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الاثنين، 30 يونيو 2014

Marine who said he was kidnapped returned to US

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Marine Cpl. Wassef Ali Hassoun disappeared from his unit in Iraq nearly a decade ago under mysterious circumstances. A week later, a photo of a blindfolded Hassoun with a sword poised above his head turned up on Al-Jazeera television. There was even a claim that he was beheaded.



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Hillary Clinton Has an Answer for Hobby Lobby, Not Income Inequality

In Aspen, she talks in platitudes and avoids specifics on the left's biggest concern.



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Court: Bat maker not liable for pitcher's injuries

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma man who was seriously injured by a line drive during a 2006 high school baseball game isn't entitled to a nearly $1 million award from the manufacturer of the bat used to hit the ball, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.



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Study: Common HIV Drug May Boost Suicide Risk

Patients taking efavirenz should be assessed for depression, researchers say



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HIV Prevention Drug Truvada Might Lower Genital Herpes Risk, Too

But effect isn't strong enough to make it a stand-alone preventive treatment for herpes, expert says



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Most Women Don't Need Regular Pelvic Exams, New Guidelines State

Review found no evidence they benefit many women, but cervical cancer screening still needed



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Supreme Court Backs Hobby Lobby in Obamacare Birth Control Case, Pundits React

The Supreme Court ruled that some businesses can refrain from providing contraception coverage.



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Marine who said he was kidnapped returned to US

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Marine Cpl. Wassef Ali Hassoun disappeared from his unit in Iraq nearly a decade ago under mysterious circumstances. A week later, a photo of a blindfolded Hassoun with a sword poised above his head turned up on Al-Jazeera television. There was even a claim that he was beheaded.



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Hillary Clinton Has an Answer for Hobby Lobby, Not Income Inequality

In Aspen, she talks in platitudes and avoids specifics on the left's biggest concern.



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Court: Bat maker not liable for pitcher's injuries

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma man who was seriously injured by a line drive during a 2006 high school baseball game isn't entitled to a nearly $1 million award from the manufacturer of the bat used to hit the ball, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.



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Study: Common HIV Drug May Boost Suicide Risk

Patients taking efavirenz should be assessed for depression, researchers say



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HIV Prevention Drug Truvada Might Lower Genital Herpes Risk, Too

But effect isn't strong enough to make it a stand-alone preventive treatment for herpes, expert says



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Most Women Don't Need Regular Pelvic Exams, New Guidelines State

Review found no evidence they benefit many women, but cervical cancer screening still needed



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Russia's Military Bid in Iraq

Moscow seizes an opening by delivering fighter jets to Iraq.



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Actress Jenny Mollen puts it out there in new book

NEW YORK (AP) — Jenny Mollen has no filter. And she's fine with that.



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Russia's Military Bid in Iraq

Moscow seizes an opening by delivering fighter jets to Iraq.



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Actress Jenny Mollen puts it out there in new book

NEW YORK (AP) — Jenny Mollen has no filter. And she's fine with that.



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Supreme Court clears ban on gay conversion therapy

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for enforcement of a first-of-its-kind California law that bars psychological counseling aimed at turning gay minors straight.



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Supreme Court clears ban on gay conversion therapy

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for enforcement of a first-of-its-kind California law that bars psychological counseling aimed at turning gay minors straight.



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GM safety crisis grows as recalls mount

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' safety crisis worsened on Monday when the automaker added 8.2 million vehicles to its ballooning list of cars recalled over faulty ignition switches.



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Fracking study finds new gas wells leak more

WASHINGTON (AP) — In Pennsylvania's gas drilling boom, newer and unconventional wells leak far more often than older and traditional ones, according to a study of state inspection reports for 41,000 wells.



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Oyster farm owners eye options after ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from a popular oyster farm in Northern California that is facing closure.



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GM safety crisis grows as recalls mount

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' safety crisis worsened on Monday when the automaker added 8.2 million vehicles to its ballooning list of cars recalled over faulty ignition switches.



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Fracking study finds new gas wells leak more

WASHINGTON (AP) — In Pennsylvania's gas drilling boom, newer and unconventional wells leak far more often than older and traditional ones, according to a study of state inspection reports for 41,000 wells.



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Oyster farm owners eye options after ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from a popular oyster farm in Northern California that is facing closure.



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Drone access to US skies faces significant hurdles

WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog says the federal effort to provide drones regular access to U.S. skies faces significant hurdles and won't meet a September 2015 deadline set by Congress.



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General Motors Recalls 8.2 Million More Cars

The latest recall involves older midsize cars, bringing the total this year to 29 million.





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French bank BNP guilty of US sanctions violations

WASHINGTON (AP) — France's largest bank, BNP Paribas, pleaded guilty Monday and agreed to pay nearly $9 billion to resolve criminal allegations that it processed transactions for clients in Sudan and other blacklisted countries in violation of U.S. trade sanctions, the Justice Department announced.



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Former Mets GM Frank Cashen dies at 88

NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Cashen, the general manager who wore a signature bow tie and fashioned a New York Mets team that rollicked its way to the 1986 World Series championship, died Monday. The team said he was 88.



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US farmers plant record soybean crop, less corn

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The nation's farmers planted the largest soybean crop on record this year by devoting millions of acres of land to the crop that had been used for growing corn, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday.



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'Transformers' dominates box office with $100M

The "Transformers" film franchise is far from extinct.



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Childhood Malnutrition Linked to High Blood Pressure Later in Life: Study

Preventing childhood hunger might help protect heart health, researchers say



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Many U.S. Vets Suffer Chronic Pain, Take Narcotic Painkillers: Study

Better pain management techniques needed, researchers say



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Drone access to US skies faces significant hurdles

WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog says the federal effort to provide drones regular access to U.S. skies faces significant hurdles and won't meet a September 2015 deadline set by Congress.



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General Motors Recalls 8.2 Million More Cars

The latest recall involves older midsize cars, bringing the total this year to 29 million.





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Former Mets GM Frank Cashen dies at 88

NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Cashen, the general manager who wore a signature bow tie and fashioned a New York Mets team that rollicked its way to the 1986 World Series championship, died Monday. The team said he was 88.



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US farmers plant record soybean crop, less corn

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The nation's farmers planted the largest soybean crop on record this year by devoting millions of acres of land to the crop that had been used for growing corn, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday.



