2015-05-01 U.S. Spotlight

RollingStone.com   

Joan Jett: Built to Rock   
RollingStone.com
Joan Jett says her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career "feels like a dream realized." Photograph by Mark Seliger. Joan Jett stands at a microphone in a Manhattan recording studio, almost ready to sing. Dressed for rock & roll work in a tight gray jersey, ...

2015-05-01 U.S. Health

ABC News   

Dog Infects Humans With Plague for First Time in US   
ABC News
A plague-infected dog spread the dangerous disease to four Colorado residents, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health officials told ABC News that this the first report of a dog infecting a human with the ...

2015-05-01 U.S. Science

Wall Street Journal   

NASA's Messenger Spacecraft Ends Mission With Crash Into Mercury   
Wall Street Journal
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—The only spacecraft ever to orbit Mercury ended its four-year tour with a crash landing Thursday. NASA's Messenger plunged from orbit as planned and slammed into the sun's closest planet at about 8,750 miles an hour, creating a ...

2015-05-01 U.S. Sports

New York Times   

Talent Trumps Worry: Winston Is No. 1   
New York Times
CHICAGO — Jameis Winston, the star quarterback from Florida State who played under a swirl of controversy, was chosen first over all in the N.F.L. draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday. Winston led the Seminoles to a national championship ...

2015-05-01 U.S. Entertainment

USA TODAY   

Marvel's 'Avengers' Evolve   
Wall Street Journal
The bulky physique of the Hulk. The near-impregnable armor of Iron Man. The athletic ferocity of Black Widow. Certain aspects of Marvel's Avengers teammates have remained consistent in comic books over the years. But times change, and so must the ...

2015-05-01 U.S. Technology

Engadget   

Xbox One to Windows 10 streaming feels just like console gaming   
Engadget
With the release of Windows 10, Sony won't be the only company to offer game streaming from its consoles. Today we finally got our hands on Windows 10's Xbox One game streaming feature, which lets you bring your entire Xbox gaming experience to any ...

2015-05-01 U.S. Business

USA TODAY   

Social media stocks fall; Exxon reports weaker earnings   
Washington Post
Dumping social media stocks that show any sign of weakness is trending on Wall Street. Shares of LinkedIn plunged 21 percent in after-hours trading Thursday after the professional networking service gave a disappointing outlook for the second quarter, hurt ...

2015-05-01 U.S. U.S.

NBCNews.com   

In Philadelphia, police clash with supporters of Baltimore protests   
CNN
(CNN) Across the world, demonstrators are taking to the streets to support Baltimore protesters and to complain about police brutality in their own towns. In the United States, the protests took place Thursday in Philadelphia and Cincinnati. The protests will ...

2015-05-01 U.S. World

ABC Online   

Boy, woman rescued in Kathmandu rubble, aid reaches some remote areas   
ABC Online
A boy and a woman who spent five days trapped under earthquake rubble in Kathmandu have been found alive, but tensions are rising elsewhere in devastated Nepal. Rescue teams toiled in pouring rain in the debris left by last week's devastating quake, but ...

2015-04-30 U.S. Spotlight

Police: We failed to get Freddie Gray timely medical care after arrest   
CNN
(CNN) Freddie Gray did not get timely medical care after he was arrested and was not buckled into a seat belt while being transported in a police van, Baltimore police said Friday. Police Commissioner Anthony Batts told reporters there are no excuses for the ...

2015-04-30 U.S. Health

Los Angeles Times   

Too many chins? FDA clears a treatment for that   
Los Angeles Times
It's not life-threatening, but as many as 7 in 10 Americans say they're bedeviled by double chin, a condition for which the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a new treatment: an injectable substance called deoxycholic acid, to be marketed ...

2015-04-30 U.S. Science

Inquirer.net   

Russia loses control of unmanned spacecraft   
Inquirer.net
Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) head Igor Komarov speaks during a press conference on the situation with the Progress M-27M cargo ship in Moscow on April 29, 2015. An unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft ferrying supplies to the International Space ...

2015-04-30 U.S. Sports

TIME   

NFL Draft: Why Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota going No. 1 and 2 should terrify ...   
Washington Post
In the past 42 NFL drafts, quarterbacks have been selected with each of the first two picks just four times. The number is expected to creep to five Thursday night. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans, two teams in need of quarterbacks, hold the ...

2015-04-30 U.S. Entertainment

Cinema Blend   

Mark Ruffalo Calls Marvel Out For Not Having More Black Widow Merchandise   
Cinema Blend
Is there something amiss at Marvel Towers? Because Mark Ruffalo, who gallantly reinvigorated the character of the Hulk/Bruce Banner because of his appearance in The Avengers, has told the studio that he wants more Black Widow merchandise. But why ...

