Wednesday, April 30, 2014

"Myles Turner commits to Texas" - in #Sports

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By Kevin Trahan

The five-star center chose the Longhorns over Kansas.
Five-star center recruit Myles Turner announced on Wednesday that he had committed to Texas, choosing the Longhorns over offers from Kansas, SMU and many...

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"Diego Costa converts from the spot to cushion Atléti's lead" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley
Chelsea now need to score twice to get back ahead of Atlético Madrid after giving away a penalty early in the second half. Diego Costa was tripped up in the box by Samuel Eto’o — who lunged in with a ...

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"Kindergarten Cancels Show So Kids Can Focus on 'Career'" - in #USNews

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A primary school’s decision to cancel a kindergarten show so the children could prepare for “college and career” instead is sparking anger.

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"Memorial for Slain Ukrainians Interrupted by Fire Extinguishers" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Ukrainians carried torches and portraits in memory of people who lost their lives during winter protests near Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, on Tuesday.

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"Jameis Winston stealing crab legs is the internet's newest meme" - in #Sports

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By James Dator

Crabenfreude – noun – Deriving pleasure from the crab-based misfortunes of others.
Crab legs are pretty great. Sure it’s a lot of work for a small amount of meat, but cracking open some shells and...

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"2014 NFL mock draft: Marcus Smith to San Francisco 49ers at No. 61" - in #Sports

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By Brian Galliford

Aldon Smith’s future with the 49ers is in doubt, and the team could begin searching for a replacement as soon as next week.
The biggest part of the legal adventure that has been the San Francisco...

Read More...2014 NFL mock draft: Marcus Smith to San Francisco 49ers at No. 61

"Listing of the week: Randy Travis luxury ranch" - in #Financial

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By Emily Heffter

12 Avenida De Rey, Santa Fe, NMFor Sale: $14,700,000When Grammy-winning country star Randy Travis built this luxury ranch in 2002, he included parking for his tour bus and tucked a bowling alley, shooting range...

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"Florida's Senate Passes Restricted Medical Marijuana Strain Legislation" - in #Politics

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By The 420 Times

Legislation that has been informally titled the “Charlotte’s Web” bill has successfully traversed Florida’s Senate via a vote of 36-3.
Said legislation would permit a strain of marijuana...

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"Vet Groups Claim VA Discriminates Against Rape Survivors" - in #Health

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By Bill Briggs

Two top veterans groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, claiming VA experts make it far tougher for military-rape victims to prove their PTSD symptoms were caused...

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"Joe Barton’s Profoundly Dumb Amnesty Proposal" - in #Politics

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By <a href="/users/dhorowitz3/">Daniel Horowitz</a> (<a href="/diary/dhorowitz3/">Diary</a>)
Texas Rep. Joe Barton must have been reading the new polling data this week that shows...

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"'Part Swan, Part Goose': Actress Swoosie Kurtz on the balance of work and family" - in #Books

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By Swoosie Kurtz

In “Part Swan, Part Goose”, author Swoosie Kurtz recounts the most empowering decisions of her career and the misadventures that have made her the person she is today.

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"Hillary Clinton: Source of the Benghazi Video Lie" - in #Politics

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By <a href="/users/streiff/">streiff</a> (<a href="/diary/streiff/">Diary</a>)


Yesterday we reported on the revelation that the White House made a conscious decision to blame the...

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"Body image isn't just a 'girl thing,' boys suffer too" - in #Moms

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By Kavita Varma-White

Obsessing about weight, worrying about physical flaws, or just aspiring to take a perfect selfie isn’t just a “girl thing.” Negativity about our body image has no gender boundaries and,...

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"Assad Government Air Raid Kills Children in Syrian School" - in #USNews

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At least 18 people, 10 of them children, were killed when Syrian government bombs hit a school in the northern city of Aleppo on Wednesday, according to a Syrian rights group.

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"The Many Paradoxes of the Ukraine Crisis" - in #Politics

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By Stephen Blank

The most recent developments in Ukraine as of April 25 betray a mounting series of dangerous paradoxes. First, Russian officials from Putin down have consistently denied reports of Russian troops either in Crimea...

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"Violence Policy Center Adopts Gibberish As Official Language" - in #Politics

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By <a href="/users/streiff/">streiff</a> (<a href="/diary/streiff/">Diary</a>)


The Orwellian named Violence Policy Center is back at it. They are trying to push into circulation a...

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"Is social media's 'camera-ready' pressure bad for teen body image?&#160;" - in #Moms

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By Caroline Knorr

Not too long ago, girls might have stressed about being “bikini-ready” every spring when swimsuit magazines would hit the stands. Boys might have done a few extra push-ups after seeing...

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"Debt Crisis Really Hitting These Students Hard" - in #USNews

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By Kelley Holland

Education loans are straining millions of students’ finances, and it is a hot-button topic on college campuses across the country. But if you look at who is really borrowing heavily, it’s the...

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"18-year-old launches bra line to help teens feel comfortable in their own skin" - in #Fashion

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By TODAY


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"Colorado Pot Regulators Eye Stricter Rules On Edibles" - in #USNews

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Two recent deaths tied to pot-infused sweets have prompted Colorado regulators to re-examine the rules for marijuana edibles.A state-appointed task force will meet Wednesday afternoon in Aurora, Colo.

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"College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings to be released weekly on Tuesdays" - in #Sports

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By Kevin Trahan

Beginning on October 28. Let’s argue about the upcoming rankings for like half a week, every week!
In an effort to make college football fans’ lives even more stressful than they already were, the...

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"2014 Kentucky Derby post position draw: Time and TV schedule" - in #Sports

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By James Pennington

The draw could have an big impact on Saturday’s race.
The post position draw for the Saturday’s Kentucky Derby will be drawn Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET, setting the 20-horse field for the 140th Run for...

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"[Watch] NYT Reporter Admits Liberal Media Bias on Jeopardy" - in #Uplifting

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By Aaron Michaels
On Wednesday’s Jeopardy something happened that you will… READ MORE
The post [Watch] NYT Reporter Admits Liberal Media Bias on Jeopardy appeared first on The Free Patriot.
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"Photo of the Day, April 30, 2014" - in #Uplifting

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By Good News Network
Photo by John Purdy
The post Photo of the Day, April 30, 2014 appeared first on The Good News Network.
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"Adorable girl overjoyed to learn mom’s having baby" - in #Moms

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By TODAY


Read more here: Adorable girl overjoyed to learn mom’s having baby



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"Amanda Knox's Lawyer: 'There Is No New Evidence'" - in #USNews

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Theodore Simon, Amanda Knox’s U.S. attorney, joins TODAY to talk about an Italian court’s contention Tuesday that she murdered her British roommate Meredith Kercher.

Read more here: Amanda Knox’s Lawyer:...

