Новости за 21.12.2017

Filed under: Entertainment, TV, TV News

Willie Geist finally responded to the rumors that he's a frontrunner to fill Matt Lauer's seat on the "Today" show.

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Filed under: News, Politics, White House

WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. Congress on Thursday advanced stopgap legislation to keep the federal government operating past Friday when funding expires, seeking to avert a self-inflicted disaster shortly before the Christmas holiday season.

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Filed under: Finance, Business, Companies

JetBlue’s TrueBlue is the most satisfying airline rewards program, according to a poll of a more than 3,300 folks who are members of such programs.

• Earning and redeeming rewards
• Program benefits
• Account management
• Member communication

So, what makes an airline rewards program satisfying?

• The membership benefit of lowest-price guarantees (which increases overall satisfaction by 109 points)
• The... Читать дальше...

Filed under: News, Politics, Congress

Outgoing Sen. Al Franken used his final speech as a U.S. senator to thank family, staff and Democratic colleagues — and to excoriate President Trump.

• Al Franken announces intention to resign from Senate
• Franken says he’s ‘ashamed’ by harassment allegations
• Franken backs ethics investigation after woman accuses him of groping her
• Trump defends Roy Moore: ‘He totally denies it’
• Roy Moore accuser: ‘I wonder how... Читать дальше...

Filed under: Finance, Business, Companies

For most people, Christmas is the finish line. You came, you shopped, you splurged. Finally, on Dec. 25, you get to relax for the first time all season — until your credit card bills come due, that is.

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Filed under: Lifestyle, Food, Food Trends

Cake might be the traditional marker of a birthday done right, but some people are firmly in the birthday-pie camp. Others interpret the term pie a bit more liberally—like the Pope, for one.

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Filed under: News, Politics, White House

President Donald Trump's first year in office has been full of transitions for the president and his family -- especially first lady Melania Trump.

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Filed under: News, World News, Conflict & Extremism

2017 has been a roller coaster — both in the US and abroad, the year ends with the world in a very different place than it was 12 months ago.

• Russian artists turned Putin into pop art in a new exhibition — and the photos are curious
• The 8 biggest global threats to watch in 2018
• Tillerson's new North Korea strategy praised by China and Russia — but undermined by Trump

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Filed under: Entertainment, Music, Music News

It's been 17 years since fans saw LeAnn Rimes jump up on the bar in Coyote Ugly -- and even after all this time, she still can't fight the moonlight!

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Filed under: News, US, Controversy

A Canadian television host sparked major backlash after sharing photos of himself posing with a massive cougar that he shot and killed on a hunting trip.

Photo: Facebook

Photo: Facebook

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Filed under: Finance, Business, Companies

Despite the fact that today’s Black Friday deals and sales seem to extend through the entire month of December, plenty of people still procrastinate — many all the way to the bitter end. If you’re one of the late shoppers who pick up at least a few last-minute things on Christmas Eve, don’t worry — you’ve got options. Read on to find out what’s open for Christmas this year.

Stores Open on Christmas Eve: Target, Macy’s and More

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Filed under: Entertainment, TV, Late Night

On Wednesday night (Dec. 20), late-night host Seth Meyers attacked the Republican Tax Plan that passed the House and Senate earlier in the day, calling it "a brazen heist of the country."

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Filed under: Lifestyle, Wellness, Relationships

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are not your average royal couple. 

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Filed under: News, US, Art & Books

The US Army performs a variety of missions and duties all over the world — and this year was no different.

• These are the most incredible photos of the US Navy in 2017
• 78 years ago, the British won a surprise victory over Nazi Germany in the first major naval battle of World War II
• 73 years ago, the Nazis launched their last great western offensive of World War II — here are 13 photos of the Battle of the Bulge

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Filed under: Entertainment, Movies, Movie News

Sally Field has come to Meryl Streep’s defense following accusations that she was aware of Harvey Weinstein’s inappropriate sexual misconduct but did nothing about it. 

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Filed under: Lifestyle, Living, Pets

Hypothetically speaking, there could exist—somewhere in the universe—a dog and cat person. Or, heaven forbid, someone who dislikes both (an unthinkable notion). But, for the sake of the illustration below, let’s just say there are only cat lovers and dog lovers in the world. Now, take a look and make a note of the first animal you can identify. (There is finally scientific proof that dogs are smarter than cats.)

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Filed under: News, Sports, MLB

• MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was a guest on Dan Le Betard's radio show, and faced a gauntlet of questions regarding the sale of the Miami Marlins.
• Le Betard pushed Manfred to admit that he knew that Derek Jeter and his group planned to gut the team and slash their payroll, a charge that Manfred repeatedly denied.
• Jeter has come under criticism since taking over the team, having traded away three of the Marlins most talented players in moves... Читать дальше...

Filed under: News, Sports, Other

• High school senior K-Lani Nava became the first female to score points in a Texas state title football game.
• Afterward, she said was unfazed by the pressure of the game or playing on the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium field.

K-Lani Nava, a high school senior at Strawn School in Texas, made history on Wednesday by scoring nine extra points in her school's state title football game.

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Filed under: News, Politics, White House

• President Donald Trump demanded a government funding bill on Thursday.
• Trump blamed Democrats for opposing the GOP's year-end spending plans, suggesting a government shutdown is a possibility.

President Donald Trump demanded Congress pass a continuing resolution on Thursday to fund the government, taking direct aim at Democrats in the House who want specific provisions included in any year-end spending bill.

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Filed under: Forecasts, US, Weather

As millions take to the roads or prepare to fly to their destinations, winter storms will be on the prowl in the central and eastern United States through Christmas morning.

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Filed under: News, Sports, NFL

Week 15 of the NFL season, at long last, gave us some big answers to the playoff race.

Now, check out how an NBA great worked so hard...

24 examples of Kobe Bryant's insane work ethic >

• The Patriots are Super Bowl favorites again, but 2 surprising teams are dominating the NFL
• Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy had the best explanation yet for why many feel the NFL's controversial catch rule is so ridiculous
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Filed under: News, US, Women’s Issues

A college student in Kansas City was determined to finish her semester on time and on top, even if that meant powering through her last exam while giving birth to her first child.

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Filed under: Lifestyle, Living, Living

Duchess Kate and Prince William are going to great lengths to make sure their kids aren't royally spoiled this Christmas.

A spokesperson for Kensington Palace confirmed: "Some items will be taken into the home and others stored within the Royal Household," they explained. "Their Royal Highnesses are incredibly grateful for the warmth and generosity that has been extended to their children from members of the public."

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Filed under: Entertainment, Celebrity, Celebrity Relationship

Matt Lauer's wife, Annette Roque, has reportedly been meeting with lawyers as she considers divorcing her husband of 19 years.

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Filed under: News, Sports, MLB

While big names like Giancarlo Stanton, Marcel Ozuna, and Evan Longoria have made headlines on the trade market, MLB free agency has continued to progress at a shockingly slow pace.

• Derek Jeter held a town hall meeting and was taken to task by angry Marlins fans
• Rangers ace Cole Hamels donated his $9 million home to a camp for people with special needs — take a look at the stunning property
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