upi--2020-01-12--Joaquin Phoenix, Laura Dern are early Critics' Choice Award winners

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Joaquin Phoenix , Laura Dern and Alex Borstein were among the first winners announced @ @ @ @ @ Awards ceremony in Santa Monica on Sunday .
Phoenix was named Best Actor in a @ @ @ @ @ won the prize for Best Supporting Actress in a Film for Marriage Story and Borstein @ @ @ @ @ Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel .
Members of the @ @ @ @ @ what it felt was the best in film and television for 2019 .
Taye Diggs @ @ @ @ @ which is airing on The CW .
Dolemite is My Name star Eddie Murphy is @ @ @ @ @ Achievement Award and Frozen II voice actress Kristen Bell will receive the # SeeHer Award @

Joaquin Phoenix (R) and his sister Rain Phoenix. Joaquin won Best Actor for his role in "Joker." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Fleabag were the big winners at the Critics' Choice Awards ceremony in Santa Monica on Sunday. Advertisement
The film was named Best Picture, Brad Pitt picked up the statuette for Best Supporting Actor in a Film and Quentin Tarantino took home the Best Original Screenplay trophy. Hollywood also scored in the Best Production Design category.
The cast of The Irishman won the Best Acting Ensemble in a Film award, Renee Zellweger won for Best Actress in a Film for Judy, Joaquin Phoenix was named Best Actor in a Film for Joker and Laura Dern earned the prize for Best Supporting Actress in a Film for Marriage Story.
Bong Joon Ho and Sam Mendes shared the award for Best Director for their respective movies Parasite and 1917.
Advertisement
Parasite also won in the Best Foreign Language Film category, while 1917 racked up wins for Best Cinematography and Best Editing.
Fleabag was deemed Best TV Comedy. Its star Phoebe Waller-Bridge was chosen Best Actress in a TV Comedy and scene-stealer Andrew Scott won for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Comedy.
Alex Borstein earned the accolade for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Bill Hader won for Best Actor in a TV Comedy for Barry.
Succession took the award for Best TV Drama and the Best Actor in a TV Drama statuette went to series lead Jeremy Strong.
Watchmen co-stars Regina King and Jean Smart won the prizes for Best Actress in a TV Drama and Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama. Billy Crudup won the Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama award for The Morning Show.
Advertisement
Members of the Critics Choice Association voted for what it felt was the best in film and television for 2019.
Taye Diggs hosted the event, which aired on The CW.
Dolemite is My Name star Eddie Murphy accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony. Dolemite won for Best Comedy Film and Best Costume Design.
Avengers: Endgame won for Best Action Movie and Best Visual Effects. Us won the Best Sci Fi or Horror Movie.
The Best Talk Show title was a tie between Late Night with Seth Meyers and Late Late Show with James Corden.
Frozen II and The Good Place actress Kristen Bell received the #SeeHer Award.


upi--2020-01-12--NFL playoffs: Chiefs storm back to beat Texans, reach AFC title game

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs roared back from a 24-point deficit to beat the Houston Texans 51-31 in Sunday 's AFC divisional round game at Arrowhead Stadium .
Mahomes and the high-flying Chiefs reeled off 41 consecutive points to reach the AFC Championship Game .
It was the most unanswered points in a postseason game since the New York Jets posted 41 against the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 wild-card round .
Kansas City will play the Tennessee Titans next Sunday for a trip to the Super Bowl in Miami .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jackson and the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night .
Mahomes completed 23-of-35 passes for 321 yards and five touchdowns .
He also led the Chiefs with 53 rushing yards on seven carries .
Chiefs tailback Damien Williams had 12 carries for 47 yards and two rushing touchdowns .
He added two receptions for 21 yards and a receiving score .
Tight end Travis Kelce finished with 10 catches for 134 yards and three touchdowns .
The Texans jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter after a series of miscues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with receiver Kenny Stills for an easy 54-yard touchdown after a blown assignment by Kansas City 's defense .
Less than two minutes later , Texans defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a touchdown .
Late in the first quarter , Chiefs return man Tyreek Hill muffed a Bryan Anger punt deep in Kansas City territory , leading to a 4-yard touchdown from Watson to tight end Darren Fells .
Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn converted a 31-yard field goal attempt , giving Houston its 24-0 lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
From that point forward , the Chiefs ' offense revved up and rattled off 28 unanswered points to take a 28-24 halftime lead .
Mahomes closed the first half with four touchdown passes , including three scoring strikes to Kelce in a span of about eight minutes .
The Chiefs continued their offensive outburst in the third quarter with two touchdown runs from Williams .
His 5-yard scoring run , his third of the game , gave Kansas City a 41-24 advantage late in the third frame .
Watson scored the Texans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a 5-yard run with 24 seconds left in the third quarter to make it a 10-point game .
Mahomes responded with his fifth touchdown pass of the contest early in the fourth quarter and Harrison Butker drilled a 24-yard kick to punch the Chiefs ' ticket to the AFC title game .
Watson completed 31-of-52 throws for 388 yards and two touchdowns .
He added six carries for 37 yards and one rushing score .
DeAndre Hopkins recorded nine receptions for 118 yards .
Carlos Hyde tallied a team-high 44 rushing yards @ @ @ @

1/16
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs roared back from a 24-point deficit to beat the Houston Texans 51-31 in Sunday's AFC divisional round game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mahomes and the high-flying Chiefs reeled off 41 consecutive points to reach the AFC Championship Game. It was the most unanswered points in a postseason game since the New York Jets posted 41 against the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 wild-card round. Advertisement
Kansas City will play the Tennessee Titans next Sunday for a trip to the Super Bowl in Miami. The No. 6 seed Titans stunned Lamar Jackson and the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night.
Mahomes completed 23-of-35 passes for 321 yards and five touchdowns. He also led the Chiefs with 53 rushing yards on seven carries.
Chiefs tailback Damien Williams had 12 carries for 47 yards and two rushing touchdowns. He added two receptions for 21 yards and a receiving score. Tight end Travis Kelce finished with 10 catches for 134 yards and three touchdowns.
Advertisement
The Texans jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter after a series of miscues by the Chiefs. Deshaun Watson connected with receiver Kenny Stills for an easy 54-yard touchdown after a blown assignment by Kansas City's defense.
Less than two minutes later, Texans defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a touchdown. Late in the first quarter, Chiefs return man Tyreek Hill muffed a Bryan Anger punt deep in Kansas City territory, leading to a 4-yard touchdown from Watson to tight end Darren Fells.
Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn converted a 31-yard field goal attempt, giving Houston its 24-0 lead with 10:54 left in the second quarter.
From that point forward, the Chiefs' offense revved up and rattled off 28 unanswered points to take a 28-24 halftime lead. Mahomes closed the first half with four touchdown passes, including three scoring strikes to Kelce in a span of about eight minutes.
The Chiefs continued their offensive outburst in the third quarter with two touchdown runs from Williams. His 5-yard scoring run, his third of the game, gave Kansas City a 41-24 advantage late in the third frame.
Advertisement
Watson scored the Texans' first touchdown since the first quarter on a 5-yard run with 24 seconds left in the third quarter to make it a 10-point game. Mahomes responded with his fifth touchdown pass of the contest early in the fourth quarter and Harrison Butker drilled a 24-yard kick to punch the Chiefs' ticket to the AFC title game.
Watson completed 31-of-52 throws for 388 yards and two touchdowns. He added six carries for 37 yards and one rushing score.
DeAndre Hopkins recorded nine receptions for 118 yards. Carlos Hyde tallied a team-high 44 rushing yards on 13 carries.


upi--2020-01-12--Richard Linklater, Dr. Phil collaborating on animal-rescue docu-series

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Richard Linklater , Bill Guttentag and Dr. Phil McGraw are collaborating on an animal-rescue docu-series set in Texas , CBS All Access said Sunday .
A press release promised the 10-episode Untitled Richard Linklater Project `` will provide a window onto the colorful and diverse world of animal rescue through moving , humorous and powerful stories of animals and the humans who love them . ''
Linklater 's films include Boyhood , School of Rock and the Before Sunset trilogy and Guttentag is known for his work on Knife Fight , Only the Dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the talk-show Dr. Phil since 2002 .
The trio will serve as executive producers on the program .
`` I come to this project hoping to shine a light on the folks I 've met who are making a difference everyday in the lives of unwanted , abused and disabled animals .
What strikes me most is the joy and discovery on both sides of the relationship between the animals and their human caregivers .
These are inspirational stories that I believe will be a positive force in the world , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CBS All Access for their support in this adventure . ''

1/3
Richard Linklater is producing an animal-rescue docu-series for CBS All Access. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Richard Linklater, Bill Guttentag and Dr. Phil McGraw are collaborating on an animal-rescue docu-series set in Texas, CBS All Access said Sunday. A press release promised the 10-episode Untitled Richard Linklater Project "will provide a window onto the colorful and diverse world of animal rescue through moving, humorous and powerful stories of animals and the humans who love them." Advertisement
Linklater's films include Boyhood, School of Rock and the Before Sunset trilogy and Guttentag is known for his work on Knife Fight, Only the Dead and Sublime. McGraw has been hosting the talk-show Dr. Phil since 2002.
The trio will serve as executive producers on the program.
"I come to this project hoping to shine a light on the folks I've met who are making a difference everyday in the lives of unwanted, abused and disabled animals. What strikes me most is the joy and discovery on both sides of the relationship between the animals and their human caregivers. These are inspirational stories that I believe will be a positive force in the world," said Linklater. "I'm grateful to CBS All Access for their support in this adventure."


