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Warriors
2M+Warriors sweep Trail Blazers: Five numbers that stand out from four games
(NBCSports.com) PORTLAND -- Sweep. The Portland Trail Blazers put up a fight in all but one of the four games of the Western Conference finals, but in the end, the Golden State Warriors' experience and talent were too much to overcome. It was a short, but entertaining series ... - 5/20/2019
Warriors shred the West en route to Finals, leaving a conference scrambling(Houston Chronicle) Spread out through the country, and into exotic tropical locales, the NBA's Western Conference power brokers mixed their vacations with a nagging thought Monday night: What the hell are we going to do about the Warriors? Picture them as a group: James ... - 5/20/2019
Wall Street Journal mocked for technically correct but objectively terrible Warriors tweet(SFGate) Today in blistering-hot sports takes, the official Twitter account of the Wall Street Journal came in with this scorcher: "The Warriors would not be a dynasty without Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and Kevin Durant.". - 5/20/2019
Kurtenbach: Whatever you do, don't take the Warriors' incredible run for granted(The Mercury News) Dieter talks about the Golden State Warriors' sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers. PORTLAND, Ore. — Do not take this for granted, Warriors fans. Yes, heading into the 2018-19 campaign, it was easily presumed that Golden State Warriors would to win the ... - 5/20/2019
Can The Warriors Win The NBA Finals Without Kevin Durant?(Forbes) The Golden State Warriors didn't need Kevin Durant to knock the Portland Trail Blazers out of the Western Conference finals in four games. Besides, since losing Durant in Game 5 of the semifinals, the Warriors have not lost. “They're definitely not a better ... - 5/20/2019
Rest for the weary: Warriors will only get stronger with break before NBA Finals(USA TODAY) PORTLAND, Oregon – The Golden State Warriors are tough to beat when they're tired, tough to beat when they're beat up, tough to beat when they're missing key players and even tough to beat when you're leading by 17 points. As if that wasn't enough, after ... - 5/20/2019
Warriors' fifth straight Finals appearance not getting fanfare it deserves(CBSSports.com) Whatever you may think about the Warriors dynasty, with their win on Monday they're advancing to their fifth straight NBA Finals. The Warriors swept the Trail Blazers, and now they're waiting on either the Raptors or the Bucks to advance and unseat them. - 5/20/2019
Why the Golden State Warriors Are in the NBA Finals—Again(Wall Street Journal) The Warriors completed their sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night to clinch a spot in their fifth straight Finals and take their rightful place with the Celtics, Lakers and Bulls among the game's all-time greats. They are the team of this generation. - 5/20/2019
Warriors' long break before NBA Finals offers rest — and possible pitfall(San Francisco Chronicle) The Warriors now have nine full days between games until the NBA Finals begin in Milwaukee or Toronto on May 30. Such an extended break threatens the circadian rhythms of Golden State, which overcame deficits of at least 17 points in three consecutive ... - 5/20/2019
Nellie, a bridge between Warriors, Celtics dynasties, marveling at this Dubs run(The Mercury News) The famed Warriors coach let out a hearty laugh. Just like nearly ever Warriors fan, Don Nelson has watched his beloved team with keen interest lately. And even if he has become familiar with the Warriors' seemingly annual tradition with competing for an ... - 5/20/2019
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Game of Thrones petition
50K+Sophie Turner Calls Petition to Remake Game of Thrones Season 8 'Disrespectful'
(PEOPLE.com) Sophie Turner, who has played Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones for the HBO drama's entirety, finds a recent fan-fueled petition to “remake” the final season “disrespectful.” But she told the New York Times in an interview published Monday that she's “not ... - 5/20/2019
'Game Of Thrones' Star Sophie Turner Blasts “Disrespectful” Petition Demanding Season 8 Remake(Deadline) The final season of Game of Thrones evoked strong reactions, with loyal viewers questioning the HBO fantasy drama's plot twists, the violence, and the writing. Sophie Turner — who played Sansa Stark for all eight seasons of the hit series — told The New ... - 5/20/2019
Sophie Turner Calls 'Game of Thrones' Petition 'Disrespectful'(Entertainment Tonight) Sophie Turner wasn't surprised by fans' mixed reactions to the final season of Game of Thrones-- but she's not exactly happy about it. In a post-finale interview with The New York Times, Turner opened up about GoT's controversial ending, and explained that ... - 5/20/2019
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner calls season 8 remake petition "disrespectful"(DigitalSpy.com) However, Sophie thinks the petition is "disrespectful" to everyone who "worked tirelessly" on the series. "The thing about Game of Thrones that's always been amazing is the fact that there's always been crazy twists and turns, right from season one with Ned's ... - 5/20/2019
'Game of Thrones' Stars on Fan Reaction to Final Season, Including That 'Disrespectful,' 'Juvenile' Petition(TheWrap) But the beauty of “Game of Thrones” is that it throws curveballs at you. However, I do think the petition and all of that is very disrespectful to the crew and the filmmakers who have slaved over this for 10 years and shot 11 months for this final season and did ... - 5/20/2019
Game of Thrones petition to remake season 8 is 'disrespectful' says star Sophie Turner(The Independent) Warning: the story below contains spoilers for Game of Thrones season eight. Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has spoken out against a petition launched by fans to remake the show's eighth and last season. The actor told The New York Times in an ... - 5/20/2019
Sophie Turner on 'Game of Thrones,' Sansa's End and 'Disrespectful' Fan Reactions(The New York Times) She discussed the end of “Game of Thrones,” the fan backlash and why Sansa's resiliency owed nothing to her abusers, despite a moment earlier this season that seemed to suggest as much. These are edited excerpts from the conversation. How are you ... All of these petitions and things like that — I think it's disrespectful to the crew, and the writers, and the filmmakers who have worked tirelessly over 10 years, and for 11 months shooting the last season. Like 50-something night shoots. So many people worked so, ... - 5/20/2019
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A Song of Ice and Fire
50K+Tyrion's A Song of Ice and Fire Reference on Game of Thrones Was Really Embarrassing
(W Magazine) And then there was Tyrion's whole Song of Ice and Fire thing. Towards the tail end of the series finale, after Tyrion Lannister–set in his new position as Hand of the King to Bran the Broken–spends about thirty seconds of precious, precious screen time ... - 5/20/2019
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Dressbarn
200K+Dressbarn is about to close 650 stores — here's a map of these locations
(CNBC) Dressbarn's owner Ascena Retail Group said Monday its closing all of its roughly 650 stores, as it hopes to stabilize its business. Ascena has built up a portfolio of apparel brands over the past decade through acquisitions, including plus-size retailer Lane ... - 5/20/2019
Dressbarn Closing All 650 Stores(The New York Times) It's time to close the barn doors. The parent company for the fashion retailer Dressbarn said this week that it would close all of its approximately 650 stores. Gary Muto, the chief executive of Ascena Retail Group Inc., which also owns Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor ... - 5/20/2019
Dressbarn, Women's Clothing Chain, To Close All Stores(NPR) Dressbarn, the women's clothing chain founded in the 1960s as a place where women in need of career-wear "could find fashion at a value," is closing all its stores. Ascena Retail Group announced the closure of about 650 stores late Monday, saying the ... - 5/20/2019
We went shopping at Dressbarn the day after it announced all of its stores would close and saw why it's fallen behind(Business Insider) Dressbarn's parent company, Ascena, announced on Monday that it would be closing all 650 Dressbarn retail locations. Founded in 1962 by Roslyn Jaffe to accommodate the fashion needs of an increasing number of working women, Dressbarn has been ... - 5/20/2019
Going out of business: Ascena Retail Group closing all of its nearly 650 Dressbarn stores(USA TODAY) "For more than 50 years, Dressbarn has served women's fashion needs, and we thank all of our dedicated associates for their commitment to Dressbarn and our valued customers,” said Steven Taylor, Dressbarn chief financial officer, in a statement. - 5/20/2019
Dressbarn to close all 650 stores: Owner Ascena "never really invested"(CBS News) Dressbarn, the women's clothing chain that's been around for nearly 60 years, is closing all 650 of its stores. The unprofitable business had lost "customers, sales and share" after owner Ascena Retail Group failed to invest in the brand, one analyst said. - 5/20/2019
