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Donald Trump's plans receive a boost from a judge he once berated for being of "Mexican heritage". from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2oCdJzj

The government says the population needs controlling but animal activists say it's a cruel approach. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EXA3yr

Two female singers are sentenced to prison: one for inciting debauchery, and one for a joke. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HRzaFu

After Oxfam's handling of a sex scandal in Haiti, the foreign aid sector faces tough questions. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HTj12q

Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Coq8QH

Puskas, an eight-year-old police dog, needed jaw surgery after tackling the fugitive. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2FbZrjc

One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GNXC9s

Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong considers his mixed-race heritage - and how it has shaped him. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HQNHRZ

How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GOPAwX

Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2HRGnWb

Blind people who use sound to navigate their environment adjust their clicks very similarly to bats, research reveals. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GQzt21

The 1932 vehicle once belonged to the pilot who mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EZgge5

A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ou8WR8

A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CqJvsr

What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GORxcL

Media outlets in Pakistan said parliament had declared it to be one, but that's not quite what happened. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EY1EeR

The Briton and Australian murdered a teenager after plotting to become serial killers, a jury heard. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CpOcCH

India's news media face backlash over graphics showing Sridevi in bathrooms to illustrate how she died from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2F6KQpb

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Should schools teach kids about sexting? A growing number of American teens are sharing sexually explicit images and videos; now some are calling for sexting to be part of sex education in schools. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2oDyESz

U.S. to file 'statement of interest' in lawsuits against opioid makers, distributors The United States will file a "statement of interest" in an action involving hundreds of lawsuits against drug manufacturers and distributors, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said on Tuesday. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2EZwgAD

Aerobic exercise slows cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease Cardiovascular exercise training may help slow the decline in brain function seen in Alzheimer's patients, a new review of past research suggests. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2HP8e9i

Standing desks may be harmful to your health, according to new study New research suggests that using standing desks for a prolonged period of time will create "discomfort and deteriorating mental reactiveness." via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2FCunqS

Too much tech: Today's kids struggle to hold pencils, study says Overuse of touchscreen phones and tablets is preventing children's finger muscles from developing so they can properly hold a pencil says a new report. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2GQWlhF

Teen sexting may be more common than you think At least one in four teens are receiving sexually explicit texts and emails, and at least one in seven are sending sexts, a new study suggests. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2F9h9DT

Woman's hand that was chopped off in machine was saved by co-workers A woman has miraculously regained the use of her hand after it was completely severed by a coconut chopping machine. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2EVfwud

Mom 'fighting for her life' in ICU after contracting rare, rodent-carried Hantavirus In early January, Kiley Lane went to the hospital for what she thought was the flu. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2ozDf8u

Candace Cameron-Bure shares her best style and beauty advice 'Fuller House' star and author of 'Staying Stylish' Candace Cameron-Bure discusses fashion tips and her secret to looking young. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2HKOJyG

Pediatricians issue new guidelines for depression screening for teens The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated guidelines that call for universal screening for depression. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2ClAC3h

Areas with a similar demographic have managed it, so why hasn't Blackburn? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GLFOMb

At home with Superorganism - the eight-piece pop group who made a hit single before they'd even met. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2HTdWXW

What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GORxcL

No longer is it enough to simple refer to the weather as "winter". So what's changed? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2HMMbA1

A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2ou8WR8

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Ex-Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum agrees to sign with Rangers" Published on February 28, 2018 at 09:16AM by Staff and News Services Stand down, Bay Area. Tim Lincecum will not be joining the Dodgers. The Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday that the former Giants right-hander had agreed to a major-league deal with the Rangers with a $1 million base salary and incentives. He is destined for the Texas bullpen and could even be a closer. Earlier Tuesday, FanRag Sports reported the Dodgers and Rangers were heavily pursuing Lincecum. The thought of Big Time Timmy Jim in that blue uniform must have left many Giants fans queasy. Lincecum threw a showcase in Seattle on Feb. 15 for about 20 teams, including the Giants. The Chronicle reported that Lincecum gave the Giants the courtesy of a private workout as well.

