Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of missile strike on its embassy in Yemen capital
by Adam Withnall (The Independent), additional editing by Adam MS Iran has accused Saudi Arabia of launching an air strike on its embassy in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a. According to Iranian state-run TV channels a number of embassy guards were injured in the alleged missile attack. The IRIB news channel quoted an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, Hossein […]
People’s Choice Awards 2016: Complete List of Nominees and Winners
January 6, 2016
by Rick JT, editing by Adam MS Grey’s Anatomy, The Big Bang Theory, and actress Melissa McCarthy were the big winners at Wednesday night’s 2016 People’s Choice Awards. Glee alumna Jane Lynch hosted the Los Angeles ceremony, which honored the best in movies, TV, and music, as chosen by the fans. The night boasted several […]
North Korea has announced its first-ever Hydrogen Bomb test, And it’s worrying!
January 6, 2016
What’s the difference between a hydrogen and an atomic bomb? And why is it so worrying this time than ever before? by Andrew Griffin (The Independent), additional editing by Adam MS North Korea has announced that it has tested a hydrogen bomb for the first time. It has run nuclear tests in the past — but […]
President Barack Obama Can’t Hold Back Tears While Unveiling Gun Control Actions
January 5, 2016
“Fort Hood, Binghamton, Aurora, Oak Creek, Newtown, the Navy Yard, Santa Barbara, Charleston, San Bernardino. Too many,” the president said in an impassioned speech. by Sam Stein of The Huffington Post, additional editing by Adam MS WASHINGTON — In the first working week of his last calendar year in office, President Barack Obama defied Congress and […]
So long, 140! Twitter may soon let you share 10,000 characters per post
January 5, 2016
by Seth Fiegerman of Mashable, additional editing by Adam MS Brevity may be the soul of wit, but it may no longer be the soul of Twitter. Twitter is said to be testing a new product that let’s users share up to 10,000 characters at a time, potentially moving beyond the 140 character limit that […]
Great news, Michael Bay has confirmed to return for ‘Transformers 5’
January 5, 2016
by Justin Kroll (Variety), additional editing by Rick JT Michael Bay has confirmed that he will return to direct the fifth installment in the “Transformers” franchise for Paramount. Bay broke the news to Rolling Stone, after months of speculation, while promoting his new war movie “13 Hours.” Mark Wahlberg, who appeared in the last installment, […]
Armed white men protesters in Oregon: ‘We’re in it for the long haul’
January 5, 2016
By Holly Yan and Sara Sidner of CNN (additional editing by Adam MS) [Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon.] Now, they have a name. And now, we know how long they’re vowing to stay. The armed protesters who took over a federal building in Oregon are calling themselves the Citizens for Constitutional Freedom. And they say they’re not […]
Mark Zuckerberg unveils 2016 plans for artificially intelligent butler
January 4, 2016
NEW YORK (Reuters) | BY SUZANNE BARLYN, additional editing by Alex JS Mark Zuckerberg wants to build an artificially intelligent assistant in 2016 to help run his home and assist him at work, the Facebook Inc (FB.O) founder and chief executive said on Sunday. Zuckerberg, who commits to a new personal challenge every year, revealed […]
Donald Trump’s provocative first TV ad raises the temperature of GOP race
January 4, 2016
By Robert Costa and Philip Rucker of The Washington Post (additional editing by Adam MS) NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s ad begins with a shot of President Obama and Hillary Clinton. Then comes a U.S. battleship launching a cruise-missile strike. It moves swiftly through an explosive montage: The suspects in the recent California terrorist attack. Shadowy figures […]
Music: Coldplay releases colorful new music video for ‘Birds’
January 4, 2016