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'Transformers' dominates box office with $100M

The "Transformers" film franchise is far from extinct.



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Childhood Malnutrition Linked to High Blood Pressure Later in Life: Study

Preventing childhood hunger might help protect heart health, researchers say



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Many U.S. Vets Suffer Chronic Pain, Take Narcotic Painkillers: Study

Better pain management techniques needed, researchers say



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Obama taps business exec to oversee troubled VA

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has nominated former Procter & Gamble executive Robert McDonald to lead the troubled Veterans Affairs Department as it attempts to confront reports of lengthy waiting times and mismanagement.



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Religious Liberty Wins the Day in Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Case

The Hobby Lobby decision is reassuring, but the reach of the government is still too long.



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Iraq: Mortar shells hit near gate of Shiite shrine

BAGHDAD (AP) — The al-Qaida breakaway group that has seized much of Syria and Iraq has formally declared the establishment of a new Islamic state, demanding allegiance from Muslims worldwide in a move that could further strain relations with other militant groups.



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A year after 19 firefighters died, city remembers

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — The city of Prescott is marking the one-year anniversary of the deaths of 19 wildland firefighters with a simple downtown ceremony.



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Transgender officer fired in Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — When Francesca Quaranta told her fellow police officers in 2012 that she was transgender, she said it began a long and harsh career decline that included discrimination and harassment and culminated with her firing last week.



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Obama taps business exec to oversee troubled VA

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has nominated former Procter & Gamble executive Robert McDonald to lead the troubled Veterans Affairs Department as it attempts to confront reports of lengthy waiting times and mismanagement.



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Religious Liberty Wins the Day in Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Case

The Hobby Lobby decision is reassuring, but the reach of the government is still too long.



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Iraq: Mortar shells hit near gate of Shiite shrine

BAGHDAD (AP) — The al-Qaida breakaway group that has seized much of Syria and Iraq has formally declared the establishment of a new Islamic state, demanding allegiance from Muslims worldwide in a move that could further strain relations with other militant groups.



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A year after 19 firefighters died, city remembers

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — The city of Prescott is marking the one-year anniversary of the deaths of 19 wildland firefighters with a simple downtown ceremony.



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Transgender officer fired in Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — When Francesca Quaranta told her fellow police officers in 2012 that she was transgender, she said it began a long and harsh career decline that included discrimination and harassment and culminated with her firing last week.



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الأحد، 29 يونيو 2014

Bumpy road ahead for legal pot in Washington

SEATTLE (AP) — Customers can expect high prices, shortages and a dearth of stores when legal marijuana sales start in Washington state next week.



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Diplomat evades sex charges in New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A diplomat has evaded sexual assault charges in New Zealand by claiming diplomatic immunity and returning home.



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Asian stock markets inch higher

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian stock markets inched higher Monday as investors prepared for a busy week of economic news that will give new clues about the strength of the global recovery.



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Diplomat evades sex charges in New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A diplomat has evaded sexual assault charges in New Zealand by claiming diplomatic immunity and returning home.



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Asian stock markets inch higher

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian stock markets inched higher Monday as investors prepared for a busy week of economic news that will give new clues about the strength of the global recovery.



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Ortiz hits No. 450, Red Sox beat Yankees 8-5

NEW YORK (AP) — David Ortiz hit his 450th homer, a colossal three-run drive, and Dustin Pedroia had three RBIs during his second consecutive three-hit game to lead the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees 8-5 Sunday night.



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Ortiz hits No. 450, Red Sox beat Yankees 8-5

NEW YORK (AP) — David Ortiz hit his 450th homer, a colossal three-run drive, and Dustin Pedroia had three RBIs during his second consecutive three-hit game to lead the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees 8-5 Sunday night.



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Study: Middle Schoolers Who Sext Are More Likely to Report Sexual Activity

About 1 in 5 middle school students said they've received a sexually explicit message or photo.



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Japan manufacturing output edges up in May

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's industrial output has recovered slightly in May from a decline following an April sales tax increase, stabilizing as factories produced more machinery, vehicles and electronic devices.



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FDA Approves Inhaled Diabetes Medication

Afrezza is taken at mealtimes, along with long-acting insulin or standard diabetes pills



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Study: Middle Schoolers Who Sext Are More Likely to Report Sexual Activity

About 1 in 5 middle school students said they've received a sexually explicit message or photo.



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Japan manufacturing output edges up in May

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's industrial output has recovered slightly in May from a decline following an April sales tax increase, stabilizing as factories produced more machinery, vehicles and electronic devices.



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FDA Approves Inhaled Diabetes Medication

Afrezza is taken at mealtimes, along with long-acting insulin or standard diabetes pills



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North Korea preparing to try 2 American tourists

TOKYO (AP) — North Korea said Monday it is preparing to try two Americans who entered the country as tourists for carrying out what it says were hostile acts against the country. Though a small number of U.S. citizens visit North Korea each year as tourists, the State Department strongly advises against it.



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North Korea preparing to try 2 American tourists

TOKYO (AP) — North Korea said Monday it is preparing to try two Americans who entered the country as tourists for carrying out what it says were hostile acts against the country. Though a small number of U.S. citizens visit North Korea each year as tourists, the State Department strongly advises against it.



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What Happens To Your Social Accounts When You Die?

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Did you know that in the first eight years of operation, 30 million Facebook users have died? What happened to their accounts? What will happen to your data when you pass? You’d be relieved to know that most social networks protect your privacy and will only allow aut an authorised person or someone with a legal order to access your data after your death. Read through this infograph by WebpageFX to find out more. Click to enlarge.


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2 killed when hit by train on bridge, boy survives

CHILHOWIE, Va. (AP) — A railroad spokesman says a man and a girl were killed when they were hit by a train while fishing from a bridge in southwestern Virginia. A boy who was with them survived.



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Dutch, Costa Ricans advance to quarterfinal match

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Regulation time doesn't seem to mean much at this stage, judging by the way Netherlands, Costa Rica and Brazil have advanced through the first of the World Cup knockout rounds.



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Allen wins 110 hurdles in US Championships

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Devon Allen won the 110-meter hurdles in 13.16 seconds at the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Sunday after leader Ronnie Ash fell midway through the race.



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2 killed when hit by train on bridge, boy survives

CHILHOWIE, Va. (AP) — A railroad spokesman says a man and a girl were killed when they were hit by a train while fishing from a bridge in southwestern Virginia. A boy who was with them survived.



