Big box office for ‘American Sniper’ boosts book sales
The book has had a presence on the bestseller lists for several weeks already, due to the movie’s limited release in theaters last month along with a marketing campaign by…
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Michael Moore explains snipers are ‘cowards’ tweet
“My uncle killed by sniper in WW2,” Moore tweeted. “We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers aren’t heroes. And invaders r worse.” The backlash…
Cash for passports: How much it costs to buy a visa
Experts advising on investor permits for Ireland, Malta and Bulgaria also reported steady interest from Russia last year. During the same period, an influx of Chinese applicants exhausted U.S. supplies…
Premarkets: 6 things to know before the open
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SpaceX gets $1 billion from Google and Fidelity
A number of companies have been doing this for decades using large, school bus-size satellites that float high above the Earth. SpaceX is trying a different take, with lots of…
Overpass Collapses On I-75 In Cincinnati, Killing 1
Officials say one person died and another person was injured when a highway overpass collapsed in Cincinnati. – A witness told WLWT5 that he heard “a real big boom” and…
An architect driven by a passion for classic cars
For the 50-year-old Hong Kong based architect, this sparked a lifelong motoring passion, and today he owns a collection of 40 classic cars and 130 motorcycles. Even though Foster’s day…
China denies suggestions it stole designs for new U.S. fighter
“Cyber attacks are hard to trace back and are usually committed across borders. This complexity means that it is extremely difficult to identify the source of the attacks.” – Der…
Opinion: Don’t just write a check! Get involved
The news shocked people around the world. Pope Francis urged action. My wife and I decided to answer the call. Rather than write a check and leave it at that,…
Netflix gains 4.3 million subscribers in 4th quarter
Its investors letter included this surprise: that Sony’s controversial comedy “The Interview” will be available for streaming in the U.S. and Canada on Saturday. The company’s earnings come just a…
Larry Wilmore Delivers The State Of The Black Protest In ‘Nightly Show’ Debut
Comedy Central’s post-Stephen Colbert era officially began on Monday with the premiere of “The Nightly Show,” and host Larry Wilmore wasted no time doing just what he’s known for: delivering…
No sign or sounds of terrorism in cockpit recording from AirAsia QZ8501
Audio recordings from the cockpit of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 contain no sounds of gunfire or explosions, making it unlikely the plane was brought down by terrorism, Indonesian investigators say. The…
How much Obama would raise the capital gains rate
That surtax, which went into effect in 2013, was one of the provisions to help pay for Obamacare. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago…
First diary of still-imprisoned Gitmo detainee hits shelves
Slahi finished his manuscript in 2006, but the document was originally deemed classified by the U.S. government. The American Civil Liberties Union helped get a redacted version of the manuscript…
T-Mobile customers: Enjoy it while it lasts
Those promotions have cost the company a lot of money. T-Mobile’s capital expenses are expected to have grown by $400 million last year after growing by $1.3 billion in 2013the…
More oil jobs are disappearing: Baker Hughes cuts 7K jobs
The cost cutting may not end there either. Baker Hughes, which recently agreed to be acquired by rival Halliburton (HAL), is reviewing its operations for potential facility closures as well….
Why Paul Krugman is scared of China
China has moved tens of millions of workers from rural to urban areas, where they are more productive. But even more labor is needed. “China has been so successful at…
New Facebook feature flags fake news
“I prefer allowing Internet users to have access to everything available without filtering (save for material deliberately intended to be harmful, such as scam- or malware- related posts) and let…
Plane passenger hospitalized after landing in Newark from ‘Ebola-affected country’
Luke Punzenberger, a spokesman for United, said an ill passenger was on a flight that arrived in Newark from Brussels Monday afternoon. – CNN’s Catherine E. Shoichet, Susannah Cullinane and…
China’s Economic Growth Slows To 7.3 Percent In Fourth Quarter
BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) – China’s economic growth held steady at 7.3 percent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, slightly better than expected but still hovering at its…
Alex Nash, 5, Gets $24 Bill From Friend’s Parents For Missing Birthday Party
A 5-year-old boy in Plymouth, England, was given a $24 invoice for missing a friend’s birthday party in an unusual dispute that appears to be heading to court. Alex Nash…
You’re probably overpaying for financial advice
Related: The Average American Gets This Much From Social Security. How Do You Compare? Homebuyers probably shop around to get the best deal on dishwashers for their new home. That…
Lawmakers tout ‘historic’ new relationship with Cuba
“I am glad to be in Havana and glad Alan Gross is not,” said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, referring to the U.S. State Department subcontractor, who was freed last month…
Jindal: Muslims Form ‘No-Go Zones’ Outside Civic Control
Some countries have allowed Muslims to establish autonomous neighborhoods in cities where they govern by a harsh version of Islamic law, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said Monday during a speech…
Your next bank teller could be a robot
NAO can also analyze visitors’ facial expressions and tone of voice, data the bank plans to use when designing new financial services. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is…
Is Sony’s ‘The Interview’ about to break even? It’s made $40 million on-demand and $6 million in theaters
Significant is right. This time last month, both the film and Sony were under attack from cyber-criminals who threatened violence against movie-goers if “The Interview” — a comedy about an…
Officials: No Sign Of Others In Argentine Prosecutor Death
Argentina’s government said Monday there was no indication that anybody else was involved in the death of a prosecutor who had accused President Cristina Fernandez of shielding Iranian suspects in…
MSNBC guest won’t apologize for remark about Jindal
After his speech on Monday, Jindal’s decision to invoke “no-go zones” was scrutinized by political analysts; some concluded that he is trying to position himself for the upcoming Republican presidential…
Israel Strike Underscores Security Concerns In Syria Beyond ISIS, Upping Stakes For U.S.
WASHINGTON — An Israeli-linked airstrike in Syria on Sunday is drawing attention to an element of the messy Syrian civil war that the U.S. has tried to downplay: the Obama…
Brown University Says 2 Fraternities ‘Facilitated’ Sexual Misconduct
Brown University officials on Monday announced that two fraternities on the Ivy League campus have been sanctioned for hosting unregistered parties last fall, including one where two students reported drinking…