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UCLA Medical Center Placed On Lockdown Due To Potential Gunman

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Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles County, Calif. is on lockdown due to a possible gunman. Police have confirmed that no active shooter.

According to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesman, there was a report of a man with a gun at the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, which is located at 14445 Olive View Dr. in Sylmar, California.

While the LA County Sheriff’s confirmed that were searching for a possible man with a gun, this was not an active shooter situation.

Reports from KTLA indicate that at least two people were detained and then released by police.

A SWAT team later arrived at the medical center in an armored vehicle.

The Olive View-UCLA Medical Center has nearly 400 beds and serves the San Fernando and Antelope valleys. Funded by Los Angeles County, Olive View is one of the primary healthcare delivery systems in the north San Fernando Valley. It is also the closest hospital serving the Antelope Valley after High Desert Hospital was converted to an urgent care clinic in 2003.


Ohio Third-Grader Brings Loaded Gun To School Because He Was Being Bullied

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An unidentified third-grader in Middletown, Ohio, has been arrested after he brought a loaded gun to his Ohio elementary school on Monday, October 16. The boy said he brought the gun to school because he had been bullied by other students.

According to Middletown police, the gun was found after a teacher saw a “bulge” in the nine-year-old’s pocket inside the classroom at Rosa Parks Elementary School. When the teacher reached for the gun around 10:40 AM, the boy grabbed at their arm to stop them. The child reportedly told police he brought the 9mm pistol to the school because of bullying.

The child The boy was taken to Butler County Juvenile Justice Center by police and was charged with felonious assault, illegal conveyance of a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.

WLWT reports that the unidentified boy appeared in juvenile court on Tuesday, October 17, and was ordered to remain in the juvenile detention center. He will undergo a competency and psychological evaluation and risk assessment.

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Middletown police said an observant teacher may have prevented a tragedy. They said she confronted the third-grader after seeing something large in his pocket.

“What I can tell you out of the respect for the student’s privacy, the situation was addressed very appropriately by those who were involved in the situation. Students were safe at all times once the weapon was confiscated, and right now it’s in the hands of our law enforcement,” said Marlon Styles, Middletown superintendent. “We’re proud to say that we do consider safety our No. 1 priority here in Middletown City School District.”

Parents and grandparents want to know what can be done to prevent students from feeling violence is the only answer.

“Maybe more counselors put in the school, because we live in sometimes where a lot of stuff goes on, children are not free to just be children anymore,” Davis said.

Furthermore, the boy’s mother’s boyfriend faces a child endangering charge, because police say he left the gun in a place inside their home where the child had access to it. The boyfriend, Jerron Dean, 29, had his arraignment continued to November 1, according to court records.

Barack Obama Love Letters: Must-Read Excerpts From the College Graduate Who Would Be President

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While in California, as a student Barack Obama, who would one day become President of the United States, would hand-write letters to his then-girlfriend, Alexandra McNear, this being years before he met his eventual wife, Michelle. In these letters, the young Obama discussed struggles with his identity, the future and everyday life. These letters were eventually obtained by Emory University’s Rose Library in 2014, but have recently been published. You can use these excerpts to take a trip through time and have some insight into the young Obama.

Coming into his American identity

Although Obama grew up in Indonesia, upon returning there as a graduate, he realized that he no longer fit in there, even writing, “I can’t speak the language well anymore,” according to the BBC.

“I’m treated with a mixture of puzzlement, deference and scorn because I’m American…I see old dim roads, rickety homes winding back towards the fields, old routes of mine, routes I no longer have access to.”

Learning to Make Other Cultures Part of His Own

“I must admit large dollops of envy,” he wrote, when noticing many of his college friends would eventually take on jobs at their family’s businesses.

“Caught without a class, a structure, or a tradition to support me, in a sense the choice to take a different path is made for me.”

As he would later explain, he eventually decided to fight off feelings of loneliness that plagued him by taking up “all the traditions, classes, make them mine, me theirs.”

Struggling to make a living

Like many people today, the younger Obama endured a job he did not like, only to find it did not completely eradicate his financial troubles.

As he once wrote, “Salaries in the community [organizations] are too low to survive on right now, so I hope to work in some more conventional capacity for a year, allowing me to store up enough nuts to pursue those interests next.”

That said, even as a young graduate, we can still get the feeling that Obama had plans for a bigger and brighter future. As he once finished a letter, “My ideas aren’t as [crystallized] as they were while in school, but they have an immediacy and weight that may be more useful if and when I’m less observer and more participant.”

USA Today College Basketball Coaches Poll 2017: Top 25 Preseason Rankings

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Coaches can be the driving force of a team, motivating their young players to victory. However, it isn’t typically the coach who receives the spotlight, as that usually belongs to the players who put in their all on the basketball court.

Today’s poll may have March Madness implications. The Duke Blue Devils top the list for the second year in a row. They’re followed by the Michigan State Spartans and the Kansas Jayhawks, who are in second and third place respectively. Does this mean the Blue Devils are a shoo-in for 2018’s March Madness? The answer is….not exactly.

