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Monday, August 15, 2016

Police Trying to Determine What Caused JFK Airport Gun Calls

No Shots Fired At JFK Airport

NEW YORK Police were investigating what caused people to report hearing gunshots at Kennedy Airport on Sunday night, triggering a series of evacuations and some panic among travelers spooked by the heavy police response.

Investigators determined there were no guns or ammunition involved, but videos and photos showed people cowering behind chairs and running across a road to escape the evacuated terminals.

One video showed startled travelers scrambling for cover as a team of police officers swept through the terminal, weapons drawn, shouting for people to get down on the ground.

Police evacuated Terminal 8 as a precaution around 9:30 p.m. Sunday after receiving a 911 call reporting the sound of a gunshot near the departures area.

The initial report that resulted in the "robust response" was "not a hoax," said airport police spokesman Joe Pentangelo, but rather appeared to be "an initial reaction to people running."

It"s not clear what had prompted the people to run.

Port Authority police called in officers from the New York Police Department to assist with the investigation.

A short time later, police closed Terminal 1 after receiving reports of a gunshot there. A highway approaching the airport also was shut down.

Demetrius Pipkin told WPIX-TV he was in Terminal 1 waiting for his Norwegian Airlines flight when passengers were "told to get on the floor and take cover behind any and everything we could find."

Pipkin described the terminal as a "madhouse" with panicky passengers eventually bolting for the nearest exists.

According to the flight tracking company, FlightAware, all inbound flights were held at their origin at until 11:30 p.m. "due to security."

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Source: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/08/15/us/ap-us-jfk-airport-incident.html

12 Reasons Why We Love Dipa Karmakar More Than Ever Before

Rio Olympic 2016: Dipa Karmakar eyes historic medal in vault final today

Dipa Karmakar is the toast of the nation right now. She may not have won a medal but the 4th place finish in the gymnastics vault event has put her on the map.

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The 23-year-old"s achievement is no mean feat as it is a big boost for the sport in the country. Here are some reasons why we should embrace her:

1. She loves what she does

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Her smile is always proof that she is at home when she performs those deadly moves.

2. Understands her own value

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Dipa knows that no medal can decide how good an athlete she is.

3. Despite all her achievements, she remains grounded

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Humility is her cornerstone and she still has it despite her name and fame.

4. For her success is a reality and not some dream

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She knows her success is not a dream run as she has worked hard to be where she is.

5. Shares a great relationship with her coach

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The chemistry helps her do well on the big stage.

6. Worked on her body to become a gymnast

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From a flat-footed child to a world class gymnast, the journey has been epic.

7. Is very close to her loved ones

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At the end of the day, only what those close to her think of her matters to Dipa.

8. Always full of optimism

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Is never down mentally as she believes every cloud has a silver lining.

9. Enjoys the journey to become the best

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Learns from experience to be the best at what she does.

10. Despite no medal at Rio, she has no regrets

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Dipa knows that this performance is a stepping-stone to more success.

11. Dominates her sport like a person in control

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She knows what she is doing when she is flying through th air.

12. Has more talent than many others

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Dipa is clearly no ordinary girl and that"s what sets her apart.

Source: http://www.indiatimes.com/sports/rio-olympics/12-reasons-why-we-love-dipa-karmakar-more-than-ever-before-259990.html

Yasiel Puig goes crazy celebrating Monica Puig"s historic gold medal

Familia de Mónica Puig canta " La Borinqueña" tras la tenista ganar oro en Río 2016
Yasiel Puig supported Monica Puig during her historic gold medal victory. (AP Photos)

Though being demoted to Triple A wasnt an ideal scenario for Yasiel Puig, it has afforded him opportunitieshe may not have otherwise had.

For example, Puig spent some time bonding with his new teammates at Oklahoma City this week by hunting Pokemon. Could you imagine Puig chasing Pokemon around Los Angeles? Highly unlikely, as were sure his schedule was typically full.

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Heres another big advantage. While the Dodgers were playing an afternoon game on Saturday, Puig was free to watch the Olympics and cheer on his favorite tennis player, Monica Puig.

No, the two are not related, but sharing a last name can still create a bond or at least stir some emotions.Thats especially true given the historic overtones of Monica Puigs match in Rio. The 22-year-old tennis star was attempting to become the first-ever gold medalist in Puerto Ricos Olympic history when she squared off against Germanys Angelique Kerber.

How did she do?

Well let Yasiel Puig tell the story.

Go crazy, Yasiel! Go crazy.

Puig won match in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1. The victory is considered a pretty big upset in the tennis ranks asPuig entered the match 34th in the world, while Kerber came in at No. 2. Youd never know that though based on Puig running away in the third set. Puig won the first five games of the third set before clinching the match.