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"(Video) Humorous Proof of How Much of a Joke The U.S. Legal System Really Is" - in #Uplifting

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By Kevin Lake
In another case of ‘you can’t make this stuff up’… READ MORE
The post (Video) Humorous Proof of How Much of a Joke The U.S. Legal System Really Is appeared first on The Free Patriot.
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"Alabama Fire Crew Performs Dramatic Water Rescue" - in #Weather

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Fire and rescue team pulls a man from a flooded street in Mobile, Alabama.


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"'So much more than a picture': Teens create 'Love Your Selfie' videos" - in #Fashion

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By TODAY

Seventy-eight percent of teen girls, ages 16-17, have negative thoughts about their appearance, according to the recent TODAY/AOL Body Image Survey. With that in mind, TODAY found three groups of teens working to change...

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"Heavy Rains Strand Hundreds of Florida Drivers" - in #Weather

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Historic floods have hit the Florida Panhandle, dumping nearly two feet of rain. There have been at least two deaths, and a state of emergency has been declared. Al Roker reports.

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"Stanley Cup playoffs 2014: Highlights and reaction from Rangers vs. Flyers Game 6" - in #Sports

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By Adam Gretz
If you like Game 7s Wednesday night is going to be your night. Thanks to the Flyers’ 5-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday we will have three of them in the first round.



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"China as No. 1: It Will Happen Soon, Study Says" - in #USNews

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By Dhara Ranasinghe

China is set to overtake the U.S. as the world’s number one economy, while India has jumped into third place ahead of Japan, according to a new study from the world’s leading statistical agencies.
...

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"Drug-Resistant Bugs a Global Threat, WHO Says" - in #Health

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By Maggie Fox

Germs that defy antibiotics are now a major global health threat, causing near-untreatable cases of diarrhea, sepsis, pneumonia and gonorrhea, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.The WHO’s been...

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"From Bundy To The Keystone XL: Where's The Property Rights Outrage Here?" - in #Politics

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By Kate Sheppard

WASHINGTON -– Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy has become something of a folk hero among the anti-government, pro-property rights crowd, thanks to his recent standoff with the federal Bureau of Land Management. Some l...

Read More...From Bundy To The Keystone XL: Where's The Property Rights Outrage Here?

"India Ink: B.J.P.’s Urbane Face Nervous in Electoral Debut in Amritsar" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By VAIBHAV VATS

What had seemed to be a smooth ride for Arun Jaitley of the Bharatiya Janata Party has been transformed into one of the most competitive and high-profile contests of this election.

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"Quotables: Jay Gruden won't shackle RG3, Titus Young case delayed again" - in #Sports

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By Michael Jones

Will Jay Gruden utilize the read-option with RG3? The ‘Skins’ new head coach had plenty to say on the matter. In other NFL news, the Bills may make a major move in the upcoming draft....

Read More...Quotables: Jay Gruden won't shackle RG3, Titus Young case delayed again

"'Life-Threatening' Flooding Submerges Pensacola, Florida" - in #Weather

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By Alastair Jamieson and M. Alex Johnson

Torrential rainfall and “life-threatening” flooding turned deadly in Florida’s panhandle late Tuesday – the latest fallout from a monster weather system that has killed a...

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"Today in History for 30th April 2014" - in #History

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Historical Events
1527 - England and France sign Treaty of Westminster to end the War of the League of Cognac1967 - Orioles’ Stu Miller and Steve Barber lose 2-1 despite no-hitting Tigers1976 - Royal Canadian Mint opens a...

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"400 Years of Beautiful, Historical, and Powerful Globes" - in #ScienceNews

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By Greg Miller To look at an ancient globe is to look at the Earth as it was seen by the people of another time. It reflects their understanding of the continents and seas, and it captures political divisions that have long since...

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"South Carolina, Virginia Face High Tornado Risk: Forecaster" - in #USNews

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By Alastair Jamieson and M. Alex Johnson

Tornado alerts were issued for parts of Georgia, Alabama, Florida and North Carolina early Wednesday as the deadly slow-moving storm system brought more extreme weather to the Deep South.
...

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"Black Hawk Drone: Army’s Iconic Helicopter Goes Pilotless" - in #Military

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By Allen McDuffee The Army’s most iconic helicopter is about to go pilotless.

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"Sinosphere Blog: By One Measure, China Set to Become Largest Economy" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By MICHAEL FORSYTHE and NEIL GOUGH In terms of purchasing power, China’s economy is poised to overtake the United States economy this year, but numbers don’t always tell the entire tale.

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"Welcome Back, Jack! The Clock Ticks Again for '24'" - in #USNews

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Four years after one of TV’s most beloved heroes said goodbye, Fox’s special event series “24: Live Another Day” will reunite us with Jack Bauer.

Read more here: Welcome Back, Jack! The Clock Ticks Again...

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"Increasing Facebook Interaction: Posting Consistently and Frequently" - in #Moms

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By Steph

Who is ready to talk FACEBOOK PAGE INTERAAAAAACTION?
::crickets::
Yesterday, I introduced the intro post to this series on Increasing Facebook Interaction. There are a lot of community managers, social media consultants,...

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"Jon Stewart On Sarah Palin's 'HUH?!' Talk" - in #Politics

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By Ed Mazza

Sarah Palin is at it again, this time saying that if she was in charge, waterboarding would be “how we baptize terrorists.”
On Tuesday night’s “Daily Show,” Jon Stewart said Palin’s...

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"Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina Get Tornado Alerts" - in #Weather

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By Alastair Jamieson and M. Alex Johnson

Tornado alerts were issued for parts of Georgia, Alabama, Florida and North Carolina early Wednesday as the deadly slow-moving storm system brought more extreme weather to the Deep South.
...

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"'Historic' Flooding Submerges Pensacola, Florida" - in #Weather

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By Alastair Jamieson and M. Alex Johnson

Torrential rainfall and “historic” flooding claimed a life in Florida’s panhandle late Tuesday – the latest fallout from a monster weather system that has killed at least 35 peo...

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"Sinosphere Blog: In Xinjiang, a Call to Report Extremism – and Long Beards" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW

The Shayar County government in the far-western region of Xinjiang is offering rewards for intelligence that alerts Chinese officials to what they see as signs of extremism.

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"Woman Who Vanished in New Mexico Left Behind Video: Officials" - in #USNews

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A woman whose body was found on a New Mexico mesa left behind a cellphone video explaining she was lost, authorities said.Authorities suspect the remains were those of Brenda Salas, a 27-year-old Bernalillo resident who...

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"Democracy For America Backs Leticia Van De Putte In Texas Lieutenant Governor's Race" - in #Politics

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By Samantha Lachman

Democracy for America, a progressive advocacy group founded by former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (D), broadened its political efforts in Texas as it endorsed state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, who is running in...

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

"4 reasons you'll love Diane Keaton even more after Matt's interview" - in #Entertainment

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By Eun Kyung Kim

It’s easy to see why TODAY’s Matt Lauer has been smitten with Diane Keaton since she shot to stardom in “Annie Hall,” but on Tuesday, the affable movie icon totally shared the love. She acknowledged he...

