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ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — In three short years, Sean Doolittle transformed himself from a top first base prospect into a shut-down reliever. The Oakland Athletics are rewarding him for it, giving the left-hander a five-year contract Friday for making the …Long-term deal for Sean DoolittleSFGate (blog)Oakland Athletics‘ sign Sean Doolittle to five year extensionFanSidedGame Thread #16: … Read more
ESPNThe New York Mets traded the enigmatic first baseman to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, in exchange for right-handed reliever Zack Thornton and a player to be named later. The deal was announced just a few minutes prior to the Mets’ game against the …Mets trade Ike Davis to PiratesNew York PostMets trade 1B Ike … Read more
Flooding Swamps Several StatesThe Weather ChannelFlooding Swamps Vermont, Maine, Upstate New York, Michigan and Eastern Canada. By Jon Erdman Published: Apr 18, 2014, 6:38 AM EDT weather.com. Share. Tweet … In Watertown, N.Y., the Black River had reached its highest level in 16 years early Thursday … and more …read more Source: New York Weather … Read more
Reggie Wayne to naysayers: ‘You guys motivate me’NFL.comThe NFL offseason workout program calendar has been released for all 32 teams. Find out your favorite team’s schedule. … Add it all up, and this passing game has the chance to make some serious noise in the AFC. The “Around The League Podcast” is now … …read … Read more
BBC NewsThe US has threatened tougher economic sanctions if Russia fails to abide by a new international agreement to help de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine. The Kremlin responded by accusing the White House of treating Moscow like a “guilty schoolboy” over … …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News
Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russia militants shrug off Geneva dealCBC.caPro-Russian insurgents defiantly refused Friday to surrender their weapons or give up government buildings in eastern Ukraine, despite a diplomatic accord reached in Geneva and overtures from the government in Kyiv. Denis Pushilin of the self-appointed … …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News
ESPN (blog)In last year’s NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to select USC quarterback Matt Barkley in the fourth round. It was an interesting decision since Barkley didn’t seem to be the type of quarterback coach Chip Kelly would like to run his offense.Assigning Odds to Every Potential Philadelphia Eagles 1st-Round PickBleacher ReportPhiladelphia Eagles: … Read more
MiamiHerald.comMIAMI — Miami police do not believe NFL star Colin Kaepernick was present when they responded to a pair of 911 calls about an upset naked woman refusing to leave a downtown Miami hotel room. But they are waiting for the Viceroy Hotel to turn over …Report: 49ers-Kaepernick talks on hold while MIami case plays … Read more
US marshal involved in Albuquerque shootingLas Cruces Sun-NewsALBUQUERQUE >> Law enforcement officers have cordoned off an area near the Rio Grande in Albuquerque following a shooting involving the U.S. Marshals Service. Albuquerque police confirmed Friday evening that federal marshals requested the help of … and more …read more Source: Albuquerque NM News From Google News
New York Daily NewsINDIO, CA – APRIL 13: Singer Justin Bieber performs with Chance The Rapper onstage Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella The White House is refusing to answer an online petition seeking to have Justin Bieber deported, claiming the imploding pop star …Justin Bieber — USED by the White House to Plug Immigration ReformTMZ.comWhite … Read more
Loulay: all-around razzle-dazzle from the Chef in the HatThe Seattle TimesBut the windowed, tri-level downtown restaurant is built on a grand scale with enough razzle-dazzle to prompt some to say it reminds them of New York. But no, this is Seattle-style dining in the new Belle Epoque. Here is a restaurant where stemware is … … Read more
Live Longer and Heirs Will Prosper in New YorkNew York TimesBefore the new law was passed, people in New York whose estates were valued at $1 million or less were exempt from estate taxes, but estates of that size are fairly common in New York. That meant a disproportionate number of people were hit by … Read more
Tampabay.com… are focusing their accusations so far on former IRS official Lois Lerner. Previous; Next. The pundits on Fox News have made a point of arguing that the mainstream media has ignored congressional investigations into President Barack Obama’s IRS. and more …read more Source: Barack Obama News From Google News
Hackers use Heartbleed to attack ‘major corporation’Honolulu Star-AdvertiserSecurity researches say the “Heartbleed” security flaw they recently uncovered puts passwords, credit cards and other sensitive data at risk. SAN FRANCISCO
seattlepi.com (blog)The NFL draft is less than a month away, and armchair GMs are busy predicting what the Seattle Seahawks and every other franchise will do with their top picks. All-Pro Seahawks safety Earl Thomas works out for scouts at the Texas Longhorns’ pro day in … and more …read more Source: Seattle News From … Read more
Environmental Group Takes To YouTube In Fight Against LG Building On …CBS LocalENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Environmental groups and some New York politicians have been trying to stop the construction of an eight-story building along the pristine palisades in New Jersey. As CBS 2’s Alice Gainer reported, one of the … and more …read … Read more
Fox NewsDEVELOPING: A flight from Detroit to Denver received a potential security threat and was ordered to a remote location after landing Friday. Denver International Airport tweeted on its official account Delta Airlines Flight 1500 landed safely, and is in …No bomb found on Delta plane at Denver International Airport after threatening …The Denver ChannelSecurity … Read more
Overseer wants Oakland to speed up hiring police chiefSFGateOakland’s mayor and city administrator need to stop dragging their feet and hire a new police chief or risk falling behind on reforming the department, according to a progress report released Friday by the court-appointed police overseer. The overseer …Oakland police overseer praises work of interim chiefVallejo … Read more
