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Starpulse.comNewly-engaged actress Gabrielle Union had no problems shooting saucy scenes in her new TV series Being Mary Jane because she accepted the shots will all emerge online as soon as the shows air in 2014. The sexy star plays an ambitious broadcaster in …Dwyane Wade Has A Baby With Not Gabrielle UnionCinema BlendDwyane Wade fathers … Read more
The Houston Texans stand where they were before the 2006 NFL Draft: with the Number One Pick in the 2014 NFL Draft in May. The Texans, owned by Robert McNair, earned that place with their two-win, 14-loss 2013 NFL Regular Season record. According to the National Football League, here’s the tentative team order for the … Read more
USA TODAYATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford will have season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn chest muscle. Horford, the Hawks’ leading scorer and rebounder, tore his right pectoral muscle in the first overtime of Thursday night’s 127-125 …Al Horford (torn pec) out for seasonESPNHawks’ Al Horford to have season-ending surgeryFanSidedHawks’ Horford … Read more
USA TODAY“Go on with your bad self.” Such is the sentiment delivered via Twitter by Wanda Sykes to Robin Roberts, who made news yesterday when she revealed she has a longtime girlfriend, Amber Laign. And Sykes isn’t the only famous face expressing her support …In Praise Of How Robin Roberts Came OutCinema BlendRobin Roberts, girlfriend … Read more
RegisterAnalysis A leaked NSA cyberarms catalog has shed light on the sorts of technologies US and UK spies use to infiltrate and remotely control PCs, routers, firewalls, phones and software from some of the biggest names in IT. The exploits, often delivered via the …NSA can turn your iPhone into a spy, says privacy advocate … Read more
Telegraph.co.ukThe outpouring of concern for Michael Schumacher’s wellbeing over the past 36 hours, not only from the world of Formula One but from the wider sporting, and indeed non-sporting, community has been wonderful to see. In my opinion it constitutes …Schumacher an F1 great, if not the greatestReutersF1’s David Coulthard optimistic on Schumacher recoveryBBC SportSchumacher … Read more
Hindustan TimesThe US plans to go ahead with the criminal charge against diplomat Devyani Khobragade even if, and when, she acquires full diplomatic immunity. A file photo India’s Deputy Consul General in New York, Devyani Khobragade, during an event at India’s …US ‘to prosecute’ Indian diplomat Devyani KhobragadeBBC NewsUS says no goof up in Khobragrade … Read more
Times Herald-RecordBear Mountain Ballroom — Bear Mountain Inn, 98 Hessian Drive, Bear Mountain, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Gourmet dinner, open bar and champagne toast, $125 per person, plus tax and service. Reservations required; call 786-2731, ext. 1020. Family New Year’s …Why not toast your good health on New Year’s Eve?Dallas Morning NewsNew Year’s Eve … Read more
ReutersJUBA (Reuters) – South Sudanese forces fought rebels on the outskirts of the flashpoint town of Bor on Tuesday, its mayor said, as a deadline imposed by East African nations for an end to hostilities neared. Two weeks of fighting have killed more than a …Two years after an optimistic beginning, South Sudan’s bickering leadership … Read more
BusinessweekChina Mobile Ltd. (941) is selling 13 handsets for its fourth-generation network, up from four devices at the start of service three weeks ago, as market leader Samsung Electronics Co. (005930) and rivals vie for early adopters. Samsung’s Note 3 is available …Can Apple learn China about quality?ZDNetMonday, Dec. 23: Apple Front and CenterWall Street … Read more
Kansas City StarNo. 16 KANSAS 93, TOLEDO 83. More News. Read more Scores & Stats. TOLEDO, Min, FGM-A, FTM-A, O-T, A, PF, PT. Drummond, 29, 4-11, 3-3, 3-4, 3, 2, 13. Pearson, 32, 5-11, 0-2, 2-4, 0, 0, 10. Brown, 34, 3-11, 0-0, 1-2, 5, 0, 9. Weatherspoon, 26, 5-8, 2-2 …Ellis, Tharpe lead No. … Read more
San Francisco ChronicleLOS ANGELES (AP) — Goran Dragic had 26 points and eight assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, Gerald Green added 21 points off the bench, and the Phoenix Suns ended the year with a 107-88 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.Recap: LA Clippers vs. PhoenixMiamiHerald.comEx-Clipper Eric Bledsoe takes advantage … Read more
