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New York Times Joe Cocker , Raspy-Voiced Rock Star With Distinctive Moves, Is Dead at 70 New York Times Joe Cocker , the gravelly British singer who became one of pop's most recognizable interpreters in the late 1960s and '70s with passionate, idiosyncratic takes on songs like the Beatles' “With a Little Help From My Friends,” died on Monday at his home … Singer Joe Cocker is dead at 70 CNN Charismatic Singer Joe Cocker Dies At 70 NPR Joe Cocker , raspy-voiced… Source

Deadline.com 'Today' Show Boots Amy Adams – Just Because She Didn't Want To Discuss … Deadline.com 2ND UPDATE: Finally got a statement from Today, about the circumstances that led the show to dump out of an interview with Amy Adams moment before it was to take place. This is total rashomon, so the easiest thing might be to blame North Korea. This … Amy Adams ' 'Today' show interview canceled amid Sony crisis New York Daily News Today Show Cancels … Source

SFGate 49ers beat: Injuries put Quinton Patton on the spot in overtime SFGate Wide receiver Quinton Patton, who was inactive for the first 13 games, had touched the ball just two times this season before he fumbled in overtime Saturday after a 20-yard run on an end around. So why were the 49ers turning to Patton at a critical … 49ers injury report: Banged-up Crabtree forced to return Comcast SportsNet Bay Area 49ers rookie Bruce Ellington opens eyes with two TDs Santa Cruz… Source

Reuters Attack Is Suspected as North Korean Internet Collapses New York Times SAN FRANCISCO — North Korea 's already tenuous links to the Internet went completely dark on Monday after days of instability, in what Internet monitors described as one of the worst North Korean network failures in years. The loss of service came just … Internet outage seen in North Korea amid US hacking dispute Reuters North Korea Suffers Internet Blackout TIME North Korea experiencing… Source

New York Daily News Amy Adams ' 'Today' show interview canceled amid Sony crisis New York Daily News Amy Adams just can't hack it. As if the Sony hacking debacle hasn't caused enough problems, stars are quickly finding that there's yet another downside: it's all anyone wants to talk about. Confidenti@l is told that Amy Adams , who got caught up in the … 'Today' Show Boots Amy Adams – Just Because She Didn't Want To Discuss … … Source

' Unbroken ': Movie review New York Daily News Almost 40 minutes into Angelina Jolie's “ Unbroken ,” a soldier named Louis Zamperini needs desperately to fall back on advice he heard in church as a boy: “Do not fear the night.” The need to keep focused in the worst of times kicks in for us, too … ' Unbroken ' movie review: Angelina Jolie directs conventional but inspirational … NOLA.com Angelina Jolie on Unbroken , Curse Words, and Her Favorite… Source

Reuters US at UN calls North Korea 'living nightmare;' China overruled Reuters U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power described life in North Korea as a “living nightmare” and dismissed as absurd Pyongyang's demand for a joint U.S.- North Korean investigation of the hacking of Sony Pictures and threats of retaliation … North Korea faces more heat, this time over human rights USA TODAY UN Security Council to Debate North Korea Human Rights Newsweek … Source

Business Insider The NFL's Nightmare Playoff Scenario Is About To Come True… Again Business Insider That means, not only will the NFL have their second 7-win playoff team in five seasons, but there is a very good chance the NFL is going to have a 7-win team reach the second round of the playoffs for the second time in five years as the Seahawks won … Marshawn Lynch is the politest troll in the NFL USA TODAY Michael Bennett: We're best defense to ever play NFL.com … Source

New York Magazine Ismaaiyl Brinsley , New York Cop Killer, Had Long Criminal History Huffington Post Moments before opening fire, Ismaaiyl Brinsley approached people on the street and asked them to follow him on Instagram, then told them, “Watch what I'm going to do,” Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce said. A portrait of the Brooklyn-born gunman … What We Know About NYPD Shooter Ismaaiyl Brinsley New York Magazine Cop killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley was violent, suicidal: police… Source

