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Sports Chat Place 'Serena Williams vs. Elina Svitolina 2016 French Open Pick, Odds, Prediction' Sports Chat Place Serena Williams and Elina Svitolina square off in the fourth round of the 2016 French Open. Serena Williams is coming off a straight sets win over Kristina Mladenovic that took 23 games to decide. In the victory, Serena won 72 percent of her first ... and more » Google

New York Times In Capturing Drama of the '86 Mets, Videographers Were Left Captivated New York Times Mets players after capturing the National League East title on Sept. 17, 1986. Credit Keith Meyers/The New York Times. As the 1986 Mets reunite this weekend at Citi Field, fans, too, are looking back on what was a dream season from start to finish. But ... 'We were the greatest show in baseball': The rollicking, enduring legacy of the 1986 MetsNJ.com Mets' ballpark revenue jumps in '15Newsday WATCH: Utley ties the game in the ninth, but Mets and Granderson get last laughCBSSports.com Sports Illustrated -New York Post -Amazin' Avenue -ESPN (blog) all 40 news articles » Google

NPR Shoulder Patches Spark A Diplomatic Flap Between Turkey And The US NPR Shoulder patches are the subject of a diplomatic incident between the U.S. and Turkey. The flap highlights the complicated regional politics the U.S. is navigating in its offensive against Islamic State militants in Syria. The central issue: the ... Turkey President Erdoğan To US: Kurdish Insignia On American Troops Is UnacceptableInternational Business Times Turkish President condemns US commandos photographed sporting Kurdish militia insigniaABC Online The Hidden Dangers Of The Fight Against Islamic StateRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Xinhua -RT -Anadolu Agency -ABC News all 170 news articles » Source

New York Times China Promoting Tourism for Disputed Paracel Islands New York Times A view of the city of Sansha on Woody Island, part of the disputed Paracel chain of islands, where China is promoting tourism. Credit Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. BEIJING — Tropical islands in the South China Sea have become a major strategic ... China faces headaches from warming Viet-U.S. tiesBusiness Insider China plans to turn disputed South China Sea islands into a new tourist hotspotShanghaiist In Asia Pacific, a tense game of political brinksmanshipMilton Daily Standard Asia Times -The Manila Times -MENAFN.COM all 42 news articles » Source

Fox News Relic thieves desecrate Civil War battlefield in Virginia Fox News Thieves apparently digging for buried relics have desecrated a Civil War battlefield in Virginia, causing damage to a field where more than 1,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were killed. The National Park Service is calling the looting at the ... Possible relic thieves damage Petersburg National BattlefieldProgress Index Petersburg National Battlefield lootedNBC4 Washington Looters take Civil War artifacts from Petersburg National Battlefieldwtvr.com Military Times -WRIC -Richmond.com all 13 news articles » Google

Telegraph.co.uk 11 Hit by Lightning in a Paris Park, Many at Child's Party New York Times PARIS — A Paris city councilor says at least half a dozen children have been hit by lightning in a Paris park after a sudden storm overtook their birthday party. Councilor Karen Taieb says 11 people in all were hit by lightning Saturday after seeking ... Official: 11 people hit by lightning in a Paris park, including children at a birthday partyWashington Post Paris lightning strikes children in Parc MonceauBBC News Ten children hit by LIGHTNING during birthday party in parkMirror.co.uk Telegraph.co.uk -RTE.ie -The Local.fr -Express.co.uk all 24 news articles » Source

Sporting News Teresa Earnhardt should drop Kerry Earnhardt suit, fix damage to family name Sporting News May 28, 2016 11:32am EDT May 28, 2016 11:25am EDT It's hard to imagine the emotional distress Teresa Earnhardt has gone through since the death of her husband. Which makes her feud against Dale Earnhardt's family even harder to fathom. NASCAR. NASCAR: Johnson And Earnhardt Among Three Drivers PenalizedBeyond the Flag all 14 news articles » Google

Penguins' Phil Kessel fails to make USA World Cup roster cut Sports Illustrated Two-time Olympic forward Phil Kessel failed to make the final cut for the United States' World Cup of Hockey roster Friday, a day after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins reach the Stanley Cup Final. In passing over the 10-year NHL veteran, Team USA ... and more » Google

Officials: Man Charged 9 Years After Bomb Left in NC Walmart ABC News Authorities say a fingerprint has led them to a man who placed a pipe bomb near small propane tanks in a Walmart in the North Carolina mountains. Officials say there were no serious injuries at the store in Sylva when the bomb exploded in September 2007. and more » Google

