Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Word of the Day + Quiz | offensive


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See Jenna Dewan Tatum and Travis Wall's riveting So You Think You Can Dance performance


Jenna Dewan Tatum returned to her Step Up roots on Monday night, teaming up with Team Stage captain (and Emmy winner!) Travis Wall for a romantic...

Published on September 15, 2015 at 06:30PM


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Row over new French central bank head

Nearly 150 French economists have protested against the appointment of a former BNP Paribas banker to head the French central bank, fearing a conflict of interest.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1isnbAW

Stevie Wonder does Carpool Karaoke with James Corden on The Late Late Show


Stevie Wonder joined James Corden for an all-new Carpool Karaoke on Monday night’s episode of The Late Late Show. Though Wonder “forgot his license...

Published on September 15, 2015 at 06:01PM


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Germany 'can block EU migrant benefits'

The EU's top court says Germany can deny certain benefits to jobseeking EU migrants - a move welcomed by UK Conservatives.

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Five dead in French Alps avalanche

Five climbers killed and two missing as avalanche strikes in Pelvoux district of French Alps, officials say.

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Google launches virtual Kenya safari map

Google Street View launches its maps of Kenya's Samburu National Park, allowing internet users to take a virtual safari in the conservancy.

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Google faces Android fines in Russia

The Russian anti-trust watchdog finds Google abused its position by pre-installing apps on Android phones.

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Syrian car bombs kill 'at least 20'

Two car bombs in the northern Syrian city of Hassakeh have killed at least 20 people and injured 40, state TV reports.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1FIhy6g

Weekly News Quiz | Sept. 8-14, 2015


By KATHERINE SCHULTEN via NYT Education http://nyti.ms/1Kk0Qv4

Russia makes military pledge to Syria

Russia's Vladimir Putin pledges to continue military support for the Syrian government, despite Western concerns over Moscow's role.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1USuq0B

The Daily Show host Trevor Noah talks Twitter controversy: 'We live in a world of faux outrage'


When it was announced last March that a relatively unknown comic from South Africa would be replacing beloved icon Jon Stewart as host of The Daily...

Published on September 15, 2015 at 05:15AM


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Cosby accusers to appear in TV special

A TV show featuring interviews with some of the women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault is to air in the US on Thursday.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Fcmdm6

Jail term for Italian political leader

Beppe Grillo, the leader of the Five-Star Movement - Italy's second largest party - is handed a one-year sentence for slandering a professor.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1OTBEzV

Facebook joins German anti-racism drive

Facebook vows to help Germany counter anti-migrant abuse on the web, after government criticism that the social network was too relaxed about it.

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Rains trigger deadly floods in Utah

Flash floods in the western US state of Utah kill at least eight people and leave five others missing, state officials say.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1FJYowY

See the second trailer for Rocky spin-off movie Creed


The second trailer for Creed is out, offering a deeper look at the Rocky spin-off. The trailer, which star Michael B. Jordan teased over the...

Published on September 15, 2015 at 06:55AM


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Shot Mexican tourists families in Egypt

The relatives of a group of Mexican tourists who were mistakenly killed by Egyptian security forces in Egypt's western desert arrive in Cairo.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1iLF6Cp

Australian boxer dies after fight

Australian boxer Davey Browne Jr dies in hospital in Sydney four days after being knocked out in a title fight.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1M8uzef

Are High School Students Being Worked Too Hard?


By MICHAEL GONCHAR via NYT Education http://nyti.ms/1KcbJQu

Delhi battles dengue fever surge

The Indian capital, Delhi, is in the grip of the worst outbreak of dengue fever in five years, officials say.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1VZEjfB

UK inflation rate falls back to 0%

Rate of UK Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 0% in August, official figures show

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1MoC7wm

News Q’s | Plants That Are Predators


By MICHAEL GONCHAR via NYT Education http://nyti.ms/1KcGEhT

This is what the Emmy Awards looked like in 2000


Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were still together and 'The West Wing' won big.

Published on September 15, 2015 at 01:33PM


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Premiere Night


Hi, Dancing friends! Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Robyn, and not only am I thrilled to be your new cha-cha queen, but today was also my first...

Published on September 15, 2015 at 09:16AM


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