CNN - Latest Exclusive: Jared Kushner's White House connection still being used to lure Chinese investors 2017-07-21T00:09:52.000000000+00:00 Jared Kushner's status as a top aide to President Donald Trump was used to lure Chinese investors to his family's New Jersey development, even after his family's company apologized for mentioning his name during a sales pitch in May, CNN has found. O.J. Simpson hearing was not a slam dunk 2017-07-21T00:05:02.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson's decision to relitigate his guilt shows that he was only sorry for his own losses and not for the others he hurt, writes Danny Cevallos Trump's blast of Sessions has 'chilling' effect inside West Wing 2017-07-21T00:02:14.000000000+00:00 For President Donald Trump, loyalty in Washington is a one-way street. Why America needs more 'O.J. Moments' 2017-07-20T23:57:56.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson's aquittal showed how Americans could see the same event but come to totally different conclusions. Ever since, we've been having more O.J. moments. NYT's Trump interview 'was an ongoing negotiation' 2017-07-20T23:47:08.000000000+00:00 President Trump's jaw-dropping interview with three reporters from The New York Times started as an off-the-record meet and greet session. O.J. Simpson granted parole: 'I've done my time' 2017-07-20T23:46:14.000000000+00:00 A Nevada parole board granted O.J. Simpson parole on Thursday after the former NFL star apologized for his role in a 2007 armed robbery, said he'd been a model prisoner, and promised that he'd have no conflicts if released. Tennessee county inmates get reduced jail time for getting a vasectomy 2017-07-20T23:42:41.000000000+00:00 Yes, you read that right. Inmates in White County, Tennessee, can shave 30 days off their jail sentence if they undergo an elective birth control procedure. Jake Tapper's 'The Outpost' picked up by Millennium Films 2017-07-20T23:37:45.000000000+00:00 A movie based on Jake Tapper's "The Outpost" will be directed by Rod Lurie, director of "The Last Castle" and a former soldier himself. Congratulations Millennials, you now have your own airline 2017-07-20T23:27:59.000000000+00:00 With every single product seemingly geared toward attracting the millennials generation, were you growing concerned that they didn't have their own dedicated airline? O.J. Simpson: In his own words 2017-07-20T23:18:00.000000000+00:00 Former NFL star O.J. Simpson was granted parole on Thursday after serving nearly nine years of a 33-year maximum sentence for his role in a 2007 armed robbery in Las Vegas. He was convicted of 12 charges, including armed robbery and kidnapping, in 2008.
The New York Times - Global Kenneth Jay Lane, Jewelry Designer Who Made a Fortune Faking It, Dies at 85 2017-07-20T23:06:34.000000000+00:00 Over six decades, Mr. Lane built a global business by making it acceptable and chic for women to wear glittering jewelry of unabashed deception. Asia and Australia Edition: O.J. Simpson, John McCain, Ram Nath Kovind: Your Friday Briefing 2017-07-20T22:39:21.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Senate, O.J. Simpson, Linkin Park: Your Thursday Evening Briefing 2017-07-20T22:32:45.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Cecil the Lion’s Son Xanda Killed by a Trophy Hunter 2017-07-20T21:41:28.000000000+00:00 The lion was shot in Zimbabwe during what a researcher said was a legal hunt, two years after Cecil was killed by an American dentist. Chester Bennington, Linkin Park Singer, Is Dead at 41 2017-07-20T20:54:12.000000000+00:00 The frontman was known for his piercing scream and free-flowing anguish. His death is being investigated as a possible suicide. Israeli Aid Gives an Unexpected ‘Glimmer of Hope’ for Syrians 2017-07-20T20:21:13.000000000+00:00 Israel has been sending in truckloads of supplies and treating thousands of sick and wounded Syrians, denting its reputation in Syria as “the devil who wants to kill us.” 2 Leading Online Black Markets Are Shut Down by Authorities 2017-07-20T20:16:21.000000000+00:00 The authorities took control of one large site, Hansa Market, and covertly operated it to catch refugees fleeing the closing of the largest market, AlphaBay. O.J. Simpson Can Go Free, Parole Board Rules 2017-07-20T20:00:31.000000000+00:00 Mr. Simpson, 70, appeared before a Nevada parole board on Thursday to appeal for his freedom after almost nine years in a state prison. John Wayne Gacy Victim Is Identified After Four Decades 2017-07-20T19:30:32.000000000+00:00 James Byron Haakenson was one of 33 teenage boys and young men killed by Mr. Gacy in the 1970s. The identities of six victims remain unknown. Congressional Memo: In a Cruel Summer for the G.O.P., ‘Things Are Starting to Feel Incoherent’ 2017-07-20T19:13:42.000000000+00:00 Republicans in Washington should be returning home next week to brag. But despite having total control on Capitol Hill, even they admit that policies aren’t advancing.
MSNBC - Latest Matthews: Trump thinks he's above the law 2017-07-20T19:58:22.000000000-04:00 With the Special Counsel investigating Trump, Chris Matthews reminds viewers why Trump shouldn't be threatening Robert Mueller. AP: Trump aides worried about Putin bromance 2017-07-20T19:19:17.000000000-04:00 The news of Trump's second meeting with Putin has worried aides to the President. Dan Rather: There's going to be a... 2017-07-20T19:00:19.000000000-04:00 In a wide ranging interview with the New York Times, President Trump said it's a Sen. McCain: 'I'll be back soon' 2017-07-20T17:47:33.000000000-04:00 Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), who was diagnosed with brain cancer yesterday, received words of support from colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Future of health care unclear in the Senate 2017-07-20T17:38:45.000000000-04:00 Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) joins MTP Daily to talk the latest on health care in the Senate and Trump's criticism of his Attorney General. Thursday's Mini-Report, 7.20.17 2017-07-20T17:30:19.000000000-04:00 Today's edition of quick hits. President Trump v. Federal Law Enforcement 2017-07-20T17:24:32.000000000-04:00 Benjamin Wittes joins MTP Daily to discuss President Trump’s battle with federal law enforcement officials. More shoes to drop: Russia investigation... 2017-07-20T17:01:20.000000000-04:00 Katy Tur breaks down the latest on President Trump’s comments on Department of Justice officials, saying he can no longer trust them. Trump's FBI pick gets treated as if these... 2017-07-20T16:45:40.000000000-04:00 The Senate is treating Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI as if the circumstances were normal. They're not. McCain: "I'll be back soon - so stand-by!" 2017-07-20T16:31:30.000000000-04:00 Washington reacts to the news of Sen. John McCain’s cancer diagnosis.
CNN - Top Stories The torture survivors suing the Syrian regime 2017-07-21T00:11:41.919000000+00:00 Trump's blast of Sessions has a 'chilling' effect in the West Wing 2017-07-21T00:02:14.000000000+00:00 For President Donald Trump, loyalty in Washington is a one-way street. How much sleep is enough? 2017-07-21T00:00:42.182000000+00:00 Trump's blast of Sessions has 'chilling' effect inside West Wing 2017-07-20T23:32:13.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson granted parole: 'I've done my time' 2017-07-20T23:22:24.000000000+00:00 With parole granted, what's next for O.J. Simpson? 2017-07-20T23:10:15.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday, after serving nearly nine years in prison for a 2007 armed robbery in Las Vegas. But the former NFL superstar and movie actor's future outside of prison may not be so rosy. Missing Chinese student: Suspect pleads not guilty to kidnapping 2017-07-20T22:32:19.000000000+00:00 Brendt Christensen pleaded not guilty Thursday to one count of kidnapping in connection with the disappearance of Yingying Zhang, a University of Illinois student from China. What are McCain's treatment options? 2017-07-20T22:14:38.000000000+00:00 CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks about the treatment options that may be available for Sen. John McCain who is now diagnosed with brain cancer. What is a solar eclipse? 2017-07-20T21:36:00.000000000+00:00 CNN's Erin McLaughlin looks at the science behind a solar eclipse, one of the galaxy's most spectacular displays. Family of woman killed by police wants her body back 2017-07-20T21:31:25.000000000+00:00 Justine Ruszczyk's family says they're still grappling with the reality of her death.
CNBC - Top News Euro surges as Asia markets expected to digest Draghi comments 2017-07-20T23:33:00.000000000+00:00 Asia markets will open for trade on Friday as the euro rose to two-year highs on Thursday comments from the chief of the ECB. If you sold this ETF because you’re scared of Amazon, you made a big mistake, strategist says 2017-07-20T23:27:00.000000000+00:00 If you sold this ETF because you’re scared of Amazon, you made a big mistake, according to one equity strategist. 'Sabotaged the order of capital markets': Beijing dismisses former regulator from party 2017-07-20T23:15:00.000000000+00:00 Yao Gang, former vice chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, has been dismissed from the Communist Party and public office. Cramer Remix: Amazon is king, whether you like it or not 2017-07-20T23:00:00.000000000+00:00 Jim Cramer explains why it is so difficult to compete with the e-commerce giant. 'ISIS is falling fast,' Trump remarks before entering Pentagon meeting 2017-07-20T22:56:00.000000000+00:00 The battle against ISIS is going "very well" and the terrorist group is "falling fast," according to President Trump. A strong week for earnings winds down with GE and Honeywell 2017-07-20T22:45:00.000000000+00:00 General Electric, Honeywell and Schlumberger are among companies reporting earnings Friday. EBay shares fall on tepid profit forecast 2017-07-20T22:42:00.000000000+00:00 "Our focus continues to be on improving the customer experience, and we won't hesitate to trade off short-term results when necessary," eBay Chief Executive Devin Wenig says. Microsoft stock pops then drops after earnings beat 2017-07-20T22:37:00.000000000+00:00 Microsoft beat estimates on earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter of its 2017 fiscal year. KeyCorp CEO Beth Mooney says economic stimulus will have 'a coiled-spring effect' on banks' capital 2017-07-20T22:25:00.000000000+00:00 Jim Cramer spoke with KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Beth Mooney for more on the company's latest earnings report. European expansion, payments growth help Visa beat earning expectations 2017-07-20T22:04:00.000000000+00:00 Visa's stock was up 1 percent in after-hours trading after it reported earnings that beat expectations Thursday.
Los Angeles Times - All Hugh Freeze abruptly resigns from Mississippi 2017-07-20T17:15:00.000000000-07:00 Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze has resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. The school confirmed Freeze's resignation in a release Thursday night. Assistant Matt Luke has been named the interim coach. A news conference was scheduled for late Thursda... Arrogate is horse racing's superstar, but has anybody really noticed? 2017-07-20T17:00:00.000000000-07:00 When four-legged star Arrogate sauntered into the barns at Del Mar on Sunday morning, it was easy to bring up the analogy of Michael Jordan moving into your exclusive condo for the summer. The horse, who ripped off an unprecedented seven-month run to become the richest winner in North American... Trump tweets video of his departure from Pentagon after meeting with Defense Secretary Mattis 2017-07-20T16:54:00.000000000-07:00 Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) 2017-07-20T16:54:00.000000000-07:00 More than one Arrogate has found success at Del Mar 2017-07-20T16:50:00.000000000-07:00 This isn’t the first time a star named Arrogate shook up the horse racing world at Del Mar. The late-1950s version of Arrogate, who won 20 of his labor-intensive 83 career starts, propelled jockey John Longden to racing history. The duo won the Del Mar Handicap on Sept. 3, 1956, to give Longden... Lawsuit accuses O.C. priest of sexually assaulting his assistant at Irvine church 2017-07-20T16:40:00.000000000-07:00 A senior Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Orange sexually assaulted and harassed a female church employee last year at a prominent Irvine parish where he was placed despite a similar prior accusation, according to a lawsuit filed by the woman. Father Alex Kim is accused by his former assis... 'Dunkirk,' 'Girls Trip,' 'Il Boom' and more movie picks for July 21 2017-07-20T16:35:00.000000000-07:00 Movie recommendations from critics Kenneth Turan, Justin Chang and other reviewers. Baby Driver Edgar Wright’s exuberant, one-of-a-kind vehicular-action-thriller-musical-romance stars Ansel Elgort as a tinnitus-afflicted, music-loving getaway driver alongside a superb supporting cast that includ... Trump's war with his Justice Department: Just his latest with major institutions and alliances 2017-07-20T16:35:00.000000000-07:00 It would be hard to find someone more loyal to President Trump than Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions. He was the first senator to grab a cherry-red “Make America Great Again” cap and endorse Trump for president, when few in Washington took Trump seriously. Now Sessions is perhaps the most zealous member... Sears to sell its Kenmore appliances on Amazon 2017-07-20T16:30:00.000000000-07:00 In the century before there was Amazon.com, it was Sears that was the everything store. With its vast inventory of tools, toys and even firearms, it upended local retailers. With its catalog model and nationwide delivery system, it promised to bring anything anyone wanted to their doorstep. But... O.J. Simpson is granted parole after serving 9 years for Vegas robbery 2017-07-20T16:25:00.000000000-07:00 He once drew the spotlight because he sought it. He bathed in it because he loved it. He chased the spotlight until it finally chased him back. O.J. Simpson, the polarizing former football star, seemed to suggest he was ready to recede from the spotlight after succeeding in his quest for freedom...
MSNBC News - Latest Matthews: Trump thinks he's above the law 2017-07-20T19:58:22.000000000-04:00 With the Special Counsel investigating Trump, Chris Matthews reminds viewers why Trump shouldn't be threatening Robert Mueller. AP: Trump aides worried about Putin bromance 2017-07-20T19:19:17.000000000-04:00 The news of Trump's second meeting with Putin has worried aides to the President. Dan Rather: There's going to be a... 2017-07-20T19:00:19.000000000-04:00 In a wide ranging interview with the New York Times, President Trump said it's a Sen. McCain: 'I'll be back soon' 2017-07-20T17:47:33.000000000-04:00 Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), who was diagnosed with brain cancer yesterday, received words of support from colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Future of health care unclear in the Senate 2017-07-20T17:38:45.000000000-04:00 Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) joins MTP Daily to talk the latest on health care in the Senate and Trump's criticism of his Attorney General. Thursday's Mini-Report, 7.20.17 2017-07-20T17:30:19.000000000-04:00 Today's edition of quick hits. President Trump v. Federal Law Enforcement 2017-07-20T17:24:32.000000000-04:00 Benjamin Wittes joins MTP Daily to discuss President Trump’s battle with federal law enforcement officials. More shoes to drop: Russia investigation... 2017-07-20T17:01:20.000000000-04:00 Katy Tur breaks down the latest on President Trump’s comments on Department of Justice officials, saying he can no longer trust them. Trump's FBI pick gets treated as if these... 2017-07-20T16:45:40.000000000-04:00 The Senate is treating Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI as if the circumstances were normal. They're not. McCain: "I'll be back soon - so stand-by!" 2017-07-20T16:31:30.000000000-04:00 Washington reacts to the news of Sen. John McCain’s cancer diagnosis.
Newsweek Paul Manafort Under Investigation by Robert Mueller Over Possible Money Laundering 2017-07-20T20:02:45.000000000-04:00 Manafort is set to appear in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee next week. How to Remove a President: What Nixon Might Tell Us About Trump's White House 2017-07-20T19:50:12.000000000-04:00 "Nixon had a demonstrable motive for the cover-up - first his re-election and finally his very survival as President." After Chester Bennington's Death, Suicide Experts Fear a Contagion Effect 2017-07-20T19:28:58.000000000-04:00 "People struggle with mental illness. People struggle with depression. It doesn't matter how famous they are." Did O.J. Simpson Kill His Wife, Nicole Brown Simpson? 2017-07-20T18:51:39.000000000-04:00 "The exotic theories about others who might have killed Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman (Colombian drug traffickers, 'a crazed homosexual'), floated all summer by defense sources, have receded." Kim Kardashian Is Famous for More Than Just O.J. Simpson 2017-07-20T18:35:34.000000000-04:00 Kim Kardashian didn't know it in 1994, but it was O.J. Simpson's trial that may have started her road to becoming a reality TV star. Trump Should Deport People Who Won't Bear Allegiance to U.S., Says Michele Bachmann 2017-07-20T18:20:11.000000000-04:00 The former congresswoman claimed people stand by Trump when it comes to immigration. Florida Prisoners Denied Toilet Paper and Left With Untreated Injuries, Lawmaker Claims 2017-07-20T18:04:43.000000000-04:00 At one prison, David Richardson said he made the warden hand out toilet paper. How Chester Bennington and Linkin Park’s ‘Hybrid Theory’ Changed the Face of Rock Music 2017-07-20T17:56:46.000000000-04:00 Often derided, Linkin park's influence at the start of the 21st century is undeniable. Tour the International Space Station With Google Street View 2017-07-20T17:20:53.000000000-04:00 Users can now explore the ISS in a 360-degree view, courtesy of an astronaut at the European Space Agency. Russia's Military Challenges U.S. and China By Building a Missile That Makes Its Own Decisions 2017-07-20T17:15:19.000000000-04:00 The U.S., Russia and China are all looking to surpass each other with military innovations such as missiles and drones that use artificial intelligence.
The Wall Street Journal - World Poland Moves to Replace Supreme Court, Despite Protests 2017-07-20T20:00:38.000000000-04:00 Poland’s lower chamber of parliament approve a bill that would allow the government to replace every judge on the supreme court, a move opposition politicians and European Union leaders warned undermines democracy in the once-communist nation. ECB's Inaction Echoes Global Caution Over Weak Inflation 2017-07-20T19:59:24.000000000-04:00 ECB policy makers haven't yet discussed the future of their bond-purchase program after its tentatively scheduled end in December, but will do so in the fall, ECB President Mario Draghi said. Hackers in U.A.E. Linked to Cyberattack in Qatar 2017-07-20T19:03:44.000000000-04:00 Qatar said hackers in the United Arab Emirates were linked to a cyberattack on its state-run media, an episode that helped spark the Gulf’s worst diplomatic crisis in decades. U.S., Overseas Airlines Enhance Foreign Airport Security 2017-07-20T18:51:12.000000000-04:00 Hundreds of foreign airports and U.S. and overseas airlines have made security enhancements necessary for passengers traveling direct to the U.S. to carry laptops into the cabin, the Department of Homeland Security said. IMF Board Approves Greece's Latest Bailout 'In Principle' 2017-07-20T18:47:41.000000000-04:00 A new cap on debt in the International Monetary Fund’s latest Greek bailout approved Thursday keeps pressure on Europe to deliver debt relief and prevents Athens from raising fresh cash in the markets anytime soon. U.K. and EU Engage on Citizens' Rights 2017-07-20T16:57:32.000000000-04:00 After the second round of Brexit talks between U.K. and EU representatives, officials said differences are narrowing on future rights of EU citizens in Britain, but the big question of whose courts enforce any deal looms unsolved. Beyond Syria and Iraq, Faraway ISIS 'Provinces' Fight On 2017-07-20T15:34:19.000000000-04:00 In the three years since it proclaimed a world-wide caliphate, Islamic State has become a global franchise—which means that the loss of its core in Syria and Iraq won’t pacify the far-flung conflict zones where the group’s affiliates operate. Venezuelan Opposition Stages General Strike 2017-07-20T14:24:18.000000000-04:00 The cities of this economically distressed country largely came to a halt on Thursday, as the opposition staged a 24-hour general strike in a last-ditch attempt to force President Nicolás Maduro to abandon plans to rewrite the constitution.. Germany Warns of New Steps Over Turkey Arrest 2017-07-20T14:18:06.000000000-04:00 Germany said it would take new steps in response to Ankara’s crackdown on human rights activists, including escalating a travel alert, as a feud that has tested relations between the traditional allies deepened. EU, U.K. Make Progress in Brexit Talks but Clash Over Divorce Bill 2017-07-20T13:55:10.000000000-04:00 The second round of Brexit negotiations wrapped up with the European Union acknowledging some progress but with the two sides clashing over a financial settlement the EU expects the U.K. to pay and the role of EU courts in Britain after the U.K.’s departure from the bloc.
