Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Biodun Iginla, BBC News

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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North Korea missile test reaches new heights, threat to Japan intensifies

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
SEOUL North Korea launched what appeared to be a second intermediate-range Musudan missile on Wednesday that flew about 400 km (250 miles), in what appeared to be its most effective test yet, hours after another launch failed, South Korea's military ...

Holland Tunnel gun nuts claim they were on rescue mission

New York Post - ‎3 hours ago‎
Dean Smith (far left) and John Cramsey are seen in jail last night after being arrested for having this weapons cache in their pickup truck.

The Latest: Containment begins on LA-area wildfires

seattlepi.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latest on wildfires burning in the West (all times local): 8 p.m.. Firefighters have stopped the progress of a pair of major wildfires burning in the foothills of Los Angeles suburbs.

Russian hackers infiltrated Clinton Foundation: report

The Hill - ‎11 hours ago‎
The Russian hackers believed to be behind the breach of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) also infiltrated the Clinton Foundation, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch had child porn, report says

New York Daily News - ‎8 hours ago‎
Michael Jackson walks through the metal detector at the Santa Barbara County courthouse in Santa Monica, Calif., in April 2005. Documents and video published online Tuesday show investigators reportedly uncovered child pornography at Neverland ...

Olympic jaguar shot dead after escaping handlers following torch ceremony

The Guardian - ‎33 minutes ago‎
A jaguar featured at an Olympic torch ceremony has been shot dead by a soldier shortly after escaping from its handlers, following the event in the Brazilian Amazon city of Manaus.

FBI releases full transcript of Orlando nightclub shooting call

myfox8.com - ‎18 hours ago‎
The FBI on Monday afternoon released a full transcript of the 911 call Orlando Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen made during his June 12 rampage inside the club, following pressure from news organizations and public officials.
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Clinton casts Trump as dangerous — this time, on the economy

CNN - ‎11 hours ago‎
"Donald Trump is a successful businessman who has spent his career creating thousands of jobs," RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said in a statement.
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Could A Lock Of David Bowie's Hair Beat Out Elvis Presley's $115000 Record at Auction?

Huffington Post - ‎15 hours ago‎
A lucky bidder will become the owner of this coveted piece of David Bowie memorabilia, though at no low expense. Currently bidding for $2,000, the lock is expected to double in value throughout the four days left of the auction, which ends on June 25.
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After Brexit Vote, a Choice for Europe: Move Forward, or Fall Back

New York Times - ‎8 hours ago‎
Supporters of Britain remaining in the European Union on the river Thames last week. Credit Stefan Wermuth/Reuters. Is “Europe” finished?
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Africa's modernist enigma

BBC News - ‎8 hours ago‎
... waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss, and Eritrea's national anthem. I start to feel I am going to have to empty my mind and start all over again if I am even going to begin to understand this country.

World's priciest cities for expats revealed

BBC News - ‎7 hours ago‎
Hong Kong is the world's most expensive city for expats, leapfrogging Angolan capital Luanda in the annual chart compiled by consultancy firm Mercer.

Glastonbury preview: Eleven acts to watch this weekend

BBC News - ‎7 hours ago‎
Mud, moshpits, music and mayhem - Glastonbury is gearing up for a gargantuan 2,000+ performances this weekend. Headliners Adele, Coldplay and Muse will rock the Pyramid stage - which this year is festooned with a giant lightning bolt in honour of the ...

EU referendum: Five key moments from the Great Debate

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
The final live debate of the UK's EU referendum campaign took place at Wembley Arena on Tuesday night. Here are five of the key moments from the BBC showdown.

Let workers self-certify illness for 14 days, say GPs

BBC News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Workers should be able to self-certify sickness for up to two weeks to help reduce the number of unnecessary GP appointments, doctors say.

Drone industry delight at new US rules

BBC News - ‎7 hours ago‎
The rules regarding flying drones in the United States have been greatly relaxed, paving the way for thousands of businesses to fly legally in the country's airspace.

EU Referendum: How to vote on polling day

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎
BBC One, the BBC News Channel and BBC Parliament will broadcast a results show hosted by David Dimbleby alongside BBC experts and special guests from 21:55 BST.

Diesels more polluting below 18C, research suggests

BBC News - ‎4 hours ago‎
Pollution from many popular diesel cars is much worse when it is colder than 18C outside, new research suggests. Testing company Emissions Analytics told the BBC it has measured a significant rise in poisonous gas emissions from a wide range of models ...

