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Castaways rescued from deserted island after writing 'help' on beach
New York Post - 10 Apr 2016 03:02
HONOLULU -- Three men who had been missing for three days were rescued from a deserted Pacific island after a U.S. Navy plane spotted the word “help” spelled out in palm leaves on the beach, officials said Saturday. ...
US Navy officer charged with espionage
Fox News - 10 Apr 2016 06:35
A U.S. defense official told Fox News Saturday that a U.S. Navy Lieutenant commander assigned to a maritime reconnaissance squadron has been charged with espionage.
Argentine Prosecutor May Add Ex-President to Financial Inquiry
The New York Times - 10 Apr 2016 03:39
The decision to include former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in a widening investigation into money laundering was made after a financier gave lengthy testimony on Friday, according the state news agency.
Dubai to build tallest tower, beating its own record
Al Jazeera English - 10 Apr 2016 15:08
The new tower will be "a notch" taller than the world's tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, developer says.
Saudi monarch addresses Egyptian parliament
Miami Herald - 10 Apr 2016 14:47
Saudi Arabia's king has addressed the Egyptian parliament on the fourth day of a landmark visit that saw the oil-rich kingdom pledge billions of dollars in investment and aid to Egypt. …
Chad heads to the polls as Deby seeks fifth term
Al Jazeera English - 10 Apr 2016 07:51
President Idriss Deby, who came to power in a military coup in 1990, is expected to remain in office.
Massive Fire Kills at Least 84 in South India Temple Complex
Time - 10 Apr 2016 07:31
At least 200 others were injured
William Hamilton, Popular Cartoonist at The New Yorker, Dies in Car Crash
The New York Times - 10 Apr 2016 05:26
Mr. Hamilton, whose works often skewered the rich and powerful, died in a crash in Lexington, Ky., on Friday.
Hospital Increasing Security After Two Psych Patients Escaped
ABC News - 10 Apr 2016 03:27
Both of the escapees were considered dangerous.
Mom and son admit to incest, go into hiding to avoid jail
New York Post - 10 Apr 2016 00:35
They clearly didn’t think this one through. Just days after a Michigan mother and son admitted to having an incestuous affair in a UK-based newspaper, the pair have gone into hiding to avoid a possible 15 year prison s...
Former DA Gil Garcetti: I never wanted Marcia Clark on OJ trial
New York Post - 10 Apr 2016 11:40
He hasn't watched all the episodes yet, but already former Los Angeles District Attorney Gil Garcetti is no fan of "The People v. O.J. Simpson." Garcetti, 74, who oversaw the prosecution of the fallen football legend, ha...
Fire at Temple in Southern India Kills at Least 70
The New York Times - 10 Apr 2016 05:34
Hundreds of people were trapped by flames in the Paravoor temple in the city of Kollam early Sunday.
Yemeni truce begins amid reports of clashes
Al Jazeera English - 10 Apr 2016 23:59
Warring sides say they will observe ceasefire amid reports of deadly fighting.
Phylicia Rashad, Finding Joy in Tribulations of Her Role in 'Head of Passes'
The New York Times - 10 Apr 2016 23:45
Ms. Rashad says the effort needed to portray the matriarch in this Tarell Alvin McCraney play leaves her "a little buoyant, to tell you the truth."
A Roomful of Funny Women, Bonding Over the New York Comedy Life
The New York Times - 10 Apr 2016 23:39
The idea was simple but novel: Take one picture of as many women in New York City's varied comedy scenes as possible.
Lawyer: 'El Chapo' owned the prison
CNN - 10 Apr 2016 23:33
José Antonio Ortega arrived early to his 10 a.m. appointment.
U.S. Navy officer charged with espionage
CNN - 10 Apr 2016 23:30
A Navy officer has been charged with espionage and attempted espionage, among other accusations, in a proceeding that has been designated a national security case.
David Cameron Releases Tax Data After Panama Papers Backlash
The New York Times - 10 Apr 2016 23:29
Mr. Cameron, the British prime minister, admitted that he had bungled his response to questions about his inheritance from his father, who had an offshore investment company.
Are Teacher Training Program Rankings Reliable? New Study Suggests Cause For Concern
IBTimes - 10 Apr 2016 23:17
Although states and the federal government look to a variety of evaluation systems for teacher training programs on the presumption the rankings are based on hard evidence of quality, a study suggests the leading service...
My Boss Threatened To Destroy My Career - Can He Do It?
Forbes - 10 Apr 2016 23:17
Gary's manager's boss Bob threatened to destroy Gary's career. Does Gary need to be worried that Bob will carry out his threat?
The Trap-Jaw Spider's Astonishing Bite
Slate - 10 Apr 2016 23:06
Researchers from the Smithsonian, writing in Current Biology, took a closer look at the trap-jaw spider's little-understood method of hunting. High-speed video captured 14 different species of trap-jaw spider snapping th...
Reports: Panama firm usurped name of Red Cross to hide money
Fox News - 10 Apr 2016 23:00
The law firm at the center of the Panama offshore accounts scandal routinely usurped the name of the Red Cross and other charities to help obscure the origin of millions of dollars in questionable funds, two newspapers i...