ABC NewsJay Z Hits Back on Criticism Over Barneys PartnershipRollingStone.comUnder pressure to back out of a holiday collaboration with Barneys, Jay Z says he's reserving judgment until he learns more about recent allegations of racial profiling at the high-end New York department store, the rapper wrote in a statement posted on his ...Jay Z defends deal with store accused of profilingChannel 24Jay Z defends himself against Barneys racism rowNME.comJay Z Releases Statement About Barneys Racism ControversyStereogumJuicy Magazine -SPIN -TriValley Centralall 345 news articles »

New YorkerReed helped shape world of rockNew Zealand HeraldLou Reed, who died aged 71, was lead singer and chief songwriter with the seminal late 1960s New York band The Velvet Underground, and one of America's most enduring and influential rock musicians. Pale, softly spoken and sinister in black clothes and ...Never once gave it awayThe Economist (blog)Lou Reed Is Dead, but His Music—and His Ineffable Brand of Downtown Cool ...Slate MagazineThe Story Behind The Velvet Underground's Banana Album CoverHuffington PostDeutsche Welle -Dallas Morning News (blog) -Washington Postall 1,475 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukSouth Africa prison investigated over abuse claims involving electroshocks ...Fox NewsJOHANNESBURG – South Africa's correctional services ministry says it will investigate allegations of abuse by staff at a private-run prison. British security firm G4S denies the allegations. The Wits Justice Project, which investigates the criminal justice system ...British security group denies abusing South African prisonersThe Globe and MailG4S Requested DCS Support at PrisonAllAfrica.comSouth Africa G4S prison staff accused of abuseBBC NewsEagle Radioall 32 news articles »

Slate MagazineWhy Saudi Arabia Is No Longer the Powerhouse It Once WasSlate MagazineSaudi Arabia's differences with the Obama administration are tied to the kingdom's weakening position in the world. By Fred Kaplan. 82659197 Prince Bandar Sultan al-Saud, left, shakes hands with Vladimir Putin in Astrakhan, southwestern Russia, on Sept.No Woman, No Drive viral videoBBC News'No Woman, No Drive'gulfnews.comDozens of Women Defy Saudi Driving BanWall Street JournalAl-Arabiya -Boston Globe -Arab Newsall 625 news articles »

Washington PostChris Brown Fast FactsCNN International(CNN) -- Here is a look at the life of Grammy Award-winner Chris Brown, who pleaded guilty to assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. Personal: Birth date: May 5, 1989. Birth place: Tappahannock, Virginia. Birth name: Christopher Maurice Brown.Chris Brown Allegedly Made Homophobic Remark Before Punching Victim ...Us MagazineChris Brown Still Behind BarsMTV.comChris Brown Awaits Hearing on Washington, DC Assault ArrestABC News (blog)Salt Lake Tribune -Gather Celebs News Channel -A.V. Cluball 629 news articles »

Daily MailIndian teen commits suicide over Facebook banNew York Daily NewsAn Indian college student reportedly hanged herself Wednesday after her parents forbid her from using Facebook. The dead body of Aishwarya S. Dahiwal, 17, of Parbhani in West India, was found in her bedroom the next morning with a suicide note, India ...Indian girl hanged herself after parents banned her from Facebook, police sayFox NewsIndian teenager commits suicide after parents ban her from FacebookHerald Sun39 die in floodsGulf Daily NewsWall Street Journal (blog) -Hindustan Times -Khaleej Timesall 34 news articles »

Aljazeera.comEgyptian student protest hit with tear gasAljazeera.comSecurity forces disperse students protesting in support of deposed President Morsi near campus of Al-Azhar University. Last Modified: 28 Oct 2013 15:26. Email Article. Print Article. Share article. Send Feedback. Pro-Morsi activists have turned universities into ...Religious freedom isn't just an American valueWashington Post (blog)Tear gas fired to disperse pro-Morsi demo in EgyptThe News InternationalThree policemen killed in EgyptBusiness StandardMontreal Gazette -New Zealand Heraldall 155 news articles »

