Assam NRC: People queue to check they are on list
August 31, 2019
The list effectively strips about 1.9 million people in the state of their citizenship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PwQ7wZ
How migrants cross the Channel from Calais
August 31, 2019
The BBC's Gavin Lee boards a small boat to see some of the dangers face by migrants who cross the English Channel. from BBC News - Wor...
The churches trying to save Ethiopia's trees
August 31, 2019
The forests provide protective 'clothing' for sacred spaces but farmland is putting these ancient trees at risk. from BBC News - W...
Premier League: Why Nigeria's passion for English football continues
August 31, 2019
As England's Premier League continues to grip Nigeria, the football phone-ins are intense listening. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hong Kong police storm metro system after protests
August 31, 2019
Footage shows officers beating people with batons and using pepper spray in train carriages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32doeeC ...
Taylor Townsend Keeps Going to the Net, and Keeps Going at the U.S. Open
August 31, 2019
Townsend reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time. She was joined there by another American woman ranked outside the top ...
Thai palace shares unusually candid images of king’s consort
August 31, 2019
Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi is shown flying a fighter jet, wearing combat fatigues, and firing a gun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H...
Woman with house full of hedgehogs says 'no more'
August 31, 2019
Paula Garner is currently nursing more than 80 poorly hedgehogs back to health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HvHT1A
What we learned from the Harvey Weinstein documentary Untouchable
August 31, 2019
Women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault shed light on their stories in a new film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lc9Q...
Mat Dan: 'I became an accidental celebrity 6,000 miles from home'
August 31, 2019
When Daniel Tyler went backpacking, little did he know he'd end up a star in Malaysia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZG7VW3
Sheryl Crow on her final album, #MeToo and being an outsider in the 1990s
August 31, 2019
The star talks about singing with her heroes on her 11th and apparently final album Threads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZMyJ7i ...
Naomi Osaka Wins First Set vs. Coco Gauff
August 31, 2019
Less than a year after Osaka was crowned the future of women’s tennis, Gauff is coming for her throne. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt...
Cops Take Over a Botnet to Clear Malware Off Nearly a Million PCs
August 31, 2019
Attacking Iran, a web host data breach, and more of the week's top security news. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2ZDymvr
What You Need To Know About U.S. Election Security And Voting Machines
August 31, 2019
Because most elections truly are local, it would be nearly impossible for a foreign adversary to touch them all with a single effort. But, ...
Whatever Happened To ... The Kenyan Kid Who Says Yoga Saved His Life?
August 31, 2019
When Walter Mugwe was a teenager in Nairobi, he was angry, frustrated — and getting into trouble. Then came yoga. Now he's 30. Is the p...
Airbnb Starts to Play Nice With Cities
August 31, 2019
The short-term rental startup has settled lawsuits with Boston and Miami, agreeing to turn over data officials say they need to police the i...
26 Best Labor Day Sales (2019): Tech, Laptops, TV, Gaming, Etc
August 31, 2019
From iPads to water filters, we’ve scoured the last of the summer’s deals to find our absolute favorites. from Feed: All Latest https://if...
Cookie Artist Teaches Edible Lessons In Asian-American History
August 31, 2019
Jasmine Cho makes cookie portraits of people like Takao Ozawa, who was denied U.S. citizenship on the basis of race in a landmark case. Her...
With Hurricane On Its Way, Trump Move To Shift Funds Puts Priorities In Question
August 31, 2019
The transfer of funds has ignited new criticism that the administration's intense focus on the border and immigration enforcement is le...
Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators defy ban on march
August 31, 2019
Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds as thousands of people take to the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zCIkmf
Tyler Skaggs: Angels pitcher overdosed on drugs and alcohol
August 31, 2019
The coroner's report rules that Tyler Skaggs died accidentally in a Texan hotel room in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32n...
Where to Show Off Your $5 Million Horse
August 31, 2019
At the Hampton Classic, it is a slippery slope between the $6 pony rides and the $50,000 ringside tables. from NYT > Sports https://ift...
Burning Man: Death at US festival treated as ‘suspicious’
August 31, 2019
Festival-goer Shane Billingham had “poisonous” levels of carbon monoxide in his blood, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Assam NRC: What next for 1.9 million 'stateless' Indians?
August 30, 2019
The latest list of citizens in Assam state effectively strips 1.9 million people of citizenship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NI1...
Iran tanker row: US blacklists vessel 'bound for Syria'
August 30, 2019
The US says the Adrian Darya 1 is being used by Iran to fund "illicit activities" in the region. from BBC News - World https://i...
