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Beyonce's Hair Stylist Is Launching a New Line on HSN

Celebrity hair stylist, Kim Kimble, has launched an exclusive Silk Collection of hair products at HSN that aim to improve hair health to create styles that are sleek and shiny. Kimble is stylist to Beyonce, Zendaya, Mary J. Blige, and Taraji P. Henson and is expanding her her expertise so that their iconic looks can be recreated at home.

See Bella Thorne's Funny Blue Hair Dye Drama

Bella's new hair may have stained her skin but that's not going to ruin her fun on her trip to the Bahamas.

Chris Corley: 911 call records US politician 'beating wife'

The children of US lawmaker Chris Corley scream at him to stop beating his wife in an emergency call.

Trump ditches press pool to play golf

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President-elect Donald Trump ditched his press pool Saturday to play golf, the latest example of his break with precedent regarding the media covering him and his transition.

5 Splurge-Worthy Accessories That Are on Sale Now

Shop these 5 accessories from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.

Kate Hudson Rocks a Denim Snowsuit on the Slopes

Hudson has been on vacation with family and friends and posting many Instagram photos from her trip.

Dress Like Your Favorite Celebrity by Shopping Their Best Fashion Pieces from 2016

Shop every celeb-inspired fashion piece we're coveting from 2016.

Jazz Recall Joel Bolomboy from Salt Lake City Stars

SALT LAKE CITY (December 31, 2016) – The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has recalled forward Joel Bolomboy from the Salt Lake Ci from Utah Jazz http://ift.tt/2hA1def via IFTTT

Russia-linked Malware Found on US Electric Company's Laptop

Russia-linked Malware Found on US Electric Company's Laptop

See Kourtney Kardashian and Her Family Close Out 2016 on the Aspen Ski Slopes

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick spent one of the last days of 2016 teaching their oldest son Mason how to ski and messing around on the slopes of Aspen.

Trump bids a blockbuster 2016 farewell

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President-elect Donald Trump will say goodbye to 2016 alongside 800 paying guests at his Mar-a-Lago estate Saturday, surrounded by an explosion of white and green flowers in his massive ballroom.

Mariah Carey and Her Twins Want to Wish You a Happy New Year

Mariah Carey and her twins shared an adorable Instagram video to wish their friends, family, and fans a Happy New Year.

Cities around the world celebrate 2017

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As the clock strikes midnight around the globe, major cities ring in the new year with fireworks and celebrations.

See video of passengers being lowered 100 feet

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20 passengers and a ride operator were lowered 100 feet to safety after the Sky Cabin ride at Knott's Berry Farm in California stopped.

Chrissy Teigen's Video of Baby Luna's "Laughter Phrase of the Day" Is Too Cute for Words

Chrissy Teigen never fails to find a way to make her daughter laugh, and yesterday, it was by repeating the phrase "Don't do it!"

Samira Wiley's "Magical" Proposal Story Will Make You Tear Up

Orange Is the New Black star Samira Wiley and her fiancee recently spoke out about their "magical" engagement, which involved a lot of crying!

2016: The moments that shocked us

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It was a crazy year outside the political arena. From nuclear tests in North Korea to a bloodbath in Aleppo, these were some of the most shocking moments from 2016.

Ashley Graham Flaunts Her Curves in Steamy Bikini Pics

Ashley Graham may be enjoying some rest and relaxation in the Seychelles, but she's still working it, as proved by these sexy bikini pics.

10 Movies to Satisfy Your Wanderlust When You Can't Actually Go Anywhere

These travel films with help hold you over until you can finally plan your next big trip. Plus: A recipe for Caipirinha, the mojito's Brazilian cousin, from Clouds of Sils Maria.

Start the Year Off with Cute Pajamas at a Great Price

Shop these comfy pajama sets from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.

Trump wishes Happy New Year to 'many enemies'

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President-elect Donald Trump is not quite ready to let auld acquaintances be forgot.

Baghdad Blasts Kill At Least 19

Baghdad Blasts Kill At Least 19

Vermont utility finds 'Russian hacking code'

A Vermont electrical firm says malware linked to Russian hacking efforts was found on one of its laptops.

Putin congratulates Trump, not Obama, on New Year's

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Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump, rather than President Barack Obama, in his annual New Year's greetings statement to foreign heads of state and government.

Latino leaders ask: When will Trump reach out to Hispanics?

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Latino leaders around the country say they want to keep an open mind about Donald Trump's presidency, but less than one month before Inauguration Day, many are disappointed he has not done more to reach out to them.

The Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2017

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, these 20 fitness trends will be huge in the new year.

Remembering Debbie Reynolds

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In 2013 NPR's Scott Simon interviewed Debbie Reynolds. She shared a lesson she learned from Fred Astaire on the set of "Singin' in the Rain" — that even great artists have to work hard.

Stuck on a ride, 148ft in the air

Twenty one people who were trapped on a theme park ride in California have been rescued.

US theme park visitors rescued from ride in southern California

Abseiling emergency workers rescue 21 people trapped on a theme park ride in southern California.

ArtsEdge: Terrific Tools to Integrate Arts Education

Impressive cross-curricular resource helps put the A in STEAM

Kennedy cousin's murder conviction reinstated

Michael Skakel's conviction for the 1975 murder of a teenager is reinstated by a Connecticut court.

We're awesome, eh?

The past year saw an explosion in Canadian fan culture.

Kim Kardashian West Gives Two Special Little Boys Their "First Kiss"

During a rare public appearance, the star gave two adorable little boys their very "first kiss." See the photos here.

Family friendly

Parents in Denmark enjoy an enviable standard of childcare, but it costs the state a lot of money. Can the system survive cuts and a potential move towards lower taxes?

Blake Shelton Gwen Stefani and Her Kids Have an Epic Dance Party

The whole group broke it down during an epic dance party at Shelton's Oklahoma ranch over the holidays. Watch the videos here.

2016's Top Stories of Revival

2016's Top Stories of Revival

Russia-US row: Trump praises Putin amid hacking expulsions

US President-elect Donald Trump praises "very smart" Vladimir Putin amid a row over hacking.

Harper Beckham Is Serious HairGoals in Mom Victorias Latest Snap

Victoria Beckham shared a beautiful photo of her 5-year-old daughter Harper Beckham playing on the beach, and we can't get over her gorgeous hair. See it here.

Golden Globes 2017 Nicole Kidman Zo Saldana and Matt Damon Named Presenters

Take a peek at the star-studded list.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Spread Happiness at Surprise Children's Hospital Visit

The famous couple paid a visit to Rady Children's Hospital, where they spent time hanging out with several deserving patients. See the touching photos here.

Hear Emma Watson Sing as Belle in Beauty and the Beast for the Very First Time

Listen to the actress belt out the famous song "Something There" from the upcoming Disney live-action movie.

So long, Barack

The president's photographer, Pete Souza selects the finest photos from 2016 in his final review.

Jennifer Lopez and Drake's Steamy Kiss Proves They're More Than Friends

A series of Instagram videos feature the famous duo sharing a steamy kiss. Watch them here.

Eva Longoria Goes Makeup-Free in a Teeny Bikini

Eva Longoria is continuing her sizzling bikini-clad social media posting spree as her latest Snapchat video shows off the star's glowing makeup-free compexion and impossibly toned figure in a khaki two-piece swimsuit.

Ashley Greene Shares a Blinding Close-Up of Her Brand New Engagement Ring

Ashley Greene took to Instagram to share two close-up shots of her stunning engagement ring on Thursday.

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher: Joint service planned, reports in US say

The family of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher are reportedly planning a joint memorial service for the pair.

US plane carrying six people goes missing

A plane with three adults and three children goes missing after leaving a Cleveland airport.

Up in flames

A century of fire suppression is blamed for increasingly destructive 'megafires' in the western US.

Small Satellite Deployed From the Space Station

A satellite is ejected from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer on the International Space Station on Dec. 19, 2016. The satellite is actually two small satellites that, once at a safe distance from the station, separated from each other, but were still connected by a 100-meter-long Kevlar tether.

What's moved money, oil and shares in 2016?

Massive political events have made 2016 a standout year - what impact have these had on the pound, shares and the price of oil?

US driver shot after hit-and-run rampage

A truck driver ploughs into at least eight cars before being shot by a passenger in a Porsche.

Lindsay Lohan Wants a Mean Girls Sequel as Much as All of Us

Lindsay Lohan teased a Mean Girls sequel and a new storyline involving Jamie Lee Curtis and Jimmy Fallon in a CNN Facebook Live chat.

Star Wars card firm Topps hit by 'unforgiveable' hack

Credit and debit card verification details among the data that may have been accessed, the firm behind the Star Wars trading cards has said.

