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Trump’s executive order disappoints religious conservatives

Posted: 04 May 2017 12:43 PM PDT

Trump's executive order disappoints religious conservativesAn executive order by President Trump meant to reward religious conservatives for their support fell short of what many hoped for and drew widespread criticism.


A Family With Young Children Is Kicked Off a Delta Air Lines Flight

Posted: 03 May 2017 09:00 PM PDT

A Family With Young Children Is Kicked Off a Delta Air Lines FlightOfficial on board allegedly overheard telling the parents they risk jail and loss of children if they refused to cooperate after paying for seats.


Made-in-China jet takes maiden flight

Posted: 05 May 2017 01:34 AM PDT

Made-in-China jet takes maiden flightThe first large made-in-China passenger plane took off on its maiden test flight Friday, marking a key milestone on the country's ambitious journey to compete with the world's leading aircraft makers. The narrow-body C919 jet -- white with green and blue stripes -- soared over Pudong international airport in the commercial hub Shanghai as a crowd of thousands cheered. Built by state-owned aerospace manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the plane represents nearly a decade of effort in a government-mandated drive to reduce dependence on European consortium Airbus and US aerospace giant Boeing.


Obama Reveals Designs For His Presidential Center In Chicago

Posted: 04 May 2017 01:42 AM PDT

Obama Reveals Designs For His Presidential Center In ChicagoThe Obama Presidential Center has been designed by Tod Williams and Billie Tsien and is estimated to cost $500 million.


Donald Trump takes huge step toward repealing Obamacare as House passes new healthcare bill

Posted: 04 May 2017 10:09 AM PDT

Donald Trump takes huge step toward repealing Obamacare as House passes new healthcare billDonald Trump is one huge step closer to repealing Obamacare, after the House of Representatives narrowly passed a healthcare bill aimed at undoing one of his predecessor's biggest accomplishments. The 217-213 vote is a significant triumph for Mr Trump, who repeatedly promised during his campaign to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama's healthcare law. Mr Trump suffered a major setback in March after a vote on an earlier version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) was dramatically cancelled at the last minute when it failed to gain enough Republican support.


Woman who laughed at Jeff Sessions hearing convicted for being 'disorderly'

Posted: 04 May 2017 09:28 AM PDT

Woman who laughed at Jeff Sessions hearing convicted for being 'disorderly'Desiree Fairooz, an activist with Code Pink, found guilty of 'disorderly or disruptive conduct' with intent to disrupt congressional proceedings Desiree Fairooz confronts Condoleeza Rice in 2007. Fairooz has been convicted after laughing during a confirmation hearing for Jeff Sessions as attorney general. Photograph: Larry Downing/Reuters


The Latest: Man dies after vehicle swept off Missouri road

Posted: 05 May 2017 10:14 AM PDT

The Latest: Man dies after vehicle swept off Missouri roadST. LOUIS (AP) — The Latest on flooding in the Midwest (all times local):


Expect More Cases of Lyme Disease This Summer, Experts Warn

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:47 AM PDT

Expect More Cases of Lyme Disease This Summer, Experts WarnThe CDC estimates that there are about 300,000 cases of Lyme disease every year, and due to a mild winter, scientists are predicting a particularly bad summer ahead.


These new iPhone 8 renders are awful, but they still bring good news

Posted: 05 May 2017 10:49 AM PDT

These new iPhone 8 renders are awful, but they still bring good news

We see new iPhone 8 leaks and rumors on an almost daily basis, which is crazy considering it's only early May. There are still more than four months to go until Apple unveils this thing, and then we may end up waiting up to two extra months to actually use it. But not all leaks are the same. Some deliver potential bad news, while others bring us the kind of good news we want to see.

A series of 3D renders posted on Weibo by a source that's been providing plenty of mobile leaks over the years deliver the good news that we've been hoping for.

Specifically, these images posted by user KK show an all-screen iPhone 8 design that features a vertical dual camera and absolutely no Touch ID button. There isn't one on the back or on the front of the handset.

If these are based on accurate information, the renders offer us a preview of what the iPhone will look like. And thankfully, there's no annoying fingerprint sensor on the back, which would be a terrible choice for Apple regardless of how difficult it is to embed a Touch ID sensor in the display's complex layer structure.

