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 British police arrest three over soldier\'s killing  By Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police on Saturday arrested three people suspected of involvement in the killing of a soldier hacked to death in a London street by two men shouting Islamist slogans. The killing of the soldier in what the government said appeared to be a terrorist attack has led to angry protests against radical Islam and fears of a possible anti-Muslim backlash. Michael Adebolajo, 28 and Michael Adebowale, 22, are under armed guard in hospital after being shot and arrested by police on suspicion of murder on Wednesday. ...Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race at Charlotte  CONCORD, N.C. (AP) ? Kyle Busch has shown repeatedly he can win at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the Nationwide and Truck series. The question remains whether he can capture that elusive first Sprint Cup victory.Millions march against Monsanto in over 400 cities  LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Two million people marched in protest against seed giant Monsanto in hundreds of rallies across the U.S. and in over 50 other countries on Saturday.Giffords, husband address graduates at Bard  ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (AP) ? Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords urged a group of newly minted college graduates on Saturday to change the world ? starting tomorrow.Kuchar still leads at Colonial after long Saturday  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) ? Matt Kuchar made a 12-foot birdie putt at the 16th hole to regain the lead near the end of a long Saturday at Colonial, and led four players by a stroke after three rounds.Tornado victims include animal lover, man in truck  MOORE, Okla. (AP) ? One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.Red Sox rally for 4 in 8th to beat Indians 7-4  BOSTON (AP) ? Pinch-hitter Mike Carp drove in the tying run with an eighth-inning double and then scored on a double by Dustin Pedroia as the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.Bayern beats Dortmund 2-1 in final on Robben goal  LONDON (AP) ? Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final Saturday night, ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe's biggest tournament.Anti-Muslim actions rise in UK over slain soldier  LONDON (AP) ? Police, politicians and activists in Britain are warning of rising anti-Muslim sentiment following the slaughter of an off-duty British soldier in a London street, an apparent act of Islamic extremism that has horrified the nation.San Antonio flooding kills 1; dozens rescued  SAN ANTONIO (AP) ? Massive flooding from torrential rains in the San Antonio area left at least one person dead Saturday and sent emergency workers rushing in boats to rescue more than 100 residents stranded in cars and homes. |
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| Unions, the reliable Democratic supporters, split from president on ObamaCare Labor unions that have solidly backed President Obama are splitting with him over ObamaCare -- with one calling for the "repeal or complete reform" of the president's signature health-care law. Ohio doctor accused of raping, injecting pregnant woman with heroin Investigators say a former doctor going on trial this fall in Ohio raped a woman who was nine months pregnant, then killed her by injecting her with heroin. Arias trial jury foreman says death decision unfair for 12 average people who aren\'t lawyers They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. Teen girls\' murder plot shocks West Virginia town People in a small West Virginia town wondered for months about missing 16-year-old honors student Skylar Neese. Republican rips Obama for meeting with illegal immigrants, icing out officer union A top Republican lawmaker blasted President Obama after he held an Oval Office meeting this week with illegal immigrants, despite having ignored recent requests for a sit-down from the union representing immigration officers.  Massachusetts veteran to spend Memorial Day remembering his military pilot wife A Massachusetts veteran is planning to spend this Memorial Day remembering his Black Hawk pilot wife who was killed in Afghanistan less than four months after they were married. Tesla Motors\' cut out the middleman approach could spell trouble in North Carolina Tesla Motors is fighting a bill in North Carolina that would effectively ban the company from selling its electric cars in the state, pitting it against auto dealers who say the car maker has an unfair advantage selling directly to consumers online. Libertarian movement gaining steam in New Hampshire Libertarians eager to move beyond mere ideological victories are making progress in a long-term effort to migrate to one state to concentrate efforts and reshape communities based on their ideals of less government and individualism. Tailgate up or down? GMC solves age-old pickup truck mystery GMC solves age-old pickup truck mystery. Obama tries again to nominate top lawyer on embattled labor relations board President Obama is trying again to get the Senate to confirm the top lawyer for the embattled National Labor Relations Board. |
BUSINESS SITES