Cadena de ropa femenina Dressbarn cerrará todas sus tiendas(Mundo Hispánico) Dressbarn, la cadena de ropa para mujeres que ha existido durante casi 60 años en Estados Unidos, cerrará sus 650 tiendas. El director financiero de la compañía, Steven Taylor, dijo que Dressbarn no ha estado operando a un “nivel aceptable de ... - 5/20/2019
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Gerald McCoy
100K+5 NFL teams with the best chance to sign new free agent Gerald McCoy
(SB Nation) Nearly two full months after the 2019 free agent season officially began, Gerald McCoy threw his hat into the ring. The six-time Pro Bowler barged into the marketplace after reaching a mutual agreement with the Buccaneers that led to his release. At 31 years ... - 5/20/2019
5 NFL playoff contenders that should sign Gerald McCoy(For The Win) Any NFL team that was unhappy with its pass rush got good news Monday night when long-time Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy was released for salary cap reasons, putting the still-productive interior pass rusher on the open market. Because NFL teams can ... - 5/20/2019
Myles Garrett isn't lobbying for Gerald McCoy and is ready to unleash expanded pass-rush arsenal(cleveland.com) AKRON, Ohio -- Odell Beckham Jr. took to Instagram on Monday night to lobby for former Buccaneers defensive lineman Gerald McCoy to join him in Cleveland. Myles Garrett wasn't ready to do the same on Tuesday. Garrett took part in a groundbreaking at ... - 5/20/2019
Bucs Save Big By Cutting Gerald McCoy(Forbes) It was just a few weeks ago that new Buccanneers head coach Bruce Arians didn't seem all that thrilled about having Gerald McCoy on his roster. Well, now the defensive tackle no longer is. McCoy, who has spent his entire nine-year career in Tampa Bay, ... - 5/20/2019
Buccaneers release Gerald McCoy after nine seasons, reportedly might target Ndamukong Suh as replacement(CBSSports.com) After making comments earlier this offseason that indicated they were strongly considering breaking up with Gerald McCoy, the Buccaneers have finally decided to move on from the former All-Pro defensive tackle who has anchored their defensive line for the ... - 5/20/2019
What they're saying about the Bucs releasing Gerald McCoy(Tampa Bay Times) TAMPA — The longer the Bucs' awkward offseason with franchise fixture Gerald McCoy went on without a resolution, the more likely it seemed that the team would release the six-time Pro Bowler and free itself from the $13 million it pledged to pay him in ... - 5/20/2019
Gerald McCoy saldrá de los Tampa Bay Buccaneers(AS Usa) Dos de los equipos que entrarían en la búsqueda por los servicios de Gerald McCoy podrían ser los New England Patriots y los Dallas Cowboys, ambos equipos que ofrecerían una gran oportunidad al jugador para buscar un Super Bowl, y sobretodo, tener ... - 5/20/2019
Los Tampa Bay Buccaneers se despiden de Gerald McCoy(ESPN Deportes) Los Tampa Bay Buccaneers y el tackle defensivo estelar Gerald McCoy seguirán caminos separados a partir de este lunes. El equipo informó la decisión, calificada como "mutua" este lunes por la noche vía su portal oficial. McCoy arribó a Tampa Bay como ... - 5/20/2019
ÚLTIMA HORA: Buccaneers dejan libre a Gerald McCoy tras nueve temporadas(12up) Los Tampa Bay Buccaneers dejarán libre al tackle defensivo Gerald McCoy tras nueve temporadas, según informó este viernes el Tampa Bay Times. El equipo se ahorrará así 13 millones de dólares en el 2019. - 5/20/2019
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Yankees vs Orioles
50K+Yankees vs. Orioles odds, line: MLB picks, predictions for May 20 from proven model on 97-73 roll
(CBSSports.com) The red-hot New York Yankees take on the slumping Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a four-game series starting on Monday. The Yankees (28-17) lead the American League East and have won five of six and 11 of their last 15, while the Orioles (15-31), ... - 5/20/2019
Yankees vs. Orioles: JA Happ will reverse his misfortune in Baltimore(New York Post) Game Over! Had a difficult time keeping my emotions in check the last week as we waved goodbye to “Game of Thrones”, “The Big Bang Theory”, the Mets season, Jets GM Mike Maccagnan, Grumpy Cat and Mickey Calla … No? Not yet? But I admit I lost it ... - 5/20/2019
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Domingo German vs. David Hess(Pinstripe Alley) Tonight, the Yankees look to make it two in a row against the Orioles, and they're in a pretty good spot to do it. Domingo German, the team's best starter this year, will get the ball. In his most recent outing, German allowed one run in seven innings, striking out ... - 5/20/2019
Yankees takeaways from Monday's 10-7 win over the Orioles(SNY.tv) It was the third multi-homer game against the Orioles this season and fourth in his career. Torres is now hitting .500 against the Orioles this season, so he's clearly one player that will be unhappy when the Yankees don't see Baltimore until August after this ... - 5/20/2019
Brandon Hyde preaches accountability after Orioles' collapse Monday vs. Yankees: 'That was hard to watch'(Baltimore Sun) But Tuesday afternoon, in the wake of Monday night's 10-7 loss to the New York Yankees in which the Orioles led by five after five innings, Hyde said accountability is also needed for a team that made several fundamental defensive miscues en route to the ... - 5/20/2019
Yankees' 9th-inning rally, Gary Sanchez's home run downs Orioles | Rapid reaction(NJ.com) Hanser Alberto ripped a double off him to lead off the game, and he left with the Yankees behind, 6-1, lasting just 3 2/3 innings. Happ coughed up six runs on nine hits, including two homers, and a walk. In four starts vs. the Orioles, the left-hander has an ... - 5/20/2019
Down 6-1 early, Yanks ride Gleyber, Gary to W(MLB.com) BALTIMORE -- Asked to explain their success against the Orioles to this early checkpoint, Gleyber Torres and Gary Sánchez both shuffled and smiled, offering responses that included "luck" and "playing hard." They left out the fact that they ... Torres continued to ravage the rebuilding O's with his third multihomer performance of the young season and Sanchez belted a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning as the Yankees rallied from five runs down, stunning the Birds with a 10-7 victory on Monday evening. • Box score. - 5/20/2019
New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles announce lineups for Tuesday(NorthJersey.com) The New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles continue their four-game series Tuesday night. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. EDT at Camden Yards. The game will be televised in New York on the YES Network. The Yankees will have Domingo German ... - 5/20/2019
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Series Preview(Pinstripe Alley) This seems familiar, right? The New York Yankees are set to take on the Baltimore Orioles for the second time in three series. Hopefully the weather holds off this time and there will be the full four games of baseball at Camden Yards. This time around, the ... - 5/20/2019
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Celine Dion
100K+Celine Dion and James Corden recreate 'Titanic' scene on Vegas strip for 'Carpool Karaoke'
(USA TODAY) Celine Dion delighted us Monday with the latest installment of James Corden's signature bit, "Carpool Karaoke." The diva, who is ending her long-running Las Vegas residency in June and hitting the road to promote a new album, packed more music into her ... - 5/20/2019
Celine Dion and James Corden recreate 'Titanic' scene(CNN) (CNN) Celine Dion was made for "Carpool Karaoke." The famed singer hopped in the car with host James Corden for his popular segment on "The Late Late Show with James Corden." The pair drove around Las Vegas, home to Dion's current show, and ... - 5/20/2019
Céline Dion Finally Did “Carpool Karaoke,” So Everyone Else Can Quit(Vanity Fair) At their best, James Corden's “Carpool Karaoke” segments offer fans of various celebrities a fascinating look at the real people behind their favorite songs. But over time, the format has developed some of the pitfalls that plague any tried-and-true ... - 5/20/2019
Celine Dion goes for epic 'Carpool Karaoke' ride with James Corden(Today Show) Look out, Leo and Kate, there's a new iconic duo on the bow of the Titanic. Céline Dion and James Corden delivered a show-stopping re-creation of the famous scene from “Titanic” by performing Dion's “My Heart Will Go On” in a Las Vegas fountain to cap an ... - 5/20/2019
Celine Dion recreates 'Titanic' moment with James Corden(New York Post) Celine Dion fans will “never let go” of their love for “Titanic” references. “The Late Late Show” host James Corden picked up the legendary songstress for the latest installment of his Carpool Karaoke series. Together, the two belted some of Dion's greatest hits, ... - 5/20/2019
Celine Dion and James Corden Reenact 'Titanic' During "Carpool Karaoke"(Hollywood Reporter) The pair sang "My Heart Will Go On," "It's All Coming Back to Me," "Because You Loved Me" and more hits. Celine Dion was the latest star to join James Corden for The Late Late Show's "Carpool Karaoke." The segment opened with Corden singing along to ... - 5/20/2019
