| Sharpton calls for unity, change Posted: 25 Aug 2014 09:20 AM PDT  Rev. Al Sharpton wielded fiery words during funeral services for Mo. teen Michael Brown.
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| Trial opens for ex-day care worker in child kidnap-assault case Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:22 AM PDT  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A child who authorities say was abducted from her kindergarten classroom and sexually assaulted during a 19-hour ordeal believes her attacker was a man, but prosecutors call the young woman who went on trial Monday the lone attacker.
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| Two people die when mortar explodes at Ill. recycling plant Posted: 25 Aug 2014 09:18 AM PDT  (Reuters) - Two people were killed and at least one injured on Monday in an explosion at a metal recycling plant in southern Illinois possibly caused by munitions, according to police and local media. The blast happened at Totall Metal Recycling in Granite City, about 8 miles northeast of St. Louis. "We believe there was some type of mortar round that went off," Granite City Police Major Jeff Connor told Fox television affiliate KTVI. Connor told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that the bodies of the two who died were still at the scene, and that authorities could not approach the victims for fear additional mortars could explode.
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| German moose on the loose gets caught—in office canteen Posted: 25 Aug 2014 09:17 AM PDT  BERLIN (AP) — Maybe he got hungry?
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| Hamas chief accuses Israel of 'stealing' land Posted: 25 Aug 2014 02:42 AM PDT  In Yahoo exclusive, Khaled Meshaal demands Obama intervene in conflict.
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| Islamic State planning hit on the West Posted: 24 Aug 2014 10:45 AM PDT  Rep. Michael McCaul: Group responsible for James Foley murder has external operations under way.
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| Experimental U.S. hypersonic weapon explodes during Alaska test Posted: 25 Aug 2014 08:15 AM PDT  No one was injured in the incident, which occurred shortly after 4 a.m. EDT (0800 GMT) at the Kodiak Launch Complex in Alaska, said Maureen Schumann, spokeswoman for the U.S. "The weapon exploded during takeoff and fell back down the range complex," Schumann said. The weapon was developed by Sandia National Laboratory and the U.S.
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| First openly gay NFL draftee might not make the team Posted: 25 Aug 2014 05:51 AM PDT  Michael Sam, who became the first openly gay football player to be drafted by an NFL team, has made waves in just three preseason games. For those who are fans of the Missouri standout, as Tyson Langland points out, there has been a lot to celebrate: Heading into the preseason finale, Sam has tallied three quarterback sacks, four quarterback hits and five combined tackles. On Saturday, Sam not only had two sacks against the Cleveland Browns much ballyhooed first-round pick Johnny Manziel, but Sam also suavely incorporated Johnny Football's "money" sign into his celebration.
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| As Iraq tries to regroup, attacks kill at least 43 Posted: 25 Aug 2014 07:45 AM PDT  BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's prime minister-designate called on the country's numerous Shiite militias and tribes to come under government control and stop acting independently on Monday, as violence across the country killed at least 43 people in areas where the Muslim sect dominates.
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| It's coming: Almanac predicts another bad winter Posted: 24 Aug 2014 06:05 PM PDT  LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The folks at the Farmers' Almanac can be forgiven for feeling smug: The 198-year-old publication correctly predicted the past nasty winter while federal forecasters blew it.
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| 'All I want is peace' Posted: 25 Aug 2014 09:45 AM PDT  Michael Brown Sr. calls for end to protests, prepares for son's funeral; live stream here 11 am ET.
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| In letter, Foley describes captivity to his family Posted: 24 Aug 2014 07:01 PM PDT  ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The parents of slain American journalist James Foley have released a letter they say their son wrote during his time in captivity.
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| Syria says it wants to fight Islamic State, would even work with US Posted: 25 Aug 2014 09:05 AM PDT  By Mariam Karouny and Sylvia Westall BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria said on Monday it would cooperate in any international effort to fight Islamic State militants, after Washington signaled it was considering extending the battle against the group into Syrian territory. Russia, the most prominent foreign backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, also urged Western and Arab nations to overcome their distaste of the government in Damascus and engage with it to fight the hardline insurgents. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem held open the possibility of working with a range of countries, including the United States, Britain and Saudi Arabia, all of which supported the uprising against Assad. Moualem presented his country as a vital partner in a war against Islamic State, which has seized areas of Syria and Iraq and declared a "caliphate" in the territories it controls.
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| Active shooter at Ft. Lee Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:23 AM PDT  Central Va. Army base on lockdown; base HQ is building involved.
