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At City Mouse in Chicago, It Starts With Cheese (of Course)

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By STEVE REDDICLIFFE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2GstDUz

Tiger Woods Is Back. Will Sponsors Buy In?

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By ZACH SCHONBRUN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2pT8r47

An Apology For What?  -Femi Fani Kayode Reacts To PDP Apology To Nigerians

I received the news of the apology offered to the Nigerian people by my friend and brother Prince Uche Secondus, the National Chairman of the PDP, with mixed feelings. For goodness sake what is the apology for? Is it the great achievements of President Olusegun Obasanjo or the commendable strides ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2uzOyUh

Driver Dies, 18 Injured as Bus Hits Truck on German Highway

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Europe https://ift.tt/2Gm1RNQ

Saudi Forces Say Intercept Houthi Missile Over Najran: TV

By REUTERS from NYT Middle East https://ift.tt/2GHgACm

Inside train used by Kim Jong-un to travel to China

On his first known foreign trip, newly released footage shows Kim meeting with Xi Jinping on his train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpiW5r

Autopsy Disputing Police Account of Shooting Prompts Anger

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT https://ift.tt/2H0J5Z6

Alton Sterling: Cop dismissed over deadly Baton Rouge shooting

The white Louisiana officer - and a colleague who has been suspended - face no criminal charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaRDh0

The New Social Media Checks for US Visa Applicants

If you have plans to apply for a U.S. visa in the near future, get ready to provide information on your social media accounts. The Trump administration is taking all possible steps to tighten visa rules. Now, the administration has unveiled a questionnaire that asks visa applicants for informati ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pRTtKA

Chocolate, cherries and Craig David

Some stories you may have missed over the past seven days. Let's fill you in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GnVjyb

Judge Temporarily Stops U.S. From Blocking Undocumented Teenagers’ Abortions

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IgOuuz

Tesla Says Crashed Vehicle Had Been on Autopilot Before Fatal Accident

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By GREGORY SCHMIDT from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2J3d1ER

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Lover for a Day’ and ‘Operation Odessa’

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By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2H0EXsr

Notre Dame, a UConn Nemesis, Topples the Huskies in a Final Four Thriller

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By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2J9KJs2

Police Release New Body Camera Footage of Alton Sterling Shooting

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2E8TPlk

Vermont Legislature Passes Sweeping Gun Restrictions

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By JESS BIDGOOD from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2E8JHsD

Stacey Dash, Actress in ‘Clueless,’ Drops Out of Congressional Race

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IikBu9

Quotation of the Day: Automakers Asked for Looser Rules but May Get More Than They Bargained For

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2uyPTeh

Mississippi State Earns Second Straight Trip to Women’s Final

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2GH6ocL

Sung Hyun Park and Pernilla Lindberg Share ANA Inspiration Lead

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2J5mueI

As Stanton and Judge Go Quiet, Tanaka Leads the Yankees

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By DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2uFbQIi

Corrections: March 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2IezgX9

What You Might Have Missed: 10 Weekend Reads From Opinion

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By KATHLEEN O’BRIEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GGYDDY

Vermont Town Seeks a Heart, and Soul (Also Milk and Eggs)

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By BILL McKIBBEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2H0Nk7m

The Outrage Over Kevin Williamson

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By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2E8O1bo

What Americans Really Think About Sports Betting

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By GARY BELSKY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GJ59Kk

A Colder War With Russia?

