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“Suicide Squad” star will play disgraced Olympic figure skater Miramax has scooped up U.S. distribution rights to “I, Tonya,” a Black List script from Steven Rogers starring “Suicide Squad’s” Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding, the figure skater who was banned for life following an attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan perpetrated by Harding’s ex-husband and bodyguard. “Miramax is thrilled to be working on this exciting project with such a tremendous group, led by the incredibly talented Margot Robbie, the unique directing vision of Craig Gillespie... Читать дальше...

“I am very excited by the strategy Viacom is pursuing under Bob’s leadership, as well as the relentless hard work and passion he has demonstrated not only in his fast start at the helm but in his many years at the company,” Viacom board vice chairperson Shari Redstone said. While there is much work to do, I firmly believe that Viacom has a bright future, and that confidence is underpinned by senior management’s commitment to innovation and a more coordinated, global approach to managing our brands. Читать дальше...

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Electronic monitoring equipment failed to detect a pipeline rupture that spewed more than 176,000 gallons of crude oil into a North Dakota creek, the pipeline's operator said Monday.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Electronic monitoring equipment failed to detect a pipeline rupture that spewed more than 176,000 gallons of crude oil into a North Dakota creek, the pipeline's operator said Monday.

Golden Globes 2017 live updates: 'ovaries of steel' are praised and new TV shows 'Atlanta' and 'Westworld' are celebrated Dec. 12, 2016, 12:34 p.m. The nominations for the 74th Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning. Issa Rae, Natalie Portman and Ruth Negga all are nominees for their work...

The New York Times is beefing up its White House coverage with two additions: POLITICO's Glenn Thrush and current Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief Peter Baker, the Times' Washington Bureau Chief Elisabeth Bumiller announced on Monday.

A man shot and wounded two Georgia police officers executing a search warrant early Monday, prompting officers to return fire, killing him, authorities said. The man's girlfriend and an infant about 1 month old were also in the house in the central city of Fort Valley at the time of the shooting but ...

The court's decision regarding the estimated $1 billion settlement paves the way for the start of payouts to more than 20,000 former players over a degenerative brain disease.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a condemned killer whose 2009 execution was called off after two hours during which he cried in pain while receiving 18 needle sticks.

CHANDLER, Okla. (AP) — James "Jimbo" Elrod, an All-American defensive end who played on Oklahoma's 1974 and 1975 national championship teams, died in a car wreck Monday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. He was 62.

CHANDLER, Okla. (AP) — James "Jimbo" Elrod, an All-American defensive end who played on Oklahoma's 1974 and 1975 national championship teams, died in a car wreck Monday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. He was 62.

CHANDLER, Okla. (AP) — James "Jimbo" Elrod, an All-American defensive end who played on Oklahoma's 1974 and 1975 national championship teams, died in a car wreck Monday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. He was 62.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a condemned killer whose 2009 execution was called off after two hours during which he cried in pain while receiving 18 needle sticks.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a condemned killer whose 2009 execution was called off after two hours during which he cried in pain while receiving 18 needle sticks.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a condemned killer whose 2009 execution was called off after two hours during which he cried in pain while receiving 18 needle sticks.

WAUKESHA, Wis. — A judge has ordered separate trials for two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill a classmate to please a fictional horror character called Slender Man.

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OTTAWA, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- McDonald's holiday-themed coffee cups are going viral thanks to a Twitter user who pointed out how easily the innocent image becomes risque.

As the waters around the UK's shores grow warmer, we may have a replacement for the fish supper.

ALGIERS, Algeria — Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of a freelance journalist in Algeria who died during a months-long hunger strike protesting his prison sentence for insulting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

DEEP RIVER, Conn. — A Connecticut snack maker is recalling some of its potato chips for possible salmonella contamination.

Ivanka Trump’s role as the placeholder for those who take issue with her father’s policy stances and public sentiments continues. First there was the letter from the jewelry designers who told the mother and businesswoman that the proceeds from her purchase with them were being donated to support organizations that do work that is threatened by her father’s stances. Next came the #DearIvanka vigil (and sardonic Instagram posts).

After strengthening on what many believed would be a more hawkish administration ahead, aerospace and defense sector exchange traded funds are under attack, with President-elect Donald Trump taking aim at Pentagon’s high expenditures. On Monday, the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEArca: ITA) fell 1.3%, PowerShares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio (NYSEArca: PPA) dropped 1.3%…

MILAN — Nikola Kalinic ended his goalscoring drought at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in style with a first-half double to propel Fiorentina to a 2-1 win against Sassuolo in Serie A on Monday.