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Dutch, Costa Ricans advance to quarterfinal match

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Regulation time doesn't seem to mean much at this stage, judging by the way Netherlands, Costa Rica and Brazil have advanced through the first of the World Cup knockout rounds.



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Allen wins 110 hurdles in US Championships

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Devon Allen won the 110-meter hurdles in 13.16 seconds at the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Sunday after leader Ronnie Ash fell midway through the race.



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Team competition closes out 2014 Juniors Track National Championships

Competition concluded at the 2014 Juniors Track National Championships on Sunday at the VELO Sports Center in Carson, Calif., with the team pursuit and team sprint events.



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Lewis shoots 65 to win NW Arkansas Championship

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Stacy Lewis made a 7-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday in the NW Arkansas Championship to finally win an official event in her adopted state.



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Lewis shoots 65 to win NW Arkansas Championship

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Stacy Lewis made a 7-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday in the NW Arkansas Championship to finally win an official event in her adopted state.



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Rose overcomes late mistake at Congressional

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Justin Rose got his mistake out of the way early and won the Quicken Loans National in a playoff Sunday over Shawn Stefani.



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How to Install the Android L Keyboard on your Android Phone

Its not been a complete week since Google announced Android L as the success to Android KitKat and the developer community has already begun tinkering with the preview version of Android L. Surprisingly a few developers have even started making...


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Rose overcomes late mistake at Congressional

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Justin Rose got his mistake out of the way early and won the Quicken Loans National in a playoff Sunday over Shawn Stefani.



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Bailey takes no-hit bid into 7th, Reds beat Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Homer Bailey made a strong bid for yet another no-hitter, shutting down San Francisco until Buster Posey's two-out single in the seventh inning and pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the Giants 4-0 Sunday.



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Algerian ref Haimoudi picked for US-Belgium match

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA has picked Djamel Haimoudi to referee the United States vs. Belgium match in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday.



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Bailey takes no-hit bid into 7th, Reds beat Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Homer Bailey made a strong bid for yet another no-hitter, shutting down San Francisco until Buster Posey's two-out single in the seventh inning and pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the Giants 4-0 Sunday.



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Algerian ref Haimoudi picked for US-Belgium match

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA has picked Djamel Haimoudi to referee the United States vs. Belgium match in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday.



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Police: 9 shot on Bourbon Street in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two men exchanged gunfire early Sunday on the city's always-crowded Bourbon Street in the celebrated French Quarter and nine people were shot in the crossfire, including two who were critically wounded, police said.



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Police: 9 shot on Bourbon Street in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two men exchanged gunfire early Sunday on the city's always-crowded Bourbon Street in the celebrated French Quarter and nine people were shot in the crossfire, including two who were critically wounded, police said.



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Posey breaks up no-hit bid by Reds' Bailey in 7th

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buster Posey singled with two outs in the seventh inning, breaking up the no-hit bid by Homer Bailey of the Cincinnati Reds.



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5 things to know about Belgium ahead of US clash

MOGI DAS CRUZES, Brazil (AP) — If Belgium has a reputation for self-indulgence because of its love of chocolate and beer, it is time to look at its World Cup squad and admire discipline, stamina and determination.



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Posey breaks up no-hit bid by Reds' Bailey in 7th

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buster Posey singled with two outs in the seventh inning, breaking up the no-hit bid by Homer Bailey of the Cincinnati Reds.



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5 things to know about Belgium ahead of US clash

MOGI DAS CRUZES, Brazil (AP) — If Belgium has a reputation for self-indulgence because of its love of chocolate and beer, it is time to look at its World Cup squad and admire discipline, stamina and determination.



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Zendaya no longer playing Aaliyah in TV film

NEW YORK (AP) — Dust yourself off and try again Lifetime Network: Zendaya will no longer play Aaliyah in an upcoming film.



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Zendaya no longer playing Aaliyah in TV film

NEW YORK (AP) — Dust yourself off and try again Lifetime Network: Zendaya will no longer play Aaliyah in an upcoming film.



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2 dead, including rescuer, at Washington falls

PILCHUCK FALLS, Wash. (AP) — A search and rescue worker died over the weekend trying to save another man who fell 100 feet at Pilchuck Falls in western Washington.



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2 dead, including rescuer, at Washington falls

PILCHUCK FALLS, Wash. (AP) — A search and rescue worker died over the weekend trying to save another man who fell 100 feet at Pilchuck Falls in western Washington.



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Bad Tweet: Dutch airline angers Mexico soccer fans

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — What was meant to be a joke has turned into a PR blunder for Dutch airline KLM after it angered Mexican soccer fans by taking to Twitter to celebrate the Netherlands' dramatic comeback victory in the World Cup.



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AP source: Bosh tells Heat he opts out

MIAMI (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Chris Bosh told the Miami Heat on Sunday that he is opting out of the last two years of his contract.



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Crew, FC Dallas play to scoreless tie

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew and FC Dallas paused before their scoreless draw to support the recovery of a firefighter who was struck by lightning in the southwest parking lot of Crew Stadium.



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AP source: Bosh tells Heat he opts out

MIAMI (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Chris Bosh told the Miami Heat on Sunday that he is opting out of the last two years of his contract.



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Crew, FC Dallas play to scoreless tie

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew and FC Dallas paused before their scoreless draw to support the recovery of a firefighter who was struck by lightning in the southwest parking lot of Crew Stadium.



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Dolly Parton thrills crowd at Glastonbury Festival

LONDON (AP) — Dolly Parton has won over legions of hard rock fans at England's Glastonbury Festival, one of the biggest events on the summer calendar.



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Marine who disappeared in Iraq in 2004 back in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Marine Corps says a corporal who was declared a deserter nearly 10 years ago after allegedly faking his own kidnapping in Iraq has turned himself in to U.S. authorities.



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Marine who disappeared in Iraq in 2004 back in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Marine Corps says a corporal who was declared a deserter nearly 10 years ago after allegedly faking his own kidnapping in Iraq has turned himself in to U.S. authorities.



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Cruise ship returns to Seattle following fire

SEATTLE (AP) — A fire in the boiler room of a cruise ship carrying nearly 3,000 people prompted the vessel to return to port in Seattle, officials said.



