Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Friday, November 27, 2015

Google News compiled for the BBC's Biodun Iginla--11/27/15--in New York

Top Stories

Multiple people injured by gunman at Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs

Washington Post - ‎18 minutes ago‎
At least four police officers and an “unknown number of civilians” were injured Friday in a shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Protest over Chicago teen's shooting ties up major retail district

NOLA.com - ‎59 minutes ago‎
Protesters make their way up North Michigan Avenue on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Chicago as community activists and labor leaders hold a demonstration billed as a "march for justice" in the wake of the release of video showing an officer fatally ...

Man charged with murder in 'assassination' of Tyshawn Lee, 9

CNN - ‎4 hours ago‎
(CNN) Four weeks after alleged gang members lured 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee into an alley and killed him -- a slaying that some in violence-riddled Chicago called a new low -- the city's police superintendent announced the arrest of one man and vowed to ...

White House Christmas Tree Arrives From Pennsylvania

New York Times - ‎3 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON - First lady Michelle Obama has kicked off the holiday season at the White House by welcoming this year's Christmas tree.

Man who jumped fence at White House left suicide note that included 'Star Wars ...

New York Daily News - ‎1 hour ago‎
The man who jumped the fence at the White House on Thanksgiving left a suicide note that included a "Star Wars" reference with friends and told his mother she may not see him again.

News Article Appears to Contradict Trump's Claim About Reporter

New York Times - ‎3 hours ago‎
Donald J. Trump, seen here at a rally in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, has been criticized this week for appearing to mock a reporter's disability.

Bill Clinton Starts Major Fundraising Push For Hillary's Campaign, A Behind ...

Bustle - ‎20 hours ago‎
It sounds like some big time targets in the Democratic Party donor network will be hearing from a very familiar voice in the near future.
Interested in Hillary Rodham Clinton?  YesNo

Turkey's President Erdogan hopes to meet Vladimir Putin in Paris

CTV News - ‎11 hours ago‎
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- The latest developments regarding the war in Syria. All times local. 2:25 p.m.. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that he hopes to have an opportunity soon to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in a step to defusing ...
Interested in Vladimir Putin?  YesNo

South America backs Uefa Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidency

RFI - ‎8 hours ago‎
South American football federations will back Uefa's Gianni Infantino for the Fifa presidency, its regional group said.
Interested in UEFA?  YesNo

The Republican Party is now America's largest hate group

Salon - ‎10 hours ago‎
It's not that brazen racism is new to the Republican Party. In 1964, Sen. Strom Thurmond - who ran for president on the segregationist Dixiecrat ticket in 1948 - became a Republican in protest of the 1964 Civil Rights Act's passage.
Interested in Republican Party?  YesNo

Why don't women become truckers?

BBC News - ‎5 hours ago‎
I'm just the average woman who has followed a dream from childhood. Most male drivers I've come across have treated me with respect.

Paris attacks: France holds service to remember 130 dead

BBC News - ‎9 hours ago‎
France has held a national memorial service for the 130 people killed in the gun and bomb attacks in Paris on 13 November. Around 1,000 people attended the service in central Paris, including survivors of the attacks and victims' families.

College payments halted amid fraud allegations

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
Payments to a college's Cardiff campus have been suspended after a BBC Wales' Week in Week Out investigation into fraud allegations.

Commons should back Syria air strikes - President Hollande

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
The French president has called on MPs to back UK air strikes in Syria, following the terror attacks in Paris earlier this month. President Hollande thanked the UK for its support in the wake of the attacks and said he hoped MPs would back David ...

Russians tell Turks: we're abandoning your beaches

BBC News - ‎9 hours ago‎
Russians have been venting their anger on social media after Turkey downed a Russian fighter jet on the border with Syria. Surprisingly, much of the outrage revolves around the subject of holiday-making: Russians threaten to leave Turkey's beaches ...

A difficult week in Brussels

BBC News - ‎9 hours ago‎
One sure sign that Brussels is beginning to get back to business: the traffic's a mess again. "Overturned lorry," said a colleague, ruefully.

Chile 'medicinal' pot-smoking mum denied access to baby

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Marijuana - file photo Image copyright AP Image caption Currently, Chileans are allowed to consume marijuana in private, but it is illegal to sell or grow the drug.

'Decaying bodies' found in wooden boats off Japan coast

BBC News - ‎7 hours ago‎
Japanese officials are investigating after up to 11 boats were found drifting off the country's coastline - some with decaying bodies on board.

Name by name, France commemorates victims of terrorist attack on Paris

Los Angeles Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Mourners bowed their heads and stood in somber tribute as the names of the dead were read out Friday at a ceremony to commemorate victims of the bombing and shooting rampage in Paris two weeks ago.

Pirates Kidnap 5 From Ship Off Nigeria's Coast

TIME - ‎5 hours ago‎
WARSAW, Poland - Armed attackers abducted five seamen from a cargo ship in Nigerian waters, Poland's government said Friday. Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said the five Polish nationals, including the captain and three officers, were seized ...

