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Facebook Launches Suicide Prevention Initiative

Facebook Launches Suicide Prevention Initiative


Facebook Launches Suicide Prevention Initiative

Posted: 28 Feb 2015 01:29 AM PST

Facebook is partnering with suicide prevention organizations on a new tool to identify people in distress. Forefront research scientist Ursula Whiteside discusses the project with Sara Murray....
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Time: 04:48 More in Science & Technology

'Jihadi John': On British Intel's Radar Since 2009

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 11:33 PM PST

What does a human rights leader from CAGE, who knew "Jihadi John," think motivated the British citizen to join ISIS? WSJ's Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer. Subscribe to the WSJ channel...
Views: 456
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Time: 02:03 More in News & Politics

What Makes a $229,000 Watch Tick?

Posted: 28 Feb 2015 04:38 AM PST

Paul Boutros, watch columnist for Barron's Penta, takes viewers on a guided tour of two A. Lange & Sohne masterpieces. Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy Visit the WSJ...
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Time: 03:16 More in News & Politics

Not Content With Killing, ISIS Destroys Ancient Statues

Posted: 28 Feb 2015 05:19 AM PST

A new video purports to show Islamic State militants destroying ancient Assyrian artifacts inside a Mosul museum. This video appears days after 255 Assyrian Christians reportedly went missing...
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Time: 01:32 More in News & Politics

Will the Real Warren Buffett Please Stand Up?

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 06:49 PM PST

Scores of wannabe Warren Buffetts have modeled themselves after the billionaire investor or laid claim to his name. Photo Illustration: Rob Alcaraz/The Wall Street Journal Subscribe to the...
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Time: 01:17 More in News & Politics

Passover Matzo Made in Manhattan, But Not for Long

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 06:30 PM PST

These are the last days of Passover matzo making at Streit's on the Lower East Side. Owners say they have accepted an offer to sell the Rivington Street factory, which opened in 1925. Photo/Video:...
Views: 54
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Time: 03:07 More in Howto & Style

Black Hole 12 Billion Times Bigger Than Sun Found

Posted: 28 Feb 2015 04:59 AM PST

Scientists have discovered a supermassive black hole from the dawn of time that is 12 billion times the size of our sun. WSJ's Monika Auger reports. Photo: Zhaoyu Li/NASA/JPL-Caltech/Misti...
Views: 849
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Time: 01:55 More in Science & Technology

CPAC: Comic-Con for Conservatives

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 08:31 PM PST

Republicans treat the annual gathering known as the Conservative Political Action Conference like a giant convention, collecting swag and dressing up — it's not unlike the powwow of comic...
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Time: 01:47 More in News & Politics

Viral Wrap-Up: Let It Snow

Posted: 28 Feb 2015 03:02 AM PST

Our weekly viral video wrap-up featuring snowball-fighting monks and high-diving snow swimmers. The winter of 2015 may be unrelenting, but if it keeps producing videos like these, we might...
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Time: 01:10 More in News & Politics

Prince William's First Visit to Japan

Posted: 28 Feb 2015 03:51 AM PST

On the second day of Prince William's trip to Japan, he visits a war cemetery and has lunch with Emperor Akihito. The prince is on a four-day visit to the country. Subscribe to the WSJ channel...
Views: 421
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Time: 01:28 More in News & Politics

Lupita Nyong'o $150,000 Pearl Oscar Dress Missing

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 07:52 PM PST

The $150000 pearl-covered gown worn by Lupita Nyong'o at this year's Oscars has been reported stolen. Photo: Getty Images Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy Visit...
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Time: 00:48 More in Howto & Style

Iraqi Militia Celebrates ISIS Rout With Media Blitz

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 06:39 PM PST

In the fight against Islamic State, local Shiite militias have been more successful than the Iraqi military. As fighting moves to northern Iraq, the militias are promoting their victories in...
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Time: 02:11 More in News & Politics

U.S. Veterans Join Peshmerga to Fight Islamic State

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 09:59 PM PST

Western fighters are joining the Peshmerga and other militias in Iraq in the fight against Islamic State. They have been motivated to go after hearing about horrific acts committed by the militants...
Views: 516
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Time: 02:14 More in News & Politics

Llamas Make a Dash for Freedom

Posted: 28 Feb 2015 03:48 AM PST

Two quick-footed llamas dashed in and out of traffic in a Phoenix-area retirement enclave before they were captured by authorities, causing a stir in the streets and on social media. Photo:...
Views: 330
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Time: 00:51 More in Howto & Style