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• Hate Crimes In The US: Jewish Community Centers Shaken Across The Country In Wake Of Recent Bomb Threats

  31-01-2017 23:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  A bomb threat forced the evacuation Tuesday of a Jewish Community Center in Salt Lake City. Local police dispatched to the scene determined that the threat was not credible after authorities and a bomb-sniffing dog scoured the building.
  
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• Apple reports blockbuster quarter as iPhone sales top estimates

  31-01-2017 23:46 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - Apple Inc reported a bigger-than-expected rise in iPhone sales for the holiday quarter, driven by strong demand for the latest version of its flagship smartphone. Apple sold 78.29 million iPhones in the first quarter ended Dec. 31, up from 74.78 million last year, marking the first quarterly growth in iPhone sales in a year. Analysts on average had estimated iPhone sales of 77.42 million, according to research firm FactSet StreetAccount.
  
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• Trump And The Travel Ban: Viber Provides Free Calling To Countries Effected By Executive Order

  31-01-2017 23:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  Viber, a communication app, is joining the numerous companies speaking up against Trump and his recentexecutive order regarding immigration.
  
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• U.S. defense shares shrug off Trump criticism, set for further gains

  31-01-2017 23:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. defense company shares have largely shrugged off President Donald Trump's criticisms over costs and may be poised to fly higher even with prices at lofty levels. Promises by Trump to expand the U.S. military give many investors and analysts confidence the defense industry will grow strongly in coming years. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch analyst Ronald Epstein in his 2017 defense industry outlook said the up cycle started before the election, but the Republica
  
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• Trump Immigration Lawsuit Update: Massachusetts, Washington Claim Policy Is 'Harmful, Discriminatory'

  31-01-2017 23:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  Republican Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday he backs a suit filed by his Democratic attorney general, challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order banning immigration from seven countries.
  “The recent executive orders … will not improve our security and the lack of guidance associated with such an abrupt and overwhelming decision is problematic for all involved,” Baker said in a statement.
  
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• Trump Immigration Executive Order News: Tech Leaders Will Meet To Discuss Legal Action Against

  31-01-2017 23:11 via ibtimes.com
  
  Tech leaders will meet up to discuss supporting a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s immigration executive order,Reuters reported Tuesday.
  
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• Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order: What To Expect After President Meets With Giuliani, Other Experts

  31-01-2017 23:06 via ibtimes.com
  
  President Donald Trump was expected to sign an executive order on Tuesday pertaining to cyber security. The White Housecanceled the signing and postponed it until later this week, but a draft of the order has circulated that may reveal some of what the prospective executive order will include.
  
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• Sanctuary Cities 2017: Texas Governor Calls For Ban, Faces Off With Austin Sheriff

  31-01-2017 23:06 via ibtimes.com
  
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asked state lawmakers to pass legislation banning "sanctuary cities" during his State of the State speech to the Texas legislature Tuesday, intensifying his battle over immigration enforcement with Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez.
  
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• 'Scarface' Remake Cast: 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Actor Diego Luna To Play Tony Montana?

  31-01-2017 23:01 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Scarface” fans can get excited now that the lead actor to star in the classic film’s remake has finally been revealed.
  “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” star Diego Luna is slated to play the new Tony Montana in Universal Pictures' remake of the classic Brian De Palma film, according to reports Tuesday.
  
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• Manchester United vs. Hull City 2017: Prediction, TV And Live Stream Info, Kickoff Time For Premier League Match

  31-01-2017 22:46 via ibtimes.com
  
  Manchester United will host Hull City Wednesday after what was a quiet January on the transfer front at Old Trafford. Perhaps reflective of the team’s upturn in form that has seen them go 13 games without defeat in the Premier League, Jose Mourinho has not welcomed a single new arrival during the transfer window.
  
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• Apple iPhone sales beat estimates

  31-01-2017 22:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Apple Inc. reported a bigger-than-expected rise in iPhone sales for the holiday quarter but forecast current-quarter revenue below estimates as customers hold back on phone upgrades in anticipation of the launch of the 10th-anniversary iPhone.
  