Los Angeles Times - World Trump said he left his seat at G-20 dinner because the Japanese first lady spoke no English. She's pretty fluent 2017-07-20T14:35:00.000000000-07:00 It’s yet another element of mystery concerning President Trump and Vladimir Putin — this one centering on the quality of dinner-party chitchat. Trump says he went over to speak with the Russian president during a dinner in Germany earlier this month because he was unable to speak to his seat mate... Crisis over Jerusalem holy site intensifies ahead of Friday prayers 2017-07-20T09:00:00.000000000-07:00 Days of escalating clashes and a diplomatic crisis over recently installed Israeli metal detectors at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City are stoking concern of a new wave of violence ahead of Friday prayers. Girding for a surge of friction at noontime prayers on the Muslim day... Ukraine's separatists propose a new country: Little Russia. Kremlin denies any involvement 2017-07-19T14:50:00.000000000-07:00 The Russian government said it was taken by surprise Tuesday when the rebel leader of a breakaway region of eastern Ukraine proposed the creation of a new nation-state called Malorossiya, or Little Russia. The head of the self-declared Donetsk People’s Republic, Alexander Zakharchenko, told repor... Youths protest violence, 'emerging dictatorship' as the Philippines' Duterte seeks to extend martial law 2017-07-19T13:45:00.000000000-07:00 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has cursed world leaders, threatened to kill criminals and promised to eat the livers of terrorists, but Shibby de Guzman and her friends don’t seem intimidated. Shibby, a 13-year-old ninth-grader, and other young activists are calling for the end of extrajudi... Iran's latest culture battle: Should women in cars keep their heads covered? 2017-07-19T07:05:00.000000000-07:00 Reihane Taravati, an outspoken social media activist, was riding in a taxi the other day when she received a stern reprimand from the driver. Unbeknownst to Taravati, 26, her headscarf — which Iranian women are required to wear as a show of modesty — had slipped down the back of her head, leaving... A 42-foot, 660-pound balloon is a symbol of Brazil's problems 2017-07-19T03:00:00.000000000-07:00 When “Pixuleco” made his first public appearance at a Brasilia protest in August 2015, he became an instant star. The 42-foot, 660-pound inflatable version of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, complete with a black-and-white striped prison jumpsuit, drew not only stares, but... After Trump reluctantly certifies Iran is obeying nuclear deal, he slaps it with new sanctions 2017-07-18T13:50:00.000000000-07:00 A day after certifying that Iran is obeying international restrictions on its nuclear program, the Trump administration went in the opposite direction Tuesday and slapped new sanctions on Tehran for unrelated alleged transgressions. The Treasury Department blacklisted 18 people and entities for... Singapore is orderly, civil — and aghast over a family feud 2017-07-18T10:35:00.000000000-07:00 Paint is chipping off the two-story house at 38 Oxley Road. If not for the empty white guard posts, few could tell it housed the man who built Singapore into a global symbol of order and opportunity. Now this modest former residence of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founder and first prime minister,... Another victim of Venezuela's unrest: Caracas' once-renowned zoo 2017-07-18T06:00:00.000000000-07:00 Nothing illustrates the miserable state of the Caricuao zoo more than the dozen vultures circling above the pen of Ruperta, a 46-year-old African elephant who was once the animal park’s star attraction. Ruperta looks weak and emaciated — even bony along the spine and at her hips. In some parts... Trump administration certifies that Iran is complying with the nuclear deal the president condemned 2017-07-17T20:15:00.000000000-07:00 President Trump will wait for another day to "rip up" the Iran deal, as he promised on the campaign trail. Late Monday, three senior officials said the Trump administration would formally certify by a midnight deadline that Iran is in compliance with the restrictions on its nuclear program impose...
The New York Times - World Asia and Australia Edition: O.J. Simpson, John McCain, Ram Nath Kovind: Your Friday Briefing 2017-07-21T00:00:46.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Amnesty International Accuses Cameroon of Torturing Suspects 2017-07-20T22:32:57.000000000+00:00 More than 100 people have been tortured by Cameroon’s security forces after being accused of having links to the extremist group Boko Haram, the human rights group reported. Senate, O.J. Simpson, Linkin Park: Your Thursday Evening Briefing 2017-07-20T22:32:45.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Cecil the Lion’s Son Xanda Killed by a Trophy Hunter 2017-07-20T21:41:28.000000000+00:00 The lion was shot in Zimbabwe during what a researcher said was a legal hunt, two years after Cecil was killed by an American dentist. Israeli Aid Gives an Unexpected ‘Glimmer of Hope’ for Syrians 2017-07-20T20:21:13.000000000+00:00 Israel has been sending in truckloads of supplies and treating thousands of sick and wounded Syrians, denting its reputation in Syria as “the devil who wants to kill us.” Turkey’s Arrest of German Activist Heightens Nations’ Tensions 2017-07-20T20:01:01.000000000+00:00 Germany urged its citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Turkey and warned that it might cut off export insurance guarantees and other economic aid. Easy Money Saved This Italian City. Soon, It Will Run Out. 2017-07-20T17:27:15.000000000+00:00 Pistoia’s train factory benefited from the European Central Bank’s bond buying program, which is drawing to a close. Arcueil Journal: At a Family Workshop Near Paris, the ‘Drowned Mona Lisa’ Lives On 2017-07-20T16:53:49.000000000+00:00 The mask of an unknown woman fished out of the Seine in the late 19th century has been a muse for Picasso and other artists. Crime in England and Wales Is Rising at Fastest Rate in a Decade 2017-07-20T16:21:25.000000000+00:00 The overall number of recorded crimes rose by 10 percent, according to a new report, with an 18 percent increase in violent crimes and a 26 percent increase in the murder rate. As ‘Brexit’ Clock Ticks, U.K. Seems Adrift 2017-07-20T16:14:59.000000000+00:00 Infighting in the governing Conservative Party has raised doubts about the country’s readiness for negotiations on leaving the European Union.
The New York Times - U.S. Kenneth Jay Lane, Jewelry Designer Who Made a Fortune Faking It, Dies at 85 2017-07-20T23:06:34.000000000+00:00 Over six decades, Mr. Lane built a global business by making it acceptable and chic for women to wear glittering jewelry of unabashed deception. Asia and Australia Edition: O.J. Simpson, John McCain, Ram Nath Kovind: Your Friday Briefing 2017-07-20T22:39:21.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Senate, O.J. Simpson, Linkin Park: Your Thursday Evening Briefing 2017-07-20T22:32:45.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Cecil the Lion’s Son Xanda Killed by a Trophy Hunter 2017-07-20T21:41:28.000000000+00:00 The lion was shot in Zimbabwe during what a researcher said was a legal hunt, two years after Cecil was killed by an American dentist. Chester Bennington, Linkin Park Singer, Is Dead at 41 2017-07-20T20:54:12.000000000+00:00 The frontman was known for his piercing scream and free-flowing anguish. His death is being investigated as a possible suicide. Israeli Aid Gives an Unexpected ‘Glimmer of Hope’ for Syrians 2017-07-20T20:21:13.000000000+00:00 Israel has been sending in truckloads of supplies and treating thousands of sick and wounded Syrians, denting its reputation in Syria as “the devil who wants to kill us.” 2 Leading Online Black Markets Are Shut Down by Authorities 2017-07-20T20:16:21.000000000+00:00 The authorities took control of one large site, Hansa Market, and covertly operated it to catch refugees fleeing the closing of the largest market, AlphaBay. O.J. Simpson Can Go Free, Parole Board Rules 2017-07-20T20:00:31.000000000+00:00 Mr. Simpson, 70, appeared before a Nevada parole board on Thursday to appeal for his freedom after almost nine years in a state prison. John Wayne Gacy Victim Is Identified After Four Decades 2017-07-20T19:30:32.000000000+00:00 James Byron Haakenson was one of 33 teenage boys and young men killed by Mr. Gacy in the 1970s. The identities of six victims remain unknown. Congressional Memo: In a Cruel Summer for the G.O.P., ‘Things Are Starting to Feel Incoherent’ 2017-07-20T19:13:42.000000000+00:00 Republicans in Washington should be returning home next week to brag. But despite having total control on Capitol Hill, even they admit that policies aren’t advancing.
Google News - Top stories Ole Miss' Hugh Freeze quits; 8:30 pm ET news conference set - ESPN 2017-07-21T00:09:19.000000000+00:00 ESPNOle Miss' Hugh Freeze quits; 8:30 pm ET news conference setESPNOle Miss football coach Hugh Freeze resigned effectively immediately on Thursday night, a week after he addressed speculation about his job future at SEC Media Days and about six weeks before the Rebels kick off the season against... Phone Comparisons: OnePlus 5 Vs. Samsung Galaxy S8+ - Android Headlines 2017-07-21T00:02:12.000000000+00:00 Android HeadlinesPhone Comparisons: OnePlus 5 Vs. Samsung Galaxy S8+Android HeadlinesToday, we pit the OnePlus 5 against the Galaxy S8+ to see which one comes out on top. Both are powered by the exact same chip and have very similar footprint, although, the Samsung device has a much larger displa... Australian woman's death "should not have happened," police chief says - CBS News 2017-07-20T23:53:49.000000000+00:00 CBS NewsAustralian woman's death "should not have happened," police chief saysCBS NewsMINNEAPOLIS -- Five days after the police shooting of Justine Damond in south Minneapolis, Police Chief Janee Harteau has spoken publicly for the first time, CBS Minnestoa reports. Harteau has been out of town s... Magnitude 6.7 quake hits off Turkey: USGS - Reuters 2017-07-20T23:48:45.000000000+00:00 NEWS.com.auMagnitude 6.7 quake hits off Turkey: USGSReutersANKARA (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck off the southwestern Aegean Turkish coast on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake, which struck at 1:31 a.m. (2231 GMT on Thursday), was located off the... Trump's war with his Justice Department: Just his latest with major institutions and alliances - Los Angeles Times 2017-07-20T23:40:02.000000000+00:00 Los Angeles TimesTrump's war with his Justice Department: Just his latest with major institutions and alliancesLos Angeles TimesIt would be hard to find someone more loyal to President Trump than Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions. He was the first senator to grab a cherry-red “Make America Great Again” ca... US to deploy officials in Qatar in counter-terrorism accord - sources - Reuters 2017-07-20T23:25:41.000000000+00:00 ReutersUS to deploy officials in Qatar in counter-terrorism accord - sourcesReutersDOHA/DUBAI (Reuters) - The United States will post officials at the Qatari state prosecutor's office as part of a Qatari-U.S. agreement signed this month to fight the financing of terrorism, people familiar with th... Exxon sues US over fine levied for Russia deal under Tillerson - Reuters 2017-07-20T23:17:19.000000000+00:00 ReutersExxon sues US over fine levied for Russia deal under TillersonReutersWASHINGTON/HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp sued the U.S. government on Thursday, blasting as "unlawful" and "capricious" a $2 million fine levied against it for a three-year-old oil joint venture with Russia's Rosnef... Microsoft's 'commercial cloud' services gain steam - ZDNet 2017-07-20T23:15:48.000000000+00:00 ZDNetMicrosoft's 'commercial cloud' services gain steamZDNetMicrosoft's goal of reaching an annualized commercial cloud run rate of $20 billion during its fiscal 2018 is looking not just doable, but almost impossible to miss. Yes, the biggest contributor to Microsoft's $23 billion in for the four... Kingsman star teases Julianne Moore's villain: 'American sweetheart on an acid trip' - EW.com 2017-07-20T22:38:36.000000000+00:00 EW.comKingsman star teases Julianne Moore's villain: 'American sweetheart on an acid trip'EW.comJulianne Moore wasn't at Comic-Con in San Diego to promote Kingsman: The Golden Circle, but her presence was surely felt. During the film's Hall H panel on Thursday, the Kingsman team debuted a new cli... OJ Simpson's parole hearing: A start-to-finish summary - ESPN 2017-07-20T22:33:49.000000000+00:00 ESPNOJ Simpson's parole hearing: A start-to-finish summaryESPNO.J. Simpson, who has served more than eight years in a Nevada prison for armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges, was granted parole on Thursday. Here's how the hearing played out. The Nevada Parole Board has begun its hearing. Th...
Reuters Tech group sides with Apple in Qualcomm's iPhone ban dispute 2017-07-20T20:04:00.000000000-04:00 (Reuters) - A group representing major technology companies has aligned itself against Qualcomm Inc in its legal dispute with Apple Inc by calling on regulators to reject Qualcomm's bid to ban the import of iPhones. Exclusive: U.S. toughens stance on foreign deals in blow to China's buying spree 2017-07-20T19:55:35.000000000-04:00 (Reuters) - A secretive U.S. government panel has objected to at least nine acquisitions of U.S. companies by foreign buyers so far this year, people familiar with the matter said, a historically high number that bodes poorly for China's overseas buying spree. Judge refuses to remove block on Trump sanctuary city order 2017-07-20T19:35:57.000000000-04:00 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday refused to revisit a court order that blocks President Donald Trump's administration from carrying out a policy designed to threaten the granting of federal funds to so-called sanctuary cities. O.J. Simpson granted October release from Nevada prison 2017-07-20T19:21:27.000000000-04:00 CARSON CITY, Nev. (Reuters) - O.J. Simpson was granted parole on Thursday and will be released from a Nevada prison in October, following an emotional hearing that centered on the botched armed robbery of his own mementos at a Las Vegas hotel that landed him behind bars for nine years. Exxon sues U.S. over fine levied for Russia deal under Tillerson 2017-07-20T19:11:35.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON/HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp sued the U.S. government on Thursday, blasting as "unlawful" and "capricious" a $2 million fine levied against it for a three-year-old oil joint venture with Russia's Rosneft. Microsoft profit beats expectations on strong cloud demand 2017-07-20T18:43:10.000000000-04:00 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue on Thursday, helped by strong performance in its fast-growing cloud business. Senate Republicans complain of chaos in healthcare effort 2017-07-20T18:37:55.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans, scolded by President Donald Trump for failing to overturn Obamacare, tried to salvage their seven-year effort for a new healthcare law on Thursday, but leading senators indicated frustration over shifting goal posts. Attorney General Sessions brushes off Trump criticism 2017-07-20T18:10:39.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday brushed off sharp criticism from President Donald Trump over his recusal from the Justice Department's Russia investigation, saying he loved his job and planned to continue serving. Musk touts approval of New York-Washington 'hyperloop' 2017-07-20T18:08:18.000000000-04:00 SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Thursday said he had received "verbal" approval to start building an ultra-high-speed underground transport system linking New York and Washington that would cut travel time between the cities to about half an hour. FTC probing allegations of Amazon's deceptive discounting 2017-07-20T17:47:45.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As part of its review of Amazon's agreement to buy Whole Foods, the Federal Trade Commission is looking into allegations that Amazon misleads customers about its pricing discounts, according to a source close to the probe.
The Huffington Post 'Family' Group Uses Chelsea Manning's Image In Anti-Trans Military Ad 2017-07-20T18:43:40.000000000-04:00 The political ad implies that health care for trans service members would hurt defense spending. Friends and family described 40-year-old Justine Damond as “a gift.” 2017-07-20T17:53:21.000000000-04:00 Friends, family and acquaintances described the 40-year-old Australian native as “a gift.” GOP Leaders Offer To Make Obamacare Repeal Bill Slightly Less Awful 2017-07-20T17:37:00.000000000-04:00 Apparently they hope wavering Republican senators can't do basic math. Why Donald Trump Can’t Quit 'The Failing' New York Times 2017-07-20T17:08:58.000000000-04:00 Even as he constantly discredits the newspaper, he seems to seek its approval. What You Missed From O.J. Simpson’s Parole Hearing 2017-07-20T17:01:22.000000000-04:00 Simpson has been granted parole after spending nine years in jail for armed robbery and kidnapping. Tennessee County Offers Inmates Shorter Sentences If They Get A Vasectomy 2017-07-20T16:58:56.000000000-04:00 The ACLU says the program is unconstitutional. For Shocked Australians, America’s Gun Nightmare Hits Home 2017-07-20T16:38:08.000000000-04:00 Australians know about America’s police violence problem. But this week, America’s problem became Australia’s problem. Another Reason Why It’s Great The BBC Revealed Anchors’ Salaries 2017-07-20T16:29:26.000000000-04:00 Transparency is the only path to solve the gender pay gap. Top Republican Wants You To Believe Russia Was Behind That Famous Trump Dossier 2017-07-20T16:13:47.000000000-04:00 But Sen. Chuck Grassley's insinuations don't add up. Mayoral Candidate Tells Rival’s Supporters To ‘Go Back To Africa’ 2017-07-20T16:11:44.000000000-04:00 "Your reparations came in the form of a man named Barack Obama," said the Florida candidate.
The Wall Street Journal - Latest China's Empty Theme Parks Lack a Key Attraction: A-List Film Characters 2017-07-20T20:18:10.000000000-04:00 Dalian Wanda Group’s retreat from the business reveals the challenges China faces in becoming a show-business superpower. So far, it hasn’t matched the global success of Hollywood’s film and TV studios, which continue to fuel U.S. theme-park empires. Tech Stocks Eclipse Record from Dot-Com Era 2017-07-19T16:23:51.000000000-04:00 The S&P 500′s tech sector is on pace to close above its all-time high set back in March 2000, at the peak of the dot-com bubble. Unable to Buy U.S. Military Drones, Allies Place Orders With China 2017-07-18T09:49:07.000000000-04:00 Several countries in the Mideast and Africa have deployed weapons in conflicts after buying from Beijing—at lower cost. Peltz Launches Proxy Fight Against P&G 2017-07-17T12:47:35.000000000-04:00 Investor Nelson Peltz has launched a fight for a board seat at Procter & Gamble, in an effort to jolt the consumer-products giant whose sales and profit growth stalled, Peltz’s Trian Fund Management said. Roger Federer Wins Wimbledon for 19th Grand Slam Title 2017-07-16T20:31:18.000000000-04:00 Roger Federer won his eighth career Wimbledon title with a straight sets victory over Marin Cilic. It is the 35-year-old Swiss star’s 19th career Grand Slam championship. Roger Federer Is Just Ridiculous 2017-07-16T11:48:54.000000000-04:00 With another Wimbledon in the books, Roger Federer is writing a late, legendary chapter in his great career. Can the Tech Giants Be Stopped? 2017-07-16T00:40:48.000000000-04:00 Google, Facebook, Amazon and other tech behemoths are transforming the U.S. economy and labor market, with scant public debate or scrutiny. Changing course won’t be easy. Shares Rise After Dovish Yellen Comments 2017-07-13T06:30:52.000000000-04:00 Equity markets rose in Europe, following another record U.S. market close driven by dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen. Stocks Climb as Investors Look to Yellen for Clues 2017-07-12T12:59:32.000000000-04:00 Stocks and government bonds rallied and the dollar fell, after Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen addressed a slowdown in inflation. Tesla Readies for Model 3 by Adding Repair Vans 2017-07-11T13:11:11.000000000-04:00 As Tesla begins a launch of its first mass-market car, the company said it plans to triple its capacity to repair vehicles, adding 1,400 technicians, dozens of new service centers and hundreds of maintenance vans.
ABC News - Top Stories WATCH: Huge alligator crosses busy Florida street 2017-07-20T19:41:20.000000000-04:00 Drivers had a close encounter with a massive alligator weaving its way through a street in Lakeland, Florida. CBO: 22M would lose insurance under GOP health care bill 2017-07-20T18:51:40.000000000-04:00 Congressional Budget Office estimates 22 million would lose insurance in decade. Exxon hit with $2 million fine for violating Russia sanctions while Tillerson was CEO 2017-07-20T18:50:51.000000000-04:00 The U.S. Treasury Department levied the fine on the oil giant. What we know about OJ Simpson's life going forward 2017-07-20T18:46:10.000000000-04:00 Simpson was granted parole today and could be released as early as October. Local governments caught off guard by Elon Musk's Hyperloop announcement 2017-07-20T18:37:12.000000000-04:00 “We have had promising conversations," the White House says of the project. Senators say Manafort, Trump Jr. will get subpoenas if they skip hearing 2017-07-20T18:34:16.000000000-04:00 The Senate judiciary committee invited both men to appear next Wednesday. Suspect in murders of 4 Pennsylvania men had 40 prior encounters with police 2017-07-20T18:12:56.000000000-04:00 One of the suspects charged in the slayings of of four young men in southeastern Pennsylvania has had at least 40 encounters with local police in recent years. White House: Trump 'has no intention' to remove Mueller 2017-07-20T18:01:15.000000000-04:00 Notable moments from the New York Times interview and their impact so far. Trump's envoy picks hesitate on question of Russian meddling 2017-07-20T16:10:53.000000000-04:00 Several of President Donald Trump's nominees for key ambassador posts declined Thursday to say unequivocally whether Russia sought to interfere in the presidential election What Trump's trouble with Senate moderates means for health care 2017-07-20T15:29:13.000000000-04:00 The president is trying to wrangle enough votes to make a repeal possible.
FOX News - Politics Politicians react to John McCain brain tumor diagnosis 2017-07-21T00:00:00.000000000+00:00 Politicians reacted on Wednesday night to the brain tumor diagnosis of Arizona Sen. John McCain. RNC raises $75.4 million so far this year 2017-07-20T22:52:00.000000000+00:00 The Republican National Committee said Thursday it has raised $75.4 million so far this year, including $13.5 million in June. NRA, eschewing talk of guns, ratchets up rhetoric 2017-07-20T22:32:00.000000000+00:00 Buoyed by soaring gun sales and a White House supportive of its efforts, the National Rifle Association has charted a new course in its messaging, employing the group’s sophisticated communications apparatus to attack liberal politicians and activist groups, as well as mainstream news outlets, wi... Ex-Obama official who urged anti-Trump 'leaking' lobs new accusations at president 2017-07-20T22:15:00.000000000+00:00 A former Obama official who earlier this year acknowledged urging her D.C. contacts to leak dirt on President Trump’s team returned to the spotlight Thursday – using an appearance at a security forum to accuse the president of “Kremlin tactics” and openly question whether he owes the Russians mon... Sens. Graham, Durbin introduce bipartisan Dream Act 2017-07-20T22:00:00.000000000+00:00 In a bipartisan move, two senators announced Thursday their intention to grant legal status to a group of undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, commonly referred to as DREAMers. Fox News Poll: 68 percent of voters are concerned about war with North Korea 2017-07-20T22:00:00.000000000+00:00 A majority of American voters thinks military force will be required to stop North Korea from continuing work on nuclear weapons -- and half favor the U.S. using such force. Maxine Waters' New Hampshire cameo spurs questions over possible 2020 presidential run 2017-07-20T21:45:00.000000000+00:00 Her relentless and no-holds-barred attacks on President Trump have cemented Rep. Maxine Waters as a leader of the left's “resistance.” But a planned visit to New Hampshire this weekend has some asking whether a longshot 2020 bid might even be in the cards. Trump 'still has confidence' in Sessions, White House says 2017-07-20T19:30:00.000000000+00:00 The White House said Thursday that President Trump “still has confidence” in Jeff Sessions despite his harsh criticism a day earlier, as the attorney general also told reporters he would stay on the job for as long as "appropriate." Maxine Waters' New Hampshire cameo spurs 2020 questions 2017-07-20T18:14:00.000000000+00:00 Her relentless and no-holds-barred attacks on President Trump have cemented Rep. Maxine Waters as a leader of the left's “resistance.” But a planned visit to New Hampshire this weekend has some asking whether a longshot 2020 bid might even be in the cards. Exxon fined $2M for Tillerson-era breach of Russia sanctions 2017-07-20T17:16:00.000000000+00:00 Exxon Mobil Corp. showed "reckless disregard" for U.S. sanctions on Russia while Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was the oil giant's CEO, the Treasury Department said Thursday. The U.S. fined the company $2 million.
