By Lauren Weber with Eliot Nelson
HBO told users to "send a raven" when its Go service crashed during the "Game of Thrones" premiere. That didn't stop the Twitter complaints. Our favorite? "Winter is buffering." This is THE MORNING EMAIL for Monday, April 7, 2014.
The Scuttlebutt
TOP STORIES
MISSING PLANE'S BLACK BOX PINGS POSSIBLY DETECTED
"After weeks of searching vast swaths of ocean, investigators now have their 'most promising' lead yet in finding Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. A pinger locator in the Indian Ocean has detected signals consistent with those sent by a flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder, the head of the Australian agency coordinating search operations said Monday." The Washington Post's graphic team takes a look at the case of the missing plane as we know it. Watch video of the transmission announcement. And here are the next steps for such an underwater search. [CNN ]
UKRAINIAN SOLDIER SHOT BY RUSSIAN SOLDIER IN CRIMEA
"Ukraine's Defense Ministry said Monday that a Ukrainian naval officer was fatally shot by a Russian soldier in the disputed region of Crimea, amid strife in eastern Ukraine where antigovernment protesters commandeered regional government buildings in three cities." [WSJ]
OSCAR PISTORIUS TAKES THE STAND
"An emotional Oscar Pistorius began testifying in his murder trial with an apology to the family of Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he killed last year in his home. Pistorius took the stand in a South African court Monday and said: 'There hasn't been a moment since this tragedy happened that I haven't thought about your family.'" CNN has live coverage of the testimony. [Story and image via USA Today]
STATESIDE: Atlanta Archbishop Gives Up $2.2 Million Home
The Archbishop of Atlanta is vacating his $2.2 million dollar home. The GOP 2016 candidates are quietly building up policy advisors in what some nickname the "credentials caucus." Potential candidate Jeb Bush said this weekend that illegal immigration is often an "act of love." And the uninsured rate fell to the lowest numbers since 2008.
In no one likes bedtime news, here's a french bulldog puppy who really doesn't want to go to sleep.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Largest Democratic Election in the World
The polls opened in India's Parliamant elections, the world's largest democratic event. Adolf Hitler may have "'unwittingly' married a Jewish woman." After 2,300 kids caught pinkeye in American Samoa, officials have closed all public schools in the U.S. territory. And the U.S. attempted to assuage China's cyberattack fears with "candor."
In baaaaaah news, here's a bunch of baby goats.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Tech Stocks Crashing?
Two breast cancer drugs have shown serious promise for stalling cancerous growth. Sears' spinoffs have investors worried about troubled divisions. Tech stocks have seen better days. Yahoo's looking to get in on the original programming game. And in honor of Tax Day, here are the states with the highest and lowest taxes.
In stand your ground news, here's a pug defending his space against four massive dogs. The fence helps.
SCOUTING REPORT: March Madness Finale
Kentucky takes on UConn in the most ridiculous March Madness finale matchup in years. This year's FDNY and NYPD charity hockey game devolved into a horrible brawl. Who does the arresting? Bill Simmons has a solution to fix the NBA playoffs. And Kevin Durant passed MJ, scoring over 25 points for the 41st game in a row. Insane.
In "Thank goodness it wasn't a beer" news, here's a guy using his jumbo popcorn bucket to catch a foul ball.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: HBO Go's Wheel of Death
Legendary actor Mickey Rooney died. He was 93. "Game of Thrones" die-hards were not too happy about HBO Go's service crashing last night during the premiere. Instructions to send a raven were not helpful. Stephen Colbert is looking like the top candidate to take over for Letterman. Researchers used Twitter to map out local beer habits, and the results are pretty beer-tastic. And hey you guys, there might be a "Goonies" sequel.
In baby gorilla news, here's two fighting over a slide.
LIVIN': Always Pick the Window Seat
Celebrity stylists show you how to rock maternity wear. Here's why you should always ask for the window seat when you fly. Here's how to sport florals, the hottest spring style, like a champ. Check out the top workout songs for April. And cupcake recipes featuring prosecco, pancake and popcorn? Yes, please.
In adorable news, here's someone feeding a baby tiger.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Prince George's Cardigan
Prince George and Kate could not have looked cuter in New Zealand for their royal tour. Kristen Stewart dyed her hair a most crazy color. Jay-Z wore a large medallion that's the symbol of a "whites are devils" group. Amanda Bynes' bikini photos show her looking healthier by the day. And Demi Lovato might be caught up in a nude photo scandal. [Image via Daily Mail]
In epic faces news, here's some fantastic hedgehog shots.
TWITTERATI
@Joan_Rivers: Just read about a study that claims the average age of girls starting to wear makeup is 11. That's bad news for homely 10-year-olds.
@piersmorgan: Is it just me, or are the trolls particularly brain-dead today?
@KellyOsbourne: If I could have 1 selfish wish granted! it would be 2 wake up on my own accord not 2 someone calling me wanting something! Just once please!
@BrianLynch: Fans are gonna be so mad when GAME OF THRONES ends with the mother dying and Tyrion ending up with Robin.
@joshgroban: The little girl on Saving Mr Banks is the True Detective killer!!! Nooooo! pic.twitter.com/1UvKzbjIOj
ONE MORE THING
Here's eight ways to burn some MAJOR calories that don't make you feel like you're working out.
