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DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A Texas woman has been found guilty of vehicular homicide for a Jan. 30 Davenport crash that killed 53-year-old Cynthia Elaine Jones. The Quad-City Times reports that in a ruling Friday, a judge rejected 58-year-old Lauria Lee Kelly's defense that she was insane at the time of the crash. Kelly, of Alvarado, Texas, faces up to 10 years in prison when she is sentenced Jan. 24. Police say Kelly was speeding and had run at least two stop lights when her pickup truck hit Jones' car, killing her. Читать дальше...

Here’s every player who’s won college football’s most prestigious individual award.

Since its inception in 1994, the Vanity Fair Oscar party, long hosted by Editor-in-Chief Graydon Carter, has become the must-attend bash for Hollywood A-listers. Everyone who’s anyone poses on the red carpet: The night’s big winners inevitably stop by before or after hitting their own studio-hosted affairs; and stars not attending the awards ceremony show...

Since its inception in 1994, the Vanity Fair Oscar party, long hosted by Editor-in-Chief Graydon Carter, has become the must-attend bash for Hollywood A-listers. Everyone who’s anyone poses on the red carpet: The night’s big winners inevitably stop by before or after hitting their own studio-hosted affairs; and stars not attending the awards ceremony show...

Apple is planning on acquiring Shazam, the popular app that identifies songs, movies and TV shows by listening to any short audio clip.

Next time you have something to sell on Craigslist, you can let your prospective buyers know that they can pay using Bitcoin or another cryptocurrencies.

Next time you have something to sell on Craigslist, you can let your prospective buyers know that they can pay using Bitcoin or another cryptocurrencies.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Hundreds stormed to the Capitol on Saturday in opposition of tax bills recently passed in the U.S. House and Senate. The “Tax Cuts & Jobs” Act passed in the Senate last Saturday morning, containing several last minute changes. The House passed its version last month, with lawmakers from both chambers now heading to conference where they will work out differences to produce a final bill. The Senate’s version features large permanent cuts for corporations along with temporary […]

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes told Fox News’ Catherine Herridge Friday his investigators have already uncovered evidence of abuse in U.S. government’s surveillance practices. As previously reported, the House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it cleared Rep Devin Nunes (R-CA) of claims he mishandled classified information after dragging it out for eight months. Rep. Devin Nunes […]

Green Monday 2017: Amazon, Target, Walmart and eBay are offering deals on tech gadgets and other products this holiday season. As the holidays get closer, companies are releasing even more deals, with many of offers happening on this year’s Green Monday. eBay is holding special Green Monday deals on Dec. 11, with offers kicking off at 5am PT. Meanwhile, Walmart announced this week deals for the month of December, including price cuts on electronics. Amazon has been holding its 12 Days of Deals promo, which still has a few more days left.

A wanted man and woman were arrested after an attempted vehicle theft east of North Battleford, Sask.

USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell breaks down Week 14 in the NFL, from Russell Wilson to Darrelle Revis to Browns coach Hue Jackson.

Genealogist and archaeologist team up to locate the site of the Revolutionary War structure

The 80-second trailer, out Saturday, shows us that more than one person wears " the mask" in the Marvel universe.

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• The College Football Playoff field is set and Alabama is in over Ohio State.
• With an 8-team playoff, the major conference champs would receive automatic bids.
• In this scenario, Alabama and Ohio State would settle their debate on the field.

The College Football Playoff field is set and there was one controversial decision — the committee took Alabama over Ohio State.

While our projection had Alabama in as the fourth team rather easily... Читать дальше...

The Giants can already cross off one of the most desired coaching candidates from their search. Stanford’s David Shaw, a top target of NFL teams in recent years, told The Post on Saturday he has no intention of leaving his alma mater anytime soon. The Giants were interested in interviewing Shaw when their head-coaching position...

NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut College has established a guest student program for college students from Puerto Rico whose education was disrupted after Hurricane Maria hit the island in September. The New London private liberal arts college said Friday that students from the University of Puerto Rico can apply to the school for the spring 2018 semester. The school will provide room, board and tuition for up to six students. Guest students will pay what they would have paid to attend UPR directly to UPR. Читать дальше...

South African Seabelo Senatla became the fastest scorer of 200 World Rugby Sevens Series tries Saturday while the United States and Canada caused shocks on the first day of the Cape Town leg.

Dana White says Anderson Silva and his team have been ‘radio silent’ since his potential anti-doping violation.

This is one of those times I strongly agree with Jonathan Chait, so if you only have time to read one, read this:

Trump took a brief tour of the facility then spoke to an invite-only crowd of civil rights veterans, museum patrons and elected officials.

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• Two women have publicly alleged sexual misconduct by Democratic Assemblyman Matt Dababneh, who represents California's 45th district. 
• One of the women, Pamela Lopez, alleged that Dababneh locked her into a bathroom during a wedding celebration in Las Vegas and masturbated in front of her. 
• Dababneh denied all allegations, but said he is resigning anyway because he no longer believes he can serve his district effectively. 

Earlier this week... Читать дальше...

Unbeaten Inter Milan maintained their lead at the top of Serie A after a hard-fought goalless draw at arch-rivals Juventus on Saturday.

Lee Selby didn’t have an easy night, but he got past Eduardo Ramirez to retain his belt.