the bathtub while she was out of the room. But according to police sources speaking to NBC News New York, she later changed this story and told officers that she had physically disciplined Dobson, but not …Babysitter admits to torturing, burning 4-year-old: copsNew York Daily NewsMother … Read more

CNN’s Zucker slams Fox News as a GOP outlet – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsCNN honcho Jeff Zucker blasted Fox News Channel boss Roger Ailes Friday, branding the former Nixon consultant’s cable network as the Republican Party’s headquarters. “I think we all know what’s going on there,” Zucker told TV writers gathered at the …Zucker: GOP Being Run From Fox News HeadquartersABC NewsJeff Zucker Blasts Fox … Read more

Virgin Galactic’s supersonic space ship in 71000-ft record smash – Register

RegisterVirgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo reusable space vehicle completed its third supersonic test flight on Friday, successfully reaching its highest altitude yet. The craft was first lifted to a height of about 46,000 feet (14,021m) by Virgin Galactic’s WhiteKnightTwo …Virgin Galactic spaceship makes successful flightSan Jose Mercury NewsSpaceShipTwo sets a new altitude record on FridayABQ JournalVirgin Galactic’s … Read more