Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Google News compiled for the BBC's Biodun Iginla--9/15/15

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Car that hit school bus in deadly freeway accident was driven by Houston teacher

Washington Post - ‎2 hours ago‎
Two female students are dead after a school bus was hit by another vehicle being driven by a district teacher and flipped off an overpass on a Houston freeway Tuesday morning.

Refugees seek new routes as Hungary seals border

Reuters - ‎35 minutes ago‎
As Hungary threw up the barriers to stop thousands of refugees trekking over its border from Serbia and into the European Union, undeterred migrants on the roads simply began to think of other routes to take.

Utah Flash Flood Kills 12, Search on for 1 Missing: Officials

NBCNews.com - ‎58 minutes ago‎
Authorities in Utah found four more bodies Tuesday in the aftermath of a flash flood described as a "wall of water" that swept away a van and an SUV near the Utah-Arizona state line Monday, bringing the death toll to 12.

6 things to watch for in the second Republican debate

USA TODAY - ‎2 hours ago‎
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - Republican candidates enter Wednesday's second primary debate with at least one similar goal: Pull off a game-changing performance that will challenge Donald Trump's front-runner status in the 2016 presidential race.

​Caretaker: Decision to leave wildfire victim "haunts me"

CBS News - ‎51 minutes ago‎
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. -- Barbara McWilliams told her caretaker she didn't want to leave her home near Middletown, despite a nearby wildfire.

Three die in Alaska crash of float plane on lake

Reuters - ‎52 minutes ago‎
JUNEAU, Alaska Three people died in the crash of a float plane during an attempted takeoff on Tuesday at a lake in Alaska, and seven others on the aircraft survived, officials said.

Amid Trump bombast, quiet Ben Carson rises in GOP 2016 field

U.S. News & World Report - ‎5 hours ago‎
FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2015 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speaks in St. Louis. Carson has moved into the top tier of the 2016 presidential race as quietly as Donald Trump crashed the party with bombast, and he'll join the ...
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PKK attacks kill two Turkish security personnel, injure 14

UPI.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
PKK attacks on Turkish security personnel have been on the rise since July, when a 2013 cease-fire agreement dissolved after the Kurdish militants had reportedly claimed responsibility for killing two police officers in city of Gaziantep, in ...
Interested in Kurdistan Workers' Party?  YesNo

Obama: migrant crisis has worsened, requires cooperation

Reuters - ‎2 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the migrant crisis had worsened and required cooperation from European nations and the United States to address.
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Migrants: Austria and Germany call for emergency EU summit

euronews - ‎9 hours ago‎
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for other EU member states to shoulder a larger part of the burden. She insisted her decision to reinstate controls on Germany's borders was about monitoring, not exclusion: “It is natural for us to want to look ...
Interested in Angela Merkel?  YesNo

Syria: On the front line in Damascus

BBC News - ‎Sep 14, 2015‎
With thousands more refugees trying to make their way through Europe, the growing crisis is being driven - in part - by the war in Syria.

Motor show: BMW chief executive collapses on stage

BBC News - ‎9 hours ago‎
The chief executive of BMW has collapsed on stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Harald Krueger fainted during a news conference as he was describing the cars and was helped to his feet by assistants.

Quadruple amputee 'unable to get best prosthetic'

BBC News - ‎Sep 14, 2015‎
The micro-processor knee joints that would allow him to walk with stability are not available to him on the NHS in England. Read Alex Lewis's full story here.

Shadow cabinet: Angela Eagle 'relishing' prospect of PMQs

BBC News - ‎Sep 14, 2015‎
Angela Eagle MP, who has been appointed shadow business secretary and shadow first secretary of state in Jeremy Corbyn's new shadow cabinet, has said she was ''relishing'' the chance to stand in on occasions for Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at Prime ...

McDonnell: Corbyn 'will not give PM free hand on EU'

BBC News - ‎10 hours ago‎
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will not give the prime minister a "free hand" in renegotiating the UK's membership of the EU, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has said.

