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Wall Street JournalABUJA, Nigeria—When he appeared in a video on Monday boasting of having abducted more than 200 schoolgirls, the leader of terror group Boko Haram took the occasion to egg on the U.S. Army and get in a dig at ancient Egypt. “We don’t fear any …U.S. Planes Join Search for Kidnapped Nigerian GirlsBloombergFear … Read more
Warwick San Francisco hotel gets $8 million makeover, complete with new …San Francisco Business Times (blog)The hotel, at 490 Geary Street, began the $8 million renovation in November, when it closed its previous 50-seat restaurant, La Scene, to make room for the new restaurant and bar concepts. The guest room renovation began in February, though … Read more
Neil Young, Jack White talk Nashville album on ‘Fallon’The TennesseanRock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Young and Nashville rocker Jack White paid a visit to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday to talk about the new album they’d made together in Music City. They brought their recording studio along with them. and … Read more
Wall Street JournalMario Draghi, pictured at a news conference at the National Bank of Belgium in Brussels, May 8, 2014. Bloomberg News. FRANKFURT—Germany’s central bank is willing to back an array of stimulus measures by the European Central Bank next month if …Bundesbank’s support for stimulus ‘won’t be automatic’Irish ExaminerGLOBAL MARKETS-Wall St flat but ekes … Read more
Christian Science MonitorA federal appeals court granted a condemned Texas man’s request for a stay of execution hours before he was scheduled for execution on Tuesday evening. Skip to next paragraph. Infographic Crime falls in the US. Are you safer today? Related stories …A look at execution that was scheduled in TexasMiamiHerald.comUPDATE 2-US appeals court … Read more
People MagazineWith the premiere of The Bachelorette just days away, Andi Dorfman spoke to PEOPLE about the tragic death of contestant Eric Hill, who was killed in a paragliding accident April 23, after he had left the show. “When I heard the news, I was devastated,” says …Bachelorette Andi Dorfman’s Suitors Revealed: Meet All 25 … Read more
Los Angeles TimesMalik Bendjelloul, director of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in February 2013. Malik Bendjelloul, director of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in …Malik Bendjelloul dies: ‘Searching for Sugarman’ director was 36Fox News‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Director Dies at 36ABC … Read more
The OregonianIt may take days for conditions to improve on Mount Hood to safely recover the body of a climber who fell to his death Tuesday, rescue officials said. The man fell from the summit’s north side about 8 a.m., possibly when a snow cornice collapsed beneath him, …‘No signs of life’ in climber who … Read more
Washington PostEurope’s highest court on Tuesday stunned the U.S. tech industry by recognizing an expansive right to privacy that allows citizens to demand that Google delete links to embarrassing personal information — even if it’s true. The ruling has potentially …People have right to be forgotten on Google and …Sydney Morning HeraldEU court says people … Read more
Sacramento BeeDENVER — The Colorado Symphony says a series of marijuana-themed fundraising concerts will be invitation-only in an attempt to address concerns that audiences were going to break the law by smoking weed in public. In a statement Tuesday, the …Colorado Symphony cannabis concerts will go on, by invitation onlyThe Denver PostDenver symphony tries to … Read more
O’Hare Airport Flight Cancellations Just left O’Hare Airport where there are a number of travelers stranded due to flight cancellations. The cause: a fire in an air traffic control facility called Tracom. We may not get out of Chicago until Thursday. http://ift.tt/1nGuqoM
Draft gives Aaron Rodgers even more weaponsMilwaukee Journal SentinelOnce this draft wrapped up, Mike McCarthy delivered the money quote on a silver platter. Echoing his running-game prediction a year ago, the Green Bay Packer coach said — lights…camera…action! — “We’re going to be a better defense this year. You … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Bill Clinton and Chris Christie Go Back-to-Back With Deficit SpeechesBusinessweekChris Christie at lunch, and Alan Greenspan at 1:30 p.m., with a host of other biggies before and after such as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Budget Committee Chair Patty Murray. The forum’s message is that deficits still matter even … and more …read … Read more
New Orleans attracting tech startups with culture, communityWDSU New OrleansThe report said the Crescent City added thousands of jobs in the information sector from 2009 to 2012 – many of which were thanks to startups in the software field from people helping to transform the industry in the city. Bourbon Street attracts … …read more … Read more
Wall Street JournalFHFA director Mel Watt, pictured in Washington this month, took the helm of the agency in January. Bloomberg News. Fannie Mae FNMA +7.78% Fannie Mae U.S.: OTCBB $4.57 +0.33 +7.78% May 13, 2014 3:59 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 44.70M AFTER …US housing director shifts course on Fannie Mae, Freddie MacThe Globe and … Read more
Los Angeles TimesTraffic officers are preventing large trucks from using a steep, winding road in Beverly Hills after crashes there killed two Los Angeles police officers in three months. City officials have put a 30-day moratorium on heavy-hauling trucks from rumbling …Detective’s Traffic Death Prompts Roadway Changes In Beverly HillsCBS LocalDeadly Trucks Exceeded Weight Limit … Read more
RestaurantNewsRelease.com (press release)The New Miami Subs Grill Debuts “Pita Perfection” Limited Time Offer Fort Lauderdale, FL (Restaurant News Release) The New Miami Subs Grill, Florida’s largest regional franchise, has launched a delicious new campaign for summer, “Pita Perfection. and more …read more Source: Miami Restaurant News From Google News