Celine Dion regala algunos de sus miles de zapatos en las calles ...(E! Online) Celine Dion fue la más reciente invitada de James Corden en el Carpool Karaoke, convirtiéndose en una de las invitadas que más ha generado risas en el show... Uno de los momentos cumbres fue cuando, entre canción y canción, tuvo que regalar unos ... - 5/20/2019
Celine Dion regaló sus zapatos en las calles de Las Vegas y recreó ...(Canal Net Tv (Comunicado de prensa)) Celine Dion estuvo en el famoso espacio de Carpool Karaoke, conducido por James Corden, en el que demostró obviamente su talento para el canto, pero además expuso su lado más divertido y desinhibido al prestarse a participar en las dinámicas que ... - 5/20/2019
Celine Dion y James Corden hacen una divertida parodia de "Titanic"(El Nuevo Dia.com) Esta vez James Corden, titular del popular “Carpool Karaoke”, tuvo como invitada a Celine Dion, quien se subió al auto del famoso presentador para realizar todo tipo de ocurrencias, obviamente cantar y terminar regalando algunos ejemplares de su basta ... - 5/20/2019
Céline Dion regala algunos de sus 10 mil pares de zapatos en las ...(Vanidades) El carácter extravagante y teatral de Céline Dion la hacía, en teoría, una candidata perfecta para participar en el popular formato Carpool Karaoke de James Corden, en el que este último revisa en clave de humor los grandes éxitos en las carreras ... - 5/20/2019
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Phillies vs Cubs
100K+Cubs vs. Phillies odds, line: MLB picks, optimal predictions for May 21 from model on 12-5 roll
(CBSSports.com) The Chicago Cubs look to keep their momentum going as they host the Philadelphia Phillies in the second of a four-game series on Tuesday. After a 2-7 start, the Cubs (27-18) have won at a blistering .694 pace and enter the day with a one-game lead over ... - 5/20/2019
Heck of a win for Phillies over Cubs, but some drama can be avoided(NBCSports.com) The 5-4 win over the Cubs was the Phillies' fourth in a row and it left them at a season-best nine games over .500 (see observations). The Phillies got strong performances from several corners of their roster. Most notable was Realmuto, who shined at the plate ... - 5/20/2019
Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will miss his 2nd consecutive start tonight against the Phillies(Chicago Tribune) Addison Russell will start at short in place of Baez for the second straight game. Catcher Willson Contreras returns to the lineup and will bat cleanup for the Cubs, who have lost four of their last six games. Left-hander Jose Quintana will oppose Phillies righty ... - 5/20/2019
Realmuto homers in 10th, Phillies beat Cubs 5-4(USA TODAY) CHICAGO (AP) — The memories came flooding back to Jake Arrieta as the fans showered him with cheers when he stepped to the plate for the first time. His 4½ seasons in Chicago included an NL Cy Young Award in 2015, a drought-busting World Series ... - 5/20/2019
Yu Darvish-Jake Arrieta duel ends with Cubs blowing 9th-inning lead in 10-inning loss to Phillies(Chicago Tribune) Yu Darvish was pleased that he was able to provide Cubs fans with one of his best performances at Wrigley Field against former fan favorite Jake Arrieta. But that satisfaction had its limits Monday night, as the Cubs were bewildered by a check-swing call that ... - 5/20/2019
Game Thread 5/20: Phillies at Cubs(The Good Phight) I wonder which Phillies are showing up at Wrigley Field tonight, the ones from the Brewers series or the ones from the Rockies series? In any case, Jake Arrieta will be there facing Yu Darvish, something Cubs fans have apparently been looking forward to for ... - 5/20/2019
Jean Segura makes up for costly error with key hit for Phillies | Extra Innings(Philly.com) The Phillies will face three straight left-handed starters to close out their series vs. the Cubs, starting with Tuesday night's game against Jose Quintana. They will face former Phillie Cole Hamels on Wednesday and Cubs ace Jon Lester in the series finale ... - 5/20/2019
In first road start at Wrigley, Phils' Jake Arrieta reminds Cubs how it was — and could've been(Chicago Sun-Times) Jake Arrieta was in no rush to enter the batter's box in the third inning of Monday's 5-4, 10-inning Phillies victory at Wrigley Field, and who could blame him? He was having his long-awaited moment with the denizens of the ballpark of his glory. A final moment ... - 5/20/2019
Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies 5/21/19: Starting Lineups, Matchup Preview, Betting Odds(Lineups (blog)) Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/21/19 7:05 PM ET Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, TV: Chicago (ESPN, WGN, SAP WGN), Philadelphia (ESPN, NBCSP) Radio: Chicago (670 The Score, WRTO 1200), Philadelphia (94 WIP, WRTO 1200) ... - 5/20/2019
Phils' Arrieta gets standing ovation from Cub fans(ESPN) The last time Arrieta toed the rubber at Wrigley Field was when he beat the Dodgers in Game 4 of the 2017 National League Championship Series. Even then, he knew it was possibly his last time taking the mound there as a Cub; he talked about looking ... - 5/20/2019
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Niki Lauda
200K+Niki Lauda: A remarkable man. A very special person
(ESPN) Niki Lauda was a remarkable man; a very special person. That may sound trite when writing an appreciation in the immediate aftermath of his passing but, in the case of Andreas Nikolaus Lauda, it is perfectly true. - 5/20/2019
Niki Lauda: World champion Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to 'bright light in my life'(BBC Sport) World champion Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Niki Lauda by saying he was "a bright light in my life". Lauda, who won the Formula 1 drivers' championship in 1975, 1977 and 1984, died aged 70. Hamilton worked alongside Lauda with the Mercedes F1 ... - 5/20/2019
Niki Lauda, F1 legend who survived horrific 1976 crash, dies at 70(Washington Post) Niki Lauda suffered horrific burns to his head in a 1976 crash during the German Grand Prix, losing most of his right ear and much of his hair, eyebrows and eyelids. There was no way to hide the scarring and Lauda barely tried, sporting a red baseball hat that ... - 5/20/2019
Niki Lauda: la historia del tres veces campeón de la Fórmula 1 y del ...(CNN) (CNN) — El tres veces campeón de Fórmula Uno, Niki Lauda, quien se recuperó de un accidente casi fatal para convertirse en uno de los mejores pilotos del automovilismo, murió a la edad de 70 años en paz este lunes, dijo su familia en un comunicado ... - 5/20/2019
3-Time Formula One Champ Niki Lauda Is Dead At 70(NPR) Formula One world champion Niki Lauda of Austria, who survived a fiery crash in 1976 and went on to win the championship twice more, has died. He was 70. Born Andreas Nikolaus "Niki" Lauda, he was a prominent race car driver in the 1970s and 1980s, ... - 5/20/2019
Niki Lauda: Three-time Formula One champion dead at 70(CNN International) The Austrian, who built a new career as an airline entrepreneur after leaving the track, died peacefully on Monday, his family said in a statement sent to CNN. Lauda was hospitalized earlier this year with influenza and underwent a lung transplant last year. - 5/20/2019
My friend Niki Lauda was a street-fighter and a shining talent in F1(The Guardian) We met in the Formula Two championship in 1971, when Niki had joined the March team. He had the famous Niki Lauda hat – a baseball cap with the name of the bank on it – and rocked up in a Porsche 911-S with a stunning girlfriend, immediately making ... - 5/20/2019
Conmoción por la muerte de Niki Lauda: los mensajes del mundo ...(Infobae.com) El mundo de la Fórmula 1 y otras personalidades destacadas han reaccionado de inmediato al enterarse de la muerte de Niki Lauda, el ex piloto austríaco, tres veces campeón de la Fórmula 1 (1975, 1977 y 1984), quien falleció a los 70 años. Con la ... - 5/20/2019
El adiós a Niki Lauda: el recuerdo de sus compañeros y el legado ...(Clarín.com) El mundo del automovilismo mostró su pesar por el fallecimiento de Niki Lauda, que murió este lunes a los 70 años. Equipos, pilotos y familiares de sus compañeros de la Fórmula 1 expresaron el impacto que recibieron con la noticia de su fallecimiento. - 5/20/2019
Gracias a Wetzinger, Niki Lauda disfrutó 14 años más de vida(AS Usa) Brigit Wetzinger era una azafata de la aerolínea del mítico corredor de Fórmula 1, pero el destino le tenía preparado otro camino. Después de unos meses saliendo con Niki Lauda tomó la decisión más importante de su vida, ya que le regaló a su jefe un ... - 5/20/2019
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Reese Witherspoon
20K+Reese Witherspoon 'laid on her bed and cried' when daughter Ava left for college
(USA TODAY) Reese Witherspoon apologized to her mom, Betty Reese, on Monday during "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." When Witherspoon left home for college, she left skid marks in the driveway. At least her 19-year-old daughter and look-alike, Ava, didn't do that. - 5/20/2019
Reese Witherspoon Admits to Crying in Daughter Ava's Empty Room After She Left for College(PEOPLE.com) Reese Witherspoon had a hard time when daughter Ava Phillippe packed up her room and moved away to college. Witherspoon stopped by pal Ellen DeGeneres' talk show on Monday where she talked about missing 19-year-old Ava after she left for college ... - 5/20/2019
