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USA TODAYDENVER – Police said a man was in critical condition after a “quadruple stabbing” in a parking lot adjacent to Sports Authority Field on Thursday night. Police said two other men were in stable condition and a fourth potential victim was missing. The incident …Multiple stabbings, fights after Broncos game at Mile High in … Read more
USA TODAYAmerican Hustle and 12 Years a Slave led the way with seven nominations each Thursday in the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards. Four cast members from Hustle were honored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in musical/comedy categories, …Golden Globes nominations 2014: full listTelegraph.co.ukGolden Globes 2014 Celebrates New Shows Over The Old as Television … Read more
BBC NewsThe Bangladesh Islamist leader executed on Thursday after his conviction for crimes during the 1971 war of independence has been buried. Abdul Kader Mullah’s funeral took place in his home town of Faridpur in the early hours of Friday morning and was …Execution of key member of Bangladesh opposition party sparks violence, while …Fox … Read more
Washington PostDENVER — A wake-up call, or the sign of something more serious? An unexpected 27-20 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night made Peyton Manning and the Broncos look average and placed all their regular-season goals in jeopardy. epa03987545 An …Did Peyton just shove Broncos’ season where the sun don’t shine?FOXSports.comBroncos flop at home, … Read more
New York Daily NewsSurprise! Friday the 13th is proving to be a lucky day for Beyoncé fans, with the unexpected release of a new album. The 32-year-old singer released her self-titled fifth album on iTunes early Friday, with no announcement beforehand. Screen grabs taken from …Beyonce Releases New Album as Surprise! All the Details Here!Just … Read more
CBC.caWhere The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey felt a bit like molasses, its sequel is a fast-paced, action-packed return to J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world of dungeons, dragons and dwarves, says CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner. As arrows fly and heads roll in The …Movie review: The Hobbit sequel is as good as LOTRHindustan Times‘Smaug’ alert: New … Read more
ABC NewsAt least three people were stabbed in a parking at Sports Authority Stadium Field at Mile High after the Denver Broncos’ game Thursday night. Police spokesman Steve Warneke said three males were stabbed, and a fourth may have been stabbed, but that …At least 3 stabbed in parking lot after Broncos gameCBS News4 stabbed … Read more
USA TODAYThere’s a reason Chiwetel Ejiofor hasn’t heard from the most important people in his life yet, after receiving his Golden Globes nomination this morning. “I don’t have my phone on me!” says the 12 Years a Slave star, calling in from someone else’s mobile.Old TV darlings dumped as Golden Globes seek out the new … Read more
USA TODAYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Saturday’s Heisman Trophy Award just got a little more drama on Thursday at the Home Depot College Football Awards when Florida State’s Jameis Winston became the second freshman to claim the O’Brien Award for the …Heisman Trophy preview: Predictions, dreams come true for Auburn’s Tre Masonal.comFSU accuser’s attorney to … Read more
ABC NewsThe execution of an opposition leader in Bangladesh sparked violent protests Friday as activists torched homes and businesses belonging to government supporters, leaving at least three people dead, in a fresh wave of bloodshed ahead of next month’s …Bangladesh executes opposition leaderUSA TODAYExecution in B’desh sparks violence, four killedHindustan TimesProtests in Bangladesh, After Opposition … Read more
USA TODAYBEIJING – A stooped figure in handcuffs, condemned by a military tribunal, then taken for immediate execution Thursday. Jang Song Thaek is now vilified as a “traitor” and “human scum” in North Korea, where until recently he counted as its second most …North Korea executes Kim Jong-un’s uncle as a traitorTelegraph.co.ukNorth Korean leader’s uncle … Read more
Starpulse.comVeteran actress Susan Sarandon fears she has missed her chance to go nude for Hugh Hefner’s Playboy publication for good after repeatedly turning down requests from magazine editors. The Thelma & Louise star, 67, admits she never had the nerve to strip …Susan Sarandon Was Stoned at “Almost All” Award ShowsUs MagazineSusan Sarandon: I was … Read more
It’s forgotten that Robert Griffin III wasn’t the actual first choice pick in the 2012 NFL Draft for the Washington Redskins. Seeing an openings, Washington Redskins’ General Maanger Bruce Allen made the call on a blockbuster trade that saw the St.Louis Rams get the Redskins’ No. 6 overall pick in 2012, and the Redskins’ first-round … Read more
Bariatric center’s fashion show celebrates weight lossWBIR-TVAround 30 patients of the Blount Memorial Weight Management Center showed off their hard work and success in a fashion show Thursday night. Those 30 patients had bariatric surgery and lost between 50 and 250 pounds. “I think it’s a great event for them … …read more Source: Fashion … Read more
USA TODAYSEATTLE (AP) — All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano and the Seattle Mariners finalized their $240 million, 10-year contract that was agreed upon late last week. The deal, which is tied for the fourth largest contract in major league history, was …How the Mariners landed Robinson CanoThe Seattle TimesHarper: New beard and all, Robbie tries … Read more
USA TODAYDENVER – Suddenly, the Denver Broncos look vulnerable in the AFC. The Broncos lost their first AFC West game in two years Thursday night, 27-20 to the San Diego Chargers, and now will face serious questions about their readiness for the playoffs.4 People Stabbed in Parking Lot After Denver GameABC NewsPhilip Rivers has numbers … Read more
USA TODAYNEW YORK (AP) — Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett share a championship with Doc Rivers and a bond that didn’t break when they ended up on opposite coasts. “I’ll always have a special place for Doc,” Garnett said. Now the two veterans are trying to teach a …Nets Win Their Third in a Row … Read more
