Jason Kidd Orchestrates a Move Out of Brooklyn

The Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement with the Brooklyn Nets to make Jason Kidd their next coach, three people with knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports.The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet 


After just one season, Jason Kidd might be done as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, and possibly head to Milwaukee. According to Tim Bontemps of the New York Post, Kidd "recently approached ownership with a series of 


There is a certain decorum with which a coach in the NBA — and, indeed, a coach in most any major pro sport in the country — is expected to carry himself. Safe to say that, in the last few days, recently departed Nets coach Jason Kidd has violated


The Bucks made the firing of Drew official Monday night, as they are expected to announce the hiring of Jason Kidd as the team's fourth head coach in three seasons when contract details are finalized Tuesday. Milwaukee will send 2015 and 2019 


So Jason Kidd has spoiled his relationship with the Brooklyn Nets. That is a problem for Jason Kidd, and that is a problem for the Brooklyn Nets. It is not a problem for the Milwaukee Bucks, unless the Bucks make it their own 



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Botched Before and After: Janice Dickinson Fixes Her 30-Year-Old Breast ...

E!'s new reality TV show Botched looks like a cross between Real Housewives and Extreme Makeover, in that it's mesmerizing and disgusting at the same time. The upcoming episode featuring Janice Dickinson should prove 


Among them: fixing supermodel Janice Dickinson's 30-year-old implants, a cancer survivor's “uniboob” and the face of a 34-year-old man who dreams of transforming himself into Justin Bieber. But don't look at this show as a 


On a all-new episode of Botched, is the former supermodel Janice Dickinson using her latest cosmetic procedure as a ploy for more painkilling pills? Dr. Terry Duborw says that Janice is the most complicated patient he has 


Among them: fixing supermodel Janice Dickinson's 30-year-old implants, a cancer survivor's “uniboob” and the face of a 34-year-old man who dreams of transforming himself into Justin Bieber. But don't look at this show as a vanity project. Dubrow says


Among them: fixing supermodel Janice Dickinson's 30-year-old implants, a cancer survivor's “uniboob” and the face of a 34-year-old man who dreams of transforming himself into Justin Bieber. But don't look at this show as a 



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Under The Dome Has A Villain Problem

OK, I give up. On Under the Dome (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2) that is. I probably should have given up on it earlier, as did several of my TV critic pals. But I stuck with


OK, I give up. On Under the Dome (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2) that is. I probably should have given up on it earlier, as did several of my TV critic pals. But I stuck with


CBS' monster hit Under the Dome is losing one of its key players. Writer/executive producer Brian K. Vaughan has exited the summer sci-fi series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.


Watch as Dean Norris, Mike Vogel and other cast members attempt to assign a single word to season 2 of CBS's hit show "Under the Dome."


RETURNING SHOW: Stephen King's “Under the Dome” (CBS at 10) returns for Season 2 with Barbie in danger and Julie coming to the aid of a girl who may have clues about the origin of the dome. Comedian Ricky Gervais and newcomer Ansel Elgort stop by 



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WWE Superstar Power Rankings for 6/30/2014: Post-Money in the Bank Edition

WWE "Money in the Bank" 2014 is officially in the books from Boston, Massachusetts, and we've got complete results and an open thread for you to discuss all the night's events right here.


Details on this potential return are scarce, but WWE.com sources say that this ring warrior is a cross-platform entertainer who has found numerous successes outside of the squared circle. Hmm, sounds like a former reality TV star who has appeared in a


As the man himself would say, the champ is once again here. This is where we think it through and decide how we feel about John Cena, WWE World Heavyweight Champ. Read our thoughts and give us yours.


WWE Champion Returning On RAW, John Cena Hypes Tonight's Show, WWE Stock Up, Darren Young.


By Geno Mrosko  @cagesideseats on Jun 30 2014, 8:14p +. The cover of the WWE 2K15 video game was revealed on tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw in Hartford, Connecticut, and brand spankin' new WWE world heavyweight champion John Cena.



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Jason Kidd Orchestrates a Move Out of Brooklyn

After Jason Kidd's failed power play to become president of basketball operations with the Brooklyn Nets, it was initially believed that Kidd had eyes on a similar position with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the Bucks have 


The Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Larry Drew after agreeing to send two second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets to secure the coaching rights to Jason Kidd, sources told ESPN.com on Monday.