After using Touch ID on the iPhone for so long, I can't even imagine a scenario where I'd be comfortable unlocking a phone by blindly fishing for a fingerprint sensor on the back. Don't even get me started on the Galaxy S8's fingerprint sensor location. Samsung confirmed that it knows the sensor's position is awkward by including a software feature that reminds you to clean the camera from time to time. You know, because you'll often touch it while reaching for that sensor, inevitably covering it with grease and dirt.

Wishful thinking aside, we'll point out the fact that it's still an unconfirmed leak. Even if it's genuine, it may showcase just one iPhone 8 design out of the various concepts Apple has reportedly been considering.


Deadly unrest grips Venezuela as students rally

Posted: 05 May 2017 01:47 AM PDT

Deadly unrest grips Venezuela as students rallyA student leader was shot dead as protests raged on in the streets of Venezuela Thursday in the latest spasm of anger aimed at removing President Nicolas Maduro from power. The leftist Maduro's opponents accuse him of trying to strengthen his grip on power and delay elections by launching legal proceedings to overhaul the constitution. The latest toll provided by prosecutors on Thursday said 35 people have been killed in just over a month of protests against Maduro, whose opponents blame him for Venezuela's dire economic mess.


White House Press Secretary daily briefing on May 5, 2017

Posted: 05 May 2017 11:21 AM PDT

White House Press Secretary daily briefing on May 5, 2017On Friday, May 5, 2017, White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders holds the daily briefing with the White House press corp.


Wanted Red Bull heir has left Singapore after abandoning private jet

Posted: 04 May 2017 02:47 AM PDT

Wanted Red Bull heir has left Singapore after abandoning private jetAn heir to the Red Bull fortune wanted in Thailand for his alleged involvement in a deadly hit-and-run has left Singapore after abandoning his private jet and disappeared, Thai police said on Thursday. Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya left Thailand for Singapore on April 25, two days before he had been ordered to report to prosecutors to be formally charged in court, police said. The case is being closely watched in Thailand where it has fueled complaints that the justice system favors the rich and famous, allowing them to break the law with impunity.


Cargo plane goes off runway in West Virginia; 2 killed

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:14 PM PDT

Cargo plane goes off runway in West Virginia; 2 killedCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A cargo plane contracted by UPS went off the runway and over a steep, wooded hillside Friday at a West Virginia airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot, an airport official said.


Royals Announce That Prince Philip, 95, Will Retire

Posted: 04 May 2017 08:42 AM PDT

Royals Announce That Prince Philip, 95, Will RetireThe Duke of Edinburgh has been standing beside the Queen for seven decades, but the palace is announcing that he'll retire from joining many official occasions in September.


U.S. Navy SEAL Killed, Two Wounded, in Counter-Terror Raid in Somalia

Posted: 05 May 2017 07:50 AM PDT

U.S. Navy SEAL Killed, Two Wounded, in Counter-Terror Raid in SomaliaTrump steps up the fight against terrorists in Africa and Middle East, leading to a wave of combat deaths.


Nigeria's Buhari seen in public for first time in weeks

Posted: 05 May 2017 06:15 AM PDT

Nigeria's Buhari seen in public for first time in weeksNigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday made his first public appearance in weeks, re-emerging amid mounting concerns about his health. The 74-year-old, who spent nearly two months earlier this year receiving treatment in London for an undisclosed illness, was at Friday prayers at a mosque in the presidential villa in Abuja. Video posted on Twitter by presidential aide Bashir Ahmad showed Buhari dressed in white, shaking hands with fellow worshippers and waving after the service.


California Students Sue School District Over Suspension For 'Liking' Racial Posts

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:44 AM PDT

California Students Sue School District Over Suspension For 'Liking' Racial PostsAfter being suspended from school for racism-related activities on social media, four school students filed a lawsuit against the school Monday.


Obama endorses a French presidential candidate

Posted: 04 May 2017 02:40 PM PDT

Obama endorses a French presidential candidateWASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama endorsed a candidate in the race for France's presidency on Thursday, taking his first dive back into international politics since leaving the White House in January.


