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New York TimesMayor Boris Johnson of London is clamping down decisively on what constituents call “drunken yobs” and what he calls the “booze culture” that too often mars his peerless city’s streets with violent loudmouths and dangerous drivers. The mayor is going …London warned of big threat to jobs if UK quits EUFinancial TimesU.K. Should … Read more
Fox NewsBEREA, Ohio – The Cleveland Browns have claimed injured offensive lineman Michael Bowie off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks. Bowie was a seventh-round pick a year ago and made eight starts during his first NFL season. But he needs shoulder …Browns claim OL Michael Bowie off waiversThe Seattle Times (blog)Seahawks’ mock game preps team … Read more
Corbett proposes statewide gaming reform stewThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesCEDAR RAPIDS — There is more wrong with Iowa’s gaming industry and its 19 state-licensed casinos than an absence of a Cedar Rapids casino in the state’s second largest city, Mayor Ron Corbett insists. Corbett, a former Speaker of the Iowa House of … Read more
The Plain DealerCleveland Browns claim injured Seattle offensive lineman Michael Bowie off waivers. Day four of Cleveland Browns training camp in Berea. Browns head coach Mike Pettine, (l-r) general manager Ray Farmer and owner Jimmy Haslam added a player to the …Cleveland Browns claim offensive lineman Michael Bowie off waivers from …Fox NewsCleveland Browns awarded … Read more
Wall Street Journal (blog)Temperatures and humidity will be on the rise in Greater New York during the first full week of August, returning a summer-like feel to the tri-state area. Monday starts out dry and overcast across the region, although the sun may break out of the … …read more Source: New York Weather News … Read more
The Times-PicayuneAtlanta Falcons offensive tackle Terren Jones suffered what looked to be a severe injury Sunday at training camp practice, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Jones was put on a backboard and had his neck immobilized after being hurt during …Terren Jones carted off field at Atlanta Falcons practiceAtlanta All Day all 18 news articles … Read more
American nurse with Ebola to leave Liberia TuesdayHonolulu Star-AdvertiserAn ambulance arrives with Ebola victim Dr. Kent Brantly, right, to Emory University Hospital, Saturday. Brantly, infected with the Ebola virus in Africa arrived in Atlanta for treatment Saturday, landing in a specially equipped plane at a military base … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News … Read more
MassLive.comBOSTON — The Boston Red Sox are hopeful newly acquired outfielder Allen Craig will be able to play against his former team on Tuesday. After being traded from the St. Louis Cardinals with pitcher Joe Kelly in exchange for John Lackey on Thursday …Sox can’t just hit reset buttonESPN (blog)What Does the Future Hold for … Read more
USA TODAYNBA Commissioner Adam Silver responded to USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt on whether Paul George’s leg injury in Friday’s USA Basketball scrimmage will alter the league’s position on its players participating in international events. STORY: Should NBA …Paul George suffers serious leg injury in US exhibitionazcentral.com5 Things I’d Like to see from the 2014-15 … Read more
ESPN (blog)The structure of the new offense: Without wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) and running back David Wilson (neck), the offense lacks two of its speedier pieces. And Eli Manning and the starters won’t play more than about 15 or 20 plays. But …New York Giants Vs. Buffalo Bills Live Stream: NFL Hall Of … Read more
Dawgs By NatureFootball is back! The Hall of Fame game takes place tonight at 8 PM ET, featuring the Buffalo Bills vs. the New York Giants. Unless you are a die-hard fan of a team, the preseason is usually quite boring after the starters exit the game, but it’ll be fun to see …Hall of … Read more
At least 367 dead as 6.5-magnitude earthquake hits Yunnan provinceSouth China Morning Post (subscription)The China Earthquake Networks Centre said the epicentre was in Longtoushan township, Ludian county, where news website yunnan.cn reported 42,000 homes destroyed or damaged. Chen Guoyong, mayor of Longtoushan, said rescue teams were … …read more Source: Earthquake News From Google News
KHOUHARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A standoff ended after a bank robbery suspect was shot by deputies Sunday afternoon in northwest Houston. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an aggravated robbery at the Woodforest Bank …Deputies fire at suspect to end Cypress standoffChron.com all 10 news articles …read more Source: Houston News … Read more
Athletes Should Lead Fight Against Domestic ViolenceHuffington Post (blog)Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray Rice, held a press conference Thursday morning in which he made an apology for brutalizing his wife earlier this year. The two-game suspension that he received for the incident from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell … and more …read more Source: Leigh Steinberg … Read more
abc7news.comThe A’s have the best record in baseball at 67-43, but have sputtered offensively since trading cleanup hitter Yoenis Cespedes to Boston on Thursday in a deal for ace Jon Lester. They lead the stacked AL West by one game over the Los Angeles Angels …Kansas City Royals (56-53) at Oakland Athletics (67-42), 4:05 p.m. … Read more
BusinessweekU.S. and Japanese index futures rose after Portugal’s Banco Espirito Santo SA was bailed out by the nation’s central bank. Crude oil extended declines, while the yen and gold held gains. Standard & Poor’s 500 Index futures added 0.2 percent to 1,922.20 by …Bank of Portugal Unveils Plan to Rescue Banco Espírito SantoWall Street JournalBanco … Read more
Wall Street JournalThe algal bloom wreaking havoc on Toledo’s water supply is thriving on the same things that make a happy potted plant: sunlight, water and lots of nutrients. The harmful blue-green algae feast on nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen, which have been …UPDATE 1-Some 400000 in Ohio without drinking water, tests show lower … Read more
