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Review: Joan Jett rocks on new studio album ‘Unvarnished’ (Includes first-hand account) by Markos Papadatos
Rock music sensation Joan Jett will release their latest studio effort “Unvarnished” on September 30 via Blackheart Records, which is Jett’s first album in seven years.
Op-Ed: Leaving Turkey in time (Includes first-hand account) by Lonna Lisa Williams
After a 2.5-year stay in Turkey, I left the repressive state just days before police came knocking on my door over a photograph I published.
Review: David McCullough’s ‘The Path Between the Seas’ (Includes first-hand account) by Igor I. Solar
David McCullough’s “The Path Between the Seas,” telling the events surrounding the creation and building of The Panama Canal, is an outstanding read for history buffs and anyone planning a visit to Panama City.
Elie Wiesel: ‘I expected more’ on action against Syria (Includes interview) by Cate Kustanczy
Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel was part of a prestigious panel at Cooper Union in New York City on Sunday night. The idea of the strong protecting the weak was discussed, with Wiesel indicating he thinks force should’ve been used against Syria’s Assad regime.
Interview with Judith Hill from ‘The Voice’ (Includes interview) by Markos Papadatos
Judith Hill is best-known as a contestant from the fourth season of the American reality singing competition, “The Voice.”
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U.S. government shutdown in effect, first time in 17 years by David Silverberg
The U.S. government, after a congressional vote Monday night, is shutting down as the new fiscal year begins October 1. Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending plan, instigating the first U.S. government shutdown since 1995-96.
Manitoba shooter sentenced to less than mandatory minimum by Arthur Weinreb
Bryce McMillan, 21, was sentenced to one year in jail, well below the mandated minimum sentence of four years. The judge found in the particular circumstances of the case, the minimum punishment was excessive.
Police ID Capitol Car Crasher as Miriam Carey, Stamford, CT by William M. Schmalfeldt
Police confirmed to multiple news sources that Miram Carey, a 34-year old dental hygienist from Stamford, CT, was the driver of the car that tried to crash through barricades at the White House and Capitol Thursday. Carey died after being shot by police.
Tanzania’s Lake Natron turns animals into statues by Andrew Ellis
Most bodies of water around the world won’t cause a lot of harm to animals. Deer can drink from the edge of stream, and loons can peacefully swim in water looking for food. There is, however, one that literally turns animals into statues.
Doctor Who-lookalikes promote ‘Have I Got News For You’ by Mathew Wace Peck
Ending speculation that Tom Baker is about to return to the role he became famous for in the 1970s, the BBC has released a ‘Doctor Who’-themed trailer to promote ‘Have I Got News For You’.
Judge reviews sentence of Canada’s youngest multiple murderer by Arthur Weinreb
The young woman appeared in court for a review of the sentence imposed upon her for killing her parents and brother when she was 12-years-old. The court was pleased with her progress but refused to lift her curfew.
‘World’s ugliest ship’ arrives in Bergen, Norway (videos) by Anne Sewell
A seismic vessel, the Ramform Titan, has sometimes been dubbed “the world’s ugliest ship” as it has a 70 meter wide stern, making it one of the widest boats in the world. It is owned by Norway’s Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS).
Trucker Ride for the Constitution calls for repeal of Patriot Act by Ralph Lopez
In an interview with WND.com, formerly World News Daily, Ride for the Constitution organizer Zeeda Andrews called for the repeal of the USA Patriot Act.
Video game ‘Minecraft’ blamed in school violence case by Owen Weldon
A nine-year-old boy in Orlando, Florida, was sentenced to home confinement by a state judge, because he brought weapons to school, and the video game Minecraft is being blamed.
New Boston store and restaurant to sell expired out-of-date food by Dawn Denmar
The Daily Table is a hybrid grocery store and restaurant, selling prepared foods, fruits and vegetables. Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, will only sell food past its sell-by date and will aim the business at lower income Boston consumers.
New expectations for Samsung Galaxy S5 by Milton Este
A Samsung representative told the Korean Herald that biometric security is currently not on the company’s to-do list. Many have speculated that Samsung will follow suit to Apple and introduce a fingerprint security scanner of their own.
First pictures emerge of Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing by Mathew Wace Peck
Coming Soon has revealed a series of photographs showing Benedict Cumberbatch as the father of the modern computer, Alan Turing.
Both parents of dead 12-year-old Asunta detained, motive found by Anne Sewell
In the case of the adopted, Chinese-born, 12-year-old girl who was found dead in a woodland in Spain, both the mother and her ex-husband were detained by police as they investigate the murder, and a possible motive has been uncovered. UPDATED.
Dr. Abraham Nemeth, inventor of the Braille math code, dies at 94 by Robert Kingett
Nemeth Code is the code for mathematics and scientific notation in North America. It’s regularly taught as a form of Braille study, bringing new independence into student’s lives. The creator of this life-changing code died today.
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