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Oakland Police Department adds 47 new officers to the force (Includes first-hand account) by W. Mark Dendy
While gangs reigned terror in one part of Oakland, city officials, family, and friends congratulated 47 new police officers as the Oakland Police Academy graduated the 168th class in the peaceful Lake Merritt area of the crime ridden city.
Live updates of militia conference call about Bundy Ranch (Includes interview) by Justin King
As tensions diminish and the standoff between militias supporting Cliven Bundy and federal agents winds down, various militias and supporters conduct a conference call to discuss events and strategy.
Op-Ed: NOAH 3D — A review for non-insane people (Includes first-hand account) by Matthew Hendricks
It’s been banned in Muslim countries. Christian radio and TV can’t stop debating it. People have insanely strong opinions on it. So what is the movie Noah 3D really like? Something really whack? We decided to investigate and write up our own findings.
World’s top DJ Armin van Buuren talks tour and music career (Includes interview) by Markos Papadatos
Global dance music superstar Armin van Buuren chatted about his “Armin Only: Intense” tour and his future plans, prior to his concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on April 11.
Review: Armin van Buuren masterful at New York’s Madison Square Garden (Includes first-hand account) by Markos Papadatos
On April 11, world-renowned Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren played a sold-out five-hour show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, as part of his “Armin Only: Intense” tour.
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Ship sinks, hundreds missing in South Korean ferry tragedy by Marcus Hondro
Reports from South Korea are contradictory but it now appears that up to 300 passengers, most are high-school students, are unaccounted for on a ferry that sank Wednesday. Only four are confirmed dead but that number is expected to rise.
Costa Concordia to be towed away from Giglio soon, minister says by Marcus Hondro
It has been there, a large blot on the horizon of the Italian island of Giglio, since Jan. 13 of 2012, over 27 months. But Italy’s environmental minister, Gian Luca Galetti, said Wednesday that the Costa Concordia, now upright, will soon be towed away.
World’s most expensive restaurant to open in Ibiza, Spain by Anne Sewell
If traveling to Ibiza in the Balearic Islands this summer, put around 1,500 euros per person aside for an exclusive meal while you are in town. Yes, that is around $2,075 per head, at what will probably be the most expensive restaurant in the world.
2014 NBA Mock Draft: Updated first and second round projections by Larry Seely
Despite Jabari Parker not yet making a decision on his availability for the upcoming NBA Draft, this years class of talent is very deep and could become one of the best in years.
Op-Ed: Why Manny Pacquiao needs to stop fighting bigger opponents by Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao is one fighter who will not back down from any opponent his promoter will put in front of him in the ring regardless of the disparity in size, height, reach and weight of the opponent.
Philippine Azkals settle for 1-1 draw against Al-Ahli SC by Leo Reyes
The Philippine Azkals settled for a draw against Qatar football team Al-Ahli SC Monday night (Tuesday morning in Manila) with a final score of 1-1 to end the their training camp in Qatar.
Tom Baker open to a return to Doctor Who by Mathew Wace Peck
Tom Baker has revealed that he would be keen to make another return to “Doctor Who”, the sci-fi series he starred in for seven years.
Suspicions raised about co-pilot of missing plane by Nathan Salant
The co-pilot of a missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner may have tried to make a cellphone call from the cockpit just before the aircraft disappeared.
Video of SWA safety announcement goes viral by Jessica Jones-Langley
A safety announcement by Southwest Airlines flight attendant, Marty Cobb, goes viral after she makes hilarious comments that makes the on-board passengers respond in spontaneous cheering and applause.
Early risers can catch spectacular ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse by Robert Myles
Sky watchers across much of North America will get the chance to witness a total lunar eclipse for several hours on Tuesday, April 15 — but only if they rise early.
Op-Ed: Timothy Bradley earns respect of Filipino boxing fans by Leo Reyes
Former WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley has earned the respect of Filipino boxing fans for his sportsmanship despite the trash talks and unkind words he said against Manny Pacquiao to gain psychological advantage during the fight.
Op-Ed: New Bern, N.C. Mayor disrespects the law enforcement community by W. Mark Dendy
After a week of outraged citizens feelings had reached a boiling point over city officials handling of the death of a New Bern, N.C. Police Officer, several citizens spoke out in a packed board room against the New Bern Mayor and two Aldermen,
Drake goes undercover to see what people think of him by Nora Meszaros
Drake recently went undercover for Jimmy Kimmel to find out what people think of him – and the results are funny, despite a pretty obvious disguise.
Op-Ed: Dallas Police Association against citizens filming police by Justin King
Dallas Police Association President Ron Pinkston wishes citizens would stop filming officers. The statements occurred after a Dallas police officer was filmed during a traffic stop by an unidentified woman associated with Cop Block.
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