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U.S.-led coalition targets ISIS oil facilities in eastern SyriaLas Vegas SunLONDON — As British jets opened airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria and Germany prepared to send troops and aircraft to the region, Russia’s president called on the world Thursday to brandish “one powerful fist” in the fight against …and more …read more … Read more
International gene editing conference declines to ban eventual use in humansLos Angeles TimesNobel laureate David Baltimore of Caltech speaks to reporters at an international summit on the safety and ethics of human gene editing held in Washington. Nobel laureate David Baltimore of Caltech speaks to reporters at an international summit on the …Scientists Debate How … Read more
Lavrov: Dialogue between Kiev and Rebels IndispensablePrensa LatinaThe truce in Minsk between Kiev and the DPR and the People’s Republic of Lugansk insurgents on 12 February and completed on September 29 establishes the withdrawal of heavy weapons from less than 100 millimeters and that caliber mortars and up to …and more …read more From:: Kiev … Read more
Shooting Threats Rattle University of Miami and Florida International UniversityMiami New TimesMeanwhile, a student at the University of Miami reportedly threatened to shoot up a class in the School of Communication. Details on the situation at UM are still vague, but police say everything is “safe.” The incident was first reported on the …and more … Read more
Chiefs Opponent Preview: Get to Know the Oakland RaidersKCChiefs.comThe Oakland Raiders, through 11 games with five to go, have compiled five wins, a higher total than each of the past three seasons (2012, 2013 and 2014). Much of that credit has to go to new head coach Jack Del Rio, whose 30 years of NFL … Read more
How Chicago’s Slaughterhouse Spectacles Paved The Way For Big MeatNPRIt’s impossible to pinpoint the exact moment Americans embraced industrialized food. But the first Christmas after the Civil War is a key date to note. That’s when Chicago’s infamous Union Stock Yard opened to the public in 1865. “Its promoters clearly …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Yahoo launches new Messenger app in face of possible big changesComputerworldAs Yahoo tries to breathe new life into its Messenger service, some industry analysts say it may be too little too late for a company mired in rumors of a possible sale and executive turmoil. “I always say that companies should be throwing ideas …Yahoo … Read more
Chicago schools official gets exemption despite objections from watchdogChicago TribuneA longtime high-ranking aide to Chicago Public Schools chief Forrest Claypool was granted an exemption from the district’s residency requirement over strong objections from the district’s watchdog. CPS Inspector General Nicholas Schuler wrote in a memo …and more …read more From:: Chicago News By Google News
Bears Face Saturday Test against Cowboys in LaramieCal AthleticsCalifornia travels to Wyoming Saturday for its first true road test of the season. The Golden Bears, who are a perfect 5-0 at home, will tip off against the Cowboys from Laramie at 12 noon PT on Saturday. The contest will be televised by the CBS Sports … Read more
Could Levi’s Stadium keep Raiders from moving?NBCSports.comApplying that term literally to the Oakland Raiders, the presence of an NFL stadium down the road in Santa Clara (which is actually closer to Oakland than to San Francisco) could be an impediment to an effort by the Raiders to leave the Bay Area, since …and more …read … Read more
Vlogger Maddie Bruce on the biggest myth about self-harmingDaily MailVlogger Maddie Bruce on the biggest myth about self-harming. Maddie Bruce says she used to hide self-harm, and confronts the stigma of it in her new video. Vlogger Maddie Bruce on the biggest myth… Read More · 0:31min · ‘They don’t represent me’: … …read more … Read more
New TV shows for sci-fi and fantasy fans, from ‘The X-Files’ reboot to ‘DC’s …amNYThe popular Terry Brooks fantasy novels are brought to life in this new series set in the future, where a group of three heroes have to save the world from demons. The show was developed for television by Alfred Gough and … Read more
Editorial: Six months in, Rawlings’ GrowSouth pivot makes senseDallas Morning NewsSince then, the mayor’s GrowSouth team, led by Vana Hammond, has focused on four new strategies to accelerate Rawling’s long-term goals, particularly development of a thriving tax base in southern Dallas. Only six months in, it’s too early to know … …read more From:: Dallas … Read more
Andreessen Horowitz to Invest in Nootropics Start-UpNew York TimesThe start-up’s founders say they are part of the “biohacking” movement, which treats the human body as software that can be improved through constant tweaking. It’s an industry that has drawn enthusiasts from around the Internet, with groups on Reddit … …read more From:: Startup Tech News … Read more
Drake To Open OVO Store In Los AngelesHipHopDXIn two promotional videos, the Toronto rapper is shown driving through Los Angeles with a woman in a Ferrari F12. Both of them are wearing OVO sweatsuits. The shop is slated to open Saturday (December 5) and will be located at 130 N La Brea Ave in Los … Read more
Marcus Peters’ return to Oakland more than a homecomingESPN (blog)“I got so much love and support from my mother and my father and just the community in general,” said Peters, who left Oakland to play in college at the University of Washington. “All the negative stuff that we get put on Oakland, California, for me … Read more
Denver is in the top 5 in cities with single cat ladies9NEWS.comResearch group Nielsen Scarborough surveyed more than 400,000 people nationwide and found that 8.3 percent of single women who live alone in Denver own at least one cat. The Seattle Times was the first to publish this important study. Portland, Oregon …and more …read … Read more
Dow closes down triple digits; ECB, yields eyedCNBCU.S. stocks closed sharply lower Thursday as yields climbed and traders were worried the Fed would raise rates while the economy is too weak. ( Tweet This ). Investors also awaited Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report and weighed disappointment over the …Dow drops 250 points, Nasdaq loses 1.7%USA TODAY … Read more