2015-04-30 U.S. Technology

Sydney Morning Herald   

Windows 10 takes shape at Microsoft Build 2015 looking to encompass 1 billion ...   
Sydney Morning Herald
During the first day of the Microsoft Build Developer Conference — the tech giant's biggest event of the year when it comes to all things software — Windows chief Terry Myerson said Microsoft was aiming to have Windows 10 on 1 billion devices by 2018, ...

2015-04-30 U.S. Business

USA TODAY   

Fed signals it could raise rates at any meeting   
USA TODAY
The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it could raise interest rates at any meeting, not just at those followed by news conferences, opening the door to the possibility of a mid-summer rate hike. Fed officials tested a teleconference system with reporters ...

2015-04-30 U.S. U.S.

USA TODAY   

Thousands march in Baltimore, NYC over death of Freddie Gray   
USA TODAY
BALTIMORE — Thousands massed outside City Hall on Wednesday in protest over the death of a man injured in police custody, and the outrage spread to New York City where another large throng gathered in Union Square. The demonstrations in the two ...

2015-04-30 U.S. World

mirror.co.uk   

Nepali government's delays frustrate international aid workers   
Washington Post
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Dozens of international health-care professionals and emergency medical aid workers crammed into a small coordination office in Kathmandu on Wednesday looking for direction on how to assist in relief efforts after last weekend's ...

2015-04-29 U.S. Spotlight

Los Angeles Times   

Study rules out link between autism and MMR vaccine even in at-risk kids   
Los Angeles Times
At least a dozen major studies have found that early childhood vaccines do not cause autism. But one possibility remained: that immunizations could cause autism in a small group of children who were already primed to develop the disorder. Now, new ...

2015-04-29 U.S. Health

SFGate   

Breast-feeding cuts moms' risk of breast cancer, study shows   
SFGate
Breast-feeding is not only good for babies but appears to be beneficial to mothers who are diagnosed with breast cancer later in life, a new Kaiser Permanente study of hundreds of Northern California women has found. Looking at the medical histories of ...

2015-04-29 U.S. Science

National Monitor   

Scientists finally understand why 'blood' is gushing from famous glacier   
National Monitor
For the very first time scientists have traced the water underneath Taylor Glacier in Antarctica to learn more about the mysterious Blood Falls. According to an April 28 LiveScience news report, for the first time, scientists on Antarctica have have traced the water ...

2015-04-29 U.S. Sports

USA TODAY   

Rockets finish off Mavericks in Game 5 to advance   
USA TODAY
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 28 points, Terrence Jones had 10 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 103-94 on Tuesday night for their first playoff series victory since 2009. Houston won the Western ...

2015-04-29 U.S. Entertainment

AceShowbiz   

'Fun Home' and 'American in Paris' Lead 2015 Tony Awards With 12 Nominations   
AceShowbiz
Kristin Chenoweth, Bradley Cooper, Helen Miren, Ken Watanabe, and Carey Mulligan are among the individuals receiving a nomination at the Broadway awards show. Google +. 'Fun Home' and 'American in Paris' Lead 2015 Tony Awards With 12.
'An American in Paris' and 'Fun Home' top the Tony Awards nominations   Washington Post
Actors Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker announce the 2015 Tony nominees   Examiner.com
The Tony Nominations 2015   National Monitor
seattlepi.com   
Wall Street Journal   
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Us Magazine   

Our Official Ranking of All The Dancing with the Stars 10th Anniversary Special ...   
E! Online
Well how fun was that? There were holograms. There was near-nudity. There were mullets! And, most important of all, there was dancing on Dancing with the Stars' 10th anniversary special. Of course, it was only the best that the show had to offer so there ...

2015-04-29 U.S. Technology

TIME   

Samsung's Profit Hit by Bigger iPhones, Sinks 39 Percent   
New York Times
SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics Co. said its first quarter net profit plunged 39 percent as consumers switched to bigger iPhones, squeezing earnings from its mobile business to less than half from a year earlier. The company reported ...

2015-04-29 U.S. Business

Wall Street Journal   

Iran Seizes Cargo Ship In 'Provocative' Move   
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Iranian patrol boats intercepted a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz April 28 and forced it into Iranian territorial waters by firing shots across its bow. The move, denounced as "inappropriate" and "provocative" by the Pentagon, prompted the U.S. Navy to send a ...

2015-04-29 U.S. U.S.

New York Times   

Signs of Unrest as Baltimore Enforces Curfew   
New York Times
BALTIMORE — Armored vehicles lined this battered city's main thoroughfares and thousands of law enforcement officers and National Guard troops poured in to maintain order here on Tuesday, while residents toting brooms and trash bags turned out in ...