Police ID Victims Of 2 Oakland ShootingsCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Oakland police Monday released the names of two men who were fatally shot in separate incidents on Friday. Police said 26-year-old Aubert Gholston, of Oakland, was the man who was shot to death near Eighth and Campbell streets … and more …read more Source: … Read more
CBSSports.comMack Brown completes his tenure at Texas after 16 seasons with a loss to Oregon in Mack Brown completes his tenure at Texas with a loss to Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. (USATSI). SAN ANTONIO — Mack Brown left the locker room for the last time smiling and …Oregon runs over Texas in Alamo BowlReutersMack … Read more
ABC NewsDENVER — Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade confirmed reports on Monday that he fathered a child to a woman other than his fiancee, actress Gabrielle Union. He made the comments prior to the Heat’s game against the Denver Nuggets . Play Video.Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade acknowledges having child while separated from …MiamiHerald.comReports: Dwyane Wade … Read more
USA TODAYThere’s an old Groucho Marx line about not wanting to join any club that would have him as a member. Redskins fans should treat the team’s latest coaching search with the same healthy skepticism. Any man who thinks it’s a good idea to work for Daniel …2013 NFL Black Monday winners and losers: Rex … Read more
USA TODAYThe New York Philharmonic Gala with Yo-Yo Ma PBS, Tuesday, 8 ET/PT (times may vary). There not much we can do about 2013 now — but if you want to exit the year on a high note, turn to Live From Lincoln Center for this opening gala concert. Unless, of …Tuesday’s Highlights: New Year’s … Read more
Washington PostSAN ANTONIO — Mack Brown slung his arm around his wife and headed toward a section of Texas fans who stuck around to the end of another disappointment. He flashed the “Hook ’em Horns” sign and disappeared into the tunnel, showered with applause …Oregon Rolls Past Texas in Alamo BowlNew York TimesCollege football: Oregon … Read more
XinhuaJERUSALEM, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners early Tuesday, as part of a U.S.-brokered agreement to resume direct peace talks between the two sides. The prisoners — 18 men from the West Bank, three from the Gaza Strip and five …Prisoner release: A painful, uncredited stepJerusalem PostPalestinians convicted in terror attacks released … Read more
WHP HarrisburgBEIJING (AP) — A Chinese doctor has admitted in court that she persuaded parents to give up their newborn babies so that she could sell them to human traffickers. The official Xinhua News Agency said obstetrician Zhang Shuxia stood trial on Monday in …Baby stealing obstetrician on trial in ChinaXinhuaBaby stealing doctor on trial … Read more
Detroit Free PressNo win, no stay. It’s been that way elsewhere in the NFL, and it is finally true here in Lions Land. Jim Schwartz is gone. Fired Monday. Look no further than this: His team lost six of its last seven games and missed the playoffs. Or this: His December record the …Lions fire … Read more
Wall Street JournalSYDNEY—The next attempt to rescue dozens of passengers on a ship stuck in Antarctic ice for almost a week will be made with a helicopter perched on a nearby Chinese vessel. Australian maritime authorities described the plan to airlift people on board the …Helicopter rescue needed for passengers on icebound shipFox NewsTrapped ship … Read more
USA TODAYNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tyreke Evans hit a pull-up jumper from 17 feet with 1.2 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-108 on Monday night. Evans’ big basket came right after Portland’s Damian Lillard, who has hit …Pelicans best Blazers on Tyreke Evans’ late jumperESPNPortland Trail Blazers’ Robin … Read more
