Thursday, Jan 14, 2016
$1.6B Powerball jackpot: 3 winning tickets sold
From cbsnews.com | Archived Version
Last Updated Jan 14, 2016 2:24 PM EST. MUNFORD, Tenn. -- An eye-popping and unprecedented Powerball jackpot whose rise to $1.6 billion became a national fascination will be split three ways.
Alan Rickman dies at 69 due to cancer
From wikinews_en
At 'undercard' debate, Huckabee is skeptical of US efforts in Afghanistan
From washingtonpost.com | Archived Version
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee offered skepticism about the U.S. military effort in Afghanistan during Thursday's “undercard” Republican debate, saying that he saw little hope for rebuilding a nation “like the land of the Flintstones.
Ben McAdoo hired as coach of New York Giants
From espn.go.com | Archived Version
Ben McAdoo, one of the internal favorites to replace Tom Coughlin, was hired as the 17th head coach in New York Giants history, the team announced Thursday.
Cancer 'moonshot' aims to speed fight against No. 2 killer
From washingtonpost.com | Archived Version
WASHINGTON - Harking back to America's triumphant race into space, the Obama administration is launching what it calls a “moonshot” effort to cure cancer.
Catching a dream: SNC's tenacious spacecraft selected for NASA's CRS-2 contract
From spaceflightinsider.com | Archived Version
The cargo version of Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser spacecraft was selected to proceed under the second phase of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract.
Critic's Notebook: Alan Rickman, Reluctant Villain
From hollywoodreporter.com | Archived Version
The star of the Harry Potter films, 'Die Hard' and the original stage incarnation of 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' refuted the common perception that he relished the sinister roles most.
Céline Dion's husband René Angélil dies
From usatoday.com | Archived Version
René Angélil, the husband of and mentor-manager who helped make Canadian singer Céline Dion a mega star, has died after a years-long battle with throat cancer.
Deadly blasts, shootout in Indonesia capital; ISIS claims credit
From cnn.com | Archived Version
Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) Attackers struck midday Thursday at a busy commercial hub in Jakarta, killing at least two, wounding 24 and raising alarm about terrorism in the world's most populous Muslim country.
Designing Avista: How Buick got its mojo back
From slashgear.com | Archived Version
Even in its hometown, Buick couldn't have expected to so thoroughly wow auto show attendees with its Avista concept. The brand known for being the oldest active American car maker is also the frequent butt of jokes about the age - and aged ...
Elton John cranks up the hype machine at the Wiltern
From latimes.com | Archived Version
What does it mean when a veteran pop superstar plays a venue several times smaller than the arenas and stadiums he usually fills? When the venue is in a media capital like Los Angeles, it means he has a very special new album to promote.
Energy leads Wall Street rebound; S&P has best day since December
From reuters.com | Archived Version
NEW YORK A rally in battered energy shares led U.S. stocks to rebound on Thursday, while financials rose after upbeat results from JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia plans new sovereign wealth fund - sources
From reuters.com | Archived Version
NEW YORK/DUBAI Saudi Arabia plans to create a new sovereign fund to manage part of its oil wealth and diversify its investments, and has asked investment banks and consultancies to submit proposals for the project, according to people familiar with the ...
Goldman Sachs agrees to tentative $5.1B mortgage settlement
From usatoday.com | Archived Version
Goldman Sachs Group (GS) has reached a nearly $5.1 billion tentative settlement of a federal and state investigation of the investment banking giant's handling of mortgage-backed securities before the national financial crisis, the bank said Thursday.
Heisman RB Derrick Henry projects in the draft's top two rounds
From cbssports.com | Archived Version
Four Alabama running backs have been drafted in the first two round since 2011 and Derrick Henry should be the fifth this spring. The Heisman-winning running back will enter the 2016 NFL Draft and is a projected top-60 prospect, according to ...
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy and Focusing on Art and Activism
From nytimes.com | Archived Version
In 1964 the New School hosted a series of lectures called “The American Race Crisis.” In 2016 the subject still feels urgent. One of the 15 civil rights leaders who spoke at the New School that year was the Rev.
How Cops Busted the U.Ks Biggest Heist
From thedailybeast.com | Archived Version
The conviction of the men involved in Britain's biggest robbery came after cops identified a car that was never supposed to have been involved in it.
Intel Declines On Slight Disappointment
From seekingalpha.com | Archived Version
Disclosure: I/we have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. (More...)I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from ...
Ithaca College President Announces Retirement After Campus Protests
From huffingtonpost.com | Archived Version
"I am proud of the progress and accomplishments achieved by the college over what will be a nine-year tenure as president," Rochon wrote in a statement.
Liberia's Ebola orphans rebuild lives with new families as epidemic declared over
From in.reuters.com | Archived Version
MONTSERRADO, Liberia (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Twelve-year-old Meama rarely drags her gaze away from the ground as she recalls living alone and relying on food from neighbours to survive after her mother died of Ebola in the world's worst ...
Luis Enrique wins 2015 FIFA World Coach of the Year
From wikinews_en
NASA creates Planetary Defense Coordination Office. Why now?