There is a certain decorum with which a coach in the NBA — and, indeed, a coach in most any major pro sport in the country — is expected to carry himself. Safe to say that, in the last few days, recently departed Nets coach Jason Kidd has violated


Now it's just a leverage contest and a haggle over Jason Kidd's worth – a fitting conclusion considering this all started because of Kidd's overinflated sense of self. A decision on the Kidd fiasco is expected Monday, and it hinges on the Nets and


Brooklyn coach Jason Kidd, fresh off his first season on the sideline after retiring from a 19-year playing career, apparently asked to oversee all basketball operations in addition to coaching the team. Not only was he denied the promotion, but



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Chris Brown Performs 'Loyal' In Surprise BET Awards Performance

Chris Brown, you almost had us fooled. The 25-year-old made jaws drop when he attended the BET Awards on June 29 and surprised the audience with a performance of his hit song “Loyal!” Chris is back and he's better than 


As he was introducing Chris Brown's surprise performance at the BET Awards on June 29, host Chris Rock just had to take advantage of the opportunity to diss Chris. “He just signed a new deal,” the host said. “Too bad it was a plea deal. Give it up for


This is our dream come true! Surprising everyone, Chris Brown showed up to the BET Awards on June 29 and performed his latest hit 'Loyal!' What a knockout performance! Chris Brown, you almost had us fooled. The 25-year-old made jaws drop when he 


Chris Brown, the singer whose Hollywood Hills house once drew the ire of neighbors for its graffiti-like artwork, has sold his hillside residence for $1.69 million. Although the exterior was repainted before the home went on the market, several


From Chris Brown's return to the stage, to Pharrell's multiple award wins, and of course Nicki Minaj's sexy performance — the BET Awards on Sunday, June 29 totally blew our minds. Click inside for a review of the night's top 



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Costa Rica vs Greece Preview and Predicted Lineups

Costa Rica held on grimly with 10 men to force a penalty shootout, and goalkeeper Keylor Navas produced a brilliant save to win it. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to relive our blow-by-blow coverage of Costa Rica v Greece. HAVE YOUR SAY: Did 


Greece had a chance from a cross, but a kick save from Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas denied Dimitrios Salpingidis the goal. Definitely the most exciting moment from the half. The announcer yell woke up a few people 


Greece have changed their side again as they face Costa Rica in a battle between two smaller teams in the first knockout round.


Costa Rica took the lead against Greece then saw themselves reduced to 10 men, with Greece equalising in the last minute. But the Ticos held on to clinch a win on penalties thanks to the heroics of Keylor Navas.


Costa Rica took the lead against Greece then saw themselves reduced to 10 men, with Greece equalising in the last minute. But the Ticos held on to clinch a win on penalties thanks to the heroics of Keylor Navas.



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Nicki Minaj vs. Iggy Azalea: Where's the beef?

While Minaj did not mention Azalea by name, the performer emphasized she wrote all of her own lyrics, which some have interpreted as an implicit dig at Azalea, who does not. Azalea, a white Australian, was Minaj's strongest competition for the award.


Ariana Grande's "Problem," featuring Iggy Azalea," rises 2-1 on both the Nielsen BDS-based Pop Songs and Rhythmic Songs radio airplay charts, granting Grande her first leader on each list – and Azalea a piece of chart history. "Problem is officially


When Nicki was awarded the Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the event, her acceptance speech contained one huge diss. Nicki talked about artists not writing their own songs, so did she totally aim her shade at rising artist Iggy Azalea, 24, who is rumored


While Minaj did not mention Azalea by name, the performer emphasized she wrote all of her own lyrics, which some have interpreted as an implicit dig at Azalea, who does not. Azalea, a white Australian, was Minaj's strongest competition for the award.


'No Mediocre'. T.I. might be making headlines for his fight with Azealia Banks lately, but he's making music with Iggy Azalea, and the duo took the stage at the 2014 BET Awards for one of the best performances of the night.



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World Cup Picks: France vs. Nigeria, Germany vs. Algeria

France have been unadventurous, unimaginative, perhaps even slightly fearful of their opposition. Nigeria just aren't letting them into the match, and when France do get forward, they're being pushed out wide and they're managing to protect the box


Nigeria held out for 80 minutes, but they couldn't hold out for extra time, and France have skated past them with a 2-0 win.


Won't be near a TV when Nigeria take on France? We can help you find the game streaming online.