Reese Witherspoon Says Legally Blonde 3 Is a 'Great Idea': 'Not That Much Has Changed' for Women(PEOPLE.com) Reese Witherspoon thinks it's a perfect time for her Legally Blonde to come back. The Big Little Lies actress stopped by the Ellen DeGeneres Show to chat about her upcoming projects, with include the second season of her hit HBO show and an Apple TV ... - 5/20/2019
Let Meryl Streep Bowl However She Wants(The Cut) She's an activist, she makes memes, she collects Academy Awards like they're stamps, she gets bangs. Truly, is there anything Meryl Streep (TM) can't do? According to her Big Little Lies co-star and supposed “friend” Reese Witherspoon, the answer is yes. - 5/20/2019
Reese Witherspoon gives an update on 'Legally Blonde 3'(CNN) Reese Witherspoon, who played the character in 2001's "Legally Blonde" and its 2003 sequel told Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show Monday about plans for a third installment. "We're meeting about it. I mean, we're definitely talking about it. I don't know. - 5/20/2019
Reese Witherspoon Cried When Her Daughter Ava Left For College(TownandCountrymag.com) Reese Witherspoon's lookalike daughter Ava Phillippe is finishing her freshmen year of college—and Reese had a very relatable reaction to her daughter's departure for college. Reese, who is returning to television in Big Little Lies season two next month, ... - 5/20/2019
Reese Witherspoon And Ellen DeGeneres Fought Over Who Was Closer To Jennifer Aniston, So Ellen Called Her Live ...(BuzzFeed) Reese Witherspoon was a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today, where she got into a ~tense argument~ with Ellen about who was closer to Jennifer Aniston — and it ended with Jennifer getting called on air. - 5/20/2019
Reese Witherspoon cried in daughter Ava's room when Ava left for college(Today Show) Reese Witherspoon isn't quite ready to be an empty nester. The Oscar-winning actress revealed on Monday's episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that she bawled when her oldest child left for college. - 5/20/2019
Reese Witherspoon cried in daughter Ava's room after she left for college(AOL) Reese Witherspoon struggled when her 19-year-old daughter, Ava, left home for college. “My daughter's finishing her first year of college,” the actress, 43, said on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Monday, May 20. “It's weird when your children go away to ... - 5/20/2019
Ellen and Reese Witherspoon Fight Over Jennifer Aniston, Call Her to Settle Who's the True BFF(TooFab) We all know Jennifer Aniston has no shortage of Friends. But who's the best one? The star settled the question, at least when it comes to whether Ellen DeGeneres or Reese Witherspoon is the better pal. - 5/20/2019
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Get out
20K+Political experts are encouraging people to get out and vote
(YourErie) As the primary election inches closer, political experts are encouraging people to get out and vote. "Municipal elections generally have lower turnout than a mid-term or general election," said Caitlin Handerhan, executive director of Public Policy Fund at Penn ... - 5/20/2019
Carriker Chronicles: Could the Big Ten get left out of the College Football Playoff again?(Omaha World-Herald) All year round, former Husker and NFL veteran Adam Carriker is taking the pulse of Husker Nation. In the "Carriker Chronicles" video series, he breaks down the latest NU news, upcoming opponents, player updates and recruiting information, and he offers his ... - 5/20/2019
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Eiffel Tower
50K+Man Who Climbed Eiffel Tower Is Taken Into Custody
(The New York Times) A man who scaled the Eiffel Tower and forced the national monument to abruptly close for several hours on Monday has been taken into custody, the authorities said. About 2,500 people were evacuated from the structure while the Paris Fire Department tried ... - 5/20/2019
Man caught climbing the Eiffel Tower(CNN International) Officials closed the tower and began evacuating visitors after the man was first spotted. The situation lasted just over seven hours before the climber's capture. Pictures and videos of the individual climbing up the tower, which is 324 meters (1,062 feet) tall, ... - 5/20/2019
Eiffel Tower climber in custody after reaching top(BBC News) A man who climbed the Eiffel Tower on Monday was taken into custody by police after reaching the top. The tower and the esplanade at its base were closed after the man was spotted scaling the structure in the afternoon. Video footage showed him close to ... - 5/20/2019
Eiffel Tower Evacuated and Closed Down After Man Began Scaling the Paris Landmark(TIME) (PARIS) — The Eiffel Tower was evacuated and closed down Monday after a man scaled nearly to the top of the Paris monument and refused to come down for several hours. Members of a special firefighter climbing unit and police negotiators eventually ... - 5/20/2019
Man climbs Eiffel Tower and hangs on for more than seven hours(NBCNews.com) PARIS — A man climbed the Eiffel Tower and precariously clung on to the structure's side for seven hours on Monday before he was safety removed, authorities said. The ordeal began at about 2:15 p.m. local time and prompted officials to shut down the ... - 5/20/2019
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Ezekiel Elliott
100K+Ezekiel Elliott on why he's NFL's best RB and why Cowboys are capable of being NFL's best team
(Dallas News) "I'm just excited about the group of guys we have," Elliott said Sunday during his annual youth football ProCamp inside the Ford Center. "I'm excited about the talent we have on this team. I'm excited about the leadership group we have. I think we have a lot of ... - 5/20/2019
Ezekiel Elliott Handcuffed at Vegas Festival ... After Knocking Man to the Ground(TMZ) "Two officers approached and placed Elliott into handcuffs while they investigated the incident. The security guard who was the victim of the misdemeanor battery, refused to press charges and officers escorted Elliott a short distance away and he was ... - 5/20/2019
What does Ezekiel Elliott's Vegas incident say about his judgment, and how will Roger Goodell respond?(Dallas News) Elliott's apparent maturation has been a prevalent narrative this offseason. It's one Cowboys fans want to buy. It's one the running back wants to sell with a contract extension on the horizon. When Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis got into a bar fight ... - 5/20/2019
Ezekiel Elliott handcuffed, but not arrested, after incident with Las Vegas security guard(Washington Post) Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was handcuffed but not arrested by Las Vegas police after an incident with a security guard over the weekend. Authorities said Elliott, who was attending a music festival, was detained but released after the security ... - 5/20/2019
Ezekiel Elliott Handcuffed At Vegas Festival(RADIO.COM) TMZ reports that Elliott was spotted in the parking lot at the Electric Daisy Carnival around 3 a.m. on Saturday morning arguing with his girlfriend. Elliott never put his hands on the woman but he reportedly used his body to block her pathway from walking away ... - 5/20/2019
Lawyer: Handcuffing of Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott in Las Vegas an overreaction(USA TODAY) Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was handcuffed and detained but not arrested or charged with any crime early Saturday morning in Las Vegas following an incident at a music festival in which he appeared to shove a security guard to the ground. - 5/20/2019
NFC East notes: Ezekiel Elliott was a jerk again; Reuben Foster done for the season(PhillyVoice.com) On Monday, TMZ.com posted video of Elliott bullying a security guard, getting in his face and knocking him to the ground with a forearm shove. As you'll see in the video, the security guard will probably be OK. Elliott was handcuffed after the incident, but was ... - 5/20/2019
Take a Look at the Ezekiel Elliott Confrontation Video, and Judge for Yourself(Dallas Observer) It's almost summer in Dallas, which means a couple of things: unbearable heat is just around the corner and Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott has gotten himself involved in a situation he had no business getting himself involved in. This time Elliott ... - 5/20/2019
Ezekiel Elliott handcuffed, but not arrested after argument at Las Vegas music festival(CBSSports.com) Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was detained in handcuffs, but not arrested after a parking-lot argument at the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas. Elliott can be seen on video obtained by TMZ arguing with his girlfriend as they walk through the ... - 5/20/2019
Ezekiel Elliott needs to wisen up before NFL places him in detention(Cowboys Wire) Ezekiel Elliott is in the news, again, for the wrong reason in the off-season. This time, Elliott was handcuffed and released after (air quotes) “knocking down” a security staffer in Las Vegas at the Electric Daisy Carnival. “TMZ” obtained the video, which we have ... - 5/20/2019
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Muhlaysia Booker
50K+Muhlaysia Booker's killing similar to 2 other attacks on trans women, Dallas police say
(Dallas News) Dallas police said Tuesday that the fatal shooting of Muhlaysia Booker bears similarities to two other attacks on transgender women in the last year. Booker, 22, was found dead Saturday on a street in Far East Dallas, and her killing has prompted demands for ... - 5/20/2019