From csmonitor.com | Archived Version
NASA's creation of a well-funded Planetary Defense Coordination Office to deal with the remote possibility of an asteroid collision with Earth is driven by both growing concern about near-Earth objects and developing American strategy for space.
Netflix is making it a lot harder to access another country's catalog of movies
From mashable.com | Archived Version
Now that Netflix is in 190 countries, the company really, really doesn't want users to login using proxies or VPNs. In a blog post published Thursday, the company said that users will only be able to use "proxies and unblockers" in the coming weeks to ...
Oscar nominations 2016: The complete guide to snubs and surprises
From washingtonpost.com | Archived Version
You can't talk about awards nominations without getting up in arms about who got shafted and which contenders no one saw coming.
Oscars 2016: Brie Larson, Alicia Vikander, Saoirse Ronan and More Nominees React
From eonline.com | Archived Version
Never mind the powerball winning numbers—these stars woke up to the best news of their careers. As the 2016 Oscar nominations were announced Thursday morning, A-list actors and Hollywood newcomers alike basked in the glory of joining the industry's ...
Planned Parenthood Sues Anti-Abortion Group Behind Undercover Videos
From huffingtonpost.com | Archived Version
The provider called the series of videos an "elaborate, illegal conspiracy in order to block women's access to safe and legal abortion.
Police say Patriots DE Chandler Jones 'desperately' sought help
From espn.go.com | Archived Version
New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones apologized Thursday for making "a pretty stupid mistake" that led him to be hospitalized Sunday after having a bad reaction to a substance he put into his body.
San Francisco 49ers hire Chip Kelly as head coach
From nfl.com | Archived Version
The San Francisco 49ers announced they hired Kelly as the team's 20th coach in franchise history on Thursday. He will be formally introduced as the team's new head coach during a news conference next week, the team said.
Sleep disruptions in seniors tied to unhealthy brain changes
From reuters.com | Archived Version
Reuters Health - Older people who have trouble sleeping through the night are at an increased risk of unhealthy changes in the brain, a new study found.
Teacher in French Alps Avalanche Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
From time.com | Archived Version
The teacher who was caught in an avalanche that killed three people on a closed ski slope in the French Alps now faces charges of involuntary manslaughter, a prosecutor announced on Thursday, according to CNN.
Ted Cruz looks to parlay loan controversy into fundraising opportunity
From cnn.com | Archived Version
Washington (CNN) Ted Cruz is looking to turn the controversy over undisclosed loans he received into a campaign windfall. "I told you it was going to happen, and last night it did," the presidential candidate wrote to supporters on Thursday, a day ...
The six big issues in Republicans' sixth presidential debate
From washingtonpost.com | Archived Version
Seven candidates. Eighteen days before the Iowa caucuses. Donald Trump's continued dominance. The stakes are high, and the political drama is expected to be as well in Republicans' sixth main presidential debate, held in South Carolina on Thursday ...
This suspected supernova is 570 billion times as bright as our sun
From washingtonpost.com | Archived Version
A small, bright object that first flared up in June could be the brightest, most powerful supernova ever spotted by astronomers. If it is indeed a supernova, the object ASASSN-15lh pushes the upper limits of what scientists thought exploding stars were ...
Transportation Department clears way for self-parking cars
From cnn.com | Archived Version
(CNN) Vehicles as we know them are being revolutionized right before our eyes. Automatic breaking? Check. Crash avoidance technology, like lane departure warnings?
Turkey's Kurdish Rebels Attack Police Complex, Leaving At Least Six Dead
From wsj.com | Archived Version
ISTANBUL—Kurdish separatists attacked a police complex in southeastern Turkey overnight, killing at least six people and wounding dozens in the most sophisticated attack since violence flared up between insurgents and the Turkish state in July ...
Under an Antarctic ice sheet, the world's largest canyon?
From csmonitor.com | Archived Version
The Sheldon Glacier with Mount Barre in the background, is seen from Ryder Bay near Rothera Research Station, Adelaide Island, Antarctica, in this NASA/British Antarctic Survey handout photo.
Video released of deadly Chicago police shooting
From cnn.com | Archived Version
Chicago (CNN) Newly released video of a 2013 fatal police shooting shows a teen running away from two police officers when he was shot and killed in the street in a South Side Chicago neighborhood.
Warning labels might stop parents from buying sugary drinks
From reuters.com | Archived Version
(Reuters Health) - - Warning labels detailing health risks associated with sugary drinks such as diabetes and obesity may convince parents not to buy these beverages for their kids, a U.S.
Yahoo Releases Free 13.5TB Data Set for Academia
From pcmag.com | Archived Version
Yahoo has released a gigantic, 13.5TB machine-learning data set for the academic research community it hopes will encourage innovation (and perhaps bolster Yahoo's own products, of course).
Yosemite: Famed Hotel Name to Change in Trademark Dispute
From abcnews.go.com | Archived Version
The names of iconic hotels and other landmarks in the world-famous Yosemite National Park will soon change in an ongoing battle over who owns the intellectual property, park officials said Thursday.