2015-02-21 U.S. Spotlight

'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Isn't A Movie About BDSM, And That's A Problem   
Huffington Post
Like its source material, the "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie is a phenomenon. Sam Taylor-Johnson's much-derided adaptation of E.L. James' more-derided novel broke all kinds of box-office records over the holiday weekend, with more than $94 million in ticket ...

2015-02-21 U.S. Health

WFMY News 2   

Medicare Toughens Standards on Nursing Homes   
New York Times
The star ratings of nearly a third of the nation's nursing homes were lowered on Friday, as federal officials readjusted quality standards in the face of criticism that the ratings were inaccurate and artificially inflated. Federal officials said they hoped the changes ...

2015-02-21 U.S. Science

New York Times   

New York's Forecast: Rising Seas, Continual Heat Waves — and a Little Hope   
New York Times
As you went spelunking through snowdrifts in recent days, pondering the moral necessity of pet-friendly ice melt and perhaps noting in horror the story of a Manhattan woman who froze to death hiking in subzero New Hampshire temperatures over the ...

2015-02-21 U.S. Sports

Bleacher Report   

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Head-to-Toe Breakdown   
Bleacher Report
At long last, the most anticipated boxing event in history is finally going to happen. Floyd Mayweather Jr. will fight Manny Pacquiao on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. As announced by Mayweather on his Shots social media account Friday, the two ...

2015-02-21 U.S. Entertainment

USA TODAY   

Who will be Dakota Johnson's Oscar date?   
USA TODAY
Dakota Johnson will not be bringing her boyfriend Matthew Hitt to the Oscars on Sunday. Loading… Post to Facebook. Who will be Dakota Johnson's Oscar date? Dakota Johnson will not be bringing her boyfriend Matthew Hitt to the Oscars on Sunday.
“50 Shades of Grey,” uncountable shades of terrible   University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily
'50 Shades of Grey' sparks social media campaign against domestic violence   MyFox Chicago
Report: Dakota Johnson and Boyfriend Matthew Hitt Split Up   AceShowbiz
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BBC News   

How to make the perfect Oscars speech   
BBC News
Excitement is growing in Hollywood ahead of Sunday night's Oscars, and the hopeful nominees will be turning their minds towards what to say if they win. But making a good Oscars speech is not as easy as it might seem. The annual Academy Awards ...

2015-02-21 U.S. Technology

USA TODAY   

Apple car has pitfalls but leverages competency   
USA TODAY
Could Apple CEO Tim Cook be the head of an automotive company next? (Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images). 16 CONNECT 143 TWEET 1 LINKEDIN 2 COMMENTEMAILMORE. SAN FRANCISCO – The Apple Car debate couldn't be more polarizing.
Apple to Debut Electric Car by 2020 (Report)   Tom's Guide
Tim Cook POACHED OUR BRAINS – big battery makers A123   The Register
Everyone chill — the Apple Car isn't coming any time soon, if ever   Mashable
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Reuters   

US urges removing Superfish program from Lenovo laptops   
Reuters
BOSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Friday advised Lenovo Group Ltd customers to remove a "Superfish," a program pre-installed on some Lenovo laptops, saying it makes users vulnerable to cyberattacks. The Department of Homeland Security ...

2015-02-21 U.S. Business

Bloomberg   

U.S. West Coast Port Workers Agree to 5-Year Labor Contract   
Bloomberg
Ships wait to unload cargo at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, on Feb. 18, 2015. Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg. (Bloomberg) -- West Coast dockworkers and their employers reached a five-year contract deal, averting a shutdown ...

2015-02-21 U.S. U.S.

NBCNews.com   

Police report: Road rage killing suspect told friends he shot someone   
CNN
Las Vegas (CNN) The man police have accused of gunning down a Las Vegas woman after an apparent road rage incident confided in two friends hours after the shooting that he had shot someone, according to a police report released Friday. The two ...

2015-02-21 U.S. World

The Daily Star   

Iraq aims to retake Mosul with 20000 troops   
The Daily Star
Fighters from ISIS parade in a commandeered Iraqi security forces armored vehicle in the northern city of Mosul, Iraq. Connect; Tweet; RSS; Follow; Email; Print; Share. Bloomberg. The U.S. and Iraq are planning a spring offensive to retake the city of Mosul ...