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 Bausch & Lomb Nears Sale for $9 Billion Bausch & Lomb, which is owned by private-equity firm Warburg Pincus, is nearing a deal to sell itself to generic-drug maker Valeant for about $9 billion. Fiat Chief Pulls Out the Deal Wrench Sergio Marchionne is trying to pull off the deal of his lifetime, and there are lots of pieces to go around for bankers, lawyers and other cogs in the Wall Street deal machine. P&G\'s Lafley Begins New Talent Hunt Procter & Gamble's A.G. Lafley, newly returned as CEO, must repopulate a depleted pool of top executives as he prepares a major overhaul and considers succession. Hulu Suitors Line Up Yahoo submitted a bid to acquire Hulu, as the Internet company tries to add more high-quality online video that can appeal to advertisers. Google Pushes Into Emerging Markets Google is deep into an effort to fund, build and help run wireless networks in emerging markets such as sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, a move that could connect a billion or more new people to the Internet. Stocks Snap 4-Week Win Streak U.S. stocks were virtually unchanged Friday, posting their first weekly decline in five weeks, as investors weighed the prospects for central-bank stimulus measures and recent volatility in global markets. |
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Blackstone notifies Cohen\'s SAC it intends to pull money: pension consultant  By Matthew Goldstein (Reuters) - Billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen is losing the financial support of Blackstone Group Inc, the largest outside investor in his embattled SAC Capital Advisors, which is yanking much of its client money, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters. A pension consultant, in a May 21 letter to clients, said Blackstone has notified Cohen that it intends to "fully redeem" a significant portion of the roughly $550 million the investment firm has invested with the $15 billion hedge fund. ...News Corp to take charge of up to $1.4 billion this quarter  By Jennifer Saba (Reuters) - News Corp said on Friday it will write down the value of its Australian and U.S. publishing assets by up to $1.4 billion, as the company prepares to split its business between its newspaper and entertainment operations. The company said the goodwill impairment charge was primarily for its Australia newspapers though it gave no more details. It also said it expected reduced cash flows in the future. The charge will be taken in the quarter ending June 30 and could effectively wipe out News Corp's profit. ...Lobbying in American-US Airways deal focuses on small cities  By Karen Jacobs (Reuters) - US Airways Group and American Airlines , seeking approval for a merger that would create the world's largest airline, are warning lawmakers that a requirement to divest certain airport slots would lead to less service for small and medium-sized cities, sources close to the effort told Reuters. The airlines may be required to shed slots Washington's Reagan National Airport to prevent market domination. There is concern that those slots could go to rivals, such as JetBlue Airways , which would likely use them for flights to major cities. ...Exclusive: In surprise, General Growth eyes New York office tower  By Ilaina Jonas NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Growth Properties Inc has paired with Brookfield Office Properties Inc to bid for an expensive New York building in what could mark the No. 2 U.S. mall owner's entry into a new segment of the retail real estate market, according to two sources familiar with the deal. Bids for the 27-story office and retail building at 650 Madison Avenue, one of the toniest shopping and office districts in Manhattan, could exceed $1.3 billion, the sources said. Other bidders include Vornado Realty Trust , one of the sources said. ...Visa, Mastercard ask U.S. court to declare card fees are lawful  By Jessica Dye NEW YORK (Reuters) - Visa Inc and MasterCard Inc, opening another front in an eight-year battle over credit card fees paid by retailers, on Friday asked a federal judge to declare that the fees do not violate antitrust law. The lawsuit seeks to give the card companies legal ammunition against some retailers who are trying to opt out a proposed settlement under which they would receive a share of $7.2 billion in cash and fee discounts from the card companies. ...Yahoo joins growing list of bidders for Hulu: sources  By Ronald Grover and Greg Roumeliotis LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc has submitted a formal proposal to buy Hulu, joining a growing list of bidders for the video service owned by News Corp and Walt Disney Co, two sources with knowledge of the bid told Reuters on Friday. Yahoo just this week announced a $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr. It now joins rival bidders for Hulu, including Time Warner Cable Inc, DirecTV, former News Corp president Peter Chernin and Guggenheim Digital Media, sources have said. It is unclear how much the Internet company bid. ... |
Financial Times (London)
 Volatile Tokyo instils global equity angst A week of sharp price swings across asset classes was dominated by the Nikkei?s biggest one-day drop in two years and growing uncertainty about Fed policy Origin of Japan rout lies in Washington Episode shows the vital question for markets is the Fed, and when and how it withdraws its stimulus programme, writes John Authers Central banks no insurance for reversal The Nikkei?s 7.3% plunge on Thursday suggests that central bank intervention offers no insurance against a sharp correction to equity markets Psst! Don?t tell Sid about Lloyds Bank The sensible solution here is the boring one: the UK state has a big minority position in a major company, so it should reduce it as demand permits Bet against Treasuries at your own risk Inflation, the prime enemy of fixed rate debt, is falling, and that makes Treasury yields look a lot better when lumped together in a beauty contest with other major government bond markets Silver steadies after steep tumble Gold and silver prices have been under pressure this year as investors become more confident about the outlook for other asset classes such as equities EdP raises ?450m in securitisation deal The power utility?s transaction on Friday was seen as further evidence of Portugal?s successful return to the international debt market Commodity currencies lose out to havens Dollar falls against yen and Swiss franc at the end of a volatile week in forex markets, in a retreat that traders said was a sign of profit-taking |
