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Some Thursday Love: Kenny Rankin, “Silver Morning,” 1974

• September 26, 2013 • Comments Off

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Jeff Bridges Nearly Refused The Role of “The Dude”

• December 29, 2010 • Comments Off

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Neil Armstrong’s Death, and a Stormy, Secret $6 Million Settlement July 24, 2019
The astronaut’s sons contended that incompetent medical care had cost him his life, and threatened to go public. His widow says she wanted no part of the payout.
Second Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges in Philadelphia Train Wreck That Killed 8 July 24, 2019
A Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge dismissed criminal charges against a former Amtrak engineer. The state attorney general vowed Tuesday to appeal the decision.
An American Citizen Is Released From Immigration Custody After Nearly a Month July 24, 2019
An 18-year-old Texas man, born in the United States, was detained at an immigration checkpoint while he was on his way to a college soccer tryout.
With Dad Jokes, a Little Laugh Track Goes a Long Way July 23, 2019
People find corny jokes funnier when they are paired with laughter, a new study found. (Though, as you will see, “funny” is a relative term.)
Puerto Rico Authorities Seize Cellphones Connected to Online Chat That Triggered Uprising July 24, 2019
Search warrants were issued for phones belonging to people in Gov. Ricardo A. Rosselló’s inner circle who traded sexist and homophobic messages.
More Than 2,000 Migrants Were Targeted in Raids. 35 Were Arrested. July 23, 2019
President Trump had touted the raids as a show of force in response to an influx of Central American parents and children across the southwestern border.
Why Are Native Hawaiians Protesting Against a Telescope? July 23, 2019
Demonstrators blocking construction of a major scientific project on Hawaii’s highest mountain have started to attract support across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
Mueller Is Testifying on Capitol Hill Today. Here’s What to Expect. July 24, 2019
The day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The New York Times will stream his testimony, and our reporters will provide live context and analysis.

The Guardian, UK

'We saved ourselves': Hong Kong train attack victims describe 30-minute ordeal July 24, 2019
Victims describe ‘smell of blood’ in train carriages as China blames ‘black hands’ of US for unrestVictims of an attack by masked men in a Hong Kong train station on Sunday have accused police of not responding to their calls for help, saying: “We saved ourselves … because nobody else was there.”Their faces obscured by masks, they gave emotional testimony at […]
Canada: two teens thought missing named as suspects in double murder July 23, 2019
Police name Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky as suspects in murder of Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese in British ColumbiaTwo teenagers who were previously feared missing have been named as suspects in the double murder of Australian Lucas Fowler, 23, and US citizen Chynna Deese, 24, who were shot dead on a remote highway in northern Canada. Related: Three deat […]
South Korean petrol stations refuse to fill up Japanese cars amid growing boycott July 24, 2019
Sales of holidays, beer and even tickets to see Butt Detective the Movie slump amid trade tensionsPetrol stations and garages in South Korea are refusing to fill up or service Japanese cars as part of a growing boycott of Japanese goods sparked by trade and political tensions.Sales of trips to Japan, Japanese beer and even tickets for the anime work Butt Det […]
Italian PM to address claims League sought money from Russia July 24, 2019
Allegations far-right party in coalition accepted funding to be discussed in parliamentItaly’s prime minister will address the country’s senate on Wednesday to discuss allegations that the far-right League party sought money from Russia.Giuseppe Conte, a technocrat whose appointment was key to the brokering of a coalition between the League and the populist […]
Neil Armstrong's family 'paid $6m by hospital' in wrongful death claim July 24, 2019
Settlement reportedly reveals hospital’s fears of adverse publicity over family’s allegations of botched surgery A hospital has paid the estate of astronaut Neil Armstrong $6m in a confidential agreement to settle allegations that post-surgical complications led to his death seven years ago, according to court documents.The 2014 settlement went to 10 relativ […]
US justice department targets big tech firms in antitrust review July 23, 2019
Officials to look into whether Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple are unlawfully limiting competitionThe US justice department is opening a broad antitrust review into major technology firms, as criticism over the companies’ growing reach and power heats up.The investigation will focus on growing complaints that the companies are unlawfully stifling competit […]
Three swimmers missing in river Thames July 24, 2019
Police are searching for three people after earlier finding body of man at a Gloucestershire water parkPolice are searching for three people who have gone missing in the river Thames.The Metropolitan police said a swimmer went missing at Shadwell Basin on Tuesday evening, a second at Waterloo Bridge and a third near Kingston High Street. Continue reading...
Joint Russian and Chinese air patrol heightens tension in Korean peninsula July 23, 2019
Moscow says it carried out its first long-range operation with Beijing, prompting warning shots from South Korean jets Russia has said it carried out its first long-range joint air patrol with China in the Asia-Pacific region, a mission that triggered hundreds of warning shots from South Korean jets and a strong protest from Japan.The flight by two Russian T […]

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South Korea says Russia 'regrets South Korean airspace violation' July 24, 2019
Russia's defence ministry had earlier furiously denied that its warplane had entered Korean airspace.
Europe heatwave: French city of Bordeaux hits record temperature July 23, 2019
The French city of Bordeaux hits its highest temperature since records began with 41.2C (106.1F).
Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform July 24, 2019
Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon.
Lebanon civil war: From rival fighters to side-by-side bikers July 23, 2019
Once Marwan and Elie fought for rival militias in Lebanon's civil war - now they've become close friends.
US Senate extends 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund July 24, 2019
The fund to cover medical costs for 9/11-related illnesses was at risk of running out of money.
Guatemala president seeks to unblock US migration deal July 24, 2019
The deal would require migrants crossing Guatemala to seek asylum there rather than in the US.
Tourist couple murder: Teenage boys named as suspects July 23, 2019
Two Canadian teenage boys are key suspects in killing of young couple shot to death on holiday.
Boris Johnson: Do Americans recognise UK's new prime minister? July 23, 2019
Boris Johnson is the UK's new prime minister. He reminds some Americans of a certain US politician.