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Southwest flight with pressurization issue diverted to DenverFOX31 DenverDENVER — A Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Milwaukee was diverted to Denver Friday night. The Denver Fire Department confirmed it had crews responding to the flight and they were evaluating and treating patients. Denver International …Plane diverted to Denver after pressurization issue9NEWS.com Southwest Flight … Read more
Freddy Galvis spurs Phillies’ 1-0 walk-off win over Atlanta BravesNJ.comPHILADELPHIA — Freddy Galvis still had streaks of white embedded in his curly black hair as he stood in the Phillies’ clubhouse following the team’s 1-0 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves. They were the remnants of the shaving cream treatment he had …Atlanta Braves: Freeman’s … Read more
NFL draft: A clubfooted kid, Kyle Brindza now has pro dreamsDetroit Free PressWhen Kyle Brindza made his medical rounds at the NFL combine in February, every team doctor he met asked about the same thing. Brindza was born with two clubfeet and wore casts on both legs for the first three months of his life. … Read more
AG: Fantasy sports gaming proposal is constitutionalLawrence Journal WorldThe bill is a response to the state Racing and Gaming Commission’s announcement in August that it views fantasy sports leagues as illegal lotteries. The agency has acknowledged that it doesn’t plan any enforcement efforts and doesn’t know of any …and more …read more From:: Gaming News … Read more
2 INVESTIGATES: City of Oakland files lawsuit against owners of troubled hotelKTVU San FranciscoOAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) – Alleging years of code violations, illegal evictions, and even abuse of tenants, a lawsuit recently filed by the City of Oakland seeks to place the Empyrean Towers in receivership, which would give day-to-day control of the …and more … Read more
Hawaii poised to become 1st state to raise smoking age to 21TheNewsTribune.comHONOLULU — A bill that would make Hawaii the first state to raise the legal smoking age to 21 cleared the Legislature on Friday and is headed to the governor. The bill would prevent adolescents from smoking, buying or possessing both traditional and …and … Read more
‘Walking Dead’ game designer, Pixar animator to visit Iowa CityThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines“The conference is designed to engage and enhance animation and game development in Iowa through networking, presentations and educational talks,” says convention co-director and UI graduate student Megan Mathews. Speakers include Chris Burrows, … …read more From:: Game Developers … Read more
Rangers advance, eliminate Penguins on Carl Hagelin’s OT goalESPNNEW YORK — Teammate J.T. Miller looked at Carl Hagelin and shook his head in admiration. “The guy is at his best in games like that,” Miller said. A game like Friday night’s fifth match between the Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins that Hagelin won 10 …NHL Stanley … Read more
Harden, Howard lead Rockets to 130-128 win, 3-0 lead on MavsCBSSports.comDALLAS (AP) James Harden deferred to Dwight Howard and his role players when Houston swept two games at home to open a first-round series against Dallas. The MVP candidate took over in the game that put the Rockets on the verge of Harden’s first …James … Read more
Iconic Chicago restaurant is moving to new locationMyFox ChicagoWe know it as the place with great burgers, sassy service and sometimes a live performance. But soon, Ed Debevic’s will likely be replaced by a high rise full of condos. The iconic Chicago restaurant will move from its River North location after 30 years.Ed Debevic’s sass … Read more
Who are these guys? Cleveland Indians’ bats erupt in 13-1 walloping of Detroit …cleveland.comDETROIT — Maybe it was the extra round of batting practice early Friday afternoon. Maybe it was the crisp, “Pure Michigan” air at Comerica Park. Maybe it was just time. Whatever the reason, the Indians erupted for a season-high 13 runs in … Read more
NBA commissioner: Mistake not to consult Miami Heat about Cuba basketball clinicMiami HeraldNBA commissioner Adam Silver said Friday he erred by holding a basketball clinic in Cuba this week without first consulting with the Miami Heat. “Yes, I can confirm that they were miffed,” Silver said of the Heat’s angry reaction, which was reported by … Read more
Bears Reach Saturday Semis at Pac-12 ChampionshipsCal AthleticsOJAI, Calif. – California’s Klara Fabikova continued her strong run in the Pac-12 Championships with wins on Friday to advance to the Saturday semifinals of both the championship singles and championship doubles matches on at Libbey Park. The Cal …California, UCLA off to semifinals for men’s tennis championshipsPac-12.com … Read more
What makes San Diego so smart?U-T San DiegoLife in San Diego is great! San Diego is great! We know because the National Geographic Channel tells us so. Saturday (April 25) marks the television debut of “World’s Smart Cities: San Diego,” an hourlong documentary exploring the brains lurking … …read more From:: San Diego News By … Read more
‘Bye Felicia’ Actress, Angela Means Kaaya, Talks 20-Year Anniversary Of ‘Friday’Huffington PostAs the world examines the meaning behind the “Friday” phrase, the actress who portrayed the role of “Felisha” in the urban cult classic, Angela Means Kaaya, is leveraging her voice to make a difference in society. (According to IMDB, Kaaya’s character …Hi, Felicia: Catching … Read more
Explosions Heard Coming From Los Feliz House FireCBS LocalLOS FELIZ (CBSLA.com) — Authorities battling a two-story house fire in Los Feliz have reported intermittent sounds of explosions. The fire is burning inside a home in the 1400 block of Sanborn Avenue, says Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department.Los Feliz house fire reveals possible … Read more
Rev. Bourgeois jailed in Washington, D.C., during sit-in at embassyColumbus Ledger-EnquirerThe Rev. Roy Bourgeois, founder of the School of the Americas Watch, and three other protesters were arrested Friday morning after staging a sit-in at the Embassy of El Salvador in Washington, D.C., to call attention to 17 Salvadoran women in prison …and more …read … Read more