USA TODAY Pope: Vatican bureaucracy has 'spiritual Alzheimer's' USA TODAY The pope's traditional Christmas greeting to the cardinals, bishops and priests who run the Holy See was less an exchange of warm wishes than a laundry list of what the pontiff called the “ailments of the Curia” that he wants to cure. In a critique … Pope Francis to Curia: Merry Christmas , you power-hungry hypocrites Washington Post Pope to Curia: Merry Christmas , you greedy gossips Crux:… Source

CBSSports.com Pistons waive Josh Smith , who never found a way to fit in Detroit CBSSports.com In fairness to Josh , being a highly versatile 10-year veteran in this league, we feel it's best to give him his freedom to move forward. We have full respect for Josh as a player and a person.” This is stunning news. Smith has struggled since arriving … Pistons Release Josh Smith ; 'Shifting Priorities' Cited CBS Local Rockets may be frontrunners for Josh Smith , cut by… Source

USA TODAY Some Media Members Are Very Displeased With Marshawn Lynch The Big Lead Marshawn Lynch did not provide usable quotes in his post-game availability after last night's win over Arizona. “Thanks for asking,” he said in response to each question, without providing an answer. It was at least the third time this season the … Marshawn Lynch is the politest troll in the NFL USA TODAY Marshawn Lynch goes full Beast Mode in Seahawks' road win NFL.com Seahawks RB … Source

TIME North Korea suffers Internet outage, says US expert Reuters The instability is in North Korea's main link, which runs through the northern Chinese city of Shenyang. Madory said this applied to North Korea's main Internet connection via Chinese company China Unicom, although it was possible the country had … Attack Is Suspected as North Korean Internet Collapses New York Times North Korea Suffers Internet Blackout TIME North Korea's Internet down; cause… Source

Us Magazine Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Demetria McKinney Makes Her Housewives … Us Magazine In this episode, Demetria McKinney makes her debut. As an established actress and singer, McKinney's no stranger to Atlanta's entertainment scene. She visits Cynthia Bailey at The Bailey Agency to cast a model for her new music video. Demetria brings … Apollo Publicly Embarrasses Phaedra, NeNe Has A Bad Wig Day And We Meet … Madame Noire “Real Housewives of Atlanta”… Source

NBCSports.com NFL to suspend Raiola for one game NBCSports.com Lions center Dominic Raiola said his stomp on the leg of Bears defensive tackle Ego Ferguson was inadvertent. There will be nothing inadvertent about the NFL's reaction. Per a league source, Raiola will indeed be suspended one game for the infraction. Dominic Raiola suspended one game following stomp NFL.com Jim Caldwell believes Dom Raiola ESPN NFL suspends Lions center Dominic Raiola for one game Chicago Tribune… Source

USA TODAY Joe Cocker , English Rock Singer, Is Dead at 70 New York Times Joe Cocker , the gravelly British singer who became one of pop's most recognizable interpreters in the late 1960s and '70s with passionate, idiosyncratic takes on songs like the Beatles' “With a Little Help From My Friends,” died on Monday at his home … Raspy-voiced British soul singer Joe Cocker dies at 70 Reuters Singer Joe Cocker dies at 70 USA TODAY Listen to Joe Cocker's Most… Source

USA TODAY 5 teams that Josh Smith actually makes sense on USA TODAY Josh McRoberts probably is out for the year. So they're in need of a power forward. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are established stars. Erik Spoelstra has their trust along with LeBron James', so Smith has no room to complain. So the fit works in those ways. Pistons waive Josh Smith , who never found a way to fit in Detroit CBSSports.com Detroit Pistons waive forward Josh Smith with two years remaining on… Source