Billboard10 Lou Reed Lyrics That Will Live On ForeverHuffington PostLou Reed, that art rock icon who birthed The Velvet Underground, "Metal Machine Music" and ostrich tuning, passed away on October 27, 2013 at the age of 71. To pay tribute to the man who partnered with Andy Warhol to make the banana a universal sign ...Lou Reed and the single greatest second of recorded music in rock-and-roll historyWashington PostLou Reed Remembered: Honoring New York City's Unofficial MayorBillboardVideo: Lou Reed dies at 71, Rolling Stone reportsMontreal GazetteLos Angeles Times -Business Recorder -SonicScoopall 1,417 news articles »

ABC NewsJackson's doctor released from jail after 2 yearsChicago Sun-TimesLOS ANGELES — The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson was released from jail Monday after serving nearly two years of a four-year sentence. Conrad Murray was released from a downtown Los Angeles jail at 12:01 a.m., according to the sheriff's ...Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray eludes hecklers outside jailLos Angeles TimesBriefly: Conrad Murray, Ke$ha, Rob LoweWashington Post (blog)Conrad Murray released from jail, considers penning book, starring in reality showUPI.com (blog)UrbanMeccaall 293 news articles »

Washington PostDC police: Chris Brown, companion threw punchesSalt Lake TribuneWashington • Chris Brown is accused of punching a man in the face after the man said he tried to get into a photo with the singer outside a hotel, according to police, the latest legal trouble for the Grammy Award-winning artist. The singer is expected to appear ...Chris Brown made 'homophobic slurs' before Washington fight that led to arrestDaily MailChris Brown told assault victim, 'I feel like boxing,' D.C. police sayNewsdayChris Brown charged with assault in DC hotel fight over the weekend, expected ...CBS NewsChicagoPride.com -PopStop TV -UrbanMeccaall 583 news articles »

NME.comJay Z defends himself against Barneys racism rowNME.comJay-Z has defended his collaboration with US retailer Barneys, which is currently embroiled in a race row. The rapper published a blog defending his ongoing partnership with the department store as New York's brewing "shop-and-frisk" row escalates.Barneys New York: The Sad Tale Of Racial Profiling, Jay-Z, Al Sharpton And ...International Business TimesIt's not just Jay Z: Luxury brands need to fight racial profiling tooSalonWritten by Cyrus LanghorneSOHHNew York Magazine -Pitchfork Media -ChicagoNow (blog)all 335 news articles »

National Post'A scene you'll never forget': 'Jealous' cousin implicates himself in horrific ...National PostNEW YORK — When relatives of a Chinese immigrant mother of four young children banged on the family's door, it opened to a grisly sight: a man dripping with human blood who is now charged with stabbing the five to death with a butcher knife. Mingdong ...Police: NYC stabbing suspect was envious of cousin's lifeUPI.comBrooklyn StabbingWDAYBrooklyn Stabbing: Cousin Charged With Brutally Killing Mother, Four ChildrenLatinos PostSky News Australiaall 463 news articles »

Times of OmanPower cuts, three dead as storm lashes northern EuropeTimes of OmanLondon: More than 300,000 homes were left without power across northern Europe on Monday and trains and planes cancelled as a fierce storm battered the region, leaving at least three people dead. Falling trees killed a teenage girl and a middle-aged man ...Storm rescues for boat ownersPractical Boat Owner MagazineStorm kills three in UK and NetherlandsThe News InternationalHurricane-force 'St. Jude' storm to hit Britain at rush-hour, forecasters warnNBCNews.com (blog)TVNZ -Times of India -New Zealand Heraldall 485 news articles »

