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Bleacher ReportSince the 2013-14 season ended with Connecticut’s thrilling run to a second title in four years, hardly a day has gone by without some storyline or another popping up to keep college basketball in the news for something other than baskets and rebounds. …read more Source: NCAA Basketball News From Google News
Honolulu rail agency may spend another $5M for help with property acquisitionsPacific Business News (Honolulu)The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation wants its board to approve up to $5 million to hire additional staff and legal help to acquire right-of-way properties along the 20-mile rail transit route. HART says that it is behind schedule in making … Read more
Wall Street JournalAccording to a global survey by FIFA, women made up less than 1% of the two million registered soccer players in Brazil in 2006—the most recent study on women’s participation in soccer that could be found. In comparison, almost 40% of the registered … and more …read more Source: Women Soccer News From … Read more
Optimism Grows for StartupsWall Street JournalAmericans were more optimistic about starting a business in 2013 than in any year since 2001, according to an entrepreneurship survey released Wednesday. Forty-seven percent of 5,698 U.S. adults polled between April and June of last year said that … and more …read more Source: Startups News From Google News
ESPN (blog)Second-round pick DeMarcus Lawrence signed a four-year deal with the Cowboys on Wednesday morning, his agent, David Canter, tweeted, becoming the final member of the nine-player class to come to terms. First-round pick Zack Martin signed on …All done: Cowboys rookie DE DeMarcus Lawrence signs with CowboysDallas Morning News (blog)Cowboys Sign Rookie DE LawrenceCBS … Read more
ESPN (blog)The Dallas Cowboys defense will be without DeMarcus Ware (offseason release), Jason Hatcher (free-agent defection) and Sean Lee (torn anterior cruciate ligament), but the owner and general manager sees a defense that will be better in 2014 than it was …Jerry Jones: Dallas‘ defense has no place to go but upNFL.comDallas Cowboys optimistic league-worst … Read more
ABC NewsA steady rise in killings, torture and abductions by pro-Russia armed groups in eastern Ukraine has claimed hundreds of lives since last month, U.N. monitors in the region said Wednesday. “A climate of lawlessness prevails in the east with an increase …UN Report Details Casualties in Eastern UkraineNew York TimesUN: 356 killed, incl 257 … Read more
Los Angeles TimesSelena Gomez and Justin Bieber might be back on again as a couple. Total deja vu, right? Selena Gomez. Caption Selena Gomez. Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times. Selena Gomez in July 2013, just before the release of “Star Dance,” her first album …Selena Gomez And Justin Bieber Are DEFINITELY Back Together — … Read more
Anchorage Daily NewsRIO DE JANEIRO — Spanish fans stunned by the 2-0 loss to Chile that eliminated Spain from World Cup contention say their team was overconfident from past wins and should have been rejuvenated with younger players instead of stacked with seasoned … …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News
Las Vegas SunLAS VEGAS (AP) — Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot at a gas station about a mile west of the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas police say they found the man lying in the traffic lanes of West Tropicana Avenue when they arrived at about 11 …Man shot, killed at … Read more
College basketball: FGCU continuing to upgrade Alico ArenaNaples Daily NewsCorey Perrine/Staff FGCU’s fans cheer as the Eagles hit the floor Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Alico Arena in Estero, Fla. The two faced off in the Atlantic Sun Men’s Basketball Tournament championship. The Bears held off the Eagles 68-60 and earn an … and more … Read more
Hollywood ReporterIn another win for Kevin Hart, Screen Gems’ sequel Think Like a Man Too is on course for a $30 million-plus debut at the North American box office, where it could find itself in a close battle for No. 1 with fellow Sony comedy 22 Jump Street and family …Weekend Preview 2014: Clint Eastwood … Read more
ReutersSeparately, the Oakland City Council on Tuesday night unanimously passed a resolution to divest money from city employees from fossil fuel companies, although none of that money is currently invested in those types of businesses. The move is intended …Oakland votes to keep coal and oil trains awayGristValero’s Oil-By-Rail Report Minimizes Risk, Alarms Benicia ResidentsCBS … Read more
Local 10Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the man who robbed three fast food restaurants in southern Miami-Dade County. On April 20, the man approached a fast food restaurant at 20517 Old Cutler Road. While outside, the man saw an employee who … and more …read more Source: Miami Restaurant News From … Read more
Oakland Athletics Claim Top Record in Baseball Thanks to Brilliant Outing From …BaySportsNet.comOn Wednesday afternoon at the O.co Coliseum, the 24-year-old didn’t struggle much at all. Gray served up a pair of runs in the fifth inning, but otherwise cruised through seven frames while piling up seven strikeouts. The right-hander earned his … and more … Read more
Us MagazinePregnant Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are fighting; she tells him to become a “more responsible father” or “get out!” Kourtney Kardashian is not exactly having the most peaceful pregnancy. Although she and love of eight years Scott Disick are happily …Kourtney Kardashian Kicks Scott Disick Out of Hamptons Rental HomeTMZ.comKourtney Kardashian’s Baby Bump … Read more
Trust Us: Comic Con, a beer and wine fest and the US vs. PortugalLas Vegas Weekly (blog)Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con The second year of this comic-book convention promises to be bigger and better, with guests including renowned artists Jim Lee and George Perez, plus costume contests, panel discussions, local talent and more. June 20-22 … Read more
