Thursday, April 30, 2015
Baltimore officials ask for patience in probe of black man's death - Reuters
Reuters | Baltimore officials ask for patience in probe of black man's death Reuters BALTIMORE (Reuters) - As protesters marched in several cities, Baltimore officials asked for patience on Thursday while prosecutors decide whether to charge six officers involved in the arrest of a black man who later died of injuries he sustained while in ... Baltimore Police Say Freddie Gray Probe Is Complete Nearly 100 Baltimore officers hurt in Freddie Gray protests, police say WATCH LIVE: In Philadelphia, Supporters Of Baltimore Protests Take To The ... |
Baby Sonies Awal: A symbol of hope for Nepal
The dust-covered infant, pulled from the rubble of his home is back with his family -- images of his rescue have become defining for the disaster, hope amid the trauma of the earthquake's devastation. FULL STORY | TALES OF SURVIVAL
Mom of Nepal quake baby: He just started smiling
The dust-covered baby pulled from the rubble of his home is back with his family -- a symbol of hope for the future amid the trauma of Nepal's earthquake devastation FULL STORY | INTERACTIVE: TALES OF SURVIVAL
Protests continue as city waits for answers
Hundreds took to the streets of Baltimore again Thursday to protest the death of Freddie Gray, who died of an unexplained injury sustained in police custody.
Why Bernie Sanders matters
Sanders has a distinct advantage: He showed up. And in a year when few are willing to challenge Clinton, that could be enough to make him an important force.
Freddie Gray Investigation Complete, Turned Over To State's Attorney - CBS Local
CBS Local | Freddie Gray Investigation Complete, Turned Over To State's Attorney CBS Local Derek Valcourt has what city police had to say about their investigation into the death of Gray and what happens now. This came as a surprise, police said they would not turn their information over to prosecutors until tomorrow. Instead they moved a day early ... Protest through Syracuse supporting Baltimore's Freddie Gray ends peacefully Can you run from police? Police findings on Baltimore man's death handed to prosecutors |
Latest on police-custody death: Store owner talks of video - Washington Post
Sacramento Bee | Latest on police-custody death: Store owner talks of video Washington Post 3:40 p.m.. A camera outside a small grocery store apparently recorded a previously unknown stop that happened while Freddie Gray was inside a prison van. The store owner, who speaks Korean, told The Associated Press that two police officers visited his ... Nearly 100 Baltimore officers hurt in Freddie Gray protests, police say Freddie Gray's Injury and the Police 'Rough Ride' Freddie Gray: New Timeline Revealed as Police Hand Over Investigation |
5 Things You May Not Know About Bernie...
It's official. Senator Bernie Sanders is running for president. What tidbits do you need to know about the eccentric Independent from Vermont, as he goes head to head against Hillary Clinton?
Caught on Camera: High Velocity
A professional longboarder reaches dangerous speeds along the open road. Caught on Camera “High Velocity” premieres Sunday, May 3rd at 8PM ET!
LIVE VIDEO: Bernie Sanders expected to...
Senator Bernie Sanders holds a press conference in Washington, D.C.
'To save a human life, we will risk almost everything'
Rescuers dig deep into a precarious mountain of concrete and steel to recover a man buried for five days under a pancaked Kathmandu building. | INTERACTIVE: Tales of loss and survival
Buried nearly a week and still alive
Five days after a massive earthquake decimated large swaths of Nepal, flattening buildings and claiming thousands of lives, rescuers pulled a man alive from the rubble Thursday.
Ultima VIII Is Now Free—And Worth Another Look
Ultima VIII: Pagan is now available for free. Remember what a disaster it was? I don't. I actually liked it.
The post Ultima VIII Is Now Free—And Worth Another Look appeared first on WIRED.
A 'miracle' five days after disaster
Crowds erupted in cheers Thursday as a teen boy was pulled alive from the rubble of a collapsed building five days after Nepal's catastrophic earthquake.
'The way the building is, it's definitely a miracle'
A man buried for five days under a pancaked Kathmandu building survived because a motorcycle shielded him from the pressure of concrete and steel, rescuers say. | INTERACTIVE: Tales of loss and survival
Baltimore Unrest Sparks Nationwide Marches, Rallies - ABC News
ABC News | Baltimore Unrest Sparks Nationwide Marches, Rallies ABC News Hundreds of people rallied and marched in New York, Boston, Minneapolis and other cities across the country, protesting the death of Baltimore resident Freddie Gray, who was critically injured while in police custody. Protesters in Baltimore, meanwhile, ... Freddie Gray Protests Spread Beyond Baltimore, 100 Arrested in New York Latest on police-custody death: More protests in Ferguson Cops Arrest 60 As Protests Spread to New York |
'We lost everything too. But at least we could be here'
Nepalis in isolated quake-hit areas are tired of waiting for government and aid assistance. But some of their families are making the arduous trek to be with them amid the devastation. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.