Major-league free agents disappointed but still looking for a job" Published on February 28, 2018 at 08:10AM by By Ron Blum BRADENTON, Fla. — Tyler Clippard wore a black jersey with a white players’ union logo and pitched hitless ball for two innings against amateurs in the green shirts of the East Japan Railway Company. He had the poorest personal results of his nine major-league seasons last year, yet ended the year with a celebration in the clubhouse of the World Series champion Houston Astros. This is not how the 33-year-old right-hander envisioned spring training.

Chris ‘no-hitter’ Heston bidding for a Giants comeback" Published on February 28, 2018 at 06:27AM by By Henry Schulman SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Chris Heston's fall from a 2015 no-hitter to near-obscurity is a story of lost confidence and "complacency" - his word. Heston is trying to make a comeback with the Giants and has a strong ally and shoulder to lean on in another guy who knows about climbing back from the depths. Ryan Vogelsong. "Vogy always took care of me with the Giants," Heston said before Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks. "He's been a great buddy. He reached out to me last year. He's another guy in your corner and one of my best friends in the game." The Giants thought they had a keeper in Heston when he no-hit the Mets in New York on June 9, 2015.

Report: Former Giants great Tim Lincecum close to signing with Rangers" Published on February 28, 2018 at 03:25AM by By Henry Schulman SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Stand down, San Francisco. It looks like Tim Lincecum will not be a Dodger. Yahoo Sports reported Tuesday that the one-time Giants great is close to a major-league deal with the Texas Rangers. He is destined for the Texas bullpen and could even close. Earlier Tuesday, FanRag Sports reported the Dodgers and Rangers were heavily pursuing Lincecum. The thought of Big Time Timmy Jim in that blue uniform left Giants fans queasy. Lincecum threw a showcase in Seattle on Feb. 15 for about 20 teams. The Giants attended. Also, The Chronicle reported that their onetime ace gave the them the courtesy of a private workout beforehand.

Paying homage to the Greatest: Willie Mays" Published on February 28, 2018 at 03:18AM by By Ann Killion SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Some day, in the future, it will probably be Buster Posey or Madison Bumgarner sitting at a table during spring training, eyesight nearly gone, an assistant bringing food, talking about the old days. And a far-off generation of sports writers will shyly pay their respects to the players they worshipped as children. (Yes. I firmly believe that baseball, spring training and sports writers will still exist, many decades into the future.) But for now, for me, it’s Willie Mays sitting in the Giants clubhouse in Scottsdale. Cracking jokes. Scolding youngsters. The greatest living ballplayer. Check that. No qualifications. The greatest ballplayer in history.

Watch: United Airlines staffer fights with passenger over baggage Check out this argument between a United Airlines staffer and passenger over whether her carry-on luggage is too big. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2F914y9

United passenger records heated exchange with ‘rude’ airline staff over carry-on bag Though the pair were eventually allowed to board, Natalia says the event left her and her Russian-born mother, who speaks limited English, feeling humiliated. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2FbHVvx

Chrissy Teigen brings 'emotional support casserole' through airport security She made sure to check with TSA beforehand. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2FAzzvc

American Airlines passenger films argument with ticket agent An American Airlines passenger taped a heated argument with the ticket agent after missing their flight, claiming the airline treated them like 'animals.' via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2CKCmis

‘Cocaine babe’ pleads guilty to smuggling $30M drugs on cruise Known as the “cocaine babe,” a Canadian cruise passenger finally plead guilty to smuggling over 200 pounds of cocaine on a Princess Cruise in 2016. Worth between $21 million to $30 million the drug bust was Australia’s largest to ever take place on a boating vessel. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2EXdg5O

American Airlines staffer filmed squabbling with passengers over missed flight All was not well in the high skies. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2FCj0ik

Trump Organization under investigation by Panama government over hotel dispute Officials are looking into a dispute between the organization and the hotel owner. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2CLHOlj