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USA TODAYThe Oscar nominations announced Thursday underscore a particularly strong year for Hollywood. USA TODAY’s Scott Bowles examines the nine nominees for best picture and the challenges they face in pursuit of the granddaddy prize. 12 Years a Slave.Oscars 2014: ‘American Hustle,’ ‘Gravity’ top contenders so farSan Jose Mercury NewsIn Three-Horse Oscar Race, Who’s the […]
USA TODAYENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As a quarterback, John Elway enjoyed nothing more than the NFL playoffs. But now that he’s running the Denver Broncos, postseason has become a miserable experience. “It took me four hours to get the pit out of my stomach after the …Capsule for AFC championship gameWashington PostExplaining Peyton Manning’s ‘Omaha’ call: […]
Indian ExpressMeanwhile commenting on the development, the 43-year-old Gandhi scion stated that he would abide by the party’s decision. (Reuters). Summary. Senior Congress general secretary Janardhan Dwivedi said all members of the CWC wanted Rahul be …Rahul Gandhi will not run for PM, says India’s Congress partyXinhuaGandhi Scion Won’t Be India’s Next LeaderTIMEIndia’s Sonia Gandhi […]
Two brothers sought in connection with slayingHouston ChronicleA day after a suspect in the slaying of a missing man was found hanged in Texas City, two other suspects in the killing remain on the run. Brothers Marcelino Osuna, 29, and Richard Osuna, 30, are charged with capital murder in the death of Jesus Valdez …3 […]
RegisterFacebook is rolling out a new “service” in the form of a Trending box in the top righthand corner of user’s home page, which highlights topics that have recently proved popular. Trending. Less space for you. “The list is personalized, including topics based on …Facebook launches a ‘Trending’ boxWashington PostFacebook hijacks Trending feature from rival […]
ReutersThe wind-whipped blaze erupted before dawn in the Angeles National Forest north of Glendora, about 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. By mid-morning, the so-called Colby Fire had blackened more than …Wildfire near Los Angeles: Three people arrested, emergency declaredLos Angeles Times3 Arrested in Los Angeles […]
New York Daily NewsOut-of-towners, if not accepted, are generally tolerated in Washington. But at D.C.’s Verizon Center, visitors are singled out and humiliated on the arena’s jumbotron. In a bit called the “Bandwagon Cam,” fans decked out in Miami Heat gear at Wednesday …Oden, Heat ready for next step in comeback planNewsdayPatience still the key […]
USA TODAYChip maker Intel said Thursday that fourth-quarter net income rose 6% as higher sales of other products offset flat demand for its personal computer chips. By about 5 p.m. ET, its stock slid 3% to $25.54 per share following the after-hours announcement.Intel’s Demo Devices at CES Had ARM InsidePC MagazineIntel’s Sales May Miss Some […]
Cornell ChronicleAlix Cantor ’14, Emily Fipphen ’14, FSAD assistant professor Tasha Lewis, Justine Lee ’14, Carley Campbell ’14 and Marianne Dorado ’14 gather at the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund awards gala Jan. 8 in New York City. For her brand of convertible and … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | […]
BBC NewsUS Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Syria’s opposition to join next week’s peace talks. The main political opposition group, the Syrian National Coalition, meets in Istanbul on Friday to vote on whether to go to the talks. Mr Kerry stressed the aim of the …Kerry Urges Syria Opposition to Attend Peace TalksVoice […]
USA TODAYWe all knew him as simply the Professor. Russell Johnson, the actor known as the quirky, smart Gilligan’s Island character, Professor Roy Hinkley, has died at age 89. ABC News confirmed with the actor’s wife, Constance, that Johnson died Thursday morning …Russell Johnson, who played The Professor on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ dies at age 89Fox […]
USA TODAYPARK CITY, Utah — Robert Redford is far more excited about the beginning of the 30th Sundance Film Festival than concerned about his Oscar snub for All Is Lost. The 77-year-old actor-director-producer discussed the Academy Award nominations Thursday …2014 Oscar nominations: What are the biggest surprises? — VIDEOEntertainment WeeklySundance Film Festival 2014: This year’s […]
Washington PostUNITED NATIONS — U.N. experts are warning that the level of global warming gases is rising rapidly, and delaying action will reduce options for dealing with the worst impacts of climate change. The findings were in the final draft of a report by the …Number of Americans who don’t believe in climate change risesNBCNews.comClimate […]
Bleacher ReportThe Seattle Seahawks will play host to the San Francisco 49ers in what has become the best rivalry in the NFL. After both teams battled it out and split their two matchups during the regular season, the 49ers will now have to return to the site of …Why stock bulls should cheer for the […]
Cheapest Super Bowl Tickets Available With Level of PatienceBloombergThe biggest bargains on Super Bowl tickets go to those willing to run out the clock. Since 2010, the average ticket resale price fell about 23 percent between the National Football League conference championship games and Super Bowl Sunday, according …How will Super Bowl 2014 tickets sell […]
NBC Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles Art Show: It’s hard to throw a paintbrush during the month of January and not hit some outsized visual arts event. (Plus, we’d kindly ask you not to throw.) So many talks and tours unroll during LA Art Month — that’s this month — that … …read more Source: Los Angeles […]
Telegraph.co.ukFrancois Hollande wanted to break up with Valérie Trierweiler at the weekend but had to ditch the idea after she “took one pill too many” and was taken to hospital, it was reported yesterday. Le Nouvel Observateur, the Left-leaning magazine, claimed that the …Actress Julie Gayet sues over Francois Hollande affair reportThe AustralianWatch: Dirty protest […]
NewsdayMIAMI – (AP) — Many details about how Greg Oden has been rehabilitating his body in an effort to resuscitate his career with the Miami Heat remain a mystery, even to his teammates. All they knew was that progress was steadily being made.Greg Oden: Greg Oden (knee) listed as day-to-dayRotoworld.comAt long last, Greg Oden slams […]
