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New York Daily NewsA prominent New York attorney hired by the NFL to investigate claims of workplace misconduct in the Miami Dolphins locker room has concluded that Richie Incognito and two other starting offensive linemen harassed and taunted teammate Jonathan Martin …Incognito and two teammates harassed Martin: reportReutersLooks like Dolphins lack leadership from top to […]
BBC NewsSyrian government forces have killed dozens of civilians in air raids in the northern city of Aleppo, activists say. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) says about 90 people – most of them civilians – died when helicopters dropped barrel bombs on …Syrian forces step up deadly attacks on AleppoHindustan TimesBarrel bombs dropped […]
BBC NewsThe Syrian government and opposition have traded insults after a week-long peace conference in Geneva ended with no firm agreement. Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said the opposition were immature, while the opposition’s Louay Safi said the regime …Syria peace talks make little headway; set to resume Feb. 10Washington PostSyria talks end first round, government […]
Christian Science MonitorAfter a months-long search following the announcement from Microsoft’s current CEO, Steve Ballmer, that he would bid adieu to the top spot at the Seattle-based tech company, the tech world is buzzing about who could be his successor. Skip to next …Nadella outran better-known candidates for Microsoft CEOReutersWill Bill Gates Be Replaced as […]
PCWorldPC makers have often struggled when it comes to selling smartphones, but China’s Lenovo could be on the cusp of making a breakthrough. The company’s $2.9 billion deal to buy Motorola Mobility from Google might end up paving the way for Lenovo to …Lenovo’s Danger With Motorola: A Matter of TastePC MagazineGoogle Sells Motorola To […]
Los Angeles TimesSo Denver, with the mile-high offense led by record-setting, ageless quarterback Peyton Manning, is a slight favorite over Seattle in Super Bowl XLVIII. Two points, three points or thereabouts, depending on your line of choice. Weather could play a factor, …Richard Sherman winning the PR battle, whether on purpose or notCBSSports.comNFL-Seahawks’ Harvin looks […]
New York Daily NewsPaul Pierce went from celebrating his career with the Celtics to nearly carving out his first special moment with the Nets. A day after the standing ovations and video tribute marking his return to Boston, Pierce scored 10 of Brooklyn’s final 12 points on Monday …Raptors Hold Off NetsESPND’Alessandro: The first-place Toronto […]
ForbesTickets to Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks are becoming more affordable by the day. Almost a full three weeks ago, before anyone had an understanding of the teams that would be participating in the Super Bowl, the …Super Bowl weather forecast will be watched closely by other cities hoping to […]
BBC NewsThai protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has promised that his supporters will not obstruct advance voting for next week’s general election. Mr Suthep says protesters will not try to stop people from casting their ballots from Sunday, but will demonstrate outside …Thai ruling party gives cool response to court ruling allowing polls to be postponedFox […]
USA TODAYKIEV, Ukraine — The deaths of two people protesting the crackdown on the right to assemble in Ukraine threatens to spark a major confrontation between demonstrators and the government, analysts said Wednesday. Two protesters were shot dead and …Two protesters dead as standoff with riot police in Ukraine continuesWashington PostUkraine opposition say they’ll brave […]
The Seattle TimesSeahawks fans say both the team and the community will enter this year’s Super Bowl with more confidence than in 2006, when Seattle’s first shot at a Super Bowl title proved a dismal disappointment. By Jack Broom. Seattle Times staff reporter. PREV of …Sorry Seattle, this is Denver’s yearESPNSuper Bowl 2014: Seattle Seahawks, […]
