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Belleville News DemocratDOSWELL, Va. — A family spokeswoman says a University of Richmond women’s basketball team staff member was one of two passengers on a hot air balloon that crashed in Virginia. Family spokeswoman Julie Snyder told The Associated Press on …Richmond Coach Feared Dead In CrashESPNTwo from Richmond women’s basketball staff in fatal balloon … Read more
Memorial Day 2014 Events And Getaways: Activities in Washington DC, Las …Latin PostWhat better wait to show your patriotism than to celebrate Memorial Day in Washington D.C.? On the Thursday before Memorial Day, soldiers gather at Arlington National Cemetery and put flags before each gravestone of the honorable soldiers who died … …read more Source: … Read more
Artist creates detailed Star Wars mosaics using thousands of staplesGizmodoNew York-based Artist James Haggerty creates crazy mosaics out of staples. Thousands and thousands of staples. The amount of detail in his series of Star Wars characters is insane! The Darth Vader piece alone was made with 10,496 multi-colored staples. and more …read more Source: Star … Read more
ForbesRumors are flying about the imminent purchase of headphone maker and streaming music service Beats Electronics by tech giant Apple Apple for a reported $3.2 billion dollars, which has caused a lot of head scratching in both the tech and music …Apple Beats combo? the cost of coolBrisbane TimesApple’s core won’t change despite bid to … Read more
CBS LocalBoston College kicker Nate Freese was drafted 229th overall by the Detroit Lions, and UMass tight end Rob Blanchflower then went to the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 230th overall pick. Blachflower caught nine touchdowns in his four years as a starter …2014 NFL Draft: New England Patriots Select Jemea Thomas (DB, Georgia Tech)NE Patriots … Read more
ESPN (blog)The NFC West is the toughest, most physical division in football. Most games in this league are won up front, but all games in the NFC West are. It’s not going to be easy to outmuscle the likes of San Francisco, Seattle and Arizona, but the Rams proved … …read more Source: NFL – … Read more
MiamiHerald.comHe will compete with Cortland Finnegan, Jamar Taylor and Will Davis for snaps in Miami’s secondary. “I want to be a starter,” Aikens said. “I want to come in and be a dominant factor.” Round 5 (Pick 155): Tight end Arthur Lynch, Georgia. Lynch isn’t …Miami Dolphins final draft choice: Marist DE Terrence FedePalm Beach … Read more
MiamiHerald.comThe third and final day of the NFL Draft is under way, and the Dolphins entered the day with five selections in the last four rounds. Here’s how they used them: Round 4 (Pick 125): Cornerback Walt Aikens, Liberty. The Dolphins bolstered their secondary …How Walt Aikens Fits with the Miami DolphinsBleacher ReportLiberty’s Aikens finds … Read more
USA TODAYHe contemplated tomorrow’s lunch. He thought about the trip back to California. Anything but football? Yeah, right. That had to be pretty difficult while hanging out for a couple of nights at Radio City Music Hall, which is otherwise NFL Draft …Biggest Steals from Day 2 of DraftBleacher Report all 44 news articles …read … Read more
NFL Draft Results: Denver Broncos pick Corey Nelson, Linebacker, in Round 7Mile High Report (blog)… linebacker out of Oklahoma. Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook Share Share with Broncos friends 128 Comments. With the 242nd pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Corey Nelson, a linebacker out of … Read more
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Latin PostEarlier this week, a large coalition of internet companies released an open letter to the Federal Communications Commission warning that its proposal for new Open Internet rules, ostensibly meant to protect net neutrality, actually “represents a grave threat to …Bits | A Tough Stretch for Tom Wheeler on Net NeutralityNew York Times (blog)Wheeler says … Read more
BBC NewsA ceasefire to end a five-month conflict that has displaced 1.5 million people in South Sudan has come into effect. President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar signed the deal on Friday. Troops would defend themselves if they came under attack, said …South Sudan peace deal hailed, but will it hold?Washington PostHow political … Read more
Nashville officer struck, killed on interstateMiamiHerald.comNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Nashville police officer was killed when he was struck by a motor home on Interstate 65 on Saturday, officials said. Officer Michael Petrina was directing traffic on the interstate after a vehicle overturned Saturday morning near …I-65 cleared after Saturday’s fatal car crashThe Tennessean all 6 … Read more
Hollywood LifeBlessings be to the patron saint of Instagram. Justin Bieber has been with some of the sexiest girls ever, and they all have a penchant for posting bikini pics on Instagram! From Selena Gomez to Chantel Jeffries to Yovanna Ventura, check out our bikini …Taylor Swift Reveals Why Her Friendship With Selena Gomez Is … Read more
SI.comDOSWELL, Va. (AP) – A family spokeswoman says a University of Richmond women’s basketball team staff member was one of two passengers on a hot air balloon that crashed in Virginia. Family spokeswoman Julie Snyder told The Associated Press on …Richmond Coach Feared Dead In CrashESPNTwo from Richmond women’s basketball staff in fatal balloon accidentFOXSports.com … Read more
NESN.comJackie Bradley Jr. 6:20 p.m.: Jonny Gomes will return to the Red Sox’s lineup Saturday as the Rangers trot out left-hander Martin Perez. Gomes will play left field and bat fifth. David Ross will get the start behind the dish with Jon Lester on the mound.Red Sox-Rangers PreviewESPN (blog)Red Sox narrowly avoid being no-hit by … Read more
Bruins-Canadiens Live: Daniel Briere Reportedly Scratched For HabsNESN.com6:10 p.m.: The Canadiens are reportedly making a lineup change. The reported move is that Brandon Prust will come into the lineup, and Danny Briere will be a healthy scratch. We’ll find out in about 20 minutes during pregame warmups. 12:30 p.m.: Here’s … and more …read more … Read more
