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China has new images showing object in southern Indian Ocean – CNN
If this is the debris of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, what happens next? – CNN
Richmond City Council approves minimum wage hike – Richmond Confidential
Richmond poised to hike minimum wage to highest in Bay Area – Contra Costa Times
Huge increase in crude oil by rail to Bay Area concerns local leaders – Contra Costa Times
Putin calls for use of troops in Ukraine – CNN
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Mobile World Congress 2014: Winners And Losers – InformationWeek
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Heat’s LeBron James is likely to wear a clear mask on Saturday – CBSSports.com
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Academy Awards 2014: Will Oscars’ return to tradition mark a TV win? – Los Angeles Times
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George Lopez reportedly passed out drunk at Canadian casino – Fox News
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What’s next for Winter Olympics after Sochi? – The Japan Times
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Oscar horse race to be a photo finish – Washington Post
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Crimean leader claims control, asks Russia for help in restoring peace – Fox News
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Real-Life Stories Behind Best Picture Nominees – ABC News
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Lakers set franchise record for 3s in win over Kings – Fox News
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Ukraine crisis: Crimea leader appeals to Putin for help – BBC News
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Oscar contenders pull their weight – Quad City Times
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‘Shaadi Ke Side Effects’ Box Office Collection: Farhan-Vidya Starrer Earns ₹5 … – International Business Times, India Edition
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Which Dallas Buyers Club Characters Are Based on Real People? – Parade
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Ellen DeGeneres hopes ‘to make people happy’ as Oscars host – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsEllen DeGeneres talked to Robin Roberts about the ‘delicate balance’ of hosting the Oscars. When Ellen DeGeneres takes the stage on Sunday as the host of the 86th Academy Awards, she’ll have…
Former NFL safety Darren Sharper surrenders to police in Los Angeles rape case – Fox News
Fox NewsFormer NFL safety Darren Sharper turned himself into Los Angeles police late Thursday, after being charged in an arrest warrant in New Orleans alleging he and another man raped two women in the Louisiana…
A ‘deeply concerned’ Obama warns Russia against action in Crimea – Washington Post
Washington PostSEVASTOPOL, Ukraine — Heightened Russian military activity in Crimea on Friday prompted a stern warning from President Obama and a deepening sense of crisis among the leaders of the new Ukrainian government in Kiev….
Venezuela Protests Continue, National Guardsman Killed – Voice of America
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Now you can search the world’s fashion with a photo – Redwood Times
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George Lopez arrested after passing out drunk – gulfnews.com
gulfnews.comGeorge Lopez, who is starring in the new comedy Saint George, exhibited less-than-saintly behaviour following a performance in a casino in Canada, according to reports. TMZ reported that the comedian was arrested for public intoxication…
Russia Warned Over Unrest in Ukraine’s Crimea Region – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalArmed men wearing camouflage but bearing no identifying insignia were occupying the perimeter of Simferopol Airport in the pro-Russia region of Crimea, Ukraine. Photo: Getty Images. Ukraine’s new government appeared to lose control…
Chris Brown Ordered to Stay in Rehab for Two More Months – Fashion Times
Fashion TimesChris Brown (Photo : REUTERS/Tom Ramstack) R&B singer Chris Brown (L) leaves court with his attorney, Mark Geragos, in Washington, January 8, 2014. Grammy-winning R&B singer Brown has rejected a plea deal in a…
Foreigners detained as Venezuela protesters, security clash – Business Recorder
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Friday stumper: Find all of Apple’s 23 acquisitions from the past 16 months – VentureBeat
VentureBeatAt Apple’s annual meeting in Cupertino, Calif., today, chief executive Tim Cook dropped a curious factoid: In the past 16 months, Apple has bought 23 companies. Like Cisco, IBM, Salesforce.com, Oracle, Yahoo, and other aging…
Doctors Without Borders expelled from Myanmar – Boston Globe
Boston GlobeYANGON, Myanmar — Doctors Without Borders said Friday it has been expelled from Myanmar and that tens of thousands of lives are at risk. The decision came after the humanitarian group reported it treated…
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death ruled accidental – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesPhilip Seymour Hoffman, who won the hearts of fans and fellow actors during decades of an award-winning career, accidentally died of a deadly mix of drugs, New York medical officials announced Friday. The…
Stephen Curry’s triple-double helps Warriors blow out Knicks – ESPN
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Doctors Without Borders expelled from Myanmar – Boston.com
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Tim Cook Chooses the Environment Over Profit – TidBITS
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Philip Seymour Hoffman autopsy reveals overdose – TheCelebrityCafe.com
TheCelebrityCafe.comNew York medical examiner’s office reveals the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was due to an overdose of mixed drugs. The death has been ruled an accident, and was due to a mixture of…
Comic arrested for intoxication at Canada casino – Washington Post
Washington PostWINDSOR, Ontario — A Canada casino says a performance by U.S. comic George Lopez will go on as scheduled Friday after he was arrested for alleged public intoxication. Ceasars Windsor spokeswoman Jhoan Baluyot says…