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"Backyard Chickens Linked to Salmonella Outbreaks, CDC Says" - in #Health

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By JoNel Aleccia

Keeping backyard chickens in urban settings may be a growing trend, but federal health officials are warning about a surprising downside: salmonella infections tied to kissing and other close contact with live...

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"McCain Talks Europe's 'Dirty Secret' With Russia" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Sen. John McCain R-Ariz., shares his opinion on where he thinks the situation in the Ukraine is heading.


Read more here: McCain Talks Europe’s ‘Dirty Secret’ With Russia



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"Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric's sons are best friends, future of Real Madrid, cutest" - in #Sports

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By Ryan Rosenblatt

The next generation of Real Madrid stars is here.
It’s 2034 and Real Madrid are back in the Champions League final. The match is tied in the dying minutes when Modric hits a perfect 30-yard through ball...

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"Every Day Life with U by Kotex #UbyKotex #PMedia #ad" - in #Moms

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By Steph

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with
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"The Kid Is Fast: Watch Rubik's Cube Champ Work His Magic" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Watch 15-year-old Antoine Cantin work on solving a Rubik’s Cube. Cantin recently became the world champion for fastest one-hand solving of the cube. His Average time is 12.5 seconds.


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"Boehner Walks Back Immigration Remarks, Says He Never Mocked GOP" - in #USNews

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By Luke Russert and Andrew Rafferty

House Speaker John Boehner admitted he may “rib people a little too much” but said he was not mocking his fellow Republicans when he implied his caucus was a pouty bunch of lawmakers too afraid ...

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"Sarah Jessica Parker 'Pops' into a birthday party, and more Celeb Sightings" - in #Entertainment

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By TODAY


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"Ants, Cod Liver And Moss: Denmark's Noma Wins Best Restaurant" - in #WorldHeadlines

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LONDON – Moss and mushrooms. Caramelized milk and cod liver. Raw beef and ants. These dishes are found on the menu at Denmark’s Noma, which has been voted the world’s best eatery by the great and the good of the...

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"Optimism Associated with Lower Risk of Heart Failure" - in #Uplifting

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By Good News Network
Optimistic older adults who see the glass as half full appear to have a reduced risk of developing heart failure, according to the latest study on the topic. Researchers from the University of Michigan and...

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"All she does is win: Emma Stone has an epic lip-sync battle with Jimmy Fallon" - in #Entertainment

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By Anna Chan

Turns out “Spider-Man 2″ star Andrew Garfield isn’t the only one who “can’t keep up with” co-star Emma Stone’s talent — Jimmy Fallon can’t either.

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"Neil Patrick Harris, Bryan Cranston among Tony Award nominees" - in #Entertainment

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By Randee Dawn

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” and the Neil Patrick Harris-starring revival of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” led the Tony Award nominations announced Tuesday morning.

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"Billy Joel admits heroin use to Howard Stern: 'It scared me'" - in #Entertainment

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By Randee Dawn

Iconic “Piano Man” Billy Joel took a break from his baby grand Monday night to offer a rare glimpse at his personal life in a SiriusXM Town Hall Q&A moderated by Howard Stern and Robin Quivers.

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"Sweet! 8 perfect presents for Mother’s Day" - in #Moms

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By TODAY


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"Chemical Weapons Watchdog Probes Chlorine Attack In Syria's Daria" - in #WorldHeadlines

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The world’s chemical weapons watchdog is to send a team to Syria to investigate an alleged chlorine gas attack on civilians by President Bashar Assad’s government forces, it announced Tuesday.

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"FedEx Facility Shooting Prompts Massive Response, Shooter Found Dead" - in #USNews

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A package handler with an assault rifle and bullets strapped to his chest “like Rambo” injured six people at a Georgia FedEx facility early Tuesday before he was found dead of an apparent suicide, authorities and witnesses said.

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"Mouse Avatars Allow Cancer Patients to Test Cures" - in #Health

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By JoNel Aleccia

The bump on the back of the mouse is the size of a Tic Tac breath mint, or, possibly, a small pea.But for Matt Freedman, a New York artist grappling with a rare and deadly neck cancer, the tiny tumor — his tumor —...

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"'Model' children: Parents share beautiful photos of kids with special needs, disabilities" - in #Fashion

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By TODAY

Parents know that beauty comes in all different packages. Media and advertisers are starting to catch on, thanks in part to the efforts of moms who have pushed for inclusion of children with special needs and...

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"Couple ‘Set Trap For Burglars’ Then Shoot And Kill 17 Year Old Exchange Student" - in #Uplifting

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By Kevin Lake
A couple in Missoula, Montana, Markus Kaarma, and his wife,… READ MORE
The post Couple ‘Set Trap For Burglars’ Then Shoot And Kill 17 Year Old Exchange Student appeared first on The Free Patriot.
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"[WATCH] Parents Awakened To Something Incredibly Frightening Coming From Their Baby Monitor" - in #Uplifting

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By Amanda Shea
Baby monitors are used by parents to keep and close… READ MORE
The post [WATCH] Parents Awakened To Something Incredibly Frightening Coming From Their Baby Monitor appeared first on The Free Patriot.
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"Iranian Woman's Crocodile Farm Snaps Back Against Sanctions" - in #WorldHeadlines

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QESHM ISLAND, Iran — Crocodile farming isn’t the most obvious business opportunity in Iran. The wide-jawed reptiles aren’t native to the country, their meat can’t legally be served at home and they don’t h...

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"Exposure to Violence Declining Among Children, Teens: Study" - in #Health

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Despite frequent media reports of school shootings and child abuse, a new analysis says the amount of violence U.S. children are exposed to fell considerably during the past decade.

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"Happy anniversary, Will and Kate! Your 10 cutest marriage moments" - in #Fashion

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By Eun Kyung Kim

In the three years since Prince William and Duchess Kate became husband and wife in front of millions of adoring fans, they’ve only become bigger world superstars. Add in their adorable baby, Prince George,...

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"Meet the Brazilian train that's angry about FIFA" - in #Sports

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By James Dator

Even the trains are protesting the World Cup in Brazil.
An entire subway car in Rio with a “F*CK FIFA” graffiti piece on the side? Oh yeah. That’s worth a click. pic.twitter.com/OHA8k9FWRK
— Dave Z...

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"Find out how to clean your cell phone and other dirty gadgets" - in #Technology

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By Amy Eley

Spring cleaning in today’s age doesn’t only apply to bathrooms, closets and kitchens. It also means giving those tech gadgets a good scrub. A study by Stanford University students found that cell phones...

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"North Korea Lobs Shells Near Disputed Sea Border" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By CHOE SANG-HUN Thousands of South Korean islanders fled in panic to shelters after the artillery rounds were fired by the North.

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"New Lead? Possible MH370 Wreck Site Found 3,000 Miles Away" - in #USNews

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Officials will investigate possible aircraft wreckage spotted thousands of miles away from the area where searchers have been hunting for missing Flight MH370, Malaysia’s transport minister said Tuesday.

