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USA TODAYThe passengers and some of the crew on a Russian-flagged research ship stranded in ice off Antarctica will be evacuated by a Chinese helicopter once weather permits, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday. “A decision has been reached to evacuate 52 …‘Stuck in our own experiment’: Leader of trapped team insists polar ice is […]
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — Security efforts throughout Russia intensified Monday after a pair of bombings killed more than 30 people about 400 miles from where the Winter Olympic Games are scheduled to open in just more than a month. The bombings, which …Are the Sochi Olympics heading for disaster?Los Angeles TimesA second bombing in Russia shows […]
Reuters… Print. * Gunmen attack military camp, airport, state TV. * Information minister says situation under control. * Religious leader says his supporters responsible. * Kabila aide: Not a serious attempt to seize power (Adds comment from pastor). By Bienvenu …UN peacekeepers in DR Congo on alert after clashes: spokesmanXinhuaDemocratic Republic of Congo says more […]
BloombergMichael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP reacts after finishing his last F1 race… Read More. Michael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP reacts after finishing his last F1 race following the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo …Ex-F1 champion Michael Schumacher in critical conditionSI.comThe career of Michael SchumacherWashington PostPictured: The jagged rocks […]
NFL.comThe Detroit Lions’ front office believes it is primed to win now, and a lack of success was the reason behind firing coach Jim Schwartz. NFL coaching shake-up. Latest news: Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video […]
Netflix’s new plan: save a buck with SD-only streamingArs TechnicaNetflix has added a new streaming plan to its slate: for $6.99 per month, customers can get a plan that allows streaming to a single screen at one time, in standard-definition only, Engadget reported Monday. This plan costs a dollar less than what was …Netflix Tests […]
FortuneTension mounted between Mike Shanahan (left) and Robert Griffin III all year, culminating in RGIII’s benching. Carlos M. Saavedra/SI. • To be sure, lousy quarterbacking gets coaches sent packing every year in the NFL. No news flash there.2013 NFL Black Monday: Winners and losersCBSSports.com5 head coaches fired on NFL’s ‘Black Monday’Fox NewsBlack Monday roundup: Five […]
USA TODAYOn Monday, the New York Knicks waived little-used backup point guard Chris Smith. This wouldn’t be significant news, except that Smith’s brother is J.R. Smith, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year. The elder Smith was not pleased with the Knicks’ decision, …Knicks to waive Chris Smith, make room for Jeremy TylerSB NationInjury-riddled Knicks […]
ABC NewsSan Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker apologized Monday for a newly surfaced photograph that shows him making the same gesture with anti-Semitic connotations that French soccer star Nicolas Anelka displayed while celebrating a goal this weekend, …Soccer’s No Place for a Nazi SaluteBloombergSpurs’ Tony Parker apologizes for controversial gestureLos Angeles TimesTony Parker apologizes for […]
New York Daily NewsDwyane Wade has a whole lot to be grateful for, and not just his recent engagement to Gabrielle Union. The 31-year-old NBA star reportedly became a father for the third time just a few months ago — but the mother is not his fiancée. The “Think Like a Man” …Dwyane Wade Fathered […]
ABC OnlineA controversial French tax to be levied on companies that pay salaries of more than 1 million euros ($1.55 million) a year has been approved. France’s constitutional council gave the green light to the temporary but controversial “millionaire tax”, a signature …French court approves new ‘millionaire tax’ on the wealthyLos Angeles TimesFrance Approves “Millionaire […]
E! OnlineNot everyone is a fan of Beyoncé’s new music. Her new song “XO” features an audio clip from the NASA Challenger explosion which claimed seven American lives in 1986. Some individuals close to the situation called Bey “insensitive” for sampling audio …Beyonce’s sample on ‘XO,’ using audio from ’86 Challenger disaster, angers widowNew York […]
PC MagazineLife for BlackBerry has been a struggle, but the Canadian phone maker isn’t giving up just yet, as evidenced by CEO John Chen’s CNBC commentary outlining “the way forward.” “It’s been easy for competitors to promote negative stories about BlackBerry,” he …John Chen is ready to lead BlackBerry’s turnaroundDailyTechBlackBerry’s survival plan: Enterprise, BBM, and […]
USA TODAYThe Obama administration is condemning new terrorist attacks in Russia, little more than a month before the opening of the Winter Olympics in Sochi. In a statement, the United State is also offering more support to Russia for Olympic security. The full …A second bombing in Russia shows security threat ahead of Winter OlympicsWashington […]
USA TODAYASHBURN, Va. — Robert Griffin III refused to pile on. Less than a month since he was unceremoniously benched, Washington’s franchise quarterback took the high road Monday in addressing the firing of coach Mike Shanahan. Griffin didn’t take questions …5 NFL head coaches lose their jobs on Black MondayIndianapolis StarAsk Boswell: Redskins, Nationals and […]
CNETThe latest executive to sit at the top of BlackBerry goes back to the drawing board for what could be the beleaguered phone maker’s last grasp at survival. Rachel King. by Rachel King. December 30, 2013 1:16 PM PST. Follow @rachelking. John Chen speaks …John Chen is ready to lead BlackBerry’s turnaroundDailyTechBlackBerry CEO John Chen […]
NorthJersey.comFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Before trading for LeGarrette Blount, Patriots coach Bill Belichick spoke with one of his talent evaluators. Cornerback Aqib Talib. The players were teammates with Tampa Bay the past three years, so Belichick wanted some …Pats a dangerous team in wide-open AFCBoston HeraldPatriots have built team in diverse waysThe Providence JournalLeGarrette Blount’s […]
