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The GuardianEngland strikers Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck managed one of the more physically challenging and politically complex warm-up exercises of their careers on Monday during an outreach session with children from a favela in Rio de Janeiro. Less than …Reality check for England with Rio favela visitMerced Sun-Star all 47 news articles …read more … Read more
San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Two Oakland men were arrested Saturday night and are now facing federal charges for shining a green laser pointer at a police helicopter that was assisting ground units in searching for a crime suspect in East Oakland, said a spokesman for …Two arrested in ‘lasering’ of CHP helicopterSFGate (blog) all … Read more
CBSSports.comThe Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the few teams left who still have fill their open coaching position, but they’re taking their time and doing their due diligence in finding the next leader on the sidelines. With the Cavs looking to turn a young …Cleveland Cavaliers will interview former star Mark Price for head coaching … Read more
Moth Populations Rising in Northern NevadaKTVNJeff Knight is the State Entomologist with the Nevada Department of Agriculture. He says the reason for the high populations is a result of a mild winter. “These big of numbers are maybe a little unusual but we’ve seen this before,” Knight said. “It … and more …read more Source: … Read more
New York TimesThe scene at the airport in Karachi, Pakistan, after militants stormed past security, firing automatic weapons and hurling grenades. Credit By Reuters on Publish Date June 8, 2014. Credit Shakil Adil/Associated Press. the main story. Continue …Pakistan Taliban Claims Responsibility for Assault on Karachi AirportVoice of AmericaTaliban assault on Karachi airport may torpedo … Read more
Broncos open contract talks with Demaryius Thomas, Julius ThomasThe Denver Post“We’ve already talked to them to see if we can do something before the beginning of the year,” said Broncos general manager John Elway, who was here Monday to present former Denver Post, Sports Illustrated and ESPN writer Rick Reilly into the National …Denver Broncos … Read more
Central Michigan University ranks among top fashion schools in MidwestThe Saginaw NewsMOUNT PLEASANT, MI — Central Michigan University’s fashion program is among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking from Fashion-Schools. CMU’s fashion merchandising program was ranked 34th nationally and ninth in the Midwest, and … and more …read more Source: Fashion … Read more
Justin Bieber shares moment he receives hug from brotherDaily Mail (blog)Justin Bieber shares moment he receives hug from brother. While celebrating his dad’s birthday Justin Bieber shared a special hug with brother Jaxon. And the adorable moment was captured by their father Jeremy Bieber. Justin Bieber shares moment he … …read more Source: Justin Bieber … Read more
Aljazeera.comMonday’s meetings in Brussels and Kiev were the first challenges for new Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who has vowed dialogue with Moscow to try to prevent the bitterly divided former Soviet state from splitting. Washington expressed hope … …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News
VarietyA single telecast on Starz sister network Encore and preliminary multi-platform sampling for the weeklong on-demand and online sampling campaign yielded an additional 480,000 viewers, raising the total viewership of the first episode to 2.6 million and … and more …read more Source: Starz Networks News From Google
SunHerald.comRENO, Nev. — The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Nevada to begin flying drones under a federal research program into unmanned aerial systems. FAA officials announced Monday that the state was granted a two-year certificate of authorization …FAA clears Nevada for 1st drone test site flightTheNewsTribune.com all 42 news articles …read more Source: Reno Nevada … Read more
‘Addams Family’ Actress Lisa Loring Is Getting A DivorceHuffington PostLisa Loring — the actress who played Wednesday Addams on “The Addams Family” in the 1960s — is getting a divorce. TMZ reports that the 56-year-old filed for divorce from her husband, Graham Ritch, this week, though the pair had been separated since …Actress Lisa Loring … Read more
Economic TimesBANGALORE|HYDERABAD: Early-stage grants from the National Skill Development Corporation have helped spawn over half a dozen startups, propelling more entrepreneurs to look at ventures in skilling and education and, in turn, attracting the attention of … …read more Source: Startups News From Google News
VA audit shows long waits for New Mexico patientsTheNewsTribune.comALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — More than 1,000 veterans have been waiting three months or more for initial medical appointments within the Veterans Affairs Department’s health care system in New Mexico, according to the findings of an audit released Monday. and more …read more Source: Albuquerque NM News From … Read more
SILive.comIf she runs again – she lost the 2008 primaries to Barack Obama – Mrs. Clinton would be at the top when it comes to presidential candidates who have visited Staten Island, with more than a dozen trips here thus far over the years. Mrs. Clinton, who …Hillary Clinton by the numbersCNN (blog)The Hillary Clinton … Read more
‘Its just weak’ – entrepreneurs slam government startup funding plansThe Australian Financial ReviewExperts say more red tape, less funding than its predecessor, and that it is unclear how it would promote innovation . Freelancer.com chief executive Matt Barrie criticised the proposal as a poor replacement for Commercialisation Australia, which … and more …read more Source: … Read more
NBA.comGame 2 TV ratings up slightly from 2013. Posted Jun 9, 2014 7:24 PM. NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA Finals rematch is drawing a higher television audience than the first go-around between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat. Nielsen says Game …NBA Finals Game 2 ratings up slightly from 2013Sacramento BeeNBA Finals: TV … Read more