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| Hidden Dangers Dog Dog Parks SATURDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Many viruses and parasites that affect both dogs and humans, such as rabies and leptospirosis — a bacteria-borne illness than can result in liver or kidney failure — may be lurking at dog parks, according to a veterinarian. These germs could be found in the soil, water and even [...] Seniors More Likely to Crash When Driving With Pet: Study SATURDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Animals make great companions for senior citizens, but elderly people who always drive with a pet in the car are far more likely to crash than those who never drive with a pet, researchers have found.The new study included 2,000 licensed drivers aged 70 and older. The nearly 700 [...] Common Supplement May Help Patients Fight Heart Failure By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — Regular doses of the dietary supplement Coenzyme Q10 cut in half the death rate of patients suffering from advanced heart failure, in a randomized double-blind trial.Researchers also reported a significant decrease in the number of hospitalizations for heart failure patients being treated with Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). [...] Monday Best Time for Hospitalization With Heart Failure, Study Says FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — Patients hospitalized for heart failure appear to have better odds of survival if they’re admitted on Mondays or in the morning, a new study finds.Death rates and length of stay are highest among heart failure patients admitted in January, on Fridays and overnight, according to the researchers, who are [...] Sleep Duration Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in People With Insomnia FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests a link between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts among people with insomnia.Every additional hour someone with insomnia sleeps is associated with a 72 percent drop in the likelihood of moderate or high risk of suicide, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. “We were surprised [...] |
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 Sunscreens Not Created Equal: Consumer Reports Six of 12 sunscreens rated ''very good,'' but pricier not always better. Bowel Issues Affect 3 Out of 4 Pregnant Women These problems don't significantly affect quality of life, study says Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds High blood pressure, other complications seen in adolescence Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child\'s Brain Development Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk? Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low |
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| British police arrest three over soldier\'s killing LONDON (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police on Saturday arrested three people suspected of involvement in the killing of a soldier hacked to death in a London street by two men shouting Islamist slogans. Kerry presses Egypt on economic reform, says aid depends on it ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry urged Egypt to act swiftly on economic reforms to secure a $4.8 billion International Monetary Fund loan, saying the measures were needed to get further aid from the U.S. Congress, an American official said. Syrian opposition struggles for unity as battle rages ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syria's opposition resumed talks on Saturday aimed at closing their fractious ranks, as government forces launched a fierce onslaught on a rebel-held border town to try to gain the upper hand in the civil war. Two freight trains collide in Missouri, bringing down overpass ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Two freight trains collided at a rail intersection in rural Missouri on Saturday, triggering the collapse of a highway overpass when at least a dozen rail cars derailed and struck a support pillar, authorities said. French soldier stabbed while on patrol near Paris PARIS (Reuters) - A French soldier patrolling a business neighborhood west of Paris was stabbed in the neck and injured on Saturday by a man who fled the scene and is being sought by police, President Francois Hollande said. As border tightens, some U.S.