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Gatlinburg fire believed to be 'human caused'; Death toll rises to 13
- December 13, 2016
A mandatory evacuation order remained in place for Gatlinburg as firefighters monitored a few remaining hot spots in the area near the Great Smoky Mountains. Despite recent heavy rains, fire officials warned people shouldn't have a false sense of security because months of drought have left the ground bone-dry. (more...)
- December 13, 2016
A mandatory evacuation order remained in place for Gatlinburg as firefighters monitored a few remaining hot spots in the area near the Great Smoky Mountains. Despite recent heavy rains, fire officials warned people shouldn't have a false sense of security because months of drought have left the ground bone-dry. (more...)
Crashes in northern New England amid snow, rain
- December 13, 2016
As of Sunday night, the storm had dumped more than a half-foot on several states in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, causing unsafe travel conditions. A Delta plane with 70 passengers on board skidded off the runway after landing in Detroit. No injuries were reported. The National Weather Service forecast snow across Vermont, New Hampshire and ME with up to a foot of snow headed for parts of southern Vermont. (more...)
- December 13, 2016
As of Sunday night, the storm had dumped more than a half-foot on several states in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, causing unsafe travel conditions. A Delta plane with 70 passengers on board skidded off the runway after landing in Detroit. No injuries were reported. The National Weather Service forecast snow across Vermont, New Hampshire and ME with up to a foot of snow headed for parts of southern Vermont. (more...)
Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence hurl hurtful insults at each other
- December 13, 2016
Lawrence was picked to serve the first insult and it immediately became apparent that she wasn't holding anything back. Jennifer Lawrence (Aurora) and Chris Pratt (Jim) star in an exciting action-thriller about two strangers who are on a 120-year journey to another planet when their hibernation pods wake them 90 years too early. (more...)
- December 13, 2016
Lawrence was picked to serve the first insult and it immediately became apparent that she wasn't holding anything back. Jennifer Lawrence (Aurora) and Chris Pratt (Jim) star in an exciting action-thriller about two strangers who are on a 120-year journey to another planet when their hibernation pods wake them 90 years too early. (more...)
Hugh Jackman Took a Paycut So That 'Logan' Could Get R-Rating
- December 13, 2016
The Canadian actor who plays X-Men's Deadpool has revealed his secret desire to unite their two characters for a new film. For Logan , it's a little different - having played the part of Wolverine for so long, Hugh Jackman is primed and ready to don the claws one last time for a movie that is arguably shaping up to be the most faithful adaptation of the character yet. (more...)
- December 13, 2016
The Canadian actor who plays X-Men's Deadpool has revealed his secret desire to unite their two characters for a new film. For Logan , it's a little different - having played the part of Wolverine for so long, Hugh Jackman is primed and ready to don the claws one last time for a movie that is arguably shaping up to be the most faithful adaptation of the character yet. (more...)
Arsene Wenger committed to keeping Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at Arsenal
- December 13, 2016
Speaking to the Daily Mail after the game against Stoke, Arsene Wenger has said that he believes midfielders Theo Walcott, Granit Xhaka and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are improving with each passing game at the club. "It's a position where the physical demands are the most important, and they are subject more to being changed than a central defender", Wenger said. (more...)
- December 13, 2016
Speaking to the Daily Mail after the game against Stoke, Arsene Wenger has said that he believes midfielders Theo Walcott, Granit Xhaka and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are improving with each passing game at the club. "It's a position where the physical demands are the most important, and they are subject more to being changed than a central defender", Wenger said. (more...)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to have a special role in 'Padmavati'?
- December 13, 2016
A source revealed that though Aishwarya and Sanjay share cordial relations, there was never any talk regarding her involvement in the flick. Recently, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was spotted in Bachchans' Diwali bash and of course, the rumours have begun. (more...)
- December 13, 2016
A source revealed that though Aishwarya and Sanjay share cordial relations, there was never any talk regarding her involvement in the flick. Recently, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was spotted in Bachchans' Diwali bash and of course, the rumours have begun. (more...)
Susan Olsen Rants on Facebook; 'Brady Bunch' Alum Fired From Radio Gig
- December 13, 2016
In the post, it said the station will still "continue to provide a home" for the people who have positive messages to share with its listeners. "We will not tolerate hateful speech by anyone associated with our radio station and have severed our ties with a host that veered off the direction in which we are going", the statement reads. (more...)
