Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Yahoo News compiled for the BBC's Biodun Iginla--1/21/15--in New York

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  • Couple's Future Grows Murkier After Man Has Second Thoughts

    DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Jimmy," and I have been together for two years. After about four months, out of necessity we moved in together and it was great. Not long afterward I got a job two hours away. Since I moved, we get to see each other only every two or three weeks. The separation has been…
    Dear Abby
  • Church child abuse scandals 'tip of iceberg' say real-life stars of Oscar-tipped film

    The child abuse scandals plaguing the Catholic Church are only the tip of the iceberg, the journalists who exposed one of the hierarchy's biggest cover-ups said Wednesday. Walter Robinson and Mike Rezendes, who won the Pulitzer Prize for uncovering how the Church had hushed up the activities of…
    AFP

    Mexico probes possible money tie between actress, drug boss

    MEXICO CITY (AP) — There are indications that drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman had business dealings with actress Kate del Castillo, who arranged a meeting between the drug boss and actor Sean Penn, Mexico's attorney general said in an interview published Tuesday.
    Associated Press
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    Sharing His Sex Slave and Other Highlights From the Islamic State’s Obituary for Jihadi John

    The Islamic State published an obituary for the British militant believed to have beheaded Western journalists and aid workers.
    Foreign Policy Magazine

    Weird New Craze Finally Puts A Stop To Slow PCs

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  • Dog tastes Mexican drug lord Guzman's jail food for poison

    Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has had a rocky return to prison: He arrived depressed, officials gave him "Don Quixote" to read and a dog tastes his food for poison. After his January 8 recapture, Guzman was returned to Altiplano, the same high-security prison that he escaped from…
    AFP
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    Zac Brown's Kitchen on Wheels

    Country music's Zac Brown's fans feel the love in his kitchen on wheels.
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    Calls for boycott over diversity throw Oscars into turmoil

    NEW YORK (AP) — Growing calls for a boycott of the Academy Awards over the lack of diversity among this year's Oscar nominees are forcing stars to choose sides and threatening to throw the movie industry's biggest night of the year into turmoil.
    Associated Press

    Watch Rescuers Save Crying River Otter Pup Whose Mom Died During Floods

    A river otter pup had a lucky day when a rescuer found him alive under a home, after severe storms caused flooding in the area.
    Inside Edition

    Banks Are Worried Homeowners Will Do This

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  • Former Eagle Don Felder mourns death of Glenn Frey

    NEW YORK (AP) — Don Felder had still not given up on speaking again to Glenn Frey.
    Associated Press
  • Merkel says Austrian cap on refugees 'not helpful' for European solution

    By Irene Preisinger KREUTH, Germany (Reuters) - Germany said on Wednesday Austria's decision to cap the number of refugees it will let in and tighten border controls was "not helpful" to German efforts to negotiate a European Union-wide solution to the migrant crisis and ensure Turkey's support.…
    Reuters

    Tesla customer claims Elon Musk stole his Model S

    With a base price of $70,000, the Tesla Model S isn't exactly a car that one can rightfully describe as affordable. Still, there are ways for folks interested in owning a Model S to pick one up on the cheap. There is, of course, the option to lease. Another, and perhaps lesser-known option is to…
    BGR News

    New Mexico Rescue Worker Discovers Fallen Climber Is Ex-Wife

    A member of a New Mexico rescue team received a shock when he discovered the climber's body he was sent to recover belonged to his ex-wife
    ABC News

    New Social Security Law. Did You Win or Lose?

    On May 1, 2016 Congress’ historic Social Security reform goes live. Some Americans stand to lose $50,000. Others will win big. [Full Story]
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    Health Officials Say 12-Year-Old Girl Died From The Flu

    A 12-year-old girl in Washington state died from the flu earlier this month, according to health officials. The Kitsap County Health District could not release specific details about the case, but said the child had not received the flu shot.
    Tribune
  • Ex-casino exec, waitress, gambler charged with slot scheme

    WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A casino vice president plotted with a cocktail waitress and a gambler to steal more than $400,000 from a northeastern Pennsylvania casino, orchestrating a scam involving stolen identities and free slots play, authorities said.
    Associated Press

    Why an Oregon college is planning for 'Whiteness History Month'

    Portland Community College in Oregon has declared April “Whiteness History Month” so faculty and students can study the heritage of whiteness and its impact on society. 
    Christian Science Monitor

