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BBC NewsNelson Mandela’s body has been laid to rest in a family plot, after political and religious leaders paid tribute to South Africa’s first black president at a state funeral service. His widow, Graca Machel, and President Jacob Zuma were present for the private, …Tears and hope as Nelson Mandela laid to restChristian Science MonitorWorld … Read more
Washington PostNEW YORK — Tom Laughlin, whose production, marketing and making of “Billy Jack” set a standard for breaking the rules on and off screen, has died. Laughlin’s daughter told The Associated Press that he died Thursday at Los Robles Hospital and Medical …Tom Laughlin, Star of ‘Billy Jack,’ Dead at 82TheWrap‘Billy Jack’ Star Tom … Read more
New York TimesSANTIAGO, Chile — Chilean voters handed a landslide victory to Michelle Bachelet on Sunday, returning her to the presidency amid continuing unease over high levels of inequality in Chile despite an enviable stretch of rapid economic growth. World Twitter …Michelle Bachelet easily wins Chile presidencyUSA TODAYBachelet Wins Chilean PresidencyWall Street JournalBachelet Wins Landslide … Read more
‘Hobbit’ Box Office Elite With $73.7MCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (AP) — Undaunted hobbits trumped princess power at the multiplex. Per studio estimates Sunday, Warner Bros. “Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” was No. 1 at the weekend box office with $73.7 million, besting last weekend’s No. 1 film … and more …read more Source: Los Angeles News … Read more
FOXSports.comDoes any wide receiver track a deep ball better than Alshon Jeffery? It’s a legit question. The Bears’ second-year wide receiver came down with a spectacular grab between two Browns defenders in the fourth quarter to knot the game at 24 on Sunday.Recap: Cleveland vs. ChicagoMiamiHerald.comCutler returns, leads Bears past Browns 38-31Boston HeraldCleveland Browns home … Read more
GossipCenter.comMaking a late night visit to his ladyfriend, Harry Styles headed to Kendall Jenner’s hotel in London around 2:30 am on Sunday (December 15). The young boy bander wore a black T-shirt, red plaid button-down, a black jacket, and black skinnies as he …Harry Styles Flies to London to Visit Kendall Jenner’s HotelJust JaredKendall Jenner … Read more
Peter O’Toole, the great actor who passed away due after what was reported to have been a “long illness” at 81, was a riot when he appeared with on The Late Show With David Letterman on May 17th, 1995. Peter O’Toole, ever with a flare for the dramatic, entered riding a camel, and then, after … Read more
BBC NewsSyrian government aircraft have dropped barrels laden with explosives on rebel areas of the northern city of Aleppo, opposition activists say. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 22 people were killed, 14 of them children.Syria: children killed as Aleppo hit by worst bombing in six monthsTelegraph.co.ukSyrian helicopter bomb raids kill 36 … Read more
USA TODAYCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Kentucky’s 82-77 loss to North Carolina here on Saturday night was not, in itself, an awful loss. The Wildcats scraped and clawed. They outrebounded the Tar Heels. They got contributions from their bench. They had a chance to win.Randy McClure: Tar Heels step up again, down Kentucky at the Dean … Read more
NFL.comNFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport said Sunday on NFL Network’s “NFL GameDay Morning” that the Washington Redskins offensive coordinator has decided he can no longer work for Mike Shanahan and plans to set out on his own path next year. According to …Kirk Cousins has strong first half replacing Robert Griffin IIICBSSports.comKirk Cousins taking a … Read more
Peter O’Toole Was A Hit, With His Camel, On David Letterman In 1995 Peter O’Toole, one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema, passed away today at the young age of 81. Mr. O’Toole was credited for 94 roles in movie roles, but many, including this blogger, remember him most for his role … Read more
USA TODAYWhile hobbits remain lords of the box office, the little guys may be losing some oomph at theaters. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, the second of three Hobbit films, opened to a solid $73.7 million, according to studio estimates from box office trackers …Dwarves, dragon and a ‘Hobbit’ dominate box offices worldwideReuters‘Hobbit’ Sequel … Read more
Peter O’Toole Of Lawrence Of Arabia, Supergirl Passes Away USA TODAYActor Peter O’Toole, who died Saturday at age 81, was a record eight-time Oscar loser. (He did, however, accept an Honorary Oscar in 2003.) We review the charismatic leading man’s nominated roles: Lawrence of Arabia (1962): As enigmatic WWI British …Peter O’Toole is dead at … Read more
USA TODAYMack Brown said Sunday that he decided to step down as head coach at Texas because there were too many distractions, too many negatives to continue, that staying on would not be healthy for players or assistants. “Stepping away will add 10 years to my …Mack Brown at final press conference: ‘I thought Texas … Read more
Fox NewsLONDON – Peter O’Toole, the charismatic actor who achieved instant stardom as Lawrence of Arabia and was nominated eight times for an Academy Award, has died, his agent said Sunday. He was 81. O’Toole died Saturday after a long illness, Steve Kenis …Peter O’Toole, Star of ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ Is Dead at 81New York … Read more