New York Times De Blasio facing tensions further strained by police shootings CNN (CNN) — The point-blank shooting of two New York City police officers this weekend is testing whether Mayor Bill de Blasio's brand of unapologetic liberalism can work in a city that's spent decades under mayors who made law and order a top priority. Mayor de Blasio Calls for Suspension of Protests New York Times De Blasio faces firestorm after officer murders Fox News Mayor: No Politics,… Source

USA TODAY Joe Cocker , English Soul and Blues Singer, Is Dead at 70 New York Times Joe Cocker , the English soul and blues singer, died on Monday “after a hard fought battle with small cell lung cancer,” Sony Music, his label, confirmed. He was 70. “It will be impossible to fill the space he leaves in our hearts,” said Barrie Marshall … Singer Joe Cocker dies at 70 USA TODAY Joe Cocker dead at 70 Fox News Rock Star Joe Cocker Dead At 70 TIME Heavy.com… Source

USA TODAY 13 things to appreciate about Marshawn Lynch's amazing run SB Nation Marshawn Lynch was sick. It may not have seemed like it on the run, but Lynch spent most of the first quarter alternating between eating Skittles — his medicine — and attempting to throw up in a Gatorade cooler. He may never have thrown up — not for … Marshawn Lynch is the politest troll in the NFL USA TODAY Some Media Members Are Very Displeased With Marshawn Lynch The Big Lead Marshawn… Source

CNN De Blasio facing tensions further strained by police shootings De Blasio : This … CNN (CNN) — [Breaking news update posted at 1:56 p.m.]. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called on people Monday to put aside debates and protests and focus on the families of police officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, who were killed over the … Mayor de Blasio Calls for Suspension of Protests New York Times NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton: Mayor De Blasio Has Lost Trust Of… Source

Channel Guide Magazine (blog) Watch ' Sound Of Music ' Sing Along Online Free Live Stream: ABC Will Air … KpopStarz Watch ' Sound of Music ' sing along tonight on ABC at 7 PM ET! ABC network will air the popular Christmas musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer after their great success with ' Sound of Music Live' last year, which starred Carrie Underwood. Channel your inner von Trapp with tonight's The Sound of Music Sing Along on … … Source

Forbes Reese Witherspoon On 60 Minutes: 'I Have Something To Say' Forbes In last night's 60 Minutes interview with Charlie Rose, Oscar winning actress Reese Witherspoon admitted that she'd been asked to be on the show several years ago, but she declined because she was “too scared.” This time around, it was different. Charlie Rose takes to the trail to talk about “Wild” CBS News MOVIE REVIEW: Reese Witherspoon gives raw, brave performance in Wild… Source

USA TODAY ' Unbroken ' movie review: Angelina Jolie directs conventional but inspirational … NOLA.com Those scenes of torture in ” Unbroken ” aren't graphic, at least not by modern movie standards. (This isn't “Saw” by any means.) Jolie seems determined to err mostly on the side of good taste where that is concerned. But they are difficult to watch … ' Unbroken ' completes epic journey to screen USA TODAY MOVIE REVIEW: Unbroken Fox 59 Angelina… Source

New York Magazine NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton: Mayor De Blasio Has Lost Trust Of 'Some … Huffington Post New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has lost the trust of some officers in the tense aftermath following the fatal shooting of two NYPD policemen, Police Chief Bill Bratton said Monday. In an exclusive interview with with Matt Lauer, Bratton addressed … Watch Live: Bill de Blasio Speaks at the Police Athletic League Luncheon TIME De Blasio faces firestorm after… Source

Foot Locker : Friday's Thrashing Creates Buying Opportunity, Credit Suisse Says Barron’s (blog) We believe Foot Locker's selloff on Friday, primarily in response to weaker Finish Line results, was overdone and should provide another good trading opportunity for Foot Locker … Foot Locker sales and margins trends have shown little correlation to … Foot Locker Versus Finish Line: What Makes One The Clear Investment Winner Seeking Alpha Athletic Footwear Sells Off Amid… Source

