Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Yahoo News compiled for the BBC's Biodun Iginla--2/16/16--in New York

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  • Czechs Present Lost Music Composed by Mozart and Salieri

    The Czech Museum of Music has presented a recently discovered piece of music composed jointly by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Salieri and an unknown composer, Cornetti, that was considered lost for more than 200 years
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  • US band Eagles of Death Metal play to Paris attacks survivors

    In a concert that may well be enshrined in rock history, the US band Eagles of Death Metal appeared on stage in Paris Tuesday in front of the survivors of the Bataclan massacre in which 90 of their fans died. Deafening cheers and applause rang out as the group began their set, viewed as a key…
    AFP

    Former Investigator: There's 'Something Fishy' Going on With Antonin Scalia's Death

    William Ritchie, the former head of investigations in Washington, D.C., said he was stunned no autopsy was ordered.
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    Heartbreaking Photos Of Starving ‘Witch’ Boy Prompt Huge Donations

    Anja Ringgren LovĂ©n, an aid worker from Denmark, shared the photos to Facebook, saying, “Thousands of children are being accused of being witches and we’ve both seen torture of children, dead children and frightened children.
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    This is The Reason Almost All Computers Are Slow.

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  • The Monkees Among Bands Playing Concerts at Meijer Gardens

    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park says bands including The Monkees are scheduled to perform as part of the 2016 concert series at the Grand Rapids attraction
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  • IT HAPPENED TO ME: My Record Exec Boss Asked Me for Cocaine and Sex

    I worked at a small independent record label some years back as an executive assistant to the president of the North American branch. With the headquarters in London, our office had only about 10 people total and only one other person apart from myself was a woman. My boss, who I'll call C, ...
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    Car Left Running Helps Baby Survive Mom's Killing

    A killer is on the loose in Dayton, Ohio: Police say Brittany Russell, 29, was shot in the head while in her car outside an apartment complex, with her 6-month-old daughter in the backseat. An officer tells the Dayton Daily News that the child was uninjured, but “her saving grace” was that the car…
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    Half Term Crafts Your Little One Will Love Making With You (10 photos)

    Let’s face it: It’s cold and wet outside this week which means your little one is probably stuck indoors and climbing the walls. But rather than sticking him in front of the TV (or iPad), go old school and arm him with some fun crafts that will push his imagination, give his fine motor skills a…
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    "Brightest Flashlight Ever" Selling Like Crazy

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  • Kendrick, Lady Gaga create memorable Grammy moments

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Grammys had some technical stumbles this year, but also some unforgettable moments from Kendrick Lamar to Lady Gaga and a Broadway smash. Here are a few of the top moments from the 58th annual Grammy Awards:
    Associated Press
  • Freakish eel-like sea creature shows up on Australian beach

    "What the fuck is it?" They're the words written by Ethan Tippa on his Facebook page when he posted about this mysterious sea creature found in Swansea, on the New South Wales Central Coast in Australia on Monday. See also: Buddy the blue heeler fulfilling bucket list in final weeks of life The…
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    Eagles of Death Metal singer says guns could have stopped attacks

    Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes claimed Tuesday that if everyone had guns the Bataclan massacre may not have happened, as he returned to Paris to play in front of hundreds of survivors of November's terror attacks. The US band were playing at the Bataclan concert hall in the French…
    AFP

    Mama June Undergoes Procedure to Remove 'Turkey Neck' After Dropping 150 Pounds

    Honey Boo Boo's mom has slimmed down from a size 28 to a 16.
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    Homeowners Are Saying Bye To Social Security

    Homeowners are in for a big surprise in 2016. If you own a home and owe less than $625,000 then you need to read this while there's still time.
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  • Broken Car Seat Sparks Feud Over Who Should Foot The Bill

    DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law has asked me to pay for repairs to the passenger seat of her car. She was picking up my 9-year-old to stay the night, and when he got inside, he moved the seat forward to better fit his stature. She got upset and said, "The seat was broken. We had it set just right for…
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  • Kanye West asks Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg for $1 billion for his 'ideas'

