Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Monday, March 21, 2016

Google News compiled for the BBC's Biodun Iginla--3/21/16--in New York

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Obama and Raúl Castro Meet in Pivotal Moment in US-Cuba Thaw

New York Times - ‎48 minutes ago‎
HAVANA - The leaders of the United States and Cuba made history on Monday, meeting for the first official talks between their governments in decades.

Why the Republican Establishment Doesn't Like John Kasich

New York Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Gov. John Kasich of Ohio on March 15, after winning the state's Republican primary. Credit Ty Wright/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

iPhone SE unveiled; Apple vows to protect customer privacy

CBS News - ‎17 minutes ago‎
Last Updated Mar 21, 2016 2:21 PM EDT. Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook kicked off the company's spring 2016 product launch by vowing to defend the privacy of its technology.

Apple's Cook Kicks Off iPhone Event by Highlighting FBI Debate

Bloomberg - ‎49 minutes ago‎
Apple Inc.'s Tim Cook kicked off an event designed for the introduction of new products by wading into the political debate over privacy and encryption.

DraftKings, FanDuel will stop in NY, but appeal, legislation pending

ESPN - ‎2 hours ago‎
Leading daily fantasy sites DraftKings and FanDuel will stop operating paid contests in New York immediately, the state's attorney general's office announced Monday.

Politics|Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Colorado's Marijuana Laws

New York Times - ‎59 minutes ago‎
Marijuana plants at 3D Cannabis Center in Denver. A suit by Nebraska and Oklahoma contends that Colorado's legalization of recreational marijuana negatively affected neighboring states.

Hillary Clinton, Faulting Donald Trump, Calls Israel's Security 'Nonnegotiable'

New York Times - ‎3 hours ago‎
Updated, 11:57 a.m. | Hillary Clinton pledged on Monday that she would stand unyieldingly with Israel and warned that her potential Republican rival, Donald J. Trump, would be an unreliable partner for one of America's closest allies.
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Vladimir Putin's public trust rating drops 10 percent in a year: poll

Reuters - ‎4 hours ago‎
MOSCOW Vladimir Putin's trust rating among ordinary Russians has fallen by 10 percent in the past year even though the numbers who want to see him re-elected as president have grown, two opinion polls showed on Monday.
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How can David Cameron fix the Tory row over the Budget?

Spectator.co.uk (blog) - ‎8 hours ago‎
David Cameron will use his statement on the latest European Council meeting to reassert the compassionate Conservative credentials of his government, something he tried to pitch as the key theme for his second and final term as Prime Minister.
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'Germans want a vote on the EU too' Merkel hell as Germany calls for UK-style referendum

Express.co.uk - ‎15 hours ago‎
The results have placed it in prime position to challenge Mrs Merkel's CDU/CSU coalition in next year's general election.
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Earliest evidence of humans in Ireland

BBC News - ‎3 hours ago‎
A bear bone found in a cave may push back dates for the earliest human settlement of Ireland by 2,500 years. The bone shows clear signs of cut marks with stone tools, and has been radiocarbon dated to 12,500 years ago.

Paris attacks: Salah Abdeslam 'worth his weight in gold'

BBC News - ‎45 minutes ago‎
Salah Abdeslam, a suspect in last year's Paris attacks who was arrested in Belgium last week, is "worth his weight in gold" to investigators, his lawyer has said.

DR Congo ex-warlord guilty of war crimes

BBC News - ‎3 hours ago‎
Former Congolese rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba has been found guilty of war crimes in a landmark trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Syria conflict: Russia warns US over truce violations

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Russia says it will unilaterally start using force against those violating the partial truce in Syria, if the US does not agree to joint rules by Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic questions equal prize money in tennis

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
World number one Novak Djokovic says male tennis players should earn more money than their female counterparts because more people watch them play.

Savchenko trial: Russian court gives verdict on Ukraine pilot

BBC News - ‎7 hours ago‎
A Russian judge is continuing reading the verdict on Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko, accused of helping to kill two Russian journalists.

Star Wars director sued by former agent

BBC News - ‎5 hours ago‎
A former agent for Rian Johnson, the director of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VIII, is suing the film-maker two years after he was fired.

One dead and 11 hurt in bus crash near Ardrossan

BBC News - ‎1 hour ago‎
One person has died and 11 others have been injured - two of them critically - after a bus and 4x4 vehicle collided on the A78 in North Ayrshire.

