Slovakia grapples with murdered journalist's last story
February 28, 2018
Jan Kuciak's piece claims an Italian crime syndicate with government links is embezzling EU funds. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt...
Ryan Seacrest: US TV host rejects harassment allegations
February 28, 2018
A former stylist to the US TV presenter alleges he repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted her. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GS...
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February 28, 2018
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February 28, 2018
NPR wants to hear what issues are motivating voters in Texas, which holds the first primary of the 2018 election season. Share your thought...
Russia's Olympic membership is 'restored', country says
February 28, 2018
Russia's Olympic membership is restored following suspension from the Winter Games, the country's Olympic Committee says. from BBC...
Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination probed amid fakery concerns
February 28, 2018
The committee that awards the prize has filed a report with Norwegian police. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FDX2Md
Taliban offer: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani seeks talks
February 28, 2018
President Ghani says the militants could become a legitimate party if they help end years of war. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oHC...
Evan Rachel Wood: Actress tells Congress about sexual abuse
February 28, 2018
Evan Rachel Wood gives powerful testimony about being a rape victim to Congress in the US. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CspTEt
Rio military deployment stirs controversy in Brazil
February 28, 2018
About 3,000 soldiers are sent to patrol the streets, but residents say they are being harassed. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2t6o7F...
The Rise Of Yeast: How Civilization Was Shaped By Sugar Fungi
February 28, 2018
Without yeast, bread wouldn't rise and beer wouldn't foam. As Nicholas Money's new book, The Rise of Yeast , points out, it lea...
Dick's Sporting Goods Ends Sale Of Assault-Style Rifles, Citing Florida Shooting
February 28, 2018
CEO Ed Stack announced Wednesday that the national retailer is also banning the sale of all guns to customers under the age of 21. The comp...
'The Looming Tower' Proves Hulu's Political Dramas Are Winning the Streaming Game
February 28, 2018
The streaming service's 'The Looming Tower' smartly follows in the footsteps of 'The Handmaid's Tale'. from Feed: ...
Russian police accused of 'Putin graffiti campaign'
February 28, 2018
Fence disappears after video of 'police officer's' graffiti art goes viral on Russian internet. from BBC News - World http://i...
Top Stories: North Korea Allegedly Supports Syria; The 'Right To Be Forgotten'
February 28, 2018
Also: Afghanistan's leader calls for unconditional talks with the Taliban; Southern California officials fear mudslides and call evacuat...
Fox News Breaking News Alert
February 28, 2018
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Why is Wrinkle in Time a film for the moment?
February 28, 2018
Hollywood's first black female director explains why Disney's Wrinkle in Time has captured the spirit of the moment. from BBC News...
India Pays Final Respects To Bollywood Superstar Sridevi
February 28, 2018
Tamil Nadu-born Sridevi Kapoor was considered one of India's first female film superstars, with a career spanning five decades. She die...
Too Late To Operate? Surgery Near End Of Life Is Common, Costly
February 28, 2018
Nearly 1 in 3 Medicare patients undergoes an operation in the final year of life. The benefits are often limited, but the costs and side ef...
Ride-Hailing Is Now So Much Bigger Than Uber and Lyft
February 28, 2018
The ride-hailing game isn't just big, it's important—which is why companies like Sony and Bosch are joining the fray. from Feed: A...
How New York Got Screwed Out of the Internet of the Future
February 28, 2018
New York was supposed to be a model for big-city high-speed internet. Here’s how its deal with Verizon became a cautionary tale for uneven c...
With DNA Dating App Pheramor, You Swab, Then Swipe For Love
February 28, 2018
But the science of genetic compatibility is dubious at best. from Feed: All Latest http://ift.tt/2oyK3nq
Congress Takes On Sexual Harassment in the Sciences
February 28, 2018
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Artificial Intelligence Can Help Stroke Victims When ‘Time Is Brain’
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The FDA is approving artificial-intelligence software to help diagnose diseases and help treat patients. from Feed: All Latest http://ift....
Florida lawmakers propose gun control laws
February 28, 2018
A package of bills is being reviewed following the school shooting that left 17 people dead. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FARu4R
EU suggests 'common area' across Northern Ireland border
February 28, 2018
The EU unveils a legal draft of its agreement with the UK covering the Northern Ireland border. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CM1K7...
Send In The Clones: Barbra Streisand Reveals Fluffy Canine Copies
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In an interview with Variety magazine, the legendary singer/filmmaker dropped a bombshell: Two of her three coton de tulears are clones of...
Europe freezes as 'Beast from the East' arrives
February 28, 2018
From the Italian ruins of Pompeii to the high German peaks, extreme cold hits Europe, killing 10. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BU5...