-Mexico neighbors reach across the fence NACO, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexican activist Maria Elena Borquez takes up a paintbrush and daubs a bright splotch of color on the rusted steel fence separating the small Mexican town of Naco from a neighboring town in the United States. Sexual assault is a \'scourge\' on U.S. military: Hagel (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called sexual assault a "scourge" on Saturday as he addressed graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where a sergeant stands accused of videotaping female cadets in the showers. Hezbollah, Syrian government forces advance in border town BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian government forces and the Lebanese guerrilla group Hezbollah launched a fierce campaign to seize more rebel territory in the border town of Qusair on Saturday, sources on both sides of the conflict said. Blackstone notifies Cohen\'s SAC it intends to pull money: pension consultant (Reuters) - Billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen is losing the financial support of Blackstone Group Inc, the largest outside investor in his embattled SAC Capital Advisors, which is yanking much of its client money, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters. Sixth night of violence in Sweden, but police say capital calmer STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Community patrols and a beefed-up police presence helped to calm violence around Stockholm overnight on Saturday but 20 to 30 cars were still torched in poor immigrant suburbs and serious incidents were reported outside the capital for the first time. |
New York Times
| Bayern Munich 2, Borussia Dortmund 1: Bayern Munich Edges Borussia Dortmund in Champions League Final Arjen Robben?s goal in the 89th minute gave Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory in the first all-German final in Champions League history. Goal: Highlights: Bayern Munich Wins Champions League Final Arjen Robben scored the go-ahead goal in the final minutes of Saturday?s Champions League final to lift Bayern Munich over Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London. Hezbollah Chief Orders Fight to Save Syria?s Assad Syrian opposition activists said that government forces and Hezbollah had intensified attacks in Qusayr, which faced the heaviest shelling since the battle had started, to allow Hezbollah to claim victory. B&B Carousell Horses Return Home to Coney Island After eight years away, 50 horses of the historic B&B Carousell are back in Coney Island with new coats of paint, refurbished joints and new tails. Turbine Plans Unnerve Fans of Condors in California Environmentalists are worried by how a wind-energy project near the Mojave Desert could affect the fragile condor population. Western Aid Finances Afghan Projects From Silly to Sublime With more than a hundred billion dollars in the past dozen years, thousands of groups have tried to find ways to spend it. Leaks Inquiries Show How Wide a Net Is Cast Details of investigations into government leaks of classified materials also hint at the personal and professional cost for those caught up. Thousands Walk, Run Final Mile of Boston Marathon Rosy Spraker was only a half-mile from the finish line of her seventh Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. She received her medal later in the mail at her Lorton, Va., home. But she couldn't bring herself to wear it until Saturday, when she and thousands of other athletes joined victims of the blast to run and walk the last mile of the race. As Boozy Invaders Hit Beach, Hamptons Sound Snooki Alert Across the Hamptons, some residents fear that a new wave of partyers driven north by Hurricane Sandy could exacerbate a shift in the societal order. Newark Monsignor Loses Job for Failing to Stop Priest?s Work With Children The dismissal of Msgr. John E. Doran is the latest fallout from a sexual abuse scandal that stretches back more than a decade. |
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| Hezbollah promises Syria \'victory\' The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah group promises victory in Syria where his supporters are backing President al-Assad, amid an upsurge in fighting there. \'Maoist rebels\' kill 17 in India At least 17 people, including a senior leader of India's governing Congress party, are killed after their convoy was attacked by Maoist rebels, officials say. Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Bayern Munich Arjen Robben scores a dramatic late winner as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final. French soldier stabbed near Paris French authorities are investigating whether the stabbing of a soldier in a Paris suburb was a copycat attack in the wake of the murder of Dummer Lee Rigby, killed in London this week. Brazil \'cancels\' most African debt Brazil says it will cancel or restructure almost $900m (600m) worth of debt owed by African countries, to boost economic ties with the continent. Pakistan bus fire kills 16 children At least 16 children and a teacher are killed in a fire on their school bus in the eastern Pakistan city of Gujrat, police say. \'Black widow\' bombing in Russia A suicide bomber has blown herself up close to an interior ministry building in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan, officials say. \'Mafia martyr\' Puglisi beatified More than 50,000 people attend the beatification in Sicily of Don Giuseppe Puglisi, a Roman Catholic priest murdered by the mafia in 1993. |