The last moments before missing Tenn. teen disappeared with former teacher

Posted: 05 May 2017 11:51 AM PDT

The last moments before missing Tenn. teen disappeared with former teacherThis security camera footage of 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas shows the teen leaving her home before meeting up with Tad Cummins.


Elizabeth Thomas Kidnapping Case To Feature On 20/20 Show

Posted: 05 May 2017 05:28 AM PDT

Elizabeth Thomas Kidnapping Case To Feature On 20/20 ShowThe show will focus on Cummins' months on the run and what will happen next to the 50-year-old, who was arrested mid-April.


Bernie Sanders laughs as Donald Trump admits universal healthcare is better

Posted: 05 May 2017 06:06 AM PDT

Bernie Sanders laughs as Donald Trump admits universal healthcare is betterSenator Bernie Sanders could hardly contain his laughter after Donald Trump admitted Australia's universal healthcare was better than the US system. Speaking with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull the same day the US House of Representatives narrowly passed a healthcare bill aimed at undoing Obamacare, the US President claimed healthcare was failing and that Australia's publicly-funded system was better.


U.S. chief justice taps New York judge to handle Puerto Rico bankruptcy

Posted: 05 May 2017 12:37 PM PDT

U.S. chief justice taps New York judge to handle Puerto Rico bankruptcyU.S. Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday appointed a federal judge based in Manhattan to oversee Puerto Rico's landmark bankruptcy case two days after the island's government filed for protection from creditors. In a brief statement, Roberts said he had designated U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the Southern District of New York to handle the biggest bankruptcy in the history of the U.S. municipal debt market.


Humpbacks Block Killer Whale Feeding Frenzy in Wild Video

Posted: 05 May 2017 10:41 AM PDT

Humpbacks Block Killer Whale Feeding Frenzy in Wild VideoA pod of killer whales is stalking baby grey whales off Monterey Bay in California, but a patrolling group of humpback whales is doing everything in its power to foil the killer whales' attacks. A bounty of young, harmless grey whale calves is an irresistible lure for the top ocean-predators. Killer whales (or orcas) can always be found in the area off Monterey, but this year has been particularly grim for the killer whales' prey.


The Latest: Russia-backed Syria deal enters into effect

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:18 PM PDT

The Latest: Russia-backed Syria deal enters into effectBEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on developments regarding Syria (all times local):


Legendary Swiss climber cremated near Everest

Posted: 04 May 2017 04:43 AM PDT

Legendary Swiss climber cremated near EverestThe body of legendary Swiss climber Ueli Steck, who died on Mount Everest, was cremated on Thursday at a Buddhist monastery that lies in the shadow of the world's highest peak. The adventurer's body was flown by helicopter on Thursday to the Tengboche Monastery that lies on the trail to the peaks that claimed his life. A number of climbers were expected to trek down from Everest base camp -- some 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Tengboche -- to attend the cremation, according to Nimesh Karki of Seven Summits, a trekking company that helped Steck organise his Everest attempt.


Tests Show SUV Tires Can Smartly Balance Car Ride and Truck Grip

Posted: 04 May 2017 12:05 PM PDT

Tests Show SUV Tires Can Smartly Balance Car Ride and Truck GripConsumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Choosing tires has become more confusing over time for many consumers. Tires traditionally have been distinguished as ei...


The Hindenburg: A look back – from first flight to blazing inferno

Posted: 05 May 2017 09:49 AM PDT

The Hindenburg: A look back – from first flight to blazing infernoA look back at the German airship Hindenburg from its construction and life aboard to that horrible night when it burst into flames on May 6, 1937.


British PM boosted by local elections ahead of key vote

Posted: 05 May 2017 12:43 PM PDT

British PM boosted by local elections ahead of key voteBritish Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives made sweeping gains Friday in local elections, handing her a big boost going into next month's Brexit-dominated parliamentary vote. Final results showed the ruling centre-right party gaining ground across the country, with the main opposition Labour party taking a pounding and Brexit cheerleaders UKIP all but wiped out. Despite the thumping victory, May said there was no room for complacency ahead of the June 8 general election and the negotiations that follow on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.


