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Morgan Freeman’s Step-Granddaughter Found Stabbed To Death In Washington …CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A man is in police custody Sunday after a the step-granddaughter of actor Morgan Freeman was found stabbed to death in Washington Heights. Police were called around 2:54 a.m. a building on 162nd Street near St. Nicholas …Morgan Freeman’s Granddaughter Stabbed … Read more
Former NFL coach Mariucci counts Cowboys as Super Bowl contenderFort Worth Star TelegramHe likes what he saw, listing the Cowboys as a Super Bowl contender. “Is pride too simple? Is tradition too organic?” Mariucci said. “There’s something about Dallas, and I think the fan base and this football team and ownership and front office, they … Read more
Invercargill hairdresser scores fashion week tripThe Southland TimesShe will receive flights and accommodation to New Zealand Fashion Week in Auckland at the end of August where she will get to work backstage, and will be paired with an industry leader to be her mentor for at least three months. Oxley is in the first …and … Read more
Model with Down syndrome to walk runway in NYC Fashion WeekCBS NewsMadeline Stuart, an 18-year-old Australian model who has Down syndrome will take to the catwalk during fashion week this fall in New York Fashion Week. She posted her participation in the upcoming event on her Instagram account on Sunday.She’s Beautiful, She Has Down Syndrome, … Read more
Searchers spot wreckage of missing Indonesia passenger planeLas Vegas SunJAYAPURA, Indonesia — A search plane has spotted the wreckage of an Indonesian passenger plane that went missing with 54 people onboard, rescue officials said Monday. There was no immediate word if there were any survivors from the crash, which …and more …read more From:: Las … Read more
Dabo Swinney wants social media to get off his lawnAOL NewsWhen college football season rolls around, fans go nuts and start gathering on social media unlike any other time during the season. But while the fans flock to social media to talk about games and troll their opponents, the players involved in …and more …read … Read more
Why 2015 is the year of hip–hopUSA TODAYNo genre is mightier than hip–hop in 2015. Like Taylor Swift last fall, who switched up her sound and lapped her pop peers in year-end sales, rappers such as Drake and Kendrick Lamar have revitalized the industry with bold moves that fly in the face of …and more … Read more
Matt Kenseth Wins in MichiganNew York TimesMatt Kenseth raced to his third Nascar Sprint Cup victory of the season with a convincing performance Sunday in the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Kenseth, the pole-sitter, won for the 34th time in his career, leading for 146 of …Drivers happy to stop testing ’15 packagesESPN … Read more
Unlike last year vs. Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys want to avoid fights …Dallas Morning News (blog)OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett predicted last year there wouldn’t be any fights during his team’s joint practices against the Oakland Raiders. He was wrong. A brawl broke out near fans and two other scuffles took place … Read more
US PGA: Jason Day’s tears and triumph reflect uplifting life storyThe AustralianJason Day’s tears before the end of his US PGA Championship triumph were testament to the harrowing yet uplifting life journey. Day was 12 when his father died. Alvin had found an old three-wood at a rubbish tip near their home at Beaudesert …Column: … Read more
Lakers agree to sign undrafted ex-Florida star Michael Frazier IISI.comThe Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to sign undrafted rookie Michael Frazier II, a team spokesman confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. The deal is for two years at the rookie minimum, with a $50,000 guarantee in the first year, the Times reports. Frazier …and more … Read more
Fire blazes through Montebello; eastbound 60 Freeway shutLos Angeles TimesThere are also street closures on San Gabriel Boulevard, Rosemead Boulevard and Durfee Avenue, said Los Angeles County sheriff’s Deputy Amber Smith. The Montebello Police Department said Lincoln Avenue was closed between Rea Drive and San …Firefighters Battle Blaze In Montebello RiverbedCBS Local Brush Fire Erupts … Read more
Washington, DC, Restaurant Week 2015: Best Deals, Bookings, Reservations And …International Business TimesGet your bib ready, all you District foodies: D.C. restaurant week is on its way. From Aug. 17 through Aug. 23, you’re going to have the choice of more than 250 participating restaurants offering discount dining options in the nation’s capital as well … Read more
Vin Diesel gives emotional speech about Paul Walker at Teen Choice Award …New York Daily NewsPaul Walker might not have been at the Teen Choice Awards physically, but he was definitely there in spirit. Vin Diesel was joined on stage by his “Fast and the Furious 7” cast mates Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster and Ludacris … Read more
Documents Reveal Apple’s ‘Project Titan’ Undergoing TestsYibada (English Edition)Apple’s supposed plans for a self-piloting vehicle becomes strengthened by the company’s attempt to secure a testing ground for the alleged vehicle. Documents intercepted by the Guardian reveals that Frank Fearon, an engineer at Apple, has been in …Apple’s self-driving car plans come to light. But will … Read more
Hoes Before JoesEntertainment WeeklyHey guys, sorry I wasn’t around on Monday, but much like Clare, I just needed a second to myself to really think about what I’m doing with my life. I mean, am I too old to be writing Bachelor in Paradise recaps? Can I really see myself finding …Bachelor in Paradise Recap: … Read more
Miami Dolphins training camp | Sun., Aug. 16, 2015Miami HeraldMiami Dolphins. Miami Dolphins training camp | Sun., Aug. 16, 2015. LinkedIn · Google+ · Pinterest · Reddit; Print; Order Reprint of this Story. The Miami Dolphins practice in Davie on Sunday, August 16, 2015. ANDREW ULOZA For the Miami Herald.and more …read more From:: Miami … Read more
