Friday, September 25, 2015

In praise of 'Chaos Theory,' the best CSI episode ever


'You’re saying a confluence of unrelated, unfortunate events conspired to kill my daughter?'

Published on September 25, 2015 at 11:03PM


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Pope Francis will release a prog-rock album later this year


The Vatican-approved collection will be called "Wake Up!"

Published on September 25, 2015 at 10:47PM


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Fox News anchor credits Leonardo DiCaprio with painting Mona Lisa


A Renaissance man, indeed.

Published on September 25, 2015 at 10:47PM


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Sigourney Weaver will also cameo in the Ghostbusters reboot


The actress will return for a brief role in the Paul Feig-directed comedy

Published on September 25, 2015 at 10:29PM


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Matthias Mueller named Volkswagen CEO

Matthias Mueller named Volkswagen CEO, in wake of scandal of rigging emissions tests in diesel cars

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

Inside Trevor Noah's Daily Show set


Get a first look before Monday's premiere

Published on September 25, 2015 at 09:50PM


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Nigeria reaches polio 'milestone'

The World Health Organization is set to remove Nigeria from the list of polio endemic countries, a 'milestone' on the path to eradicating the paralysing viral infection.

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

Two tourists die in NZ kayak accident

Two foreign tourists have died while kayaking on New Zealand's Lake Tekapo, after being hit by strong winds, police say.

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

US economic growth revised upwards

The US economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter of the year, official figures show, helped by strong consumer spending.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1VfgsX0

Swiss officials quiz Fifa's Blatter

Fifa President Sepp Blatter is currently being questioned by representatives of the Swiss attorney general, the BBC understands.

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

Boko Haram fighters surrender in Nigeria

Some 200 members of Boko Haram Islamist militant group give themselves up, in the biggest such surrender, Nigeria's army says.

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

UK Guantanamo detainee to be released

The last British resident being held in Guantanamo Bay, Shaker Aamer, is to be returned to the UK, the government says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1NR9QNU

Papal visit sparks 'pope dogs' craze

Americans mark Pope Francis's visit by dressing their dogs in vestments and mitres... obviously.

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US Speaker Boehner 'to leave Congress'

US House Speaker John Boehner to resign from Congress, US media report

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Pope to address world leaders at UN

The pontiff is set to address a huge gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York City, where he is expected to address the refugee crisis.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1LCozw2

US jails German ex-sniper over plot

A former German sniper is sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiring to kill a US federal agent on behalf of drugs traffickers in Liberia.

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

Old net addresses run out in US

North America has officially run out of its stock of old net addresses.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1FleB1b

Kenyan police charged with murder

Over 30 police officers in Kenya have been charged with crimes, including murder, says the country's civilian police watchdog body.

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

Court suspends Kenya teachers' strike

A court in Kenya has ordered teachers to suspend a month-long strike over pay and return to work immediately.

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

Kashmir clashes leave 12 injured

At least 12 people are injured after Indian forces fire tear gas and use batons to disperse hundreds of protesters in India-controlled Kashmir.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KU3PiI

Farage hails 'united' EU Out campaign

The campaign to leave the EU is a "united force" and heading for an "historic" victory, Nigel Farage tells his party conference.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1WmGB8G

Refugee flow to Europe '8,000 daily'

A daily flow of about 8,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees to Europe is likely to continue, the United Nations warns.

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

Redcar SSI steel workers will be paid

Workers at the Redcar steel works will be paid their last month's wages, the plant's owner confirms.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1iA3qXv

Film Club | ‘San Quentin’s Giants’


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

Finnish protesters attack migrant buses

Finland's government condemns a protest where demonstrators - including one dressed in a Ku Klux Klan outfit - attacked buses carrying asylum seekers.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1QCFkq9

'Cold' bomb plot teen jailed for life

A 19-year-old who plotted a massacre at his former college is jailed for life with a minimum term of eight years.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1FxYq0d

EU leaders pledge aid for Syrians

EU leaders meeting in Brussels agree to give at least €1bn (£700m, $1.1bn) to UN agencies in a series of measures aimed at tackling the migrant crisis.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1PAVTm9

Saudi prince arrested for 'sex crime'

Majed Abdulaziz Al-Saud has been arrested for allegedly forcing a worker at a Beverly Hills mansion to perform a sex act on him

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

Criticism grows over Hajj deaths

Iran leads growing criticism of Saudi Arabia after the deaths of at least 717 people in a stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage.

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

Seized UN weapons cargo 'not illegal'

The UN denies that weapons found on a cargo ship seized by Kenyan authorities at the port of Mombasa were being transported illegally.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1iA0OsE

Quiz: Which Bennet sister are you?


Find out whether you're a Jane, Lizzy, Mary, Kitty, or Lydia

Published on September 24, 2015 at 07:37PM


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Minister resigns over Tokyo stadium

Japan's Education and Sports Minister Hakubun Shimomura tenders his resignation over cancelled plans for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Stadium.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1G6cSHM

Are Paper Books Better Than E-Books?


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

Singapore anger over Indonesian haze

Anger rises in Singapore as haze from Indonesian forest fires reaches hazardous levels, with a minister accusing Indonesia of "complete disregard" for people.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1OWP7Je

News Q’s | Hajj Stampede Near Mecca Leaves Over 700 Dead


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

'Scandal': Before They Were Stars


Take a look back at the cast before their lives were being handled by Olivia Pope & Associates

Published on September 25, 2015 at 01:36PM


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The best 'CSI' moments of all time


In honor of the 'CSI' series finale on Sept. 27, we look back at 15 of the drama’s most memorable episodes.

Published on September 25, 2015 at 01:32PM


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Australians mock anti-extremism booklet

Australians on social media ridicule a government booklet linking environmental activism and alternative music to radicalisation.

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

Serbia-Croatia migrants row deepens

Serbia compares Croatian border restrictions to race laws enforced in World War Two as the countries trade sanctions in a deepening row over migrants.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Vcznl7

China hails Osborne rights 'pragmatism'

UK Chancellor George Osborne is praised by Chinese state media for focusing on business ahead of human rights during his visit to Xinjiang.

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

Kenyan police charged with murder

Over 30 police officers in Kenya have been charged with crimes, including murder, says the country's civilian police watchdog body.

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

UK business vote on EU 'up for grabs'

Half of business people are awaiting the outcome of the UK's EU reform talks before taking their final position on EU membership, a survey suggests.

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

EU takes Malta to court over birds

The European Commission has referred Malta to the bloc's highest court over its controversial tradition of trapping wild finches.

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

Mandelson: Don't rush to oust Corbyn

Lord Mandelson says Labour Party members unhappy at the election of Jeremy Corbyn must not be in a hurry to see him replaced as leader.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KCY3NJ