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Concussion group says ex-NFL player Bubba Smith had CTE Washington Post BOSTON — The Concussion Legacy Foundation says former NFL defensive end Bubba Smith was diagnosed with the brain disease CTE by researchers after his death. Smith died in 2011 at 66. He's one of 90 former NFL players diagnosed with Chronic ... and more » Google

The Guardian Brexit would absolutely be applauded in Russia, says defence secretary The Guardian Sanctions against Vladimir Putin for destabilising Ukraine would have been much weaker without UK in the EU, Fallon told MPs. Photograph: REX/Shutterstock. Richard Norton-Taylor. Tuesday 24 May 2016 09.43 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 24 May 2016 ... Answering the Critics: Donbas DisengagementWorld Affairs (blog) Why we need a new world orderThe National The United States Needs to Keep a Watchful Eye on Putin and …Foreign Policy (blog) Eurasia Review all 71 news articles » Source

Vox The Libertarian Party tries to seize its Trump-sized opportunity Vox They could nominate a ticket with more executive experience than Trump or Clinton. Is that enough? Updated by Dara Lind on May 24, 2016, 9:40 a.m. ET @DLind dara@vox.com · Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook +. LinkedIn Share on ... Gary Johnson and William Weld could bring a libertarian awakeningThe Hill (blog) Horowitz: Unpopular Presidential Nominees Create Opening for LibertariansGoLocalProv 3 Libertarian Candidates Wrangle Over Nomination in a Weird Election Year: New at ReasonReason (blog) UptownMessenger.com -NorthJersey.com all 24 news articles » Google

WACH.com GOP governors ask FCC to address illegal prison cellphones Washington Times COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is among 10 Republican governors urging the Federal Communications Commission to give states more autonomy in combatting cellphone use by inmates who have them illegally in prison. Haley on ... Gov. Haley calls for FCC to allow states to act on cellphones in prisonsThe State Haley requests re-evaluation into contraband phones in prisonsWACH.com all 10 news articles » Google

Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh was confronted on-air Monday by a rather aggressive caller asking him why he has yet to officially endorse the presumptive Republiacn nominee, Donald Trump. “I believe it’s time for the all-knowing, all-seeing Rushbo, the omniscient one, to come out and endorse Trump,” the caller said. Referring to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s comments on the Benghazi terror attacks, Limbaugh replied, “In the words of a famous and well-known politician: What difference does it make now?” But the caller was persistent: “He needs your endorsement! It’s that important! And it’s about time you did it!” Limbaugh noted that the primaries are technically still happening, and that Texas Sen. Ted Cruz even picked up some delegates in Washington. But the caller held that the primaries are effectively over and again asked, “Why won’t you?“ Limbaugh, noting that he’s never endorsed a candidate during the primary season, said, “I think it’s a moot point now,” adding that he never thought that it was so important for him to share his opinions on everything so his audience can follow his lead. “It’s not what I do,” he said. Read more stories from TheBlaze ‘Frozen’ Actress Responds to Campaign Urging Disney to Make Elsa a ‘Lesbian Princess’: ‘I think It’s Great…’ High School Graduates’ Defiant Response to Atheists’ Demand That the Lord’s Prayer Be Stripped From Commencement — and the Rousing Applause That Followed Former NBA Star Accuses Fellow Train Passenger of Blatant Racism, Publishes Her Photo Online Elderly Book End-of-Life Talks Once Labeled ‘Death Panels’ Glenn Beck Predicts Pedophilia is the ‘Next Stop on This Train’ Source

SB Nation Baylor's reportedly firing school president Ken Starr. Will anyone else join him? SB Nation "The Baylor board of regents is expected to remove six-year school president and chancellor Ken Starr by the end of the month," according to Chip Brown, a reporter at Scout's Texas Longhorns site. Starr, football coach Art Briles, and athletic director ... Report: Baylor board of regents expected to fire president Ken StarrSports Illustrated Report: Baylor could change presidents in wake of allegationsYahoo Sports (blog) Report: Baylor regents preparing to oust President Ken Starr over sex-assault scandalDallas Morning News (blog) Above the Law -Baptist Standard -Gridiron Now all 7 news articles » Google

ABC News Dave Mirra: A Hero's Death and CTE's Arrival ABC News DAVE MIRRA IS a BMX legend. For two decades, he was his sport's steely-eyed, strong-jawed representative to the mainstream. He posed for covers, hosted a show on MTV and fronted his own video game series. As action sports took off, there was Tony ... BMX Star Dave Mirra Had CTE When He Died, Doctors SayHuffington Post Dave Mirra was suffering from CTE at time of suicide: docsNew York Daily News BMX Star Dave Mirra Had CTE When He Committed SuicideDeadspin FOXSports.com -Bleacher Report -Sports Illustrated -BuzzFeed News all 13 news articles » Google