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• Who Will Be Trump's Supreme Court Pick? President Will Use Facebook Live To Announce Nominee Tonight

  31-01-2017 22:36 via ibtimes.com
  
  President Donald Trump will reveal his Supreme Court nominee Tuesday night on Facebook Live, the White Houseannounced on Twitter.
  
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• Hormel stops operations at supplier farm after video shows animal abuse

  31-01-2017 22:20 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Animal rights group Mercy for Animals released a video last week that showed large number of pigs and piglets constrained in small spaces, being treated cruelly and left to suffer from injuries and illnesses without veterinary care. The video, which is 2 minutes and 26 seconds long and is available on YouTube and on Mercy for Animals' website, was part of the group's undercover investigation at the Maschhoffs farm. Hormel said it would send third-party auditors to investigate the claims made in
  
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• Is Whitney Thore From TLC Still Pregnant? Spoilers: Lennie Responds To Having A Baby With Ex-Girlfriend

  31-01-2017 22:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  Pregnant “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” star Whitney Thore finds out if ex-boyfriend Lennie Alehat will be there for her and her baby on the second episode of Season 4 Tuesday.
  “I have to tell you something and I don’t want you to freak out, OK?” she say in an exclusive clip obtained by Us Weekly Tuesday. “I’m pregnant.”
  
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• Sanctuary Cities 2017: San Francisco Calls President Trump's Executive Order On Sanctuary Cities Un-American, Unconstitutional

  31-01-2017 22:09 via ibtimes.com
  
  The city of San Francisco filed the first lawsuit Tuesday against the federal government, calling President Donald Trump’s executive order threatening to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities unconstitutional.
  At a City Hall news conference, San Francisco City Atty. Dennis Herrera described Trump's orders as "un-American" and unconstitutional, citing the 10th Amendment, which limits the federal government from interfering with powers reserved to the states.
  
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• Tom Brady vs. Matt Ryan: Super Bowl 2017 Quarterback Comparison Between Leading MVP Candidates

  31-01-2017 22:05 via ibtimes.com
  
  When the New England Patriots face the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, much of the focus will be on two players. While the two teams combined to go 29-7 in the regular season, it was Tom Brady and Matt Ryan that were the driving forces in their respective conference title runs.
  
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• February 2017 Scholarship Deadlines: 21 Awards To Apply For This Month

  31-01-2017 22:05 via ibtimes.com
  
  The year may just be getting underway, but college costs are already stacking up for students. If you're in college — or you're planning to head there this fall — February is a good time to start saving.
  You can earn some extra moolah this month by applying for scholarships. February may be short, but your opportunities are numerous. Here are 21 awards to check out:
  Feb. 1: Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association — $1,000 — for New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware high s
  
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• Neil Gorsuch Stances On Assisted Suicide, Abortion And More Ahead Of Possible SCOTUS Nomination From Donald Trump

  31-01-2017 21:55 via ibtimes.com
  
  Colorado judge Neil Gorsuch will be President Donald Trump's highly-anticipated nomination for the Supreme Court, the Independent Journal Review reported Tuesday afternoon. 
  
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• ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Star Yandy Smith Praises Juju’s Book After Accusing Her Of Betrayal

  31-01-2017 21:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  Although they may have had a fight on the latest episode of “Love & Hip Hop: New York” Season 7, it looks like Yandy Smith and Juju are still friends.
  
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• Who Will Trump Remove? Mass Deportations Would Cause Mass Poverty, Cost $118 Billion To Care For Children

  31-01-2017 21:49 via ibtimes.com
  
  President Donald Trump hit the ground running with one of his key campaign promises: to deport as many "bad hombres" as he could – up to three million immigrants upon immediately taking office – and banning all Muslims from entering the United States, until the administration can figure out "what the hell is going on."
  
