Day: December 25, 2013

Egypt’s military-backed government declares Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist … – National Post

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National PostEgypt’s military-backed interim government declares the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group. Egypt’s military-backed interim government on Wednesday declared the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group, criminalizing all its activities, its financing and even …Egypt designates Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groupReutersEgypt names Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist groupHouston ChronicleMuslim Brotherhood declared a terrorist group by EgyptCBC.caChannel News … Read more

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley Is Pregnant – People Magazine

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People Magazine“Merry Christmas from within!” Farley wrote. “Roger and I couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas gift this year! We wanted to share this exciting news with you all first because you have been a part of our lives these past few years and seen the love …Jenni ‘JWOWW’ Farley And Fiancé Roger Mathews … Read more

Miesha Tate found harbor in Las Vegas to prepare for Ronda Rousey rematch – Las Vegas Sun

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Miesha Tate found harbor in Las Vegas to prepare for Ronda Rousey rematchLas Vegas SunRonda Rousey flew 6,500 miles away from Las Vegas after concluding her coaching duties on the most recent season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Opponent Miesha Tate drove down the street. The contrasts of their experiences on the UFC’s long-running reality … … Read more

SF’s Lefty O’Doul’s Receives Thousands Of Toys In ‘Last Minute’ Drive – CBS Local

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CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Lefty O’Doul’s “Last Minute” toy drive in San Francisco received thousands of toys for less fortunate children throughout the city in time for Christmas, with sights of expanding its partnership with city organizations and …Good Samaritans donate thousands of toys at Lefty O’Doul’s annual eventKTVU San Francisco all 7 … Read more

Apple lands on Taiwan’s naughty list for dictating iPhone pricing – TechRadar UK

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TechRadar UKApple landed on the naughty list of Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission this week, standing accused of interfering with the price of iPhone handsets. The island country’s authority of economic competition found that Apple was telling Taiwan Mobile, Chunghwa …Apple Slapped With $667K Fine For Trying To Influence Taiwanese iPhone PricesTechCrunchApple Fined $670000 In Taiwan … Read more

Kiir Issues Call for Peace in South Sudan – Voice of America

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Voice of AmericaThe president of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has expressed concern about recent strife in his country, condemning those “who would like to take power by force of arms.” Deploring the killings of innocent people, he criticized those “who are targeting others …UN sends more peacekeepers to South Sudan after thousands killedTelegraph.co.ukUN Sending More … Read more

Bulls open NBA Christmas schedule with rout of Nets – USA TODAY

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USA TODAYNEW YORK (AP) — Taj Gibson scored 20 points and Jimmy Butler added 15, and the Chicago Bulls routed the Brooklyn Nets 95-78 on Wednesday. Trailing 50-49 early in the third quarter, the Bulls took over behind Butler. He keyed a 21-5 run that gave …Brooklyn fans boo Jason Kidd, Nets during blowout loss … Read more

Egypt Declares Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group – New York Times

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New York TimesCAIRO — Egypt’s military-backed leaders designated the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization on Wednesday, outlawing the country’s most successful political movement and vowing to treat anyone who belongs to it — or even takes part in its activities …Analysis: As Egypt hardliners gain, scope for conflict growsReutersMuslim Brotherhood named ‘terrorist’ groupSydney Morning HeraldEgypt … Read more

18 die in capsizing off Turks and Caicos – USA TODAY

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USA TODAYPROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (AP) — Eighteen people believed to be migrants from Haiti died Wednesday when their overloaded sailboat overturned as their vessel was being escorted to shore in the Turks and Caicos Islands, officials in the …18 migrants die when their intercepted boat capsizes at Turks and CaicosCNNMore than a dozen … Read more

The 10 best fashion moments of 2013 – New York Post

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The 10 best fashion moments of 2013New York PostWhile all of the videos are chock-full of commendable style moments (cue the Saint Laurent ermine coat at 0:52 of “Haunted”), the two glorious minutes of “Yoncé” stood out as the clear winner for fashion stans as it saw Mrs. Carter twerking it out with … …read … Read more

Woman Killed By VTA Train In San Jose – CBS Local

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Woman Killed By VTA Train In San JoseCBS LocalSAN JOSE (CBS SF) — The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has fully restored light-rail service after investigators have cleared the site where a woman was killed by a train in San Jose early Wednesday morning, a police spokeswoman said. and more …read more Source: San Francisco … Read more

Your guide to Christmas Day marathons 2013 – CNN

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CNN(CNN) — This Christmas, don’t feel pressured to attend yet another holiday party. If you’d rather stay in and enjoy a relaxing day in front of the television, you do have options. For the Christmas-lover, ABC Family will be running a marathon of holiday films, from …Tuesday’s TV highlights and talk shows: ‘A Christmas Story’ … Read more

