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Trout starts spring in grand fashion – Pittsburgh Pirates News
Trout starts spring in grand fashionPittsburgh Pirates NewsTEMPE, Ariz. — Ace Jered Weaver breezed through three scoreless innings and the Angels, with most of their everyday players in the lineup, tallied 13 runs in the…
Josh Donaldson likely No. 2 hitter in Oakland A’s lineup – San Jose Mercury News
Josh Donaldson likely No. 2 hitter in Oakland A’s lineupSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — Look for Josh Donaldson to bat second for the A’s to start the season. It’s where he finished the 2013 campaign…
New York’s de Blasio boots charter schools from city space – Fox News
Fox NewsNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers his State of the City address at LaGuardia Community College in the Queens borough of New York, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. De Blasio, delivering…
MLB Trade Rumors: Jeff Samardzija to Atlanta Braves? – DigitalJournal.com
MLB Trade Rumors: Jeff Samardzija to Atlanta Braves?DigitalJournal.comThe 29-year-old has a good fastball, solid curve, and had a strikeout rate of 9.0 over 33 starts and those numbers are the type of pitcher Atlanta needs,…
Inscribed copies of ‘Mein Kampf’ to be auctioned off – Fox News
Fox NewsInscribed copies of “Mein Kampf,” the infamous anti-Semitic manifesto of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, will be put up for auction Thursday in Los Angeles. The bidding for the two volumes of the book starts…
Jeonbuk starts well in ACL – SBS
Jeonbuk starts well in ACLSBS“The turning point of the game came when we had to replace (striker Zlatan) Muslimovic because of injury, which changed the atmosphere of the game,” Renhe coach Gong Lei explained. Despite…
Testimony starts in Super Bowl ice injury lawsuit – Dallas Morning News
Dallas Morning NewsUntil the Friday before Super Bowl XLV, Taylor said, he had never seen footage of ice sliding off a domed roof and flying 100 feet away into a parking lot. Super Bowl worker…
Application season starts for Leadership Las Vegas – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Application season starts for Leadership Las VegasLas Vegas Review-JournalLeadership Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce’s 10-month executive development program, is accepting applications. The once-a-month, daylong meetings, open to 48 to 50 participants,…
Entrepreneur’s Social-Media Site Is Tailor-Made for Myanmar – Forbes
ForbesWith a background in mobile gaming and social networking, Nguyen is helping to fuel an internet revolution, just as the country starts to build out its 3G networks. Squar was launched last June with seed…
New York City Craft Beer week starts Friday – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsThe greatest week of the year — if you love local craft beers — starts Friday. New York City Beer Week promises a very hoppy time in every borough. More than 100…
BioShock creator Irrational Games is shutting down – GameSpot
GameSpotBioShock creator Irrational Games is shutting down. Irrational Games cofounder Ken Levine confirms all but about 15 people will lose their jobs as he starts up a “smaller, more entrepreneurial” endeavor for Take-Two. by Eddie…
Jimmy Fallon ready to take on prestigious TV gig as ‘The Tonight Show’ host – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsHe’s stepping into some mighty big shoes. When Jimmy Fallon starts his new gig Monday as the host of “The Tonight Show,” he’ll be taking on the most prestigious — and possibly…
Lefty Josh Outman looking for home in Cleveland Indians’ bullpen – The Plain Dealer
The Plain DealerGOODYEAR, Ariz. –- Josh Outman has this trade thing down. When the assistant trainer calls, he starts packing. The left-hander has been traded three times in his career. The last two times, including…
$50K per day shouldn’t exempt Flappy Bird’s developer from empathy – VentureBeat
VentureBeatJoe argues that we shouldn’t be so hard on Flappy Bird’s creator for pulling the mobile game. Aside from money, we can only guess at what his sudden burst of fame has brought him. This…
When You Fall in Love, This Is What Facebook Sees – The Atlantic
The Atlantic“During the 100 days before the relationship starts, we observe a slow but steady increase in the number of timeline posts shared between the future couple.” Robinson Meyer Feb 15 2014, 3:15 PM ET….