India temple stirs controversy for 'piercing' children's bodies
February 28, 2018
The ritual involves piercing the skin of boys between five and 12 years with a small iron hook. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F8E9T...
Google Received 650,000 'Right To Be Forgotten' Requests Since 2014
February 28, 2018
The search giant says in a new report that beginning in mid-2014, after a court ruling on the "right to be forgotten," it receive...
The Warriors’ 70-Year-Old Truth-Teller
February 28, 2018
Ron Adams is an assistant coach with wide-ranging interests and an obsession with good basketball. He’ll send the wine back if it doesn’t ta...
India politician who 'ran over' children surrenders
February 28, 2018
Nine children were killed and 10 injured when his SUV ran over a crowd of students in Bihar state. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cr...
Japanese electric toilet symbols go global
February 28, 2018
Pictograms including one of a soggy bottom accepted as global standard. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HQ6VqC
Polling Place Battleground: Freedom Of Speech Versus Freedom From Intimidation
February 28, 2018
Polling places are a politics-free zone. Could that change with a Supreme Court case out of Minnesota? The court is hearing arguments in a ...
Why English courts are opening in the EU
February 28, 2018
Other countries try to lure post-Brexit business overseas by hearing legal cases in English. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oAzgsc
Michaelia Cash: Australia minister accused of 'sexist' threat
February 28, 2018
Michaelia Cash threatens to name female staffers "over which... rumours abound", prompting a backlash. from BBC News - World htt...
On Baseball: 10 Years After He Went No. 1, Tim Beckham Can See Himself at the Top
February 28, 2018
Beckham was drafted first over all by Tampa Bay in 2008 but did not become an everyday player until last season, when the Rays traded him to...
Starting Its Postseason Early, Big Ten Wonders if It Made the Right Call
February 28, 2018
The Big Ten moved its postseason tournament up by a week in order to be in New York City, but that may set up an uneasy wait for Selection S...
A Reluctant Team of Free Agents Scrimmages at ‘Camp Jobless’
February 28, 2018
As unsigned players trained in Florida against a Japanese team, the players’ union filed a grievance against several teams in an effort to j...
N.F.L. and Papa John’s Part Ways in Wake of C.E.O. Commentary
February 28, 2018
John Schnatter has already stepped down as chief executive of the pizza company, but his comments still resonated at the end of a long spons...
Up Next: A College Wrestler Who Is Out and Writes Poetry
February 28, 2018
Dylan Geick, 19, a freshman wrestler at Columbia University, is also half of the adorable YouTube couple known as “Jylan.” from NYT > S...
Books News: Etan Thomas: Now a Different Kind of Player
February 28, 2018
The activist and former N.B.A. player tries to encourage athletes to become socially conscious in his book, “Why We Matter: Athletes and Act...
As Golden Knights Soar, Las Vegas Stakes Its Claim as a Sports Town
February 28, 2018
By most measures, the expansion team’s inaugural N.H.L. season has been a smashing success. Can the Raiders replicate it? from NYT > Sp...
Lux Kono smart thermostat review: Low-priced and well-connected, but light on advanced features
February 28, 2018
This is essentially a reboot of the Lux Geo in a smaller package with a swappable faceplate. from Macworld http://ift.tt/2ox3OvP
Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice
February 28, 2018
There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one. from Macworld http://ift.tt/2vkFgdD
West Virginia Teachers To End Strike After Reaching Deal With Governor
February 28, 2018
The strike has shut down public schools since last Thursday. Union leaders met with Gov. Jim Justice, and they have reached a deal for pay ...
Report Updates Landmark 1968 Racism Study, Finds More Poverty, More Segregation
February 28, 2018
"Whoever thought that 50 years later, we'd still be talking about the same things? That's kinda sad," Kerner Commission m...
Amazon Acquires Ring, Expanding Reach Into Home Security
February 28, 2018
The tech giant bought the smart-doorbell maker in a deal reportedly exceeding $1 billion on Tuesday. It marks another big step into the cam...
Federal Judge Who Was Disparaged By Trump Greenlights Border Wall Project
February 28, 2018
The same judge Trump once called a "hater" issued a ruling allowing the administration's plans to construct the border wall t...
'Washington Post' Says Foreign Officials Have Discussed How To Manipulate Kushner
February 28, 2018
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post about how officials in at least four countries had been discussing h...
German Court Will Let Cities Ban Some Diesel Cars To Decrease Pollution
February 28, 2018
A German court has ruled that cities may bans diesel cars in order to bring down emissions levels. (Image credit: Andreas Gebert/Getty Ima...