Trump faces test with Israel speech

Fox News - ‎3 hours ago‎
**Want FOX News First in your inbox every day? Sign up here.** Buzz Cut: • Trump faces test with Israel speech • Trump huddles with beltway Republicans • Hillary boosted by big PAC haul • A nose for the naughty.

Pro-Kurdish leader urges peace talks with Turkey, four soldiers killed

Reuters - ‎3 hours ago‎
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey Turkey's Kurds on Monday marked the annual spring festival of Newroz with a call for the resumption of peace talks between the government and Kurdish militants, but four Turkish soldiers were killed in another rebel attack in the ...

Manhunt is on for new Paris attacks suspect amid fears of fresh terror plots

CNN - ‎28 minutes ago‎
Brussels, Belgium (CNN) Fearing that terrorists could be plotting fresh assaults, French and Belgian police have launched a manhunt for a newly identified suspect linked to November's Paris attacks.

The Latest: Turkey says it will abide by refugee rules

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
ATHENS, Greece - The Latest on Europe's migration crisis (all times local): 7:05 p.m.. A Turkish foreign ministry official says his country will abide by international rules governing refugee rights and cooperate with the U.N.

You won't BELIEVE The Ridiculous Name The Public Is Voting On For This Research Ship!

PerezHilton.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
We can't believe adults chose this name! The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in the UK decided to go to the public to get suggestions for naming their $300 million Antarctic survey vessel.

Buncrana pier tragedy: Woman returns from hen weekend to learn of deaths of partner, two boys, mother and sister

Irish Independent - ‎1 hour ago‎
THE family of the victims of the Donegal pier tragedy have spoken of their 'unspeakable heartbreak' after the multiple drownings.

UK's Cameron Faces House of Commons as Row Over Minister's Resignation Intensifies

Wall Street Journal - ‎25 minutes ago‎
LONDON—British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday defended his economic policies and stressed his commitment to helping the poorest in the country, amid a deepening split in his ruling Conservative Party.

​Man cited in Las Vegas Ferris wheel sex case slain in Texas

CBS News - ‎34 minutes ago‎
HOUSTON -- Houston police say two men are charged with killing a Texan who recently was cited for having sex on a Ferris wheel in Las Vegas.

Off-Duty New Jersey Officer Found Shot to Death in Car

ABC News - ‎13 minutes ago‎
An off-duty New Jersey police officer has been found shot to death in his car in the parking lot of a closed movie theater complex.

Supreme Court may decide against Va. Republicans in redistricting fight

Washington Post - ‎2 hours ago‎
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Hulk Hogan on verge of claiming more of Gawker's $200 million net worth

New York Daily News - ‎1 hour ago‎
The Gawker publisher's $200 million network of sites potentially hangs in the balance as a jury considers damages on top of a $115 million judgment for publishing a Hulk Hogan sex tape.

'It's unimaginable': Mother accused of putting her 2-year-old in family oven

Washington Post - ‎3 hours ago‎
A Texas mother has been accused of putting her toddler in an oven, landing the child in a Fort Worth hospital with second- and third-degree burns.

Michigan governor plans stricter lead-test rules after Flint

Washington Post - ‎2 hours ago‎
LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder said Monday he wants Flint and the entire state to have more stringent lead-level regulations than what federal rules require, in the wake of the city's water contamination.

Donald Trump reveals foreign policy team in meeting with The Washington Post

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
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Drugmaker Valeant CEO leaving as investor Ackman joins board

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
Drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (VRX.TO)(VRX.N) said on Monday its chief executive officer is leaving and billionaire investor William Ackman would join the board as it tries to clean up accounting problems and save its business.

IHS Buys U.K. Financial Data Firm Markit for $5.5 Billion

Bloomberg - ‎4 hours ago‎
IHS Inc., which provides data analysis for energy and automotive companies, agreed to acquire London-based Markit Ltd. to bulk up in financial services.

US existing home sales tumble in warning sign for housing market

Reuters - ‎4 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON U.S. home resales fell sharply in February in a potentially troubling sign for America's economy which has otherwise looked resilient to the global economic slowdown.

Marriott wins back Sheraton-owner Starwood with new offer

Reuters - ‎49 minutes ago‎
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT.N), owner of the Sheraton and Westin brands, accepted a higher $13.6 billion acquisition offer from peer Marriott International Inc (MAR.