Cleveland Indians have interest in free-agent sluggers Pedro Alvarez, Chris Cartercleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio – Yes, the Indians are interested in Chris Carter and Pedro Alvarez. They not only have interest, but can offer everyday at-bats to the defensively challenged home run hitters. Free agency is usually not the Tribe’s cup of tea, but with …and more … Read more
TV Ratings: ‘Empire’ Rebounds With Fall FinaleHollywood ReporterEmpire’s live-plus-seven season-to-date is a 7.5 rating among adults 18-49, a 47 percent boost from its same-day score for the same period. Among total viewers, Empire has been pulling 18.1 million viewers with a extra week of time-shifting. Though …‘Empire,’ ‘Survivor’ top Wednesday rankingsOrlando Sentinel all 8 news … Read more
Cookies on the BBC websiteBBC SportUS Attorney Robert Capers: “One of the men, Romer Osuna, is alleged to have taken millions of dollars in bribes as treasurer of Conmebol. Amazingly, he is now a member of Fifa’s audit and compliance committee – one of Fifa’s sub-committees charged with …and more …read more From:: FIFA News … Read more
‘Jessica Jones’ Solves Marvel’s Villain Problem In Terrifying FashionUPROXXUntil recently, the biggest force in American entertainment has contended with one major problem during their methodical takeover of Hollywood: In spite of their comic-book branch’s sprawling rogues’ gallery, Marvel has had a lot of trouble sketching a …Carolina Are :Here’s What’s So Great About Marvel’s ‘Jessica … Read more
Coldplay to Headline Super Bowl Halftime ShowWall Street JournalBritish rock band Coldplay will headline the halftime show at the National Football League’s Super Bowl 50 in February, according to people familiar with the matter. Coldplay’s halftime-show debut at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., follows the …Why isn’t Taylor Swift or Adele playing the Super … Read more
Searching for the painted bunting — New York City’s colorful new celebrityThe VergeAround 20 people crowd around me, all of whom are doing the exact same thing; their heads dart back and forth as they silently survey the brush. It’s a bright, crisp New York morning in the park, but the scene is mostly quiet … Read more
Valley Village Man Among Victims Identified In San Bernardino ShootingCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A San Fernando Valley man was one of the 14 people killed when a couple opened fire at a San Bernardino treatment center for people with developmental disabilities, according to reports. Michael Wetzel, 37, who worked as …and more …read more … Read more
Ringo Starr’s Massive Memorabilia Auction Gets Underway Today in Beverly HillsKTIC(BEVERLY HILLS) — The expansive three-day auction of memorabilia from the personal archives of former Beatles mamber Ringo Starr and his wife, Barbara Bach, gets underway today at the Julien’s Auctions gallery in Beverly Hills, California. Early in a …Ringo Starr waves farewell to The … Read more
Posted 44 minutes agoSeahawks.comSeattle currently holds the sixth and final playoff spot in the NFC by way of conference record tiebreaker over the Atlanta Falcons (6-5), and if the season ended today, the Seahawks would play a wild-card game on the road against the No. 3-seeded Vikings.Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson on replacing Jimmy … Read more
Bryan Cave in merger talks: ReportSt. Louis Business JournalBryan Cave is in merger talks with Washington, D.C. law and lobbying firm Dickstein Shapiro, according to a Washington Post report. The firms have not done a client conflicts check or taken a partnership vote, which would have to be completed before …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Porzingis, Towns named Rookies of the MonthNBA.com (blog)NEW YORK — The New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in October and November.NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Kristaps Porzingis jumps Okafor, TownsCBSSports.com How ‘serious’ Porzingis … Read more
(Updated) CSU women’s soccer cruises past Bridgeport 3-1 into national finalColumbus Ledger-EnquirerIn a battle between the irresistible force and the immovable object, the former proved the more dominant of the two. Columbus State, the second-most prolific offense in the country, cruised past Bridgeport in the NCAA Division-II women’s soccer final …Columbus State reaches DII women’s … Read more
Jadakiss Scores No. 1 Return on Top R&B/Hip–Hop AlbumsBillboardRapper Jadakiss returns to No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip–Hop Albums (chart dated Dec. 12) as Top 5 Dead Or Alive arrives with 60,000 sold in the week ending Nov. 26, according to Nielsen Music. The entrance marks his third chart leader (as a solo act) and first … Read more
Cops search for driver involved in scooter crashfox5sandiego.comSAN DIEGO — A search was underway for the driver of a van that rear-ended a moped in the Clairemont area Thursday morning and ran off after ditching it at a nearby intersection. A silver 2001 Chrysler van struck the scooter from behind while both were …Hit-and-Run Crash … Read more
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) In Play: ‘Hip’ Blogging Site Tumblr Could Be Hidden Gem …International Business TimesIn August, Khalaf presented at Yahoo’s second mobile developers conference and explained what Yahoo, and Tumblr, had to offer. “Content is king,” … Edwards named recent campaigns from GameStop, Denny’s and HBO’s “Game Of Thrones.” On Tumblr’s …and more …read … Read more
Atlanta chefs pose in nothing but aprons for calendarAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)As part of a 2016 calendar, several Atlanta-area chefs posed wearing nothing but Hedley and Bennett aprons with the farmers who grow their food. Proceeds from the calendar, available for $20 at the Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market, will benefit The … …read more From:: … Read more
USWNT will open 2016 with game against Ireland in San DiegoSports IllustratedThe match against Ireland will mark USWNT’s second time playing at Qualcomm Stadium and its sixth time in San Diego. The team previously played at Torero Stadium on the campus of the University of San Diego. USWNT has never lost while playing in San … Read more