2015-10-06 U.S. Spotlight

AL.com   

Alabama sends message: We are too broke to care about right and wrong   
AL.com
Alabama might as well just send an invitation to the Justice Department. Come on in guys. Come on down. No need to reply with an RSVP. Because we know you'll be here. How could you resist? Because Alabama just took a giant step backward. Take a look ...

2015-10-06 U.S. Health

The Boston Globe   

Stunned Nobel winner: 'Is there some way I can verify this?'   
The Boston Globe
This story was produced by Stat, a national publication from Boston Globe Media Partners that will launch online this fall with coverage of health, medicine, and life sciences. Learn more and sign up for Stat's morning newsletter at Statnews.com. NORTH ...

2015-10-06 U.S. Science

Newsweek   

Wildlife thriving around Chernobyl   
Press Herald
A new study of wildlife in the radiation-contaminated Chernobyl exclusion zone has found that many large mammal populations – elk, roe deer, red deer, wild boar and wolves – seem to be thriving. The findings, published in the journal Current Biology ...
Nature thrives in Chernobyl, site of worst nuclear disaster   Reuters
Near the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, wildlife bounces back   Los Angeles Times
Decades After Chernobyl, Wildlife Thriving Inside Exclusion Zone   Huffington Post
Newsweek   
Christian Science Monitor   
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New York Times   

A Shifting Approach to Saving Endangered Species   
New York Times
When the Obama administration announced last month that it would not add the greater sage grouse to the endangered species list, some conservation groups predictably criticized the ruling. “It's a sign that politics as usual has taken over the process ...
FWS adds Black Pinesnake to threatened and endangered species list   WDAM-TV
A Shifting Approach to Saving The Endangered Species   The Market Business
Black Pinesnake added to threatened and endangered species list   KTVQ Billings News
Insight Ticker   
Center for Biological Diversity (press release)   
Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) (press release) (blog)   
all 16 news articles »   

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INFORUM   

Post-apocalyptic 'beaver' thrived after dinosaurs died   
INFORUM
The teeth of Kimbetopsalis is pictured in this undated handout photo provided by Tom Williamson. REUTERS / Tom Williamson. Post-apocalyptic 'beaver' thrived after dinosaurs died. By Will Dunham / Reuters Media Today at 10:29 p.m.. Email Tweet Sign up ...

2015-10-06 U.S. Sports

ESPN   

DraftKings employee's big win raises doubts about transparency, integrity   
ESPN
An early release of lineup information in a DraftKings contest is raising questions about the transparency of the burgeoning daily fantasy industry. Users in online forums are asking whether a DraftKings employee might have used information about ...
Scandal Erupts in Unregulated World of Fantasy Sports   New York Times
DraftKings, FanDuel team up to defend integrity of games   The Boston Globe
Insider-trading scandal rocks daily fantasy sports industry   Washington Post
Deadspin   
Reuters   
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Atlanta Journal Constitution   

Lions vs. Seahawks 2015 final score: Seattle extends Detroit's season of ...   
SB Nation
The Detroit Lions remain the only winless team in the NFL after losing to the Seattle Seahawks, 13-10, on Monday night. What ought to be an explosive offense was thoroughly snuffed out. The Seahawks allowed just 256 yards at 4.8 yards per play for ...
Detroit Lions comeback bid falls a half-yard short, keeping the team winless ...   ESPN (blog)
Seattle 13, Detroit 10: Johnson fumbles at goal line   Detroit Free Press
Calvin Johnson fumbles inches short of potential game-winning TD in stunning ...   MLive.com
NFL.com   
NBCSports.com   
Yahoo Sports (blog)   
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ESPN   

NHL finally says enough to Raffi Torres   
ESPN
If it's possible for a film short from the NHL's department of player safety to be nominated for an Oscar, Monday's thoughtful, point-by-point dismantling of serial predator Raffi Torres should be considered. Maybe there's a category for "Lowering the ...
Jason Demers tweets #FreeTorres, gets mocked   NBCSports.com
Allen: Raffi Torres' suspension shows NHL won't tolerate his brand of violence   USA TODAY
NHL Bars Sharks Forward for Half the Season for an Illegal Hit   New York Times
Yahoo Sports   
San Jose Mercury News   
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USA TODAY   