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Individual events conclude on Day 4 of Juniors Track National Championships

Individual events closed in exciting fashion on Saturday at the 2014 Juniors Track National Championships at the VELO Sports Center in Carson, Calif., as Summer Moak (Katy, Texas/TWENTY16 Pro Cycling) completed her sweep of the womenandrsquo;s 15-16 omnium and 24 gold medals were awarded.



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The Gamification of Business

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What is gamification? It’s a system which harnesses peoples desires for competition, achievements and status, and rewards them for getting things done. James Bruce thinks our entire society should be gamified. Justin Pot tries to gamify every aspect of his life. But what about business? Gamification for business follows the same basic principles, allowing customers to earn points and achieve statuses. Your regular loyalty program is an example of how businesses use gamification to their advantage, and yours — to a certain extent. Designed by ClickSoftware, this infograph depicts the brief history of gamification in business. You may also download...


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As Fuel Standards Tighten, Gas Consumption to Fall, EIA Says

Gasoline consumption is expected to decline through 2040. Diesel use, though, is expected to rise.



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2 arrested, 20 dead in India building collapses

NEW DELHI (AP) — Police in southern India detained two construction company directors Sunday as rescuers using gas cutters and shovels searched for workers believed buried in the rubble of a building that collapsed during monsoon rains. It was one of two weekend building collapses that killed at least 20 people.



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Moderate quake widely felt in Arizona, N. Mexico

SAFFORD, Ariz. (AP) — A moderate earthquake has struck in Arizona near the New Mexico line that was widely felt across the region, but no injuries or damages were immediately reported.



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Iraq forces look to claw back city from insurgents

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi forces backed by tanks and helicopter gunships have started battling insurgents in Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit, one of two major cities seized by Sunni militants during a rapid advance across the north earlier this month.



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Crew fan in hospital after lightning strike

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew rescheduled their game against FC Dallas for Sunday afternoon as an off-duty firefighter remains hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest following a lightning strike.



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Child dies when Italian ice shop door falls on her

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities were investigating how a metal security grate detached and fell from the facade of an Italian ice shop Saturday afternoon, killing a 3-year-old girl.



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As Fuel Standards Tighten, Gas Consumption to Fall, EIA Says

Gasoline consumption is expected to decline through 2040. Diesel use, though, is expected to rise.



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2 arrested, 20 dead in India building collapses

NEW DELHI (AP) — Police in southern India detained two construction company directors Sunday as rescuers using gas cutters and shovels searched for workers believed buried in the rubble of a building that collapsed during monsoon rains. It was one of two weekend building collapses that killed at least 20 people.



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Moderate quake widely felt in Arizona, N. Mexico

SAFFORD, Ariz. (AP) — A moderate earthquake has struck in Arizona near the New Mexico line that was widely felt across the region, but no injuries or damages were immediately reported.



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Iraq forces look to claw back city from insurgents

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi forces backed by tanks and helicopter gunships have started battling insurgents in Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit, one of two major cities seized by Sunni militants during a rapid advance across the north earlier this month.



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African migrants protest Israeli treatment

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of African migrants have marched out of an Israeli detention center and are camped out by the Egyptian border after Israel's army prevented them from crossing.



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Crew fan in hospital after lightning strike

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew rescheduled their game against FC Dallas for Sunday afternoon as an off-duty firefighter remains hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest following a lightning strike.



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Child dies when Italian ice shop door falls on her

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities were investigating how a metal security grate detached and fell from the facade of an Italian ice shop Saturday afternoon, killing a 3-year-old girl.



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السبت، 28 يونيو 2014

Tartt, Goodwin awarded Carnegie medals

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time since researching her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Goldfinch," Donna Tartt is back in Las Vegas.



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Tartt, Goodwin awarded Carnegie medals

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time since researching her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Goldfinch," Donna Tartt is back in Las Vegas.



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Indians' Tomlin 1-hits Mariners in 5-0 victory

SEATTLE (AP) — Cleveland's Josh Tomlin threw a one-hitter against the Seattle Mariners, striking out a career-high 11 in the Indians 5-0 victory Saturday night.



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Indians' Tomlin 1-hits Mariners in 5-0 victory

SEATTLE (AP) — Cleveland's Josh Tomlin threw a one-hitter against the Seattle Mariners, striking out a career-high 11 in the Indians 5-0 victory Saturday night.



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Keselowski wins for 2nd time at Kentucky Speedway

SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Brad Keselowski showed early and often that his No. 2 Ford was the best car at Kentucky Speedway, dominating the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Saturday night to become the track's first repeat winner.



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JJ Lin, Penny Tai claim top Golden Melody honors

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin and Malaysia's Penny Tai have been crowned best Mandarin singers at the Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan's equivalent of the Grammys.



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JJ Lin, Penny Tai claim top Golden Melody honors

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin and Malaysia's Penny Tai have been crowned best Mandarin singers at the Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan's equivalent of the Grammys.



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2 buildings topple in India, killing at least 19

NEW DELHI (AP) — Rescuers using gas cutters and shovels were searching in construction rubble Sunday for more than a dozen workers feared trapped in the second of two building collapses in India that together have killed at least 16 people.



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2 buildings topple in India, killing at least 19

NEW DELHI (AP) — Rescuers using gas cutters and shovels were searching in construction rubble Sunday for more than a dozen workers feared trapped in the second of two building collapses in India that together have killed at least 16 people.



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Official says Obama to seek $2B for border control

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is seeking more than $2 billion to respond to the flood of immigrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border and asking for new powers to deal with returning immigrant children apprehended while traveling without their parents.



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Seoul: North Korea fires more short-range missiles

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range missiles into its eastern waters Sunday, a South Korean official said, an apparent test fire that comes just days after the country tested what it called new precision-guided missiles.



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Official says Obama to seek $2B for border control

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is seeking more than $2 billion to respond to the flood of immigrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border and asking for new powers to deal with returning immigrant children apprehended while traveling without their parents.



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Seoul: North Korea fires more short-range missiles

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range missiles into its eastern waters Sunday, a South Korean official said, an apparent test fire that comes just days after the country tested what it called new precision-guided missiles.



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Suarez idolized, not blamed for Uruguay's exit

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dejected but defiant, and still defending Luis Suarez.



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Suarez idolized, not blamed for Uruguay's exit

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dejected but defiant, and still defending Luis Suarez.