'Dislike' button coming to Facebook

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Facebook is to add a "dislike" button to its social network, founder Mark Zuckerberg has said. In a Q+A session held at Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, the 31-year-old said the button would be a way for people to express empathy.

'Super Voice' 4G service from Three offers better signal

BBC News - ‎8 hours ago‎
Mobile phone provider Three has launched a UK service it says will improve reception inside buildings and in rural black spots. Its 4G Super Voice enables customers to make calls and send texts using a lower frequency spectrum.

Italy's Beppe Grillo given jail term for slander

BBC News - ‎11 hours ago‎
Beppe Grillo, who leads Italy's second biggest party, the Five-Star Movement, has been given a one-year jail term for slandering a science professor.

Six more Mexican citizens reported dead in Egypt desert attack

Washington Post - ‎29 minutes ago‎
MEXICO CITY - Mexico said Tuesday that embassy personnel in Egypt have identified six more bodies as those of Mexican citizens killed in an air attack by Egyptian security forces, which mistook desert trekkers for militants.

Moscow and Elton John at odds on Putin's gay rights call

Irish Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
It was a story that seemed almost too good to be true. Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, celebrated for his macho bravura, and pop star Elton John, known for his elaborate costumes, ballads and gay activism, coming together in a phone conversation ...

Charlie Hedbo Comes Under Fire for Publishing Controversial Refugee Cartoon

TIME - ‎54 minutes ago‎
A cartoon in Charlie Hedbo depicting a drowned child, reminiscent of drowned Syrian refugee Aylan Kurdi, has reignited criticism of the French satirical magazine.

NUS, NTU in top 13 of World University Rankings

AsiaOne - ‎12 minutes ago‎
NUS took the 12th spot this year in the ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds, up from 22nd last year. Photo: The Straits Times. NUS, NTU in top 13 of World University Rankings.

Saudi Suspends Binladin Construction Group Over Deadly Mecca Crane Collapse

NBCNews.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia suspended construction giant Saudi Binladin Group from new contracts on Tuesday following Friday's collapse of a crane in Mecca's Grand Mosque which killed 107 people.

China 'building third airstrip in Spratlys'

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
A satellite image of Fiery Cross Reef dated Sept 3. Think-tank CSIS says China is working on another airstrip, on Mischief Reef. PHOTO: REUTERS.

Computers in classroom have 'mixed' impact on learning: OECD report

The Globe and Mail - ‎1 hour ago‎
At a time when school boards across Canada are equipping classrooms with new laptops, tablets and desktop computers to bring learning into the digital age, a global study raises questions over whether all that technology necessarily means better ...

The Latest: Oklahoma Inmate Asks Court to Stop Execution

ABC News - ‎33 minutes ago‎
Lawyers for an Oklahoma death-row inmate are asking a court to stop his upcoming execution. Richard Glossip is scheduled to be executed Wednesday afternoon at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.

O'Malley: US can do more to help Syrian refugees

seattlepi.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. needs to boost the number of Syrian refugees it is accepting beyond the "token increase" now planned, Democratic presidential hopeful Martin O'Malley says in a letter to President Barack Obama.

Suspect in shooting of girlfriend and Mississippi professor left behind ...

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
A Mississippi college instructor suspected of gunning down his live-in girlfriend and a professor colleague before taking his own life, left behind a note of apology, police said on Tuesday.

Nun Who Vandalized Uranium Bunker Resentenced to Time Served

ABC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
An 85-year-old nun and two fellow Catholic peace activists have been resentenced to time served for vandalizing a storage bunker that held much of the nation's bomb-grade uranium.

Jesse Leroy Matthew indicted for murder in killing of Va. Tech student

Washington Post - ‎13 minutes ago‎
The man accused of killing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham has been indicted for first-degree murder in the slaying of a Virginia Tech student who went missing in 2009, Virginia State Police announced Tuesday.