Nightengale: CC Sabathia confronts a problem rooted deep in his past   
USA TODAY
The pain must have been unbearable, or perhaps it was an ugly incident that frightens him and his family, for CC Sabathia to abandon his New York Yankees teammates. You don't walk away, not on the eve of the postseason, unless there's something ...
Sabathia's Abrupt Departure Brings Only Respect From Yankees   New York Times
As ALDS approaches, Yankees rally around CC Sabathia, who checks into rehab   New York Daily News
CC Sabathia of New York Yankees to enter alcohol-rehab center, miss playoffs   The Seattle Times
San Jose Mercury News   
New York Post   
Albany Times Union   
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The Desert Sun   

Steve Simon headed from Indian Wells to be CEO of WTA   
The Desert Sun
Last December, Steve Simon helped initiate talks with Serena Williams and former Women's Tennis Association chief executive Stacey Allaster about the possibility of Williams returning to the Indian Wells Masters tournament after a 14-year boycott.
TODAY'S TENNIS HOT NEWS FLASH: STEVE SIMON APPOINTED AS THE NEW WTA CHIEF ...   10sBalls
Simon to take over as WTA's new CEO, replacing Allaster   USA TODAY
WTA Names Steve Simon New CEO Replacing Stacey Allaster   Tennis-X.com (blog)
Tennis Now   
ESPN   
Los Angeles Times   
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NHL.com   

Sharks name Pavelski captain; Thornton alternate   
NHL.com
The San Jose Sharks named Joe Pavelski captain on Monday. Joe Thornton and Logan Couture were named alternate captains. The San Jose Sharks named forward Joe Pavelski the ninth captain in their history Monday. "Obviously, it's a huge honor.
Pavelski is the right choice   SFGate (blog)
Sharks name Joe Pavelski captain, Thorton and Couture alternates   CBSSports.com
Sharks' Joe Thornton stands tall by any measure   San Francisco Chronicle (subscription)
Comcast SportsNet Bay Area   
San Jose Mercury News (blog)   
The Gackle Report   
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OCRegister   

Miller: The Angels' problems are easy to see, but can a new GM provide solutions?   
OCRegister
Miller: The Angels' problems are easy to see, but can a new GM provide solutions? Oct. 5, 2015. Updated 8:40 p.m.. 1 of 2. New Angels general manager Billy Eppler, center, fields questions during a news conference at Angel Stadium. LEONARD ORTIZ ...

2015-10-06 U.S. Entertainment

Rockhampton Morning Bulletin   

Bindi Irwin's Dancing with the Stars Tribute to Dad Steve Irwin Will Make You ...   
E! Online
Breath. Taking. Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough just totally blew us away with their Dancing with the Stars tribute to Bindi's dad, Steve Irwin, and there cannot possibly be a dry eye left in America, or Australia, or anywhere, really. "I think that I'm ...
Bindi Irwin Delivers First Perfect 10 on Dancing with the Stars with Stunning ...   People Magazine
Bindi Irwin's Tribute To Her Dad On 'Dancing With The Stars' Was Emotional   Bustle
'Dancing With The Stars' 2015 Spoilers: Season 21 Contestant Bindi Irwin ...   International Business Times
Communities Digital News   
Orlando Sentinel   
Franchise Herald   
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Hollywood Reporter   

'Fear the Walking Dead' Boss Previews Faster Pace, Mix of Land and Sea in Season 2   
Hollywood Reporter
Showrunner Dave Erickson talks with THR about what to expect from the 15-episode second season. [Warning: This story contains spoilers from the season one finale of AMC's Fear the Walking Dead.] AMC's Fear the Walking Dead capped its freshman ...

2015-10-06 U.S. Technology

CNNMoney   

Facebook to beam free internet to Africa with satellites   
CNNMoney
The social network is teaming up with the French satellite company Eutelsat (ETCMY) to launch a satellite that will provide internet access to people in sub-Saharan Africa. The satellite will launch next year and service will start in the second half ...
Facebook to launch satellite to expand Internet access in Africa   Reuters
Facebook Is Going To Space To Bring Internet To Sub-Saharan Africa   Huffington Post
Facebook announces project to deliver Internet from space   CNN
BBC News   
CNET   
Gizmodo   
all 238 news articles »   

