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The swimming coaches from Cal and Stanford will again join forces to take on the best the world has to offer. USA Swimming on Monday named Cal’s David Durden and Stanford’s Greg Meehan as the men’s and women’s coaches, respectively, for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The announcements were made by by USA Swimming National Team managing director Lindsay Mintenko. “I am grateful to the swimmers I have worked with, the coaches I have stood shoulder to shoulder with, the Cal Aquatic community that has supported me... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney is a man in-between. He made it to Washington after all — but not as president of the United States, the office he sought twice and other men won. He’s not yet a senator from Utah, either, until he’s sworn in Jan. 3. Romney, lifelong executive in public and private life, doesn’t have a permanent office, a place to live or a solid sense of what it will be like to shift from being the top leader to just one of 100 ambitious personalities. For now, Romney, 71, is adjusting to the rarefied Senate... Читать дальше...

Universal Pictures on Monday said that the studio is working on a film based on the music of Prince. The studio said that it has acquired the rights to a number of songs from Prince’s catalog and is developing an original movie musical inspired by his music. Read the full article on The Wrap

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The tiny, energy-rich Arab nation of Qatar announced on Monday it will withdraw from OPEC in January, mixing its aspirations to increase production outside of the cartel’s constraints with the politics of slighting the Saudi-dominated group amid the kingdom’s boycott of Doha. The surprise announcement from Qatar’s minister of state for energy affairs, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, again throws into question the role of the cartel after needing non-members to push through a... Читать дальше...

Pete Davidson said on Monday that he’s been bullied online and in public for the past nine months and reiterated some of his past comments about being suicidal and suffering from borderline personality disorder. In a statement posted to Instagram, he said he won’t give in to Internet trolls who want to see the “SNL” star do harm to himself. Read the full article on The Wrap

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s newly inaugurated president hit the ground running Monday with his pledge to govern as a common man and end decades of secrecy, heavy security and luxury enjoyed by past presidents. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sported slightly ruffled hair at his first news conference as president, which started at 7 a.m. “Isn’t that a change, that I am here, informing you?” Lopez Obrador asked reporters. While past presidents very seldom held news conferences, Lopez Obrador promised to do so on a near-daily basis... Читать дальше...

Since making it onto the silver screen in “Leon: The Professional,” Natalie Portman has continued to impress and succeed under the spotlight, and then some with directing and producer creds. Before “Vox Lux” hits theaters soon, let’s reflect on the actress’s iconic career trajectory. Leon (1994) Read the full article on The Wrap

HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush came back to Washington for a final time Monday, heading for the Capitol to lie in state as the nation paid tribute to the 41st president for a lifetime of service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended with four years as president and was characterized throughout by what admirers say was decency, generosity and kindness. Sent off from his beloved Texas with a 21-gun salute, Bush's casket was carried to Andrews Air Force Base outside the capital city aboard... Читать дальше...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A forensic examination shows a black man was shot three times in the back side of his body when an Alabama police officer mistook him for the shooter after gunfire erupted at a crowded shopping mall, the man’s family said Monday. The results of a report commissioned by the family are “devastating” to relatives of Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr., their lawyer, Benjamin Crump, said at a news conference. Emantic Bradford Sr. angrily jabbed his finger at the TV cameras as he addressed the unnamed officer... Читать дальше...

Lindsay Lohan will be setting up camp on the beach this winter on MTV. The actress and entrepreneur’s new docuseries, “Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club,” will premiere Jan. 8, the cable network announced Monday. Following its U.S. debut, the show will roll out globally across Viacom’s international network of MTV channels in nearly 180 countries. Read the full article on The Wrap

JERUSALEM — President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has set off an increasingly visible battle in the city’s eastern sector — with an emboldened Israel seeking to cement its control over the contested area and Palestinians pushing back to maintain their limited foothold. In recent weeks, Israel has arrested dozens of Palestinian activists for alleged illegal political activity. It demolished Palestinian shops for failing to have permits, a court has cleared the way for settlers to move to an Arab neighborhood... Читать дальше...