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| Where\'s Obama\'s climate agenda? Four months into his term, the president has yet to offer plans for limiting greenhouse gases. CEOs storm Washington Executives say the reason for their change of heart is simple: The stakes have gotten higher. What\'s next for the IRS? The flood of scandal news is poised to slow dramatically. The Attkisson approach For years, she has been one of few pursuing critical stories about the Obama administration. How not to handle the scandals Opinion: Republicans' overreach during Bill Clinton's impeachment trial is a perfect example. Sunday talk show tip sheet Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin will sit down with CBS and CNN. Menendez: We don\'t have 60 votes One of the chief authors of the Senate's Gang of Eight immigration bill is still hunting around. Report: W.H. wanted warrant secret Administration argued monitoring could happen. Iowa GOP Senate primary a free-for-all A second candidate is set to formally join the race and a new contender floats himself. GOP strategist cut gun-group ads Mike Murphy cut ads for Bloomberg's group defending Toomey and criticizing Pryor. Iowa 2016: Who tops latest poll? Potential candidates Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul are tested. Becerra hits Corbett for Latinos quip He says the Pennsylvania governor showed "disrespect" for the Latino community. |
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Obama to visit Oklahoma, tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Chris Christie President Barack Obama will travel to Oklahoma City on Sunday "to see first-hand the response to the devastating tornadoes and severe weather" that ravaged the area, meet with families affected by the devastation, and thank emergency responders, the White House announced Friday. On Tuesday, Obama will head to the Jersey Shore to assess the rebuilding [...] Obama tells Naval Academy grads sexual assaults threaten military President Barack Obama on Friday warned that sexual assault in the military amounts to a national security threat as he enlisted graduating Navy ensigns and Marine second lieutenants at the U.S. Naval Academy in a campaign to stamp it out. ?Those who commit sexual assault are not only committing a crime, they threaten the trust [...] Terry McAuliffe?s brother was once an abortion-clinic-protesting conservative activist. Now he?s a Democrat Terry McAuliffe, a Democratic operative embroiled in a tight race to become Virginia's next governor, knows a thing or two about conservatives like his Republican opponent, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. That's in part because his older brother, Joseph McAuliffe, spent two decades as a Republican activist who worked for the evangelical leader Pat Robertson's [...] Obama, all but declaring V-T (Victory Over Terror) Day, hits reset button on national security with drone and Guantanamo speech  Barack Obama has hit the reset button with the most far-reaching national security address of his presidencyAmid heckling, Obama defends drone strikes, vows to close Guantanamo Saying it's time "to fight terrorists without keeping America on a perpetual wartime footing," President Barack Obama invited Congress in a speech on Thursday to help him scale back the country's 12-year conflict against al-Qaida and its affiliates. "America is at a crossroads. We must define the nature and scope of this struggle, or else [...] Did Attorney General Eric Holder OK Attempt to Hack Journalist\'s Email?  The Justice Department stopped short of saying that Attorney General Eric Holder O.K.?d the investigation into Fox News reporter James Rosen. But critics have seized on a comment Holder made last week, asking if the attorney general misled Congress. The Obama administration has been criticized... |
Washington Post
| Roundup of news from across the nation: Cargo train collision damages highway; Scores rescued in San Antonio floods The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of a cargo-train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass Saturday in southeast Missouri, injuring seven people. Read full article >> FBI probes alleged LAPD pistol resales LOS ANGELES ? The FBI is investigating whether members of the Los Angeles Police Department?s SWAT and special-investigations units violated the law by purchasing large numbers of custom-made handguns and reselling them for profit, according to interviews. Read full article >> A Memorial Day promise keeps the past alive and honors the dead It may seem strange to focus on cleaning up the town cemetery when so much needs to be done in tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., but nearly a thousand volunteers showed up this past week to work. They wanted it to look nice for the funerals that must be held for the storm's victims. Read full article >> Obama rebalances his course on war Ever since he declared his opposition to dumb wars, but not all wars, more than a decade ago, President Obama has wrestled with the practicalities of how to keep the country safe from terrorist threats while preserving civil liberties and constitutional values. The conflicts inherent in those questions were on display again last Thursday in his speech at the National Defense University. Read full article >> |
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| Pictures: Ethiopia?s Extreme Salt Mines Salt from the Afar region of Ethiopia, one of the Earth's hottest places, makes its way to market. Travel Writer Paul Theroux?s Last Trip to Africa Travel writer Paul Theroux takes one more trip to Africa and writes about it in his new book, The Last Train to Zona Verde. 3-D Printers Are Saving Lives and Serving Pizzas The emerging technology has printed out a life-saving implant for a baby?and is poised to make pizzas that are out of this world. Pictures: Seven Energy-Smart Zoos and Aquariums Keeping a diverse crowd of species comfortable comes with an elephant-sized energy bill for zoos and aquariums. These smart exhibits use technology, along with nature's own strategies, to cut demand. Skywatcher\'s Guide: Eye-Catching Triple Planet Huddle in Evening Sky How to watch Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter meet in the night sky this weekend. |
Science Magazine
