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The Lasting Impact of Al Jazeera America

Edit Huffington Post 15 Apr 2016
Al Jazeera America has closed but I am proud that the station's exceptional staff made a powerful impression on the American media landscape through their impact journalism. The station drew strong praise in the United States and around the world ... In its final days, the station aired a four-part documentary "The Limits of Hope ... Having led the launch of the station, hired hundreds of staff, opened 12 U.S....

Gareth Thomas, Star Of ‘Blake’s 7’ Dies At Age 71

Edit Inquisitr 15 Apr 2016
Incredibly sorry to hear this evening about the passing of #GarethThomas. So much more than just Blake. RIP pic.twitter.com/ayoXVmNo7l. — Lisa Bowerman (@TheLisaBowerman) April 13, 2016 ... He was 71-years-old ... According to BBC.com, “at its peak, the series was watched by 10 million viewers and was sold to 40 countries.” In the United States, B7 was a staple on PBS stations during the 1980s and 1990s ... Star Trek ... RIP ... RIP....

'We Shall Overcome' At The Center Of A Public Domain Dispute

Edit WPTV 15 Apr 2016
"Deep in my heart, I do believe, we shall overcome someday," Joan Baez sings. The Library of Congress calls "We Shall Overcome" "the most powerful song of the 20th century," and now one group is claiming that the song should be owned by everyone.  ... This video includes clips from PBS, Pacifica Radio and CBS. . ....

Mini shopping malls at Metro stations soon

Edit The Hindu 15 Apr 2016
Chennai Metro Rail plans to have two small shopping malls soon — one at Arumbakkam station and the other at Ekkatuthangal station — as part of its property development initiative aimed at stepping up revenue ... “We have identified lands near both these stations and approached the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority for approval; we may get it anytime now....

NFL schedule: Vontaze Burfict to miss first Bengals-Steelers game

Edit Springfield News-Sun 15 Apr 2016
Opening on the road for the seventh consecutive year and playing four prime-time games are among the notable details of the 2016 Cincinnati Bengals schedule, which the NFL released tonight. The Bengals will start the season on Sept ... The home opener will be in Week 3 against the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, followed the first of four prime-time games, a Thursday night contest against the Miami Dolphins at PBS ... 12 ... 18 ... ....

Martyrs remembered

Edit The Hindu 15 Apr 2016
Balasubramanian and other Fire and Rescue Services personnel paid homage to departed souls at Thoothukudi Fire Station ... Balasubramanian was carried out on the occasion on the fire station premises ... a memorial pillar in the station ... Thavamani, Thoothukudi Station Fire Officer N....

Fire safety week: Kullu villages lack access to services

Edit The Times of India 15 Apr 2016
Manali fire officer Kamal Swaroop says his fire station received 37 fire calls and 9 rescue calls since January 1, 2015 ... Kullu has two fire stations -- one at Kullu town and another at Manali town. A fire tender has been stationed at Larji in Banjar valley ... There was a long pending proposal to open a fire station at Patlikuhal ... station is being opened....

TV channel banned from covering film-related news

Edit The Hindu 15 Apr 2016
According to police, the crew had entered the theatre near the Coimbatore Junction railway station saying that they wanted to interview actor Vijay’s fans on the occasion of the release of his latest film....

Government to name Vidhana Soudha metro station after Ambedkar

Edit The Hindu 15 Apr 2016
The State government on Thursday decided to name the Vidhana Soudha metro station after social reformer Dr. B.R ... Therefore, it was apt to name the station after Ambedkar. The station, which is part of the underground stretch between Cricket Stadium and Magadi Road stretch, is likely to be opened to commuters this month-end. The State government would also write to the Railway Ministry to name the Yeshwanthpur railway station after Dr ... ....

Juvenile subjected to torture, says mother

Edit The Hindu 15 Apr 2016
They asked me to come to the Secretariat Colony police station,” said Kala (36), the boy’s mother ... “Following this, he was picked up by police from different stations including Vepery and Secretariat Colony ... Andrew Sesuraj, State convener, Tamil Nadu Child Rights Observatory, said these incidents raised the question of whether police stations had child welfare officers....

Host of shuttle, bike sharing services lined up

Edit The Hindu 15 Apr 2016
While premium app-based service Shuttl is offering intra-city rides for those living in one part of the National Capital Region and working in another, Rapido, a bike taxi app is offering free rides to and from metro stations ... to 9 p.m., Rapido will offer free rides to people travelling to and from metro stations ... Place (Metro station gate no....

Construction begins on SunRail's southern expansion

Edit Orlando Sentinel 15 Apr 2016
The southern expansion of SunRail into Osceola County began earlier this month and is set to be completed in a little under two years, adding an additional 17 miles and four stations to the commuter rail system. The expansion would extend from the Sand Lake station in south Orange and have four... ....

Metro to run 200 trains, 15 more buses

Edit The Hindu 15 Apr 2016
“As many as 80 ticket operators will be deployed per day, while CISF, guards and customer facilitation agents will be put on additional shifts at stations to help and guide commuters,” added Mr Dayal. To ensure that a crowd does not built up at booking points, Ticket Vending Machines and security frisking points, lines and stations will be monitored by the control room....
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