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USA TODAYSpacewalkers accomplished more than expected Saturday outside the International Space Station but wrapped up their work early, after one reported feeling cold. Rick Mastracchio and Mike Hopkins breezed through the removal and stowage of a failed …Nasa astronauts carry out spacewalk to repair pumpBBC NewsREFILE-UPDATE 1-Astronauts nail first spacewalk to fix station’s cooling systemReutersTwo … Read more
ABC NewsThe Rangers have made another Texas-sized deal to improve their offense. Free agent outfielder Shin-Soo Choo agreed to a $130 million, seven-year contract with the Rangers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.Choo’s dedication pays off with Ruthian-sized dealMLB.comRosenthal: Rangers may be lefty-heavy now, but they’re still stackedFOXSports.comRangers bolster … Read more
The GuardianAid agency worker Sandra Bulling was part of a team that flew to the Philippines when it was hit by the devastating storm last month. This is what she saw. Share
CelebuzzAfter the superstore chain refused to sell her new self-titled album, the Beyonce took her business — and money — somewhere else, dropping a boat load of cash at its competitor by giving out spending money to 750 of their customers. Following her Dave and …Beyonce Buys Own Album, Hands Out Gift Cards at Boston … Read more
Oakland honors fallen landmark treeInside Bay AreaOn Saturday, Oakland’s Public Works Agency held a ceremony to honor the tree that once stood 120 feet tall, and served as a landmark to generations of Oakland residents. “We felt it was really important to honor this beautiful tree that has been here … …read more Source: Oakland … Read more
HoopsWorldBOSTON — Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman likes what he saw from his young basketball team on Saturday. With good reason. The Wizards rallied from an 18-point first-half deficit and then from eight down in the fourth quarter before pulling out a …Preview: Wizards at CelticsReutersCeltics squander another lead, lose to WizardsBoston GlobeNotebook: Wizards 106, … Read more
Las Vegas Bowl: Freso State vs. Southern California.USA TODAYRoyal Purple Las Vegas Bowl. No. 20 Fresno State (11-1) vs. Southern California (9-4). Time/TV: 3:30 p.m. ET/ABC. Surface: Artificial. Glantz-Culver line: USC by 6. Sagarin difference: USC by 10.04. Bowl records: USC 31-17, Fresno 10-11. Series: 1-1 … and more …read more Source: Las Vegas News … Read more
ABC NewsZach Randolph had 25 points and 15 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 95-87 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday. Tony Allen added 19 points and eight boards while providing his usual strong defense.Preview: Grizzlies at KnicksReutersLate Run Can’t Offset Knicks’ Early StumblesNew York TimesDespite curfew, … Read more
USA TODAYBehold, the Brooklyn Nyets. There’s no way back from this series of surreal and unfortunate events – no matter how much Russian owner Mikhail Prokhorov spends. Nets center Brook Lopez is expected to miss the rest of the season after breaking his right foot …Lopez Out For Season With Broken FootESPNNets’ Lopez Breaks Bone … Read more
Justine Sacco is in big trouble, both with her employer IAC, which owns OKCupid, and with the Twitterverse. Ms. Sacco issued a Twitter tweet that was racist and offensive to Africa and Africans, and it got spread around like wildfire. It happened while she was on a flight from London to CapeTown South Africa, where … Read more
Los Angeles TimesFacing a $50-million lawsuit over headlines in its supermarket tabloids that claimed Tom Cruise had “abandoned” his daughter following his 2012 marital split with Katie Holmes, Bauer Publishing announced it has reached a confidential settlement with the …Tom Cruise Drops $50 Million Lawsuit Against ‘Life & Style’ Publisher (Exclusive)Hollywood ReporterSettles $50 Million Libel … Read more
SI.comThe European champion added a record fifth title of the year to its trophy cabinet with the Club World Cup win. Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images. MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) Bayern Munich capped the greatest year in club history by beating Raja Casablanca …Bayern Munich v Raja Casablanca as it happenedBBC SportBayern Munich vs. Raja Casablanca: Final … Read more