- December 13, 2016
In the post, it said the station will still "continue to provide a home" for the people who have positive messages to share with its listeners. "We will not tolerate hateful speech by anyone associated with our radio station and have severed our ties with a host that veered off the direction in which we are going", the statement reads. (more...)
Terminally ill 5-year-old boy dies in Santa's arms
- December 13, 2016
The devastating moment shook Schmitt-Matzen, he admitted. "But I ran by the nurses' station bawling my head off". A terminally ill boy died in the arms of a Santa Claus after asking for a visit as his dying wish. He handed the boy a gift and had a conversation with him before the boy asked him one final question. "If I see you crying, I'll break down and can't do my job, '" he said. (more...)
- December 13, 2016
The devastating moment shook Schmitt-Matzen, he admitted. "But I ran by the nurses' station bawling my head off". A terminally ill boy died in the arms of a Santa Claus after asking for a visit as his dying wish. He handed the boy a gift and had a conversation with him before the boy asked him one final question. "If I see you crying, I'll break down and can't do my job, '" he said. (more...)
Trump antagonizes China in latest ill-advised Twitter rant
- December 13, 2016
Chinese state media on Monday continued to play down the protocol-bending phone call last week between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Taiwan's president, with editorials in two newspapers saying the move showed Trump's inexperience. (more...)
- December 13, 2016
Chinese state media on Monday continued to play down the protocol-bending phone call last week between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Taiwan's president, with editorials in two newspapers saying the move showed Trump's inexperience. (more...)
War For The Planet Of The Apes: the first trailer
- December 12, 2016
This was the time when founders came out with War for the planet of the apes trailer. Moreover, the character will also go to the process of self-discovery realizing that Caesar has a deeper dark side which he would soon find out. The battle is on between evolved simians and their human foes in the sci-fi film War for the Planet of the Apes , with a confrontation looming between each force's charismatic leader. (more...)
- December 12, 2016
This was the time when founders came out with War for the planet of the apes trailer. Moreover, the character will also go to the process of self-discovery realizing that Caesar has a deeper dark side which he would soon find out. The battle is on between evolved simians and their human foes in the sci-fi film War for the Planet of the Apes , with a confrontation looming between each force's charismatic leader. (more...)
Qapla' Star Trek: Discovery casts three Klingons!
- December 12, 2016
Stay tuned to TrekNews .net for the latest news on Star Trek: Discovery . CBS revealed Chris Obi, who plays Anubis on Fuller's American Gods series for Starz, is one of them, along with Shazad Latif and Mary Chieffo. According to a previous announcement, we know that the show will feature a crewmember who belongs to an all-new alien species, as well an openly gay astromycologist and an Asian Starfleet commander. (more...)
- December 12, 2016
Stay tuned to TrekNews .net for the latest news on Star Trek: Discovery . CBS revealed Chris Obi, who plays Anubis on Fuller's American Gods series for Starz, is one of them, along with Shazad Latif and Mary Chieffo. According to a previous announcement, we know that the show will feature a crewmember who belongs to an all-new alien species, as well an openly gay astromycologist and an Asian Starfleet commander. (more...)
Surprise! Netflix's Trippy New Metaphysical Drama Starts This Friday
- December 12, 2016
Brit Marling stars on Netflix's " The OA ". First it sent out a few freakish tweets early in the morning, which asked the question, "Have you seen death?" and then a video which showed a woman jumping off a bridge. The eight-episode mystery thriller was co-created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij , whose previous collaborations explored a modern-day cult ( Sound of My Voice ) and an underground anarchist group ( The East ). (more...)
- December 12, 2016
Brit Marling stars on Netflix's " The OA ". First it sent out a few freakish tweets early in the morning, which asked the question, "Have you seen death?" and then a video which showed a woman jumping off a bridge. The eight-episode mystery thriller was co-created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij , whose previous collaborations explored a modern-day cult ( Sound of My Voice ) and an underground anarchist group ( The East ). (more...)
Deadpool & Ryan Reynolds Win Big at the Critics' Choice Awards
- December 12, 2016
Miller cautioned people from believing from they read on the internet, going on to describe the Deadpool production as a positive experience, "The crew was so great, everybody was going to come back and we were going to have such a good time and the idea that it was a hard movie... (more...)
- December 12, 2016
Miller cautioned people from believing from they read on the internet, going on to describe the Deadpool production as a positive experience, "The crew was so great, everybody was going to come back and we were going to have such a good time and the idea that it was a hard movie... (more...)
La La Land sweeps Critics' Choice Awards
- December 12, 2016
The former 30 Rock writer and Community alum won for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Earn Marks, an Ivy League drop-out who decides to manage his cousin's burgeoning rap career as a way to provide for his daughter and her mother. (more...)