New York Daily NewsThe talent from in front and behind the camera who were fortunate enough to notch an Academy Award nomination Thursday morning scrambled to give reactions worthy of Hollywood’s biggest honor. Perhaps the best feel-good story of the day was the Best …2014 Academy Awards: Nominee predictionsPeoria Journal Star (blog) all 31 news […]
USA TODAYAs the film world (and pretty much everyone else) was focused on Oscar nominations Wednesday, a few high-profile productions were announced for Broadway and off-Broadway. A revival of the Maury Yeston/Peter Stone musical Titanic is poised to set sail …‘Noises Off’ to return to Broadway next winterNews & Observer all 18 news articles …read […]
USA TODAYIn television, it’s never good to end a successful sitcom series with people shouting “Racism!” at you on Twitter. That’s the situation faced by CBS’s How I Met Your Mother, which concludes its ninth and final season on March 31 and hoped for a happy swan …Asian-Americans up in arms over ‘How I Met […]
TIMEFrom left: Judges Walid Akoum, Janet Nosworthy, David Re, Micheline Braidy and Nicola Lettier preside over the first hearing in the in absentia trial of four people accused of murdering former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon …Hariri murder trial: Son speaks of hope for justiceBBC NewsLebanon’s Hariri trial opens without […]
Entertainment WeeklyThough Duck Dynasty was expected by some to return to its biggest ratings yet after its huge controversy last month, the Louisiana-based reality show returned to lower viewership than its previous two premieres. Wednesday night’s Duck Dynasty season 5 …“Duck Dynasty” Returns with Lower RatingsKUGN‘Duck Dynasty’ greeted back by 8.5 million viewersWashington Post‘Duck Dynasty’ […]
The Star-Ledger – NJ.comThe NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee will herald Super Bowl week on Jan. 27 with a music and fireworks show in Jersey City. Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry will play the Super Bowl Kickoff Spectacular at Liberty State Park, the committee announced today.Jersey City to host Macy’s Super Bowl Fireworks show Jan. […]
The Star-Ledger – NJ.comAsking a quarterback to explain his cadence is probably pointless — why would a QB give away the biggest secrets of his calls at the line to give a defense the advantage? In the video above, Broncos QB Peyton Manning was asked about his heavy use of …Super Bowl Predictions 2014: Ranking […]
ComputerworldComputerworld – Taking another page from social rival Twitter, Facebook is launching a new Trending feature that will show users the most popular topics being discussed on the social network. The feature, which begins rolling out to users today, will list a …Facebook Rolls Out Trending TopicsPC MagazineFacebook launches a ‘Trending’ boxWashington PostFacebook launches Trending […]
The Globe and MailThe dressing down came in the unlikeliest of places, a stuffy United Nations conference room before an obscure human rights committee. After decades of fending off accusations that its policies and culture of secrecy had contributed to the global priest sex …Vatican defends sex abuse record to UN panelWashington PostVatican faces public […]
New York TimesManagers will not be able to challenge the so-called neighborhood play at second base. Bill Kostroun/Associated Press. PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Major League Baseball will greatly expand replay review of close calls starting in the 2014 season.Here’s Everything That Can Be Reviewed Under The New MLB Instant Replay …San Francisco ChronicleMLB replay system […]
USA TODAYFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady is back at practice with the New England Patriots. New England’s quarterback returned after missing one day because of illness. The Patriots are scheduled to practice again on Friday before leaving for Denver where …AFC Championship: Tom Brady-Peyton Manning is no contest in stat that mattersWashington PostExplaining Peyton […]
CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) – A mysterious trend where diners leave generous gratuities with the saying “Tips for Jesus” has happened again in San Francisco. This time, a man left behind a tip worth thousands at a sushi restaurant in downtown. Hilary Hesse …‘Tips for Jesus’ strikes again in San Franciscoabc7news.com“Tips for Jesus” leaves […]
Baltimore SunThe Sundance Film Festival kicks off in Park City, Utah, Jan. 16, which means a handful of LGBT-related movies will be making their premieres. Whether these flicks get picked up for distribution in theaters is another question entirely. But in the interest of …Latinos represent at 2014 Sundance Film FestivalNew York Daily NewsPark City […]
USA TODAYUnlike the glib scammer he plays in The Wolf of Wall Street, Jonah Hill was at a loss for words Thursday morning. “I’m just in shock. I was not expecting this. Not even in the slightest,” said the actor, on earning his second best-supporting-actor Oscar …The Wolf of Wall Street, review: Scorsese’s best film […]
Oakland A’s and catcher John Jaso agree to one-year dealSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Catcher John Jaso, who lost the last two months of the 2013 season to concussion problems, agreed to a one-year contract with the A’s, the club announced Thursday. Jaso, 30, was spending much of his time near the top of the […]
Evening StandardMayor Boris Johnson said: “These incredible figures prove that London is without doubt the greatest city on the planet. With so many fascinating museums, the best theatre scene in the world, more green space than any other European city, numerous top …London likely most popular destination of 2013: expertsNew York Daily NewsLondon tops Paris […]
CNN(CNN) — Two stories of America — one about its sometimes perverse capacity for reinvention, the other about the most tragic period in the country’s history — were among the leaders Thursday for the nominations for the 86th Academy Awards. “American …Oscar nominations: The 5 biggest snubsFox NewsAnalysis: Oscar’s best-picture nomineesUSA TODAYAcademy Awards 2014 nominations’ […]