LeBron James’ kids had a sweet Christmas – FOXSports.com

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FOXSports.comLeBron James and the Heat are visiting the Lakers on Christmas Day. But that didn’t mean the NBA star wasn’t able to celebrate the holiday with his family. Well before he had to get to Staples Center, LeBron and his family celebrated Christmas morning the …Kobe Bryant will miss Christmas Day for first time since … Read more

Carmelo Anthony out vs. Thunder – ESPN

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ESPN… Knicks, Orlando Magic, Carmelo Anthony, Jameer Nelson, Tyson Chandler, Iman Shumpert. NEW YORK — Because of lingering pain from a left ankle injury, Knicks star Carmelo Anthony did not play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day.Struggling Nets, Knicks Set For Christmas Day GamesCBS LocalOklahoma City Thunder (22-5) at New York Knicks (9-18), … Read more

Astronauts Celebrate Christmas in Space – American Live Wire

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American Live WireThey may not be home to celebrate the holidays but their Christmas celebration is certainly out of this world. Six space travelers living in orbit are getting into the holiday spirit on the International Space Station. The space station’s six-man Expedition 38 crew …Astronauts complete rare Christmas Eve spacewalkWashington PostChristmas in Space: Astronauts … Read more

Christmas Day Bombings in Iraq’s Capital Kill 37 – ABC News

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ABC NewsMilitants in Iraq targeted Christians in three separate Christmas Day bombings in Baghdad, killing at least 37 people, officials said Wednesday. In one attack, a car bomb went off near a church in the capital’s southern Dora neighborhood, killing at least 26 …US condemns Christmas attacks that kill 37 Christians in IraqLos Angeles TimesUPDATE … Read more

It’s really good to be LeBron James’ kids on Christmas – USA TODAY

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USA TODAYLeBron James and the Heat are in Los Angeles for Christmas to take on the Lakers in the afternoon. That didn’t stop LeBron from putting on his Santa hat and surprising his sons early Christmas morning.Miami Heat (21-6) at Los Angeles Lakers (13-15), 5 pm (ET)MiamiHerald.comPreview: Lakers vs. Miami HeatLos Angeles TimesAssociated Press SportswatchWTOKESPN … Read more

New York ex-Governor Spitzer, wife say marriage is over – Reuters

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Reuters(Reuters) – Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and his wife, Silda Wall Spitzer, said they are ending their marriage, more than five years after she stood by his side as the embattled Democrat resigned from office over a prostitution scandal. “We …Eliot Spitzer, Wife Announce They Are Ending MarriageNBC New YorkFormer New York governor … Read more

San Francisco Handlery Hotel Christmas Toy Drive With Firefighters A Success

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Merry Christmas! It sure has been that in San Francisco! The Historic Handlery Union Square Hotel at 351 Geary (between Powell and Mason) in San Francisco teamed with the San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798 to hold a successful toy drive to make sure no child went without a toy in San Francisco this Christmas. … Read more

London: Have a ripping time at Jack’s pub – New Zealand Herald

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London: Have a ripping time at Jack’s pubNew Zealand HeraldThe Ten Bells has always been on my London itineraries, originally because of its link to Jack the Ripper but more recently because of its charm, lack of pretence and cheap beer. It was a welcoming dive bar. During my pre-trip research, however, a red … … Read more

Oakland police chief helps chase down carjack suspect – San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco Chronicle(12-24) 17:51 PST SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland’s top cop helped chase down a carjacking suspect on Christmas Eve, police said. Interim Chief Sean Whent was driving an unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe with his spokeswoman, Officer Johnna Watson, when …Oakland: Police chief, other officers round up carjacking, armed robbery suspectsContra Costa Times all 3 news … Read more

Kawakami: San Francisco 49ers stars reside on defense – San Jose Mercury News

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San Jose Mercury NewsShort-attention-span reading, and writing… Debate? There really was no debate, and if there was one, NaVorro Bowman ended it Monday night with 89 yards of Candlestick catharsis. Whenever and however coach Jim Harbaugh decides to reveal the team …49ers’ Harbaugh beaming over finishSan Francisco ChronicleFANTASY GRIND: So, did you win the title?Washington … Read more

Arctic 30 ‘free to leave’ Russia – euronews

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euronewsGreenpeace has said that all of the so-called Arctic 30 have had their amnesties processed and are free to leave Russia as soon as exit visas are issued. The activists from the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise tried to board a Russian oil rig to call attention to …Russia drops charges against ‘Arctic 30’, Greenpeace saysTelegraph.co.ukRussia … Read more

Faithful Celebrate Midnight Mass At St. Patrick’s Cathedral – CBS Local

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CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – With the rousing melodies of Christmas hymns, Midnight Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown Wednesday morning. Thousands were in attendance, ringing in one of the most important days of the Christian …Celebrating Christmas at St. Patrick’s Cathedralmyfoxny.com all 10 news articles …read more Source: New York News … Read more

