Day: January 2, 2017

Rose Parade features colorful floats, heavy police security

The colorful and lively Rose Parade marched safely Monday under cloudy skies and the watchful presence of more than 1,000 law enforcement officers. No major problems were reported after security and other safety measures were beefed up for the 128th annual parade as a response to several terror attacks in Europe in the past year.

Unruly Passenger on Flight from Australia Delays Holiday Travelers

The Wendy’s in Gering has apparently closed its doors overnight, and pr… — At least four people, all believed to be minors, are dead in Amarillo, Texas, after a pest control chemical created lethal gas in a home, according to fir… — At least 56 prison inmates in Brazil are dead, and many of them decapitated, in the country’s deadliest prison riot since 1992, officials said according to… Aside from the cattle market and a continued battle with property taxes, Nebraska Cattlemen looks back at 2016 seeing some major accomplishments. Almost a year ago, in Janu… ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

‘Rogue One’ remains a force at box office

Moviegoers bid adieu to 2016 and welcomed in 2017 over the four-day holiday weekend, spending about $200 million to see just the 10 top-grossing films, a pack led once again by “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The continued forceful showing by Disney’s “Rogue One” was expected to add $64.3 million to its total by the time the weekend drew to a close, bringing its domestic total to $439.7 million, according to figures from comScore.

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Mychal Massie: We’re clinging to our guns and Bibles. We’re clinging to them but we’re not clinging to them because we’re angry anymore.

Mary Watson death scenes were fun – Sherlock star Amanda Abbington

Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington has said filming the scenes of the death of her character were “sensitively handled” – and even “really fun”. The first episode of the fourth series, which returned on New Year’s Day, sees her character Mary Watson being shot dead as she jumps in front of a bullet intended for the lead character, Sherlock Holmes .

Billie Lourd ‘has no words’ after deaths of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

Billie Lourd has said she has “no words” to express how much she will miss her mother Carrie Fisher and grandmother Debbie Reynolds following their deaths. Singin’ In The Rain star Reynolds, 84, died from a suspected stroke on December 28 just a day after the death of her daughter Fisher, 60. Billie Lourd said she ‘has no words’ to describe how much she will miss her mother Carrie Fisher The Star Wars actress died in hospital after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles on December 23. Actress Lourd, 24, spoke out for the first time since Fisher and Reynolds died, posting a message for her fans on Instagram along with a photograph of the three of them together when she was a child.

Long periods apart behind split with Martin Freeman, says Amanda Abbington

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has opened up about her “sad” split from partner Martin Freeman, saying that long periods spent apart were partly responsible for the relationship ending. The 42-year-old actress said the Sherlock co-stars – who play married couple John and Mary Watson in the BBC1 detective series – “couldn’t live together any more”.

Turkeya s Lycian Way takes hikers past mountaintop tombs carved into…

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: One of the most relaxing ways to appreciate the culture and natural beauty of a new location is to take a walk through the countryside. Observing people as they go about their day and getting “behind the scenes” details of historical sites enhances the entire travel experience.

Co Waterford plans to cash in on EastEnders spin-off

Redwater, which centres on Albert Square favourites Kat and Alfie Moon, was shot in Dunmore East in Co Waterford when the country was bathed in weeks of near unbroken sunshine last June. Kat and Alfie Moon, played by Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie, on the set of EastEnders spin-off Redwater in Co Waterford And Tourism Ireland are lining up a publicity blitz to capitalise on the expected millions of soap fans in Britain who will tune in for the latest twists in the couple’s roller coaster lives.

Ed Sheeran: New music coming on Friday

The singer-songwriter, 25, posted a video on Twitter in which he waves to fans while smiling and holding up a piece of white A4 paper with the words “New music coming Friday!!” scrawled on it. The star announced a year ago that he was “taking a break… to travel the world and see everything I missed”, but promised fans he would be back with his third album, which he called “the best thing I have made so far”.