BusinessweekBangladeshi activists march in the street with torches and shout slogans during a protest demanding the immediate execution of Bangladeshi war crimes convict Abdul Quader Molla, the 65-year-old senior leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami party in Dhaka on Dec.Bangladesh Hangs Islamist for War Crimes as Tensions SimmerBloombergBangladesh execution of opposition leader hints at deeper woes (+video)Christian … Read more
Fox NewsPYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korea said Friday that it had executed the uncle of Kim Jong Un, the country’s leader, saying he was a traitor who tried to grab power, and that he was a corrupt womanizer. The following are excerpts from a 2,700-word …North Korean leader’s uncle executed as ‘traitor’USA TODAYNorth Korea … Read more
ABC NewsA security guard at the Los Angeles Lakers’ training center has been charged with stealing two NBA championship rings that disappeared last week. El Segundo police said in a statement Thursday that Eddie J. Monterroso has been charged with felony grand …Slam dunk: Police arrest Lakers security guard for allegedly stealing …Daily BreezeLakers Security … Read more
AceShowbizTwo showcases were recently held in Los Angeles and New York to find a black comedienne to be added to the show’s cast. Tweet. ‘SNL’ to Welcome Black Female Cast Member in January. See larger image. “Saturday Night Live” is indeed taking it serious …‘SNL’: Civil Rights Group Praises Plan to Add African-American Woman to … Read more
Detroit Free PressHere are nominees in key categories for the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. □ Related: Golden Globe nominations: Essential facts, a few surprises and an Oprah …2014 Golden Globe Awards NomineesAceShowbiz’12 Years,’ ‘Hustle’ lead Globes nominationsPress of Atlantic CityGolden Globes 2014 … Read more
Sky’s the limit: New towers for the rich soar in New YorkUSA TODAYNEW YORK — Here’s how a 1932 guide to Manhattan describes the view of Central Park from the 43-story Essex House: “an unbroken vista — unequaled anywhere in the city. … Few apartment buildings in the world are more ideally located.” Today, here’s … Read more
Feds Indict 24 For Drug Trafficking In Southern CaliforniaCBS LocalTen federal search warrants were also executed to seek evidence linked to the operation, and five children were removed and referred to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, said Timothy Delaney, special agent in charge of … and more …read more Source: … Read more
BBC NewsEuropean leaders should be ashamed by the paltry numbers of refugees from Syria they are prepared to resettle, human rights group Amnesty says. Only 10 member states have offered to take in refugees and even then only 12,000, it complains. The UK and …European response to Syrian refugees ‘pitiful’: AmnestyAFPMideast Snow Threatens Syrian Refugees … Read more
USA TODAYAn AP investigation reveals an American who vanished nearly seven years ago in Iran was working for the CIA on an unapproved intelligence-gathering mission. (Dec. 12). Loading… Post to Facebook. Missing American in Iran was working for CIA on …Missing American in Iran was on unapproved missionBoston.comReports: American who went missing in Iran worked … Read more
USA TODAYFilm and television nominees for the 71st annual Golden Globes, airing Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT on NBC. MOVIES. DRAMA. 12 Years a Slave. Captain Phillips. Gravity. Philomena. Rush. COMEDY OR MUSICAL. American Hustle. Her. Inside Llewyn Davis.Olivia Wilde Flaunts Small Baby Bump at Golden Globe Nominations …AceShowbizOlivia Wilde Flaunts Growing Baby … Read more
Sydney Morning HeraldOpinion. Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom introduces Instagram Direct. Photo: AP. Let’s say you see something cool and you want to show a few people, but not the world. You have a smartphone, so you whip it out and get the camera ready – but where to …Instagram Strikes Back at SnapchatWall Street JournalFacebook … Read more
USA TODAYRemember the days when the Los Angeles Lakers walked on rarefied hoops air, when all the breaks seemed to go their way and the rest of the NBA (save for the rival Boston Celtics, of course) was envious of their charmed existence? The halcyon times have …Steve Blake out at least 6 weeks with … Read more
USA TODAYIn a rare Heisman Trophy occurrence, the question isn’t who will win the trophy this weekend – but rather by how wide a margin. Saturday night’s Heisman ceremony is expected to serve as a coronation of sorts for Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, …Jameis Winston Wins Walter Camp AwardESPNFlorida State QB Winston wins Davey … Read more
Chicago TribuneThe Bears paid Jason Campbell $3.5 million last year to be Jay Cutler’s backup. Campbell, the Browns’ starter Sunday in Cleveland, had 70 career starts and the market for backups, at the time, was hot. They might have to pay Josh McCown more to stick …Cutler Set To Return, Replacing McCownNew York TimesBears will … Read more
What was Baltimore Ravens rookie safety Matt Elam thinking when asked about Calvin Johnson, aka Megatron…THE best wide receiver in the National Football League? Obviously he wasn’t or he wouldn’t have said Johnson is “old”. Yes, he called the 28-year old Johnson “old”: “He’s pretty old, so I don’t know how physical he’ll be,” Elam … Read more
BBC NewsPro-EU protesters in Ukraine have reinforced their position in the centre of Kiev, rebuilding barricades torn down by police. The government’s decision not to sign a deal on closer EU ties last month has sparked weeks of mass rallies. First Deputy Prime …Ukraine says it will sign association agreement with European Union soonIrish TimesUkrainian … Read more
USA TODAYThe fairy tale journey continues for Barkhad Abdi, who received a supporting actor Golden Globe nomination for his role as a Somali pirate leader in Captain Phillips. The Globe announcement came a day after the Somali actor from Minnesota was nominated …Barkhad Abdi, Golden Globe Nominee: Meet The First-Time Actor Who Stole …Vanity FairAbdi … Read more