Dallas Police Say Two Different Crimes Are Similar to Muhlaysia Booker Murder(NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Dallas Police say three different attacks on transgender women, including the death of Muhlaysia Booker, all have similarities. During a news conference on Tuesday, Dallas Police ask for help from the public to solve the crimes. The first happened in October ... - 5/20/2019
Muhlaysia Booker: an advocate against trans violence is mourned in Texas(The Guardian) A week after enduring a sustained beating in front of a jeering crowd, Muhlaysia Booker spoke out about her ordeal in the hope of raising awareness about violence faced by transgender women. “This time I can stand before you whereas in other scenarios ... - 5/20/2019
Before Muhlaysia Booker was killed, she was 'looking forward' to life after brutal assault, friends say(Dallas News (blog)) With police offering no new details Monday about the fatal shooting of Muhlaysia Booker, her family and friends tried to focus on her life before a brutal beating made her a public face for the struggle to protect trans people from violence. Her death — about a ... - 5/20/2019
Texas transgender woman's killing highlights disturbing trend(CBS News) A transgender woman who was brutally attacked in Texas last month was found shot and killed over the weekend. Muhlaysia Booker is the fifth transgender person killed in 2019, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Booker spoke out about last month's ... - 5/20/2019
A transgender woman survived a brutal beating. Weeks later, she was killed, police say.(Washington Post) The victim — who he identified as Muhlaysia Booker — was discovered dead on arrival. The previous assault, on April 12, was recorded on a cellphone. The video captured a man wearing white mercilessly punching a woman in a flamingo-pink wig who was ... - 5/20/2019
Family of Black trans woman Muhlaysia Booker believes killer knew her(TheGrio (blog)) The family of Black transgender woman Muhlaysia Booker, whose brutal beating last month drew global attention, believes she knew the person who fatally shot her in Dallas last week, CBS Dallas is reporting. “I know for a fact it wasn't a stranger,” ... - 5/20/2019
The Transgender Woman Who Was Beaten In Dallas Last Month Was Fatally Shot(BuzzFeed News) When they arrived at the scene they found Muhlaysia Booker, 23, facedown on the street, dead from a gunshot wound. Dallas Police Lt. Vincent Weddington attributed Booker's death to "homicidal violence" but did not provide additional details. Last month ... - 5/20/2019
A 23-Year-Old Trans Woman Was Shot Dead in Texas—Just a Month After She Was Beaten in Public(TIME) (DALLAS) — A transgender woman was found slain in a Dallas street over the weekend, authorities said, a month after a cellphone video showed her being brutally beaten in a separate case police said they investigated as a hate crime. Muhlaysia Booker, 23 ... - 5/20/2019
Texas transgender woman seen in videotaped attack found dead(CBS News) A 23-year-old transgender woman whose beating in front of a crowd was captured on video has been found dead on a Dallas street, police said. Muhlaysia Booker was found face-down early Saturday after officers were called following reports of shots being ... - 5/20/2019
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Reuben Foster
100K+Redskins fear Reuben Foster suffered torn left ACL during first offseason workout
(Washington Post) The Washington Redskins fear they will lose linebacker Reuben Foster for the 2019 season with a torn left ACL suffered Monday on his first play in the team's first offseason workout at Redskins Park. Foster is scheduled to see a specialist, just to be sure the ... - 5/20/2019
Washington Redskins' Reuben Foster tears ACL on third rep of organized team activities: report(Fox News) Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster reportedly tore the ACL in his left knee on the third rep of organized team activities Monday and is likely to miss the entire 2019 season. Foster was seen pounding the ground with his arm in frustration and had ... - 5/20/2019
Washington LB Reuben Foster carted off practice field, believed to have suffered a torn ACL(CBSSports.com) Before either of those things happened, Washington claimed controversial former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster off waivers toward the tail end of last season. Foster was released by the 49ers after a domestic violence arrest in November, ... - 5/20/2019
Reuben Foster suffers season-ending ACL tear, possible artery damage(106.7 FM The Fan Radio Station) Sources: #Redskins LB Reuben Foster is believed to have suffered a torn ACL, plus additional damage. The injury has been described as major and significant. He's seeing specialists to determine the full extent. But a brutal situation for Washington. - 5/20/2019
Redskins LB Reuben Foster suffers torn left ACL(NFL.com) Reuben Foster's 2019 season is in jeopardy. The Washington Redskins linebacker is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, plus additional damage, sources told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on Monday. Rapoport added the injury is ... - 5/20/2019
Reuben Foster believed to be lost for 2019 with major knee, leg injury, per source(NBCSports.com) Redskins officials fear that linebacker Reuben Foster has torn the ACL in his left knee, sources tell NBC Sports Washington. Additionally, there is concern about a more significant injury that could include the artery in his left leg, sources said. Foster went down ... - 5/20/2019
Report: Ex-49er Reuben Foster tears ACL at Washington practice(The Mercury News) CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or videos on a mobile device. Former 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Monday at the start of Washington's organized team activities, ESPN ... - 5/20/2019
Digest (May 20): Redskins' Reuben Foster carted off field with apparent knee injury(Baltimore Sun) Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster appeared to injure his left knee during his first snap at an offseason practice Monday and was taken off the field on a cart. His left leg was stabilized before he was carted off, and while the team awaits an MRI ... - 5/20/2019
Reuben Foster's torn ACL is confirmed; LB will miss entire Redskins season(Washington Post) Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster tore his ACL and will miss the coming season, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Tuesday night. The team initially feared Foster had torn his ACL in a freak fall during Monday's OTA practice but was ... - 5/20/2019
49ers should trade Malcolm Smith to Redskins in wake of Reuben Foster injury(Niner Noise) The Washington Redskins are going to be looking for a linebacker, and the San Francisco 49ers have an excess one in the veteran, Malcolm Smith. Washington just lost one of its recent pickups, former Niners linebacker Reuben Foster, to a season-ending ... - 5/20/2019
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Tfue
100K+Tfue Is Suing Faze Clan In An Explosive Lawsuit That's Rocking The Esports World
(Forbes) One of the world's biggest Fortnite stars is suing his management organization with an explosive set of allegations that are already rippling through the world of esports: Turner "Tfue" Tenny is accusing esports organization Faze Clan of illegally limiting his ... - 5/20/2019
Tfue's lawsuit against FaZe has been a long time coming(Engadget) Yesterday, news broke that Tfue was suing FaZe for violating California labor laws, specifically the Talent Agency Act, and he was looking to sever ties with the organization. The esports sector of the internet promptly imploded, with FaZe trending worldwide ... - 5/20/2019
Pro gamer Tfue files lawsuit against esports org over 'grossly oppressive' contract(TechCrunch) Tfue's lawyer, Bryan Freedman of Freedman + Taitelman, took the complaint to the California Labor Commissioner with issues that span far beyond financial contracts. Freedman wrote that Faze Clan takes advantage of young artists and actually jeopardizes ... - 5/20/2019
A pro 'Fortnite' player is suing his team and the entire esports world could feel the fallout(Washington Post) A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on behalf of a prominent professional player for the video game “Fortnite” is bringing scrutiny to the contractual terms to which esports franchises hold their players. The legal complaint, filed by lawyers on behalf of Turner “Tfue” ... - 5/20/2019
Faze Clan and Tfue's legal dispute could reshape e-sports and YouTube contracts forever(The Verge) Turner “Tfue” Tenney is one of the most prominent Twitch streamers in the world, having catapulted to the upper echelon of online creators thanks to his prolific Fortnite playing and consistent performance in the game's competitive circuit. But a new lawsuit ... - 5/20/2019
'Fortnite' pro Turner 'Tfue' Tenney sues esports team FaZe Clan over 'oppressive' contract(USA TODAY) Another sign that esports has become big business: One of its biggest star athletes, Turner "Tfue" Tenney is suing his pro team, FaZe Clan, over what he calls a contract that is "oppressive, onerous, and one-sided." In the complaint filed in California Superior ... - 5/20/2019