For Trump, the 1980s still hold relevance

Many of President-elect Donald Trump’s cultural touchstones, which he’d frequently name-drop at campaign rallies and on Twitter, were at their peak in the 1980s – the decade Trump’s celebrity status rose in New York, Trump Tower was built, “The Art of the Deal” was published and he first flirted with running for public office. The “Go Go 1980s” of New York were spurred by Wall Street’s rise.

Morning Joe’ Scarborough Wants You to Know He Never…

MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” namesake Joe Scarborough is not happy that incoming New York Times reporter Sopan Deb and the paper’s current reporter, Maggie Haberman, continue to imply that he “partied” with President-elect Donald Trump on New Year’s Eve – and is calling on Times editors to take action. On Sunday, Scarborough lashed out at Deb for saying he “partied” with Trump.

Scarborough on Trump Party: I’m Not Letting People Lie About Me

MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough continued fighting back reports that he and “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski had “partied” with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, insisting on the show and later on his Twitter account that other media reports were lies. “I’m not gonna let people lie about me,” Scarborough told a panel on his early morning show, saying that was one of his New Year’s resolutions for 2017, responding to a report in The New York Times that he and Brzezinski were at the party.

Katie Couric returns to – Today’ show as guest co-anchor

Katie Couric returns to ‘Today’ show as guest co-anchor Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2iXtoVD New York – Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade. Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program.

Actor who played MASH’s Father Mulcahy dies

Cast members of the television series MASH from left, are William Christopher, who played Father Mulcahy, Harry Morgan, Mike Farrell, Alan Alda, and Jamie Farr. Christopher died Saturday, Dec. 31 at age 84. William Christopher, who played the unassuming U.S. Army chaplain, Father Mulcahy, struggling to bring spiritual comfort to an anarchic surgical unit during the Korean War on the long-running hit TV series MASH, died on Saturday.

Critic’s favorite dishes from 2016

Humming with thyme, ginger, garlic and Trinidadian chadon beni, it’s a rich, multicultural delight perfect mopped up with torn ‘buss-up-shot’ roti bread and washed down with clove-scented sorrel: 123 Madison Ave., Albany 776-4418 trinbagocaribbeanrestaurant.com . less 1. Oxtail Stew and Roti at Trinbago : Beautiful oxtail bones in brown sugar gravy.

Customers camp out for Zaxby’s

USM has teamed up with aquaculture company Aqua Green LLC to start a facility to find a better way to raise oysters for commercial production. When USM gets BP Restore Act money, they will buy the facility in Parkinson and continue doing research in the field.

Customers camp out for Zaxby’s

USM has teamed up with aquaculture company Aqua Green LLC to start a facility to find a better way to raise oysters for commercial production. When USM gets BP Restore Act money, they will buy the facility in Parkinson and continue doing research in the field.

Donald Trump Is No ‘Email Person’ but ‘Knows Things About Hacking’

Search efforts resumed by water, air and shoreline on Monday for a plane that disappeared four days ago near Cleveland carrying three adults, including a CEO, a… – ISIS claimed responsibility for the shooting rampage at a New Year’s Eve celebration at an Istanbul nightclub that killed at least 39 people and injur… Aside from the cattle market and a continued battle with property taxes, Nebraska Cattlemen looks back at 2016 seeing some major accomplishments. Almost a year ago, in Janu… COLLEGE PARK, Md.

Sherlock viewers notice blunder as return draws in best audience of New Year’s Day

Wat-son your screen, Dr? Sherlock viewers left scratching their heads by epic blunder… as series return draws in best audience of New Year’s Day There was an impressive audience of 8.1 million tuning for the Series 4 return of Sherlock , on Sunday – this year’s best figures for a New Year’s Day show. So the programme was never going to be far from critique, in particular one especially hard-to-spot blunder in a scene featuring Dr Watson.