The Blue Devils have been number one on USA Today’s preseason poll a total of seven times since the poll’s inception. However, these polls haven’t provided the Devils with much luck. The team from Duke finished as NCAA Champions in just one of those prior seasons, as they successfully defended their title in 1992.

Congratulations to Mike Krzyzewski, coach for the men’s basketball team of the Duke Blue Devils. He’s coached that team since 1980, leading his boys to five NCAA Championships, 12 Final Fours, 12 ACC regular season titles, and 14 ACC Tournament championships.


USA Today College Basketball Coaches Poll 2017: Top 25 Preseason Rankings

  1. Duke Blue Devils (774 points)
  2. Michigan State Spartans (747 points)
  3. Kansas Jayhawks (723 points)
  4. Kentucky Wildcats (678 points)
  5. Arizona Wildcats (654 points)
  6. Villanova Wildcats (623 points)
  7. Florida Gators (549 points)
  8. Wichita State Shockers (543 points)
  9. North Carolina Tar Heels (515 points)
  10. West Virginia Mountaineers (458 points)
  11. USC Trojans (396 points)
  12. Miami Hurricanes (383 points)
  13. Cincinnati Bearcats (349 points)
  14. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (305 points)
  15. Minnesota Golden Gophers (303 points)
  16. Louisville Cardinals (295 points)
  17. Xavier Musketeers (284 points)
  18. UCLA Bruins (275 points)
  19. Gonzaga Bulldogs (242 points)
  20. Northwestern Wildcats (208 points)
  21. Purdue Boilermakers (167 points)
  22. Saint Mary’s Gaels (152 points)
  23. Seton Hall Pirates (139 points)
  24. Baylor Bears (107 points)
  25. Alabama Crimson Tide (82 points)




Bollywood Actress Amy Jackson Is About To Blow Up In America

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Folks, we’ve got ourselves a real old-fashioned rocketship right here.

I’ll admit I’ve never heard of Amy Jackson before writing this article, but now that I have, nothing will ever be the same. A mix of 1920’s beauty with modern edgy sexiness, Bollywood actress Amy Jackson is both exotic-looking and the-girl-next-door at the same time.

Ever since I started working at COED, I’ve LONG said that Emily Ratajkowski is the hottest chick on the planet, and I’ve always stood by that stance, but the 25-year-old Jackson is forcing me to reconsider.

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Born in 1992,  Jackson is a Manx-born, Liverpool-raised actress, who so far has mainly appeared in Bollywood movies. Jackson attended St. Edward’s College, where she studied English Literature, Philosophy, and Ethics.

Jackson began her modeling at 16 and went on to win the 2009 Miss Teen World competition. Following her Miss Teen World win, Tamil film director A L Vijay cast her as the leading lady of the 2010 Tamil period-drama Madrasapattinam (2010). Jackson then continued to act in Indian movies of all languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Jackson recently landed her first Hollywood role as Saturn Girl in The CW’s Supergirl (2017), meaning we will all hopefully be getting a lot more of Amy Jackson in our lives.

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Miss COED of the Day: Hannah Doepp of George Mason University

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If you’re a college student who wants to be our featured in Miss COED 2018, email your name, Instagram account (set to public), and school to misscoed@teamcoed.com.

Hannah said she felt welcome the second she stepped on GMU’s campus.  She plan son being in a sorority this year and part of the young democrats club.  She is undeclared.

You don’t have to go to George Mason to be featured as a Miss COED 2018. We’re looking for all the coolest, smartest, most outgoing college women to join Miss COED 2018.

Do you think you’re an awesome representative of your college? Do you like going to home games, telling people where you go to school, taking part in clubs or social activities at college? Do you want the chance to be featured on our site, earn thousands of dollars in prizes, or just gain more followers on social media? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want you to join Miss COED 2018.

Last year our Miss COED competition had over a million votes and it’s an excellent opportunity for exposure, great times, and networking.

#InAnAlternateReality: Must-See Tweets, Photos & Best Reactions

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When we were young children, we all dreamed of being able to step into that looking-glass, or being caught up in that cyclone, and finding yourself in a new, world filled with colorful, fantastic things. Even when we are older, we probably never grow out of imagining what our lives could be like if only a few things (or maybe more than a few things) were different, as if we had any control over our short, pathetic lives. On Twitter, today, people have been vouching over what life could only be…in like #InAnAlternateReality.

Some people are going to use it to talk about the little things they imagine. Others will use it to make ironic statements about how they feel the world should be. I personally tend to lean towards the former, but I am honestly surprised we don’t live in a world where fetch happened. I thought it already happened!

Let’s take a look at the top 12!

Every “Dark Knight” Fan Should Read This Unearthed Interview With Christian Bale About Heath Ledger

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Next summer will mark a decade since Christopher Nolan’s Batman epic The Dark Knight came out, which means two things: A) we’re old AF, and B) now is as good a time as any to revisit one of the finest pieces of filmmaking from the past decade.