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• ‘Game Of Thrones’ Casting Rumors: Will Conor McGregor Appear In Season 7? UFC Star Finally Addresses Rumors

  31-01-2017 21:44 via ibtimes.com
  
  Conor McGregor is not appearing in Season 7 of “Game of Thrones.” For several months, rumors have been swirling that the UFC fighter had been cast in a small role in Euron Greyjoy’s army in Season 7. While he admits he was approached — albeit not directly — McGregor says he’s not at all interested in acting.
  
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• U.S. oil producer ConocoPhillips raises quarterly dividend

  31-01-2017 21:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - ConocoPhillips , the largest U.S. independent oil producer, raised its quarterly dividend by 6 percent to 26.5 cents per share. The Houston, Texas-based company had announced a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share in October. (Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
  
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• 'Super Mario Run' Easy Mode Update Out Before Android Release Date

  31-01-2017 21:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  Nintendo’sSuper Mario Run was the company’s first major push on mobile devices and now, the smartphone game is seeing a new feature.
  Super Mario Run launched an easy mode in an update to the game Tuesday. In this simplified version of the main campaign, players will be able to explore levels easily without a time limit. Along with the easy mode update, Nintendo added additional adjustments toSuper Mario Run’s Toad Rally time trial mode that make it easier to collect Toads.
  
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• ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Season 7 Spoilers: Kim Richards Shuts Down Speculation About Her Sobriety In Episode 9

  31-01-2017 21:29 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kim Richards may not be a member of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast any longer, but she has somehow managed to find herself at the center of their drama. Shortly after Eden Sassoon — who is also sober — was introduced to the show, she became fascinated with Kim, her relationship with sister Kyle Richards and her sobriety. One thing lead to another and before you know it a feud was born.
  
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• Wall Street down on earnings; political concern weighs

  31-01-2017 21:28 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Technology and financials were the sectors that weighed the most on the S&P 500 while healthcare helped cut losses. U.S. President Donald Trump met with top executives from some of the biggest drugmakers in a move seen as lowering tensions that have kept drug stocks in check since the presidential election.
  
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• Insurer Aetna sees Obamacare changes ahead; no word on Humana

  31-01-2017 21:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Aetna Chief Executive Officer Mark Bertolini also predicted years of transition in that individual insurance business but said it presents opportunities as new products are developed that appeal to younger and healthier people. Bertolini said the company is weighing how to proceed after a federal court ruled last week against its $34 billion deal for Humana Inc on antitrust grounds.
  
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• BlackRock U.S. ETF business tops $1 trillion in assets for first time

  31-01-2017 21:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The milestone, reached last Thursday, came after a dramatic shift in markets since the November U.S. presidential election, including a rally in U.S. stocks, and is a capstone in a move by investors to lower-cost ETFs. ETFs are a basket of stocks or other assets traded by individual investors and institutions. BlackRock pulled in $140 billion of that, including $105 billion in the United States, according to BlackRock and FactSet Research Systems Inc.
  
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• Will Artificial Intelligence Surpass Our Own? Robots Might Help Neglected Elderly, Solve Social Care Crisis

  31-01-2017 21:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  Robots may be used to care for elderly people lacking family aid, according to a team of academics who estimated the highly advanced artificial intelligence could be available within three years, BBC News reported Monday.
  
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• Super Bowl 2017: The Ultimate Houston Party Guide [The ESPN Party, Madden Bowl, Leather & Laces And More]

  31-01-2017 21:12 via ibtimes.com
  
  The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are headed to Houston for Super Bowl LI for what is sure to be the game of a lifetime .
  In addition to the big match up Sunday, the weekend calendar is jam-packed with fabulous parties. From exclusive concerts to star-studded media bashes, keep reading for the ultimate guide to this year's hottest Super Bowl events in Houston.
  
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• Abortion Under Trump: Cuomo Vows To Protect Roe vs. Wade Rights In New York State

  31-01-2017 21:08 via ibtimes.com
  
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for an amendment to the state constitution Monday that would ensure women have access to late-term abortions and birth control medicines, The Associated Press reported. Cuomo’s announcement came one day before President Donald Trump is scheduled to nominate a new judge to the Supreme Court who is expected to be conservative leaning and could potentially vote to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing a woman's right to an abortion.
  
