About half of the observations for the study were made in the morning rush hour

"I've seen people texting while horseback riding," she said. "When I see this kind of activity, it doesn't bear well for the future."

About half of the observations for the study were made in the morning rush hour between 8 and 9 a.m., and just over half of the pedestrians observed were between 25 and 44. Researcherschose the 20 intersections with the highest number of pedestrian injuries during the past three years.

Because the researchers recorded demographic and specific information about the "distracting activity" of the pedestrians, they were able to look at separate mobile-device behavior.

For example: Those listening to music actually speeded up while crossing the road, although they were less likely to look both ways before doing so.

He said his round "definitely" went better than he could have dreamed

"I think playing with him definitely made me concentrate a bit harder. That is one thing I've been lacking the last couple of months. So I think I want to play with him every day."

Kruger, from Bloemfontein, has won three tournaments so far in his career --  comparedwith Woods's 74, the second biggest haul in history.

He said his round "definitely" went better than he could have dreamed, and had already done wonders for his self-belief.

"You've proven yourself probably against the best golfer that's alive at the moment. And to have played with him is pretty cool," he said.

Raul Ibanez emerged from the home team dugout at Yankee Stadium

Raul Ibanez emerged from the home team dugout at Yankee Stadium around 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday night, tasked with taking the place of a Yankee legend. He could have had no way of knowing he was about to become one himself.

Perhaps only the select members of one of the smallest fraternities in sports -- immortal Yankees-- can sense when one is about to join their ranks. And maybe that's why as Ibanez strode toward home plate to pinch-hit for Alex Rodriguez in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Yankees two outs from a 2-1 loss, Mariano Rivera turned to the displaced A-Rod and said, "Tie game."

Such a prediction would seem outlandish if not for the fact that Rivera, the all-time saves leader and the greatest postseason closer of all time, knows a little something about October magic. Ibanez had certainly been doing his part to inspire such confidence, turning in a series of almost unbelievable performances in recent weeks, each more amazing than the last. On Sept. 22, he came off the bench and went 3-for-4 with two homers, including a two-run shot to tie the game in the 13th inning against the A's. On Oct. 2, he hit a pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game against the Red Sox and then delivered the walk-off single in the 12th that kept the Yankees alone in first place in the AL East.

Wilson won’t be the Band-Aid solution this time around

This will be entirely different.

Wilson won't be the Band-Aid solution this time around. He's not a two-game fill-in. He'll have to be the answer for the rest of the Jets' season.

He doesn't have to be Revis - no one can do that - but Wilsonneeds to be good, out in the open, when he's one-on-one with starting receivers.

But working in his favor, Wilson is two years older, two years wiser. Thinking back to how he felt playing against the Dolphins and Bills in 2010 with no Revis, Wilson said he sees the game better now.

Shell gave officers the name of Smith's workplace

Shell gave officers the name of Smith's workplace. And upon arrival, authorities said Smith acknowledged calling airport police from a payphone to say that Shell was carrying liquid explosives.

Smith said he did it to "avenge" his new girlfriend because Shell had posted a compromising picture of her on Facebook, the affidavit said.

"It is the kind of photo that would incense a boyfriend," said Brennan, Smith's lawyer.

Smith, 26, of Philadelphia, was charged with conveying false information that interfered with aviation and using an instrument of commerce — the phone — to do so.

If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and possible restitution.

Employees are entitled to the death benefit from the first day of employment at Google

Chief People Officer Laszlo Bock, through a company representative, declined an interview request.

But he told Forbesmagazine: "Obviously there's no benefit to Google. But it's important to the company to help our families through this horrific if inevitable life event."

Employees are entitled to the death benefit from the first day of employment at Google. The benefit is offered only in the United States, but Google is looking to extend it overseas, a spokeswoman said. Google began offering the benefit earlier this year.

The death benefit adds to Google's other legendary perks — free gourmet cuisine, subsidized massages and on-site doctors.

Wieber walked out of the arena and past reporters

But the moment was bittersweet. Raisman and Wieber are not only roommates in the athletes' village, but also best friends.

"It's really hard; I don't even know what to say to her because it's something that you dream of your whole life, so I feel bad," Raisman said. "I know how much she wanted it."

After her fate was sealed, Wieber walked out of the arena and past reporters, wiping away tears. In a statement provided by Olympic organizers, Wieber called her day "a bit of a disappointment" and said, "It is what it is."

Her personal coach, John Geddert, said in a statement, "She has trained her entire life for this day, and to have it turn out anything less than she deserves is going to be devastating."