In a new booked titled 100 Things Batman Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (which I will certainly be buying, author Joseph McCabe publishes interviews he conducted with Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan in 2008 around the time of the movie’s release. McCabe also spoke with Ledger in November 2007, about three months before he passed away at age 28 on January 22, 2008.

One of the highlights of these interviews is Bale describing the lengths Ledger went to make the role and the film seem as real as possible, specifically in the now legendary interrogation scene.

via The Hollywood Reporter:

What was it like working with Heath Ledger as the Joker?

Christian Bale: Our first scene was in an interrogation room together, and I saw that he’s a helluva actor who’s completely committed to it and totally gets the tone that Chris [Nolan] is trying to create with this. We’re not going for actors revealing their enjoyment of playing a wacky caricature. We’re treating this as serious drama. You go into character and you stay in the character. I love that. I find that so ridiculous that I love it, and I take that very seriously. Heath was definitely embracing that. When he was in the makeup and the garb he was in character the whole time; and when he took it off he was absolutely fantastic company to be around.

As you see in the movie, Batman starts beating the Joker and realizes that this is not your ordinary foe. Because the more I beat him the more he enjoys it. The more I’m giving him satisfaction. Heath was behaving in a very similar fashion. He was kinda egging me on. I was saying, “You know what, I really don’t need to actually hit you. It’s going to look just as good if I don’t.” And he’s going, “Go on. Go on. Go on….” He was slamming himself around, and there were tiled walls inside of that set which were cracked and dented from him hurling himself into them. His commitment was total.

Ever since Ledger’s passing, a lot has been made of whether or not his method in becoming the Joker led to the circumstances that caused his untimely death.  No matter which camp you fall in regarding what caused Ledger’s accidentally overdose, everyone can agree that his death was, and still is a tragedy, as there were few actors in the world as talented as Heath Ledger.

You can check out the full THR interview here.


Richard Spencer UF Speech Live Stream: How To Watch Online

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Richard Spencer is such a controversial speaker that it prompted Florida Govenor Rick Scott to declare a state of emergency in preparation for Spencer’s speech at the Univeristy of Florida. Spencer began his speech at the Gainesville College on Thursday, October 19, 2017, just after 2:45 P.M., and was met with protesters chanting, “Go home, Spencer,” and “Nazis are not welcome here.”

“I’m not going home, I’ll stay here all day if I have to,” said Spencer to jeering crowd. The white nationalist speaker would then call them “pre-schoolers” and shrieking and grunting morons.”

The crowd continued to drown out Spencer. A man associated with the speaker identified the vocal audience as “Communist Antifa.”

“You are yelling at a dissident intellectual,” Spencer claimed. “You are cowardly trying to shut down a movement that is growing and that is going to stand up for white people and is going to stand up for the oppressed.”

Spencer told the crowd, “White liberals don’t actually care about you. To them, you are a prop. You are a mascot.”


A total of 500 police officers have been deployed to the University of Florida to maintain order. It is estimated that total roughly $600,000 in security costs and added expenses.

Here’s a video of the speech as it airs live…

During his speech, Spencer was asked why he doesn’t take responsibility for the violence that happened in Charlottesville, where an anti-racism protester was plowed down with a car at a white nationalist rally. “What happened with the death of Heather Heyer remains unclear,” Spencer said. “…Are they going to throw me into moral prison? Not only do I not call for violence. I have explicitly called for peace and for dialogue.”

Spencer called the alleged perpetrator James Field “a scapegoat” and said that he deserves a fair trial.
A man was arrested shortly before Spencer’s speech, for allegedly bringing a gun on campus.


In preparation for Spencer’s speech, Florida’s Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in Alachua County for fears of violent clashes.  The University of Florida wrote that the measure “came at the request of Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell, is not in response to any specific heightened threat. It is a process that enables various law enforcement agencies to work together more efficiently. For example, agencies from multiple jurisdictions can be mobilized, if necessary, without bureaucratic delays.”

The University of Florida released a video addressing Spencer’s impending speech…

The person in the video says, “Although UF leadership has denounced Spencer’s white supremacist rhetoric, the University, as a state entity, must allow the free expression of all viewpoints. “Despite not being invited by the University of Florida, National Policy Institute’s President Richard Spencer is scheduled to speak on October 19 on campus.”

According to the Miami Herald, “UF policy stipulates that any outside organization can rent space on campus. Spencer’s request was initially denied for what UF called safety concerns following the death of a counter-protester in Charlottesville, Virginia in September.”

University of Florida President W. Kent Fuchs said in a statement, “For the record, I don’t stand behind racist Richard Spencer. I stand with those who reject and condemn Spencer’s vile and despicable message.”

WATCH: Richard Spencer Speech At University Of Florida Video

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Protesters nearly erupted at white nationalist Richard Spencer’s speech at the University of Florida, which is still ongoing. Audience members jeered and chanted slogans at Spencer before and during his speech. Spencer responded by calling the vocal crowd “pre-schoolers” and shrieking and grunting morons” as he was met with chants of “Go home, Spencer,” and “Nazis are not welcome here.”

