Monday, December 15, 2014

Bill Cosby's Wife, Camille Cosby, Releases Statement On Rape Allegations

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Bill Cosby has mostly been silent in the face of the dozens of sexual assault allegations against him, and his wife even quieter. But today, Camille Cosby has released a full statement that defends her husband.

"He is a kind man, a generous man, a funny man. A different man has been portrayed in the media over the last two months. It is the portrait of a man I do not know."

Cow Escapes Butcher Shop, But Is Shot and Killed By Police

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A fully grown cow being prepared for slaughter jumped a 6-foot fence to escape the Butcher's tools, but it did not get the happy ending it sought. The cow ran through the streets of Pocatello but was quickly pursued by police, who finally shot and killed it.

The cow had escaped from Anderson Custom Pack, a meat processing business, on Friday afternoon, HuffPo reports. Early in the chase, an officer shot the cow in the head but the wounded animal kept running.

Andrew Hawkins Explains Wearing ‘Justice For Tamir Rice And John Crawford’ T-Shirt

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Andrew Hawkins was moved to tears in a new video as he explains why he wore the “Justice For Tamir Rice and John Crawford” t-shirt recently - activism that had prompted the head of the Cleveland Police Union to demand an apology from the NFL player.

The Cleveland Browns wide receiver said he wore the “Justice for Tamir Rice and John Crawford” T-shirt, with Andrew Hawkins not because he's an activist, but that he felt compelled. He wore the shirt during warm-ups and introductions prior to the football game on Sunday, when the Browns played the Bengals. Check out the video and excerpts from his speech below...

Did New York High Schooler Mohammed Islam Really Make $72M From The Stock Market?

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Mohammed Islam, a 17-year-old from Stuyvesant High School in New York City, was reported to have made a whopping $72 million on the stock market, often skipping his lunch break to play the market. Now that figure is being widely disputed!

While many agree that Islam is ahead of his time in the stock market, they also agree that the $72 million total is a hyped number, according to those familiar with the teenager's story

Redeemed Pastor Prof Yemi Osibajo Being Considered For Buhari's VP Candidate

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) are said to still be considering their options for the vice presidential position alongside General Muhammadu Buhari. Contrary to media reports that Buhari had picked party chairman, Bola Tinubu, as his running mate, he only agreed to allow Tinubu select at least three candidates with the final selection being made by the party.

As of this morning, Buhari's options for running mate had been narrowed down to Governor Oshiomhole and former Lagos State  Attorney General and a Pastor of the Redeemed Church of God (RCCG), Prof. Yemi Osibajo.

David Oyelowo To Star With Lupita Nyong'o In 'Americanah' By Chimamanda Adichie

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British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo has been reported to be starring along with Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o for the screen adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie's 'Americanah'.

David Oyelow is well known for his roles in several American movies as well as Hollywood blockbusters and was most recently nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as pacifist Martin Luther King in Selma, a movie about African-American civil rights.

Six Dead In Pennsylvania Shootings - Gunman Still At Large

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Six people have been shot dead and three wounded in three locations near Philadelphia, officials in Pennsylvania say.

Montgomery County law enforcement are seeking the suspected gunman, who they named as Bradley William Stone, 35. They say he may be armed and dangerous, telling residents to remain indoors.

The victims are all said to have a familial relationship to Mr Stone, who has been described as having red hair and wearing military fatigues. He also reportedly uses a cane or a walking stick.

Jennifer Aniston Slams Reports She Chose Career Over Being a Mother

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Actress Jennifer Aniston is a Hollywood superstar and is being considered for several awards as the years rolls over, yet interviewers keep focusing on her personal life, asking about her marriage and having children.

Worse are those that make up their own stories, especially she says, those who have started and continue to circulate rumors about her refusing to have children while married to Brad Pitt for 7 years. In an interview with Allure magazine, Jennifer Aniston said this was the most difficult thing she’s ever battled in the press.

Amal Clooney Named Most Fascinating Person 2014 - But Not For Me

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George Clooney married lawyer Amal Alamuddin on Sept. 27 this year in an expensive celebrity wedding in Italy. In October, she changed her name to Amal Clooney, and now, she has been selected by Barbara Walters for her ABC Special on the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014.

Amal Clooney is the most fascinating person this year because of what? Her marriage to actor George Clooney! And this is among names like Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, George RR Martin, Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Strahan, Taylor Swift, Billionaire David Koch, Chelsea Handler and Scarlett Johansson, who were all listed for their personal achievements and actions.

Sydney Siege - #IllRideWithYou Users Support Muslims, Others Share Selfies

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Some Twitter users pledged support for Australian Muslims using the #IllRideWithYou hashtag after the Sydney siege, while other social media users shared selfies they took at the scene of the hostage situation involving an armed Islamist which ended a couple of hours ago, after more than half a day.

The now dead gunman, later named as Man Haron Monis held about 30 people hostage in a cafe in Sydney, Australia killing one hostage, before being killed by the Australian security forces. The extremely horrific situation didn't stop some sight seers from mobbing the scene, and some even seized the opportunity to take selfies, while also looking very happy like the guy above...smh.