Two Homers by Todd Frazier Lead the Mets Past the Phillies
August 30, 2019
Michael Conforto also went deep for the Mets, who ended a six-game losing streak. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2zxEQSb
Yankees Lose Series Opener to the A’s
August 30, 2019
The Yankees ended a four-game winning streak hours after placing Gio Urshela on the 10-day injured list, giving the club a record 29 players...
Khalid Sheikh Mohammad: Trial date set for 'architect of 9/11'
August 30, 2019
Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and four other men face the death penalty if found guilty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZFmAVm
Roger Federer Heats Up on Court and Off
August 30, 2019
After a strong third-round win at the U.S. Open, Federer heatedly defended himself against accusations that he has dictated the timing of hi...
Appeals Court Reverses Gun Conviction In Kate Steinle Killing
August 30, 2019
A state appellate court rules that a trial judge failed to give the jury proper instructions on a legal theory that would have favored the ...
DJ Arafat: Thousands pay tribute at Abidjan concert
August 30, 2019
Fans flock to honour the influential Ivorian musician, who died in a motorcycle accident this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Fox News Breaking News Alert
August 30, 2019
Fox News Breaking News Alert Hurricane Dorian strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm 08/30/19 5:52 PM
Trade war: US set to hit China with new wave of tariffs
August 30, 2019
The trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify with new tariffs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zD...
Police Bear Brunt Of Public Anger As Hong Kong Refuses To Accept Protesters' Demands
August 30, 2019
One of the main results of the Hong Kong government's strategy has been to put a huge burden on the city's police force, diverting ...
Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion
August 30, 2019
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind. from BBC News - World https://i...
As FEC Nears Shutdown, Priorities Such As Stopping Election Interference On Hold
August 30, 2019
The campaign finance agency will be temporarily shuttered due to a lack of a quorum. A former FEC chair says there's a "real possi...
DR Congo Ebola deaths top 2,000
August 30, 2019
The current outbreak in the east has been called one of the world's "most complex humanitarian crises". from BBC News - Worl...
The Vagina Bible adverts blocked by social media
August 30, 2019
Social media ads for a doctor's book were denied for 'promoting adult sexual products'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
'Beaten and tortured' by the Indian army
August 30, 2019
Some villagers in Indian-administered Kashmir allege they were beaten by the Indian army. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34aAfmZ
What about the animals caught in the Amazon rainforest fires?
August 30, 2019
Millions of different species live in the rainforest and will be severely affected by the blazes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zt...
Great Barrier Reef outlook very poor, Australia says
August 29, 2019
A report downgrades the reef's long-term health from poor to very poor due to climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NG...
Giants Name Daniel Jones as Backup; Jets Kicker Misses 3 Attempts
August 29, 2019
Quarterback Daniel Jones, the sixth overall pick by the Giants, started against the Patriots and was 4 of 4 for 47 yards before Alex Tanney ...
Climate change: Big lifestyle changes 'needed to cut emissions'
August 29, 2019
Reaching Net Zero emissions will be a huge challenge, says UK's outgoing chief environment scientist. from BBC News - World https://if...
Russia swaps prisoners with Ukraine including filmmaker, says prosecutor
August 29, 2019
Oleg Sentsov was convicted in 2015 for plotting and carrying out attacks in a controversial case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZB...
Tamil family's deportation from Australia halted mid-air
August 29, 2019
A plane carrying the family of four is forced to land as activists secure a last-minute injunction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Mexico missing: The city where 'you can feel the fear'
August 29, 2019
With gangs using private homes to dispose of bodies, the search for the missing is getting harder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z...
Moscow protests: Students challenging arrest in Putin's Russia
August 29, 2019
Hundreds have been arrested, now student are filling courtrooms for crash courses in Russia's legal system. from BBC News - World http...
Has President Trump's trade war cost China three million jobs?
August 29, 2019
He said that China has lost at least three million jobs - is this true? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MH1xMd
'I would not have kept the baby': Fighting depression in pregnancy
August 29, 2019
Where millions live without access to a psychiatrist, one innovative scheme is trying to plug the gap. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jin Young Ko Beats Tiger Woods’s Bogey-Free Streak. And Then Some.
August 29, 2019
The top-ranked Ko shot par or better on 114 consecutive holes, but her run ended just four holes after she passed Woods for the longest know...
Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'
August 29, 2019
Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hz...
Another Nevada County Warns 'Storm Area 51' Seekers To Stay Home
August 29, 2019
Local community leaders say their towns are not equipped to handle thousands of visitors expected to attend events near an old Cold War tes...