Spencer replied to the rowdy brunch, telling them “I’m not going home, I’ll stay here all day if I have to.”

A person close to Spencer identified to vocal audience as supposedly being members of the “Communist Antifa” group.

“You are yelling at a dissident intellectual,” Spencer claimed. “You are cowardly trying to shut down a movement that is growing and that is going to stand up for white people and is going to stand up for the oppressed.”

Spencer told the crowd, “White liberals don’t actually care about you. To them, you are a prop. You are a mascot.”

A total of 500 police officers have been deployed to the University of Florida to maintain order. It is estimated that total roughly $600,000 in security costs and added expenses.

Here’s some “Go home, Spencer” chants from the crowd…

The crowd appears to be blaming Richard Spencer with the death of Heather Heyer, an anti-racism counter-protester who was killed when a car mowed through a crowd at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

“What happened with the death of Heather Heyer remains unclear,” Spencer said. “…Are they going to throw me into moral prison? Not only do I not call for violence. I have explicitly called for peace and for dialogue.”

Spencer called the alleged perpetrator James Field “a scapegoat” and said that he deserves a fair trial.

There appeared to only be two rows of Spencer supporters at Thursday’s speech at the University of Florida.

Defenders and detractors of Spencer were also present on campus outside the auditorium where the speech took place.

A man was arrested shortly before Spencer’s speech, for allegedly bringing a gun on campus.



Cubs vs. Dodgers Live Stream: Watch NLCS Game 5 Online Streaming

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After falling down 3-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Chicago Cubs were able to win Game 4 by a score of 3-2 to force a Game 5.

Looking to advance to the World Series, the Dodgers will be starting their ace, Clayton Kershaw. Five innings were all the Dodgers needed from Kershaw in Game 1, as the bullpen pitched four perfect innings after his exit. Kershaw won his only career start in a potential series-clinching game, recording six scoreless innings in the 2013 NLDS.

On the mound for the defending champion Cubs will be mid-season acquisition Jose Quintana. Quintana has experienced some tough luck in his first postseason, taking no-decisions in both of his starts despite allowing just two earned runs in 11 1/3 innings. That included two runs on two hits over 5 innings in Game 1 of this series in L.A.

The Cubs are going to need a gem out of Quintana if they’re going to force their series back to Los Angeles, because despite the win, the Cubs big bats have yet to come alive. Facing Kershaw, however, will sure make that difficult for the defending champions.

Find out how to live stream the Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS Game 5 online below


Cubs vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 5 Viewing Details

Event: Cubs vs. Dodgers
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Start Time: 8:08 P.M. EST
Location: Wrigley Field | Chicago, Illinois
Broadcast: TBS
Live Stream:  Watch TBS
Starting Pitchers: Clayton Kershaw vs. Jose Quintana


How To Watch Cubs vs. Dodgers Game 5 Live Stream Online

You can watch the Cubs vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 5 on the Watch TBS Live website. You’ll need to log-in with your cable or satellite info to access this content.

If you do not have access to a cable provider, Sling TV offers a free seven-day trial of either the Sling Orange or Sling Blue packages.


How To Watch Cubs vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 5 On Mobile

TBS App

You can live stream Game 3 of the NLCS on mobile devices using the Watch TBS app (iTunes Store | Google Play Store | Amazon StoreWindows). You’ll need a cable subscription though, like you would watching it on your desktop.


How To Watch Cubs vs. Dodgers Live Stream Online Without a Cable Subscription

Sling TV

Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. You can sign up for Sling TV’s free 7-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within seven days, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer or mobile device to start watching.

Northern Michigan University: New Marijuana Degree Brings Whole New Meaning to ‘Higher Learning’

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At the colleges of today, it seems like you can study all kinds of subjects as your major: sociology, fine arts or biology. Thanks to Northern Michigan University, now students can find themselves preparing for a degree in marijuana studies. Brings a whole meaning to “higher education.” Or “higher learning.”

Yes, not just a class, but an actual degree!

School officials have said that they think the degree will be beneficial to this changing world, now that 29 states have legalized medical marijuana and eight have also made pot legal for recreational use.

According to university trustee James Haveman, “Many of the states are legalizing different substances and they’re really looking for quality people to do the chemistry and the science and it’s the university’s responsibility to produce those kinds of students for those kinds of jobs,” according to ABC 7.

‘This is not an easy program. It’s a really intense biology chemistry program.’

The program has started this fall, with the university saying a lot of students are interested. One could even say that interest is pretty high. Sure, let’s go with that.

“We’ve had an overwhelming response from growing operations, dispensaries and other businesses who want to take on our students as interns,” said associate chemistry professor Brandon Canfield, in a released statement, according to Detroit Free Press.

Jokes aside, don’t go into this program thinking that it will be all fun and games. “Obviously, the programme is new and it might speak to a certain crowd. But, for a student to succeed, they’re going to have to be very dedicated and motivated,” added Canfield.

“This is not an easy program. It’s a really intense biology chemistry program.”