Dantonio lands commitment from DC RB Abdul AdamsDetroit Free PressEAST LANSING – Michigan State got the quarterback Wednesday and grabbed the running back Friday. Abdul Adams, a class of 2016 running back out of Washington, D.C., tweeted Friday evening that he has given Mark Dantonio a verbal commitment.and more …read more From:: Washington DC News … Read more
Exclusive: Local Hip–Hop Star Continues His Rise to FameWTRFHe’s the newest face taking the HipHop world by storm, Wheeling’s own Ponce De’ Leioun. “I want to be someone that a lot of people know and love, but at the same time respect. Respect is what holds everything together,” said De’ Leioun. With a mixture … … Read more
Modern Mob Movies Box Office Hits Since 1972: 10 Films That Made the Most …NewsmaxAlthough mob movies do not occupy a large percentage of the top 600 grossing movies at the box office of all time — the first doesn’t appear on Internet Movie Database’s list until 343rd — many of these modern mob movies … Read more
Weekly Ketchup: Star Wars: Rogue One Will Be a PrequelRotten TomatoesThis week’s Ketchup recaps the last seven days from the world of film development, including news stories for titles like Bloodshot, Furious 8, Spider-Man (two different versions), and Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One. …read more From:: Star Wars News By Google News
4D at Chicago’s Comic ConKankakee Daily JournalIt’s because the ghosts and ghouls at the new “Insidious: Chapter 3” are ready for you in the 4D Experience at Chicago’s Comic Con this weekend at McCormick Place. Get a “jump” on everyone else and find out what this next installment of the “Insidious” … …read more From:: … Read more
12 new hot spots in Las Vegas to hit this springChron.comLAS VEGAS – It would be a good bet these days to go all in on Vegas. The gambling town ended 2014 on a tourism high: a record 41.1 million visitors last year, about a quarter million more than the previous high set in 2012, … Read more
Players Worth Reaching for in the 2015 NFL DraftBleacher ReportTeams reach for players all the time in the NFL draft. But what is a reach, anyway? After all, player value is subjective and relative. One man’s reach is another man’s treasure, right? There are certainly some players worth reaching for, at least, if …and more … Read more
Senators, VA official clash over Aurora hospital at hearingThe Denver PostLeaders of Colorado veteran groups told the senators that veterans are not getting the best service in Denver while awaiting the new hospital. “The scheduler can only schedule appointments when there is a room available,” said Steve Rylant, president …VA says Denver hospital investigation will … Read more
Seattle Sounders confirm Jordan Morris offer, but still expect him to return …MLSsoccer.comJordan Morris has a written contract offer from the Seattle Sounders. But Seattle general manager Garth Lagerwey says the offer is just a formality, made with a full understanding that the Stanford University junior is likely staying in school for the …40 years … Read more
Apple Watch Rolls Out in Fashion BoutiquesVoice of AmericaThe Apple Watch was officially sold only in a few high-end, fashion boutiques: Dover Street Market in London, Isetan in Tokyo, Maxfield in Los Angeles, Colette in Paris, the Corner in Berlin and 10 Corso Como in Milan, as well as an unspecified (and …Customers line up … Read more
College football: Walker aiming to stay on fieldSt. Cloud TimesKenneth Walker’s season ended early last year. It’s something the St. Cloud State junior running back doesn’t want to repeat this season. Walker suffered a stress fracture in his back and only played in six of the Huskies’ 11 games. He suffered the … …read more … Read more
‘Penguin’ of ‘Batman Returns’ Danny DeVito Quietly Sells Beverly Hills EstateRealty TodayDanny DeVito, the actor who portrayed the role of “Penguin” in “Batman Returns”, quietly sells the Beverly Hills estate he shares ownership with his actress-wife, Rhea Perlman, reports Variety. However, the off-market transaction has an alleged buyer … …read more From:: Beverly Hills News … Read more
Apple Loop: Critical iOS 8 Bugs, Google Breaks YouTube iOS App, iPod Set For …ForbesTaking a look back at another week of news from Cupertino, this week’s Apple Loop looks at a potential Wi-Fi exploit in iOS, the potential return of the iPod, Apple’s flexible screen patent, older iOS devices lose YouTube app support, celebrity … Read more
Oakland Taxicab Family Hit with $37500 Fine for Defrauding OaklandEast Bay ExpressThe Singh family owns Friendly Cab, one of the largest East Bay taxi companies, as well as an extensive portfolio of real estate in Oakland. The main target of the lawsuit was Dhar Mann, a member of the Singh family. Mann was previously found … Read more
Modern War Movies Box Office Hits Since 1985: 10 Films That Made the Most …NewsmaxA new war movie released in 2014 quickly grabbed the top spot in this modern war movies box office category, usurping the previous leader, “Saving Private Ryan.” That move is “American Sniper,” and although some say it got mostly snubbed at … Read more
Tidal Executive Vania Schlogel Discusses Company’s StrategyHipHopDXSenior Tidal executive Vania Schlogel explained how the company’s streaming services can change the status quo during an interview with AllHipHop. “In order for us to succeed, we don’t need to steal subscribers from other platforms,” Schlogel says. …read more From:: Hip Hop News From Google News
28 Hottest New TV Shows Currently In ProductionWhatCultureTV is going through somewhat of a boom right now – not only are traditional networks in America and Britain still producing some consistently-brilliant shows, but the arrival of online-only offerings from the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime means … …read more From:: TV Shows News On … Read more
No. 4 Bears Hold Off ASU In MPSF QuarterfinalsCal AthleticsTEMPE, Ariz. – The No. 4 Cal women’s water polo team allowed a goal on the opening possession of the game but then held fifth-seeded Arizona State scoreless until midway through the fourth quarter, and the Bears staved off a late Sun Devils rush for a … Read more