Baghdad bombing kills at least 125; ISIS claims responsibility - CNN

CNNBaghdad bombing kills at least 125; ISIS claims responsibilityCNN(CNN) A suicide truck bomb ripped through a busy shopping district in Baghdad over the weekend, killing more than 100 in what was the deadliest single attack in the war-weary country in years. The brazen Saturday night attack in the heart of the packed ...More than 120 killed in Islamic State's worst ever bomb attack in the Iraqi capitalWashington PostBaghdad Bombing in Karada Kills More Than 100, Injures ScoresNBCNews.comBaghdad suicide bombing kills 115; ISIL claims responsibilityUSA TODAYBBC News -Breitbart News -NPR -New York Daily Newsall 570 news articles »

Suicide Bomber Hits Near US Diplomatic Site in Saudi Arabia - ABC News

NBCNews.comSuicide Bomber Hits Near US Diplomatic Site in Saudi ArabiaABC NewsA suicide bomber carried out an attack early on Monday near a U.S. diplomatic site in the western Saudi city of Jiddah, according to the Interior Ministry. The ministry said the attacker detonated his suicide vest when security guards approached him ...Suicide bomber in Saudi Arabia detonates explosive near US consulateCNNBomber Dies in Explosion Near US Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNBCNews.comA Suicide Bomber Has Blown Himself Up Near a US Consulate in Saudi ArabiaTIMEHuffington Post -New York Times -USA TODAY -Wall Street Journalall 73 news articles »

Man severely injured in explosion in New York's Central Park - CNN

CNNMan severely injured in explosion in New York's Central ParkCNN(CNN) Members of the New York Police Department bomb squad are investigating the cause of an explosion in Central Park on Sunday that nearly blew a man's leg off, police said. Preliminary investigation suggests the explosion was an "experiment with ...Officials believe blast that injured man in New York's Central Park was an 'experiment'Fox NewsCollege kid's foot 'mutilated' after freak explosion in Central ParkNew York PostPolice: Central Park firework probably an 'experiment'Omaha World-HeraldUSA TODAY -New York Times -Washington Post -ABC Newsall 208 news articles »

'God wants you to die': Dhaka's long night of terror - CNN

CNN'God wants you to die': Dhaka's long night of terrorCNNTo recreate this narrative we used witness accounts, shared directly with CNN or with friends and family who recounted them to us. We also used information from news briefings and gathered by CNN staffers in London, Hong Kong, Dhaka and Atlanta.After Slaughter, Bangladesh Reels at Revelations About AttackersNew York TimesWeek of terror underscores a 'desperate' Islamic StateUSA TODAYBangladesh gunmen made no demands, Islamic State not involved: ministerReutersWashington Post -Quartz -Wall Street Journal -BBC Newsall 3,578 news articles »

Father was Attacked by Second Alligator as He Tried to Rescue Son Lane Graves at Disney World: Report - People Magazine

People MagazineFather was Attacked by Second Alligator as He Tried to Rescue Son Lane Graves at Disney World: ReportPeople MagazineThe father of 2-year-old Lane Graves was attacked by a second alligator as he tried to fight to free his son from the jaws of the beast that snatched and dragged the boy under water at Walt Disney World last month, the toddler's father told authorities.Toddler's father says two gators involved in Disney attackUSA TODAYFather of boy killed by alligator at Disney World says 2 gators involved in attackWashington PostOrlando alligator: 'Second' animal involved in attackBBC NewsReuters -Hollywood Life -TheWrap -New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TVall 36 news articles »

Two girls and their father fatally shot in suburban Chicago home - Fox News

Fox NewsTwo girls and their father fatally shot in suburban Chicago homeFox NewsTwo young children and their father were shot and killed early Saturday in a suburban Chicago home, according to a report. Neighbors in Hazel Crest are wondering why anyone would want to kill the two little girls, India Neely, 3, and Elle Neely, 10 ...and more »

