Putin Dissolves State News Agency, Tightens Grip On Russia Media – President Vladimir Putin tightened his control over Russia’s media on Monday by dissolving the main state news agency and replacing it with an organization that is to promote Moscow’s image abroad. [reuters]
Mandela’s Final Moments Spent With Winnie And Graça – Graça Machel and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela were at the bedside of former president Nelson Mandela when he died, says family friend Bantu Holomisa. [m&g]
From The Archives: This Mandela Interview From 2000 On Oprah Is Great [VIDEO] – In the year 2000 Oprah Winfrey interviewed former South African president Nelson Mandela on her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey recalls that day when Mandela walked through Harpo Studios and touched everyone who was present. [2ov]
‘Sound Of Music’ Actress Eleanor Parker Dead At 91 – Actress Eleanor Parker, nominated for three Oscars and known for her “Sound of Music” role, died Monday at 91, her family said. [cnn]
Former Argus Editor Abarder Takes Helm Of Cape Times – “Independent” News & Media has appointed Gasant Abarder as editor of the Cape Times to replace Alide Dasnois who was dismissed this weekend by the group’s chairman Iqbal Survé. [bdl]
New York City High School To Be Named After Nelson Mandela – A New York City high school will be named in honor of late South African President Nelson Mandela, who had received a hero’s welcome when he visited the campus on a tour calling for an end to apartheid, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Friday. [reuters]
US Senate Votes To Ban Plastic Guns For 10 More Years – The US Senate has approved a 10-year extension of a ban on plastic guns invisible to metal detectors but has rejected tougher restrictions called for by gun-control advocates. [bbc]
A Job Made For The Prince Of Wales – According to credible sources, Charles, Prince of Wales, will attend Nelson Mandela’s funeral in Qunu this coming Sunday. [bdl]
Eye Publishing: Google Glass Gets WordPress Plugin – The articles you read in the future could be published through voice command or even a pair of eyes. [mash]
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Rhino Poaching Survivor Pregnant – A rhino which survived an attack by poachers in the Eastern Cape has fallen pregnant, the Kariega Game Reserve, outside Port Elizabeth, said on Monday. [iol]
Maker Of Guns Used In Sandy Hook Shootings Sees Huge Sales Growth – The manufacturer of the assault-style rifles used in the mass shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., last year said sales of its products rose as much as 36 percent in the year since the incident. [cnbc]
Will Colorado Have Enough Pot Stores to Meet Demand? – Sales of recreational marijuana begin in three weeks, and lawmakers fear that demand will dwarf supply. [time]
Instagrams of the Rich and Egocentric: Who Got a Stripper Pole for Her Birthday? – Each weekend, Vanity Fair reviews the most delightful dispatches from celebrity Instagram feeds, curating them here for you. This week’s edition raises a few questions: Are Kylie Jenner and Hailey Baldwin the new Paris and Nicole? What product is Lindsay Lohan endorsing these days? And the ever-pressing mystery: what’s going on in Justin Bieber’s pants? [vanfair]
Macaulay Culkin Has a Pizza-Themed Velvet Underground Cover Band – Their short ep was recorded live at Macaulay Culkin’s house on November 11, 2013. You can now buy it for one dollar or listen to it below. I suggest you do both, because it is amazing. We are all better for this existing. [jzbl]
Pope Tells How A Nun Saved His Life As A Young Man – Pope Francis has revealed his debt to a nun who saved his life by increasing his medication when he suffered from a lung condition at the age of 21. [indpdt]
Final Season Of Californication Coming Up – Showtime’s geriatric porno Californication will end its run in 2014, after a final 12-episode season commencing in April. The show will take a meta turn in its final season, centering on the writer’s room of Hank Moody’s crappy TV show, “Santa Monica Cop.” There is also a good chance David Duchovny will have sex at least once. Maybe twice. [dfmr]
Alleged Michael Jackson Abuse Victim Gets Married – His abuse allegations brought the King of Pop to court. Last week, he wed in front of the prosecutor, his mom—now named Janet Jackson—and a DJ who unknowingly spun an MJ tune. [beast]
NASA Curiosity Rover Discovers Evidence Of Freshwater Mars Lake – NASA’s steady reconnaissance of Mars with the Curiosity rover has produced another major discovery: evidence of an ancient lake — with water that could plausibly be described as drinkable — that was part of a long-standing, wet environment that could have supported simple forms of life. [washpo]
Keanu Reeves, I’m Sorry I Doubted You – Critics were wrong to mock Keanu Reeves, says Anne Billson. He is awesome. [tlgrph]
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