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ESPNUpon his first return to Yankee Stadium as a Seattle Mariner, Cano was mostly booed and taunted by the fans he starred in front of for nearly a decade. The crowd was sparse by Yankee Stadium standards on a damp, frigid Tuesday night, but it was loud, …Cano heads back to Bronx for 1st time … Read more
WNCN… on-campus assaults. The recommendations stem from a 90-day review by the task force that President Barack Obama created after his administration heard complaints about the poor treatment of campus rape victims and the hidden nature of such crimes.White House Releases College Sexual Assault RecommendationsHuffington PostCampus rape addressed by White House task forceYahoo NewsThe White … Read more
The AustralianIn the explosive recording, the US secretary of state accuses Russia of behaving like a rogue state, and declares that members of President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle are unhappy with the Kremlin’s approach. He lays bare the depths of his …Live cross: 7 individuals, 17 companies close to Kremlin targetedCCTVKremlin Threatens ‘Painful’ Response to … Read more
The AustralianIn the explosive recording, the US secretary of state accuses Russia of behaving like a rogue state, and declares that members of President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle are unhappy with the Kremlin’s approach. He lays bare the depths of his …Live cross: 7 individuals, 17 companies close to Kremlin targetedCCTVKremlin Threatens ‘Painful’ Response to … Read more
Business InsiderEver forget your glasses and need to see something, like read a menu or a text on your phone? Here’s an awesome trick posted on YouTube from Minutephysics. First you make a fist. Then open your fist just enough to create a tiny hole. Then peer through … and more …read more Source: YouTube … Read more
Minneapolis Women’s Club to host Fashion With a PassionKAREDo you have a passion for fashion? If so, you’ll want to check out a local program that takes fashion and creates a passion for giving back to the Twin Cities community in a unique way. It’s called Fashion With a Passion and takes place May 1 … Read more
Watch Live: Youth Olympic Games Flame LightingTeamUSA.orgThe final countdown to the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games is about to start with the lighting of the flame for the Torch Relay. At 4 a.m. ET (11 a.m. local time) on Wednesday, April 30, the Youth Olympic Torch will be lit. The ceremony will be …Nanjing 2014 … Read more
PoliticoConnected and autonomous vehicles mopped up attention at the popular CES International show in Las Vegas this year, and automakers such as Ford and Tesla are working on their own versions. Global information company IHS has predicted that … …read more Source: International CES News By Google
KVVU Las VegasThe Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department confirmed one of its officers was involved in a shooting on the east side of the city on Tuesday afternoon. Police initially said officers investigating a person who called for help prompted them to close …One person hospitalized after police-involved shooting in southeast valleyLas Vegas Review-JournalLas Vegas … Read more
Democratic Party backs O’Connell as next South Amboy mayorSayreville SuburbanSOUTH AMBOY — Two Democratic candidates will seek to run for mayor in the upcoming primary election, but only one has the backing of the city’s Democratic Party. And it’s not the incumbent. The party selected former Councilman Jack O’Connell over … …read more Source: Democratic … Read more
New York lawmakers target heroin resurgenceWIVBALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State Senate Democrats have released a report on the rise of heroin and opioid use in New York, resulting in the introduction of new legislation. Lawmakers on Tuesday were joined by family members who’ve lost loved ones to heroin … and more …read more Source: New … Read more
VTInsider.com (subscription)Scout.com National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn and field reporter Rachel Klein breakdown of the top running backs from the Saturday’s Washington, D.C., NFTC event at Centreville High. The Nike Football Training Camp stopped at Centreville High on … and more …read more Source: Washington D.C. News From Google
AJ Griffin to have elbow surgeryESPNARLINGTON, Texas — Athletics right-hander A.J. Griffin is scheduled to have elbow surgery Wednesday, and will miss the entire season with fellow third-year starter Jarrod Parker. “We were hoping that wasn’t going to be the case,” Oakland manager Bob …A’s AJ Griffin to have elbow surgerySFGate (blog)Oakland Athletics‘ AJ Griffin … Read more
SFGate (blog)The A’s don’t have an enormous amount of pitching depth after losing Parker and Griffin for the season; Josh Lindblom and Arnold Leon are the two options when Oakland gets a 26th player for next Wednesday’s doubleheader against Seattle. Leon might …AJ Griffin to have elbow surgeryESPNOakland Athletics‘ AJ Griffin to have Tommy John … Read more
The Pipeline: Jerry Brown’s spacey decision, Jeff Weiner’s payday, and New …UpstartThe Pipeline: Jerry Brown’s spacey decision, Jeff Weiner’s payday, and New Relic’s big bucks. Enlarge Image
‘Star Wars’ Episode VII official cast announcedNaples Daily NewsIt’s slated to begin shooting at Pinewood Studios next month. The evidence includes this tweet from Phantom Menace star Peter (Sara-Fenn-Ah-Witch) Serafinowicz. It shows him hanging with Mark Hamill and asks “I wonder why he’s here?”. Princess Leia … …read more Source: Pinewood Studios News From Google … Read more
FanSidedThe Oakland Raiders have a lot of spots to fill on their team, there is not a question about that, any die-hard NFL observer and Raiders fan will tell you as much. With the number five spot in the NFL Draft next week, general manager Reggie McKenzie …Raiders top draft picks: Cliff BranchESPN (blog)Oakland Raiders … Read more
Gaming advocacy group: The average gamer is 31, and most play on a consoleVentureBeatIndustry advocacy group the Entertainment Software Association, which operates the Electronic Entertainment Expo tradeshow and lobbies on behalf of publishers and developers, revealed a number of facts and figures about the gaming industry today. …read more Source: Gaming News Feed From Google … Read more