Hong Kong Democracy Demonstrators Arrested A Day Ahead Of Planned March
August 29, 2019
The group Demosisto said Agnes Chow and Joshua Wong were arrested early Friday morning. Police also confirmed the arrest of activist Andy C...
Taylor Townsend, With Thrilling Charges, Ousts Simona Halep From the U.S. Open
August 29, 2019
Townsend, 23, went to the net, and went to the net, and went to the net. And now she is going to the third round. from NYT > Sports htt...
Joshua Wong arrested: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist
August 29, 2019
Mr Wong's political party says the leading activist was "forcefully pushed into a minivan" by police. from BBC News - World ...
Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival
August 29, 2019
The man had attended the festival in Cuellar as a spectator but was attacked by the bull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UhqrDi
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Apologizes For Wearing Blackface During College Skit
August 29, 2019
The Republican governor said Thursday she still doesn't recall the incident, but after a recording surfaced of her discussing the sketc...
'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Back At Work Following Chemotherapy
August 29, 2019
Trebek actually began taping the 36th season of the TV show in July. (Image credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) from News : NPR https...
Thai beach murders: Death sentence upheld by Supreme Court
August 29, 2019
The conviction and death sentence of two Burmese men are upheld by Thailand's final court of appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Point. Smile. Click. Repeat.
August 29, 2019
Selfies are supplanting the signature as a sports collectible, and players on the U.S. women’s soccer team, who interact with their fans as ...
Steve Cucchiaro Explains the Math of Sailing
August 29, 2019
The M.I.T. mathematician spent a career in finance and knows that the racecourse is just another complex system that needs to be analyzed ...
Sailors Looking to Lend a Hand
August 29, 2019
Many boats already have filled their crews, but that doesn’t stop experienced racers from hanging around a port, hoping to land a spot. fr...
A Twist for the SEC as College Football Begins: No New Head Coaches
August 29, 2019
Like much of the sport, the Southeastern Conference churns through its football coaches. But for the first time in years, no SEC team has a ...
To Race Faster, Sailors Get Fitter
August 29, 2019
With massive boats and sails that exert thousands of pounds of force, sailors must be in extraordinary shape. from NYT > Sports https:/...
Surfing With a Disability
August 29, 2019
Several nonprofit groups cater to surfers with disabilities, both physical and cognitive. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2L17dyu
David Oyelowo On 'Don't Let Go'
August 29, 2019
In the new film Don't Let Go , actor David Oyelowo plays a police detective whose family gets murdered. He talks with NPR's David Gr...
Hong Kong park lights up in sex abuse protest
August 29, 2019
Thousands showed up to support protesters who say they were sexually assaulted by the police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zz9uoO...
Debate Stage Cut In Half For 1-Night September Showdown
August 29, 2019
Three candidates have dropped out in the past two weeks as it became clear they wouldn't make the debate stage. Others who didn't a...
Duped In The Deli Aisle? 'No Nitrates Added' Labels Are Often Misleading
August 29, 2019
Consumer groups are urging the USDA to change labeling rules for processed meats. They argue that 'Uncured' and 'No nitrates ad...
S Korea ex-leader Park and Samsung heir Lee face bribery retrials
August 29, 2019
The Supreme Court also orders a retrial for Samsung's Lee Jae-yong for bribery in the same scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Amid Backdrop Of Hong Kong Protests, China Conducts 'Routine' Changing Of The Guard
August 29, 2019
In reporting on the annual rotation of People's Liberation Army forces in Hong Kong, Xinhua said they "are determined to resolutel...
Hong Kong: Protesters join MeToo rally against police
August 28, 2019
Thousands gathered to demand answers after protesters accused the police of using sexual violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Second Death At West Virginia VA Hospital Ruled As Homicide
August 28, 2019
An attorney for one of the victim's families says the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Veteran Affairs is investigatin...
With 4 Homers, Yankees Finish a Sweep of the Mariners
August 28, 2019
After opening their West Coast swing by being swept in Oakland, the Yankees rebounded to win five of six. from NYT > Sports https://ift...
Last Strike For Bowling Alley That Helped Anchor Many Veterans
August 28, 2019
The bowling alley at Naval Support Activity Bethesda helped many veterans transition back into civilian life and was a place where they fel...
Nick Kyrgios: On a Path to Glory, Suspension or Both?
August 28, 2019
After an outburst at a U.S. Open news conference on Tuesday, one of the most exciting young players in tennis may be suspended by the ATP ev...
Roger Federer and Venus Williams: A Day of Ups and Downs for 2 Tennis Giants
August 28, 2019
Williams, 39, showed flashes of brilliance in her second-round match at the U.S. Open but lost to Elina Svitolina. Federer, 38, lost the fir...