| Fan of Decomposition? Have We Got Something for You "Atlas of Vertebrate Decay" captures creatures at their most putrefying, and could be a boon to fossil hunters Top Stories: Quantum Links, Whooping Cough, and the Science of Itching Some of our favorite stories of this week Obama Nominates John Thompson to Lead Census Bureau Veteran statistician seen as highly qualified for a challenging assignment A Snapshot of the Inside of an Atom Researchers peer through the quantum weirdness Lavish Furnishings at MD Anderson Cancer Center Questioned Newsletter alleges that more than $1 million was spent on a redesign including glass walls and designer furniture |
USA Today
| U.K. police arrest 3 more men in soldier\'s killing The three suspects are linked to the savage killing of an off-duty soldier in London on Wednesday. Hagel to cadets: Stop sex assault \'scourge\' An Army sergeant recently was charged with secretly photographing women at the academy. 1 killed, more than 100 rescued in San Antonio floods By Saturday afternoon, the San Antonio International Airport had recorded nearly 10 inches of rain since midnight. Neon museum shows off Vegas as it was by night The Neon Museum in Las Vegas sheds light on the city's most iconic signs West Virginia girls charged in friend\'s murder Two girls in West Virginia are charged with stabbing a friend to death. 7 injured in Mo. train collision, overpass collapse 7 people were injured after a train collision took down an overpass in Chaffee, Mo. Christian school criticized over dinosaur test South Carolina Christian school criticized over a 4th grade creationist science test. Sarah Palin: Ride at Brickyard is \'bucket list stuff\' Sarah Palin and her husband Todd toured Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday. Motorcycle lane-splitting bill dies in Nevada Senate Bill would have made Nevada the first state to legalize driving between cars for bikers. French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris French soldier stabbed in throat outside busy Paris commercial district |
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| What made London Samaritan so brave A London woman got off a bus and talked to the London hacking suspects. Jason Marsh explains makes some step up and others hang back in a crisis. Soldiers and sex: Can men grow up? Pepper Schwartz says with constant drumbeat of scandals in armed forces, the military must require education programs to teach men self control, address culture of sexual entitlement Who owns Jolie\'s genes? Angelina Jolie, when writing about her preventive double mastectomy, did not discuss how much her surgeries cost, but she did mention that many women would not be able to afford the $3,000 to $4,000 test that led her to make the decision. What she failed to say was why the test costs so much. See lightning strike TV tower Watch as lightning strikes a television tower on the waterfront in St. Petersburg, Russia. Two boys found dead; brother arrested A 15-year-old Utah boy was arrested in connection with the slayings of his two younger brothers, ages 4 and 10, who were apparently stabbed to death in their home, authorities said Thursday. Amanda Bynes busted Adding to what's becoming a lengthy list of run-ins with the law, New York police arrested actress Amanda Bynes on Thursday night after she allegedly tossed drug paraphernalia out the window of her 36th floor Manhattan apartment. Does Brad Pitt have face blindness? It seems that anytime Brad Pitt speaks, the world stops to listen, and his latest interview with Esquire has been no exception. Mom dies, gives birth, then is revived Three-month-old Elayna Nigrelli has redefined what it means to be a miracle baby. She was born while her mother was technically dead. Three men in their 20s are in custody Metropolitan Police say the men are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in the brutal killing of a British soldier. FULL STORY Far-right protesters hold march The turnout appears to have been fueled by anger over the slaying of a British soldier by attackers who claimed an Islamist motive. FULL STORY |
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Bayern beats Dortmund 2-1 in final on Robben goal LONDON (AP) ? Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final Saturday night, ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe's biggest tournament.Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy  LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports.Indy 500 could be better than 2012\'s epic race  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ? They raced 1-2-3 in line, trading the lead a whopping 15 times over the final, frantic 75 laps. All three drivers had a last-lap plan in mind when they zipped past the white flag, and it was Takuma Sato who acted first with a bold move for the win.Kuchar still leads at Colonial after long Saturday FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) ? Matt Kuchar made a 12-foot birdie putt at the 16th hole to regain the lead near the end of a long Saturday at Colonial, and led four players by a stroke after three rounds.Year later, Serena Williams seeks more in Paris  PARIS (AP) ? In the moments immediately following her stunningly early exit from the 2012 French Open, as her eyes welled with tears and she bemoaned how she's "been through so much in my life," Serena Williams could not possibly find anything positive to take from the experience.Hamilton, Angels beat Royals 7-0 for 7th straight  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) ? Josh Hamilton and Hank Conger homered to back Billy Buckner's first major league win since 2009, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory.Red Sox rally for 4 in 8th to beat Indians 7-4 BOSTON (AP) ? Pinch-hitter Mike Carp drove in the tying run with an eighth-inning double and then scored on a double by Dustin Pedroia as the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.East title series shifts to Indy, knotted at 1-1  MIAMI (AP) ? Chris Bosh stood up in a relatively quiet Miami Heat locker room and offered a concise, blunt and accurate assessment of where things stand so far in the Eastern Conference finals.Brewers closer Henderson out with hamstring injury  MILWAUKEE (AP) ? Brewers manager Ron Roenicke says closer Jim Henderson is expected to be out "a while" with a pulled hamstring.Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race at Charlotte CONCORD, N.C. (AP) ? Kyle Busch has shown repeatedly he can win at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the Nationwide and Truck series. The question remains whether he can capture that elusive first Sprint Cup victory. |
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| Pacers clutch late, even series against Heat Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, David West knocked away two passes by LeBron James for huge turnovers in the final minute, and the Indiana Pacers evened the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Friday night. Grizzlies\' Hollins all for anti-flopping rules In response to the NBA's $5,000 flopping fine on Grizzlies guard Tony Allen after Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, coach Lionel Hollins conceded the league's anti-flopping rules were appropriate and could possibly be enforced more widely. Ky. Busch wins 7th N\'wide race at Charlotte Kyle Busch dominated at Charlotte Motor Speedway again Saturday, racing to his sixth Nationwide Series victory of the season and record seventh career win at the track. France doesn\'t back Charlotte-to-Vegas idea NASCAR chairman Brian France is not in favor of moving a Sprint Cup race from Charlotte Motor Speedway to Las Vegas. Kuchar uses late birdie to keep Colonial lead Matt Kuchar made a 12-foot birdie putt at the 16th hole to regain the lead near the end of a long Saturday at Colonial, and led four players by a stroke after three rounds. Car forces Patrick to back of Charlotte field Danica Patrick wasn't optimistic about her chances in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 before the weekend, and now she will start from the back. Spurs\' Duncan divorcing wife of 12 years San Antonio Spurs All-Star Tim Duncan is getting divorced. Boston Marathon group completes last mile Thousands of athletes joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race Saturday, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line. Pacers clutch late, even series against Heat Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, David West knocked away two passes by LeBron James for huge turnovers in the final minute, and the Indiana Pacers evened the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Friday night. Velasquez, Silva make weight for UFC 160 Cain Velasquez tore apart Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva one year ago this weekend en route to a vicious opening-round technical knockout. |
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| Yardbarker: Rumors and Gossip Parker shut out at Memphis restaurant Tony Parker recently tried to get a table at an exclusive restaurant in Memphis only to be turned away at the door, but not because he plays for the rival Spurs. Mets phenom is dating supermodel It's official. Mets starter Matt Harvey is having the best year ever, both off the field and on. Holyfield may lose driver\'s license The former boxing champ owes over $300,000 in child support payments, so the judge in the case may take away Holyfield's license until he starts to pay up. Anibal Sanchez just misses no-hitter Anibal Sanchez got close to throwing the second no-hitter of his career. See what broke it up and how the game finished. Kelly engaged to Cowher\'s daughter Former Duke basketball player Ryan Kelly got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, who also happens to be Bill Cowher's daughter. Report: Titus Young ignores judge Titus Young appeared in court for his many offenses and reportedly ignored a judge. Read more about his court appearance. Tony Allen fined for ridiculous flop Tony Allen was fined $5,000 by the NBA for his flop in Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs. Take a look at the play that cost him. Granderson suffers broken hand Curtis Granderson is likely headed to the disabled list for the second time this season. See what happened to him this time. ND paid Weis more than Kelly in 2011 In 2011, while Brian Kelly was leading the Irish to a 8-5 record, Charlie Weis was nowhere near South Bend, but he was still making more than the team's current coach. Bears to retire Mike Ditka\'s number Mike Ditka may be the most beloved person in the history of the Chicago Bears franchise, and next season, the team will retire #89 in his honor. |