upi--2020-01-12--'Star Trek: Picard' picked up for Season 2 ahead of debut

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- CBS All Access announced Sunday it renewed Star Trek : Picard ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ The latest installment in the space saga sees Patrick Stewart returning as Jean-Luc Picard , @ @ @ @ @ for seven seasons on Star Trek : The Next Generation .
The 10-episode first season @ @ @ @ @ , Isa Briones , Evan Evagora , Michelle Hurd , Santiago Cabrera and Harry Treadaway @ @ @ @ @ excitement around the premiere of Star Trek : Picard has reached a magnitude greater than @ @ @ @ @ All Access could have hoped for , '' Julie McNamara , executive vice president of @ @ @ @ @ service , said in a statement .
`` We 're thrilled to announce plans for @ @ @ @ @ series ' debut , and we are confident that Star Trek fans and new viewers @ @ @ @ @ the stellar cast and creative team 's meticulously crafted story when it premieres on Jan @ @ @ @

The story is just getting started. #StarTrekPicard has been renewed for Season 2 on @CBSAllAccess. pic.twitter.com/1sXtEz6gvD— Star Trek on CBS All Access (@startrekcbs) January 12, 2020
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- CBS All Access announced Sunday it renewed Star Trek: Picard ahead of the sci-fi show's premiere.
The latest installment in the space saga sees Patrick Stewart returning as Jean-Luc Picard, the iconic character he played for seven seasons on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Advertisement
The 10-episode first season will also star Alison Pill, Isa Briones, Evan Evagora, Michelle Hurd, Santiago Cabrera and Harry Treadaway.
Special guest stars include Next Generation alumni Brent Spiner, Jonathan Del Arco, Jonathan Frakes and Jeri Ryan.
"The energy and excitement around the premiere of Star Trek: Picard has reached a magnitude greater than all of us at CBS All Access could have hoped for," Julie McNamara, executive vice president of original content at the streaming service, said in a statement.
"We're thrilled to announce plans for a second season before the series' debut, and we are confident that Star Trek fans and new viewers alike will be captured by the stellar cast and creative team's meticulously crafted story when it premieres on Jan. 23."


upi--2020-01-12--Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving returns to starting lineup vs. Atlanta Hawks

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving is in the starting lineup for Sunday @ @ @ @ @ Hawks , the team announced .
Irving was sidelined for the last 26 games because @ @ @ @ @ .
He recently returned to practice , and Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson said the @ @ @ @ @ against the Hawks .
Irving told reporters last week that surgery remained in consideration if @ @ @ @ @ his injury .
He took part in full workouts during the week , and Atkinson @ @ @ @ @ return .
In 11 regular-season games this year , Irving has averaged 28.5 points , @ @ @ @ @ per contest .
Irving 's last appearance came on Nov. 14 in a 101-93 loss @ @ @ @ @ He notched 17 points , nine assists and six rebounds in 35 minutes against the @ @ @ @ @ 17-20 ) host the Hawks ( 8-31 ) at 6 p.m. EST at the Barclays @ @ @ @

Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving was sidelined for the last 26 games because of a right shoulder injury. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, the team announced. Irving was sidelined for the last 26 games because of a right shoulder injury. He recently returned to practice, and Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson said the guard would start Sunday night against the Hawks. Advertisement
Irving told reporters last week that surgery remained in consideration if there was no improvement with his injury. He took part in full workouts during the week, and Atkinson said Irving was ready to return.
In 11 regular-season games this year, Irving has averaged 28.5 points, 7.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds per contest.
Irving's last appearance came on Nov. 14 in a 101-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He notched 17 points, nine assists and six rebounds in 35 minutes against the Nuggets.
Advertisement
The Nets (17-20) host the Hawks (8-31) at 6 p.m. EST at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.


upi--2020-01-12--Billy Porter, Morena Baccarin join Season 2 of 'Twilight Zone'

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Billy Porter , Morena Baccarin , Jenna Elfman and Joel McHale have signed on @ @ @ @ @ episodes of CBS All Access ' re-imagining of The Twilight Zone .
Also booked as @ @ @ @ @ anthology series are Colman Domingo , Ethan Embry , Tavi Gevinson , Tony Hale , @ @ @ @ @ , Jimmi Simpson and Daniel Sunjata .
Executive producer and narrator Jordan Peele wrote the @ @ @ @ @ which will feature Baccarin , Domingo and Hale .
Peele is an Oscar-winning filmmaker whose @ @ @ @ @ Us .
The original Twilight Zone aired on CBS from 1959 to 1964 .

1/3
Billy Porter is set to guest star on "The Twilight Zone" this year. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Billy Porter, Morena Baccarin, Jenna Elfman and Joel McHale have signed on to star in Season 2 episodes of CBS All Access' re-imagining of The Twilight Zone. Also booked as 2020 guest stars on the anthology series are Colman Domingo, Ethan Embry, Tavi Gevinson, Tony Hale, Gillian Jacobs, Chris Meloni, Jimmi Simpson and Daniel Sunjata. Advertisement Season 2 of #TheTwilightZone announces its first round of casting and that @JordanPeele will be writing an episode titled "Downtime." Read More: https://t.co/nSn2FCIRWB pic.twitter.com/uNmMfgpglv— The Twilight Zone (@TheTwilightZone) January 12, 2020
Executive producer and narrator Jordan Peele wrote the episode "Downtime," which will feature Baccarin, Domingo and Hale.
Peele is an Oscar-winning filmmaker whose work includes Get Out and Us.
The original Twilight Zone aired on CBS from 1959 to 1964.


upi--2020-01-12--Watch: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes avoids penalty with toe drag, finds Travis Kelce for score

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Kansas City star quarterback Patrick Mahomes capped the Chiefs ' first-half rally with a @ @ @ @ @ end Travis Kelce in Sunday 's divisional round matchup against the Houston Texans .
With @ @ @ @ @ the second quarter , Mahomes and the Chiefs ' offense faced third-and-goal at the Texans @ @ @ @ @ dropped back to pass and rolled to the left sideline as three Texans defenders pursued @ @ @ @ @ the line of scrimmage , the 24-year-old gunslinger slowed and dragged his left foot to @ @ @ @ @ penalty .
He then delivered a quick strike to Kelce , who hauled in the @ @ @ @ @ .
The Texans jumped out to a 24-0 lead in Sunday 's playoff game after @ @ @ @ @ .
Mahomes stopped the bleeding and ultimately guided Kansas City on four scoring drives and @ @ @ @ @ the first half with a 28-24 lead .
Mahomes completed 12-of-22 passes and recorded 178 @ @ @ @ @ in the first half .

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdowns in the first half Sunday against the Houston Texans. File Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Kansas City star quarterback Patrick Mahomes capped the Chiefs' first-half rally with a spectacular touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce in Sunday's divisional round matchup against the Houston Texans. With under one minute left in the second quarter, Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense faced third-and-goal at the Texans' 5-yard line. Mahomes dropped back to pass and rolled to the left sideline as three Texans defenders pursued him. Advertisement
As Mahomes neared the line of scrimmage, the 24-year-old gunslinger slowed and dragged his left foot to avoid an illegal forward pass penalty. He then delivered a quick strike to Kelce, who hauled in the pass for a 5-yard score.
The Texans jumped out to a 24-0 lead in Sunday's playoff game after multiple miscues by the Chiefs. Mahomes stopped the bleeding and ultimately guided Kansas City on four scoring drives and 28 straight points to close the first half with a 28-24 lead.
Mahomes completed 12-of-22 passes and recorded 178 total yards and four touchdowns in the first half.


upi--2020-01-12--Browns to hire Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as head coach

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- The Cleveland Browns are expected to hire Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their next head coach .
League sources told ESPN and NFL Media on Sunday that Stefanski , 37 , will replace former Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens , who was fired on Dec. 29 after Cleveland posted a 6-10 record in his first full season at the helm .
Stefanski also was a finalist for the Browns ' head-coaching vacancy last year , but Cleveland opted to promote Kitchens from his interim offensive coordinator position .
The San Francisco 49ers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Divisional Round on Saturday , clearing the way for the Browns to move forward with Stefanski .
Stefanski will become the Browns ' 18th head coach in franchise history .
He will be the fifth head coach hired by owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam since they purchased the team in 2012 .
Stefanski , who played defensive back at Penn and graduated in 2005 , has served as an assistant with the Vikings for the past 13 years .
He took over as interim offensive coordinator in Minnesota last season and was promoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vikings ranked eighth in the NFL in scoring offense with 25.4 points per game and sixth in rushing offense ( 133.3 yards per game ) .
With the Browns expected to hire Stefanski , there are currently no remaining head-coaching vacancies in the league .

Kevin Stefanski will replace former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens (pictured), who was fired on Dec. 29. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Browns are expected to hire Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their next head coach. League sources told ESPN and NFL Media on Sunday that Stefanski, 37, will replace former Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens, who was fired on Dec. 29 after Cleveland posted a 6-10 record in his first full season at the helm. Advertisement
Stefanski also was a finalist for the Browns' head-coaching vacancy last year, but Cleveland opted to promote Kitchens from his interim offensive coordinator position.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Vikings 27-10 in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday, clearing the way for the Browns to move forward with Stefanski.
Stefanski will become the Browns' 18th head coach in franchise history. He will be the fifth head coach hired by owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam since they purchased the team in 2012.
Stefanski, who played defensive back at Penn and graduated in 2005, has served as an assistant with the Vikings for the past 13 years. He took over as interim offensive coordinator in Minnesota last season and was promoted to offensive coordinator this year.
Advertisement
The Vikings ranked eighth in the NFL in scoring offense with 25.4 points per game and sixth in rushing offense (133.3 yards per game).
With the Browns expected to hire Stefanski, there are currently no remaining head-coaching vacancies in the league.


upi--2020-01-12--Popeyes awards $10,000 of food to Canadian woman after viral gameshow gaffe

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Popeyes Lousiana Kitchen provided a Canadian woman with $ 10,000 worth of food after @ @ @ @ @ about the cartoon sailor for the fast-food restaurant .
Eve Dubois gained viral attention after @ @ @ @ @ when asked to `` name Popeye 's favorite food '' in an episode of Family @ @ @ @ @ watched in stunned silence as she danced before eventually realizing her error and gasping as @ @ @ @ @ , '' the favorite cuisine of the main character from the classic cartoon .
The @ @ @ @ @ death round that cost her family the game and the chance to win a $ @ @ @ @ @ , however , Popeyes announced they had decided to offer Dubois a consolation prize .
@ @ @ @ @ you got that right , '' the company wrote .
`` DM us to claim @ @ @ @ @ Popeyes . ''
Dubois thanked the company in a tweet of her own alongside the @ @ @ @ @ the sing-song confidence she displayed while delivering the answer .

Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Popeyes Lousiana Kitchen provided a Canadian woman with $10,000 worth of food after she mistook a gameshow question about the cartoon sailor for the fast-food restaurant.
Eve Dubois gained viral attention after excitedly answering "chicken" when asked to "name Popeye's favorite food" in an episode of Family Feud Canada.
Advertisement
Her family watched in stunned silence as she danced before eventually realizing her error and gasping as her opponent answered "spinach," the favorite cuisine of the main character from the classic cartoon.
The error came during a sudden death round that cost her family the game and the chance to win a $10,000 prize.
On Friday, however, Popeyes announced they had decided to offer Dubois a consolation prize.
"Our survey says that you got that right," the company wrote. "DM us to claim your $10,000 worth of Popeyes."
Dubois thanked the company in a tweet of her own alongside the hashtag #CHICKEEEN, mimicking the sing-song confidence she displayed while delivering the answer.


upi--2020-01-12--Pelosi keeps open possibility of subpoenaing impeachment witnesses

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday did not rule out the possibility of subpoenaing witnesses for President Donald Trump 's impeachment , depending on whether the Senate pursues testimony for its trial .
During an appearance on ABC News ' This Week , Pelosi , D-Calif. , said that she will determine during a caucus meeting Tuesday whether to send articles of impeachment to the Senate as early as this week , adding she would not exclude the possibility of issuing fresh subpoenas for testimony from former Trump national security adviser John Bolton or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not excluded , but we 'll see what they do , '' Pelosi said , referring to the Senate .
`` But we do think that there 's enough evidence to remove the president from office .
But we 've done our job .
We 've defended the constitution of the United States .
We would hope that the Senate would do that as well . ''
Pelosi also countered comments by Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell that he will follow the precedent of former President Bill Clinton 's impeachment trial by voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opening presentations .
`` Those witnesses that eventually came were all deposed .
The president has not allowed the witnesses to be deposed for the House or for the Senate yet , '' she said .
`` So the evidence was there .
It was just a question of bringing it more to the forefront . ''
Pelosi added the House could also file new articles of impeachment based on the Senate 's actions .
`` The ball will be in their court soon , '' she said .
The House has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the impeachment to the Senate and name impeachment managers .
Pelosi said the House has always intended to send the articles to the Senate , but the three-week delay has come with its own benefits including the release of unredacted emails and other information related to the case .
`` What we did want , though and we think we accomplished in the past few weeks is that we wanted the public to see the need for witnesses , witnesses with firsthand knowledge of what happened , documentation which the president has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we review this , '' she said .
She also noted that Bolton announced he would testify if subpoenaed by the Senate during the period that the House withheld the documents , although Trump said he would invoke executive privilege to prevent him from testifying to protect the future of the presidency .
In response to criticism from Republicans , including Sen. Susan Collins , about the decision to impeach Trump before exhausting all legal options to obtain testimony and records from the Trump administration and officials , Pelosi said the court process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the House and that she was proud of the courage of House members to vote to impeach .
`` We have confidence in our case that it 's impeachable and this president is impeached for life , regardless of any gamesmanship on the part of Mitch McConnell , '' she said .
Trump weighed in after the ABC interview , posting on Twitter : `` Why should I have the stigma of Impeachment attached to my name when I did NOTHING wrong ?
Read the Transcripts !
A totally partisan Hoax , never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with three Dems voting with the Republicans .
Very unfair to tens of millions of voters ! ''

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.,on Sunday said she would not rule out subpoenaing witnesses for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial if the Senate chooses not to call witnesses for its trial. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday did not rule out the possibility of subpoenaing witnesses for President Donald Trump's impeachment, depending on whether the Senate pursues testimony for its trial. During an appearance on ABC News' This Week, Pelosi, D-Calif., said that she will determine during a caucus meeting Tuesday whether to send articles of impeachment to the Senate as early as this week, adding she would not exclude the possibility of issuing fresh subpoenas for testimony from former Trump national security adviser John Bolton or other potential witnesses. Advertisement
"It's not excluded, but we'll see what they do," Pelosi said, referring to the Senate. "But we do think that there's enough evidence to remove the president from office. But we've done our job. We've defended the constitution of the United States. We would hope that the Senate would do that as well."
Advertisement
Pelosi also countered comments by Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell that he will follow the precedent of former President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial by voting to admit witnesses and new evidence after the opening presentations.
"Those witnesses that eventually came were all deposed. The president has not allowed the witnesses to be deposed for the House or for the Senate yet," she said. "So the evidence was there. It was just a question of bringing it more to the forefront."
Pelosi added the House could also file new articles of impeachment based on the Senate's actions.
"The ball will be in their court soon," she said.
The House has waited three weeks to send the articles of the impeachment to the Senate and name impeachment managers.
Pelosi said the House has always intended to send the articles to the Senate, but the three-week delay has come with its own benefits including the release of unredacted emails and other information related to the case.
"What we did want, though and we think we accomplished in the past few weeks is that we wanted the public to see the need for witnesses, witnesses with firsthand knowledge of what happened, documentation which the president has prevented from coming to the Congress as we review this," she said.
Advertisement
She also noted that Bolton announced he would testify if subpoenaed by the Senate during the period that the House withheld the documents, although Trump said he would invoke executive privilege to prevent him from testifying to protect the future of the presidency.
In response to criticism from Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins, about the decision to impeach Trump before exhausting all legal options to obtain testimony and records from the Trump administration and officials, Pelosi said the court process would have taken too long and that the House and that she was proud of the courage of House members to vote to impeach.
"We have confidence in our case that it's impeachable and this president is impeached for life, regardless of any gamesmanship on the part of Mitch McConnell," she said.
Trump weighed in after the ABC interview, posting on Twitter: "Why should I have the stigma of Impeachment attached to my name when I did NOTHING wrong? Read the Transcripts! A totally partisan Hoax, never happened before. House Republicans voted 195-0, with three Dems voting with the Republicans. Very unfair to tens of millions of voters!"


upi--2020-01-12--Australian PM Scott Morrison to propose royal commission into brushfire response

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Sunday that he will propose a royal commission into the bushfire crisis affecting the country , admitting things `` could have handled on the ground much better . ''
Appearing on ABC Australia 's Insiders , Morrison told host David Speers that the inquiry will examine how the government should respond to and offer support those affected by the blazes that have killed more than 20 people and destroyed more than 2,000 homes .
`` I think that is what would be necessary and I will be taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end , '' he said .
`` But it must be done in consultation with states and territories . ''
Morrison added that the fires have pushed constitutional authorities to act `` to its very edge , '' for the first time placing the federal government in a position where it has a need to take such action .
`` This has created , I think , an environment where the people for the first time , I think arguably , have wanted to see a more direct involvement of the Federal Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
The prime minister also indicated the fires may lead the government to alter its 2030 emissions reduction target which currently aim to cut emissions to 26 percent to 28 percent below 2005 levels .
`` We want to reduce emissions and do the best job we possibly can and get better and better at it , '' he said .
`` I want to do that with a balanced policy , which recognizes Australia 's broader national economic interests and social interest . ''
He said Morrison said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little harder '' in providing comfort and consolation to the victims .
`` These are sensitive environments , they are very emotional environments , '' he said .
`` Prime ministers are flesh and blood too in how they engage with people . ''

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Sunday he will propose a commission to determine how the federal government will provide relief from the brushfire's affecting much of the nation. Photo by Kelly Barnes/EPA-EFE
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Sunday that he will propose a royal commission into the bushfire crisis affecting the country, admitting things "could have handled on the ground much better." Appearing on ABC Australia's Insiders, Morrison told host David Speers that the inquiry will examine how the government should respond to and offer support those affected by the blazes that have killed more than 20 people and destroyed more than 2,000 homes. Advertisement
"I think that is what would be necessary and I will be taking a proposal through the Cabinet to that end," he said. "But it must be done in consultation with states and territories."
Morrison added that the fires have pushed constitutional authorities to act "to its very edge," for the first time placing the federal government in a position where it has a need to take such action.
"This has created, I think, an environment where the people for the first time, I think arguably, have wanted to see a more direct involvement of the Federal Government in responding to these national disasters," he said.
The prime minister also indicated the fires may lead the government to alter its 2030 emissions reduction target which currently aim to cut emissions to 26 percent to 28 percent below 2005 levels.
Advertisement
"We want to reduce emissions and do the best job we possibly can and get better and better at it," he said. "I want to do that with a balanced policy, which recognizes Australia's broader national economic interests and social interest."
He said Morrison said the fires had made his government "think a little harder" in providing comfort and consolation to the victims.
"These are sensitive environments, they are very emotional environments," he said. "Prime ministers are flesh and blood too in how they engage with people."


upi--2020-01-12--CBS orders 'Silence of the Lambs' sequel series 'Clarice'

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- CBS has ordered a pilot for a series to take place a year after the events of the film , Silence of the Lambs .
The show Clarice will focus on FBI agent Clarice Starling , who was played by Jodie Foster in 1991 's Lambs and by Julianne Moore in the 2001 sequel , Hannibal .
Both films are based on novels by Thomas Harris and chronicled Starling 's relationship with psychiatrist- serial killer Hannibal Lecter .
No casting has been announced yet for the TV show , which will be set in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of silence , we 're privileged to give voice to one of America 's most enduring heroes -- Clarice Starling , '' they said in a joint statement Sunday .
`` Clarice 's bravery and complexity have always lit the way , even as her personal story remained in the dark .
But hers is the very story we need today : her struggle , her resilience , her victory .
Her time is now , and always . ''
Prequels to Silence of the Lambs include the films Hannibal Rising ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ) and the TV series Hannibal , which aired 2013-15 .