Montana Men Who Lied About Military Service Ordered To Wear 'I Am A Liar' Signs
August 28, 2019
Two men pretended they had served in the military to have their cases transferred to veterans courts with the aim of getting more lenient s...
Japan floods: Three people dead as heavy rains pound south
August 28, 2019
Authorities warn of "unprecedented" levels of rain and ask almost one million people to evacuate. from BBC News - World https://...
This Digital Sheriff Helps Cities Wrangle Airbnb Rules
August 28, 2019
Cities are struggling to enforce rules around everything from problem party houses to investors pushing up housing costs. An entrepreneur i...
Opinion: It's Your Right To See Your Medical Records. It Shouldn't Be This Hard To Do
August 28, 2019
Hospitals and other health care companies often make it hard — and pricey — to get access to your medical data. It doesn't have to be t...
The DNC Is About To Cut The 2020 Field In Half, And Spark Plenty Of Controversy
August 28, 2019
The shrinking field will please some who worry about Democrats' chances of defeating President Trump. But some candidates are already c...
Warren's On The Rise, But Can She Convince Democrats She Can Beat Trump?
August 28, 2019
After a summer that included two strong debate performances, the Massachusetts senator has seen a rise in fundraising, polls and crowds. Bu...
Chinese Catholic bishop ordained with Pope's approval
August 28, 2019
The first bishop is ordained under a new deal between Beijing and the Vatican. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HtPsG7
Jeremy Lin, Out of N.B.A. Options, Is Headed to China
August 28, 2019
Seven years after “Linsanity,” the Asian-American trailblazer will play for the Beijing Shougang Ducks, the team announced. from NYT > ...
Epstein Accuser Calls On Prince Andrew To 'Come Clean' About Sex Allegations
August 28, 2019
The Duke of York has denied accusations by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who says as a teenager she was recruited by Jeffrey Epstein and forced...
US deports foreign student 'over friends' social media posts'
August 28, 2019
A Palestinian teen admitted to Harvard says his visa was cancelled after officials searched his phone. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Costco shoppers jostle for chicken at China's first store
August 27, 2019
The US retailer has opened its first physical store in China - and was quickly overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NyrlK9
Costco forced to shut first China store early due to crowds
August 27, 2019
The firm's first China store comes as other foreign retailers have struggled to compete in the country. from BBC News - World https://...
Colombia drugs: Police seize 300kg of cannabis in coffin
August 27, 2019
Police seized the drugs after inspecting the vehicle and coffin at a check-point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327c5b3
Gaza violence: Suicide bombers kill three officers
August 27, 2019
The bombers, who struck two checkpoints, were affiliated with the Islamic State groups, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Palestinian conflict: Diaries of childhood in Israeli military detention
August 27, 2019
Palestinians who were made to go through Israel's military court system as children speak out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Former Uber Engineer Charged With 33 Counts Of Trade-Secret Theft
August 27, 2019
Anthony Levandowski could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of stealing thousands of files on Google's self-driving car projec...
Coco Gauff Delivers Again, in an Electric U.S. Open Win
August 27, 2019
Gauff, the 15-year-old breakout star of Wimbledon, fought back from a first-set loss to defeat Anastasia Potapova, an 18-year-old from Russi...
Pete Alonso Is the Mets’ Single-Season Home Run King
August 27, 2019
Alonso, 24, hit his 42nd home run of the season to take a franchise record that was shared by Todd Hundley and Carlos Beltran. from NYT ...
'Mushroom foraging saved me from my grief'
August 27, 2019
When Long Litt Woon lost her husband she was overcome by grief. She rediscovered happiness foraging in the woods. from BBC News - World ht...
As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations
August 27, 2019
The Department of Homeland Security will move millions in emergency funds for new detention beds and facilities for court cases. House Demo...
With Their Dominance Fleeting, the Cubs Search for Answers
August 27, 2019
As Chicago tries to sort out an inconsistent offense and an inability to win at night on the road, even Manager Joe Maddon seems to be out o...
Naomi Osaka’s U.S. Open Title Defense Starts With Nerves, a Small Crowd and a Win
August 27, 2019
To beat Anna Blinkova, Osaka had to fight through sloppiness that she attributed to the stress of being the reigning champion. from NYT ...
Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals
August 27, 2019
The junta has agreed to a civilian government after months of protests against its rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345PnC8
Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked?
August 27, 2019
Plastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UbqXm7
KFC To Test Plant-Based 'Meatless Chicken' In Atlanta
August 27, 2019
Kentucky Fried Chicken will offer the nuggets and boneless wings for one day at a single restaurant. Depending on customer feedback, it cou...
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