Pregnancy Rate Might Predict Future Recessions, Researchers Suggest
February 28, 2018
Conventional wisdom holds that fertility rates go down in response to an economic downturn. But a new study found that conception rates beg...
Jared Kushner's Security Clearance Gets Downgraded, According To Reports
February 28, 2018
Jared Kushner's security clearance has been downgraded to secret, according to multiple reports. Other Trump administration officials wi...
Bernie Sanders Political Dynasty? Senator's Son, Stepdaughter Run For Office
February 28, 2018
The son of the Vermont senator and 2016 presidential candidate is seeking a congressional seat in New Hampshire. Sanders' stepdaughter ...
NSA Chief: U.S. Response 'Hasn't Changed The Calculus' Of Russian Interference
February 28, 2018
Adm. Michael Rogers says Russian President Vladimir Putin has concluded he can continue to meddle in U.S. cyberspace with little price to p...
Reports: Kushner Security Clearance Downgraded Following White House Scandal
February 28, 2018
Jared Kushner has lost his top-secret clearance. "No concerns were raised about Mr. Kushner's application," his lawyer said i...
House To Vote On Online Sex Trafficking Bill
February 28, 2018
The House votes Tuesday on a bill giving prosecutors and victims more power to hold websites accountable for sex trafficking on their platfo...
Why Diesel-Powered Cars Are Bigger In Europe Than In The U.S.
February 28, 2018
Diesel-powered cars are bigger in Europe and the rest of the world than in the United States, but why? A big part of it is the failure of U....
German High Court Rules That Cities Can Ban Diesel Vehicles To Reduce Pollution
February 28, 2018
A high court in Germany says a city suffering from excessive air pollution can ban older diesel vehicles from its streets, if officials cann...
Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Threatens Delta Airlines After Company Cuts Ties With NRA
February 28, 2018
After Atlanta-based Delta Airlines eliminated a special discount program for NRA members, Georgia's lieutenant governor has threatened t...
What Facebook Isn't Saying About Trump and Clinton's Campaign Ads
February 28, 2018
After an uproar over how much Trump and Clinton paid for Facebook ads during the 2016 presidential campaign, the social network has shared s...
How Liberals Amped Up a Parkland Shooting Conspiracy Theory
February 28, 2018
A fake story about a Parkland student started on the right, but outrage-tweeting on the left propelled it into the mainstream. from Feed: ...
N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'
February 28, 2018
Pyongyang has been sending equipment to the country, a UN report finds. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FBYu1D
Sridevi Kapoor: India fans gather to pay tribute to Bollywood star
February 28, 2018
India fans are gathering near the residence of the Bollywood star who died in Dubai on Saturday. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BX3Z...
Jared Kushner loses access to top-level security briefings
February 28, 2018
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser will no longer receive top-level briefings. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FAI5u...
Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM makes cash reward appeal
February 28, 2018
Posing next to a million euros in cash, Robert Fico asked for information about Jan Kuciak's murder. from BBC News - World http://ift....
EU to publish first draft of Brexit treaty
February 28, 2018
It is expected to say Northern Ireland may have to follow EU single market rules to avoid a hard border. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Levi Strauss to use lasers instead of people to finish jeans
February 28, 2018
The company has developed new software that works with lasers to speed up its jean-making process. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HM...
Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm Ring
February 28, 2018
Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CN...
Jerusalem: Christianity's 'holiest site' Holy Sepulchre reopens after protest
February 28, 2018
Israel shelves tax plans that prompted Church leaders to close doors of Christianity's holiest site. from BBC News - World http://ift....
BBC charity sacked six over sexual misconduct
February 28, 2018
International development charity BBC Media Action reveals six people were dismissed over 10 years. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2G...
US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge
February 28, 2018
Donald Trump's plans receive a boost from a judge he once berated for being of "Mexican heritage". from BBC News - World htt...
Why New Zealand is releasing a rabbit-killing virus
February 28, 2018
The government says the population needs controlling but animal activists say it's a cruel approach. from BBC News - World http://ift....
Egypt's Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke
February 28, 2018
Two female singers are sentenced to prison: one for inciting debauchery, and one for a joke. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HRzaFu
Oxfam: What's gone wrong with the foreign aid sector?
February 28, 2018
After Oxfam's handling of a sex scandal in Haiti, the foreign aid sector faces tough questions. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2H...
Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers
February 28, 2018
Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Coq8QH
Police dog catches carjacker after wild chase in LA
February 28, 2018
Puskas, an eight-year-old police dog, needed jaw surgery after tackling the fugitive. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FbZrjc
Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom
February 28, 2018
One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GNXC9s
Anthony Wong: Hong Kong actor on looking for his father
February 28, 2018
Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong considers his mixed-race heritage - and how it has shaped him. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HQNHRZ
Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni
February 28, 2018
How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GOPAwX
'I prayed to die' after FGM aged six, says victim
February 28, 2018
Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HRGnWb
How humans echolocate 'like bats'
February 28, 2018
Blind people who use sound to navigate their environment adjust their clicks very similarly to bats, research reveals. from BBC News - Wor...
