Japan mourns Goto as caring and courageous reporter - U-T San Diego

By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press9:22 p.m.Jan. 31, 2015 FILE - in this Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 file photo, protesters holding signs bearing a photo of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto who was taken hostage by the Islamic State group appeal the government to save Goto during a rally in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo. Whether in tsunami-stricken northeastern Japan or conflict-ridden Sierra Leone, it was the story of the vulnerable,...

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Northeast Braces for Up to a Foot of Snow as New System Targets Millions - NBCNews.com

What began as rain turned into snow in Chicago late Saturday, as a winter storm began rolling through that is expected to drop a foot of snow on the city before it moves on and hits Detroit, Cleveland, New York and Boston to make for a messy Monday morning commute, forecasters said.Meanwhile, another winter storm was still lingering Saturday over New England and dropping additional snow on the region — parts of which were already slammed with up...

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Prepare for a snowy Super Bowl Sunday night - Buffalo News

By the time Super Bowl XLIX kicks off Sunday, the weather across Western New York will be as frightful to area football fans as Tom Brady’s arm.In other words, build in extra time to get to those Super Bowl parties and expect to battle heavy snow, blustery winds and frigid cold on the return home.Or punt.“Pretty much all of Western New York is going to see some pretty good snow,” said Dan Kelly, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office...

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ISIS Releases Video Purportedly Showing Beheading of Japanese Hostage ... - NBCNews.com

The Islamist terror group ISIS claims it has beheaded a Japanese journalist, a week after beheading another Japanese hostage and demanding the release of a would-be suicide bomber.A video released Saturday claimed that reporter Kenji Goto was executed after a Thursday deadline for Jordan to release prisoner Sajida al-Rishawi was not met. Although NBC News has not yet verified the tape, it appears consistent with other ISIS hostage videos, according...

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Dept. of Health cautions parents of measles outbreak - Black Hills Pioneer

PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of measles that occurred in Mitchell. In addition, a case of measles has been reported in Sioux Falls bringing the total number of cases reported to 14. As measles has rarely been seen in South Dakota the following information is being provided to educate parents about measles and what parents can do to protect their children. Information in this guidance was adapted from...

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Up to 14 inches of snow in the forecast: 'We have a lot of winter left' - Chicago Tribune

By Michelle Manchir Chicago Tribune contact the reporter While precipitation could begin as early as 6 p.m. Saturday in what could be this winter's most significant snowfall for Chicago, it's Sunday that has meteorologists most concerned, according to the National Weather Service.Wind gusts of up to 35 mph could enter the Chicago metropolitan area with up to 14 inches of snow by Sunday night as the area remains under a winter storm warning until...

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Ukraine peace talks collapse, Kiev and separatists trade blame - Reuters

By Andrei Makhovsky and Richard Balmforth MINSK/KIEV Sat Jan 31, 2015 2:44pm EST 1 of 9. Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk (R) arrives to take part in peace talks in Minsk January 31, 2015.Credit: Reuters/Vasily Fedosenko MINSK/KIEV (Reuters) - Peace talks on Ukraine collapsed on Saturday after just over four hours with no tangible progress towards a new ceasefire but with Ukraine's representative and separatist envoys angrily accusing...

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Measles Outbreak Force Health Officials to Focus on Herd Immunity Concept - Consolidate Times

With over 67 people affected in 5 states and Mexico, the measles outbreak is one of the worst we have seen in years. Just last month, the outbreak occurred in the Disneyland Parks in California and has since spread. Health experts are more concerned about those unvaccinated at this point. In 6 of the cases, the patients were infants who were too young to receive the vaccine, but the others were not. In order for these infants not to get sick, they...

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Ukraine wants UN to label Russia as a sponsor of terrorism - Fox News

Published January 31, 2015 Ukraine wants the United Nations to brand Russia a terrorism sponsor amid bloody clashes between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian government troops.The Ukrainian ambassador to the UN told Fox News he plans to submit a draft resolution asking the UN General Assembly to formally label “Russia as a sponsor of terrorism."Ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev gave no timetable for when he would present the resolution to the UN. He...

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Will The Flu and Measles Vaccines Protect You From Infections While Attending ... - Empire State Tribune

Which of the two is more i8nfectious? According to research flu virus are passed to another by sneezing, coughing or shaking or holding hands. So the best way to deal with it is to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze and always wash your hands. The droplets are relatively bigger and will just drop directly to the ground and unless you are very near and gets hit by the exploding saliva, you will be in an excellent condition to avoid getting...

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Winter storm threatens heavy snow, sleet from Midwest to East Coast - Reuters

By Victoria CavaliereSat Jan 31, 2015 3:23pm EST span class="focusParagraph articleLocation">(Reuters) - A winter snowstorm was expected to blanket a wide swath of the U.S. Midwest on Saturday before heading to the East Coast, bringing up to a foot (30 cm) of fresh accumulation to parts of New England, days after a blizzard slammed the region, forecasters said. Six to 12 inches of snow were predicted from Iowa to Massachusetts, with New York...

