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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige is still getting used to the idea of being a double Oscar nominee. The nine-time Grammy winner was nominated for two Academy Awards on Tuesday: Supporting actress and original song for "Mudbound." Blige said she spent the morning "yelling and screaming and about to cry." The 47-year-old called the nominations beautiful. "This is a new one, the actress nominee, and this is beautiful. This is really special," she said. "So is the song because it's something that I love to do. Читать дальше...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state could adopt its own version of net neutrality under legislation state lawmakers announced Tuesday. The bill would require internet providers doing business with the state or its municipalities to certify that they don't interfere with web traffic or speed to favor certain sites or costumers. Companies that don't abide by net neutrality when it comes to consumers wouldn't be eligible for contracts. The lawmakers behind the idea say it's a simple way to use the state's... Читать дальше...

Düsseldorf (dpa) - Trotz der verschärften Sicherheitslage in Afghanistan ist am Dienstagabend von Düsseldorf aus erneut ein Sammelflug mit abgelehnten Asylbewerbern nach Kabul gestartet. Das bestätigte die Bundespolizei. Zur Zahl der abgeschobenen Afghanen gab es keine Angaben. Nach Mitteilung von Flüchtlingsinitiativen waren wesentlich weniger als die ursprünglich geplanten 80 Menschen an Bord. Unter anderem wegen Krankheit und Einsprüchen in letzter Minute seien am Ende nur 17 Abzuschiebende Richtung... Читать дальше...

Kathrine Switzer became a running icon in the 1967 Boston Marathon when she became the first woman to officially run the race.

Anish Giri took the lead of the 80th Tata Steel Masters after defeating Maxim Matlakov in the only decisive game of the 9th round. The event now goes on its second awayday on Wednesday, visiting the University of Groningen's Academy Building.

Matlakov sacrificed a pawn with 9.b3 (previously seen in the game Eljanov-So from the Gashimov Memorial last year) a move Giri hadn't prepared for, however 14.Rfc1 was a mistake according to Giri but that his own follow up wasn't the best and Matlakov stood... Читать дальше...

Former Eskom chief financial officer Anoj Singh was accused of lying about who paid for his travels to Dubai as he testified before the parliamentary inquiry into the power utility on Tuesday.

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As one of the 657 companies in the GICS Health Technology sector Novavax Inc (NASDAQ:NVAX) is a constituent of the 337 company Biotechnology GICS industry group within this sector. NVAX has a market value of $0.6 billion which is in the top half of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for NVAX puts it 107 among the 337 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top half... Читать дальше...

Ed Neumeier, the writer behind Paul Verhoeven's classic 1987 family comedy Robocop, is working on a direct sequel to it that ignores the poorly-received sequels and the forgettable 2014 reboot. Z: What was this history behind RoboCop? What conceptualised it in the first place? EN: I think it was my sense of humour. It was sort of how I look at things and way, way back in the 1980’s when I was writing this, you were supposed to write action movies that were exciting, but you weren’t really supposed... Читать дальше...

As pressure mounts on MSU president Lou Anna Simon, trustee Joel Ferguson said the board took 10 minutes of a five-hour meeting to decide she stays

The post Cotton on Dems Attacking WH Staffers: It’s ‘Beneath the Dignity of a Senator’ appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

Jose Nunez, a prospect from Panama, has signed with Sampson Boxing.

Sampson Lewkowicz, the manager-turned-promoter who is credited for helping bring the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Sergio Martinez out of obscurity, has signed a new prospect, inking 19-year-old Jose “El Magnifico” Nunez to a promotional deal.

Nunez, from Panama, is 5-0 (2 KO) so far in his pro career, which began in October 2016. All five of his fights have been at home in Panama, but he’s currently slated to head to Argentina for his next bout... Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on efforts to remove Wisconsin Ethics, Elections commission administrators (all times local): 12:12 p.m. Elections Commissioner administrator Michael Haas is disputing that Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald told him his job would be interim only. Fitzgerald said during Senate debate Tuesday that he told both Haas and Ethics Commission administrator Brian Bell when they were first hired that they shouldn't count on holding the jobs permanently. Fitzgerald... Читать дальше...

The Grammys have done everything they can this year to prevent the kind of outcry that took place when Taylor Swift beat Kendrick Lamar for Album of the Year in 2016, or when Adele felt compelled to apologize to Beyonce after her album beat “Lemonade” the following year.

Max and Herc are in California for MLS Media Day, where they chat with Sacha Kljestan, fresh off his move to Orlando City, and 2017 Golden Boot winner Nemanja Nikolic. The ongoing drama regarding Cyle Larin's desire to move Turkish club Besiktas took another turn earlier on Tuesday, as video surfaced of him training with the club, all while Orlando City kept insisting the Canada international is still under contract with the MLS side. At issue is whether Orlando's club option for 2018 that was written into Larin's MLS contract is valid. Читать дальше...

What happened in September? A look back.

This past September, Arizona Diamondbacks rental J.D. Martinez erupted in a pillar of fire. In 106 plate appearances, he blasted 16 home runs, posting a .396/.434/.950(!) line, working out to a 242 wRC+.

By OPS it’s the 13th greatest September a player has had since 1901. It was vital to the Diamondbacks snagging home-field advantage in the Wild Card Game. It was amazing, a seemingly never ending onslaught. Hot months happen for one reason or another... Читать дальше...

Cute pre-wedding photos of a Nigerian lady, Derin Luwaji, and her tall lover, Olaolu Oduleye, have hit the internet and setting it ablaze. The trending photos are totally cute and melting hearts of lots of internet users.

When it comes to true love, few Hollywood couples can compete with Chrissy Teigen and John Legend‘s majestic bond.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts gave a hand to the International Space Station's big robot arm Tuesday. As the federal government geared back up 250 miles below, NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Scott Tingle successfully installed the new mechanical gripper. Because of the lingering effects of the government shutdown, the spacewalk got started in the morning without coverage on NASA TV. An on-air message simply stated: "We regret the inconvenience." Nearly an hour into the spacewalk... Читать дальше...

No need to start practicing catching a bouquet just yet.

Kate Hudson was spotted wearing a ring on her wedding finger while out with musician boyfriend Danny Fujikawa on Sunday — but a source tells PEOPLE the couple is not engaged.

The pair were out riding dirt bikes and shopping in Los Angeles when Hudson, 38, was seen sporting the sparkler. But later that day at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the actress wasn’t seen wearing the ring.

The couple recently celebrated their first anniversary in early December. Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO — This isn’t his revelatory rookie season, but undrafted Ron Baker has found a way to make his mark in a mask. While Baker has been invisible offensively, Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek still has him in the rotation while the likes of young center Willy Hernangomez and veteran Joakim Noah sit. Injuries from...

A group led by Maria Contreras-Sweet is in exclusive negotiations to purchase The Weinstein Company, TheWrap has confirmed with an individual close to the bidding process.

PARIS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Tuesday the Syrian government may still be using chemical weapons against its own people following a suspected chlorine attack in a rebel enclave, and he said Russia bore ultimate responsibility.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been questioned by the special counsel’s office that is investigating potential collusion between Russia and President Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election campaign.

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump approved new tariffs on imports, the leaders of Canada and India come out forcefully Tuesday against a drift toward protectionism in the global economy. While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said new barriers to trade could pose a danger on a par with climate change and extremist attacks, his Canadian peer, Justin Trudeau, revealed that his country and the ten remaining members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership have revised... Читать дальше...