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National Post Tragically Hip's Gord Downie Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer ABC News Canadian rootsy rock band The Tragically Hip announced Tuesday that its lead singer, Gord Downie, has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. In postings on its website and Facebook page, the band said the 52-year-old Downie, a father of four, was ... The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie Diagnosed With Terminal CancerPitchfork Media Tragically Hip's Gord Downie has terminal brain cancerLos Angeles Times Tragically Hip to tour despite lead singer's terminal cancerReuters CBC.ca -CTV News -Toronto Star -UPROXX all 128 news articles » Google
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LOS ANGELES (TheBlaze/AP) — SWAT officers and a police dog are investigating a possible threat aboard a jetliner that landed at Los Angeles International Airport after a trip from Houston. Screengrab via NBC LA Airport police Officer Rob Pedregon says the Transportation Security Administration received a phone call Tuesday about a possible threat to Compass Air Flight 5931. The plane was marked as American Eagle. The plane arrived at 8:43 a.m. from Houston and was kept on the runway with all passengers on board. Seven SWAT officers and a dog have walked up a staircase and into the plane. The live video feed from NBA Los Angeles showed the police dog sniffing some of…
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald has received brutal criticism from both ends of the political spectrum after he compared the wait times at VA hospitals to wait times for rides at Disneyland. After he made the comments Monday morning during a breakfast with reporters in Washington, D.C., the VA chief faced immediate backlash from politicians and lawmakers who saw the comparison as insensitive, disrespectful and inaccurate. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) “Comparing abhorrent wait times to a trip to Disneyland is unbelievably tone-deaf and hurtful to American heroes desperately in need of care,” Illinois Democratic Rep. Tam…
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azcentral.com CDC: 80% of public pools, water parks in 5 states, including AZ, violate health codes azcentral.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages swimmers to test water quality at public pools, water parks. Loading… Post to Facebook. CDC: 80% of public pools, water parks in 5 states, including AZ, violate health codes The Centers for ... CDC: Have a great summer, but make sure your public pool isn't a health hazardThe Providence Journal CDC: 80 percent of public pools have health violations in NY, 4 other statesSyracuse.com CDC: Nearly 80 Percent Of Public Pools Have Health, Safety ProblemsPatch.com Huffington Post -Washington Post -whnt.com -…
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Allentown Morning Call Fire at North Penn High School; students evacuated Allentown Morning Call Fire companies respond after a fire was reported at North Penn High School Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Fire companies respond after a fire was reported at North Penn High School Tuesday, May 24, 2016. (JAMES BOYLE OF CALKINS MEDIA). Calkins Media. North Penn High School dismisses after fire, evacuationFOX 29 News Philadelphia all 8 news articles » Google
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CampaignLive GoPro surges after Red Bull invests in it CNN Good news for all you Tony Hawk wannabees with a camera strapped to your head and an energy drink in one hand while you skateboard down the half pipe. GoPro just entered into a partnership with Red Bull. GoPro's stock got a much needed caffeine ... GoPro and Red Bull Form Exclusive Global PartnershipPR Newswire (press release) GoPro, Red Bull partner to capture the world of extreme sportsCNET Here's A Reason Why GoPro (GPRO) Stock Is Higher TodayTheStreet.com StreetInsider.com -Smarter Analyst -LearnBonds -Insider Monkey (blog) all 21 news articles » Google
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Foreign Policy (blog) The United States Needs to Keep a Watchful Eye on Putin and … Foreign Policy (blog) Turn on the news, and every night it seems that attacks happen around the world. Our enemies have been emboldened over the past seven years, under President Barack Obama. One of the most glaring examples is Vladimir Putin and Russia. The Obama ... and more » Source
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Our culture has become increasingly captivated by apocalyptic themes and storylines, with a plethora of popular TV shows and feature films embracing zombies, plagues and other terrifying end of days scenarios. Billy Hallowell/Charisma House But the idea of a future Armageddon-like scenario isn’t merely reserved for fictional entertainment plots, as the concept is deeply embedded in Christian theology, impacting the way in which believers have read, interpreted and processed biblical scripture over the past two millennia. In fact, many contemporary theologians and pastors believe that they’re observing numerous signs in the current culture that mirror the supposedly p…
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The Intelligencer DEVELOPING: Fire reported at North Penn High School The Intelligencer Emergency vehicles at North Penn High School in Towamencin for reported fire Tuesday morning. North Penn High School fire. Contributed. North Penn High School fire. North Penn High School was evacuated after a fire Tuesday morning. Posted: Tuesday ... and more » Google
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News & Observer US attorney general in Fayetteville on community policing tour News & Observer U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch visits the Fayetteville Police Department during her National Community Policing Tour on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Fayetteville, N.C. Fayetteville officers are using the latest technologies including body cameras ... Attorney general to visit North Carolina, laud police effortBryan-College Station Eagle all 25 news articles » Google