SI.com Gamer: 49ers Fall in Overtime to Chargers, 38-35 49ers.com After a Bruce Miller fumble near the goal line halted the 49ers second possession, San Francisco forced a turnover of its own on San Diego's ensuing series. Perrish Cox nabbed his team-leading fifth interception of the season, picking off a Philip … Prime-time collapse: 49ers lose 21-point lead in 38-35 overtime loss to Chargers SFGate (blog) Chargers mount masterful comeback over 49ers to keep playoff… Source

New York Post The moves Jerry Jones resisted has Cowboys division champs New York Post Tony Romo and Jerry Jones can take a bow and enjoy their day in the sun. Romo, at least for now, has silenced naysayers who like to guarantee he will choke in the big games down the stretch. Jones has been listening to repeated calls for him to fire … Cowboys NFC East Champs Fort Worth Star Telegram It's Time to Take the Cowboys Seriously The MMQB Cowboys win NFC East with 42-7 rout of… Source

CBS Local Ismaaiyl Brinsley , New York Cop Kiler, Had Long Criminal History Huffington Post Moments before opening fire, Ismaaiyl Brinsley approached people on the street and asked them to follow him on Instagram, then told them, “Watch what I'm going to do,” Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce said. A portrait of the Brooklyn-born gunman … NYPD: Ismaaiyl Brinsley , suspect in NYPD killings told passers-by 'watch what … WABC-TV Police: Suspect Who Gunned Down 2 NYPD… Source

WXYZ NFC playoffs: Lions could rise to 1 seed or fall to 6 Detroit Free Press Wide receiver Calvin Johnson has never experienced this before — almost no one in the Detroit Lions ' locker room has. When the Lions play their regular-season finale Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field (4:25 p.m., Fox), it will be a … Playoff picture: Detroit Lions still in contention for No. 1 seed heading into … MLive.com Willie Young injured against Lions ESPN Detroit… Source

New York Times For Mayor de Blasio and New York Police, a Rift Is Ripped Open New York Times Mayor Bill de Blasio sat in the front pew at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, head bowed at times, with his wife on his left and the police commissioner on his right. The crowd had come, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said, to mourn the two officers … Conservatives Blame De Blasio & Obama “Cop Bashing” For NYPD Murders Gothamist Critics say 'anti-cop rhetoric' of Eric Holder,… Source

Redskins.com Redskins Set Sights On Dallas Cowboys Redskins.com The Cowboys entered this week's action with a 10-4 record, putting them atop the NFC East by one game over the Eagles. Dallas has found success through its consistency, as it is yet to lose more than two games in row throughout its 2014 campaign. Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin says Eagles aren't 'man enough' to … NJ.com Your NFC East Division Champions, The Dallas Cowboys ! Blogging The… Source

New York Daily News Ismaaiyl Brinsley Had Criminal History, 'Estranged Relationship' With Family Huffington Post Court documents show that Ismaaiyl Brinsley , 28, had been arrested in Ohio for theft and robbery, and in Georgia for robbery, shoplifting, carrying a concealed weapon, disorderly conduct and obstruction of a law enforcement officer, according to WABC. Cop killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley was violent, suicidal: police New York Daily News Police: Suspect Who Gunned Down 2… Source

Detroit Free Press Lions report card: Stafford just above failing in win Detroit Free Press Quarterback. After a month of mostly good play, the old, turnover-prone Matthew Stafford made an appearance Sunday at Soldier Field. Stafford threw his first two interceptions since Week 13, both in the red zone, when he forced passes into double-coverage. Playoff picture: Detroit Lions still in contention for No. 1 seed heading into … MLive.com Detroit Lions playoff seeding scenarios… Source

USA TODAY Marshawn Lynch is the politest troll in the NFL USA TODAY It started out as a run to the left, but Lynch cut it all the way back to the Seattle sideline, stiff-armed cornerback Patrick Peterson, bowled over safety Rashad Johnson with help from a block by receiver Ricardo Lockette and stepped through Alex … Seahawks praise Marshawn Lynch after “one of the best runs ever” NBCSports.com Holy Crap, Marshawn Lynch Deadspin Seahawks react to Marshawn Lynch's … Source

