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John Fox: Chicago Bears coach unlikely to return after season

CHICAGO (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears are expected to part ways with coach John Fox after this season, multiple outlets reported on Sunday. The Bears will finish in the cellar of the NFC North for the third consecutive season under Fox, who was hired by the team in January 2015 after a four-year stint as the Denver Broncos' coach. Fox coached the Broncos to a 46-18 record, four consecutive division titles and a Super Bowl appearance, but that level of success did not travel with him […]

todayDecember 31, 2017 57

Business & Lifestyle

Second Dave Chappelle standup special slated for NYE premiere on Netflix

LOS GATOS, Calif. (UPI) -- Not one, but two Dave Chappelle stand-up comedy specials are now slated to debut on Netflix New Year's Eve. The streaming giant dropped a brief promo for the shows -- Equanimity and The Bird Revelation -- on social media Friday as it announced it was adding a second special after previously announcing one would premiere Dec. 31. Comedy Central also said it will air a marathon of episodes of Chappelle's eponymous, sketch-comedy show "chronologically, start to finish," on New Year's Day, beginning at 9 […]

todayDecember 28, 2017 39

Business & Lifestyle

Walmart drops in-house punishment for shoplifters

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (UPI) -- Retailer Walmart is ending an alternative to prosecution for shoplifting, the company said, that could put a larger burden on local police forces. The company is suspending its relationship with two companies offering anti-shoplifting educational programs. The programs, provided by Utah-based Corrective Education Co. and Turning Point Justice, have been part of an in-house punishment in which a first-time Walmart shoplifter could avoid criminal prosecution. The suspect could pay a fee of $400 or $500, and take an online […]

todayDecember 28, 2017 42

Decision 2018

Illinois Republican congressmen differ on national concealed carry reciprocity

SPRINGFIELD/WASHINGTON (Illinois News Network) -- Members of Illinois’ Republican congressional delegation differ on whether every state in the nation should accept other states’ concealed carry permit holders. The so-called Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passed the House earlier this month. The measure would allow law-abiding citizens with a concealed-carry permit in one state to carry in another state without breaking the law. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, who represents a more rural area in central Illinois, said the bill is similar to […]

todayDecember 25, 2017 16

Ballot Access News

Green Party’s Jill Stein under investigation for possible Russia collusion, cites NY Post report

WASHINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Senate is reportedly probing former presidential candidate Jill Stein for possible collusion with Russia. The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Monday that the Stein probe was one of two investigations about Russian collusion that his panel is pursuing, according to The Washington Post. Stein dined with Russian president Vladimir Putin during a 2015 Moscow event that was also attended by Trump’s former national security adviser Mike Flynn. Politico reported in Sept. that Stein […]

todayDecember 19, 2017 71

Ballot Access News

Libertarian Party: Private-sector sexual misconduct punished while politicians let off easy

WASHINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed/Libertarian National Committee) -- Sexual misconduct has long been a problem in both the public and private spheres, but today there is a stark difference between intolerance of sexual misconduct in the world of business and tolerance in the world of politics. Private-sector organizations have begun taking decisive action to cut ties with sexual predators, while political institutions continue to tolerate and even celebrate them. Here are some examples of how private-sector businesses deal with allegations of sexual misconduct: […]

todayDecember 19, 2017 50

Business & Lifestyle

Tavis Smiley slams harassment allegations: ‘I’ve never groped’

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Tavis Smiley fired back at the sexual misconduct allegations that suspended his PBS show Monday while appearing on Good Morning America. Smiley's self-titled program which has appeared on PBS since 2004, was suspended recently after the broadcast company used an outside law firm to investigate allegations that were levied against the television host. "This investigation included interviews with witnesses as well as with Mr. Smiley. The inquiry uncovered multiple, credible allegations of conduct that is inconsistent with the values and […]

todayDecember 18, 2017 26

Business & Lifestyle

George Clooney developing ‘Watergate’ series for Netflix

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- George Clooney is developing an eight-part limited series for Netflix based around the Watergate scandal which rocked the White House in the 1970s. Clooney is partnering with Bride of Spies writer Matt Charman on the project who is also writing the script, The Hollywood Reporter noted. Clooney's Smokehouse Pictures label is producing through Sonar Entertainment which has a first-look deal with Smokehouse. The actor and his partner Grant Heslov are serving as executive producers. The series titled Watergate, will focus on an individual involved in […]

todayDecember 18, 2017 40

Business & Lifestyle

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants to purchase Carolina Panthers and vows to hire Colin Kaepernick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UPI) -- Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs announced his desire to buy the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. He also pledged to sign Colin Kaepernick. Diddy posted a video on multiple social media accounts, announcing his grand plans. "Ok y'all, this just in," Diddy said in the video. "Breaking news: The North Carolina Panthers are up for sale. 'I believe its time to turn the franchise over to new ownership.'" "Well I need to send a message out to everybody in the beautiful state […]

todayDecember 18, 2017 81

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