Oakland Athletics – PlayerWatch – GlobalPost
GlobalPostGray, 24, pitched in 12 games with Oakland last season, 10 starts, but he could be the A’s No. 2 starter this season. RHP Ryan Cook will be held back for a week or two…
Report: James Harden replaces Kobe Bryant as NBA All-Star Game starter – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comThe Lakers superstar, Bryant, will miss the game due to the knee injury that has kept him out of action since Dec. 17. Thunder coach Scott Brooks, who is coaching the Western Conference in Sunday’s…
Winter Olympics 2014 hockey schedule: Canada, Sweden back in action – SB Nation
SB NationAfter an exciting day on Thursday that saw a couple of surprisingly close games involving Russia and Canada and a blowout for the United States, the men’s hockey tournament continues on Friday with four…
Canada Gets Past Norway – ESPN
ESPNSOCHI, Russia — Shea Weber and Jamie Benn scored in the second period Thursday to help defending Olympic champion Canada shake off a sluggish start and defeat Norway 3-1. Patrick Thoresen redirected a shot in…
Transbay Transit Center SF Construction Update: Excavation Work Complete
The Transbay Transit Center Contruction Project in San Francisco reached a special milestone on Monday, February 10th 2014: excavation work to make the underground “box” that will accommodate the structure, bus road levels, and train…
Asus VivoTab Note 8 hits retail after CES 2014 debut – SlashGear
SlashGearSometimes in the lead up to the official unveil of a product there are plenty of leaks that tip some of the specs about the device. That was definitely the case with the Asus VivoTab…
Winter Olympics: Top 5 Events To Watch On NBC This Week – Hollywood Life
Hollywood LifeOpening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympics are over — now the real fun starts. The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia are going to be a must-see spectacle featuring countless amazing athletes who are simply…
Bode Miller, Russia target Olympic golden starts – AFP
AFPSochi — Bode Miller attempts to master a course he has already condemned as “treacherous” in pursuit of the Olympic Games downhill title on Sunday while hosts Russia look to open their medal account. On…
Sochi Games Are Officially Under Way – ABC News
NHL roundup: Canucks KO’d by 1-2 punch – Boston Globe
Boston GlobeJustin Abdelkader scored early in the second period and again in the final seconds while Jimmy Howard finished off a shutout that Jonas Gustavsson started in the Red Wings’ 2-0 victory over the visiting…
Right-wing group starts 7-day vigil against possible withdrawal from West Bank – Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem Post‘Women in Green’ gather in front of Netanyahu’s residence to implore him to maintain total sovereignty over disputed territories. Prof. Arieh Eldad speaking to Women in Green Photo: Courtesy. Incensed that portions of the…
Super Bowl XLVIII Live Blog
Super Bowl XLVIII, Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos, is underway and it’s already 5 to 0 Seahawks. The score’s due to a mistaken Broncos snap that went into the end zone for a safety, proving…
Tiger Woods still searching for game – ESPN
ESPNDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tiger Woods birdied the last three holes on Sunday but could not halt a rather dubious milestone in his illustrious career: for the first time, he will fail to finish…
Afghan Presidential Election Campaign Kicks Off – ABC News
ABC NewsCampaigning is officially underway for Afghanistan’s presidential election, with 11 candidates vying to succeed President Hamid Karzai. The April 5 presidential vote will be a crucial test of whether Afghanistan can ensure a stable…
Winter storm warning: Up to 10 inches by Saturday evening – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune“Snow-covered roads and low visibilities will make travel hazardous from late this evening through early Saturday evening,” the weather service said in the warning. This month is already in the book as the third…
Jurors Start Deliberations in Amanda Knox Trial in Italy – New York Times
New York TimesFLORENCE, Italy — Jurors began deliberations on Thursday morning in the trial against Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, accused of the fatal stabbing in 2007 of 21-year old Meredith Kercher,…
The President’s State of the Union Address 2014: Excerpts
The President’s State of the Union Address starts in 30 minutes, and The White House has provided a copy of excerpts of it, which you can read below. Some highlights: Today, after four years of…
Envoy Reports Progress On Women, Children In Syria Talks – RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyThe Geneva II peace conference offers the best opportunity yet to deescalate the Syrian conflict. But it starts with low expectations for success. TEXT SIZE – +. January 25, 2014. An international envoy has reported…
The 56th GRAMMY Awards LIVE on Channel O! – The Zimbabwe Standard
The Zimbabwe StandardOnce again Channel O is stopping at nothing to ensure that DStv and GOtv’s music fans are at the heart of the global music action with the LIVE broadcast of the 56th GRAMMY…
Tiger shoots par, heads to easier North Course – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSAN DIEGO –World No. 1 Tiger Woods needs to get in gear if he is to win for a record ninth time at Torrey Pines. Good thing he’s heading to the North Course. Woods,…
Tiger Woods set for return to scene of success – Belfast Telegraph
Belfast TelegraphLA JOLLA, CA – JANUARY 22: Tiger Woods is interviewed in the media center after his the Pro-Am round for the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on January 22, 2014 in…
Miami Hurricanes to visit Louisville on Labor Day night in 2014 football opener – MiamiHerald.com
MiamiHerald.comTalk about quick rematches. The Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2014 composite football schedule Wednesday, and it starts off with a bang for the Miami Hurricanes. UM opens its season on the road Labor Day…
Tiger Woods: Has ‘a number of years ahead’ to get majors – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods, who has won a record seven times at the tournament here, including last year’s Farmers Insurance Open, tees off his 2014 season Thursday with reigning PGA Tour rookie of…
Kennedy’s dolphin tweet not so diplomatic – USA TODAY
USA TODAYTOKYO — As if the Japanese don’t have enough problems, now they’re being dissed by their favorite new ambassador – via Twitter, no less. In office just two months, U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy took…
Mayor Garcetti Acts As Grand Marshal Of Kingdom Day Parade – CBS Local
Mayor Garcetti Acts As Grand Marshal Of Kingdom Day ParadeCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Mayor Eric Garcetti was the Grand Marshal of the 29th annual Kingdom Day Parade Monday. The 11 a.m. parade is the…
The clock starts on Iran nuclear deal – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMonday marks the start of the six-month nuclear deal between the United States, allies, and Iran. President Obama’s administration announced Monday that Iran has begun cutting back on uranium enrichment activities; in return the…
Afghanistan’s first female police chief starts job – Philly.com
Philly.comCol. Jamila Bayaz, 50, talks to fellow police officers at a checkpoint as she makes the rounds of her district in Kabul. MASSOUD HOSSAINI / Associated Press. Travel Deals. $766* & up — 5-Star Airline…
Microsoft launches latest Surface Pro 2 update afresh, no battery issue this time – Northern Voices Online
Northern Voices OnlineThis is going to be a good news for company’s fans and its tablet users. Microsoft has launched latest Surface Pro 2 update afresh and there are no battery issue this time. In…
MLB approves expanded replay, starts this season – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMajor League Baseball vaulted into the 21st century of technology on Thursday, approving a huge expansion of instant replay in hopes of eliminating blown calls that riled up players, managers and fans. (Jan. 16)….
