Thursday, March 31, 2016

U.S. judge lifts Mississippi ban on adoption by gay couples

U.S. judge lifts Mississippi ban on adoption by gay couples













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A Manhattan Clock Tower Will Keep What Makes It Tick

A Manhattan Clock Tower Will Keep What Makes It Tick


A State Supreme Court justice has blocked a plan by developers to convert the tower into a private luxury apartment and electrify the clock.










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Samardzija Sets Down 15 Straight in Giants" 3-1 Win Over A"s

Samardzija Sets Down 15 Straight in Giants’ 3-1 Win Over A’s


Jeff Samardzija retired 15 consecutive batters after allowing a triple on his third pitch of the game, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Thursday night.










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K.K.R. Selling Stake in the Fashion Group SMCP to Shandong Ruyi of China

K.K.R. Selling Stake in the Fashion Group SMCP to Shandong Ruyi of China


The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, is the latest in a series of acquisitions by Chinese investors in the European luxury market.


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Report Shows Theranos Testing Plagued by Problems

Report Shows Theranos Testing Plagued by Problems


Federal regulators say the blood-testing company used poorly trained workers and mishandled blood samples.


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BASEBALL 2016: Framing Pitches a Subtle, Yet Crucial Skill

BASEBALL 2016: Framing Pitches a Subtle, Yet Crucial Skill


For Tyler Flowers and his fellow catchers, the slightest flex of the hand, the smallest twitch of the arm, can make the difference between a ball and a strike.










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Padres Hit 6 Homers in Exhibition Win Over Triple-A El Paso

Padres Hit 6 Homers in Exhibition Win Over Triple-A El Paso


Jabari Blash hit two of San Diego’s six homers, and the Padres beat Triple-A El Paso 13-9 in an exhibition on Thursday night.










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U.S. Textile Industry Turns to Tech as Gateway to Revival

U.S. Textile Industry Turns to Tech as Gateway to Revival


An M.I.T.-led research and product development project is trying to bring clothes into the digital age and make textiles a high-tech industry.










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Report Shows Theranos Delivered Inaccurate Test Results

Report Shows Theranos Delivered Inaccurate Test Results


Federal regulators say the blood-testing company also used poorly trained workers and mishandled blood samples.










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