SPD chief fires officer who arrested man with golf club

The Seattle Times - ‎35 minutes ago‎
William Wingate, right, in topcoat with cane, led a protest walk in February on Capitol Hill over his arrest while using a golf club as his walking support.

Watch: Humpback whale almost crushes kayakers

USA TODAY - ‎3 hours ago‎
Two kayakers had a very close encounter over the weekend as a breaching humpback whale landed on top of them. Onlookers during a Sanctuary Cruises whale tour outside of Moss Landing, Calif.

HP spinoff to cut up to 30000 jobs

Washington Post - ‎9 minutes ago‎
Hewlett-Packard says its upcoming spinoff of its technology divisions focused on software, consulting and data analysis will eliminate up to 30,000 jobs.

Stocks rally in low volume, dollar up ahead of Fed

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
NEW YORK Stocks rose sharply on Wall Street and in Europe on Tuesday, supported by growing U.S. retail sales, though caution remained ahead of a possible rate increase by the U.S.

UPDATE 1-White House says does not back US House bill to repeal oil export ban

Reuters - ‎49 minutes ago‎
(Adds quote from Earnest, details on the House votes, and status of bill in Senate). WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday it does not support a bill in the U.S.

Taco Bell to serve beer in Chicago

Fox News - ‎4 hours ago‎
Beer and frozen mixed drinks will be on tap at Taco Bell in Chicago. (Taco Bell). What kind of wine pairs best with a Chalupa? Taco Bell customers in Chicago and San Francisco will soon be able to find out.

David Allan Coe in tax trouble with the IRS

Chron.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
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Ford's Bet On Lightweight Aluminum Is Just Beginning

Forbes - ‎5 hours ago‎
When Ford Motor redesigned the F-150 pickup from lightweight aluminum, many thought the company was crazy to risk messing with the successful formula behind its best-selling vehicle.

Microsoft Raises Dividend 16 Percent to 36 Cents

New York Times - ‎15 minutes ago‎
Microsoft is raising its quarterly dividend 16 percent to 36 cents a share. The Redmond, Washington, company said Tuesday it will pay the new rate Dec. 10 to shareholders of record Nov. 19.

Snapchat's latest feature: Pay to replay a message that disappeared

CNET - ‎12 minutes ago‎
The hot social-networking startup is offering customers in the US the opportunity to re-watch photos and videos they've already seen, part of the latest effort to expand its business.

How to Get Your iPhone or iPad Ready for iOS 9

WIRED - ‎2 hours ago‎
If you paid attention to last week's Apple event, you might already have September 16th marked off in your calendar. Even if you didn't, your iPhone will remind you that it's a special day by displaying a little red circle on the top-right corner of ...

These New PS4 Controllers Look Pretty Sweet

Forbes - ‎1 hour ago‎
Sony announced four new PS4 gamepads at the Tokyo Game Show. The new colors available will be Gold, Silver, Steel Black, and Crystal—a transparent iteration of the controller.

Skype Introduces Its Own Version Of Emojis

TechCrunch - ‎1 hour ago‎
Skype introduced a method to bring brief film segments into its chat service today, adding something akin to GIF support inside of the communications platform.

Disney's 'Jungle Book' Gets Sinister Makeover in New Film Trailer

NBCNews.com - ‎22 minutes ago‎
Disney released a new teaser trailer on Tuesday for the upcoming live-action film "The Jungle Book," starring 10-year-old Neel Sethi as the lead character Mowgli.

The Mindy Project Premiere Recap: Mindy and Danny's Engagement and Other Big ...

Us Magazine - ‎1 hour ago‎
The Mindy Project Did Danny and Mindy get engaged on the Season 4 premiere of The Mindy Project? Credit: John Fleenor/NBC. The Mindy Project's fourth season premiered on Hulu, and it's funnier, edgier, and more lovable than ever.