France have been unadventurous, unimaginative, perhaps even slightly fearful of their opposition. Nigeria just aren't letting them into the match, and when France do get forward, they're being pushed out wide and they're managing to protect the box


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BET Awards: Hits and a Lionel Richie miss

Yolanda Adams' Vocals Stun in Lionel Richie Tribute at BET Awards 2014! (Video) Yolanda Adams hits the stage and stuns with her amazing vocals at the 2014 BET Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday 


Lionel Richie was the man of honor at the 2014 BET Awards, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for his iconic work in the industry. And some of the night's biggest stars paid tribute to the legend, with John Legend, Ledisi and Yolanda Williams 


Lionel Richie Honored for Lifetime Achievement at BET Awards 2014! Lionel Richie suits u on the red carpet at the 2014 BET Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday (June 29) in Los Angeles. The 65-year-old 


Yolanda Adams' Vocals Stun in Lionel Richie Tribute at BET Awards 2014! (Video) Yolanda Adams hits the stage and stuns with her amazing vocals at the 2014 BET Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday 


The 52-year-old gospel singer closed out a tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award winner Lionel Richie with a performance of his song “Jesus Is Love” and it was amazing! Other singers who hit the stage during the tribute performance were John Legend and 



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Botched Before and After: Janice Dickinson Fixes Her 30-Year-Old Breast ...

Janice Dickinson can breathe a little easier because RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that $1 million of her debt was wiped away this week. The supermodel filed for bankruptcy in 2013, telling Radar “I am upset and 


E!'s new reality TV show Botched looks like a cross between Real Housewives and Extreme Makeover, in that it's mesmerizing and disgusting at the same time. The upcoming episode featuring Janice Dickinson should prove 


0331_janice_dickinson_tmz Janice Dickinson is too old and too broke to repay the huge debt she allegedly racked up by bouncing checks, but luckily she has a rich fiancé — this according to the bank that just settled up with 


Among them: fixing supermodel Janice Dickinson's 30-year-old implants, a cancer survivor's “uniboob” and the face of a 34-year-old man who dreams of transforming himself into Justin Bieber. But don't look at this show as a vanity project. Dubrow says


On Sunday's episode of Botched, we met self-proclaimed "world's first supermodel" Janice Dickinson, a man whose previous nose jobs were causing him severe health issues, and an Asian woman who was unhappy with previous eye surgeries she had to 



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BET Awards: Hits and a Lionel Richie miss

At tonight's BET Awards, Lionel Richie was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The accolade includes a moving video tribute and a nice big trophy, but don't you dare expect proper spelling of your name.


Lionel Richie Honored for Lifetime Achievement at BET Awards 2014! Lionel Richie suits u on the red carpet at the 2014 BET Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday (June 29) in Los Angeles. The 65-year-old 


Yolanda Adams sang “Jesus Is Love” at the BET Awards '14 after John Legend and Ledisi performed to pay tribute to Lionel Richie. See why she received a standing ovation by watching this awesome performance in the 


At tonight's BET Awards, Lionel Richie was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The accolade includes a moving video tribute and a nice big trophy, but don't you dare expect proper spelling of your name.


At tonight's BET Awards, Lionel Richie was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The accolade includes a moving video tribute and a nice big trophy, but don't you dare expect proper spelling of your name.



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7 reasons James Rodriguez is the breakout star of the World Cup

James Rodríguez, the Colombia playmaker whose breathtaking form at the World Cup has seen him lauded as one of the players of the tournament and has thrust his national team into a first ever quarter-final, was offered to Manchester United for around 


Óscar Tabárez said his Uruguay side had been beaten by the best player at the World Cup after James Rodríguez's goals took Colombia through to the quarter-finals for the first time. On a night expected to be dominated by talk of the absent Luis Suárez, 


"James Rodriguez was sensational. What I like about him is that he's always on the move and looking for space. The goal is world class – the best of the tournament. The look over the shoulder tells him he has time to turn. That awareness sets the best


James Rodríguez, the Colombia playmaker whose breathtaking form at the World Cup has seen him lauded as one of the players of the tournament and has thrust his national team into a first ever quarter-final, was offered to Manchester United for around 


James Rodriguez, now the tournament top scorer, made it five goals in four World Cup games for Colombia, including what may prove to be the highlight of this World Cup. It is human nature to hope that we have not seen the best already, but it is also 



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Brazil vs. Chile: World Cup Round of 16 Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

Brazil are through into the World Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Chile.


