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Snowboard sensation Chloe Kim makes Winter Games debut

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (UPI) -- U.S. snowboard sensation Chloe Kim made a successful Winter Games debut in her parents' land as she reached the finals in the women's halfpipe as the top qualifier. Born to Korean immigrants in the United States, Chloe scored 95.50 points in her second qualifying run and claimed the top position among 24 halfpipe competitors at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics at Phoenix Snow Park in Pyeongchang, South Korea. She had 91.50 in her first qualifying run. She […]

todayFebruary 12, 2018 69

Entertainment

Team USA defeats Finland in women’s hockey

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (UPI) -- The U.S. women's hockey team defeated Finland 3-1 in their first round of play Sunday at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Seconds before the end of the first period, Venla Hovi scored the first goal, giving Finland the early advantage. Finnish goalie Noora Raty held the United States scoreless through the first. Team USA rebounded in the second period with goals from Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Kendall Coyne. Dani Cameranesi secured the United States' victory with an empty-netter […]

todayFebruary 11, 2018 94

Business & Lifestyle

Hasbro introduces Monopoly version targeted toward cheaters

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (UPI) -- Hasbro has announced a new version of Monopoly that rewards cheating and features handcuffs for those caught in the act. Monopoly: Cheaters Edition, which is set for release this fall, offers 15 cheat cards with five placed in the middle of the board that ask players to carry out nefarious tasks including removing hotels, moving another player's token, and stealing extra money from the bank that is without an assigned banker. Rewards for carrying out the cheat cards successfully […]

todayFebruary 6, 2018 50

Entertainment

UFC star Ronda Rousey signs WWE contract, will appear at WrestleMania

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- Former UFC star Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with the WWE. The WWE confirmed the pact after Rousey made a surprise appearance at the first-ever Royal Rumble women's match Sunday in Philadelphia. Japanese wrestling star Asuka beat Nikki Bella to win the Royal Rumble. After the match, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair walked into the ring holding their championship belts. Rousey soon joined them as Bad Reputation played through the speakers. After entering the ring, Rousey pointed to the WrestleMania sign and […]

todayJanuary 30, 2018 62

Entertainment

WWE tag team The Dudley Boyz to be inducted into Hall of Fame

STAMFORD, Conn. (UPI) -- WWE has announced decorated tag team The Dudley Boyz, consisting of Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Dudley Boyz, presented as half-brothers from "other mothers," were known for wearing tie-dye or camouflage attire with thick rimmed glasses and for their love of putting opponents through tables using their patent 3D: Dudley Death Drop maneuver. The group began their careers in 1996 in Extreme Championship Wrestling, where they captured […]

todayJanuary 30, 2018 51

Business & Lifestyle

NFL Network files response to sexual harassment suit

CULVER CITY, Calif. (UPI) -- The NFL Network filed a response to a sexual harassment lawsuit that led to the suspension of three analysts, claiming the former employee who alleged lewd conduct "consented" to the inappropriate behavior, according to a published report. In answering the charges filed in the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court in October, NFL Enterprises -- the head of NFL Network -- denied the claims and said Jami Cantor "approved, consented to, authorized, and/or ratified" the sexually charged behavior, […]

todayJanuary 26, 2018 33

Entertainment

CBS orders 13-episode revival of Murphy Brown, star Candice Bergen set to return

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Candice Bergen has signed on to reprise her iconic broadcast journalist character in a 13-episode revival of Murphy Brown. CBS announced Wednesday it is bringing back the Emmy-winning sitcom for the 2018-19 broadcast season, with series creator Diane English once again serving as writer/executive producer. No other casting has been announced yet. The show initially ran 1988-98. "As its 30th anniversary approaches, Murphy Brown returns to a world of cable news, social media, fake news and a very different […]

todayJanuary 25, 2018 63

Entertainment

Elton John announces 300-date farewell tour

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Elton John announced during a special live-streamed event Wednesday that he will be retiring from touring following a 300-date farewell tour. "I'm not going to be touring and traveling the world. My priorities have changed. I have young children," the music icon said to moderator Anderson Cooper onstage during the event, which included John playing songs such as "Tiny Dancer" and "I'm Still Standing." "My priorities now are my children, my husband and my family," he continued. "I love them […]

todayJanuary 25, 2018 56

Business & Lifestyle

Crash covers Illinois highway in cash from gambling machines

MAHOMET (UPI) -- A stretch of highway in Illinois was closed for about an hour while crews worked to clear a large amount of cash from the roadway. The Illinois State Police said the cash, which was being transported in a black Ford passenger vehicle on behalf of a company that operates video gambling machines, spilled out onto Interstate 74 in Champaign County, about two miles west of Mahomet, as a result of an 11:38 a.m. Tuesday crash. Trooper Tracy Lillard said the driver […]

todayJanuary 24, 2018 35

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