By Lisa Respers France, CNN Nicolas Cage knows it may sound “pretentious,” but he would prefer you refer to him as a “thespian.” The Oscar winner known for performances in such films as “Leaving Las Vegas” and “Face/Off” shared during a conversation on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast that he’s not a fan of being called
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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The year was 2008. Brian Flores was elevated from his scouting role and became a full-fledged assistant coach with New England, in what would be Mike Vrabel’s final season playing linebacker for the Patriots. So, officially, Flores coached Vrabel. Flores doesn’t remember it quite
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By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin is wishing Russians a happier new year, hailing their solidarity and strength in the face of tough challenges like the coronavirus pandemic. In a televised address broadcast just before midnight in each of Russia’s 11 time zones, Putin said the nation has faced “colossal
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Nicole Kidman may portray Lucille Ball in “Being the Ricardos,” but don’t try and draw comparisons between their former marriages. Kidman quickly shut it down when a journalist from The Guardian asked if some of her comments about Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz (played in the film by Javier
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Germán Padinger (CNN) — Se suponía que 2021, el segundo año de la pandemia de covid-19, no iba a terminar así, pero hay esperanza en el horizonte. El año amaneció con la esperanza de que las nuevas y eficaces vacunas contra el covid-19 -gratuitas y disponibles para todos- librarían al país de la peor emergencia
Continue ReadingBy Zach Hammack Click here for updates on this story WAVERLY, NE (Lincoln Journal Star) — For the greater part of the 46 years Jim Wilkinson has owned and operated HoneyCreek Dining in Waverly, his stack of applications was typically well-stocked with 20 or so prospective cooks and servers. That stack has thinned with restaurants
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Mae Jones Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — In just a few days, it will be 2022, and for many, that means this is the week to solidify those New Year’s resolutions. But why is it so hard to make a resolution that sticks? There are a
Continue ReadingBy Tom Yun Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — For the first time, hockey cards sold at Tim Hortons will feature stars from Canada’s national women’s team. The collections will include Olympic medallists such as Mélodie Daoust, Brianne Jenner, Rebecca Johnston, Sarah Nurse and Marie-Philip Poulin. All of these
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Shark fishing in Hawaii will be banned in Hawaii in 2022. Passed during the last legislative session, Act 51 (House Bill 533) makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark in Hawaii waters. “We
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — El presidente de Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro, rechazó la ayuda propuesta de Argentina y dijo este jueves que Brasil no necesitaba ayuda para hacer frente a las inundaciones mortales que han afectado amplias franjas del noreste del país, dejando decenas de muertos. Bolsonaro dijo en una transmisión en vivo que si se
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Foregoing standard procedure the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office has released information regarding the false information leaked to press implying Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty had been involved in a March hit-and-run. The internal affairs investigation took place between the beginning
Continue ReadingBy CAROLINE HECKER Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A St. Louis veteran is being gifted a dose of freedom this holiday season, nearly 12 years after suffering injuries that almost cost him his life. Todd Nicely joined the Marines in 2007 and completed a seven-month tour to Iraq
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The year’s last day of trading was a relatively quiet one. Stocks ended the day slightly lower Friday. But 2021 was still a banner year for Wall Street. The Dow fell about 60 points Friday, or 0.2%. It was up 19% this year. The Nasdaq closed down 0.6%
Continue ReadingBy BETSY WEBSTER Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KCTV) — A local track coach has been struggling for months with COVID and might need a lung transplant because of it. Tom Lester was sitting in a recliner in his ex-wife’s Overland Park home Thursday afternoon. As he spoke, a sharp
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — Ha sido otro año turbulento para los viajes en avión. Al finalizar 2021, los miles de vuelos de vacaciones cancelados debido a la variante ómicron arrasadora están dando otro golpe a una industria que lucha con la pérdida de ingresos, los pasajeros perturbadores y está en la primera línea de interpretar
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Milwaukee Fire Department has closed Fire Station 30 after recently discovered structural issues, the department said in a release Thursday, Dec. 30. Crews that usually respond from the station, located at N. Teutonia Avenue & W. Locust St., will relocate
Continue ReadingBy ARIEL MALLORY Click here for updates on this story PRICHARD, Alabama (WALA) — Prichard Police have arrested the woman accused of firing the shot that killed Grace Carter Tuesday night. On Thursday, police arrested Kaillyn Christine Howard Harris. Carter was hit by a stray bullet and died while attending bible study this week. Now,
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By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French customers will be encouraged to adopt more environmentally friendly habits under a series of new regulations to take effect in 2022. Beginning Saturday, leeks and carrots, tomatoes and potatoes, apples and pears and about 30 other items will no longer be sold in plastic. Starting in
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BREVARD, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Transylvania County church is taking steps to provide those in need with basic shelter this winter. Cove Church has turned half of its building space into “Cove Shelter.” It has a laundry area and a kitchen, and a bathroom
Continue Reading AVENTURA, Fla. (AP) — Police say two people died when a higher speed commuter train hit their car as the driver tried to make it around the crossing gate near Miami. Officials say the crossing gate’s lights were flashing and bells were ringing to signal an approaching train on Thursday morning when the car tried
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