Ever since the Xbox One unveiling Tuesday, gamers have wondered how Microsoft would handle the resale of used games for the system.
In the absence of a clear answer, speculation and rumors have flooded the Web.
Microsoft is now telling gamers that the speculation and rumors aren’t true. But it’s not saying what the new policy will be.
“The ability to trade in and resell games is important to gamers and to
Xbox,” Larry Hryb, director of Xbox Programming (better known by his gamer handle Major Nelson), wrote on [...]
Microsoft refutes reports about Xbox One used game sales
Ever since the Xbox One unveiling Tuesday, gamers have wondered how Microsoft would handle the resale of used games for the system.
In the absence of a clear answer, speculation and rumors have flooded the Web.
Microsoft is now telling gamers that the speculation and rumors aren’t true. But it’s not saying what the new policy will be.
“The ability to trade in and resell games is important to gamers and to
Xbox,” Larry Hryb, director of Xbox Programming (better known by his gamer handle Major Nelson), wrote on [...]
New Jersey cop says didn’t set blaze at police captain’s house
By David Jones
NEWARK |
Fri May 24, 2013 4:48pm EDT
NEWARK (Reuters) – A New Jersey police officer on Friday pleaded not guilty to charges related to a suspected arson fire early this week at the home of an Edison police captain who was inside with his family.
Officer Michael Dotro, 35, was arrested at his home in Manalapan, New Jersey, on Thursday and charged with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson, for allegedly setting the fire, according to a statement from county pros [...]
Wife expected soldier ‘to be safe’
24 May 2013
Last updated at 14:17 ET
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Drummer Lee Rigby’s family paid tribute to him in an emotional news conference
The wife of the soldier murdered in south-east London has said she expected her husband to be safe in the UK.
Rebecca Rigby said Drummer Lee Rigby, 25, had many times before walked safely down the street in Woolwich where he was attacked on Wednesday.
Two women, aged [...]
Canada’s DeLaet sets Colonial pace with strong finish
Fri May 24, 2013 4:47pm EDT
(Reuters) – Canadian Graham DeLaet succumbed to the infamous ‘Horrible Horseshoe’ but rebounded with two closing birdies to move into an early one-shot lead in Friday’s second round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas.
In pursuit of his first PGA Tour victory, the 31-year-old from Saskatchewan put a welcome smile back on his face as he carded a three-under-par 67 in overcast conditions at Colonial Country Club to post a nine-under total of 131.
Am [...]
Some with defibrillators may safely play sports
By Andrew M. Seaman
NEW YORK |
Fri May 24, 2013 4:41pm EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Despite expert guidelines advising against intense sports activity for people with implanted heart defibrillators, a new study suggests that some can compete without serious consequences.
Researchers followed 372 athletes with defibrillators for about two and a half years and found that none died while running, skiing or playing sports like basketball and soccer.
That doesn’t mean none were shocked by their dev [...]
Obama urges U.S. military to stamp out sexual assault
By Jeff Mason
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland |
Fri May 24, 2013 5:03pm EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) – President Barack Obama urged the future leaders of the U.S. military on Friday to stamp out sexual assault from their ranks, warning that a few individuals could undermine the strongest military in the world.
Addressing the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy, Obama used his commencement speech to take on a problem that has dogged the Pentagon and the White House in recent weeks.
“We must acknow [...]
Violence against women and girls: shifting culture | Editorial
This week we have learned the following: the police still make catastrophic mistakes in the protection of women at risk of domestic violence; that children everywhere have access to pornography, and that this is influencing behaviour in dangerous ways; and that most parents think relationship education in schools is inadequate. In the background, Mark Bridger’s trial for the murder of five-year-old April Jones is a running reminder that while rare, there is still murderous child abuse as well as the far more widespread exploitation [...]
Judge orders Philadelphia faith-healing couple held in son’s death
By Dave Warner
PHILADELPHIA |
Fri May 24, 2013 4:43pm EDT
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – A Philadelphia couple charged with murder after their baby died without medical care must be held in jail whether or not they make bail, a judge ruled on Friday.
The couple, Herbert and Catherine Schaible, believe in faith healing, and those who share their beliefs might be willing to harbor them if they decide to flee, Judge Benjamin Lerner told a court hearing in Philadelphia.
The Schaibles were charged with third-degr [...]
IMF chief Lagarde made key witness
24 May 2013
Last updated at 16:28 ET
Christine Lagarde faced two days of questioning before the court decided her status
A French court has decided not to place the head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, under investigation over a payout made when she was finance minister.
Ms Lagarde was instead made an assisted witness in the case, meaning she will be called upon to testify but is not directly under suspicion.
Some 400m euros (£342m; $516m) was paid to disgraced tycoon Bernard Tapie in 2007.
Ms Lagar [...]
Blackburn Rovers hand Gary Bowyer 12-month rolling contract as manager
Blackburn have appointed Gary Bowyer as their manager on a 12-month rolling contract.
Bowyer took caretaker charge of Rovers in March after Michael Appleton – their third manager of the 2012-13 season – was sacked after 67 days in charge and steered them away from the Championship relegation zone.
“It is a huge honour and a proud moment for me,” said Bowyer. “I have been at the club for nine years, I know the traditions. The foundation of the club was built on hard work and that is what we need to produce.
“The sup [...]
New U.S. fears emerge over tainted compounded steroids
By Toni Clarke
Fri May 24, 2013 4:26pm EDT
(Reuters) – The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has received seven reports of illnesses in patients who took steroid injections compounded by a pharmacy in Tennessee.
The FDA said full clinical information about the patients is still being gathered, but it suggested some of the problems were infections and that “at least one of these infections appears to be fungal in nature.”
The steroid in question is same one – methylprednisolone ac [...]
Justice Department defends handling of journalist email search
WASHINGTON |
Fri May 24, 2013 4:11pm EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Justice Department said on Friday that officials up to Attorney General Eric Holder vetted a decision to search an email account belonging to a Fox News reporter whose report on North Korea prompted a leak investigation.
In a statement emailed to Reuters, the department said the search warrant for the reporter’s email account followed all laws and policies and won the independent approval of a federal magistrate judge.
(Reporting [...]