Huskies double-team White HouseCT PostU.S. President Barack Obama (R) receives a jersey from point guard Bria Hartley (2nd L) and center Stefanie Dolson (L) of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team during an East Room event at the White House June 9, 2014 in Washington, DC … …read more Source: President Barack Obama White … Read more
Chron.comThe actress and former talk show host said she was initially pleased to have won the title, but that the hail of brutal comments on social media blasting her outspoken political views and calling her fat had hurt her family. Weluree was criticized for …Miss Universe Thailand Resigns Amid Social Media Attacks After Political …Bustle … Read more
KPRC HoustonLate Friday the city of Houston filed a civil lawsuit against Richard Lee Pfirman demanding he clean up and make safe 56 homes in the Houston area. The legal maneuver is a last ditch attempt to compel Pfirman to fix the worst of his dilapidated houses … and more …read more Source: Houston News … Read more
Los Angeles TimesWhen Scottish actress Rose Leslie landed the role of the Wildling warrior Ygritte in “Game of Thrones,” she immediately turned to the George R.R. Martin novels that inspired the hit HBO series, a saga known as “A Song of Ice and Fire,” to learn more … and more …read more Source: Actress News … Read more
Bloomberg… World Cup Win. By Simon Kennedy and Joshua Robinson 2014-06-09T23:01:00Z … Brazil will beat Germany to win soccer’s World Cup and also will score the most goals, according to a survey of economists across 52 countries. The tournament’s host …Brazil on Edge as World Cup Exposes RiftsNew York TimesWorld Cup 2014: 8 players to … Read more
BloombergThe two-century-old building is filled with technology startups in the heart of a city once dominated by bankers and real-estate agents. A year ago, the four floors and basement lay vacant after the country’s worst recession since records began in 1948 …Silicon Valley tech firms’ role in Ireland growingSFGate all 2 news articles …read more … Read more
International Business Times AURumour has it that Justin was joined by none other than Selena Gomez during his visit home. A certain Victoria Nosko tweeted all about the great weekend she had with the “Jelena” couple along with a few members of the Bieber clan. However, at the last …Selena Gomez: Using Her Anger To … Read more
Written by Press ReleaseeNews Park ForestCHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. Mayor Emanuel kicked off the annual Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge today at Chicago Public Library’s Douglass Branch. Rahm’s Readers is designed to encourage more kids to participate and provide … …read more Source: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel News From Google News
Hollywood LifeIt looks like Justin just may have brought Selena along to Canada over the weekend to spend some quality time with his family. OMG! Selena Gomez definitely hasn’t given up on Justin Bieber, even in the midst of all his trouble making. “Selena always …Selena Gomez Reunion with Justin Bieber in Canada, ReportsInternational Business … Read more
Celeb apologies: Good, bad and uncomfortableKSPRAn era of near constant celebrity surveillance means constant apologizing from the famous. (After all, if you watch anyone anywhere for a long enough stretch of time, they’ll do something worth apologizing for.) The week of June 2, for example, brought … and more …read more Source: Celeb News From … Read more
Las Vegas cop killers had anti-government views, were kicked off Nevada ranch …Minneapolis Star TribuneOn Sunday, the two Las Vegas police officers were having lunch at a pizza buffet in an aging strip mall about 5 miles northeast of the Las Vegas Strip when the Millers fatally shot them. The attack at a CiCi’s Pizza … Read more
ForbesThere are 62 video sharing sites worldwide at the moment, and of course the largest by far is YouTube, which now garners more than 17% of all Internet traffic. That’s why you have to wonder why a company would even think about launching a new platform … …read more Source: YouTube News Feed From Google … Read more
NFL.com“I will not get to free agency,” Jones said in an interview with SI Now, via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “They gave up a lot for me and they know how hard I work. They’re not going to let me go. And I love Atlanta, I love being here.” Jones holds …Falcons report: Atlanta could be … Read more
ESPNBaltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado apologized for his role in Sunday’s dugout-clearing scrum with the Oakland Athletics in which a bat flew out of his hands and went down the third-base line.Ubaldo Jimenez struggles, benches clear as Orioles lose, 11-1, to Oakland …Baltimore SunBenches clear, two ejected in A’s romp over OriolesSFGate (blog)Manny Machado … Read more
Police release names of two people fatally shot in East Oaklandabc7news.comOn Monday, police released the names of two young people who were fatally shot in East Oakland in separate incidents less than 90 minutes apart on Saturday night. Police said 15-year-old Samantha Alvarado was fatally shot in a car near the intersection …Oakland: Police identify … Read more
FBI agents in Cleveland examining Illinois business that runs charter schoolsThe Plain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio – Federal authorities in Cleveland are examining an Illinois company that manages the local Horizon Science Academy schools and several others in the Midwest, and they have seized documents from several locations in the past week, … …read more Source: Cleveland … Read more
Chris Christie tangles with an Eagles fanAsbury Park PressChris Christie some credit. He’s willing to work for his support. The governor, during an appearance on the Philadelphia sports radio station WIP Monday, ran across a New Jersey caller angry that Christie had abandoned his hometown choices for football … …read more Source: Chris Christie News … Read more
Let’s Watch Jadeveon Clowney Vs. Johnny Manziel In The 40-Yard DashSportsGridAnd now, Jadeveon Clowney (6-foot-5, 266 pounds) vs. Johnny Manziel (5-11, 207) in the 40-yard dash during the NFL scouting combine in Feb. Not sure what his time was here, but he had the fastest time of the defensive lineman earlier that day at 4.47 … Read more