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HBO Probably Won't Make a Second Season of *Watchmen*
Wired - 20 Jan 2020 16:00
Meanwhile, NBC finally offered up details about Peacock, its feathered contender in the streaming service arena.
Noémie Merlant on Sundance Player 'Jumbo,' Feature Directorial Debut 'Mi Lubita'
Variety - 20 Jan 2020 17:52
French actor Noémie Merlant plays a young woman who falls in love with a funfair ride in Zoé Wittock's "Jumbo," which is screening in Sundance's World Cinema Dramatic Competition. Variety spoke to her about the film, a...
Remains of Ukrainian plane crash victims return home to Kiev
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 03:45
The remains of 11 people killed in the Iranian missile strike that brought down a Ukrainian jetliner were returned to Kiev on Sunday. The flag-draped coffins were met by family members of the victim's and Ukraine's presi...
Democrats Seek More Testimony and Evidence for Impeachment Trial
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2020 04:50
Even as the Senate prepares for the substantive start of the proceedings against President Trump, there are big unanswered questions. Here are some of them.
Buttigieg embraces moderate message in days before Iowa caucuses
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 17:04
He's emphasizing the importance of building a broad coalition and emphasizing the importance of unity two weeks away from the caucuses.
British tourist feared to be victim of deadly new Chinese coronavirus
New York Post - 20 Jan 2020 16:50
A British tourist is feared to have contracted the mysterious coronavirus that’s sweeping Asia after he was hospitalized on a trip to Thailand, according to a report. Ash Shorley, 32, was admitted in critical condition...
See golf-ball sized hail and birds fall out of the sky in Australia
CNN - 20 Jan 2020 16:44
Parts of southeastern Australia are being pelted by golf ball-sized hailstones -- less than 24 hours after the region was hit by massive dust storms.
49ers RB Tevin Coleman Exits NFC Championship With Shoulder Injury
Sports Illustrated - 20 Jan 2020 02:44
The 49ers lost a key member of their backfield in the first half of the NFC Championship on Sunday as running back Tevin Coleman exited the game with a shoulder injury. Coleman was declared out for the second half, accor...
GOP senators remain divided over calling witnesses as Trump's impeachment hearing looms
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 03:40
With the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump set to begin in the coming days, Republicans remain divided on the subject of calling for witnesses. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to introduce a resolut...
Sears Woes Hit Hometown Stores
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2020 16:35Apple Launching New Internal Activity Challenge for Employees
Mac Rumors - 20 Jan 2020 19:51
Starting in February, Apple is hosting its annual company wide fitness challenge for all of its employees, tasking them with closing all three Apple Watch Activity rings every day of the month. Employees who successfully...
Two Iraqi policemen, two protesters killed as anti-government unrest resumes
Reuters - 20 Jan 2020 16:49
Four Iraqis including two police officers were killed and scores were wounded in Baghdad and other cities on Monday in clashes with security forces, medical and security sources said, as anti-government unrest resumed af...
Two dead, 15 wounded after gunman opens fire on line outside bar
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 16:38
Motive unknown; lounge was holding celebration of Kansas City Chiefs victory that sent them to Super Bowl.
Man facing execution for Florida girl's murder is innocent, accomplice claims
New York Post - 20 Jan 2020 03:25
Two men were convicted of stabbing to death a 14-year-old girl inFlorida35 years ago, but now one says the other — who faces execution — is innocent, according to a report Sunday. The new twist comes in the case of S...
Facebook apologetic after a 'technical issue' calls China's leader 'Mr. Shithole'
Mashable - 20 Jan 2020 00:18Robert De Niro Condemns Trump's 'Abuse Of Power' In Passionate SAG Awards Speech
The Huffington Post - 20 Jan 2020 04:42
The "Irishman" star talked about the "dire situation" our country is in, calling out the president without mentioning his name in his Life Achievement Award speech.
Gunman kills two Hawaii police officers, dies in house fire: local media
Reuters - 20 Jan 2020 04:07
Two Hawaii police officers were fatally shot on Sunday by a man who authorities believe later died in his home after he set it on fire in a quiet neighborhood not far from Oahu's busy Waikiki Beach, officials and local m...
IEA warns oil companies doing nothing on emissions is not an option
Reuters - 20 Jan 2020 02:29
Oil and gas companies must boost investment in low carbon energies or face an increasing backlash that could threaten their long-term profits and social acceptance, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Monday.
Soft Robotics raises $23 million from investors including industrial robot giant FANUC
TechCrunch - 20 Jan 2020 20:29
Robotics startup company Soft Robotics has closed its Series B round of funding, raising $23 million led by Calibrate Ventures and Material Impact, and including participation from exiting investors including Honeywell, ...
'Bad Boys for Life' Shows How Important MLK Weekend Is for the Box Office
The Wrap - 20 Jan 2020 17:00
“Bad Boys for Life,” the long-awaited threequel to “Bad Boys,” beat all pre-release projections and earned a 4-day opening of $68 million. The Sony film’s gross is second only to the $107 million launch of “A...
Thousands of armed activists gather at Virginia's pro-gun rally
Reuters - 20 Jan 2020 16:55
Thousands of armed pro-gun activists from across the United States rallied outside Virginia's capitol building on Monday to protest new restrictions proposed by state lawmakers, with authorities bracing for violence.
Governor: 2 police officers die after Hawaii shooting
Boston - 20 Jan 2020 05:05
Hawaii's governor says two police officers have died after a shooting in Honolulu on Sunday