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Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet” throws around the term “undead,” and that’s a little more accurate than “zombie” in Season 1 Wait, so Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet” is a comedy about zombies, right? Netflix’s comedy about a suburban mom named Sheila (Drew Barrymore) who suddenly finds herself a reanimated corpse who claims human flesh is supposed to invoke everything we know about the walking dead — including “The Walking Dead.” [...] “Santa Clarita Diet” plays up a lot of the same tropes as other zombie fiction... Читать дальше...

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top diplomats vowed Monday to uphold sanctions against Russia for destabilizing conflict-torn Ukraine, despite confusion over how President Trump plans to manage his relations with Moscow. Determined to wait no longer for a clear message from Washington, EU foreign ministers said their economic sanctions must remain in place until Russian President Vladimir Putin respects his promise to work for a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine and ensure that heavy weapons are withdrawn from border areas. Читать дальше...

How can that happen to someone who ranks second in all-time receiving yards and third in receiving touchdowns?

(AP) — Some Indiana colleges and universities are reaching out to help students at St. Joseph's College after trustees there voted on Friday to temporarily close the institution's Rensselaer campus after the spring semester because of financial problems. Purdue University President Mitch Daniels says the university would waive its application fee for affected students and provide flexibility for both admissions requirements and transfer credits.

Fallin says health care premiums are increasing at a dramatic rate and deductibles are so high people can scarcely afford the insurance coverage they have purchased. Fallin says officials hope to reduce regulations to create cheaper insurance plans and encourage investment in private health accounts and use local programs, like Insure Oklahoma. Gov. Mary Fallin said during her state of the state speech Monday that Oklahoma should reform its criminal justice system to reduce the growing prison population. Читать дальше...

(AP) — A Missouri man whose 8-year-old granddaughter died in a car wreck when he let her drive him home from church has been sentenced to one year of probation. Investigators say Meers' granddaughter, Cadence Orcutt, of Troy, Kansas, died in November 2015 when the car she was driving went down an embankment and overturned in Doniphan County, Kansas.

The complaint against the company stated that beginning in February 2014, Vizio and an affiliated company have manufactured a smart TV that captures second-by-second information about video displayed, including that from consumer cable, broadband, set-top box, DVD, over-the-air broadcasts and streaming devices. [...] the agencies allege that: 1 Vizio sold this information to third parties, who used it for various purposes, including targeting advertising to consumers across devices, and 2 that the... Читать дальше...

Clohessy said SNAP's strength isn't in its leadership but in the hundreds of volunteers "who so generously work to protect kids, expose predators and help survivors." The organization is not nearly as visible as it was during the height of the sexual abuse scandal more than a decade ago, in part because many of the victims from decades ago have come forward and been heard, and the church, under pressure from SNAP and others, is more aggressively policing itself. Nicholas Cafardi, a professor at... Читать дальше...

Fans Rejoice After ‘Tomb Raider’ Set Photos Leak The Oscar winner is caught in action as the famous heroine in Roar Uthaug’s reboot Leaked on-set photos of Alicia Vikander as “Tomb Raider” heroine Lara Croft have fans buzzing, with people on Twitter calling the casting “perfect” and “true art.” Norwegian filmmaker Roar Uthaug (“The Wave”) will direct the action-adventure movie, which is based on the popular Eidos video games that have sold more than 35 million units worldwide. The film will take... Читать дальше...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota Law School has announced a $25 million grant from the Robina Foundation to bolster its efforts to provide comprehensive legal services to immigrants and refugees. The center helped organize a rapid response against President Donald Trump's travel ban and helped Minnesota and Washington secure an injunction blocking the executive order nationwide.

Director Chris Columbus will be honored Thursday night, Feb. 9, with what the Friends of the San Francisco Film Commission hopes will be an annual award for excellence in entertainment. Columbus, a Bay Area resident, got his break in Hollywood working as a screenwriter for Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. The nonprofit Friends was founded in 2012 by its first president, Jim McCullough, to attract film industry business to San Francisco.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin proposed a major overhaul of the state's tax code on Monday, encouraging lawmakers to increase taxes on fuel, tobacco and sales as part of an effort to eliminate the corporate income tax and the sales tax on groceries. "By expanding the sales tax base, this allows us to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries and the corporate income tax," Fallin said. Fallin is trying to minimize the impact of a roughly $870 million hole in the budget, or nearly 12 percent of state spending... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Democratic and Republican party leaders in Michigan and Kent State University are condemning online comments from a county-level Republican that appeared to suggest shooting protesters. Adamini said Monday that he was calling for an end to violence after a demonstration last week at the University of California, Berkeley that stopped a speech by right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.

