Famed movie critic Roger Ebert dies at 70
Renowned film critic Roger Ebert died at 70 two days after revealing cancer treatment, ending a career that reshaped movie criticism. The Chicago Sun-Times writer co hosted with Gene Siskel to create a simple, trusted televised review style and later appeared on TV with Richard Roeper. Ebert’s thumbs up or down became a national symbol of judgment, influencing audiences and filmmakers alike.
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Facebook unveils Home for Android devices
Facebook introduces Home, an Android launcher aimed at making Facebook the hub of mobile use. The feature surfaces friends' photos and status updates on home screens with notifications for messages and a unified access to apps. Initial devices include HTC One X, One X Plus, Galaxy S III, and Galaxy Note 2 with AT&T as carrier. rollout begins April 12.
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Ammo shortage spreads as buyers stock up nationwide
Rumors of new weapon controls and hoarding fears drive gun enthusiasts to stockpile ammo. In Albany area stores like Walmart and Dick's Sporting Goods limit purchases to three boxes daily as shelves thin. Shoppers report early-morning lines and large buys including a $250 stockpile by hunter Mark Smith. Connecticut tightens gun laws, adding weapons to an assault weapons ban and creating an ammunition purchaser registry, prompting immediate waves of purchases and protests by some gun owners.
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British Library Plans Global Web Archive Unveiled
The British Library will start an automated web harvester to archive every UK suffix site including web pages, blogs, and e books. It aims to preserve digital memory and provide future researchers access to 1 billion pages from 4.8 million sites, with frequent captures for fast changing outlets.
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West Bank Protests Grow After Palestinian Deaths
Thousands of Palestinians rallied in the West Bank joining funeral processions and demonstrations after two youths were killed by Israeli troops and a Palestinian prisoner died of throat cancer in Israeli custody. The unrest disrupted Kerry’s peace-brokering visit as Gaza militants resumed rocket fire in solidarity. Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel, urging stability while denouncing lethal force against peaceful protesters.
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