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Recording: Jordanians tried to silence former Prince
Former Jordanian Crown Prince Hamzah released a recording showing that Jordanian authorities tried to silence him from criticizing King Abdullah II, his half-brother. Gen. Yousef Huneiti is heard telling him he is being placed under house arrest for meeting with individuals who “started talking more than they should.” The Associated Press has the story: Recording…
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SCOTUS sides with Google in Oracle copyright fight
Concerns that Google is becoming a monopoly increased with the U.S. Supreme Court’s latest decision. The nation’s highest court ruled that Google’s use of Oracle’s purely functional, noncreative computer code in its Android phones does not violate copyright law. Two conservative justices dissented. The Associated Press has the story: Google OK to use Oracle’s Java…
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Possible picks for upcoming NHL trade
On April 12, NHL teams will be trading players, including some top ones that could help teams take the Stanley Cup. They include Taylor Hall, Kyle Palmieri, Mikael Granlund, Mattias Ekholm and Jonathan Bernier. The Associated Press has the story: Intriguing options for April 12 trade of NHL players The NHL trade deadline is less than a…
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Big names in entertainment this week
In entertainment this week, there are plenty of big names in new movies, TV and music. Taylor Swift is re-releasing her 2008 album “Fearless.” PBS debuts a new documentary about Ernest Hemingway. And Andy Garcia stars in a new drama series on ABC called “Rebel.” The Associated Press has the story: ‘Thunder Force’ debuts Friday…
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Stock market increases follow March jobs hike
As the economy improves, stocks are following right along. Monday was a good day for the stock market as gains followed the news on Friday of increases in the job industry. The Associated Press has the story: Economy recovering, stocks rising (AP) Stocks rose broadly on Wall Street in afternoon trading Monday as investors welcomed…
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Turkey detains former admirals over coup concerns
The government of Turkey is not taking any chances when it comes to risks of another military coup. Ten retired admirals were detained after they held a midnight meeting supportive of an international shipping treaty, something that could be interpreted as supporting a military coup. The Associated Press has the story: Ten retired admirals detained…
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Corporations gave millions to reps pushing voting restrictions
Some major corporations spoke out against Georgia’s new restrictive voting law last week. But at the same time, they have contributed over $50 million to some of those legislators involved. The Associated Press has the story: Corporations critical of Georgia’s new voting law contributed millions to the legislators who supported it WASHINGTON (AP) — When executives…
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US Soccer, New rules for the game
US Soccer, New rules for the game AP- U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League are joining a trial program that will allow teams two additional substitutes for suspected concussions in each match. The International Football Association Board, which sets the rules for the game, approved the trial for concussion substitutes…
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Jordan’s king steps into stepbrother drama
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has stepped into the fray involving claims by his stepbrother, a former crown prince, that he is being held under house arrest. The palace said Abdullah’s paternal uncle Prince Hassan has been asked to speak to Prince Hamzah, and Hamzah has confirmed his loyalty. The U.S. has sided with Abdullah. The…
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