Voice of America Who Are US Allies in Fight Against Islamic State? Voice of America May 24, 2016 9:15 AM. GAZIANTEP, TURKEY—. When Islamic State fighters first arrived in the Syrian city of Raqqa before their leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a caliphate the leaders of a Syrian militia called Liwa Thuwar al-Raqqa, a minor Sunni ... US-backed fighters launch offensive on ISIS' capitalCBS News The Latest: Kurdish-Led Group Announces Raqqa CampaignNew York Times US Centcom Commander in Syria to Coordinate Kurds, Arabs Against Islamic StateTruthdig Washington Post -Reuters -Hurriyet Daily News all 25 news articles » Source

After leaving the Obama administration in 2013, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reportedly earned $21.6 million giving 92 speeches to various companies and organizations in North America. (Clinton gave 12 speeches in Canada, one in Mexico and was paid to speak at least 79 times in the United States.) Clinton’s speeches and the money she was paid have been campaign fodder for her Democratic presidential campaign opponent, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, and have been mentioned by presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton speaks at Canada 2020 in Ottawa, Canada, Oct. 6, 2014. (Image source: Vimeo/Canada 2020) For her part, Clinton has consistently refused to release transcripts or videos of her speeches until all the candidates do the same. In early May, while speaking to NBC’s Andrea Mitchell, Clinton tied the release of her speeches to the release of Trump’s personal tax returns. “Let’s get Donald Trump’s tax returns out and the transcripts of his speeches. Because I am told he made a whole lot more money than I have,” Clinton told Mitchell. While the Democratic front-runner has not released transcripts or video of her paid speeches, TheBlaze has found a complete video from a Clinton speech from 2014. On Oct. 6, 2014, Clinton delivered the keynote address to Canada 2020 in Ottawa, Canada. The group is a progressive political organization with ties to the George Soros-funded Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. The speech offered no ground-breaking ideas or proposals. The former secretary of state talked of the strong ties between Canada and America and the benefits of “working together.” Clinton does mention “building ladders of opportunity,” something heard regularly in her campaign speeches. Clinton was reportedly paid $215,500 for a 23-minute speech. That works out to just more than $9,100 per minute. Watch the speech: — Follow the author of this story on Twitter and Facebook: Follow @stuntbrain Read more stories from TheBlaze Parents Find Horrific Injuries on 1-Year-Old Son — And They’re Stunned When They Learn Why Charges Are Being Dropped ‘Frozen’ Actress Responds to Campaign Urging Disney to Make Elsa a ‘Lesbian Princess’: ‘I think It’s Great…’ High School Graduates’ Defiant Response to Atheists’ Demand That the Lord’s Prayer Be Stripped From Commencement — and the Rousing Applause That Followed Former NBA Star Accuses Fellow Train Passenger of Blatant Racism, Publishes Her Photo Online Elderly Book End-of-Life Talks Once Labeled ‘Death Panels’ Source

Reuters Commentary: Europe's party is over. It's not clear what comes next. Reuters "Peace, joy and pancakes” could have been the European Union's motto. That silly German expression -- "Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen" -- refers to glossing over problems. It can also describe the blithe optimism with which most Europeans marched into the ... and more » Source

