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ESPNUltimately, that’s why so many people were baffled and angered by Kansas State’s treatment of women’s basketball player Leticia Romero. Finally, after putting … There are many reasons why a college athlete might request the right to transfer. That …Kansas State change course, allows women’s basketball player Leticia Romero …The Times-PicayuneKansas State won’t grant Leticia … Read more
East Bay ExpressEight months after its initial launch in New York, Cover made its Bay Area debut last week, starting with an initial roster of about twenty mostly high-end restaurants, including Daniel Patterson’s three Oakland establishments: Haven, Plum Bar, and the … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News
French Bistro, Oakland-StyleEast Bay ExpressFor frequent restaurant-goers in Oakland, it often feels like all the world’s cuisines are within reach — unless what you crave is a proper French bistro. Michel Bistro, which opened in the Grand Lake neighborhood in April, is a welcome arrival, then … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google … Read more
The TennesseanNashville-based Asurion is expanding into the Las Vegas area with plans to create up to 800 jobs there within the next five years. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the company plans to open a call center in northwest Las Vegas in the next few …Tech insurance company to open 800-job office in Las … Read more
East Bay ExpressMonroe, who now claims to have traversed the entire city via inline skating, is one of four subjects featured in Oakland Originals, a new documentary series created by Jim McSilver and Erin Palmquist about Oakland’s creative residents. McSilver had … …read more Source: East Oakland News From Google News
Miguel Cabrera says A’s Josh Donaldson should be All StarSFGate (blog)Oakland third baseman Josh Donaldson was leading the All-Star voting at third base when totals were announced today – and last year’s American League All-Star third baseman, Miguel Cabrera, told me he believes Donaldson should be on this year’s team. and more …read more Source: … Read more
Houston ChronicleWASHINGTON – Twelve years after barring execution of the mentally disabled, the Supreme Court on Tuesday prohibited states in borderline cases from relying only on intelligence test scores to determine whether an inmate is eligible to be executed. In a 5-4 …The Shrinking Death PenaltyNew York TimesFla. Supreme Court allows evidence at redistricting trialPalm … Read more
Daily MailWhite and light-coloured butterflies and dragonflies thrive in warmer conditions, according to new research. A large study which plotted the locations of insects across Europe over 18 years found the light insects survive better in hotter climates.Light-colored Insects Thriving As European Climate WarmsRedOrbitLight-colored butterflies and dragonflies thriving in warmer climateUPI.comLight-Colored Butterflies Fare Better in … Read more
The Globe and MailA pregnant woman was stoned to death Tuesday by her own family outside a courthouse in the Pakistani city of Lahore for marrying the man she loved. The woman was killed while on her way to court to contest an abduction case her family had filed against …Pregnant Pakistani Woman Stoned to … Read more
Washington PostPope Francis is finally ready to meet with a half-dozen victims of predator priests. ‘Finally’ because Pope Benedict repeatedly had such meetings. And with so much at stake — everything, really — it’s been perplexing that the warm and pastoral “cold-call …Pontiff to Meet Victims of Sexual AbuseNew York TimesHighlights From Pope Francis’ Candid … Read more
ABC NewsThousands of students at the University of California, Santa Barbara are mourning six of their fellow students who were killed in a deadly weekend rampage. University of California officials remembered the six victims on Tuesday and thanked students, police …Rampage in California came despite warnings on YouTubeCBS NewsSocial Media Campaign Sparks Debate on Targeting … Read more
Gant DailyNew York, NY, United States (4E) – Confidence among American consumers improved in May due to better view about the economy, according to a report by a private research group released Tuesday. The consumer confidence index by Conference Board …Consumer confidence rebounds in MayMedill Reports: ChicagoConference Board: Consumer Confidence Rose in MayShopfloorConsumer confidence highWZZMMNI … Read more
Fort Worth Star TelegramMINNEAPOLIS — Right-hander Yu Darvish was been scratched from his Tuesday start against the Minnesota Twins because of neck stiffness, but an MRI showed no significant damage.. The Texas Rangers gave a spot start to right-hander Scott Baker, who …MLB notebook: Rangers’ Darvish misses startKSPRRangers ace Darvish scratched with neck stiffnessYahoo SportsBaseball: … Read more
There’s No Reason to Oppose a Fracking Ban NowEast Bay ExpressFueled by the real estate boom, the City of Oakland’s tax revenues are about $30 million higher than expected, the Oakland Tribune reported. Mayor Jean Quan is proposing to use the extra funds to pay for two more police academies in the next year in … Read more
Jeffery Deaver on a new Lincoln Rhyme and writing James Bond.ABC Online (blog)He’s also the second only author to be handpicked by the Ian Fleming estate to write a new James Bond book, Carte Blanche. Now Jeffery Deaver has written a sequel to his first Lincoln Rhyme, The Bone Collector, 17 years after Rhyme first … Read more
BloombergJapanese index futures rose with New Zealand stocks after signs of improvement in the U.S. economy sent the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a record. Gold maintained losses at a 15-week low and copper futures fell. Nikkei 225 Stock Average futures …Market Climbs for 4th Straight SessionNew York TimesZoom! Stocks break more recordsCNNMoneyMorning MoneyBeat … Read more
NBCNews.comLos Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, right, and V. Stiviano watch a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 19, 2010. Donald Sterling: NBA Can’t Use My Private Rant Against Me. Donald Sterling says he should keep the Los Angeles Clippers …Donald Sterling vows fight, says he has offers of $2.5BUSA TODAYSterling’s Wife Is … Read more
