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New York Daily NewsEven Chris Christie’s political allies admit the internal review claiming the embattled New Jersey governor had no personal involvement in the Bridgegate scandal doesn’t have nearly enough information to clear him of wrongdoing. “I would not accept …Chris Christie’s Support Keeps NJ’s “Dirtiest” Power Plant OpenGothamistChris Christie changes his story on those … Read more
Wall Street JournalIn a renewed effort to lure a bigger share of the advertising dollars that now flow to major TV networks, Google’s YouTube is making a number of concessions long sought by marketers, ad executives say. Most prominently, in discussions ahead of this … and more …read more Source: YouTube News Feed From Google … Read more
MiamiHerald.comThe group of five played well together against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, but lacked rhythm against the Bucks. It didn’t matter. The Bucks are the Bucks, and shot 34.2 percent from the field. Milwaukee, which plays the Heat in Miami on Wednesday …Heat Cruise Past BucksESPNLeBron James leads shorthanded Miami Heat over hapless BucksPalm … Read more
BloombergA portrait of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a campaign meeting of… Read More. A portrait of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a campaign meeting of the Justice and Development Party in the Beysehir district of …In Turkey, prime minister’s party comes out on top in municipal electionsWashington PostTurkey elections: PM … Read more
New York Daily NewsLopez, 39, can be difficult to place in New York, the city he once soared above. He likes to keep basketball on the “low burner,” living modestly with his girlfriend across from Riverdale’s Van Cortlandt Park, and running through its back hills. Hailed … and more …read more Source: New York News … Read more
UPI.comMarch 30 (UPI) — Despite a running gag where Mark Wahlberg declared himself “unslimeable,” the 2014 Kids’ Choice Awards host found himself covered in that unmistakeable green goo on Saturday night. The 42-year-old Transformers: Age of Extinction star …Green slime flows freelyAuckland stuff.co.nzOne Direction cleans up at Kids’ Choice AwardsSFGateRed Carpet Rundown: Lea Michele, Other … Read more
Sydney Morning HeraldLondon’s Mayor Boris Johnson will on Monday (UK time) set out four potential scenarios for how Heathrow Airport could be redeveloped into a new district providing up to 100,000 jobs and homes for as many as 200,000 people. The Mayor will step up his … and more …read more Source: London News From … Read more
Missy Franklin Nominee for 2014 Honda AwardCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Cal freshman Missy Franklin, who set an American record in winning the 200-yard free at the NCAA Championships earlier this month, has been named one of five nominees for the Honda Sports Award for women’s swimming & diving. The Honda Sports … and more …read more … Read more
ESPNHaving coached Boston College’s Johnny Gaudreau in junior hockey, Denver coach Jim Montgomery knew what the Pioneers might be in for against the top-seeded Eagles. Even Montgomery, who Friday compared Gaudreau to Detroit Red Wings star Pavel …BC overpowers DenverBoston GlobeBoston College ousts Denver 6-2 in NCAA Tournament9NEWS.comDU Pioneers’ season ends with blowout loss to … Read more
SI.comMADISON, Wis. (AP) – For once, football isn’t king in Wisconsin. Basketball rules Badger Country for now. Several thousand fans dressed overwhelmingly in Wisconsin red welcomed home their beloved Badgers on Sunday to deafening cheers and lauded …Final Four-bound Badgers bask in glowMilwaukee Journal SentinelBadger fans welcome hoops heroes homeUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonBadgers fans excited for … Read more
Fox NewsShabazz Napier owed UConn. He could have transferred when academic sanctions barred the Huskies from the NCAA tournament his junior season. But the guard wanted to pay back the school for the joy of a national title his freshman year, for his struggles …UConn ousts Michigan State to reach Final FourFOXSports.comUConn pride: Tradition, Napier … Read more
‘Nashville‘ actors play Ryman AuditoriumThe TennesseanABC “Nashville” stars including Charles Esten, Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio took turns on stage at Ryman Auditorium Saturday night performing songs from the television drama. Dubbed “Nashville On The Record,” … …read more Source: Nashville News From Google
Team Uniform Changes For 2014Swingin’ A’sThe 2014 Baseball Season opens up with a host of uniform changes not only with the Oakland Athletics, but with many other MLB teams this year as well. Here’s a look: Athletics’ fans noticed at its February FanFest, the A’s changed their alternate green … …read more Source: Oakland Athletics … Read more
Raw StoryThe owner of a chain of Mexican restaurants in New York has been ordered to pay a chef who is a lesbian $1.6 million after repeatedly saying that “gay people” were “going to go to hell” in staff meetings. According to Courthouse News Service, a New … …read more Source: New York Restaurant News … Read more
ksl.comSALT LAKE CITY — A Utah youth group’s music video is going viral, but it’s not the song that has so many people watching it on YouTube; it’s the incredible message the video sends. In the video, set to the song “Words” by Hawk Nelson, each boy in the … …read more Source: Viral News … Read more
ksl.comSALT LAKE CITY — A Utah youth group’s music video is going viral, but it’s not the song that has so many people watching it on YouTube; it’s the incredible message the video sends. In the video, set to the song “Words,” by Hawk Nelson, each boy wrote … …read more Source: Viral News From … Read more
BBC NewsUS Secretary of State John Kerry has announced no new deal on Ukraine, following four hours of “frank” talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Mr Kerry said he told Mr Lavrov that the US still considered Russia’s takeover of Ukraine’s Crimea region to …US, Russia talks fail to end Ukraine deadlockBusinessweekKerry, Russia’s Lavrov fail … Read more