BBC News - US and Canada OJ Simpson to be freed from Nevada prison 2017-07-20T23:19:54.000000000+00:00 The former sports star and actor is granted parole after almost nine years in prison for armed robbery. OJ Simpson: A look-back at a life in court 2017-07-20T23:18:44.000000000+00:00 OJ Simpson claims he "spent a conflict-free life," but a look-back shows seemingly constant court battles. Arctic highway 2017-07-20T23:15:42.000000000+00:00 A remote Arctic hamlet is getting its first all-year-round road, but not everyone is happy about it. Off the rails 2017-07-20T23:12:26.000000000+00:00 A half-mile stretch of rail track in Philadelphia has become a refuge for hundreds of addicts, but the city is about to descend. Four things OJ did in prison 2017-07-20T22:33:37.000000000+00:00 OJ Simpson relates some stuff he has been up to while in prison, even tossing in a pun for the parole board. Reality check 2017-07-20T21:54:52.000000000+00:00 As President Trump finishes his first half-year in office, we look at which campaign promises he's fulfilled. Canada campaign to reunite Yazidi boy with refugee mother 2017-07-20T21:44:27.000000000+00:00 The mother, who lives in Winnipeg, jumped for joy upon learning her 12-year-old had been rescued. ExxonMobil fined by US for Ukraine sanctions violations 2017-07-20T20:38:05.000000000+00:00 The oil giant must pay $2m for engaging with Russia despite US sanctions on that country over Crimea. Chester Bennington: Linkin Park vocalist 'took his own life' 2017-07-20T20:34:44.000000000+00:00 A coroner says the star, who was close to Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, took his own life. Toronto rebukes handyman whose steps save taxpayers $50,000 2017-07-20T20:13:01.000000000+00:00 Instead of a thank you, city officials have demanded the DIY hero's steps be removed.
The Huffington Post - World Post Rihanna's Tweeting World Leaders About Their Plans To Fund Education 2017-06-26T12:33:32.000000000-04:00 We’ve known for a while now that Rihanna is a renaissance woman, but the singer’s most recent project is A+. She’s currently advocating for education funding worldwide, and calling out world leaders to get a move on it. Over the course of the last few days, RiRi has tweeted messages at her “navy”... Here's A Bunch Of Pics Of Justin Trudeau Marching At Toronto Pride Because... Swoon 2017-06-26T11:38:27.000000000-04:00 Justin Trudeau seemed firmly committed to be the dreamiest ― and queer-friendliest ― public leader in the north-western hemisphere on Sunday. The Canadian Prime Minster began the day at a “Faith And Pride” ceremony at Toronto’s Metropolitan Community Church. At @mcctoronto's Faith + Pride servi... How The Gas Industry Can Help Fight Climate Change In Siberia 2017-06-26T11:06:05.000000000-04:00 Andrew Hopkins, Australian National University Permafrost is the layer of permanently frozen earth – over a 1,000 metres thick in some places – that lies just beneath the land surface in Arctic regions. It formed over the past few million years when ice ages predominated. Now, under the influen... Climate Change Could Threaten Up To 2 Billion Refugees By 2100 2017-06-26T11:02:28.000000000-04:00 Charles Geisler, a sociologist at Cornell University, spent much of his career researching where poor people go when rich corporations swoop in and buy the land out from under their feet. But his focus began to shift in 2005, after observing how storm surges tainted farmland in Bangladesh with s... The Obamas Went Rafting In Bali And They're Clearly Having A Blast 2017-06-26T09:52:21.000000000-04:00 Anything a member of the Obama family does is major news. So when the entire group is spotted together ― engaging in water sports and wearing matching rafting gear, no less ― you can consider the internet broken. Barack, Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama were spotting on a rafting trip Monday dur... This Former MTV Icon Found Inner Peace Through Islam 2017-06-24T10:29:18.000000000-04:00 BERLIN/LONDON ― In her early 20s, Kristiane Baker was having the time of her life. She was living her dream as a presenter for MTV Europe, brushing shoulders with celebrities like Mick Jagger and Bono on a regular basis ― and getting paid to do it. From the outside, it was everything she had ever... This Airline Lets You Pay A Little Extra For 'Neighbor-Free' Seats 2017-06-23T17:42:47.000000000-04:00 Seatmate uncertainty is one of the most daunting parts of air travel. Who knows if you’ll be assigned a spot next to someone smelly and annoying, or nobody at all?! Etihad Airways lets passengers guarantee the latter with “neighbor-free” seating in economy class, it announced this week. The progr... Weekend Roundup: Spotlight On The Apprentice 2017-06-23T15:01:48.000000000-04:00 It is where Donald Trump’s reality-TV persona from “The Apprentice” meets his presidency that he can make the most significant difference for the “left behind” constituencies that voted for him. Last week, President Trump issued an executive order calling for the doubling of funding for apprentic... Wonder Woman: Feminist Icon Or Symbol Of Oppression? 2017-06-23T11:20:59.000000000-04:00 Lina Abirafeh, Lebanese American University It’s been a busy – and controversial – year for Wonder Woman. In October 2016, the United Nations made a curious appointment: Wonder Woman would be the global organisation’s new Ambassador for Women’s Empowerment, aligned with the launch of a new campai... Heartwarming Video Shows How Kids See Differences 2017-06-23T10:14:10.000000000-04:00 A heartwarming video from BBC’s kids-oriented network, CBeebies, is showing how children think about differences. In the video, pairs of young friends answer the question, “What makes you two different from each other?” And their responses reveal a simple and inspiring truth about acceptance and...
USA Today Understanding the dangers of the 'Blue Whale Challenge' 2017-07-20T20:20:37.000000000-04:00 The 'Blue Whale Challenge' is a dangerous social media game that may be linked to a number of suicides including one involving a young mother in Texas. Backlash for HBO's slavery series 'Confederate' intensifies on Twitter 2017-07-20T19:55:35.000000000-04:00 The show will imagine if slavery developed into a modern institution. Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze made call to number tied to escort service 2017-07-20T19:50:48.000000000-04:00 The call made from Hugh Freeze's phone to a number tied to an escort service is the latest scandal involving the Ole Miss coach. Halle Berry chugs bourbon like a champ during a wild 'Kingsman' panel at Comic-Con 2017-07-20T19:45:32.000000000-04:00 The Yanks of 'Kingsman,' including Channing Tatum and Jeff Bridges, owned Comic-Con's presentation for the 'Golden Circle' sequel. Celebrities react to death of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington 2017-07-20T19:40:16.000000000-04:00 After reports Thursday of Chester Bennington's death, the Twittersphere was quick to respond with heartbroken tweets and kind words. He died 3 years ago; his family only found out last week 2017-07-20T19:39:49.000000000-04:00 They called Anthony Wayne Smith "Tiger," as in Tony the Tiger. He was a free spirit, the kind of person who didn't like to be tied down by people, possessions or anything. YouTube redirects ISIS recruits to anti-terrorist videos 2017-07-20T19:33:06.000000000-04:00 YouTube has rolled out its technology, created with Jigsaw, that redirects online searches for extremist recruitment videos to anti-terrorist ones University of Montana senior being detained in China 2017-07-20T19:23:58.000000000-04:00 Guthrie McLean's mother and friends are worried about how he'll hold up during imprisonment in China. Explore a breathtaking underground wonderland in VR 2017-07-20T18:55:46.000000000-04:00 Bermuda is known best for its pink sand beaches, but there’s a deeper beauty under the surface. Elon Musk: I got 'verbal' approval for 29-minute NYC-to-DC hyperloop 2017-07-20T18:41:14.000000000-04:00 Elon Musk claimed Thursday he had received "verbal" government approval to build a futuristic underground rail system from New York to Washington.
POLITICO - TOP Stories Sessions won't resign for now, but gets Trump's message 2017-07-21T00:11:06.000000000+00:00 The president's decision to criticize his attorney general to the New York Times was intended to communicate his lingering fury over Sessions' recusal from the Russia probes, said people close to the president. Congress likely to tie Trump’s hands on Russia sanctions 2017-07-20T23:22:05.000000000+00:00 A bill allowing lawmakers to block the president from easing sanctions on Moscow is likely to move forward despite White House resistance. Trump's public Russia comments could cause legal headaches for him — and his kids 2017-07-20T23:11:05.000000000+00:00 Investigators can use the president's interview to establish facts and intent, potentially creating stumbling blocks for others touched by the case and making it harder for the many lawyers involved to coordinate. Five Stories That Show Why People Love John McCain 2017-07-20T22:54:34.000000000+00:00 Five Stories That Show Why People Love John McCain 2017-07-20T22:54:34.000000000+00:00 McCain's absence leaves big hole in Senate 2017-07-20T22:43:09.000000000+00:00 On defense and foreign policy issues, the Arizona senator is among the loudest Republican voices. House Republicans try to revive ban on Pentagon transgender surgeries 2017-07-20T21:57:04.000000000+00:00 Congress: All the latest news 2017-07-20T20:49:44.367000000+00:00 The hole in the House GOP budget 2017-07-20T20:32:19.000000000+00:00 House Republicans are proposing more than $1 trillion in cuts to domestic spending. Just don’t expect them actually to happen. White House's Sanders: Trump 'disappointed' in Sessions, no plans to fire Mueller 2017-07-20T18:42:49.000000000+00:00 The White House held its first briefing since Trump criticized Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia probe. There has not been an on-camera briefing since June 29.
The Wall Street Journal - US China's Empty Theme Parks Lack a Key Attraction: A-List Film Characters 2017-07-20T20:18:10.000000000-04:00 Dalian Wanda Group’s retreat from the business reveals the challenges China faces in becoming a show-business superpower. So far, it hasn’t matched the global success of Hollywood’s film and TV studios, which continue to fuel U.S. theme-park empires. Unable to Buy U.S. Military Drones, Allies Place Orders With China 2017-07-18T09:49:07.000000000-04:00 Several countries in the Mideast and Africa have deployed weapons in conflicts after buying from Beijing—at lower cost. Peltz Launches Proxy Fight Against P&G 2017-07-17T12:47:35.000000000-04:00 Investor Nelson Peltz has launched a fight for a board seat at Procter & Gamble, in an effort to jolt the consumer-products giant whose sales and profit growth stalled, Peltz’s Trian Fund Management said. Roger Federer Wins Wimbledon for 19th Grand Slam Title 2017-07-16T20:31:18.000000000-04:00 Roger Federer won his eighth career Wimbledon title with a straight sets victory over Marin Cilic. It is the 35-year-old Swiss star’s 19th career Grand Slam championship. Roger Federer Is Just Ridiculous 2017-07-16T11:48:54.000000000-04:00 With another Wimbledon in the books, Roger Federer is writing a late, legendary chapter in his great career. Can the Tech Giants Be Stopped? 2017-07-16T00:40:48.000000000-04:00 Google, Facebook, Amazon and other tech behemoths are transforming the U.S. economy and labor market, with scant public debate or scrutiny. Changing course won’t be easy. Shares Rise After Dovish Yellen Comments 2017-07-13T06:30:52.000000000-04:00 Equity markets rose in Europe, following another record U.S. market close driven by dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen. Stocks Climb as Investors Look to Yellen for Clues 2017-07-12T12:59:32.000000000-04:00 Stocks and government bonds rallied and the dollar fell, after Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen addressed a slowdown in inflation. Tesla Readies for Model 3 by Adding Repair Vans 2017-07-11T13:11:11.000000000-04:00 As Tesla begins a launch of its first mass-market car, the company said it plans to triple its capacity to repair vehicles, adding 1,400 technicians, dozens of new service centers and hundreds of maintenance vans. U.S. Stocks Slide as All Sectors in S&P 500 Fall 2017-07-06T19:21:19.000000000-04:00 U.S. stocks retreated, weighed down by losses in shares of energy, health and consumer companies. Stocks’ declines were broad, with all 11 sectors in the S&P 500 falling.
Slate Unearthing a Cult Classic 2017-07-20T23:11:47.000000000+00:00 Listen to Episode 789 of Slate’s The Gist: Can Republicans Do the Impossible on Health Care? 2017-07-20T22:55:15.000000000+00:00 Senate Republicans are going to vote on a health care bill next week. If you think you’re confused about which bill that will be, you should hear how confused Senate Republicans are. The Angle: Fought the Law Edition 2017-07-20T22:08:47.000000000+00:00 In his own world: The latest New York Times interview with President Trump shows that he doesn’t care at all about what any of his allies have said or about “legal principles or distinctions,” Will Saletan observes. The man operates in a consequence-free zone in his own imagination, exhibiting a ... “Why Would I Do That?” 2017-07-20T21:48:35.000000000+00:00 A lot of news came out of Donald Trump’s interview with the New York Times on Wednesday. Trump’s statements wishing he had never selected Jeff Sessions as attorney general and his “red line“ in the Robert Mueller probe have made for the biggest headlines. There was one important point of informat... The “Eventually We Will Get Something Done” Edition 2017-07-20T21:36:41.000000000+00:00 To listen to the discussion, use the player below: He Didn’t Have to Do It 2017-07-20T19:17:37.000000000+00:00 In an interview with the New York Times on Wednesday, Donald Trump said Jeff Sessions’ decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation had been a grave miscalculation that had effectively disqualified him from serving as attorney general. “Sessions should have never recused himself, and ... More Reprehensible Than Watergate? 2017-07-20T19:03:58.000000000+00:00 This is a transcript of the July 13 episode of Whistlestop, a podcast about presidential campaign history hosted by John Dickerson. Transcripts are provided to members lightly edited and may contain errors. For the definitive record, consult the podcast. What It’s Like to Interview Donald Trump 2017-07-20T18:42:22.000000000+00:00 President Trump’s blockbuster interview with the New York Times this week displayed a commander in chief furious with his own attorney general, Jeff Sessions, and still fuming at his former FBI Director, James Comey. The interview was conducted by three Times reporters: Maggie Haberman, Michael S... Mom and Dad Are Fighting: The “Adventures in Babysitting” Edition 2017-07-20T18:13:50.000000000+00:00 To subscribe in Apple Podcasts, click here. What Good Is Fear? 2017-07-20T18:05:52.000000000+00:00 It’s not often that a story about climate change goes viral, but last week, David Wallace-Wells’ New York story “The Uninhabitable Earth” did. (It even claimed the distinction of being most-read-of-all-time article on the magazine’s website.) The piece, which is an assessment of how bad things co...
Associated Press (AP) - Top Headlines CIA director: Moscow loves to 'stick it to America' 2017-07-20T23:52:08.616000000+00:00 ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Thursday that Russia is interested in staying in Syria, partly because they "love to stick it to America."... US says ban on lap 2017-07-20T23:41:04.059000000+00:00 DALLAS (AP) -- The ban on laptops in the cabins of planes flying from the Middle East to the U.S. is over, as federal officials say that large airports in the region have taken other steps to increase security.... Cancer isn't silencing McCain in career's latest chapter 2017-07-20T23:41:04.056000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain couldn't bring himself to vote for Donald Trump - so he talked about writing in his best friend's name for president. After the election, he's been the leading Senate Republican critic of Trump's posture toward Russia. And ... Even with Trump warning, Mueller likely to probe finances 2017-07-20T22:46:03.986000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's growing anxiety about the federal Russia probe has spilled into public view with his warning that special counsel Robert Mueller would be out of bounds if he dug into the Trump family's finances. But that's a line that ... US buildings, NFL stadium check panels amid fears of fire 2017-07-20T22:24:06.304000000+00:00 In promotional brochures, a U.S. company boasted of the "stunning visual effect" its shimmering aluminum panels created in an NFL stadium, an Alaskan high school and a luxury hotel along Baltimore's Inner Harbor that "soars 33 stories into the air."... Cancer isn't silencing McCain in career's latest chapter 2017-07-20T22:13:04.560000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain couldn't bring himself to vote for Donald Trump - so he talked about writing in his best friend's name for president. After the election, he's been the leading Senate Republican critic of Trump's posture toward Russia. And ... New York Times a favorite Trump target - and interview venue 2017-07-20T22:02:12.557000000+00:00 NEW YORK (AP) -- President Donald Trump has repeatedly denounced The New York Times as "fake news," yet he's granted more interviews to its reporters since taking office than any other media outlet except for Fox News Channel.... 'The Juice' will be loose: O.J. Simpson is granted parole 2017-07-20T21:40:07.593000000+00:00 LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) -- O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel-room heist, successfully making his case for freedom in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America's enduring fascination with the former football... Publicly assailed by Trump, Sessions says he's staying on 2017-07-20T21:40:07.575000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attorney General Jeff Sessions, publicly skewered by his boss for stepping clear of the Russia-Trump investigations, declared Thursday he still loves his job and plans to stay on. Yet Donald Trump's airing of his long-simmering frustrations with Sessions raised ... Capitol Hill Buzz: Miami fan Rubio ponders a Brady-free NFL 2017-07-20T21:40:07.530000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a lifelong fan of the Miami Dolphins, has grown weary of watching the New England Patriots rack up Super Bowl wins while his team watches from afar....
The Atlantic Execution Site Found in West Mosul 2017-07-20T19:19:01.000000000-04:00 The discovery adds to mounting evidence that Iraqi forces have unlawfully murdered and abused suspected ISIS militants. The Atlantic Daily: Recusal Rift 2017-07-20T19:09:51.000000000-04:00 Trump's very public criticism of Sessions, the CBO's latest health-care score, Japan's declining birth rate, and more He's a Fighter 2017-07-20T19:07:00.000000000-04:00 John McCain is being urged to persevere based on strength of character, a quintessentially American approach to thinking about health. The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Area Boss Regrets Hiring Decision 2017-07-20T17:49:58.000000000-04:00 During a news conference, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he will continue to serve in his position “as long as that is appropriate.” Why Trump Probably Hasn't Spooked the Justice Department 2017-07-20T17:05:32.000000000-04:00 It seems to be business as usual for top federal law-enforcement officials one day after receiving harsh criticism from the president. Remembering Chester Bennington 2017-07-20T16:56:00.000000000-04:00 The Linkin Park singer, dead at 41, may have been the purest voice of angst on the radio this millennium. Parole Board Grants O.J. Simpson Early Release 2017-07-20T14:55:18.000000000-04:00 The former football star has served nine years in prison for the 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas. The CBO Scored the Latest Draft of the Senate's Health-Care Bill 2017-07-20T14:49:05.000000000-04:00 The budget agency found the Senate’s new version of its Obamacare-replacement plan would leave the same number of people uninsured as the original. Trump’s Interests vs. America’s, Pensions Edition 2017-07-20T14:47:00.000000000-04:00 In at least seven states, government employees are obligated, via their pension funds, to invest in a company that operates one of the president’s New York hotels. Trump's Latest Interview Highlights Four of His Greatest Flaws 2017-07-20T14:43:58.000000000-04:00 The transcript of the president’s conversation with The New York Times throws his shortcomings into greater relief than ever before.
NPR Trump's Private Clubs In Florida Are Seeking Visas For Foreign Workers 2017-07-20T18:23:00.000000000-04:00 President Trump is marking "Made in America" week to promote American labor. At the same time, his two Florida clubs are seeking visas to bring in foreign workers for low-wage jobs. Exxon Mobil Sues After Treasury Fines It $2 Million For Alleged Sanctions Violations 2017-07-20T18:07:00.000000000-04:00 The U.S. Treasury is accusing Exxon Mobil of violating sanctions on Russia in a series of deals in May 2014. "What were they thinking?" wonders one of the architects of the sanctions. With So Many Obamacare Repeal Options In Play, Confusion Reigns 2017-07-20T18:00:00.000000000-04:00 Congress has been trying to repeal and/or replace the Affordable Care Act for years. Now it's down to the wire, but there are multiple proposals on the Senate's table, and more could be on the way. How Did The Afghan All-Girl Team Do At The Robotics Competition? 2017-07-20T17:27:38.000000000-04:00 The Afghan team made headlines even before the event started when their visas were denied. But they made it after all! The Navy Gets Its First Female SEAL Candidate 2017-07-20T16:46:00.000000000-04:00 Along with the SEAL officer candidate, another woman is up for an elite job as a special boat operator, some 18 months after the Pentagon opened front-line combat jobs to women. Conservative Political Blogger Confirmed For Seat On Federal Appeals Court 2017-07-20T16:42:00.000000000-04:00 John Bush's controversial online views on abortion and race were criticized at a hearing last week but did not stand in the way of his Senate confirmation on a party-line vote. Is It A Good Idea To Pay Villagers Not To Chop Down Trees? 2017-07-20T16:30:51.000000000-04:00 Governments dole out millions each year. Researchers debate whether the payouts actually work. A new study from Uganda offers some answers. GOP Effort To Make Environmental Science 'Transparent' Worries Scientists 2017-07-20T15:58:00.000000000-04:00 There's a push in Congress to rewrite how science gets used in regulation — and that has researchers worried. The industry-backed bill would let business nitpick raw data and ignore valid results. What's It Really Like To Work In A Prison Goat Milk Farm? We Asked Inmates 2017-07-20T15:31:00.000000000-04:00 Whole Foods has been forced to stop selling goat cheese made from milk that came from a prison farm, where inmates work for less than a dollar an hour. Yet the inmates themselves aren't complaining. Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Dead At 41 2017-07-20T15:31:00.000000000-04:00 One of the lead singers of the band Linkin Park, which found great success in the early 2000s, died Thursday in Los Angeles.
