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FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2015 file photo, Washington Redskins outside linebacker Trent Murphy (93) recovers a fumble after tackling Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) for a sack during the first half of an NFL football game in…

NFL teams trying to reduce fumbles with beeping footballs (AP) — Amid the hooting and hollering at Washington Redskins minicamp, there's a different sound in the air during running back drills. The Redskins are one of five NFL teams using so-called beeping or whistling footballs to emphasize ball security. Cutting down on fumbles is the goal of the ball, developed by Division II Northwood University assistant coach Tom Creguer and used by the Redskins, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens... Читать дальше...

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The Cleveland Cavaliers were in trouble.

The defending Golden State Warriors had crushed them in the first two games of the NBA Finals, winning Game 2 by a humiliating 33 points. Now, the Cavs were about to play at home for the first time in the series, and LeBron James wasn't having it, according to a report by  ESPN.

He gathered the team in the locker room beforehand. And then he turned to what might seem an unusual source of inspiration... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on a lawsuit claiming the intro to Led Zeppelin's hit "Stairway to Heaven" was copied from another band's song (all times local):

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on a lawsuit claiming the intro to Led Zeppelin's hit "Stairway to Heaven" was copied from another band's song (all times local):

LOS ANGELES — The Latest on a lawsuit claiming the intro to Led Zeppelin’s hit “Stairway to Heaven” was copied from another band’s song (all times local): 2:30 p.m. Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page have completed testimony and the defense has rested in the trial of a copyright lawsuit claiming they

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on a lawsuit claiming the intro to Led Zeppelin's hit "Stairway to Heaven" was copied from another band's song (all times local):

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on a lawsuit claiming the intro to Led Zeppelin's hit "Stairway to Heaven" was copied from another band's song (all times local):

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From India, to China, to Canada, yoga enthusiasts around the world are celebrating International Yoga Day on June 21. Practicing yoga has been shown to have significant health benefits, such as helping to maintain a balanced metabolism, relieve stress, and improve cardio and circulatory health.

Yoga's origins date back to more than 10,000 years ago, but in recent years it has become such a popular fad that it has slowly spread all over the world. In both 2014 and 2015... Читать дальше...

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LONDON, June 21 (UPI) -- A fake U.N. convoy carrying what appear to be the bodies of alien creatures was filmed driving the streets of London in an apparent publicity stunt.

BI Intelligence

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been called the next Industrial Revolution — it will change the way all businesses, governments, and consumers interact with the physical world.

For more than two years, BI Intelligence has closely tracked the growth of the IoT. Specifically, we've analyzed how the IoT ecosystem enables entities (i.e. consumers, businesses, and governments) to connect to, and control, their IoT devices in 16 environments, including manufacturing, the connected home... Читать дальше...

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The parents of a Georgia teenager found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat are “in a state of bewilderment” after the Justice Department decided to close a long investigation into the 2013 death while releasing only a vague account of its findings, a family spokesman said Tuesday. Classmates at Lowndes High School

Cleveland's third piece of the "Big 3" proved he can be valuable on the biggest stage and in the biggest pressure moments. Will this be enough to keep Kevin Love in a Cavaliers uniform?

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HOUSTON, June 21 (UPI) -- A Copa America benching won't stop Alejandro Bedoya from making an impact on the Centenario semifinal Tuesday against Argentina.

ST. LOUIS — The unrest that rocked the University of Missouri-Columbia campus last fall was part of a racial conflict that has existed in Missouri and the nation for centuries and still is evident on campuses across the country, interim president Michael Middleton said Tuesday. Middleton also defended the firing of assistant professor Melissa Click

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The unrest that rocked the University of Missouri-Columbia campus last fall was part of a racial conflict that has existed in Missouri and the nation for centuries and still is evident on campuses across the country, interim president Michael Middleton said Tuesday. The Columbia campus is expecting a $30 million drop in tuition because of fewer freshmen enrolling this fall, said Middleton, who added that he understood why parents might hesitate to send their children there if they... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Tuition and fees for undergraduate students at Eastern Michigan University are going up by 4.1 percent this year. All non-resident undergraduates entering this fall and later will be charged at the in-state tuition rate.

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” —Walt Disney

Steal, cheat, embezzle or lie on Wall Street, and your wrongdoing could be flagged by high-tech surveillance programs used by banks to sniff out law-breaking employees. But those same snooping tools might also be drawing attention to bankers attempting to do something noble, like blow the whistle.

After resigning from his post as the director general of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governors’ forum, Osaro Onaiwu has picked the form to contest the Edo gubernatorial election. The ex-DG has now pitched his tent with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and his new party has confirmed his interest in the September 10 gubernatorial […]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Overwhelming demand for a piece of history has prompted The Plain Dealer newspaper to print nearly 500,000 copies of its Monday edition proclaiming the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA champions.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Overwhelming demand for a piece of history has prompted The Plain Dealer newspaper to print nearly 500,000 copies of its Monday edition proclaiming the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA champions.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Overwhelming demand for a piece of history has prompted The Plain Dealer newspaper to print nearly 500,000 copies of its Monday edition proclaiming the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA champions.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota health officials have issued a warning about handling young poultry after nine cases of salmonella have been linked to young birds.