Brazil's national soccer players celebrate Chile's decisive miss during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte June 28, 2014. Also pictured are (L-R) Brazil's Dani Alves, Jo,Marcelo, Hulk


It wasn't so much the jostling queue for press conference tickets that resembled a night club entrance, or even the hundreds of locals fluttering around outside the Estadio Mineirao like a flock of canaries with 24 hours still to kick-off. Instead, if


Hosts Brazil advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup after surviving a penalty shootout, 3-2, against Chile in a thrilling round-of-16 clash on Saturday at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The match was level at 1-1 after 90


Brazil's national soccer players celebrate Chile's decisive miss during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte June 28, 2014. Also pictured are (L-R) Brazil's Dani Alves, Jo,Marcelo, Hulk



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The Leftovers: “Pilot”

HBO's new show “The Leftovers” may be based on Tom Perrotta's critically acclaimed book, and even have Perrotta on board as a producer and co-writer; but that doesn't mean there haven't been changes. As MTV News found out when we caught up with 


In brief: HBO's "The Leftovers" is the feel-good series of the summer, if your summer revolves around root canals and recreational waterboarding. Indeed, it's pretty grim stuff — but quite engrossing and worth your time, thanks to intense performances


HitFixs Alan Sepinwall reviews The Leftovers, the new HBO drama based on Tom Perrottas novel about a Rapture-like event in which 2 percent of the worlds population disappears all at once.


HitFixs Alan Sepinwall interviews Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, creators of The Leftovers, a new HBO drama series set in a world where 2 percent of the population has disappeared in a Rapture-like event.


In brief: HBO's "The Leftovers" is the feel-good series of the summer, if your summer revolves around root canals and recreational waterboarding. Indeed, it's pretty grim stuff — but quite engrossing and worth your time, thanks to intense performances



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Dutch Break Mexican Hearts + Costa Rica's World Cup Dream Continues

WATCH: Netherlands Stuns Mexico With Two Goals In Final Minutes
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Orange is the new color of heartbreak for Mexico.

With El Tri just minutes from clinching a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup, the Netherlands scored two late goals to flip the scoreline for a 2-1 win in a gripping Round of 16 clash at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza on Sunday.

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United States coach Juergen Klinsmann has told his players to get their families to change their return flights from Brazil until after the World Cup final.

The U.S. face Belgium in the second round of the World Cup on Tuesday after emerging from a tough Group G ahead of Portugal and Ghana.

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There always seems to be enough time for heartbreak at the 2014 World Cup. Occasionally, there is enough time for two teams to have their hearts broken in the same game.

Costa Rica overcame a late equalizer from Greece in second-half stoppage time and ultimately prevailed 5-3 in penalty shootout in a Round of 16 clash at Arena Pernambuco in Recife on Sunday.

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Luis Suarez ban: Uruguay striker told Fifa panel that he 'lost his balance ...

Although the Uruguay and Liverpool striker's claims were dismissed as he was handed a four-month ban, it adds another layer of controversy to what has been the World Cup's most contentious issue so far. Yesterday saw the release of the full details of


In a parallel universe this could have been the night when Suárez, having worked so hard to be fit and dragged Uruguay through the group phase, confirmed himself as one of the world's best. Instead he was some 2,350km away in Solymar, nursing a 


England lost 2-1 to Uruguay on Thursday July 19th. England had just been eliminated and Luis Suarez was being praised for his 2-goal performance and not for biting Sergio Chiellini. It was a simpler time. Unless you were 


AN England fan had his ear bitten off by another after the national side's World Cup game against Uruguay.


It is a truism that in Uruguay football has always taken the place religion plays in many countries. It has also played a huge part in our creation myth. Uruguay is a small country surrounded by giants, it has existed for fewer 



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JUST IN: Supreme Court Delivers Blow To Unions

Supreme Court Delivers Blow To Unions
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The Supreme Court handed down its decision in Harris v. Quinn on Monday, saying partial public employees can't be required to contribute to unions.

According to SCOTUSblog, the 5-4 ruling is a "substantial obstacle to expanding public employee unions, but it does not gut them." SCOTUSblog also notes the case does not involve "full-fledge public employees," but rather says that union bargaining fees cannot be imposed on employees that are not full public employees.

Justice Samuel Alito wrote the opinion in the ruling.
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Weight Watchers Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts

Posted: 29 Jun 2014 09:13 PM PDT

Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts recipe is a little spicy but it is one of my favorites. If you want a little more spice (which I normally do) add a little more of the chili-garlic sauce to the recipe.