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Mashable   

Early iPhone 6S owners reporting burning hot Touch ID buttons   
Mashable
Surprising no one, Apple's newest iPhone is its best. This doesn't mean all of its first users are having a positive experience. First reported by 9to5Mac and corroborated by user complaints in Apple's Support forums and Twitter, early iPhone 6S users ...
Apple iPhone 6s review: More than just a speed-bump   ZDNet
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Review   SlashGear
Review: Apple iPhone 6s Plus   WIRED

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TechCrunch   

A Look Ahead To Tomorrow's Windows 10 Hardware-Palooza   
TechCrunch
And lo, the Surface Pro 4 did arrive. At least that is the general market expectation at the moment. Tomorrow morning in New York City, Microsoft will host an event that should include an array of new hardware, including, yes, a new Surface Pro device.
Microsoft Windows 10 Event: Lumia 950, Surface Pro 4, Band 2 -- How To Watch ...   International Business Times
What to expect from Microsoft's October 6 event   Digital Trends
The Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL might come with Candy Crush Saga pre-installed   Phone Arena
Tech Times   
USA TODAY   
BetaNews   
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VentureBeat   

Hands on with Google Now on Tap in Android Marshmallow: It's a start   
VentureBeat
Google today issued the final release of Android Marshmallow, the newest version of its mobile operating system, after it was first unveiled back in May. Perhaps the biggest feature in Marshmallow is Google Now on Tap. It quickly gives you information ...
Android Marshmallow is available now — if you have a Nexus device   Mashable
AH Primetime: Find Out Which Devices Get Marshmallow Updates   Android Headlines - Android News
Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Leaps From Android 4.4 KitKat To Android 5 ...   Tech Times
Phandroid.com   
Ars Technica   
PhoneDog   
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Apple Insider   

Apple begins selling official Apple Watch lugs to third-party band makers   
Apple Insider
Via a third-party distributor, Avnet, Apple is now selling authorized lugs for the Apple Watch that accessory makers can use in their own bands for the device. The lugs are all stainless steel, and come with the phrase "Made for Apple Watch" etched on ...
Apple Watch Hermès now on sale in 10 different styles   Macworld
Apple Watch Hermes Hits Stores   PC Magazine
Apple Watch Hermès leather bands are now available   Engadget
AppAdvice   
Quartz   
9 to 5 Mac (press release)   
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IBNLive   

Google ordered to stop anti-competitive Android practices in Russia   
The Verge
After being found guilty of abusing its dominant market position in Russia last month, Google is now being ordered to make some changes. In particular, Russian regulators have taken issue with what Google does and does not allow its hardware partners ...
Russia's Anti-Monopoly Agency Says Google Must Alter Its Contracts With ...   Android Police
Russia gives Google an ultimatum to unbundle mobile apps   SlashGear
Russian anti-monopoly court orders Google to make changes to Android   Phone Arena
Android Headlines - Android News   
TechCrunch   
Salt Lake Tribune   
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Computerworld   

Chinese hackers put iOS in the crosshairs with novel attack angles   
Computerworld
For almost a year, Chinese hackers have leveraged a novel one-two punch to compromise iOS devices, including non-jailbroken iPhones, then seed them with adware, a security company said today. The malware, dubbed "YiSpecter," was written in China by ...

2015-10-06 U.S. Business

Reuters   

Historic Pacific trade deal faces skeptics in US Congress   
Reuters
ATLANTA Twelve Pacific Rim countries on Monday reached the most ambitious trade pact in a generation, aiming to liberalize commerce in 40 percent of the world's economy in a deal that faces skepticism from U.S. lawmakers. The Trans-Pacific Partnership ...

2015-10-06 U.S. U.S.

New York Times   

Labor, Civil Rights Activist Grace Lee Boggs Dies at Age 100   
ABC News
Grace Lee Boggs, a longtime activist who was part of the labor, civil rights, black power, women's rights and environmental justice movements, died Monday at her Detroit home. She was 100. Boggs and late husband James Boggs were involved in advocacy ...

2015-10-06 U.S. World

New York Times   

US General Says Afghans Requested Airstrike That Hit Kunduz Hospital   
New York Times
WASHINGTON — The American commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John F. Campbell, said on Monday that Afghan forces had requested the airstrike that destroyed a Doctors Without Borders hospital in the city of Kunduz, conceding that the military had ...