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"Doc not sure he'll return to Clips" - in #Sports

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"Devastated Women Watch Their Homes Burn in Manila Slum" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Women watch their houses burn after a fire broke out in a residential slum in Manila, the Philippines, on Tuesday.The Manila Fire Department said the blaze left three people hurt and more than thirty families homeless.— European P...

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"North Korea Fires More Shells Near Disputed Border With South" - in #USNews

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North Korea has conducted live-fire drills in two areas near a disputed sea border with South Korea that have been the scene of deadly clashes and where they fired hundreds of artillery rounds only weeks ago.

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"NHL playoffs scores, highlights and reactions for Monday's games" - in #Sports

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By Adam Gretz
The Pittsburgh Penguins are moving on while the Los Angeles Kings and Minnesota Wild forced Game 7′s.



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"Missing Jet's Final Communications Played to Passengers' Families" - in #WorldHeadlines

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BEIJING – The final known communications between Flight MH370′s pilots and ground control were played to passengers’ families on Tuesday.

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"Alabama, Mississippi Brace for 2nd Hit as Tornado Toll Reaches 28" - in #USNews

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By Cassandra Vinograd and Alexander Smith and Alastair Jamieson

Communities across the South were on high alert Tuesday as a devastating storm system that left at least 28 people dead threatened to pack a one-two punch on the...

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"Fate Of Mississippi's Last Abortion Clinic Hangs In The Balance" - in #Politics

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By Braden Goyette

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Mississippi law requiring doctors at abortion clinics to have admitting privileges at local hospitals would effectively shut down the state’s only abortion clinic and pose an u...

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"MH370's Final Known Communications Played to Passengers' Families" - in #WorldHeadlines

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BEIJING – The final known communications between Flight MH370′s pilots and ground control were played to passengers’ families on Tuesday.

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"Today in History for 29th April 2014" - in #History

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Historical Events
1670 - Pope Clemens X elected1894 - Commonwealth of Christ (Coxey’s Army) arrives in Wash, DC 500 strong to protest unemployment; Coxey arrested for trespassing at Capitol1927 - Construction of Spirit of St...

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"Ugly Pittsburgh Penguins Eliminate Columbus Blue Jackets" - in #USNews

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Despite three goals in five minutes in the third, the Blue Jackets fell short of an upset and the Penguins advanced to the second round.

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"Mortars Kill 14, Wound Scores in Damascus: Report" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Four mortar shells exploded on Tuesday in central Damascus, killing 14 people and wounding scores, state media said.

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"'Total Devastation' as Deadly Twisters Hit Lincoln County, Tennessee" - in #USNews

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Two tornadoes that smashed into southern Tennessee caused “almost total devastation,” officials said.”ALL HOMES GONE,” read the National Weather Service report for one of the communities in Lincoln County...

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"Teacher Stabbed to Death in Front of Students" - in #WorldHeadlines

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A 15 year old boy is in custody after the gruesome murder of a beloved teacher in Leeds, England. Martin Geissler of ITV News reports.

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"Are Bugs Headed for a Grocery Store Near You?" - in #USNews

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Co-founder of Tiny Farms, Andrew Brentano shares a few of the benefits of eating bugs, from health to the environment.

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"Affirmative Action's Next Phase May Target Class, Not Race" - in #USNews

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By Nona Willis Aronowitz

With race-based affirmative action taking yet another, potentially lethal, blow after last Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision, experts say universities may soon need to get creative if they’re...

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"Magic Johnson Aims to 'Put a Stop to a Rumor' Over Clippers" - in #USNews

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Magic Johnson tweeted that he has no interest in buying the Clippers because “they have an owner.”

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"Alabama, Mississippi Brace for 2nd Hit as Tornado Toll Reaches 27" - in #USNews

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By Cassandra Vinograd and Alexander Smith and Alastair Jamieson

Communities across the South were on high alert Tuesday as a devastating storm system that left at least 27 people dead threatened to pack a one-two punch on the...

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"Mavericks' Big Comeback Falls Just Short as Spurs Even Series" - in #USNews

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The Mavericks nearly erased a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter, but the Spurs held on to even the series at 2-2.

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"Sinosphere Blog: Demolition Begins on Church That Triggered Protest" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By AUSTIN RAMZY Thousands of worshipers in the southeastern Chinese province of Zhejiang had tried to protect the church after the authorities said it violated local building codes.

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"Tornado Hits Fire Station, School in Kimberly, Alabama" - in #WorldHeadlines

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A tornado tore through Kimberly, Alabama, damaging the town’s fire department, a church and a middle school on Monday night, police said.

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"Boy Scouts Won't Hire Me for Summer Job Because I'm Gay, Teen Says" - in #USNews

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By Miranda Leitsinger

PHOENIX — Garrett Bryant said he did everything he could to keep his sexual orientation from the Boy Scouts, the organization he first joined as a third-grade Bear Cub, rising through the ranks to earn...

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"Rescuers Can't Reach Tornado Victims in DeKalb County, Alabama" - in #Weather

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By Alexander Smith
A “fairly significant” tornado flattened several homes in northeast Alabama early Tuesday – but downed trees and debris meant rescue crews could not reach victims.The twister collapsed...

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"King-Sized Comeback: L.A. Forces Improbable Game 7 vs. San Jose" - in #USNews

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From down 3-0 to tied 3-3, the Kings’ comeback is nearly complete after a 4-1 win over the Sharks on Monday.

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Monday, April 28, 2014

"Watch an Adorable Baby Red-Tailed Hawk Hatch Live on Nestcam" - in #ScienceNews

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By Betsy Mason [HTML1] If you’ve never lost hours of your life to a mesmerizing nest cam, now is a good time to start. As of yesterday, Big Red and Ezra have two brand new, super fuzzy red-tailed hawk chicks in their nest...

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"Pro-Ukraine Demonstration in Donetsk Turns Violent" - in #USNews

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By Jim Maceda and Albina Kovalyova

DONETSK, Ukraine — A demonstration organized by pro-Ukrainian groups in this eastern city became violent when masked men attacked with bats and tear gas late Monday.

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"The Phobia of Being Called Islamophobic" - in #Politics

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By Ali A. Rizvi

As of this writing, the National September 11 Memorial Museum still hasn’t caved in. But the pressure is building, and it feels very familiar.
The problem is a seven-minute film being shown at the...

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"Making Greed Great: How Hedge Funds Can Help Save the World" - in #Politics

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By Chris Manthey

“Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all its forms–greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge–has...

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"Tornado Survivor in Mayflower, Ark., Describes Terror" - in #Weather

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By Tracy Connor

Huddled in the downstairs closet with his elderly parents, Mark Ausbrooks looked up and saw the sky where the roof used to be.When he pushed back a tree limb and shoved open the door, he had a clear view of...