Sherlock viewers notice blunder as return draws in best audience of New Year’s Day

Wat-son your screen, Dr? Sherlock viewers left scratching their heads by epic blunder… as series return draws in best audience of New Year’s Day There was an impressive audience of 8.1 million tuning for the Series 4 return of Sherlock , on Sunday – this year’s best figures for a New Year’s Day show. So the programme was never going to be far from critique, in particular one especially hard-to-spot blunder in a scene featuring Dr Watson.

Here’s Why Camila Cabello Performed With 5H on New Year’s Eve

Quick Q: if Camila Cabello left Fifth Harmony, then why was she performing alongside the rest of the group on New Year’s Eve? But it turns out there’s actually a pretty simple explanation for Camila’s participation: they pre-recorded the performance for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC sometime before she left the group, E! reported. Meanwhile, Camila spent the actual night of December 31st as the host of Radio Disney’s Top 16 of 2016, a countdown of the year’s best songs.

Here’s Why Camila Cabello Performed With 5H on New Year’s Eve

Quick Q: if Camila Cabello left Fifth Harmony, then why was she performing alongside the rest of the group on New Year’s Eve? But it turns out there’s actually a pretty simple explanation for Camila’s participation: they pre-recorded the performance for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC sometime before she left the group, E! reported. Meanwhile, Camila spent the actual night of December 31st as the host of Radio Disney’s Top 16 of 2016, a countdown of the year’s best songs.

Rebellious ‘Rogue One’ controls box office for a third weekend with $64.3M

Rebellious ‘Rogue One’ controls box office for a third weekend with $64.3M ‘Sing’ and ‘Fences’ perform big with holiday moviegoers Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iXfDq1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story still dominates in 2017, taking the box office for a third weekend in a row. Disney’s $64.3 million four-day New Year’s weekend haul for Rogue was enough to push the one-off Star Wars film to $439.7 million, which means it’s only behind Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory as the highest-grossing film that opened in 2016.

Rebellious ‘Rogue One’ controls box office for a third weekend with $64.3M

Rebellious ‘Rogue One’ controls box office for a third weekend with $64.3M ‘Sing’ and ‘Fences’ perform big with holiday moviegoers Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iXfDq1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story still dominates in 2017, taking the box office for a third weekend in a row. Disney’s $64.3 million four-day New Year’s weekend haul for Rogue was enough to push the one-off Star Wars film to $439.7 million, which means it’s only behind Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory as the highest-grossing film that opened in 2016.

Guy’s Beer-Can Chicken Dinner

In times when comfort food is the best medicine, Guy’s renditions of these classic dishes will console and certainly satisfy you. Make this pot of gumbo to warm your family on a chilly day.

A video capture shows the gunman entering the Reina

The Islamic State took credit for the attack during the New Year’s celebration that left 39 dead and 69 injured, Turkish media reported. Islamic State takes credit for New Year’s attack at Istanbul nightclub The Islamic State took credit for the attack during the New Year’s celebration that left 39 dead and 69 injured, Turkish media reported.

‘The best part was watching Maggie Thatcher’s head get caved in’:…

It’s a dog’s life! From heads stuck in saucepans to falling through hammocks, owners share the most hilarious canine fails EVER Saved by his cellphone: Delaware businessman, 35, cheats death in Istanbul nightclub terror attack after his phone takes impact of bullet shot by ‘ISIS’ gunman who killed 39 Are YOU smart enough to ace this school exam? Simple test designed for 10-year-old’s leaves the internet baffled with its trick questions Washington man, 37, is banned from a Starbucks for asking a barista, 16, out to dinner – and then claims he’s a victim of AGEISM George Michael’s lover Fadi Fawaz reveals the singer died alone after he slept in his car and denies posting tweets saying the star had tried to kill himself many times Ex-wife of billionaire oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens ‘ordered her African-American chef to cook her guests black people food’ at $2,000-a-night luxury ranch Slapped … (more)

Nadal in Australia, still aiming to contend for major titles

Rafael Nadal cuddled a koala on the banks of the river, something that has become a customary photo opportunity for celebrity players on debut at the Brisbane International. The 14-time major winner has altered his preparation for the Australian Open, hoping a change of venues for the warmup tournaments will bring a change of luck at the season’s first Grand Slam tournament after a shocking first-round exit in 2016.