The Wall Street Journal - WSJD Microsoft Profit Jumps, Fueled by Cloud Computing 2017-07-20T19:20:58.000000000-04:00 Microsoft continued its rebirth as a force in cloud-computing, posting stronger-than-expected gains in its business of selling web-based services to corporate customers. Honda-Waymo Talks Stuck in Slow Lane, CEO Says 2017-07-20T17:31:26.000000000-04:00 Seven months after Honda Motor announced plans to collaborate with self-driving car pioneer Waymo LLC, little progress has been made, Honda’s chief executive said. Can the Tech Giants Be Stopped? 2017-07-20T16:25:09.000000000-04:00 Google, Facebook, Amazon and other tech behemoths are transforming the U.S. economy and labor market, with scant public debate or scrutiny. Changing course won’t be easy. Musk Tweet Teases a New York-to-D.C. Hyperloop 2017-07-20T15:29:59.000000000-04:00 Known for his teasing tweets and ever-expanding list of high-tech ambitions, Elon Musk set observers abuzz again with a vague claim he received “verbal” approval for a high-speed, tunnel-based travel system along one of the busiest corridors in the U.S. Global Crackdown Closes Two Large Illegal-Goods Websites 2017-07-20T14:22:57.000000000-04:00 Two of the world’s largest online marketplaces for criminal goods have been shut down in a global operation that also resulted in the arrest of their owners and the freezing of millions of dollars in alleged criminal proceeds. Senators Praise FCC Nominees Amid Split on Internet Policy 2017-07-20T12:43:27.000000000-04:00 Senators applauded the qualifications of three nominees to the Federal Communications Commission at a hearing on Wednesday, but remained sharply divided on the policies they will try to enact once confirmed. Twitter Crackdown on Abuse Raises Question: Do the Rules Apply to Trump? 2017-07-20T12:39:40.000000000-04:00 Twitter said it has clamped down on harassment on its service, a campaign that is forcing the company to confront tricky questions about how it applies its standards. China Is Now Coming for Your Favorite Sitcoms 2017-07-20T11:47:23.000000000-04:00 Beijing’s internet censors are now targeting American and other foreign TV shows that are popular with young Chinese as it tries reinsert Communist ideology into public life. Qualcomm Profit Plunges Without Royalties From Apple 2017-07-20T10:01:45.000000000-04:00 Qualcomm said profit fell 40% in its latest quarter, the first in years that didn’t include patent royalties on devices from Apple. Apple Picks New Chief for One of Its Toughest Markets: China 2017-07-20T01:51:07.000000000-04:00 The tech titan has named Isabel Ge Mahe to a newly created executive role to oversee operations in a market where the iPhone maker faces increasingly fierce competition and regulatory challenges.
Time Will Smith Says Seeing Star Wars for the First Time Was Better Than Sex 2017-07-21T00:23:32.000000000+00:00 "For my entire life I've been chasing trying to give that feeling to fans" Will Smith Is a Cop in a World of Orcs and Elves in the Bright Trailer 2017-07-21T00:09:46.000000000+00:00 Netflix released a trailer for the film at Comic Con A Canadian Official Broke Royal Protocol by Touching Queen Elizabeth 2017-07-21T00:01:55.000000000+00:00 He blamed the "slippy" carpet for his move GOP Leaders Want to Vote on Health Care Soon. But They’re Facing an Uphill Battle 2017-07-20T23:32:51.000000000+00:00 They're aiming for a Tuesday vote New York Couple Pleads Guilty to Enslaving Korean Children for 6 Years 2017-07-20T23:10:01.000000000+00:00 The children have been reunited with their parents Texas Coffee Recalled Because It Has an Ingredient Similar to Viagra 2017-07-20T22:31:21.000000000+00:00 It was sold as a male enhancement product Samsung’s Next Galaxy Note Phone Is Probably Coming Next Month 2017-07-20T22:09:39.000000000+00:00 It may have a bigger screen and two cameras Call of Duty’s ‘Nazi Zombies’ Mode Looks Delightfully Macabre 2017-07-20T21:59:42.000000000+00:00 Replete with jump-scares and loony scientist narration Betsy DeVos Defends School Choice After Hundreds Protest Her ALEC Speech 2017-07-20T21:45:30.000000000+00:00 She called the protests a "badge of honor" Person Who Ate at Chipotle in Northern Virginia Tests Positive for Norovirus 2017-07-20T21:38:47.000000000+00:00 The location was closed for cleaning after customers reported illnesses
FOX News - US Texas school district approves paddling misbehaving students 2017-07-21T00:00:00.000000000+00:00 Officials at a Texas school district have approved a controversial new disciplinary practice on students: paddling. Pounds of pork plop onto roof of Florida home 2017-07-21T00:00:00.000000000+00:00 A Deerfield Beach, Florida resident heard a “big bang” on his roof on Saturday morning, but it wasn’t thunder. Teens filmed, mocked and laughed while man slowly drowned 2017-07-20T23:15:00.000000000+00:00 Authorities in Florida say that a group of teenagers recorded the drowning of a disabled man last week — and did nothing to help as they made fun of his struggles. In Ohio, billions needed to prevent sewage from spilling into Lake Erie 2017-07-20T23:00:00.000000000+00:00 Michael Blair has one of the dirtiest jobs in Ohio: Cleaning the filthy nets of one of a dozen tributaries to the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. Inmates could get out of jail earlier if they get a vasectomy or birth control 2017-07-20T22:15:00.000000000+00:00 Officials in White County, Tennessee have given inmates the option of ending their jail sentence early if they voluntarily agree to have a vasectomy or birth control implant. Minneapolis Somali community shocked by police killing , worried about backlash 2017-07-20T22:14:00.000000000+00:00 While the killing has rocked the city still grappling with a string of police-related killings over the past couple years, it has also sown concern among some in Minneapolis’ large Somali community that there may be a backlash against them or incidents of Islamophobia. Deranged woman crawls through doggy door to attack two young girls who were home alone 2017-07-20T20:45:00.000000000+00:00 An Arizona woman is facing several charges after she allegedly broke into a home by using the doggy door. OJ Simpson gets parole, eligible for release October 1 2017-07-20T19:45:00.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson, the disgraced former football great, was granted parole Thursday amid his 33-year prison sentence for an armed robbery that has kept him behind bars in Nevada since 2008. OJ Simpson gets parole, could be released in months 2017-07-20T19:15:00.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson, the disgraced former football great, was granted parole Thursday amid his 33-year prison sentence for an armed robbery that has kept him behind bars in Nevada since 2008. O.J. Simpson murder trial: Where are the key players now? 2017-07-20T19:00:00.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson is back in the public spotlight as he was granted parole Thursday amid his 33-year prison sentence for an armed robbery that has kept him behind bars in Nevada since 2008.
Yahoo! - News 'No more woe is me': Senator McCain vows quick return to Washington 2017-07-20T19:27:36.000000000-04:00 By Richard Cowan and David Schwartz WASHINGTON/PHOENIX, Ariz. (Reuters) - U.S. Senator John McCain promised on Thursday he would return rapidly to Washington despite his newly diagnosed brain cancer, flashing the fighting spirit that has defined him since he was held in captivity as a Navy pilot... India ready for talks with China on border standoff 2017-07-20T11:57:21.000000000-04:00 India said Thursday it is ready to hold talks with China if both sides pull back their forces to end a standoff along a disputed territory high in the Himalayan mountains. Philippine police arrest 43 foreigners for kidnap of Singapore woman 2017-07-20T03:51:51.000000000-04:00 By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine police said on Thursday they had arrested 43 foreigners for kidnapping a Singaporean woman at a casino resort in the capital, highlighting security concerns that have scared high-stakes gamblers away from Manila. Police said the gang, including people... Unilever first half profits soar 22.4 percent 2017-07-20T03:44:32.000000000-04:00 Food and consumer products giant Unilever said on Thursday profits soared in the first half of 2017, raking in 3.3 billion euros after the Anglo-Dutch firm spurned a takeover bid by US rival Kraft Heinz. The 22.4 percent hike in the first six months compared to the same period last year showed "... Iraqi forces recapture village south of Mosul from Islamic State: police 2017-07-20T03:04:13.000000000-04:00 Iraqi forces on Thursday regained control over Imam Gharbi, a village south of Mosul, from Islamic State militants who had seized it as their defense of their stronghold in the city crumbled, Iraqi police said. The action formed part of the next phase of the U.S.-backed government's campaign to ... Canada's Governor General touches Queen in breach of royal protocol 'to ensure she didn't slip' 2017-07-20T02:36:32.000000000-04:00 It is simply not the done thing. Or to put it another way, you can look but you can’t touch. So much so that Canada’s Governor General has felt the need to explained why he decided to breach royal protocol and touch the Queen, saying that he wanted to make sure she did not slip during an official... MH370 search reveals hidden undersea world 2017-07-20T01:42:22.000000000-04:00 The painstaking search for missing flight MH370 has uncovered a previously unknown undersea world of volcanoes, deep valleys and soaring ridges, according to detailed maps released by Australia. Although no trace of the Malaysia Airlines plane was found during the search in the southern Indian O... Small plane makes emergency landing on Long Island highway 2017-07-20T00:03:51.000000000-04:00 A Cessna plane pilot is being praised for his successful emergency landing on a Long Island highway that included flying under an overpass. Donald Trump hits out at Jeff Sessions over attorney general's 'unfair' recusal from Russia probe 2017-07-19T23:56:11.000000000-04:00 Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary attack on Jeff Sessions, one of his earliest supporters in Washington, saying he had been treated "very unfairly" by his attorney general. In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, the President said he never would have appointed... Elon Musk says successful maiden flight for Falcon Heavy unlikely 2017-07-19T23:33:08.000000000-04:00 Development of the booster rocket, which is powered by 27 engines, has proven to be "way harder than the team initially thought," he told the International Space Station Research and Development conference on Wednesday. Falcon Heavy will be the most powerful rocket booster in the world, capable ...
US Magazine - Latest News Johnny Depp’s Expenses Included $7,000 ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Couch, His Ex-Business Managers Claim 2017-07-20T20:15:03.000000000-04:00 Aaron Carter’s Family, Brother Nick Are ‘Concerned’ for Him 2017-07-20T19:56:00.000000000-04:00 Rihanna, Chance the Rapper and More Stars React to Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington’s Death 2017-07-20T18:38:09.000000000-04:00 Beyonce’s Mom Tina Knowles Lawson Jams Out to Blue Ivy's '4:44' Rap 2017-07-20T18:36:49.000000000-04:00 Sylvester Stallone Reveals Never-Before-Seen ‘Rocky’ Photos 2017-07-20T18:07:00.000000000-04:00 Todd Chrisley on Daughter Savannah’s New Boyfriend Luke Kennard: ‘He’s Not Perfect’ But ‘It’s a Beautiful Relationship’ 2017-07-20T17:49:00.000000000-04:00 Rob Corddry: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me (I’m an Ordained Minister!) 2017-07-20T16:38:41.000000000-04:00 John McCain Breaks Silence After Brain Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I’ll Be Back Soon’ 2017-07-20T16:15:45.000000000-04:00 Julianne Hough Goes Topless on Her Birthday While Honeymooning 2017-07-20T16:00:00.000000000-04:00 Jennifer Lawrence Hangs Out With Amy Schumer After Getting Sick at Broadway Show: Pic 2017-07-20T15:50:41.000000000-04:00
Associated Press (AP) - US National US says ban on lap 2017-07-20T23:36:46.971000000+00:00 DALLAS (AP) -- The ban on laptops in the cabins of planes flying from the Middle East to the U.S. is over, as federal officials say that large airports in the region have taken other steps to increase security.... Hot mics and neckties: Shareable OJ Simpson parole moments 2017-07-20T23:14:44.717000000+00:00 The world watched live as O.J. Simpson convinced a Nevada parole board he should be released after spending nine years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist.... US buildings, NFL stadium check panels amid fears of fire 2017-07-20T22:19:47.717000000+00:00 In promotional brochures, a U.S. company boasted of the "stunning visual effect" its shimmering aluminum panels created in an NFL stadium, an Alaskan high school and a luxury hotel along Baltimore's Inner Harbor that "soars 33 stories into the air."... The Juice will be loose: O.J. Simpson granted parole 2017-07-20T21:57:47.060000000+00:00 LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) -- O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel-room heist, successfully making his case for freedom in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America's enduring fascination with the former football... Layoffs begin at Carrier plant that drew Trump's criticism 2017-07-20T21:57:47.052000000+00:00 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- More than 300 Carrier Corp. workers were being laid off Thursday from the company's Indianapolis factory as part of an outsourcing of jobs to Mexico that drew criticism last year from then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.... Hot mics and neckties: Shareable OJ Simpson parole moments 2017-07-20T21:35:50.719000000+00:00 The world watched live as O.J. Simpson convinced a Nevada parole board he should be released after spending nine years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist.... Key events in OJ Simpson's fall from sports hero, movie star 2017-07-20T21:24:46.315000000+00:00 LAS VEGAS (AP) -- O.J. Simpson's story represents one of the most dramatic falls from grace in the history of American pop culture.... Family of woman shot by Minneapolis police want changes 2017-07-20T21:13:47.549000000+00:00 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The family of an Australian woman shot dead by a Minneapolis police officer wants changes in police protocols, including a look at how often officers are required to turn on their body cameras, a family attorney told local media.... Apollo 11 bag laced with moon dust sells for $1.8 million 2017-07-20T20:18:47.817000000+00:00 NEW YORK (AP) -- A bag containing traces of moon dust sold for $1.8 million at an auction on Thursday following a galactic court battle.... The Latest: Official: NFL arena has panels like London tower 2017-07-20T19:27:04.806000000+00:00 CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Latest on concerns about fire safety in U.S. buildings (all times local):...
Associated Press (AP) - World CIA director: Moscow loves to 'stick it to America' 2017-07-20T23:53:49.453000000+00:00 ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Thursday that Russia is interested in staying in Syria, partly because they "love to stick it to America."... Morocco tensions: 83 police, protesters injured in clashes 2017-07-20T22:36:55.254000000+00:00 RABAT, Morocco (AP) -- Clashes between police and Moroccan protesters Thursday left at least 83 injured in clouds of tear gas and running battles at an unauthorized demonstration over inequality and corruption.... The Latest: Experts remove biological samples from Dali 2017-07-20T21:19:52.881000000+00:00 FIGUERES, Spain (AP) -- The Latest on the exhumation of Salvador Dali (all times local):... Palestinians clash with Israel police at Jerusalem holy site 2017-07-20T20:24:51.484000000+00:00 JERUSALEM (AP) -- Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces near a contested Jerusalem shrine after Muslim worshippers massed outside for evening prayers on Thursday as tensions over the holy site escalated further.... The Latest: Poland prime minister defends courts legislation 2017-07-20T18:56:50.931000000+00:00 WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- The Latest on Poland's parliamentary vote (all times local):... They escaped Islamic State's bastion, but remain terrified 2017-07-20T17:39:57.859000000+00:00 AIN ISSA, Syria (AP) -- They have escaped their hold, but displaced residents of Raqqa still fear the militants of the Islamic State group, terrified they will return and seek revenge for defeats.... In surrealist twist, Dali exhumed in paternity lawsuit 2017-07-20T17:17:57.113000000+00:00 FIGUERES, Spain (AP) -- Salvador Dali's eccentric artistic and personal history has taken yet another bizarre turn with the exhumation of his embalmed remains in order to find genetic samples that could settle whether one of the founding figures of surrealism fathered a girl decad... California farm region plagued by dirty air looks to Trump 2017-07-20T16:44:54.997000000+00:00 FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- California's vast San Joaquin Valley, the country's most productive farming region, is engulfed by some of the nation's dirtiest skies, forcing the state's largest air district to spend more than $40 billion in the past quarter-cen... UK police get help from 9/11 experts in London fire recovery 2017-07-20T16:01:04.134000000+00:00 LONDON (AP) -- London police who are struggling to identify victims of the fire at the Grenfell Tower apartment building have sought help from experts with experience: those who worked on recovering victims following the Sept. 11 attacks in the U.S.... Turkey arrests man with 'hero' T-shirt during coup trial 2017-07-20T15:49:56.978000000+00:00 ISTANBUL (AP) -- Turkey's official news agency says a man has been arrested on suspicion of terror propaganda for wearing a T-shirt with the word "hero" on it while attending a relative's court hearing linked to last year's failed coup....
US News Glacier Chief Pulled From Facebook Founder's Tour of Park 2017-07-21T00:16:36.000000000+00:00 An official for President Donald Trump's Interior Department says the agency pulled Glacier National Park's superintendent from a recent park tour with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to save money. Live Civil War-Era Military Shells Found at Public Library 2017-07-21T00:13:48.000000000+00:00 A Massachusetts librarian was on her first day on the job when she came across an unusual find: live shells from the Civil War inside a closet. Ash, Not Tourists Fill Gold Rush-Era Town Near Yosemite 2017-07-21T00:09:23.000000000+00:00 The town of Mariposa normally bustles with summer visitors on their way to Yosemite National Park but on Thursday the Gold Rush-era hamlet was mostly empty as ash rained down and heavy smoke from a nearby blaze darkened the sky. Washington Legislature Letting Clock Run Out on Session 2017-07-21T00:08:58.000000000+00:00 Washington lawmakers are preparing to adjourn their marathon legislative session for the year. Investors Are Behaving Less Like Casino Punters in China's Stock Markets 2017-07-21T00:08:49.000000000+00:00 By Samuel Shen and Marius ZahariaSHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Retired chauffeur Yao Huiliang used to spend his days trading small-cap Chinese... CIA Director: Moscow Loves to 'Stick It to America' 2017-07-21T00:08:43.000000000+00:00 CIA Director Mike Pompeo says Russia is expected to stay in Syria, partly because they "love to stick it to America.". Freeze Resigns as Ole Miss Football Coach After 5 Seasons 2017-07-21T00:06:08.000000000+00:00 Hugh Freeze resigns as Ole Miss football coach after 5 seasons; assistant Matt Luke named interim coach. Marlins Trade RHP David Phelps to Mariners for 4 Prospects 2017-07-21T00:02:54.000000000+00:00 The Miami Marlins have traded right-hander David Phelps to the Seattle Mariners for four prospects, including highly regarded outfielder Brayan Hernandez. Cancer Isn't Silencing McCain in Career's Latest Chapter 2017-07-21T00:02:46.000000000+00:00 Cancer isn't silencing McCain in his storied career's latest chapter. The ex-prisoner of war and former GOP presidential nominee has emerged as a voice for what some Republicans feel is a party lost in the Trump era. Family Almost Didn't Go to Creek Before Flooding Killed 10 2017-07-21T00:02:06.000000000+00:00 Mother Nature ravaged an extended family in mere seconds after they went to a popular Arizona swimming hole to celebrate a birthday.
Google News - U.S. Cloud of confusion hangs over health-care bill - Washington Post 2017-07-21T00:08:55.000000000+00:00 Washington PostCloud of confusion hangs over health-care billWashington PostSenate Republican leaders' latest attempt to salvage support for a GOP health-care bill floundered Thursday as leaders struggled to explain to rank-and-file members what exactly they would be voting on next week. Senators... The future of treatment for glioblastoma - CNN 2017-07-20T22:07:43.000000000+00:00 CNNThe future of treatment for glioblastomaCNN(CNN) After being diagnosed with a primary glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer, Sen. John McCain and his family are reviewing treatment options with his doctors at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix. A tissue sample, taken while surgeons ...... Bodycam video appears to show Baltimore police officer planting evidence in drug bust, public defender says - ABC News 2017-07-20T21:49:43.000000000+00:00 Washington PostBodycam video appears to show Baltimore police officer planting evidence in drug bust, public defender saysABC NewsBodycam footage allegedly shows a Baltimore police officer tampering with evidence by planting what appears to be drugs, according to the Maryland Office of the Public... Betsy DeVos claims philosophy of Margaret 'Iron Lady' Thatcher as her own - Washington Post 2017-07-20T21:30:15.000000000+00:00 Washington PostBetsy DeVos claims philosophy of Margaret 'Iron Lady' Thatcher as her ownWashington PostYes, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos went there — and a few other places, too. Speaking at an annual conference of a powerful conservative organization, she invoked the words of Margaret Thatche... Teens filmed, mocked drowning man, police say - USA TODAY 2017-07-20T19:59:35.000000000+00:00 USA TODAYTeens filmed, mocked drowning man, police sayUSA TODAYCOCOA, Fla. — Police said a group of teens filmed the dying moments of a 32-year-old man last week, mocking, cursing and laughing as the man drowned in a pond. The Brevard County (Fla.) State Attorney's office released the video to Fl... More Foreign Workers Requested By Trump's Mar-A-Lago - BuzzFeed News 2017-07-20T18:41:30.000000000+00:00 BuzzFeed NewsMore Foreign Workers Requested By Trump's Mar-A-LagoBuzzFeed NewsIt's Made in America Week at the White House, but Mar-A-Lago and a nearby Trump National Golf Club have told the Department of Labor that there aren't enough Americans to hire. These two Trump properties have now reques... Nearly half of liberals don't even like to be around Trump supporters - Washington Post 2017-07-20T18:08:49.000000000+00:00 Washington PostNearly half of liberals don't even like to be around Trump supportersWashington PostLiberals don't just hate President Trump; lots of them don't even like the idea of being in the company of his supporters. That's the big takeaway from a new Pew Research Center survey, which is jus... Student who 'graded' girlfriend's breakup letter won't be suspended from college - Miami Herald 2017-07-20T16:11:00.000000000+00:00 Miami HeraldStudent who 'graded' girlfriend's breakup letter won't be suspended from collegeMiami HeraldThe University of Central Florida student whose viral “graded” breakup letter to his ex-girlfriend got him suspended for two semesters was cleared of all charges Thursday. Nick Lutz, 21, posted... McDonald's worker tells uniformed cop: 'I ain't serving no police' - New York Post 2017-07-20T15:14:00.000000000+00:00 New York PostMcDonald's worker tells uniformed cop: 'I ain't serving no police'New York PostA police officer in Virginia said he was refused service at a local McDonald's because he was wearing a uniform, Richmond.com reported. Scott Naff, an officer in the Virginia Department of Game and Inland ... White House makes broad deregulatory push - The Fiscal Times 2017-07-20T13:36:03.000000000+00:00 The Fiscal TimesWhite House makes broad deregulatory pushThe Fiscal TimesIn a report, the Trump administration said it had withdrawn 469 planned regulatory actions that had been part of the Obama administration's regulatory agenda published last fall. Officials also reconsidered 391 active regula...