ReutersThe Washington Wizards seem to have solved their road woes; now, they need to figure out how to beat the Boston Celtics. The visiting Wizards look to snap a seven-game skid against the Celtics when the Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls square off …Wizards erase 18-point deficit, top Celtics 106-99San Jose Mercury NewsNotebook: Wizards 106, Celtics … Read more
New York Daily NewsBill Beaird, 80, wept as talked with reporters outside the Los Angeles Police Department’s downtown headquarters. His son, Brian led officers on a high-speed car chase then died after police fired more than 20 rounds at him. ‘He didn’t deserve this …Madera family files wrongful death lawsuit against city of Los AngelesABC30.comFather … Read more
USA TODAYBERLIN (AP) — The former oil baron Mikhail Khodorkovsky was reunited with his family in Berlin on Saturday, a day after being released from a decade-long imprisonment in Russia. Khodorkovsky, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was …Khodorkovsky Reunites With FamilyWall Street JournalUPDATE 1-Freed from jail, Khodorkovsky reunited with family in BerlinReutersMikhail … Read more
Telegraph.co.ukThe 25th anniversary of what remains the worst act of terrorism on UK soil was remembered at memorial services in Scotland, England and the United States yesterday. Relatives of the 270 people who were killed in the Lockerbie bombing were joined by …Pan Am Bombing 25-Year Anniversary Marked in U.K., U.S.BloombergLockerbie bombing anniversary marked with … Read more
Houston ChronicleHONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama says any effort in South Sudan to seize power through military force will lead the U.S. and others to cut off support. The White House says Obama, who’s vacationing in Hawaii, spoke with his national security team …South Sudan rebel Riek Machar ‘controls key state’BBC NewsUS sends envoy … Read more
TMZ.com122113_kanye_west_launch_v2 Kanye West and Marlon Brando have a lot in common in the acting department … just ask Kim Kardashian. Kim and Kanye hit up the Commons in Calabasas Friday to check out West’s cameo in the new “Anchorman” flick …Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Wedding Will Be Big, Says Kris JennerPeople MagazineKim Kardashian marches … Read more
Boston GlobeNEW YORK — The Joaquin Phoenix who’s being interviewed today for his new movie, “Her,” is different — very different — from the Joaquin Phoenix seen in the movie. Phoenix’s character, Theodore, wears large glasses and a small mustache.Spike Jonze: ‘Her’ writer/director talks reality and relationshipsWashington PostWhy Her Is the Best Film of the … Read more
Los Angeles TimesUSC 14, Fresno State 6 (6:22 left in first quarter). Cody Kessler eluded pressure in the pocket and connected with wide receiver Nelson Agholor for a 40-yard touchdown pass play. The big strike finished off a five-play, 65-yard drive. Kessler has completed …Is The Trojan Offensive Line Ready for the Vegas Bowl?Conquest ChroniclesVideo: … Read more
BBC NewsFormer South Sudan Vice-President Riek Machar has said rebel troops have captured the key oil-producing state of Unity and control much of the country. Mr Machar also confirmed to the BBC that the forces fighting the government were under his command.US Troops Wounded in South SudanVoice of AmericaUN sends helicopters to rescue personnel in … Read more
io9Winter Solstice is today, Saturday. You’re as close to the winter sun as you’ll ever be. Also, since it’s December, look for reflexions off alien ships in the sky, better known as halos. And everyone living North of 66.5 degrees will go dark for 24 hours.Winter Solstice: The Sun Stands Still on SaturdaySpace.comStonehenge crowds gather … Read more
BBC NewsThe father of a woman who was killed in the Lockerbie bombing has demanded British and US governments “tell the truth” about who was behind the attack. Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was jailed for life for the bombing. He died from cancer last year.UK, US, Libya call for justice over Lockerbie bombing on 25th anniversary … Read more
Lakers-Warriors PreviewESPNLos Angeles (13-13) responded to the news that Bryant will miss at least six weeks because of a fracture in his left knee with a 104-91 home win over Minnesota on Friday. Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 boards as the Lakers improved to 11-9 without … and more …read more Source: Los … Read more
