'Victoria's Secret Fashion Show' struts its stuff
Angels will walk the runway Tuesday showing off the latest from Victoria's Secret, including props and costumes akin to what one might see during Carnival in Brazil or Trinidad. Taped last month, the rock-concert-like show airs on CBS at 10 p.m. ET. (The Weeknd, Selena Gomez and Ellie Goulding all performed.) Kendall Jenner and bestie Gigi Hadid made their Victoria's Secret debuts to an audience on its feet throughout the show, clapping and shouting approval. Take a peek at the models below:
Pistorius, now guilty of murder, granted bail in South Africa
A judge at a court in South Africa on Tuesday granted bail to Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius after he was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Judge Aubrey Ledwaba said the double-amputee had proved that he is not a flight risk at a hearing in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Last week, the Supreme Court of Appeal found Pistorius guilty of murdering Steenkamp, overruling a previous manslaughter conviction. Judge Ledwaba granted Pistorius bail of $692, extending his house arrest until his sentencing on April 18.
Supreme Court to weigh in on 'one person, one vote'
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court hears argumentsin a case revolving around the 14th Amendment's "one person, one vote" principle. The dispute arises from a challenge brought by two rural voters in Texas who claim their state Senate ballots carry less weight than those cast in urban areas with large numbers of non-citizens (who are ineligible to vote). Defenders of the "one-person, one-vote" system say all residents of a political jurisdiction deserve equal representation, whether they are allowed to vote or not. Here's a breakdown of the case in USA TODAY's Decision Tracker.
Pope kicks off Jubilee of Mercy
Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the Jubilee of Mercy — a special Holy Year, amid heightened security. More than 10 million pilgrims are expected to pass through the bronze door, which is usually sealed, during the 12-month period. This jubilee calls on Catholics to reflect on the theme of mercy. On Tuesday night, a coalition of humanitarian groups will project images of life on earth on the facade of St. Peter's to mark the occasion.
Petition to call for probe of T-Mobile's ad claims
Color of Change, an online advocacy group with 1.3 million members, plans to circulate a petition Tuesday to demand that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate T-Mobile's sales practices. Some consumer groups allege that the wireless carrier is guilty of false advertising for its claims that it does not have contracts and that it pays the early termination fees for customers switching carriers. The New York attorney general is currently investigating the complaints. CEO John Legere says he stands behind the ads. "Contrary to the click-bait headline, we haven't been accused of false advertising by any regulatory body," Legere tweeted.
And, the essentials:
Weather: Other than the ongoing rain and snow pelting the Northwest, most of the nation should see a calm, mild day on Tuesday.
Stocks: U.S. stock futures pointed lower Tuesday, after oil prices reached a six-year low, pushing down Wall Street.
TV tonight: Wondering what to watch tonight? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at The Flash, The Muppets and Scream Queens.
Angels will walk the runway Tuesday showing off the latest from Victoria's Secret, including props and costumes akin to what one might see during Carnival in Brazil or Trinidad. Taped last month, the rock-concert-like show airs on CBS at 10 p.m. ET. (The Weeknd, Selena Gomez and Ellie Goulding all performed.) Kendall Jenner and bestie Gigi Hadid made their Victoria's Secret debuts to an audience on its feet throughout the show, clapping and shouting approval. Take a peek at the models below:
A judge at a court in South Africa on Tuesday granted bail to Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius after he was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Judge Aubrey Ledwaba said the double-amputee had proved that he is not a flight risk at a hearing in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Last week, the Supreme Court of Appeal found Pistorius guilty of murdering Steenkamp, overruling a previous manslaughter conviction. Judge Ledwaba granted Pistorius bail of $692, extending his house arrest until his sentencing on April 18.
A South African appeals court has convicted Oscar Pistorius of
murder, overturning a lower court's conviction of the double-amputee
Olympian on the lesser charge of manslaughter for shooting his
girlfriend to death in 2013. (Dec. 3)
AP
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court hears argumentsin a case revolving around the 14th Amendment's "one person, one vote" principle. The dispute arises from a challenge brought by two rural voters in Texas who claim their state Senate ballots carry less weight than those cast in urban areas with large numbers of non-citizens (who are ineligible to vote). Defenders of the "one-person, one-vote" system say all residents of a political jurisdiction deserve equal representation, whether they are allowed to vote or not. Here's a breakdown of the case in USA TODAY's Decision Tracker.
Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the Jubilee of Mercy — a special Holy Year, amid heightened security. More than 10 million pilgrims are expected to pass through the bronze door, which is usually sealed, during the 12-month period. This jubilee calls on Catholics to reflect on the theme of mercy. On Tuesday night, a coalition of humanitarian groups will project images of life on earth on the facade of St. Peter's to mark the occasion.
Color of Change, an online advocacy group with 1.3 million members, plans to circulate a petition Tuesday to demand that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate T-Mobile's sales practices. Some consumer groups allege that the wireless carrier is guilty of false advertising for its claims that it does not have contracts and that it pays the early termination fees for customers switching carriers. The New York attorney general is currently investigating the complaints. CEO John Legere says he stands behind the ads. "Contrary to the click-bait headline, we haven't been accused of false advertising by any regulatory body," Legere tweeted.
Consumer advocacy groups allege the wireless carrier's
'contract-free' plans are misleading and have filed complaints with the
New York Attorney General's office and the Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau.
Weather: Other than the ongoing rain and snow pelting the Northwest, most of the nation should see a calm, mild day on Tuesday.
Stocks: U.S. stock futures pointed lower Tuesday, after oil prices reached a six-year low, pushing down Wall Street.
TV tonight: Wondering what to watch tonight? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at The Flash, The Muppets and Scream Queens.
