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Denver-metro drug raids lead to 32 arrests; drugs, firearms seizedThe Denver PostLaw enforcement officers Thursday raided 17 locations in the Denver area, seizing methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, assault rifles and other firearms, the North Metro Drug Task Force said. The SWAT operations, which followed a year-long investigation, …Multiple raids lead to meth, cocaine ring busts across … Read more
Billy Joel returns to Dallas, now more entertainer than a streetlife serenaderDallas Morning News (blog)But there he was Thursday night, back in Dallas for the first time since 2007 playing to a sold-out crowd aching to sing along with The Hits. But for a long while, they were nowhere to be found. “A Matter of … Read more
Greg Plitt memorial scheduled for Saturday in Beverly HillsLA Daily NewsGreg Plitt, who previously shot workout videos on railroad tracks, was struck and killed by a train on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, during filming in Burbank.The actor, fitness expert and West Point graduate has appeared on more than 200 magazine covers, …and more …read more … Read more
Driver arrested after police pursuitfox5sandiego.comSAN DIEGO – A driver was in custody Thursday night following a police pursuit that ended in Linda Vista. The pursuit began around 9:25 p.m. on Genesee Avenue off southbound Interstate 163. An officer pulled over the suspect for a stop sign violation, …Pursuit Hits Freeway Speeds on Residential Linda Vista … Read more
‘I’ (Ai) First Week (7 Days) Box Office Collections: Vikram Starrer Makes ₹137 …International Business Times, India EditionIn the Kollywood history, only three movies have reached ₹100-crore mark at domestic box office. Rajinikanth’s “Sivaji” and “Enthiran”, both directed by Shankar, and Vijay’s “Thuppakki” have made nett ₹100 crore from the Indian box office. If the … Read more
Los Angeles Clippers rout Brooklyn NetsFOXSports.comThe Clippers built a double-digit lead and then turned things over to their reserves, who kept pummeling the Nets. Blake Griffin scored 22 of his 24 points in the first half, when the Clippers led by 33, and Los Angeles went on to its largest victory …Nets routed by Clippers, … Read more
‘Mockingjay’ Beats ‘Guardians’ as Biggest Movie of 2014MovieWeb‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1’ has earned $333.18 million, surpassing ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ as the top-grossing 2014 movie. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+. 0; Like2; Dislike2. Jan 22, 2015 by Brian Gallagher.‘Mockingjay’ becomes 2014’s highest-grossing movieThe HinduJennifer Lawrence Makes Even MORE History … Read more
Teens killed when police chase ends in violent crash in SW HoustonKHOUCONNECT 56 TWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. HOUSTON – A routine traffic stop ended in two deaths, outside a Southwest Harris County apartment complex Thursday night, when two teenagers crashed a stolen pick-up truck into a brick sign.2 teens die in crash in stolen pickupChron.com2 teenagers die in … Read more
Can Portland Trail Blazers Stay Elite Without Injured LaMarcus Aldridge?Bleacher ReportMRI confirms Portland F LaMarcus Aldridge has a radial collateral ligament tear in left thumb. He will undergo surgery; out for 6-8 weeks. — Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) January 23, 2015. Although Aldridge’s surgery wasn’t immediately scheduled, per …Trail Blazers’ Nicolas Batum ruled out after … Read more
DreamWorks Animation to cut 500 jobs, PDI gets hit hardSFGateDreamWorks Animation announced Thursday that it would cut 500 jobs — more than 20 percent of its staff — in the wake of a string of box office disappointments, and reportedly its PDI/DreamWorks facility in Redwood City is getting hit particularly hard.DreamWorks Animation Is Having Major … Read more
Why LaMarcus Aldridge’s injury is a much bigger deal than Kobe Bryant’sUSA TODAYThe Portland Trail Blazers are good. The Los Angeles Lakers are bad. And maybe those two sentences are all you need to explain the headline, to explain why the injury to Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (out six to eight weeks with a … Read more
