Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Monday, November 30, 2015

Google News compiled for the BBC's Biodun Iginla--11/30/15--in New York

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The Latest: US House Leader Won't Pay for Climate Deal

New York Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
PARIS - The latest news from the U.N. climate conference that began Monday in Paris. All times local: 9:15 p.m.. U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says the House will not go along if President Barack Obama tries to commit taxpayer money to ...



First officer goes on trial in Freddie Gray death

CNN - ‎3 hours ago‎
Baltimore, Maryland (CNN) The first of six city police officers went on trial Monday in a closely watched case involving a 25-year-old black prisoner who died after being shackled and placed without a seat belt in a Baltimore City police van.

Suspect in Planned Parenthood shooting makes first court appearance

USA TODAY - ‎15 minutes ago‎
COLORADO SPRINGS - The man accused in a shooting rampage at a Planned Parenthood clinic that left three dead, including a police officer, stared woodenly ahead and spoke only briefly during a short court appearance Monday.

Sheldon Silver, Ex-New York Assembly Speaker, Is Found Guilty on All Counts

New York Times - ‎25 minutes ago‎
Sheldon Silver, an assemblyman who rose from the Lower East Side of Manhattan to become one of New York State's most powerful politicians, was found guilty on Monday in a federal corruption trial, ending a case that was the capstone of the government's ...

Suspect arrested in University of Chicago threat

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
A suspect has been arrested after a top-ranked university had to cancel classes due to a threat of gun violence against its campus community.

Recipe for tax hikes? Clinton proposals hit $1T mark, Republicans say

Fox News - ‎4 hours ago‎
The cost of Hillary Clinton's campaign promises has topped $1 trillion - a spending “binge” that would require middle-class tax hikes to pay for it, Republicans say.

Netanyahu: Israeli and Russian Military Officials to Meet to 'Prevent ...

Haaretz - ‎3 hours ago‎
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters Monday after his meeting with Russian President Putin on the sidelines of the climate summit in Paris that senior Israeli military officers will meet with their Russian counterparts Tuesday in an effort ...
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Greek PM Takes to Twitter to Slam Turkey Over Downed Russian Jet

Newsweek - ‎10 hours ago‎
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, left, and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu attend a news conference in Ankara, Turkey, November 18.
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President Obama Shows 'Our Resolve' in 1st Paris Visit Since Attacks

ABC News - ‎4 hours ago‎
President Obama extended his condolences to the people of France today and reaffirmed the United States' solidarity with the country in the wake of the deadly terror attacks that ravaged Paris two weeks ago.
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Almost half of Germans 'don't want Angela Merkel to serve another term'

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎7 hours ago‎
“If we want to meet this challenge, we need Angela Merkel. So this resolution is not against, but for the chancellor,” said Kai Wegner, the general secretary of the Berlin branch of the party, and one of those behind the alternative proposals.
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Russia says Turkey 'shot down plane for IS oil'

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Russia has accused Turkey of shooting down its warplane near the border with Syria in order to protect its oil trade with the Islamic State (IS) group.

Five million customers affected by Vtech database hack

BBC News - ‎8 hours ago‎
Electronic toy and educational material seller Vtech has confirmed that about five million customers were affected in the data theft reported on Friday.

Junior doctors' 24-hour strike called off

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Tuesday's 24-hour strike by junior doctors in England has been called off, but major disruption has already been caused as thousands of operations have been cancelled.

Vauxhall helicopter crash pilot 'responsible' for avoiding obstacles

BBC News - ‎7 hours ago‎
A helicopter pilot who died when he hit a crane in London was responsible for avoiding obstacles and not air traffic control, an inquest has heard.

Turkey 'shot down plane for IS oil'

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Russia has accused Turkey of shooting down its warplane near the border with Syria in order to protect its oil trade with the Islamic State (IS) group.

China's about-face on climate change

BBC News - ‎18 hours ago‎
With a hard pledge on peaking carbon emissions and with ever more ambitious targets on installing renewables, China has become one of the countries to watch at this week's Paris conference.

The Chinese yuan is going global

BBC News - ‎4 hours ago‎
Mark this date in your calendars. When you look back, you'll remember it as the day the Chinese yuan began its journey to become one of the world's most important currencies.

Hatton Garden raider 'used someone else's travel pass'

BBC News - ‎8 hours ago‎
One of the Hatton Garden raiders used someone else's over-60s pass as he travelled by bus to carry out the burglary, a court has heard.

Syria Question Exposes Bitter Divide in Britain's Labour Party

New York Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
LONDON - Under Jeremy Corbyn, its new leader, Britain's Labour Party is virtually tearing itself apart over whether to support the government's call for participation in airstrikes against the Islamic State in Syria, as well as in Iraq.

US Embassy warns of imminent attack in Kabul

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
WASHINGTON The U.S. Embassy in Kabul warned on Monday of an imminent attack in the Afghan capital, saying it had received credible reports of a threat within the next two days, although it had no other details.