CNN(CNN) — Early this year, Michael Sam made news by announcing he is gay. On Saturday, he made history as the first openly gay player to be drafted by a National Football League team. Seconds later, he made waves kissing his boyfriend in celebration as …Rams DE Michael Sam: ‘I feel like I’m part of … Read more
Proposal would empower Oakland’s political watchdogSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — One year after the Alameda County grand jury scolded Oakland for shackling its political watchdog commission, a City Council member wants to more than triple the commission’s staff and expand its oversight powers. Councilman Dan Kalb has …Oakland Needs Tougher Ethics RulesEast Bay Express all … Read more
Seahawks to try out another deaf player, DE Adham Talaatseattlepi.com (blog)In the run-up to Super Bowl XLVIII, when the Seahawks were at the center of the nation’s sports conversation, fans fell in love with Seattle fullback Derrick Coleman and his story. Deaf since the age of 3, Coleman made the Seahawks’ 53-man roster last … … Read more
Country WeeklyNashville-based singer/songwriter Sturgill Simpson released his excellent new album, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music today (May 13) and it is a monster. Metamodern is the east Kentucky native’s follow-up to the acclaimed debut High Top Mountain, … …read more Source: Country Music News From Google News
New York Daily NewsThat much was known back in 1955, when the second Godzilla movie (actually titled “Gigantis: the Fire Monster” in the United States) hit screens. Back then, theater owners were actually advised by the film’s distributors to borrow bazookas from any … and more …read more Source: Godzilla Movie News From Google
Update on United Airlines flightsKansas First NewsAs you may remember United Airlines started direct flights to and from Chicago back in January. It’s slowly been increasing, this month they’re close to reaching 60% of its load factor. Airport officials say their goal is to reach 80% or higher in the … and more …read more … Read more
The White House (blog)President Barack Obama applauds Sergeant Kyle J. White after awarding him the Medal of Honor during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, May 13, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy). Related Topics: Veterans, North …Bracelet outshines Medal of Honor at ceremony for Kyle WhiteStars and StripesMedal … Read more
Proposal would empower Oakland’s political watchdogContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — One year after the Alameda County grand jury scolded Oakland for shackling its political watchdog commission, a City Council member wants to more than triple the commission’s staff and expand its oversight powers. Councilman Dan Kalb has …Oakland Needs Tougher Ethics RulesEast Bay Express all 3 … Read more
Golden Bears Returning to Campus to Earn DegreesCal AthleticsStrolling through Berkeley nearly 12 seasons since he last suited up for the Golden Bears, Tully Banta-Cain recalls the familiar sights and sounds of the University of California campus and the surrounding area. The view from the Lawrence Hall of … …read more Source: California Golden Bears … Read more
Governor Brown releases proposed California budgetabc7.comSACRAMENTO (KABC) — California Governor Jerry Brown released his proposed state budget Tuesday featuring higher-than-expected tax revenues. It’s a record level spending plan. In the current fiscal year, the state’s tax revenue is running more than $2 … …read more Source: California Gov Jerry Brown News From Google News
Bar and restaurant in downtown core to closeCTV NewsThey were the sites of many musical performances, the London Music Awards and even charitable turkey dinners. “For people my age, that was a good place for us to go for dancing and things, so I’m sad to see it go,” says one patron. “It was like … Read more
XXLMAG.COMHave you noticed the amount of charts dedicated to dissecting the intricacies of hip–hop? Over the past year as hip–hop has grown, more and more lavish and interesting charts have popped up. Here are five of them that we think are pretty cool.Eminem, Lil B Make the Most Drug References in Hip–Hop MusicAceShowbizEminem, Lil B … Read more
Five students injured in shooting near Atlanta area high schoolYahoo NewsATLANTA (Reuters) – Five students were shot near an Atlanta area high school on Tuesday afternoon, although none of the injuries was life threatening, police said. The shooting occurred near Therrell High School in southwest Atlanta, Atlanta Police … …read more Source: Atlanta News By … Read more
InterContinental Plans Return to Rio in Time for Olympic GamesBloombergInterContinental plans to open a Holiday Inn and a Holiday Inn Express before the 2016 Olympics and is looking for other properties closer to Rio’s beaches, said Salo Smaletz, vice president of development for Latin America. Louvre bought the hotel … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Livetennis.comSerena Williams hasn’t enjoyed the clay-court dominance she did last year, troubled by injuries and fatigue. Now the world no.1 has one last chance to get herself into shape and on a roll ahead of the French Open as she opens her Internazionali BNL d …WTA Upsets in Rome; Tues. Djokovic vs. WormTennis-X.com (blog)Serena Williams … Read more
Is AMC Spending Too Much on Original Series? Concern Grows as Stock Hits …WetpaintAMC may be fortunate enough to broadcast several of today’s hit series like Mad Men and The Walking Dead (let’s also not forget the phenomenal Breaking Bad, which ended its run last year) but just because the network has seen much success … Read more
Warwick San Francisco to debut new guest rooms, restaurant and barSan Francisco Business Times (blog)Joining a host of San Francisco hotels showing off their renovations, the Warwick San Francisco hotel has a new look. The Warwick is set to complete its guest room renovation June 1. A new restaurant in the hotel, Aveline, and a … Read more
BusinessweekUnited Nations special envoy in charge of mediating the civil war in Syria Lakhdar Brahimi brought together Syria’s government and some of the rebel groups fighting against it for peace talks in Geneva, which ended in March after recording little progress.Frustrated Syria mediator Brahimi to step down, UN seeks replacementReutersBrahimi resigning as UN-Arab League envoy … Read more