A TV drama about on one of Jodie Foster's most famous roles -- Clarice Starling in "Silence of the Lambs" -- is in the works at CBS. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- CBS has ordered a pilot for a series to take place a year after the events of the film, Silence of the Lambs. The show Clarice will focus on FBI agent Clarice Starling, who was played by Jodie Foster in 1991's Lambs and by Julianne Moore in the 2001 sequel, Hannibal. Advertisement
Both films are based on novels by Thomas Harris and chronicled Starling's relationship with psychiatrist- serial killer Hannibal Lecter.
No casting has been announced yet for the TV show, which will be set in 1993.
,Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman are executive producing Clarice.
"After more than 20 years of silence, we're privileged to give voice to one of America's most enduring heroes -- Clarice Starling," they said in a joint statement Sunday. "Clarice's bravery and complexity have always lit the way, even as her personal story remained in the dark. But hers is the very story we need today: her struggle, her resilience, her victory. Her time is now, and always."
Prequels to Silence of the Lambs include the films Hannibal Rising (2007) and Red Dragon (2002,) and the TV series Hannibal, which aired 2013-15.


upi--2020-01-12--'1917' tops the North American box office with $36.5M

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- World War I picture `` 1917 '' is the No .
1 movie in @ @ @ @ @ 37.5 million in receipts this weekend , BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday .
The film , which @ @ @ @ @ since Christmas , won the Golden Globe for best motion picture drama one week ago @ @ @ @ @ Rise of Skywalker was No .
1 for the last three weeks .
Coming in @ @ @ @ @ Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalker with $ 15.1 million , followed by Jumanji @ @ @ @ @ No .
3 with $ 14 million , Just Mercy at No .
4 with @ @ @ @ @ a Boss at No .
5 with $ 10 million .
Rounding out the top @ @ @ @ @ No .
6 with $ 7.7 million , Underwater at No .
7 with $ @ @ @ @ @ at No .
8 with $ 5.8 million , Knives Out at No .
9 @ @ @ @ @ Spies in Disguise at No .
10 with $ 5.1 million .

1/3
Sam Mendes appears backstage after winning the award for Best Director -- Motion Picture for "1917'"during the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on January 5. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- World War I picture "1917" is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $36.5 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday. The film, which had been in limited release since Christmas, won the Golden Globe for best motion picture drama one week ago. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was No. 1 for the last three weeks. Advertisement
Coming in at No. 2 is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with $15.1 million, followed by Jumanji: The Next Level at No. 3 with $14 million, Just Mercy at No. 4 with $10 million and Like a Boss at No. 5 with $10 million.
Rounding out the top tier are Little Women at No. 6 with $7.7 million, Underwater at No. 7 with $7 million, Frozen II at No. 8 with $5.8 million, Knives Out at No. 9 with $5.73 million and Spies in Disguise at No. 10 with $5.1 million.


upi--2020-01-12--Mark Esper: Troops deployed because of Iran's threat to embassies

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that he ordered thousands of American troops be deployed to the Middle East because he believed Iran was planning attacks on U.S. embassies .
Appearing on CBS News ' Face the Nation on Sunday , Esper said he shared President Donald Trump 's view that Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani , who was killed in a U.S. airstrike , was plotting to attack four U.S. embassies .
`` I know other members of the national security team shared that view .
That 's why I deployed thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reinforce our embassy in Baghdad and other sites throughout the region , '' he said .
Esper also said the United States had information that an attack would occur `` within a matter of days that would be broad in scale , in other words , more than one country and that it would be bigger than previous attacks , likely going to take us into open hostilities with Iran . ''
In an interview with Fox News ' Laura Ingraham on Friday , Tump said `` it would 've been four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under Soleimani 's plans .
Esper on Sunday said that he did n't see an explicit threat against four embassies and that his decision was based on the shared belief between him and Trump that those embassies were facing an imminent threat .
`` The president did n't cite a specific piece of evidence .
What he said was he believed , '' Esper said .
`` I did n't see one , with regard to four embassies .
What I 'm saying is that I shared the president 's view that probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go after our embassies .
The embassy is the most prominent display of American presence in a country . ''
Democratic lawmakers including Sen. Chris Murphy , D-Conn. , have said a briefing last week from Esper and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo did not indicate that the threats mentioned by Trump and Esper were behind the rationale for killing Soleimani .
`` Let 's be clear -- if there was evidence of imminent attacks on four embassies , the Administration would have said so at our Wednesday briefing , '' Murphy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Esper on Sunday told CNN that information was only shared with a group of congressional leaders who are often provided sensitive information the rest of Congress is not briefed on , known as the `` Gang of Eight , '' because they thought it should n't be more widely shared .
`` I spoke to one of the briefers .
One of the briefers told me was that most , nearly all of the members of that 'Gang of Eight , ' believe that the intelligence was persuasive as well and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broader membership because of the concerns that it could reveal our sources and methods , '' he said .
Esper also condemned Iran 's foreign minister , Javad Zarif , for stating that U.S. escalation contributed to what Iran has described as an unintentional shooting down of a Ukranian commercial airliner that killed 176 and has sparked protests in the country .
`` To somehow allow Iran to play the victim card with the international community is just ridiculous , '' he said .
Trump on Sunday tweeted a message to Iranian leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands have already been killed or imprisoned .
`` The world is watching , More importantly , the USA is watching .
Turn your internet back on and let reporters roam free !
Stop the killing of your great Iranian people ! ''
Trump wrote .

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that the United States deployed thousands of American troops to the Middle East because it believed Iran was targeting four U.S. embassies. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that he ordered thousands of American troops be deployed to the Middle East because he believed Iran was planning attacks on U.S. embassies. Appearing on CBS News' Face the Nation on Sunday, Esper said he shared President Donald Trump's view that Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike, was plotting to attack four U.S. embassies. Advertisement
"I know other members of the national security team shared that view. That's why I deployed thousands of American paratroopers to the Middle East to reinforce our embassy in Baghdad and other sites throughout the region," he said.
Esper also said the United States had information that an attack would occur "within a matter of days that would be broad in scale, in other words, more than one country and that it would be bigger than previous attacks, likely going to take us into open hostilities with Iran."
Advertisement
In an interview with Fox News' Laura Ingraham on Friday, Tump said "it would've been four embassies" that would have been attacked under Soleimani's plans.
Esper on Sunday said that he didn't see an explicit threat against four embassies and that his decision was based on the shared belief between him and Trump that those embassies were facing an imminent threat.
"The president didn't cite a specific piece of evidence. What he said was he believed," Esper said. "I didn't see one, with regard to four embassies. What I'm saying is that I shared the president's view that probably -- my expectation was they were going to go after our embassies. The embassy is the most prominent display of American presence in a country."
Democratic lawmakers including Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., have said a briefing last week from Esper and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo did not indicate that the threats mentioned by Trump and Esper were behind the rationale for killing Soleimani.
"Let's be clear -- if there was evidence of imminent attacks on four embassies, the Administration would have said so at our Wednesday briefing," Murphy said. "They didn't."
Esper on Sunday told CNN that information was only shared with a group of congressional leaders who are often provided sensitive information the rest of Congress is not briefed on, known as the "Gang of Eight," because they thought it shouldn't be more widely shared.
Advertisement
"I spoke to one of the briefers. One of the briefers told me was that most, nearly all of the members of that 'Gang of Eight,' believe that the intelligence was persuasive as well and that it should not be shared with the broader membership because of the concerns that it could reveal our sources and methods," he said.
Esper also condemned Iran's foreign minister, Javad Zarif, for stating that U.S. escalation contributed to what Iran has described as an unintentional shooting down of a Ukranian commercial airliner that killed 176 and has sparked protests in the country.
"To somehow allow Iran to play the victim card with the international community is just ridiculous," he said.
Trump on Sunday tweeted a message to Iranian leaders urging them not to kill protesters stating thousands have already been killed or imprisoned.
"The world is watching, More importantly, the USA is watching. Turn your internet back on and let reporters roam free! Stop the killing of your great Iranian people!" Trump wrote.


upi--2020-01-12--Iran's only female Olympic medalist defects to Europe, blast government

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Kimia Alizadeh , who has been Iran 's only woman to win a medal at the Olympics , said she has defected from the country and moved to Europe in a social media post that is critical of the regime 's government .
Alizadeh , 21 , made the announcement Saturday in Arabic to her 370,000 Instagram followers .
The 11-paragraph post did n't say what country she moved to though she said she wants to continue practicing the martial arts sports , and to live a `` happy and healthy life . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ taekwondo category at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .
In all , Iran has won 69 medals in the Summer Games since its debut in 1900 and none in the Winter Games , according to the Olympian Database .
`` Let me start with a greeting , a farewell or condolences , '' she wrote .
`` I am one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran who they have been playing with for years . ''
Alizadeh added : `` They took me wherever they wanted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentence they ordered me to say , I repeated .
Whenever they saw fit , they exploited me .
`` I was n't important to them .
None of us mattered to them , we were tools .
Though the government celebrated her medals , it criticized the sport , she said , '' The virtue of a woman is not to stretch her legs ! ''
Alizadeh , known as `` The Tsunami , '' wrote .
On Friday , Seyed Mohammad Pouladgar , the head of Iran 's Taekwondo Federation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her coach that she was traveling on vacation at Iranian government expense despite rumors of her departure .
Her defection comes amid anti-government protests in cities across the nation Saturday .
Iran earlier Saturday had admitted it had accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger airliner , killing all 176 people aboard , on Wednesday .
One week earlier , a U.S. airstrike killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani and subsequently Iran struck bases in Iraq that houses U.S. troops through there were no casualties .
Alizadeh said she `` did n't want to sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , injustice and flattery , '' including being complicit with the regime 's `` corruption and lies . ''
`` My troubled spirit does not fit with your dirty economic ties and tight political lobbies , '' she wrote .
During the 2016 Olympics , Alizadeh wore a traditional head scarf along with her taekwondo uniform .
The 2020 Olympics is in July in Japan .
'She has defected for a life of security , happiness , and freedom .
Iran will continue to lose more strong women unless it learns to empower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus posted on Twitter .

Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin of Iran bites her bronze medal as she poses on the podium for the women's 125.7-pound Taekwondo competition of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Taekwondo events in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 18, 2016. Photo by Tatyana Zenkovich/EPA-EFE
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Kimia Alizadeh, who has been Iran's only woman to win a medal at the Olympics, said she has defected from the country and moved to Europe in a social media post that is critical of the regime's government. Alizadeh, 21, made the announcement Saturday in Arabic to her 370,000 Instagram followers. The 11-paragraph post didn't say what country she moved to though she said she wants to continue practicing the martial arts sports, and to live a "happy and healthy life." Advertisement
Alizadeh won the bronze in the 125.7-pound taekwondo category at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In all, Iran has won 69 medals in the Summer Games since its debut in 1900 and none in the Winter Games, according to the Olympian Database.
"Let me start with a greeting, a farewell or condolences," she wrote. "I am one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran who they have been playing with for years."
Alizadeh added: "They took me wherever they wanted. I wore whatever they said. Every sentence they ordered me to say, I repeated. Whenever they saw fit, they exploited me.
"I wasn't important to them. None of us mattered to them, we were tools.
Though the government celebrated her medals, it criticized the sport, she said,
"The virtue of a woman is not to stretch her legs!" Alizadeh, known as "The Tsunami," wrote.
On Friday, Seyed Mohammad Pouladgar, the head of Iran's Taekwondo Federation, said Alizadeh had assured her father and her coach that she was traveling on vacation at Iranian government expense despite rumors of her departure.
Advertisement
Her defection comes amid anti-government protests in cities across the nation Saturday. Iran earlier Saturday had admitted it had accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger airliner, killing all 176 people aboard, on Wednesday. One week earlier, a U.S. airstrike killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani and subsequently Iran struck bases in Iraq that houses U.S. troops through there were no casualties.
Alizadeh said she "didn't want to sit at the table of hypocrisy, lies, injustice and flattery," including being complicit with the regime's "corruption and lies."
"My troubled spirit does not fit with your dirty economic ties and tight political lobbies," she wrote.
During the 2016 Olympics, Alizadeh wore a traditional head scarf along with her taekwondo uniform. The 2020 Olympics is in July in Japan.
'She has defected for a life of security, happiness, and freedom. Iran will continue to lose more strong women unless it learns to empower and support them," U.S. State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus posted on Twitter.


upi--2020-01-12--'Emergency alert' about nuclear plant in Ottawa sent in error

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- A `` emergency alert '' at a nuclear power plant in Ottawa was `` issued by mistake , '' the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission said Sunday .
Millions of residents received the alert at 7:19 a.m. that `` an incident was reported at the Pickering Nuclear Station . ''
More than an hour later , officials said the alert was sent in error .
The emergency alert said it applied to people within 6.2 miles of the power plants .
`` There has been NO abnormal release of radioactivity and emergency staff are responding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read .
`` People near the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station DO NOT need to take any protective actions at this time .
Remain tuned to local media for further information and instructions . ''
But the power commission posted on Twitter at 8:46 a.m : `` CNSC has been informed that Pickering is safe and that the alert was issued by mistake .
The CNSC is in touch with the Province Emergency Operations Centre and @ opg to issue a correction . ''
Ontario Power Generation , which owns the plant , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the alert regarding # Pickering Nuclear was sent in error .
There is no danger to the public or environment . ''
Durham Regional police also posted on Twitter they received an alert .
`` Like many of you , I was very troubled to have received that emergency alert this morning , '' Mayor Dave Ryan tweeted .
`` While I am relieved that there was no actual emergency , I am upset that an error such as this occurred .
I have spoken to the Province , and am demanding that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plant includes eight nuclear reactors on the edge of Lake Ontario in Pickering , east of Toronto .
Canada 's oldest nuclear plant , which was built in 1971 , produces about 15 percent of Ontario 's power .
Around 90,000 residents live in the area , according to the Toronto Sun .

Pickering Nuclear Generating Station has eight reactors in Ottawa, Canada. Photo courtesy iker/Wikimedia Commons
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- A "emergency alert" at a nuclear power plant in Ontario was "issued by mistake," the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission said Sunday. Millions of residents received the alert at 7:19 a.m. that "an incident was reported at the Pickering Nuclear Station." More than an hour later, officials said the alert was sent in error. Advertisement
The emergency alert said it applied to people within 6.2 miles of the power plants. "There has been NO abnormal release of radioactivity and emergency staff are responding to the situation," the message read. "People near the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station DO NOT need to take any protective actions at this time. Remain tuned to local media for further information and instructions."
But the power commission posted on Twitter at 8:46 a.m: "CNSC has been informed that Pickering is safe and that the alert was issued by mistake. The CNSC is in touch with the Province Emergency Operations Centre and @opg to issue a correction."
Ontario Power Generation, which owns the plant, also issued a correction, tweeting: "the alert regarding #Pickering Nuclear was sent in error. There is no danger to the public or environment."
Advertisement
Durham Regional police also posted on Twitter they received an alert.
"Like many of you, I was very troubled to have received that emergency alert this morning," Mayor Dave Ryan tweeted. "While I am relieved that there was no actual emergency, I am upset that an error such as this occurred. I have spoken to the Province, and am demanding that a full investigation take place.
The plant includes eight nuclear reactors on the edge of Lake Ontario in Pickering, east of Toronto.
Canada's oldest nuclear plant, which was built in 1971, produces about 15 percent of Ontario's power. Around 90,000 residents live in the area, according to the Toronto Sun.


upi--2020-01-12--Ariana Grande to perform at the Grammys

Ariana Grande to perform at the Grammys

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Pop music star Ariana Grande has confirmed on Twitter that she is scheduled to @ @ @ @ @ Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles .
The gala honoring excellence in music is to @ @ @ @ @ Center on CBS on Jan. 26 .
Lizzo leads the field with eight nominations , @ @ @ @ @ Lil Nas X with six nominations each .
Alicia Keys is hosting the event for @ @ @ @ @ row .
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were previously announced as performers .
Grande wrapped @ @ @ @ @ and released her first live album in December .
She is nominated for five Grammys @ @ @ @ @ Year for Thank U , Next , which includes the hit singles `` Thank U @ @ @ @ @ 7 Rings '' and `` Break Up with Your Girlfriend , I 'm Bored .
@

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Pop music star Ariana Grande has confirmed on Twitter that she is scheduled to perform at next month's Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
The gala honoring excellence in music is to air live from the Staples Center on CBS on Jan. 26.
Advertisement
Lizzo leads the field with eight nominations, followed by Billie Eillish and Lil Nas X with six nominations each.
Alicia Keys is hosting the event for the second year in a row.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were previously announced as performers.
Grande wrapped up her Sweetener concert tour and released her first live album in December.
She is nominated for five Grammys, including Album of the Year for Thank U, Next, which includes the hit singles "Thank U, Next," "7 Rings" and "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored."


upi--2020-01-12--Saudis' Aramco raises $29.4B in world's biggest initial public offering

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Saudi Arabia 's Aramco raised $ 29.4 billion in the world 's largest initial public offering , surpassing the oil company 's original listing by $ 5 billion .
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. , one of the underwriters of the IPO , exercised the option to place 450 million additional shares that were initially separated to avoid price swings , according to a statement .
The shares at $ 8.53 were placed with investors during the book-building process , a stabilization period that ended Friday .
`` The 450 million shares subject to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the bookbuilding process and therefore , no additional shares are being offered into the market today , '' the company explained in a statement to the Saudi Arabian stock exchange The size of the stake moved to 1.725 percent , up from 1.5 percent , of the worth of the company .
In December , the company announced it raised $ 25.6 billion by selling 3 billion shares at the $ 8.53 price .
At the close of trading Sunday on the Tadawul stock exchange in Saudi Arabia , the shares closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price of $ 9.28 , or 34.8 rivals , is 8.8 percent higher than the IPO price .
This gives the company an overall valuation of $ 1.86 trillion .
U.S.-based Apple is worth $ 1.15 trillion .
The IPO relied heavily on individuals and high-net worth investors and funds from the Gulf , with the Saudi government institutions investing almost $ 2.3 billion into the offering .
The kingdom had originally expected to raise up to $ 100 billion .
Saudi Arabia plans to move the funds to the Public Investment Fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vision 2030 plan .
The nation has been attempting to diversify by moving revenues from hydrocarbons .
`` We expect PIF 's investment focus to be mainly domestic , which could help non-oil growth , '' Fitch Ratings said in a note issued before the company 's listing .
The previous IPO record was set by Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba 's IPO in 2014 at $ 25 billion .
Aramco , which accounts for one in every eight barrels of crude produced , declared a profit of $ 68.19 billion on revenue of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months of last year .
In 2018 , it produced 13.6 million barrels per day of oil equivalent .