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"Deep South Braces for Second Round of Storm System's Wrath" - in #Weather

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The Deep South braced on Monday for a second round of strong wind, damaging hail and destructive tornadoes — perhaps worse than the twisters that laid waste to two Arkansas suburbs a day earlier.School districts in Alabama let t...

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"Villarreal ban banana-throwing fan for life" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

It took less than 24 hours for Villarreal to identify and punish the fan who threw a banana at Dani Alves.
Villarreal announced on Monday that the fan who threw a banana at Barcelona’s Dani Alves on Sunday...

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"City Slickers: Google's Self-Driving Cars Learn Metro Streets" - in #USNews

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By Julianne Pepitone

Forget about casual Sunday driving. Google’s self-driving cars have made major progress in navigating complex city streets.

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"Rihanna cheers from courtside, and more Celeb Sightings" - in #Entertainment

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By TODAY staff


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"Liberty for Whom?" - in #Politics

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By Garett Reppenhagen

It was a showdown that almost led to bloodshed. Earlier this month, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) had started rounding up Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy’s cattle after 21 years of trying to get him...

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"Tornadoes Leave 100-Mile Long Path of Destruction in Arkansas" - in #USNews

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Tornadoes killed at least 16 people across three states Sunday, but the worst of the storms tore a deadly path over a hundred-mile stretch of Arkansas.Shortly before 7 p.m., a funnel cloud was spotted in Waldron, near the...

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"Tornado Leaves Widespread Damage in Vilonia, Arkansas" - in #Weather

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Debris scatters the streets of Vilonia after a tornado rips through the town.

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"Pizza and Soda: Families Leave Somber Offerings for Drowned Teens" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Pizzas and soft drinks are placed alongside other food offerings on an altar dedicated to the passengers of the capsized Sewol ferry, at a port where many family members are waiting for news of their loved ones.

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"What Can Adam Silver Do About Donald Sterling?" - in #USNews

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he plans to punish Donald Sterling, and he has broad powers to sanction Sterling under the league’s constitution and bylaws, which are a confidential document.

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"Top students earn designer prom dresses (and lesson in confidence)" - in #Fashion

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By Adrienne Mand Lewin

They worked the runway with confidence and style, proudly modeling the latest looks from an admired designer. But the fashions on display were not headed to Milan or Madison Avenue — instead, these o...

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"Hoda: How you feel on inside is what matters" - in #Fashion

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By TODAY


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"Sterling not alone: 10 more misbehaving owners" - in #Sports

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"2014 NBA playoff schedule: Heat go for sweep of Bobcats" - in #Sports

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By Jason Patt

Miami has the chance to become the first team to move on in the 2014 NBA playoffs.


Three games are on the docket in the NBA playoffs are Monday, with the Miami Heat and Charlotte Bobcats tipping off to start the...

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"#Happy? #Sad? Twitter Selfies May Reveal Our Moods" - in #USNews

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To see how happy city dwellers are, it may help to look at the photos they post on Twitter, according to researchers who recently won one of Twitter’s first #DataGrants.

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"Teddy Bridgewater's insurance policy &#38; Darren Rovell's lost value" - in #Sports

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By Ryan Van Bibber

Darren Rovell landed a hot scoop about an insurance policy that Teddy Bridgewater won’t ever use. So why is this a story?
I love NFL Draft nonsense as much as the next guy, especially this time of year....

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"2014 NBA Draft: Tracking who's in, who's out" - in #Sports

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By SB Nation College News

Players had until April 27 to declare themselves for the draft.
Now that March Madness has safely been laid to rest, it is time for the college basketball world to turn to a much different sort of...

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"Chris Martin admits in first post-split interview: I didn't want to be 'scared of love'" - in #Entertainment

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By Anna Chan

Coldplay rocker Chris Martin is finally shedding some light on his and wife Gwyneth Paltrow’s split in an interview with BBC Radio 1.

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"Edward Norton suggests getting 'creative&#8217; to raise money for charity" - in #Entertainment

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By TODAY


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"It's Official! George Clooney Engaged to Amal Alamuddin" - in #USNews

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The two-time Oscar winner and serial dater will marry for the second time, according to a statement issued by the bride-to-be’s law firm.

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"Charity Workers Among 22 Slain in Central African Republic" - in #WorldHeadlines

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BANGUI, Central African Republic – At least 22 people, including 15 local chiefs and three members of staff of the medical charity Doctors Without Borders, were killed in an attack in the Central African Republic, officials...

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"Stanley Cup playoffs 2014: Scores, highlights and reaction from Sunday's games" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen
Two teams advanced to the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, while the Rangers put the Flyers on the ropes.



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"Why is Obama Administration arresting illegal immigrants trying to leave the US?" - in #Uplifting

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By Kevin Fobbs
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"2014 NFL mock draft: Troy Niklas to Green Bay Packers at No. 53" - in #Sports

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By Brian Galliford

With the future of Jermichael Finley still up in the air, the Packers may look for a replacement quite early in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley is not only a free agent, but is...

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"Survey: Guests spend $600 to attend weddings" - in #Fashion

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By TODAY


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"President Obama Announces New Sanctions on Russia" - in #USNews

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As he wrapped up a week-long tour of Asia, President Obama announced on Monday morning tough new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis. NBC White House correspondent Peter Alexander reports.

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"How to Become a Billionaire in 1,000 Easy Lessons" - in #USNews

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By Alice Tidey

You don’t have a buck to your name, but you’d like to have a billion of them and wonder how the Gates and Jobs of this world did it?

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"Bill Kristol Thinks Outrage Over Donald Sterling Is 'Hysterical'" - in #Politics

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By Jack Mirkinson

Conservative pundit Bill Kristol said on Sunday that people are making too much of the racist comments said to have been made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
There has been an uproar for days...

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"Kevin Spacey Does the 'Lungi' at 'Bollywood Oscars'" - in #USNews

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Kevin Spacey dances the ‘Lungi’ dance from the film Chennai Express with the film’s star Deepika Padukone and Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor during the 15th International Indian Film Academy Awards in Tampa,...

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"Kharkiv, Ukraine's Mayor Shot in Back, 'Fighting for his Life'" - in #WorldHeadlines

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KIEV, Ukraine — The mayor of an eastern Ukrainian city has been shot and wounded amid separatist unrest, his office says.The office of Hennady Kernes, the mayor of Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv, said Monday he...

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"Australian PM: Missing Jet May Never be Found" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Debris from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight may never been found, Australia’s Prime Minister acknowledged Monday, but he vowed to keep looking until the mystery was solved.

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"Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana Face Tornado Watches" - in #Weather

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"Residents Tour Remains of Tornado-Devastated Town" - in #Weather

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Stunned locals survey the damage after a deadly tornado ripped through the town of Mayflower, Arkansas.

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"It’s Crazy What Can Be Hacked Thanks to Heartbleed" - in #Technology

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By Robert McMillan The Internet of Things needs a patch. “It really is disturbing, the number of devices that are affected by this,” Weaver says.