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News & Observer US attorney general in Fayetteville on community policing tour News & Observer U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch visits the Fayetteville Police Department during her National Community Policing Tour on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Fayetteville, N.C. Fayetteville officers are using the latest technologies including body cameras ... and more » Google
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NBCNews.com Sanders Campaign Requests Kentucky Vote Recanvass ABC News Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign requested a recanvass in Kentucky's presidential primary Tuesday, where he trails Hillary Clinton by less than one-half of 1 percent of the vote. The Sanders campaign said it has asked the Kentucky secretary of ... Sanders Requests Recanvassing in Kentucky Primary ContestNBCNews.com Bernie Sanders' campaign says it has requested a recanvass in Kentucky presidential primary.Washington Post all 11 news articles » Google
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FOXSports.com 10 things you need to know about the Indy 500 FOXSports.com Leading the field to the green flag for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 will be Roger Penske, driving the Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car. Team Penske owner Roger Penske watches during final practice on Carb Day for the 99th running of the ... and more » Google
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UN News Centre UN report paints mixed picture of global responses to declining air quality UN News Centre In many parts of rural Nepal, women spend on average of five hours a day in smoke-filled kitchens such as these, underming their health. Photo: IRIN/Naresh Newar. Print. 24 May 2016 – Noting that from 2008 to 2013, air pollution levels in urban areas ... New UNEP Report notices 8% Increase in Urban Areas' Air Pollution LevelsNH Voice Towards a Better Planet and a Life of Dignity for AllHuffington Post Africa: 600000 Die Annually in Africa From Air Pollution, UN Report SaysAllAfrica.com Nature World News -Washington Post -CRIENGLISH.com -BBC News all 75 news article…
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The queen officially has her day. In a move securing him as the most flawless governor among all those in the Beyhive, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton (D) officially decreed Monday, May 23, as “Beyoncé Day” in the Gopher State. Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at TCF Stadium Monday in Minneapolis. (AP Images/Daniela Vesco) “Beyoncé has influenced many Minnesota girls and women with the powerful, positive messages in her music, and her impact and success has been widely-recognized,” a press release from Dayton’s office stated. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith (D) also signed the proclamation. The declaration of “Beyoncé Day” came as the award-winning perform…
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U.S. News & World Report Balloon-in-a-Pill May Be New Weight-Loss Tool U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new ingestible and inflatable balloon system seems to be a noninvasive way to fill up the stomach and curb appetite, researchers report. The balloon system, known as Obalon, helped obese people lose nearly ... Swallowable, gas-filled balloons aid fight against obesityEurekAlert (press release) Balloon capsules, swallowed then inflated, produce weight loss in nearly 65%Healio all 3 news articles » Google
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USA TODAY Louisiana set to expand hate crimes law to include police U.S. News & World Report BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is poised to become the first state in the nation to expand its hate-crime laws to protect police, firefighters and emergency medical crews — a move that could stir the national debate over the relationship between ... Targeting Police a Hate Crime Under Louisiana's 'Blue Lives Matter' BillWall Street Journal (blog) This State Is Making Sure That Blue Lives MatterHuffington Post 'Blue Lives Matter': Louisiana Hate Crimes Bill to Protect First RespondersNBCNews.com Monroe News Star -VICE News -The Root -Reason (blog) all 61 news articles » …
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The Detroit News Split verdict in Judge Berg shooting case The Detroit News A Wayne County jury of six men and six women will decide the fate of Kevin Andre Smith Jr., who was charged in the March 2015 shooting U.S. District Judge Terrence Berg on the porch of his University District home during an alleged botch robbery ... Suspect found not guilty in shooting of federal judge Terrence BergDetroit Free Press Man found not guilty of shooting Federal Judge Berg outside Detroit home, guilty on other chargesWXYZ all 7 news articles » Google
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Washington Post Trump says decision to seek donations followed GOP request Washington Post NEW YORK — Donald Trump holds his first presidential fundraisers this week. The events directly benefit his campaign, but he doesn't see it that way. Trump insists that his about-face from self-funded candidate to one who relies on donors is happening ... RNC picks trio of conservative stalwarts for platform committeeCNN Trump scores heavyweight establishment Republicans on fundraising teamThe Hill (blog) Will the past trump the future in 2016?Fox News Hollywood Reporter -Washington Times -Dallas Morning News (blog) -Jewish Journal all 16 news articles » Google
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TechCrunch Twilio ramps up mobile play with programmable SIMs for IoT and handsets with T-Mobile TechCrunch Twilio stormed into the telecoms market several years ago with a set of services that turned core communications features once controlled by carriers, like text messages and phones numbers, into API-based services that any developer could easily ... Twilio teams up with T-Mobile to help developers build apps that use cellular dataVentureBeat Twilio rolls out mobile communications platform and add-on marketplaceNetwork World Twilio launches marketplace, opens APIs to third parties, forges programmable wireless pact with T-MobileZDNet PR Newswire (press release) -M…
