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Amateur rapper is found guilty in drug gang murders in NYC trial with rap videos as evidence
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A reputed street gang leader has been convicted of murder at a New York City trial that featured his amateur rap videos.
Congressman shown kissing aide on video reverses course, announces bid for re-election
BATON ROUGE, La. – Republican Congressman Vance McAllister has changed his mind and says he intends to run for re-election despite the scandal caused by a video showing him kissing a married female aide.
Day by day: A timeline of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s “crack video” scandal
TORONTO – Since May 2013, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been embroiled in controversy that began with published reports of a video that allegedly shows him appearing to smoke crack cocaine. A confession of drug use came months later, followed by other videos showing him in expletive-laced tirades and eventually a stint in rehab for substance abuse. Here are some notable moments in the Rob Ford controversy:
Video of weeping Japan politician goes viral following questions on paid trips to hot springs
TOKYO – A video clip of a weeping Japanese politician accused of dubious spending on trips to a hot springs has gone viral, leaving many outraged and puzzled.
Recording memories, advice and love: Dying patients find support in making farewell videos
SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Carolyn Ngbokoli doesn’t remember the sound of her mother’s voice. She was just 19 when her mom died, and no recordings were left.
California Highway Patrol investigating video of officer punching woman on Los Angeles freeway
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol said Friday it is investigating video of one of its officers straddling a woman and punching her in the head as she lay on the shoulder of a Los Angeles freeway.
Iraq working to determine authenticity of video purportedly showing militant leader
BAGHDAD – Iraqi officials are working to determine the authenticity of a video that purportedly shows the leader of the Islamic extremist group that has seized large swaths of the country delivering a sermon this week in the nation’s second-largest city, authorities said Sunday.
Pistorius camp protests after Australian channel shows video of athlete re-enacting killing
JOHANNESBURG – A lawyer for Oscar Pistorius has criticized an Australian broadcaster that showed footage of the double-amputee runner participating in a re-enactment of how he fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Sigourney Weaver talks reprising ‘Alien’ role for new video game
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Sigourney Weaver and the cast of “Alien” are virtually returning to the starship Nostromo.
AP names Vaughn Morrison to lead US video production
WASHINGTON – The Associated Press has named Vaughn Morrison as its new head of US video production.
Posthumous terrorist video that appears to show Ontario man not uncommon: expert
A posthumous video that appears to show a Canadian who died fighting in Syria is not uncommon — nearly every Western terrorist recruit has made one, an expert said.
Bollywood-inspired UN video promoting LGBT rights watched by millions online and on TV
The United Nations says a Bollywood-inspired United Nations music video promoting equal rights for gays, lesbians, transgender people and bisexuals has been watched by more than one million people online and millions more on television since its release on April 30.
Mom black bear and star of YouTube video put down by Yukon conservation officers
WHITEHORSE – Yukon conservation officers believed they were giving a mother black bear and her two cubs a second chance for life, and even captured the celebrated release on video.
Analyst removes ‘sell’ rating from Rogers, says challenge from Videotron overblown
TORONTO – With Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) stock down nearly 12 per cent in the past six months — making it the worst performer among its Canadian peers — at least one analyst says the market seems to have factored in problems facing the Toronto-based company and overblown the potential for Videotron to challenge its wireless business.
Video which appeared to show shark in Lake Ontario an elaborate hoax
TORONTO – An island community on Lake Ontario expressed a mix of relief and frustration Wednesday after a video which had many wondering if a shark was lurking nearby turned out to be an elaborate marketing ploy.
Beyonce leads MTV Video Music Awards with 8 nominations; Eminem, Iggy Azalea have 7 each
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Doing a visual album has paid off for Beyonce: She’s the leading nominee at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Wynne expresses concern over marketing stunts like fake Lake Ontario shark video
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne expressed concern Thursday about a marketing stunt that had people thinking a shark may be lurking in Lake Ontario.
Netflix’s 2nd-quarter earnings more than double as video service hits 50 million subscribers
SAN FRANCISCO – Netflix’s second-quarter earnings more than doubled as new episodes from one of its hit series helped the Internet video service surpass 50 million worldwide subscribers for the first time.
Video showing motorcycle ride through Carleton University tunnels sparks probe
OTTAWA – Carleton University says it is investigating after a video showing a motorcyclist speeding through its system of narrow underground walking tunnels was posted online.
Sam Raimi, Screen Gems announce production of ‘The Last of Us’ film based on hit video game
SAN DIEGO – “The Last of Us” video game is becoming a film.
Police seek video and photos from Toronto music festival where two died
TORONTO – Toronto police are trying to determine what drugs may have been consumed by two people who died and 13 others who were sickened at a weekend music festival, but some of the recovering victims are not even sure what they took.
Beyonce, up for 8 awards, will perform at MTV Video Music Awards, receive vanguard honour
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Beyonce is set to have a “Flawless” night at the MTV Video Music Awards.
After 2 deaths in 2013, NYC music festival to require attendees to watch anti-drug video
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Attendees at the New York City music festival where two people died last year will be required to watch an anti-drug video before admission this year.
Obama welcomes athletes, spectators to Gay Games in Cleveland with surprise video message
CLEVELAND – President Barack Obama has helped kick off the international Gay Games in Cleveland with a surprise video message shown at the opening ceremonies.