Nicki Minaj road crew member killed, another critically injured in Philadelphia
“They had only been there for two days rehearsing for the tour.” Two members of my team were stabbed last night in Philly. One was killed. They had only been…
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Reading this on a computer? Then you (probably) don’t live in Africa
The continent has some of the lowest fixed-broadband subscription rates in the world, with most people’s first encounter with the world wide web coming via their mobile phones. Around 70%…
The Internet of Sheep: WiFi-connected flock to eat grass and transmit data
Already many devices in citiesfrom automobiles to thermostatscommunicate information to operators, manufacturers and consumers via the internet about their status. But in rural Wales, a region not noted for its…
Racist letter on police stationery rants against black officers
It starts out with the words “WHITE POWER” in capital letters. And it contains a line that reads, “These Black Officers belong in the toilet.” It ends at the bottom…
Africa’s amazing architecture: Do these buildings represent freedom?
At least, that’s how Manuel Herz sees it. An architect and historian, Herz has recently curated an exhibition on the subject for the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein,…
Start here: Latest developments in the fight against ISIS
THE BRUTALITY Burned alive: Every few days, it seems as though ISIS ups the ante on its savagery. Wednesday brought news that the militants killed at least 40 police officers…
Racist letter on police stationary rants against black officers
It starts out with the words “WHITE POWER” in capital letters. And it contains a line that reads, “These Black Officers belong in the toilet.” It ends at the bottom…
Report: Iran to resume nuclear talks with U.S. on Friday
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zari and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry are scheduled to join the talks in Geneva on Sunday and Monday, Araqchi said. There was no immediate…
India’s most famous suit goes up for auction
When Narendra Modi wore a tailored-fit, navy suit, with his name embroidered in golden pinstripe, he had the whole nation talking about the outrageous fashion faux pas. Wearing that while…
Pussy Riot dedicates new song ‘I Can’t Breathe’ to Eric Garner
Garner, an unarmed black man, died in New York in July after a white police officer put him in a chokehold. A grand jury in December decided not to indict…
Rap star Vanilla Ice: Burglary arrest ‘blown out of proportion’
The rapper spoke to WPBF after his release from Palm Beach County Jail on a $6,000 bond Wednesday. The Lantana Police Department said the robbery occurred sometime between December and…
5 things to know for your New Day – Thursday, February 19
FERGUSON Lawsuit pending: The Justice Department may be drafting papers to sue the Ferguson Police Department over a pattern of racially discriminatory tactics used by officers, sources say. What could…
Mexico activists lead Ash Wednesday campaign for 43 missing students
Instead of the traditional cross, activists encouraged people to write the number 43 in ash on their foreheads and to take to the streets. Many people posted photos of their…
Disneyland measles cases genetically similar to Philippines outbreak
The California outbreak likely started when a traveler who was infected overseas with measles visited the amusement park while infectious, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But…
Pedal faster, Amsterdam: Is Seville now Europe’s greatest cycling city?
With due respect to Copenhagen, Amsterdam has long been hailed as Europe capital of cycling, but now there’s a new kid riding on the block. Seville. Until recently the southern…
Pedal faster, Amsterdam: Is Seville now Europe’s greatest cycling city?
With due respect to Copenhagen, Amsterdam has long been hailed as Europe capital of cycling, but now there’s a new kid riding on the block. Seville. Until recently the southern…
Pedal faster, Amsterdam: Is Seville now Europe’s greatest cycling city?
With due respect to Copenhagen, Amsterdam has long been hailed as Europe capital of cycling, but now there’s a new kid riding on the block. Seville. Until recently the southern…
Pussy Riot dedicate new song ‘I Can’t Breathe’ to Eric Garner
Garner, an unarmed black man, died in New York in July after a white police officer put him in a chokehold. A grand jury in December decided not to indict…
Understanding CRE, the ‘nightmare’ superbug that killed 2 in Los Angeles
The family of superbugs made headlines two years ago when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned they were spreading. Now, they’re back in the news after seven patients…
UMass Amherst lifts ban on Iranian engineering students
UMass Amherst based its decision on a law Congress enacted in 2012. The “Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012,” restricts Iranian citizens from education in United…
115 million people are collectively going, ‘Shiver me timbers, it’s cold!’
The kind of cold that makes even winter-tested Chicago throw in the towel. That makes battle-hardened Boston cry out “Enough already!” And sunny Florida lament, “Not us too!” Pretty much…
Photos of two small moons open the door to a new vastness
The fuzzy images of moons that NASA New Horizons satellite are sending back to Earth are a slim crack in a door opening on a vastness humankind has not seen…
Rubio talks DHS funding ahead of possible shutdown
READ: Rubio gets personal with Iowans Asked about the debate on Wednesday during a book tour stop in Las Vegas, Rubio declared: “We have to fund Homeland Security.” – And…
We’re playing into ISIS’ hands
And, I would suggest, she should have gone further: There’s reason to think that bombing is exactly what ISIS wants us to do. Why else would they be goading us…
We’re playing into ISIS’ hands
“We cannot kill our way out of this war,” State Department spokesperson Marie Harf said on Tuesday. “We need in the medium to longer term to go after the root…
Crowds pack streets to protest Argentine prosecutor’s death
It was supposed to be a silent march when demonstrators packed the streets of Buenos Aires. But it didn’t take long for the chanting to start at Wednesday’s march through…
Africa’s amazing architecture: Do these buildings represent freedom?
At least, that’s how Manuel Herz sees it. An architect and historian, Herz has recently curated an exhibition on the subject for the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein,…
‘American Sniper’ trial: Defense makes case for Eddie Ray Routh
That’s how family members and friends have described Eddie Ray Routh, the man on trial for the slayings of Chris Kyle, subject of the hit film “American Sniper,” and Kyle’s…
Drug-resistant bacteria linked to two deaths at UCLA hospital
The hospital is contacting more than 100 other patients who had endoscopic procedures between October and January. The patients have been offered tests they can take at home. – CDC:…
Court tosses terrorism conviction of former Guantanamo detainee
The court found that the activity for which Hicks was convicted was not an offense triable by military commission at the time he was caught. “We are very happy for…