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| Amanda Bynes -- On the Loose ... and Hunting for Wigs Beware citizens of Gotham, Amanda Bynes is among you. Not long after firing off a bizarre tweet of side of her arrest story, Bynes was picked up by a car service this afternoon and driven out of her NYC apartment building. Our photog was only able… Amanda Bynes Claims Sexual Harassment by Cops -- \'He Slapped My Vagina\' Amanda Bynes is now accusing the cop who arrested her Thursday night of sexual harassment ... saying on Twitter today, "He slapped my vagina."Bynes just posted a long, rambling tweet trying to explain her version of the events that led to her… Jose Canseco -- I Passed the Polygraph! Jose Canseco took a polygraph test this afternoon in Texas and claims he passed with flying colors ... which he feels proves he is innocent of the rape charges against him.The baseball legend was accused of rape earlier this week in Las Vegas by a… Amanda Bynes -- Not Certifiable ... and It\'s a Big Problem Amanda Bynes is not 5150 material, meaning she can't be picked up against her will and held for mental evaluation, at least not yet ... this according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.Our sources tell us Amanda has not been diagnosed… Amanda Bynes -- You Be the Judge Amanda Bynes has had a rough week. She's been arrested and charged with three crimes in New York City ... added to three crimes in L.A.. People are really worried about her, so we gotta ask ... ` Chris Tucker\'s Tax Debt -- One Million Down, 12 Mil to Go Comedian Chris Tucker is finally getting serious about paying off his enormous $12 million tax debt ... so much so the actor cut a check (okay, two checks) for almost $1 MILLION. As TMZ first reported, the "Rush Hour" star is knee deep in tax… Frances Cobain to Kendall Jenner -- Nobody Wants to Hear About Your Pity Party Frances Bean Cobain ended one war with Kendall Jenner, but then started another ... calling KJ a self-absorbed rich kid who complains about her problems on Twitter to get attention. The war of words started earlier this week when Frances called… Paul vs. Vin vs. Tyrese -- Who\'d You Rather? Paul Walker, 39, Vin Diesel, 45, and Tyrese Gibson, 34, looked too fierce at the "Fast & Furious 6" premiere recently.Question is ... |
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Entertainment News Headlines - Yahoo! News Polanski laments leveling of sexes as \'idiotic\'  CANNES, France (AP) ? Roman Polanski says the birth control pill has had a "masculinizing" effect on women and that the leveling of the sexes is "idiotic"Cambodian film on Pol Pot rule wins Cannes prize CANNES, France (AP) ? An autobiographical French-Cambodian film, "The Missing Picture," which explores the bloody history of Pol Pot's dictatorship in late 1970s Cambodia, has won the "Un Certain Regard" prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Palme d\'Or race wide open at Cannes Film Festival  CANNES, France (AP) ? After two weeks, 20 films and parade after parade down the red carpet, the Cannes Film Festival has not produced a clear-cut frontrunner for the Palme d'Or.A list of previous Palme d\'Or winners at Cannes CANNES, France (AP) ? For 66 years, the Cannes Film Festival's highest prize, the Palme d'Or, has been one of the most prestigious in movies. Winners have ranged from classic American films (Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver," Francis Ford Coppola's "The Conversation") to European classics (Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita"). A controversial victory lap for Lewis at Cannes  CANNES, France (AP) ? Jerry Lewis, so beloved in France, isn't quite overcome with emotion now that he's back at the Cannes Film Festival.Tilda Swinton brings erudite vampires to Cannes  CANNES, France (AP) ? Tilda Swinton injects her own brand of otherworldly-cool into Jim Jarmusch's latest movie "Only Lovers Left Alive," an unusual comedy that puts a spin on the age-old vampire genre. |
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| One Direction Announces EXTRA Where We Are Tour Dates After Tickets SELL OUT In MINUTES! Once again, Directioners have proven that they DO NOT MESS AROUND when it comes to their beloved boyband!Although tickets only went on sale this morning for the UK/Ireland dates of One Direction's upcoming 2014 Where We Are stadium tour, the spots were reportedly SOLD OUT in MERE MINUTES, leaving countless fans absolutely crushed over being [...] Ashton Kutcher Slams The Media For Ruining Twitter! Quote Of The Day! "It used to be a personalized experience that I could share. I think media f-cked it up. There's a lot of people selling sh-t that I don't want in my feed. Maybe I need to curate my feed better. When I first started using it it felt like the democratization of media. When [...] Chris Tucker Pays Off Almost $1 MILLION Of His Tax Debt! Well, it's a START!Chris Tucker's financial problems have been pretty well-publicized, as he reportedly owes over $12 million in unpaid taxes, with the IRS demanding $11.5 and the state of Georgia looking for $590,000!Thankfully, the comedian has finally gotten around to taking care of business…and in the process, paid off a tax lien no even [...] Taylor Lautner Takes Zac Efron\'s Rumored Lady Love Out To The Ball Game! New Couple Alert?! Goodness gracious, this young lady really has had the pick of the litter, hasn't she?!Zac Efron was rumored to have been dating his At Any Price co-star, Maika Monroe, only a few short weeks ago, but now it appears as though the young actress has moved right along…to the equally sexy Twilight werewolf himself, Taylor [...] Amanda Bynes Claims Arrest Reports Are "All Lies" - And Cops SLAPPED Her Lady Bits! Looks like Amanda Bynes is NOT done telling it how she sees it on Twitter!And this time, she's making some pretty SERIOUS allegations against the officers involved in her Thursday night arrest for drug possession, reckless endangerment, and tampering with evidence!The troubled starlet took to her social networking page this afternoon to continue denying her [...] |
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