Thursday, April 30, 2015

Mayor De Blasio Defends Police Response to Freddie Gray Protests in New York

A day after 143 people in Manhattan were arrested during demonstrations, city officials said any escalation on the part of the police was provoked by protesters who sought to cause trouble.






Rangers’ Task Before Game 2: Forget Game 1

After losing on a late goal that left Coach Alain Vigneault enraged, the team focused on tying their series against the Capitals.






How to be a New Yorker: 11 tips for faking it

Abortion law change 'not happening'

The first minister has told the BBC a recommendation by the justice minister to change the law on abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormality is doomed.

Quake victim's heart stopped during evacuation

CNN's Dr Sanjay Gupta revives a young victim of last Saturday's earthquake in an astonishing mid-flight emergency intervention. But, he says, she is just one of thousands of Nepalis in need of help.

With New Factory, Tesla Ventures Into Solar Power Storage for Home and Business

Tesla Motors says it is making a foray into the challenge of how to use the sun’s energy when it isn’t shining, with a fleet of battery systems for homeowners, businesses and utilities.






Commonly Used Chemicals Come Under New Scrutiny

A class of chemicals that replaced an older group found to be harmful to health is now drawing criticism for the same reason.






With New Factory, Tesla Ventures Into Solar Power Storage for Home and Business

Tesla Motors says it is making a foray into the challenge of how to use the sun’s energy when it isn’t shining, with a fleet of battery systems for homeowners, businesses and utilities.






A Draw Lifts Valencia Above Sevilla

Valencia managed only a 1-1 draw on the road to 10-man Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league, but the point was enough to lift the team back into the top four above Sevilla.






Clipppers 102, Spurs 96: Clippers Force a Game 7 Against the Spurs

Facing elimination, the Clippers fought back every San Antonio rally and won Game 6 behind Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.






Tesla's new product is a battery for your home

Tesla has unveiled a suite of new energy products, including a wall-mounted battery that will be sold for use in consumers' homes.