Ending Africa Tour, Pope Calls Fundamentalism Idolatry

Daily Beast - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Many people advised Pope Francis not to go to the war-torn Central African Republic. He ignored them, bringing a powerful message of peace and moderation.

Kenyan University: 1 Dead During Stampede Over Drill

New York Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
NAIROBI, Kenya - A leading Kenyan university says one person has died and 20 others have been injured following a stampede caused by a drill to test terrorism preparedness.

Seven hacked to death in Congo hospital, dozens killed in clashes with Ugandan ...

Reuters - ‎7 hours ago‎
KINSHASA Seven people hacked to death in a hospital were among at least 30 people killed in fighting at the weekend between the army, backed by U.N.

Ex-PM Kabore holds strong lead in Burkina Faso election: commission

Reuters - ‎4 hours ago‎
OUAGADOUGOU Former Prime Minister Roch Marc Kabore appeared to have a strong lead on Monday as results poured in from an election to choose the first new president in decades in Burkina Faso.

Northern Ireland's restrictive abortion law 'breaches human rights,' court rules

Washington Post - ‎2 hours ago‎
Northern Ireland's near-total ban on abortions "breaches" the human rights of citizens because it doesn't contain exceptions for victims of incest and rape and those carrying fetuses with fatal abnormalities, the High Court in Belfast ruled Monday ...

Bond for Chicago police officer who fatally shot Laquan McDonald set at $1.5 ...

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
CHICAGO - The bond for Jason Van Dyke, the Chicago police officer charged with murder for shooting a 17-year-old last year, was set at $1.5 million, a judge said Monday.

After Paris, Obama Administration Changes Visa Waiver Program

NPR - ‎3 hours ago‎
The Obama administration has announced some changes to the visa waiver program, which allows travelers from some 38 countries including France, Belgium and other European countries, to come to the U.S.

Man Who Allegedly Opened Fire on New Orleans Playground Charged with 17 Counts ...

People Magazine - ‎2 hours ago‎
A 32-year-old man was charged with 17 counts of attempted first-degree murder over the weekend after he allegedly opened fire on a New Orleans playground on Nov. 22, PEOPLE confirms.

Mom Struck And Killed Crossing Highway After Surviving Car Crash

Huffington Post - ‎6 hours ago‎
Brittany Leith, 25, was attempting to retrieve her belongings from her smashed car when she was hit. Headshot of Nina Golgowski Share on Pinterest.

RI's Fired Dancing Cop Finds Himself at Intersection of Race Debate

Patch.com - ‎9 minutes ago‎
From a coffee cup to a protest outside a Christmas tree lighting, Rhode Island's famous Dancing Cop is now the center of controversy.

Couple slip $500000 check into Salvation Army kettle in Rosemount

Minneapolis Star Tribune - ‎4 hours ago‎
The donors want to stay anonymous. The amount dwarfs the previous one-time record kettle donation in the metro area. By Paul Walsh Star Tribune.

Mayor Hodges calls for end to Black Lives Matter vigil outside 4th Precinct

Minneapolis Star Tribune - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Meanwhile, felony charges were filed against 4 men suspected of being involved in the wounding of five activists with gunfire. By Paul Walsh and David Chanen Star Tribune staff writers.

Cyber Monday tops off super shopping period

USA TODAY - ‎33 minutes ago‎
LOS ANGELES - Shoppers are spending heavily today, with analysts expecting a record Cyber Monday. Digital firm Adobe, which tracks online sales, expects Cyber Monday to hit a record $3 billion in sales, which would make it the largest online sales day ...

Target's Website Crashes on Cyber Monday, Locking Out Some Users

Bloomberg - ‎1 hour ago‎
Target Corp. struggled to handle a surge of e-commerce traffic on Cyber Monday, its biggest day for online sales, making the website inaccessible to some users.

How the Fed Protected Its Bailout Powers

Wall Street Journal - ‎57 minutes ago‎
The Federal Reserve on Monday managed to thread the needle on its emergency-lending powers, acknowledging legally mandated limits while preserving flexibility.

The Great Divide: How markets are shaping up ahead of Fed, ECB

Reuters - ‎3 hours ago‎
LONDON The U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank are expected to deliver sharply contrasting policy decisions next month, reflecting how the world's two largest economies have moved from the Great Recession to the Great Divide.

Should Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer be fired?

CNNMoney - ‎4 hours ago‎
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has repeatedly preached that it will take time for her to turn the company around. But analysts and investors are increasingly reluctant to give her more time and even speculating about whether she should (or will) be fired ...

What Amazon Prime Air Could Look Like If Regulators Approve

ABC News - ‎5 hours ago‎
Amazon has given its vision what the future could look like with its Prime Air drones delivering packages -- perhaps even those from future Cyber Mondays -- in just 30 minutes.

$1.50 Gas Prices Are Here—and $1 Per Gallon Could Be Next

TIME - ‎1 hour ago‎
Gas prices are plunging around the country, with the national average falling in 24 out of the past 30 days, according to AAA. The price of a gallon of regular now stands at $2.04 nationally, down 14¢ compared to one month ago and 74¢ lower than this ...

