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USA TODAYHOW THE BLUE DEVILS WON: Let’s get this out of the way: this game would not get characterized as a defensive struggle. And that’s OK, because both Duke and UCLA have highly entertaining offenses (when shots are falling). There were threes and dunks, …Q & A: UCLA’s Steve AlfordCBSSports.comParker pushes No. 8 Duke past … Read more
USA TODAYThree final acts duked it out one last time Thursday night, vying to be named X Factor champ for Season 3 and to snag a $1 million recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment. Who would be crowned the winner? Would it be … Alex & Sierra — Alex …The X Factor Winner Is RevealedPeople … Read more
USA TODAYA stroke of luck for the Grammy Awards: Daft Punk will perform. The last time they played a televised performance was at 2008’s Grammy Awards alongside Kanye West. The EDM icons are up for five awards — album of the year, best dance/electronica album …Daft Punk to perform at the Grammy AwardsContactmusic.comDaft Punk, Kendrick … Read more
San Jose Mercury NewsOne woman got a Secret Santa present way better than a Chia pet: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates gave her a cow. Gates is one of several celebrity participants in internet community Reddit’s Secret Santa event. There’s also Shaq, Arnold Schwarzenegger, …Secret Santa turns out to be Bill GatesThe AustralianBill Gates gives secret … Read more
CNETCES, the largest consumer electronics show in North America, often sets the stage for smartphone technology and trends in the coming year. There are plenty of those brewing for 2014 even beyond the big show, from the smartphone’s screen size and shape …CES 2014: Samsung likely to intro 10.5-inch AMOLED tabletTechie NewsSamsung Galaxy S5 could … Read more
USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Verizon Communications says it will publish information on the number of requests for customer records it received from law enforcement agencies this year. MORE: Snowden says ruling vindicates leak of NSA files. The announcement …Under pressure, Verizon plans more data-request disclosuresReutersVerizon to publish data on phone records requestsWashington PostVerizon to Publish … Read more
USA TODAYThe Indiana Pacers moved on without Danny Granger. It’s been more than nine months since the former All-Star small forward last played in a regular-season NBA game. Paul George has ascended to stardom, and the Pacers have become one of the two …Pacers make it official: Granger playing FridayIndianapolis StarIan Thomsen>NBA MAILBAGSI.comWill Danny Granger’s … Read more
ESPNNBA fans are deprived of about 21 chances of what are starting to feel like increasingly finite opportunities to watch Bryant play basketball. Bryant is deprived of the joy he clearly gets from the game. The Lakers could be deprived of roster flexibility if more than …Kobe Bryant’s injury means it’s time for the Lakers … Read more
BBC NewsDeputy consul general Devyani Khobragade was arrested in New York on suspicion of visa fraud. Can she claim diplomatic immunity? If you are a diplomat abroad, you can get away with murder. The provision is spelt out in treaties. The 1961 Vienna …US attorney vows to pursue case against Indian diplomat at center of … Read more
USA TODAYWashington Capitals forward Tom Wilson’s booming check on Philadelphia’s Brayden Schenn probably drew more pre-hearing consternation than any recent one. Capitals coach Adam Oates called it a clean hit and general manager George McPhee called it …Capitals rookie Tom Wilson working his way along NHL learning curveWashington TimesNHL Makes Right Call on Tom WilsonCapitals … Read more
CRNCalxeda will stop making chips based on the ARM architecture and close its doors, laying off the majority of its 130 employee workforce, the Austin, Texas-based microprocessor pioneer said Thursday. The company that raised $90million in venture funding …ARM server chip pioneer Calxeda shuts downPCWorldARM server chip upstart Calxeda bites the dust just before ChristmasRegisterDeath … Read more