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Mel Kiper has the Raiders grabbing a tackle at No. 14 overallFOXSports.comMel Kiper Jr. thinks the Oakland Raiders ought to beef protection for franchise quarterback Derek Carr. So, the famous draftnik has slotted an even beefier tackle prospect to the team at No. 14 overall in his first mock draft: Michigan State’s Jack …and more … Read more
Super Bowl 50 San Francisco Party Venue At 101 California #SB50 – Video Wine + Beer Garden And VIP Bubble Lounge SB50 This pop-up Wine + Beer Garden And VIP Bubble Lounge at Super Bowl 50 is at 101 California St main level outdoors in San Francisco’s Financial District. It’s by The Vault and will … Read more
Martin Luther King Jr. born in Atlanta, Jan. 15, 1929PoliticoOn this day in 1929, Martin Luther King Jr., a clergyman who played a leading role in the civil rights movement in mid-20th-century America, was born in Atlanta. The peaceful protests he led on behalf of his fellow African-Americans throughout the …Atlanta faith calendarAtlanta Journal Constitution … Read more
Singh Shares Lead in HonoluluNew York TimesVijay Singh opened with a seven-under-par 63 for a five-way share of the lead and at the Sony Open in Honolulu. Singh, 52, narrowly missed an 8-foot eagle putt on his final hole. He was tied with Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner, Ricky Barnes and Morgan …Vijay Singh among the … Read more
Kobe Bryant enjoying his farewell tour at every stopLexington Herald LeaderIn honor of Bryant’s five NBA titles, the Warriors gifted him with a five-day Napa Valley vacation with five wineries and five restaurants included. He also received a … Bryant certainly hoped for a better showing in Oakland this time as he departs …and more … Read more
San Diego Mayor Upbeat About Chargers, Other Issues In Annual AddressKPBSMayor Kevin Faulconer received a warm reception Thursday night from inside the Balboa Theatre where he delivered an upbeat State of the City speech that touched on lots of topics — from working to keep the Chargers in San Diego to improving city parks.Ex-Chargers Player … Read more
Five teen defendants arrested in Brooklyn rape case are released as …New York Daily NewsThe five teens accused of raping an 18-year-old woman at a Brooklyn playground last week were ordered released from jail Thursday as police and prosecutors continued to investigate the increasingly complicated case. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice …DA stalls for time as … Read more
Inslee orders tunnel dig halted as soil sinks above BerthaThe Seattle TimesJay Inslee ordered Highway 99 tunnel contractors Thursday to suspend drilling the deep-bore tunnel along the Seattle waterfront, until a sinkhole that formed this week is fully investigated. Even though contractors filled the hole, the ground above the …Washington Halts Seattle Tunnel Project Over … Read more
Nittany Lion Weber invited to U.S. women’s soccer team campCentre Daily TimesMallory Weber has been selected to train with the U.S. women’s national program’s under-23 team. Weber is among 10 midfielders and 26 women selected to train with the team beginning Monday at the U.S. program’s training complex in Carson, Calif. …read more From:: Women’s … Read more
Norway: School to include competitive video gaming eSports in curriculumInternational Business Times UKA school in Norway will be teaching its student how to play eSports video games starting August. Students of Garnes Vidaregåande Skule might be taught to play games such as DOTA2, League Of Legends and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive when the …You Can Play … Read more
Ex-Time exec resurfaces with new digital startupNew York PostTime Inc’s former senior vice president of video, J.R. McCabe, has resurfaced as a partner in a small entrepreneurial digital company called CRTV. McCabe was a high-profile hire for Time Inc., which wooed him away from Meredith Corp. “I needed to take … …read more From:: Startup … Read more
Super Bowl events will impact San Francisco for nearly 3 weeksKGO-TVSuper Bowl events will impact San Francisco for nearly 3 weeks. You need Flash to watch this video.Sorry, your browser doesn’t support Flash, needs a Flash update, or has Flash disabled. Super Bowl events will impact SF for nearly 3 weeks. While Super …Why Apple, … Read more
Ukraine-Russia: President Petro Poroshenko vows to get back occupied east and …International Business Times UKUkraine’s president Petro Poroshenko has vowed to win back control of Crimea as well as the rebel-held land in the east of the country but says he needs help from the EU and the US. He made the bold claim in … Read more
Cops: Seattle molester under state’s watch begged for child pornseattlepi.comKing County prosecutors claim Scott M. Cohen downloaded child pornography at Seattle Public Libraries, the University of Washington and a mental health clinic. Senior Deputy Prosecutor Cecelia Gregson described Cohen as evidencing “egregious, …and more …read more From:: Seattle News By Google News
Monroe Bank & Trust Boosts Stake in iShares Dow Jones US Technology (IYW)EMQiShares Dow Jones US Technology (ETF) logo Monroe Bank & Trust boosted its stake in iShares Dow Jones US Technology (ETF) (NYSEARCA:IYW) by 3.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange …Vicus Capital Buys $6854000 … Read more
San Antonio Spurs snap Cleveland Cavaliers’ winning streak, 99-95cleveland.comSAN ANTONIO – In a potential NBA Finals preview of Thursday night, it was the San Antonio Spurs that came away on top of the Cleveland Cavaliers with an 99-95 victory at AT&T Center. Tony Parker led San Antonio (35-6) with 24 points and Kawhi Leonard …Cleveland … Read more
YouTube Launches Customized Homepages For Pakistan, Nepal And Sri LankaTech TimesYouTube’s decision to provide a homepage for users in Pakistan is interesting, to say the least, as the website has been banned in the country since 2012. The move was even reinforced early last year in February when the country’s government said that …YouTube Launches … Read more
Capitals Top Canucks for Fifth Straight WinNew York TimesOn the night Alex Ovechkin was honored at home for his 500th N.H.L. goal, his fellow Russian forward Evgeny Kuznetsov had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks, 4-1, on Thursday for their fifth straight victory.Youth movement continues to thrive as … Read more