Precious Cargo

Encouraged by his gorgeous girlfriend Karen, accomplished thief Jack plans a daring billion-dollar heist. What Jack doesn’t know is that all the loot he’s attempting to bag has ties to Eddie, a criminal kingpin who also happens to be Karen’s ex.

The Walking Dead

In a world devastated by a zombie apocalypse, a motley band of survivors pulls together to fight back and make a final stand for humanity. But the only hope they have to cling to is finding safety — and answers — at the Center for Disease Control.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

The valiant crime-stopping team of Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello and Leonardo return to action in a new armored battle wagon, determined to protect New York City from a ruthless new menace. English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish : Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1 English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish : Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1 Parents need to know that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows — the sequel to 2014’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — finds the titular foursome back in action with their friend April to defeat the nefarious plans of Shredder, his Foot Clan, and a new supervillain.

Nick Viall Returns on New Season of “The Bachelor”

Many elk, mule deer and antelope in W… — Nineteen states are raising the minimum wage Sunday in a shift that stands to lift the income of millions of workers.The minimum wage will be increased in Alaska… — Republican Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Amy Klobuchar spoke out against Russian president Vladimir Putin on Sunday, while showing support for NA… Aside from the cattle market and a continued battle with property taxes, Nebraska Cattlemen looks back at 2016 seeing some major accomplishments. Almost a year ago, in Janu… COLLEGE PARK, Md.

Karlie Kloss winks as she shows off her famous figure in black bikini in St Barts

Saved by his cellphone: Delaware businessman, 35, cheats death in Istanbul nightclub terror attack after his phone takes impact of bullet shot by ‘ISIS’ gunman who killed 39 Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump ‘mentally unstable’ on Twitter and warns America that there are ‘less than three weeks to stop him’ What 2017 means for YOUR love life: A thrilling alignment between Jupiter and Uranus promises magic, reveals OSCAR CAINER in an unmissable series Two Fort Bliss soldiers mysteriously disappear in Texas just weeks after the remains of a private from the same Army base were found in an Arizona coal chute Stand up during the TV commercials and eat purple… just two of an Oxford professor’s essential tips to help anyone over 40 stay fit and well into old age ‘One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life’: Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with … (more)

Drake tops the best-dressed poll – while Orlando Bloom’s best undressed

Canadian rapper Drake, rumoured to be in a relationship with singer Jennifer Lopez, pipped last year’s British winner Eddie Redmayne to the top of the chart, compiled by GQ magazine. The Night Manager star Tom Hiddleston , TV host James Corden and Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch also make the top 10. Those who missed out on the top 10 include Poldark star Aidan Turner , singers Pharrell Williams and Zayn Malik and London Mayor Sadiq Khan .

REVEALED: Shahid-Kangana-Saif’s RANGOON first poster – News

On the personal front Shahid and wife Mira welcomed their bundle of joy Misha last year, and on professional front the 35-year-old actor garnered lot of praises for his UDTA PUNJAB role. Now starting 2017 on a very bright note actor Shahid Kapoor shared on a social media platform the first poster of his next film RANGOON , directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, one of the finest directors of Bollywood.

15 can’t-miss concerts in Boston this January

An appearance by local college rock legends and a recreation of one of the greatest concert films of all time are just two of the best live acts in the city this month. French producer CloZee and Austin-based dubstep specialist Psymbionic paired up to release a track this past fall called “BioHackers.”

Pranks a lot

Well, we know how someone spent their New Year’s Eve – Los Angeles residents awoke yesterday to find that some wag altered the famous Hollywood sign to read ‘HOLLYWeeD.’ Police notified the city’s Department of General Services, whose officers patrol Griffith Park and the area of the rugged Hollywood Hills near the sign.

