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July 30, 2015

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Police carry a piece of debris from an unidentified aircraft on the island of Réunion, as speculation mounts over whether it belongs to the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777. Source: Getty Lost and Found Debris May Be From Malaysian Flight It could be the real thing. A piece "almost certainly" from a Boeing 777 may be the first physical evidence from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The nine-foot-long wing component called a flaperon was found washed ashore yesterday on Réunion, a French island in the Indian Ocean. Reportedly bearing the mysterious number BB670, it's to be taken to a French lab for what's expected to be quick identification. CNN, BBC, The Guardian Share With Friends:

Deadly Force Ohio Officer Charged with Murder It was another routine traffic stop — until Samuel Dubose ended up dead. White University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing has been indicted for shooting 43-year-old Dubose, a black motorist, in the head on July 19 after stopping him for a missing front license plate. Police say the victim refused to produce his driver's license, and Tensing has claimed he was dragged by Dubose's car. But the prosecutor, referring to it as an "asinine shooting," says Tensing, who could face life behind bars, never should've worn a badge. BBC, NYT Share With Friends:

Ultimate Price India Hangs 1993 Mumbai Bombings Plotter Did he deserve to die? That's the question murmuring across India after today's execution of Yakub Memon, convicted for the bombings that claimed 257 lives. A court decided he was a planner and middleman who financed and stockpiled munitions. But he was the only one from the attacks sentenced to die, an exceptionally rare fate in India. A national debate over the matter ended abruptly with this morning's hanging, just hours after the Supreme Court rejected his final appeal — a move likely to bolster demands for finding the true masterminds, who remain at large.  Times of India, Hindustan Times, NYT Share With Friends:

Slipping Prices Shell Plans to Cut 6,500 Jobs, Capital Spending Exploration and production profits are sliding, and Royal Dutch Shell is looking to plug the leak. Plummeting oil prices and a second-quarter profit drop of 37 percent are forcing the firm to cut 6,500 jobs and reduce capital spending by 20 percent, with annual investment to be lowered by $7 billion. Trimming back next year's operating costs is also on the agenda. Execs say they're taking a "prudent approach" amid the downturn, while assuring investors that the proposed $86 billion takeover of GB Group was still "on track." FT (sub), WSJ (sub), Reuters Share With Friends:

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Cameron to Calais migrants: UK is no safe haven. (BBC)  Federal Reserve insists on flexible approach. (FT) sub  Russia vetoes U.N.'s MH17 tribunal proposal. (DW)  NYC investigates outbreak of Legionnaire's disease. (USA Today)  Calif. teen charged in 8-year-old girl's murder. (LA Times)

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Goodwill Slashed Jack the Ripper Savages Women's History Was he lying in wait? Residents of London's Cable Street were looking forward to seeing a proposed museum celebrating women's accomplishments in their neighborhood. But former Google diversity head Mark Palmer-Edgecumbe, the man behind the project, has instead opened a museum about the famed Whitechapel murderer — who never operated in the neighborhood — because he's "more interesting." Palmer-Edgecumbe claims he's still focusing on women's perspectives, mainly that of the Ripper's victims, and residents are outraged. But officials have little recourse, other than being watchful for building improprieties.  Evening Standard, Fusion Share With Friends:

Brand Loyalty Do You Value Products Over People? If so, you're not alone. New research shows that many of us may get more hot and bothered about brands than we do over our living, breathing pals. Scientists measured people's physiological arousal response when looking at pictures of friends, loved ones and favorite products. Significant others fared well, eliciting more emotion than a BMW logo, while best friends and favorite brands ran neck and neck for affection. But buyer beware: Such devotion is marketing-driven and easily exploited by brands … that don't love you back.  OZY Share With Friends:

Discount Call Samsung Reduces Galaxy S6 Pricing It was a hard sell. After disappointing earnings on new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge models, the electronics giant says it's "adjusting the price" of new phone models to account for a more challenging market. Despite rave reviews and a modest uptick in sales, the S6 models have failed to make a significant dent against Apple, which continues to dominate the smartphone market. So Samsung plans to speed up the release of larger and higher-end phones, with new models set to debut as early as August 13 in New York City.  Engadget, The Verge Share With Friends:

Rapid Returns Sixth 'Mission Impossible' Already in the Works It's gone from impossible to probable. The latest installment, Rogue Nation, doesn't hit cinemas until tomorrow, but Tom Cruise says he plans to begin shooting a sequel next summer. That's highly unusual for a franchise whose previous four entries were separated by four to six years. But the 53-year-old actor may be cashing in on his declining action-star window, telling The Daily Show's Jon Stewart that he's eyeing more dramatic projects for the future and recently pitched a sequel to last year's cult favorite Edge of Tomorrow. Birth. Movies. Death., MTV Share With Friends:

Going for It UEFA Head Platini Wants to Run FIFA Will it be business as usual? Former French player, national team manager and FIFA Vice President Michel Platini has announced plans to run in next February's election to replace his boss, disparaged outgoing chief Sepp Blatter. The upheaval stems from Blatter's ambiguous resignation (he's still president) amid a major corruption scandal just days after being elected to a fifth term in May. The English Football Association and some FIFA officials are backing Platini's bid, but some fear that the Frenchman will do nothing to buck the status quo.  Al Jazeera, USA Today Share With Friends:

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