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| Calif. wine country residents try to rebound from quake Posted: 25 Aug 2014 08:46 AM PDT  NAPA, Calif. (AP) — A powerful earthquake that struck the heart of California's wine country caught many people sound asleep, sending dressers, mirrors and pictures crashing down around them and toppling wine bottles in vineyards around the region. Scores were injured as the temblor knocked out power to thousands, caused gas and water lines to rupture, sparked fires and buckled roads.
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| Experimental Ebola drug fails to save Liberian doctor Posted: 25 Aug 2014 06:37 AM PDT  One of three African doctors infected with Ebola and treated with the experimental drug ZMapp has died in Monrovia, Liberian Information Minister Lewis Brown said on Monday. Liberia, the West African country where Ebola is spreading fastest, received three doses of the rare treatment on August 13. Initially, Liberia said the three doctors, Zukunis Ireland and Abraham Borbor from Liberia and Dr. Aroh Cosmos Izchukwu from Nigeria, were responding well to the treatment, raising optimism about the experimental therapy.
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| Foley family celebrates his life, prays for hostages Posted: 24 Aug 2014 06:32 PM PDT The family of murdered US journalist James Foley prayed for the safety of his fellow hostages as hundreds gathered for a mass to celebrate his life as a witness on the front line. Foley was kidnapped in late 2012 in northern Syria by the jihadist group that now dubs itself the Islamic State and which this week released a video showing him being beheaded. |
| Strong earthquake rocks California Posted: 24 Aug 2014 08:42 AM PDT  Dan Kavarian, chief building official with the City of Napa, surveys a building that was damaged by a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 in Napa, California. A 6.0 earthquake rocked the San Francisco Bay Area shortly after 3:00 am on Sunday morning causing damage to buildings and sending at least 70 people to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) |
| American held in Syria freed after nearly 2 years Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:52 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S. mourned an American journalist beheaded by Islamic militants, the nation found something of a reprieve with the release of another freelance reporter who had been held hostage for nearly two years by an al-Qaida-linked group in Syria.
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| Review: 'Dirty Work' is nuanced, thoughtful story Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:51 AM PDT  "Dirty Work" (Little, Brown and Co.), by Gabriel Weston
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| Switcheroos: Le Petit Cochon Gets "Rowdy, Gaudy and Sexy" With New Name and Concept Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:50 AM PDT  Nose-to-tail eatery Le Petit Cochon has shortened its name and reset its concept. A new menu from chef/owner Derek Ronspies launched Friday, August 14, and although the signage and social media are yet to be updated, Ronspies tells Eater...
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| Eater Elements: Charles Phan's Shaking Beef at The Slanted Door in SF Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:50 AM PDT  Welcome to Eater Elements, a series that explores the ideas and ingredients of noteworthy dishes. Open for nearly 20 years, the Slanted Door in San Francisco is nothing short of an institution. For most of that time, chef Charles...
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| Top Tens: New York's 10 Best-Selling Buildings of 2014's Second Quarter Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:49 AM PDT  As Curbed is wont to do as each quarter goes blazing by, we've asked our friends at Property Shark to compile the buildings that sold the most apartments so far in 2014. It's been a gangbusters time for real estate...
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| On The Market: Is This the Most Tech-Savvy Real Estate Listing in New Orleans? Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:49 AM PDT  photo via property owners One look at this 2,867 sq. ft. centenarian home and you'll either be aching for an open house or the contact information of whoever overloaded their Squarespace page with HDR photos. 63 Neron Pl. is...
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| Houses of the Holy: Tour the Boldest and Brightest Churches in the Hamptons Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:47 AM PDT  Photo by Lee F. Mindel via Architectural Digest If you wake up in a place where the backdrop of residential architecture is mostly made up of sleek gray contemporaries, chic Dwell-approved post-and-beams, shingle-style estates once owned by Vanderbilts, adorable cottages,...
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| Halep rallies from set down in US Open 1st round Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:47 AM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Second-seeded Simona Halep rallied from a set down to beat a young American making her Grand Slam debut in the first round of the U.S. Open.
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| Miley Cyrus: 'I'm in constant gratitude of life' Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:45 AM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Miley Cyrus said when she stole the night at last year's MTV Video Music Awards, she didn't realize her impact and influence. Now, the singer says she wants to use her powers for good.
