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Sky News AustraliaGerman industrial group Siemens has come back with a weakened offer for part of the power-generation business of France’s Alstom, which is also coveted by US giant General Electric, according to the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.Mitsubishi offers to buy 10% stake in AlstomFinancial ExpressUPDATE 2-France pushes for concessions as Alstom bidding enters … Read more
SIGHING: Dr. Dre Spotted Celebrating Wife Nicole Threatt’s Birthday at …Broadway WorldLast night (Saturday, June 14) six-time GRAMMY Award-winning mogul Andre Romelle Young, better known as Dr. Dre, was spotted enjoying a night out at Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub along with wife Nicole Threatt and friends. In town … and more …read more … Read more
MLB.comSAN FRANCISCO — After blowing a save opportunity Friday night, Giants closer Sergio Romo said in the clubhouse that he “couldn’t wait” to get a chance at redemption. He got that chance Saturday afternoon, and the same lackluster result ensued. This …Bochy patient with Pagan, Romo after rough gameSFgiants.comSF Giants manager Bochy sounds upbeat on … Read more
VoxFifty years ago, then-President Lyndon Johnson traveled to California to dedicate the newest member of the state’s flagship university system: the University of California at Irvine. On Saturday, President Barack Obama marked the anniversary by delivering the …In Commencement Speech, Obama Unloads on Climate Change ‘Deniers’MashableObama challenges global warming scepticsThe Independent all 366 news articles … Read more
SFGateAn overflow crowd packed Glide Memorial Church to remember the acclaimed poet who was a longtime member of the congregation. She was remembered as a “daughter of San Francisco” who was also hero to so many. “We’re here to celebrate a wonderful … and more …read more Source: San Francisco News By Google
Find Out How Taylor Swift, Shakira, Justin Bieber Spent Their Father’s DayMTV.comAww dads: we love ’em so much we’ve got to show them just how much on social media — plebes and famous-types alike. (I mean, this is 2014.) And after all the celebrity dadlove we posted about this morning, even more famous folk came … Read more
ESPN (blog)BOSTON — Nick Swisher’s solo home run in the top of the 11th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday at Fenway Park. Swisher crushed a 2-1 offering from Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa and deposited it into the …Red Sox let another one get awayBoston HeraldSwisher’s … Read more
US increases security at Baghdad embassy, pulls some staff outLos Angeles TimesAs violence flares in Iraq, the United States moved Sunday to increase security at its embassy in Baghdad and pull some staff members out. “Some additional U.S. government security personnel will be added to the staff in Baghdad; other staff will be … and … Read more
Security Beefed Up at US Embassy in BaghdadBoston.comWASHINGTON (AP) — Security at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad was bolstered and some staff members were being moved out of Iraq’s capital city as it was threatened by the advance of by an al-Qaida inspired insurgency, a State Department spokeswoman … and more …read more Source: Boston … Read more
Designboomaccording to POST magazine, redevelopments put into play by large corporations could cause reverse gentrification and make the housing crisis in london, england even worse. in response, the australian-based publication has forwarded designboom a … …read more Source: London News From Google
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionJennifer Devereaux’s little girl had to go to the bathroom, but the flight attendant said no. A half hour later the 3-year-old went anyway—right there on the seat, Reuters reports. “It wasn’t about bad customer service, it was about human decency,” Devereaux …JetBlue Flight Diverted After Dad Loses ItNew York MagazineNYC-to-Las Vegas flight … Read more
New York Daily NewsCasey Kasem, the sentimental king of the music radio countdown and the television voice of Shaggy on “Scooby-Doo,” died early Sunday in Gig Harbor, Washington. He was 82. He had reportedly suffered from Lewy body disease, a form of progressive …Casey Kasem tributes: ‘Keep reaching for the stars’CNNQuotes on the passing of … Read more
$40-billion missile defense system proves unreliableLos Angeles TimesBut a decade after it was declared operational, and after $40 billion in spending, the missile shield cannot be relied on, even in carefully scripted tests that are much less challenging than an actual attack would be, a Los Angeles Times investigation …US missile defense system unreliable in … Read more
Times of IndiaTOKYO: Two moderate earthquakes struck off Japan’s eastern coast near Fukushima in the early hours on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, predicting a low chance of any major damage being caused. The epicentre of the first quake, with a magnitude …Moderate 5.6 quake hits Japan’s northThe Star Online all 19 news articles … Read more
USA TODAYSAN ANTONIO — LeBron James isn’t saddled with angst, and he’s not carefree. He’s just comfortable with who he is and where he is in life, regardless of the Miami Heat’s 3-1 deficit to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. “It’s basketball,” the … …read more Source: NBA Playoffs News From Google … Read more
Mirror.co.ukCocktail waitresses in police helmets, refreshment booths under giant black cabs and red telephone boxes serving coffee and pastries are all on their way to Las Vegas. They are to be included in a £500million scheme to for an England-themed casino at …Besotted by MayanagariThe Hindu all 2 news articles …read more Source: Las Vegas … Read more
Irish MirrorCocktail waitresses in police helmets, refreshment booths under giant black cabs and red telephone boxes serving coffee and pastries are all on their way to Las Vegas. They are to be included in a £500million scheme to for an England-themed casino at …Besotted by MayanagariThe Hindu all 3 news articles …read more Source: Las … Read more
