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Rep. Israel breaks with White House on criticism of Israeli shellingNewsdayPresident Barack Obama repeated that more nuanced stand today again when he expressed his concerns for those living on Gaza, but also said, “I have no sympathy for Hamas.” “I do not know more what Israel could have done,” the congressman said. “Look … …read … Read more
MiamiHerald.comSan Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres have hired Texas Rangers executive A.J. Preller to fill their vacant general manager position, with the team announcing the move during a press conference held on Wednesday. Preller, who has …Rangers management must expand ‘circle of trust’ as A.J. Preller becomes …Dallas Morning NewsSeven Things to … Read more
City to cancel TheBus, Handi-Van service FridayHonolulu Star-AdvertiserOahu shelters will open at 10 p.m. Thursday – 12:09 p.m.. Rising surf, tides could create danger – 09:24 a.m.. ISELLE TO REMAIN A HURRICANE WHEN IT HITS HAWAII – 06:25 a.m.. Honolulu police officers shoot, kill suspected car thief – 03:07 a.m.. …read more Source: Honolulu News … Read more
What to watch for in Thursday’s preseason gamesNFL.comThe stress is off Andy Dalton’s arm and more on “getting our guys in space,” the quarterback told NFL Media columnist Michael Silver. With Giovani Bernard promising to take a “few more chances,” look to see how Jackson mixes and matches his second-year … …read more Source: Michael … Read more
Boston GlobeSHARON SHANNON She’s rooted in Irish tradition, but Sharon Shannon has always had expansive tendencies, collaborating with the likes of the Waterboys, Steve Earle, and Jackson Browne, and incorporating country, reggae, French-Canadian, and other … …read more Source: Country Music News From Google News
A’s Co-Owner Renews Interest in Building New Oakland BallparkEast Bay ExpressOakland A’s co-owner Lew Wolff said team officials met last Monday with an architect regarding a potential ballpark at the current Coliseum site. His comments came following a vote Wednesday morning by the Coliseum Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Washington PostPresident Obama wrapped up a three-day summit with African leaders Wednesday, making a rare foreign policy advance even as his administration continues to face daunting challenges abroad. The massive gathering of nearly 50 African heads of state and …As summit closes, Obama hails US-Africa tiesAlbany Times UnionObama, African leaders to talk security, economicsBusinessweekPresident Obama … Read more
CBC.caIraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has called upon his country’s armed forces to help Kurdish forces battle a Sunni militant offensive in northern Iraq that has caused tens of thousands of people from the minority Yazidi community to flee their homes.40000 Yazidi sect refugees trapped by IsisThe Times (subscription)Kurds unite to oust Iraq jihadists, rescue … Read more
The Oculus Thrift Better Not Be The Future Of GamingKotaku AustraliaAnd it raises an interesting question for me: will big budget Oculus Rift games, when they eventually come, be burdened with the same mechanics and aesthetics as the games we’re currently playing now? Or will they forge their own path. I sincerely hope … …read … Read more
Daily MailThe impact of golf’s return to the Olympics was made clear on Wednesday, with confirmation that there will be just one week between the Open Championship and the US PGA Championship in 2016. The US PGA will move from its traditional August date for …2016 PGA Championship to be held in July as concession … Read more
Gazans pick through the wreckage of their homes during ceasefire as …Daily Mail‘A life of humiliation – this how we live,’ said Mr Subuh, 42, whose family of 12 fled to the U.N.-run Al-Fakhoura school from Beit Lahiya, a town in the northern Gaza Strip devastated by the fighting. ‘We are terrified. We know it … Read more
10 Things You Need To Know In Australia This MorningBusiness Insider AustraliaNAB summed offshore activity up nicely saying, “There wasn’t a lot of news overnight, but what there was, was on the negative side”. 2. It’s employment day in Australia and the ASX is set to open lower. Weak action in the US, Europe and … Read more
BBC NewsRussian President Vladimir Putin has banned or curbed agricultural imports from countries imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine. In a decree (Russian text), he ordered the measures, which also apply to food imports, to be introduced … …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News
WFAAThe mayor began pushing the idea after learning in May from News 8 that Dallas did not have such an ordinance, unlike many other North Texas cities. Police also are on board with passing an ordinance, saying that if it prevents even one child from …Dallas Mulls Living Restrictions For Sex OffendersCBS LocalUber debate: Dallas … Read more
The End of New York: How One Blog Tracks the Disappearance of a Vibrant CityDaily BeastWhen I tell Jeremiah Moss—whose name turns out to be a pseudonym—that I love his blog, Jeremiah’s Vanishing New York, but also can’t bear it, he laughs. “I get that a lot: ‘I hate your blog, but can’t stop reading … Read more
KHOUA body was found floating in Buffalo Bayou Wednesday, Houston police said. (Photo: KHOU 11 News). CONNECT 47 TWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. HOUSTON – A body was found floating in Buffalo Bayou Wednesday, Houston police said.Body spotted in downtown bayouChron.comBody found in Buffalo Bayou near downtown HoustonKPRC Houston all 4 news articles …read more Source: Houston News From … Read more
Huffington PostThis latest shift gets “Dawn of Justice” away from “Captain America 3,” preventing a superhero clash between DC Comics (which owns Batman and Superman) and Marvel (which owns Captain America). “We’re certainly keeping the date there and we’ll …‘Batman v Superman’ release date moved up as 9 new DC movies datedLos Angeles Times‘Batman v. … Read more
