Thursday, April 30, 2015
Quake victim's heart stopped during evacuation
CNN's Dr Sanjay Gupta revives a young victim of last Saturday's earthquake in an astonishing mid-flight emergency intervention. But, he says, she is just one of thousands of Nepalis in need of help.
US makes a U-turn on criminal justice reform
Rachel Maddow looks back at the relatively recent history of "tough on crime" politics in the United States and how unconscionable incarceration rates and the rampant exposure via citizen media of police misconduct has changed the national conversation.
Baby Sonies Awal: A symbol of hope for Nepal
The dust-covered infant, pulled from the rubble of his home is reunited with his family -- images of his rescue have become defining symbols of hope amid the earthquake's devastation.
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
Protester faces off with Geraldo Rivera
A Baltimore protester airs his frustration with the media coverage in the aftermath of Freddie Gray's death. Chris Hayes and Trymaine Lee discuss the media's role and responsibility.
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.
HOW “I” IS OUR “A”? NOT VERY.
Though some people like to sound the alarm of impending world domination by robots, scientists who actually work on artificial intelligence — and know exactly how hard it is to create AI that can do even one narrowly defined task well — assure us that we’re safe for the foreseeable future. Watch and listen as […]
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U.S. Navy escorts ships after Iran seizure
CNN has learned that U.S. Navy warships will now accompany every U.S.-flagged commercial vessel that passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
Cruz tries to blame Obama for 2008 crash
It was only a matter of time before Republican presidential candidates starting blaming the president for the crash that happened on Bush/Cheney's watch.
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!
Reporter Doubts Report Freddie Gray Injured Himself - Huffington Post
Huffington Post | Reporter Doubts Report Freddie Gray Injured Himself Huffington Post A leaked police document that claims Freddie Gray was “intentionally trying to injure himself” while in the back of a police van in Baltimore after his arrest is being questioned due to inconsistencies with earlier reports. Gray died a week after his videotaped ... Baltimore prosecutor calls for patience after receiving police findings on Freddie ... Could Freddie Gray have severed his own spine in a Baltimore police van? It's ... Protester: Baltimore violence a response to police "bullying" |
Latino community reacts to Baltimore unrest
The Latino community in Baltimore is responding to the unrest that has gripped the city over the last week.
Why Freddie Gray was arrested
Baltimore police arrested Freddie Gray for the alleged possession of a switchblade, according to a charging document obtained by msnbc.
Stop the Hysteria. Of Course Europe Wants an Open Internet
The European Union and the United States have been friends and allies for decades. Our economies and our societies are so tightly intertwined that creating artificial divides and walls is not only practically difficult but potentially extremely damaging for both of us. And yet, listening to some of the recent commentary around the high-tech sector, […]
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Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 4.30.15
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Baltimore police turn over Gray findings to prosecutor - USA TODAY
USA TODAY | Baltimore police turn over Gray findings to prosecutor USA TODAY The Baltimore police department, acting a day ahead of schedule, turned over to the state's attorney on Thursday its investigative findings into the death of Freddie Gray, but will not immediately release the material to the public, Police Commissioner Anthony ... Meet Marilyn Mosby, the Woman Overseeing the Freddie Gray Investigation Baltimore Residents Await Results of Probe Into Freddie Gray's Death Baltimore police give prosecutors report on Freddie Gray's death |
Bernie Sanders joins Democratic...
Is Sanders going to win the Democratic presidential nomination? It's extremely unlikely. Is that what his campaign is all about? Probably not.
Buried for 5 days 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.
Need a Quick Fix? First Express Starbucks Lands in NYC
This is the pilot store for the Starbucks express format, one designed to get you in and out faster than ever.
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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
Baltimore death sparks protests in New York, Boston, Philly - Chron.com
Chron.com | Baltimore death sparks protests in New York, Boston, Philly Chron.com NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of people have rallied and marched in New York and Boston to protest the death of a Baltimore man who was critically injured in police custody as Philadelphia activists prepare for their own demonstration. At least 60 people ... Freddie Gray Protests Spread Across the Country with Thousands Marching ... Protesters nationwide march against police violence Hundreds March in Manhattan to Protest the Death of Freddie Gray |
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.
Historic day at Baltimore’s Camden Yards
Kasie Hunt reports from an Orioles game played in an empty stadium and Chris Hayes speaks with Orioles COO John Angelos, whose poignant comments about the unrest in Baltimore went viral this week.
Microsoft’s Plan to Convert All Our Gadgets to Windows
Continuum, one of Windows 10's most vaunted features, is designed to keep all your devices in sync. It gives us a peek at Microsoft's vision of the future.
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'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.
The 'No-Drama Queen' under fire
Long considered a rising star, Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake faces criticism for her response to protests in her city this week.
A history of distrust: 'When police come up, everybody runs' - USA TODAY
USA TODAY | A history of distrust: 'When police come up, everybody runs' USA TODAY BALTIMORE – Lifelong Baltimore resident Shawny Reese didn't know Freddie "Pepper" Gray and doesn't know for sure why he ran when he saw police, but she wasn't surprised. "I grew up in the hood," Reese said, referring to the poverty-stricken West ... Maryland Governor Calls Baltimore's Night of Relative Calm a 'Turning Point' Baltimore police arrest man on live TV, sparking interest on social media Rumor Check: Did Freddie Gray Have Spinal Surgery Shortly Before He Died in ... |
How to Be a Good Internet Citizen During Breaking News
While “24/7 news” television networks covered the White House Correspondents dinner this past Saturday, many turned to Twitter to find out what was happening in Baltimore. I spent the better part of the last several nights watching the unrest there unfold through photos, live streams, video clips and Facebook posts and tweets. The pool of […]
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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.
U.S. develops self-guided ammunition
You know the phrase "dodging a bullet"? Forget about it. Probably not going to happen anymore.
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.
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