CTV NewsIsraeli road system shut down after cyberattack; a sign cyber warfare now reality ...CTV NewsHADERA, Israel -- When Israel's military chief delivered a high-profile speech this month outlining the greatest threats his country might face in the future, he listed computer sabotage as a top concern, warning a sophisticated cyberattack could one day bring ...Behind an 8-Hour Traffic Jam: Hackers?NewserIsraeli tunnel hit by cyberattack, experts sayKWQC 6all 69 news articles »

Wall Street JournalThe Velvet Underground's John Cale on Lou Reed: 'I've lost my school-yard buddy'Entertainment WeeklyThough they founded the Velvet Underground together and collaborated on and off for nearly half a century, Lou Reed and John Cale had a relatively contentious relationship over the course of their intertwined careers. (As recently as earlier this year, Cale ...Video: Velvet Underground's Lou Reed dies at 71Ottawa CitizenToday's rockers stand in Lou Reed's shadowCNNLou Reed's "The Velvet Underground & Nico" Plus 7 Other Seminal Albums No ...NewsweekLos Angeles Times -Business Recorder -Slate Magazine (blog)all 1,350 news articles »

BBC Sport“Nuisance” Mourinho could be punishedSportsDirect NewsChelsea manager Jose Mourinho could face disciplinary action for his celebrations against Manchester City, according to a former Premier League referee. After Chelsea striker Fernando Torres scored a late winner at home to City on Sunday night, Mourinho ...Soccer-Hart howler turns spotlight back on England keeperReutersFormer Chelsea Striker Identifies What Inspired Torres' Recent Fine FormIBTimes.co.ukChelsea beat the best team in the Premier League, says MourinhoA Different LeagueThe Times (subscription) -Business Recorder -Telegraph.co.ukall 813 news articles »

Washington PostFierce winds overwhelm England, France and the NetherlandsWashington PostA major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. Four deaths were reported. Fields in Whitford, southern England, are flooded ...Fatalities as severe storms hit Britain, France and NetherlandsDeutsche Welle4 dead as hurricane-force winds, rain batter BritainFox NewsStorm kills three in UK and NetherlandsThe News InternationalSan Francisco Chronicle -Straits Timesall 790 news articles »

Washington PostChris Brown due in court over Sunday arrest for assaultCBC.caThe Associated Press Posted: Oct 28, 2013 9:34 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 28, 2013 9:49 AM ET. Chris Brown, seen performing in Las Vegas in September, is set to appear in court after his arrest in Washington on Sunday. (Al Powers/Associated Press) ...Chris Brown jailed for assault in Washington hotelCapital FM KenyaChris Brown expected in D.C. court Monday on assault chargeNew York Daily NewsDC police: Chris Brown, companion threw punchesnwitimes.comQueerty -Chicago Tribuneall 545 news articles »

UPI.com (blog)Jay Z defends deal with Barneys after fan furor over racism allegationsUPI.com (blog)(UPI) --Jay Z has asked fans not to "demonize" him for pulling out of his Barneys collaboration "prematurely," after two black customers accused the retailer of discrimination. "I move and speak based on facts and not emotion. I haven't made any comments ...Jay Z on Barneys' Racial Profiling Accusations and the Future of His CollaborationFashionistaJay Z Speaks Out After Being "Demonized" Over Barneys DealRacked NationalJay-Z Waiting For Facts Despite Online Petition And Twitter Messages To Drop ...American Live WireCocoafab -The Times (subscription) -CBC.caall 328 news articles »

NPRMichael Jackson's doctor released from jail after 2 yearsSalt Lake TribuneLos Angeles • The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson was released from jail Monday after serving nearly two years of a four-year sentence. Conrad Murray was released from a downtown Los Angeles jail at 12:01 a.m., according to the sheriff's office.Jackson's doctor released from jailThe AustralianMichael Jackson's doctor released from jail after serving less than 2 yearHamilton SpectatorConrad Murray Released From Jail, Now Angling For Book Deal, Reality ShowVanity FairMarketWatch -ABC News -Mirror.co.ukall 260 news articles »