    Rapper and fashion designer Kanye West, who says he is $53 million in debt, has asked Facebook Inc's Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg to invest $1 billion into his "ideas." West asked his Twitter followers to urge Zuckerberg to support him. "World, please tweet, FaceTime, Facebook,…
    Reuters

    Kiefer Sutherland On His New Film "Forsaken" And Acting With His Father

    This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News Show on Tuesday February 16th, 2016.
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    South Korea's leader warns of North Korea collapse

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's president warned Tuesday that rival North Korea faces collapse if it doesn't abandon its nuclear bomb program, an unusually strong broadside that will likely infuriate Pyongyang.
    Associated Press

    15 Jaw-Dropping Photos of Caroline Wozniacki

    Here’s 15 times the blonde bombshell Wozniacki proved she’s the hottest tennis player right now!
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  • Ronda Rousey Poses In Paint For Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue

    Over the past few years, Ronda Rousey has been a major force in helping women's sports take a giant leap forward. Her latest move doesn't exactly help that cause, but it definitely draws more attention to her. So there's that. The former UFC champ posed (again) for Sports Illustrated's upcoming…
    ABC News
  • Kendrick Lamar takes early lead at Grammys

    Kendrick Lamar, the rapper who has emerged as a voice of the Black Lives Matter movement, took an early lead Monday at the Grammys where pop superstar Taylor Swift also had victories. In awards presented before the main gala in Los Angeles, Lamar had won four Grammys -- including Best Rap Song for…
    AFP

    Why life as a zombie on 'The Walking Dead' would actually be paradise

    The world of AMC's The Walking Dead is a grim place full of violence and despair. Amid the anarchy of the zombie apocalypse, the survivors must fend off constant attacks from the undead horde and living humans. Our heroes are tortured and brutalized, forced to extremes and driven to make…
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    Email Scam Claims A Nigerian Astronaut Is Stranded In Space

    An epic new Nigerian email scam is asking for $3 million to rescue a stranded astronaut. The classic ‘Nigerian Prince’ email trick, which attempts to con people out of money with a made-up story about great riches that are only accessible to them with the recipient’s help - and bank details - has…
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    Banks Are Worried Homeowners Will Do This

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  • The Thing That Washed Up on an Australian Beach Proves That Monsters Are Real

    Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...
    Mic
  • Missing Junior Doctor Rose Polge: Family ‘Devastated’ By Her Disappearance

    The family of a missing doctor are said to be “devastated” by her disappearance.
    Ross McG

    Singer, actress Denise Matthews, known as Vanity, dies

    Vanity, a Prince protege who renounced her sexy stage persona to become a Christian minister, has died. She was 57.
    Associated Press
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    George W. Bush offers tough Trump takedown in campaign debut

    CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — George W. Bush never mentioned Donald Trump. But with his folksy touch, the former president unleashed a tough takedown Monday of the billionaire businessman who has upended a Republican Party his family has long led.
    Associated Press

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    10 fat-burning activities to keep you in shape all winter long (10 photos)

    Just because it’s frigid doesn’t mean you have to hibernate. From cross country skiing to cycling, check out these 10 ways you can torch fat, even in the dead of winter.  What’s your favourite way to stay fit when it’s chilly? Let us know by tweeting @YahooStyleCA. Photos via Thinkstock.
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  • Kid casually throws things into place without batting an eye

    You've seen people on YouTube casually executing flawless throws, and somehow it's no less mesmerizing to see another join the fray. Will Andersen in Utah posted a compilation of videos of him throwing things backwards. Some of the tricks seem quite impossible, but he consistently holds an…
    Mashable

    Grammys open with Lamar, Swift in spotlight

    Pop superstar Taylor Swift won an early Grammy as music's gala awards kicked off Monday, with eyes also on rapper Kendrick Lamar, who is expected to deliver a politically charged performance. Producer Jack Antonoff accepted the award on behalf of Swift, who was rehearsing her performance later in…
    AFP

    Man Gets Down on One Knee on Valentine's Day... To Ask Girlfriend To Make Him a Cup of Tea

    Brad Holmes is in hot water after pranking his girlfriend with a fake proposal on Valentine's Day.
    Inside Edition

    Orca Beached, What Happens Next is Truly Amazing

    When this young orca became stranded on a rocky coastline, its chances of survival were slim.
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  • Do You Really Need a Vitamin D Supplement?

