(#1) How They Did: A Breakdown of the Republican Debate on CNBC [New York Times]
CNBC had hosted the memorable 2011 debate in which Rick Perry had his famous “Oops” moment. This time, the candidates seemed more sure-footed than the moderators, who prematurely cut off several sharp exchanges. And the hosts' attempts to ...
(#2) 'Empire': here's why a new episode didn't air on Oct. 28 [PennLive.com]
'Empire': here's why a new episode didn't air on Oct. 28. Empire. Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) and Hakeem Lyon (Bryshere Gray) appear in this photo from the "Poor Yorick" episode of "Empire." (c)2015 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Chuck Hodes/FOX.
(#3) Lakers make quick change, give D'Angelo Russell job of organizing offense [Los Angeles Times]
The Lakers have old age, extreme youth and also one loss in as many tries, so Coach Byron Scott has decided to give rookie D'Angelo Russell more ball-handling duties for Friday's game at Sacramento. Russell looked lost Wednesday when he debuted as a ...
(#4) Pentagon confirms Army blimp was shot down [The Hill]
The massive Army blimp that broke free from its mooring and drifted from Maryland to Pennsylvania is "actually still deflating," a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday. "I am not able to give you the mechanics of exactly how they're deflating it," said ...
(#5) Sam Sarpong, former model and MTV co-host, dies at 40 [CNN]
The body of extreme-sports legend Dean Potter was found in Yosemite National Park during a helicopter search May 17, park spokesman Scott Gediman said. Friends had reported Potter and another athlete, Graham Hunt, missing, and it is believed that the ...
(#6) Is Zola's Epic Twitter Story Empowering Or Disturbing Or Both? [Huffington Post]
Some social media users have questioned why people were finding Zola's story entertaining, when in fact so many of its key details are pretty disturbing. "I get that the Zola story is 'wild' but it isn't funny," one Tumblr user wrote me anonymously ...
(#7) Royals' Kauffman Stadium a playoff sanctuary for Johnny Cueto [USA TODAY]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Walking back to the dugout after the top of the seventh in his trademark fashion – deliberately, with his cap inside his glove – Johnny Cueto was serenaded with a chant that must have sounded like celestial music to him. “Cue-to! Cue ...
(#8) Google was fooled by a hoax announcing 'Breaking Bad' season 6 [Business Insider]
As Re/code reported yesterday, that story became the top hit in Google News for searches of "breaking bad season 6," and was even credited to NBC. (As of this writing, that's no longer true. We've reached out to Google for comment.) The slip may be due ...
(#9) Lily Rabe on the Most 'Terrifying' Part of Playing Aileen Wuornos In 'American ... [ScreenCrush]
But the real guest of honor, and scariest part of the episode, was Lily Rabe's Aileen Wuornos. The AHS veteran returned for a special two-episode cameo (or could there be more?) to portray the female serial killer known for murdering seven men while ...
(#10) Jerry Kill's emotional Minnesota retirement presser is so tough to watch [SB Nation]
It was a somber day for the college football world, as Minnesota Golden Gopher head coach Jerry Kill announced that he would be retiring immediately due to health concerns. "This is the toughest thing that I've ever done in my life," he said while ...
(#11) Spurs played wheelchair basketball, served lunch for San Antonio Wounded Warriors [mySanAntonio.com]
Coach Popovich, an Air Force veteran himself, and his entire roster arrived with smiling faces to spend the day with the warriors and their families – something Whetstone said is a reflection of Alamo City way of caring for each other. Coach Popovich ...
(#12) Walgreens-Rite Aid merger would pose challenge to CVS [The Boston Globe]
The Woonsocket, R.I., company could soon face new competitive challenges if regulators and shareholders approve the merger announced this week of its two chief rivals, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., of Deerfield, Ill., and Rite Aid Corp., of Camp Hill ...
(#13) More Audio Released on Dr. Phil Allegedly of Jared Fogle Discussing Sex with ... [People Magazine]
In additional audio clips aired during Friday's episode of "Dr. Phil," a man purported to be disgraced sandwich shop spokesman Jared Fogle recalls his first sexual encounter with an "11- or 12-year-old" girl, calling the experience "wonderful” before ...
(#14) Critical Mass: Bradley Cooper's Burnt gets charred [Entertainment Weekly]
Burnt is the latest of a recent surge in cooking movies, and most certainly the juiciest — after Chef and The Hundred-Foot Journey — thanks to the presence of Bradley Cooper in the leading-man role.
(#15) Carly Fiorina: 'I am Hillary Clinton's worst nightmare' [Fortune]
Carly Fiorina, who has been pushing herself as the Republican foil to top Democratic contender for President Hillary Clinton, upped the rhetoric at the third GOP debate Wednesday night. Fiorina, formerly the CEO of Hewlett-Packard HPQ -2.18% , said ...
(#16) Back to 'normal,' season officially starts for Chris Bosh, Miami Heat [CBSSports.com]
MIAMI -- The scare was real. The threat was serious. Not just the playing career but potentially the life of Chris Bosh was in jeopardy back in February when he was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. It was just days after former Portland Trail ...
(#17) Knicks Return to the Garden and Reality [New York Times]
The introduction of the Knicks' starting lineup Thursday night was preceded by a fancy laser show and very loud music. The crowd at Madison Square Garden screamed for Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. The Knicks were in first place. They were ...
(#18) Why Rand Paul's Filibuster Will Fail [TIME]
Rand Paul took the floor of the Senate and began speaking for what could be more than eight hours. The Kentucky Republican earlier vowed he would do “everything I can to stop” the two-year debt ceiling and budget agreement passed in the House 266-167 ...
(#19) Microsoft Cortana went 10-4 in Week 7 — here's who it thinks will win in Week 8 [Business Insider]
Microsoft Cortana — the virtual assistant that picks the outright winner of every NFL game on Bing — had a nice Week 7, going 10-4. The successful picks pushed Cortana's record to 67-38 on the season. Cortana's four misses all came in upsets. It ...
(#20) New York Times to Chris Christie: Drop out [CNN]
(CNN) The New York Times editorial board called on Chris Christie to drop out of the race for the White House, saying he has neglected his home state of New Jersey. "The point is that New Jersey is in trouble, and the governor is off pursuing a ...
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