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Official says 9 dead in fire at warehouse party
- December 05, 2016

Hoffman told Reuters about a dozen people survived the blaze, including one who went to a hospital. The city of Oakland started investigating almost three weeks ago whether people were illegally living in a warehouse destroyed by a fire late Friday night. (more...)

American Music Awards 2016 red carpet: All the best and worst looks
- December 05, 2016

This year, he is nominated for Video of the Year, Favorite Male Artist - Pop/Rock, Favorite Album - Pop/Rock, Favorite Song - Pop/Rock and Artist of the Year . After Pharaoh impersonated Jay Z, Hadid acted like Melania Trump. "We want to thank one particular group. we want to say to our fans, 'You guys change our lives'". (more...)

USA election: Green Party's Jill Stein drops Pennsylvania presidential recount petition
- December 05, 2016

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein has spearheaded a recount effort in Michigan , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin , states where Republican Donald Trump won narrowly over Democrat Hillary Clinton. "This is a scam by the Green Party for an election that has already been conceded, and the results of this election should be respected instead of being challenged and abused, which is exactly what Jill Stein is doing", Trump said in a statement last week. (more...)

Kendall Jenner hits the streets of Paris with sister's fired security boss
- December 05, 2016

We watched the show together as kids, I feel like every sisters around the world that watch the show, dream about being in it together one day. She added to Entertainment Tonight: "It's [just] me". "Some days I'm into this and other days I'm into that, but for the most part I like a cool statement piece, like a really great jacket". Kendall walked in the show past year, as did Gigi, and though she was less nervous this time around, she was still very excited because the evening was a ... (more...)

Factors: Oakland Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills
- December 05, 2016

Carr completed four straight passes for 57 yards to set up Sebastian Janikowski's 47-yard field goal that cut Buffalo's lead to 10-9 at the half. -Buffalo came out roaring to start the second half. On the next play, Taylor rushed 12 yards towards the right for the score, putting the Bills up 17-9. (more...)

Victoria's Secret fashion hits Paris runways
- December 05, 2016

After the show in Paris, the gang immediately hit a restaurant to carb-load, and we salute them. When is the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2016 Happening? Kendall Jenner reportedly had a "special handler" at all times during her latest trip to Paris. (more...)

Afghanistan's Ghani criticises Pakistan for 'undeclared war'
- December 05, 2016

Ghani today took swipe Pakistan for exporting terror by saying that the $500 million promised by Islamabad for Afghan reconstruction would be better used fighting terrorism. "My participation in the event, despite escalation on the Line of Control and the Working Boundary with India, is testimony to Pakistan's unflinching commitment for lasting peace in Afghanistan and the region". (more...)

At Least 9 Dead, Others Missing After California Warehouse Fire, Official Says
- December 05, 2016

At least 9 people are confirmed dead and 25 others are unaccounted for in a three-alarm fire at a warehouse in Oakland where people were having a party. A man who recently moved from New Jersey to California is missing after a deadly warehouse fire in Oakland this weekend. Most of the victims were in their 20s and 30s, and some were not from the United States, he said. (more...)

Parents disarm son who brought guns to Utah school
- December 05, 2016

An armed, 15-year-old student opened fire inside a Utah high school, but didn't end up harming anyone after the boy's own parents and others jumped into action , police said. He did not know if the student had been arrested on suspicion of any specific charges. High School in Bountiful, just north of Salt Lake City. Investigators said they have yet to discover the boy's motive and were searching his phone and computer for clues. (more...)

Mall of America hires its first black Santa, newspaper reports
- December 05, 2016

Santa Larry Jefferson poses for a photo with Kingston Strong, 2, of Minneapolis at the Santa Experience at Mall of America. Other kids do what kids do with every other Santa: they get in the lap and tell Santa what they want for Christmas (world peace is still running a distant second to Hatchables, alas). (more...)