Bleacher ReportI absolutely buy Dallas‘ interest in Manziel. One: He is Jerry Jones’s kind of guy, and I believe Jones all along has had half an eye on Manziel, particularly if he could get him at a bargain position—say, the middle of the second round. I don’t …Cowboys’ draft board not ready yetESPN (blog)Dallas Cowboys … Read more
PolicyMicIn a stirring new anti-sexual assault PSA released by the White House on Tuesday, President Barack Obama joins a high-powered group of celebrities to emphasize the vital role men play in preventing sexual violence. President Obama and Vice President …White House announces recommendations to help combat campus sexual …WNCNWhite House Releases College Sexual Assault RecommendationsHuffington … Read more
Wall Street JournalUNITED NATIONS—A Palestinian official on Tuesday said the International Criminal Court is among the 63 international agencies and treaties the Palestine Liberation Organization will seek to join amid the collapse of peace talks with Israel. “We will proceed …Israelis, Palestinians required to make choicesXinhuaJohn Kerry: ‘No regrets’ about failed Middle East peace bidTimes … Read more
Forbes ranks Nashville No. 6 for job growthThe TennesseanThe report said much of Nashville’s growth can be attributed to a booming population, which fuels job growth in the construction and service industries. Forbes rankings were based on recent growth trends, mid-term growth, long-term growth and the …‘Forbes’ ranks Nashville job growth in Top 10Nashville Post … Read more
As United Shares Hit Turbulence, Its CEO Buys BigBusinessweekLast week was not a good one for United Airlines (UAL), which reported a crummy first-quarter loss and said its revenue underperformance relative to its industry peers would continue this summer. The stock dropped 15 percent—and that looked like a …United Continental Holdings Trading 6% Higher on … Read more
ESPNNEW YORK — Robinson Cano was back at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, but not to reminisce. Wearing a Seattle Mariners’ cap and sporting a beard he was forbidden to grow per New York Yankees policy, the All-Star second baseman declined to answer any …Robinson Cano to the Yankees: “Good luck to them”The Star-LedgerVIDEO: Robinson Cano … Read more
BloombergRussian President Vladimir Putin warned that further economic sanctions over the Ukraine crisis may lead Russia to reconsider participation by U.S. and European Union companies in energy and other key industries. While his government has prepared …Cuba’s Raul Castro receives Russian foreign ministerFox News LatinoEU extends sanctions against Russia over UkraineUSA TODAYBaseball bat-wielding separatists seize … Read more
ABC NewsThe landmark court battle between Apple and Samsung over smartphone patents wrapped up today with verbal fireworks between dueling attorneys as they made closing arguments. At stake is the ownership of key elements of smartphone technology, and …Jurors in Apple v. Samsung begin deliberationsBusinessweekClosing Arguments in Apple vs. Samsung Lawsuit BeginWPROSamsung to jury: You … Read more
WKYC-TVThe visitors want to see if Cleveland can deliver on the specifics of its bid package. There will likely be visits to The Q and the Convention Center and briefings on hotel rooms, transportation and security. Positively Cleveland’s David Gilbert said …GOP convention teams to visit Cleveland, CincinnatiNew Philadelphia Times Reporter all 27 news articles … Read more
Arizona Cardinals’ McDonough: Draft is deep with QBs, but no obvious superstarsArizona SportsA total of 11 were taken, but just three of them — E.J. Manuel, Geno Smith and Mike Glennon — were picked in the draft’s first three rounds. Much like last season, though, there are very mixed opinions of this year’s class, which … Read more
Calcutta TelegraphLondon, April 29: Finnish technology company Nokia announced a new strategy on Tuesday that focuses on its core mobile telecommunications infrastructure business, and it named the head of that division, Rajeev Suri, as its new chief executive. The plan …Nokia names new CEO in bid to revive fortunesTODAYonlineNokia, new CEO Rajeev Suri, and BEELLIONS … Read more
AP News in Brief at 5:58 pm EDTMiamiHerald.comWhen the TVs switched back from tornado warnings to regular programming, Darrell Haney thought his community outside Fayetteville, Tenn., was out of the woods. Then, live weather reports cut back in, warning of … KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — A FedEx … and more …read more Source: Fayetteville GA … Read more
PoliticoHouse Majority Leader Eric Cantor told troubled GOP Rep. Vance McAllister (La.) that he should resign from office immediately. McAllister, who only took office in November but has since become known as the “kissing congressman,” already announced on …Rep. McAllister rejects calls for resignation after kissing videoLos Angeles TimesDefying Republican leader, Rep. Vance McAllister says … Read more
Video: IOC warns 2016 Rio Olympic Games readiness ‘Worst Ever’Vancouver SunIn an unusually blunt public warning, a vice president of the International Olympic Committee, called the preparations for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro “the worst that I’ve experienced.” (April 29).
[All photos by Bill Addison]EaterIt’s one of several commands to be obeyed throughout the evening—and one of several reasons why the self-named Beverly Hills hideaway is among the most polarizing restaurants in Los Angeles. In 2003, “Hiro” Urasawa took over the space, then called … and more …read more Source: Los Angeles Restaurant News From … Read more
Sixth-Seeded Cal Hosts FDU in NCAA 1st RoundCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Pac-12 champion California earned a sixth seed in the 2014 NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championship and will host Fairleigh Dickinson on May 9, the NCAA announced on Tuesday. The Golden Bears have now been selected to all 33 … …read more Source: California Golden … Read more
Metro investigating concerns over militia activity near Bundy ranchLas Vegas SunJim (no last name provided) of Las Vegas, Reid Hendricks, center, of Camden, Tenn. and Ian Houston of Eugene, Ore. take up a position on a hill by Cliven Bundy’s ranch near Bunkerville Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Hendricks is a former Marine (honorably … and … Read more