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| 10 Things We Learned About the Real Larry from Orange Is the New Black Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:45 AM PDT  As most people know, Netflix's successful series Orange Is the New Blackis based on the memoir of Piper Kerman's time spent in prison. But while Kerman has spoken about what's true and what the show has taken liberties with — and the "real" Alex has also spoken out in a detailed Vanity Fair piece — for the first time, the man in Kerman's life, Larry, is opening up. In an article in the online magazine Matter titled "My Life with Piper: From Big House to Small Screen," Smith talks about the other side of the true story. From his near-perfect life essentially crashing at 29 to Kerman's incarceration, her book, the TV series and everything in between, Smith shines a light on what it's like to be that guy -- played by Jason Biggs -- who inspired a big part of Orange. Here are 10 things we learned from his story. Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Pablo Schreiber Orange Is the New Black
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| AP Exclusive: Expert calls for nuke plant closure Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:44 AM PDT  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A senior federal nuclear expert is urging regulators to shut down California's last operating nuclear plant until they can determine whether the facility's twin reactors can withstand powerful shaking from any one of several nearby earthquake faults.
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| Clickage : Kate Hudson On Workout Wear; Leonardo DiCaprio's Pasta Ban Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:44 AM PDT  Photo via Fabletics · Everything to know about Burning Man · How men dress in Tokyo, Milan, NYC, London and Sydney · Leonardo DiCaprio swears off pasta in attempt to lose weight · Photographer Bruce Weber discusses his collaboration with...
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| Israel in deadly Gaza air raids, Egypt in new truce plan Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:44 AM PDT  Violence reverberated across Gaza with Israel launching several deadly air strikes Monday, while Egypt proposed a new ceasefire that would open key crossings into the blockaded territory. Since an earlier truce collapsed on August 19, the death toll in Gaza has risen steadily with at least 112 Palestinians killed in more than 350 Israeli air strikes across the territory. Medical officials said he was hit by tank fire in the Shejaiya area of eastern Gaza City. The Gaza religious affairs ministry said Israeli fire destroyed four more mosques on Monday, raising to 71 the number of mosques destroyed over the past seven weeks.
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| Liberia: Doctor given experimental Ebola drug dies Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:43 AM PDT  MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — A Liberian doctor who received one of the last known doses of an experimental Ebola drug has died, officials said Monday, as Canada said it has yet to send out doses of a potential vaccine that the government is donating.
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| Fall Tracking: Chaco Canyon's Flagship Vegan Cafe Will Open This Fall Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:41 AM PDT  Chaco Canyon is launching what will be the only full-on vegan restaurant in Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, or nearby Ballard this autumn on Greenwood Ave. Owner Chris Maykut currently operates outposts in the U-District and West Seattle; the new spot...
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| Listage: No. 1 Most Expensive Coffee; Food Truck Nation Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:41 AM PDT  · 20 New Restaurants to Try in Seattle Right Now · Washington's 10 Best Bars Outside of Seattle · American Regulators vs. American Cheese · Top Chef Boston Contestants Revealed · Food Truck Nation · No. 1 Most Expensive...
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| Listage: Seahawks-Themed Food; Frozen Food's Strange History Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:41 AM PDT  · Ballard Businesses Introduce Seahawks-Themed Food Offerings · It's Official: Tokyo Dog Food Truck Has the World's Most Expensive Hot Dog · Dorie Greenspan's Favorite Cookbooks · How iPads Change Your Palate · Getting Camel Milk Over the Hump...
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| Dessert Wire : Get Your Insulin Ready: Sweet Week Is Coming Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:41 AM PDT  Hot Cakes owner Autumn Martin has spearheaded "Sweet Week," a four-day event celebrating all things sugary and delicious. From September 25-28, participating sweet shops and bakeries (like Cupcake Royale, Dahlia Bakery, and Theo Chocolate) will sell special $5 Sweet...
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| EaterWire: Harvest Dinner at Willows Inn; Taiko Ramen at La Bodega Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:41 AM PDT  LUMMI ISLAND— It's time for the third annual Fall Harvest Dinner at Willows Inn: Chefs from across the U.S. and Europe will join Willows Inn chef Blaine Wetzel in the kitchen: Joshua Skenes from Saison in San Francisco; Matthew Lightner...
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| Beer Here!: Reuben's Brews Wins Big; Elysian's Pumpkin Royalty Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:41 AM PDT  Here now, a weekly roundup of beer news from some of Seattle's finest microbreweries. BALLARD—Reuben's Brews continues its apparent takeover of the microbrewing world with a new slate of awards. At the 2014 U.S. Beer Tasting Championships, Reuben's Cream Ale...
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| Polls: Eric Johnson's French-Vietnamese spot Stateside and... Posted: 25 Aug 2014 10:41 AM PDT  Eric Johnson's French-Vietnamese spot Stateside and Rachel Yang's Korean barbecue/noodle shop/bar/parfait window Trove are in the lead in Eater's poll of Seattle's most anticipated fall restaurants. A friendly reminder to vote for the restaurant on the top of your autumn...
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