Local authorities in Port Neches, Texas, have decided to sell a small plot of public park land that currently hosts a large, 10-foot cross to a local church after an atheist activist group threatened to sue for its removal. City leaders decided to sell the 20′ x 20′ plot of land to First United Methodist Church for just $100 — a move that would essentially protect the religious symbol’s presence by converting the land from public to private, KBMT-TV reported. The sale unfolded under Sec. 253.010 in Texas state law, which allows for properties to be sold to religious groups so long as those groups retain land locally and agree to revitalize it, according to Port Neches city attorney Lance Bradley. The cross — which the Freedom From Religion Foundation called “unconstitutional” in a November 2015 letter — was reportedly built by a local family who attend First United Methodist Church. So far, the Freedom From Religion Foundation is looking at the move with cautious optimism, essentially claiming victory, but with caveats. “We are taking this initial step as a victory. They divested themselves from a religious symbol and that’s a victory for state church separation,” said Rebecca Markert, an attorney with the organization. “The constitution requires no religious symbols be on public property. It’s typical that public land be sold to a private entity but not a religious entity but it is something we will be looking into.” A spokesperson for the Freedom From Religion Foundation later called the sale a “step in the right direction,” but said that the group wants to be sure that the move was entirely appropriate, and also wants there to be clear markers indicating that the cross is on private land. “One hundred dollars to a church seems pretty sweetheart to us and it seems like there was no bidding process,” the spokesperson said. “They can’t usually pick the buyer ahead of time. Even if all of that was kosher, we still have the concerns that the cross is still located within the park, even though the parcel is on private property.” If the Freedom From Religion Foundation finds that the sale didn’t go through the proper channels then “it’s not a closed case,” the group said. – Follow the author of this story on Twitter and Facebook and check out his new book “The Armageddon Code: One Journalist’s Quest for End-Times Answers”: Follow @BillyHallowell Read more stories from TheBlaze Parents Find Horrific Injuries on 1-Year-Old Son — And They’re Stunned When They Learn Why Charges Are Being Dropped ‘Frozen’ Actress Responds to Campaign Urging Disney to Make Elsa a ‘Lesbian Princess’: ‘I think It’s Great…’ High School Graduates’ Defiant Response to Atheists’ Demand That the Lord’s Prayer Be Stripped From Commencement — and the Rousing Applause That Followed Elderly Book End-of-Life Talks Once Labeled ‘Death Panels’ Former NBA Star Accuses Fellow Train Passenger of Blatant Racism, Publishes Her Photo Online Source

For The Win Tyronn Lue played LeBron too much, and it cost the Cavs For The Win The Cavaliers lost to the Raptors again on Monday night, a result that brings the series even at two games apiece and leaves many basketball fans wondering: What is happening here? Many of us predicted a sweep, most thought this series would be done in ... Daily News - May 25, 2016Cavs.com all 9 news articles » Google

Yahoo Sports (blog) Report: Baylor could change presidents in wake of allegations Yahoo Sports (blog) According to HornsDigest.com, the Baylor board of regents "is expected to remove" university president Ken Starr by the end of the month. Starr's ouster would be as a result of the school's response and actions following a series of allegations against ... and more » Google

Washington Post Authorities charge man in attack on woman on Metro train Morganton News Herald WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities say they've filed charges against a man accused of assaulting and trying to rape a woman last month on a Metro train outside the nation's capital. Thirty-nine-year-old John Prentice Hicks of Washington, D.C., has been ... DC man accused of raping woman at knifepoint before 10 am on Metro trainWashington Post Man charged with attempted rape of woman on Metro trainFOX 5 DC all 16 news articles » Google

CAIRO (AP) — A senior Egyptian forensics official says human remains recovered from the crash site of EgyptAir Flight 804 have burns on them and are “very tiny,” which suggests an explosion may have taken place in midair on board the aircraft. AP Photo/Thomas Ranner The official is on the Egyptian forensic team and has personally examined the remains, kept at a Cairo morgue. He spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to release the information. He says the body parts are “so tiny” and that at least one piece of a human arm has signs of burns — an indication it might have “belonged to a passenger sitting next to the explosion.” All 66 people on board the flight from Paris to Cairo were killed in crash, which still remains a mystery. Read more stories from TheBlaze Parents Find Horrific Injuries on 1-Year-Old Son — And They’re Stunned When They Learn Why Charges Are Being Dropped ‘Frozen’ Actress Responds to Campaign Urging Disney to Make Elsa a ‘Lesbian Princess’: ‘I think It’s Great…’ High School Graduates’ Defiant Response to Atheists’ Demand That the Lord’s Prayer Be Stripped From Commencement — and the Rousing Applause That Followed Elderly Book End-of-Life Talks Once Labeled ‘Death Panels’ Former NBA Star Accuses Fellow Train Passenger of Blatant Racism, Publishes Her Photo Online Source

Christian Science Monitor In Black Lives Matter's shift to economic issues, echoes of Black Panthers Christian Science Monitor The broadening of the Black Lives Matter movement and its increasing focus on community empowerment echoes the evolution of the Black Power movement of the 1960s, a former Panther leader says. 'Grey's Anatomy' actor helps produce BET documentaryWashington Post Colonel Allen West Talks About Black Lives MatterAccuracy In Media Blake Deal: No clear systemic bias against minorities in criminal justice systemDaily Bruin Patriot Post -VDARE.com -The Epoch Times -The Advocate all 10 news articles » Google

WDTN Ohio students told not to sing Lord's Prayer at graduation; do it anyway WDTN EAST LIVERPOOL, OH (WCMH) — For 70 years, students at East Liverpool High School sang the Lord's Prayer at graduation, but this year they were told they couldn't carry on the tradition. They did it anyway. According to WTOV, the Freedom from Religion ... and more » Google