ReutersDENVER (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force Academy’s superintendent ordered an investigation into the school’s athletic programs on Sunday amid reports of sexual assaults, drug use and academic cheating, primarily among football players at the elite institution …Air Force Academy to Examine Conduct of Cadet AthletesNew York TimesAir Force Academy Under Scrutiny For Culture Of … Read more
The Utah People’s PostAmazon knew from the start that smart-phone enthusiasts weren’t going to leave their iPhones or Galaxies to buy their new device if it didn’t offer something completely unique. Instead of making it cheap, Amazon decided to add some features that people …Amazon Fire phone aims to dominating shopping experienceDaily DigestFear the Phone: … Read more
Chicago Tribune… Plouffe and shortstop Eduardo Nunez collide on a double by Conor Gillaspie in the fourth inning. Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe and shortstop Eduardo Nunez collide on a double by Conor Gillaspie in the fourth inning. (Chris Sweda / Chicago …Eaton makes up for his occasional blundersESPN (blog)Jose Abreu held in check as … Read more
New York Daily NewsThe head of a team of international investigators says more personal belongings of victims of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 disaster in eastern Ukraine have been found, but no human remains. Speaking from the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, Pieter-Jaap …Cadaver dogs assist in Ukraine crash site searchfox2now.com all 106 news articles …read … Read more
Titans to Host Packers in Preseason Opener Saturday at LP FieldTitansonline.comUnder his direction, the Chargers had the NFL’s fifth-ranked offense (393.3 yards per game) and the league’s top offense on third down (49.0 percent). … In 2013, they battled to an 8-7-1 finish, edging the 8-8 Chicago Bears for first place in the NFC … … Read more
Recap: Oakland vs. Kansas CityModesto BeeOakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – James Shields tossed eight solid innings and Omar Infante went 3-for-5 with a two-run double, a run scored and a stolen base as the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Oakland Athletics, 4-2, in the rubber match of … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Roob’s 25 Points: Cooper, Peters, PolkComcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaAfter his first 20 NFL games, Nick Foles has 33 touchdown passes, seven interceptions, 4,785 passing yards and has completed 63 percent of his passes. After his first 20 NFL games, McNabb had 24 touchdown passes, 19 interceptions, 3,725 passing yards … and more …read more Source: NFL … Read more
Boston GlobeProtesters behind wearemarketbasket.com called the job fair planned by Market Basket executives a “farce” in the title of a post on the website telling current associates to stay away from Monday’s event. The company’s cochief executives who replaced Arthur …Clock is ticking to Market Basket Monday deadlineWHDH-TVMonday deadline to return to work looms for … Read more
The GuardianThe “caillera” fashion – a mix of sportswear labels and luxury logos – saw a golden age in the 90s with rap groups such as NTM (which stands for “Nique ta Mère” or “Screw Your Mother”), and Vincent Cassel’s 1995 film La Haine finding international success. …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
VultureGuardians of the Galaxy may exist in the Marvel Universe, but its spiritual roots lie in a galaxy far, far away. Directed with wacko verve by James Gunn, this deliriously amusing and exciting superhero spectacle is a work that’s thoroughly indebted to …‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ has supernova debut at box officePress Herald7 Reasons Why … Read more
MiamiHerald.comTropical Storm Bertha continued on its path north Sunday, blowing through the southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The storm brought rain and strong winds as it moved from the Turks and Caicos Islands in the morning to the …Bertha drifting away from Turks & Caicos, BahamasChron.comTropical Storm Bertha isolates several towns in … Read more
Move ahead on Denver Preschool ProgramThe Denver PostIn a few short years of existence, the Denver Preschool Program has amassed a fine record of student achievement. Now the nonprofit is hoping to go back to voters to ask them to continue the program — as well as slightly boost the Denver sales tax … and … Read more
MiamiHerald.comSouth Florida’s beloved Miami Spice culinary festival has just launched for 2014, running through August and September, and this year promises to be the tastiest in the event’s 13-year history, with more restaurants, more sponsors and more special … …read more Source: Miami News From Google
Denver metro school start time9NEWS.comJefferson County School District: On Monday, Aug. 18 approximately 85,000 Jeffco Public School’s students will start the 2014 -15 school year. Denver Public Schools: Begins August 25. Brighton 27J: Prairie view HS Frosh start on August 15. August 18 … …read more Source: Denver News From Google
The Straits TimesSerena Williams of the USA reacts after winning the first set of her match against Angelique Kerber of Germany in the finals of the Bank of the West Classic at the Taube Family Tennis Stadium in Stanford, California on Aug 3, 2014. — PHOTO: AFP.Serena Williams vs Angelique Kerber Preview – WTA Stanford … Read more
Economic TimesBrands around the world, from Europe to America to India, have made several faux pas on social media in recent times, and in many cases they pay a big price by losing customers. Experts say many brands take social media too casually. “In most cases it … …read more Source: Social Media News Feed … Read more
International Business Times AUU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry laid out what he called overwhelming evidence of Russian complicity in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 as international horror deepened over the fate of the victims’ remains. REUTERS/Edgar Su … …read more Source: Malaysia Airlines News Feed From Google News
Bleacher ReportGranted, that position may fall unto him by default with Boston’s modicum of quality and quantity on the right side. But he can earn it by improving upon his first season with the Bruins. Regardless, whether he flanks the first, second or third center … …read more Source: Boston News Feed From Google News