Tennis Magazine Maria, still fuming over loss to Cornet, considering taking legal action Tennis Magazine The 28-year-old German said any legal action taken would not be against the Frenchwoman, but rather against officials. (AP). Tatjana Maria, who accused Alize Cornet of gamesmanship during their second-round French Open encounter, says she received ... Venus Quiets Cornet, Will Face Bacsinszky NextTennis Now Venus into French Open round four for first time in six yearsYahoo Sports Venus Williams moves into fourth round defeating CornetExaminer.com Washington Times -WTA Tennis -AOL UK -FOXSports.com all 35 news articles » Google

NBCNews.com Donald Trump: Hispanic Judge in Trump University Lawsuit Is 'a Hater' NBCNews.com Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump railed against the judge in the legal battle over Trump University, telling a large crowd Friday in San Diego, "There should be no trial." "We're in front of a very hostile judge. The judge was ... Donald Trump Blasts “Mexican” Judge in Trump University CaseSlate Magazine (blog) Trump attacks 'Mexican' judge in Trump U lawsuitPolitico Donald Trump Attacks Judge Overseeing The Case Against His Fake University: 'He's A Hater'ThinkProgress The Hill (blog) -Wall Street Journal (blog) -Death and Taxes -Times of San Diego all 15 news articles » Google

TODAYonline Venezuela gov't, opposition hold talks in Dominican Republic - local media Reuters CARACAS Venezuela's opposition leaders and top government officials have held talks in the Dominican Republic to lay the groundwork for a potential dialogue to defuse a political standoff and a deepening economic crisis, local media reported on Saturday. Ex-presidents meet with Venezuela government, oppositionWashington Post Kids with cancer protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas MaduroPulse Headlines Students March for and against Government in CaracasVenezuelanalysis.com TODAYonline -Miami Herald -teleSUR English all 8 news articles » Source

Megachurch pastor, social commentator and activist Jamal Bryant was confronted this week at a street rally in Baltimore by grassroots activist PFK Boom. Boom, whose real name is Davon Neverdon, co-founded the group, “300 Gangstas” as an outreach for some of Baltimore’s the most dangerous citizens. Neverdon, who was arrested and ultimately acquitted of murder in 1993 after spending more than three years in solitary confinement, speaks out against such forms of punishment, the Guardian reported. Image source: YouTube The heated exchange between Neverdon and the 12,000-member Empowerment Temple megachurch pastor, which was recorded and posted to YouTube by another grassroots group called Baltimore BLOC, began shortly after Bryant showed up to West Wednesday, a weekly gathering organized by the family of Tyrone West. After West was killed following an altercation with police officers during a traffic stop in 2013, the Baltimore man’s family filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the officers involved, WJZ-TV reported. Several of the activists present at Wednesday’s rally made it immediately known that they did not believe Bryant’s intentions for being there were pure. The description under the Baltimore BLOC video reads: Why did Jamal Bryant finally show up to a West Wednesday after dodging and disrespecting the West Family for the last 3 years? Where was he when the family of Tyrone West first asked him to help? What happened that time Tawanda Jones (Tyrone West’s sister) and Abdul Salaam were supposed to speak on a panel at Bryant’s church during the Ferguson Solidarity protests in Baltimore in 2014, and he cut them from the program just minutes before it was scheduled to begin? Yeah, we still remember. In the clip, an angry Neverdon confronts Bryant about the ways in which he believes the megapastor disrespected “the streets,” the people who feel that they have been marginalized by Baltimore’s government and law enforcement. “You said you for the people. You got our people all up in your church. You suppose to lead these people man … . You disrespect our streets. You’re f**king with our apostles,” Neverdon said. “The streets don’t want you here,” he insisted as Bryant nodded and remained silent. Neverdon proceeded to mock Bryant’s t-shirt, which had the words “Guardian Angel” printed on it. “Don’t bring your a** down here no f**king more. I mean it yo. On my f***ing kids yo. You’s a f**king disgrace. A guardian angel … ? For who? Cause you damn sure ain’t guarding me … ,” Neverdon told Bryant. After Neverdon appeared to have finished, Bryant began walking away. As he was doing this, a local rapper who goes by Shy Lady Heroin yelled after Bryant and accused the pastor of “selling out your people.” “Jamal Bryant, you should be ashamed of yourself for selling out your people for your fame and your wealth,” she rhymed. Bryant, who said very little during Wednesday’s confrontation, took to Instagram Friday, posting a meme depicting a group of black gangsters claiming to “run our hood.” “Don’t be confused a lot of people who claim strength … really don’t have any power! #inthesestreets” Bryant wrote for the caption. Watch the exchange below (Caution: Very strong language): Read more stories from TheBlaze Washingtonian Editor: People Shouldn’t Say ‘Start a Family’ Because It’s Offensive Obama Calls for a ‘World Without’ Nuclear Weapons During Historic Hiroshima Visit ‘That’s Very Offensive’: Reporter Confronts Trump for Calling Elizabeth Warren ‘Pocahontas’ — He Responds Like You’d Expect Trump Backs Out of Proposed Debate With ‘Second Place Finisher’ Sanders Professor Claims ‘Neo-Nazi’ Ben Shapiro’s Campus Lecture Left Students ‘Brutalized’ Source