US marshal involved in Albuquerque shootingWashington TimesALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Law enforcement officers are searching for a fugitive who may have been wounded by the U.S. Marshals Service in Albuquerque. Albuquerque police confirmed Friday evening that federal marshals requested the help of city …Officials investigate Marshal-involved shootingKRQE News 13APD: Marshals involved in shooting near Central … Read more
ABQ parks to roll out new management systemKRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A recent audit of Albuquerque’s parks showed there is a lot of room for improvement. Now the city is getting ready to roll out a new system to make repairs and park maintenance more efficient. The online system has been in the … … Read more
Gov. Brown Urges Creation of New Rainy Day FundCalifornia ReportNonetheless, Governor Jerry Brown is calling a special session of the State Legislature next week to do just that. We talk with Sacramento Bureau … SCOTT DETROW: Well because the good times never last in California. The way the state’s tax structures … …read more Source: … Read more
Boston.com (blog)Since the Jazz won the tiebreaker, they will have 104 combinations and Boston will have 103 combinations of the 1,000 total combinations divided amongst the 14 lottery teams. Three teams will be selected out of that pool to receive top-3 picks come …Celtics Lose Draft Lottery Tiebreaker To Jazz; Best Odds Boston Picks SixthNESN.comCeltics … Read more
DallasCowboys.com (blog)And when the woeful Redskins, having recorded just one winning season in the previous 15 years, jumped to 9-4 and 11-3 Allen’s first two seasons utilizing this over-the-hill tactic, in fact beating the Cowboys in the 1972 NFC title game before losing …10 Biggest Issues Facing Dallas Cowboys This OffseasonBleacher ReportSmart Business: Never Extend … Read more
Council leaders praise election date changeThe Daily News JournalMURFREESBORO — The campaign promises to move future city elections to August came to fruition through an approved referendum this week. Tuesday’s election results showed that 6,512 voters who represented 85.75 percent of the total favored moving … and more …read more Source: Oakland City Council News … Read more
Washington PostBy Associated Press,. ACAPULCO, Mexico — A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico on Friday, sending panicked people into the streets. Some walls cracked and fell, but there were no reports of major damage or casualties …Magnitude-7.2 earthquake strikes southern MexicoCNNMexico earthquake: Video captures early-warning alert before shakingLos Angeles TimesMexico Earthquake: 7.2-Magnitude … Read more
By Femi Ajasa Showtime Celebrity cornered the ’12 Years a Slave’ star, who played the lead character in the film as he talks about his involvement in the film, his Oscar nomination as well as his blossoming career. How do you feel playing … …read more Source: Academy Awards Blog News From Google
XinhuaRIO DE JANEIRO, April 18 (Xinhua) — Brazil’s southeast city of Rio de Janeiro Friday opened the bidding for two infrastructure projects in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic Games, Mayor Eduardo Paes said. Paes said in a press release that the projects …Rio workers end strike but issue pay talks warningEurosport.com AURio 2016: WADA … Read more
Pit Bull Stabbed to Death in San Francisco Street FightNBC Bay AreaA man walking his dog in San Francisco’s Mission district early Friday morning was threatened by two men with a knife who police said ended up stabbing his pet to death. The attack has outraged dog owners in San Francisco. Police are urging dog … Read more
Porsha Stewart Fired From ‘RHOA’ & Hired On ‘Love & Hip Hop‘ — ReportHollywood LifeThe ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star has been in the center of a ton of drama, stemming from her allegedly violent attack on her co-star Kenya Moore. Now a new report claims that she can call VH1 her new home. Porsha … Read more
Citywise: Oakland waits for Raiders letter on Coliseum CityContra Costa TimesThe development team working to transform Oakland’s Coliseum complex into a sports and entertainment center appears to be waiting to the last minute to submit key documents that should provide more clarity as to whether the project might ever get built. and more …read more … Read more
TMZ.comJustin Bieber haters got played by the White House … which just refused to comment on their petition to have Bieber deported — but instead used the opportunity to rant about its immigration policies. The We the People petition first got to the White …White House Won’t Comment On Petition To Deport Justin BieberHuffington PostWhite … Read more
Knoxville News SentinelPresident Barack Obama listens as Navy head football coach Ken Niumatalolo speaks during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Friday, April 18, 2014, where he presented the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the United …President Obama presents Navy football team with Commander-in-Chief’s TrophyCapitalGazette.comObama presents Navy with football trophy, againCT … Read more
ABQ man accused of making bombs in backyardKRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A man accused of making bombs in his backyard apparently had a grudge against Albuquerque police and a roll in recent protests. The Albuquerque Police Bomb Squad raided the man’s home this week and police believe what … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Examiner.comOn Thursday, April 17, 2014, two of some of the most renowned bands, Motorhead and Megadeth, came together for a monolithic performance at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the doors opened to the general … and more …read more Source: Las Vegas Concert News From Google … Read more
How to Throw a Comic Con at Your LibraryPublishers WeeklyBut bringing the pop culture carnival of a comic con—complete with costumes and creator signings—to the library environment has had unique benefits for all involved. Besides being a grand old time, comic cons benefit libraries by bringing in new … …read more Source: Comic Con News … Read more