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KOMO NewsSEATTLE — A 2-year-old child was killed Tuesday night when she fell from a third story window in Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood. Drew Fowler with the Seattle Police Department said someone called 911 at about 7:20 p.m. to report a child falling …2-year-old girl dies after falling out 3rd-floor window in north SeattleQ13 FOXGirl, … Read more
BBC NewsThe ceasefire in Gaza has held for a second day, as negotiators for Israel and the Palestinians take part in talks mediated by the Egyptian authorities. The United Nations Human Rights Council has appointed an independent commission to investigate …Amal Alamuddin refuses UN offer to investigate possible war crimes in GazaThe GuardianIsrael, Palestinians begin … Read more
Montgomery AdvertiserThat made the chaos they were supposed to help create during a mock shooting easy. “We were running through the halls, screaming,” Bennett said. “I almost jumped in Morgan’s arms. It was very scary.” But the training at the high school held Monday …STATE: Mass shooting drill precedes classes at Ala schoolCullman Times Online … Read more
Bleacher ReportThat’s an insane collection of pass-rushing talent there; any of them would be tops in the league in any other division. The fact that all of them play in the NFC West is simply unfair. You need two elite tackles just to survive four or six games …Seahawks Most Expensive, Rams Least Expensive NFC … Read more
ReutersFERGUSON Mo. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama called the police shooting death of an unarmed black teenager a tragedy and called on Tuesday for thoughtful response after two nights of violent protests, looting, arrests and tear gas in a St. Louis suburb …Missouri cop getting death threats after fatally shooting Michael Brown, an …The Times-Picayune … Read more
Irish TimesA Russian convoy of trucks carrying humanitarian aid for Ukraine proceeds near the city of Yelets yesterday. Photograph: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov. Daniel McLaughlin. Topics: News · World · Europe · Kristalina Georgieva · Laurent Fabius · Sergei Lavrov · Eu …Russia Sends Aid Convoy to Eastern UkraineWall Street JournalRussian aid trucks depart for Ukraine’s eastern … Read more
The Guardian (blog)Selling 40,000 kimonos a week is an impressive retail stat in anyone’s book – but this is less about New Look picking an on-the-money trend, and more about beachwear emerging as a fully fledged category in fashion. All of these kimonos have been … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
WCSH-TVBANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Some high-level politicians were in Bangor Tuesday. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was visiting Maine, raising money for Governor Paul LePage and the Maine Republican party. It was the second time in four …Christie back in Maine today to campaign for Paul LePageNJ.comGov. Christie returns to Maine to stump for … Read more
Daily MailShe may not look very powerful – at a petite five feet, wearing high-heeled boots. But Ariana Grande is not one to be messed with in her new intergalactic themed video for her song Break Free featuring Zedd. The 21-year-old pop star shoots missiles out of her …Ariana Grande, Big Sean paint the town … Read more
WXIA-TVAn Atlanta woman was so moved by the poverty she saw when traveling in Africa in 2009, she pledged to help. Now, for the second year, Sarah Buchanan’s non-profit The Kula Project is partnering with 16 Atlanta restaurants to help needy families in Rwanda. …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google
The AustralianLABOR has called on the government to rule out sending combat troops to Iraq to help protect refugees, accusing Tony Abbott and his ministers of contradicting each other. The debate came as the United States deployed 130 extra personnel to northern Iraq …Tony Abbott: Australian troops could return to IraqSydney Morning HeraldPM won’t rule … Read more
ABC NewsLauren Bacall had one of those incredible lives. The wife and co-star of Humphrey Bogart. A Tony Award-winning actress. A National Book Award-winning author. A giant of fashion. A friend of the Kennedys. One of the last survivors of Hollywood’s studio age.Lauren Bacall: A look at her films with Humphrey BogartThe Star-LedgerLauren Bacall a … Read more
CBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Legendary film star Lauren Bacall has passed away at the age of 89. The verified Twitter account of Humphrey Bogart’s estate, run by their son Stephen Bogart, posted a message confirming the news Tuesday, after he said …Lauren Bacall, sultry-voiced actress, dead at 89FOX 11 Los AngelesLauren Bacall, legendary actress, … Read more
Detroit Free PressPITTSBURGH — By winning the American League Central Division the last three years, the Tigers have created an expectation for victory that can acquire the air of performance art: They are supposed to win, and they are supposed to win the AL Central by a …Recap: Pittsburgh vs. DetroitMiamiHerald.comJustin Verlander leaves games early … Read more
Gloucester County Times – NJ.comANAHEIM, Calif. — Kole Calhoun homered and had an RBI single during a seven-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels’ struggling offense rebounded for a 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. David Freese had a two-run …Philadelphia Phillies (53-66) at LA Angels of Anaheim (68-49), 10:05 pm … Read more
San Jose Mercury NewstuesDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS. Dodgers 4, Braves 2: Dan Haren pitched six solid innings and sparked the go-ahead rally with a single, leading the Dodgers to another win over skidding Atlanta. Pirates 4, Tigers 2: Edinson Volquez allowed two runs over six innings …Haren, Dodgers beat hapless Braves again, 4-2seattlepi.comDan Haren, Los Angeles Dodgers … Read more
BBC NewsA mathematician of Indian-origin has won the prestigious Fields Medal, known as the ‘Nobel Prize for mathematics’. Manjul Bhargava, a Canadian-American professor of mathematics at Princeton University, was among four winners of the celebrated award.Iranian Stanford professor first woman to win top maths prizeTelegraph.co.ukMaryam Mirzakhani From Iran Becomes First Woman To Win Fields Medal … Read more