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The Scuttlebutt
- Missing plane's black box transmission possibly picked up
- Legendary actor Mickey Rooney died
- Prince George rocks a cardigan on his first Royal tour
TOP STORIES
MISSING PLANE'S BLACK BOX PINGS POSSIBLY DETECTED
"After weeks of searching vast swaths of ocean, investigators now have their 'most promising' lead yet in finding Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. A pinger locator in the Indian Ocean has detected signals consistent with those sent by a flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder, the head of the Australian agency coordinating search operations said Monday." The Washington Post's graphic team takes a look at the case of the missing plane as we know it. Watch video of the transmission announcement. And here are the next steps for such an underwater search. [CNN ]
UKRAINIAN SOLDIER SHOT BY RUSSIAN SOLDIER IN CRIMEA
"Ukraine's Defense Ministry said Monday that a Ukrainian naval officer was fatally shot by a Russian soldier in the disputed region of Crimea, amid strife in eastern Ukraine where antigovernment protesters commandeered regional government buildings in three cities." [WSJ]
OSCAR PISTORIUS TAKES THE STAND
"An emotional Oscar Pistorius began testifying in his murder trial with an apology to the family of Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he killed last year in his home. Pistorius took the stand in a South African court Monday and said: 'There hasn't been a moment since this tragedy happened that I haven't thought about your family.'" CNN has live coverage of the testimony. [Story and image via USA Today]STATESIDE: Atlanta Archbishop Gives Up $2.2 Million Home
The Archbishop of Atlanta is vacating his $2.2 million dollar home. The GOP 2016 candidates are quietly building up policy advisors in what some nickname the "credentials caucus." Potential candidate Jeb Bush said this weekend that illegal immigration is often an "act of love." And the uninsured rate fell to the lowest numbers since 2008.In no one likes bedtime news, here's a french bulldog puppy who really doesn't want to go to sleep.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Largest Democratic Election in the World
The polls opened in India's Parliamant elections, the world's largest democratic event. Adolf Hitler may have "'unwittingly' married a Jewish woman." After 2,300 kids caught pinkeye in American Samoa, officials have closed all public schools in the U.S. territory. And the U.S. attempted to assuage China's cyberattack fears with "candor."
In baaaaaah news, here's a bunch of baby goats.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Tech Stocks Crashing?
Two breast cancer drugs have shown serious promise for stalling cancerous growth. Sears' spinoffs have investors worried about troubled divisions. Tech stocks have seen better days. Yahoo's looking to get in on the original programming game. And in honor of Tax Day, here are the states with the highest and lowest taxes.
In stand your ground news, here's a pug defending his space against four massive dogs. The fence helps.
SCOUTING REPORT: March Madness Finale
Kentucky takes on UConn in the most ridiculous March Madness finale matchup in years. This year's FDNY and NYPD charity hockey game devolved into a horrible brawl. Who does the arresting? Bill Simmons has a solution to fix the NBA playoffs. And Kevin Durant passed MJ, scoring over 25 points for the 41st game in a row. Insane.In "Thank goodness it wasn't a beer" news, here's a guy using his jumbo popcorn bucket to catch a foul ball.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: HBO Go's Wheel of Death
Legendary actor Mickey Rooney died. He was 93. "Game of Thrones" die-hards were not too happy about HBO Go's service crashing last night during the premiere. Instructions to send a raven were not helpful. Stephen Colbert is looking like the top candidate to take over for Letterman. Researchers used Twitter to map out local beer habits, and the results are pretty beer-tastic. And hey you guys, there might be a "Goonies" sequel.
In baby gorilla news, here's two fighting over a slide.
LIVIN': Always Pick the Window Seat
Celebrity stylists show you how to rock maternity wear. Here's why you should always ask for the window seat when you fly. Here's how to sport florals, the hottest spring style, like a champ. Check out the top workout songs for April. And cupcake recipes featuring prosecco, pancake and popcorn? Yes, please.In adorable news, here's someone feeding a baby tiger.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Prince George's Cardigan
Prince George and Kate could not have looked cuter in New Zealand for their royal tour. Kristen Stewart dyed her hair a most crazy color. Jay-Z wore a large medallion that's the symbol of a "whites are devils" group. Amanda Bynes' bikini photos show her looking healthier by the day. And Demi Lovato might be caught up in a nude photo scandal. [Image via Daily Mail]In epic faces news, here's some fantastic hedgehog shots.
TWITTERATI
@Joan_Rivers: Just read about a study that claims the average age of girls starting to wear makeup is 11. That's bad news for homely 10-year-olds.
@piersmorgan: Is it just me, or are the trolls particularly brain-dead today?
@KellyOsbourne: If I could have 1 selfish wish granted! it would be 2 wake up on my own accord not 2 someone calling me wanting something! Just once please!
@BrianLynch: Fans are gonna be so mad when GAME OF THRONES ends with the mother dying and Tyrion ending up with Robin.
@joshgroban: The little girl on Saving Mr Banks is the True Detective killer!!! Nooooo! pic.twitter.com/1UvKzbjIOj
ONE MORE THING
Here's eight ways to burn some MAJOR calories that don't make you feel like you're working out.
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