ESPN Despite drafting Ezekiel Elliott, the Cowboys passed on trading their RBs CBSSports.com The Cowboys had plenty of needs heading into the 2016 NFL Draft, which made it somewhat surprising that they decided to take Ohio St. running back Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth-overall pick. Yes, he has a chance to be a transcendent talent, but when ... Cowboys say they turned down trade offers for McFadden, MorrisNBCSports.com Todd Archer, ESPN CowboysESPN (blog) Gosselin: Why Tony Romo isn't even close to Hall of Fame-worthyDallas Morning News (blog) 10TV -Today's Pigskin (blog) -NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (blog) -cleveland.com all 45 news articles » Google

WEEI.com Reminder that Clay Buchholz might still be of some importance to these Red Sox WEEI.com Clay Buchholz still potentially has come value for the Red Sox. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images). Friday was the day we officially learned Clay Buchholz would be headed to the bullpen. It was also the day we were reminded why this might not be the last we ... Buchholz doesn't have much to say about move to bullpenComcast SportsNet New England Borges: Clay Buchholz' demotion to Red Sox bullpen is elementalBoston Herald Starter-turned-reliever Gavin Floyd: Relieving is just making pitchesSeacoastonline.com CBS Local -NESN.com -Over The Monster -Bleacher Report all 82 news articles » Google

New York Post TSA finally got the hint over those nightmare airport security lines New York Post ATLANTA — Fast moving airport security lines at the start of the Memorial Day weekend could bode well for return travelers Monday. Travelers reported moving quickly through airport checkpoints Friday after authorities opened extra screening lanes and ... TSA Lines Improve On Multiple Fronts — Skift Business TravelerSkift Is Congress to blame for TSA mess?Kankakee Daily Journal Behind Long Airport Lines, a Chain of TSA Cuts, Missteps and CrisesNew York Times ABC News -WLWT Cincinnati -Redding Record Searchlight -STLtoday.com all 24 news articles » Google

CNBC Changes Rattle Trump Campaign From the Inside CNBC BISMARCK, N.D. -- A constant stream of changes and scuffles are unsettling Donald J. Trump's campaign team, including the abrupt dismissal this week of his national political director. A sense of paranoia is growing among his campaign staff members, ... and more » Google

New York Times Iraqi Sunni politicians reject visit by Iran's Soleimani to Falluja Reuters BAGHDAD Sunni politicians in Iraq condemned on Saturday a visit by Iranian General Qassem Soleimani to Shi'ite paramilitary forces fighting alongside the Iraqi army to drive Islamic State militants out of the Sunni city of Falluja. Three lawmakers from ... Fears for trapped civilians in strife-hit Iraq, SyriaYahoo News Special Ops Rule in War on TerrorDaily Beast Middle East|Iran-Led Push to Retake Falluja From ISIS Worries USNew York Times Huffington Post -CNN -Stars and Stripes -Fox News all 366 news articles » Source

Fox 28 Group suspends effort to get medical marijuana issue on November ballot Columbus Dispatch “We make this decision with a heavy heart as we will surely disappoint our many volunteers, supporters and patient-advocates who invested considerable time and effort in our movement,” Brandon Lynaugh, campaign manager for Ohioans for Medical ... Ohioans for Medical Marijuana suspends ballot initiative campaigncleveland.com Group ends medical marijuana ballot measure drive in OhioWashington Times Ohioans for Medical Marijuana suspends effort to place measure on November ballot10TV Fox 28 -WTAM.com -Motley Fool -Massillon Independent all 37 news articles » Google

Daily Mail Italian, Irish ships save more than 500 migrants Saturday Daily Mail ROME (AP) — Italian coast guard and navy ships, aided by an Irish naval vessel, saved more than 500 migrants from smugglers' boats in the Mediterranean off Libya on Saturday, Italian and Irish officials said. The rescues are the latest by a multi ... At least 45 dead as over 2000 migrants rescued off ItalyIrish Times More Than 2000 Boat Migrants Rescued off Italy, 45 DeadJakarta Globe Italian navy recovers bodies from MediterraneanAnadolu Agency Omaha World-Herald -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Xinhua -Rudaw all 39 news articles » Source