Please don't use the nutritional information provided by system as I could not find many of the ingredients on the list of ingredients nor did I have the nutritional information in front of me to add. Please use numbers provided by WW spelled out above.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced on a diagonal
  • 1/4 cup unsalted, dry roasted peanuts

Directions:

  1. Combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon of the hoisin sauce, and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch in a medium bowl; toss well to coat and set aside. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, the broth, vinegar, sugar, and chili-garlic sauce in a small bowl; set aside
  2. Heat a nonstick wok or large, deep skillet over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles. Swirl in the oil then add the chicken. Stir-fry until almost cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic; stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the bell pepper, carrots, and peanuts; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the hoisin sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, and the chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute.


Per serving (1 cup):

  • 302 Cal, 11g Fat, 2 g Sat Fat, 64 mg Chol, 392 mg Sod, 24 g Carb, 3 g Fib, 27 g Prot, 38 mg Calc. Weight Watchers Points: 6


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HRAMOS1920
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Robin Thicke Debuts Emotional Ballad…

Robin Thicke's new “Paula” album sounds as if he sang it in a whisper while sneaking through his ex wife's house collecting his things. He's feeling sentimental about having screwed up his life with a beautiful woman, and he'd kind of like her back but


Robin Thicke – Paula (2014). Posted by NewAlbumReleases.net On June – 29 – 2014. Artist: Robin Thicke Album: Paula Released: 2014. Style: Pop Format: MP3 320Kbps / FLAC Size: 117 Mb. Tracklist: 01 – You're My Fantasy 02 – Get Her 


The begging begins about 55 seconds into "You're My Fantasy," the opening track on "Paula." Over gentle salsa strums, Robin Thicke pleads "please" seven times in a row to a woman whose absence feels ghostlike ("I can smell your perfume/-Your legs are 


Robin Thicke – Paula (2014). Posted by NewAlbumReleases.net On June – 29 – 2014. Artist: Robin Thicke Album: Paula Released: 2014. Style: Pop Format: MP3 320Kbps / FLAC Size: 117 Mb. Tracklist: 01 – You're My Fantasy 02 – Get Her 


T.I. sat down with Hot 97′s Miss Info and dished on some interesting topics. The Hustle Gang artist talked about his upcoming album being produced by Pharrell, as well as his prediction for “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” at the 2014 BET Awards. And the 



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Monday's Morning Email: ISIS Declares New Muslim State

We sadly did not crack Forbes' list of the top 100 most influential celebrities this year. Our write-in campaign about our undervalued ability to find cat videos apparently did not pass muster. This is THE MORNING EMAIL for Monday, June 30, 2014.

The Scuttlebutt

TOP STORIES

ISIS DECLARES BIRTH OF NEW MUSLIM STATE
"Alarming regional and world powers, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed universal authority when it dropped the local element in its name and said its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as leader of the Islamic State, was now caliph of the Muslim world - a mediaeval title last widely recognised in the Ottoman sultan deposed 90 years ago after World War One." Here's what such a declaration means. Meanwhile, Russia is issuing an "implicit rebuke" to the U.S. with its latest shipment of planes to Iraq. [Reuters]

FACEBOOK MAY HAVE MANIPULATED YOUR EMOTIONS...ON PURPOSE
"A newly published paper reveals that scientists at Facebook conducted a massive psychological experiment on hundreds of thousands of users by tweaking their feeds and measuring how they felt afterward. In other words, Facebook decided to try to manipulate some people's emotional states -- for science." The outcry has understandably been fast and furious. But don't worry guys, the author of the study said he was "sorry." [HuffPost]

SUPREME COURT SET TO RULE ON HOBBY LOBBY, UNIONS
"The [Supreme Court] meets for a final time Monday to release decisions in its two remaining cases before the justices take off for the summer. The cases involve birth control coverage under President Barack Obama's health law and fees paid to labor unions representing government employees by workers who object to being affiliated with a union." Check out CNN's primer on what the Hobby Lobby case means for Obamacare and the longterm ramifications of the ruling. And here's why union leaders are terrified. [NY Daily News]

STATESIDE: New VA Chief Nominee
Meet the man Obama is set to nominate for Veterans Affairs Secretary. Read the harsh appraisal Obama's aides gave of the current "corrosive culture" within the VA. Obama is expected to ask Congress for billions to tackle the growing border crisis. A United flight carrying 101 people had to make an emergency landing in Kansas after an evacuation chute deployed midflight. A woman set her house on fire trying to kill a spider. The man whose toddler died after being left in a hot car will appear before a judge today; both he and his wife had previously searched what temperature a child would die at in a hot car. At least nine people were injured after a gun battle erupted on New Orleans' famous Bourbon Street.

