December 8, 2015
US, Cuba turn to sticky issue of compensation claims
The United States and Cuba began discussions Tuesday on one of the thorniest issues in their budding rapprochement: the outstanding claims for compensation by both former Cold War foes. Washington is seeking payment of between $7 billion and $8…
December 8, 2015
Baby girl electrocuted in T&T, stepfather detained
The police have detained a man who reportedly tried to revive his two-year-old stepdaughter with live electrical wires. The police report that the infant, Kristha Knutt, who lived with her mother was suffering from a cold. The man went to check on…
December 8, 2015
Donald Trump Defends Barring Muslims from US
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday night defended his latest controversial proposal to bar Muslims from entering the United States, drawing cheers at a rally when he said, “We have no idea if they love us or hate us.” “We’re…
December 8, 2015
Donald Trump Unites Democrats, Republicans Against His Plan to Bar Muslims from Entering US
Bipartisanship is breaking out in Washington over Donald Trump’s latest comments on Muslims. The presidential contender brought Democrats and Republicans together in condemnation of his plans to bar Muslims from entering the United States. “Donald…
December 8, 2015
NAACP Image Awards Nominees Announced
The nominations for the 47th annual NAACP Awards were announced today in Los Angeles by a variety of stars, including Scandal's Guillermo Díaz, Shemar Moore of Criminal Minds, Tika Sumpter of The Have and The Have Nots, Danielle Nicolet of Born…
December 8, 2015
Kanye and Kim’s New Baby Is a “Saint”
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West welcomed their son on Saturday, but it's only now that they've gotten around to naming the baby. On her website, Kim announced that the couple's new arrival is named Saint West, and that he weighed in at eight…
December 8, 2015
Volvo’s Concept 26 could transform commuting time
Concept 26 is not a pretentious farm-to-table restaurant that changes its menu every two weeks, though its ideals are as lofty. The name of Volvo’s new take on autonomous driving refers to the soul-sucking 26 minutes that the average US commuter…
December 8, 2015
LeBron James and Nike Sign Lifetime Contract
LeBron James has signed a deal with Nike that will last through his lifetime. According to ESPN, the Cleveland Cavaliers forward and basketball star's agreement with the athletic company could be the largest single-athlete guarantee in company…
December 8, 2015
Jeff Samardzija Agrees to 5-Year, $90 Million Deal with Giants
Free agent pitcher Jeff Samardzija has agreed to a 5-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, ESPN reports. The deal is worth $90 million, a source told ESPN. The team said Saturday that an announcement will be made after Samardzija passes his…
December 8, 2015
Barry Bonds Joins Miami Marlins as Hitting Coach
Baseball legend Barry Bonds has a new job. The Miami Marlins announced Friday that Bonds was hired as the team's new hitting coach. Despite a controversial steroids scandal, Bonds, a seven-time National League MVP, holds the record for the most…