2015-04-22 U.S. Spotlight

Ars Technica   

The new spam: interactive robo-calls from the cloud as cheap as e-mail   
Ars Technica
It was the middle of the day, and my cell phone rang with a local number I didn't recognize. Figuring it was one of my kids calling from a friend's phone to tell me that they had forgotten their cell phone and needed a ride, I answered—and found myself rapidly ...

2015-04-22 U.S. Health

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 the disorder in a small group of children who were already primed to develop the disorder. Now, new ...

2015-04-22 U.S. Science

Tech Times   

Scientists Build Tabletop Instrument That Can 'See' Individual Electrons   
Tech Times
A particle detector can isolate, track and record single electrons emitted by radioactive gas, researchers say. Work could help solve a leading puzzle of particle physics — what is the mass of a neutrino? (Photo : MIT). Physicists at the Massachusetts Institute of ...

2015-04-22 U.S. Sports

USA TODAY   

Top matchups for the 2015 NFL season   
USA TODAY
The New England Patriots' title defense will begin Sept. 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium as the 2015 NFL season officially kicks off. Which of the other 255 games on the regular-season slate announced Tuesday night are most compelling ...

2015-04-22 U.S. Entertainment

Variety   

'Full House' Reunion on Netflix Is Officially Happening   
Variety
UPDATE: It's official –“Full House” will return to television for a 13-episode sequel on Netflix in 2016, the streaming service confirmed. John Stamos, who played Uncle Jesse on the popular family sitcom, broke the news Monday night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”.
Netflix to release 'Full House' sequel in 2016   OCRegister
From 'Full House' to 'Fuller House': What has the cast been up to?   Los Angeles Times
Will 'Fuller House' fare like these 5 hit TV remakes (or 5 shows that tanked)?   Today.com
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USA TODAY   

'Inside Amy Schumer' recap: "Fudge machine" madness   
USA TODAY
The third season of Amy Schumer's show premiered tonight on Comedy Central. Yeah, we lapped it up. Here are the best bits, all of them topical, witty, filthy and serving up Schumer's twisted-smart take on women's issues.
Amy Schumer Is the Comedic Genius Weve All Been Waiting For   Daily Beast
Inside Amy Schumer Renewed for Fourth Season   People Magazine
'Inside Amy Schumer's 'Friday Night Lights' Rape Parody Is Hilarious — But ...   Bustle
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KpopStarz   

If Waka Flocka Flame Becomes President In 2016, The First Thing He's Doing Is ...   
KpopStarz
By now, you've probably heard the news: rapper Waka Flocka has announced that he is running for President of the United States in the upcoming 2016 election. Like Us on Facebook. Although he made the promise two years ago, when he mentioned on ...

2015-04-22 U.S. Technology

Salt Lake Tribune   

Twitter adds policy, tools to block harassment   
Salt Lake Tribune
San Francisco • Twitter adopted further restrictions against violent threats and is working on features aimed at limiting abusive content appearing on users' feeds. While Twitter had prohibited "direct, specific threats of violence against others," the policy is now ...

2015-04-22 U.S. Business

TODAYonline   

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan stocks at 15-yr peak, oil down as Saudi ends Yemen ...   
Reuters
... * Crude oil extends losses as Yemen bombing ends. * Euro steady after slight ebb in Greek debt concerns. * Aussie bounces on slightly firmer-than-expected inflation. By Shinichi Saoshiro. TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - Japanese shares rallied to a 15-year ...

2015-04-22 U.S. U.S.

New York Times   

Freddie Gray in Baltimore: Another City, Another Death in the Public Eye   
New York Times
BALTIMORE — In life, friends say, Freddie Gray was an easygoing, slender young man who liked girls and partying here in Sandtown, a section of west Baltimore pocked by boarded-up rowhouses and known to the police for drug dealing and crime. In death ...

2015-04-22 U.S. World

Los Angeles Times   

Saudi Arabia to shift from airstrikes to 'political process' in Yemen   
Los Angeles Times
Amid mounting civilian casualties, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signaled a scaling back of its nearly monthlong campaign of airstrikes in Yemen, but said it would continue to act militarily against Shiite Muslim insurgents who have overrun much of the ...