Sochi Winter Games: Day 13, February 20 Medals to be won today: Curling (women), figure skating (women), freestyle skiing (men’s ski cross, women’s ski halfpipe), ice hockey (women), Nordic combined (team). Highlights include: 13:30 Curling – women’s bronze medal match and final. 14:30 Freestyle skiing – women’s halfpipe. 15:00 Figure skating – women’s free skate.… Continue reading Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: Day 13, February 20
Year: 2014
Fed minutes confirms stimulus slowdown
The Federal Reserve will continue to cut economic stimulus measures, minutes of the US central bank’s January meeting have confirmed. The Fed’s policy makers said they expected to cut monthly bond-buying in predictable $10 billion steps. The central bank cut its bond-buying program to $65 billion a month at the end of its most recent… Continue reading Fed minutes confirms stimulus slowdown
Why is Cee Lo Green leaving The Voice?
Cee Lo Green announced he is leaving The Voice in an interview scheduled to air on Wednesday’s installment of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, saying he does not plan to return to the show “at all”. However, Cee Lo Green (born Tomas DeCarlo Callaway) did say that he will “continue relationship” with NBC. “I’m going to… Continue reading Why is Cee Lo Green leaving The Voice?
Jase and Missy Robertson special guests at Arizona Diamondbacks’ Date Night at the Ballpark
Duck Dynasty’s Jase and Missy Robertson will be special guests at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ “Date Night at the Ballpark” on May 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The baseball team is partnering with the Association of Marriage & Family Ministries that night, with the theme being focused on the importance… Continue reading Jase and Missy Robertson special guests at Arizona Diamondbacks’ Date Night at the Ballpark
Phil Robertson’s ’74 Jeep to be auctioned
Phil Robertson’s 1974 Jeep has been bought by Jerry Gentry of Chatham four years ago, before Duck Dynasty reality show’s debut on A&E network. “It was before he got big,” said Jerry Gentry, a semi-retired contractor who bought the Jeep, dubbed the River Rat, from Randy Lowe. A hunting buddy of Phil Robertson’s, Randy Lowe… Continue reading Phil Robertson’s ’74 Jeep to be auctioned
Pope Francis loses his cap during weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square
A gust of wind blows away Pope Francis’ skull cap, or zuchetto, as he delivers his message during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday. Pope Francis battled the elements today to deliver his sermon to crowds outside the Vatican, as the wind whipped his mantle around his face,… Continue reading Pope Francis loses his cap during weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square
Big Daddy V dead: Nelson Frazier Jr. dies of heart attack at 42
Professional wrestler Nelson Frazier Jr. – best known as Big Daddy V, Mabel or Viscera – died on February 18 after suffering a heart attack, according to reports. Wrestling agent Eric Simms shared the news on his Facebook page: “I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I just got off the phone… Continue reading Big Daddy V dead: Nelson Frazier Jr. dies of heart attack at 42
Photo of soldiers clowning around flag-draped casket sparks outrage
A member of the Wisconsin National Guard was suspended from honor guard duties after she apparently posted to social media a photograph of soldiers mugging around an empty, flag-draped casket. The picture, taken at a National Guard training facility in Arkansas, sparked a furor on Facebook, in military chat rooms and other social media, where… Continue reading Photo of soldiers clowning around flag-draped casket sparks outrage
Serge Dassault detained for questioning over alleged vote-buying
French billionaire and senator Serge Dassault has been detained for questioning over alleged vote-buying in a Paris suburb. Police are questioning the industrialist about his activities in Corbeil-Essonnes, where he was mayor between 1995 and 2009. The parliamentary immunity of Serge Dassault, 88, was lifted on February 12 at his own request, the French daily… Continue reading Serge Dassault detained for questioning over alleged vote-buying
Sharon Stone on Shape magazine cover
Sharon Stone admits that growing older has been a struggle as she appears on the cover of Shape magazine’s March issue. “It hasn’t been easy,” Sharon Stone, 55, told the fitness mag. “There was a point in my ’40s where I went into the bathroom with a bottle of wine, locked the door, and said,… Continue reading Sharon Stone on Shape magazine cover
Teresa Palmer welcomes baby boy Bodhi Rain
Warm Bodies actress Teresa Palmer gave birth to a baby boy on February 17. The actress shared all the details, including the baby’s weight and name, on Instagram. “Thank you God for blessing us with the most divine gift of our baby son,” Teresa Palmer wrote on Tuesday, alongside a photo of her newborn’s hand.… Continue reading Teresa Palmer welcomes baby boy Bodhi Rain
Chris Christie weight loss: New Jersey governor’s pictures after lap band surgery
In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he is “a little more than halfway” to his weight loss goal. Chris Christie, 51, underwent lap band surgery in June. The surgery makes the stomach smaller, limiting the amount of food it can hold. Before surgery, Chris Christie’s weight… Continue reading Chris Christie weight loss: New Jersey governor’s pictures after lap band surgery
John Short: Australian missionary detained in North Korea