Bucs players give thumbs-up to KoetterTampabay.comDirk Koetter, near left, was in charge of guiding rookie quarterback Jameis Winston, center, after joining the staff of then-coach Lovie Smith, right, as offensive coordinator last year. TAMPA — As soon as the news broke Thursday night that the Bucs …Dirk Koetter Promotion Keeps Focus on Jameis Winston, Bucs’ … Read more
Kobe Bryant enjoying his farewell tour at every stopSan Francisco ChronicleOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — At every stop, in every road arena, Kobe Bryant is reflecting on 20 years of memories and many great games. He’s enjoying every second of this farewell ride despite all the losing, which isn’t exactly how he intended to go into … Read more
Two Miami men arrested in Lakeland, charged in triple homicideMiami HeraldAccording to police, Joseph, Alcegaire and a third man drove a U-Haul van rented in Miami to Lakeland and went to a known drug house. They arrived at the house in the early morning hours of Jan. 6. One of the residents there was David … Read more
Here Are The Marvel Characters, Outside Of The Avengers, Who Might Show Up In …UPROXXSince 2008, Disney and Marvel Studios have been building to a monstrous climax that will begin with 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War I. The villainous Thanos has been positioned — much like in the comics — as the ultimate baddie, and with … Read more
The Latest: Christie vows to kick Obama out of White Housenews9.com KWTVNORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Here is the latest from the GOP presidential debates, sponsored by Fox Business Network, in North Charleston, S.C. All times local. 9:58 p.m.. Chris Christie is defending regulations enacted in New Jersey by saying they …and more …read more … Read more
Trump uses 9/11 to counter Cruz’s ‘New York values’ attackUSA TODAYDonald Trump and Ted Cruz were bound to square off at Thursday’s GOP debate now that the two have emerged as the leading contenders for the party’s presidential nomination — and particularly in Iowa. Their growing popped up again during a discussion …What You Missed … Read more
2 face animal cruelty charges in NC after dog starves to deathwivb.comfayetteville-animal-cruelty. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Two people from Fayetteville face felony animal abuse charges after police said they starved a dog to death and left another for dead. Frankie Lynn Barker, 30, and Danielle Elizabeth Durocher, 27 …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia … Read more
D.J. Swearinger goes from the couch to the NFL playoffsThe StateTwo months later, he is preparing to play in the NFL playoffs for the first time as a member of, arguably, the best team in the NFL. Swearinger was signed to the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad Dec. 1, and the next week was added to … Read more
Retired Cleveland police officer arrested after loaded gun found in coat at …fox8.comCLEVELAND – A retired Cleveland police officer and current part-time officer for Cuyahoga Community College was arrested at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, accused of having a gun at a security checkpoint. Cleveland police say around 6:00 a.m. …and more …read more From:: Cleveland … Read more
2 teen girls accused of plotting mass shooting at Colorado high schoolcleveland.comTwo teen girls in Colorado have been charged as adults, accused of plotting a mass shooting at their high school near Denver, according to news reports. Brooke Higgins, 16, was arraigned Thursday in Douglas County District Court, Reuters reports.Two teenage girls face trial in … Read more
No. 21 Miami gets sloppy win over Wake ForestSun SentinelSo after the 21st-ranked Hurricanes finally managed to close out their 71-60 win over the Demon Deacons, Tamara James, Riquna Williams and Suriya McGuire made their way to the Miami locker room and had a few words with the players now wearing their …No. 21 Miami … Read more
No. 11 Cal Set For No. 4 Oklahoma, TWUCal AthleticsThe Golden Bears posted their highest score in a season opener in program history, 195.575, en route to a victory over No. 8 Stanford (19.4.800), Sacramento State (194.325), UC Davis (192.700) and San Jose State (191.800) at the NorCal Classic hosted … …read more From:: California … Read more
Man, 24, arrested in California after shooting death of Las Vegas teenLas Vegas SunA 24-year-old man has been arrested in Northern California in connection with the October shooting death of a 16-year-old at a Las Vegas apartment complex, according to Metro Police. Jimmy Robinson Jr. was taken into custody Wednesday near Richmond …and more …read … Read more
BART Police Arrest Person Allegedly Walking On Tracks In San FranciscoCBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO, CA – AUGUST 15: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) police officers stand on the platform at the Civic Center station on August 15, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The hacker group “Anonymous” staged a demonstration at a BART station …Person on tracks … Read more
Marvel Pick Of The Week – January 13, 2016Bam! Smack! Pow!Last month, James Robinson resurrected long-damaged Marvel legend Scarlet Witch with a horror-procedural fusion reminiscent of the best horror from the 1970s. He saw Wanda Maximoff as a woman with an innate understanding of magic, meaning a … …read more From:: Marvel Entertainment News By … Read more
Wave of retirements lead to strong local businesses up for salePacific Business News (Honolulu)Businesses with strong financials are being listed for sale across the nation and Honolulu businesses are ahead of the pack, according to data from BizBuySell. In the fourth quarter of last year Honolulu businesses had a median asking price of $469,000 … … Read more
Lawmakers Work to Combat Terrorist Use of Social MediaKCRGWASHINGTON, DC (KCRG-TV9) — As the Islamic State continues to claim deadly attacks around the world, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking to combat the growing influence of terrorist groups on the web. The ‘Combat Terrorist use of Social Media Act’ …and more …read more From:: Social … Read more