by Nick Romano, additional editing by Rick JT After Taylor Swift released her “Out of the Woods” video on New Year’s Eve, Coldplay followed up with their own 2016 surprise. The Chris Martin-fronted band debuted the colorful music video for “Birds.” Marcus Haney, mostly known for helming documentaries like Austin to Boston and No Cameras Allowed, directed […]
Saudis cut ties with Iran following Shiite cleric execution
January 4, 2016
By AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL (additional editing by Alex JS) TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Saudi Arabia announced Sunday it was severing diplomatic relations with Shiite powerhouse Iran amid escalating tensions over the Sunni kingdom’s execution of a prominent Shiite cleric. The move came hours after protesters stormed and set fire to the Saudi Embassy […]
SPOTLIGHT Named Best Picture by National Society of Film Critics
January 4, 2016
by Gordon Cox, additional editing by Rick JT Investigative journalism tale “Spotlight” won the National Society of Film Critics’ award for the best picture of 2015, as well as the group’s honor for best screenplay (given to the film’s co-writers Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy, who also directed). Period romance “Carol” also took two awards, […]
6.7 Magnitude quake hits India’s northeast, Leaves 6 dead
January 4, 2016
by Wasbir Hussain (AP), additional editing by Adam MS GAUHATI, India (AP) — A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit India’s remote northeast region before dawn on Monday, killing at least six people, injuring more than 100 others and causing damage to several buildings. The death and injuries were caused by falling debris. Three people were killed […]
Game of Thrones: ‘The Winds of Winter’ Won’t be Released Before Season 6
January 2, 2016
by Corinne Heller (additional editing by Alex JS) It appears that for the first time in the history of HBO’s Game of Thrones, fans will really have no idea what’s coming, other than winter, of course, when season six rolls in this spring. The reason? All past seasons were largely based on creator George R.R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire […]
Rest in Peace Natalie Cole; TMZ reports the legendary singer died at 65
January 1, 2016
‘This Will Be’ Singer Cause Of Death Reportedly Congestive Heart Failure by Alex JS, editing by Adam MS “This Will Be” singer Natalie Cole is dead at the age of 65. Cole reportedly died from congestive heart failure at a Los Angeles hospital. The singer, songwriter, who is best known for her songs “Unforgettable,” and […]
Happy New Year 2016: Pictures of the world welcoming the New Year!
January 1, 2016
by Adam MS, editing by Alex JS New Year’s celebrations around the world (image: Reuters) See all the wonderful fireworks and celebrations from across the globe, as the world welcomes 2016. Fireworks explode past the Times Square Ball (rear) after it dropped to signal the start of the New Year in the Manhattan borough of New […]
Happy New Year, Indeed: Kanye West Releases New Song “Facts” on NYE
January 1, 2016
For the second straight year, the rapper shares a new single on New Year’s Eve. Referencing recent headlines, the lyrics mention Bill Cosby and Steve Harvey’s Miss Universe mishap. by Rick JT, editing by Adam MS It’s New Year’s Eve, but Kanye West won’t let us forget that he’s still working on that new album. […]
Taylor Swift kicks off 2016 with wonderful ‘Out of the Woods’ music video
January 1, 2016
ABC ends The Year of Swift on a high note with the sixth music video from her album ‘1989.’ by Alex JS, editing by Adam MS Happy New Year INDEED!!! Taylor Swift premiered the video for “Out Of The Woods” on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest tonight. She likes an epic video premiere, after all. […]
Rest in Peace, Wayne Rogers; ‘M*A*S*H’ Star Dies at 82
December 31, 2015
by Rick JT, editing by Adam MS Actor Wayne Rogers died on Thursday from complications from pneumonia, his rep exclusively tells ET. He was 82 years old. Rogers, who hailed from Alabama, is best known for playing the role of Captain “Trapper” John McIntyre in the classic television series M*A*S*H from 1972-1975. He also had recurring […]
‘One Direction’ releases ‘PERFECT’ and now it is a perfect day!