Colombia Hopes to Agree to Ceasefire With Rebels This Week

ABC News - ‎3 hours ago‎
Colombia may reach an agreement on a bilateral ceasefire with leftist rebels as early as this week, President Juan Manuel Santos said late Tuesday, putting in place the last major building block toward a historic deal to end a half-century of bloodshed.

'We are desperate': Iraqis flee Fallujah, only to find another nightmare

Washington Post - ‎11 hours ago‎
HABBANIYAH, Iraq - Families fleeing the combat in the Iraqi city of Fallujah have been forced to sleep in the open desert for almost a week, with aid agencies warning that people are at risk of dying as supplies of tents and water run dangerously low.

Lightning in Indian states 'kills 79'

BBC News - ‎1 hour ago‎
At least 79 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, officials say.

Missing MH370: 'Debris' Found on Kangaroo Island Is Not From Jet

NBCNews.com - ‎33 minutes ago‎
Debris found on Australia's Kangaroo Island is not from a Boeing plane, investigators searching for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 said Wednesday.

Jordan Closes Borders After Car Bomb Kills 6 Soldiers

Voice of America - ‎1 hour ago‎
Last updated on: June 22, 2016 2:48 AM. Jordan has declared borders with Syria and Iraq closed military zones after a car bomb exploded along Jordan's border with Syria on Tuesday, killing six soldiers and wounding 14 others.

Foreign Secy Jaishankar leaves for Seoul to push for India's NSG membership

Firstpost - ‎38 minutes ago‎
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar on Wednesday headed for Seoul ahead of the crucial NSG Plenary from Thursday, where India is hoping to clinch membership that is strongly opposed by China and some other countries.

Egypt court quashes Red Sea islands' transfer to Saudis

BBC News - ‎20 hours ago‎
An Egyptian judge has quashed a government decision to hand control of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi announced that Tiran and Sanafir would be transferred in April, during a visit by Saudi Arabia's King ...

American Kennel Club's newest breed: Meet the lively pumi

Roanoke Times - ‎9 minutes ago‎
In this undated photo provided by the American Kennel Club, a pumi is shown. The high-energy Hungarian herding dog is the latest new breed headed to the Westminster Kennel Club and many other U.S.

Chaka Fattah convicted in corruption case

CNN - ‎11 hours ago‎
Washington (CNN) Pennsylvania Rep. Chaka Fattah was convicted on federal corruption charges Tuesday. The 59-year-old Democrat, who represents West Philadelphia, was found guilty on all 23 charges he faced, which included racketeering, money ...

Obama to sign toxic chemical rules; 1st overhaul in 40 years

Washington Post - ‎12 minutes ago‎
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will sign into law the first overhaul of toxic chemical rules in 40 years while hailing a rare moment of cooperation between Republicans and Democrats.

NYC lawmakers pass a novel requirement for free tampons

Santa Cruz Sentinel - ‎29 minutes ago‎
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City is on track to become the nation's first city to require free tampons and sanitary pads in public schools, homeless shelters and jails after lawmakers approved the idea Tuesday amid a national discussion of the costs of ...

Goodson Verdict Could Affect Policing Around the Country

CBS Local - ‎7 hours ago‎
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—The Goodson Trial verdict expected later this week will be a watershed moment in the Freddie Gray case and could affect policing around the country.

Fact checking Clinton's speech on Trump's business practices

Washington Post - ‎53 minutes ago‎
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presumptive presidential nominee, on June 21 gave a speech attacking Donald Trump and his business record.

Forecasters: Storms, and maybe tornadoes, on tap for Midwest

Omaha World-Herald - ‎2 hours ago‎
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Strong storms, possibly including tornadoes, are in the forecast for parts of the Midwest as humid air surges in while temperatures climb into the 90s.

In SolarCity Bid, Tesla's Musk Targets Customer Who Wants It All

Bloomberg - ‎6 hours ago‎
Tesla Motors Inc.'s offer to buy SolarCity Corp. would combine two already deeply linked companies to offer clean energy enthusiasts a one-stop shop.

European stocks open higher ahead of UK 'Brexit' vote

CNBC - ‎57 minutes ago‎
European stocks pared gains after a pop at the open on Wednesday, as investors remain cautious a day ahead of the U.K.'s referendum on European Union (EU) membership.

House Republicans Unveil Long-Awaited Replacement for Health Law

New York Times - ‎3 hours ago‎
In their blueprint for an alternative to the Affordable Care Act, Speaker Paul D. Ryan and his Republican team did not provide a cost estimate or legislative language.