In cute attack news, here are hiccuping puppies.

INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: MERS Outbreak
The MERS outbreak can be blamed on a faulty Saudi Arabian response, The New York Times' latest investigation says. North Korea is set to indict two American tourists for committing "hostile acts against the country." New documents show American embassy workers sided with Iraqi contractor Blackwater over State Department investigators after a Blackwater top manager threatened to kill an investigator. Two building collapses in India have left 27 dead and many still trapped inside. And Boko Haram continues to leave a trail of carnage throughout Nigeria.

In friends for life news, these shelter dogs found each other.

BUY! SELL! BUY! Cybersecurity Scramble
Corporate cybersecurity is on the top of many corporate board's to-do lists after a rash of information breaches. Gas prices over the Fourth of July weekend are going to hurt your wallet. AP announced they're going to start using robots to write some business stories. YouTube's new crowd-funding feature could make you quite wealthy. These up and coming start-ups want to hire you. Blackstone's newest hedge fund is set to bet big. And forget schlepping to the suburbs for that bookcase you're never going to be able to put together without assistance: Ikea could soon be coming to urban areas.

In dads are the best news, check out this one's snake prank.

SCOUTING REPORT: What.A.Stud.
There's a new King James in town, and he has one heckuva left foot. Meet the World Cup players who will be fasting in accordance with Ramadan. A panel of mental health experts in Oscar Pistorious' trial deemed him mentally sane when he killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Landon Donovon proved he's a human who has the capacity to be jealous. Here's the latest scuttle on where The Heat's big three are headed next season. And it looks like the Brooklyn Nets are going to need a new coach.

In cat news, this one is in a box.

CULTURE CATCH-UP: Josh Was Our Favorite
Rob Lowe's on board for a "West Wing" reunion under this one condition -- what we would give for one more chance to hear Martin Sheen wax philosophically. "Doctor Who" fans rejoice: here's the first trailer featuring the latest incarnation of the Doctor. We're rather confused about why Beyonce and Jay Z showed Justin Bieber's mug shot at their concert. Check out President Obama and Michelle talking about their first date. Take a look at the trickle-down effect of "Seinfeld." And say goodbye to any hope of beginning of the week productivity: here's what's new on Netflix.

In autocorrects never get old news, here are the latest texting fails.

LIVIN': Sunburn Hurts
Make sure you aren't making these sunscreen mistakes. These nibbles will keep you fuller for longer. All you need is some shuteye to cure a number of skin issues. New worst nightmare: being one of the people who was stuck hundreds of feet in the air in a broken SeaWorld theme park ride for HOURS. What food can you buy for $5 around the world? And awkward engagement photos will make you so very, very glad to be single.

In rubber ducky news, these animals love taking baths.

OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Prepare to Feel Old
Eminem's daughter Hailie is graduating with honors from high school. Kelly Rowland couldn't look happier in these baby bump swimsuit photos. Shia LeBeouf appears ready to fight with quite a lot of strangers these days. And Miley Cyrus has a new love in her life.

In chosen one news, this dog has quite the halo.

TWITTERATI

@PFTompkins: "I'd rather apologize later than ask permission first." - a person who has never sincerely apologized

@WSJ: An acrobat balanced on a cableway at a national park in China. More Photos of the Day: on.wsj.com/1nV3T22 pic.twitter.com/xQg6OGw4Cz


@DamienFahey: If you're selling a Hummer, don't forget to put a sign on it that says, "For Sale by A******".

@realjeffreyross: I wonder if Bono leaves his sunglasses on while he's takin a dump.

@CuteEmergency: puppy wedding


ONE MORE THING
You haven't lived if you haven't tried each state's signature comfort food.