October 16, 2015
Check it out, The song is available online now! by Rick JT, editing by Adam MS IT’S A PERFECT DAY, INDEED!!! One Direction has released its latest single, and super-fans are already scrambling to agree that “Perfect” lives up to its name. The single is the newest off the group’s upcoming album, Made in the A.M., […]
Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius to be released from jail on Oct. 20
October 15, 2015
by Bradley Matthews, editing by Adam MS New update (11/3)/REUTERS Oscar Pistorius should be convicted of murder and returned to jail, prosecutors tell appeal hearing South Africa’s “blade runner” Oscar Pistorius should be convicted of murder and sent back to jail for shooting his girlfriend, prosecutors have told a court hearing an appeal to his […]
The 2015 American Music Awards: Taylor Swift Leads Nominations
October 13, 2015
ABC will air the AMAs, which Jennifer Lopez hosts for the first time, live from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Nov. 22. by Rick JT, editing by Adam MS Taylor Swift is the most nominated artist at the 2015 American Music Awards. The singer is up for six awards, including artist of the year. The […]
Emilia Clarke Named Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive
October 13, 2015
by Adam MS, editing by Alex JS NEW YORK (AP) — It’s most definitely Emilia Clarke’s year. The 28-year-old Londoner, who plays menacing, white-haired Daenerys Targaryen, aka Khaleesi, aka Mother of Dragons on Game of Thrones, is Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive. The magazine made the announcement early Tuesday, but GQ got there first, anointing Clarke Woman […]
MH17 inquiry ‘finds plane shot down by Russian-made missile’
October 13, 2015
by Bradley Matthews, editing by Adam MS Gilze-Rijen (Netherlands) (AFP) – Air crash investigators have concluded that Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by a missile fired from rebel-held eastern Ukraine, sources close to the inquiry said Tuesday, triggering a swift Russian denial. The findings are likely to exacerbate the tensions between Russia and […]
Angus Deaton, British Economist of Princeton, Wins the 2015 Nobel Prize
October 12, 2015
by Alex JS, editing by Adam MS British-born economist Angus Deaton won the 2015 economics Nobel Prize for “his analysis of consumption, poverty and welfare”, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. The academy said that Deaton’s work had been a major influence on policy making, helping for example to determine which social […]
Turkey Bombing: At least 86 dead after blasts at peace rally in Turkey
October 10, 2015
by Bradley Matthews, editing by Adam MS BEIRUT — Two bombs targeting a crowd of peace marchers Saturday in the Turkish capital Ankara have killed at least 86 people and injured 186 others, Turkey’s health minister said, according to the Associated Press. The explosions detonated minutes apart at a morning peace rally organized by civil […]
Texas Southern University Shooting: 2 people shot, Campus on lockdown
October 9, 2015
by Bradley Matthews, editing by Alex JS HOUSTON (AP) — Officials say Texas Southern University is on lockdown after two people were shot at a student housing complex. One has been confirmed dead while the other was wounded. University spokesman Kendrick Callis said the shooting was reported around 11:30 a.m. Friday at University Courtyard Apartments on […]
National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia Wins Nobel Peace Prize
October 9, 2015
by Bradley Matthews, editing by Adam MS The National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for promoting democracy in the most successful shakeup of the 2011 Arab Spring. The prize was awarded to the group “for its decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia” after the […]
Northern Arizona University Shooting: 1 dead, 3 wounded, Suspect in custody
October 9, 2015
by John DA, editing by Adam MS One person is dead and three are wounded after a shooting on the campus of Northern Arizona University early Friday morning, campus officials said. The wounded were taken to Flagstaff Medical Center. The suspected shooter is in NAU campus police custody. Campus police responded to a call of shots […]
Disney new release dates ‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Cars 3,’ ‘Toy Story 4’
October 8, 2015
by Alex JS, editing by Adam MS A clutch of animated features are included on Disney’s slate for the next five years. “Cars 3” is revving up for release on June 16, 2017, with “The Incredibles 2” coming June 21, 2019 (Brad Bird returns to direct the sequel), and “Toy Story 4” shuffled a calendar […]
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