    How to Save Money When You Go on a Cruise

    As a matter of fact, I graduated at the height of the recession in 2008 and stepped right into working on a cruise ship. During the nearly five years I worked for that cruise line, the ship was always packed. Because cruise lines makes most of their money off of you once you're on board.
    U.S.News & World Report

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  • Woman Who Says Uber Driver Broke Her Jaw: 'I Saw a Pool of Blood Around Me'

    Kristy Ortiz says she needed her jaw wired shut after the incident on New Year's Eve.
    Inside Edition
  • Vietnam's beloved sacred turtle dies: state media

    A sacred giant turtle venerated as a symbol of Vietnam's independence struggle has died, state media said, prompting an outpouring of grief and fears the death bodes ill for an upcoming communist leadership handover. The reptile, a critically endangered swinhoe softshell turtle, occupies a key…
    AFP

    Faced with EU and U.S. criticism, Israeli insults fly

    By Luke Baker JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. and European criticism of Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank have drawn a furious response from Israel this week, including a former official dismissing the U.S. ambassador to Tel Aviv as a "little Jew boy". Although the concerns expressed by Israel's…
    Reuters

    Tiny Twins Born 11 Weeks Early Hold Hands in Heartwarming Video

    A video posted by new mom Anthea Jackson-Rushford to Facebook shows the moment her premie twins held hands while lying on their father.
    Inside Edition

    Wonder What Merchants Do With Year End Inventory?

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  • Time Warner Cable celebrates merger approval by raising prices

    Happy New Year, Time Warner Cable subscribers! Your favorite cable provider just got approval from New York state regulators to merge with fellow cable company Charter and it's going to celebrate by raising your prices... again! As  The Albany Times Union reports , TWC "is raising its Internet and…
    BGR News
  • 'American Pie' singer McLean's arrest shakes his Maine town

    The picturesque town of Camden was reeling on Tuesday from the arrest of “American Pie” singer Don McLean, a fixture in the community. Police arrested McLean on a misdemeanor domestic-violence charge on Monday, and he later posted $10,000 bail and was released from jail. Police and court officials…
    Associated Press

    Patriots RB Jackson Chasing Unlikely Super Bowl Appearance

    Former three-time Pro Bowler Steven Jackson is in the unlikely position of being just a game away from a Super Bowl berth that he once accepted would never come
    ABC News

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    Video of Mom Breastfeeding While Pole Dancing Goes Viral

    Ashley Wright says she`s been pole dancing for eight years and started doing a few moves with her baby once she was about a year old.
    Tribune
  • 16 ridiculous wedding day fails, as told on Whisper

    Many consider their wedding day to be the single most important day of their life. Though they expect a perfect day, let’s be real— weddings rarely go as smoothly as we want them to. Sometimes wedding fails are inevitable. See also: This over-the-top Chinese wedding is attracting jealous comments…
    Mashable

    Millions in 'Daesh cash' destroyed in US strikes

    Daesh -- a widely used Arabic abbreviation for the IS group -- have been hoarding millions of dollars in local currency and greenbacks across Iraq and Syria, much of it derived from illicit oil sales. Colonel Steve Warren, a Baghdad-based spokesman for the US-led coalition that has been fighting…
    AFP

    Denver's fire chief stabbed multiple times at stoplight

    Denver’s fire chief was stabbed multiple times on Tuesday by a woman who jumped into his unmarked vehicle while he was stopped at a red light, said authorities, who added he was expected to make a full recovery. Chief Eric Tade, 43, was listed in fair condition at Denver Health Medical Center, fire…
    Reuters

    Forget Your 401K if You Own a Home (do this)

    If you're over 40 years old and own a home, you need to read this. You could save over $4,000 a year. (It's not what you think!)
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  • Findings of new flyer survey explain why overhead bins are so crowded

    For anyone who has had to stuff their coat in the overhead bin compartment four seats down or watch in dismay as their carry-on suitcase is offloaded because of a shortage of space, it will come as no surprise to learn that nearly one in two US travelers said they do all they can to avoid checking…
    AFP Relax News
  • Would Donald Trump gain or lose from a Sarah Palin endorsement?

    Donald Trump is hinting that somebody big is going to stand on stage with him at a rally tonight in Ames, Iowa. “I will have a major announcement and a very special guest in attendance,” Mr. Trump tweeted over the weekend, sending the GOP social mediasphere into speculation overdrive. Will that…
    Christian Science Monitor

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