Sea Sparkle: Eerie Blue Glow off Hong Kong Blamed on Farm PollutionNBCNews.comEerie fluorescent blue patches of water glimmering off Hong Kong’s seashore are magnificent, disturbing and potentially toxic, marine biologists say. The glow is an indicator of a harmful algal bloom created by something called Noctiluca scintillans, …A Bioluminescent Bloom in Hong KongThe Atlanticall 62 … Read more
Dress the part for your favorite TV showsThe News JournalEver dream of being an extra on your favorite binge-worthy TV show? First, you need to get acquainted with the characters’ style M.O.. You wouldn’t prance around the set of “The Big Bang Theory,” for instance, sporting a velour sweatsuit with a … …read more From:: … Read more
Architecture firm reaps benefits of Dallas building boomWFAAThe State Farm project in Richardson is one of many big developments popping up in North Texas, along with the new Parkland Hospital facility in Dallas, and the future Toyota headquarters in Plano. They all have one thing in common — the architects. News. …read more From:: Dallas … Read more
KimDotCom flails desperately, launches chat serviceThe RegisterKim Dotcom has set off on his new service to challenge Skype and other video platforms. The Megaupload boss has put forth the beta release of his MegaChat service: with a Tweet, dotcom announced the move: #MegaChat beta step by step. Starting with …Kim Dotcom’s Mega launches Skype competitor … Read more
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs @ Chicago BullsPounding The RockMeanwhile frustration is mounting in Chicago, most recently after playing the part of the Washington Generals in a demoralizing loss to the resurgent Cavs. They’ve now lost six of their last eight and over at Blog a Bull they’re asking if it’s the …Bulls Smash SpursESPNSan … Read more
Child heart transplant a San Diego firstU-T San DiegoEric Montaño, 11, gets a hug from his mother Alma Mundo after he thanked his doctors at a news conference at Rady Children’s Hospital. Eric received the first pediatric heart transplant in San Diego history last week. — K.C. Alfred / UT San Diego.Boy, 11, gets San … Read more
I can’t blame Cleveland Browns and Mike Pettine for letting Kyle Shanahan …cleveland.com (blog)Mike Pettine on the departure of Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine talks about the departure of last years offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan who asked to get out of his contract that had two years …NFL Investigating … Read more
New Study Suggests Tools Were Used By An Earlier Human Ancestor Than …Pioneer NewsStudying the hand and wrist bones of an ancient human ancestor—the Australopithecus africanus—has exposed that these early species may have used primitive stone tools further back in history than we originally believed. One piece of evidence is found …Thumb bones in ancient … Read more
Cute, rugged Renegade expands Jeep’s lineupDetroit Free PressThe Renegade, the smallest Jeep to be produced in modern times, can be thought of as a youngster among the off-road brand’s SUV lineup, even though it is more than able to tackle some of the toughest off-road courses. The Renegade is a subcompact …Research This Vehicle:Motor Trend2015 … Read more
Vince Camuto Dies: Fashion Community ReactsFootwear NewsDesigners, retailers and fans have taken to social media to mourn the death of legendary shoe designer Vince Camuto. The fashion icon, 78, died this week. He was remembered by close friends and contemporaries, who praised his contributions to the …5 Things Vince Camuto Taught Us About FashionTheGlossVince Camuto … Read more
Miami Hurricanes’ biggest needs heading into signing day, NC State preview …Palm Beach Post (blog)Emonee Spence, a three-star Pembroke Pines-Flanagan prospect, is the other. UM’s top target is three-star Miami-Booker T. Washington receiver Antonio Callaway. The Canes hope to add him to a group that includes four-star Maryland prospect Lawrence …and more …read more From:: … Read more
New ‘Star Wars‘ comic reaches 1 million soldPress of Atlantic CityWhen Disney acquired both the Star Wars and Marvel universes in recent years, setting off a disturbance in the Force for fans and rivals, many questions lingered, with an important one being: What happens to the comic books?A guide to the ‘Star Wars‘ comic book … Read more