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2 rescued after small plane crashes in New Jersey

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — A small plane crashed in a marshy area in New Jersey near the Delaware River shortly after takeoff from an airport in Delaware Saturday, officials said. The pilot and his passenger both survived.



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2 rescued after small plane crashes in New Jersey

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — A small plane crashed in a marshy area in New Jersey near the Delaware River shortly after takeoff from an airport in Delaware Saturday, officials said. The pilot and his passenger both survived.



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Pelicans' northerly nesting grounds shrinking

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Rising lake levels are swallowing American white pelicans' nesting grounds at a guano-rich island in central North Dakota known as North America's largest refuge for the big-billed birds, federal wildlife officials say.



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Pelicans' northerly nesting grounds shrinking

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Rising lake levels are swallowing American white pelicans' nesting grounds at a guano-rich island in central North Dakota known as North America's largest refuge for the big-billed birds, federal wildlife officials say.



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Parole hearing looms in 'Blind Faith' murder case

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A deadline is approaching in the parole bid of one of New Jersey's most notorious inmates.



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Parole hearing looms in 'Blind Faith' murder case

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A deadline is approaching in the parole bid of one of New Jersey's most notorious inmates.



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Huertas leads Colombian sweep of Houston podium

HOUSTON (AP) — Moments after Colombia wrapped up its victory over Uruguay in the World Cup, a trio of Colombian drivers headed to the rain-soaked podium at the Grand Prix of Houston.



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Huertas leads Colombian sweep of Houston podium

HOUSTON (AP) — Moments after Colombia wrapped up its victory over Uruguay in the World Cup, a trio of Colombian drivers headed to the rain-soaked podium at the Grand Prix of Houston.



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Colombia beats Uruguay 2-0 at World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With a spectacular swivel-and-strike, James Rodriguez provided one of the highlights of the World Cup and gave Brazil reason to worry.



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Colombia beats Uruguay 2-0 at World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With a spectacular swivel-and-strike, James Rodriguez provided one of the highlights of the World Cup and gave Brazil reason to worry.



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Wie leads rain-delayed NW Arkansas Championship

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Michelle Wie shot her second straight 5-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead in the suspended second round of the NW Arkansas Championship.



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Wie leads rain-delayed NW Arkansas Championship

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Michelle Wie shot her second straight 5-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead in the suspended second round of the NW Arkansas Championship.



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Reeds builds 2-shot lead at Congressional

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Patrick Reed held it together better than anyone Saturday at steamy Congressional to build a two-shot lead in the Quicken Loans National.



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Reeds builds 2-shot lead at Congressional

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Patrick Reed held it together better than anyone Saturday at steamy Congressional to build a two-shot lead in the Quicken Loans National.



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Langer still in command at Senior Players

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bernhard Langer moved closer to his first Senior Players Championship victory Saturday, shooting a 4-under 66 in the third round to stay in front of hard-charging Kenny Perry.



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Langer still in command at Senior Players

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bernhard Langer moved closer to his first Senior Players Championship victory Saturday, shooting a 4-under 66 in the third round to stay in front of hard-charging Kenny Perry.



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How To Use Facebook On Android Without All The Invasive Permissions

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Are you concerned about your privacy? With all the talk about the NSA and sharing of private user data these days, it’s natural to be worried about what happens to your information online. Even your smartphone tracks you in more ways than you probably know. Facebook is one entity that’s infamous for sharing your information, but if you’re already using it, it’s hard to remove the social network from your life. It’s common knowledge that Facebook is tracking everything you do online, but even if you can’t accept the idea of permanently deleting your account, you can still use alternate...


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GM crash victim payment plan won't have limit

DETROIT (AP) — When Kenneth Feinberg announces the terms of General Motors' plan to pay victims of crashes caused by bad ignition switches, he'll have an open wallet.



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GM crash victim payment plan won't have limit

DETROIT (AP) — When Kenneth Feinberg announces the terms of General Motors' plan to pay victims of crashes caused by bad ignition switches, he'll have an open wallet.



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الجمعة، 27 يونيو 2014

Reds sign Cuban RHP Iglesias to 7-year contract

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are hoping for more success with a Cuban pitcher.



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Sirens, phones sound erroneous alert in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — People in San Luis Obispo County received a series of unsettling, erroneous emergency alerts Friday as repairs were being made to a nuclear power plant's siren system, including a vague cellphone message that told them to "prepare for action."



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Bobby Womack, singer with brave 2nd act, dies

Bobby Womack, a colorful and highly influential R&B singer-songwriter who influenced artists from the Rolling Stones to Damon Albarn, has died. He was 70.



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Sirens, phones sound erroneous alert in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — People in San Luis Obispo County received a series of unsettling, erroneous emergency alerts Friday as repairs were being made to a nuclear power plant's siren system, including a vague cellphone message that told them to "prepare for action."



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Bobby Womack, singer with brave 2nd act, dies

Bobby Womack, a colorful and highly influential R&B singer-songwriter who influenced artists from the Rolling Stones to Damon Albarn, has died. He was 70.



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Panthers take Ekblad with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With the first pick of the NHL draft, the Florida Panthers went with 15 seconds of dramatic pause before announcing the name.



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Sharpton cancels rally with Rep. Rangel, runner up

NEW YORK (AP) — Rev. Al Sharpton abruptly canceled a Saturday rally where Rep. Charles Rangel and his chief rival were to pledge unity after a bitter primary campaign.



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Panthers take Ekblad with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With the first pick of the NHL draft, the Florida Panthers went with 15 seconds of dramatic pause before announcing the name.



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Sharpton cancels rally with Rep. Rangel, runner up

NEW YORK (AP) — Rev. Al Sharpton abruptly canceled a Saturday rally where Rep. Charles Rangel and his chief rival were to pledge unity after a bitter primary campaign.



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Wie a shot off lead at NW Arkansas Championship

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Michelle Wie shot a bogey-free 5-under 66 on Friday in her first round since winning the U.S. Women's Open last weekend at Pinehurst, leaving her a stroke behind leader Alena Sharp in the NW Arkansas Championship.



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Facebook: NYC prosecutors got data on 381 users

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors building a sweeping disabilities-benefit fraud case got a trove of data from the Facebook accounts of more than 380 people, the social media giant said this week as it disclosed a nearly yearlong legal fight over the largest set of search warrants it has ever received.



