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Activists: 'Prison-based gerrymandering' dilutes urban power

TheRepublic.com 

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Just over 15,000 people make up Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello's legislative district, most of them suburban neighbors of the Democrat in his hometown of Cranston. But a disproportionate number are inmates sent from out of town to the state's main prison complex.

Death Rate of Young Daesh Recruits Doubles in 2015

RIA Novosti  

Daesh has been highly successful in promoting its radical ideology among young people across the world, particularly through social networking websites and messaging applications.

Deep Purple Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore Won't Attend Hall of Fame Ceremony

Yahoo Music 

Former Deep Purple  guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has revealed that he will not be attending this year Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony because the current lineup of the band is unwilling to perform with him. "Ritchie was honored by the offer of induction to the Rock and...

Philly D.A. on McCoy case: Goal is to get it right, not fast

NBCSports.com 

A report on Thursday indicated that the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office was “pushing back” at police recommendations about charging Bills running back LeSean McCoy with a crime for his involvement in a fight with off-duty police officers at a nightclub more than a week ago. The reason for the push-back is reportedly doubt about the…



Isis commander behind Tunisia attacks likely killed in US strike

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

A US air strike targeting Isis training camp in Libya today likely killed a senior militant who was linked to two major attacks in Tunisia last year in which nearly 60 people lost their lives, the Pentagon said. Isis operative Noureddine Chouchane alias Sabir, a Tunisian national and senior facilitator of the group in Libya, likely killed in the attack.

Isis commander behind Tunisia attacks likely killed in US strike

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

A US air strike targeting Isis training camp in Libya today likely killed a senior militant who was linked to two major attacks in Tunisia last year in which nearly 60 people lost their lives, the Pentagon said. Isis operative Noureddine Chouchane alias Sabir, a Tunisian national and senior facilitator of the group in Libya, likely killed in the attack.

Apple releases 'Error 53' bug fix for iPhone, apologizes

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Dmitry Rashnitsov
CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Apple provided a fix for the "Error 53" bug that's plagued some iPhone owners who tried to replace home buttons at third-party repair stores.

Tampa high school on lockdown after projectile hole found

Las Vegas Sun (lasvegassun.com) 

A projectile hit and created a small hole in a second-floor high school classroom in Tampa, prompting school officials to lock down the school. Tampa police said in a news release that all of the students and staff at Hillsborough High School were safe and ...

The 12 best new watches you need to know about

BusinessInsider.com 

via Esquire

Twice a year international press and buyers descend on Switzerland to check out the latest offerings from the finest watch brands in the world. Think of it as a bit of friendly competition: Megabrands and upstarts coming together to showcase the innovative mechanics, magnificent craftsmanship, and precious materials of their new creations. First on the docket was the Geneva-based Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, or SIHH, which wrapped up last month.

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Researchers made a promising finding about a Weight Watchers diet, and now the stock is going bonkers (WTW)

BusinessInsider.com 

Weight Watchers shares are surging.

The stock climbed as much as 21% Friday after the company said Thursday that an Indiana University School of Medicine study found that adults with prediabetes lost significant weight after they used a Weight Watchers program. 

The release cites previous research in saying that people with prediabetes can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% if they lost up to 7% of their body weight.

From the company's statement:

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'I could have died on my bike'

BBC Sport 

Paralympian David Smith says "the fight to make Rio 2016 is now a fight to stay alive" as he prepares to have surgery on a spinal tumour.

Harper Lee dies, Twitter mourns but celebrates her life

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

As news of the death of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Harper Lee filters around the globe, so do Twitter reactions upon, not just her passing, but her life. The author of the literary classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” and last year’s controversial sequel, “Go Set a Watchman,” died peacefully in...

Brezza draws highest buzz on social media during Auto Expo

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Maruti Vitara Brezza emerged as a showstopper not just at the recently concluded Auto Expo, but also in the digital world, drawing the highest buzz on social media, while German luxury car manufacturer, BMW generated the maximum excitement online.


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