No end in sight for recent rise in gas prices

Gainesville Sun - ‎47 minutes ago‎
With each passing day, the price of gasoline gets more expensive. In the past 20 days, gas prices have risen a total of 23 cents nationwide, 29 cents in Florida and 28 cents in Georgia.

Lockhart Says Economy Supports Fed Rate Hike As Soon As April

Bloomberg - ‎1 hour ago‎
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Dennis Lockhart said the U.S. economy is strong enough to weather another rate increase as early as next month.

The most cash for used phones or tablets

THV11.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
Apple's major product announcement today spells huge savings and money man Matt Granite shows us the service to get you paid. Matt Granite , KTHV 6:12 AM.

Apple Watch Gets $50 Price Cut, New Watchbands

Fortune - ‎17 minutes ago‎
The Apple Watch is now $299 to start. Apple made the somewhat surprising announcement at its special press event on Monday that its Apple Watch is becoming a bit more affordable.

iOS 9.3 is ready to install with Night Shift, password-protected Notes, and more

Macworld - ‎43 minutes ago‎
Apple is releasing more today than new hardware—iOS 9.3 officially drops Monday as well. It's been in beta for a while now, and Apple even posted an iOS 9.3 Preview page to tease the new features in this dot-release for iOS 9. But before we get into ...

Inside Liam, Apple's super-secret, 29-armed robot that tears down your iPhone

Mashable - ‎32 minutes ago‎
CUPERTINO, Calif - I'm standing in a warehouse parking lot at an undisclosed location just a few miles from Apple's headquarters here.

​Deadline nears for Kindle owners to update or risk losing access

CBS News - ‎48 minutes ago‎
Kindle e-book readers gained legions of fans for their long-lasting batteries and easy navigation, but some of the devices' owners may be at risk for losing the plot.

Batman v Superman New York Premiere Photos

ComingSoon.net - ‎5 hours ago‎
Warner Bros. Pictures held the New York premiere for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on Sunday at Radio City Music Hall and you can view the New York premiere photos in the gallery below.

Katy Perry & Dolly Parton to Duet at 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards

Billboard - ‎2 hours ago‎
Dolly Parton might be Miley Cyrus' godmother, but the country icon will take the stage with a different A-list pop star at the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards -- Katy Perry.

American Horror Story Season 6 Details Revealed: Will Somebody Please Think of the Children?

E! Online - ‎3 hours ago‎
Work on American Horror Story season six is underway and you better get ready for some creepy children. Details are being kept under wraps, but series co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed to audiences at the PaleyFest event for American Horror Story: Hotel, ...

Amy Schumer's Boyfriend Ben Hanisch Shares Vacation Snaps of the Bikini-Clad Comedian

People Magazine - ‎1 hour ago‎
The Chicago furniture designer shared more photos from his sunny vacation with Schumer, 34, on Sunday, posting a picture of the Trainwreck star posing in a red, string bikini while in the ocean.

NCAA Tournament 2016: The best and worst of Sunday's madness

SB Nation - ‎4 hours ago‎
If you want to be remembered as arguably the best weekend in the history of the NCAA Tournament, then you're going to need a pretty strong closing statement.

10 most valuable players in the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16

USA TODAY - ‎5 hours ago‎
Down to the Sweet 16. The NCAA tournament's field of 68 was quickly sliced down during the first weekend and now the group of teams vying for a national title is much smaller.

Syracuse basketball's 2-3 zone is 'Rubik's Cube' of NCAA Tournament

Syracuse.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
It's the NCAA Tournament and Syracuse's 2-3 zone defense is beginning to take on mythic proportions. Syracuse's zone defense claimed its second victim of this year's tournament with a lock-down of Middle Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA ...

NCAA Tournament scores 2016: Texas A&M, Wisconsin escape with wild comeback wins

SB Nation - ‎12 hours ago‎
Seven out of eight favorites won on Sunday, but that doesn't mean day four of the NCAA Tournament was boring. Three of Sunday's games went down to the final buzzer as Notre Dame, Texas A&M and Wisconsin all escaped with heart-stopping wins.

Robert Kraft sent letter to Goodell about draft pick

NFL.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
The New England Patriots haven't given up on getting back their 2016 first-round draft pick. Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Monday that he sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a month ago asking for the NFL to overturn the penalties ...

Has Brandon Ingram passed Ben Simmons as No. 1 draft prospect?