Aramco's Khurais Oil Plant is located 93 southeast of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The oil field, which came online in 2009, provided 1.2 million barrels of oil per day to Saudi Arabia’s production capacity, according to Planet.com. Photo courtesy Aramco
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia's Aramco raised $29.4 billion in the world's largest initial public offering, surpassing the oil company's original listing by $5 billion. Goldman Sachs Group Inc., one of the underwriters of the IPO, exercised the option to place 450 million additional shares that were initially separated to avoid price swings, according to a statement. The shares at $8.53 were placed with investors during the book-building process, a stabilization period that ended Friday. Advertisement
"The 450 million shares subject to the over-allotment option had been allocated to investors during the bookbuilding process and therefore, no additional shares are being offered into the market today," the company explained in a statement to the Saudi Arabian stock exchange
The size of the stake moved to 1.725 percent, up from 1.5 percent, of the worth of the company.
In December, the company announced it raised $25.6 billion by selling 3 billion shares at the $8.53 price.
At the close of trading Sunday on the Tadawul stock exchange in Saudi Arabia, the shares closed down 0.57 percent. But the stock price of $9.28, or 34.8 rivals, is 8.8 percent higher than the IPO price.
Advertisement
This gives the company an overall valuation of $1.86 trillion. U.S.-based Apple is worth $1.15 trillion.
The IPO relied heavily on individuals and high-net worth investors and funds from the Gulf, with the Saudi government institutions investing almost $2.3 billion into the offering.
The kingdom had originally expected to raise up to $100 billion.
Saudi Arabia plans to move the funds to the Public Investment Fund for projects and initiatives aligned to the Vision 2030 plan. The nation has been attempting to diversify by moving revenues from hydrocarbons.
"We expect PIF's investment focus to be mainly domestic, which could help non-oil growth,"Fitch Ratings said in a note issued before the company's listing.
The previous IPO record was set by Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba's IPO in 2014 at $25 billion.
Aramco, which accounts for one in every eight barrels of crude produced, declared a profit of $68.19 billion on revenue of $217.1 billion in the first nine months of last year. In 2018, it produced 13.6 million barrels per day of oil equivalent.


upi--2020-01-12--Syfy greenlights 'Chucky' series

Syfy greenlights 'Chucky' series

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Syfy has green-lit a TV series based on the Chucky horror film franchise .
`` Chucky 's back -- and this time , he 's headed straight to your living room .
Get ready for an all-new series , coming to SYFY , '' the cable network 's Instagram account said Saturday .
No casting or premiere date have been announced yet , but Deadwood actor Brad Dourif is expected to return as the voice of the demonic doll in the TV show .
The show is part of a franchise started with Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spawned six sequels , most recently Cult of Chucky in 2017 .
A remake of the original film was released last June with Mark Hamill lending his voice to demonic toy .
It co-starred Aubrey Plaza , Gabriel Bateman and Brian Tyree Henry , Mancini was not involved with the remake .
`` WE 'RE GOING FOR BLOODY , BUT DELICIOUS RATHER THAN DISGUSTING , '' Mancini tweeted after news of the show broke Saturday .
`` Thanks so much to @ UCP and @ SYFY for partnering with us on Chucky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wrote in another post .

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Syfy has green-lit a TV series based on the Chucky horror film franchise.
"Chucky's back -- and this time, he's headed straight to your living room. Get ready for an all-new series, coming to SYFY," the cable network's Instagram account said Saturday.
Advertisement
No casting or premiere date have been announced yet, but Deadwood actor Brad Dourif is expected to return as the voice of the demonic doll in the TV show.
The show is part of a franchise started with Don Mancini's 1988 movie Child's Play and spawned six sequels, most recently Cult of Chucky in 2017.
A remake of the original film was released last June with Mark Hamill lending his voice to demonic toy. It co-starred Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman and Brian Tyree Henry,
Advertisement
Mancini was not involved with the remake.
"WE'RE GOING FOR BLOODY, BUT DELICIOUS RATHER THAN DISGUSTING," Mancini tweeted after news of the show broke Saturday.
"Thanks so much to @UCP and @SYFY for partnering with us on Chucky's gory road to television!" he wrote in another post.


upi--2020-01-12--Suspect sought after five people shot at party in Colorado

Jan. 12 ( UPI ) -- Police are seeking a suspect in a shooting at an apartment that injured five people , including two teenage girls and one boy teen , in suburban Denver late Saturday .
The Aurora Police Public Safety Communications Division received a 911 call around 10:55 p.m. about a shooting , the agency said in a news release Sunday afternoon .
All five victims are in serious condition at hospitals with injuries that are not life-threatening , the department said .
Three people were found at the shooting site by police and transported by ambulance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a nearby medical facility by private vehicle and subsequently transported to a hospital .
The teens are older than 16 and the adults are male .
A black man of an unknown age who was wearing a yellow-hooded sweatshirt is being sought .
`` There could possibly be additional suspects , but until we are able to interview witnesses and victims , we are unable to confirm this , '' police said in the news release .
`` At this time , a suspect has not been arrested . ''
Patrols have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shooting happened during a get-together at one apartment , KDVR-TV reported .
Aurora is a suburb about 10 miles east of Denver .
On Dec. 27 , a teen was shot dead at a mall in Aurora .
Kamyl Xavier Garrette , 18 , faces charges of first-degree murder In 2012 , a dozen people were killed during a mass shooting occurred inside a Century 16 movie theater in Aurora .
James Eagan Holmes was convicted of first-degree murder .

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Police are seeking a suspect in a shooting at an apartment that injured five people, including two teenage girls and one boy teen, in suburban Denver late Saturday.
The Aurora Police Public Safety Communications Division received a 911 call around 10:55 p.m. about a shooting, the agency said in a news release Sunday afternoon.
Advertisement
All five victims are in serious condition at hospitals with injuries that are not life-threatening, the department said.
Three people were found at the shooting site by police and transported by ambulance to hospitals. The other two victims went to a nearby medical facility by private vehicle and subsequently transported to a hospital.
The teens are older than 16 and the adults are male.
A black man of an unknown age who was wearing a yellow-hooded sweatshirt is being sought.
"There could possibly be additional suspects, but until we are able to interview witnesses and victims, we are unable to confirm this," police said in the news release. "At this time, a suspect has not been arrested."
Patrols have been increased in the area.
The shooting happened during a get-together at one apartment, KDVR-TV reported.
Advertisement
Aurora is a suburb about 10 miles east of Denver.
On Dec. 27, a teen was shot dead at a mall in Aurora. Kamyl Xavier Garrette, 18, faces charges of first-degree murder
In 2012, a dozen people were killed during a mass shooting occurred inside a Century 16 movie theater in Aurora. James Eagan Holmes was convicted of first-degree murder.


upi--2020-01-12--Showers, storms to dampen cleanup efforts in wake of severe outbreak

The storm-ravaged southern United States will face daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms into the middle of the week .
AccuWeather meteorologists do not expect the storms to have the same ferocity as those that occurred during the first severe weather outbreak of the year from Friday into Saturday night .
However , any wet weather across the South can slow down cleanup and recovery efforts and put a further strain on residents left homeless by the storms .
A prolonged unsettled weather pattern will set up this week as a front stalls across the region , according to AccuWeather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will serve as a focal point for more widespread showers and thunderstorms , '' he added .
The showery weather will first linger along the Southeast coast on Sunday , before spreading northward over the South on Monday .
Communities from Houston to Jackson , Miss .
; Birmingham , Ala. ; Atlanta ; and Raleigh , N.C. , can be dampened by showers and thunderstorms at the start of the new week .
The stormy weather may lift away from the Gulf Coast for a time from Tuesday into Wednesday , spreading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ark.
, and Nashville .
A few of the embedded thunderstorms could become locally heavy , with gusty winds being the main threat .
Since the ground is already saturated , even a moderate wind gust of 40-50 mph within a thunderstorm could be enough to knock over a shallow-rooted tree .
Localized flooding may become a problem in areas that were soaked by thunderstorms Friday into Saturday and will experience one or more rounds of additional stormy weather into the middle of the week .
Small creeks and streams may take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where the rounds of showers and thunderstorms repeat daily into midweek .
The additional rainfall is likely to put some cities over the top in terms of average rainfall for the month .
Birmingham was less than 0.10 of an inch shy of its average January rainfall of 4.84 inches as of Jan. 12 .
Little Rock and Jackson eclipsed their respective monthly averages of 3.55 inches and 4.97 inches in just the first 11 days of January .

AccuWeather meteorologists do not expect rain storms in southern United States to have the same ferocity as those that occurred during the first severe weather outbreak of the year from Friday into Saturday night. Satellite image courtesy NOAA
The storm-ravaged southern United States will face daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms into the middle of the week. AccuWeather meteorologists do not expect the storms to have the same ferocity as those that occurred during the first severe weather outbreak of the year from Friday into Saturday night. Advertisement
However, any wet weather across the South can slow down cleanup and recovery efforts and put a further strain on residents left homeless by the storms.
A prolonged unsettled weather pattern will set up this week as a front stalls across the region, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Carl Erickson.
"This will serve as a focal point for more widespread showers and thunderstorms," he added.
The showery weather will first linger along the Southeast coast on Sunday, before spreading northward over the South on Monday.
Communities from Houston to Jackson, Miss.; Birmingham, Ala.; Atlanta; and Raleigh, N.C., can be dampened by showers and thunderstorms at the start of the new week.
The stormy weather may lift away from the Gulf Coast for a time from Tuesday into Wednesday, spreading northward into places such as Little Rock, Ark., and Nashville.
Advertisement
A few of the embedded thunderstorms could become locally heavy, with gusty winds being the main threat.
Since the ground is already saturated, even a moderate wind gust of 40-50 mph within a thunderstorm could be enough to knock over a shallow-rooted tree.
Localized flooding may become a problem in areas that were soaked by thunderstorms Friday into Saturday and will experience one or more rounds of additional stormy weather into the middle of the week.
Small creeks and streams may take on another surge of water, especially where the rounds of showers and thunderstorms repeat daily into midweek.
The additional rainfall is likely to put some cities over the top in terms of average rainfall for the month.
Birmingham was less than 0.10 of an inch shy of its average January rainfall of 4.84 inches as of Jan. 12.
Little Rock and Jackson eclipsed their respective monthly averages of 3.55 inches and 4.97 inches in just the first 11 days of January.