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Ukraine Fighting Continues as Talks Stall - New York Times

Continue reading the main story Share This PageContinue reading the main story VideoPlay Video|0:43 Footage Shows Damage at Donetsk AirportFootage Shows Damage at Donetsk AirportFootage produced by “Army SOS,” a group linked to the Ukrainian army, apparently shot on Jan.15, shows aerial views of the damage to Donetsk airport after recent fighting.Video by Army.SOS on Publish Date January 23, 2015. Photo by Reuters. ARTEMOVSK, Ukraine — Envoys...

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New Measles Cases Confirmed In Marin And San Mateo Counties - CBS Local

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Health officials Friday evening announced that they have confirmed a third case of measles in San Mateo County, bringing the total new cases announced in the Bay Area Friday to three.The announcement follows the news that two unvaccinated siblings have contracted the first cases of measles in Marin County since 2001.The Marin County children were exposed outside the county as part of the Disneyland Resort outbreak and were...

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White House Urges Measles Vaccinations As Number of Infected Passes 100 - TIME

Your browser, Internet Explorer 8 or below, is out of date. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites.Learn how to update your browser TAP U.S. EditionU.S. Edition Europe, Middle East and Africa Edition Asia Edition South Pacific Edition Source: Top Stories - Google News - http://ift.tt/1yTE...

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Mitt Romney bows out of GOP presidential race over potential for political injury - Washington Post

By Dan Balz and Philip Rucker January 30 at 7:32 PM Mitt Romney’s exploration of a third presidential campaign ended Friday after three tumultuous weeks of deliberations that led him to conclude that, while he might emerge with the Republican nomination again in 2016, he might be so badly wounded in the process that he would have trouble defeating Hillary Rodham Clinton in a general election.Romney’s sudden decision to declare his interest had been...

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New York College Student With Measles Boarded Amtrak Train at Penn Station - ABC News

<br />World News Videos | ABC World News<br />Copy A New York college student with measles boarded an Amtrak station from Penn Station earlier this week and may have exposed other passengers to the contagious virus.The student at Bard College in Dutchess County took Amtrak train #283 from Penn Station to Albany, according to state health officials. He got off in Rhinecliff, N.Y.He has been isolated during his recovery, said officials...

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With Romney Out, Republican Presidential Hopefuls Scramble for His Donors - New York Times

Continue reading the main story Share This PageContinue reading the main story Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey and former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida plunged into all-out battle this weekend for the biggest unclaimed prize in American politics and the decisive advantage that could go with it: the billion-dollar donor network once harnessed by Mitt Romney.In hundreds of phone calls that began even before Mr. Romney formally announced on Friday that...

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Balloonists land in Mexico after record-setting Pacific flight - USA TODAY

Troy Bradley of New Mexico and Leonid Tiukhtyaev of Russia set off across the Pacific Ocean from Saga, Japan, on Jan. 25, 2015, in their helium-filled Two Eagles balloon.(Photo: Troy Bradley, Two Eagles Balloon Team/AP) 19 CONNECT LINKEDIN EMAILMORE Two balloonists crossing the Pacific landed safely off the coast of Mexico on Saturday, making history by traveling nearly 7,000 miles — farther and longer in a gas balloon than anyone else.The pilots...

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Romney exit resets 2016 field, gives boost to Bush - Fox News

Mitt Romney’s announcement Friday that he will not run for president a third time has reset the budding 2016 field – with political strategists saying his exit could position Jeb Bush as establishment favorite while helping him assemble a campaign team in key early-voting states.At the same time, the former Florida governor could become an even bigger target for party conservatives who criticize both Bush and Romney as too moderate; now, only Bush...

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IS Fighters Acknowledge Defeat in Syrian Town of Kobani - New York Times

Continue reading the main story Share This PageContinue reading the main story BEIRUT — Members of the Islamic State group have acknowledged for the first time that they were defeated in the Syrian town of Kobani.In a video released by the pro-IS Aamaq News Agency late Friday, two fighters said airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition were the main reason why they were forced to withdraw from Kobani.On Monday, activists and Kurdish officials said the...

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Firefighters Battle Large Fire at Moscow Library - NBCNews.com

Firefighters in the Russia's capital battled a large fire, in the library of the Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences, throughout the night. Russian media reported the fire consumed 21,500 square feet and required 147 workers at the scene.Source: Top Stories - Google News - http://ift.tt/1JWK...

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Has the Measles Outbreak Changed Your Views on Vaccination? Describe Your ... - New York Times

Credit David Goldman for The New York Times New York Times journalists would like to hear from parents who have strong feelings about vaccinations, especially those who have direct experience with measles or other diseases that can be avoided with vaccines.Source: Top Stories - Google News - http://ift.tt/1Lv6...

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Mitt Romney Won't Run for President in 2016 - Wall Street Journal

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Firefighters Battle Large Fire at Moscow Library - NBCNews.com

Firefighters in the Russia's capital battled a large fire, in the library of the Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences, throughout the night. Russian media reported the fire consumed 21,500 square feet and required 147 workers at the scene.Source: Top Stories - Google News - http://ift.tt/1CL2...

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