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Oklahoma weather
200K+Tornadoes, flooding in Oklahoma weather forecast as storm system moves through midwest
(The Tennessean) A powerful storm system spawned a confirmed tornado Tuesday morning near Tulsa International Airport, after shutting down an interstate highway and prompting water rescues elsewhere in the state. More tornadoes, along with hail and damaging winds ... - 5/20/2019
Weather forecasters urge caution for Tuesday after 18 tornadoes across five states on Monday(USA TODAY) After 18 tornadoes swept through five states on Monday, forecasters say Tuesday's severe weather threat warrants caution but lacks the same potential. At least some tornadoes, damaging winds and hail are possible Tuesday in parts of Oklahoma, Texas, ... - 5/20/2019
Flooding Prompts Multiple Rescues; Tornadoes Continued to Slam Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri(The Weather Channel) Heavy rain flooded homes, closed roads and prompted water rescues in the Southern Plains Tuesday as severe weather that has spawned more than 30 tornadoes continued to slam Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. Two tornadoes were reported in ... - 5/20/2019
It's a dangerous day for tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma(CNN) The forecast: A potent spring storm system is expected to bring thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes to Texas and Oklahoma today. More extreme weather: Central and Southern Plains were battered by pounding storms over the weekend. In the past three days, ... - 5/20/2019
Tornado-weary southern Plains braces for more severe weather(NBCNews.com) Dozens of counties across Texas and Oklahoma were under the most severe tornado warning Monday after a weekend full of twisters that tore roofs off houses and ripped power lines from the ground. Most of Oklahoma, northwest Texas and the eastern ... - 5/20/2019
Oklahoma weather: Huge TORNADOES rip through US state as horror storm system ravages south(Express.co.uk) Extreme storms struck the central US in Oklahoma on Monday. Funnel clouds and tornadoes were spotted in the sky with confirmed damage north of Mangum, Oklahoma. Storm winds reached speeds up to 90mph according to weather forecasters, which is a ... - 5/20/2019
Why wasn't the tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Texas as bad as feared?(Washington Post) But residents across Oklahoma and portions of Texas were led to anticipate the worst, as the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center placed the region under the highest threat category of tornado outbreak. This was Level 5 out of 5, the high-risk ... - 5/20/2019
Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding expected in Oklahoma and Texas through Monday night(Washington Post) Over the next couple of hours, heavy storms will move into Oklahoma City and extend northeast to Tulsa. where the National Weather Service is warning of the potential for “life-threatening flash flooding.” Flooding extends north into Kansas and east into ... - 5/20/2019
Flash floods and rescues follow tornadoes and rain in Southern Plains(CBS News) National Weather Service meteorologist John Pike in Norman, Oklahoma, said a developing layer of relatively warm air aloft late Monday afternoon and evening over central Oklahoma was capping development of the kind of supercells that spawned ... - 5/20/2019
Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding to Remain Threats in Plains and Midwest Into Late-Week(The Weather Channel) NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued the following severe weather watches: -A tornado watch valid until 10 p.m. CDT for parts of western Illinois and central and eastern Missouri, including St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri. -A tornado watch valid until 7 ... - 5/20/2019
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College Board
100K+College Board Will Reconsider Sharing SAT 'Adversity Scores' With Students
(WBUR) The president of the College Board, which within the last year began including a score of students' socioeconomic backgrounds on the SAT, says the nonprofit will "seriously consider" sharing the scores with students and families. Currently, the ... - 5/20/2019
How Exactly Will SAT Test Takers' “Adversity Score” Be Calculated?(Slate Magazine) On a scale of 1 to 100, how much adversity have you faced? The College Board, the nonprofit that administers the SAT and other standardized tests, is rolling out an algorithm to evaluate that as part of a larger suite of scores it calls the Environmental Context ... - 5/20/2019
New SAT Score: Adversity(Inside Higher Ed) The College Board has for several years been testing an "adversity index" designed to place students' SAT scores in the context of their socioeconomic advantages or disadvantages. The system has been used by about 50 colleges and universities. - 5/20/2019
College Board's 'adversity scoring' is a hurdle for deserving students(The Hill) In a political climate that seems unwilling to educate all students, regardless of zip code or family circumstances, to the highest levels, the College Board, maker of the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) college-admissions exam, has unveiled its latest ... - 5/20/2019
College Board announces 'adversity score' amid heightened awareness of admissions process(Detroit Metro Times) "There are a number of amazing students who may have scored less but have accomplished more," David Coleman, chief executive of the College Board, said to The Wall Street Journal. "We can't sit on our hands and ignore the disparities of wealth reflected ... - 5/20/2019
This SAT 'adversity score' merits a failing grade(Chicago Tribune) The not-for-profit College Board administers the SAT exam to roughly 2 million students every year, and sends results to the nation's colleges. Last week, the College Board announced that those results will be accompanied by a package of data that includes ... - 5/20/2019
What will the SAT's 'adversity score' mean for Baltimore students?(Baltimore Sun) Bruton, now at Coppin State University on a full scholarship, applauds the College Board, which administers the SAT, for its plan to assign students what's been dubbed an “adversity score.” The number is designed to give context to their socioeconomic status ... - 5/20/2019
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Iran
100K+Iranian official slams Trump's 'crazy' mixed messages
(CNN) Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump is a "crazy president" whose threats against Tehran aren't going to work, a senior Iranian official said Monday, adding that if the President wants to talk, he'll not only have to show some respect, but come up with a ... - 5/20/2019
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham warns of 'overwhelming military response' against Iran(USA TODAY) Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday warned Iran of an "overwhelming military response" if Tehran continues to threaten American interests — echoing a recent push from President Donald Trump on potential military action. Graham, R-S.C., in a series to tweets ... - 5/20/2019
9 questions about the scary US-Iran standoff you were too embarrassed to ask(Vox) For the past two weeks, the US and much of the world has been consumed by a terrifying question: Is America going to war with Iran? It's an understandable question. The Trump administration says it has intelligence showing that Iran plans to attack ... - 5/20/2019
To defuse this crisis the US must start talking to Iran(The Guardian) Back in 1987 – when the UN security council was trying to stop the Iran-Iraq war Saddam had started (with western encouragement) seven years earlier – the council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and a withdrawal to international ... - 5/20/2019
Iran Appeals To UN For Help And Warns That US 'Will Trigger War By Mistake'(Forbes) "Iran has always rejected and continues to reject conflict and war," the country's UN Ambassador said in a letter to Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, to be sent on Tuesday. "Iran will never choose war as an option or strategy in pursuing its foreign ... - 5/20/2019
Trump says there's 'no indication' of threatening actions by Iran(Washington Post) President Trump on Monday played down tensions with Iran, saying his administration currently has no signs of threatening actions by Tehran but that if that changes, the United States “will have no choice” but to respond forcefully. “They've been very hostile. - 5/20/2019
Trump advierte a Irán: “¡Nunca más amenacen a Estados Unidos!”(CNN) Washington (CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, elevó el domingo su retórica hacia Teherán y advirtió que una pelea con Estados Unidos “sería el fin oficial de Irán”. “Si Irán quiere pelear, ese será el fin oficial de Irán”, dijo Trump en un ... - 5/20/2019
En plena tensión, Irán cuadriplica su producción de uranio(LA NACION) En plena tensión con Estados Unidos , Irán cuadriplicó su producción de uranio de bajo enriquecimiento, dijeron ayer dos agencias de noticias semioficiales. Un anuncio que se hizo justo después de que el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump ... - 5/20/2019