Mom Who Smoked Crack Before Premature Labor Drove Around With Baby's Corpse: Cops

Posted: 04 May 2017 09:37 AM PDT

Mom Who Smoked Crack Before Premature Labor Drove Around With Baby's Corpse: CopsCops say Chesney Wheeler gave birth at her home.


Donald Trump launches early-morning Twitter rant before praising Fox News

Posted: 04 May 2017 06:32 AM PDT

Donald Trump launches early-morning Twitter rant before praising Fox NewsPresident Donald Trump embarked on an early morning Twitter rant about "Fake News" and a former Obama administration official, before praising Fox News for high ratings. The media "will do or say anything in order to get attention," he said. Mr Trump logged in apparently before 7am on Thursday to send two messages criticising former National Security Adviser Susan Rice, for declining to testify to senators investigating alleged Russian election interference.


With maiden jet flight, China enters dog-fight with Boeing, Airbus

Posted: 05 May 2017 05:10 AM PDT

With maiden jet flight, China enters dog-fight with Boeing, AirbusBy Jackie Cai and Adam Jourdan SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's home-grown C919 passenger jet completed its long-delayed maiden flight on Friday, a major first step for Beijing as it looks to raise its profile in the global aviation market and boost high-tech manufacturing at home. The jet is a symbol of China's ambitions to muscle into a global jet market estimated to be worth $2 trillion over the next two decades, as well as of Beijing's broader "Made in China 2025" plan to spur home-made products, from medicines to robots. This is a moment we have waited to see for a very long time," Wang Mingfeng, 42, who witnessed the maiden flight at the Shanghai airport, told Reuters.


Apple isn’t as rich as it seems

Posted: 04 May 2017 03:13 PM PDT

Apple isn't as rich as it seems

As part of its earnings announcement this week, Apple revealed that it's sitting on $258 billion of cash, mostly overseas. That's more than the GDP of some small countries, and one of the easiest ways to understand just how rich Apple is.

But that $250 billion figure is actually a little more impressive than it should be. Apple's money is held overseas, but it still needs to spend cash in the US. To get around paying tax, Apple has been borrowing money, and it's currently sitting on nearly $100 billion in debt.

As the WSJ notes, Apple raised an eye-watering $11 billion in debt last quarter, bringing the total to around $100 billion. That number is set to increase: Apple is ramping up its share buyback program, and the new $1 billion investment fund it announced last night will be funded by debt. Apple opened up orders for its latest bond program this afternoon, and is said to already have raised $22 billion more.

This doesn't mean Apple is doomed, or that its cash fund is underwhelming: $150 billion in net assets is still nothing to sneeze at, and is bigger than the market cap of most other companies.

But it's worth bearing in mind in the context of Apple's ballooning stock price. A lot of that interest has been generated by rumors of a one-off overseas earnings tax break, which would allow companies like Apple to repatriate cash at a 10% rate or so, rather than the usual 35%. Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook have talked before, possibly about a one-off tax break, but plans can't be that far advanced if Apple is raising another $22 billion in the US.


Spokesman: Iraqi forces launch new push in Mosul's west

Posted: 04 May 2017 03:03 AM PDT

Spokesman: Iraqi forces launch new push in Mosul's westBAGHDAD (AP) — Just after dawn Thursday morning, Iraqi forces began a push along the northern edge of Mosul's western half where Islamic State group fighters are holding onto a cluster of neighborhoods, according to the spokesman for the ministry of defense.


Student sex assault reports and how they vary by state

Posted: 05 May 2017 07:30 AM PDT

Student sex assault reports and how they vary by stateUnlike colleges and universities, U.S. elementary and secondary schools are not subject to national requirements for tracking student sexual assaults. But 32 states and the District of Columbia do maintain information, though it is inconsistent and sometimes incomplete, The Associated Press found.


Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 Gets FCC Certification

Posted: 05 May 2017 08:22 AM PDT

Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 Gets FCC CertificationIt seems Samsung is planning to rename the Galaxy Note 7 prior the sale of its refurbished units this June.


Vertical Limit! Incredible pictures of Hong Kong from a never-seen-before angle

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Vertical Limit! Incredible pictures of Hong Kong from a never-seen-before angleImages from Hong Kong by Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze present the city's towering buildings as geometric and kaleidoscopic forms.


