Author Archives: Ralph

‘Ready for death’: Journalist live-tweets deadly Taliban hotel siege

http://twitter.com/#!/combatjourno/status/216105513686024192 Armed Taliban insurgents stormed a resort hotel outside of Kabul Friday, firing on guests and taking hostages. Fourteen Afghan civilians, three security guards and an Afghan police officer died in the attack, said Mohammad Zahir, criminal director for Kabul police. “The attackers entered the hotel and suddenly opened fire on families having a late…

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Tiki Barber reaches divorce settlement

http://twitter.com/#!/DaveA13/status/187591673570795520 From Fox Sports: Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber and his ex-wife have finally reached a settlement in their bitter divorce, a clerk at Manhattan Supreme Court confirmed Wednesday. The clerk said the once-happy couple has 60 days to turn in the settlement to the court. The ex-Giants star was slapped with…

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Trim and Fit? You May Still Have Heart Disease

Trim and Fit? You May Still Have Heart Disease Lessons from Jane Brody’s brother: Having all the right cholesterol numbers and staying active is no guarantee your coronary arteries are in great shape. Read More…

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You Don’t Have to Be a Journalist to Want to Keep Chats Private

You Don’t Have to Be a Journalist to Want to Keep Chats Private It’s easy to leave behind digital evidence when talking to sources — or to friends. Here’s how Kate Conger, a tech reporter, reduces that exposure. Read More…

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Mike Pence Cancels a Trip to New Hampshire, and a Mystery Ensues

Mike Pence Cancels a Trip to New Hampshire, and a Mystery Ensues “When would people know what happened?” reporters asked. “Weeks from now,” said Marc Short, Mr. Pence’s chief of staff. Read More…

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Grindr Is Owned by a Chinese Firm, and the U.S. Is Trying to Force It to Sell

Grindr Is Owned by a Chinese Firm, and the U.S. Is Trying to Force It to Sell The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is forcing a Chinese company to sell its stake in Grindr, a gay dating app, over national security concerns. Read More…

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