USA TODAYAfter issuing an invitation to Iran to join the Syrian peace talks, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has withdrawn that invitation amid mounting concerns over Iran’s participation in the negotiations. (Jan. 20). Loading… Post to Facebook.Syrian Peace Talks: The UN Extends, and Then Regrets, an Invitation to IranTIMESyrian talks hit by photos bombshell […]
The AgeThe game maker, whose consoles and colourful Mario and Donkey Kong characters once helped the company climb to the top of the video game world, stunned investors last week by sharply lowering its financial forecasts. The dire news was the latest …Nintendo’s £146m loss: can Mario raise his game?The GuardianResisting mobile hurts Nintendo’s bottom […]
Jerusalem PostAfter six months of negotiations, there are still believed to be enormous gaps between Israelis, Palestinians. Justice Minister Tzipi Livni Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post. Israeli’s top two negotiators with the Palestinians were scheduled to leave …Kerry can survive failure, but can Israel?HaaretzKerry Peace Accord Wagers Spur Palestine Stock Rally, CEO SaysBusinessweekNetanyahu proposes […]
USA TODAYThe Sunday talk shows will be dominated by politicians and officials dissecting President Obama’s speech about electronic surveillance and privacy issues. In a major speech Friday, Obama announced an array of intelligence reforms in an effort to satisfy …Tech industry: Obama’s NSA reforms ‘insufficient’Washington PostObama Curtails NSA SpyingVoice of AmericaWhat Obama Did (and Didn%C2%92t) […]
USA TODAYFor the upcoming Super Bowl, Anheuser-Busch InBev will recycle some successful plays from its past Big Game advertising. The brewing giant’s Feb. 2 ads will feature celebrities, its iconic Clydesdale horses and a salute to military troops. It’ll have …A-B InBev’s Super Bowl Plans Include New Bud Light TaglineAdAge.comAB puts focus on flagship beers, […]
USA TODAYDENVER — Exactly a year after last season’s stunning playoff loss, the Denver Broncos and quarterback Peyton Manning on Sunday made amends with a 24-17 AFC divisional round playoff victory against the San Diego Chargers. It won’t erase all of the …Patriots will face the Broncos in the AFC ChampionshipBoston.comManning, Broncos Top Chargers, Make […]
BBC NewsThe biggest revelation in former Defence Secretary Robert Gates’ memoirs is the former Pentagon chief, a man know for his calm and charm, seethed with an inner fury at the Washington game. His criticisms carry huge weight – he’s served eight presidents, …Gates Shatters Image of Calmness in Faulting Obama War ApproachBusinessweekWhite House defends […]
USA TODAYFour U.S. Air Force crewmembers died Tuesday evening when their helicopter crashed in a bird sanctuary during a training mission along the eastern coast of England. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, an updated version of the U.S. Army Black Hawk, went down in …Four US Air Force helicopter crew believed killed in British crashReutersEyewitness: Helicopter […]
USA TODAYOnly 10 players can be included on individual Hall of Fame ballots. Jorge L. Ortiz looks at 11 players to watch when vote totals are released today: GREG MADDUX. Case for: A four-time Cy Young Award winner – all in a row – Maddux had 355 career …Greg Maddux won’t be unanimous Hall selectionBoston.comMike […]
USA TODAYGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel fractured her pelvis while on a skiing vacation in Switzerland, her spokesman told reporters in Berlin Monday. Steffen Seibert said that Merkel “suffered bruising in connection with a partial fracture on her left posterior pelvic …Merkel in skiing accident, cancels visitsReutersGerman leader suffers pelvic injury on ski holidayHouston ChronicleGerman Chancellor […]
Vanity Fair[Note: What follows is a relatively spoiler-free sketch-pad recap of tonight’s Downton Abbey season premiere on PBS. If you haven’t seen the episode yet, you may be advised to skip this post until you’ve “caught up” with the latest installment of these lovable …PEOPLE’s TV Critic on Downton Abbey Season 4: The Old House […]
Washington PostADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Two warring factions from South Sudan are holding more advanced peace talks for the first time since conflict began roiling the country Dec. 15. The direct talks began in earnest Sunday, putting representatives of President Salva …South Sudan peace talks face delayFinancial TimesSouth Sudan’s Peace Talks Open in EthiopiaVoice of […]