ATLANTA — Georgia’s voters have one more chance to make their voices heard about the state’s election infrastructure. Tuesday’s runoff election for Georgia secretary of state pits Republican state Rep. Brad Raffensperger against former Democratic congressman John Barrow. Neither candidate won more than 50 percent of votes on Nov. 6. Raffensperger has support from President Trump, while Barrow is endorsed by former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. At stake in their runoff is the ability to reshape the state’s election system... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — President Trump kept up pressure Monday on congressional Democrats over funding for his promised border wall, even as lawmakers appeared likely to avert a partial government shutdown this week with a stopgap measure. Democrats have little interest in providing the $5 billion Trump wants for the border with Mexico. And even some Republicans balk at spending more than the $1.6 billion already provided. But Trump has signaled he’s ready to fight for the money as one of the last big-ticket... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Plane carrying casket of former President George HW Bush arrives at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington, DC.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch motivational speaker Emile Ratelband may feel like a 49-year-old, but according to Dutch law he is still 69. A court on Monday rejected Ratelband’s request to shave 20 years off his age in a case that drew global attention. “Mr. Ratelband is at liberty to feel 20 years younger than his real age and to act accordingly,” Arnhem court said in a press statement. “But amending his date of birth would cause 20 years of records to vanish from the register of births, deaths, marriages and registered partnerships. Читать дальше...

In airport news, work has finished on major improvements to Southwest's terminal at LAX and American opened a new concourse at New York LaGuardia; Delta and JetBlue bring biometrics to more airports; some passenger pick-lanes move around at Oakland; and Blacklane cuts a deal with Emirates for customer transfers.

Bleecker Street has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to “Normal People,” a romance starring Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson. Directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn (“Cherrybomb”), the film follows as an everyday couple with an extraordinary love, who must find the humor and grace to face a year of adversity. Also Read: Liam Neeson Is Mr. Plow With a Vengeance in 'Cold Pursuit' First Trailer (Video) Read the full article on The Wrap

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. officials say more than 150 women and girls have sought treatment in the past 12 days for rape and other acts of sexual violence near Bentiu, the second-largest city in South Sudan. A joint statement Monday from U.N. humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock and the heads of the U.N. children's agency and the U.N. population agency condemned the "abhorrent attacks." They said "the assailants have been described as armed men, many in uniform." The three agency chiefs called on authorities... Читать дальше...

ATLANTA — Warriors forward Draymond Green has been ruled out for the rest of the team’s five-city trip. "He’s not going to play on this trip, but he is making some strides," Golden State head coach Steve Kerr said after shoot-around Monday at State Farm Arena. "He had a good workout this morning. Everything is positive. He ramped up his work, but the timing just won’t allow him to play on this trip. I think it’ll be shortly thereafter." Green has been dealing with his toe issue for almost four weeks. Читать дальше...

LONDON (AP) — Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to set short-term goals for reducing carbon emissions that will be linked to executive pay. The decision was announced Monday after pressure from institutional investors, who said urgency was needed to fight climate change and protect the value of their holdings. Shell says it will set the targets for rolling three- or five-year periods beginning in 2020. The move supplements Shell's long-term goals, which call for the company to reduce its... Читать дальше...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A SpaceX rocket carrying 64 small satellites lifted off from California on Monday, marking the first time the same Falcon 9 rocket has been used in three space missions. The rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, arcing over the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles as it headed toward space. Minutes later, the rocket's first stage performed a so-called boost back maneuver and landed on an unmanned ship in the Pacific. The landing marked the first time SpaceX had flown a first stage three times.

SHANGHAI (AP) — President Donald Trump is claiming victory in getting China to designate fentanyl a controlled substance, but China took that step against the deadly opioid years ago. What's actually on the table is a far more sweeping shift in the way China regulates synthetic opioids. The question is how China will follow through on its words. Its stated intention is to expand controls on drugs that mimic fentanyl. TRUMP, about his meeting at the G-20 summit in Argentina with Chinese President Xi Jinping... Читать дальше...

In recent conversations about the future of USA Swimming, David Durden found himself in awe of the list of the legends who have coached the national team. On Monday, his name was added to that elite group. The Cal head coach will guide the U.S. men’s team into the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, an announcement made by USA Swimming National Team managing director Lindsay Mintenko. “I am grateful to the swimmers I have worked with, the coaches I have stood shoulder to shoulder with, the Cal Aquatic community that has supported me... Читать дальше...

“Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland is having a difficult few days. After losing her cousin in a car accident over the weekend, she has found herself having to confront negative responses on social media following the news of his death. Hyland vented on Twitter on Monday morning, a day after telling her followers that her cousin, Trevor Canaday, had died, writing, “How dare you attack when a beautiful life has been lost.” Read the full article on The Wrap

Matt Millen, an intense middle linebacker who brought home championship rings with both the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers, is now awaiting a heart transplant in New Jersey, according to NBC Sports.