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When Xavier’s Trevon Bluiett limped off the court, a matchup of the Big East’s top scorers turned into another workmanlike win for No. 2 Villanova. Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo scored 17 points apiece in a balanced offense on Saturday, leading the Wildcats to a 73-57 victory after No. 24 Xavier lost its leading scorer. Villanova (24-2, 11-2 Big East) led most of the way at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, where the Wildcats sustained one of their five losses last season on the way to a national championship. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Universal Music Group's annual pre-Grammy showcase included Katy Perry celebrating her 10-year anniversary with Capitol Records and the debut of trailers for new documentaries about Motown Records and INXS singer Michael Hutchence. Motown founder Berry Gordy, who earned a standing ovation, and Motown Records president Ethiopia Habtemariam announced the trailer for "The Story of Motown," about the magic of Motown and its history in pop culture. Other performers include current three-time Grammy nominee BJ the Chicago Kid... Читать дальше...

“Moonlight” has been named the year’s best screen adaptation at the 2017 USC Libraries Scripter Award ceremony, winning an honor that goes both to the writer of the screenplay and the author of the original work from which the script was adapted. Oscar-Nominated Screenwriters Share Worst Studio Notes: 'So Where Are the White People?' The writers of “O.J.,” Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, met on the USC campus, where they both graduated from the film school. The selections were made by a committee made up of screenwriters... Читать дальше...

The North conducted two nuclear tests and a slew of rocket launches last year in continued efforts to expand its nuclear weapons and missile programs. Though Pyongyang has been relatively quiet about the transfer of power to the Trump administration, its state media has repeatedly called for Washington to abandon its "hostile policy" and vowed to continue its nuclear and missile development programs until the U.S. changes its diplomatic approach. Kim Dong-yeop, an analyst at the Institute for Far Eastern Studies in Seoul... Читать дальше...

Hobart also confirmed the pilot was the woman shown in videos posted on social media talking to passengers over the intercom. Hobart says he didn't immediately have details about the incident, including why the pilot was allowed on the plane in plain clothes or if anyone thought something was amiss before she boarded.

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss voters are considering two issues that will affect immigrants and foreign companies in Switzerland, deciding whether to make it easier for "third-generation foreigners" to get Swiss citizenship and whether to lock in competitive low tax rates for businesses. Polls have suggested a tight race over the complex tax reform initiative, which aims to get Switzerland in line with international standards by scrapping a two-track tax system that offers lower rates to foreign firms to lure investment. Читать дальше...

‘SNL': Kate McKinnon’s Kellyanne Conway Pulls ‘Fatal Attraction’ on CNN’s Jake Tapper (Video) Kate McKinnon channels Glenn Close on “SNL” as she threatens Beck Bennett’s Jake Tapper with a butcher knife for not bringing her back on The... Kate McKinnon debuted a new take on Kellyanne Conway on “SNL,” threatening Beck Bennett’s Jake Tapper for not bringing her back to “The Lead” because of her credibility issues. Wearing a nightgown and waiting for Tapper in his apartment, Kellyanne didn’t boil a rabbit... Читать дальше...

Rockets 5, Giants 0 First Period Penalties — Ronning Van (high sticking) 1:41; Jones Van (tripping) 5:55; Dube Kel (interference) 10:01; Ronning Van (tripping) 11:39; R. Gardiner Kel (kneeing) 14:15; Plouffe Van (hooking) 19:54. [...] Period Kelowna, Johansen 4 (Cowell, Topping) 1:12. [...] Period Penalties — Lind Kel (major-fighting) 14:05; Bison Van (major-fighting) 14:05; DeRoose Van (major-fighting) 15:33; Southam Kel (major-fighting) 15:33; Topping Kel (boarding) 16:28.

Terrell Brown sank the go-ahead basket with 13.5 seconds left and San Jose State beat host UNLV 76-74 on Saturday for its fourth straight win. Brown, from Moreau Catholic-Hayward, had the ball at the top of the arc and drove the lane before making a jump shot. UNLV’s Jovan Mooring, who finished with 18 points, missed a jumper from inside the paint on the Runnin’ Rebels’ final possession. Jaycee Hillsman had 16 points to lead San Jose State (13-10, 6-6 Mountain West). The Spartans have won four... Читать дальше...

McCarthy’s Spicer answered started by chewing one giant piece of gum, struggled to pronounce a Central Asian leader’s name, and took questions. Bobby Moynihan as the New York Times’ Glenn Thrush kicked off reporter questions, asking about the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals’ ruling against the Trump Administration’s travel ban. [...] Read: 'SNL': Watch Melissa McCarthy's Sean Spicer Hit White House Press With Podium (Video)

PEBBLE BEACH — Jordan Spieth played solidly in his four previous AT&T Pro-Am appearances, with two top-10s and no finishes outside the top 25. If Spieth doesn’t pick up his first victory in this tournament Sunday, it will count as a massive disappointment. Spieth will take a six-shot lead into the final round after his 7-under-par 65 on Saturday at Pebble Beach. Snedeker, an eight-time tour winner, prevailed at Pebble in 2013 and ’15. Replays were inconclusive on where Johnson’s shot crossed the hazard... Читать дальше...

PYONGYANG, North Korea — The nation reportedly fired a ballistic missile early Sunday in what would be its first such test of the year and an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, who stood with the Japanese leader as Shinzo Abe called the move “absolutely intolerable.” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement the missile was fired from North Pyongan Province, which is where South Korean officials have said the North test launched its powerful midrange Musudan missile Oct. Читать дальше...