Un camino a la guerra con Irán(Noticias de Israel (Comunicado de prensa)) Cuando el presidente Donald Trump sacó a Estados Unidos del acuerdo nuclear de Irán en mayo pasado, muchos críticos argumentaron que se arriesgaba a desencadenar una cadena de eventos que podrían conducir a la guerra. El acuerdo nuclear no fue ... - 5/20/2019
Teherán replica a Trump: Estados Unidos no podrá poner "fin a Irán"(El Comercio) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Irán, Mohamad Javad Zarif, respondió este lunes a las últimas amenazas de Donald Trump y afirmó que "las burlas genocidas" del presidente de Estados Unidos no "pondrán fin a Irán", como lo amenazó textualmente ... - 5/20/2019
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Kit Harington
100K+'Game of Thrones' star Kit Harington says finale was 'truthful to the characters'
(Fox News) 'GAME OF THRONES' STAR KIT HARINGTON REVEALS WHY HE DOESN'T WANT TO 'REPEAT' JON SNOW. “One of my worries with this is we have Cersei and Dany, two leading women, who fall,” Harington, who starred as Jon Snow, told Entertainment ... - 5/20/2019
How Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington reacted to 'Game of Thrones' finale(Page Six) “Game of Thrones” stars Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington admitted that nothing could've prepared them for the series' shock finale — or the fateful end of Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen's relationship. Clarke, 32, was so “flabbergasted” after reading about ... - 5/20/2019
Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke have some uncomfortable truths about that finale(JOE) With fans currently getting to grips with that colossal ending, Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke have been speaking with EW about that the show's ending and that tragic scene between Jon and Daenerys. “I think it's going to divide,” Harington says of the finale's ... - 5/20/2019
Kit Harington to 'Thrones' fans mad about Daenerys: 'You're culpable, you cheered her on'(USA TODAY) “I think it's going to divide,” Kit Harington told Entertainment Weekly in an on-set interview published after Sunday's finale, in which Jon killed Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), his queen, aunt and one-time lover out of disgust over her genocidal actions at ... - 5/20/2019
'Game of Thrones' star Kit Harington was worried about how the final season dealt with leading women(GMA) As always, major spoilers for the finale of "Game of Thrones." Well, the show is officially over. "Game of Thrones" came to a close Sunday night in a fashion no fan could have predicted. An HBO record 19.3 million viewers watched the finale across all ... - 5/20/2019
Kit Harington Has a Game of Thrones Finale Rebuttal for Everybody Unhappy with Daenerys Targaryen(E! Online) "I think it's going to divide," Harington told EW about reaction to the finale. "But if you track [Daenerys'] story all the way back, she does some terrible things. She crucifies people. She burns people alive. This has been building. So, we have to say to the ... - 5/20/2019
Kit Harington on How 'Destroyed' Jon Snow Felt in His and Daenerys' Final 'Game of Thrones' Moment(ELLE.com) Emilia Clarke wasn't the only Game of Thrones cast member who had strong feelings about her character Daenerys being killed in the final episode by her lover Jon Snow, who put a knife in her heart while embracing her. Kit Harington spoke to Entertainment ... - 5/20/2019
'Game of Thrones' star Kit Harington visits Connecticut bookstore while on vacation(Hartford Courant) Hours before the 'Game of Thrones' series finale Sunday night, Kit Harington was shopping for books in Connecticut. R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison confirmed that Harington, who plays Jon Snow, had stopped by the store Sunday afternoon while on a ... - 5/20/2019
'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Spotted in Madison(NBC Connecticut) Winter has come and gone and it seems those who fought through it are now taking a much-needed vacation. “Game of Thrones” actor Kit Harington was spotted in Connecticut Sunday, the same day the series finale of the hit show aired on HBO. The star ... - 5/20/2019
Kit Harington feared "Game of Thrones" season 8 would be accused of sexism, and he was right(Salon) Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Kit Harington revealed he was worried about the final season causing backlash over the series being sexist. Harington feared the show's final two episodes would come under scrutiny for killing off two of the show's most ... - 5/20/2019
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His Dark Materials
100K+'His Dark Materials' Books: A Guide to What Comes After HBO's Adaptation of 'The Golden Compass'
(Newsweek) Immediately after the credits rolled on the Game of Thrones series finale, HBO ran a trailer for its next big fantasy series, His Dark Materials. Unlike Game of Thrones, with its medieval trappings, the His Dark Materials book series combines fantasy with a more ... - 5/20/2019
HBO Is Ready To Fill The GOT-Sized Hole In Your Heart With His Dark Materials(Refinery29) His Dark Materials is based on Phillip Pullman book trilogy by the same name. If you're looking for another big-budget, adventure story featuring the right balance of darkness and fantasy, keep your Sunday nights open and your HBO subscription activated. - 5/20/2019
WATCH: James McAvoy Stars in First Trailer for 'His Dark Materials'(Anglophenia) If you've seen 2007's The Golden Compass, or read the original novels by Philip Pullman, you may be familiar with what's to come in the fantasy series His Dark Materials. The first season is based off of the first book in the trilogy, The Golden Compass (also ... - 5/20/2019
James McAvoy Stars in Mystical 'His Dark Materials' Trailer(HYPEBEAST) With Game of Thrones coming to an end, HBO is updating its current arsenal with a bevy of original TV series. Based off of the bestselling novels by Philip Pullman, His Dark Materials will mark the latest adapted fantasy series to join the streaming giant. - 5/20/2019
The Trailer For HBO's His Dark Materials With James McAvoy Is Here(Pretty 52) With Game of Thrones absolutely, fully over (*sob*) a lot of us are looking for a new series to get stuck into. Enter HBO, who have collaborated with the BBC for a brand new TV adaptation of Philip Pullman's book series His Dark Materials - and the first trailer ... - 5/20/2019
'His Dark Materials' HBO Release, Teaser, Cast And Plot Details To Know(Business Times) Sir Philip Pullman's classic book trilogy series His Dark Materials is getting a small screen adaptation on BBC and HBO. The eight-episode first season will be debuting on the networks in late 2019. However, there has been no announcement of the premiere ... - 5/20/2019
Brit TV: New Look at Upcoming His Dark Materials Adaptation Coming to HBO(Anglotopia.net) HBO has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming adaptation of His Dark Materials (really, the BBC's adaptation that HBO is licensing). It's coming later this year and it going to be the British TV event of the autumn! It looks like they got the casting right, ... - 5/20/2019
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Rob Pelinka
200K+Magic Johnson accuses Rob Pelinka of 'backstabbing,' explains abrupt Lakers departure
(Washington Post) On Monday, however, Johnson spun an entirely different tale, mainly that he resented the “backstabbing” and “whispering” behind his back, and he pointed the finger directly at General Manager Rob Pelinka, who was hired by the Lakers at the same time ... - 5/20/2019
Magic Johnson Says GM Rob Pelinka Undercut Him(The New York Times) The Los Angeles Lakers were ready to unveil their new head coach, Frank Vogel, on Monday. It was a good opportunity for some upbeat talk, a fresh start after a disastrous season. Then Magic Johnson went on television. In a startlingly frank interview on ... - 5/20/2019
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka denies he 'betrayed' Magic Johnson(USA TODAY) Although Magic Johnson might have felt betrayed by Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka before his abrupt resignation, the feeling wasn't mutual. At a news conference Monday introducing new head coach Frank Vogel, Pelinka denied he had ... - 5/20/2019
Why Magic Johnson went on national TV to discuss Rob Pelinka's 'backstabbing'(Los Angeles Times) Magic Johnson went on national television Monday morning to make public his criticism of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and to set the record straight while bringing to light problems that need to be addressed within the Lakers' organization. - 5/20/2019
Magic Johnson explains why he left Lakers, says he was betrayed by Rob Pelinka(CBSSports.com) During a lengthy appearance on ESPN's First Take on Monday morning, Magic Johnson explained why he stepped down from his position with the Los Angeles Lakers last month, and divulged some details regarding what went on behind closed doors that ... - 5/20/2019
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: Magic Johnson's First Take Comments Were 'Saddening and Disheartening'(Sports Illustrated) Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka responded to Magic Johnson's comments on ESPN's First Take from Monday morning and called the remarks "saddening and disheartening." Johnson resigned as Los Angeles' President of Basketball Operations on ... - 5/20/2019
