Thursday 8 September 2016

Vikings Season 4 Return Date: Will Post-Production Delay Postpone The History Series’ Fall Premiere?

Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) and the Vikings are coming back to television later this year, but they seem to be taking an awfully long time to arrive.

Jennifer Lopez Ex-Husband Takes The Low Road; Hits Out At Singer’s Past

Jennifer Lopez got married for the first time to Ojani Noa 20 years back. To have her ex-husband speak about their relationship after such a long time seems bizarre and uncalled for.

Woods targets October return to competition

Tiger Woods said Wednesday he hopes to return to competitive golf next month at a tournament in California, but the 14-time major champion warned his much-anticipated return would depend on his continued recovery.

Pushed to brink, Williams edges Halep, returns to US Open semis

NEW YORK -- Serena Williams' serve was broken for the first time at this year's U.S. Open. Twice, in fact. She dropped a set for the first time in the tournament, too, pushed to the brink by Simona Halep in the quarterfinals.

Drake's tour bus robbed of an estimated $3 million in jewelry

One of Drake's tour buses was robbed while he and fellow rapper Future performed on stage in Arizona on Tuesday, and the thieves made off with upwards of $3 million in jewelry.

Kate Beckinsale's vampire returns in 'Underworld: Blood Wars' trailer


“The vampire and Lycan clans have been at war for centuries!” intones Kate Beckinsale over the new trailer for action-horror sequel,Underworld: Blood Wars (out Jan. 6, 2017).

UN tightens sex guidelines for travelers to Zika zones

The U.N. health agency is changing its advice to travelers returning from areas facing a Zika virus outbreak, saying both men and women should now practice safe sex or abstinence for six months.

Brazil's new president booed at Independence Day parade

Brazil's new president, Michel Temer, was booed at an annual military parade in the capital Brasilia on Wednesday, his first public outing since taking power last week.

Colombia launches committee to oversee peace process

The Colombian government and FARC rebels said Wednesday they have set up a joint committee to mediate disputes and oversee implementation of the historic peace deal they concluded last month.

North Korea rejects UN Security Council condemnation

North Korea on Wednesday rejected a UN Security Council statement condemning the reclusive state for its latest missile tests and threatening to take "further significant measures".

Coast Guard searches for woman who went overboard from cruise ship

MIAMI -- Authorities searched in the Bahamas for a U.S. citizen who went overboard from a cruise ship before dawn Wednesday.

Obama, Duterte meet following Filipino leader's outburst

President Barack Obama and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met informally on Wednesday in a holding room before attending a gala dinner at a regional summit, Philippine officials said.

1,000-year-old sword found by hunters in Iceland

In southern Iceland, a group of five goose hunters have struck gold. Er, steel.Last Friday (Sep. 2) the group of friends stumbled on a sword (Icelandic) lying in plain sight. The Icelandic Cultural Heritage Agency, which has since acquired the sword, dates the sword to around 950 AD, or earlier.

Super Mario ready to run on iPhone

Apple (AAPL) is doing the unthinkable — bringing a beloved Nintendo (NTDOY) icon to the App Store. Yes. A brand new Mario game, officially titled Super Mario Run, is coming to iOS.

Apple unveils the latest iPhone

Apple Inc. unveiled its latest iPhones as the company seeks to reignite sales of the smartphone that has propelled much of its extraordinary growth over the past decade.

Has DNA met its match as a forensic tool?

U.S. Energy Department scientists say a new method of analyzing genetic mutations in proteins in human hair could lead to the first forensic technique other than DNA profiling that could reliably match biological evidence to a single person with scientific precision.

Nation's largest destroyer sets sail to join US Navy

The nation's largest and most technologically sophisticated destroyer will join the Navy with a crew that's the smallest of any destroyer built since the 1930s thanks to extensive automation.

15 years after 9/11, One World Trade Center may be for sale

One World Trade Center arose from the wreckage of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a silver shard built to commemorate those lost in the attacks while also demonstrating New York City’s resiliency.

In axing headphone jack, Apple ushers in a voice-driven world

The new Apple iPhone has something missing: the small socket millions of us have used for years to plug in headphones. While some fans opposed the widely anticipated move - one online petition urging Apple to keep the headphone jack drew more than 300,000 signatures - equipment suppliers and experts heralded a change in how users will interact with their devices.

Oakland moves to fire 4 officers, suspend 7 over sex scandal


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The mayor of Oakland, California said on Wednesday she has moved to fire four police officers and suspend seven more in connection to a sex scandal that has roiled the department in recent months. 

Oakland moves to fire 4 officers, suspend 7 over sex scandal

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The mayor of Oakland, California said on Wednesday she has moved to fire four police officers and suspend seven more in connection to a sex scandal that has roiled the department in recent months. 

Trump levels harsh criticism against US military generals


Leveling unusually harsh criticism against the military, Republican Donald Trump said Wednesday night that America's generals have been "reduced to rubble" under President Barack Obama and suggested he would fire some of them if he wins the presidency in November.

Trump levels harsh criticism against US military generals

NEW YORK (AP) — Leveling unusually harsh criticism against the military, Republican Donald Trump said Wednesday night that America's generals have been "reduced to rubble" under President Barack Obama and suggested he would fire some of them if he wins the presidency in November.