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"Sinosphere Blog: Trying to Shield Endangered Animals From China’s Appetites" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By SHAOJIE HUANG

The Chinese government has decided to jail people who eat protected wild animals, but there are loopholes in other legal provisions that could undercut the move’s effectiveness.

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"At Least 18 Dead as Tornadoes Hit Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa" - in #Weather

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By Cassandra Vinograd

At least 31 tornadoes ripped through the Plains and South on Sunday, leaving at least 18 people dead and forecasters warning that the worst may be yet to come.

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"Survivors of Tornado in Mayflower, Arkansas, Recount Ordeal" - in #Weather

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A survivor of Sunday’s deadly tornado outbreak in the Plains and South told of the struggle to hold a cellar door shut as the storm roared overhead.

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"Robot 'Code of Ethics' Could Move From Sci-Fi to Real Life" - in #USNews

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By Nidhi Subbaraman

It’s too bad Emily Post didn’t leave instructions for the robot age.

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"Sinosphere Blog: Saving China’s Elephants" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By ANDREW JACOBS Efforts to save China’s few hundred wild elephants appear to have been successful, although visitors to the Yunnan Province Wild Elephant Valley Park are unlikely to see one.

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"Girl Athletes Need Training to Protect Knees, Doctors Advise" - in #USNews

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By Maggie Fox

More kids are tearing up their knees playing sports, pediatricians said Monday, and they have some advice for parents: consider extra training for your young athletes.

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"Video Shows Captain Fleeing Sinking Ferry in Underwear" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Lee Joon-seok, the captain of the capsized Sewol ferry, is seen being rescued in a video newly released by the South Korean coast guard.

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"Obama Tornado Aid: President Pledges Federal Help After Deadly Twister" - in #Politics

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By Jade Walker

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Barack Obama is sending his deepest condolences to those affected by a deadly tornado that ripped through Arkansas.
Obama says he wants everyone affected to know that the f...

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"Quarter-Sized Hail Batters Texas" - in #USNews

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"Aerial View of Tornado-Ravaged Town" - in #Weather

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See the devastation left behind after a powerful tornado swept through Mayflower, Arkansas.

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"Obama Says More Sanctions Against Russia Are Coming" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By MARK LANDLER President Obama said Monday that the United States would impose additional sanctions on Russian individuals and entities over Ukraine, as well as freezing some exports of military technology.

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"14 Killed by Tornadoes in Arkansas, Oklahoma" - in #Weather

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By Hasani Gittens and Jeff Black

At least 13 people were killed as a tornado left behind a miles-long path of destruction in Arkansas on Sunday. Another person was killed in Oklahoma.Major damage was reported in the Little Rock...

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Sunday, April 27, 2014

"Premier League: Manchester City Gets Big Win" - in #USNews

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"George Clooney's Past Views on Love and Marriage" - in #USNews

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He’s said he “wasn’t very good at it,” but the actor has had plenty to say over the years about marriage and whether he would ever try it again.

Read more here: George Clooney’s Past Views on Love...

Read More...George Clooney's Past Views on Love and Marriage

"Magic Johnson on Donald Sterling scandal: 'He shouldn't have a team anymore'" - in #Sports

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By Kevin Zimmerman
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson joined ABC’s studio crew to discuss the racially-charged recordings that are allegedly of Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

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Read More...Magic Johnson on Donald Sterling scandal: 'He shouldn't have a team anymore'

"Rich Lowry: Elizabeth Warren a Hero, Rock Star for the Left" - in #USNews

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On Meet the Press, Editor of the National Review Rich Lowry talks Elizabeth Warren and the impact she has on the Democratic party.

Read more here: Rich Lowry: Elizabeth Warren a Hero, Rock Star for the Left



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"Clooney Off the Market? Actor Reportedly Engaged" - in #USNews

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Reports out of Hollywood say the notorious 52-year-old bachelor will marry new girlfriend Amal Alamuddin, a 36-year-old British lawyer.

Read more here: Clooney Off the Market? Actor Reportedly Engaged



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"Chinese Tourists Fuel Beverly Hills Economy" - in #USNews

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By Jane Wells

Move over, Jed Clampett.A half-century after “The Beverly Hillbillies” made light of the rich and famous, Beverly Hills is about to celebrate its centennial.

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"The 'Bollywood Oscars' heat up Tampa" - in #Entertainment

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By TODAY


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"Colleges are trying to ban these common words… Are you racist for saying them?" - in #Uplifting

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By Benjamin Austin
It seems that free speech and open minds are not… READ MORE
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"Extended Donald Sterling recording includes more horrific racism" - in #Sports

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By Tom Ziller

Deadspin has posted a longer version of the Donald Sterling tape. It includes lots more racism.
Late Friday TMZ released its 9-minute recording of a man alleged to be Clippers owner Donald Sterling saying racist...

Read More...Extended Donald Sterling recording includes more horrific racism

"Floating Lab Used In Quest To Crack Genetic Code Of Mysterious Marine Life" - in #Strange

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By Michael McLaughlin

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Researcher Leonid Moroz emerges from a dive off the Florida Keys and gleefully displays a plastic bag holding a creature that shimmers like an opal in the seawater.
This t...

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"Jose Mourinho was a little excited about Chelsea's win" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

After over 90 stressful minutes of football, the Special One let our a little bit of pent up emotion when his team clinched a victory over Liverpool.
Chelsea were superb on Sunday, defeating Liverpool 2-0 at...

Read More...Jose Mourinho was a little excited about Chelsea's win

"Separatists Seize Control of State TV in Eastern Ukraine: Report" - in #WorldHeadlines

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DONETSK, Ukraine — Pro-Russian separatists on Sunday seized control of the offices of regional state television in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, a Reuters reporter outside the building said.

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"VIDEO: Shipwreck Mystery Solved 125 Years Later" - in #Strange

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By Alana Horowitz

San Francisco Bay’s second worst nautical disaster has finally been solved. Matt Sampson has the details of this puzzling mystery.
Read more here: VIDEO: Shipwreck Mystery Solved 125 Years Later



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"Papal Mini-Me's Parade in Philippines Canonization Festivity" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Children wearing Pope’s cassocks cross a road on Sunday before taking part in a parade in Quezon city, Philippines.

Read more here: Papal Mini-Me’s Parade in Philippines Canonization Festivity



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"NBA playoff schedule 2014: Clippers and Warriors square off with distractions, Nets face Raptors" - in #Sports

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By Kevin Zimmerman

The Clippers and Warriors square off for the first time since Donald Sterling made headlines with alleged racially-charged comments.
The four NBA playoff games on Sunday come with a bit of drama. On the...

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"The Real Retirement Crisis" - in #Politics

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By Randi Weingarten America has a retirement crisis, but it’s not what some people want you to believe it is. It’s not the defined benefit pension plans that public employees pay into over a lifetime of work, which...

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"South Korea Prime Minister Quits Over Sunken Ferry in Symbolic Gesture" - in #WorldHeadlines

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JINDO, South Korea — South Korea’s prime minister resigned Sunday over the government’s handling of a ferry sinking that has left more than 300 people dead or missing and led to widespread shame, fury and f...