The Daily Beast How 'Calculating and Methodical' R. Kelly Groomed A 'Naive' Young Woman 2017-07-20T12:02:15.000000000+00:00 A family member of one of R. Kelly's girlfriends says he uses 'psychological abuse' and luxury gifts to make young women fully dependent on him. But is it a crime? There Is Some Hope for John McCain: I Have Treated Many Glioblastoma Patients 2017-07-20T11:17:52.000000000+00:00 Glioblastoma Multiforme is an extremely aggressive form of brain cancer, but there is a chance that John McCain can outlast the worst of the prognoses. The Trump Organization Owns TrumpAndOJ.com. Here’s Why. 2017-07-20T10:20:00.000000000+00:00 It also owns DonaldTrumpSucks.com and 3,500 other domains, which an online reputation management company calls “savvy defense.” Josh Mandel, Ohio Republican Senate Candidate: I Stand With Mike Cernovich and Jack Posobiec 2017-07-20T09:45:00.000000000+00:00 It's not everyday that a politician tweets his agreement with alt-right provocateurs in their fight with the Anti-Defamation League. Congress Warns Donald Trump That It Will Be Toxic If He Fires Bob Mueller 2017-07-20T09:05:00.000000000+00:00 Members of Congress say they’re powerless to prevent Trump from firing Robert Mueller. But they pledged to make it politically painful if he drops the axe. As Syria Rebels Learn from Media the CIA Cut Them Off, Al Qaeda Goes on the Offensive 2017-07-20T08:59:48.000000000+00:00 It’s a bitter irony that Donald Trump, who used to stiff his contractors, now stops payment to forces fighting the so-called Islamic State. The Mistake That Brought Down AlphaBay, the Dark Web’s Biggest Market 2017-07-20T08:40:48.000000000+00:00 By 23, Alexandre Cazes was a digital kingpin of drugs, with homes and luxury cars across the world. By 25, he was dead. Read Chester Bennington’s Heartbreaking Letter to Chris Cornell 2017-07-20T08:08:52.000000000+00:00 A beautiful letter from the Linkin Park singer reemerged as news of his own death shocks the world. How O.J. Simpson Gave Us the Kardashians 2017-07-20T07:30:35.000000000+00:00 Yes, the Kardashians may not be the marquee names they are today were it not for a certain infamous football legend who could be let out on parole today. The New Creepy NRA Ad May Even Outdo That Last Creepy NRA Ad 2017-07-20T07:13:36.000000000+00:00 At least Dana Loesch’s ad was just aimed at the general left. Now they’re going after specific news outlets. We damn well better take this seriously.
The New York Times - Paul Krugman The Healthcare Debacle: The Roles of Ignorance and Evil 2017-07-17T15:34:33.000000000+00:00 Neither knowing nor caring turns out to matter. Ted Cruz’s Giant Leap Into the Known 2017-07-15T20:36:23.000000000+00:00 We’ve seen this movie before. The New Climate Of Treason 2017-07-14T20:31:36.000000000+00:00 How did Republicans get to this point? Takers and Fakers 2017-07-13T15:42:15.000000000+00:00 GOP health care trouble: it's the lies, stupid. We Don’t Need No Education 2017-07-12T19:31:53.000000000+00:00 Anti-intellectualism in the age of Trump. Formerly True Theories (Wonkish and Self-Indulgent) 2017-07-10T20:23:20.000000000+00:00 Malthus was right, and other themes. When Was The Golden Age Of Conservative Intellectuals? 2017-07-09T19:00:02.000000000+00:00 Never. But there were some good ideas, long ago. Pure Class Warfare, With Extra Contempt 2017-06-23T07:24:33.000000000+00:00 Republicans bet that tribal voters will support politicians who ruin their lives. The Silence of the Hacks 2017-06-16T15:19:25.000000000+00:00 Beyond voodoo into pure corruption. A Finger Exercise On Hyperglobalization 2017-06-15T00:50:30.000000000+00:00 Why small cost reductions led to big trade.
NBC News - U.S. News 'Give It Hell, John': Colleagues React to McCain Diagnosis 2017-07-20T23:31:57.000000000+00:00 The veteran lawmaker was hailed by President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama, lawmakers from both parties and longtime friends. O.J. Simpson Granted Parole by Nevada Officials 2017-07-20T23:25:36.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson, imprisoned nearly a decade ago for a bungled Las Vegas robbery, was granted parole Thursday. O.J. Simpson Has Been Granted Parole. What Happens Next? 2017-07-20T23:19:40.000000000+00:00 Simpson won his bid Thursday for an early release from prison, but that doesn't mean he's walking out a free man. Exxon Fined $2M for Tillerson-Era Breach of Russia Sanctions 2017-07-20T21:15:00.000000000+00:00 Exxon Mobil Corp. showed "reckless disregard" for U.S. sanctions on Russia while Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was the oil giant's CEO. Two Dark Web Markets Dismantled, but Drug Dealers Thrive on Third 2017-07-20T20:52:00.000000000+00:00 Listings for fentanyl and heroin are up on DreamMarket after the demise of AlphaBay and Hansa. New York to D.C. in 29 Minutes? Elon Musk Says He Just Got Approval. 2017-07-20T20:27:00.000000000+00:00 Not so fast, Elon Musk. Girl Says Her Mom Asked for Forgiveness Before Stabbing Her 2017-07-20T20:17:00.000000000+00:00 Diana Romero, 9, said her mother told her she loved her and asked for forgiveness before cutting her. Chester Bennington, Linkin Park Frontman, Dead at 41 2017-07-20T19:56:00.000000000+00:00 The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said Chester Bennington, 41, apparently committed suicide. Bag of Apollo 11 Moon Dust Sells for $1.8 Million 2017-07-20T19:31:00.000000000+00:00 Despite NASA's protests, a federal district judge ruled that some equipment used in the Apollo 11 mission can be owned by private citizens. Burundi Robotics Team Missing After DC Competition 2017-07-20T19:29:00.000000000+00:00 Several teen Burundi robotics team members are missing after an international competition in D.C. Two were spotted leaving the U.S. and entering Canada.
The New York Times - Opinion Op-Ed Contributor: John McCain’s Brain Cancer, and Mine 2017-07-20T23:46:32.000000000+00:00 Glioblastoma is an aggressive cancer, so my way of dealing with it is aggressive. Aggressively positive. Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Fading Trump Bump 2017-07-20T21:57:53.000000000+00:00 Trump keeps touting his economic record but recent data show the post-election boomlet is fading. Op-Ed Columnist: Everything You Need to Understand About Trump and Russia 2017-07-20T20:58:15.000000000+00:00 Trump’s people never spoke to any Russians, and if they did they forgot about it, and if they didn’t forget, it was just socializing. Got it? Op-Ed Contributor: Help! My 3-Year-Old Is Obsessed With Trump 2017-07-20T20:46:42.000000000+00:00 We had to leave a play date early after one little girl dissolved into tears. Letter: Nighttime Traffic Noise in Manhattan 2017-07-20T20:11:48.000000000+00:00 A resident of the Upper East Side says sleep deprivation is a result. Letter: Pope Francis’ External Focus 2017-07-20T20:05:28.000000000+00:00 A reader says the pope’s recent personnel actions should not be viewed through the prism of “liberal versus conservative.” Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Men Who Never Have to Grow Up 2017-07-20T19:49:15.000000000+00:00 Peter Pan, Donald Jr., Ryan Seacrest and the boys. Letter: Offshore Drilling Safety 2017-07-20T19:20:39.000000000+00:00 The American Petroleum Institute defends its safety record. Letter: Why Fight Solar Power? 2017-07-20T19:18:03.000000000+00:00 Despite opposition by traditional utilities, the multidecade trend is inevitable, according to the head of a residential solar company. Letters: President Trump’s Bombshell Interview 2017-07-20T18:44:37.000000000+00:00 Readers react to an interview the president gave to The New York Times.
Newsmax.com CIA Director: Moscow Loves to 'Stick it to America' 2017-07-20T20:07:26.000000000-04:00 CIA Director Mike Pompeo says Russia is interested in staying in Syria, partly because they "love to stick it to America."Asked if Russia is America's friend or adversary, Pompeo replied: "It's complicated."He said Thursday that he's happy to work with Moscow on... WSJ: Mueller Investigating Manafort for Money Laundering 2017-07-20T19:32:24.000000000-04:00 Special counsel Robert Mueller's wide-ranging Russia probe is looking into possible money laundering on the part of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, The Wall Street Journal reported. Politico: Christie's Last Big Move May Be Menendez Replacement in Senate 2017-07-20T19:19:53.000000000-04:00 New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's last days in office may allow him high-stakes influence in shaping GOP national politics – by choosing to replace, even if only temporarily, a successor for the Garden State's senior Democratic Sen Bob Menendez. Mika Brzezinski Has a Three-Book Deal 2017-07-20T19:19:20.000000000-04:00 "Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski (bruh-ZHIN-skee) has a three-book deal.Weinstein Books told The Associated Press on Thursday that the first release would be a new and expanded edition of the 2011 best-seller "Knowing Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You're... Apollo 11 Bag Laced with Moon Dust Sells for $1.8 Million 2017-07-20T18:41:43.000000000-04:00 A bag containing traces of moon dust sold for $1.8 million at an auction on Thursday following a galactic court battle.The collection bag, used by astronaut Neil Armstrong during the first manned mission to the moon in 1969, was sold at a Sotheby's auction of items related... Queen Elizabeth Protocol Broken as Canadian Official Takes Her Elbow 2017-07-20T18:35:38.000000000-04:00 It's protocol not to touch Queen Elizabeth, but a Canadian governor general broke it Wednesday when het took the monarch's elbow to help guide her down the stairs. Trump-Mueller Tensions Come to Boil Over Following the Money 2017-07-20T18:16:23.000000000-04:00 Simmering tensions over a federal probe of Russia's influence in the 2016 campaign are coming to a full boil for President Donald Trump. Google Street View's ISS Addition Lets You Visit Space Station 2017-07-20T18:03:16.000000000-04:00 The International Space Station (ISS) has been added to Google Street View, making it the first off-planet location to be mapped by Google. GOP Rep. Rohrabacher Prevented From Traveling to Moscow After Trump Inauguration 2017-07-20T18:00:58.000000000-04:00 Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., was told by a fellow Republican lawmaker not to travel to Moscow after President Donald Trump was inaugurated because of the toxic atmosphere surrounding Russia and the presidential election. DHS Head Kelly: Laptop Ban Came After Test Blew Up Plane 2017-07-20T17:01:28.000000000-04:00 The in-flight ban on laptops and other large electronics from several airports to the United States was rooted in a test that showed an explosive hidden in a laptop could bring down an airplane.
Reuters - World Millions heed anti-Maduro shutdown in Venezuela 2017-07-20T20:08:25.000000000-04:00 CARACAS (Reuters) - Many Venezuelan streets were barricaded and deserted on Thursday for a strike called by foes of President Nicolas Maduro to demand elections and the scrapping of plans for a new congress they fear would consolidate dictatorship in the OPEC country. Peru gov't fires special attorney on Odebrecht graft probe 2017-07-20T19:29:47.000000000-04:00 LIMA (Reuters) - The government of Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said on Thursday that it was firing its special counsel in a corruption probe of Brazilian builder Odebrecht, sparking accusations of interference. UK must agree implementation period for EU migration curbs: lawmakers 2017-07-20T19:05:43.000000000-04:00 LONDON (Reuters) - The British government should agree an implementation period for curbs to immigration from the European Union after Britain leaves the bloc to allow businesses time to adapt, a committee of lawmakers said in a report published on Friday. U.N. rights chief seeks meeting with China over Liu Xiaobo's widow 2017-07-20T18:32:57.000000000-04:00 UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - United Nations human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said on Thursday he plans to seek a meeting with Chinese officials to urge freedom of movement for the widow of Nobel Peace Prize-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo, who died of cancer while in custody. U.S. lawmakers want fresh sanctions on Hezbollah 2017-07-20T18:17:09.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday seeking to increase sanctions on Hezbollah, accusing the powerful Shi'ite Muslim political group of violence in Syria and amassing rockets along Israel's border. U.S. general says allies worry Russian war game may be 'Trojan horse' 2017-07-20T17:41:19.000000000-04:00 BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. allies in eastern Europe and Ukraine are worried that Russia's planned war games in September could be a "Trojan horse" aimed at leaving behind military equipment brought into Belarus, the U.S. Army's top general in Europe said on Thursday. Qatari emir amends laws to bolster fight against terrorism: agency 2017-07-20T17:23:41.000000000-04:00 DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar's ruler has amended the country's anti-terrorism laws in a royal decree issued on Thursday, state news agency QNA reported, in a move that appears aimed at countering charges the Gulf Arab state supports terrorism. Saudi king overhauls security services following royal shakeup 2017-07-20T17:14:30.000000000-04:00 DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi King Salman on Thursday decreed the consolidation of counter-terrorism and domestic intelligence under a new body, in a major overhaul of the security apparatus weeks after the interior minister was ousted from the royal succession. Burundi teenage robotics team goes missing after U.S. contest: police 2017-07-20T17:02:50.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Six teenagers from a Burundi robotics team have been reported missing after an international competition in Washington and two of them were seen entering Canada, police said on Thursday. South Sudan rebel Machar declines to renounce violence: mediator 2017-07-20T16:58:26.000000000-04:00 UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Exiled South Sudanese opposition figure Riek Machar declined to renounce violence or declare a unilateral ceasefire and instead demanded new peace talks outside the war-torn country, an international mediator told the United Nations on Thursday.
FOX News - World Syria ceasefire brokered by US, Russia holding, but with flaws, 'tricks' in play 2017-07-21T01:27:00.000000000+00:00 The Trump and Putin-brokered ceasefire went into effect early last week and has – for the most part – brought some peace and quiet to a small strip of war-torn southwestern Syria. DNA samples taken from Salvador Dali's remains to settle paternity suit 2017-07-20T22:45:00.000000000+00:00 Forensic experts in Spain have successfully extracted DNA samples that could help settle a paternity suit from the remains of artist Salvador Dali, authorities said Thursday. Salvador Dali's remains exhumed to take DNA in paternity suit 2017-07-20T22:00:00.000000000+00:00 Forensic experts in Spain have opened the coffin of artist Salvador Dali to extract DNA samples that could help settle a paternity lawsuit, authorities said Thursday. Cairo upset over latest US travel warning to Egypt 2017-07-20T18:42:34.000000000+00:00 Egypt has expressed "discontent" over the latest U.S. travel warning to the Mideast country, saying the notice makes a false distinction between terrorist groups and violent political organizations. Myanmar propaganda? Army takes media on reporting trip 2017-07-20T18:41:02.000000000+00:00 Myanmar's military has a big public relations problem: It stands accused of committing genocide. Son of Cecil the lion killed in Zimbabwean hunt 2017-07-20T18:32:44.000000000+00:00 Conservationists in Zimbabwe say the son of a lion named Cecil, whose 2015 killing prompted an international outcry, has also been fatally shot during a hunt. Pakistan: 1 soldier, 13 militants killed near Afghan border 2017-07-20T18:27:45.000000000+00:00 Pakistan's military says troops have raided several militant hideouts in a northwestern tribal region near the Afghan border, triggering firefights that killed one soldier. The Latest: Venezuela's Maduro says general strike failing 2017-07-20T18:15:31.000000000+00:00 The Latest on Venezuela's political crisis and the opposition's general strike (all times local): 2 p.m. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is decrying a general strike by the opposition as a crude attempt to sabotage the embattled country's economy. Austria urges stop to moving migrants to Italian mainland 2017-07-20T18:06:37.000000000+00:00 Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz on Thursday urged his Italian counterpart not to allow migrants arriving by boat to Italy's islands to travel on to the mainland, declaring that "being saved in the Mediterranean cannot be connected with a ticket to Central Europe." They escaped Islamic State's bastion, but remain terrified 2017-07-20T17:28:53.000000000+00:00 They have escaped their hold, but displaced residents of Raqqa still fear the militants of the Islamic State group, terrified they will return and seek revenge for defeats.
Chicago Tribune - News Moon dust bag Chicago-area woman got for $995 sells for $1.8 million at auction 2017-07-20T17:01:00.000000000-07:00 A bag containing moon dust owned by a suburban Chicago woman has sold at auction for $1.8 million, after a galactic court battle. Used by astronaut Neil Armstrong during the first manned mission to the moon in 1969, the collection bag was featured Thursday at a Sotheby's auction in New York City... Ex-prosecutor: Chicago police, prosecutors colluded in Englewood 4 wrongful conviction 2017-07-20T16:13:14.000000000-07:00 A former Cook County prosecutor at the center of the notorious Englewood Four wrongful conviction case described for federal investigators systemic collusion between Chicago police detectives and assistant state's attorneys responsible for bringing charges, according to a long-secret document uns... Former U. of I. student pleads not guilty in kidnapping of Chinese scholar 2017-07-20T14:31:00.000000000-07:00 A 28-year-old man charged in the abduction of a University of Illinois scholar from China has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Brendt Christensen is accused of kidnapping 26-year-old Yingying Zhang on June 9 in Urbana, 140 miles southwest of Chicago. He is a recent graduate student in physics... Moody's: Illinois avoids 'junk' credit rating, but risks remain 2017-07-20T14:14:00.000000000-07:00 A major credit rating agency says Illinois' rating won't be lowered to "junk" but warns the state still faces serious financial challenges and long-term risks. Moody's Investors Service on Thursday affirmed Illinois' current rating with a negative outlook, saying a downgrade remains possible in... At O'Hare, some passengers undergo face scans in test of security program 2017-07-20T12:57:00.000000000-07:00 Starting this month, passengers on some international flights from O'Hare airport have been getting their pictures taken before boarding as part of a new U.S. security program that utilizes facial-recognition technology.The program, run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, aims to ensure the... Chicago Public Schools principals to see a slight rise in per-pupil spending 2017-07-20T10:44:12.000000000-07:00 Chicago Public Schools principals will see a slight increase in the amount of money they receive per student in the coming academic year, district officials said Thursday, though a substantial portion of the additional funds will go toward increased personnel costs.Despite the increase in per-pup... Suspect to plead not guilty in kidnapping of University of Illinois scholar from China 2017-07-20T09:30:00.000000000-07:00 A 28-year-old man charged in the abduction of a University of Illinois scholar from China plans to plead not guilty.Defense attorney Tom Bruno tells The (Champaign) News-Gazette that Brendt Christensen will enter the plea during a hearing Thursday afternoon in U.S. District Court, near the school... City expected to pay $500,000 to settle Taser lawsuit against Chicago cop 2017-07-20T09:23:00.000000000-07:00 The city of Chicago is expected to pay $500,000 to settle a police brutality case involving a woman who suffered a miscarriage after being repeatedly shocked with a Taser by a patrol officer with a troubling history, city records show.The amount appears on the agenda for an upcoming City Council... Uber app now allows wheelchair users to summon rides 2017-07-20T09:01:00.000000000-07:00 After facing lawsuits across the country over a lack of wheelchair-accessible rides, Uber is announcing Thursday that Chicago passengers with disabilities can now use the ride-sharing company's app to find a lift.Uber's handicapped-accessible vehicles had previously only been available in Chicago... Emanuel names former transportation official as deputy mayor 2017-07-20T08:10:00.000000000-07:00 Mayor Rahm Emanuel's new No. 2 man at City Hall will be a former federal transportation official the administration recently tapped to help with a planned high-speed train to O'Hare Airport.Deputy Mayor Steve Koch will step down in mid-August after five years, Emanuel's office announced Thursday....