BBC NewsThe first robot to land on the Moon in nearly 40 years, China’s Jade Rabbit rover, has begun sending back photos, with shots of its lunar lander. Jade Rabbit rolled down a ramp lowered by the lander and on to the volcanic plain known as Sinus Iridum at 04:35 …Chinese moon rover launched successfullyCNNChina … Read more
How the West was lost by the selfie presidentNew York PostTimes’ ‘prize’ idiots. Safest bet of the season: The New York Times will nominate its interminable series on a dysfunctional homeless family for a Pulitzer. Nominations are due early next year for work published in calendar 2013, so the project had to … and more … Read more
ESPNOKLAHOMA CITY — The Los Angeles Lakers prefer to keep struggling center Pau Gasol and believe he eventually will have success in coach Mike D’Antoni’s system, but his recent comments and subpar play have caused them to begin weighing whether to …Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Bobcats 12/14/13: Video Highlights and RecapBleacher ReportKobe Bryant talks … Read more
NPRLOS ANGELES (AP) — Virtually every entertainer has a misfire. But it’s news when an album by one of the best-selling recording artists in history quickly tumbles down the charts. Celine Dion’s first all-new English-language album in six years, “Loved Me Back …Celine Dion Plans To Bounce Back From Album Disappointment With New …Contactmusic.com all … Read more
New York Daily NewsFans of “The Dark Knight” and “Inception” take note: A new Christopher Nolan movie is on the horizon. The first teaser for the director’s new project “Interstellar” has hit the internet, but it isn’t giving out any answers to the project. Nolan has kept the details of …‘Interstellar’ trailer: McConaughey ponders space … Read more
Houston ChronicleBANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Christian militiamen and a former officer in Central African Republic’s national army say they are working together to topple rebel leader-turned-President Michel Djotodia, who took power in a March 2013 coup.Central African Republic Leader in Talks with MilitiasVoice of AmericaFrançois Hollande’s plane ‘surrounded by rebels’ in Central African … Read more
USA TODAYTexas coach Mack Brown resigned Saturday after winning 158 games, two Big 12 titles and one national championship during 16 years with the Longhorns. Brown’s resignation opens one of the premier jobs in college football to a number of elite coaching …The Mack Brown WayBurnt Orange NationMack Brown Resigns As Head Coach Of UT … Read more
RollingStone.comJohn Goodman has hosted Saturday Night Live 13 times, and I remember him fondly from the show’s mid-’90s glory days. So maybe my expectations were a little too high this time around, when Goodman took to the stage for the first time in 12 years. Now that …SNL’s John Goodman Episode: 5 Best ScenesThe AtlanticRobert … Read more
NDTVSanaa, Yemen: Assailants stabbed a Japanese diplomat repeatedly on Sunday after dragging him from his car in the Yemeni capital, scene of a spate of attacks on foreigners, the embassy and witnesses said. The consul and second secretary at the embassy …Japanese diplomat in Yemen stabbed in failed kidnap bidThe Japan TimesJapan Diplomat Stabbed in … Read more
NBCSports.comAfter months — hell, a couple of seasons — worth of speculation, Mack Brown’s tenure at Texas finally and somewhat mercifully came to an end, with the longtime Texas head coach announcing Saturday night that he would be stepping down after 16 …Mack Brown officially resigns as head coach of TexasSB NationMack Brown Poised To … Read more
CBSSports.comJosh McCown has been one of the feel-good stories of the NFL this season, playing at an elite level while filling in for starter Jay Cutler this season, and, had the Bears been willing to spend one dollar more on his deal they could have been in position to …Michael Beller: Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Cutler … Read more
USA TODAYWhen does Ford Mustang become just another car? That’s the question that should be asked not only of Ford’s pony car, but other models today that have increasingly risked losing their originality and spunk. “It seems that all vehicles are becoming more …Free 2015 Mustang DLC available today for NFS Rivals, video of how … Read more
CNN(CNN) — China’s first lunar rover deployed successfully from the unmanned spacecraft Chang’e-3 that landed on the moon Saturday. China launches first mission to the moon. Jade Rabbit (called Yutu in Chinese) is a six-wheeled lunar rover equipped with at …China’s rover leaves first tracks on moon in 40 yearsUSA TODAYChina deploys ‘highly efficient’ rover … Read more
ABC NewsChancellor Angela Merkel’s new coalition partners are bringing back a former foreign minister and pledging to make Germany’s transition from nuclear to renewable energy a success as they enter government. The center-left Social Democrats also said …Germany’s Social Democrats Name Ministers in Merkel CoalitionWall Street JournalGermany’s Social Democrats clear way for Angela Merkel’s third … Read more
USA TODAYFor months, rumors swirled that the Alabama coach would be a target for the Longhorns, should Mack Brown vacate the position he’s held for 16 years. Friday evening, Saban agreed to a contract extension with Alabama, putting an end to that scenario. Saban …Mack Brown officially resigns as head coach of TexasSB NationTravis: Top … Read more
A culture clash when Silicon Valley invades San FranciscoUSA TODAYSHARECONNECTTWEETCOMMENTEMAILMORE. SAN FRANCISCO — The culture clash between Silicon Valley and the City by the Bay spilled over from the streets of San Francisco and onto the Web this week, and the results in both cases weren’t pretty. and more …read more Source: San Francisco News … Read more