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«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Mars investigating Skittles said to be intended for cattle

NEW YORK (AP) — A mysterious Skittles spill on a rural highway in Wisconsin is taking another twist, with Mars Inc. saying it doesn't know why the discarded candy might have been headed to become cattle feed.

CNN Money 

Hollywood in the Trump era

Weeks ago, the Hollywood A-list danced with the Obamas at the White House. On Friday, that building was occupied by a man who offends all their political, moral and aesthetic sensibilities. And Hollywood feels threatened.

«FOX Business» (foxbusiness.com) 

Pound Volatility Supports Currency Hedged U.K. ETF Play

United Kingdom stocks have strengthened on a weakened pound sterling as major exporters enjoy a more competitive currency. While the volatility in the pound may deter some, investors can look to currency-hedged exchange traded fund strategies to take a purer play on the underlying British markets. The CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust (NYSEArca: FXB) fell…

NBCSports.com 

Patriots list seven as questionable for Sunday

The Patriots didn’t have a player on their 53-man roster miss practice at any point this week, but they aren’t saying that everyone will be healthy enough to play on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. They listed seven players as questionable to face the Steelers, including four of quarterback Tom Brady’s targets through the…

RT (Daily news) 

ISIS using social media ‘headhunters’ to recruit teens

Islamic State is using online “headhunters” across various social media platforms to recruit teenagers as young 13, according to Germany’s domestic intelligence agency.
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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The Orchard and CNN Films Acquire Domestic Rights to ‘Trophy’

A startling exploration of the evolving relationship between big-game hunting and wildlife conservation, “Trophy” screens at the Sundance Film Festival in U.S. Documentary Competition. “Endangered African species like elephants, rhinos and lions march closer to extinction each year,” a media release describing the film states. Through the eyes of impassioned individuals who drive these industries — from a Texas-based trophy hunter to the world’s largest private rhino breeder in South Africa — the... Читать дальше...

yournewswire-com 

Crowds Chant ‘Lock Her Up’ When Clinton Announced At Inauguration

There were chants of “Lock her up” when Hillary Clinton was announced on the inauguration stage on Friday. They announced Bill and Hillary at #inauguration and the crowd began chanting “Lock Her Up!” — Tyler Bowyer (@conservatyler) January 20, 2017 Clinton arrived at Donald Trumps inauguration with her husband, former president Bill Clinton and the two walked through the US Capitol linking arms. As Trump supporters booed, Clinton, she could be seen taking a deep breath and letting out a sigh. Mood pic.twitter.com/6Mek58Q5zj ... Читать дальше...

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Full plate of wrestling

The final score wasn’t close, but it looked like a real wrestling match.

NBCSports.com 

Sammy Watkins has second foot surgery

The Bills announced Friday that wide receiver Sammy Watkins and defensive end Shaq Lawson have recently undergone surgeries. The team said Watkins had a second surgery on his injured foot and that his anticipated timetable includes a healthy return in time for training camp. Watkins had foot surgery last spring, then re-injured his foot and…

TheRepublic.com 

George Karl doesn’t hold back in first book

DENVER — George Karl ambles into the Tattered Cover Bookstore for his first signing of his recently released “Furious George” memoir, and he looks refreshed, having dropped from near three bills to 230-some pounds. “I feel terrific,” said Karl, 65, who’s eating right, drinking less, sleeping more and generally enjoying a peaceful existence as a

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

AP National News Calendar

Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m.; Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates, 10 a.m.; Commerce Department releases new home sales for December, 10 a.m. Commerce Department releases durable goods for December, 8:30 a.m.; Commerce Department releases fourth-quarter gross domestic product, 8:30 a.m. Yahoo Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes. WASHINGTON — Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee vote on the nomination of Ben Carson to be housing secretary. Читать дальше...

TheRepublic.com 

The Latest: Indiana governor has prime seat at inaugural

INDIANAPOLIS — The Latest on events tied to Friday’s inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence (all times local): 4:35 p.m. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb had a prime seat for the inauguration of his predecessor as vice president. Holcomb sat a few rows from the spot on the inauguration platform where President