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• ‘Family Guy’ Fun Facts: 18 Things You Didn’t Know About The Show On Its 18th Anniversary

  31-01-2017 21:01 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Family Guy” is officially 18 years old — kind of. While the series premiered 18 years ago, it has only had 15 seasons so far. Although the series first premiered on Jan. 31, 1999, it lasted only two seasons before being canceled by Fox in 2000. The network then produced a third season in 2001 which ran until 2003 when Fox once again canceled the show. 
  
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• Whitney Thore-Lennie Alehate Pregnancy Update: Star Posts Cryptic Instagram Video About ‘Hard Few Weeks’ Ahead

  31-01-2017 20:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” star Whitney Thore shocked fans last week when she announced her pregnancy on the TLC reality show, but things aren’t going to be easy for her and ex-boyfriend Lennie Alehat. The body-positive activist took to Instagram Tuesday to update fans on her pregnancy.
  
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• What Is Fascism? Donald Trump's Executive Order Has People Asking Whether The Muslim Ban Is A Fascist Move

  31-01-2017 20:57 via ibtimes.com
  
  Monday afternoon, a photo from the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., hit Twitter like a flame.  
  
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• Chicago Shooting Statistics 2017: Victims In January Surpass First Month Of Historically Bloody 2016

  31-01-2017 20:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  Despite several efforts from the Chicago Police Department and Mayor Rahm Emanuel aimed at curbing the amount of gun violence in Chicago, the number of shooting victims so far this year was higher compared to the January in the historically bloody 2016. Chicago witnessed more than 300 people getting shot and 53 homicides in the first month of 2017, according to the Chicago Tribune Tuesday.
  
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• Exxon boosts capital budget but takes $2 billion charge from XTO deal

  31-01-2017 20:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Exxon Mobil Corp boosted its 2017 capital budget on Tuesday on a bet that oil prices have stabilized, but posted its lowest quarterly profit since 1999 as it took a $2 billion charge against the value of natural gas reserves from its buyout of XTO Energy. The world's largest publicly traded oil producer wrote down the book value of part of its North American natural gas and crude reserves, some of which were acquired in 2009's all-stock buyout of XTO Energy, a deal worth roughly $30 billion at t
  
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• ‘Doctor Who’ To Replace Peter Capaldi; 6 Women Who Could Play The 13th Doctor

  31-01-2017 20:49 via ibtimes.com
  
  It’s always bittersweet news for “Doctor Who” fans when a leading actor leaves. The BBC America series switches leading actors every few years, and that’s a bit upsetting for Peter Capaldi fans. However, Whovians are also excited about who could possibly be the next doctor.
  
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• As Trump thunders, investors watch for rain

  31-01-2017 20:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Ross Kerber BOSTON (Reuters) - A dizzying stream of market-moving tweets and policy talk by President Donald Trump is finding a hopeful but anxious audience among professional investors looking to make stockpicking great again. After years of losing ground to index funds, portfolio managers and wealth advisers say Trump's assertive moves, like singling out individual companies, may create a chance to set their investment strategies apart - even if they think some of Trump's verbal assaults ar
  
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• Sophie Turner, Matt Bomer, Thandie Newton And More: On The Red Carpet At Variety's Celebratory Brunch

  31-01-2017 20:39 via ibtimes.com
  
  The day before the 2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Variety hosted its first celebratory brunch in honor of this season’s nominated talent at Cecconi’s in West Hollywood.
  
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• Alexa and Google Home's dirty little secret: 97% of voice apps are only used for one week

  31-01-2017 20:30 via techrepublic.com
  
  As much as we may tire of mobile apps, they have one advantage over voice apps: We remember them.
  
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• Christina Milian, Corey Seager, Jonathan Quick, Justin Turner Celebrate The Opening Of The New Era D-Lab On LA Live Campus

  31-01-2017 20:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  New Era, the official cap of the MLB, NFL and NBA, celebrated the opening of its permanent retail space, the New Era D-Lab, inside of Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles with a private cocktail party.
  