Bleacher Report Rafael Nadal vs. Sam Groth: Score and Reaction from 2016 French Open Bleacher Report Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal cruised into the second round at Roland Garros Tuesday with a convincing, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 victory over big-serving Sam Groth. After failing to win the French Open last year for the first time since 2009, the ... French Open Lookahead: Nadal-Groth; Djokovic, Williams startUSA TODAY Stan Wawrinka Needs 5 Sets as French Open Title Defense BeginsNew York Times French Open 2016 schedule: Match times, TV coverage and live stream for TuesdaySB Nation ESPN -Tennis Magazine -Roanoke Times -The Decatur Daily all 451 news articles » Google

Chicago Tribune UK restaurant owner convicted of manslaughter for serving peanut-tainted food to man with allergy Chicago Tribune Mohammed Zaman was an immigrant success story. Born in Bangladesh, he had arrived with nothing in the United Kingdom at age 15 before working his way up the restaurant business. By the time he turned 50, he was the owner of half a dozen ... and more » Source

Washington Post Hard-line cleric voted leader of Iran's Assembly of Experts Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — A hard-line Iranian cleric who has been in the country's power structure since its 1979 Islamic Revolution was chosen on Tuesday to lead the Assembly of Experts, a clerical body that picks the country's next supreme leader. The ... Powerful Iranian Council Selects Hard-Liner as ChairmanNew York Times Iran hardliner Jannati elected head of Assembly of ExpertsBBC News Hardliner elected head of key Iran oversight bodyDaily Mail Deseret News -euronews -Mehr News Agency - English Version -Deutsche Welle all 50 news articles » Source

Newsweek Clashes In Kenya Amid Electoral Bias Protests Newsweek Protesters and police have clashed again in Nairobi amid growing anger over an electoral body that opposition groups say is biased. At least two people died Monday in clashes with police during riots calling for the electoral commission to be dissolved. Nine men charged after latest protest clashes in KenyaYahoo News 2 dead as Kenyan police attack electoral reform demosBurlington Hawk Eye Kenyans Flee Past Burning Barricades as Protesters Clash With PoliceNBCNews.com Voice of America -AllAfrica.com -theday.com -VICE News all 67 news articles » Source

USA TODAY TSA boots head of security amid furor over long lines USA TODAY The Transportation Security Administration's head of security has been ousted amid an uproar over long lines at airport security checkpoints and intense scrutiny over bonus payments. "Kelly Hoggan has been removed from his position as head of security ... Head Of TSA Security Operations Removed From PositionCBS Local TSA's Head Of Security 'Removed' From Office, Says House PanelNPR TSA replaces top security official. Will it make a difference?Christian Science Monitor WGN-TV -KARE -ABC News -New York Times all 114 news articles » Google

UPI.com US Supreme Court sets trigger date for constructive discharge claims Reuters The clock to file constructive discharge claims starts running for workers who quit in the face of intolerable discrimination after they resign, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The high court, in a 7-1 decision, revived a Colorado postal worker ... A Bad Day for Racist Employers and Gerrymanders at the Supreme CourtSlate Magazine (blog) Limitations Period For Constructive-Discharge Claim Starts When Employee Gives Notice of ResignationThe National Law Review High court ruling helps federal workers file job bias claimsSalon JURIST -ABA Journal -Lexology (registration) -Mondaq News Alerts (registration) all 16 news articles » Google

Voice of America Taliban Preparing Ground for Leadership Transition Voice of America May 24, 2016 7:53 AM. ISLAMABAD—. While the Afghan Taliban have still not officially confirmed or denied the death of their chief, Mullah Mansoor, in a U.S. drone attack, insurgent leaders appear to be preparing the ground for a leadership transition. Taliban could see succession strugglePolitico How much did the US gain by taking out a Taliban leader?Christian Science Monitor Senior Taliban Figure Says Death of Leader Could Unify GroupNew York Times Just Security -Breitbart News -Firstpost -Stars and Stripes all 59 news articles » Source

USA TODAY TSA boots head of security USA TODAY The Transportation Security Administration's head of security has been removed from his post, less than two weeks after drawing intense scrutiny at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill. "Kelly Hoggan has been removed from his position as head of ... TSA's Head Of Security 'Removed' From Office, Says House PanelNPR Head of TSA security operations removed from positionLos Angeles Times Homeland Security and the TSA: They had just one job to do and they blew it | MulshineNJ.com New York Times -PR Newswire (press release) -WPTZ -Washington Post all 127 news articles » Google