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Chicago mayor fires police chief, but skepticism lingers in wake of graphic dash-cam video
CHICAGO – Rahm Emanuel sought for months to keep the public from seeing a video that shows a white police officer shooting a black teenager 16 times. Now, a week after the video’s release, the Chicago mayor has fired the police superintendent, created a new task force for police accountability and expanded the use of body cameras.
TRENDING NOW: Awesome video from grab-and-go backpacking trip
Johan Kaos slapped on a GoPro camera when his girlfriend asked him to go on a last minute backpacking trip through Southeast Asia. He followed her through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. The video of snippets of his trip are very cool. %%embed1%%
Northern Ontario brothers free eagle from trap; video of release goes viral
SUDBURY, Ont. – The heroics of two northern Ontario brothers who freed a bald eagle from a leghold trap last week have gone viral.
The Latest: Demonstrations over shooting video continue along Michigan Avenue in Chicago
CHICAGO – The latest on the aftermath of the shooting of a black teenager by a white Chicago police officer (all times local):
News Guide: More protests after video release of Chicago teen’s shooting death by officer
CHICAGO – Protest groups returned to the streets of Chicago on Wednesday, one day after the city released a squad-car video showing a white police officer fatally shoot a black teenager.
From ‘Lucy’ to ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Justified,’ add to a loved one’s video library with a DVD gift
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Sure, DVDs are slightly old-school in this age of streaming media. But a boxed set of a great TV show has elegance that goes beyond the episodes it has compiled. And it’s a welcome backup when your cable or Internet goes on the fritz. Here are some DVD suggestions, listed decade by decade from TV’s infancy. (And before you blanch at the suggested retail price, keep in mind these packages are generally available for much, much less.)
VIDEO: UBCO Heat win close game with pair of stunning buzzard beating three-point shots
KELOWNA – It was a night UBC Okanagan Heat players and fans won't soon forget. The basketball team squeeked out a narrow win over the visiting Mount Royal Cougars with a pair of buzzer-beating three-point shots, one all the way from half court Saturday, Nov. 21. The Heat were down 83-79 with only 18 seconds...
The Latest: Feds reject releasing videos from shooting of black man by Minneapolis officer
MINNEAPOLIS – The latest in the investigation into the fatal shooting of a black man by Minneapolis police that has sparked days of demonstrations (all times local):
From fake guitars to collectible figures, gifts for any video-game fanatic
Video-game players aren’t that difficult to shop for. Let’s face it: It’s an expensive hobby, and most gamers have something on their list that they’ve set aside in the hopes that Santa might deliver.
Saskatchewan MP denies calling candidate whore in video posted by reporter
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – A Conservative MP from Saskatchewan says he denies calling a provincial NDP candidate a whore.
Child karate master in Sia video loves skateboarding, Duffy but harbours serious Olympic dreams
NAGAOKA, Japan – She has a soft spot for Duffy the Disney Bear and her favourite food is chocolate. She does her homework before dinner but really loves skateboarding, playing video games and bouncing on her trampoline.
Islamic State video includes images of Times Square; New York police say no specific threat
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Police Department says it’s aware of a newly released Islamic State group video showing images of Times Square but says there’s no current or specific threat to the city.
The Latest: Video shows diners dashing for cover as Paris attacker blasts restaurant
PARIS – The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris. (All times local):
Man, 21, sues Toronto police for nasty beating caught on videotape
TORONTO – A man beaten by police in an incident caught on videotape earlier this month filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging two officers attacked him without provocation and used excessive force during an illegal arrest.
Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ pushes into virtual reality with a new 360-degree video
NEW YORK, N.Y. – “The Lion King” on Broadway is offering fans a view of the musical that even the very best seat in the theatre can’t rival.
Univision is latest channel to sell video stream straight to watchers with no cable sub needed
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Univision is the latest media company to offer a streaming service as it prepares for an initial public offering.
Official: Videos of fatal shooting of black man by Minneapolis police won’t be released
MINNEAPOLIS – State investigators looking into the fatal shooting of a black Minneapolis man by police during a scuffle have several partial videos of the incident but won’t release them at this time, despite demands from protesters, an official said Tuesday.
Official: Videos of fatal shooting of black man by Minneapolis police won’t be released
MINNEAPOLIS – State investigators looking into the fatal shooting of a black Minneapolis man by police during a scuffle have several partial videos of the incident but won’t release them at this time, despite demands from protesters, an official said Tuesday.
Video obtained by AP points to team of 3 attackers at Paris cafe, 1 suspect unaccounted for
PARIS – Surveillance video obtained by The Associated Press indicates a team of three attackers carried out the shootings at a Paris sidewalk cafe, leading police to believe that a second assailant is on the loose.
Gift Guide: You don’t have to watch video on your phone; these gadgets project it to your TV
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Watching video on a phone or personal computer can sometimes feel less than awesome — not to mention kind of lonely, given the limited viewing angle of the small screen.
New Jersey mall frees up Santa’s lap: $35 to $50 fee that included photos or video eliminated
CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Santa Claus is free again.
Canadian video game industry catching up to TV & film production
TORONTO – The video game industry in Canada is growing by leaps and bounds and quickly catching up to film and television production as a major contributor to the economy.
Review: YouTube Music queues up music videos and keeps groove going with intuitive features
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – If you were going to reinvent MTV for a mobile generation, you'd probably come up with something like YouTube Music. It's a video-first music service that also plays in the background like you'd expect a music app to do. That sets it apart from other music apps out there, many of which give you a choice of videos or songs, but not interchangeably.
Canucks’ Miller ‘confused’ by video-review calls in loss to Maple Leafs
TORONTO – Video review baffled Ryan Miller and the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.