Rafik Hariri murder trial to begin at The Hague – BBC News
BBC NewsThe trial of four men accused of murdering former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri is set to begin at an unprecedented tribunal at The Hague. The four – alleged members of the Syria-backed militant Shia…
Obama: Iran nuclear deal starts Jan. 20 – USA TODAY
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — President Obama said Sunday that the clock starts ticking Jan. 20 on a six-month nuclear deal with Iran, calling it the best bet to deny Tehran the means to make nuclear weapons….
NBA roundup: Brooklyn beats Miami in 2 OTs – Boston Globe
Boston GlobeJoe Johnson scored 32 points, Shaun Livingston helped Brooklyn dominate the second overtime after LeBron James fouled out, and the host Nets beat the Miami Heat, 104-95, on Friday night for their fifth straight…
Public adds its muscle to keep Oakland storm drains clear – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco ChronicleOnce a week or so, Oakland resident Veronica Tril puts on gloves, a yellow reflective vest, sturdy shoes and starts digging around in her neighborhood storm drain. On a good day, Tril, 35,…
Texans will hire Romeo Crennel as defensive coordinator, per report – SB Nation
SB NationNo official word has been released, but all signs are pointing to Crennel heading to Houston. Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook Share + Comments. New Houston Texans head coach Bill…
Stars and seeds aligned for Broncos QB Peyton Manning to earn Super Bowl trip – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsThis year’s Super Bowl Tournament might as well be called The Peyton Manning Invitational. He just completed the most extraordinary regular season in NFL history — setting records with 55 touchdowns and…
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ review: Ben Stiller’s ambitious, uneven Thurber … – Washington Post
Washington PostThis has been such an exceptional year in movies that calling a movie “perfectly likable” or even “good” starts to sound like faint praise. Which means that “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” Ben…
Kings’ Martin Jones ties NHL record with 8-0 start – Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free PressDec. 21 first star: Los Angeles Kings goalie Martin Jones (31) made 23 saves and stopped all three shots in the shootout for a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, making the 23-year-old…
Putin opponent Mikhail Khodorkovsky released from jail – BBC News
BBC NewsThe former tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has been freed from jail following a decree from President Putin pardoning his former political opponent. Officials say he was released on humanitarian grounds because his mother is ill….
Drew Brees exploited Carolina secondary in first meeting – USA TODAY
USA TODAYNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees claimed he didn’t see Carolina Panthers safety Mike Mitchell sprinting across the field to wag a finger in Brees’ direction. But Brees knew the play he was being…
Germany’s Merkel starts 3rd term with new allies – Businessweek
BusinessweekBERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel has won over Germans as a no-drama leader in turbulent economic times, firmly establishing her country as Europe’s financial taskmaster while preserving welfare comforts and Germany’s status as a reluctant…
China lands Jade Rabbit robot rover on Moon – BBC News
BBC NewsChina says it has successfully landed a craft carrying a robotic rover on the surface of the Moon, the first soft landing there for 37 years. On Saturday afternoon (GMT), a landing module used…
China safely soft-lands rover on the moon, state media reports – Fox News
Fox NewsBEIJING – China on Saturday successfully carried out the world’s first soft landing of a space probe on the moon in nearly four decades, state media said, the next stage in an ambitious space…
McCown in strong bargaining position – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneThe Bears paid Jason Campbell $3.5 million last year to be Jay Cutler’s backup. Campbell, the Browns’ starter Sunday in Cleveland, had 70 career starts and the market for backups, at the time, was…
Mock funding drive launched to send Bibi to Mandela service – Haaretz
HaaretzMondoweiss, a progressive Jewish website, starts tongue-in-cheek campaign, tells readers ‘desperate times call for desperate measures.’ By Haaretz | Dec. 10, 2013 | 2:52 PM. Tweet. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Photo by Emil…