SFGateSan Francisco’s emergency water supply system – key to fighting the recent Mission Bay blaze and the Marina quake-caused conflagration in 1989 – has large gaps and lacks the equipment needed to douse the multiple fires likely to break out after a major …Lapses Found In San Francisco Emergency Water SystemCBS LocalLapses found in San … Read more
Wall Street JournalCongressional investigators looking into why General Motors Co. took nearly a decade to recall vehicles with faulty ignition switches said Sunday that federal regulators twice declined to open formal probes into complaints about the cars and that GM rejected …UPDATE 3-Delphi told panel GM approved ignition switches below specificationsReutersDelphi tells investigators GM knew … Read more
Washington PostKate O’Mara, a British actress best known for her role in the 1980s prime-time soap opera “Dynasty,” died March 30 in a nursing home in southern England. She was 74. Her agent, Phil Belfield, confirmed the death but did not specify the nature of Ms. O’Mara’s …Dynasty, Doctor Who Actress Kate O’Mara Dies at … Read more
ForbesThe NCAA Men’s basketball tournament this year has the best TV ratings in 21 years. I have no empirical evidence as to why, but I do have my view of some of the best and worst quotes and observations of the Elite 8. “My players lost themselves in the …NCAA Basketball Tournament 2014: Updated Bracket … Read more
New York TimesYulia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister who was jailed until recently by a political rival, has put herself forward as a candidate for president of Ukraine. She is the most recognizable contender in the field. As both symbol and victim of the country …IMF offers Ukraine bailout as Yulia Tymoshenko enters presidential raceThe … Read more
FanSidedGolden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut will be out of the lineup four-to-seven days with a groin injury, according to Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, via SI.com. Bogut had an MRI on Saturday on a bruised pelvis he suffered Friday night in Golden …Warriors‘ Andrew Bogut out 7-10 days with groin injuryUSA TODAYAndrew Bogut, David Lee … Read more
The Middlesex District Attorney’s office has confirmed human remains were …Boston.comBoston.com
CBS LocalSACRAMENTO (CBSLA.com) — California Governor Jerry Brown has proclaimed Monday, March 31, 2014 as Cesar Chavez Day in the state. The Governor praised the late and lauded civil rights activist for his tireless efforts in advancing the cause of all …‘Cesar Chavez’ draws in family members, actorsKERO-TV 23Cesar Chavez’s LegacyHuffington Post all 96 news … Read more
Bleacher ReportJones-Drew is 29 and coming off the worst season of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the Raiders still brought him in to compete for the starting job. It worked for the Raiders last season when—after a bad year in Jacksonville—Rashad …Maurice Jones-Drew agrees to contract with the Oakland RaidersYahoo Sports (blog)Jones-Drew signs … Read more
Sydney Morning HeraldClimate change sceptics are never happy with Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports. They have a special cause to dislike the latest one. “Human interference with the climate system is occurring, and climate change poses risks for …Climate change report: IPCC finds governments unprepared – live blogThe GuardianIPCC report: ‘Climate change is … Read more
Ukraine crisis: US, Russia agree on need for diplomatic solutionFox NewsThe United States and Russia agreed on the need for a diplomatic solution in the Ukraine crisis, Secretary of State John Kerry said. Kerry also stressed that Ukraine would have to be at the table for negotiations. He made the comments at a news … … Read more
NFL approves “NaVorro Bowman rule” while 49ers’ linebacker recovers from …Sports Injury AlertNFL owners this week voted to fix a loophole in a loose ball video review rule according to a report by Nick Eaton of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The change stems from a now infamous play at the goal line during last season’s NFC … Read more
Could horse-drawn carriages make a comeback in Las Vegas?Las Vegas SunYet carriage rides are nothing new to Las Vegas. Neither is controversy over them. In the early 2000s, the Rev. Stephen Smith and Robert Humpherys worked five years to gain city approval of an ordinance that allowed carriage operations downtown. and more …read more Source: … Read more
San Jose Mercury NewsThe Cardinal’s mental toughness made the difference as second-seeded Stanford reached the Elite Eight with an 82-57 victory in the NCAA women’s regional semifinals in front of a crowd of 7,233 at Maples Pavilion. Now it will attempt to advance to its …Penn State women’s basketball: Lady Lions take on Stanford in … Read more
Las Vegas Review-Journal (blog)Morgan Stanley gaming analyst Thomas Allen predicted last week that legal Internet gaming in the United States will produce $8 billion annually by 2020. California, he said, will legalize online poker and alone will see $1.18 billion in annual revenue. …read more Source: Gaming News Feed From Google News
The GuardianRon Wyden, the senator who is a leading voice in attempts to rein in the National Security Agency, has urged President Barack Obama to order an immediate halt to the bulk collection of domestic telephone metadata records. The Oregon Democrat, who is a …Wyden Pushes Obama to Immediately Stop Phone Metadata CollectionNBCNews.com all 115 … Read more
JJ Abrams Looking For ‘Unknown’ Actors For New Star Wars MovieEntertainmentwiseIt might be one of the most popular movie franchises of all time but Star Wars Episode VII director J.J. Abrams doesn’t want to cast any well-known actors in his latest venture because he doesn’t want to ruin the Star Wars illusion. The 47-year old … Read more
Pregnant Woman Shot In Miami Gardens DiesCBS LocalMIAMI GARDENS (CBSMiami) — A pregnant woman died on Sunday after being shot in Miami Gardens. It all happened at 18131 NW 32 Avenue. According to Miami Gardens Police, the woman is seven months pregnant and also the mother of a 4-year old.Pregnant woman shot, killed in Miami … Read more