Man Arrested For Bringing A Gun To University Of Florida During Richard Spencer Speech

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A man has been arrested for bringing a gun to the University of Florida during Richard Spencer’s controversial speech on Thursday. The man is named Sean Brijmohan, and was a “reported press member.” Spencer’s white nationalist speech at University of Florida caused a state of emergency to be issued, as well as 500 police officer to show up on campus in preparation of Thursday speech.

In advance of Spencer’s speech, The Alachua County Sheriff’s Department wrote on Twitter, “Reported Press Member arrested @UF was armed security hired by media. Had firearm on campus against Fl Statute.”

The sheriff’s department has identified the suspect as Sean Brijmohan. “Arrested Man ID as Sean Brijmohan 28 YOA from Orlando FL. Arrested under FS790.115(2)(c)1 Carrying Firearm on School Property,” wrote the Sheriff’s Department on Twitter.

Reporter Jamarlo Phills called the man a “licensed security officer carrying loaded firearm under large shirt at #SpencerAtUF event.”

Here’s video:

WearTV reported, “Alachua County sheriff’s deputies arrested an armed man on the University of Florida campus who was wearing a University of Florida media pass, a knife, handcuffs, and had a loaded firearm underneath his shirt…Alachua County sheriff’s deputies report that the man was an armed security guard hired by the media.”

According to WearTV, authorities are describing the arrest as an “isolated incident.”

Richard Spencer is credited as a leader of the alt-right movement; a collective of white nationalists who greatly oppose the political correct culture.

According to CNN, “The event, scheduled for Thursday afternoon (October 19), is Spencer’s first planned visit to a college campus since he and others participated in the ‘Unite the Right’ rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August.”



Chiefs vs. Raiders Live Stream: Watch Week 7 Thursday Night Football Online

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The Oakland Raiders, who had Super Bowl aspirations heading into the season, have lost four straight games, giving them a 2-4 record and putting them at the bottom of the AFC West. With a game at home against the AFC’s best team in the Kansas City Chiefs, who are coming off their first loss of the season, the Raiders are desperate for a win to get themselves back on the right track.

The Kansas City Chiefs, who are sitting in first place in the AFC West with a league-leading 5-1 record, are looking to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the season at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Led by a resurgent Alex Smith and rookie running back sensation Kareem Hunt, the Chiefs are looking to get back to their winning ways before their 11-day layoff.

Unless Kansas City were to collapse down the stretch, the Raiders likely will not be able to catch them for first place in the West, but they can still achieve a Wild Card berth, and that begins tonight with a win at home.

With Derek Carr now two weeks removed from injury and The Black Hole rocking for a primetime game, expect tonight’s AFC West clash to be a great one.

Find out how to live stream Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders below!


Raiders vs. Chiefs Live Stream Viewing Details

Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Time: 8:25 P.M. EST
Location: O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California
TV Channel: CBS, Amazon Prime, NFL Network
Live StreamCBS All Access OR Amazon Prime
Mobile: CBS Sports App
BroadcastersJim Nantz/Tony Romo
Spread: 
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How to Live Stream Chiefs vs. Raiders Online

You can live stream the Week 7 Thursday Night Football game between the Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs online with CBS All Access. If you do not have a CBS All Access account, you can sign up for a FREE TRIAL of CBS All Access.

You can also live stream the Raiders vs. Chiefs game through Amazon Prime.  There is also a free trial of Amazon Prime.


How to Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders Live Stream on Mobile

The Raiders vs. Chiefs Thursday Night Football game is available to live stream on the CBS Mobile App. You will either need to sign in with your CBS All Access login, or sign up for the free trial mentioned above.

The CBS app is available on the App StoreGoogle Play store, and Windows Store.

You can also stream the game through the Amazon Prime Video App, which is available on the App Storeand Google Play.

Penn State Football White Out 2017: Must-See Details & History

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Penn State has been a bastion of college football for decades. The university and their team the Nittany Lions hold a significant number of on-field victories, from their two consensus national championships in 1982 and 1986 to their four Big Ten Conference Championships in 1994, 2005, 2008, and 2016. Beaver Stadium, where the Nittany Lions play at home, is the second-largest stadium in all of America. It’s safe to say that Penn State fans are some of the most fervent football fans out there, and nothing shows the depth of that fervency quite like White Out games.

This Saturday, 10/21/17, the No. 2 ranked Nittany Lions are going to be facing off against the No. 19 Michigan Wolverines at home in Beaver Stadium for this season’s Penn State White Out game.


History of the White Out

College football fans will undoubtedly be aware of the term White Out, though others might be confused by the idea. The White Out is a fairly new tradition in the history of Penn State football but has become a very popular one among students, alumni, and college football audience at large.

The tradition started in 2004 when Penn State was suffering through their fourth losing season in 5 years. Attendance to the games was down and morale was low. The administration knew that they needed to bolster that morale and get people back to cheering the Nittany Lions on, and they wanted that boost to come from the students.

On October 9th, 2004, the Nittany Lions were to go head-to-head against the No. 9 ranked Purdue, and in anticipation of that game, the athletic department held a Friday night pep rally where they encouraged students to go and ‘white out’ the opposing team. Dress in white, wave white towels and shakers and really make the stadium shudder with their cheers.