BusinessweekSoldiers from South Sudan’s army patrol the streets of Malakal in South Sudan on Dec. 31, 2013. Conflict broke out Dec. 15 after President Salva Kiir accused his former deputy, Riek Machar, of trying to stage a coup. Photographer: Samir Bol/AFP via Getty …South Sudan’s Peace Talks Open in EthiopiaVoice of AmericaOfficial: Rivals in South […]
Voice of AmericaReports Saturday say the Iraqi government has lost control of Fallujah to al-Qaida militants after days of fighting. A senior security official told the French news agency that Fallujah is under the control of ISIS – a reference to the al-Qaida-linked group, the …Iraqi tribesmen and police take a victory over al Qaeda […]
USA TODAYActress Lesley Nicol, who plays ‘Downton Abbey’ cook Mrs. Patmore, reveals changes for the kitchen staff in the fourth season of the show and confesses to her own personal kitchen nightmares. (Jan. 3). Loading… Post to Facebook. Mrs. Patmore’s kitchen …Fans Are up for ‘Downton Abbey’ Starting Season 4ABC News‘Downton Abbey’ debuts new faces, […]
HaaretzU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has used charm rather than coercion to keep Messrs Netanyahu and Abbas at the negotiating table. Now the ball is firmly in their court. By Barak Ravid | Jan. 2, 2014 | 11:05 PM …Kerry Arrives in Mideast Aiming to Narrow Peace GapsWall Street JournalKerry: Mideast peace ‘is not […]
USA TODAYOnce again, to the manor borne. To be sure, as often happens with regular visits to favorite haunts, this year’s trip can’t match the unalloyed joys of the first encounter. Staff turnover has led to a slip in standards, cracks have appeared in the plaster and a few of …Edith comes into her own […]
USA TODAYAl-Qaeda militants in key western Iraqi cities launched a series of brazen attacks against police stations and fought battles with government forces Thursday amid growing sectarian tensions between Sunnis and Shiites. Al-Qaeda militants, emboldened by …Iraqi security forces fight militants in Anbar provinceBBC NewsIraq Violence With al-Queda Ties Adds to Pressure on U.S.BloombergRebels seize […]
USA TODAYPRAGUE (AP) — The mystery behind a booby-trapped safe that exploded and killed the Palestinian ambassador has kept investigators working around the clock Thursday. As the probe deepened, more unanswered questions arose over conflicting …Czech police find weapons at Palestinian missionTelegraph.co.ukPolice: Illegal weapons found in house of Palestinian diplomat who died after blastCNNCzech police […]
NFL.comThe biggest factor leading to Leslie Frazier’s dismissal from the Minnesota Vikings was his botched handling of the team’s quarterback positing. On the day Frazier was fired, Christian Ponder admitted the role he played. “It was definitely an interesting year,” …Minnesota Vikings Disappoint In 2013CBS LocalFrazier firing shows votes of confidence are meaninglessNBCSports.comSpielman on QBs: […]
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 […]
TIMERepublican House members argued that a New York Times investigation into the 2012 attack on a U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, was inaccurate. The report, published Saturday, contends that local militias — not al-Qaeda — were responsible for the …New York Times report casts doubt on al Qaeda involvement in BenghaziCNNLawmakers push back on New […]
The Seattle TimesKevin Durant had 33 points and 13 rebounds as league-leading Oklahoma City overwhelmed the Houston Rockets 117-86. The Associated Press. Related. Most Popular Comments. Hide / Show comments. No comments have been posted to this article.Thunder rout tired Rockets 117-86Boston.comDurant shines for ThunderFort Wayne Journal Gazette1. Kevin Durant Leading From The FrontESPNThe Detroit […]
NBCNews.comWith three ice-breakers failing to reach the MV Akademik Shokalskiy, the crew and passengers of the ice-trapped vessel in the Antarctic are waiting to see if two other ships can free them or whether a helicopter rescue is necessary. NBC’s Martin Fletcher …Thick ice thwarts efforts to rescue ship trapped in AntarcticTelegraph.co.ukAnxious wait for ice-stranded […]