VentureBeatEarly this morning, ridesharing startup Lyft made a severe (yet unsurprising) claim: that Uber employees have requested and canceled as many as 5,560 rides over the past 10 months in order to sabotage Lyft. The claim shouldn’t shock anyone; it mirrors a … and more …read more Source: Tech News From Google
Reuters… * Q2 GDP falls annualised 6.8 pct vs f’cast -7.1 pct * BOJ seen unfazed, but weak data to keep it under pressure * Economics minister signals potential extra budget to support growth * Soft Q2 data to force BOJ into cutting rosy growth forecasts (Adds quotes, …How Japan’s VAT increase has shrunk the … Read more
RTT NewsEuropean stocks are seen opening on a cautious note Wednesday, as investors await a slew of economic reports and keep a wary eye on the developments in Ukraine and Iraq. Iraq’s newly nominated prime minister won swift endorsements from the United …Asia stocks drift as Iraq, Ukraine tensions simmerPost-BulletinStock Market Update: NYSE Mostly Down … Read more
To win justice for Michael Brown, send the Black press to Ferguson, MissouriSan Francisco Bay ViewHe is also currently engaged in a campaign exposing mayoral candidate Dan Siegel of Oakland, who is responsible for bringing armed police into the Oakland Unified School District, resulting in the police murder of Raheim Brown in 2011. Donating to … Read more
Feisty federal judge in Denver knows all about challenging authorityThe Denver PostAs a boy growing up in Depression-era Denver, John Kane learned to identify with those on the fringes of society, the powerless, those who were forced to sit in the balcony at movie theaters. He also learned to challenge authority — a skill he … Read more
Hollywood ReporterThe debut feature from writer-director Hugh Sullivan, which tells the story of scientist Dean wooing his girlfriend via paradox-laden time travel, was well received at its world premiere at SXSW in March. Since then it has screened at California’s … and more …read more Source: SXSW News Feed From Google News
Trial opens for man accused in Strip shootingLas Vegas Review-JournalA Las Vegas police bicycle unit cruiser travels north on Las Vegas Boulevard past O’Sheas Casino Monday, Aug. 20, 2007. A fight that broke out in front of the Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, which is across the road from O’Sheas, escalated into gunfire … …read more Source: … Read more
Bold nail art is latest rage in fashion, HollywoodLas Vegas Review-JournalFILE – This May 7, 2014 file photo shows singer Rihanna with stiletto nails at the Dior Cruise 2015 Fashion Show at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York. Rhinestones, 3-D designs, textured topcoats and new offerings from fashion royalty have upped the … and … Read more
The Denver Post“There’s some real impact that the medical marijuana market is having on the recreational marijuana market,” said Pabon, D-Denver. “I think it’s worth looking at the taxation on the recreational side but also looking at the rules and regulations on the …Residents Complain of Smell of Growing Pot Filling the Air in DenverBreitbart … Read more
Complex.comEminem has withstood the test of time, finding wild success in music for nearly two decades. His run as one of the most lively performers remains equally impressive. His dark humor and stunning public antics quickly amassed a cult-like core fan base … …read more Source: YouTube News Feed From Google News
seattlepi.comATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — When the pressure of an oversaturated market became unbearable this year, some of Atlantic City’s oldest casinos either closed their doors or announced plans to do so. Now, Revel Casino Hotel, the city’s newest casino — and …Question and answers about the closing of Revel casino and how it affects … Read more
Las Vegas SunU.S. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and his son AJ leave flowers at the home where the 80’s TV series “Mork & Mindy”, starring the late Robin Williams, was set, in Boulder, Colo., Monday Aug. 11, 2014. Robin Williams, the Academy Award winner and comic …Las Vegans React To Death Of Robin WilliamsCBS LocalRobin … Read more
Volin: Eagles vs Patriots may be Super Bowl previewComcast SportsNet New EnglandLast year, Tom Brady and the Patriots offense shredded the Philadelphia Eagles in their joint practice. On Sports Tonight, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe discussed how this year’s practice is a little more of an even match. “I’m watching this practice … …read … Read more
International Business Times, India EditionAkshay Kumar’s “Entertainment” maintained its hold at the box office on first Monday. The domestic box office collection of the movie now stands at ₹43.69 crore and will soon touch the ₹50 crore mark in India. Due to its hold at the box office …Entertainment 4 Days Box Office CollectionsOneindia EntertainmentBox … Read more
Soap Opera Villain Charles Keating Dies At 72CBS LocalLOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Keating, a British-born Shakespearean actor who was amused by the fame that came with being an American soap opera star on “Another World,” has died, his son, Sean Keating, said Monday. He was 72. Keating, who was … and more …read more … Read more
Chase ends in deadly crash near IAHChron.comThe pursuit lasted almost 30 minutes, ending when the Nissan left the Sam Houston Tollway and went north on JFK. Within seconds, the driver ran a red light at World Houston Parkway and collided with the truck, police said. The impact crushed the Nissan … and more …read more … Read more
CNNBeijing (CNN) — San Francisco-based TechCrunch brought a taste of Silicon Valley to Beijing this week, with more than 50 startups showcasing their innovations to tech fans and investors at a two-day event in the Chinese capital. The conference … …read more Source: Startups News From Google News
Cal Football Notebook (8/12/2014)Cal AthleticsCal’s next practice open to the public is scheduled for Thursday (3:30 – 6 p.m. PT) with the team’s training camp sessions continuing through Golden Bear Day presented by Bug Zappers Pest Control at Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium on … …read more Source: California Golden Bears News From Google … Read more