- December 12, 2016
The former 30 Rock writer and Community alum won for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Earn Marks, an Ivy League drop-out who decides to manage his cousin's burgeoning rap career as a way to provide for his daughter and her mother. (more...)
Mariah Carey and Beyoncé duet…on Instagram
- December 12, 2016
Here's the selfie Mariah and Beyoncé took Sunday night... I love you @ beyonce thank you sooooo much for coming out tonight! And the "Butterfly" singer revealed that, despite starting off as a backing singer at 12 years old, and moving to live in Manhattan on her own where she had "nothing", she found it an "exciting time" in her life, although she had to sleep on the floor for a while. (more...)
- December 12, 2016
Here's the selfie Mariah and Beyoncé took Sunday night... I love you @ beyonce thank you sooooo much for coming out tonight! And the "Butterfly" singer revealed that, despite starting off as a backing singer at 12 years old, and moving to live in Manhattan on her own where she had "nothing", she found it an "exciting time" in her life, although she had to sleep on the floor for a while. (more...)
"The Hamilton Mixtape" debuts atop Billboard 200 chart
- December 12, 2016
Turns out you weren't the only one excited for The Hamilton Mixtape: The star-studded compilation album stemming from the award-winning Broadway show debuted at No. Meanwhile, The Weeknd slips to two with Starboy , ahead of Pentatonix's festive album A Pentatonix Christmas in third place. Nonetheless, the Stones extended a USA record with Blue and Lonesome as the band now has entered the top 10 with 37 albums. (more...)
- December 12, 2016
Turns out you weren't the only one excited for The Hamilton Mixtape: The star-studded compilation album stemming from the award-winning Broadway show debuted at No. Meanwhile, The Weeknd slips to two with Starboy , ahead of Pentatonix's festive album A Pentatonix Christmas in third place. Nonetheless, the Stones extended a USA record with Blue and Lonesome as the band now has entered the top 10 with 37 albums. (more...)
Now is the winter of Amazon's discount tents
- December 12, 2016
Sports Direct was also recently condemned for similar working practices, including a "six strikes and you're out" discipline policy, and for failing to pay staff the national minimum wage. He added: "It's time for Amazon to finally change their ways". The investigation uncovered one Dunfermline worker who had spent three days in hospital with a kidney infection, but still faced penalties despite a note from the hospital. (more...)
- December 12, 2016
Sports Direct was also recently condemned for similar working practices, including a "six strikes and you're out" discipline policy, and for failing to pay staff the national minimum wage. He added: "It's time for Amazon to finally change their ways". The investigation uncovered one Dunfermline worker who had spent three days in hospital with a kidney infection, but still faced penalties despite a note from the hospital. (more...)
Rick Perry could be Trump pick for energy, department he couldn't name
- December 12, 2016
Trump's meeting with Perry will be his last of the day, according to the Presidential Transition Team. Other potential candidates for energy secretary, according to a Sunday report in Bloomberg Politics, which gave the edge to Perry, include U.S. (more...)
- December 12, 2016
Trump's meeting with Perry will be his last of the day, according to the Presidential Transition Team. Other potential candidates for energy secretary, according to a Sunday report in Bloomberg Politics, which gave the edge to Perry, include U.S. (more...)
Lawsuit to free electors to be heard Monday
- December 12, 2016
Votes are continuing to be counted in states including California, as a result of postal ballots and absentee votes being counted late, while challenges to the result have been entered in other states such as MI and Florida, where some voters are suing for a recount. (more...)
- December 12, 2016
Votes are continuing to be counted in states including California, as a result of postal ballots and absentee votes being counted late, while challenges to the result have been entered in other states such as MI and Florida, where some voters are suing for a recount. (more...)
Michael Buble's Son Noah Will Be Able To Spend Christmas With Family
- December 12, 2016
Grammy-winner Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato revealed Noah's diagnosis in early November, saying they were "devastated". Luisana's actor brother Dario and her father Eduardo are set to travel to LA from hometown Argentina, while her mother is already in the city as she's been by her daughter's side the entire time Noah was diagnosed. (more...)
- December 12, 2016
Grammy-winner Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato revealed Noah's diagnosis in early November, saying they were "devastated". Luisana's actor brother Dario and her father Eduardo are set to travel to LA from hometown Argentina, while her mother is already in the city as she's been by her daughter's side the entire time Noah was diagnosed. (more...)
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