From there, the celebration was on, with the Cuban Yasiel Puig leading the charge from Oklahoma Citys clubhouse. Monica Puig probably couldnt feel his support, but shell soon be uplifted by an entire country thats proud of her historic accomplishment.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/yasiel-puig-goes-crazy-celebrating-monica-puigs-historic-gold-medal-001824684.html

Tennis player Monica Puig wins historic gold for Puerto Rico

¡Felicidades Mónica Puig! - Campeona Tennis Rio 2016

Olympic gold-medal history was crafted for Puerto Rico by a 22-year-old tennis player, who was born in San Juan and moved to Miami as an infant.

Monica Puig, who had never been past the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament, won the first-ever gold medal for Puerto Rico, defeating Angelique Kerber of Germany, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, in the womens singles final. Puerto Rico, a territory of the U.S., has fielded teams in the Summer Olympics since 1948, and this was the first medal, of any variety, for a woman representing Puerto Rico.

There was joy and disbelief for Puig.

She dissolved in tears with her shoulders shaking as she knelt on the court, taking in the moment after a tense two-hour, nine-minute match.

Puig took out the No. 2-ranked Kerber with a barrage of hard-hitting groundstrokes and displayed a deft touch when required. She won it on her fourth match point when Kerber, who won the Australian Open in January, pushed a groundstroke just wide.

It was a nervy final game for both players. Kerber squandered six break points and Puig had three match points in it and watched one vanish when Kerber hit a net-cord winner.

Source: http://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/la-sp-oly-rio-2016-tennis-player-monica-puig-wins-historic-1471129520-htmlstory.html

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Kevin Hart marries Eniko Parrish following Atlanta engagement

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Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish, who got engaged a couple of years ago at a surprise party in Atlanta, have tied the knot.

Hart, who popped the question at a Phipps Plaza restaurant while filming Ride Along 2, posted these beautiful photos. Congrats to the happy couple!

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Source: http://buzz.blog.ajc.com/2016/08/14/kevin-hart-marries-eniko-parrish-following-atlanta-engagement/

Justin Rose wins Rio golf gold as Kiwis struggle | Sport | Newshub

Justin Rose"s Solid Golf Shots from 2015 Frys.com PGA Tour

Kiwis Danny Lee and Ryan Fox have finished well down the leaderboard as golf made its return to the Olympics after a 112-year absence.

Lee finish in a share of 27th, 14 shots behind winner Britain"s Justin Rose on 16-under.

Ryan Fox moved up to a share of 39th in the 59-man field after a three-under par final round of 68 left him at one-over for the tournament at Marapendi.

Lee had moved into contention after his second round 65 to lie sixth, but a five-over par third round, blighted by a quintuple bogey, sent him freefalling down the leaderboard.

He made up some ground on Sunday with a round of 69 to end on two-under.

Fox managed five birdies and two bogeys in his final round and said the Olympics had been a great experience.

"The Olympics have been fantastic. The tournament"s been fantastic. I wouldn"t have traded the experience for anything," he said.

Rose birdied the final hole to win by two shots from Sweden"s Henrik Stenson while Matt Kuchar"s final round 63 earned bronze for the American.

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Source: http://www.newshub.co.nz/sport/justin-rose-wins-rio-golf-gold-as-kiwis-struggle-2016081507

Armed suspect shot by Milwaukee police identified by father | Local ...

Black Lives Matter Burns Milwaukee

The armed suspect shot and killed by Milwaukee police Saturday has been identified by his father and the Milwaukee Police Association.

WISN 12 News spoke with the father, who was too upset to talk much, but confirmed it was his son who was shot.

VIDEO:Father of man shot, killed by police talks

Sylville Smith, 23, was shot near 44th Street and Auer Avenue following a traffic stop Saturday afternoon.

The Milwaukee Police Association also identified Smith as the suspect.

An officer, a 24-year-old man with six years of service with the department, shot Smith during a foot chase. He died at the scene, and Milwaukee police Capt. Mark Stanmeyer said the semiautomatic handgun with which Smith was armed was taken in a burglary in Waukesha in March of this year.

A man who knew Smith said he just felt like crying when he heard the news.

" I just hurry up and got over here and tried to get to his mother and different individuals like that, and we just kind of was at the front line, you know? The police were lined up, and there were hundreds of young men and women that were lined up, but they were angry, and it was just an upsetting thing, and I was upset. The police were upset. Everybody was just upset, real tension," Mario Dickens said.

Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said Smith had a "lengthy arrest record."

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Source: http://www.wisn.com/news/armed-suspect-shot-by-milwaukee-police-identified-by-father/41197184