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“Roseanne” fans have likely been wondering how the upcoming revival will handle a cast that includes both Alicia Goranson and Sarah Chalke. After all, both actresses played the same character, Becky, with Chalke inheriting the role from Goranson in the original series’ sixth season. On Thursday, the riddle was solved, with EW.com reporting that Chalke won’t be taking on the role of Becky, but rather a character who enlists Goranson’s Becky for a crucial task. According to EW, Chalke will portray Andrea... Читать дальше...

At 11:52 a.m., the male was discovered unresponsive with a gunshot wound in the 1300 block of South Kildare, police said.

The Rule of Law Development Foundation (RODLDF), an NGO, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately reshuffle his cabinet for improved performance.

A woman in Texas killed a young mother and kidnapped her 6-week-old baby to hide her own miscarriage and pass the child off as her own, Houston cops said. Erica Miranda-Alvarez, 28 was charged with capital murder in the fatal stabbing of Carolina Flores, 33, HPD Chief Art Acevedo said in a press conference Thursday....

An Edmonton initiative has seen incredible growth in its effort to keep homeless residents warm during the winter.

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has said that he is yet to briefed on the facts that led to the arrest of the Innoson boss.

Norwich City Brentford 7:45 PM UTC Game Details Home: 6/4  Draw: 13/5  Away: 19/10  Odds from bet365 bet365 GameCast Lineups and Stats Wes Hoolahan and Cameron Jerome will be absent when Norwich face Brentford at Carrow Road.Hoolahan has struggled recently... Читать дальше...

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• ESPN's Dan Le Batard said he was asked to "back off" of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred following a contentious interview and critical comments.
• Le Batard was critical of how MLB handled the sale of the Miami Marlins, and accused them of working with Derek Jeter and the former owner to "bleep South Florida."
• Le Batard also accused the commissioner of not being honest when asked what he knew of Jeter's plans to gut the team of star players.
• This... Читать дальше...

Restaurant and concessions workers at O'Hare International Airport announced Thursday that they've walked off the job in the midst of holiday travel.

Most of the cities adding jobs in 2017 reported uninterrupted employment increases over the course of the year, but this was not always the case.

Zach Dickens

Politics, Middle East

The United States once sided with a Middle Eastern monarch to reform a country. Can it do so again?

There is much to commend Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for, particularly his willingness to confront the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s entrenched interests that have long prevented its transition to an economically sustainable and more socially free country. From the Wahhabi-dominated religious establishment that has long hindered... Читать дальше...

The United Nations voted overwhelmingly to condemn President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel despite threats from the US to pull funding from the world body. Some 128 countries voted for the resolution, while nine voted “no,” and 35 nations abstained, including Canada, Mexico and Australia. The vote came after US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley issued a direct threat, saying that the US will think twice about funding the world body if it […]

Tiffany Haddish Tiffany Haddish had been lauded for her breakout performance in Universal’s “Girls Trip,” and even won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the New York Film Critics Circle for her role. Now, she has four other projects coming up: “All Between Us,” “The Oath,” “Limited Partners” and “Night School.” Bill Skarsgard Who could forget Bill Skarsgard’s creepy Pennywise in “It?” The actor haunted kids all over the world in September but also starred in “Atomic Blonde” this year. He will... Читать дальше...

Multiple people were allegedly aware of the misconduct but failed to take action.

Three Vikings are listed questionable to play Saturday night in Green Bay, where the NFC North champions can strengthen their foothold on a first-round bye in the playoffs. Left tackle Riley Reiff (ankle), safety Andrew Sendejo (ankle) and cornerback Mackensie Alexander (ribs) are questionable, or the NFL’s version of 50/50 to play against the Packers. Reiff was held out last week due to the ankle injury suffered in Carolina on Dec. 10. Reiff was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Both... Читать дальше...

The only thing that is a riot about this trial... is the trial.

You won't believe this prosecutor. I would suggest she be disbarred but Trump will probably appoint her a federal judge.

The case involved six people (two of whom were medics and one a reporter) in Washington DC on the day of the Trump inauguration. That day a hoard of black-hoodied protestors broke windows and set a few cars on fire. The six people on trial today were part of over 185 people being charged with... Читать дальше...

Apple yesterday confirmed that a long-held and controversial conspiracy theory actually contains some truth. The company says that, starting last year, it started slowing down older iPhones with lower-capacity batteries, mainly to prevent accidental shutdowns. The news set off a wide-ranging debate about smartphone reusability and longevity. But why does Apple need to do this in the first place?

Because ransomware and playing a game of nuclear chicken aren't enough for Kim Jong-un, it now looks like North Korea is behind a recent bitcoin theft as the cryptocurrency's value continues to skyrocket. 

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of the aircraft maker Embraer are soaring after the Brazilian company confirmed media reports that it's in talks with Boeing regarding a possible deal. According to a story Thursday in The Wall Street Journal, Boeing Co. would be willing to pay a big premium to buy the company that has a market value of about $3.7 billion. Boeing would get a bigger footprint in the regional jet industry. That is something that rival Airbus is already attempting to do, with plans to buy a majority stake of Canada's Bombardier Inc. Читать дальше...

It’s the big one! Liverpool take on Arsenal at the Emirates this Friday and it’s set to be a cracker; the Gunners are a point behind the Reds so it’s a must-win for Arsenal fans to thoroughly enjoy their Christmas. In the reverse fixture, Liverpool ran out 4-0 victors at Anfield with four different goal scorers on the day – Sadio Mane, Mo Salah, Daniel Sturridge and Bobby Firmino. The Reds are coming into a fine bit of form; blowing away teams with relative ease and... Читать дальше...

Cities need to be accessible to all, including those with hearing and sight impairments, and restricted mobility.

When TV viewers turn to one of the Hallmark networks, they know what they're going to get: family-friendly, fun, sweet and positive films. It's also safe to assume what the romantic leads of these movies will look like: white. That's a good bet, according to the numbers. By the end of 2017, Hallmark will have premiered a combined 86 new movies on two of its networks, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries — the highest total ever. Only six of those movies had non-white romantic leads.

All the momentum the Los Angeles Chargers gained in their playoff push came to a screeching halt last Saturday. Now they're in must-win mode _ starting with a game at the New York Jets.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The NCAA has granted additional eligibility for a North Carolina player who missed most of the 2016 season amid charges of sexual battery and assault on a female student. Those misdemeanor charges were dismissed and attorney Kerry Sutton told The Associated Press on Thursday that the NCAA granted an appeal this week allowing Allen Artis to play the 2018 season. The senior reserve safety must sit two games because he played in two games in 2016 before being indefinitely suspended... Читать дальше...