Feds: Jake Peavy, Mark Sanchez among athletes defrauded

ESPN - ‎3 hours ago‎
HOUSTON -- Several professional athletes, including San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake Peavy, Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez and retired Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt, were cheated out of more than $30 million by an investment adviser in ...

Goal of owning home still strong, and 8 other housing trends

Sacramento Bee - ‎3 hours ago‎
Americans still want to own homes - if they can afford to. That's the finding of a report being released Wednesday by the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies.

H&M Earnings Fall as Sales Growth Stalls

Wall Street Journal - ‎1 hour ago‎
STOCKHOLM— Hennes & Mauritz HMB -0.87 % AB said its second-quarter profit fell 17% after the Swedish fashion retailer was hit by lower sales and the strong dollar.

Close a nuclear plant, save money and carbon, improve the grid, says PG&E

Forbes - ‎2 hours ago‎
A widespread claim—that dozens of nuclear plants, too costly to run profitably, now merit new subsidies to protect the earth's climate—just collided with market reality.

Facebook splashes $50 million on Live streaming deals with celebs and media

Digital Trends - ‎3 hours ago‎
Facebook is signing up celebrities and media publishers to its Live video feature with multi-million dollar deals. It was no secret that the social network was offering financial incentives to its media partners, including BuzzFeed, Vox, and Gawker ...

Microsoft Offers Free Lumia 950 Smartphone Worth $549 With The Purchase Of Lumia 950 XL

International Business Times - ‎16 minutes ago‎
Microsoft Store has listed the “Lumia 950 XL” at a price of $649. However, upon purchasing this device, the tech giant will give away the smaller sibling “Lumia 950” free of charge.

WSJ: iPhone 7 w/ similar design and removed headphone jack this fall, major changes next year

9 to 5 Mac - ‎14 hours ago‎
iPhone 7 rumors have been notably tame this year, and that's because the next-generation iPhone is widely expected to be a further revision to the iPhone 6 series and not a radically different design.

Overwatch director explains the ins and outs of matchmaking

PC Gamer - ‎9 hours ago‎
Overwatch Game Director Jeff Kaplan has posted another lengthy message on the Battle.net forums, this one focusing on matchmaking: How it's supposed to work, how it actually works, and why it sometimes seems like Blizzard's entire online universe has a ...

Five Things We Learned from Hamilton Mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda's Periscope Debut

Broadway.com - ‎9 hours ago‎
Let's get this guy in front of a (digital) crowd! Hamilton creator/star Lin-Manuel Miranda broadcast his first Periscope on June 21.

Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston Dance the Night Away at Selena Gomez's Nashville Concert

E! Online - ‎4 hours ago‎
The new couple decided to have a date night tonight at bestie Selena Gomez's Nashville concert, alongside Taylor's BFF Abigail and her boyfriend Matt, and the two celeb lovebirds were caught (once again) showing off their killer dance moves while ...

The Bachelorette recap, Episode 5: IS JOJO HERE FOR THE RIGHT REASONS?!!?!?

SB Nation - ‎18 hours ago‎
After two weeks off, The Bachelorette returned with a trip to Uruguay. In Uruguay, JoJo and her suitors go sandboarding. Please enjoy this clip of sandboarding from The Bachelorette, which is completely unedited and in no way spliced with the video ...

At Disney, Reality Shadows a Fantasy World

New York Times - ‎17 hours ago‎
Who Owns the Copyright to 'This Land Is Your Land'? It May Be You and Me · Amazon's Literary Forays for TV: 'The Interestings' and 'The Last Tycoon' · Prince Estate Names 2 to Manage Entertainment Assets · Viacom to Pay Chief's Legal Bills in Fight ...

Players knew Argentina was better - Klinsmann

ESPN FC - ‎1 hour ago‎
The ESPN FC crew debate whether or not the evolution of the United States under Jurgen Klinsmann has lived up to expectations. HOUSTON - Argentina was simply too good for the United States to compete with in Tuesday's 4-0 drubbing in the Copa ...

Kansas City Royals hope bats come back to life against Noah Syndergaard

FOXSports.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
After a spectacular start to his month of June, Eric Hosmer is now hitless in his last nine at-bats. Noah K. Murray / USA TODAY Sports.