Report: Freddie Gray may have intentionally tried to injure self in police van - Fox News
Fox News | Report: Freddie Gray may have intentionally tried to injure self in police van Fox News Freddie Gray, whose death triggered Monday's rioting in Baltimore, may have intentionally tried to injure himself in a police van, according to another prisoner in the vehicle, the Washington Post reported late Wednesday night. The Post said the unidentified ... Freddie Gray death: New narratives question police brutality claim Baltimore calms under curfew as protests ignite in other major cities, report ... Baltimore officials: No immediate decision in Gray case |
'We heard people needed help. So we came.'
Nepalis in isolated, inaccessible areas, still reeling from Saturday's devastating quake, are tired of waiting for government and aid assistance that never comes. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.
Freddie Gray death: New narratives question police brutality claim - CNN
CNN | Freddie Gray death: New narratives question police brutality claim CNN (CNN) Two new accounts of what happened to Freddie Gray question the narrative that has fueled protests in Baltimore -- the notion that Gray died as a result of police brutality. The first comes from a woman close to one of the officers involved in the arrest. Support grows for Baltimore protests as demonstrations spread across the US Half those arrested during Baltimore riots released without charges Hundreds March in Manhattan to Protest the Death of Freddie Gray |
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Baby pulled from earthquake rubble after 22 hours
A photo of a baby boy being pulled from the rubble of the Nepal earthquake has become the defining image of a disaster that has devastated the country.
An infant's cry, heard from the rubble
From a four-month-old baby's survival, to a man rescued after 82 hours trapped under rubble, tales of miraculous survival following Nepal's devastating earthquake give others hope.
Frustration mixes with hope in Baltimore
Trymaine Lee, reporter for MSNBC, and Baltimore resident April Love talk with Rachel Maddow about the day's protests and the hopes among Baltimore residents that recent events will help move the city forward. Joy-Ann Reid joins with further perspective.
Resistance as Baltimore curfew takes effect
Joy-Ann Reid, national correspondent for MSNBC, talks with Rachel Maddow as the 10 p.m. curfew in Baltimore approaches and many people remain on the street even as leaders like Congressman Elijah Cummings implore them to go home.
Black power in Baltimore: When African American leaders confront racial unrest - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times | Black power in Baltimore: When African American leaders confront racial unrest Los Angeles Times The mayor is black. The council is almost two-thirds black. The school superintendent is black. The police chief is black, and a majority of his officers are black. Race riots inevitably end in contention over what social woes led to the trigger point, with one ... Latest on police-custody death: Protesters march in city Baltimore Leaders Try to Curb Expectations Over a Pending Police Report Baltimore Protests: Demonstrators Across Country Demand Justice for Freddie ... |
'I witnessed absolute destruction'
Rabbi Chezky Lifshitz, a head of Chabad-Lubavitch of Nepal, recounts the terrifying first days after a massive quake wrecked destruction on Nepal.
You Can Embed Playable MS-DOS Games Into Tweets
Embedding playable DOS games into tweets? Why not?
The post You Can Embed Playable MS-DOS Games Into Tweets appeared first on WIRED.
msnbc News Quiz: Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles played to an empty crowd this week due to concerns over safety. What team did they play?
Our Robot Forces Are Coming: A Drone Just Refueled Mid-Air
The US Navy has refueled an autonomous plane in midair for the first time.
The post Our Robot Forces Are Coming: A Drone Just Refueled Mid-Air appeared first on WIRED.
Economic growth struggles in first quarter
Going into this morning, the expectation was that economic growth in the first quarter would be quite weak. Those projections were largely correct.
On the Apple Watch, the Best DJ Is an AI
The smaller our devices become, the greater opportunity there is for apps that act on their own.
The post On the Apple Watch, the Best DJ Is an AI appeared first on WIRED.
Flight to Kathmandu a journey of sorrow and hope
Every person with a boarding pass is about to enter a disaster zone. Some because they have loved ones who lost everything; others because they feel compelled to help.
Schools reopen, Baltimore calm ahead of noon vigil - USA TODAY
USA TODAY | Schools reopen, Baltimore calm ahead of noon vigil USA TODAY Schools reopened and streets were calm in Baltimore on Wednesday after an encouraging night that saw little of the angry chaos that has devastated Charm City in recent days. A prayer vigil was planned for noon to honor Freddie Gray, the young black man ... Baltimore uneasily awaits answers on black man's death After riots, Baltimore residents work to restore peace Baltimore Is Burning |
Latest on police-custody death: Feds meet with Gray family - Washington Post
Chicago Sun-Times | Latest on police-custody death: Feds meet with Gray family Washington Post 9:30 a.m.. Justice Department officials say they have met with the family of Freddie Gray, who died of a spinal injury days after being taken into police custody, and with an injured police officer who remains hospitalized. The department says the meetings ... Dramatic Images From Baltimore Unrest Baltimore: After riots, protesters and police ensure peace Baltimore riots briefly flare up again after protesters ignore city's curfew, city now ... |
Australia slams executions by firing squad
Australia recalls its ambassador to Indonesia after two of its citizens were among the eight drug smugglers executed by firing squad. FULL STORY | PHOTOS
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