ABC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Kevin Pelton: Ben Simmons remains a flashpoint. In the wake of LSU's lopsided loss to Texas A&M in the SEC tournament, questions have been raised anew about Simmons' poor outside shooting, his effort and his maturity.

Sashi Brown: Colin Kaepernick trade talks overblown

ESPN - ‎4 hours ago‎
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Cleveland Browns director of football operations Sashi Brown shot down the chatter that the Browns were actively pursuing a trade with San Francisco for quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Monday.

Mock draft 4.0: How has first round changed after free agency moves?

USA TODAY - ‎7 hours ago‎
Most of the big names in free agency have gotten paid, with many finding new teams and shifting the balance of power in some divisions.

Americans Mix It Up Too Much With Drugs, Study Finds

NBCNews.com - ‎41 minutes ago‎
More people than ever are taking bunches of medications and supplements that could interact in ways that make them worse instead of better, researchers reported Monday.

FDA moves to ban most powdered surgical gloves

Washington Post - ‎2 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON - Federal health officials are moving to ban most surgical gloves made with powder, a feature designed to make them easier to wear, but which actually poses health risks to patients.

Tainted Vaccine Scandal Sparks Fear, Anger in China

Radio Free Asia - ‎1 hour ago‎
Parents and medical professionals hit out on Monday at a lack of official transparency surrounding the continuing problem of unsafe vaccines as authorities in Shandong said they have "busted" an illegal gang peddling out-of-date vaccines across the ...

NICE does a U-turn on J&J's Zytiga for pre-chemo after drugmaker offers cost-cutting deal

FiercePharma - ‎4 hours ago‎
The U.K.'s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has been soft-shoeing around Johnson & Johnson's ($JNJ) Zytiga for awhile now.

Two comets set to whiz past Earth this week

Fox News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Two comets that scientists have dubbed twins for their similar orbits are expected to safely fly past Earth this week, though they will be the closests any comes for the next 150 years.

Hyenas and wolves make unusual pairing in Negev

Modern Readers - ‎44 minutes ago‎
Hyenas and wolves make unusual pairing in Negev Carnivores tend not to get along well with each other. With competition fierce for the same prey in many occasions, these predators are known to feud with each other in the wild, and may even turn each ...

China's forest conservation program shows proof of success

Christian Science Monitor - ‎Mar 19, 2016‎
China's forest conservation programs show a decade of improvement in tree cover. Globally, deforestation continues, but at a slowing pace.

Record-Breaking 16-Foot-Long Python Found in Florida, Along With 42 Others in the Same County

Newsweek - ‎14 minutes ago‎
pythons-captured Biologist have captured 43 pythons, collectively weighing a ton, over the last three months from Collier County, in southwest Florida.

Obama: Give Supreme Court pick 'respect he has earned'

GlobalPost - ‎Mar 19, 2016‎
US President Barack Obama called on Republicans Saturday to hold a vote on his pick for the next Supreme Court justice and give his candidate "the respect he has earned.

Idaho Democrats prepare for lively debate, long caucus lines

Miami Herald - ‎20 minutes ago‎
Idaho is one of the most Republican states, but the state Democratic Party has seen participation in its presidential caucuses grow exponentially over the past few campaigns.

Primary voting nearing record turnout, with Republicans holding the edge

The Seattle Times - ‎Mar 19, 2016‎
States such as Idaho, Virginia and Missouri have seen increases of more than 200 percent in Republican turnout compared to 2012. Share story.

Presidential Pitchin': Stars offer Obama tips on first toss

Washington Post - ‎12 hours ago‎
Bryce Harper studied the video of the lanky left-hander, watching him throw for the very first time. “Ooof,” the reigning National League Most Valuable Player exclaimed.

Who gets to be a delegate at the presidential nominating conventions?

CBS News - ‎8 hours ago‎
This July, 2,472 people from across the country will meet in Cleveland to choose the Republican nominee, and a couple of days later, in Philadelphia 4,765 people will formally select the Democratic nominee.

Dozens urge Wisconsin Sen. Johnson to support Garland vote

Washington Times - ‎46 minutes ago‎
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Dozens of people are urging U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to support confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.

State rethink primaries amid rising costs

Herald & Review - ‎6 hours ago‎
Voters line up outside the Madison, Wis., city clerk's office to be among the first to cast ballots early. prev. next. PHOENIX - Arizona officials are getting tired of footing the $6 million bill for the state's presidential primary and want to foist ...
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