Lifestyle Stories from December 14, 2017 (Change date)
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Tavis Smiley statement on PBS investigation of misconductDec 14, 2017 6:00 am - Talk show host Tavis Smiley released the following statement on Facebook on Wednesday after allegations of misconduct: "On the eve of the 15th season and 3,000th episode...
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Essence magazine to honor Missy Elliott at pre-Grammy eventDec 14, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Essence magazine will honor Missy Elliott at a pre-Grammy Award event next year. Essence says Thursday that Elliott, a hitmaking rapper, singer, producer...
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Eighth planet found in faraway solar system, matching oursDec 14, 2017 6:00 am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A record-tying eighth planet has been found in a faraway solar system, matching our own in number. Even more amazing, machines and not humans...
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Digging out from avalanches of Christmas pastDec 14, 2017 5:00 am - If you're feeling like the space in your basement, closet or garage you devote to holiday storage is getting out of control, this may be the year to tame the Christmas c...
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Serious issues meet comic adventures in first-rate 'Ferdinand'Dec 14, 2017 4:30 am - “Ferdinand” - ★ ★ ★ This holiday season, there's all manner of conflict at the movie theater - Jedis battling in the stars, Winston Churchill warring in Europe and Olymp...
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'Call Me By Your Name' a delicate tale of first loveDec 14, 2017 4:30 am - “Call Me By Your Name” - ★ ★ ★ ½ The hours move slowly in “Call Me By Your Name.” It's summertime in Northern Italy in 1983 at a secluded 17th century villa, where life ...
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Why you can't find your favorite holiday movies on streaming servicesDec 14, 2017 4:30 am - Though it's a relatively wonderful life for TV cord-cutters, George Bailey, Clark Griswold and Will Ferrell's "Elf" are still available only on a pay-per-view basis this...
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What you need to know about champagne (and other sparkling wines)Dec 14, 2017 4:20 am - All that sparkles is not champagne. You may be forgiven for passing off a cheaper fizz as champagne at your holiday party. But if you wonder why your wine fiend friend a...
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Deadline nearing for Palatine Township gift driveDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Palatine Township's annual toy and gift drive for needy children is approaching its collection deadline. New, unwrapped toys or gifts to be given to less-fortunate Pala...
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What the huge Disney-Fox deal means for geeks - from X-Men to AvengersDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Q: What's blue and yellow and red all over? A: The cartoon geek's new view of Disney, now that the Mouse House has brought such titles as "Avatar," "The Simpsons" and De...