    Dr. Steven Cummings, a professor of medicine, epidemiology and biostatistics at University of California--San Francisco, has grown accustomed to what he describes as the "phases of enthusiasm" vitamins go through. First, there's the halo effect -- you take vitamins, because that's what you do.…
    U.S.News & World Report
  • Ancient Roman Brooch Contains 'Lovely' Palindrome

    A person with a metal detector has discovered a 1,800-year-old copper brooch, engraved with the letters "RMA," on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. The letters on the brooch, which dates to a time when the Roman Empire controlled Britain, contain different meanings depending on how they are…
    LiveScience.com

    Female Customer Unhappy With Haircut 'Goes Back To Shoot Barber’

    A woman who was angry about her haircut is alleged to have returned to the barbers shortly after and attempted to open fire – only for her gun to jam. 
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    Turkish warplanes enter Greek airspace ahead of NATO operation

    Turkish warplanes repeatedly entered Greek airspace on Monday, the state ANA news agency said, as NATO prepared to deploy ships to the Aegean Sea against migrant smugglers. The Athens News Agency said six warplanes and a navy transport plane had carried out over 20 violations of Greek national…
    AFP

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    President Obama: Trump will not be President

    Addressing the press on February 16, 2016 at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Rancho Mirage, California, President Obama said he does not believe Donald Trump will be the next president. He also said the rhetoric on the Republican side is troubling from more than just Mr. Trump.…
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  • Lady Gaga on Bowie tribute: Most difficult thing I've done

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga says paying tribute to the late David Bowie at the Grammys is probably the most challenging thing she's done in career because the icon influenced her greatly and helped shape her identity.
    Associated Press

    9-Year-Old Dies After Getting Tonsils Removed

    Officials in Wisconsin are testing the oxycodone prescribed to a nine-year-old boy who died after returning home from an outpatient tonsillectomy.
    Tribune

    Bieber collaborators Diplo, Skrillex win dance Grammys

    Skrillex and Diplo, the Los Angeles electronic producers responsible for Justin Bieber's recent musical pivot, on Monday swept the Grammys in the dance music category. The duo won the Grammys for Best Dance/Electronic Album for "Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack U" and Best Dance Recording for "Where…
    AFP

    Homeowners Are About To Get A Big Monthly Check...

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  • Couple dining on Valentine's Day leave fitting tip for homophobic comments

    A woman dining with her girlfriend on Valentine's Day decided to fight back against homophobic comments the couple endured during what was supposed to be a romantic dinner. According to a Facebook post from Ellie Parker, she and her girlfriend were dining at a Hibachi-style steak restaurant in…
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  • Taylor Swift wows in bitty top, bestie Selena in sexy blue

    Taylor Swift donned a bitty, midriff-baring coral orange bandeaux top and long magenta skirt with a sexy front reveal to walk the Grammys red carpet Monday, joined by squadie Selena Gomez in full-on glittery sapphire blue with tiny straps and side cutouts.
    Associated Press

    New Study Shows How People Who Vape May Be Making Themselves Sick

    If you think vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes, read this.
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    Turkey seeks allies' support for ground operation as Syria war nears border

    By Tulay Karadeniz, Ece Toksabay and Humeyra Pamuk ANKARA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey, Saudi Arabia and some European allies want ground troops deployed in Syria as a Russian-backed government advance nears NATO's southeastern border, Turkey's foreign minister said, but Washington has so far ruled…
    Reuters

    Top Selling New Razor Has Men's Brands Worried

    An upstart company is producing razors that don’t jack up your face or cost a ton of money. See why this could change men's grooming as we know it.
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  • John Paul II had 'intense' friendship with married woman: BBC

    Pope John Paul II had a close relationship with a married woman which lasted over 30 years according to letters which feature in a documentary being shown by the BBC on Monday. The documentary does not claim he broke his vow of celibacy with Polish-born philosopher and writer Anna-Teresa…
    AFP
  • Cruz not standing for Rubio, Trump calling him a liar

    AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz continued to joust for primacy heading into the South Carolina primary next weekend, foregoing policy differences for name-calling and insults.
    Associated Press

    AT&T makes its boldest move yet to steal you back from T-Mobile

    It looks like AT&T is done messing around. The carrier on Monday announced that starting right now it will offer up to $650 in credits per line to customers who are switching from other carriers. The process for getting these credits is pretty simple: Buy a new phone through AT&T Next, activate…
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    Working Mom Feels Tug Of Guilt For Leaving Young Son At Home

    DEAR ABBY: I have been working for four years. I need to work to help my husband financially. However, over the last few months, I've felt torn about not being a stay-at-home mom.My grandmother, who is in her 70s, has been taking care of my son full time while I work, but her health isn't the…
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  • Hilfiger makes fashion splash with 'It' girl Gigi

    Tommy Hilfiger headlined day five of New York Fashion Week by sending model-of-the-moment Gigi Hadid down an ocean-liner themed catwalk to open and close a trans-Atlantic voyage-themed show as snow fell outside. Hilfiger, who has turned affordable but fashional apparel into a global empire, is…
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    Fitbit Blaze vs. Apple Watch: Fittest Smartwatch?

    Fitbit's new $200 smartwatch competes directly with the $350 Apple Watch Sport. Which one is best for your wrist? WSJ's Joanna Stern reviews the two options. Photo/video: Drew Evans/The Wall Street Journal.
    WSJ Live

    Baby polar bear experiences this weird thing called snow for the first time

    There's no pure happiness like a polar bear experiencing snow for the first time. The Toronto Zoo shared photos of its 3-month-old polar bear frolicking in the freshly fallen powder on Friday. The cub looked incredibly pleased to be playing in the frozen tundra. See also: This polar bear's…
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    Doctors: Upsurge in paralysis condition accompanies Zika

    The doctor taps Zulay Balza’s knees with a hammer and she doesn’t feel a thing. Balza is a patient at the public University Hospital in Cucuta, at the epicenter of the Colombian outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Only Brazil has more cases.
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    U.S Residents Make Money With New Blog Technology

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  • Chicago Auto Show - focused on four-wheel drive

    Thanks to being sandwiched between January's Detroit and March's Geneva auto shows, the yearly automotive event in America's windy city often passes unnoticed and is rarely the venue for a world debut. A lot of serious pickups for serious off-road enthusiasts made their global debut in Chicago. The…
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  • China's space telescope to displace humans in search for aliens

    China will move nearly 10,000 people to make way for the world's largest radio telescope which promises to help humanity search for alien life, state media reported on Tuesday. The five-hundred-metre Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), nestled between hills in the southwestern province of…
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    Vietnam suspends 4 guards after inmate becomes pregnant

    HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Four prison guards in northern Vietnam have been suspended for alleged negligence after a female inmate, on death row for drug trafficking, became pregnant, which means her death sentence will be commuted to life in prison once her child is born, state media reported Tuesday.
    Associated Press

    Ukraine military reports highest daily death toll since November

    Three Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and seven wounded in fighting with pro-Russian separatists in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian military said on Tuesday, reporting the highest daily casualty toll since mid-November. A year-old ceasefire deal has failed to stop violence in Ukraine's…
    Reuters

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  • This Is Why Coke Tastes Better From A Glass Bottle

    Everyone knows that drinkingCoke out of a glass bottle just tastes better - but none of us actually know why. It is all to do with how the fizzy drink reacts to the material it is being held in - and it seems to be better when surrounded by glass than a metal can. Science By Design founder Sarah…
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  • Girl falls victim to rare Australian case of deadly snakebite

    A young girl has died in Australia after being bitten by a feared brown snake, officials said on Monday, a rare fatality even though the country is home to some of the planet's deadliest species. The death of the six-year-old prompted emergency services to warn people to be on their guard against…
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    What Women Around The World Pack In Their Hospital Bags When They Give Birth (7 photos)

    Every mum or mum-to-be puts a bit of thinking into what she packs in her hospital bag when she’s getting ready for her baby to arrive. There are plenty of products that can help calm a woman - and kit her and her little one out - when she goes into labour and it’s recommended that a pregnant woman…
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