CTV NewsMARE ISLAND, Calif. — In drought-strickeTerence Chean California, young Chinook salmon are hitting the road, not the river, to get to the Pacific Ocean. Millions of six-month-old smolts are hitching rides in tanker trucks because California’s historic drought …California drought forces salmon to hitch ride to Pacific OceanCBC.ca all 37 news articles …read more … Read more
Job of the Week: Riding the rails to craft Amtrak’s social media strategyWashington PostFacebook, Twitter and other social media tools have become a powerful way for Amtrak, the District-based passenger railroad giant, to communicate with its riders. Julie Quinn, Amtrak’s director of social media, talked with Capital Business about the … …read more Source: Social … Read more
DC area appointments for June 16Washington PostSend information about promotions, appointments and personnel moves in the Washington area to Appointments, Business News, The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071-5302, or to appointments@washpost.com. Share on … …read more Source: Washington D.C. News From Google
The Plain DealerNick Swisher gives Cleveland Indians 3-2 victory over Boston with homer in 11th. Michael Brantley, Jason Kipnis. Indians left fielder Michael Brantley points to the sky as he crosses home plate after hitting a first-inning homer Sunday off Boston’s …Indians 3, Red Sox 2: Swisher the hero for ClevelandThe Providence JournalRed Sox get … Read more
HipHopDXMusically, Eve’s last album release was 2013’s Lip Lock, her first solo release in over a decade. During her hiatus from Hip Hop, the Philadelphia native starred in numerous films including Bounty Killer, Barbershop 2: Back in Business and Dark Moon …Eve Married In Spain To Gumball 3000 Creator Maximillion CooperHip-Hop WiredEve Married Longtime Mate … Read more
The Westside StoryAmazon is known for its amazing service where company’s motto is to work hard as much as possible. But after the death of two workers at Amazon fulfillment centers at Carlisle, PA has raised many questions on the working system of the company. The U.S. …OSHA Investigates Two Fatal Accidents at Amazon CentersGuardian … Read more
WKYC-TVCLEVELAND — A 25-year-old Cleveland man is in critical condition after a shooting early Sunday morning. Police near the 1700 block of E. 55th St. heard multiple gunshots around 3 a.m.. Officers pulled into a nearby gas station where they were flagged …Shooting victim flagged down Cleveland police at ‘Rapid Stop’ gas station on …NewsNet5.comMan … Read more
Christian PostThe Miami Heat will play the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals 2014 Game 5 on Sunday with LeBron James and the Heat looking to fight off elimination and take the series to a Game 6. Tonight’s game will take place at the AT&T Center in Texas and has a … …read more … Read more
CBS LocalMIAMI (CBSMiami) – Firefighters spent Sunday morning rescuing a woman from a Banyan tree after she climbed up it and became disoriented. The scene unfolded just before 9:30 a.m. at Bayside Marketplace in downtown Miami. Bayside Security Personnel …Woman stuck in tree in downtown Miami rescuedLocal 10Miami Firefighters Rescue Woman Stuck in Tree at … Read more
2 Philadelphia Men Wounded In NJ Drive-By ShootingCBS LocalWILLINGBORO, N.J. (AP) — Two Philadelphia men were hospitalized after they were wounded in a drive-by shooting in southern New Jersey. Willingboro Township Police say dispute involving several people apparently led to the shooting on Earnshaw … and more …read more Source: Philadelphia News From Google News
London Road restaurant hit by ‘fireball’ blazeLiverpool EchoThe fire took hold behind a row of shops which included an adult store and kebab takeaway in London Road at around 9.15pm yesterday. Plumes of smoke were visible for the length of the street and several fire crews rushed to the scene. Witnesses … …read more Source: … Read more
Mirror.co.ukStar Wars bosses fear Harrison Ford will miss up to eight weeks of filming of their new sci-fi movie – but he is on the mend. Doctors have now confirmed the 71-year-old actor has a broken ankle but despite reports of a pelvic injury he has no other …Harrison Ford’s Star Wars: Episode VII Injury … Read more
TechsoniaThe Pluto explorer space probe of NASA, New Horizons will soon provide scientists with the details about the ocean on the Charon, a Pluto’s moon. July 2015 is the expected time for New Horizons to flyby Pluto. With the help of New Horizons, researchers will …NASA spacecraft will unfold mystery of Oceans on Pluto’s Moon … Read more
New Level in Videogame Wars: Virtual Reality Nears RealityBarron’sAt last week’s E3 videogame conference, the battle between Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 garnered most of the attention as each announced a slew of new software titles. But across the convention-center floor, Sony … After two decades … …read more Source: Game Developers Conference … Read more
ESPNAtlanta (35-32) will be happy when interleague play ends after dropping seven of its first eight against the opposite league. Saturday’s loss was the fifth in six home games for the Braves, who have allowed 42 runs in the past five contests overall …Atlanta Braves News: Morning ChopTomahawk TakeRecap: Atlanta vs. LA AngelsMiamiHerald.comIt’s a lucky … Read more
Aisha Tyler Tells Us The Real Problem With Gaming And DiversityNorth Country Public RadioAn avid gamer herself, she’s hosted game developer Ubisoft’s press conference at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles — one of the biggest gaming trade shows in the industry — for the last three years. NPR’s Laura Sydell caught up … Read more
CBS LocalPHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Authorities say two people were shot, one by police, in the Fairhill section of Philadelphia Sunday afternoon. This happened during a block party on the 3200 block of North Randolph Street. According to authorities, a police …2 Injured In North Philadelphia Block Party ShootingMyFox PhiladelphiaPolice Officer Involved in Double ShootingNBC 10 … Read more
Belleville News DemocratFacebook Twitter Google Plus Reddit E-mail Print. Brazil Soccer WCup. Police guard the streets near the Maracana stadium before the game between Argentina and Bosnia during the 2014 soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 15, 2014.Police fire tear gas at protesters marching in RioTheNewsTribune.comArgentina leaves out Higuain against BosniaMiamiHerald.comWorld … Read more