Buzzing: Comedy Central confirms that deal with The Fat Jew was dropped ‘several months ago’

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Comedy Central confirms that deal with The Fat Jew was dropped ‘several months ago’

Comedy Central is way ahead of you, Twitter….

Published on August 17, 2015 at 04:30PM

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Negotiators on South Sudan Peace Accord

By REUTERS

Officials in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, commented on the failure of the South Sudanese president, Salva Kiir, to sign the peace agreement that was reached on Monday.

Published: August 17, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Buzzing: Zayn Malik tells Calvin Harris to ‘calm your knickers’ after Twitter conversation

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Zayn Malik tells Calvin Harris to ‘calm your knickers’ after Twitter conversation

Calvin Harris and Zayn Malik got into it on Twitter after Malik retweeted side-by-side photos and quotes comparing Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus’…

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U.S. and Iran Keep Wary Eye on Each Other at Sea

By HELENE COOPER

As American naval ships roam the waters along Iran’s coastline, Iranian fighter jets patrol the skies watching them in what sometimes seems like a high-risk game.

Published: August 18, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Spreading Revolution

By Unknown Author

Six turning points helped to bring the people of Tunisia and Egypt, who have long felt abused by their governments, into the streets to revolt.

Published: August 17, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Buzzing: Tom Hiddleston was the best choice to play Hank Williams in I Saw the Light

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Tom Hiddleston was the best choice to play Hank Williams in I Saw the Light

The Hank Williams biopic I Saw the Light covers the country-music legend’s rise, his volatile relationship with his wife, and his struggles with…

Published on August 17, 2015 at 03:10PM

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Buzzing: Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins spend some QT together after Teen Choice win for TV Chemistry

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Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins spend some QT together after Teen Choice win for TV Chemistry

This isn’t what the Internet means by shipping, you guys….

Published on August 17, 2015 at 04:00PM

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Palestinian Man Fatally Shot in Confrontation With Israeli Police

By DIAA HADID

The man, identified by the police as Mohammad Abu Amsha, 26, was the third Palestinian to try to stab Israelis in the West Bank since Saturday,

Published: August 18, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Police Officers Are Killed at Checkpoint in Southern Afghanistan

By TAIMOOR SHAH and MUJIB MASHAL

Officials said the attack, in which the assailant used his cousin to gain access before poisoning and shooting the officers, was the third of its kind in Helmand Province in less than two weeks.

Published: August 18, 2015 at 12:00AM

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