USA TODAY Michael Bennett: We're best defense to ever play NFL.com Yes, they played a third-string quarterback in Ryan Lindley, but Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett told NFL Media's Omar Ruiz after Sunday's blowout win that the opponent doesn't matter. “We're the best defense to ever play football, so when we … Marshawn Lynch is the politest troll in the NFL USA TODAY Wilson, Seahawks close in on NFC West title CBSSports.com Seattle Seahawks clinch berth… Source

Daily Beast Alleged Cop Killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley Had a Death Wish Daily Beast Alleged cop killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley may have claimed that he was hunting police officers as a sort of twisted revenge for Michael Brown and Eric Garner, who both suffered tragic deaths at the hands of cops. But Brinsley was more deranged loser than … Police: Suspect Who Gunned Down 2 NYPD Officers Told Passersby To Watch CBS Local Cop killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley was violent, suicidal: police New York… Source

The MMQB It's Time to Take the Cowboys Seriously The MMQB Jerry Jones, Jason Garrett, Tony Romo—they've all come in for scorn in recent years. No longer. The 2014 Dallas team is put together right and, better yet, has shown a resilience that was absent in the past. Watch out in January. By. Greg A. Bedard. Cowboys NFC East Champs Fort Worth Star Telegram Cowboys win NFC East with 42-7 rout of resting Colts WTHR Cowboys rip Colts to win NFC East, eliminate Eagles Comcast… Source

SportingNews.com Report: 49ers will part ways with Harbaugh shortly after season Comcast SportsNet Bay Area The 49ers (7-8) will miss out on the playoffs for the first time under Harbaugh. The 49ers went to the NFC Championship game in each of Harbaugh's first three seasons, including a trip to Super Bowl XLVII, where the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens. Report: Harbaugh, 49ers likely to figure out fate within 48 hours of season finale San Jose Mercury News (blog) Latest… Source

NDTV PK Movie Review NDTV After an entire year of being subjected to unalloyed trash generated by box office sharks that cannot see beyond their weekend collections, Bollywood enthusiasts who value their intelligence – and their hard-earned money – finally have reason to … Aamir Khan's ' PK ' movie songs: All you wanted to know Financial Express Movie Review: PK Filmfare PK review: Aamir Khan plays PK to his strengths The Indian Express Deccan Chronicle all… Source

SportingNews.com Report: 49ers will part ways with Harbaugh shortly after season Comcast SportsNet Bay Area The 49ers (7-8) will miss out on the playoffs for the first time under Harbaugh. The 49ers went to the NFC Championship game in each of Harbaugh's first three seasons, including a trip to Super Bowl XLVII, where the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens. Report: Harbaugh, 49ers likely to figure out fate within 48 hours of season finale San Jose Mercury News (blog) Latest… Source

NDTV PK Movie Review NDTV After an entire year of being subjected to unalloyed trash generated by box office sharks that cannot see beyond their weekend collections, Bollywood enthusiasts who value their intelligence – and their hard-earned money – finally have reason to … Aamir Khan's ' PK ' movie songs: All you wanted to know Financial Express Movie Review: PK Filmfare PK review: Aamir Khan plays PK to his strengths The Indian Express Deccan Chronicle all… Source

Bleacher Report NFL playoff tiebreakers explained: A guide to messy AFC and NFC races SB Nation The NFL season is winding to a close. The playoff picture is starting to sort itself out, but there are a handful of teams still vying for a wild card spot, first-round byes and a few division titles up for grabs. It's a good time for a refresher on … NFL Week 16 Grades: Falcons could be playoff team you don't want to play CBSSports.com NFL Standings 2014-15: Results,… Source