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'Designing Women' Star Meshach Taylor Dies At 67

Another familiar Hollywood face bid farewell late Saturday — actor Meshach Taylor. He died at age 67 at his Los Angeles area home, his agent Dede Binder said. Many may remember him from “Designing Women,” where he 


Meshach was surrounded by his family at his home in Altadena, where he was receiving hospice care, when he passed away away at 10:47 p.m. on June 28, his son Tariq Taylor confirms to the LA Times. “It is with love and gratitude that we sorrowfully 


Meshach Taylor, best known for his role as ex-con Anthony Bouvier, the sole male staffer at Sugarbaker Designs on Designing Women, has died. He was 67. The Associated Press reports that the actor, who earned an Emmy nod for his role on Women, died 


Meshach Taylor, who played a lovable ex-convict surrounded by boisterous Southern belles on the sitcom Designing Women and appeared in numerous other TV and film roles, died of cancer at age 67, his agent said Sunday. Taylor died Saturday at his 


Meshach Taylor, best known for his role as ex-con Anthony Bouvier, the sole male staffer at Sugarbaker Designs on Designing Women, has died. He was 67. The Associated Press reports that the actor, who earned an Emmy nod for his role on Women, died 



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June in Eastern Europe: All the tech news you shouldn’t miss from the past month

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 04:56 AM PDT

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The first month of summer has shown clearly that entrepreneurs and tech industry players are not attracted by blue seas and white sands but prefer to work hard, bringing more and more news from Eastern Europe for this round-up. Check the headlines and make sure that you've not missed anything of importance. If you think that something is missing, or would like to draw our attention to an important story, feel free to ping the author in Twitter (@shlema) or by e-mail at shlema@gmail.com. Startups, funds and accelerators Startup Wise Guys has partnered with UK-based Notion Capital for its fall '14...

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Facebook posts, comments and likes related to the World Cup have already topped 1 billion

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 04:22 AM PDT

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The FIFA World Cup is a sure-fire way to get people talking. Goals, dives, injuries and unexpected results; all of this has people shouting at their TV and, increasingly, using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to express their volatile emotions. Today, Facebook announced that total interactions related to the tournament have passed the 1 billion mark. The mammoth figure includes World Cup-related posts, comments and likes between June 12 and 29. "Facebook generally sees a large amount of conversation around sporting events, but the World Cup has proven to be a unique moment," the company said. "Facebook's data...

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Blackphone, the privacy-focused Android smartphone, begins shipping to pre-order customers

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 03:58 AM PDT

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Blackphone, the privacy-focused Android smartphone unveiled back in January, is finally a real product. Collaborators Silent Circle, an encrypted communications firm and Geeksphone, a Spanish smartphone maker today announced that the first handsets have begun shopping to pre-orders customers. It's been a long time coming. Pre-orders opened in February, during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and the first handsets were expected to ship in April. The handset itself sports a quad-core 2 GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of onboard storage and support for LTE networks. The components aren't bleeding-edge, but bundled with the $629 asking price is a suite...

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16 of the best new Android apps from June

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 03:39 AM PDT

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From ephemeral Facebook messaging apps, to ones that simply let you say 'Yo!' to your buddies, we covered a lot of ground with new Android apps in June. So by way of a quick recap and to help you filter through the debris, here's our pick of the newbies from the past month. MailWise There's already no shortage of email clients for Android, but MailWise is a nice addition to the party.     MailWise covers a lot of ground in terms of the range of accounts it supports, including Gmail and Exchange, but its core selling-point lies in clutter-free conversations....

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Over 8 million PC gamers were logged into Steam at the same time during the Summer Sale

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 03:08 AM PDT

PC gaming is far from dead. The latest figures from Steam, the digital storefront and gaming platform run by Valve, the prolific developer behind titles such as Half-Life 2, Portal and Left for Dead, soared past 8 million concurrent users over the weekend. To emphasize, that means over 8 million people – the same as Israel's population – were logged in and using the service at the same time. The previous high recorded on Steam was 7.5 million concurrent users back in December. In short, an awful lot of people are playing games on their Windows, Mac or Linux PC....

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Offline over the weekend? Read all the tech news you missed right here

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 02:13 AM PDT

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The weekend. 48 hours without the obligation to respond to email, pass along documents or cater to your boss's every whimsy, but if you're busy being careful to stay away from work, it can also be pretty easy to miss all the latest news from the world of tech. Never fear, TNW's here. And we were paying attention. So sit back, ignore the ringing phone for 10 minutes and catch up on all the news and features from The Next Web and beyond over the weekend. News from The Next Web over the weekend Facebook Reveals Huge Psychology Experiment on Users...