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• Dictionary Meanings Of Refugee, Anathema And Svengali Skyrocket Amid Trump’s Executive Order, Merriam-Webster Says

  31-01-2017 20:18 via ibtimes.com
  
  It’s no accident that the Merriam-Webster — yes, the dictionary — has tweeted over the past few days about the meaning of the words refugee, anathema and svengali.
  Refugee, which comes from the French word réfugié, describes people who are forced to flee their land for safety. Anathema means “someone or something intensely disliked or loathed,” and a svengali is a “a person who manipulates or exerts excessive control over another.&rdquo
  
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• How Oklahoma will use Silver Spring Networks' IoT platform to deploy 250K smart streetlights

  31-01-2017 20:17 via techrepublic.com
  
  Oklahoma Gas & Electric will use the IPv6 IoT platform from Silver Spring Networks to roll out smart streetlights in the state, which could lead to improved safety and lower costs.
  
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• Slack targets big business with Enterprise Grid and new intelligent features

  31-01-2017 20:06 via techrepublic.com
  
  Slack recently announced Enterprise Grid, a new platform for companies with multiple teams that includes security features and identity management.
  
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• Tom Brady Gets Emotional Over His Dad And Cries Over His 'Hero' Before Super Bowl 51 Against The Atlanta Falcons

  31-01-2017 20:04 via ibtimes.com
  
  New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady couldn’t hold back tears after he was asked to name his hero. Brady picked his father, Tom Brady, Sr.
  “Many people think you're their hero, but who's your hero?” 7-year-old Joseph Perez asked during a press conference Monday, according to Yahoo Sports.
  “Who's my hero? That's a great question,” Brady, 39, said. “Well, I think my dad is my hero because he's someone that I look up to every day.”
  
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• Lady Gaga Teases Gravity Defying Stunt During Super Bowl LI Performance

  31-01-2017 19:57 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Super Bowl is just days away and now, more than ever, fans are wondering what Lady Gaga has planned for the halftime show. The singer has kept many of the details under wraps, but recently gifted fans with some insight as to what they can expect on Sunday.
  
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• Android 7.1.2 Beta Release Date Coming: New Nougat Update Will Feature Bug Fixes

  31-01-2017 19:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  Google will soon release beta software for Android 7.1.2 Nougat for the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, the Pixel C tablet, the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X smartphones and the Nexus Player dongle, the tech giantconfirmed Tuesday.
  
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• Uber And Daimler: Partnering With Mercedes-Benz Parent Company For Self-Driving Cars

  31-01-2017 19:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  Uber will partner with German automaker Daimler for its self-driving cars, the ride-hailing companyannounced Tuesday.
  Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, will manufacture and operate the autonomous cars on Uber’s ridesharing network.
  
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• ‘Switched at Birth’ Season 5 Spoilers: Meet The New Characters Joining The Cast In The Final Episodes

  31-01-2017 19:33 via ibtimes.com
  
  Although “Switched at Birth” Season 5 will mark the series’ end, it doesn’t mean viewers won’t see new faces added to the mix. The final season will introduce a few new characters that will affect the lives of the main characters on the Freeform drama.
  
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• Super Bowl 2017 Commercials: Lady Gaga Tiffany's Ad To Debut During NFL Championship Game

  31-01-2017 19:14 via ibtimes.com
  
  Lady Gaga will be making another prime appearance during this week's Super Bowl game.
  The pop star was tapped by Tiffany & Co. to appear in the jewelry brand’s very first Super Bowl commercial spot, WWD reported Tuesday. The 60-second ad spot will feature Lady Gaga wearing the brand’s new HardWear collection, which will be released in April of 2017.
  
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• Sherri Papini Kidnapping Investigation Took Detectives From California To Michigan: Report

  31-01-2017 19:12 via ibtimes.com
  
  Police officers working the Sherri Papini kidnapping case may have had a lead in the mysterious November disappearance of the stay-at-home mom — and it may have been in Michigan, according to an exclusive Sacramento Bee report out Monday.
  
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