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By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Glr2zW

Albany Strikes Budget Deal That Sidesteps Trump’s Tax Plan

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By VIVIAN WANG and JESSE McKINLEY from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2GH0QyU

Back on the Job

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By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2GC0sSD

Scott Pruitt, E.P.A. Chief, Rented Residence From Wife of Energy Lobbyist

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By BRAD PLUMER and ERIC LIPTON from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2IicNIO

Abominable Marriage: Man apologises after marrying sister

After his initial unrepentant posture and daring anyone to stop him from marrying his younger sister, Mr. Chiadikobi Ezeibekwe, the 25-year old mathematics teacher at Community Secondary School, Isuofia, who by his action caused a stir at Ekwulobia, Anambra rsquo;s fourth largest urban town, has fin ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2GpNofz

Catholic Priests’ Assaults and Modern Imo Politics

Galileo Galilei, the 17th Century Pisa-born Italian monk and polymath, was in 1633 condemned by the Church rsquo;s Inquisition, which forced the physicist and astronomer to recant his classical scientific discoveries on April 30, 1633. He was kept in house arrest for 8 years and died in1642 at t ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pT03Sb

Sick Leaders Sell Youths Heritage Just To Die In Luxury

If you want to know the future of a country, look at youth rsquo;s life today. Pampered Leaders on scholarships and welfare throughout their life, are paying back with thorns and daggers at the back of our youths while celebrating themselves and their children. They are obsessedwith funerals whe ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2Igpd3K

Russia, China and North Korea: The Surviving Superpowers?

For decades, the USA, Russia 39;s esrtwhile USSR, Britain, France and China were accorded the exclusive status of superpowers. Besides booming economies, huge military arsenals stood them out as exclusive. Yet, within that power pentagon, Russia led Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) an ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pPiR4M

SEMA Donates Livelihood Support to Bama Returnee IDPs... As StatePoverty Alleviation Ministry Donates Keke NAPEP/Jega

The State Emergency Management Agency SEMA, Borno state has donated livelihood support items in the form of relief materials to the 120, 000 Bama returnee IDPs worth millions of naira. Similarly, the State Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Youths Empowerment has also donated livelihood sup ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2IhiLtb

New Afro-pop Sensation: Mel Rouge Releases Video For Second Single, ‘madam’

Nigerian-British Afro-pop singer Mel Rouge, releases video for her latest single lsquo;MADAME rsquo; produced by Ozedikus. The video begins with Mel stepping out fiercely in style to rule her Queendom. The video shows the artiste as the lsquo;MADAM Boss Chick rsquo; as Mel Rouge dominates ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pUPVrZ

Deputy Majority Leader Of Nigeria House of Representatives, Buba Jibril is dies at 58

The member, representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Umar Baba Jibril is dead. Jibril, 58 years who was a three time member of the house, died in the early hours of Friday in Abuja, one of his political associates, Mr Amuda Dan Sulaiman confirmed his dea ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2IieB4k

Looters: PDP dismisses FG's list, describes it as 'hollow and laughable'

The Peoples Democratic Party has reacted to the list of alleged 'looters' released by the Federal Government. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, described the list as hollow and laughable. According to the statement, the list was an ext ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pSv6xq

Nigerian Senate and the Elections' Sequence - Does it matter!

Election is gradually around the corner, with high expectations too. Political parties are warming up. Politicians are getting ready - preparing to secure power in public offices, but mostly with eyed interest at the center. Geared towards presidency. He who must lead, must first learn how to fo ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2IirDio

Good Friday: 7 Catholic devotees nailed to cross in Philippines

As a mark of honour for Jesus Christ and Good Friday reenactment of his suffering, seven Filipino Roman Catholic devotees, including a woman, have been nailed to wooden crosses. The demonstration was watched by thousands of spectators but frowned upon by church leaders. Three devotees wearing ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pSavt8

My Vision drives Me – Says Imo Deputy Governor

Contrary to the belief that the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere rsquo;s ambition is necessitated by what people considered betrayal from his boss, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the Deputy Governor has revealed that his ambition is occasioned by his vision, which he said will take ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2GrloZf

Imo Governor Laments Activities Of New Media

Governor Rochas Okorocha Owelle of Imo State said he is not comfortable about what the new media is doing even as he said anarchies now masquerade as democrats, ldquo;activism is not rascality rdquo;, he cried out. The governor who was represented by the state Commissioner for Information, Prof. ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pT0aNB