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Travel planner TripHobo secures funding upward of $1m to become the ‘TripAdvisor of itineraries’

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 12:17 AM PDT

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We wrote about a travel planner late last year that had a really nifty feature: it helped to optimize your itinerary so you could just pick what attractions you wanted to visit, and it would plan your route for you. Now, Indian startup JoGuru has rebranded itself as TripHobo. CEO and co-founder Praveen Kumar told TNW that the reason for the name change was because many people in the Western world still don't know the meaning of 'guru' — a Sanskrit term for 'teacher' or 'master' most commonly used in Indian religions. "Once we started to grow, what we saw...

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Why is Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten going global with a new $100m fund?

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 12:00 AM PDT

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Rakuten Ventures, the VC fund belonging to Japan's top e-commerce company, is going global after it announced a new $100 million fund. The fund is Rakuten Ventures' second, it is the follow-up to an initial $10 million fund focused solely on Asia. This time around, Rakuten Ventures is expanding its scope to the US and Israel as it seeks to identify companies and technologies that provide benefits and synergies to the mothership. The fund is again led by Singapore-based "one-man team" Saemin Ahn, who tells TNW that he plans to bring on hires to help cover the new geographies. Ahn is prioritizing new hires to cover...

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California legalizes the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies

Posted: 29 Jun 2014 11:09 PM PDT

There's more good news for Bitcoin after California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill known as AB 129 under 'Lawful Money' that basically legalizes the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies in the state. The bill makes changes to current law to "ensure that various forms of alternative currency such as digital currency, points, coupons or other objects of monetary value do not violate the law when those methods are used for the purchase of goods and services or the transmission of payments." However, as Coindesk notes, the bill does not introduce regulations for Bitcoin, which may fall...

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LG joins Google’s automotive alliance to help speed up the introduction of Android into cars

Posted: 29 Jun 2014 08:14 PM PDT

As Google is stepping up its efforts to bring Android into cars, recently unveiling Android Auto at its Google I/O conference, LG is the latest to join the company's Open Automotive Alliance. The OAA was announced earlier this year as a team effort between Google and automotive behemoths Audi, GM, Honda, Hyundai and Nvidia to "accelerate" innovation in the car industry. LG showcased its audio, visual and navigation system for connected cars at Google I/O, and has revealed today that it is expected to be available next year. The system lets drivers connect their Android device (in this case, presumably...

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World Cup 2014: Costa Rica Defeats Greece on Penalty Kicks, 1-1

Costa Rica v Greece: Round of 16 – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. RECIFE, BRAZIL – JUNE 29: Michael Umana of Costa Rica shoots and scores his penalty kick past Orestis Karnezis of Greece to defeat Greece in a shootout 


Costa Rica took the lead against Greece then saw themselves reduced to 10 men, with Greece equalising in the last minute. But the Ticos held on to clinch a win on penalties thanks to the heroics of Keylor Navas.


Follow LIVE coverage as Costa Rica play Greece for a spot in the quarter-finals at the 2014 FIFA World Cup at Arena Pernambuco, Recife. HIGHLIGHTS: Ruiz snatches lead for Costa Rica, Greece equalise at the death. Costa Rica send out Borges to shoot 


Costa Rica and Greece are perhaps the two most surprising nations to have made it through to the World Cup's last 16. They come together on Sunday in Recife, and we'll be bringing you all the key action in this article. There was little to report from


Two of the tournament's surprise packages in Costa Rica and Greece meet on Sunday. Will we see as cagey an encounter as is expected, or will someone seize the initiative?



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Serena Williams loses in 3rd round at Wimbledon

Serena Williams has a ridiculously tough road to the final at Wimbledon. Here's who she'll play, and why it'll be so tough.


Serena Williams has a ridiculously tough road to the final at Wimbledon. Here's who she'll play, and why it'll be so tough.


The Wimbledon women's draw was blown wide open when top-seed Serena Williams was dramatically bundled out by the unheralded Alize Cornet of France. The world No 1 crumbled after a dominant start in a rain-delayed third-round clash to lose 1-6, 6-3, 


Serena Williams of U.S. gestures during the women's singles match against Alize Cornet of France at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) 


The inescapable conclusion, after watching a young French woman jerk Serena Williams around the tennis court at Wimbledon here Saturday like she had her on a string, is that Father Time has arrived for a talk. Maybe, in Williams' case, it is Mother Time.



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