Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Google News compiled for the BBC's Biodun Iginla--4/4/16--in New York

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Syracuse rolls past UW to set up title-game match with UConn

ESPN - ‎1 hour ago‎
Syracuse beat Washington 80-59 on Sunday at the Final Four to advance to its first national championship. Here's how the Orange did it.

Retired soccer star Abby Wambach arrested for DUI in Oregon

Washington Post - ‎2 hours ago‎
PORTLAND, Ore. - Retired World Cup soccer champion Abby Wambach was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence. Portland police Sgt.

Amtrak Crash Kills Two More on Deadly Stretch of Pennsylvania Track

Daily Beast - ‎17 minutes ago‎
An Amtrak train carrying 341 passengers hit a backhoe and derailed Sunday morning, killing two railroad employees—the latest fatalities on a short stretch of track in three years.

CHP pursues Chihuahua on Bay Bridge then gives him a fitting name

Los Angeles Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
The little black dog had made it onto the Bay Bridge and was heading toward San Francisco early Sunday. Then the California Highway Patrol caught wind of a pup on the run.

Australian tax office probes hundreds for possible tax evasion after Panama leak

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON The Australian Tax Office (ATO) said on Monday it is investigating more than 800 wealthy clients of a Panama law firm for possible tax evasion.

Chris Stapleton dominates at ACMs

The Tennessean - ‎36 minutes ago‎
LAS VEGAS - Breakout phenom Chris Stapleton dominated the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday, racking up half a dozen wins on one of the genre's biggest evenings.

Cameron plans offshore summit as tax secrets are leaked

The Guardian - ‎10 hours ago‎
David Cameron has promised to end “tax secrecy” in the UK and has described some offshore schemes that allow people to minimise their tax rates as “not morally acceptable”.
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Blow for Cameron as Leave crusade forges ahead in latest Brexit poll

Express.co.uk - ‎7 hours ago‎
Blow for Cameron as Leave crusade forges ahead in latest Brexit poll. THE crusade for Britain to leave the European Union was given a boost yesterday by a new opinion poll which put the Leave campaign firmly ahead of Remain.
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Donald Trump refuses to rule out independent run if he loses GOP nomination

Los Angeles Times - ‎7 hours ago‎
Donald Trump refused Sunday to rule out running as an independent if he fails to win the Republican presidential nomination, renewing a threat that party leaders thought they had quashed months ago. "I want to run as a Republican. I will beat Hillary ...
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45 Killed By Flash Flooding in Northwest Pakistan | The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel - ‎10 hours ago‎
At least 45 people have been killed by flash flooding triggered by torrential rains in several areas of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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Bewildered migrants await fate on Lesbos

BBC News - ‎13 hours ago‎
Every day this week has brought hundreds more migrants across the Aegean sea to the Greek shore. Many say they know nothing about the new deal struck between the EU and Turkey, which could mean their stay here is short-lived.

IMF's Lagarde tells Greece debt leak is 'nonsense'

BBC News - ‎4 hours ago‎
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has dismissed reports that the body is trying to push Greece towards default as "simply nonsense".

Crypto-challenge: the answers

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
Last week, the BBC ran an article giving readers a series of crypto-based challenges to solve. Some of the questions and problems posed were straightforward, but a few were very tricky.

Braid Group pays £2m bribery penalty

BBC News - ‎4 hours ago‎
A Glasgow logistics group has agreed to pay more than £2m after it uncovered illegal bribery operations in its own organisation. The Braid Group found it had won contracts which breached the Bribery Act.

Pacific 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu

BBC News - ‎18 hours ago‎
The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at 08:23 GMT, 420km (260 miles) north-west of the capital, Port Vila. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the threat of tsunami waves had now mostly passed.

Inmate families hope for the mercy of a president

BBC News - ‎4 hours ago‎
... still pending. Some inmates who've been granted clemency in the last two years did not meet the criteria, fuelling confusion over the process, which is notoriously secretive.

Holyrood 2016: BBC Scotland poll suggests voters divided on tax

BBC News - ‎4 hours ago‎
Scotland remains divided in attitudes to taxation, according to a new poll for BBC Scotland. The survey, carried out ahead of the Holyrood election, suggested support for raising the very top rate of tax.