Sports World ReportNew England Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow prays with his teammates and members of the New York Giants after their NFL preseason game in Foxborough, Massachusetts, August 29, 2013. (Photo : Reuters) “. The Tim Tebow free agent saga now will be … and more …read more Source: Sports From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie […]
NBCNews.comSo near, and yet so far: The Chinese icebreaker Xue Long (Snow Dragon) sits in the Antarctic icepack, unable to get through to the Akademik Shokalskiy on Saturday. This picture was taken from the Shokalskiy. Icebreakers are indispensable for traffic through …Copter rescue planned for stranded Antarctic shipCNNAntarctic ship: ‘Good fun’ on stranded Russian shipBBC […]
New York Daily NewsOne of Beyonce’s new songs has struck the wrong chord with family of the victims of the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The pop star’s new song, “XO,” opens with a six-second audio sample that originally was broadcast in the immediate aftermath of …Beyonce blasted for sampling Challenger tragedy clip in new […]
ABC NewsThe NFL acknowledged that referees erred in not penalizing the San Diego Chargers for an illegal formation on a missed 41-yard field goal attempt by Ryan Succop of the Kansas City Chiefs with four seconds left in regulation on Sunday. Succop was wide …NFL erred on Kansas City Chiefs’ field-goal attemptNFL.comNFL: San Diego Chargers […]
ABC NewsJim Schwartz was hired to turn around the Detroit Lions. He did that for three seasons. The next two years, he failed to keep the Lions going in the right direction and that cost him his job. The Lions fired Schwartz on Monday, one day after their late-season …Detroit Lions exec: Our vacancy is […]
TMZ.com12:01 PM PT — Police investigating Kayo’s death tell TMZ all evidence now points to a suicide. Henry County P.D. says the body of Kayo — aka Caodes Scott — was discovered last night in the Georgia subdivision where he lived. The autopsy will be conducted …Waka Flocka Mourns Brother Kayo Redd’s DeathMTV.comRapper Kayo Redd, […]
USA TODAYRetired formula one driver Michael Schumacher suffered a serious head injury yesterday. Whether he’ll recover is unknown. (Dec. 30). Loading… Post to Facebook. Formula One icon Schumacher in critical condition on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1chLPZp.Why induced comas help injured brainsCNNMichael Schumacher is a fighter – Murray WalkerBBC SportMonday Motorsports: Formula One Champion Michael Schumacher Hospitalized …New […]
ESPN (blog)LOS ANGELES — Granted, there’s no way of knowing if Pau Gasol would have made any difference in the Los Angeles Lakers’ past two losses, to the Utah Jazz and Philadelphia 76ers, two decidedly sub-.500 teams that L.A. fell to by a combined nine points.Listless Pau Gasol Bailing on Los Angeles Lakers When Team […]
Fashion Project: $4M in funding raised, 150+ charities supported so farBoston Business Journal (blog)Boston-based “re-commerce” site Fashion Project has raised $4 million in funding since its launch in 2011, and has supported more than 150 nonprofits with a portion of sales from its website, said company co-founder and CEO Anna Palmer. The company … …read […]
Investor’s Business DailyInitial pre-orders of Apple (AAPL) iPhones on China Mobile (CHL) appear underwhelming, according to one report out Monday. Apple investors cheered the company’s long-awaited distribution deal with China Mobile, the world’s largest wireless carrier, after …Apple: Wedge Sees Slight Bump up in China iPhone Sales with China Mobile DealBarron’s (blog)Late Start May Be […]
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Zennie62Media CES 2014 Coverage sponsored by MalWorld.com , the leading maker of affinity USB flash drives. Android CentralThis year at CES ARCHOS plans to take the wrapping off even more connected objects for Android devices. With everyone looking to automate their lives and control anything they can from their devices ARCHOS has some big plans […]
ABC NewsMike Shanahan’s plan to restore order, professionalism and consistent success to the Washington Redskins disintegrated quickly in 2013, costing him his job Monday a day after the team finished a 3-13 season. Shanahan was fired after a morning meeting …Mike Shanahan loses power struggle in Washington, Redskins’ coach firedSportingNews.comMike Shanahan got stuck in traffic […]
ABC NewsLeslie Frazier’s admirers were all over the Minnesota Vikings locker room and throughout the organization. Credited with keeping the team on an even keel and eliciting maximum effort through several rough stretches of his three-plus seasons, Frazier rarely …NFL Black Monday roundup: A look at the coaches who have been firedLos Angeles TimesVikings report […]
Reuters… Print. * Gunmen attack military camp, airport, state TV. * Information minister says situation under control. * Gunmen claim allegiance to religious leader. * Kabila aide: Not a serious attempt to seize power (Adds details, graphic, updates death toll).Democratic Republic of Congo Beats Back Surprise Coup AttemptTIMECongo military repels armed attacksThe AustralianDRC Government Proclaims […]
USA TODAYGoogle Engineering Director Scott Huffman recently announced that the company sees its handy virtual assistant, Google Now, forging into brand new territories — namely the car and the living room. Well, Mountain View is making good on part of that promise …How Google and Apple are turning your car into a giant smartphoneNBCNews.comGoogle plans […]
The GuardianAccording to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the number of homeless people in New York City has increased by 69%, to a record 64,000, since Michael Bloomberg became mayor in 2001. A large part of the rise has occurred since …Bill De Blasio To Be Sworn In As New York City […]
CBSSports.comChane Behanan played a key role in helping leading Louisville to the 2013 national title. (Getty Images). The saga between Chane Behanan and Louisville seems to have reached a conclusion. Behanan has been dismissed from the Cardinals for a violation …Chane Behanan, dismissed by Louisville, tweets his goodbyeSportingNews.comLouisville dismisses Chane Behanan for violating university policy; […]