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Roger Federer beats Andrey Golubev as Switzerland recover from 2-1 down to overcome Kazakhstan in the Davis Cup. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/26915725 world news headlines news headlines for today daily news headlines news headlines top news headlines Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
Brian Williams visited The Tonight Show Monday, and Jimmy Fallon welcomed him with a rap video. Using the magic of editing, the newsman appeared to perform Snoop Dogg's 1994 hit, "Gin and... Source: http://feeds.eonline.com/~r/eonline/topstories/~3/raKbvz3xTOM/brian-williams-raps-snoop-dogg-s-gin-and-juice-in-hilarious-tonight-show-mashup-watch-now latest world news headlines breaking news headlines headlines news headlines today headline news today Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
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Posted Apr 22, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Miley Cyrus, who is suffering from a sinus infection, has postponed two more U.S. concerts on her "Bangerz" tour as the pop star remains hospitalized following an allergic reaction to antibiotics, her concert promoter said on Thursday. Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/18/us-mileycyrus-idUSBREA3E24G20140418?feedType=RSS&feedName=musicNews today headline news new headlines today world... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
Three more suspected al-Qaeda militants die in a drone strike in southern Yemen, reports say, bringing the total killed in three days to more than 40. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-27100817#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa crazy news headlines latest headline news world headlines today today headline news new headlines today Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
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Posted Apr 21, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
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Posted Apr 21, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant began an intense six-month training program with an early-morning workout Monday, sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN. Source: http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/10816919/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-starts-six-month-training-program world news latest headlines top stories variety news breaking news Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
Andy Murray discusses the difficulties of selecting a new coach, saying their willingness to travel, required wage and skill level are all factors in his decision. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/26867338 world news headline news latest news headlines for today world news headlines news headlines for today Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
A 16-year-old boy survives an extraordinary journey hidden in the wheel well of a five-hour flight from California to Hawaii. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-27100395#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa sports news tech news current events latest stories headlines Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
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Posted Apr 20, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton raced to a hat-trick of wins in Sunday's Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, cruising unchallenged to the flag ahead of team mate Nico Rosberg as a dominant Mercedes claimed a third straight one-two finish. Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/BVQ1hIvaCiM/story01.htm music news sports news tech news current events latest... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former U.S. professional boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, who spent 19 years in prison for murder and then was released after it was determined he did not get a fair trial, died on Sunday at the age of 76, according to his friend and caretaker John Artis.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
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Posted Apr 20, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
Suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes is mounting a defense against a 20-game suspension handed down Friday for violation of the NBA's drug policy, citing it as unfair. Source: http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/10807964/memphis-grizzlies-nick-calathes-mounting-defense-calls-suspension-unfair headlines news headlines today news headlines national news headlines world news headlines Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
After the script of Quentin Tarantino’ s “The Hateful Eight” was leaked in January, the director said he had “no desire to make it.” Well, it’s safe to say he’s reconsidered. At Film Independent’s staged reading of “The Hateful Eight” on Saturday at Downtown L.A.’s Ace Hotel, Tarantino said he... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
LONDON (Reuters) - An autograph manuscript score of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 that had been presumed lost for half a century will be sold at auction in May, Sotheby's said on Thursday. Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/17/us-auction-sothebys-rachmaninoff-idUSBREA3G1IC20140417?feedType=RSS&feedName=musicNews top news headlines crazy news headlines latest headline news world headlines today today headline news Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
Orthodox Easter messages from patriarchs in Kiev and Moscow reflect Ukraine's deep divide, as a tense stand-off continues in the east. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-27093029#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa headlines news headlines today news headlines national news headlines world news headlines Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Formula One engine manufacturers believe there is a limit to what they can do to improve the sound of the new power-units, they said ahead of meetings aimed at exploring ways to make the sport louder. Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/G4qJYkfABBI/story01.htm internet news music news sports news tech news current... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German labor union Verdi has called on workers at online retailer Amazon in Germany to go on strike on Thursday as a long-running pay dispute continues. Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/technologyNews/~3/3MxA_zm3Egg/story01.htm world news headline news latest news headlines for today world news headlines news headlines for today Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
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Posted Apr 19, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
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Posted Apr 19, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
Roger Federer hints that he may skip the French Open to be with wife Mirka when she gives birth to their third child. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/27054225 breaking news headlines headlines news headlines today headline news today international news headlines Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
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Posted Apr 19, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog
Studios releasing their movies this summer have another film to compete with for attention as they try to lure younger moviegoers into the multiplex: “The Lego Movie.” Warner Bros. will release the animated hit on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD in the heat of the summer on June 17. The... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2014 at Francis Davis's blog