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‘X-Files’ auteur Chris Carter back with new seriesThe StateLargely absent from the scene since “The X-Files” series and films he masterminded years ago, Carter is returning with a sci-fi thriller, “The After.” Arriving on the Amazon Prime website in early 2015, “The After” follows a group of strangers thrown … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Pires stands by country music festival plan at land-use hearingThe News JournalA Sussex-land use board encouraged Alex Pires, the lawyer and Dewey business owner who wants to launch a multi-day country music festival in Sussex County next year, to be more detailed about his plans when he submits them to the County Council this …Hundreds … Read more
Safe boating efforts build after tragic crash on July 4thMiamiHerald.comSince the Fourth of July boating crash on Biscayne Bay — the worst in Miami-Dade County in recent memory — members of the recreational boating community have launched an informal but passionate campaign to try to prevent similar tragedies. …read more Source: Miami News From Google
Candidates Get Their Message Out At New London’s SailfestHartford CourantNEW LONDON — Republican campaigns are in full swing one month before the party’s primary election, and candidates for statewide office spent Saturday in the southeastern corner of the state – speaking to voters who are among the 300,000 attendees at … and more …read more … Read more
The Malay Mail OnlineThis little accessory, which scooped a best in show award at this year’s International CES, attempts to boost both battery life and space for photos. Available for both the iPhone 5 and 5S, the Space Pack offers 100 per cent more battery life and, in … …read more Source: International CES News … Read more
Daily BeastBefore the World Cup kickoff on June 12, an event that was expected to attract over 600,000 tourists and millions of Brazilians—and cost the Brazilian government an estimated $14 billion, making it the priciest Copa to date—the country invested an …World Cup puts a damper on Rio’s prostitution businessUSA TODAYBrazil police arrest protesters before … Read more
Nashville mutt mysteries solved with DNA swab testThe TennesseanIn the heel-nipping case, that particular dog’s owners learned he was part border collie, said Nashville-based pet behavior expert Harrison Forbes, and felt relief. “It’s not you,” Forbes said. “Now, when you go to a trainer to help fix a behavior … …read more Source: Nashville News … Read more
9NEWS.comTwo young women were in the Jeep with the victim at the time of the shooting, according to sources. it’s not clear why the three drove to the area where Denver police responded. Police do not have suspect information at this time. No other details were …Man injured in drive-by shooting in DenverThe Denver PostPolice … Read more
Sometimes zoning adjustments make sense for housing towersSFGateThe proposed height of 400 feet is less than at least eight other towers that are allowed in the plan for the two dozen blocks surrounding the new Transbay Transit Center, which is set to open in 2017. But it exceeds the 300-foot zoning for the site … … Read more
Voice of AmericaGunmen stormed an apartment building in a Baghdad neighborhood Saturday, killing at least 29 people, mostly women. Iraqi police report finding bodies scattered throughout the building and blood streaming down the stairs. No one has claimed …US VP, Iraqi Kurds’ leader discuss disputes resolutionXinhuaIn Baghdad, middle-class Sunnis say they prefer militants to MalikiWashington … Read more
The Times-PicayuneBourbon Street shooting suspect Trung T. Le was in custody Saturday (July 12) in New Orleans, where he appeared in Orleans Parish Magistrate Court after being extradited from Mississippi over his objections. Le is being held without bond on one count of …Mississippi agrees to extradite suspect in New Orleans gunfight that killed 1, … Read more
New York Daily NewsA high-level female Yahoo Inc executive has been sued in California by a woman who worked under her and is accusing her former boss of sexual harassment and wrongful termination. Maria Zhang, a senior director of engineering at Yahoo Mobile, has …Yahoo! Female Executive Sexual HarrasmentthestockmastersFemale Yahoo! Exec Being Sued by Female … Read more
Members of extended Jackson family in reality showModesto BeeBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Members of Michael Jackson’s extended family are stepping out of what they call “the Jackson bubble” for a reality show. The six-episode show, debuting Nov. 18 on Reelz, focuses on Alejandra Jackson, the ex-wife of Michael’s … and more …read more Source: Beverly … Read more
USA TODAYPau Gasol is going to join the Chicago Bulls, one way or another. The Bulls are working to finalize a deal that would land them the free agent forward, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on the condition of …Pau Gasol tweets he’s joining BullsESPNPau Gasol … Read more
Members of extended Jackson family in reality showThe Idaho StatesmanBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Members of Michael Jackson’s extended family are stepping out of what they call “the Jackson bubble” for a reality show. The six-episode show, debuting Nov. 18 on Reelz, focuses on Alejandra Jackson, the ex-wife of Michael’s … and more …read more Source: … Read more
USA TODAYLeBron James plans to sign a two-year, $42.2 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving the NBA superstar the ability to take advantage of the league’s new TV deal, which is expected to increase the value of max contracts, a person familiar with …Miami Heat fans in disbelief as LeBron James leavesMiamiHerald.comLeBron James’ deal … Read more
Los Angeles TimesArgentina’s Lionel Messi takes part in a team practice session Saturday in preparation for Sunday’s World Cup final against Germany. Adding a World Cup title to his resume would elevate Messi into the echelon of soccer’s greatest players. Argentina’s …World Cup Final Watch Parties to be Held in Santa Monica and Los AngelesWestside … Read more
