Reveals album date, name
The group announces their new album titled 747 will be released on Sept. 30. The single Bartender can be found on the album:
We unanimously knew that our album title had to be 747. The track itself has this pushing, driving spirit about it that sums up our attitude right now. We are pushing ourselves as a band and as songwriters … taking ourselves out of our comfort zone and not taking ourselves too seriously. There’s an urgency and an energy to it that we’ve never released before.
We are so ready to get this music out. To get the reaction we’ve gotten from Bartender has only made us more fired up about the rest of these songs!
Access to crash site is limited
A group of 21 international monitors is allowed only limited access to the crash site. Michael Bociurkiw, spokesman for Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, says the group was not given the access they expected. He tells CNN’s Christiane Amanpour that the group was “only allowed access to about a 200-meter strip” for about 75 minutes at the site, which he says was guarded by armed men in uniform:
One of our top priorities was to find out what happened to the black boxes. No one was there to answer those questions.
Sex change treatments begin
Under Pentagon approval, Manning, is to begin treatment for gender dysphoria while serving her sentence in military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Manning has asked for hormone treatments since announcing she wanted to live as a woman.
Collects $37m in stock options
JPMorgan Chase’s board decides to allow Dimon to collect roughly $37 million in stock options. Joe Evangelisti, a spokesman for JPMorgan says the board won’t further defer the vesting of options.
Jamie does not plan to exercise the options at this time. Jamie has never sold any JPM stock except to cover the cost of an options exercise and as part of required income tax liability attributable to vesting
New Russia sanctions
Obama announces new sanctions against Russia aiming at banking, energy and defense entities. The new sanctions are mainly a response to the country allowing weapons to cross into Ukraine, as well as other related issues.
I have repeatedly made it clear that Russia must halt the flow of weapons and fighters across the border into Ukraine. I have made this clear directly to [Russian President] Putin.
Economy expands
The Federal Reserve reports in its Beige Book that consumer spending, manufacturing and job growth are expanding in all of its districts. Five of the 12 Fed districts note “moderate” growth, while the other seven see “modest” expansion.
Most districts were optimistic about the outlook for growth.
The Fed report finds that price pressures are largely contained, but notes higher prices for construction materials, meat and dairy products.
Expecting second child
The Lacheys are expecting baby number two, a girl.
Can’t think of a better way to celebrate 3 years of marriage to my beautiful Vanessa than this. I do want a girl. I think there’s something emotional about having a daughter that I definitely want to experience.
Launches comeback tour
The artist reveals that his comeback tour will kick off in Chicago. He later clarifies that it will begin in September at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, which is around 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
As an entertainer, you get asked a lot, “What are the best cities to play?” Without hesitation, I rattle five or six of the best places to play, and that list always includes Chicago. It is the perfect city to launch the world tour.
Addresses cancer diagnosis
The board will be fully briefed on my condition, and if they and I feel that it’s necessary to make additional disclosures, we will do that. But I really do think the next disclosure I’m going to make will be in about seven or eight weeks, when the therapy is over.
Child migrants should be ‘welcomed and protected’
In a letter read at a Vatican conference in Mexico City on human migration and development, Francis says migration “has now become a hallmark of our society and a challenge.” The Pope says immigrants:
continue to be the subject of racist and xenophobic attitudes…Many people forced to emigrate suffer, and often die, tragically; many of their rights are violated, they are obliged to separate from their families and, unfortunately, continue to be the subject of racist and xenophobic attitudes.
Four escape downed plane
Four crew members escape and two others on board are taken as hostages from the transport plane that was shot down near the Russian border this week. Two people remain missing. All of the people that were on the plane are Ukrainians. The Defense Ministry says the four who escaped “are in a safe location.”
Tangible progress on key issues
Speaking at negotiations in Vienna, Austria, where Iran and world powers are meeting over Iran’s nuclear program, Kerry tells reporters there have been “tangible progress on key issues,” but negotiators have yet to arrive at a “workable formula.” Despite differences, Kerry believes there is a way to make this work ahead.
But and this is a critical point while there is a path forward, Iran needs to choose to take it. And our goal now is to determine the precise contours of that path, and I believe we can.
Vincenzo Nibali wins stage 10
After his biggest rival, Alberto Contador, crashes and leaves the race, Nibali wins with a time of 4:27:26. The course starts in Mulhouse and finishes in La Planche des Belles Filles, and is 100.351 miles (161 km). With this win, Nibali regains the overall lead from France’s Tony Gallopin.
Buzzkill(er) announcement
Two tracks–Buzzkill(er) and It’s Just Too Bad–and are announced as an upcoming single in White’s Third Man Records Vault series. The songs are part of Vault Package #21, which also includes The White Stripes’ Live Under the Lights of the Rising Sun LP.
Fires two missiles
According to South Korean officials, North Korea fires two missiles into the sea. A South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff official says the projectiles were fired from the North Korean city of Kaesong near the border with the South, and he claims the missiles had a range of about 311 miles. South Korea says the most recent missile firings are the latest in a series of firings seen to be an expression of anger over its failure to win talks on receiving outside aid, and over ongoing U.S.-South Korean military drills.
Final: Germany 1-0 Argentina
Germany wins 1-0 over Argentina, its fourth World Cup win. The game was tied 0-0 at 90 minutes, forcing the game into extra time. Mario Gotze’s strike, seven minutes from the end of extra time, ends Germany’s 24-year wait for the cup.
GOP: No ‘blank check’
Opposing Obama’s request for $3.7 billion dollars to help fix the illegal immigration situation, GOP Rep. Mike McCaul, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, tells Fox News Sunday:
Our view as House Republicans is that we’re not going to write a blank check.
Republicans are suggesting alternative ways to deal with the immediate issues that are much less expensive. McCaul says his caucus is looking at changing a 2008 law that allows children entering the United States from non-bordering countries to remain in this country. He believes the GOP-led House will pass an alternative border security bill before the end of the month.
We have to act soon. It’s a very tragic human crisis at the border, none like I’ve ever seen before.
Tony Martin wins stage nine
The stage nine route spans from Gérardmer to Mulhouse, 105.6 miles (170 km). Martin (OPQS) wins the stage with a time of 4:09:34. Fabian Cancellara (Trek) came in second place just ahead of Greg Van Avermaet (BMC).
Joins world powers for nuclear talks
Kerry arrives in Austria for talks with five other world powers, Germany and Iran concerning Tehran’s nuclear program. The participants are in the final round of negotiations to reach a permanent deal on Iran’s nuclear program before the July 20, 2014 deadline. The talks include the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: the U.S., UK, France, China and Russia. Germany is also participating in the talks. Kerry states
Obviously, we have some very significant gaps still, so we need to see if we can make some progress. I really look forward to a very substantive and important set of meetings and dialogues. It is vital to make certain that Iran is not going to develop a nuclear weapon, that their program is peaceful.
Statement about Lebron James
Wade releases a statement on Lebron James’s decision to leave the Miami Heat and go back to Cleveland:
As a friend and a teammate, I am sad to see my brother LeBron leave to begin a new journey. In 2010, we decided to come together all for one goal — to win championships and we succeeded. We were friends when we first joined the league and created an unbreakable bond the past four years. Our collaboration will always be very special to me both personally and professionally.