The shaggy, colorful A’s of the early 70s are remembered as much for their constant brawling as for their three World Series titles, and on Tuesday evening, the MLB Network highlights both the discord and the extraordinary success of one of baseball’s most entertaining dynasties. Burrelll wound up being the owner’s eyes and ears in the clubhouse, earning him the derogatory nickname “Pipeline” from the players. Finley denied some of the era’s greatest performers even the smallest of raises, and... Читать дальше...

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota lawmaker whose committee was debating whether to allow concealed guns in the Capitol said he hit a panic button just to see how quickly authorities would respond. Rhoden announced what he'd done after several minutes, but his comments were the only indication that he had hit a panic button meant to alert authorities. The bill would allow people who have an enhanced pistol permit to bring guns into the Capitol, which has no metal detectors or other security checks at its entrances.

Former teacher gets suspended sentence in drug investigation KEENE, N.H. (AP) — A former New Hampshire high school teacher has received a suspended sentence after she pleaded guilty in a drug-related investigation.

The slickly produced campaign starts off with black and white footage of the anchors greeting each other while emerging from an elevator to the “GMA” set before turning to color with the message “put some good in your morning” appearing on screen. The anchors continue to smile and playfully laugh while another message, “We’re here for you,” appears on the screen before the new slogan of ABC’s flagship morning program, “#WeAreGMA,” flashes as Stephanopoulos can be heard introducing the show. “GMA”... Читать дальше...

Travel Troubleshooter: Can’t use funds from canceled flight When I tried to check in online, the system said my reservation had been canceled. SAS was unable to even find my card number in its system to tell me when the funds would be released. Currently, I am unable to travel home to Norway to see my family, and the airline is holding my funds that I require to purchase another flight. Airlines will automatically cancel a reservation when there’s a problem with your card, but you should receive a prompt notification if this happens... Читать дальше...

The 83-year-old justice will offer personal reflections at a discussion billed as an exploration of what it means to lead a meaningful life, university officials said. Ginsburg is the leader of the court's liberal wing. Liberals worry about the future of their causes if Trump gets an opportunity to replace her or any of the other liberal judges on the bench.

Fox Broadcasting Company has named Rob Wade its new president of alternative entertainment and specials, the network announced Monday. Reporting to Fox Television Group chairmen and CEOs Gary Newman and Dana Walden, Wade will oversee the network’s unscripted programming, specials and alternative development slate. No other platform captures the immediacy and excitement of a big, broad, breakout unscripted hit like broadcast, and we are committed to expanding our efforts in this area beginning today... Читать дальше...

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota legislative committee has voted 10-5 to kill a bill that would have allowed home-schooled children to participate in public school activities without school board approval. The Argus Leader of Sioux Falls reports (http://argusne.ws/2lgCnlX ) that some school officials worry the bill's wording could open loopholes for students who don't meet the state's eligibility rules.

The San Francisco Deltas will kick off their inaugural NASL season with a home matchup against Indy Eleven on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. “We are looking forward to a special night in San Francisco,” said NASL Interim Commissioner Rishi Sehgal. “The amount of work put in by the Deltas

The Telegraph (http://bit.ly/2kejm3m ) reports that Lovejoy was a Presbyterian minister and journalist who was murdered by a pro-slavery mob in 1837 while defending his press. Madison County circuit clerk Mark Von Nida found the court records of Lovejoy's estate probate in 2015 after he happened to save an old book of records slated for destruction.

CHICAGO (AP) — An Australian lungfish that entranced visitors to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium for more than 80 years has been euthanized due to old age, the popular tourist attraction announced Monday. "For a fish who spent much of his time imitating a fallen log, he sparked curiosity, excitement and wonder among guests of all ages who would hear his story," said Bridget C. Coughlin, Shedd Aquarium's president and chief executive officer. "Granddad lived a pretty relaxed life, enjoyed interactions with us... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The University of Central Arkansas is reducing spending for the remainder of the fiscal year due to projected reduction in state funding. Diane Newton, vice president for finance and administration, tells the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (http://bit.ly/2lh7iiN ) that the university has asked departments to only spend when necessary, instead of enacting a spending freeze. Newton says cost-of-living salary increases aren't scheduled for the remainder of the fiscal year.