CNBC - World News Euro surges as Asia markets expected to digest Draghi comments 2017-07-20T23:33:00.000000000+00:00 Asia markets will open for trade on Friday as the euro rose to two-year highs on Thursday comments from the chief of the ECB. If you sold this ETF because you’re scared of Amazon, you made a big mistake, strategist says 2017-07-20T23:27:00.000000000+00:00 If you sold this ETF because you’re scared of Amazon, you made a big mistake, according to one equity strategist. 'Sabotaged the order of capital markets': Beijing dismisses former regulator from party 2017-07-20T23:15:00.000000000+00:00 Yao Gang, former vice chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, has been dismissed from the Communist Party and public office. Microsoft stock pops then drops after earnings beat 2017-07-20T22:37:00.000000000+00:00 Microsoft beat estimates on earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter of its 2017 fiscal year. Russia, Venezuela discuss Citgo collateral deal to avoid US sanctions 2017-07-20T21:15:00.000000000+00:00 Russia's top oil producer Rosneft is negotiating to swap its collateral in Venezuelan-owned, U.S.-based refiner Citgo for oilfield stakes and a fuel supply deal. Amazon is buying products from some US retailers at full price to build global inventory 2017-07-20T21:05:00.000000000+00:00 Proving again that it's willing to sacrifice profit to please customers, Amazon is buying some inventory at full price. Bottom falling out of US dollar: Drops to near 2-year low vs the euro, 2017 loss now 10% 2017-07-20T21:03:00.000000000+00:00 Perceived hawkish comments from ECB's Draghi and political turmoil at home is hitting the US dollar. Bitcoin bubble dwarfs tulip mania from 400 years ago, Elliott Wave analyst says 2017-07-20T20:16:00.000000000+00:00 Financial analyst who forecast a surge when the digital currency was six cents now has an extremely negative view. Exxon Mobil will challenge $2M Treasury fine for violating Russia sanctions 2017-07-20T19:32:00.000000000+00:00 The Treasury Department fined Exxon Mobil for violating Russian sanctions while Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was CEO. Elon Musk says he got 'verbal govt' approval for Hyperloop between NY and DC 2017-07-20T18:05:00.000000000+00:00 Elon Musk says The Boring Co. received "verbal" government approval to begin building a Hyperloop between four cities.
Yahoo! - US Australian woman 'didn't have to die': Minneapolis police chief 2017-07-20T19:42:09.000000000-04:00 The death of Justine Damond, 40, from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen fired through an open window of a police patrol car, has outraged her relatives and the public in both Australia and the United States. "Justine didn't have to die," Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau told reporters ... Judge refuses to remove block on Trump sanctuary city order 2017-07-20T19:35:57.000000000-04:00 U.S. District Judge William Orrick III in San Francisco ruled that a recent memo from the Justice Department that appeared to narrow the scope of Trump's executive order on sanctuary cities did not remove the need for a court-ordered injunction. Orrick wrote that the memo is not binding and the ... O.J. Simpson granted October release from Nevada prison 2017-07-20T19:21:27.000000000-04:00 By Steve Gorman CARSON CITY, Nev. (Reuters) - O.J. Simpson was granted parole on Thursday and will be released from a Nevada prison in October, following an emotional hearing that centered on the botched armed robbery of his own mementos at a Las Vegas hotel that landed him behind bars for nine ... Five lawsuits aim to get Texas to enforce air quality laws 2017-07-20T19:02:17.000000000-04:00 By Emily Flitter NEW YORK (Reuters) - Green groups sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday to force Texas to toughen its stance on air pollution by using stricter language in permits it issues to oil refineries and power plants. Five separate lawsuits have asked a federal cour... California wildfire burns 45 buildings near Yosemite 2017-07-20T18:45:30.000000000-04:00 By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A raging wildfire in central California that has forced more than 5,000 people from their homes spread rapidly on Thursday after destroying dozens of buildings not far from Yosemite National Park, fire officials said. The Detwiler Fire, which is mena... Chipotle shares fall on Norovirus, rodent incidents 2017-07-20T18:09:13.000000000-04:00 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc shares fell to a four-year low on Thursday after testing confirmed Norovirus in a customer who ate at one of the chain's Virginia restaurants and a video of rodents crawling on the floor of a Dallas shop went viral. Chipotle has worked to win back customers and rebuil... Musk touts approval of New York-Washington 'hyperloop' 2017-07-20T18:08:18.000000000-04:00 SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Thursday said he had received "verbal" approval to start building an ultra-high-speed underground transport system linking New York and Washington that would cut travel time between the cities to about half an hour. Musk, the ch... Mexico marines kill eight suspected gangsters in Mexico City 2017-07-20T18:06:23.000000000-04:00 At least eight suspected gang members died on Thursday in a gun battle with Mexican marines in Mexico City, which has largely been spared the worst of the country's drug violence. Mexico's Navy said in statement that a patrol of marines in Tlahuac, in the southeastern part of the capital, was at... Illinois man charged with Chinese scholar kidnapping pleads not guilty 2017-07-20T17:55:38.000000000-04:00 An Illinois man charged with kidnapping a female Chinese scholar who has been missing for more than a month pleaded not guilty during an appearance in a U.S. court on Thursday. Brendt Christensen, 28, is accused of abducting Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old visiting scholar at the University of Il... UAW talking to GM about impact of car sales slump on U.S. jobs 2017-07-20T17:40:37.000000000-04:00 "We are talking to (GM) right now about the products that they currently have" at underused car plants such as Hamtramck in Michigan and Lordstown in Ohio, and whether they might be replaced with newer, more popular vehicles such as crossovers, Dennis Williams told reporters. GM has cut shifts a...
The New York Times - Editorials Showdown in Hamburg 2017-07-06T03:21:03.000000000-04:00 Leaders of the G-20 nations hope that President Trump will try to mend already frayed relations.... Work and Reward: The Great Disconnect 2017-07-06T03:21:01.000000000-04:00 A new study shows that the twin scourges of poor income growth and rising inequality, left unaddressed, will only worsen.... The Way Forward on North Korea 2017-07-04T21:07:17.000000000-04:00 Mr. Trump is learning he can’t rely on China alone. Eventually the United States will have to negotiate directly.... Who Can Reform the Chicago Police? 2017-07-04T20:46:31.000000000-04:00 The courts offer the best chance to clean up the police scandal.... Turkey’s 250-Mile Protest 2017-07-04T06:24:57.000000000-04:00 A march to Istanbul is helping to unite all those who oppose Mr. Erdogan’s authoritarian government.... Movies Can Take New Yorkers Back to the ’70s. But Why Go There? 2017-07-04T03:21:07.000000000-04:00 The mean streets were meaner, and though it’s hard to believe, the subway was a lot worse.... When Cyberweapons Go Missing 2017-07-04T03:21:03.000000000-04:00 The National Security Agency is so shrouded in mystery that it’s not even clear whether it knows how its weapons were stolen.... Happy Fourth of July! Show Us Your Papers 2017-07-03T19:41:09.000000000-04:00 Dozens of states rightly gave President Trump’s voter-fraud commission the back of their hand.... Gov. Chris Christie: From Beach to Meme Eternity 2017-07-03T18:34:04.000000000-04:00 The Star-Ledger, and Twitter users, immortalized Mr. Christie’s holiday on a state beach he had ordered closed.... Europe’s Deadly Paralysis on Migration 2017-07-03T03:21:05.000000000-04:00 While thousands of Africans continue to flee horrific conditions, European nations still appear unprepared....
FOX News - Opinion Stuart Varney: Trump has already made America $4 trillion richer (with just six months in office) 2017-07-20T21:00:00.000000000+00:00 The media coverage of the president is overwhelmingly negative: the press remains contemptuous, and they're pushing to get him out before he completes his first term. BIAS ALERT: 'Furious' NYT writer pens attack on white women 2017-07-20T20:00:00.000000000+00:00 Is it racist to not cede space on overcrowded New York City sidewalks? New York Times reporter Greg Howard, writing in the paper’s “Race/Related” newsletter, penned an essay singling out white women for not moving out of his way. OJ Simpson gets parole. Why should a man many call a killer walk free? 2017-07-20T20:00:00.000000000+00:00 If O.J. Simpson’s murder case was the trial of the last century, he just had the parole hearing of this century. Dr. Marc Siegel: John McCain may be in the fight of his life but don't count him out 2017-07-20T18:45:00.000000000+00:00 The type of cancer Sen. John McCain afflicts approximately 12,000 patients a year, and the life span following diagnosis is usually 12 to 14 months. Mark Fuhrman: Will OJ Simpson get parole? Of course 2017-07-20T17:15:00.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson is center stage once more trying to get parole for a two-bit robbery in Las Vegas where 10 years ago he rationalized that property that was once his somehow always remains "O.J.’s Stuff." BIAS ALERT: Black NYT writer wonders if white women are racist for not moving out of his way on the sidewalk 2017-07-20T17:13:00.000000000+00:00 Is it racist to not cede space on overcrowded New York City sidewalks? New York Times reporter Greg Howard, writing in the paper’s “Race/Related” newsletter, penned an essay singling out white women for not moving out of his way. Ex-SEAL Carl Higbie: Bureaucratic zombies are ruining our military. We must pivot now 2017-07-20T17:00:00.000000000+00:00 Having served in the military I can state without hesitation that our military lacks the qualities of World War II’s citizen-soldier force. Jay Sekulow: Here's how the Albuquerque Tea Party FINALLY got tax-exempt status from the IRS 2017-07-20T16:47:00.000000000+00:00 It has been clear for years that the Internal Revenue Service unlawfully targeted dozens of conservative and Tea Party organizations in what amounted to a disturbing scheme to keep them on the sidelines in the runup to the 2012 election. O.J. Simpson, up for parole, should never be set free 2017-07-20T14:00:00.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson has a parole hearing Thursday. The Nevada parole board should refuse to permit a proven killer to walk free again. OJ Simpson, up for parole, should never be set free 2017-07-20T14:00:00.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson has a parole hearing Thursday. The Nevada parole board should refuse to permit a proven killer to walk free again.
CNN - U.S. O.J. Simpson granted parole after 9 years in prison 2017-07-20T23:46:14.000000000+00:00 (Breaking news update posted at 2:55 p.m. ET) Walk raises $74K for cancer crisis funding 2017-07-20T21:39:39.100000000+00:00 Teens learn to become business leaders 2017-07-20T21:39:39.096000000+00:00 ATL approves plan to combat homelessness 2017-07-20T21:39:39.092000000+00:00 Daughter recounts stabbing 2017-07-20T21:39:39.075000000+00:00 Family of woman killed by Minn. police hires Castile family attorney 2017-07-20T21:31:25.000000000+00:00 Justine Ruszczyk's relatives say they're still stunned the bride-to-be was killed by police -- and they've hired an attorney with experience handling controversial police-involved shootings. Jeff Sessions: 'I plan to continue' as attorney general 2017-07-20T21:26:36.000000000+00:00 Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he plans to continue in his job despite President Donald Trump's comments that he'd have picked someone else had he known Sessions would recuse himself from the Justice Department's Russia investigation. Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dead at 41 2017-07-20T20:37:03.000000000+00:00 Chester Bennington, the lead singer of the rock band Linkin Park, was found dead Thursday according to a spokesman for the LA County Coroner. LIVE UPDATES: O.J. Simpson wins parole after serving nine years for armed robbery and kidnapping 2017-07-20T18:57:11.000000000+00:00 He could be NFL's first openly gay player 2017-07-20T18:45:39.516000000+00:00
ABC News - International Detained student's mother: China police want "ransom" 2017-07-20T20:16:10.000000000-04:00 The mother of an American college student arrested in central China following an altercation with a taxi driver five weeks earlier said police are demanding the equivalent of a $7,400 "ransom" for his release Detained student's mother: China police want "ransom" 2017-07-20T20:16:10.000000000-04:00 The mother of an American college student arrested in central China following an altercation with a taxi driver five weeks earlier said police are demanding the equivalent of a $7,400 "ransom" for his release The Latest: Venezuelan official blasts resigning UN diplomat 2017-07-20T19:49:56.000000000-04:00 A high-ranking Venezuelan official is condemning a U.N. diplomat who says he has resigned from President Nicolas Maduros government because of the administration's human rights violations. The Latest: Venezuelan official blasts resigning UN diplomat 2017-07-20T19:49:56.000000000-04:00 A high-ranking Venezuelan official is condemning a U.N. diplomat who says he has resigned from President Nicolas Maduros government because of the administration's human rights violations. WATCH: Prince William, Princess Kate try to make pretzels in Germany 2017-07-20T19:41:21.000000000-04:00 Prince William and Princess Kate learned to make pretzels alongside locals in Heidelberg, Germany during their royal tour. No foul play: Burundi robotics teens likely meant to vanish 2017-07-20T18:00:39.000000000-04:00 Six teenage members of the Burundi robotics team have been reported missing after traveling to Washington for an international competition For many gay men in Chechnya, living in fear is commonplace 2017-07-20T16:16:20.000000000-04:00 They call themselves survivors. Two Chechen men who agreed to share their story say they have been forced into hiding and their lives are in danger because they are gay. Palestinians clash with Israel police at Jerusalem holy site 2017-07-20T16:12:32.000000000-04:00 Clashes erupt between Palestinians, Israeli forces at Jerusalem holy site ahead of planned mass protests Venezuela strike erupts into sporadic violence 2017-07-20T15:35:54.000000000-04:00 A nationwide strike against plans to rewrite the constitution shut down much of Venezuelan's capital before it erupted into sporadic violence Thursday when protesters clashed with riot police and burned a post office near state TV headquarters ANALYSIS: ISIS facing knockout punch in Raqqa after losing Mosul 2017-07-20T14:56:12.000000000-04:00 ISIS is down but definitely not out yet.
The New York Times - DealBook 2 Leading Online Black Markets Are Shut Down by Authorities 2017-07-20T20:16:21.000000000+00:00 The authorities took control of one large site, Hansa Market, and covertly operated it to catch refugees fleeing the closing of the largest market, AlphaBay. What the Decline of the Dollar Means 2017-07-20T19:53:42.000000000+00:00 The value of the dollar has fallen steadily this year, helping American companies that sell to foreigners and hurting American consumers of foreign goods and services. Breakingviews: Central Bankers Play Waiting Game on Inflation 2017-07-20T18:42:21.000000000+00:00 The European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan have spent large amounts without generating much inflation. Yet they are obliged to keep trying. Common Sense: Tax Reform, Reagan Style, May Be a Tougher Fit for Trump 2017-07-20T17:27:24.000000000+00:00 Some elements of the 1986 success are absent, like the number of remaining loopholes, and this president has a personal interest in those that remain. Another View: Why All Shareholder Voices, Even Passive Ones, Matter 2017-07-20T17:27:16.000000000+00:00 An activist investor makes the argument for greater dialogue and cooperation between activists and passive investors to improve corporate governance. Easy Money Saved This Italian City. Soon, It Will Run Out. 2017-07-20T17:27:15.000000000+00:00 Pistoia’s train factory benefited from the European Central Bank’s bond buying program, which is drawing to a close. Morning Agenda: Deutsche Bank’s Ties to Trump Under Scrutiny 2017-07-20T09:52:28.000000000+00:00 The German lender has been one of the few major banks to work with Donald J. Trump. Its relationship with him is being reviewed by regulators. Media Consolidation Is in the Air, and John Malone Is Fanning It 2017-07-20T00:28:00.000000000+00:00 The billionaire mogul is said to be interested in investing in Univision. And Discovery has held merger talks with Scripps. Whole Foods Investor Cashes Out After Merger Demands Were Fulfilled 2017-07-20T00:11:23.000000000+00:00 The hedge fund Jana Partners, which sought changes at the grocery chain before its $13.4 billion deal with Amazon, has sold its 8.2 percent stake in Whole Foods. Freddie Mac Follows Fannie Mae to Rental Market, With Affordability as Goal 2017-07-19T22:19:01.000000000+00:00 Unlike its mortgage finance counterpart, which agreed this year to a financing deal for a large private-equity-backed landlord, Freddie Mac is focused on midsize owners of rentals.
Dailykos Trump is frustrating his advisers by trusting Putin, but not his own staff 2017-07-20T19:26:57.000000000+00:00 Working for Donald Trump is voluntary. With the exception of those military people who have been pressed into White House roles with limited options, everyone who has taken an office in Trump’s White House has done so knowing who they were serving and the agenda he supports. And yet even the most... Trump's sabotage of Obamacare runs very deep 2017-07-20T19:23:02.000000000+00:00 Campaign Action The taxpayer dollars you are sending to Washington, D.C., to help people get health insurance coverage are actually being used by the Trump administration to destroy the very program that would achieve that goal. Does that sound like something the federal government should be doi... Trump White House prepares visual aids for press briefing in which cameras are barred 2017-07-20T19:13:50.000000000+00:00 The White House continues to bar television cameras from their press briefings because Donald Trump gets too agitated when he watches them. Why the White House is now bringing visual aids to those no-cameras-allowed briefings, however, is a mystery. x#MAGAnomics in the off-camera White House pre... Midday open thread: Omaha cops Tased and beat Sioux man to death; Lieberman extols centrism 2017-07-20T19:00:57.000000000+00:00 Today’s comic by Ruben Bolling is COPS: Trump Edition: • Forecasts for 2nd Quarter gross domestic product are being downgraded: The government’s first report on GDP growth for the second quarter comes out next Friday, and it appears the rebound from the first quarter’s paltry 1.4 percent a... This Week In Statehouse Action: Enter The Commonwealth (34 Districts) edition 2017-07-20T18:49:05.000000000+00:00 Some of the hottest statehouse action in the country right now is happening in the commonwealth of Virginia (New Hampshire notwithstanding, which I’ll get to in a bit), but with a major campaign finance reporting deadline hitting this week, we know now that Cash Rules Everything Around Many Democ... Dear Senate Republicans: Your leadership has no respect for you 2017-07-20T18:31:32.000000000+00:00 Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's second in command, apparently shares his boss's contempt and disdain for his fellow senators. When it comes to what they’re going to have to vote on next week with Trumpcare, what they don’t know is their problem. x"That's a luxury we do... Of course he did: Trump picked climate science denier for Ag Department's top science post 2017-07-20T17:56:31.000000000+00:00 Sonny Perdue, the political hack appointed to be secretary of agriculture, once labeled mainstream climate science “so ridiculous and so obviously disconnected from reality.” As if having a science denier running the Department of Agriculture weren’t disastrous enough, Pr*sident Trump has now, ... CBO scores Trumpcare 3.0, still finds 15 million more uninsured next year, 22 million in ten years 2017-07-20T17:32:15.000000000+00:00 Campaign Action The Congressional Budget Office has scored the latest iteration of Trumpcare, the one that McConnell couldn't bring to a vote most recently, and it's not much better than the previous version. It still takes coverage away from 15 million in the first year, 22 million over ten yea... Democrats file resolution of 'no-confidence' in Trump, citing 88 reasons why he's unfit to serve 2017-07-20T16:54:41.000000000+00:00 Campaign Action Here's legislation that has zero chance of passing, at least at the moment, but it sure does feel good. Democrats, led by Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen, have formally compiled at least 88 instances in which Donald Trump has demonstrated that he has no business serving as the country... Why did Deutsche Bank give Donald Trump loans when no one else would trust him 2017-07-20T16:37:18.000000000+00:00 Donald Trump’s recent history with banks has been … not good. By the 2000s, the property developer and casino owner with ready access to the capital markets and the biggest New York banks was no more. A series of corporate bankruptcies had limited his financing options. That was also the per...
The Wall Street Journal - Official Youtube Channel A CEO's 5 Tips to Becoming a Better Networker 2017-07-20T18:17:58.000000000+00:00 Tour de France: The Tour's First Timers 2017-07-19T14:46:36.000000000+00:00 China Takes Advantage of U.S. Limits on Drone Sales 2017-07-18T17:36:26.000000000+00:00 Valerian: Luc Besson's $180 Million Indie Film 2017-07-17T17:33:22.000000000+00:00 Trump Remains Popular in Trump Country 2017-07-17T17:31:35.000000000+00:00 Tour de France: The Jersey Man 2017-07-17T11:41:05.000000000+00:00 Kit Harington (Jon Snow) Reveals Who Should Win 'Game of Thrones' 2017-07-14T15:10:27.000000000+00:00 How China's Loudest Voice for Political Change Was Silenced 2017-07-14T14:59:15.000000000+00:00 'War for the Planet of the Apes': The Reinvention of a Classic 2017-07-14T07:41:10.000000000+00:00 Fix Your iPhone's Old Battery 2017-07-13T21:22:44.000000000+00:00
Los Angeles Times - Nation Trump's war with his Justice Department: Just his latest with major institutions and alliances 2017-07-20T16:35:00.000000000-07:00 It would be hard to find someone more loyal to President Trump than Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions. He was the first senator to grab a cherry-red “Make America Great Again” cap and endorse Trump for president, when few in Washington took Trump seriously. Now Sessions is perhaps the most zealous member... O.J. Simpson is granted parole after serving 9 years for Vegas robbery 2017-07-20T16:25:00.000000000-07:00 He once drew the spotlight because he sought it. He bathed in it because he loved it. He chased the spotlight until it finally chased him back. O.J. Simpson, the polarizing former football star, seemed to suggest he was ready to recede from the spotlight after succeeding in his quest for freedom... McCain's absence leaves GOP with thin Senate majority, complicating Obamacare repeal and wider agenda 2017-07-20T14:40:00.000000000-07:00 To Senate Republicans, John McCain is a real-life hero, a leader and a trusted voice who speaks his mind in the often muddled milieu of Washington politics. He is also a crucial vote in their slim 52-seat majority. McCain’s sudden absence from the Senate as he battles brain cancer complicates the... Trump said he left his seat at G-20 dinner because the Japanese first lady spoke no English. She's pretty fluent 2017-07-20T14:35:00.000000000-07:00 It’s yet another element of mystery concerning President Trump and Vladimir Putin — this one centering on the quality of dinner-party chitchat. Trump says he went over to speak with the Russian president during a dinner in Germany earlier this month because he was unable to speak to his seat mate... He may bark and bite, but John McCain has a rare bipartisan appeal 2017-07-20T13:55:00.000000000-07:00 John McCain, with his short fuse and lashing tongue, is not always an easy man to like, or to get along with. The Arizona senator acknowledged as much in a wry tweet he dispatched Thursday morning — candor and self-deprecation always being two of his strongest, most appealing suits. “I greatly... Revised GOP healthcare bill would still leave millions without insurance, new report concludes 2017-07-20T13:25:00.000000000-07:00 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) may have as much as $99 billion more to spend to woo GOP senators wary of the party’s legislation rolling back the Affordable Care Act, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. But it remains unclear if that will... 'I'm done': Fed up with California, some conservatives look to Texas 2017-07-20T07:30:00.000000000-07:00 Emails poured in from across California. “My boys’ minds have been taken over by the liberal teachings of the schools here,” wrote a woman from Westlake Village who works in the courts. “I would like to try to save my younger son before it’s too late.” “I for one wish to not be a part of this con... Sen. John McCain diagnosed with brain tumor after recent surgery 2017-07-19T19:50:00.000000000-07:00 Arizona Sen. John McCain, whose absence from Washington forced Republicans to abruptly cancel a vote on healthcare legislation, announced Wednesday night that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer. After a procedure Friday in Phoenix to remove a blood clot above his left eye, a pathology report... O.J. Simpson's journey from sports legend to murder suspect to prisoner 2017-07-19T18:25:00.000000000-07:00 Take a look back at the fascinating and curious life of O.J. Simpson. Second long-unknown Gacy victim identified as boy from Minnesota 2017-07-19T18:18:03.000000000-07:00 Jimmie Haakenson set out on an adventure more than 40 years ago, traveling to Chicago from his Minnesota home at just 16.But the boy with a sunny smile disappeared without a trace, and on Wednesday, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Haakenson fell victim to Chicago's most notorious serial killer...
