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Putin calls for use of troops in Ukraine – CNN
CNNSimferopol, Ukraine (CNN) — [Breaking News Update 9:22 a.m. ET]. (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin asked the upper house of parliament to send Russian troops into Ukraine’s Crimea region … Read More
Sarah Palin Warned in 2008 Russia Might Invade Ukraine if Obama Wins Election – Town Hall
Town HallIn October 2008, then-Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin warned that Putin, having been motivated by Obama’s lack of response to the Russian invasion of Georgia, would proceed to invade … Read More
Pakistan Taliban announce month truce – BBC News
BBC NewsThe Pakistani Taliban have announced a month-long ceasefire aimed at reviving stalled peace talks with government. Spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said all Taliban fighters had been urged to “refrain from … Read More
Chris Brown heading back to rehab – Hollywood.com
Hollywood.comChris Brown has been ordered back to rehab for another two months . The Don’t Stop The Music singer undertook a three-month stint beginning in November (13) for anger management … Read More
Mobile World Congress 2014: Winners And Losers – InformationWeek
InformationWeekCheck out the most (and least) impressive gadgets and developments from the year’s biggest mobile confab. Mobile World Congress: 5 Hot Gadgets. (Click image for larger view and slideshow.) The … Read More
Google Donates $6.8 Million to Give Kids Free ‘Muni Ride’ – Headlines & Global News
Headlines & Global NewsGoogle Inc. has donated $6.8 million to let kids ride the Muni bus for free for two years. The company’s generosity aims to help the city with … Read More
Tiger Woods struggles to make Honda Classic cut – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comTiger Woods needed something close to 60 to stay within striking distance of Rory McIlroy, who’s 11 under and leading the Honda Classic. Instead Woods struggled to post something around … Read More
Oscars: Rain predicted for 86th Academy Awards as final ceremony preparation … – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.ukRain has been predicted for the red carpet shenanigans of the upcoming 86th Academy Awards. The latter stages of this week have seen downpours in LA and as a precaution … Read More
Crimea’s Leader Cements Power, Asks Moscow’s Help – ABC News
ABC NewsThe pro-Russian prime minister of Ukraine’s Crimea region claimed control of the military and police there Saturday and appealed to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin for help in keeping peace, … Read More
Apple software to drive smart Ferrari – CNBC.com
CNBC.comFirst the mobile phone, now the car. Having revolutionised personal communication Apple now wants to change the way we drive. The technology group will next week launch its first in-car … Read More
Oscars 2014: Take our Best Picture poll – CBS News
CBS NewsNominees for Best Picture at the 86th Academy Awards, clockwise, from top left: “American Hustle,” “Captain Phillips,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Gravity,” “12 Years a … Read More
Heat’s LeBron James is likely to wear a clear mask on Saturday – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comDid you get enough of LeBane James Thursday night when the Miami Heat destroyed the New York Knicks? Hopefully you did because we may not see LeBron James wearing the … Read More
Snow to hit for Blackhawks v. Penguins at Soldier Field – ABC7Chicago.com
ABC7Chicago.comYou’re playing against the defending Stanley Cup champions and a very good team in the Chicago Blackhawks. “It will be unique getting out there, I’m looking forward to some cold … Read More
Steam Family Sharing Now Available to All Users – SegmentNext
SegmentNextSteam Family Sharing Program, the feature that allows users to share their Steam Library among multiple users and PCs is now out of Beta Phase and available to all Steam … Read More
Sabres brace for a shakeup as trade deadline nears – Boston Herald
Boston HeraldBuffalo Sabres’ Alexander Sulzer (52) celebrates with teammates Christian Ehrhoff (10), Matt D’Agostini (27) and Steve Ott (9) after D’Agostini scored the game-winning goal in the overtime session against … Read More
Academy Awards 2014: Will Oscars’ return to tradition mark a TV win? – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesMarch 1, 2014, 5:00 a.m.. They’ve tried edgy and tinkered with experimental. But the producers of the 86th Academy Awards telecast believe that what America really wants is … Read More
George Lopez reportedly passed out drunk at Canadian casino – Fox News
Fox NewsSept. 14, 2013. George Lopez arrives at the VIP Pre-Fight Party for the One: Mayweather vs. Canelo Fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.Associated Press. A … Read More
Venezuela’s growing middle-class revolt – CBC.ca
CBC.caOn Monday, Venezuelans woke up to find barricades of pipes, trash and branches burning in the streets. Improvised roadblocks, cutting off neighbourhoods from each other and from the central core … Read More
Report: Son of Egypt’s Ousted President Detained – ABC News
ABC NewsEgypt’s state news agency is reporting the youngest son of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi has been detained by police on suspicion of drug possession. The MENA news agency … Read More
Ex-Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg charged with terror offences – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.ukA former Guantanamo Bay detainee who received an estimated £1 million compensation from the government has appeared in court charged with terrorism offences. Moazzam Begg is charged with providing instruction … Read More
What’s next for Winter Olympics after Sochi? – The Japan Times
The Japan TimesSOCHI, RUSSIA – The sheer cost, size and scale of the Sochi Olympics has outstripped anything done before. The question for future Winter Games is clear: Can anyone … Read More
Oscar horse race to be a photo finish – Washington Post
Washington PostLOS ANGELES — Many of the winners who will take home an Oscar on Sunday have long been forecast, their triumph made seemingly self-evident after months of anticipation. That … Read More
Prescription Drugs, Cocaine and Heroin Killed Philip Seymour Hoffman – It’s … – Contactmusic.com
Contactmusic.comDespite the causes of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death being tragically clear, the official toxicology report has confirmed that the late actor died due to a lethal concoction of prescription drugs, … Read More
Recap: New York vs. Golden State – AthlonSports.com
AthlonSports.comNew York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – It may not have been quite the performance as his last visit there, but Stephen Curry still dazzled once again in his return to Madison … Read More
Justin Bieber in Rolling Stone: Behind the Bad Boy – The Hollywood Gossip
The Hollywood GossipNot so great news for Justin Bieber: The issue is all about how the once-admirable artist is now a true “Bad Boy.” In the face of his recent … Read More