upi--2020-01-12--Volcano erupts in the Philippines, prompts evacuations

The Taal Volcano in the central Philippines rumbled to life on Sunday , spewing ash and prompting evacuations in nearby communities -- and officials warn that a more powerful eruption is imminent .
The volcano is located on the island of Luzon and is the country 's second most active volcano .
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the status of the Taal Volcano to an Alert Level 4 late Sunday , local time , indicating a hazardous eruption is possible within hours to days .
The volcano was at an Alert Level 1 on Sunday afternoon .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alert Level 5 meaning a hazardous eruption is in progress .
`` As of 5:30 p.m. PST ( 1730H ) , eruptive activity at Taal Volcano Main Crater intensified as continuous eruption generated a tall 10-15 kilometer [ 32,808-49,212 foot ] steam-laden tephra column with frequent volcanic lightning that rained wet ashfall on the general north as far as Quezon City , '' PHIVOLCS said in a statement .
They added that two volcanic earthquakes of magnitudes 2.5 and 3.9 were felt in Tagaytay City and Alitagtag , Batangas .
Ashfall was reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miles north of the volcano on Sunday evening , according to CNN Philippines .
Due to the eruption , all flights , both arrival and departures , at Ninoy Aquino International Airport are now on hold .
Passengers are advised to coordinate with their respective airlines for flight updates .
All classes within the provinces of Cavite and Batangas will be canceled on Monday , Jan. 13. due to heavy ashfall .
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno has also ordered the suspension of classes in all levels of public and private schools on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unknown number of people in the municipalities of San Nicolas , Balete and Talisay , according to The Philippine Star .
`` Magma is intruding from below .
If eventually this will continue to move up , then there can be a magmatic eruption which is more dangerous , '' Renato Soldium , PHIVOLCS officer-in-charge , told CNN Philippines .
Cameras monitoring the volcano caught ash spewing from the crater around the midday hours of Sunday .
`` The public is reminded that the main crater should be strictly off limits because sudden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lethal volcanic gases can be released , '' PHIVOLCS said .
`` In addition , communities around the Taal Lakeshore are advised to take precautionary measures and be vigilant of possible lake-water disturbances related to the ongoing unrest . ''
The eruption occurred during one couple 's wedding and the photographer was able to capture the moment .
Photographer Randolph Evan has been a professional photographer for almost 8 years now and has never experienced a moment like this one .
`` While the bride was getting ready around 2 p.m. , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Taal volcano .
Eventually , the smoke became darker as the day progressed .
But miraculously we were able to finish everything from ceremony until the reception .
The couple was even able to do their vows , first dance and speeches , '' Evan said .
Everyone was actually calm and just trying to get a feel of the couple if they would decide to evacuate or not .
`` It was an intimate wedding so most of the guests there were their relatives and close friends .
The mood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of funny because the volcano steam served like an entertaining backdrop for the guests that was just changing colors from white to yellow to pink then grey .
As for the couple they seemed relaxed too and unbothered .
They were still able to be in the moment for their wedding which was a relief , '' Evan said .
Everyone who attended heard occasional rumbles and thunder but Evan said he is n't sure if it was directly related to the volcano 's activity .
`` We were actually nervous because while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for updates on the volcanic eruption .
So we were actually aware of the warnings and escalating levels that were being announced real-time .
We also discussed discretely among ourselves what we should do when worst comes to worst , '' Evan said .
`` The couple genuinely did n't want to cancel though , as we later found out it 's because they have been planning for this day for 8 years and after 2 kids already .
So this day ( of all days ) was always going to be special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A moderate to high level of seismic activity has been observed in the vicinity since March 28 , 2019 , according to PHIVOLCS .
The agency reported three earthquake events as of early Sunday afternoon .
`` A seismic swarm has started at around 11:00 a.m. and ongoing as of 2:10 p.m. Sunday , '' PHIVOLCS said .
`` Outside of isolated showers and thunderstorms , mainly dry conditions are expected across Luzon through the beginning of the week .
A tropical disturbance to the east of the Philippines will be pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area , '' Kelly added .
The last major eruption of the Taal Volcano occurred in 1977 .

1/2
An ash column from erupting Taal Volcano looms over Tagaytay city, Philippines, on Sunday. Photo by Francis R. Malasig/EDPA-EFE
The Taal Volcano in the central Philippines rumbled to life on Sunday, spewing ash and prompting evacuations in nearby communities -- and officials warn that a more powerful eruption is imminent. The volcano is located on the island of Luzon and is the country's second most active volcano. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the status of the Taal Volcano to an Alert Level 4 late Sunday, local time, indicating a hazardous eruption is possible within hours to days. The volcano was at an Alert Level 1 on Sunday afternoon. The alert system has five levels with Alert Level 5 meaning a hazardous eruption is in progress. Advertisement
"As of 5:30 p.m. PST (1730H), eruptive activity at Taal Volcano Main Crater intensified as continuous eruption generated a tall 10-15 kilometer [32,808-49,212 foot] steam-laden tephra column with frequent volcanic lightning that rained wet ashfall on the general north as far as Quezon City," PHIVOLCS said in a statement. They added that two volcanic earthquakes of magnitudes 2.5 and 3.9 were felt in Tagaytay City and Alitagtag, Batangas.
Advertisement
Ashfall was reported in metro Manila, located about 63 miles north of the volcano on Sunday evening, according to CNN Philippines.
Due to the eruption, all flights, both arrival and departures, at Ninoy Aquino International Airport are now on hold. Passengers are advised to coordinate with their respective airlines for flight updates.
All classes within the provinces of Cavite and Batangas will be canceled on Monday, Jan. 13. due to heavy ashfall. Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno has also ordered the suspension of classes in all levels of public and private schools on Monday.
Evacuations are underway for an unknown number of people in the municipalities of San Nicolas, Balete and Talisay, according to The Philippine Star.
"Magma is intruding from below. If eventually this will continue to move up, then there can be a magmatic eruption which is more dangerous," Renato Soldium, PHIVOLCS officer-in-charge, told CNN Philippines.
Advertisement
Cameras monitoring the volcano caught ash spewing from the crater around the midday hours of Sunday.
"The public is reminded that the main crater should be strictly off limits because sudden steam explosions can occur and high concentrations of lethal volcanic gases can be released," PHIVOLCS said. "In addition, communities around the Taal Lakeshore are advised to take precautionary measures and be vigilant of possible lake-water disturbances related to the ongoing unrest."
The eruption occurred during one couple's wedding and the photographer was able to capture the moment.
Photographer Randolph Evan has been a professional photographer for almost 8 years now and has never experienced a moment like this one.
"While the bride was getting ready around 2 p.m., we already noticed white smoke coming out of the Taal volcano. Eventually, the smoke became darker as the day progressed. But miraculously we were able to finish everything from ceremony until the reception. The couple was even able to do their vows, first dance and speeches," Evan said.
Advertisement
Everyone was actually calm and just trying to get a feel of the couple if they would decide to evacuate or not.
"It was an intimate wedding so most of the guests there were their relatives and close friends. The mood was surprisingly relaxed. It was kind of funny because the volcano steam served like an entertaining backdrop for the guests that was just changing colors from white to yellow to pink then grey. As for the couple they seemed relaxed too and unbothered. They were still able to be in the moment for their wedding which was a relief," Evan said.
Everyone who attended heard occasional rumbles and thunder but Evan said he isn't sure if it was directly related to the volcano's activity.
"We were actually nervous because while working we kept on checking social media for updates on the volcanic eruption. So we were actually aware of the warnings and escalating levels that were being announced real-time. We also discussed discretely among ourselves what we should do when worst comes to worst," Evan said.
"The couple genuinely didn't want to cancel though, as we later found out it's because they have been planning for this day for 8 years and after 2 kids already. So this day (of all days) was always going to be special no matter what," Evan said.
Advertisement
A moderate to high level of seismic activity has been observed in the vicinity since March 28, 2019, according to PHIVOLCS. The agency reported three earthquake events as of early Sunday afternoon.
"A seismic swarm has started at around 11:00 a.m. and ongoing as of 2:10 p.m. Sunday," PHIVOLCS said.
"Outside of isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly dry conditions are expected across Luzon through the beginning of the week. A tropical disturbance to the east of the Philippines will be pulled north and east, away from the area," Kelly added.
The last major eruption of the Taal Volcano occurred in 1977.


upi--2020-01-12--Many Americans sleep more in winter

Many Americans sleep more in winter

Like the mighty grizzly bear that hibernates in winter , many people spend more time sleeping during this cold , dark season , a new survey reveals .
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine , 34 percent of Americans say they sleep more in winter , compared with 10 percent who claim they sleep less during this time of year .
In summer , these numbers are turned around , with 36 % saying they sleep less and 9 percent saying they sleep more than usual .
`` The shorter days during the winter create a great , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Dr. Kelly Carden , president of the AASM , said in an academy news release .
`` Getting quality sleep of adequate duration can improve physical and mental health , overall performance and mitigate safety risks , '' she added .
Here are some tips for getting a good night 's sleep regardless of the season : • Set a bedtime that allows you to get enough sleep .
• Avoid screens and electronics before bed .
Exposure to light at night can disrupt the sleep cycle .
• Avoid caffeine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both can disrupt sleep .
• Relax before bed , by taking a warm bath , drinking tea , journaling or meditating .
• Make your bedroom comfortable .
It should be cave-like -- quiet , dark and a little cool .
• If you have sleep problems , see your doctor .
For more on getting a good night 's sleep , head to the National Sleep Foundation .