Amelia Earhart's stolen car found in Los Angeles
February 28, 2018
The 1932 vehicle once belonged to the pilot who mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EZgge...
Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing?
February 28, 2018
A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast. from BBC News - Worl...
How France hopes to help radicals escape jihadist net
February 28, 2018
A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cq...
Five films compete for the best foreign language Oscar
February 28, 2018
What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GORxc...
Reality Check: Is Chinese an official language in Pakistan?
February 28, 2018
Media outlets in Pakistan said parliament had declared it to be one, but that's not quite what happened. from BBC News - World http://...
'Euphoria killing' women jailed in Australia
February 28, 2018
The Briton and Australian murdered a teenager after plotting to become serial killers, a jury heard. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
Fury over India's reporting of Sridevi death
February 28, 2018
India's news media face backlash over graphics showing Sridevi in bathrooms to illustrate how she died from BBC News - World http://if...
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February 28, 2018
Fox News Breaking News Alert Letter opened at Virginia's Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall triggers hazmat situation; 11 fall ill 02/27...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Judge accused of bias by Trump rules against challenge to border wall 02/27/18 5:03 PM
'Did You Wonder Who Fired The Gun?': Filmmaker's Searing Indictment Of His Ancestor — And Himself
February 28, 2018
Director Travis Wilkerson's great-grandfather killed an unarmed black man in 1946 Alabama and got away with it. With self-lacerating fu...
Russian Hacker False Flags Work—Even After They're Exposed
February 28, 2018
The Kremlin's hacking misdirection is evolving. And even when those attempts to confuse forensics fail, they still succeed at sowing fut...
20 Oscar-Nominated Movies You Can Stream Right Now
February 27, 2018
'Lady Bird,' 'Call Me by Your Name,' 'The Shape of Water,' and more are all available to stream online. from Feed:...
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February 27, 2018
Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump names Brad Parscale as campaign manager for 2020 re-election bid 02/27/18 11:15 AM
Trump 'to name Brad Parscale as 2020 election campaign chief'
February 27, 2018
Brad Parscale joined the Trump Organization in 2011 as a digital media strategist from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ozfbm8
If There's Life on Saturn's Moon Enceladus, It Might Look Like This
February 27, 2018
Attention alien hunters: Scientists have identified a deep sea microbe that could possibly survive the ocean floor of Saturn's moon Ence...
Brad Parscale Will Be Donald Trump's 2020 Campaign Manager
February 27, 2018
In announcing his 2020 reelection campaign, Donald Trump has tapped Brad Parscale, architect of his previous campaign's digital efforts,...
Supreme Court Ruling Means Immigrants Can Continue To Be Detained Indefinitely
February 27, 2018
The court ruled that immigrants, even those who are permanent legal residents and asylees, have no right to periodic bond hearings, meaning ...
Education Department Wants To Protect Student-Loan Debt Collectors
February 27, 2018
The Trump administration is considering a policy change to prevent states from making tough demands of companies that collect student loan ...
China's Xi Jinping: Extending president's rule 'would be farce'
February 27, 2018
A government critic tells the BBC why China's president should not be allowed to rule indefinitely. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Ford Will Test Self-Driving Cars in Miami
February 27, 2018
The Detroit carmaker is set to start testing driverless cars in Florida, with a new maintenance depot to help it figure out how to actually ...
Facebook Live murder: North Carolina man arrested
February 27, 2018
Prentis Robinson had just left a police station when he was fatally shot on Facebook Live. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oAPJgd
Top Stories: Trump's Direction On Guns; Deadly Papua New Guinea Quake
February 27, 2018
Also: Georgia's lieutenant governor threatens to end Delta's tax break over NRA ties; a new report warns of the dangers of U.S. pove...
Fox News Breaking News Alert
February 27, 2018
Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump strikes deal with Boeing for new Air Force One planes 02/27/18 9:22 AM
Which Direction Is Trump Heading On Guns?
February 27, 2018
The president made it seem like he wanted to take a bipartisan approach right after the Florida school shooting. As of late, he's spent...
Georgia's Lt. Gov. Threatens To Kill Tax Break For Delta Airlines Amid NRA Spat
February 27, 2018
Republican Casey Cagle says he will "kill" pending legislation to give Delta a tax exemption on jet fuel after the carrier said i...
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