Torian Graham sank his sixth three-pointer with 21.1 seconds left to give Arizona State its first lead since the opening basket of the second half, and the Sun Devils added four late free throws to beat Stanford 75-69 on Saturday night. Graham scored 24 points for the Sun Devils (12-14, 5-8 Pac-12), who swept the season series against the Cardinal (12-13, 4-9). Marcus Allen scored 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting for Stanford, two shy of his career high. Reid Travis had 17 points and 11 rebounds... Читать дальше...

Based on the best-selling book by Liane Moriarty, the series features five women — the other three are played by Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz and Laura Dern — in an upscale part of Monterey, that lends itself to social satire. First on the agenda: how to market “Big Little Lies” to reflect the humor, but also the serious drama and frothy melodrama. Kidman said she wanted to ensure that domestic violence, perhaps the story’s darkest theme (unless you count homicide) received proper public attention... Читать дальше...

Berkeley police are investigating a “suspicious death” of two people discovered Saturday morning in a detached apartment. Berkeley Police Lt. Joe Okies said officers received a call at 11:30 Saturday morning from family members reporting a medical emergency on the 1300 block of Haskell Street. “We are treating it as a suspicious death investigation, but it’s in the preliminary stages so we are not ruling anything out,” Okies said.

When the Grammy Awards eliminated the category of best Latin jazz album six years ago, an outcry arose quickly. Every nominee up for best Latin jazz album on Sunday, Feb. 12, is older than 60. [...] while all have led fabulous careers — especially pianist Chucho Valdés, bassist Andy González and trombonist Wayne Wallace — each of these recordings tends toward a sound that’s now classic. In particular, recent records by Pedrito Martínez, Alfredo Rodríguez and Arturo O’Farrill — all released within the Grammys’ eligibility period ... Читать дальше...

Powerball Jackpot: $285 million Wednesday, Feb. 15, jackpot: TBA Super Lotto Jackpot: $11 million Mega Wed., Feb. 15, jackpot: $12 million Saturday, Feb. 11, draws Fantasy 5 Daily 3 (midday) Daily 3 (evening) Daily Derby race time: 1:46.90 First [...] [...] Hot Shot Friday, Feb. 10, draw and payouts Mega Millions Jackpot: $30 million Mega Prize category winners Prize amount per winner 5 of 5 with Mega 4 of 5 with Mega 3 of 5 with Mega 2 of 5 with Mega 1 of 5 with Mega Mega Tuesday, Feb. Читать дальше...

[...] the end of the year looked like more misery, with three problematic movies — another chapter in an aging comedy franchise, starring Tyler Perry as a sassy grandmother (“Boo! A Madea Halloween”); a violent war film from Mel Gibson (“Hacksaw Ridge”); and an original musical (“La La Land”) that most competing studios saw as a fool’s errand. The $40 million “Hacksaw Ridge” collected $164 million and received six Oscar nominations, including one for Gibson’s directing. “La La Land,” which cost $30 million... Читать дальше...

Prince’s estate has made an agreement with the Universal Music Group for his music recorded after 1995, as well as material from Prince’s storied recording vault, Universal and the estate announced on Thursday. The agreement, whose terms were not disclosed, is the latest in a series of deals that Universal has struck with Prince’s estate to secure rights connected to his music and celebrity brand. In November, Universal’s music publishing division became the administrator for Prince’s songwriting catalog... Читать дальше...

Hidden Figures” was named 2016’s best film, while movie acting awards went to Denzel Washington and Taraji P. Henson, who won acting awards both for “Hidden Figures” and for the TV series “Empire. Special Image Awards were given to LeBron James (Jackie Robinson Sports Award), law professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Outstanding Motion Picture: “Hidden Figures” Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:  Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:  Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series:  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series... Читать дальше...

Emily Skolnick, social justice advocate for almost a century, dies In the 1990s, that meant lying down in the street in front of a congressman’s office to protest the Iraq War. “My mother was always in a hurry,” her daughter Marcia Simonson recalled. In her teenage years, she was state debate champion, arguing eloquently during the Great Depression about the need for unemployment insurance. “Emily Skolnick has pursued her quest for human rights, equality and economic justice since she was a child,” Rep. Читать дальше...

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Trump says U.S. stands behind Japan '100 percent' after Abe condemns North Korea missile launch.

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls North Korea missile launch 'absolutely intolerable.'

The Giants staged their annual FanFest to promote the new season, but the ending of the old season remained on the minds of some fans at Saturday’s event. In one of the question-and-answer sessions, a woman asked shortstop Brandon Crawford about the difficulty of getting over the Game 4 loss to the Cubs in the Division Series, adding she thought the Giants would have won a clinching Game 5 in Chicago. Weeks after coughing up a three-run, ninth-inning lead in Game 4, the Giants signed closer Mark... Читать дальше...

Not "a sit-on-the-couch-dog," Crush needed activities to focus on, says owner and handler Aryn Hervel of American Canyon, California. Besides agility, Crush works sniffing for sewage leaks, Hervel said. Even some Westminster competitors found the juxtaposition jarring — or "so weird," in the words of Hannah Naiburg of Milford, Connecticut, who guided her terrier mix, Molly, to the final round of Westminster's agility contest. If Saturday's "Meet the Breeds" event — sponsored by Westminster, the... Читать дальше...