GameSpotWatch Dogs is finally here! It’s one of the most hyped-up games of the past few years, ever since Ubisoft stole the show at E3 2012 with that hugely impressive demo. But there was also that big delay last year, bumping the release of the title to just a couple of …Watch Dogs Primer: What … Read more
Rant SportsTypically when a rookie is behind two veterans on the depth chart, chances are slim to none they’ll be seeing the field much in the NFL. With Oakland Raiders sophomore running back Latavius Murray, though, it could be a very different story in 2014. …read more Source: Oakland Raiders News From Google News
Fire kills 21 in S.Korean hospitalHonolulu Star-AdvertiserSEOUL >> A fire at a hospital annex housing elderly patients in the southwestern county of Jangseong killed 21 people early Wednesday, officials said. Twenty patients and a nurse were killed and seven others were injured, officials with the Jangseong … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed … Read more
Biden pushes immigration reform during Denver visitThe Denver PostVice President Joe Biden traveled to Denver on Tuesday and called on lawmakers in Washington to pass comprehensive immigration reform before the August recess. Biden, along with U.S. Sen. Mark Udall and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, met with …Vice President Joe Biden visits Denver9NEWS.comBiden in Denver for … Read more
Morgan Meyer ahead with 73 percent of early votes in House District 108 runoffDallas Morning News (blog)Update at 7:13 p.m.: First-time candidate Morgan Meyer has a decisive lead with about 73 percent of the early votes. Original post: An ugly battle between two Dallas state legislative candidates will come to a close tonight after weeks … Read more
Fire burns two sheds near downtown Las VegasKLAS-TVLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded to a fire near Stewart and Eastern avenues Tuesday. According to the fire department, two shed and a wooden fence were on fire in the backyard of a home. The fire was first reported at around 12:15 p.m. …Fire … Read more
Eagles Have Most Complete Offense In NFC EastInside the IgglesEven with some of the subtractions from the roster this season, the front office did enough to supplant their production and remain the most complete offense in the division (and possibly in the NFL). Now after the release of wide receiver DeSean … …read more Source: … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles Have Most Complete Offense In NFC EastInside the IgglesEven with some of the subtractions from the roster this season, the front office did enough to supplant their production and remain the most complete offense in the division (and possibly in the NFL). Now after the release of wide receiver DeSean … …read more … Read more
Agnos offers waterfront development history lesson during SFT speechSan Francisco Bay GuardianAnd if one goes there today, they see it, the largest surviving renovated piers complex with restaurants, walk-in cafes, Port offices, free public docking space, water taxis, and complete public access front and back. In 2002, that entire project was … …read more Source: … Read more
Breaking News Trinidad and TobagoGodzilla was the other big movie this week but the biggest thing about it were the lizards, and repeat sentiment from Pacific Rim. I think I enjoyed both movies. As long as you go prepared for mindless entertainment, these movies are mostly harmless. X …Box OfficeIndie Wire (blog)Weekend Box Office: ‘X-Men’ … Read more
CBS LocalThe mass killing that left more than a dozen people injured, occurred just days after four San Francisco Supervisors put Laura’s Law on the November ballot. The law, named after Laura Wilcox, a college student who was murdered by a schizophrenic man … and more …read more Source: San Francisco Supervisor News From Google … Read more
Taylor Swift Songs About Breakups: Encourages BFF Selena Gomez To Write …KDramaStarsSwift has already gotten Ed Sheeran to follow in her footsteps with his revealing song “Don’t.” Selena Gomez may be next in writing a breakup song. According to an insider who spoke to Life & Style Magazine, “Taylor’s been encouraging Selena to write … … Read more
Oakland: Schaaf says Quan must do more to hire, keep policeSFGate(05-27) 16:48 PDT Oakland — Two influential members of Oakland’s City Council demanded Tuesday that Mayor Jean Quan and City Administrator Fred Blackwell fully staff the city’s beleaguered Police Department and develop an “action plan” to address low … …read more Source: Oakland City Council … Read more
USA TODAYZayn Malik, left, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic). First came a Piers Morgan pantsing. Now those naughty One Direction lads have been caught doing something a big more …One Direction’s Zayn Malik filmed ‘smoking joint’ as Louis Tomlinson jokes in videoMirror.co.ukZayn Malik And … Read more
CBS LocalTALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/News Service of Florida) – Miami-Dade County has the most money on the line among Florida’s counties as Gov. Rick Scott decides what to veto from a record election-year budget. Unlike in sparsely populated counties, where … and more …read more Source: Miami News From Google
District charter school to celebrate Grammy with concertLas Vegas SunTo celebrate the students, and school’s accomplishments, the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts will host a special band concert tonight for Grammy representatives, Clark County School District leaders and the public. Interested residents may purchase $8 … …read more Source: Las Vegas Concert News From … Read more
ForbesFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton still leads two major possible 2016 Republicans opponents by double digits but is held under 50% for the first times in Zogby Analytics polling. The new nationwide poll of 902 likely voters, conducted online …Poll: Clinton’s Lead Below 50% Against Bush or ChristieNewsmax.comHere’s Why Republicans Could Lose Miserably In … Read more