Amber Rose Owns Her Sexuality With Hilarious 'Walk Of No Shame'

Huffington Post - ‎2 hours ago‎
Amber Rose wants you to know there's no shame in doing a "walk of shame." In a new Funny Or Die video called "Walk Of No Shame," the model and actress shows no sign of embarrassment as she leaves a guy's house the morning after a one-night stand.

Neil Patrick Harris ready for 'Best Time Ever'

Fox News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Neil Patrick Harris believes no one should be afraid to jump out of an airplane. “It's the anticipation of jumping that is terrifying,” he says.

Fantasy football: Is it gambling?

Christian Science Monitor - ‎1 hour ago‎
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell signs autographs before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers during the first weekend of the 2015 NFL season.

Cowboys land Brice Butler to help replace Dez Bryant

USA TODAY - ‎41 minutes ago‎
The Dallas Cowboys moved quickly to fill the void at wide receiver left by Dez Bryant's injury. Brice Butler confirmed Tuesday on Twitter he had been traded to Dallas from the Oakland Raiders.

Game film is clear: These aren't the same old Bills

The Boston Globe - ‎1 hour ago‎
Tom Brady owns the Buffalo Bills with a 23-3 career record, and Bill Belichick is 9-4 against Rex Ryan. But Sunday's game at Buffalo won't be easy for the Patriots coach or quarterback.

Police investigating apparent beating of Vikings fan outside Levi's Stadium

ABC News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Santa Clara, California, police say they are investigating an apparent attack on a Vikings fan outside Levi's Stadium on Monday night after the 49ers' 20-3 victory over Minnesota.

FDA Orders Reynolds to Stop Selling 4 Cigarette Products

Wall Street Journal - ‎1 hour ago‎
The Food and Drug Administration ordered Reynolds American Inc. to stop selling four cigarette products, ruling they weren't similar enough to previous versions and raising new questions about their health risks.

For Kids, More Time Outdoors May Mean Better Vision

Newsweek - ‎26 minutes ago‎
A Chinese student undergoes an eyesight test at an eye hospital in Shanghai. Myopia is common in children in cities scattered throughout East and Southeast Asia, where 80 to 90 percent of high school graduates are nearsighted and need glasses to see ...

How restaurant chains rate on antibiotics in meat supply

CBS News - ‎23 minutes ago‎
A new report and scorecard is sounding the alarm on the use of antibiotics in the meat and poultry served at America's top restaurant chains.

In a first, aspirin recommended to fight a form of cancer

SFGate - ‎52 minutes ago‎
For years, doctors have recommended daily aspirin to lower cardiovascular risk in certain men and women. Now, for the first time, an expert panel is recommending aspirin therapy to prevent heart attacks and colorectal cancer.

It's Jeff Bezos vs. Elon Musk and Richard Branson—in space

Fortune - ‎1 hour ago‎
Amazon CEO's private aerospace company Blue Origin will build and launch rockets in Florida, just like similar private space plays from Musk and Branson.

Paleolithic hunter-gatherers loved oatmeal too

Fox News - ‎6 hours ago‎
File photo - A farm worker inspects oats in Walton on the Wolds, central England, August 30, 2008. (REUTERS/Darren Staples). Some like it hot, some like it cold, and it looks like they probably liked it about 32,000 years ago.

Scientists Estimate Sierra Snowpack Has Reached 500-Year Low Point

NBC Bay Area - ‎1 hour ago‎
California Gov. Jerry Brown, center, answers a question concerning the executive order he signed that imposes mandatory water restrictions at Echo Summit, Calif.

Burn ALL the COAL, OIL – NO SEA LEVEL danger from Antarctic ice melt this century

The Register - ‎2 hours ago‎
Even if we, the human race, burned all the fossil fuels we can find as fast as possible, there will be no troublesome sea level rise due to melting Antarctic ice this century.

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