Australian missionary John Short has been detained in North Korea, his wife says. John Short, 75, was making his second trip to North Korea with a tour group when he was detained in Pyongyang. His wife told journalists that he had been open about his work and was carrying religious material translated into Korean. An… Continue reading John Short: Australian missionary detained in North Korea
Jimmy Fallon’s first Tonight Show draws 11.3 million viewers
Jimmy Fallon’s debut as the host of The Tonight Show was a ratings hit for NBC network. Viewing-figures firm Nielsen said 11.3 million people watched Jimmy Fallon taking over the show on Monday evening. But the audience fell short of the 14.6 million viewers who saw Jay Leno sign off as host of the program.… Continue reading Jimmy Fallon’s first Tonight Show draws 11.3 million viewers
Coca-Cola shares see biggest fall in two years as sales miss estimates
Coca-Cola shares saw their biggest fall in two years after the company’s profit fell due to slowing sales in the US and Europe. Coca-Cola’s fourth-quarter net income fell 8.4% from a year earlier to $1.7 billion, missing analyst estimates. Revenue also fell, partly due to currency fluctuations and the sale of its bottling operations in… Continue reading Coca-Cola shares see biggest fall in two years as sales miss estimates
Sister Megan Rice: Catholic nun sentenced over US nuclear site break-in
Sister Megan Rice, an elderly Catholic nun, has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for damage caused while breaking into a US nuclear defense site. Sister Megan Rice, 84, and two other protesters cut fences and entered the Oak Ridge, Tennessee, facility, which processes and stores uranium. The other two, Michael Walli and… Continue reading Sister Megan Rice: Catholic nun sentenced over US nuclear site break-in
Peugeot Citroen signs rescue deal with Dongfeng Motors and French government
Europe’s second-largest carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen has signed a rescue deal with China’s Dongfeng Motors and the French government that will see its founding family cede control of the company. Dongfeng Motors and the French government will each invest about 800 million euros in return for 14% stakes. Another 1.4 billion euros will be raised… Continue reading Peugeot Citroen signs rescue deal with Dongfeng Motors and French government
Ji Wenlin: Zhou Yongkang’s former secretary investigated
Ji Wenlin, a senior official linked to Chinese former security chief Zhou Yongkang, is being investigated, state media say. Ji Wenlin, the vice-governor of Hainan province, was being investigated for “suspected serious violation of discipline and laws”, the Communist Party disciplinary body said. No other details were given of the probe, which comes amid a… Continue reading Ji Wenlin: Zhou Yongkang’s former secretary investigated
Ukraine: At least 25 people die in Kiev unrest
At least 25 people died in Kiev as the Ukrainian police have launched a fresh attack on anti-government protesters. The new attempt to uproot the protest stronghold came as President Viktor Yanukovych blamed opposition leaders for the worst violence in months of unrest. After failed overnight talks, Viktor Yanukovych urged them to distance themselves from… Continue reading Ukraine: At least 25 people die in Kiev unrest
Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: Day 12, February 19
Sochi Winter Games: Day 12, February 19 Medals to be won today: Alpine skiing (men’s giant slalom), biathlon (mixed relay), bobsleigh (women’s), cross country skiing (team sprints), snowboard (parallel giant slalom), speed skating (women’s 5,000m). Highlights include: 10:00 Curling – semi-finals. 14:30 Biathlon – mixed relay. 16:15 Bobsleigh – women’s third and fourth heats. Also:… Continue reading Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: Day 12, February 19
Paul McCartney dyed hair himself with drugstore box coloring
According to new reports, Paul McCartney used to dye his own hair with drugstore box coloring before ex-wife Heather Mills forced him to go to a high-end salon. The New York Daily News revealed the exclusive hair salon in Manhattan has fallen out with Paul McCartney over its secret formula for his hair dye. Paul… Continue reading Paul McCartney dyed hair himself with drugstore box coloring
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody secretly married
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody have married in a secret ceremony, Us Weekly reported. Leighton Meester, 27, and Adam Brody, 34, married only three months after news of their engagement came out. The couple, who got engaged in November and co-starred in 2011 romantic-comedy The Oranges – reportedly wed over the weekend. Several friends close… Continue reading Leighton Meester and Adam Brody secretly married
Curitiba to remain World Cup 2014 venue
Curitiba will remain a venue for this year’s World Cup in Brazil but world governing body FIFA said progress must continue at the “highest pace”. The Arena da Baixada in the south of the country was one of six venues to miss an initial December 31 deadline. Organizers brought in hundreds of extra workers to… Continue reading Curitiba to remain World Cup 2014 venue
Game of Thrones Season 4 trailer unveiled
The Game of Thrones Season Four trailer has been unveiled. The trailer kicks off with the Stark child listing all of the folks she plans to kill. It closes out with one of the creatures beyond the wall mounted atop a black horse. [youtube d2ZNaLQD60Y 650]
Bob Casale dies from heart failure at 61
Devo guitarist Bob Casale died from health complications which led to heart failure, according to his brother Gerald. Bob Casale passed away on Monday at the age of 61. A post on Devo’s Facebook page from Gerald Casale reads: “As an original member of Devo, Bob Casale was there in the trenches with me from the… Continue reading Bob Casale dies from heart failure at 61