Penn State ultimately lost that game, but the attitude of the White Out game was created. The university’s then-director of branding for football Guido D’Elia said that as a result of the White Out, “the stadium [went] from the “quietest 100,000 people’ label to the liveliest, depending on whom you talk to.”

Since the first White Out game in 2004, Penn State has held one every season (except 2010). Building on the mentality that had been established against Purdue, the university grew White Out games into stadium-wide events against marquee opponents, culminating in the Penn State White House games which take the whiteout to another level.


White House Games

The first of these full-stadium White House games was in 2007 against Notre Dame. 110,078 fans came to white out the Fighting Irish, resulting in a veritable sea of white on all sides. where the Nittany Lions won 31-10.

That full-stadium White House game set the standard for all future white out games to rise to, and it has not disappointed since. The tradition has held on and Penn State has had a White House game every season with the exception of 2010 when the department deferred it to the following year due to a weak home schedule.

The stadium is always full and ticket prices range from $220 to over $1000. When students are asked to describe the feeling of being at a White House game, the most common response is typically “you can’t.”

Last season’s White House game was an impressive one, where the Nittany Lions were picking up steam after an underwhelming 2-2 start (including an embarrassing loss to Michigan). Penn State went up against No. 2 Ohio State for their White House game the clear underdog, but kept the game close and ultimately eked out a victory in a tense 24-21 final.

Grant Haley picked up a blocked field goal and returned it 60 yards to give Penn State the game-clinching 24-21 lead in the fourth quarter. The play sealed the game for Penn State and arguably the rest of their conference season as the shaky start had been firmly shaken off. Penn State went on to win the Big Ten Championship Game and went to this year’s Rose Bowl.


Penn State White Out 2017

This year’s matchup against Michigan promises to be an exciting one and an important one for gauging the rest of the Nittany Lion’s season. Penn State is ranked No. 2 in the AP poll, and that’s the highest they’ve been ranked since 1994. With a 6-0 streak going into No. 19 Michigan, this game has a lot riding on it for both teams to establish how the rest of the season could play out.

This will also be the fifth time that Michigan has seen Penn State for a White Out game and the teams are 2-2 in their last 4 matchups. If Penn State takes this victory they will be 7-7 in total White Out matchups.

The best part about the White Out is the home field advantage, and that will play to the Nittany Lions’ defense existing strengths. Michigan has seen an impressive rushing season so far, so they’ll be expected to push the ball forward on the ground. Penn State’s offense has been sketchy this season, surrendering 16 sacks so far this season and performing even worse on tackles for loss. Conversely, Michigan’s defense is steadfast, averaging 3.5 yards per play.

Thankfully for Penn State though, Michigan’s offensive is nothing explosive. They’re currently averaging only two offensive touchdowns per game and going into some of the best defense they could go against. Penn State’s defensive line is No. 1 in scoring defense and No. 3 in turnovers forced. They should be more than able to keep the pressure on the weaker Michigan offensive line and force turnovers for big, explosive plays.

However the matchup plays out, there is no underestimating the next few weeks’ significance for Penn State’s season. after Michigan is No. 6 Ohio State and then No. 18 Michigan State. If the Nittany Lions’ offensive line doesn’t shape up, these teams will quickly descend upon them and make way for their own seasons.

Penn State just needs to be sharp and avoid huge mistakes and they should clinch at least Michigan on Saturday.


LIVE STREAM: Uranus Stream: How to Watch Uranus Opposition Online

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Uranus Stream

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Better known as the laughingstock of our Solar System, Uranus will be visible with the naked eye tonight, October 19.

The seventh planet of the solar system, named after the Greek sky god Ouranos, will be a mere 2.7 billion kilometers away from Earth — compared to 3.2 billion kilometers at its furthest — and will appear as a green-blue sphere in the night sky in the Pisces constellation.

Beginning it’s point of opposition — when the ice giant sits directly opposite of the sun — on October 18, Uranus will continue to be in plain view tonight. This will be the highest Uranus has been in the sky since 1963, and will carry a brightness magnitude of 5.7. To compare, the sun has a brightness magnitude of -26.72.

Getting a clear view of Uranus will be aided by the new moon, which will be nonexistent in the night sky. That will not be the case next year, however, as Uranus’ opposition on January 23, 2018 will be overwhelmed by the brightness the scheduled full moon.

For those wanting a better look of the planet, you can leave your telescopes at home. Binoculars should do the trick to catch a crisp, clear view.

National Geographic suggests heading out right after sundown to catch the best glimpse of Uranus. In addition, both Mars and Venus will be visible tonight in the pre-dawn sky.

Uranus Opposition 2017 Stream Viewing Details

Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Time: 6:00 P.M. EST
Livestream: Slooh.com

This Cleveland Police Officer Is Accused Of Sexual Assault

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Maria Velez, 24, is a Cleveland police officer, who is now accused of sexual assault on a 13-year-old boy. Velez is alleged to have sexually assaulted the boy while working as an aid at a city elementary school, according to reports from police. She was taken into custody on Friday, October 19.