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Wie a shot off lead at NW Arkansas Championship

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Michelle Wie shot a bogey-free 5-under 66 on Friday in her first round since winning the U.S. Women's Open last weekend at Pinehurst, leaving her a stroke behind leader Alena Sharp in the NW Arkansas Championship.



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Facebook: NYC prosecutors got data on 381 users

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors building a sweeping disabilities-benefit fraud case got a trove of data from the Facebook accounts of more than 380 people, the social media giant said this week as it disclosed a nearly yearlong legal fight over the largest set of search warrants it has ever received.



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Caesars says will close Showboat casino on Aug. 31

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The parent company of Atlantic City's Showboat Casino Hotel said Friday the casino will shut down on Aug. 31.



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Caesars says will close Showboat casino on Aug. 31

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The parent company of Atlantic City's Showboat Casino Hotel said Friday the casino will shut down on Aug. 31.



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A short return for Tiger Woods at Congressional

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Tiger Woods didn't last more than 36 holes in his return to competition.



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5 things at Wimbledon: Swiss double on Saturday

LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka form a 1-2 Swiss punch on the two featured courts at Wimbledon on Saturday.



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A short return for Tiger Woods at Congressional

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Tiger Woods didn't last more than 36 holes in his return to competition.



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5 things at Wimbledon: Swiss double on Saturday

LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka form a 1-2 Swiss punch on the two featured courts at Wimbledon on Saturday.



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Pro XCT: Wells, Nash head into weekend with standings leads after Missoula XC

Todd Wells(Durango, Colo./Specialized Racing) moved into the lead of theUSA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Cross Country Tour (Pro XCT)by virtue of a third-place finish on June 22 at theMissoula XCin Missoula, Mont., while the Czech Republicand#39;sKaterina Nash(Luna Pro Team) padded her lead in the womenand#39;s standings with a victory in Missoula.



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How to Make Mobile Banking Less Risky

Mobile devices are the future, but banking applications need more security.



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US hopes to boost World Cup attack against Belgium

SAO PAULO (AP) — No wonder the United States is having problems scoring at the World Cup: The Americans are hardly attacking.



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Pentagon: Armed drones guard US interests in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has armed drones flying over Baghdad to protect U.S. troops that recently arrived to assess Iraq's deteriorating security, the Pentagon said Friday.



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Bipartisan Export-Import Bank Debate Could Heat Up This Summer

Conservative detractors threaten 80-year-old bank designed to help attract international business.



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Dance Those Cares Away!

Study of seniors shows decreased knee-hip pain and increased ability to walk among those who dance



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How to Make Mobile Banking Less Risky

Mobile devices are the future, but banking applications need more security.



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US hopes to boost World Cup attack against Belgium

SAO PAULO (AP) — No wonder the United States is having problems scoring at the World Cup: The Americans are hardly attacking.



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Pentagon: Armed drones guard US interests in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has armed drones flying over Baghdad to protect U.S. troops that recently arrived to assess Iraq's deteriorating security, the Pentagon said Friday.



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Bipartisan Export-Import Bank Debate Could Heat Up This Summer

Conservative detractors threaten 80-year-old bank designed to help attract international business.



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Dance Those Cares Away!

Study of seniors shows decreased knee-hip pain and increased ability to walk among those who dance



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Mexican law enforcement chopper fires in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Mexican law enforcement on Thursday crossed into Arizona by helicopter and fired two shots at U.S. border agents, a border patrol union leader says.



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D.C. Can Stop Enforcing Pot Laws, Says Rep. Andy Harris

The congressman pushing to stop decriminalization says locals can respond by ignoring what's on the books.



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IndyCar looks for rebound at GP of Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — Moments after Dario Franchitti's career-ending crash on the last lap of the Grand Prix of Houston, race promoter Mike Lanigan went to the accident scene to see the damage firsthand.



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Chimpanzees Show Strong Musical Preferences

Varied rhythms of music from Africa, India draw their interest, researchers report



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Mexican law enforcement chopper fires in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Mexican law enforcement on Thursday crossed into Arizona by helicopter and fired two shots at U.S. border agents, a border patrol union leader says.



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D.C. Can Stop Enforcing Pot Laws, Says Rep. Andy Harris

The congressman pushing to stop decriminalization says locals can respond by ignoring what's on the books.



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IndyCar looks for rebound at GP of Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — Moments after Dario Franchitti's career-ending crash on the last lap of the Grand Prix of Houston, race promoter Mike Lanigan went to the accident scene to see the damage firsthand.



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Chimpanzees Show Strong Musical Preferences

Varied rhythms of music from Africa, India draw their interest, researchers report



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'Friends' star Cox to marry Northern Irish rocker

LONDON (AP) — Courteney Cox says she is engaged to marry Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid.



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'Friends' star Cox to marry Northern Irish rocker

LONDON (AP) — Courteney Cox says she is engaged to marry Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid.



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What Is The Turing Test And Will It Ever Be Beaten?

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Is it possible for artificial intelligence to match human intelligence? It’s a tricky question that involves philosophy, psychology, computer science, and every topic in between. Whenever there’s talk about human-level machine intelligence, the Turing Test is never too far behind. Earlier this month, Internet journalists exploded in a frenzy of excitement when a London-based computer program, named Eugene Goostman, seemingly passed the Turing Test. But what does that mean? Why are people so excited over it? And is it as noteworthy as it might first appear? The Turing Test: What Is It? Despite its name, the Turing Test is not...


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What’s The Difference Between An E-Reader and A Tablet?

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The American e-reader market oversaturated itself with locked down Kindle Fires, Nooks and Kobos (read our reviews of the Fire HDX, Kobo Aura HD, and Kobo Arc). For inexplicable reasons, major manufacturers hobbled their wares with barriers. Innovative features were ignored, or hidden, such as 8-inch E-Ink screens or access to vanilla Android. Larger screen sizes allow for ebooks to read like paper books. Android enables the Play Store, the Amazon App Store and more, with their myriad number of applications and customizable features. The locked down experience offered by Amazon, Kobo and the Nook severely limits utility, and value,...


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Border Migration Crisis Shows the Urgency of Immigration Reform

A bipartisan deal is needed to stop the U.S. immigration crisis.



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Libya buries slain prominent activist

CAIRO (AP) — The body of a prominent female activist has been buried in the eastern city of Benghazi a day after she was gunned down in her house.