Khalid al-Barnawi: Nigeria Islamist group head 'arrested'

BBC News - ‎8 hours ago‎
The leader of al-Qaeda-linked Islamist group Ansaru has been arrested in Nigeria, authorities there say. A military spokesman said Khalid al-Barnawi was captured in Lokoja, capital of the central state of Kogi.

Syria: Mass grave uncovered in recaptured Palmyra

wtvr.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
Nearly a week after recapturing Palmyra from ISIS, Syrian forces say they're uncovering grim evidence of how the Islamist terror group conducted its 10-month occupation of the ancient Syrian city.

Syrian Nusra Front's Abu Firas killed in suspected drone strike - rebels

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
AMMAN A prominent leader in Syrian al Qaeda offshoot Nusra Front was killed on Sunday in what rebel sources said appeared to be a U.S.

Violent flooding kills 50 in Pakistan

Los Angeles Times - ‎29 minutes ago‎
Pakistani villagers collect their belongings after flash flooding on the outskirts of Peshawar on April 3, 2016. Pakistani villagers collect their belongings after flash flooding on the outskirts of Peshawar on April 3, 2016.

Azerbaijan, Armenia fight over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory

Washington Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Flare up: Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry announced a unilateral cease-fire Sunday against the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, but rebel forces said that they continued to come under fire.

Protesters Rally Against Poland's Proposed Ban on Abortions

Nasdaq - ‎2 hours ago‎
WARSAW—Thousands protested on Sunday against the Polish government after the ruling party's powerful leader and the country's prime minister said they backed a complete ban on abortion advocated by the Catholic Church.

Air France staff furious over new Islamic headscarf dress code

NEWS.com.au - ‎39 minutes ago‎
AIR France staff are threatening mutiny after the airline told its female cabin crew they had to put on headscarves before flying into Iran.

Syria parliamentary vote campaign on war footing

GlobalPost - ‎13 hours ago‎
The streets of Damascus are plastered with campaign posters and banners as President Bashar al-Assad's regime pushes ahead with parliamentary elections despite Syria's nearly five-year-old civil war.

Police say Austin officer fatally shot suspect who shot him

Washington Times - ‎6 hours ago‎
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - An Austin police officer fatally shot a car burglary suspect on Sunday who had shot him in the stomach, authorities said.

Tailender Kasich: Open GOP convention would be 'fun,' 'cool'

Washington Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
Republican presidential candidate, Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks at a campaign stop at the Armory, Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Janesville, Wis.

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Shift Into High Gear as Wisconsin Primary Looms

New York Times - ‎3 hours ago‎
Senator Ted Cruz during a campaign rally in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday. Credit Hilary Swift for The New York Times. GREEN BAY, Wis.

Whitman Couple Killed After Falling Tree Hits Their Car In Abington

CBS Local - ‎4 hours ago‎
ABINGTON (CBS) - Police have identified the two people who were killed Sunday morning when a tree fell on their car in Abington as 51-year-old Manuela Teixeira and 49-year-old Franklin Teixeira of Whitman.

Teens attack Metro Transit bus driver; 1 juvenile detained

Washington Times - ‎8 hours ago‎
EDINA, Minn. (AP) - A Metro Transit bus driver is recovering at home after suffering potentially “life-altering” head injuries when several teenagers assaulted him at a stop in a Minneapolis suburb last week, authorities said.

Two juveniles struck, killed by pickup on Highway 49 near Auburn

Sacramento Bee - ‎27 minutes ago‎
Two young pedestrians were struck and killed by a pickup truck north of Auburn on Sunday, authorities said. About 5:15 p.m., a white Ford pickup truck headed south on Highway 49 drifted onto the road's shoulder, where the two juveniles were walking ...

Arizona and North Carolina Election Day Debacles Make Case for Restoring the Voting Rights Act

Huffington Post - ‎10 hours ago‎
If you watched the news reports coming out of the primary contests in Arizona and North Carolina in March, you might think this election was taking place in a burgeoning democracy - a country that hasn't quite figured out how to guarantee the voting ...