Life-threatening stabbing in San Francisco’s TenderloinSFGateA 38-year-old man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in San Francisco’s Tenderloin on Wednesday evening, officials said. More Bay Area News. Golden Gate Bridge barrier leads to rampant speeding, new rules …Man Stabbed During Tenderloin FracasSF Weekly (blog)all 3 news articles …read more From:: San Francisco News … Read more
DoD: CENTCOM hack to have no effect on social media policyC4ISR & NetworksCurrently, official DoD social media accounts are subject to guidance from September 2012 that outlines military members’ use of social media. In the wake of the CENTCOM incident, DoD officials called for passwords to be changed at more than 50 Office …DoD won’t … Read more
China, Hong Kong stocks extend gains on policy optimismReutersSHANGHAI Jan 23 (Reuters) – China and Hong Kong shares were firmer by midday on Friday, propped up by rising expectations the Chinese central bank will move to ease liquidity to support the flagging economy. The European Central Bank’s 1 trillion euro …Hong Kong shares rise on … Read more
Social media threats trigger alert for Chicago area mosquesWLS-TVThreats on social media have triggered an alert from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) for local mosques, Islamic schools and Muslim organizations. CAIR says the threats came on Sunday from two people messaging back and forth on …Bridgeview Mosque On Alert After Social Media ThreatsPatch.comall 5 … Read more
Shania Twain Immortalizes Las Vegas Residency on Live CD, DVDRollingStone.comFresh from her two-year residency in Las Vegas, which wrapped in December, the country-pop superstar is set to release Shania: Still the One Live From Vegas on March 3rd, available exclusively at Walmart. (See the track listing below.) Related: Shania …Shania Twain to release CD-DVD of … Read more
5 Prospects Sure to Be Overdrafted in the 2015 NFL DraftBleacher ReportWith the 2014 college football season over and one game left to play in the NFL, all eyes turn to the 2015 NFL draft as teams look to build their rosters, whether it’s a restart or looking for that last piece to the puzzle. … Read more
Rain Boosts Dallas Zoo’s Eco-Conscious InitiativeCBS LocalDALLAS (CBSFDW.COM) – While the cold, rainy weather caused a dip in attendance at many outdoor attractions in Dallas, there is a bright side. The Dallas Zoo saw only a handful of guests on Thursday. Many animals didn’t mind the weather – the mountain … …read more From:: Dallas … Read more
Bryan Stow Attacker Pleads Guilty To Federal Gun CrimeCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who severely beat a San Francisco Giants fan outside Dodger Stadium has pleaded guilty to a federal weapons charge. Marvin Norwood pleaded guilty Thursday in Los Angeles to being a felon in possession of firearms.and more …read more From:: Los … Read more
Game of Thrones actress joins revamped ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’Toronto SunSinger had been testing actors and actresses for the last couple of weeks and sources indicated that Sheridan blew Singer away early on. The pic bows on May 27, 2016. Oscar Issac was previously cast as the titular villain in the comicbook movie.and more …read more From:: … Read more
NJ Shooting By Cop Was A Hit Don Lemon – Video Hey Don Lemmon of CNN that shooting you are reviewing that happened in New Jersey looks like an obvious polo hit. The office gave deliberately conflicting instructions telling the man Jerome to put his hands where he could see them and to get out … Read more
Touch Arcade’s Carter Dotson is at PAX South – See You There?Touch ArcadeThe latest PAX convention happens this weekend down in San Antonio, Texas, with PAX South. This should be an interesting show, because it’s happening at an odd time, between Christmas and the two-headed Game Developers Conference and PAX East …and more …read more … Read more
Petros, Felder with 18 each as Oakland tops MilwaukeeDetroit Free PressROCHESTER — Corey Petros and Kahlil Felder scored 18 points apiece to lead Oakland to a 66-53 win over Milwaukee on Thursday night. Petros hit 8 of 15 from the field and Felder was 7 of 11 plus a perfect 4 of 4 from the … Read more