Charles wins support to head Commonwealth

New Zealand Herald - ‎31 minutes ago‎
The Prince of Wales has been given a major boost in his hopes of succeeding the Queen as Head of the Commonwealth after leaders suggested he would be the obvious choice.

UPDATE 1-Suicide bomber hits Shi'ite procession in Nigeria's Kano state

Reuters - ‎4 hours ago‎
(Adds context). KANO Nov 27 A male suicide bomber hit a procession of Shi'ite Muslims in Nigeria's Kano state as they walked to the city of Zaria to pay homage to their founder in the country, security sources and a Shi'ite leader said.

2 Turkish journalists charged with espionage, aiding terrorist organization

CNN International - ‎9 hours ago‎
Istanbul (CNN) Two prominent Turkish journalists have been arrested on charges of espionage and aiding an armed terrorist organization, according to a news report.

Child sex abuse inquiry: Royal family could give evidence

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎1 hour ago‎
Members of the Royal family could be asked to provide evidence to the Government's child sex abuse inquiry, it has emerged. "The scale of child sexual abuse in this country requires urgent and careful attention".

Man arrested in Germany on suspicion of illegal arm dealing in terror crackdown

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎5 hours ago‎
A man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of illegal arm dealing as Germany carries out more raids to avoid a Paris-style attack.

Was Louisville Black Friday mall brawl staged?

CBS News - ‎3 hours ago‎
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Police are investigating whether a violent brawl recorded at a Louisville, Ky., shopping mall before Black Friday was staged, officials tell 48 Hours' Crimesider.

Some questions, answers about Minneapolis police shooting

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
MINNEAPOLIS - The fatal shooting of a black man by a Minneapolis police officer has prompted nearly two weeks of protests and led to calls for answers as state and federal authorities continue to investigate.

No, Donald Trump supporters aren't everywhere

Christian Science Monitor - ‎2 hours ago‎
Yes, Donald Trump is still leading GOP polls, but from the point of view of the nation as a whole, there aren't that many Trumpians.

Soldier from Katy one of four killed in Fort Hood helicopter crash

Chron.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
A Katy man was among the four soldiers killed in a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter crash at Fort Hood earlier this week. The crash occurred on Nov. 23, just before 6 p.m.

3 bodies found after cars swept away in storm-battered Texas

CBS News - ‎2 hours ago‎
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Search crews have found a third body in floodwaters after record rain deluged the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Johnson County sheriff's spokesman Tim Jones says deputies responded to a high-water rescue early Friday after three people ...

Disgraced ex-cop charged with staging a fake police shootout has been found dead

Washington Post - ‎7 hours ago‎
A former part-time police officer who was indicted for calling in a phony bomb threat and staging a shootout that sparked a manhunt was found dead in his home over the holidays, authorities said.

Mississippi Waffle House server killed after asking customer to put out cigarette

Toledo Blade - ‎41 minutes ago‎
BILOXI, Miss. - She was shot in the head because she asked somebody not to smoke. The 52-year-old Waffle House server was just doing her job and enforcing the no smoking policy at the franchise in the 2400 block of U.S.

Black Friday shoppers lured by tech, toy deals

USA TODAY - ‎3 hours ago‎
Shoppers hit stores Friday for the annual national frenzy, drawn by deals on electronics, video games and toys, or just a chance to get out with the family, but some malls seemed less crowded this year, as buyers either made their trek after ...

US STOCKS-Wall St ends flat; Disney, retailers dip on sales worries

Reuters - ‎4 hours ago‎
... * U.S. markets close early day after Thanksgiving holiday. * Thin Black Friday crowds kick off holiday shopping season. * Disney drags on Dow, S&P; weighs on media stocks.

Science: The clone factory

Financial Times - ‎4 hours ago‎
With new plans for cloned cattle is China's taboo-busting biotech sector widening the ethical gap with the west? In Chinese mythology, the Monkey King is a beast with magical fur.

US new home sales rebound strongly in October

Reuters - ‎Nov 25, 2015‎
WASHINGTON Nov 25 - New U.S. single-family home sales surged in October and the inventory of properties for sale was the highest since early 2010, which could allay concerns of a significant slowdown in housing.

Cards Against Humanity Fans Buy $50K+ of 'Nothing'

PC Magazine - ‎32 minutes ago‎
Cards Against Humanity tends to evoke a pretty powerful reaction from those you mention it to: They have either never heard of the game, are tired of playing it, or have a storage box full of their favorite, hand-picked (and horrible) cards stashed ...

China stocks hit hard, rest of world shrugs

Reuters - ‎4 hours ago‎
NEW YORK Chinese shares slumped 5 percent on Friday, hit by regulatory and industrial sector worries, but the declines did not carry through to other major equity markets, which ended modestly lower.

Diamond of the century too big to value

stjoechannel.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
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Instagram Android Beta Tests Multi-Account Switching

PC Magazine - ‎1 hour ago‎
If you're the kind of person who runs multiple Instagram accounts—perhaps a personal one and a work one, or a personal one and one themed around your cat—then you've probably been frustrated to have to log into one, log out, and log into the other ...