According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Velez was arrested and charged with sexual battery and booked into the Cleveland City Jail.


What Happened?

Maria Velez Photos: Full Story & Must-See Details

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The 24-year-old police officer, Maria Velez, is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy on multiple occasions  over the course of nine months. According to court records obtained by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Velvez sexually assaulted the boy between the time frame of March to December 2015.

In October 2014, Velez was hired as a bilingual paraprofessional, according to WOIO-TV. In December 2015, she resigned from her job at the elementary school, where she is accused of sexually assaulting a young boy. She later obtained a job with the Cleveland Police Department.

According to a spokeswoman at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Velez was assigned the role of an instructional aide at the elementary school where the alleged sex crimes took place. Spokesperson Roseann Canfora told the Plain Dealer newspaper that the district was not aware of any accusations made against Velvez during her timed employed with the school district.

The investigation into Velez officially began in September 2017.

According to police, Velez tried convincing the boy to lie to detectives regarding the allegations. The details of her arrest warrant say that she called the boy and attempted to talk him into misleading investigators. Presently, it is not know whether or not she will face additional charges for interfering with an investigation.

The 24-year-old police officer is currently suspended without pay.


Who is Maria Velez?

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Her full name is Maria Kassandra Velez. She’s the 24-year-old Cleveland police officer accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy over a span of nine months while working as an instructional aid at an elementary school.

After her stint at the school, Velvez was hired by the Cleveland Police Department in 2015. She later graduated from the police academy in 2016, according to her Facebook page, which has since been removed.

According to Plain Dealer, Velvez worked as a patrol officer in Cleveland’s fifth district. Pending the outcome of the investigation, the suspect has been suspended without pay.

“Like all Americans, Officer Velez is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. A rush to judgement is speculative, not warranted. We trust in our criminal justice system,” said Steve Loomis, the president of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association, on WJW-TV following Velez’s arrest.

Velez is a graduate from John Carroll University, where she studied forensic psychology. He goal was to become an F.B.I. agent. She is also a graduate from John Hay High School, according to her Linkedin profile.

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Shooting: Full Story & Must-See Details

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Shots were reportedly fired inside the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri Thursday night. The shooting reportedly broke out in the emergency room of the children’s hospital on Thursday evening, according to police.

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is a premiere pediatric medical facility.

St. Louis University warned people to stay aware from the general area of the shooting.

St. Louis’ Department of Public Safety’s Twitter page reported “Shots Fired inside Cardinal Glennon ER.” on Twitter at 7:06 P.M. (local time).

Here’s a photograph of police responding to the area, where shots were reportedly fired.

But by 7:38 P.M. (local time) the incident was resolved peacefully, according to 2-time Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Thomas Paine. The journalist also reported that “No one (was) injured” in the incident.

Emmitt Williams Photos: Full Story & Must-See Details

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A 5-star college basketball recruiter has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Florida. He was charged with sexual battery and false imprisonment, according to Orange County Jail records. The suspect was arrested by Orlando Police on Wednesday.

Emmitt Williams, 19, is the young basketball star who is accused of rape. He is being held without bail on two felony charges following his first court date. If convicted, he’ll face life in prison.

According to court documents, Williams is accused of sexually assaulting a friend inside her apartment on October 10, 2017. While the case is pending, Williams is reportedly not allowed to make contact with the victim.

The age of the victim has not yet been released to the public.


Who is Emmitt Williams?

His full name is Emmitt Mack Williams V. He was born in Fort Myers, Florida. Before his arrest, he was a power forward from Lehigh Acres. As a 5-star college basketball recruiter, Emmitt ranked as the No. 20 player in the class of 2018, according to ESPN. He was reportedly recruited by several major colleges with big league basketball programs.

According to police, the victim alleges that she told Williams about wanting to pick up a friend “at which time Williams V would not allow (her) to leave her apartment, following her around, stating he did not want her to go and that he wanted to be alone with her, secretly confining and imprisoning her against her will.”

The victim then told police she “did not feel free to leave her apartment,” and that Williams “began touching her, and picking her up, when she stated verbally that she did not want anything sexual to happen between them.”

According to court documents, the accuser claims that Williams that raped her.

“Williams V began pulling down (the victim’s) pants in her bedroom as (she) continuously pulled them back up and made a movement away from him. Williams V took his pants off and took off (the victim’s) pants forcefully, as (she) stated ‘no’ verbally. Williams V inserted his penis into (her) vagina, while she as laying on her back, penetrating her, without her consent. (The victim) used her hands, in attempt to push Williams V off of her, however he continued having sexual intercourse with her for approximately 30 seconds. Williams V turned (the victim) over, on her hands and knees, and continued having vaginal intercourse with (her). (She) used her hand to attempt to push Williams V off again, however he kept physically moving her hand away from him, continuing to penetrate her. (The victim) continued to verbally state she did not want to have sex with Williams V, as he ignored her, and continued having sex with her for approximately two minutes.”