Dining News & Notes: DW Bistro is expanding and Sammy’s is celebratingLas Vegas WeeklyOne of Las Vegas‘ favorite local restaurants is expanding. DW Bistro operators Bryce Krausman and Dalton Wilson are set to open DW Market this fall at Gramercy, the southwest Valley mixed-use development originally known as Manhattan West. Expect … …read more Source: … Read more
Washington PostLeno, 64, is best known for hosting the “The Tonight Show” for 22 years. He left the most hallowed desk in late-night TV barely four months ago, ceding the franchise to Jimmy Fallon. Leno is the 17th person to win the Twain prize, created in 1998 to celebrate …Jay Leno awarded Mark Twain Prize … Read more
Washington City Paper (blog)Sad Snyder: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board canceled the Washington football team’s trademark today, saying that because the organization’s name is disparaging to Native Americans, no one can legally hold a … …read more Source: Washington News From Washington DC Paper
Washington PostMinnesota Twins’ Danny Santana turns to look at the ball as he runs home to score on a double by Joe Mauer in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. (Elise Amendola/Associated …Papi, Napoli hit back-to-back HRs in walk-off winUSA … Read more
SFGateTo find out I returned to Haven to experience Parker’s re-entry to his native Bay Area market. When I initially reviewed the restaurant two years ago, I mentioned that the interior of the 100-plus-seat space felt almost painfully on trend; my … and more …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News
10000-pound Civil War cannon has new Texas homeChron.comMichael Houston, a Texas City employee along with the volunteer efforts of DOMAC, Inc. employees, transfer a 12-foot-long cannon recovered from a 150-year-old Civil War ship on the Houston Channel. The nearly 10,000 pounds cannon will be exhibited at … and more …read more Source: Houston News From … Read more
USA TODAYDefending champion Spain limped out of the World Cup with a 2-0 loss to Chile on Wednesday, ending its hopes of becoming the first team in 52 years – and third in history – to win back-to-back titles. It’s also the first time since 1998 that Spain has failed to …Chile Eliminates Defending Champion … Read more
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Still No End in Sight, New Search Zone to Be …International Business Times AUA hundred days after it first went missing and with apparently still no end in sight, authorities investigating into the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continued to rally on hoping for a glimmer of hope. Australia’s Joint Agency … Read more
Justin Bieber’s Collector’s Edition Perfume — Announces Fourth FragranceHollywood LifeSparkling and bright with an energetic burst of mouth-watering fruits, the newest fragrance by Justin Bieber instantly captivates and inspires. The heart uncovers a blooming floral bouquet while the creamy and addictive dry down of sensual musks and … …read more Source: Justin Bieber News From … Read more
New York Daily NewsThe mother of 5-year-old Calista (Cali) Dixon, one of two victims killed in a massive twister in Nebraska, has been in a coma since the tornado struck the tiny town of Pilger on Monday and has no idea her daughter is dead. Kandi Lynn Murphree and her …Many rebuilding challenges ahead for … Read more
Reuters(The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, June 18 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has completed a peer review of five rated traditional investment managers (IMs). Based on this review, Fitch has affirmed the following Long-term Issuer …Fitch Affirms Invesco at ‘A-‘; Outlook StableMarketWatchFitch Rates Access Bank’s Tier 2 Note Issue ‘B-‘Reuters Africa … Read more
ReutersTORONTO (Reuters) – BlackBerry Ltd has agreed a licensing deal with Amazon.com Inc that will let the Canadian smartphone maker offer some 240,000 Android applications from Amazon’s app store on its line-up of BlackBerry 10 devices this fall. The move …BlackBerry Confirms Deal With Amazon to Gain Access to AppstoreWall Street JournalBlackBerry phones to get … Read more
ComputerworldComputerworld – Amazon today unveiled its first smartphone, the Fire Phone, at a Seattle event where CEO Jeff Bezos touted the integration between the device and his company’s web of services, including the millions of products it sells. Amazon’s Fire …Firefly is the Amazon Fire Phone’s secret weaponCNETNew Amazon Fire Phone is ‘primed’ for the … Read more
9NEWS.comCarter’s NFL career started strong in 2011 with his rookie season. Then a knee injury in 2012, which required two surgeries, two years in a row, kept him out of the game. But he never lost hope. “Not a lot of people have had the procedure and played … and more …read more Source: NFL … Read more
Washington PostAfghanistan’s presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah, right, leaves a news conference in Kabul. (Massoud Hossaini/AP). By Kevin Sieff and Mohammad Sharif June 18 at 12:24 PM Follow @ksieff. KABUL — Less than a week after Afghanistan’s presidential …Afghanistan’s Election Is Starting to Go Off the RailsSlate Magazine (blog)Afghan Candidate Challenges Election Body’s LegitimacyWall Street JournalAfghan … Read more
Bobby Norris’s Swimwear And 14 More Of The Worst Male Celeb Style Crimes …Huffington Post UKIt’s definitely up there but there have been plenty of other contenders over the years that have had us asking ‘what the HELL were you thinking?’ Remember Justin Timberlake’s misguided foray into triple denim when he stepped out with Britney … Read more
Madison.comDescribed as a business accelerator for startups focused on home automation, the first-of-its-kind program will take place from August through December at Microsoft’s corporate campus in Redmond, Wash. It will provide the selected companies with …Microsoft to run accelerator programme for startups at global entrepreneurial …Economic TimesMicrosoft Ventures looking for home-automation startupsThe Seattle Times (blog)Microsoft, … Read more
USA TODAYBOSTON – Attorneys for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are expected to ask a judge to move their client’s November trial. Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. last week denied a motion that would have given attorneys Miriam Conrad and …Lawyers for Boston Bombing Suspect Fight to Move TrialWall Street JournalJust In: Tsarnaev lawyers … Read more