College Football Playoff Semifinal Odds & Point Spreads 12/4/16
- December 05, 2016

None of them were ranked any lower than sixth since the selection committee started ranking teams in early November. The Nittany Lions are the champions of a Power Five conference while Ohio State was unable to even reach the title game. By (rightfully) docking and criticizing the Huskies for their weak nonconference schedule, the committee was able to separate Ohio State from Washington , and emphasize how close the separation was between Washington and MI (last week) and Washington ... (more...)

Thousands of Military veterans to act as human sheilds at Standing Rock
- December 05, 2016

The Veterans Stand For Standing Rock group said it plans to gather up to 2,000 veterans starting Sunday to help protect Dakota Access Pipeline protesters. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member Chase Iron Eyes, the initial threats of arrest have brought back memories of the government's past treatment of Native Americans. (more...)

More than 2000 veterans acting as human shields at Standing Rock protests
- December 05, 2016

Wesley Clark Jr., a writer whose father is retired U.S. Army General Wesley Clark, met with law enforcement on Friday to tell them potentially 3,500 veterans would join the protest and the demonstrations would be carried out peacefully, protest leaders said. (more...)

'Westworld' movie vs. the HBO show: What are the big differences?
- December 05, 2016

According to GQ, among the highly anticipated big reveals include the Man in Black's real identity and Dolores' plan of killing him off. As it turns out, Dolores is the O.G. It was all a show, and MIB - tuxedo clad-is in attendance. Maeve (Thandie Newton ) executed her escape plan - while Hector ( Rodrigo Santoro ) and Armistice ( Ingrid Bolsø Berdal ) executed...well, everyone else. (more...)

Star Wars Battlefront - Storm the Beaches in Official Rogue One: Scarif Trailer
- December 05, 2016

The filmmaker recently explained that Rogue One won't have Star Wars' traditional opening crawl because the whole movie is basically A New Hope's own opening text. " Rogue One " will be shown in both digital and 3D formats at both theaters. According to /Film , she confirmed there wouldn't be a sequel for Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones ) and her band of Death Star plans-stealin' rebel spies. (more...)

First ROGUE ONE Clip Is Rebels Vs. Stormtroopers
- December 05, 2016

Rogue One is the first attempt at a standalone film outside the usual episodic movies, following the adventures of Jyn Erso and the team that stole the plans for the original Death Star . According to executive producer John Knoll , thereasoning behind the similarities between the X-Wings, Y-Wings, and U-wings is that all three ships were manurfactured by The Incom Corporation. (more...)

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story': iconic characters that might be back
- December 05, 2016

However, Edwards promises, "We didn't take his advice". It is unclear whether this Death Star illusion at Epcot will become a regular event as Disney World beefs up its "Star Wars" presence in its parks, particularly Hollywood Studios, which is already home to the "Star Tours" ride. (more...)

Offline Viewing Comes to Netflix on Mobile Devices
- December 05, 2016

Today, the streaming service announced that, "members worldwide can now download in addition to stream great series and films at no extra cost". Netflix competitor, Amazon Prime embraced offline downloads more than a year ago. "Amazon is definitely encroaching on Netflix's turf", said tech analyst Paul Verna at EMarketer in response to the news via the L.A. Times. Cellular Data has to be turned off on the device and downloading is only available through Wi-Fi by default, but you ... (more...)

Warehouse fire death toll climbs to 33, and includes teens
- December 05, 2016

There was no evidence the building had a sprinkler system, Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed said. Only one body was recovered Saturday morning before rescue crews deemed the warehouse too unsafe to search in. "All of that has now been proven". In response to the high number of adverse reactions to these drugs, a movement from within the EDM scene called DanceSafe is encouraging partygoers to exercise caution and test their drugs for contaminants. (more...)

Brady Bunch actress Florence Henderson Carol Brady dead at 82
- December 05, 2016

Barry Williams, who played oldest son Greg, told "Variety" she was key to the chemistry on the show, adding, she was "motherly in the hottest way". She appeared in Broadway hits including Fanny and was also the first ever woman to host The Tonight Show . (more...)