Podcast: Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka faces the media(Los Angeles Times) But by the time the event took place at the UCLA Health Training Center, people were more focused on comments made by former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson, who said on national TV that he felt general manager Rob Pelinka had ... - 5/20/2019
Richard Jefferson sides with Magic Johnson, says Rob Pelinka 'knows everything that he's doing'(ClutchPoints) The Magic Johnson bombshell dropped on Monday's episode of First take is one that shook not only the Los Angeles Lakers, but all of the NBA world. As a result of Magic's condemnation of former front office partner Rob Pelinka and his “betrayal” by means of ... - 5/20/2019
Report: Magic Johnson revealed problems with Rob Pelinka only on TV, not to inquiring Lakers owner Jeanie Buss(Yahoo Sports) Buss had questioned Johnson several times in the wake of his public resignation, asking him if there were any issues with Pelinka or anyone else in the organization. They spoke on the phone for hours. They went to a private dinner at Wally's in Beverly Hills ... - 5/20/2019
Lakers News: Magic Johnson Believes Rob Pelinka Should Have Come To Him With Any Alleged Problems(LakersNation.com) There was an apparent major fracture within the Los Angeles Lakers front office as former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson believes that general manager Rob Pelinka was 'backstabbing' him. When Johnson suddenly stepped down from his ... - 5/20/2019
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Westworld
100K+A disillusioned Aaron Paul longs for someone “real” in Westworld S3 trailer
(Ars Technica) HBO took advantage of the record number of viewers tuning in to the Game of Thrones finale last night to release the first teaser for season three of Westworld. The teaser is deliberately vague on details, but it looks like we're in for a dystopian near-future ... - 5/20/2019
'Westworld,' now with 100% more Sad Aaron Paul, looks like a totally different show in first Season 3 trailer [WATCH](Goldderby) Before HBO aired the series finale of “Game of Thrones” Sunday night, it bombarded us with a bunch of trailers and promos to remind us, “Hey, we've got other shows too!” One of those trailers probably had you thinking in its first minute, “Hmm, this new Aaron ... - 5/20/2019
Watch the first Westworld 3 trailer(The Verge) The buildup to the hotly anticipated Game of Thrones finale featured a suitably high-profile trailer from HBO: the debut of a Westworld III video teaser. Set to air in 2020, the third season of Westworld looks like a real departure from the original two, leaving the ... - 5/20/2019
Westworld Season 3 Teaser: Aaron Paul Welcomes You to the Future(Vanity Fair) Every TV network on the planet wants to have the next Game of Thrones, and plenty of them are in the works, but the next high-concept, big-budget TV series to grab your attention is actually already here. The teaser for the third season of Westworld that aired ... - 5/20/2019
'Westworld' Season 3 Trailer Focuses on New Cast Member Aaron Paul(Variety) HBO hasn't yet revealed a release date for “Westworld” Season 3 — however, don't get too excited to return to the occasionally murderous robots. The third installment of the series, created by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, won't debut on the premium cabler ... - 5/20/2019
This 'Westworld' Easter Egg in the Season 3 Trailer May Reveal a Huge Twist(Inverse) The Westworld Season 3 trailer offers a jawdropping look at the real world that exists outside the show's titular park in the not-too-distant future. It's focused on Paul as a young man slouching through a slightly dystopian city. By day, he's a worker drone, but at ... - 5/20/2019
Kid Cudi Stars in “Westworld” Season 3 Trailer: Watch(Pitchfork) Kid Cudi appears in the first trailer for “Westworld” season three, which aired last night before the “Game of Thrones” finale. The artist, who goes by Scott Mescudi in film roles, appears in prison overalls a minute into the video. Aaron Paul also joins the HBO ... - 5/20/2019
HBO lanza el primer tráiler de la tercera temporada de Westworld durante el final de Juego de Tronos(Gizmodo en Español) HBO decidió lanzar las primeras imágenes de la tercera temporada de Westworld (o Westworld III, como la llaman) justo antes del gran final de la serie Juegos de Tronos. Y fue ... diferente. Hey, ¿recuerdas cuando Aaron Paul formó parte del casting en ... - 5/20/2019
Kid Cudi Is In The Third Season Of 'Westworld' And Fans Are Sharing Excited Reactions(UPROXX) He added in another tweet, “It'll all make sense soon,” and sure enough, now we know at least part of what he was talking about: HBO shared a new trailer for the third season of Westworld, and Cudi is in it. The moment lasts for about a second, beginning just ... - 5/20/2019
Westworld muestra tráiler de tercera temporada: HBO quiere que te quedes(FayerWayer) Con el final de Game of Thrones se teme que se pierda una buena cantidad de suscriptores. Y parece que buscaron mantenerlos mostrando un avance para la tercera temporada de Westworld. Sí, la serie ya ha sido confirmada que volverá al canal de cable ... - 5/20/2019
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Dan and Shay
50K+Dan + Shay Perform 'Speechless' With 'American Idol' Finalist Madison VanDenburg
(Taste of Country) Dan + Shay performed "Speechless" with American Idol Top 3 contestant Madison VanDenburg on Sunday, May 19 for the finale of season two of the reality singing competition show. Shay Mooney and Dan Smyers took the stage with pink and red smoke ... - 5/19/2019
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Morehouse College
200K+A Billionaire Will Pay Morehouse Students' Debt. This Reaction Was Priceless.
(The New York Times) When the billionaire Robert F. Smith told Morehouse College's class of 2019 on Sunday that his family would eliminate their student loans, no one was more surprised than Henry Goodgame. You need only to watch the video of the moment to see that: Mr. - 5/19/2019
Morehouse's student loan forgiveness is an incredibly useful economics experiment(Vox) Robert Smith, a private equity executive worth an estimated $4.47 billion, is donating approximately $40 million of his fortune to pay off the student loan debt of the graduating class of Morehouse College. Morehouse, an elite, all-male historically black college ... - 5/19/2019
Morehouse gift shows reality of college debt outweighs Trump's positive economic message(CNN) But that sentiment was overshadowed by the startling announcement by billionaire investor Robert F. Smith, the wealthiest black man in America, that he would pay off the student loans of the Class of 2019 at Morehouse College. "On behalf of the eight ... - 5/19/2019
A 22-Year-Old Is Motivated To Change The System After Transferring Out Of Morehouse College Before A Billionaire ...(BuzzFeed News) Jordan Long is attending a community college in the Oakland, California, area after he was forced to transfer out of Morehouse College in Atlanta as a sophomore in 2017 to avoid adding to a $60,000 student debt bill. So when the 22-year-old learned that ... - 5/19/2019
Who is Morehouse billionaire benefactor Robert F. Smith?(CBS News) "And my family is making a grant to eliminate their student loans." Morehouse is an all-male, historically black college in Atlanta. The billionaire's gift is estimated to be worth about $40 million, based on the combined debt shouldered by the graduating class's ... - 5/19/2019
Billionaire pledges to pay off $40 million in student loan debt for Morehouse College class of 2019(USA TODAY) Investor and philanthropist Robert F. Smith surprised the Morehouse College class of 2019 with a special graduation gift: He's going to pay all of their student loan debt. "My family is going to create a grant to eliminate your student loans!" Smith told the ... - 5/19/2019
A billionaire will pay off debt of Morehouse College's 2019 graduates. Here is what that gesture means(CNN) "When you have to service debt, the choices about what you can go do in the world are constrained," Morehouse President David A. Thomas said Sunday. "(Smith's gift) gives them the liberty to follow their dreams, their passions." Thomas told CNN on Monday ... - 5/19/2019
Billionaire Robert F. Smith tells Morehouse College grads he'll pay their student loans(CBS News) Atlanta — A billionaire technology investor and philanthropist says his family is providing grants to wipe out the student debt of the entire 2019 class at Morehouse College. Robert F. Smith made the announcement Sunday morning in front of nearly 400 ... - 5/19/2019
Morehouse College Graduates' Student Loans to Be Paid Off by Billionaire(The New York Times) The 396 young men began the day as students in caps and gowns, ready to graduate from Morehouse College — full of hope, but burdened in most cases with the debts that financed their education. Then their commencement speaker went off-script with an ... - 5/19/2019
Robert Smith's Gift to Morehouse College Left This Student Behind: “We Shouldn't Have Billionaires”(VICE News) Jordan Long would've graduated from Morehouse College — the historically black, all male, university — with a degree in business and marketing this year. But he dropped out his sophomore year after he couldn't get another student loan co-signed. - 5/19/2019