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Kaka says Fred and Jo can do the job

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former world player of the year Kaka said Friday that while Brazil's current first choice strikers bear no comparison to former greats like Romario and Ronaldo, they are good enough to win Brazil's sixth World Cup.



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Obama getting update on VA health care problems

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is meeting with his acting veterans affairs secretary and a top White House aide to review the administration's response to problems confronting the veterans health care system.



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Border Migration Crisis Shows the Urgency of Immigration Reform

A bipartisan deal is needed to stop the U.S. immigration crisis.



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Libya buries slain prominent activist

CAIRO (AP) — The body of a prominent female activist has been buried in the eastern city of Benghazi a day after she was gunned down in her house.



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Kaka says Fred and Jo can do the job

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former world player of the year Kaka said Friday that while Brazil's current first choice strikers bear no comparison to former greats like Romario and Ronaldo, they are good enough to win Brazil's sixth World Cup.



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Obama getting update on VA health care problems

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is meeting with his acting veterans affairs secretary and a top White House aide to review the administration's response to problems confronting the veterans health care system.



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El Salvador Gangs Provide Crime Reduction Lessons in Latin America

El Salvador's failed gang truce can provide lessons in crime reduction in central America.



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Carmakers to build $1.4 billion Mexico plant

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Automakers Daimler and Renault-Nissan say they will build a $1.36 billion plant to manufacture Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz brand compact vehicles.



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Kerry: Syrian moderate rebels could help in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is seeking to bolster U.S. efforts to train and arm select members of the Syrian opposition, a move that comes amid increased U.S. concern that the conflicts in Syria and Iraq are becoming a fight against one Sunni extremist group.



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Season's Change Can Bring on Cluster Headaches

An expert's advice on how to deal with the painful condition



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Teens Who Prefer Menthols Are Heavier Smokers: Study

It's a fallacy that they're safer than other tobacco products, researcher says



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For Heat Stroke Victims, Cool First, Then Transport

New guidelines stress the importance of immediate cooling for athletes



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Cosmic caffeine: Astronauts getting espresso maker

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts in space will soon be sipping some good coffee. The International Space Station is getting a real Italian espresso machine.



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Militants killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Friday, officials said, as the search for three teens Israel says were abducted by the militant group Hamas in the West Bank entered its third week.



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Cosmic caffeine: Astronauts getting espresso maker

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts in space will soon be sipping some good coffee. The International Space Station is getting a real Italian espresso machine.



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Militants killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Friday, officials said, as the search for three teens Israel says were abducted by the militant group Hamas in the West Bank entered its third week.



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Bandicoot, Tune Sweeper And Microsoft Office Arrive In July [Rewards]

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Have you been saving your MakeUseOf Rewards points? If so, get ready to spend them, because July is going to be a great month for the program. Here’s a preview of what’s around the corner. Wait, What’s Rewards? Are you new to the site, or simply haven’t heard of Rewards before? If so, here’s the skinny. If you have a MakeUseOf account, which you can create by logging in via the button in the upper right corner of the site, you’ll earn points every time you share an article with your friends. These points, once they’ve accumulated, can be used...


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2014 Collegiate Recruitment Fair at Amateur Road Nationals

Colleges and universities from around the country will be attending the 2014 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships in Madison, Wisconsin next week to recruit new talent to their cycling teams!



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San Francisco parking app refuses shut down order

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The company behind an app that allows drivers to get paid for public parking spaces in San Francisco is rejecting an order from the city attorney to stop its operations.



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San Francisco parking app refuses shut down order

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The company behind an app that allows drivers to get paid for public parking spaces in San Francisco is rejecting an order from the city attorney to stop its operations.



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Emin's messy bed could fetch million at auction

LONDON (AP) — For sale: bed. Definitely slept in. Seven-figure price tag.



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US plans to curb land mines, join global treaty

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration announced Friday that the United States will no longer produce or acquire anti-personnel land mines and plans to join an international treaty banning their use.



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Tea party official in Cochran photos case dies

RIDGELAND, Miss. (AP) — Police in Mississippi say a tea party official arrested after photos were taken of U.S. Sen Thad Cochran's ill wife has been found dead. They are treating the case as a suicide.



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Supreme Court Bans Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones But Keeps Its Own

The Supreme Court banned a buffer zone around abortion clinics, but left its own intact.



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What Happened to Qatar?

Qatar has taken a sharp turn in fortune in the past year, going from influential regional power to almost complete isolation.



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Emin's messy bed could fetch million at auction

LONDON (AP) — For sale: bed. Definitely slept in. Seven-figure price tag.



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US plans to curb land mines, join global treaty

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration announced Friday that the United States will no longer produce or acquire anti-personnel land mines and plans to join an international treaty banning their use.



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Tea party official in Cochran photos case dies

RIDGELAND, Miss. (AP) — Police in Mississippi say a tea party official arrested after photos were taken of U.S. Sen Thad Cochran's ill wife has been found dead. They are treating the case as a suicide.



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Supreme Court Bans Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones But Keeps Its Own

The Supreme Court banned a buffer zone around abortion clinics, but left its own intact.



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What Happened to Qatar?

Qatar has taken a sharp turn in fortune in the past year, going from influential regional power to almost complete isolation.



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Nigeria girl among thousands of divorced children

KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — By the time she ran away, Maimuna bore the scars of a short but brutal marriage.



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Thousands of Afghans protest alleged vote fraud

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah are protesting alleged fraud in this month's presidential runoff despite the resignation this week of the election commission's top official.



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US midfielder Jones has broken nose as expected

SAO PAULO (AP) — U.S. midfielder Jermaine Jones has a broken nose as he expected after Thursday's game against Germany, but he is scheduled to play in the round of 16 against Belgium on Tuesday in Salvador.



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Nigeria girl among thousands of divorced children

KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — By the time she ran away, Maimuna bore the scars of a short but brutal marriage.



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Thousands of Afghans protest alleged vote fraud

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah are protesting alleged fraud in this month's presidential runoff despite the resignation this week of the election commission's top official.



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US midfielder Jones has broken nose as expected

SAO PAULO (AP) — U.S. midfielder Jermaine Jones has a broken nose as he expected after Thursday's game against Germany, but he is scheduled to play in the round of 16 against Belgium on Tuesday in Salvador.



