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In the late 1990s, GQ described a movie too crazy to be real: Brad Pitt would star as God. Elisabeth Shue would play his mortal love interest, and Tom Hanks his mortal enemy. Steven Spielberg would direct. The story was satire — but it fooled a teenage Matt Donnelly, who went on to become co-host of our “Shoot This Now” podcast, in which we talk about stories we want to see turned into films. In our latest episode, we talk about the Spielberg-Pitt-Shue-Hanks-God project that wasn’t to be, and how... Читать дальше...

USA Gymnasts Aly Raisman and Jordyn Weiber addressed their abuser, Larry Nassar, at his sentence hearing.

Here’s what closes down and what doesn’t.

Congress is barreling toward a government shutdown deadline.

The House and Senate have until midnight on Friday, January 19, to pass a spending bill or the federal government will run out of money and close its doors.

Despite controlling every lever of government, Republicans are somehow faced with the possibility that they can’t get the votes together to keep the government open. The shutdown could happen either because there aren’t... Читать дальше...

Michael Chandler is a veteran of the weight-cutting process, having wrestled and fought his whole life, and he’s tired of seeing his peers make a mess of it.

Real Salt Lake’s newest forward comes with a slew of accolades from his college career at Creighton University.

Signs you're the office nuisance include constantly making excuses and being convinced you're smarter than everyone else.

Hand-in-Hand participants experience memorable night of basketball - Andrew Ward, KWQC-TV

Evelyn Farha, présidente d'honneur de la Fondation Farha qui aide les personnes atteintes du VIH/sida, est morte jeudi soir. Elle avait 92 ans.

Hope you're all enjoying your game backlogs as we continue on through January, the lazy river of months.

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• It's not always easy to judge your own performance at work.

• In fact, sometimes, you might be underperforming and not even realize it.

• If several of these subtle signs that you're a subpar employee apply to you, consider moving to a role that's a better fit for you.

Some employees are better than others, but what if you're the problem worker in your office?

Being a terrible employee doesn't mean that you're bad, lazy, or even unable to succeed professionally. Читать дальше...

DURBAN - RentMyRide, a peer-to-peer rental car company in South Africa, plans to dynamically grow this year.

MELBOURNE - Angelique Kerber's recent revival faces its toughest test in the shape of Maria Sharapova when the only two former Australian Open champions in the women's draw clash in round three on Saturday.

GIANT EXPECTATIONS IN ‘TERRIFIC’ DRILL FOR PEGASUS OHIO-BRED MARE IN GRADE III LAS CIENEGAS STAKES CHROME’S BROTHER FAVERSHAM EYES CAL CUP DERBY CALIFORNIA-BREDS ON CENTER STAGE NEXT SATURDAY SHIP & STAY PROGRAM PAYS DIVIDENDS TO HORSEMEN PALMA‘S TRIPLE BRINGS MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY OWNER/BREEDER JOSEPHINE T. GLEIS PASSES AT 105   GIANT EXPECTATIONS HAS […]

The Bundesliga leaders beat a number of clubs from outside Germany to the signing of the Schalke midfielder, according to their delighted manager

Anderson made the threats after being arrested on a series of charges including reckless driving and resisting arrest. How charming.

Three Vikings players are listed questionable for Sunday’s NFC conference championship game in Philadelphia. Safety Andrew Sendejo (concussion), receiver Adam Thielen (low back) and cornerback Mackensie Alexander (rib/illness) were all listed questionable, or the NFL’s version of 50/50, to play after Friday’s practice. The good news is Sendejo was a full participant on Friday as he progresses through the concussion protocol. He had been limited on Wednesday and Thursday. Thielen was still limited... Читать дальше...

VERDICT Le chef de cabinet de l'ancien premier ministre Dalton McGuinty, David Livingston, a été reconnu coupable vendredi de tentative de méfait et d'utilisation illégale de matériel informatique, relativement à la suppression de courriels en lien avec l'annulation de deux projets de centrale au gaz naturel. Son adjointe à l'époque, Laura Miller, a été acquittée des mêmes accusations.

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• Michael Phelps spoke with David Axelrod about his battle with depression that came after competing in the Olympics.
• Phelps revealed that his depression drove him to thoughts of suicide during a particularly rough stretch following the 2012 games.
• Phelps hopes that opening up about his experience he can help others who are holding on to feelings of depression rather than speaking openly about the disease.

Michael Phelps... Читать дальше...

GLAAD media nominations for gay-inclusive movies and TV call out five films for top honors, three more than last year.

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Chris Carpenter spent 15 seasons in major-league baseball, first with the Toronto Blue Jays and then with the St. Louis Cardinals. His won-lost record was 144-94 with an earned-run average of 3.76, and in 2005, his 21-5 season and 2.83 ERA won him the National League’s Cy Young Award. But statistics alone don’t tell the story of Carpenter’s career. His determination to play, despite serious injuries that nearly ended his career on several occasions... Читать дальше...

The sister of the sicko California mom – who with her husband – allegedly shackled and starved their 13 children in their home said she and her sibling also endured an abusive childhood, according to a report. Elizabeth Flores detailed in a series of books that she co-authored how she was sexually abused by a...

SALT LAKE CITY – Jeff Hornacek said he’s not being judged by a won-loss record, reiterating president Steve Mills’ offseason theme that making the playoffs is not the ultimate priority for the 2017-18 season. In a similar message he made on Martin Luther King Day, Hornacek said the playoff talk has come more from players...

CHICAGO — Warriors forward Jordan Bell will miss at least two weeks with an inflamed left ankle, the team announced Friday morning. Bell, who had an MRI on Thursday, is expected to get re-evaluated by team doctors Feb. 2. That leaves Golden State without the rookie for at least five games: Saturday at Houston, Tuesday against the Knicks, Thursday against Minnesota, Jan. 27 against Boston and Jan. 30 at Utah. “It’s good news, overall,” head coach Steve Kerr said after... Читать дальше...

Preston, a therapy dog, is on hand at Larry Nassar's sentencing hearing. The black lab provides comfort to abuse victims.