2015-07-01 U.S. U.S.

KHON2   

Lawmaker explains his attack in Kakaako homeless encampment   
KHON2
He's bruised and sore, but he's not angry — that's what state lawmaker Tom Brower said Tuesday, the day after he was attacked while taking pictures at homeless camps in Kakaako. KHON2 News first reported Monday night that Brower was assaulted and ...

2015-07-01 U.S. World

Wall Street Journal   

US, Cuba Reach Agreement to Establish Full Diplomatic Relations   
Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and Cuba have reached an agreement to restore diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in each other's capitals, a senior administration official said Tuesday, the biggest step yet toward ending a half century of enmity between ...

2015-06-30 U.S. Spotlight

Daily Signal   

9 Quotes From Scalia's Scathing Dissent in King V. Burwell   
Daily Signal
Tiffany Bates writes about the Supreme Court and constitutional law as a legal research associate in The Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. Portrait of Elizabeth Slattery · Elizabeth Slattery / @EHSlattery ...

   

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2015 NBA Draft grades: Timberwolves, Lakers, Mavericks earn highest marks   
SB Nation
The first round of the 2015 NBA Draft was supposed to be loaded with trades, but for the most part, the order stood pat. There was some movement, but many players went where they were expected to go, including Karl-Anthony Towns to the Timberwolves.

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It's Official -- Bernie Sanders Has Overtaken Hillary Clinton In the Hearts ...   
Huffington Post
According to PBS, Bernie Sanders is "gaining against Clinton in early polls." Salon's Bill Curry believes "Hillary Clinton is going lose," primarily because millions of voters longing for a truly progressive candidate will nominate Sanders. POLITICO ...

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New York Times   

'I Don't Believe in God, but I Believe in Lithium'   
New York Times
The manila folder is full of faded faxes. The top sheet contains a brief description of my first medically confirmed manic episode, more than 20 years ago, when I was admitted as a teenager to U.C.L.A.'s Neuropsychiatric Institute: “Increased ...

   

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Yahoo News   

Coming Thursday: Katie Couric's exclusive interview with Skrillex   
Yahoo News
If this error is occurring repeatedly, we may be experiencing technical difficulties. We apologize for the inconvenience. Refresh Browser. Error Code: 400-101. 3329063601. By Katie Brinn and Andrew Rothschild. He introduces himself as Sonny Moore, but ...

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Huffington Post   

Mom's Honest, Inspiring Response To Comments About Her 'Perfect' Body   
Huffington Post
Mom and musician Kimberly Henderson gained a following back in December after her gorgeous lullaby cover of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" went viral. Seven months and countless media appearances later, Henderson is back in the spotlight for a ...

2015-06-30 U.S. Health

PerfScience   

Citrus consumption and skin cancer: How real is the link?   
Washington Post
A large study published Monday that looked at the dietary patterns of more than 100,000 Americans discovered an unexpected link between high consumption of citrus - specifically whole grapefruit and orange juice -- and risk of melanoma, the most ...

2015-06-30 U.S. Science

Irish Independent   

Time stands still for 'leap-second'   
Irish Independent
An extra sliver of time - a "leap-second" - is being added to the world's clocks to adjust for the inaccuracy of the spinning Earth. Before the invention of super-accurate atomic clocks, time was based on the Earth's rotation, one complete turn taking ...
Good Question: Why Do We Need A Leap Second?   CBS Local
Happy Leap Second! Why This Tuesday Is Going to Be Exactly One Second ...   People Magazine
'Leap second' added for first time in three years   BBC News
Wall Street Journal   
Christian Science Monitor   
Boston.com   
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NBCNews.com   

30-Legged Prehistoric Worm Among First to Sport Spikes   
NBCNews.com
A spiky, wormlike creature with 30 legs — 18 clawed rear legs and 12 featherlike front legs that likely helped it filter food from the water — once lived in the ancient oceans of the early Cambrian period, about 518 million years ago, a new study ...
Spikes, Armor, Projectile Spit: Meet a Beautiful and Terrifying Ancient Worm ...   The Escapist
Newly Discovered Worm Looks Like Something From Horror Flick (Photo)   RTT News
Spiky little sea 'monster' thrived a half billion years ago   Business Insider

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BBC News   

Climate change plans require urgent action, warn MPs   
BBC News
The UK must take urgent action to prepare for the impact of climate change, a group of MPs has said. Ministers should focus on the future risks of heatwaves and flooding, says the climate change committee. Its report said more needed to be done to keep ...

2015-06-30 U.S. Sports

ESPN   

AP Source: LeBron James bypasses option, becomes free agent   
San Jose Mercury News
For the third time in six seasons, LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent. The difference this time is he has no plans to move again. The Cleveland star will not exercise a $21.6 million option on his contract for next season, a person with ...
Cleveland Cavaliers Offer Perfect Stage for J.R. Smith to Thrive   Bleacher Report
NBA: LeBron, Aldridge hot topics as free agency looms   Jakarta Post
2015 NBA Free Agent rankings: Top 50 headlined by James, Aldridge, Love   Washington Post
The Seattle Times   
Sydney Morning Herald   
CBSSports.com   
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ESPN   

UFC's Jose Aldo on track for medical clearance to fight Conor McGregor   
ESPN
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett says the commission believes it is "highly unlikely" UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will not receive medical clearance for a scheduled title fight against Conor McGregor ...

2015-06-30 U.S. Entertainment

ABC News   

Mexico won't send candidate to Miss Universe over Trump comments-Televisa   
Reuters
MEXICO CITY, June 29 Mexico will not send a contestant to this year's Miss Universe pageant after part owner and TV personality Donald Trump made comments insulting Mexicans, Mexican broadcaster Televisa said on Monday. Televisa and former Miss ...