San Francisco ChronicleSeized nuns are released by Syria rebels in prisoner swapeuronewsAround a dozen nuns and several workers from the same convent have been released after being held for more than three months by rebels in Syria. The women were set free at the Lebanese border as part of a swap in which the Syrian government has …Nuns Released by Syrians After Three-Month OrdealNew York TimesKidnapped nuns released by Syrian rebelsThe Times (subscription)A group of nuns kidnapped by Syrian rebels emerge safely after their release …The AustralianXinhua -Voice of America -Houston Chronicleall 174 news articles …read more    

BBC NewsChina media: Missing Malaysian planeBBC NewsThe fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which vanished from radar almost three days ago en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur, is dominating headlines. A commentary in the Beijing Times notes that Premier Li Keqiang said he was “very worried” over the …’We have to find the aircraft’: 2 days later, no sign of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370CNN InternationalStill no sign of Malaysia Airlines jetliner that vanishedCBS NewsVietnam Can’t Find Possible Debris From Missing Passenger JetNPRFinancial Times -Boston Globe -Wall Street Journalall 5,899 news articles …read more    

Sky News AustraliaBlood test predicts Alzheimer’s diseaseCNN(CNN) — In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have developed a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that predicts with astonishing accuracy whether a healthy person will develop the disease. Though much work still needs to be done, it is hoped the test will …Blood test could predict risk of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia in elderlyFox NewsBlood test can predict Alzheimer’s, say researchersBBC NewsStudy: Blood test can predict Alzheimer’sJerusalem PostZee News -Business Standard -University Heraldall 114 news articles …read more    

MiamiHerald.comMexico Government 100 Percent Sure Drug Capo KilledTIME(MEXICO CITY) — Mexico’s government confirmed late Sunday that the leader of the Knights Templar Cartel was killed in an early-morning shootout with marines despite being declared dead by authorities in 2010.’Slain’ Mexico Cartel Leader Dies a Second TimeABC NewsMexico Says It Killed Top Cartel Leader Reported Dead in 2010BusinessweekMexican authorities kill Knights Templar drug cartel leader Nazario MorenoWashington PostWall Street Journal -Los Angeles Timesall 157 news articles …read more    

AFPNew Zealand PM calls September 20 electionAFPWellington — New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on Monday called a general election for September 20, when his centre-right government will seek a third term in office on a platform of strong economic management. The popular Key said he wanted to …New Zealand to go to economy-focused election on September 20ReutersNZ Prime Minister Key to Seek Third Term at Sept. 20 ElectionBusinessweekJohn Key announces September election dateTVNZBryan-College Station Eagleall 68 news articles …read more    

TV3.ie300 slays at box officeTV3.ie300: Rise of an Empire raked in close to $45.1 million in its debut weekend at the US box office. 300: Rise of an Empire debuted at the top of the US box office this weekend. Sullivan Stapleton plays Greek general Themistokles in the war drama, which follows …Movie clockAlbany Times Union’300′ sequel lacks solid plot but makes up for it with bloody violenceDaily Nebraskan300: Rise of an Empire Slashes Competition with $45.1 Million Opening WeekendTheHDRoomLatinos Post -Business Standard -Wall Street Journalall 260 news articles …read more    

NorthJersey.comNFL: Lions owner William Ford dead at 88NorthJersey.comWilliam Clay Ford, the owner of the Detroit Lions and last surviving grandchild of automotive pioneer Henry Ford, has died. He was 88. Ford Motor Co. said in a statement Sunday that Ford died of pneumonia at his home. Ford help steer the family business for …William Clay Ford was as frustrated about losing as any of the Lions’ fansThe Detroit NewsWilliam Clay Ford’s Legacy Cemented Family’s DynastyForbesDrew Sharp: William Clay Ford was a good man with strong passion for LionsDetroit Free PressSanta Fe New Mexican.com -USA TODAY -Los Angeles Timesall 411 news …read more    

Cinema Blend’The Walking Dead’ Season 4 Review: ‘Alone’ForbesThere’s a tricky balancing act AMC’s The Walking Dead has to pull off during the second half of Season 4. The group is separated, scattered after the Governor’s raid on the prison, and each episode since then we’ve followed the pockets of survivors as they …’The Walking Dead’ recap: All Tracks Lead to TerminusEntertainment WeeklyMore of Services:New York Daily News (blog)The Walking Dead Watch: AloneTIMESan Jose Mercury News -MTV.com -Wall Street Journal (blog)all 138 news articles …read more    

abc7.comPowerful earthquake strikes off N. Calif. coastBoston.comEUREKA, Calif. (AP) — Officials say a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Sunday night off the coast of Northern California, but there were no early signs of a tsunami. The U.S. Geological Survey says the temblor struck at 9:18 p.m. PDT about four miles …6.9 quake centered in ocean hits Humboldt CountySan Francisco ChronicleMagnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Northern California: USGSReuters6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off Calif. CoastABC NewsMarketWatchall 60 news articles …read more    

IBNLive’We have to find the aircraft’: 2 days later, no sign of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370CNN International(CNN) — Despite the efforts of 34 planes, 40 ships and search crews from eight countries, officials have not found any sign of a Malaysia Airlines flight that went missing two days ago. “Unfortunately, ladies and gentlemen, we have not found anything that …Vietnam says it can’t find object thought to be from missing Malaysia Airlines jetFox NewsMissing Flight to Add to Malaysia Airlines’ Financial WoesWall Street JournalVietnam probes possible debris from missing Malaysia planeBBC NewsUSA TODAY -ABC News -Xinhuaall 5,863 news articles …read more