The Wall Street Journal - Opinion 'Do What You Can' 2017-07-20T14:36:21.000000000-04:00 Senate Republicans try once more to rewrite ObamaCare. The Wolves of Long Island 2017-07-20T14:09:18.000000000-04:00 The SEC does its job in taking down a pump-and-dump stock scheme. A Bad GOP Dream 2017-07-20T11:20:04.000000000-04:00 State AGs try to bully Trump into deporting the so-called Dreamers. Betsy DeVos's Due Process 2017-07-19T21:32:55.000000000-04:00 The left is outraged that she wants fairness in sexual assault hearings. Women and Minorities Bear Arms 2017-07-19T19:14:11.000000000-04:00 They are fueling growth in the number of concealed handgun permits. Obama's Last Laugh 2017-07-19T19:14:09.000000000-04:00 Schadenfreude for Democrats can’t get much better than watching the Republican party self-humiliate The City Is the Battlefield of the Future 2017-07-19T19:12:49.000000000-04:00 The Mosul experience shows the difficulties of urban warfare—and the need for better training. Is the Republican Congress Hopeless? 2017-07-19T18:02:45.000000000-04:00 It takes an optimist, but I tell myself that maybe health-care reform isn’t dead. The Child Is Father to the Man 2017-07-19T18:01:35.000000000-04:00 Letters from the 7-year-old boy who later became my dad. How to Make the Tax System Fairer and Save Social Security 2017-07-19T17:47:59.000000000-04:00 It’s time to expand the payroll tax to include health insurance plans offered by employers.
TIME A Canadian Official Broke Royal Protocol by Touching Queen Elizabeth 2017-07-21T00:01:55.000000000+00:00 He blamed the "slippy" carpet for his move Burundi Teens Missing After Robotics Competition in D.C. Seen Crossing Into Canada 2017-07-20T21:20:13.000000000+00:00 No foul play is suspected Salvador Dali’s Coffin Was Opened for DNA Paternity Testing Today 2017-07-20T21:20:01.000000000+00:00 As part of a paternity suit Meet the Former Republican Governor Fighting the Worst Humanitarian Crisis Since 1945 2017-07-20T20:20:31.000000000+00:00 Four simultaneous famines Cecil the Lion’s Son Killed by Big Game Hunter 2017-07-20T17:14:23.000000000+00:00 A big game trophy hunter fatally shot a son of Cecil the Lion named Xanda near the Zimbabwe park where Cecil was killed in 2015 Colbert to Trump: Meeting Putin Again Is Like O.J. Simpson Going Glove Shopping on Parole 2017-07-20T12:06:49.000000000+00:00 "That’s like if O.J. does get on parole and immediately goes glove shopping" Q&A: Tunisia’s Youssef Chahed on Building a Democracy That Endures 2017-07-20T11:40:27.000000000+00:00 "Just six years ago, we were living under one man and his dictatorship. Now, you can do anything you want in Tunisia." Humans May Have Been In Australia About 20,000 Years Longer Than We Thought 2017-07-20T09:55:45.000000000+00:00 “People got here much earlier than we thought" Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Enters a Crucial Showdown With His Foes 2017-07-20T09:05:45.000000000+00:00 A 24-hour strike aims to show disapproval of plans to change the constitution Coming Soon to Stockholm Central Station: Trainy McTrainface 2017-07-20T07:18:29.000000000+00:00 Sweden carries on the disrupted legacy of Boaty McBoatface
The News & Observer - News Lawmakers put Chile's abortion law on hold 2017-07-20T20:23:15.000000000-04:00 Approval of a law legalizing abortion in some cases in Chile will have to wait after its supporters narrowly lost a lower house vote on proposed modifications to the bill. … Click to Continue » Judge weighs privacy in Utah prescription-drug database case 2017-07-20T20:22:23.000000000-04:00 A federal judge was weighing Thursday whether the Drug Enforcement Administration can access a Utah prescription-drug database without a warrant in a lawsuit that pits the right to privacy against … Click to Continue » IMF approves conditional $1.8 billion loan to Greece 2017-07-20T20:21:10.000000000-04:00 The International Monetary Fund's board on Thursday approved a $1.8 billion loan to Greece — but will only release the money if the country gets debt relief from its European … Click to Continue » Latest: Chief: No problems with Minneapolis cop's training 2017-07-20T20:19:05.000000000-04:00 The Latest on the fatal police shooting of an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in Minneapolis (all times local): 6:15 p.m. The Minneapolis police … Click to Continue » R.L. Stine talks 'Goosebumps' at 1st San Diego Comic-Con 2017-07-20T20:19:05.000000000-04:00 Comic-Con has given "Goosebumps" creator R.L. Stine a surprise at his first trip to San Diego Comic-Con. The 73-year-old author received the organization's Inkpot Award, which recognizes contributions to the … Click to Continue » Glacier chief pulled from Facebook founder's tour of park 2017-07-20T20:18:15.000000000-04:00 President Donald Trump's Interior Department prevented Glacier National Park's superintendent from accompanying Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on a recent park tour to save money, not to mute criticism over climate … Click to Continue » Family of embattled Utah official strikes resignation deal 2017-07-20T20:16:11.000000000-04:00 A Utah elected official who has been placed under his family's guardianship after more than a year of public questions about his mental capacity will resign his office under a … Click to Continue » Ash, not tourists fill Gold Rush-era town near Yosemite 2017-07-20T20:10:47.000000000-04:00 The town of Mariposa, with its century-old saloons and covered sidewalks, normally bustles with summer visitors on their way to Yosemite National Park but on Thursday the Gold Rush-era hamlet … Click to Continue » Washington Legislature letting clock run out on session 2017-07-20T20:10:47.000000000-04:00 The political rancor at the state Legislature is likely to go right to the bitter end, as the possibility arose that lawmakers wouldn't even officially adjourn and would instead just … Click to Continue » CIA director: Moscow loves to 'stick it to America' 2017-07-20T20:10:00.000000000-04:00 CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Thursday that Russia is interested in staying in Syria, partly because they "love to stick it to America." Asked if Russia is America's friend or … Click to Continue »
AOL Tennessee jails have been shortening sentences for inmates who get vasectomies or birth control implants 2017-07-20T20:05:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, US, ControversyInmates in Tennessee can get up to 30 days cut from their jail time — on the condition that they agree to get a vasectomy or a birth control implant.10 must-have travel tech accessories10 practical iPhone accessories under $20This inexpensive TV antenna gets you ... US judge refuses to remove block on Trump sanctuary city order 2017-07-20T19:52:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, Politics, White HouseA U.S. judge on Thursday refused to revisit a court order that blocks President Donald Trump's administration from carrying out a policy designed to threaten the granting of federal funds to so-called sanctuary cities.Read more... Permalink | Email this | L... Exxon Mobil has been fined $2 million for violating Russia sanctions while Tillerson was CEO 2017-07-20T19:37:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: Finance, Business, CompaniesThe Treasury Department has fined the oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil $2 million for violating US sanctions on Russia — and the violations occurred while Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was CEO of the company.'You treat me like a baby!': The 'final straw' t... 40 million people expected not to vote in 2018 mid-term elections 2017-07-20T19:22:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, Politics, ElectionAbout 40 million people who voted in the 2016 presidential election are expected not to vote in the 2018 midterm elections.Read more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Ryan says US tax reform consensus nears, does not mention border tax 2017-07-20T19:14:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, Politics, CongressWASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday that tax reform talks are nearing a consensus to lower business taxes by closing loopholes and special interest deductions, the latest sign that the unpopular proposed border tax may... There are more concealed handgun permits in the US than ever before 2017-07-20T19:11:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, Politics, AnalysisThere are more concealed handgun permits in the U.S. than ever before, according to new analysis from the Crime Research Prevention Center, a nonprofit founded by gun rights advocate John Lott.Read more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Democrats' reported 2018 slogan bears a strong resemblance to Papa John's 2017-07-20T19:10:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, Politics, CongressDemocrats are reportedly rolling out a new slogan on Monday that is aimed at drawing attention to the party's economic message.This inexpensive TV antenna gets you the most mileage for the moneyA group of House Democrats is setting its sights on Ivanka Trump's... Burundi teenage robotics team goes missing after US contest 2017-07-20T18:57:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, World News, Weird NewsWASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Six teenagers from a Burundi robotics team have been reported missing after an international competition in Washington and two of them were seen entering Canada, police said on Thursday.Read more... Permalink | Email this | ... Victim of 1970s serial killer Gacy identified as Minnesota teen 2017-07-20T17:42:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, US, CrimeCHICAGO (Reuters) - A 16-year-old boy who went missing more than 40 years ago from his home in Minnesota was identified by Chicago authorities on Wednesday as a victim of the serial killer John Wayne Gacy.Read more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments 8 hair ideas we got from watching ‘Younger’ 2017-07-20T17:40:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: Lifestyle, Beauty, HairIf you're searching for a new show to watch (OK, binge) this weekend, look no further. Younger is hilarious and heartfelt—and the style is always on point. Now, the Saint Laurent bags, we might not all be able to copy. But the twists and topknots we can totally...
KSL GOP leaders plan Tuesday health vote, it's an uphill climb 2017-07-20T17:28:45.000000000-06:00 Republican leaders pushed toward a Senate vote next Tuesday on resurrecting their nearly flat-lined health care bill. Their uphill drive was further complicated by the ailing GOP Sen. John McCain's potential absence and a dreary report envisioning that the number of uninsured Americans would soar. Man once named Public Enemy No. 1 sent to prison for assaulting officer 2017-07-20T17:21:00.000000000-06:00 Once listed as Public Enemy No. 1, Christopher John McMillan was sentenced to prison Friday for assaulting a police officer and other violent offenses. Judge: San Juan County election maps must be redrawn again 2017-07-20T16:50:00.000000000-06:00 The boundaries of election districts in San Juan County are unconstitutional and violate the rights of Native Americans who make up roughly half the southeastern Utah county's population, a federal judge has ruled for the second time. The Juice will be loose: O.J. Simpson granted parole 2017-07-20T16:48:14.000000000-06:00 O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel-room heist, successfully making his case for freedom in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America's enduring fascination with the former football star. Roy dad pleads guilty to abusing baby who tested positive for meth, THC 2017-07-20T16:13:00.000000000-06:00 A Roy man has pleaded guilty to abusing his 5-week-old son, who in addition to physical injuries tested positive for methamphetamine and THC. County, family reach resignation deal for Recorder Gary Ott 2017-07-20T15:49:00.000000000-06:00 The family of troubled Salt Lake County Recorder Gary Ott is asking a judge to approve his resignation from office by Aug. 1. UDOT worker seriously injured in crash near Jeremy Ranch 2017-07-20T15:15:58.000000000-06:00 A Utah Department of Transportation worker was in serious condition after a semitruck crashed into two UDOT vehicles that were working on a bridge on I-80 Thursday, authorities said. Police: Man in critical condition after Orem shooting 2017-07-20T15:10:25.000000000-06:00 Orem police responded to a shooting near 500 East and 1800 South, according to the agency's Twitter account. Despite cancer diagnosis, McCain says, 'I'll be back soon' 2017-07-20T15:02:22.000000000-06:00 Battling brain cancer, John McCain on Thursday vowed to return to the Senate, leveling fresh criticism at the Trump administration and aiming a good-natured dig at Republican and Democratic colleagues shaken by news of his diagnosis. 5 gifs that show the importance of helmets 2017-07-20T15:00:00.000000000-06:00 If you like keeping your noggin in one piece, wearing a helmet is an obvious no-brainer. Here are five reasons to wear a helmet every time you ride on one of Utah roads.
CNBC - US News 'Sabotaged the order of capital markets': Beijing dismisses former regulator from party 2017-07-20T23:15:00.000000000+00:00 Yao Gang, former vice chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, has been dismissed from the Communist Party and public office. 'ISIS is falling fast,' Trump remarks before entering Pentagon meeting 2017-07-20T22:56:00.000000000+00:00 The battle against ISIS is going "very well" and the terrorist group is "falling fast," according to President Trump. Microsoft just passed a huge cloud milestone 2017-07-20T22:51:00.000000000+00:00 Microsoft's Office 365 suite of cloud apps like Word and Excel exceeded licensing revenue for the first time in the company's 2017 fiscal fourth quarter. A strong week for earnings winds down with GE and Honeywell 2017-07-20T22:45:00.000000000+00:00 General Electric, Honeywell and Schlumberger are among companies reporting earnings Friday. EBay shares fall on tepid profit forecast 2017-07-20T22:42:00.000000000+00:00 "Our focus continues to be on improving the customer experience, and we won't hesitate to trade off short-term results when necessary," eBay Chief Executive Devin Wenig says. Microsoft stock pops then drops after earnings beat 2017-07-20T22:37:00.000000000+00:00 Microsoft beat estimates on earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter of its 2017 fiscal year. European expansion, payments growth help Visa beat earning expectations 2017-07-20T22:04:00.000000000+00:00 Visa's stock was up 1 percent in after-hours trading after it reported earnings that beat expectations Thursday. FTC probing allegations of Amazon's deceptive discounting 2017-07-20T22:00:00.000000000+00:00 Federal Trade Commission is looking into allegations that Amazon misleads customers about its pricing discounts, according to a source close to the probe. Samsung's next Galaxy Note will be announced on Aug.23 2017-07-20T21:44:00.000000000+00:00 The Note 8 is a long-awaited upgrade, given that last year's Note 7 was famously recalled due to battery issues, The Verge reports. Russia, Venezuela discuss Citgo collateral deal to avoid US sanctions 2017-07-20T21:15:00.000000000+00:00 Russia's top oil producer Rosneft is negotiating to swap its collateral in Venezuelan-owned, U.S.-based refiner Citgo for oilfield stakes and a fuel supply deal.
Reuters - Most Read Virginia trooper dies after being shot by gunman at bus station 2016-03-31T23:16:58.000000000-04:00 RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) - A Virginia state trooper who was engaged in a training exercise at a Richmond bus station died on Thursday after a man pulled out a gun and opened fire before being fatally shot by two police officers, police said. GE Capital asks U.S. government to lift 'too big to fail' designation 2016-03-31T20:52:26.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lender GE Capital asked the U.S. government on Thursday to stop designating it as "too big to fail," saying it had shrunk to the point where it would not pose a major threat to the nation's financial stability if it experiences distress. Trump meets with Republican leadership; party unity discussed 2016-03-31T20:16:48.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump made a surprise closed-door visit to the Republican National Committee on Thursday after a tumultuous two days on the campaign trail that included a reversal of his pledge to support the party's nominee. India overpass collapse kills 14; scores feared trapped 2016-03-31T15:58:26.000000000-04:00 KOLKATA, India (Reuters) - An overpass under construction in the bustling Indian city of Kolkata collapsed on Thursday on to vehicles and street vendors below, killing at least 14 people with more than 100 people feared trapped. Where's the lane? Self-driving cars confused by shabby U.S. roadways 2016-03-31T15:05:12.000000000-04:00 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Volvo's North American CEO, Lex Kerssemakers, lost his cool as the automaker's semi-autonomous prototype sporadically refused to drive itself during a press event at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Hundreds of thousands protest at French labor reforms 2016-03-31T13:39:01.000000000-04:00 PARIS (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of workers and high-school students joined protest marches across France on Wednesday to challenge plans to loosen the country's protective labor laws that unions say favor businesses. Kremlin denies report of Russia-U.S. deal on Assad's future 2016-03-31T12:10:02.000000000-04:00 MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that a report by the al-Hayat newspaper on an agreement between Russia and the United States on the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was not true. The property manager and Putin's friends 2016-03-31T10:58:14.000000000-04:00 LONDON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - A little-known Russian businessman from St Petersburg has provided properties to multiple women who share one common theme: President Vladimir Putin. Trump sounds off on abortion; criticism comes from all sides 2016-03-31T09:03:44.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said on Wednesday that women who end pregnancies should face punishment if the United States bans abortion, triggering a torrent of criticism from both sides of the abortion debate, including from his White House rivals. U.S. says it will not recognize South China Sea exclusion zone 2016-03-30T16:30:03.000000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has told China it will not recognize an exclusion zone in the South China Sea and would view such a move as "destabilizing," U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work said on Wednesday.
ABC News - U.S. WATCH: Extreme heat causing severe storms near Buffalo 2017-07-20T20:16:01.000000000-04:00 ABC News' Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee tracks the latest weather threats. WATCH: Retired firefighter shoots at utility trucks parked by his Florida home 2017-07-20T20:15:25.000000000-04:00 Plus, FAA conducts new tests on lithium ion batteries; Linkin Park singer found dead in his home. WATCH: What's next for OJ Simpson? 2017-07-20T20:09:34.000000000-04:00 If released in October, Simpson says he will live in Florida -- and he will collect a reported $25,000 per month pension from the NFL. WATCH: Police chief: Australian woman killed by Minneapolis cop 'didn't have to die' 2017-07-20T20:06:19.000000000-04:00 Police Chief Janeé Harteau spoke for the first time after the shooting. WATCH: Cops honor 9-year-old suffering from rare disease 2017-07-20T19:41:48.000000000-04:00 A 9-year-old suffering from rare disease got a surprise of a lifetime when he was sworn in as an honorary police officer. Australian woman killed by Minneapolis police officer 'didn't have to die,' says police chief 2017-07-20T19:24:38.000000000-04:00 Police Chief Janeé Harteau spoke for the first time after the shooting. WATCH: OJ Simpson granted parole after Las Vegas robbery 2017-07-20T18:49:10.000000000-04:00 Simpson delivered a rambling account of the case to the parole board earlier today, maintaining that he didn't intend to steal but "wish this would have never happened." What we know about OJ Simpson's life going forward 2017-07-20T18:46:10.000000000-04:00 Simpson was granted parole today and could be released as early as October. Local governments caught off guard by Elon Musk's Hyperloop announcement 2017-07-20T18:37:12.000000000-04:00 “We have had promising conversations," the White House says of the project. Bodycam video appears to show Baltimore police officer planting drug evidence: Public defender 2017-07-20T18:16:20.000000000-04:00 An arrest was made in the incident, but prosecutors dropped the charges.
