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12/22/2024 06:31:06 pm

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Bill Signing

Obama Uses Trade Secrets Bill Signing to Promote Trans-Pacific Partnership

President Obama signed a bill designed to protect American companies' trade secrets and took the opportunity to ask Congress to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.

Periscope

Periscope Used to Broadcast Live Suicide in France

In a disturbing application of technology, a 19-year-old French woman used live-steam service Periscope to film herself committing suicide near Paris on Tuesday.

Lin

Jeremy Lin Values Stability, Happiness Over Money in Free Agency

Will Jeremy Lin find stability and happiness in free agency? Rumors link the only Asian-American player in the NBA to the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.

Stewart

Trump Opposition Common Ground for Jon Stewart and Southern Baptists

It is not easy for former Daily Show host Jon Stewart and right-wing Christians to find matters on which they agree, but now there is presumed GOP presidential nominee Donald J. Trump.

Wade

Dwayne Wade Honors Canadian Anthem after Game 3 Disrespect [VIDEO]

Miami Heat star Dwayne Wade's best play of his team's victory over the Toronto Raptors in game four of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals actually came before the opening tip-off. The all-star avoided further accusations of disrespect by halting his pregame routine in time to honor the Canadian national anthem.

Duterte

Duterte Holds Commanding Lead as Philippine Polls Open

Controversial presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte maintains a significant lead as Filipinos head to the polls today. With a projected 35% of the vote, Duterte has a 12-point lead over his closest competition, senator Grace Poe.

Japan

Japan Guide for Chinese Tourists: Stop Farting and Belching

In a new brochure, Japan advises Chinese tourists against openly farting and belching in public.

Mt. St. Helens

Increasing Earthquakes in Mount St. Helens Indicate Volcano Recharging

Scientists monitoring Mount St. Helens noticed a recent increase in seismic activity in the volcano, but there is no indication that there will be another eruption any time soon.

WoW

China Will See 'World of Warcraft' Movie before the US [VIDEO]

The upcoming World of Warcraft (WoW) movie will be released in Chinese theatres on June 8, two days before it begins showing on American screens.

Trump China

Trump Nomination Imminent, China Warns US Voters

The news that Donald Trump is now the presumptive GOP nominee for the coming US presidential election drew words of caution from China yesterday.

Supersonics

Will the NBA Return to Seattle? Council Vote Blocks Path

A proposal to build an arena in Seattle's SoDo District was blocked by a city council vote on Monday, dealing a major blow to entrepreneur Chris Hansen's plan to resurrect the Seattle Supersonics.

Coast Guard

Taiwan Deploys Ships to Disputed Island After Japan Seizes Fishing Boat

Taiwan sent two patrol ships to Japan's Okinotorishima Island on Sunday in response to the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing vessel by the Japanese coast guard last week.

Ferrell

Ferrell’s Involvement in ‘Reagan’ Sparks Criticism, Contradicts Work with Alzheimer’s Charity

Hollywood funny man Will Ferrell is set to star in an upcoming comedy about late US president Ronald Reagan's struggle with dementia. News of Ferrell's latest project garnered mixed reactions.

McGregor

Will McGregor Fight Diaz at UFC 200? White Says Rematch Still 'Off'

The turbulent week continues for Conor McGregor and his fans as UFC president Dana White denies the Irishman's claim that he will be fighting in a rematch against Nate Diaz at UFC 200. This is the latest revelation in a string of announcements that has included McGregor retiring and then returning in the span of a day.

Prince

How is the World Remembering Prince? Tributes From Google, Dave Chappelle, and More [VIDEO]

As the world mourns the passing of iconic singer Prince, tributes to the late star are pouring in, from Google to the re-emergence of a Chappelle's Show clip.

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