Mozilla Firefox tinkering around with advanced private browsingMorning TickerMozilla Firefox has announced a pre-beta version of its browser with a natively installed feature to block advertisements and analytic companies. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter · Share on Reddit · Follow on Feedly. Mozilla is in the fledgling …Mozilla is Working on a New Private … Read more
Two new bomb-sniffing K-9s join the Denver Police teamFOX31 DenverDENVER — Two new staff members at the Denver Police Department are social, confident and love to work. These two K-9, crime fighters are trained to help keep you safe. In a warehouse at an undisclosed location dogs from units all over the region get … … Read more
300 Men March begins 35-mile walk to D.C. to denounce violenceBaltimore SunMunir Bahar, the group’s founder, said the walk to Washington measures about four times the group’s previous longest march, a 10-mile hike across Baltimore on North Avenue in July. With breaks along the way, he said, the journey, the distance of which …and more … Read more
Our govt encourages social media activism, says Ravi Shankar PrasadDaily News & AnalysisIn an interview with dna’s Amita Shah, Prasad said his government encouraged social media activism, refuted that debates on moral policing dominated discourse in BJP- led regimes and said the government will take a view on the DoT panel … …read more From:: … Read more
New York Disputes FEMA on Flood RiskWall Street JournalTwo years ago, the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a new flood map for the New York City region, one that substantially expanded what’s known as the “100-year floodplain”—areas where there is at least a 1% chance of flooding in any given …and more …read more From:: … Read more
D23: Square Enix Announces Big Hero 6 World In Kingdom Hearts IIIPress ExaminerToday it was announced at the D23 Expo during the Disney Interactive panel that Disney Pixar’s Big Hero 6 will be featured in Kingdom Hearts 3. Not much else was revealed about the game, but Square promised fans that more big news will … Read more
Jason Day shows major mettle and wins PGA ChampionshipLas Vegas SunLas Vegas Sun. August 16, 2015. Currently: 108° — Complete forecast | Log in | Create an account · Las Vegas Sun · News · Vegas INC – Business · Opinion · Sports · Politics · Entertainment · Las Vegas Weekly · Robin Leach’s Vegas … Read more
Los Angeles Lakers Sign Jonathan Holmes, Michael FrazierThe Sports QuotientThe undrafted guard is expected to officially sign with Los Angeles over the next few days, with a small guarantee. Frazier’s agent, Matt Ramker of ASM Sports, broke the news. According to Eric Pinus of the Los Angeles Times, Frazier will sign a two …Lakers agree … Read more
Breaking Down Oakland Raiders‘ Likely Opening Game Starting LineupBleacher ReportThe buzz from the Oakland Raiders‘ preseason opener lingers as speculation builds on the potential starting lineup. The starting unit played well on both sides of the ball against the St. Louis Rams, but there’s a lot more to prove with three preseason …The Morning After: … Read more
Police: Victim with gunshot wounds found at South Dallas gas stationDallas Morning News (blog)Dallas police are investigating after a man with gunshot wounds was found in a car at a South Dallas gas station Sunday morning. About 8:20 a.m., officers were dispatched for a welfare check at the Shell gas station on the 3300 block … Read more
Senator Claims ‘Gun Violence Epidemic,’ Suggests ‘204 Mass Shootings‘ this YearBreitbart NewsOn August 16, Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) claimed America is in the midst of a “gun violence epidemic” and suggested there were “204” mass shootings during “the first 204 days of 2015″ alone. Markey subsequently wants to set aside “$10 million a year” that … Read more
Chloe Moretz WINS Choice Movie Drama Actress at Teen Choice Awards 2015!Just JaredChloe took home the award for Choice Movie Drama: Actress for her role in If I Stay! Meanwhile, Mae is nominated for Choice Movie Actress Comedy for The Duff and Choice Movie Liplock with her co-star Robbie Amell. 10+ pictures inside of Chloe … Read more
Man held after CHP says he rammed officer after Oakland sideshowSFGateAuthorities nabbed a 19-year-old San Leandro man who rammed a California Highway Patrol officer during a dramatic chase after a sideshow early Sunday in Oakland, officials said. Around 3:30 a.m., officers spotted a passenger hanging out the window of a …Oakland: Sideshow driver arrested after … Read more
US Women’s Soccer Team, Recently Crowned Champions, Visits a Football PalaceNew York TimesHere, in this city known for its football and football legends, and a football fanaticism that bridges generations, it was indeed a day for football. Just not American football. It was a day for soccer and for the United States women’s national team … Read more
EMBARGOED UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY! San Diego Music Awards nominees announcedThe San Diego Union-TribunePrayers, the self-described cholo-goth duo whose debut album came out in June, earned a field-leading five nominations for the 25th annual San Diego Music Awards. Close behind, with four nominations apiece, are national jam-band favorites Slightly …and more …read more From:: San … Read more
Bay Area Temperature Records Broken As Extreme Heat ContinuesCBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Record temperatures were recorded for the second day in a row as residents endured the extreme heat Sunday. Temperatures reached 103 degrees in Concord, 104 degrees in Livermore, and 102 degrees in Santa Rosa. …read more From:: San Francisco News By … Read more
Man killed in early morning Capitol Hill shootingKOMO NewsSEATTLE — A man was shot and killed in a busy area of Seattle’s Capitol Hill early Sunday morning. Police responded to calls about a large disturbance with shots fired just after 2 a.m. near Pine Street and Melrose Avenue. When they arrived, officers …Man killed on … Read more
Couples may be offered DNA tests before having children in Hong Kong to detect …South China Morning Post (subscription)DrGene, the Israel-based company behind the scheme, says it hopes to spread awareness of genetic testing throughout Hong Kong and Asia and “to make people healthier”. “Five to ten per cent of cancers are hereditary … unfortunately … Read more