MLB.comThe Texas Rangers just won the offseason. In the end, it appears to be about that simple. That is, if winning the offseason is defined as identifying the club that has put itself in best position to win the World Series in 2014. The Rangers have done that.Choo agrees to seven-year deal with Texas: reportsReutersReport: … Read more
Washington PostLAWRENCE, Kansas — For 20 solid minutes, Georgetown did an impressive job containing Andrew Wiggins, the 6-foot-8 freshman phenom and NBA-star-in-waiting who’s at the heart of this season’s young Kansas squad. But the Jayhawks boast skilled …Georgetown vs. #18 KansasESPNKansas vs. Georgetown final score: Jayhawks stomp Hoyas, 86-64SB NationKansas’ second-half surge against Georgetown shows … Read more
Washington PostVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis warned Vatican administrators Saturday that their work can take a downward spiral into mediocrity, gossip and bureaucratic squabbling if they forget that theirs is a professional vocation of service to the church. Francis made …Pope Francis visits Rome children’s hospitalHouston ChroniclePope Francis Urges Vatican to Stop Gossiping, Exercise ProfessionalismTIMEBe … Read more
E! OnlineReady for an upgrade? Writer/director Spike Jonze’s sci-fi love story is set in the not-too-distant—but never specified—future and stars Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore, a lonely Los Angeleno who writes personal, “handwritten” letters for other people.Spike Jonze: ‘Her’ writer/director talks reality and relationshipsWashington PostReview: ‘Her’ Has the Special Combination of So Much Brilliance and So … Read more
E! OnlineJust because Britney Spears is about to launch a two-year residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas that doesn’t mean the 32-year-old pop princes doesn’t think about retiring. “I have thought about it, but I think right now is my time to …Britney Spears reveals Las Vegas setlist and says seeing … Read more
Guardian ExpressThis is neither the website of, nor affiliated in any way with, Guardian News and Media. Amborella genome yields evolutionary insight into flowering plants. A slew of scientific papers are due for publication on the Amborella genus – a plant that is of great …The Amborella Genome and the Evolution of Flowering PlantsScience Careers … Read more
BBC NewsThe UK, US and Libyan governments have vowed to work together to reveal “the full facts” of the Lockerbie bombing which claimed 270 lives. The administrations also expressed their deep condolences to the families of the victims. The announcement came …Lockerbie victims remembered at 25th Anniversary of bombingTelegraph.co.ukMemorials mark Lockerbie attack anniversaryWashington PostFla. man … Read more
CNN(CNN) — Even if Lindsey Vonn competes at the Olympics in Sochi in February, what kind of form will the four-time World Cup overall champion be in? Vonn missed a gate in a downhill in Val d’Isere, France on Saturday — with boyfriend Tiger Woods watching …Lindsey Vonn suffers setback with injured knee, skiing off … Read more
USA TODAYBEIRUT (AP) — The International Committee of the Red Cross handed over to British officials Saturday the body of a U.K. doctor who died this week in Syrian government custody. The circumstances in which Abbas Khan, a 32-year-old orthopedic surgeon …Body of British doctor, who died in Syrian prison, handed to familyBBC NewsSyria hands … Read more
Middletown TranscriptReal Housewives of Orange Countyis welcoming two new housewives when the show returns for Season 9. With longtime cast membersAlexis BellinoandGretchen Rossileaving, along with one-season wonderLydia McLaughlin, Bravo has enlistedLizzie …‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Reportedly Introduces New Cast Members …BustleMeet the New Ladies of “Real Housewives of Orange County!”TooFab.com all 47 news articles … Read more
New York Daily News‘Tis the season of Queen Bey. Beyonce not only spread holiday cheer to her fans when she released her surprise self-titled album last week, but on Friday she shocked shoppers with an impromptu trip to a Massachusetts Walmart. RELATED: BEYONCE …Beyoncé Surprises Walmart Shoppers with Holiday Gift CardsPeople MagazineBeyonce Surprises Fans at … Read more