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Rebels in Ukraine ready to extend cease-fire

BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine's new president signed a trade and economic pact with the European Union on Friday, pushing his troubled country closer into a European orbit and angering Russia, which warned of unspecified consequences.



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Russia Discontent Over Ukraine Pact with European Union

Ukraine signed a trade agreement with the EU Friday amid cease-fire negotiations with Russia.



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Sinatra's first license fetches $15K at auction

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Frank Sinatra's first New Jersey driver's license has sold for $15,757 at auction.



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Iraq's top cleric calls for deal on PM by Tuesday

BAGHDAD (AP) — Human Rights Watch says Iraqi insurgents executed at least 160 captives earlier this month, based on an analysis of satellite imagery and grisly photos released by the militants.



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Manziel: 'I don't think I'm doing anything wrong'

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel has no intention of toning down his weekends.



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Rebels in Ukraine ready to extend cease-fire

BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine's new president signed a trade and economic pact with the European Union on Friday, pushing his troubled country closer into a European orbit and angering Russia, which warned of unspecified consequences.



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Russia Discontent Over Ukraine Pact with European Union

Ukraine signed a trade agreement with the EU Friday amid cease-fire negotiations with Russia.



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Sinatra's first license fetches $15K at auction

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Frank Sinatra's first New Jersey driver's license has sold for $15,757 at auction.



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Iraq's top cleric calls for deal on PM by Tuesday

BAGHDAD (AP) — Human Rights Watch says Iraqi insurgents executed at least 160 captives earlier this month, based on an analysis of satellite imagery and grisly photos released by the militants.



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Manziel: 'I don't think I'm doing anything wrong'

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel has no intention of toning down his weekends.



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Top Two Ways To Synchronise Dropbox With Your Chromebook

dropbox-drive-chromebook

Do you love your Chromebook, but want to access to your Dropbox files easily? Using the web login isn’t easy enough for day-to-day use. There are better ways to do this. If you’ve been using cloud services long enough to think that a Chromebook is worth your while, you’ve no doubt got a pile of files sitting in Dropbox. You may even be syncing files from your Android to Dropbox, then wondering how to get easy access to them. But syncing those Dropbox files to your Chromebook is not as straightforward as it is on a Mac or Windows machine,...


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Download Android L Developer Preview for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7

As promised, Google has finally released a developer preview of Android L. Unlike previous Android releases where Google instantly made Android updates available for download after they were announced the Google IO event, this time Google has pushed a developer...


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15 Free Tools / Softwares For Writers to Write


“To be a writer you have to write — and no academic degree is going to do the writing for you.” – Michelle Richmond


If you’re a writer, writer’s block is probably a very common thing for you. Some may need to get that adrenaline pumping to get the ideas flowing. A few might need the company of people or even food to get inspirations. In certain cases, it might be as simple as cutting off any possible distractions while you’re writing. In this post we will cover writing tools which fall into both of these categories – distraction free and feature rich. Here we go…




Click on the image to visit the site and download / use the app.



Dark Room


Jjafuller.com


Dark Room



  • Platform: Windows

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: 2006

  • Full Screen: Yes


WriteMonkey


Writemonkey.com


WriteMonkey



  • Platform: Windows

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: 2014

  • Full Screen: Yes


Q10


Baara.com


Q10



  • Platform: Windows

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: 2011

  • Full Screen: Yes


Writebox


Writeboxapps.com


Writebox



  • Platform: Chrome, Web browsers, iOS, Android

  • Online / Software: Both

  • Last Updated: 2014

  • Full Screen: Yes


BigHugeLabs Writer


Bighugelabs.com


BigHugeLabs Writer



  • Platform: Web Browsers

  • Online / Software: Online

  • Last Updated: 2014

  • Full Screen: Yes


JDarkRoom


Codealchemists.com


JDarkRoom



  • Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: 2010

  • Full Screen: Yes


KoalaWriter


A full screen, distraction free, text editor


KoalaWriter



  • Platform: Mac, Linux

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: 2011

  • Full Screen: Yes


Textroom


Open Source Cross Platform Full Screen Rich Text Editor For Writers


Textroom



  • Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: 2011

  • Full Screen: Yes


Darkcopy


Darkcopy.com


Darkcopy



  • Platform: Web Browsers

  • Online / Software: Online

  • Last Updated: n/a

  • Full Screen: Yes


ImmersEd


Tajuta.com


ImmersEd



  • Platform: Windows

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: 2010

  • Full Screen: Yes


Lightpaper


Clockworkengine.com


Lightpaper


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  • Platform: Mac & Android

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: 2013

  • Full Screen: Yes


FocusWriter


Gottcode.org


FocusWriter



  • Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: 2014

  • Full Screen: Yes


LibreOffice


Libreoffice.org


LibreOffice



  • Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: Recently

  • Full Screen: No


OpenOffice


Openoffice.org


OpenOffice



  • Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux

  • Online / Software: Software

  • Last Updated: Recently

  • Full Screen: No


Google Docs


Docs.google.com


Google Docs



  • Platform: Web Browsers

  • Online / Software: Online

  • Last Updated: Recently

  • Full Screen: No







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Be All Powerful: 3 Superhero Games You Need To Play

superhero-games

Tired of dark fantasy and science fiction games flooding the market? One can only swing so many swords and blast so many lasers before it all starts to feel mundane. But rest easy, dear reader, because there exists another genre that can quench your thirst for heroism: the superhero game. Like their movie counterparts, superhero games can be super cheesy when executed poorly. Most of them are designed to appeal to those who grew up reading the relevant comics, but the genre has shifted in recent years. When executed well, these games transcend their superhero wrappings and become standalone games...


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Your USB Charger Wants To Kill You, Download Android 5.0 Now, and More… [Tech News Digest]

dangerous-usb-cable

Also, the MPAA popularizes a resource for sharing movies, YouTube spoils content creators, Google Cardboard clones are now available, Uber offers weddings on demand, and Monty Python does a silly walk all over your smartphone. Warning Over Faulty USB Chargers USB charger hates its job. http://ift.tt/1qFwcaH — Faces in Things (@FacesPics) June 23, 2014 If you use a third-party USB charger you should seriously consider binning it in favor of an official alternative. This advice is being offered as a result of the tragic death of Sheryl Aldeguer, a 28-year-old woman from Sydney, Australia, who was allegedly electrocuted by a...


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