2015-05-28 U.S. Spotlight

WKYC-TV   

Day 8 of Michael Brelo trial; threat alleged   
WKYC-TV
The events ended in a barrage of 137 shots fired by 13 officers. Only Patrolman Michael Brelo is standing trial for the deaths of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams. Loading… Post to Facebook. Day 8 of Michael Brelo trial; threat alleged The events ended in ...

2015-05-28 U.S. Health

Fox News   

Newer types of birth control pills confirmed to raise blood-clot risk   
The Seattle Times
Researchers discovered that certain versions of the birth control pill that include the synthetic hormones drospirenone (found in Yasmin), desogestrel (found in Kariva and Mircette) and other newer formulations were associated with higher risk than older birth ...

2015-05-28 U.S. Science

BBC News   

'New species' of ancient human found   
BBC News
A new species of ancient human has been unearthed in the Afar region of Ethiopia, scientists report. Researchers discovered jaw bones and teeth, which date to between 3.3m and 3.5m years old. It means this new hominin was alive at the same time as ...

2015-05-28 U.S. Sports

CNN   

Why is the US bringing down the hammer on FIFA?   
CNN
(CNN) In recent years, FIFA has made news not just for enforcing rules on the soccer field, but also for allegedly breaking them off it. The body that governs soccer, the most popular sport in the world, is a multibillion-dollar behemoth. Great power, yes.
FIFA's troubles during Sepp Blatter's tenure   Los Angeles Times
Asia backs embattled Blatter and endorses FIFA election   Reuters
What About Sepp Blatter? Questions About the FIFA Case   New York Times
New York Daily News   
USA TODAY   
Fox News   
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Chicago Sun-Times   

Blackhawks hold firm, push Ducks to Game 7   
USA TODAY
CHICAGO (AP) — Duncan Keith had three assists and saved a goal in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Wednesday night to force a Game 7 in the Western Conference finals. Brandon Saad, Marian Hossa and ...

2015-05-28 U.S. Entertainment

CNN   

19 Kids and Counting Scandal Scares Off More Advertisers: CVS, H&R Block ...   
E! Online
The number of advertisers distancing themselves from what was one of TLC's most popular shows stands at nearly a dozen...and counting. "We are removing the show 19 Kids and Counting from our advertising schedule until further notice," ConAgra Foods ...

2015-05-28 U.S. Technology

New York Times   

Google and Apple Adjust Strategies on Mobile Payments   
New York Times
The battle for mobile software dominance revolves around two companies: Apple and Google. Now both giants are also going head-to-head in mobile payments, as they prepare to push deeper into digital wallets. Google is set to unveil plans at its annual ...

2015-05-28 U.S. Business

New York Times   

IRS Data Breach May Be Sign of More Personalized Schemes   
New York Times
The plot to steal information on 100,000 taxpayers from the Internal Revenue Service and hijack nearly $50 million in refunds not only reveals a previous security breach but hints at a wider fraud that may bedevil Americans in the future. Some security and tax ...

2015-05-28 U.S. U.S.

New York Times   

Nebraska Bans Death Penalty, Defying a Veto   
New York Times
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska on Wednesday became the first conservative state in more than 40 years to abolish the death penalty, with lawmakers defying their Republican governor, Pete Ricketts, a staunch supporter of capital punishment who had lobbied ...

2015-05-28 U.S. World

BBC News   

Queen's Speech 2015: EU referendum, tax freeze and right-to-buy   
BBC News
An EU referendum by the end of 2017 is among a packed programme of new laws in the first Conservative Queen's Speech in nearly two decades. It also includes more free childcare, an income tax freeze and the right-to-buy for housing association tenants.
Increased taxes for UK businesses with foreign labour, says Queen Elizabeth in ...   Firstpost
More taxes for UK businesses with foreign labour: Queen   Times of India
Farage criticises Brexit question   The Australian
Irish Times   
Telegraph.co.uk   
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Irish Independent   

EU asks member states to take 40000 Mediterranean refugees   
Irish Independent
The EU has asked its member states to take in 40,000 migrants who land over the next two years in Italy and Greece, in a bid to ease the burden on struggling southern nations. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments.
EU asks member nations to approve migrant quotas   Minneapolis Star Tribune
EU asks its member states to admit 40000 asylum seekers from Syria and Eritrea   Balkans.com Business News

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Irish Independent   

Same-sex marriage vote 'a defeat for humanity' - cardinal   
Irish Independent
The same-sex marriage referendum has been labelled a "defeat for humanity" by a senior cardinal in the Vatican. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the result left him "feeling very sad".
Ireland sets example on gay marriage: #tellusatoday   USA TODAY
Senior cardinal says Irish backing for same-sex marriage a 'defeat for humanity'   RTE.ie
Vatican says Ireland gay marriage vote is 'defeat for humanity'   The Guardian

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Al Jazeera America   

Tony Blair stepping down as Middle East envoy   
Al Jazeera America
the organization said on Wednesday, after eight years struggling to break ground in peacemaking between Israel and the Palestinians. Officials close to the Quartet of the United States, European Union, United Nations and Russia, said Blair, 62, would ...