2015-04-29 U.S. World

Times LIVE   

Indonesia executes 8 drug smugglers by firing squad   
CNN
(CNN) Australia has recalled its ambassador to Indonesia for consultations after two Australians were among eight drug smugglers executed by firing squad early Wednesday. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott called the executions "cruel and ...

2015-04-28 U.S. Spotlight

STLtoday.com   

Alleging voter fraud, Kinloch refuses to swear in new mayor and alderman   
STLtoday.com
KINLOCH • Betty McCray, Kinloch's newly elected Mayor, arrived at City Hall on Thursday morning with an entourage and the intention to fire multiple city employees. But before she could enter the building, McCray was told she was the one who was out of ...

2015-04-28 U.S. Health

TIME   

Study: More than 1 hour of TV/day equals obese kids   
WKRC TV Cincinnati
UNDATED (WKRC) -- Watching as little as an hour of television a day can significantly increase a child's obesity risks. A pediatricians' group followed more than 11,000 kindergartners and first graders. It found kids who watched an hour or more a day had ...

2015-04-28 U.S. Science

Los Angeles Times   

A weird 'platypus' dinosaur made of mismatched parts   
Los Angeles Times
Paleontologists have unearthed a strange new species of dinosaur that is unlike anything they have seen before. lRelated When Dreadnoughtus roamed Earth, other dinosaurs got out of the way · Science Now · When Dreadnoughtus roamed Earth, other ...

2015-04-28 U.S. Sports

SportingNews.com   

Jon Jones officially arrested, bail set at $2500   
SportingNews.com
Albuquerque Police spokesman Tanner Tixier confirmed with SportingNews.com that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested on charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injuries. According to the Metro ...

2015-04-28 U.S. Entertainment

E! Online   

Bruce Jenner "Won a Lot of People Over" in the Transgender Community: "He's ...   
E! Online
If there was one group of people extra intrigued by Bruce Jenner's recent interview, it was the transgender community. After weeks of mysterious promos, the Olympic gold medalist and parent of six revealed he was transitioning from a man to a woman.
Bruce Jenner's 1976 Wheaties cereal box up for sale on eBay   New York Daily News
Kyle Sandilands encourages men to paint their nails for Bruce Jenner   Sydney Morning Herald
TV series for Jenner's transgender transition   Sky News Australia
Examiner.com   
Stuff.co.nz   
CBS Local   
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TIME   

Avengers: Age of Ultron An IMAX 3D Experience   
Westword
Avengers: Age of Ultron is a complicated, ticking machine — a cuckoo clock under attack. Returning helmer Joss Whedon is earnestly trying to make a movie out of a bag of bolts: six stars, nine cameos, three enemies, and at least ten films to go before the ...

2015-04-28 U.S. Technology

InformationWeek   

iPhone 6 Sales Help Drive $58B In Revenue For Apple   
InformationWeek
The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus shone during a record-breaking quarter that earned Apple $58 billion in revenue. 10 Apple Watch Apps For Business, Productivity. (Click image for larger view and slideshow.) Overseas sales of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus ...

2015-04-28 U.S. Business

9 to 5 Mac (blog)   

Apple boosts capital return program, increasing dividend and share repurchase   
9 to 5 Mac (blog)
Expanding upon its previously announced programs to return cash to investors, Apple today announced that it will use a total of $200 billion of cash by the end of March 2017 to fund the repurchase of Apple stock and the payment of dividends. The enhanced ...

2015-04-28 U.S. U.S.

New York Times   

National Guard Called Out in Baltimore as Police and Youths Clash After ...   
New York Times
BALTIMORE — Gov. Larry Hogan activated the National Guard on Monday and the city of Baltimore announced a curfew for all residents as a turbulent day that began with funeral of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, the nation's latest symbol of police brutality, ended ...

2015-04-28 U.S. World

Toronto Star   

Nepal quake: Death toll passes 4400; fears of devastation in remote areas   
CNN
As the rescue and recovery efforts continue, many charities and NGOs are sending teams, aid and medical assistance. Click here to find out about the organizations you can assist. Kathmandu, Nepal (CNN) Rescue and aid workers in Nepal are struggling to ...

2015-04-27 U.S. Spotlight

Today.com   

Blogger smashes the 'perfect body' myth with live-Photoshopping video   
Today.com
A popular fitness blogger, who is fed up with mean comments about her size, airbrushed herself in a viral video to prove a point about body-shaming. An error occurred. Unable to execute Javascript. Cassey Ho, a Pilates instructor and the blogger behind ...

2015-04-27 U.S. Health

SMJ News   

Removal of Ovaries associated with decrease in breast cancer death in women ...   
Science Daily
Date: April 23, 2015; Source: The JAMA Network Journals; Summary: Removal of the ovaries, a procedure known as an oophorectomy, was associated with a 62 percent reduction in breast cancer death in women diagnosed with breast cancer and carrying a ...