Us MagazineSnack attack! Celebrities are forgoing their hearts and choosing to wear their appetites on their sleeves, rocking yummy food-inspired outfits. Katy Perry was the latest celebrity to opt for the trend, when she turned heads in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Aug. 5.Katy Perry Prefers To Date Famous Men, But Finds Fame “Disgusting”Contactmusic.comKaty Perry steps it … Read more
Ex-Nevada lawmaker Brooks back in Las Vegas to face chargesLas Vegas SunA former Nevada lawmaker who spent 16 months in jail for fighting with California police after a high-speed freeway chase is back in Las Vegas to face criminal charges resulting from an earlier arrest. Steven Brooks was returned Tuesday in custody from …Former NV … Read more
Foreign Policy5, President Barack Obama announced that American companies will invest $14 billion in key economic sectors in Africa, from energy to banking to information technology. He also told …. Renewed violence in South Sudan rekindled criticism of the White … …read more Source: President Barack Obama White House News From Google News
CBS LocalDENVER (AP) – Failed leadership is one reason some veterans hospitals are falling short as others excel, Deputy Veterans Affairs Secretary Sloan Gibson said. Gibson told a convention of wounded combat veterans in Denver on Tuesday that more VA …Deputy VA secretary visiting Denver medical center9NEWS.comDeputy VA secretary to address veterans in Denver amid … Read more
Miami-Dade aviation department recommends scrapping Airport City projectMiamiHerald.comMiami International Airport has formally advised Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez to reject a much ballyhooed development that was in the works for more than six years. Gimenez informed county commissioners in a memo late Wednesday that he … …read more Source: Miami News From Google
Inn of Las Vegas fire now under investigationKRQE News 13LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire demolished the Inn of Las Vegas Tuesday night. The building had been shuttered for years but before that it was the place to be and held a lot of memories. Las Vegas residents say they’re sad to see a … Read more
Montclair Village parking pilot program in worksOakland TribuneOAKLAND — The flexible parking district pilot program, proposed last year by District 4 Councilmember Libby Schaaf, goes into effect on Aug. 18. The plan, which was approved by the City Council in October, will create four different tiers of parking … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf Oakland … Read more
Lakeshore’s Park Way Drive-In closes abruptlyContra Costa TimesThe retro fast food diner at 500 Lake Park Ave., between Grand and Lakeshore avenues, first opened in 1956 when it had two sister restaurants in Oakland — the Park Way Drive-In being the sole survivor of the original Kwik Way chain. Alex Hahn, who … and more … Read more
Teens prefer YouTube stars to Hollywood celebs, survey saysCNETNot sure if he’s Smo or Osh. Smosh/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET. I confess, I haven’t been effusive in embracing the stars of YouTube. This may have something to do with the fact that I am not between 13 and 18 years old. It appears that … … Read more
Game Thread #113: Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays (3)Athletics NationHated that thread even more. The A’s have gone 9 up, 9 down in their first three innings; still a perfect game alive against then in what is an annoying trend lately. Meanwhile, Sonny Gray has nothing going on today, and his defense didn’t help … Read more
Woman tried 3 times to get past airport securitySan Francisco ExaminerAuthorities say a woman arrested three times trying to sneak onto flights at San Francisco International Airport managed to fly from nearby San Jose to Los Angeles without a ticket — the second person to stow away aboard a flight at San Jose’s airport …Officials: … Read more
Los Angeles TimesA 29-year-old man has been charged in violent attacks that include the targeted killings of a gay couple in Seattle and the point-blank shooting of a New Jersey college student, and could face the death penalty if convicted, law enforcement officials …Blotter | Police say 29/King murder suspect tied to more casesCHS Capitol … Read more
Q&A: Women’s Soccer Talks Expectations for 2014 SeasonCal AthleticsIn less than three weeks, the women’s soccer team will kick off the 2014-15 Cal Athletics year. Today’s first practice officially heralded in the new season, and while the Golden Bears lost a number of veteran starters to graduation, head coach Neil … …read more Source: California … Read more
Times of San DiegoThousands of attendees pack the sidewalks outside of the San Diego Convention Center as Comic- Thousands of attendees pack the sidewalks outside of the San Diego Convention Center for Comic–Con. Photo by Chris Stone. A discussion of the future of …Comic–Con – Boon or Bust for San DiegoDigiNewsTop 10 Weirdest Moments at … Read more
Guardian Liberty VoiceThe hump day brings news of gaming declines. World of Warcraft reports a continuing trend of drops in subscriber counts. Codemasters is offering refunds following the negative feedback to their latest Colin McRae Rally title. Finally gaming pre-orders … and more …read more Source: Gaming News Feed From Google News
USA TODAY“I definitely feel this team can make the playoffs and make a run to the Super Bowl,” Tannnehill told USA TODAY Sports. “We have all the talent we need. Now whether we maximize our potential and play as a team week in, week out is to be determined. and more …read more Source: NFL … Read more
Bus firm owner charged with harassing customersChicago TribuneThe owner of a bus company that shuttles students between college campuses and the Chicago area has been charged in Lake County with Internet harassment stemming from disputes with customers who had complained about his company’s services. and more …read more Source: Chicago News From Google News