SI.com Eagles continue their downward slide after loss to RGIII, Redskins SI.com If there was one series of plays that best summed up the Philadelphia Eagles ' three weeks of frustration, it might be the drive that started the second half in the team's 27-24 loss to the Washington Redskins on Saturday night. Washington receiver … Philadelphia Eagles eliminated, take step back in '14 ESPN (blog) You miss DeSean Jackson now, Philadelphia Eagles ? Yahoo Sports (blog)… Source

MLive.com Stafford, Suh lead Lions over Bears 20-14 ESPN (blog) The Lions might have run away with this one if not for Stafford's interceptions in the second quarter and a muffed punt by Ross that led to an 11-yard touchdown catch by Forte with 30 seconds left in the first half. But if Detroit let up knowing that … Grading the Detroit Lions : Running backs, defense rise to the challenge in Chicago MLive.com Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears Prediction New York Times Lions … Source

Bleacher Report NFL playoff tiebreakers explained: A guide to messy AFC and NFC races SB Nation The NFL season is winding to a close. The playoff picture is starting to sort itself out, but there are a handful of teams still vying for a wild card spot, first-round byes and a few division titles up for grabs. It's a good time for a refresher on … NFL Week 16 Grades: Falcons could be playoff team you don't want to play CBSSports.com NFL Standings 2014-15: Results,… Source

SI.com Eagles continue their downward slide after loss to RGIII, Redskins SI.com If there was one series of plays that best summed up the Philadelphia Eagles ' three weeks of frustration, it might be the drive that started the second half in the team's 27-24 loss to the Washington Redskins on Saturday night. Washington receiver … Philadelphia Eagles eliminated, take step back in '14 ESPN (blog) You miss DeSean Jackson now, Philadelphia Eagles ? Yahoo Sports (blog)… Source

MLive.com Stafford, Suh lead Lions over Bears 20-14 ESPN (blog) The Lions might have run away with this one if not for Stafford's interceptions in the second quarter and a muffed punt by Ross that led to an 11-yard touchdown catch by Forte with 30 seconds left in the first half. But if Detroit let up knowing that … Grading the Detroit Lions : Running backs, defense rise to the challenge in Chicago MLive.com Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears Prediction New York Times Lions … Source

NJ.com Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin says Eagles aren't 'man enough' to … NJ.com Speaking on the NFL Network after the game, former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl receiver Michael Irvin ripped the Eagles for refusing to run the ball as their season was slipping away. “They don't play physical football,” Irvin said on the NFL Network … Mark Sanchez Crushes Eagles' Playoff Chances With Late Pick, Dallas Cowboys … The Inquisitr Cowboys add some… Source

Bleacher Report NFL Playoffs 2014-15: Updated Standings , Bracket Picture and Scenarios Bleacher Report In the penultimate weekend of the NFL season, the playoff picture is slowly starting to take shape. Just one game remains for each franchise after Monday night, so the pressure is on multiple squads to win and get into the postseason. Heading into … NFL Standings and Playoff Scenarios, Week 16 New York Times NFL Playoff Standings Entering Week 16 FanSided NFL Playoffs … Source

NJ.com Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin says Eagles aren't 'man enough' to … NJ.com Speaking on the NFL Network after the game, former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl receiver Michael Irvin ripped the Eagles for refusing to run the ball as their season was slipping away. “They don't play physical football,” Irvin said on the NFL Network … Mark Sanchez Crushes Eagles' Playoff Chances With Late Pick, Dallas Cowboys … The Inquisitr Cowboys add some… Source

Bleacher Report NFL Playoffs 2014-15: Updated Standings , Bracket Picture and Scenarios Bleacher Report In the penultimate weekend of the NFL season, the playoff picture is slowly starting to take shape. Just one game remains for each franchise after Monday night, so the pressure is on multiple squads to win and get into the postseason. Heading into … NFL Standings and Playoff Scenarios, Week 16 New York Times NFL Playoff Standings Entering Week 16 FanSided NFL Playoffs … Source