Philly.com’X-Men’ director Singer accused of drugging and raping teenagerReuters(Reuters) – Producer and director Bryan Singer has been accused of drugging and raping a teenage boy in California and Hawaii in the late 1990s, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. court on Wednesday. The lawsuit – filed weeks before the release of Singer’s …’X-Men’ director Bryan Singer accused of sexually abusing 15-year-old boy at …New York Daily NewsSuit Accuses Director of New ‘X-Men’ Film of Sexual AssaultNew York TimesSuit accuses ‘X-Men’ director Bryan Singer of sexual assault in 1999Los Angeles TimesNewsOK.com -The Slanted -TheCelebrityCafe.comall 294 news articles …read more    

Telegraph.co.ukMeet Kepler-186f, the most ‘Earth-like’ planet ever foundLos Angeles TimesSifting through observations from tens of thousands of distant stars, astronomers say they have discovered the first definitive Earth-sized planet that orbits in a habitable zone where water could exist in liquid form — a necessary condition for life as we know it.Scientists Find an ‘Earth Twin,’ or Maybe a CousinNew York TimesScientists Find ‘Earth’s Cousin’ Near Alien StarNBCNews.comAlmost Earth: A Newly Discovered Planet Could Be a Lot Like OursTIMEMiamiHerald.com -BBC News -Telegraph.co.ukall 66 news articles …read more    

FirstpostSouth Korean Ferry Text Messages Convey Teens’ FearNBCNews.comHeartbreaking text messages from high school students on board the sinking ferry off South Korea painted a picture of terror and tragedy on board as the hunt for survivors continued Thursday. “Mom, in case I don’t get a chance to speak to you…I love you,” …South Korea ferry disaster: parents’ anguish as rescue operation haltedTelegraph.co.ukSouth Korean Ferry Made a Sharp Turn Before It Tipped OverWall Street JournalCaptain’s orders under scrutiny in South Korea ferry disasterCBS NewsBBC News -National Postall 3,553 news articles …read more    

National GeographicKepler’s cool find: Another Earth-size planetUSA TODAYScientists studying the planets dancing around distant stars have found big planets and small ones, burning-hot planets and icy-cold planets. But in their search of other solar systems, astronomers had never found an Earth-size planet that could boast liquid …Meet Kepler-186f, the most ‘Earth-like’ planet ever foundLos Angeles TimesNew planet discovered that just might hold lifeSFGateScientists Find an ‘Earth Twin,’ or Maybe a CousinNew York TimesNBCNews.com -TIME -Washington Postall 80 news articles …read more    

ABC NewsIran mother spares son’s killer from hanging on gallowsIrish TimesThe mother (R) of murder victim Abdolah Hosseinzade slapping the face of Balal (C), who was convicted and sentenced to death for killing her son, before removing the rope from around his neck, during the execution in the northern city of Nowshahr, Iran on …Iranian murderer saved from hangman’s noose by victim’s own motherNew York Daily NewsIran mother spares life of son’s killer with a slapgulfnews.comAt the last moment, Iranian woman forgives son’s condemned killer as he stands …The RepublicWEAR -Haaretzall 49 news articles …read more    

Chron.comTeen urinates in reservoir; officials to flush 38M gallons; LA weepsLos Angeles TimesShortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday, a 19-year-old in a hoodie and baggy jeans was captured on a grainy black-and-white surveillance video urinating into a reservoir that slakes the thirst of Portland, Ore.’s 600,000 or so residents. (Cue the disgusted …Water from Oregon reservoir tests cleanWashington PostTeen urinates in reservoir, ruins 38M gallons of waterDetroit Free PressTeen urinates in reservoir, ruins town’s water supplyUSA TODAYThe Oregonianall 386 news articles …read more    

NPRWater from Oregon reservoir tests cleanPhilly.comPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Call it the Big Flush 2, and this time the sequel promises to be much bigger than the original. Portland officials said Wednesday they are flushing away millions of gallons of treated water for the second time in less than three years …Portland flushing 38 million gallons of water after teen urinates in reservoirChicago TribuneTeen urinates in reservoir, ruins town’s water supplyUSA TODAYPortland plans reservoir flush after teen citedAurora SentinelThe Verge -The Weather Channelall 373 news articles …read more    

Christian Science MonitorWould Obama save Putin from drowning? Putin says yes.Christian Science MonitorThough it seldom breaks fresh news, President Vladimir Putin’s annual telethon is always a useful reality check on the man, his state of mind, and his intentions. Skip to next paragraph. In Pictures Putin on a Show. Related stories. Vladimir Putin 101: A quiz …Snowden Appears on Putin Call-In ShowWall Street JournalEdward Snowden makes virtual appearance at Putin showFinancial TimesSnowden questions Putin on surveillance policiesThe HinduTelegraph.co.uk -Washington Post -euronewsall 312 news articles …read more    

ABC NewsUkraine crisis talks: Diplomats urge end to violence, security for allCNN(CNN) — Diplomats meeting for emergency talks on the crisis in Ukraine issued a joint statement Thursday aimed at de-escalating the tensions and ensuring the security of all Ukrainians. The pact calls for all illegal armed groups to be disarmed, all illegally …First deaths in Ukraine; Putin admits Crimea invadedUSA TODAYUS, Russia, EU Agree to Framework to De-Escalate Ukraine TensionsWall Street JournalFour-way Ukraine Talks Conclude with De-escalation PlanVoice of AmericaNew York Times -Washington Post -Haaretzall 3,612 news articles …read more    

LivemintFirst deaths in Ukraine; Putin admits Crimea invadedUSA TODAYDONETSK, Ukraine – A clash outside a military base ended with the first deaths so far in a Ukraine anti-militant operation as Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted Thursday in a radio interview that Russian soldiers did secretly invade Crimea to help …US, Russia, EU Agree to Framework to De-Escalate Ukraine TensionsWall Street JournalUkraine crisis talks: Call for end to violence, ensure security for allCNNAgreement reached in Geneva talks on defusing Ukraine crisisWashington PostVoice of America -New York Times -TIMEall 3,576 news articles …read more