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"Canonization: What Does It Mean for the Church?" - in #USNews

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Vatican spokesman Greg Burke discusses the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John XXII and how it signifies unity for the Catholic Church.

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"Referee takes puck to the face, stays in the game" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock
Because it’s hockey. Playoff hockey.

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"Survey: Do you love or loathe the mirror? " - in #Fashion

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By TODAY

When you look in a mirror, what do you see? Are you happy with your reflection or wish there were parts you could change? Tell us about your mirror love or anxiety. Results will be included as part of the week-long...

Read More...Survey: Do you love or loathe the mirror? 

"Good morning, light breaks through Donald Sterling's shadow" - in #Sports

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By Tom Ziller

Basketball always wins. Here’s Sunday’s newsletter.
Good morning. Let’s basketball.
THE GAMES: Holy hell, y’all. This postseason continues to impress. Here’s our daily 5-point What You...

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"Real wedding: Thanks to a little patience, childhood sweethearts say 'I do!'" - in #Fashion

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By Marisa Kabas

Anna and Jeremy Roberts were just two kids playing middle school basketball in Dallas, Ga., 15 years ago.Friends at the time, Jeremy took note of the way Anna always wore her hair back in intricate braids, out of...

Read More...Real wedding: Thanks to a little patience, childhood sweethearts say 'I do!'

"Kill These TV Characters and Let Their Shows Suffer" - in #USNews

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“Die already! Die!” How often do you shout that at one of the TV shows you watch? Let’s grant your wish and whack Don Draper and a few more.

Read more here: Kill These TV Characters and Let Their Shows Suffer



Read More...Kill These TV Characters and Let Their Shows Suffer

"Singapore Plows Ahead of U.S. With Technology in Classrooms" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By Sarah Butrymowicz

SINGAPORE – Forty students in bright yellow shirts hunched over their computers in Singapore’s Crescent Girls School as they raced against their teacher’s digital stopwatch.

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"NBA playoff scores, results and highlights from Saturday's action: Vince Carter saves the Mavericks" - in #Sports

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By SB Nation NBA Staff
A wild NBA Playoffs continued with four Saturday games, three of which came down to the final minutes. We lead in Dallas, where 37-year-old Vince Carter’s baseline jumper put the Mavericks in front of...

Read More...NBA playoff scores, results and highlights from Saturday's action: Vince Carter saves the Mavericks

"How Does the Vatican Verify Miracles?" - in #USNews

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“Religion News Service” reporter David Gibson explains the Catholic Church’s process of confirming miracles.


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"'Miracle' Recipient Delivers Relic at Papal Canonization" - in #WorldHeadlines

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A woman who received a miracle from the Pope takes part in Sunday’s canonization ceremony.


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"Who's Weighing In on Sterling's Alleged Race Remarks" - in #USNews

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From Barack Obama to Doc Rivers, everyone weighs in on Donald Sterling’s alleged comments.

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"Obama: Donald Sterling Comments 'Incredibly Offensive:" - in #Politics

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By Alana Horowitz

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — President Barack Obama on Sunday described comments reportedly made by the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers “incredibly offensive racist statements,” before casting t...

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"“Accept My Limitations, Or…Fulfill My Promise?”" - in #Uplifting

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By gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin)

“How do I know if the time has come to
Accept my limitations,
Or whether I still ought to try to
Fulfill my promise?”
– Judith Viorst, “Twenty Questions,” in How Did I Get to Be Forty...

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"Obama: I Regret Not Spending More Time With Mom" - in #USNews

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President Barack Obama talks about one of his regrets in life while speaking Sunday in Malaysia.


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"Talking Trash With Jeff Kirschner" - in #Uplifting

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By clubs@charityfocus.org Jeff Kirschner believes litter should be approachable, noticeable, and a spark for thinking about how we look at packaging and trash. He is an evangelist for the power of consumer engagement and...

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"Listening Post: In Malaysia Visit, Obama Strikes a Positive Tone" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By MARK LANDLER

President Obama’s visit to Malaysia underscored the change in the country’s attitude toward the United States, from deep suspicion to a desire for cooperation.

Read more here: Listening Post: In...

Read More...Listening Post: In Malaysia Visit, Obama Strikes a Positive Tone

"Up in Smoke: E-Cigarette #VapeLife Embraced By the Internet" - in #USNews

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By Keith Wagstaff

Lots of people who vape — that is, smoke e-cigarettes and other similar devices — are really, really into it.Before it became a $2 billion industry and caught the attention of the FDA, which now...

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"Today in History for 27th April 2014" - in #History

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Historical Events
1646 - King Charles I flees Oxford1860 - Thomas Jackson is assigned to command Harpers Ferry1926 - In the Giants’ 9-8 win over Phillies, Mel Ott, 17, 1st appearance1982 - Trial of John W Hinckley Jr...

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"Rare Moment Unfolds at Papal Canonization Ceremony" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Watch a rare moment occur Sunday at the Papal Canonization Ceremony.


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"South Korean Leader Accepts Resignation of Premier Over Ferry Disaster" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By CHOE SANG-HUN

President Park Geun-hye accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Chung Hong-won but asked him to stay in his post until the government completed its rescue operations, an official said.

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"Villarreal vs. Barcelona: Preview, TV schedule and how to watch online" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

Barcelona face another must win match in the shadow of the tragic death of former head coach Tito Vilanova.
As Barcelona mourns the death of former head coach Tito Vilanova, the club must find a way to focus for...

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"Pope Francis Declares John Paul II and John XXIII Saints" - in #USNews

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By Claudio Lavanga and Marian Smith

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis declared Pope John Paul II and Pope XXIII Saints on Sunday in the first dual canonization ceremony in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.

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"News Analysis: For Russia, Negatives Seem to Outweigh Positives of an Invasion" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By NEIL MacFARQUHAR

The reasons for Vladimir V. Putin to refrain from further military adventurism make a long, tangled list.

Read more here: News Analysis: For Russia, Negatives Seem to Outweigh Positives of an Invasion



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"Pope Benedict Attends Canonization, Embraces Francis" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Pope Francis declared his two predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints on Sunday before hundreds of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, an unprecedented ceremony made even more historic by the presence of...

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"30 Million California Salmon Hitch a Ride to the Ocean Due to Drought" - in #USNews

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California is in the midst of a whopper of a fish tale — yet it’s all entirely true.

Read more here: 30 Million California Salmon Hitch a Ride to the Ocean Due to Drought



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"Because I’m Gorgeous! | Celebrity Instagram" - in #Entertainment

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From Rita Ora’s leather on leathers to Beyonce’s candy pop look, Cara Delevingne’s sport chic attire and Rihanna’s Vogue Brazil photo …
Read more here: Because I’m Gorgeous! | Celebrity Instagram



Read More...Because I’m Gorgeous! | Celebrity Instagram

"At Press Conference In Kuala Lumpur, Obama Says Malaysia Has Work To Do On Human Rights ‘Just Like The United States’" - in #Politics

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By <a href="/users/absentee/">Caleb Howe</a> (<a href="/diary/absentee/">Diary</a>)
At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia, Major Garrett asked President Obama...