A guide to drawing down your savings in retirement

Los Angeles Times - ‎18 hours ago‎
The approach of retirement should be an exciting time for 50- and 60-somethings. But when the issue is your finances - and whether you've saved enough to last the rest of your life - excitement can quickly be overridden by anxiety.

How layoffs could signal better days for coal, or not

Casper Star-Tribune Online - ‎1 hour ago‎
The Black Thunder Coal Mine is pictured Thursday in Wright. Arch Coal announced last week it was laying off 230 workers at the mine.

Asian shares firm after solid US jobs data, dollar soft

Reuters - ‎30 minutes ago‎
TOKYO Asian share prices held firm on Monday after solid U.S. payroll data underpinned investor risk sentiment while dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen the previous week kept the U.S.

Destroyer named for Charleston Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Johnson christened Saturday

Charleston Post Courier - ‎Apr 1, 2016‎
Does the “After the Bridge Run (Bike) Ride” really benefit from being after the Bridge Run? Additional Links. Photo Galleries · Beaches · Get Out · Theater.

Filed your taxes? Good. (Or is it?)

Reading Eagle - ‎2 hours ago‎
There's always a massive bout of procrastination nationwide in the weeks leading up to Tax Day, which is April 18 this year. This foot-dragging has been called an American tradition, up there with not saving enough for retirement and fantasizing about ...

Fitbit CEO says Apple Watch is too complicated

Modern Readers - ‎6 hours ago‎
Fitbit CEO says Apple Watch is too complicated Ever feel that a company is trying to boil the ocean with its products? Think that such a company has involved too many of the proverbial cooks in making sure a product is as full-featured as possible ...

This Man Just Raised $120 Million for a Fancy Home Juicer

Fortune - ‎Apr 2, 2016‎
The 'Keurig' of home juicers will cost $699. At first glance, the Juicero might seem like yet another frivolous Silicon Valley undertaking.

Tesla Model 3: Existential Crisis For The Auto Industry

Seeking Alpha - ‎4 hours ago‎
The number of reservations were vastly beyond the expectations of even the most optimistic estimates. This puts the rest of the luxury auto industry in a difficult spot.

How To Make Your Own #TalkToMe Video

Huffington Post - ‎Apr 2, 2016‎
The Huffington Post is building a movement to spark conversations between parents and children. We'd love for you to be part of it.

FBI will help US agencies with tools to unlock encrypted devices

PCWorld - ‎35 minutes ago‎
The FBI has promised to help local law enforcement authorities crack encrypted devices, in a letter that refers to the federal agency's success in accessing the data on an iPhone 5c running iOS 9 that was used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists.

Acer and Google Team Up To Bring 24-Inch Chromebase For Meetings

Design & Trend - ‎14 minutes ago‎
(Photo : KIMIHIRO HOSHINO/AFP/GettyImages) The new Acer Chromebase keeps security in check by receiving updates every six weeks, according to Google.

See Carrie Underwood's Explosive 'Church Bells' at the ACMs

RollingStone.com - ‎19 minutes ago‎
Carrie Underwood's television debut of her new single, "Church Bells" during the 51st annual ACM Awards broadcast was nothing short of spectacular.

This Is What Happened When Katy Perry Went Country for One Night at the 2016 ACM Awards

E! Online - ‎27 minutes ago‎
That's what you get when Katy Perry wakes up in Las Vegas. While the 2016 ACM Awards are considered country music's party of the year, there was one pop superstar who definitely left her mark.

Proof Kelsea Ballerini Was the Prom Queen of the ACMs

People Magazine - ‎1 hour ago‎
The 22-year-old - who took home her first-ever ACM Award for New Female Vocalist this year - has quickly stolen our hearts with her catchy singles and infectious personality and has now been crowned the award show's reigning prom queen.

Zayn Malik Performs 'Like I Would' at the iHeartRadio Music Awards After His Solo Album Debuts at No. 1

People Magazine - ‎55 minutes ago‎
Fresh off the news that his first solo album had debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts, Zayn Malik took the stage at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday for a sexy performance of his song, "Like I Would.