Obama warns Russia: There will be costs to any military intervention in the Ukraine – Haaretz
HaaretzUkraine has reported that Russian forces have taken control of Crimea’s airports and had flown 2,000 troops into the region; Russia said any troop movement was in keeping with its agreements with the country. By…
Death toll from Venezuela street protests rises to 18 – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.ukScattered barricades blocked streets and protesters battled police in some Caracas neighbourhoods Friday even while life went on as usual in others as a political standoff persisted through the second day of national holidays. In…
Los Angeles police brace for the Academy Awards – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesIt takes a small army to get Hollywood Boulevard ready for its biggest party of the year: Streets are closed. Lights are set up. Rain canopies are brought in (just in case). But…
Major storm brings needed rain to LA, but at a cost – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesFor some, it was a harrowing day — for two drivers who were rescued after getting trapped by a rock slide near Malibu; for two men rescued from a downed tree in the…
How Oscar campaigning got political – BBC News
BBC NewsWhen the trophies are handed out at Sunday night’s Oscars ceremony they will ostensibly go to those who’ve displayed excellence in the eyes of the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and…
New York Will Consider Nonlethal Ways to Reduce Swan Population – New York Times
New York TimesA proposal to eradicate mute swans in New York State by killing them met such a backlash that New York Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Friday that it would consider nonlethal means…
Apple To Launch iOS In The Car Next Week With Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz And … – AppAdvice
AppAdviceAccording to the publication, the company will officially announce the highly anticipated in-car operating system at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. While a number of car manufacturers have been reported to have teamed up with…
President Obama blunt in warning Russia not to intervene in Ukraine – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON — President Obama issued a blunt warning to Moscow on Friday that “there will be costs” if Russia sends its troops into Ukraine, saying he is deeply concerned about reports of Russian…
George Lopez jokes about his arrest for public intoxication after passing out on … – Daily Mail
Daily MailBut on Thursday there was not much to chuckle about as the stand-up comedian was arrested for public intoxication after passing out on the floor of Caesars Windsor in Ontario, Canada, according to TMZ….
Slum Dwellers in Caracas Ask, What Protests? – New York Times
New York TimesAntigovernment protesters blocking a street in San Cristóbal, in western Venezuela, decorated their barrier like a beach scene. Credit Meridith Kohut for The New York Times. the main story. the main story. …Jailed…
Tensions Mounting as Ukraine Accuses Russia of Invading Crimea – Businessweek
BusinessweekUkraine’s acting president accused Russia of invading his country’s southern Crimea region, where unidentified gunmen seized airports and other facilities, fueling tension as the interim Ukrainian government took office. Russia has “started a naked …President…
Subrata Roy, in police custody, spends night at forest guest house – NDTV
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Philip Seymour Hoffman’s cause of death determined – Reality TV World
Reality TV WorldThe results of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s autopsy have been released nearly four weeks after the actor’s death. ADVERTISEMENT. According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City via Us…
Los Angeles rain: Rainfall totals by city – Los Angeles Times
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Sounders’ Clint Dempsey will play in US game Wednesday – The Seattle Times
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Former Atlanta arts center employee sentenced – Washington Times
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George Lopez humble as he jokes after drunken arrest in Canada – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesGeorge Lopez is usually a stand-up comic, but Thursday night in Canada he appeared to be more of a passed-out-on-the-floor comic — and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of public intoxication, according to…
Chicago man lobs class-action sueball at MtGox – Register
RegisterFriday’s bankruptcy filing wasn’t the only time the name “MtGox” was heard in a courtroom this week. Predictably, the cash-strapped Bitcoin exchange is now the subject of a class-action lawsuit in the US alleging negligence…
Ukraine crisis: Obama warns Russia against intervention – BBC News
BBC NewsUS President Barack Obama has warned Russia there will be “costs” for any military intervention in Ukraine. He said he was deeply concerned by reports of Russian military movements inside the country. Ukraine’s acting…
Shepherd of the City’s Rebirth, Rio’s Mayor Feels the Strains, Too – New York Times
New York Times“Don’t ever in your life do a World Cup and the Olympic Games at the same time,” Mr. Paes recently said. “This will make your life almost impossible.” Credit Marizilda Cruppe for The…
New Jersey Democrat quits panel after Chris Christie remarks – Politico
PoliticoA New Jersey Democrat stepped down from the so-called “Bridgegate” investigation committee Friday after coming under fire for calling on GOP Gov. Chris Christie to consider resigning over the traffic jam scandal. Republicans had pointed…
Oakland: Appearing frail, owner of controversial security firm pleads with … – Contra Costa Times
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Chinese police bust four major baby trafficking rings rescuing 382 children – Daily Mail
Daily MailHundreds of babies have been rescued by police in China after a crackdown was launched on trafficking infants. The nationwide bust saw 1,094 people arrested as officers acted on information relating to four major…