Reuters Iraqi Sunni politicians reject visit by Iran's Soleimani to Falluja Reuters BAGHDAD Sunni politicians in Iraq condemned on Saturday a visit by Iranian General Qassem Soleimani to Shi'ite paramilitary forces fighting alongside the Iraqi army to drive Islamic State militants out of the Sunni city of Falluja. Three lawmakers from ... Special Ops Rule in War on TerrorDaily Beast Escape from FallujaHuffington Post Hundreds flee Falluja during Iraqi offensiveCNN Stars and Stripes -AINA (press release) -New York Times -Business Insider all 360 news articles » Source

Reuters Iraqi Sunni politicians reject visit by Iran's Soleimani to Falluja Reuters BAGHDAD Sunni politicians in Iraq condemned on Saturday a visit by Iranian General Qassem Soleimani to Shi'ite paramilitary forces fighting alongside the Iraqi army to drive Islamic State militants out of the Sunni city of Falluja. Three lawmakers from ... Special Ops Rule in War on TerrorDaily Beast Escape from FallujaHuffington Post Iraqi prime minister asks protesters to stay home to aid Fallujah pushStars and Stripes CNN -AINA (press release) -Business Insider -New York Times all 361 news articles » Source

Politico Trump attacks 'Mexican' judge in Trump U lawsuit Politico Over the course of 12 minutes, Donald Trump used a campaign rally in San Diego on Friday night to lace into the judge overseeing a lawsuit over Trump University, calling him a “hater” and speculating about his ethnicity. “The trial is going to take ... and more » Google

AP Analysis: Hopes for Peace Dim With New Taliban Leader New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan's government has offered the new Taliban leader a choice: make peace or face the same fate as his predecessor, killed in a U.S. drone strike last week. But Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada is a hard-liner who has used his ... and more » Source

BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says there is “no public health justification” for postponing or canceling the Rio Summer Olympics because of the Zika outbreak in Brazil. The assessment, in a statement early Saturday, came a day after 150 health experts issued an open letter to the U.N. health agency calling for the games to be delayed or relocated “in the name of public health.” Friday’s letter cited recent scientific evidence that the Zika virus causes severe birth defects, most notably babies born with abnormally small heads. In adults, it can cause neurological problems, including a rare syndrome that can be fatal or result in temporary paralysis. The authors also noted that despite increased efforts to wipe out the mosquitoes that spread Zika, the number of infections in Rio de Janeiro have gone up rather than down. The experts came from more than two dozen countries in fields including public health, bioethics and pediatrics, and included former White House science adviser Dr. Philip Rubin. WHO, however, said “based on current assessment, cancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus.” Several public health academics have previously warned that having hundreds of thousands of people travel to the Aug. 5-21 games in Brazil will inevitably lead to the births of more brain-damaged babies and speed up the virus’ global spread. Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images But the Geneva-based U.N. health agency argued that Brazil is just one of dozens of countries reporting the transmission of the Zika virus by mosquitoes and says “people continue to travel between these countries and territories for a variety of reasons.” “Based on the current assessment of the Zika virus circulating in almost 60 countries globally and 39 in the Americas, there is no public health justification for postponing or cancelling the games,” it said. “WHO will continue to monitor the situation and update our advice as necessary.” It pointed to its existing advice urging pregnant women not to travel to areas with Zika virus transmission, among other recommendations. WHO declared the spread of Zika in the Americas to be a global emergency in February. The agency’s statement Saturday made no direct reference to the health experts’ letter, which also highlighted the decades-long collaboration between WHO and the International Olympic Committee. The experts called it an “overly close” relationship that left the U.N. health agency unable to be impartial in Olympic matters. The IOC rejected the idea that the two organizations were too close, saying it “does not currently have an MoU (memorandum of understanding) with the World Health Organization.” The last one, it added, “outlined cooperation between the two organizations to promote physical activity to fight strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and obesity.” Read more stories from TheBlaze Washingtonian Editor: People Shouldn’t Say ‘Start a Family’ Because It’s Offensive ‘That’s Very Offensive’: Reporter Confronts Trump for Calling Elizabeth Warren ‘Pocahontas’ — He Responds Like You’d Expect Obama Calls for a ‘World Without’ Nuclear Weapons During Historic Hiroshima Visit Trump Backs Out of Proposed Debate With ‘Second Place Finisher’ Sanders Professor Claims ‘Neo-Nazi’ Ben Shapiro’s Campus Lecture Left Students ‘Brutalized’ Source