Australian Election Result Unclear as Gamble on Early Polls Backfires - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street JournalAustralian Election Result Unclear as Gamble on Early Polls BackfiresWall Street JournalSYDNEY—Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's gamble of holding early elections appeared to have backfired, with his conservatives struggling to secure enough seats in Parliament to form a government outright. The tight election, whose result ...Even if he keeps his job, Malcolm Turnbull's problems have just begunCNNPopulist Rebuff Sparks Turmoil Amid Deadlocked Aussie VoteBloombergAustralia in limbo as vote counting in tight election to take daysReutersThe Australian -TIME -Sioux City Journal -The Guardianall 1,866 news articles »

9-Year-Old Girl Loses Hand, Several Fingers Possibly Due To Illegal Fireworks, Deputies Say - CBS Local

CBS Local9-Year-Old Girl Loses Hand, Several Fingers Possibly Due To Illegal Fireworks, Deputies SayCBS LocalCOMPTON (CBSLA.com) — Authorities say they're investigating an explosion that caused a 9-year-old girl to sustain serious injuries in Compton. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the girl's left hand was amputated as a ...Girl, 9, lost hand and fingers in blast; fireworks suspectedRoanoke Times9-year-old girl loses hand, fingers after fireworks accident in CaliforniaFox News9-Year-Old Girl Loses Hand, Sustains Blast Injuries To Her Face From FireworksThe Inquisitrall 15 news articles »

Critic's Notebook: Michael Cimino, a Comet that Blazed Brightly, Briefly - Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood ReporterCritic's Notebook: Michael Cimino, a Comet that Blazed Brightly, BrieflyHollywood ReporterThe writer-director of 'The Deer Hunter' and 'Heaven's Gate' hit a dazzling early career peak before his long decline into elusive, reclusive, eccentric behavior. Beyond a certain level, blazing early success can cause more damage than failure. And so ...Michael Cimino, an appreciation: From Oscar triumph to Hollywood exileEntertainment WeeklyHow Michael Cimino's 'The Deer Hunter' Pioneered The Modern Day Oscar Campaign – And WonDeadlineMichael Cimino, a 'Hunter' in pursuit of an uncompromising visionLos Angeles TimesHuffington Post -CNN -USA TODAY -New York Timesall 174 news articles »

Giant spacecraft nears Jupiter - CNN

CNNGiant spacecraft nears JupiterCNN(CNN) It's been speeding toward Jupiter for nearly five years. Now -- can it slow down? On Monday, NASA's Juno spacecraft -- a spinning, robotic probe as wide as a basketball court -- will perform what the space agency calls a 35-minute long ...Juno spacecraft to go closer to Jupiter than ever beforeThe Denver PostJuno mission: Jupiter probe nears critical orbit manoeuvreBBC News3-2-1: A look at NASA's Jupiter mission by the numbersBusiness InsidercollectSPACE.com -SpaceCoastDaily.com -The Seattle Times -News & Observerall 236 news articles »

Monday, July 4, 2016

Workout:“DG”As many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:8 Toes-to-Bar8 Dumbbell Thrusters, (35, 20)12 Dumbbell Walking Lunges, (30, 20)-OR-“Nate”Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:2 Muscle-Ups4 Handstand Push-Ups8 Kettlebell Swings (72,55)Happy 4th of July!CrossFit Belltown will only be hosting one class today at 10:30am. Please be sure to register for class in advance. [...]

Member Spotlight: Tom Graff

Name: Tom GraffDOB: December 17, 1959Gig: Husband, Father of 2, Son, Brother of 7, US Navy Captain Retired, Commercial Real Estate Broker, member of 4 non-profit boards, parishioner at Christ Our Hope at 2nd & Stewart… basically I am too much.CrossFitting Since: Feb 2011 (at the McGuire!)First Memorable CrossFit Experience: 2 early events: In the [...]

Saturday, July 2, 2016

Track WODCrossFit Belltown will be hosting class outside today at Queen Anne Bowl Play-field. This will be our first track workout of the summer season. The workout will take place at 9:30am. All other Saturday classes are being cancelled; no class will be held at the gym today in observance of a CrossFit Level One Seminar.Queen Anne Bowl [...]