BlackBerry to leave Pakistan after refusing to ditch user privacy

CNET - ‎4 hours ago‎
BlackBerry says Pakistan is demanding complete access to customer information. Andrew Hoyle/CNET. BlackBerry will shut down operations in Pakistan at year's end because demands from the country's Telecommunications Authority would result in a ...

This Swatch watch will let you pay with your wrist

CNET - ‎10 minutes ago‎
It may look like an everyday Swatch, but hidden inside is an NFC chip. Swatch. Swatch has partnered with Visa to create a watch capable of making smartphone payments with the swipe of your wrist.

Apple Music will play nice with Sonos beginning Dec. 15

Macworld - ‎1 hour ago‎
Streaming music and Sonos speakers go together like peanut butter and jelly, which is why Apple Music's absence from Sonos's list of supported streaming services was perplexing.

Microsoft's new service makes app developers out of everyday employees

Computerworld - ‎4 hours ago‎
Work is growing increasingly mobile thanks to smartphones, but companies can have a hard time coping with demand for apps that let their workers take corporate data on the go.

Sinead O'Connor to Her Exes, Kids: "You're Dead to Me"

Us Weekly - ‎50 minutes ago‎
After her supposed overdose attempt, Sinead O'Connor wrote a dramatic new note to her kids and their fathers on Monday, Nov. 30, blaming certain family members by name for provoking her suicidal thoughts.

Amy Schumer Poses Nude: The Radical Power of Her Beautiful, Gross Photo

Daily Beast - ‎2 hours ago‎
The Trainwreck star posed for an unretouched topless photo for Annie Leibovitz, revealing fat rolls, curves, and a stunning sexual confidence.

The Walking Dead showrunner answers midseason finale (and prologue) burning ...

Entertainment Weekly - ‎1 hour ago‎
[SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched Sunday's midseason finale of The Walking Dead, “Start to Finish.”] Related.

Seinfeld Stars Send Happy Birthday Videos to a Terminally Ill Fan

E! Online - ‎1 hour ago‎
Grab the tissues. This one's a doozy. James Anthony Calder was diagnosed with a rare form of nonsmoking lung cancer a couple of years ago, and the cast of Seinfeld gave him the gift of a lifetime for what turned out to be his last birthday.

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski has bruised right knee, no tears

ESPN - ‎1 hour ago‎
An MRI confirmed that Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski has a bruised right knee but no tears, a source told ESPN's Dianna Russini on Monday.

Kobe Bryant reveals favorite moment in his career and what's next

Los Angeles Times - ‎58 minutes ago‎
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant talks about his decision to retire at the end of the season. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant talks about his decision to retire at the end of the season.

Bill Plaschke: USC got it right with hiring of Clay Helton

Los Angeles Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
He is the not the famous choice. He is not the flashy choice. Popularity polls wouldn't pick him. Hollywood wouldn't take him.

Red Sox agree to terms with free-agent, ex-Yankee OF Chris Young

CBSSports.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with outfielder Chris Young on a multi-year contract Monday afternoon, CBS Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman has confirmed.

New York is first US city with salt warning on restaurant menus

Reuters - ‎2 hours ago‎
NEW YORK A tiny salt shaker symbol that warns certain meals are high in sodium will appear, starting Tuesday, on menus in chain restaurants in New York City, the first U.S.

Culture Shock: Declining Ebola, Rising STDs

MedPage Today - ‎5 hours ago‎
savesaved. author name. by Michael Smith North American Correspondent, MedPage Today. It now seems possible -- knock on wood -- that the original outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has been stopped.

FDA Approves Empliciti for Multiple Myeloma

Curetoday.com - ‎5 hours ago‎
The approval was based on data from the phase 3 ELOQUENT-2 trial, in which adding Empliciti to standard Kyprolis (lenalidomide)/dexamethasone reduced the risk of disease progression by 30 percent.

UK Panel Calls for Tax on Sugary Drinks

Wall Street Journal - ‎2 hours ago‎
LONDON—A panel of British lawmakers called for the introduction of a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened drinks, adding to mounting pressure on the U.K.

Researchers create diamonds at room temperature

UPI.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
"We can create diamond nanoneedles or microneedles, nanodots, or large-area diamond films," said researcher Jay Narayan.

Study: Earth's earliest ecosystems more complex than previously thought

UPI.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
"Contrary to our expectations, some of the first ecosystems were actually quite complex," said researcher Simon Darroch.

Scientists Discover a Black Hole Eating a Star — Then Barfing Some of It Back Out

Inverse - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Back in August, Stephen Hawking suggested there was a way to actually escape from the gravitational pull of a black hole. And it seems the universe just showed us another way you might be able to dodge the clutches of death by spacetime anomaly: simply ...

Dinosaur Eggs Show Evidence of Nesting Habits Similar to Modern Birds, Crocodiles

University Herald - ‎59 minutes ago‎
A new study detailing 29 ancient dinosaur eggs is offering insight into their nesting habits and how they preceded modern birds and crocodiles.

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