2015-04-27 U.S. Science

Yibada (English Edition)   

Celebrating Hubble Telescope's Birthday in Stellar Pictures   
Yibada (English Edition)
Friday, April 24, 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. Orbiting Earth at about 569 kilometers above us, the Hubble Space Telescope has been looking deep into the space and capturing stunning images.
Hubble hits 25th anniversary IN SPAAACE – time for telescope to come home   The Register
Week in Geek: Hubble gotchu edition   MSNBC
Hubble at 25: The iconic space telescope's greatest discoveries   Christian Science Monitor
San Jose Mercury News   
Huffington Post   
Live Science   
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Christian Science Monitor   

Chinese researchers alter embryo DNA: Do results cross ethical tripwires?   
Christian Science Monitor
The study has added urgency to recent calls from scientists, ethicists, and leaders in the biotech industry to take immediate, serious steps globally to weigh the legal, ethical, and social implications of manipulating DNA within heritable cells.
Embryonic Research   Financial Express
Row over human embryo gene editing   BBC News
Genetically Modified Humans? How Genome Editing Works   Live Science
CBS Local   
Huffington Post   
Forbes   
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Daily Science Journal   

Researchers Find That Bees Are Addicted To Neonicotinoids Pesticides   
Daily Science Journal
A new study states that bees are increasingly getting addicted to neonicotinoids pesticides. Neonicotinoids pesticides are used for seed dressing of rapeseed, but they affect wild bees and interfere with their growth and reproduction. The study, which was ...

2015-04-27 U.S. Sports

ESPN   

A swan song to build on for Celtics   
ESPN
I've been chronicling Boston sports for the better part of 34 years and assumed I'd seen just about everything, but something unfolded Sunday afternoon that I never imagined possible: a standing ovation for a team that got swept in the first round of the playoffs ...

2015-04-27 U.S. Entertainment

E! Online   

2015 Daytime Emmy Awards: Ellen DeGeneres, Kelly Ripa, Betty White, Bobby ...   
E! Online
Rise and shine TV lovers! It's time to celebrate the best in daytime. From talk-show hosts to soap opera stars, so many familiar faces were in attendance for Sunday's 2015 Daytime Emmy Awards. Hosted by Tyra Banks, the star-studded event televised on POP ...

2015-04-27 U.S. Technology

Irish Examiner   

Here's Call of Duty: Black Ops III's reveal trailer in all its glory   
Irish Examiner
As you'd expect, Call of Duty: Black Ops III's reveal trailer is a thrill ride from start to finish. And it's got a fantastic soundtrack to boot. Here. The trailer shows off some of the new weaponry and toys you'll get to play with, the addition of augmentations, and even ...

2015-04-27 U.S. Business

New York Times   

Chipotle to Stop Serving Genetically Altered Food   
New York Times
In a first for a major restaurant chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill on Monday will begin serving only food that is free of genetically engineered ingredients. “This is another step toward the visions we have of changing the way people think about and eat fast food,” ...

2015-04-27 U.S. U.S.

Kansas City Star   

After the protests, calm sought for Gray's burial   
Baltimore Sun
As Freddie Gray's family prepared to bury him on Monday, officials reiterated their calls for calm after a massive demonstration on Saturday left some businesses and cars vandalized, 34 people arrested and a city on edge over the 25-year-old's death from ...

2015-04-27 U.S. World

Reuters   

Desperate Nepalese sleep in open, seek help as aftershocks spread fear   
Reuters
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Thousands of desperate Nepalese huddled under tents and sought scarce food and medical supplies on Monday, two days after a massive quake killed more than 3,200 people and overwhelmed authorities struggled to cope with ...

2015-04-26 U.S. Spotlight

Mosqueda-Lewis and Stokes Selected in First Round of WNBA Draft   
UConn Huskies
UNCASVILLE, Conn. --University of Connecticut women's basketball seniors, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (Anaheim Hills, Calif.) and Kiah Stokes (Marion, Iowa), were selected in the first round of the 2015 WNBA Draft, presented by State Farm on Thursday, ...

2015-04-26 U.S. Health

BBC News   

Mitochondria editing tried in mice   
BBC News
Researchers have developed a technique to edit out bits of mitochondrial DNA that could otherwise pass on incurable diseases, a study in mice shows. Salk Institute scientists used specifically engineered molecular scissors to snip out mutations in embryos, ...

2015-04-26 U.S. Science

wtvr.com   

Magma expanse under Yellowstone supervolcano more vast than thought   
wtvr.com
TETON COUNTY, Wy. — As tourists stroll between Yellowstone's 300 active geysers, taking selfies in front of thousands of bubbling, boiling mud pots and hissing steam vents, they are treading on one of the planet's greatest time bombs. The park is a ...