Records: Aaron Hernandez was member of Bloods street gang

Posted: 05 May 2017 03:48 PM PDT

Records: Aaron Hernandez was member of Bloods street gangBOSTON (AP) — Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was a member of the Bloods street gang and was disciplined for having gang paraphernalia, according to newly released documents related to the investigation into his prison suicide.


Pregnancy to cost 425% more under Donald Trump's health plan compared to Obamacare

Posted: 04 May 2017 04:06 AM PDT

Pregnancy to cost 425% more under Donald Trump's health plan compared to ObamacareUS citizens with the most serious forms of cancer could have to pay up to 35 times more for health insurance under a proposed amendment to Donald Trump's new healthcare bill, analysts have claimed. Fierce debate over what the bill will mean for people with 'pre-existing conditions' has threatened to derail a fresh bid to push the reforms through after they collapsed in March. The President has tried to make clear that provisions for people with illnesses such as cancer and diabetes will not be reduced, saying earlier this week the new healthcare plan "will be every bit as good on pre-existing conditions as Obamacare".


Syrian rebels reject Russia's proposal for safe zones

Posted: 04 May 2017 06:04 PM PDT

Syrian rebels reject Russia's proposal for safe zonesSyria's armed opposition on Thursday rejected a Russian plan to create safe zones in Syria, calling it a threat to the country's territorial integrity, and said it would also not recognize Iran as a guarantor of any ceasefire plan. Turkey, which supports Syrian rebels, and Iran, which backs Syrian President Bashar Assad, agreed earlier in the day to Russia's proposal for "de-escalation zones" in Syria, a move welcomed by the United Nations but met with scepticism from the United States.


If you try and pre-order the OnePlus 5 right now, you’ll be sorely disappointed

Posted: 05 May 2017 04:34 PM PDT

If you try and pre-order the OnePlus 5 right now, you'll be sorely disappointed

The OnePlus 5 rumors are in full swing as we speak, as the phone is likely going to arrive by the end of June. But that doesn't mean you can already preorder one, regardless of what product page you might see online.

A OnePlus 5 listing on OppoMart says the phone will cost $449 and will ship in early June. You can't preorder the device yet, and the device is marked as out of stock. Conversely, the 64GB OnePlus 3T retails for $439, while the 128GB version costs $40 more.

However, that doesn't mean the retailer has access to accurate availability information for the OnePlus 5.

All the information presented on the page can be taken from the various OnePlus 5 rumors out there. Mix in a few guesses, and you end up with a full specs list for the phone that makes plenty of sense for a 2017 Android flagship handset.

The OnePlus 5 is rumored to have a 5.5-inch Full HD display not QHD screen as listed on the site. Previous rumors have also claimed the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform and feature 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. A recent report said the handset will have a horizontal dual-lens camera on the back, not vertical as shown in the placeholder image, and that the fingerprint sensor will be placed on the front side.

OppoMart lists these specs and features, adding that the rear camera has a 12-megapixel sensor, with an 8-megapixel selfie camera to be found on the front side.

OnePlus has not announced a launch event for the handset, although it did start teasing the phone over on social media.


Inside Marvel: The legacy of Captain America

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:16 AM PDT

Inside Marvel: The legacy of Captain America"Secret Empire" writer Nick Spencer and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso discuss Captain America as a symbol in the Marvel universe.


2016 Honda Civic Sedan

Posted: 04 May 2017 03:45 PM PDT

2016 Honda Civic SedanAfter living with Honda's CVT for 20,000 miles, we're starting to change our tune.


Cat Chased Up a Tree by Dog, Rescued 3 Days Later

Posted: 04 May 2017 03:04 PM PDT

Cat Chased Up a Tree by Dog, Rescued 3 Days LaterThe 15-year-old cat was too afraid to come down.


Flor De Toloache Adds a Twist to Traditional Mexican Mariachi

Posted: 05 May 2017 02:47 AM PDT

Flor De Toloache Adds a Twist to Traditional Mexican MariachiMeet the all-women mariachi band, Flor De Toloache, that's challenging the status quo and empowering women through their music.


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