Jazz Assign Joel Bolomboy to Salt Lake City Stars

SALT LAKE CITY (December 30, 2016) – The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has assigned forward Joel Bolomboy to the Salt Lake City from Utah Jazz http://ift.tt/2ils2Vp via IFTTT

Meet Kendall Jenner's Adorable New Greyhound Puppy

Kendall Jenner gave her adorable greyhound puppy Mew its social media debut on Snapchat.

Quiet in Syria: Will the Ceasefire Last?

Quiet in Syria: Will the Ceasefire Last?

The Empire Won't Strike Back: No Retaliation from Moscow

The Empire Won't Strike Back: No Retaliation from Moscow

Closed for business

Two US estates used by Russians are targeted by the White House over alleged hacking in the US election.

£5 note 'worth £50,000' found in Christmas card

A £5 note engraved with a portrait of Jane Austen and said to be worth £50,000 is found in a Christmas card.

India rupee ban: 'We need cash to make cash'

Time is running out for Indians to get rid of their old bank notes, after Friday they will no longer be able to deposit them at banks.

Run-DMC in $50m trademark battle

Rap group Run-DMC files a $50m lawsuit accusing retailers of unlawfully using the group's name.

Run-DMC in $50m trademark battle

Rap group Run-DMC files a $50m lawsuit accusing retailers of unlawfully using the group's name.

London shares tread water after new high

London's FTSE 100 index stays just below the record high set on Thursday in quiet pre-New Year trading.

Nestle: Dogs are workplace 'stress busters'

Company says pets help reduce workplace stress.

Zero-hours workers 'face £1,000 pay penalty'

Zero-hours contract workers earn £1,000 a year less than permanent employees, a think tank says.

The Roundup—Jazz 100, 76ers 83

Playing with their "regular" starting five for only the second time this season (the first was way back on November 6) Utah turned it on from Utah Jazz http://ift.tt/2iegLIG via IFTTT

Emptying the Noggin — George Hill is brilliant in his return to the lineup

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GET READY FOR BETT

How to provide access to both devices and high speed Internet to every student, no matter how rich or poor, all the time, everywhere?

EDTECH IN A TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

What does a Trump presidency mean for the future of E-Rate, ESSA, personalized learning, credentialing, appropriate tweeting, and more?

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In this online simulation, players build an energy-efficient model city while learning about community, renewable energy, sustainable living, and eco-friendly technology.

STUDENTS THINK TECH IMPROVES INDEPENDENT LEARNING

Seven out of ten students report that personalized learning helped them improve as independent learners, according to a first-of-its-kind national survey of over 4,000 middle-school math students released by New Classrooms.

India cash crunch: Rupee deposit deadline looms

People in India have until the end of Friday to deposit discontinued notes in bank and post office accounts.

Help to Buy loan guarantee scheme comes to an end

One of the government's flagship home ownership programmes ends on Friday, amidst both praise and criticism.

Russia vows response to diplomat expulsion from US

Russia vows to retaliate as the US expels dozens of diplomats over alleged election interference.

Adele Is Wearing a Suspicious Gold Band on Her Wedding Ring Finger

Did Adele secretly get married? Her gold band on "that" finger makes the case. See it here.

Ashlee Simpson Evan Ross's Daughter Is the Cutest Reindeer Ever

The first-time dad proudly showed off a photo of festive little Jagger on Instagram.

Jennifer Lopez Struts Her Stuff in Pinstripe Pants Following Cozy Drake Snap

The triple threat was spotted strutting her stuff in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon. See her outfit here.

RBS: Small shareholders demand a say in bank bosses' pay

RBS investors want a shareholder committee to give them more power in areas such as pay.

India rupee ban: 'I feel like there's a lot of chaos'

The BBC asks people in Mumbai and Delhi for their views of India's bank note ban - which the government says is aimed at curbing illegal cash holdings, or so called "black money".

Ashley Greene Is Engaged Watch the Beautiful Proposal and See Her Ring

The Twilight actress took to Instagram today to reveal the exciting news and share a video of the emotional proposal. Watch it here.

Ellen Pompeo Shares First Photo of Her Newborn SonAnd He Looks Just Like Dad

The Grey's Anatomy star shared the first photo of her son, and he looks just like his music producer dad. See it here, plus find out his name.

Affleck's 'Live By Night': An Ambitious, Frenetic But Overstuffed Gangster Film

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Ben Affleck wrote the screenplay, directed and stars in this bloated genre exercise, which never slows down enough to pack any real emotional impact. (Image credit: Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Pictures)