UConn women cruise into NCAA Tournament championship game

Newsday - ‎1 hour ago‎
INDIANAPOLIS - Something about the national semifinals brings out the best in Morgan Tuck. The senior forward led top-ranked Connecticut to its fourth straight national championship game Sunday night, scoring 21 points as the Huskies rolled to an 80 ...

Can you name the past 10 NCAA tournament champions?

ESPN - ‎6 hours ago‎
Villanova. North Carolina. Monday night. The 2016 NCAA tournament title game is set. This game has been epic throughout the years, but only one team can take home the championship.

March Madness 2016: Printable NCAA tournament bracket

NCAA.com - ‎Apr 2, 2016‎
Who's ready for some March Madness? The 2016 NCAA men's basketball tournament is down to the Final Four and there's already been plenty of incredible moments.

Men's basketball national championship: Best quotes from Sunday

NCAA.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
I think someone asked me the other day, Lon Kruger has taken five different schools to the NCAA tournament. I don't think the way we do it would fit at other schools.

Warriors rebound from rare home loss to beat Blazers 136-111

USA TODAY - ‎58 minutes ago‎
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The pain of a rare home loss disappeared quickly for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Just like the other seven defeats this season, it was followed with yet another win.

Ko wins ANA, taking advantage of Jutanugarn's late collapse

Golf.com - ‎52 minutes ago‎
Lydia Ko, of New Zealand, watches her tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the LPGA Tour ANA Inspiration golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club.

Kevin Durant Rumors: James Harden Reportedly Asked by Rockets to Help Recruit SF

Bleacher Report - ‎2 hours ago‎
It doesn't appear as though there is a team in the NBA that's not actively working behind the scenes to try to sign impending free-agent Kevin Durant.

Clippers welcome Blake Griffin back with win over Wizards

ESPN - ‎4 hours ago‎
LOS ANGELES -- Blake Griffin showed brief flashes of his old Lob City self in his return from a three-month absence. His Clippers teammates, who kept winning without him, were just glad to have their leader back.

Some People Really Can't Take Statins For High Cholesterol, Scientists Prove

Forbes - ‎12 hours ago‎
You can't write a story about the lifesaving benefits of the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins without getting comments like this one, from reader Bill Hayman, on my story yesterday: I cannot take Crestor or Zetia or any form of statin drug!

Boy tests positive for Ebola in latest Liberia flare-up

Reuters - ‎6 hours ago‎
MONROVIA A five-year-old boy tested positive for Ebola in Liberia just days after his mother died of the virus in the second flare-up to hit West Africa in recent weeks, the health ministry said on Sunday.

Artificial skin grows hair and sweat glands

Engadget - ‎4 hours ago‎
You've probably seen artificial skin before, but never has it been quite so... accurate. Japanese researchers have grown skin tissue that not only includes hair follicles, but all the glands that come with it -- including oil and sweat glands.

Waistline may predict heart disease better than weight

UPI.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
SATURDAY, April 2, 2016 -- When it comes to heart health, new research adds to the argument that a pear-shaped body, which is heavy in the hips, may be better than an apple-shaped body, which carries more weight around the belly.

Awesome photo of Comet 67P: Lessons from the Rosetta mission

Christian Science Monitor - ‎Apr 2, 2016‎
The spacecraft captured the moment when the Sun, the comet and the spacecraft are perfectly aligned, resulting in a gorgeous backlit image of Comet 67P.

China's Carbon Emissions May Have Peaked, but It's Hazy

New York Times - ‎9 hours ago‎
Grave markers in a cemetery with smoke billowing behind them from a coal-fired power plant in Shanxi, China. Some scientists believe China's emissions may be falling modestly, as its economy grows more slowly.

305-Million-Year-Old "Almost Spider" Unlocks Arachnid History

Scientific American - ‎Mar 31, 2016‎
A computed tomography image reveals the 305-million-year-old arachnid that is almost, but not quite, a spider. Credit: Garwood et al 2016/Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris.

Newly Discovered Viking Site In Canada May Rewrite History

Tech Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
The newly discovered site of possible Vikings settlement in Canada may rewrite history. As per space satellite images, Point Rosee in Newfoundland may possibly be part of unwritten history and experts are set to dig more into that.
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