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Corruption in soccer: How FIFA makes its billions - May 27, 2015 - CNN.com: Read full story for latest details./

Fastest growing U.S. cities: Texas is king  - May 27, 2015 - CNN.com: Texas has 3 of top 5 fastest growing cities in the country, according to new U.S. Census population data.

Marriage vote 'defeat for humanity' - May 27, 2015 - BBC News: A landmark vote to allow same-sex marriage in the Republic of Ireland is a defeat for humanity, a senior Vatican official says.

 

 Career and Employment News

5 Ways to Job Hunt On the Go - May 27, 2015 - USNews.com: How to search for and apply to jobs though smartphone apps and mobile sites.

How to Build a Substantive Network - May 27, 2015 - USNews.com: Think beyond LinkedIn connections to build meaningful, in-person relationships.

Veterans Need a Good Elevator Pitch, Too - May 27, 2015 - USNews.com: How to describe who you are, what you want and why others should care.

 

 General Health News

VIDEO: Vicar who contracted HIV after attack - May 27, 2015 - BBC News: Reverend Hayley Young who contracted HIV through a non-sexual attack speaks to the Victoria Derbyshire programme.

The myth of bad British teeth - May 27, 2015 - BBC News: The myth that British teeth are bad

Brain injury: Stories of changed lives - May 27, 2015 - BBC News: Stories of lives changed through brain injury

 


 U.S Political News

US set to miss emissions goals, study says - May 27, 2015 - FT.com: But prescription of bolder action would meet fierce Republican resistance

Court puts Obama immigration plan on hold - May 27, 2015 - FT.com: Policy to shield 5m illegal immigrants from deportation put on ice

US must bring free trade talks into open - May 27, 2015 - FT.com: The advisory system fuels fears that TPP will benefit corporate interests, writes Mark Wu

 


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Officials Of Soccer's Governing Board Arrested On Corruption Charges - May 27, 2015 - NPR.org: Swiss authorities have arrested several FIFA officials suspected of both receiving and paying bribes. David Greene talks to Matt Apuzzo, one of the reporters working the stor ...

6 Top World Soccer Officials Arrested In Switzerland On U.S. Corruption Charges - May 27, 2015 - NPR.org: The six are officials with FIFA, soccer's international governing body. They are accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks over two decades.

For Sports Immortality, Third Or Fourth Time's The Charm - May 27, 2015 - NPR.org: Tennis players Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic both have the potential to win Grand Slams, one of the rarest achievements in sports. But it's not an easy feat.


 Entertainment News

Man Finds Casket with Body Inside After Houston Flood - May 27, 2015 - PEOPLE.com: Authorities believe the burial dates back to 2007 but have not positively identified the body

Tatum O'Neal: 'I'm Dating Women Now' - May 27, 2015 - PEOPLE.com: The actress reveals the reasons she is seeing women these days/

Mom Arrested over Son's Sick Days: 'The Parent Should Be Able to Write the Note' - May 27, 2015 - PEOPLE.com: Facing jail time, Julie Giles tells PEOPLE her family might move or switch to private school



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Hackers Stole Data From More Than 100,000 Taxpayers, IRS Says - May 27, 2015 - NPR.org: The thieves used the data to file fraudulent tax returns. The IRS commissioner said less than $50 million had been successfully claimed from the agency.

World?s hungry falls by fifth in 25 years - May 27, 2015 - FT.com: Plentiful supplies have led to lower global grain and commodity prices over past few years

Yen in ?overbought territory? - May 27, 2015 - FT.com: Momentum revealed by 14-day relative strength index

 


 Education News

A New Kind Of College Wins State Approval In Rhode Island - May 27, 2015 - NPR.org: College Unbound aims to provide students who have some college experience a personalized path to a degree.

The Summer 2015 Issue of EdNext Is Here By Education Next - May 27, 2015 - EducationNext.org: Charter schools, state standards and snow days are featured in the latest issue.

What We Didn?t Know About School Choice in 2001 By Andy Smarick - May 27, 2015 - EducationNext.org: An opinion piece by Delaware Governor Jack Markell ignores all we've learned about private school choice.

 


 Travel News

America's Musical Cities - May 27, 2015 - Forbes.com: The best places to find live performances--in genres ranging from rock to rap and gospel to jazz.

Forbes Guide To Worldwide Travel: Midsummer - May 27, 2015 - Forbes.com: A weekly look at the globe's top destinations.

America's Great Fourth Of July Celebrations - May 27, 2015 - Forbes.com: Some first-class destinations for patriotic partying and fireworks.

 


 Art & Culture News

VIDEO: Turning Van Gogh into virtual reality - May 27, 2015 - BBC News: An American artist has turned Van Gogh's The Night Cafe into an immersive virtual reality experience.

Jessica Lange returns to Broadway - May 27, 2015 - BBC News: Two-time Oscar winning actor Jessica Lange is set to return to New York's Broadway next year in Eugene O'Neill's play Long Day's Journey Into Night.

McGregor film screens at Edinburgh - May 27, 2015 - BBC News: Scottish actor Ewan McGregor's portrayal of Jesus during his 40-day fast in the desert will be screened at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival.



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