Many people spend more time sleeping during this cold, dark season, a new survey reveals. Photo courtesy Pixabay
Like the mighty grizzly bear that hibernates in winter, many people spend more time sleeping during this cold, dark season, a new survey reveals. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 34 percent of Americans say they sleep more in winter, compared with 10 percent who claim they sleep less during this time of year. Advertisement
In summer, these numbers are turned around, with 36% saying they sleep less and 9 percent saying they sleep more than usual.
"The shorter days during the winter create a great, natural opportunity to spend more time sleeping," Dr. Kelly Carden, president of the AASM, said in an academy news release.
"Getting quality sleep of adequate duration can improve physical and mental health, overall performance and mitigate safety risks," she added.
Here are some tips for getting a good night's sleep regardless of the season:
Set a bedtime that allows you to get enough sleep.
Avoid screens and electronics before bed. Exposure to light at night can disrupt the sleep cycle.
Avoid caffeine after lunch and alcohol near bedtime -- both can disrupt sleep.
Relax before bed, by taking a warm bath, drinking tea, journaling or meditating.
Make your bedroom comfortable. It should be cave-like -- quiet, dark and a little cool.
If you have sleep problems, see your doctor.
Advertisement
More information
For more on getting a good night's sleep, head to the National Sleep Foundation.
Copyright 2020 HealthDay. All rights reserved.


upi--2020-01-13--Britain, France, Germany vow conditional support for Iran nuclear deal

Jan. 13 ( UPI ) -- Rejecting pressure from U.S. President Trump , the leaders of Britain , France and Germany said they 're still committed to the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran .
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson , German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emanuel Macron in a joint statement Sunday night pledged `` continuing commitment '' for the pact , known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action .
However , they warned , the support requires Iran to `` reverse '' steps it 's taken away from the deal 's limits on stockpiling low-enriched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deal have expressed a willingness to salvage the JCPOA after the U.S. withdrawal in 2018 .
Last week , U.S. President Donald Trump slammed the Obama-era agreement again after Iran launched a pair of missile strikes against U.S. bases in Iraq .
In declaring Iran must never have a nuclear weapon , Trump called the deal `` foolish '' and urged the other signatories -- Britain , China , France , Germany , Russia and the European Union -- to scrap the accord in response to Iran 's `` destructive and destabilizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Macron , however , said they are not ready to back away from the deal .
They said `` despite increasingly difficult circumstances , '' all the remaining signatories have `` stated their continuing commitment to preserve the JCPOA . ''
The three leaders said they share U.S. concerns about Iran 's `` destabilizing role in the region '' and its missile program .
But , they contend , the best way forward is diplomacy .
`` Our message is clear , '' they said .
`` We remain committed to the JCPOA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran to reverse all measures inconsistent with the agreement and return to full compliance ; we call on Iran to refrain from further violent action or proliferation ; and we remain ready to engage with Iran on this agenda in order to preserve the stability of the region . ''

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inspects nuclear technology at a facility in Tehran, Iran, on April 9, 2019. File Photo by Iranian Presidency Office/EPA-EFE
Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Rejecting pressure from U.S. President Trump, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany said they're still committed to the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emanuel Macron in a joint statement Sunday night pledged "continuing commitment" for the pact, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Advertisement
However, they warned, the support requires Iran to "reverse" steps it's taken away from the deal's limits on stockpiling low-enriched uranium.
Iran and other parties to the deal have expressed a willingness to salvage the JCPOA after the U.S. withdrawal in 2018. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump slammed the Obama-era agreement again after Iran launched a pair of missile strikes against U.S. bases in Iraq.
In declaring Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, Trump called the deal "foolish" and urged the other signatories -- Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the European Union -- to scrap the accord in response to Iran's "destructive and destabilizing behavior."
Advertisement
Johnson, Merkel and Macron, however, said they are not ready to back away from the deal. They said "despite increasingly difficult circumstances," all the remaining signatories have "stated their continuing commitment to preserve the JCPOA."
The three leaders said they share U.S. concerns about Iran's "destabilizing role in the region" and its missile program. But, they contend, the best way forward is diplomacy.
"Our message is clear," they said. "We remain committed to the JCPOA and to preserving it; we urge Iran to reverse all measures inconsistent with the agreement and return to full compliance; we call on Iran to refrain from further violent action or proliferation; and we remain ready to engage with Iran on this agenda in order to preserve the stability of the region."


upi--2020-01-13--Serena Williams ends tennis title drought in New Zealand

Jan. 13 ( UPI ) -- Serena Williams won her first tennis title since the 2017 Australian Open , beating American Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the ASB Classic final Sunday in Aukland , New Zealand .
Williams won the match 6-3 , 6-4 and donated her $ 43,000 prize to a fundraiser for victims of the Australian wildfires .
The win was also Williams ' first since she became a mother to daughter Olympia , who sat courtside during the victory .
`` It 's pretty satisfying just to get a win in the final , '' Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me -- and I just want to build on it .
It 's just a step towards the next goal . ''
Williams smashed two aces and dropped one serve against Pegula .
The 23-time Grand Slam champion had n't won a single set in any of her previous finals since the 2017 Australian Open , before dominating for her 73rd career WTA title .
Pegula got off to a 2-0 lead before Williams bounced back to tie the score at 3-3 in the first set .
She stepped up again to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games , and dominated her fellow American foe down the stretch .
`` I definitely did n't have nerves , '' Williams said .
`` I just did n't come out the way I should have , and she was playing well . ''
Williams , 38 , moved up from No .
10 to No .
9 in the WTA world rankings with the win .
She ranked as high as No .
8 in 2019 .
Her last No .
1 ranking was May 8 , 2017 .
American Amanda Anisimova @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to No .
22 from No .
25 and Ekaterina Alexandrova moved up eight spots to No .
26 .
Other rankings movers included Elena Rybakina ( No .
30 ) , Jennifer Brady ( No .
49 ) and Pegula ( No .
64 ) .
`` I feel so fortunate and blessed to just be out here and be healthy and to play , '' Williams said .
`` I 've been out here for so long and been through so much .
It 's good to be able to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel so happy to do something that I absolutely love . ''
The 2020 Australian Open , the year 's first grand slam tournament , will run from Jan. 20 to Feb. 2 in Melbourne .

Serena Williams moved up to No. 9 in the Women's Tennis Association world rankings Monday, following her title at the 2020 ASB Classic in Aukland, New Zealand. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Serena Williams won her first tennis title since the 2017 Australian Open, beating American Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the ASB Classic final Sunday in Aukland, New Zealand. Williams won the match 6-3, 6-4 and donated her $43,000 prize to a fundraiser for victims of the Australian wildfires. The win was also Williams' first since she became a mother to daughter Olympia, who sat courtside during the victory. Advertisement
"It's pretty satisfying just to get a win in the final," Williams said. "That was really important for me -- and I just want to build on it. It's just a step towards the next goal."
Williams smashed two aces and dropped one serve against Pegula. The 23-time Grand Slam champion hadn't won a single set in any of her previous finals since the 2017 Australian Open, before dominating for her 73rd career WTA title.
Pegula got off to a 2-0 lead before Williams bounced back to tie the score at 3-3 in the first set. She stepped up again to close out the set with three consecutive games, and dominated her fellow American foe down the stretch.
Advertisement
"I definitely didn't have nerves," Williams said.
"I just didn't come out the way I should have, and she was playing well."
Williams, 38, moved up from No. 10 to No. 9 in the WTA world rankings with the win. She ranked as high as No. 8 in 2019. Her last No. 1 ranking was May 8, 2017. American Amanda Anisimova also moved up the rankings, jumping to No. 22 from No. 25 and Ekaterina Alexandrova moved up eight spots to No. 26.
Other rankings movers included Elena Rybakina (No. 30), Jennifer Brady (No. 49) and Pegula (No. 64).
"I feel so fortunate and blessed to just be out here and be healthy and to play," Williams said. "I've been out here for so long and been through so much. It's good to be able to come and do what I do. I feel so happy to do something that I absolutely love."
The 2020 Australian Open, the year's first grand slam tournament, will run from Jan. 20 to Feb. 2 in Melbourne.


upi--2020-01-13--NXT UK TakeOver: Walter defends title, Undisputed Era attack

Jan. 13 ( UPI ) -- NXT UK TakeOver : Blackpool II from WWE featured United Kingdom Champion Walter defending his title against Joe Coffey and NXT UK Women 's Champion Kay Lee Ray defending her title against Toni Storm and Piper Niven .
Coffey put up a valiant effort against the towering Walter on Sunday but it was n't enough .
The referee was knocked out momentarily which led to interference from Alexander Wolfe of Walter 's group Imperium .
Ilja Dragunov attempted to assist Coffey but accidentally hurt Coffey 's leg when he sent Wolfe crashing into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forcing Coffey to tap out .
As Walter stood in the ring with Imperium , The Undisputed Era led by NXT Champion Adam Cole , attacked the group from behind .
The Undisputed Era got rid of Imperium and then focused on Walter .
The Undisputed Era will be taking on Imperium at World 's Collide on Jan. 25 .
The event pits NXT against NXT UK .
Ray had the odds stacked against her facing off against Storm and Niven in a Triple Threat match .
Ray hit a Gory Bomb on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand and prevented him from completing the three count .
Niven repaid the favor when she stopped the referee after Storm hit Ray with the Storm Zero .
Ray won the match and retained her title after she stole a pin on Niven after Storm took her out with a Frog Splash .
Other moments from NXT TakeOver : Blackpool II included Gallus retaining their UK Tag Team Championships against Imperium , The Grizzled Young Veterans and Mark Andrews and Morgan Webster , Tyler Bate defeating Jordan Devlin and Eddie Dennis defeating Trent @ @

Jan. 13 (UPI) -- NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II from WWE featured United Kingdom Champion Walter defending his title against Joe Coffey and NXT UK Women's Champion Kay Lee Ray defending her title against Toni Storm and Piper Niven.
Coffey put up a valiant effort against the towering Walter on Sunday but it wasn't enough. The referee was knocked out momentarily which led to interference from Alexander Wolfe of Walter's group Imperium.
Advertisement
Ilja Dragunov attempted to assist Coffey but accidentally hurt Coffey's leg when he sent Wolfe crashing into the challenger.
Walter would eventually win after forcing Coffey to tap out.
As Walter stood in the ring with Imperium, The Undisputed Era led by NXT Champion Adam Cole, attacked the group from behind. The Undisputed Era got rid of Imperium and then focused on Walter.
Advertisement
The Undisputed Era will be taking on Imperium at World's Collide on Jan. 25. The event pits NXT against NXT UK.
Ray had the odds stacked against her facing off against Storm and Niven in a Triple Threat match. Ray hit a Gory Bomb on Niven but Storm grabbed the referee's hand and prevented him from completing the three count.
Niven repaid the favor when she stopped the referee after Storm hit Ray with the Storm Zero. Ray won the match and retained her title after she stole a pin on Niven after Storm took her out with a Frog Splash.
Other moments from NXT TakeOver:Blackpool II included Gallus retaining their UK Tag Team Championships against Imperium, The Grizzled Young Veterans and Mark Andrews and Morgan Webster, Tyler Bate defeating Jordan Devlin and Eddie Dennis defeating Trent Seven.