Los Angeles TimesSo you think tobacco is bad for your health? Try telling that to a tobacco hornworm: His stinky nicotine breath is the only thing keeping him off the evening dinner menu, scientists say. In a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of …Real-Life Smoking Caterpillar Uses Nicotine as DefenseLiveScience.comCaterpillar’s … Read more
Sydney Morning HeraldPassengers and crew stranded on a Russian scientific expedition ship trapped off Antarctica will be taken off the boat by helicopter once it stops raining, the expedition leader says. Thick ice, freezing winds and now rain have delayed the rescue after the ship …Icebound Antarctic Ship Awaits Helicopter RescueABC NewsAustralia Plans Evacuation of … Read more
ReutersRebounding has been a key strength for Baylor this season and the No. 12 Bears will try to continue that trend when they host Oral Roberts on Monday night. Baylor has outrebounded 10 of 11 opponents this season, thanks in large part to 6-9 starting forward …No. 9 Baylor wins 81-55 over Oral RobertsSeattle Post … Read more
ABC NewsDrew Barham scored 15 points, all on 3-pointers, as short-handed No. 24 Gonzaga beat San Francisco 69-41 on Monday night. Przemek Karnowski added 11 points for Gonzaga (12-2, 2-0 West Coast), whose top three scorers are battling injuries.No. 24 GONZAGA 69, SAN FRANCISCO 41San Jose Mercury NewsGonzaga vs. San Francisco final score: Depleted No. … Read more
Los Angeles TimesSAN ANTONIO — Quarterback Marcus Mariota had 386 total yards and No. 10 Oregon returned two interceptions for touchdowns, spoiling Texas coach Mack Brown’s farewell with a runaway 30-7 victory in the Alamo Bowl on Monday night. The BCS-snubbed …Oregon sends Mack Brown, Texas out with a lossUSA TODAYOregon whips Texas and, just … Read more
SportingNews.comThe former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time BCS national championship-winning quarterback will join the new SEC Network on ESPN, which launches in August. I am so excited that ESPN has given me this incredible opportunity. When I was six years …Tim Tebow to work as analyst for new SEC NetworkThe Seattle TimesTV time for Tim … Read more
USA TODAYCALGARY (AP) — The Calgary Flames acquired forward Kevin Westgarth from the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday for minor league forward Greg Nemisz. The move is in keeping with president of hockey operations Brian Burke desire to get bigger and more …Calgary Flames Acquire Kevin Westgarth From Carolina HurricanesFlame for ThoughtCalgary Flames acquire Kevin Westgarth … Read more
USA TODAYSAN ANTONIO — Mack Brown’s finish at Texas was somehow fitting. The end came mercifully, with his overmatched Texas team beaten soundly – but not embarrassed – by Oregon, 30-7 Alamo Bowl. A 16-year tenure fizzled in the last few years in large part …Oregon crushes Texas in Mack Brown’s finale, wins Alamo BowlESPNNo. … Read more
USA TODAYCleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said he understood there might be some skepticism, and rightly so, after he fired his head coach Sunday for the second time in less than a year. Four more teams followed suit Monday, with the Minnesota Vikings, …Firing Season Begins With a FusilladeNew York TimesShanahan, Schwartz, Schiano, Frazier, Chudzinski … Read more
CNN(CNN) — A top-secret National Security Agency team uses spyware and hacking to gather intelligence on targets, according to a new report based on internal agency documents. According to Der Spiegel, a German magazine that published some of the …NSA worked on iPhone spyware to remotely monitor users, leaked documents …Apple InsiderNSA’s top secret hacking … Read more
USA TODAYA late-season collapse has cost Jim Schwartz his job as head coach of the Detroit Lions. The Lions fired Schwartz on Monday, a day after they finished the season at 7-9, a disappointing finish considering the team’s 6-2 start. Detroit lost six of its final seven …With talented roster, Lions look to hire head … Read more
Los Angeles TimesBasketball star Dwyane Wade is a three-time father, according to several reports, but the newest child’s mother is not his fiancee, actress Gabrielle Union. The Miami Heat champ, 31, recently welcomed a baby boy with an unnamed woman, Gossip Cop …Gabrielle Union — Takes MASSIVE Ring to Lakers Game … With BodyguardsTMZ.comDwyane Wade, … Read more