Boston HeraldThe Hulu Plus subscription service will become the exclusive online-streaming home for all past seasons of the long-running Comedy Central show, following the season 18 premiere on the cable channel Sept. 24. Hulu cut the deal with South Park Digital …‘South Park’ catalog finds a new home on HuluSFGateThere goes all your free time: … Read more
BBC NewsAfghanistan’s two presidential election candidates have agreed to an audit in an attempt to resolve a dispute over the result of last month’s vote, US Secretary of State John Kerry has announced. Speaking alongside candidates Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah …UPDATE 2-Disputed Afghan election to be recounted in fullReutersAfghanistan to audit all presidential votes after … Read more
Sole survivor of mass shooting speaks outKPRC HoustonBUT WE BEGIN WITH THE LATEST ON A TEEN WHO SURVIVED A SHOOTING THAT KILLED HER FAMILY. GOOD EVENING. I’M PHILLIP MENA. CASSIDY STAY SPOKE DURING A COMMUNITY WIDE MEMORIAL FOR HER FAMILY. SHE MAY ONLY BE … …read more Source: Mass Shooting News From Google News
BillboardTrey Songz crowns Top R&B/Hip–Hop Albums with his newest set “Trigga,” opening with 105,000 copies sold in the week ending July 6, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The entrance grants the R&B singer his third chart-topper on the list, following 2010’s …Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne Among Those Topping Hip Hop Singles …HipHopDX all 2 … Read more
Bye-bye Innerbelt Bridge! Dust settles in Cleveland after implosionfox8.comCLEVELAND-It’s out with the old and soon enough it will be in with the new. After standing strong for 55 years, the old Innerbelt Bridge came down this morning. Hundreds of explosives were put in place to bring down five of the remaining nine spans of …55-year-old … Read more
Report: Houston Rockets Lose Pau Gasol To BullsHouse of HoustonPau Gasol was plan C for the Houston Rockets after they missed out on Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh. Before yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers put two deals on the table for Gasol. The first deal was for two years, $23 million and the second one … Read more
ESPNJohnson homered twice and Minor hit his second career home run, leading the Atlanta Braves over the Chicago Cubs 11-6 on Saturday. Johnson and Justin Upton each drove in four runs for the Braves. Johnson and Minor homered and Upton hit a three-run …Ruggiano single in 9th lifts Cubs over BravesCBSSports.comRecap: Chicago Cubs vs. AtlantaThe … Read more
Washington PostTom Erdelyi hadn’t planned to become Tommy Ramone, but circumstances forced him into a new identity as the drummer and driving force behind one of the most influential and unforgettable rock-and-roll bands of the 1970s. He was the last surviving …Last Original Member Of Punk Rock’s Ramones Dies At 65CBS LocalTommy Ramone, Drummer of … Read more
BBC NewsYoungsters gather in a room in north London for a ballet lesson. But here there are no tutus, leotards or pirouettes – or even any traces of pink. Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rio Ferdinand and Christian Bale may not sound like your typical pink tutu-wearing … …read more Source: London News From Google
LeBron James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers for something bigger than an …The Plain DealerFILE – In this Feb. 23, 2010, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James waits for play to resume in an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in Cleveland. Four years after he left for Miami, a widely criticized … Read more
Nashville drug treatment center launches YouTube seriesThe TennesseanIn the video, a Nashville-area man in his 20s who got help at the center talks about recovering from heroin addiction that “mentally and emotionally” destroyed his life and landed him in jail. The center’s chief medical officer, Chapman Sledge, also … …read more Source: Nashville News From … Read more
Los Angeles TimesThe 15-year-old lone survivor of a shooting at a suburban Houston home that left her parents and four siblings dead spoke tearfully at a memorial service for her family Saturday, saying they were “in a much better place.” Cassidy Stay thanked first …Lone survivor in Spring mass shooting released from hospitalChron.comHouston Shooting Survivor … Read more
Inside NoVAThe first full moon of summer rose in the sky the weekend of June 22-23. It’s called a super moon because the moon is at its closest point to Earth, making the orb appear very large and bright. Posted: Saturday, July 12, 2014 6:28 pm | Updated: 6:51 pm, Sat …Heads up! Supermoon is … Read more
ESPNDiscussions between Chicago and the Los Angeles Lakers on a sign-and-trade deal for Gasol broke down, so the four-time All-Star will sign directly with the Bulls, sources told ESPN.com. Chicago currently does not have salary-cap space, so it will have …Pau Gasol agrees to join Chicago Bulls; no contract yetUSA TODAYPau Gasol High Risk for … Read more
Macon Chronicle-HeraldAtlantic City Boardwalk Entrance. These are hard times for Atlantic City, which recently recorded its sixth consecutive year of falling gambling revenues and saw an ambitious new casino prepare for bankruptcy. You can blame the economic downturn as well …More Atlantic City Woes: Trump Plaza Hotel Casino Could Close in SeptemberSavingAdvice.comWill lawmakers halt shutdown … Read more
12th Man RisingSeattle did pick off four Carson Palmer passes to keep them in the game, but in the end, the Seahawks lost 17-10. It would be the last loss of their Super Bowl-winning season. The Cardinals had a tough time with the NFC West last year, finishing 2-4 …Calais Campbell: Cardinals still have top … Read more
BusinessweekPersonal location information is stored only on the iPhone, protected by a user password, and isn’t available to third parties, Apple Inc. said. Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg. Apple Inc. (AAPL:US) assured Chinese customers that location tracking …Apple quickly counters China claim of iPhone spyingComputerworldApple tells China it doesn’t monitor iPhone users’ locationsCNETApple rebuts CCTV claim that … Read more
Los Angeles TimesI’d probably only been covering jazz for the Los Angeles Times for a year or so when the phone rang at my desk and on the other end was Charlie Haden. For a half-second, I was terrified. Was this how I was going to find out that the tiny voice in my …Legendary … Read more