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TechCrunch Twilio launches add-on marketplace TechCrunch Using these add-ons, developers who use Twilio's API to power the messaging features of their apps and services can easily combine Twilio's services with those of its partners. “This the beginning of Twilio's marketplace,” Twilio CEO and co-founder ... and more » Google
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TechCrunch Twilio ramps up mobile play with programmable SIMs for IoT and handsets with T-Mobile TechCrunch Twilio stormed into the telecoms market several years ago with a set of services that turned core communications features once controlled by carriers, like text messages and phones numbers, into API-based services that any developer could easily ... and more » Google
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DJ ArtForm — the “third-party contractor” fired by the San Diego Padres for his role in the national anthem mixup that embarrassed the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus over the weekend — is apologizing and insisting there was no “hate” or “bad intent” on his part. The Gay Men’s Chorus had gathered on the field before Saturday’s game — it was Pride Night at Petco Park — to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” But instead a woman’s recorded voice was heard singing the anthem — and the song just kept going as the 100-member singing group stood on the field. “I just felt this dread come over me because I was so embarrassed. Some of us started to sing along. After that, we just stood …
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New York Times RNC Names People to Help Shore Up Donald Trump's Coffers New York Times Donald J. Trump attended a fund-raiser in Lawrenceville, N.J., last week. Credit Eric Thayer for The New York Times. The Republican National Committee has named six people to its finance committee to help raise money for the party and for its ... and more » Google
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Washington Post A rainy Atlantic weather system, even a tropical storm, might spoil DC's Memorial Day Washington Post A sunnier, drier weather pattern is about to hit its stride in the Mid-Atlantic. But before anyone gets too used it, consider weather models that suggest that a weather system developing in the Atlantic could bring more overcast, rainy conditions to ... Tropical Disturbance Forms Ahead Of Hurricane Season's StartPatch.com Tropical storm could form this week off Southeast coastUSA TODAY Hurricane season 2016: Forecasters watching Atlantic disturbanceAL.com Reuters -Local 10 -Orlando Sentinel -KRIS Corpus Christi News all 47 news articles » Google
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CBS News Officials Investigate Possible Threat at LAX; Plane From Houston Landed Safely KTLA Los Angeles officials are investigating a possible threat at Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday morning. The airport got a TSA notification of a phone threat made to a call center in Houston regarding the plane, said Officer Rob Pedregon, with ... Plane scare leads to SWAT-like intervention at LAXCBS News Police Search Plane at LAX Due to Threat ReportNBC Southern California WATCH LIVE: Plane lands at LAX after receiving bomb threatfox5sandiego.com New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV -San Francisco Chronicle -CBS 8 San Diego -WPTV.com all 24 news articles » Google
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Huffington Post Exploring Gender Differences in Lung Cancer Huffington Post To the surprise of many, lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of women. That's why the American Lung Association launched LUNG FORCE, which raises awareness of the impact of lung cancer in women and critical funds for lung cancer research. But are ... Lung cancer survival rate increases by 73 percent if caught early University of LiverpoolEurekAlert (press release) Rutgers Cancer Institute Researcher Explores Gender Disparity in Lung CancerNewswise (press release) Lung cancer screening now at Lake RegionalLakenewsonline.com Benzinga -Asheville Citizen-Times -Health Aim -Healio all 14 news a…
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Patch.com Sports Authority Starting Its 'Going Out of Business' Sales This Week Patch.com MARLBOROUGH, MA—Sports Authority is beginning its "going-out-of-business" sales this week at all of its locations, according to a bankruptcy document that was recently released. The stores will start its liquidation sales "on or about May 25 and will ... and more » Google
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CBS Local Officer Cleared In Freddie Gray's Death, Prosecutor Criticized CBS Local BALTIMORE (AP) — After two trials and no convictions, Baltimore's top prosecutor faces criticism that she moved too quickly to file charges against six officers in the case involving a 25-year-old black man who died a week after he was critically ... Bratton says Marilyn Mosby overcharged cops in Freddie Gray deathNew York Daily News The Latest: Baltimore police to use apps for new policiesMiami Herald Underground Police Brutality: Why There Won't Be Justice for Freddie GrayComplex TriValley Central -WEAA -Salon -Mediaite all 20 news articles » Google
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ESPN Jaguars rookie CB Jalen Ramsey has surgery to repair torn meniscus ESPN JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars rookie cornerback Jalen Ramsey underwent surgery Tuesday morning to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee but the team expects him to return in time for the start of training camp in late July. "That's ... Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey undergoes knee surgery to repair meniscus tearSports Illustrated Jaguars' Ramsey has surgery, should return for training campWashington Post NFL: Are the Jaguars the Most Cursed Team in Football?The Cheat Sheet CBSSports.com -Tallahassee.com -Jacksonville Jaguars -Sportsnaut all 11 news articles » Google
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