USA TODAYNEW YORK — The 2014 quarterback class may have been deep, but it appears NFL franchises believe it lacked star power. The Arizona Cardinals plucked the first quarterback off the board Saturday at the NFL draft, Virginia Tech’s Logan Thomas with the No …Cardinals say 2nd-round draft pick Troy Niklas can be forceazcentral.com2014 NFL … Read more
Marathon survivor, rescuer address grads in BostonThegardenisland.comBOSTON (AP) — A Boston Marathon bombing survivor and the man who saved his life teamed up again Saturday for a commencement speech, telling the new graduates of Fisher College to “keep running forward.” Jeff Bauman, who lost his legs in last year’s … and more …read more Source: … Read more
NWF State trio earns all-conference honorsThe Northwest Florida Daily NewsBening, from Fayetteville, Ga., led the team with 31 runs and 13 extra-base hits to go along with his .333 average, four home runs, 26 RBIs, 23 walks and .928 OPS. Browning, meanwhile, was the Raiders’ staff ace and workhorse. The left-hander from … …read more … Read more
Patrick Carney: Justin Bieber Is A Moronfuse.tvHere’s the thing about Twitter: it takes all of 30 seconds to ignite a war of words in 140 characters or less, and the firestorm that blew up between Patrick Carney of The Black Keys and Justin Bieber last year is apparently burning strong. To recap … …read more … Read more
Nate Freese, Boston College placekicker, selected by Detroit Lions in final …MLive.comALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions have put a bow on their 2014 NFL draft class by using the 229th overall pick to select Boston College placekicker Nate Freese. He is the eighth and final member of the Lions’ draft class, joining North Carolina … Read more
The Plain DealerCleveland Browns trade seventh-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens. Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer talks draft, football. Browns general manager Ray Farmer pulled off five trades in his first draft in charge of the franchise. (Gus Chan …How West Fits with the BrownsBleacher ReportTerrance West lands in ClevelandNBCSports.com2014 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns … Read more
Scene in Edmonds: Making a fashion statement in support of veteransMy Edmonds NewsEdmonds clothing and jewelry store C’est la Vie joined forces with Operation Military Family Cares Thursday to present Operation Fashion Forward — with members of military families modeling the latest fashions over champagne and dessert. Larry Vogel … …read more Source: Fashion News … Read more
NEWS.com.auBut neither she nor the FBI can explain how the series of frightening incidents are linked to her partner Philip Wood, who went missing on the Malaysia Airlines plane. All she knows is that they started after the plane went missing, and who ever is …Submersible’s search for Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 returns to site … Read more
NEWS.com.auBut she, nor the FBI can explain how the series of frightening incidents are linked to her partner Philip Wood, who went missing on the Malaysia Airlines plane. All she knows is that they started after the plane went missing, and who ever is behind the …Girlfriend of missing MH370 passenger received DEATH THREATS and … Read more
Salt Lake TribuneWhile some teams questioned if Keith McGill was deserving of a midround NFL Draft pick, the Oakland Raiders were swayed when he came on a private visit. General manager Reggie McKenzie asked McGill about some of his off-the-field issues, and asked …How Justin Ellis Fits with the Oakland RaidersBleacher ReportNFL draft: Utes cornerback … Read more
3rd Annual Love Your Park Week Kicks Off in PhiladelphiaCBS LocalThe eight days of service projects, educational programs, family activities, and tours, take place at over 100 parks throughout the city in an effort to encourage residents to get out help keep parks clean and green. “The important thing people need to … …read more … Read more
ABC News (blog)MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin scored a double hat trick in a hockey game featuring aging Russian hockey legends on Saturday. In his demonstration of his athletic skills, the 61 year-old Kremlin chief reportedly netted no fewer than six goals and … and more …read more Source: Moscow Kremlin News From Google News
Hawaii-bound jetliner turns back after smoke detected in cockpit and cabinNew York Daily NewsA United Airlines flight arrived safely back at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday after smoke was reported in the cockpit and cabin during a flight to Hawaii. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor says United flight 1296 … …read more Source: … Read more
ABC NewsPfizer posted videos online Saturday in its latest effort to win over critics of its proposed purchase of British drugmaker AstraZeneca. In four videos on Pfizer’s website, CEO Ian Read sought to allay concerns that the deal would lead to a loss of stature in …Drug dealsHerald ScotlandFear of Pfizer-AstraZeneca job cuts voiced by … Read more
The ColumbianWASHINGTON — Technicians have finished installing solar panels on the White House roof, capping a project that President Barack Obama hopes will send a signal that renewable energy is feasible and environmentally shrewd.Obama said in 2010 that he …White House Solar Panels Are Finally UpHuffington PostFrom Wal-Mart to the White House, Obama talks up … Read more
2014 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Trade With Atlanta FalconsDaily NorsemanMinnesota Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman has decided to play “Let’s Make a Deal” once again, as the Minnesota Vikings have made a swap with the . Vikings/Falcons Trade. Atlanta Falcons receive: #168 (fifth round); Minnesota Vikings receive: … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News … Read more
Bleacher ReportFresh off of firing Mark Jackson, the Golden State Warriors‘ search for a new head coach is fully underway. The latest report from Yahoo! Sports’ Marc J. Spears indicates the team will meet with former Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins. Lionel …Warriors to interview Lionel Hollins this weekFanSidedQ&A with Tom Lorenzo: The pros and … Read more