According to statements, Williams then allegedly left the bedroom, and enterted the bathroom, where he “ejaculated into the toilet.” He then reportedly “stayed in the apartment, for a short period of time after ejaculating,” and then he left,” according to police.

Court documents reveal that the victim sent her friend a text message, claiming to be “bleeding with menstraution,” and then called police.

The yet to be named victim also sent her friend text messages, stating that Williams would not allow her to leave her apartment, according to court documents.

The person accusing Williams of rape told her friend that she didn’t want to do “anything sexual,” and was “shaking” and “freaking out,” according to court records. Another text message reportedly said that she, “stated verbally several times to Williams V, that she did not want to have sexual intercourse with him.”

She said, “if she tried to stop Williams V, he became more aggressive, and would force himself on her more.”

According to court documents, a police detective saw the text messages and supported the claims of the victim. The detective reportedly witnessed a text message conversation between the victim and Williams, “at which time Williams V acknowledged (the victim) said no to having sexual intercourse with him, however he ignored her, and continued having sex with her.”

Meanwhile, Williams’ attorney maintains that his client is innocent.


Emmitt Williams was a star on the basketball court

In ESPN’s scouting report, Williams was described as a “man among boys at the high school level as his length, athleticism, strength, and motor have made him one of the most consistently impactful bigs in the class. Expect him to be capable of making a quick impact at the college level but ultimately his upside may be limited by his lack of size for his position and so he’ll need to continue to develop his skill without sacrificing his efficiency and warrior mentality that is at the heart of his value.”

The teams that have offered Emmitt Williams scholarships have yet to make a comment following his arrest.


Online support for Emmitt Williams

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Emmitt Williams had a GoFundMe page set up before it was taken down on Thursday for violating the site’s terms, as the organization does not allow fund raising for a criminal case. However, the page was able to raise more than $300 of the $35,000 goal.

“Emmitt Williams is obviously a great basketball player, but an even better person, teammate, friend and genuine human being. People on their way to being great keep getting targetted (sic) like this,” wrote the campaign’s creator, Hunter James, who played with Williams at IMG Academy. “He is innocent. Help get him back on track!”

After his arrest, several people took to social media to proclaim the suspect’s innocence, usually accompanied by #FreeEmit.

“I refuse to believe this is true. #FreeEmmitt,” said Twitter user Austin Brown.

“That man INNOCENT !!! #FREEEMMITT,” said Twitter user Marcus Fitzgerald Jr.

“#FreeEmmitt a young black doing good can never win 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️,” said Twitter user Nate Harris.

“Us athletes gotta be careful, so many people wait and pray on our downfall. 💯,” said Twitter user Nassir Little.

“#FreeEmmitt He didn’t do it man. He seriously would never do that in his life. Can’t believe this. They don’t want to see us winnin. Free Emmitt,” said the Team Williams fan Instagram account.

Fantasy Football Scout 2017: George Kittle

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The San Francisco 49ers are a hot mess. While they may not be the only winless franchise in the NFL (see the Cleveland Browns), it has been apparent that even before the season started that the woeful  49ers had their eyes set on the future. Although this may sound like a condemnation with regards to the 49ers players as viable fantasy assets, there are actually a couple of noteworthy rookies that fantasy owners may want to consider. Recently, 49ers rookie tight end George Kittle has become a reliable weapon for an offense that has had it struggles since the start of the season. What Kittle lacks in swiftness and separation skills, he makes up for by having great hands (three drops, 4th amongst tight ends) while finding ways to get open in the red zone (four red zone receptions, 1st amongst tight ends).

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Position: Tight End
Percent Owned On Fantasy Teams: (Yahoo Fantasy): 18%
Fantasy Points Total Thru Week 6 (Half PPR): Projected: 31.72  Actual: 37.70

When gauging how statistically solid players will function on bad teams, it’s essential to understand what aspects of their respective teams can hinder or help them. Typically, any type of receiver can only go so far fantasy wise as their quarterback can take them and the 49ers have a serviceable albeit inexperienced signal caller in rookie C.J. Beathard. While his atrocious completion percentage (52.8%) and paltry average yards per throw statistic (6.81) may seem like a detriment to Kittle’s production initially, the conservative nature of Beathard has actually elevated Kittle’s value in fantasy.

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Through the first four weeks of the season, Kittle received just 14 targets and peaked at just 35 receiving yards in a game during that stretch. However, since Beathard took over passing duties as of week 5, Kittle has been targeted 17 times while garnering 129 receiving yards and a touchdown catch in just two games. Aside from Pierre Garcon, the 49ers are devoid of prominent playmakers, which should allow Kittle to be featured more prominently in the 49ers offense while continuing to develop into a reliable pass catcher.

While Kittle may not set the world on fire every week, his elevated target share combined with his receptions in the red zone definitely gives him some intriguing value if you’re in need of a tight end. In a league where injuries and unpredictable fluctuations in production are a regular occurrence, Kittle has proved to be a fairly steady option in his inaugural year as a professional football player.

 

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