Aberdeen family creates hockey ice rink in backyard

The whole idea of building a backyard hockey rink is arguably the antithesis of cliche, but Tom and Matty Orr, both North Dakota natives and avid hockey players and fans, really just wanted to create a space for their kids to play hockey. “Tom and I grew up with hockey, both loving it and playing it,” Matty Orr said.

William Christopher ‘MASH’ Star Dies At 84

William Christopher, famous for his long-running role of Father John Mulcahy on M*A*S*H, passed away on Saturday at the age of 84. Christopher played the camp chaplain for 11 seasons, providing the 4077 with its moral center in the middle of a Korean War that wouldn’t end and making the role his own following prior appearances in the original novel and film of the same name.

TV shows turn to conversation, introspection

… Sam Okyere, who will talk about the discrimination and stereotypes he has faced in the world of Korean entertainment; and Mayor Lee Jae-myung of Seongnam, who is gaining attention as a strong potential contender in the presidential race this year. …

Lena Dunham bares cleavage in lingerie for New Year’s Day photo-shoot

Saved by his cellphone: Delaware businessman, 35, cheats death in Istanbul nightclub terror attack after his phone takes impact of bullet shot by ‘ISIS’ gunman who killed 39 Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump ‘mentally unstable’ on Twitter and warns America that there are ‘less than three weeks to stop him’ What 2017 means for YOUR love life: A thrilling alignment between Jupiter and Uranus promises magic, reveals OSCAR CAINER in an unmissable series Two Fort Bliss soldiers mysteriously disappear in Texas just weeks after the remains of a private from the same Army base were found in an Arizona coal chute Stand up during the TV commercials and eat purple… just two of an Oxford professor’s essential tips to help anyone over 40 stay fit and well into old age ‘One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life’: Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with … (more)

Anza’s Expedition

Local children will bring history to life through a short historical play about Anza’s visit to Yuma in 1775. Director Erin Natseway has been assisted by choreographers Kaitlyn and Ashlynn Ball, as they share a love of theater and dance with the group of kids.

New year will bring more games on more nights in the NBA

Houston Rockets guard James Harden shoots over New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Houston. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook shoots in front of Los Angeles Clippers center Marreese Speights during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016.

Christmas 2016-17: best TV on today, Monday 2nd January

A hotel in the 1940s a dance band Charity Wakefield as a high-class prostitute. Oh no, it’s not another Stephen Poliakoff drama, not so soon after Close to the Enemy! Is it? No, The Halcyon is more brisk and certainly more engaging even though you’ll feel you’ve seen it all before; it reeks of Downton Abbey and Mr Selfridge, with more than a sniff of Upstairs Downstairs.

Golden Globe nominations 2017 full list

Golden Globe nominations 2017 full list: The 74th Golden Globe Awards ceremony will honour the best in film and American television of 2016 and India will be represented by Priyanka Chopra who is one of the presenters. The 74th Golden Globe Awards ceremony is all set to take place on January 8 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

Two Sydney teens charged with rape of woman in Sydney apartment block

Pictured: Two teens charged with the rape of an 18-year-old woman during a New Year’s Eve party at a Sydney apartment block These are the two people accused of the rape of a 18-year-old girl at a New Year’s Eve party in a Sydney apartment block. Norman Massimino, 18, and Beshoi Butros, 18, and a boy, 17, were each charged with the aggressive sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman between 10pm and 2.40am on New Year’s Eve.

Another record movie year in North America

A forgetful fish, infighting superheroes and some intergalactic rebels led the North American box office in 2016. With an estimated US$11.2 billion in earnings to date it has become the highest grossing year of all time, slightly surpassing last year’s US$11.1 billion record.

The Latest: Delaware businessman wounded in Turkey attack

The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware businessman originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people wounded during an attack on a New Year’s Eve celebration in Istanbul. WCAU-TV reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.