Drew Brees remains confident contract will be worked out, wants to retire a Saint

USA TODAY - ‎5 hours ago‎
BURBANK, Calif. - Saints quarterback Drew Brees hasn't changed his view: he still sees himself retiring in New Orleans. Entering the final year of his current deal and contract talks “ongoing”, Brees remains confident that an extension will work itself ...

Cubs on rare skid after losing 4-3 to Cardinals

USA TODAY - ‎3 hours ago‎
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs have been so dominant this season it's stunning when they drop consecutive games. Well, the major league leaders are on a slide.

Even A Small Meal For A Doctor Can Tip The Balance For A Brand-Name Drug

NPR - ‎17 hours ago‎
Evidence is mounting that doctors who receive as little as one meal from a drug company tend to prescribe more expensive, brand-name medications for common ailments than those who don't.

'Love Hormone' Gene May Be the Key to A Healthy Social Life

U.S. News & World Report - ‎15 hours ago‎
TUESDAY, June 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Lower activity of a specific gene may affect a person's social behavior, including the ability to form healthy relationships, researchers say.

You can get birth control from an app — but should you?

Los Angeles Times - ‎9 hours ago‎
The latest thing technology is trying to make obsolete: visiting the doctor's office. An increasing number of apps and online services are offering women a way to get birth control, including emergency contraception, without having to visit a doctor in ...

CDC and States Ponder Plans to Keep Ahead of Zika

New York Times - ‎15 hours ago‎
Part of a mosquito-fighting effort in the Virgin Islands aimed at insects carrying the Zika virus. Credit Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo for The New York Times.

Australian state buys cattle station to help Barrier Reef

Daily Mail - ‎15 minutes ago‎
A huge cattle station that pours sediment into the Great Barrier Reef was bought Wednesday by the government as efforts are stepped up to help the World Heritage site bounce back from mass bleaching.

Chameleon's Impressive Secret Weapon? Saliva 400 Times Stickier Than Human's

Nature World News - ‎23 minutes ago‎
Chameleons are a species that have long mystified humans. Unlike regular lizards, they have special features including parrot-like feet, eyes that can look at different directions at the same time and camouflaging ability that allows them to blend into ...

Newborn Planet Discovered Around Young Star

Space Daily - ‎22 minutes ago‎
Planet formation is a complex and tumultuous process that remains shrouded in mystery. Astronomers have discovered more than 3,000 exoplanets-planets orbiting stars other than our Sun-however, nearly all are middle-aged, with ages of a billion years or ...

New evidence suggests Pluto likely features subsurface ocean

Space Daily - ‎22 minutes ago‎
Previous studies have revealed the possibility of a subsurface ocean on Pluto -- if not currently, then at least at some point during its planetary history.

Donald Trump's 'Mad Men'

CNN - ‎9 hours ago‎
(CNN) Donald Trump's campaign has made payments to an unusual new company for web advertising with little footprint beyond a New Hampshire home with a tongue-in-cheek name: Draper Sterling -- a reference to Don Draper and Roger Sterling, two of ...

Two weeks after California's primary, Clinton's lead over Sanders narrows slightly while many ballots remain

Los Angeles Times - ‎7 hours ago‎
California election officials continued to count ballots on Tuesday, with the latest tally showing a slight narrowing in the Democratic presidential race and most of the uncounted votes cast as provisional ballots.

Latino Voters Hit Hardest By Brooklyn Voter Purge

NPR - ‎11 hours ago‎
This story was originally posted on the website of member station WNYC: Ever since New York State's presidential primary in April, officials from the city Board of Elections have been trying to explain what led to two illegal voter purges that removed ...

Clinton is vetting three for vice president — but is still studying a longer list

Washington Post - ‎5 hours ago‎
The Hillary Clinton campaign has begun checking into the positions, backgrounds and financial dealings of at least three potential vice presidential candidates, Democrats familiar with the process said Tuesday: Housing and Urban Development Secretary ...

Hoyer sees no philosophical divide between Clinton, House Dems

The Hill - ‎13 hours ago‎
"There's not much of bridge here that's necessary to be built," Hoyer said during a briefing with reporters in the Capitol.

AP FACT CHECK: Clinton takes liberties in Trump takedown

Washington Post - ‎11 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton rattled off a series of claims about Donald Trump on Tuesday that seemed too strange to be true. Some were.

Colorado could be a battleground state in November

The Durango Herald - ‎13 hours ago‎
DENVER - As a crowded and volatile field of political races comes a bit more into focus, politicos in Colorado are narrowing where to place their energy.
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