Federal Government releases names of alleged treasury looters

ABUJA: The Federal Government has released a list of some of those who have allegedly looted the nation rsquo;s treasury. The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, released the list during a press conference in Lagos on Friday. Mohammed said the individuals include officia ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2Gsmnbh

Naomi Campbell Visits the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari as Part of her Activities for ARISE Fashion Week 2018

The long anticipated fashion event in Africa, ARISE Fashion Week (AFW) 2018 is finally here Scheduled to take place from March 30th ndash; April 2nd 2018, Naomi Campbell visits the President of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari as part of her activities for AFW 2018 ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pRRLcW

NBA defies police order, protests Land Use Charge

IN defiance of the arrest threat by the Lagos State Police Command, members of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ikeja branch, and civil society groups, protested against the Land Use Charge Law of Lagos State, 2018. The protesters, led by the NBA Chairman, Mr. Adesina Ogunlana, stormed Yab ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2GsTEn2

Horror! Lesbian couple drive themselves and all 6 of their Kids off cliff after neighbors suspected abuse

Their car was spotted at the bottom of a cliff on Monday. Jennifer and Sarah Hart, along with Markis, 19, Jeremiah, 14, and Abigail, 14, were all found dead. Hannah, 16, Devonte and Sierra, 12, ahve not been found. Police said it rsquo;s not yet clear if they drove the car over the cliff intentio ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pSMJgy

Egbin Power Station Targets 5,000MW in Five Years

The Chairman of Egbin Power Plc, Mr. Kola Adesina has restated the commitment of the board of the company to expand the plant rsquo;s generating capacity from 1,320 megawatts to 5, 000MW in the next five years. Adesina said in a statement that better regulation should drive African power sec ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2Ihm03Y

Afam Fast Power To Add 240mw To National Grid

Afam III Fast Power, the fast, trailer mounted mobile gas turbine or modular power generation solutions initiated under the Federal Government rsquo;s Fast Power Programme, in line with the Buhari led Administration rsquo;s incremental power plan, is expected to add 240MW of electricity to the n ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pSMGBo

Security: Army Buries 11, Coas Blasts Ty Danjuma, Others

Chief of army staff (coas) Lt Gen Tukur Buratai on Thursday came down hard on those accusing the military of bias in the ongoing war against killer herdsmen. The coas who was visibly angry to witness the burial of the 11 soldiers killed by bandits on march 20, in birnin gwari, kaduna state, wonde ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2IkDAEn

Flavour N’abania Hosts free concert in Enugu with Life Beer

Nigeria rsquo;s Highlife Sensation, Flavour N rsquo;abania is set to host a free concert this Saturday in Enugu. Life Continental Lager Beer sponsors the concert tagged ldquo;Flavour of Africa rdquo;. The concert, which promises to be a spectacular musical experience, will feature some of A ... from The Nigerian Voice News https://ift.tt/2pP8GNx

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert ‘Violent deportee’ who escaped custody at JFK airport caught, reports say 03/30/18 4:09 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Widow of Orlando nightclub gunman found not guilty of aiding husband 03/30/18 10:32 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert US service member killed in Syria blast is first KIA in Iraq or Syria this year 03/30/18 9:18 AM

China to Spend $300 Million on Improved Irrigation in Southern Xinjiang

By REUTERS from NYT Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/2GHjx5y

Fox's Ingraham to Take Week Off as Advertisers Flee Amid Controversy

By REUTERS from NYT Europe https://ift.tt/2JaqzOL

Mormon Conference Ushers in Leaders as Church Faces Scrutiny

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT https://ift.tt/2uyYaPg

North Korea Will Take Part in Next Two Olympics-IOC Chief Bach

By REUTERS from NYT Olympics https://ift.tt/2E5UHqJ

Nobel Prize Winner Malala Visits Her Pakistan Hometown

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/2GmhikP

What Americans Really Think About Sports Betting

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By GARY BELSKY from NYT https://ift.tt/2GJ59Kk