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"Jon Jones still the man to beat after UFC 172 win over Glover Teixeira" - in #Sports

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Jon Jones kept his light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision vs. Glover Teixeira.
Read more here: Jon Jones still the man to beat after UFC 172 win over Glover Teixeira



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"South Korean Premier Offers to Quit Over Ferry Disaster" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By CHOE SANG-HUN

Prime Minister Chung Hong-won, the No. 2 official in the South Korean government, offered “an apology to the people” after the government came under fire in early investigations.

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Read More...South Korean Premier Offers to Quit Over Ferry Disaster

"Reggie Jackson lifts Thunder over Grizzlies in OT to tie series 2-2" - in #Sports

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Reggie Jackson exploded, lifting Oklahoma City past Memphis for a 92-89 OT win and 2-2 series tie.
Read more here: Reggie Jackson lifts Thunder over Grizzlies in OT to tie series 2-2



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"Sunderland vs. Cardiff City: Preview, TV schedule and how to watch online" - in #Sports

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By Jack Sargeant

There’s a relegation six-pointer at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, as Sunderland host fellow strugglers Cardiff.
Sunday’s early kickoff could go some way to determining which teams are eventually...

Read More...Sunderland vs. Cardiff City: Preview, TV schedule and how to watch online

"Valencia vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview, TV schedule and how to watch online" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

Atlético Madrid continue their gauntlet run to a potential La Liga title as they travel to face Valencia at the Mestalla.
Atlético Madrid remain in control of the title destiny, needing just three more wins to s...

Read More...Valencia vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview, TV schedule and how to watch online

"Schalke 04 vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach: Preview and TV schedule" - in #Sports

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By Phillip Quinn

Three points will do wonders for the Champions League aspirations of Schalke and Borussia Mönchengladbach this weekend.
Schalke haven’t lost in their last ten matches at home in the Bundesliga, and they ...

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Saturday, April 26, 2014

"Killer Swan Attacks and Drowns Man- Widow Suing His Employer for Compensation" - in #Uplifting

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By Kevin Lake
In an extreme case of stranger than fiction, because you… READ MORE
The post Killer Swan Attacks and Drowns Man- Widow Suing His Employer for Compensation appeared first on The Free Patriot.
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"High School Girl Stabbed To Death In School For Rejecting Prom Date Proposal" - in #Uplifting

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By Kevin Lake
In yet another U.S. High School tragedy, a beautiful, 16… READ MORE
The post High School Girl Stabbed To Death In School For Rejecting Prom Date Proposal appeared first on The Free Patriot.
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"Middle School Teacher Gives Preteen Lap Dance In Class For Birthday Present" - in #Uplifting

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By Kevin Lake
In another case of a female teacher having inappropriate contact… READ MORE
The post Middle School Teacher Gives Preteen Lap Dance In Class For Birthday Present appeared first on The Free Patriot.
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"Photos Show Harrowing Moments as South Korean Ferry Sank" - in #USNews

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By Bill Neely and Elisha Fieldstadt

JINDO, South Korea — Photos posted by a student as a ferry sank off the coast of South Korea show the harrowing scene of passengers trapped, many without life jackets, as the vessel went down.
...

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"Abdullah Tops Afghan Presidential Vote's First Count, But Runoff Coming" - in #USNews

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KABUL, Afghanistan — Preliminary results in Afghanistan’s presidential election show former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah won the most votes but not the majority needed to avoid a runoff.

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"Afghan Voters Signaling a Turn" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By ROD NORDLAND and AZAM AHMED

In preliminary results released Saturday, Abdullah Abdullah, a longtime opponent of President Hamid Karzai’s and an ardent supporter of the United States, won 45 percent of the votes in the...

Read More...Afghan Voters Signaling a Turn

"Dyed beards are the best beards" - in #Sports

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By Ryan Rosenblatt

What’s a beard without dye?
Adam Clayton has always had a full and wonderful beard, but there was always another level to go to.
Huddersfield’s Adam Clayton has taken football beards to another...

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"Clippers players held late-night meeting to discuss Donald Sterling recording, according to report" - in #Sports

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By Tom Ziller

All eyes are on the Clippers for all the wrong reasons.
Late on Friday, TMZ released a purported recording in which Clippers owner Donald Sterling chastised his girlfriend for posting a photo with Magic Johnson to...

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"Frustrated but not down, Trail Blazers stand strong after OT loss to Rockets" - in #Sports

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By Dane Carbaugh

A three-pointer from an unlikely source in Troy Daniels prevented Portland from sweeping the Rockets, but Portland still feels plenty confident.
PORTLAND — There wasn’t much to say after Friday...

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"You'd Cry Too! Babies and Sumos Face off in Crying Contest" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Babies wail as student sumo wrestlers hold them during a baby-crying competition, the Nakizumo Festival, at the Sensoji temple in Tokyo on Saturday. Babies are held face to face to determine how loud and long they can cry.

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"European Military Observers Taken as 'Captives' in Ukraine: Official" - in #USNews

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A German-led group of international military monitors was detained in eastern Ukraine as being suspected NATO spies, a pro-Russian insurgency leader confirmed Saturday.The eight-member team was reported missing on Friday, German...

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"School Stabbing Victim Was Giddy For Prom" - in #USNews

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Sanchez, a 16-year-old junior, was attacked Friday in a school hallway, and a boy who’s a student there has been charged with murder.

Read more here: School Stabbing Victim Was Giddy For Prom



Read More...School Stabbing Victim Was Giddy For Prom

"Washington Capitals fire Adam Oates, will not bring back George McPhee" - in #Sports

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By Travis Hughes

The Capitals are going in a different direction. They fired coach Adam Oates on Saturday morning, and announced that they will not renew the contract of longtime general manager George McPhee.
Change is finally...

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"Premier League Soccer Live: Hull City vs. Fulham" - in #USNews

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It’s a relegation game, so while Hull City and Fulham are low in the standings, the game will be high on drama.

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"NWSL, Week 3 preview: Rebound?" - in #Sports

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By Lauren Barker

Portland’s home opener, a chance for Kansas City to settle a score, Seattle’s first big test, and in Boston we’ll probably just do trust falls and watch Duck Soup. It’s week 3 of the NWSL...

Read More...NWSL, Week 3 preview: Rebound?

"School Stabbing Victim Recalled as 'Bright Light'" - in #USNews

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Sanchez, a 16-year-old junior, was attacked Friday in a school hallway, and a boy who’s a student there has been charged with murder.

Read more here: School Stabbing Victim Recalled as ‘Bright Light’



Read More...School Stabbing Victim Recalled as 'Bright Light'