Christmas hoops takes over the Big Apple – New York Daily News

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New York Daily NewsIt’s Ho Ho Holiday Hoops in New York City this Christmas as both the Nets and the Knicks host matinees today. The Nets opened the NBA’s holiday slate against the Bulls at Barclays Center and then the Knicks took the court against the Thunder at the Garden …Knicks’ Anthony sidelined by sprained … Read more

Taiwan FTC fines Apple for seeking to manage retailers’ iPhone pricing – Apple Insider

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Apple InsiderTaiwan’s Fair Trade Commission has slapped Apple with a $670,000 fine for interfering with mobile providers and handset retailers’ pricing. Taiwan FTC. The commission accused Apple of violating the nations Fair Trade Act by advising mobile carriers on …Apple Slapped With $667K Fine For Trying To Influence Taiwanese iPhone PricesTechCrunchTaiwan Fines Apple for iPhone … Read more

Pryor backs off agent’s critique of Raiders – Boston Herald

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Boston HeraldOakland Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin warms ups before an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi). 1. Wednesday, December 25, 2013. PrintEmail Comments [0] …Raiders coach Dennis Allen fires back at Terrelle Pryor’s agentUSA TODAYAllen: Claims ‘stupidest thing’ everESPNPryor, Allen deny QB’s … Read more

NBA Christmas Day schedule still has firepower – USA TODAY

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USA TODAYWe joke that this is the day NBA season previews should run. On Christmas, the NBA finally captures the sporting world’s attention with a broader brush, even though the season is nearly one-third complete. ‘Tis the season! Most, however, will just be finding …Miami Heat (21-6) at Los Angeles Lakers (13-15), 5 pm (ET)Kansas … Read more

Bettman upholds Shawn Thornton’s 15-game suspension – USA TODAY

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USA TODAYNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman upheld Shawn Thornton’s 15-game suspension on Tuesday, ruling that it wasn’t excessive. Disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan had handed down that sentence on Dec. 14, a week after the Boston Bruins tough guy had pulled …Bettman Upholds Thornton’s Long SuspensionNew York TimesGary Bettman rejects Shawn Thornton’s appeal of 15-game suspensionLos Angeles TimesShawn … Read more

Top Twins pitching prospect Alex Meyer subs for $63/day – USA TODAY

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Top Twins pitching prospect Alex Meyer subs for $63/dayUSA TODAYGREENSBURG, Ind. — The millionaire walks down a corridor to a classroom, not across a baseball field from the bullpen. This pitcher’s task is to control high school students, not his 95 mph fastball. He is substituting not for a tiring starter, but for the regular … Read more

States of Being – LA Magazine

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LA MagazineMeryl Streep and Julia Roberts act themselves senseless in August: Osage County, and by the time they’re finished they’ve acted their movie senseless, too. Estranged from her family, Roberts has returned from the big city to her Oklahoma home on the …August: Osage County Starring Meryl Streep & Julia Roberts: 5 Things You …E! … Read more

Atheists, Work With Us for Peace, Pope Says on Christmas – New York Times

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New York TimesROME — Pope Francis used the first Christmas address of his papacy on Wednesday to make a broad call for global peace and an end to violence in Syria and parts of Africa, urging atheists and followers of other religions to join together in this common …Pope Francis turns the sceptics aroundgulfnews.comPope’s Christmas … Read more

UPDATE 4-Christmas bombings kill 34 in Iraq – Reuters

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Reuters… Print. * Car bomb kills 24 after Christmas mass. * Separate attacks on Shi’ites, police kill 10. * Al Qaeda-linked groups have targeted Christians (Adds quote and detail from policeman on duty in blast area). By Kareem Raheem. BAGHDAD, Dec 25 (Reuters) …US condemns Christmas attacks that kill 37 Christians in IraqLos Angeles TimesMarket … Read more

PHT’s top 13 of ’13: ‘Hawks win Cup in dramatic fashion – NBCSports.com

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PHT’s top 13 of ’13: ‘Hawks win Cup in dramatic fashionNBCSports.comThose few, precious ticks of the clock were enough for the Chicago Blackhawks to orchestrate the most stunning comeback in Stanley Cup Final history, erasing Boston’s 2-1 lead in Game 6 to hoist Lord Stanley’s mug for the second time in four seasons. …read more … Read more

Queen Elizabeth II shares Christmas message of reflection Add to … – The Globe and Mail

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The Globe and MailIn her annual Christmas message Queen Elizabeth II calls upon people of faith to take time in the new year to pause for reflection and contemplation. She acknowledges the birth of a new child and the joy the occasion brings. (Dec 25). EMAIL THIS. Share.Behind-the-scenes footage of Prince George’s christening shown in … Read more