K-Pop Time: S. Koreans Fly to Pyongyang for Rare Concerts

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/2E910Ki

Corrections: March 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT https://ift.tt/2IezgX9

Stacey Dash, Actress in ‘Clueless,’ Drops Out of Congressional Race

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT Elections https://ift.tt/2IikBu9

Scott Pruitt, E.P.A. Chief, Rented Residence From Wife of Energy Lobbyist

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By BRAD PLUMER and ERIC LIPTON from NYT https://ift.tt/2IicNIO

Two Companies Linked To Tinubu, Ambode’s Aide To Collect Land Use Charge In Lagos State

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Fountain Varsity Asks Govt To Allow Private Institutions Benefit From TET-Fund

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Dino Melaye: Police Re-Arrest 5 Out Of 6 Escapee Suspects

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BREAKING: FG Releases Names Of ‘Looters’

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PDP Replies Presidency, Says APC Has Spirit of Vengeance

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Believe in Nigeria; Don’t Give Up, Ex-President Jonathan Tells Nigerians

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Nigerian Govt Releases 'Teaser List of PDP Looters'

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Gunmen In Military, Police Uniforms Kill Six In Kaduna

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Eko Electricity Coy Promises Uninterrupted Power Supply During Easter

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2019 Polls: Pastor Tunde Bakare To Meet Nigerians In Us

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Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the town where she was shot returning from school in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pUEq30

US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRZZRG

Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GE5PR4

Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5GdLg

Sierra Leone votes in run-off between Maada Bio and Kamara

The vote was delayed after an allegation of electoral fraud in the first round earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E82WTl

North Korea sanctions: UN blacklists shipping firms

It is the UN's largest ever package of designated penalties against Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpUctI

Spy poisoning: Russia escalates spy row with new expulsions

Moscow orders the UK to cut more Russian staff as it hits back at more than 20 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7hC8P

Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery

The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a pulmonary valve at a Los Angeles hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uxTkSt

Vatican: Pope did not say there is no hell

A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IgMJh6

Kosovo security chiefs sacked after six Turks deported

There is fury in Kosovo after six alleged opponents of the Turkish president were sent back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gpppgs

Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty

Noor Salman sobs as a jury clears her of helping her husband kill 49 people at the Pulse venue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E3X1Pb

Australia ball-tampering: David Warner's tearful apology

Australian cricketer David Warner cries as he admits he may never play for his country again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pS1NuW

Breaking the period taboo in Pakistan

Wasma Imran and Mahin Khan founded the Recircle Cup, to help those who cannot afford sanitary towels in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uyDoiR

Costa Rica polls: 'People hate us, we might move to Spain'

A Costa Rican couple talks about their fears ahead of polls dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSSR8F

Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E7nxHd

Iowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks

A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4kUK6

Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pTIeBo

NZ seniors' group hits back at 'elderly driver' plates

Lobby group says older drivers are being 'singled out' by E-plates idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J22GZD

Avatar: Scientology-style sect causes concern in Netherlands

An investigation claims a Scientology-type sect is steering Dutch schools. So what is going on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8KX2H

Spring in Tashkent: Is Uzbekistan really opening up?

There's a renewed optimism in Uzbekistan under a reforming president, BBC Uzbek's Ibrat Safo reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gl437X

Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IiMF06

In pictures: The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia

Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner's visit the churches of Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pT5hMY

The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRCk4D

The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSLT2l

Schwarzenegger says 'I'm back' after recovery from heart surgery

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Actor and former bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent heart surgery to replace a valve that was originally replaced 20 years ago, waking up with the words "I'm back" in a twist on his catchphrase, a spokesman said on Friday. from Reuters: Entertainment News https://ift.tt/2pRQSkR

Pippa Middleton's father-in-law under investigation in France over suspected rape

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PARIS (Reuters) - The father-in-law of Pippa Middleton, whose sister Kate is married to Britain's Prince William, has been placed under formal investigation over suspected rape of a minor, a court source told Reuters on Friday. from Reuters: Entertainment News https://ift.tt/2IhPgHY