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15 dead in Al-Shabab attack on university in Kenya
Al-Shabab gunmen attacked a college in northeast Kenya early Thursday, targeting Christians and killing at least 15 people and wounding 60 others, witnesses said. Hundreds are still missing. See also: The activists working to transform Africa’s largest slum, one girl … Continue reading
At least 15 dead in Al-Shabab attack on university in Kenya
Al-Shabab gunmen attacked a college in northeast Kenya early Thursday, targeting Christians and killing at least 15 people, wounding 60 others and taking hostages, witnesses said. Hundreds are still missing See also: The activists working to transform Africa’s largest slum, … Continue reading
Final Four underdogs shoot to spoil Kentucky’s perfect ending
There was no other wayMarch Madness had to come down to this Kentucky — hyped since last summer as perhaps the most talented team in college basketball history — reaches the Final Four. The Wildcats saunter into Indianapolis sporting a … Continue reading
Ford F-150 Raptor virtual driving chair has a seatbelt — and you’ll need it
NEW YORK — Fear the Raptor That’s what the Ford F-150 Raptor driving simulator, lurking on the lower level of the Javits Center at the New York Auto Show, should say as you walk up to its imposing display See … Continue reading
Maddie Ziegler is a storm of emotions in Sia’s new ‘Big Girls Cry’ video
At this point in her young career, 12-year-old Maddie Ziegler’s dancing is synonymous with Sia’s brand of pop music In the singer’s latest video for “Big Girls Cry,” Ziegler is back wearing her choppy blonde wig and nude-colored leotard. The … Continue reading
‘Bathroom surveillance’ bills criticized for targeting transgender people in U.S.
Amid the national uproar over “religious freedom” legislation that critics say permits discrimination against gay people, there is also growing controversy over bills criticized for being “anti-transgender.” Lawmakers have proposed such bills in at least 12 states around the United … Continue reading
How ‘Moneyball’ analytics can predict population health
What does baseball have to do with healthcare? Everything In 1999, the immense power of applied analytics was put on display; but it wasn’t at some technology conference or corporate seminar. It was on a baseball field, when the most … Continue reading
Common rejected as university commencement speaker after police protest
UNION, N.J. — New Jersey’s Kean University has cancelled hip-hop artist Common as commencement speaker after police voiced concerns over a song about a woman convicted as an accomplice of killing a police officer who fled to Cuba. The school … Continue reading
Iran and U.S. agree on outline of nuclear deal
Iran and six world powers have announced an understanding outlining limits on Iran’s nuclear program so it cannot lead to atomic weapons, directing negotiators toward achieving a comprehensive agreement within three months See also: Netanyahu drops ‘Game of Thrones’ during … Continue reading
Obama: Breakthrough in Iran nuclear talks will ‘make our world safer’
The United States and other world powers announced a framework outlining limits on Iran’s nuclear program on Thursday in Switzerland, a breakthrough after weeks of negotiations. The agreement includes direction for a final, formal deal to be signed by the … Continue reading