American Radio Relay League Ham Radio is There, as Honolulu Hosts a Successful 10th Annual “Geek Meet” 2017-07-20T17:00:00.000000000-05:00 Location, Location, Location! In the middle of Honolulu, with the yacht club, harbor, the ocean, and the beach, Amateur Radio was there on July 2 for the 10th annual “Geek Meet,” at Magic Island. Hawaii’s Geek Meet is a fun, casual, family-friendly, grassroots gathering for people who are curious... The Doctor Will See You Now! 2017-07-20T09:00:00.000000000-05:00 “Power Supplies” is the topic of the latest (July 20) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast. Listen...and learn!Sponsored by DX Engineering, “ARRL The Doctor is In” is an informative discussion of all things technical. Listen on your computer, tablet, or smartphone -- whenever and wherev... Revised FCC Form 605 Will Ask Applicants “the Felony Question” 2017-07-19T21:00:00.000000000-05:00 Dave Kalter, KB8OCP, Memorial Youth DX Adventure Set to Start on August 3 2017-07-18T13:00:00.000000000-05:00 Dave Kalter Memorial Youth DX Adventure (YDXA) Team Leader Jim Storms, AB8YK, said this year’s YDXA contingent of three youths, three parents, and two leaders will travel to Costa Rica on August 3 and plan to be on the air that evening. TI5/<home call sign> operations will continue until th... IARU Region 1 President Expresses Concern Regarding Spectrum Challenges in Europe 2017-07-18T12:00:00.000000000-05:00 International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 (IARU R1) President Don Beattie, G3BJ, told an audience at Ham Radio 2017 (Friedrichshafen) that he is “deeply concerned about our ability to maintain a usable radio spectrum in some parts of suburban Europe.” Beattie said that Amateur Radio spectrum all... ARRL Inviting Orders for Very Limited Supply of ARRL International DX Contest Pins 2017-07-18T00:20:00.000000000-05:00 Former Arizona Section Manager Jim Swafford, W7FF, SK 2017-07-17T11:20:00.000000000-05:00 Former ARRL Arizona Section Manager Jim Swafford, W7FF, of Tucson died on July 7. An ARRL Life Member, Swafford was 94. He served as Arizona SM from 1985 until 1991. Swafford was licensed in 1937 as W9ZAW in Kansas and served in the US Navy during World War II. He later worked in the aerospace an... VY0RAC on the Air for RAC 150 Award 2017-07-17T10:40:00.000000000-05:00 The K7RA Solar Update 2017-07-14T11:11:00.000000000-05:00 Spaceweather.comreported that at 0209 UTC on July 14 a powerful M2 class solar flare and CMEerupted, so geomagnetic predictions in this bulletin for the next few days mayalready be out of date.Average daily sunspot numbers were 28.3 during this reporting week (July 6-12)up from 8 during the previ... WRTC 2018 Teams Prep for the Big Event in Europe 2017-07-13T15:16:00.000000000-05:00 There’s no substitute for being there, and for elite contester and WRTC 2018 participant Tim Duffy, K3LR, and other competitors, this meant traveling to Germany, where WRTC 2018 will take place in 1 year, in part to prepare for the big show. Duffy said getting on the air from Germany during the I...
msnbc - Official Youtube Channel John Podesta: Donald Trump Doesn’t Understand The Role Of Attorney General | MSNBC 2017-07-20T21:01:22.000000000+00:00 Rand Paul: Health Care Was Broken Before The ACA | Morning Joe | MSNBC 2017-07-20T19:30:49.000000000+00:00 Jeff Sessions' Act Of Character Seen As Disqualification | Morning Joe | MSNBC 2017-07-20T19:30:27.000000000+00:00 John McCain Has Been A Fighter His Entire Life | Morning Joe | MSNBC 2017-07-20T19:29:51.000000000+00:00 James Clapper: President Donald Trump Is Making Russia Great Again | MSNBC 2017-07-20T17:20:14.000000000+00:00 Why Did Donald Trump Warn Robert Mueller Not To Go After His Finances? | The 11th Hour | MSNBC 2017-07-20T05:27:06.000000000+00:00 Lindsey Graham On John McCain: Cancer Has Never Had A More Worthy Opponent | The 11th Hour | MSNBC 2017-07-20T05:15:14.000000000+00:00 Former Congressman Barney Frank: What America Has Learned From Donald Trump | The Last Word | MSNBC 2017-07-20T04:52:22.000000000+00:00 AG Jeff Sessions Will Be A Witness Against President Donald Trump | The Last Word | MSNBC 2017-07-20T04:51:57.000000000+00:00 Former Government Ethics Director Shaub: Donald Trump Setting Wrong Tone | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC 2017-07-20T04:05:45.000000000+00:00
Newsweek - World Russia's Military Challenges U.S. and China By Building a Missile That Makes Its Own Decisions 2017-07-20T17:15:19.000000000-04:00 The U.S., Russia and China are all looking to surpass each other with military innovations such as missiles and drones that use artificial intelligence. Russia’s New Military Plan Calls for Defense Against the U.S. Across the ‘World Ocean’ 2017-07-20T14:53:31.000000000-04:00 The policy foundation released by the Kremlin sees a "series of governments" including the U.S. seeking marine domination at Russia's expense. ISIS Leader in Germany, the 'Preacher Without a Face,' Charged With Terrorism Offenses 2017-07-20T14:45:29.000000000-04:00 Abu Walaa is believed to be linked to the attacker who plowed a truck into a Berlin Christmas market in December. Watch: Jerusalem Attackers Smuggle Weapons Into Holy Site Before Deadly Ambush 2017-07-20T14:16:49.000000000-04:00 The three gunmen killed two policemen at the holy site, leading to the introduction of controversial metal detectors. After Russia Military Threat, Sweden and U.S. Hold Massive Missile Drills 2017-07-20T14:16:41.000000000-04:00 U.S. and allies will take part in a marquee drill in neutral Sweden, practicing defense against a “larger, sophisticated opponent.” Russian Senator Praises Trump for Backing Kremlin in Syria by Cutting Ties to 'Moderate' Rebels 2017-07-20T13:35:57.000000000-04:00 President Donald Trump has long opposed U.S. support for Syrian rebels, which both he and Russia have accused of harboring links to jihadist groups. U.S. Missile Needed In Face of Russia Fears, Says Lithuania 2017-07-20T12:00:28.000000000-04:00 Poland has already agreed to purchase the system, while Sweden will be next to experience it firsthand in a joint drill with U.S. North Korea, the Land of Kim Jong Un and Nuclear Missiles, Wants You to Come Surf There 2017-07-20T11:27:10.000000000-04:00 A month since the death of American tourist Otto Warmbier, who had suffered brain damage while under arrest in North Korea, the country shows the world what it has to offer, besides imprisonment. Cecil the Lion Cub Killed by Trophy Hunter in Zimbabwe 2017-07-20T10:51:39.000000000-04:00 The 6-year-old cub, Xanda, was killed two years after the death of Cecil sparked international outcry. World War II: Nazi Plot With British Royals Revealed in Secret Memo Churchill Wrote to Eisenhower 2017-07-20T08:30:33.000000000-04:00 Papers detail von Ribbentrop plot to entrap a former British monarch.
TIME Betsy DeVos Defends School Choice After Hundreds Protest Her ALEC Speech 2017-07-20T21:45:30.000000000+00:00 She called the protests a "badge of honor" Meet the Former Republican Governor Fighting the Worst Humanitarian Crisis Since 1945 2017-07-20T20:20:31.000000000+00:00 Four simultaneous famines CBO: The Senate’s Latest Health Bill Would Leave 22 Million Uninsured 2017-07-20T17:33:58.000000000+00:00 According to the latest CBO analysis State Attorneys General Urge Betsy DeVos to Keep Protections for Campus Sexual Assault Victims 2017-07-20T16:37:55.000000000+00:00 They called on DeVos to take action to "end the scourge of sexual violence" ‘I’ll Be Back Soon.’ John McCain Thanks Well-Wishers After Cancer Diagnosis 2017-07-20T16:05:39.000000000+00:00 The longtime Arizona Senator is battling brain cancer Watch John McCain Strongly Defend Barack Obama During the 2008 Campaign 2017-07-20T15:54:59.000000000+00:00 McCain was recently diagnosed with brain cancer ‘We Love This Job.’ Jeff Sessions Says He Won’t Resign Despite Trump Criticism 2017-07-20T15:05:33.000000000+00:00 The Attorney General says he'll serve "as long as appropriate" President Trump’s FBI Pick Just Cleared This Major Hurdle 2017-07-20T14:41:34.000000000+00:00 Christopher Wray's nomination will now move to the Senate floor Colbert to Trump: Meeting Putin Again Is Like O.J. Simpson Going Glove Shopping on Parole 2017-07-20T12:06:49.000000000+00:00 "That’s like if O.J. does get on parole and immediately goes glove shopping" Exclusive: Read the Previously Undisclosed Plan to Counter Russian Hacking on Election Day 2017-07-20T11:00:54.000000000+00:00 Including sending armed law enforcement agents to polling places
The Inquisitr News » News Massive Sting By Global Authorities Shutters Illicit Darknet Sites AlphaBay and Hansa Market 2017-07-20T22:54:41.000000000+00:00 American and Dutch authorities announced this afternoon that AlphaBay and Hansa Market, which represented a sizable chunk of illicit activity in the shadowy realm of the darknet, are down for good. However, they say they collected reams of virtual data upon tens of thousands of transactions after... As Trump Pushes ‘Buy American, Hire American,’ His Mar-A-Lago Resort Seeks To Hire 70 Foreign Workers 2017-07-20T22:30:50.000000000+00:00 It may be “Made in America Week,” but at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, there is apparently no room for American workers. The president has deemed this week to be a celebration of the American worker, making appearances and celebrating the expansion of American jobs. But within hours of Trump... One In Eight Donald Trump Voters Not Sure They Will Vote For Him Again 2017-07-20T20:17:17.000000000+00:00 One in eight people who voted for President Trump say there are unsure if they would vote for him again after witnessing the president’s chaotic first six months in office. The Reuters/Ipsos poll of 2016 voters was first conducted in May and carried out again in July with the intention of knowin... Read Secret Obama Plan To Stop Russian Election Hacking — Armed Response By Military Readied To Stop Attacks 2017-07-20T20:10:40.000000000+00:00 The administration of President Barack Obama last year, alarmed by Russian intelligence agencies’ attempts to disrupt the 2016 United States presidential election, authored a secret, 15-page plan to stop the Russian cyber-attacks — a plan that included deployment of armed federal agents and even ... Vice President Mike Pence Confirms POTUS Pledge To Move Embassy From Tel Aviv To Jerusalem 2017-07-20T18:00:27.000000000+00:00 Last month, President Donald Trump signed an order to keep the American Embassy in Tel Aviv despite his campaign promise to move the embassy to Jerusalem, but today Vice President Mike Pence confirmed the POTUS pledge to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. VP Mike Pence gave a speech in ... Will President Trump Fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions? [Opinion] 2017-07-20T17:20:01.000000000+00:00 President Donald Trump had made it very clear he was not happy that Attorney Jeff Sessions recused himself from the Russia probe. From the very beginning, Sessions was one of Trump’s biggest supporters, and it obviously helped secure the job for the senator. A recusal, to disqualify oneself as a... Germany To Reorient Its Policy Toward Turkey As Diplomatic Ties Falter 2017-07-20T16:55:23.000000000+00:00 This Thursday, the German government issued a travel warning disclosing potential risks for German citizens in Turkey. The warning comes after Peter Steudtner and five other human rights activists were ordered to remain in custody by a Turkish court last Tuesday due to alleged connections to terr... Niantic Announces Legendary Pokemon for Pokemon Go 2017-07-20T16:36:16.000000000+00:00 Pokemon Go launched just over a year ago and quickly became the most popular mobile game of all time. Even now, during what is generally considered a decline period for the augmented reality game, it is still in the top five for daily users, dwarfing most of the competition. But since it began, t... Evan Helmuth Dies: ‘The Devil Inside’ Actor Dead At 40 2017-07-20T15:00:41.000000000+00:00 Evan Helmuth, film and TV actor, died on Monday after suffering from stroke-related complications. He was 40. The star is best known for his role as a priest in the horror film titled The Devil Inside. This 2012 movie is Helmuth’s biggest project throughout his acting career and his only leading... JetBlue Removes Family From Flight After 1-Year-Old Kicks Passenger’s Seat [Video] 2017-07-20T14:53:12.000000000+00:00 Many airline passengers have had the unpleasant experience of having their seat kicked by the passenger sitting behind them, and while it can be extremely annoying, no one expects the passenger to be kicked off the airplane. Apparently, that’s what happened on a JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdal...
The Atlantic - National Parole Board Grants O.J. Simpson Early Release 2017-07-20T14:55:18.000000000-04:00 The former football star has served nine years in prison for the 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas. Is Closing Guantanamo Still Conceivable? 2017-07-19T15:16:11.000000000-04:00 Former officials of both parties have endorsed the goal. But the 41 inmates left there have reason to wonder if they'll ever leave. The Latest U.S. Sanctions Against Iran 2017-07-18T10:35:23.000000000-04:00 The Treasury Department’s action is related to the Islamic republic’s ballistic-missile program. Donald Trump and the Danger of 'Adhocracy' 2017-07-18T08:22:22.000000000-04:00 The president has opted for a chaotic style of governing that reinforces his weaknesses and increases the chances of major blunders. The Businesses Against the Texas Bathroom Bill 2017-07-17T16:14:30.000000000-04:00 IBM on Monday said it would send top executives to persuade state lawmakers to drop their cause. The Australian Woman Killed by Police in Minneapolis 2017-07-17T15:08:50.000000000-04:00 Justine Damond’s death has sparked outrage and questions about why the officers had their body cameras switched off. The Princeton Student Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison in Iran 2017-07-17T13:19:14.000000000-04:00 Xiyue Wang, a Chinese-born U.S. citizen, was detained last summer on charges of espionage while conducting scholarly research. The 'Blackwater 2.0' Plan for Afghanistan 2017-07-17T04:50:00.000000000-04:00 Private military contractors have spotted an opportunity as America’s longest war grinds on. The First Woman to Win Math's Highest Award Dies at 40 2017-07-15T19:24:57.000000000-04:00 Maryam Mirzakhani’s work may change the future understanding of how the universe was formed. A Fire Kills 3 in a Honolulu High-Rise Without Sprinklers 2017-07-15T12:28:41.000000000-04:00 Officials said if the building was up to date with the latest fire codes it’s likely no one would have died.
ABC News - Official Youtube Channel Surviving the Inferno: Escaping Grenfell Tower 2017-07-20T20:50:46.000000000+00:00 OJ Simpson parole hearing, verdict: full 2017-07-20T19:44:49.000000000+00:00 OJ Simpson's daughter describes him as 'my best friend and my rock' 2017-07-20T18:29:39.000000000+00:00 Chairman calls OJ Simpson 90 instead of 70 years old 2017-07-20T18:17:05.000000000+00:00 OJ Simpson speaks out about Vegas robbery to parole board | ABC News 2017-07-20T17:58:54.000000000+00:00 Scientists reverse brain damage in a toddler 2017-07-20T17:22:07.000000000+00:00 Goldman family speaks out before OJ Simpson parole hearing 2017-07-20T14:58:39.000000000+00:00 What to watch at OJ Simpson's parole hearing 2017-07-20T14:47:35.000000000+00:00 Sen. John McCain diagnosed with brain tumor 2017-07-20T14:46:54.000000000+00:00 Attorney General Jeff Sessions announces international cybercrime enforcement action 2017-07-20T14:45:55.000000000+00:00
Time - Official Youtube Channel O.J. Simpson Has Been Granted Parole, Able To Leave Correction Center As Early As October 1st | TIME 2017-07-20T22:00:02.000000000+00:00 Linkin Park Lead Singer Chester Bennington Dies Of Apparent Suicide At Age 4: In Memoriam | TIME 2017-07-20T21:58:44.000000000+00:00 Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Enters A Crucial Showdown With His Foes | TIME 2017-07-20T21:32:41.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson's Parole Hearing: Simpson Could Be Granted Parole Today | LIVE | TIME 2017-07-20T20:55:47.000000000+00:00 The World's Plastic Waste Could Bury Manhattan Two Miles Deep: How To Reduce Our Impact | TIME 2017-07-20T18:08:10.000000000+00:00 Baltimore Cop Suspended After Body Camera Video Shows Him Planting Drugs On A Property | TIME 2017-07-20T16:29:51.000000000+00:00 'We Love This Job': Jeff Sessions Says He Won't Resign Despite President Trump's Criticism | TIME 2017-07-20T16:00:06.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson Will Make A Plea for His Freedom At A Parole Hearing On Live TV | TIME 2017-07-20T15:12:37.000000000+00:00 Trainy McTrainface: Swedish Citizens Have Chosen The Silly Name For A Train In Poll | TIME 2017-07-20T14:01:29.000000000+00:00 President Trump Ends Covert Plan To Arm Syrian Rebels, Russia Has Pushed U.S. To End Program | TIME 2017-07-20T13:30:49.000000000+00:00
USA Today - Official Youtube Channel OJ Simpson: "I've done my time." 2017-07-20T21:06:39.000000000+00:00 Google 'Street View' takes on outer space 2017-07-20T19:13:06.000000000+00:00 Police grant wish of little boy with rare cancer 2017-07-20T18:10:32.000000000+00:00 'SNL' writer tweets at Trump as if they're texting 2017-07-20T18:05:09.000000000+00:00 On the run: Escaped bison take a tour through town 2017-07-20T18:03:30.000000000+00:00 Investigation: Former USC dean led double life 2017-07-20T17:47:47.000000000+00:00 Breaking down John McCain's glioblastoma diagnosis 2017-07-20T17:36:20.000000000+00:00 Breaking down John McCain's glioblastoma diagnosis 2017-07-20T13:54:56.000000000+00:00 Rocket the two-legged cat couldn't be more adorable 2017-07-20T12:16:52.000000000+00:00 Attorneys: Video shows Baltimore police planting drugs 2017-07-20T00:39:24.000000000+00:00
Mercury News Fastest 12 year-old around sets world record in Los Gatos 2017-07-20T20:49:50.000000000+00:00 Scotts Valley middle schooler Jeremy Kain takes speed to a new level as he set the unofficial world record for the mile in the 12 year-old age bracket. Fugitive murder suspect hid for 17 years in secret room, FBI says 2017-07-20T20:44:39.000000000+00:00 A man wanted in the 1980 killing of a Pennsylvania police chief lived in a secret room in his ex-wife's home. Editorial: Tech must go all out to retain net neutrality 2017-07-20T20:22:31.000000000+00:00 Net neutrality rules were designed to protect consumers' privacy and allow innovators to create content and services online that can compete with existing successful companies. Driver plows into graveside mourners; grudge against dead woman’s employer blamed 2017-07-20T20:18:32.000000000+00:00 There was no evidence that he knew Margaret Livingston, the woman being buried. Couple who survived plane crash on California freeway released from hospital 2017-07-20T19:56:08.000000000+00:00 The couple who crashed their small twin-engine airplane on the I-405 freeway last month was recently released from the hospital and continue to rehab from major injuries, hospital officials said Wednesday, July 19. O.J. Simpson granted parole, could be free within months 2017-07-20T19:48:34.000000000+00:00 The football legend, now 70 years old, could be released as soon as October 1. Santa Clara County: fentanyl suspected in inmate overdoses 2017-07-20T19:18:33.000000000+00:00 The four inmates found in medical distress Wednesday at the Main Jail were rushed to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center but since have been discharged. Burundi teens from robotics competition flee to Canada 2017-07-20T19:13:39.000000000+00:00 The teens had come to Washington to compete in an international FIRST Global Challenge robotics competition, which drew young people from 157 nations to Constitution Hall in northwest Washington. North 40: The fight continues over fate of last walnut orchard in town 2017-07-20T19:05:57.000000000+00:00 The last of the Los Gatos walnut orchards has become ground zero for public distrust of housing developers in Silicon Valley. The town is opening up discussion again on the proposal to develop the North 40 Five Saratoga High students win National Merit Scholarships 2017-07-20T19:00:40.000000000+00:00 Nine students from Saratoga, California won National Merit Scholarships this summer. Five are from Saratoga High School.
NBC News - Official Youtube Channel O.J. Simpson's Daughter: We Just Want Him To Come Home | NBC News 2017-07-20T20:35:07.000000000+00:00 O.J.Simpson: I Wish This Never Would Have Happened | NBC News 2017-07-20T20:34:53.000000000+00:00 Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon Describes His Childhood Baseball Days | Megyn Kelly | NBC News 2017-07-20T20:28:53.000000000+00:00 Queen Elizabeth Given A Helping Hand, But Did Royal Protocol Get Squeezed Out? | NBC News 2017-07-20T20:28:29.000000000+00:00 Meet The Refugee Trying To Be Boston’s First Muslim City Councilor | NBC News 2017-07-20T20:22:03.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson Granted Parole In Vegas Robbery Case | NBC News 2017-07-20T19:36:28.000000000+00:00 O.J. Simpson Parole Hearing (Full) | NBC News 2017-07-20T19:14:47.000000000+00:00 Relive Apollo 11's Historic Moon Landing | Mach | NBC News 2017-07-20T17:04:40.000000000+00:00 Muslims Protest New Security Measures At Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque | NBC News 2017-07-20T17:02:17.000000000+00:00 Senate Republicans React To McCain's Cancer Diagnosis | NBC News 2017-07-20T16:58:59.000000000+00:00
Los Angeles Times - Official Youtube Channel Wonder Woman uses her Lasso of Truth: Comic-Con | Los Angeles Times 2017-07-20T22:36:56.000000000+00:00 "Stan Against Evil" Actor John C. McGinley Isn't Your Baby Daddy: Comic-Con | Los Angeles Times 2017-07-20T21:47:15.000000000+00:00 'Girls Trip' movie review by Justin Chang 2017-07-20T21:00:03.000000000+00:00 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' movie review by Justin Chang 2017-07-20T21:00:02.000000000+00:00 'Dunkirk' Movie review by Kenneth Turan 2017-07-20T21:00:01.000000000+00:00 Blade Runner 2049 Experience: Comic-Con | Los Angeles Times 2017-07-20T08:15:31.000000000+00:00 Westworld Experience: Comic-Con | Los Angeles Times 2017-07-20T06:40:30.000000000+00:00 Comic-Con's First People Waiting In Line: Comic-Con | Los Angeles Times 2017-07-19T23:40:24.000000000+00:00 Blake Griffin Re-Signs With Clippers For $175 MIL | Los Angeles Times 2017-07-19T22:39:29.000000000+00:00 Did You Know?: Comic-Con | Los Angeles Times 2017-07-19T21:27:02.000000000+00:00