A children's toy company exposed data on 4.8 million parents and 200000 kids

The Verge - ‎5 hours ago‎
As millions of Americans head to online stores for Black Friday, one company is having a problem keeping its customers' information safe.

Cortana For iOS Begins Rolling Out To Testers

TechCrunch - ‎5 hours ago‎
Microsoft has now made good on its earlier promise that it would soon roll out a beta version of its Cortana personal assistant - a rival to Apple's Siri and Google Now - to users of iOS devices.

How To Find The Last $299 PS4 Black Friday Bundles Online

Forbes - ‎5 hours ago‎
Black Friday used to mean lining up in the wee hours of the morning and waiting amidst a bunch of strangers to nab the best deals.

Anne Hathaway Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Husband Adam Shulman

Us Weekly - ‎1 hour ago‎
Anne Hathaway is pregnant and expecting her first child with husband Adam Shulman, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly. PHOTOS: Anne Hathaway's wildest quotes.

VIDEO: How to Draw The Good Dinosaur in 5 Easy Steps!

People Magazine - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Have you ever watched a Disney/Pixar film and wanted to bring home one of their many cute and cuddly characters? Now is your chance, thanks to a handy how-to-draw video from The Good Dinosaur director Peter Sohn.

Tyga Moves Out of Kylie Jenner's House, Although the Two Are "Back on Track"

E! Online - ‎3 hours ago‎
Kylie Jenner and Tyga are "back on track for now" but are no longer living together, E! News has learned. The 18-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and her 26-year-old rapper beau had recently taken a short break from each other.

MIA Tackles Refugee Crisis in Poignant “Borders” Video

Newsweek - ‎1 hour ago‎
British artist Maya Arulpragasam, otherwise known as M.I.A., performs on stage during her concert at the Rock-en-Seine Festival in Saint-Cloud, near Paris, August 24, 2007.

Sturm: Tony Romo's play wasn't only Cowboys gamble that didn't pay off

Dallas Morning News - ‎4 hours ago‎
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) stands on the sideline during the second quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Sources: No decision made, but Les Miles likely to be let go soon

ESPN - ‎1 hour ago‎
Les Miles' final hurrah with LSU could take place Saturday, according to a media report. Speaking Friday to the LSU Gridiron Club, a booster organization, Miles indicated that the Tigers' game against Texas A&M will be his last with the program.

Derek Stepan out indefinitely with broken ribs after hit in Friday loss

ESPN - ‎1 hour ago‎
BOSTON -- New York Rangers forward Derek Stepan suffered broken ribs and is out indefinitely after being hit by the Boston Bruins forward Matt Beleskey during Boston's 4-3 win on Friday at TD Garden.

Houston's rout of Navy overshadows milestone day for Midshipmen QB

FOXSports.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds on Friday tied some major career records held by famed Wisconsin running back Montee Ball, but unfortunately it came in a loss to Houston.

Study: High-potency marijuana linked with neural damage

UPI.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
Researchers say healthcare workers need to pay greater attention to the type of marijuana patients are using. By Brooks Hays | Nov. 27, 2015 at 4:25 PM.

CDC Sees Celery Blend as Likely Cause of Costco E. Coli Outbreak

Bloomberg - ‎2 hours ago‎
A blend of diced celery and onions used to make Costco Wholesale Corp. rotisserie chicken salad is the likely cause of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in seven states, according to the U.S.

Wheelchair users more likely to die in car crashes

CBS News - ‎3 hours ago‎
Wheelchair users have a significantly higher risk of being killed in car collisions than other pedestrians, according to recent research.

Men may eat more when women are watching: study

amNY - ‎6 hours ago‎
If women are prone to “eat like a bird” when men are watching, men may be similarly programmed to “eat like a horse” when women are around, suggests a small U.S.

Plankton Growth Increase In Ocean Could Be Tied To Rising Carbon Dioxide ...

Headlines & Global News - ‎54 minutes ago‎
The recent increase of plankton in the ocean is causing scientists to reevaluate their ecosystem models. By Tyler MacDonald | Nov 27, 2015 05:28 PM EST.

Cobwebs hold genetic secrets about spiders and their prey

CBS News - ‎3 hours ago‎
You may want to think twice before vacuuming up any pesky cobwebs you find around your home -- these messy spider lairs may contain valuable information (valuable to scientists, that is).

Weather events killed over 600000 over past 2 decades

Modern Readers - ‎12 minutes ago‎
Natural disasters killed 600,000+ over past 2 decades A disturbing report from the United Nations suggests that 90 percent of all significant catastrophes over the past two decades were a result of natural disasters, or events caused by unusual and ...

Relatively Famous: How the Einstein Brand Endures

Haaretz - ‎2 hours ago‎
Albert Einstein's refusal to contain himself within the confines of science enabled him to become not just a pioneering physicist, but a cultural phenomenon crossing genres and mediums.
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