Yahoo! News: Education News

---

• GOP Sen. Graham: Congress ready to ‘flex its muscle’ if FBI doesn’t provide answers on Trump wiretapping claim
• Ford Thinks Global With SYNC 3 Infotainment
• France school shooting: What we know
• 10 injured by volcanic explosion on Italy's Mount Etna
• Pfeiffer Syndrome: Behind the Rare Genetic Disorder That Killed Prince's Infant Son
• Pres. Trump: ‘Interesting’ Information Coming On Wiretapping Claims
• Colossal Statue of Egyptian Pharaoh Discovered in Mud Pit
• Trump: I don’t believe reporter found my tax returns in his mailbox
• Early returns give Dutch PM Rutte big lead over far-right Wilders
• US State Dept tests new media rules as Tillerson heads solo to Asia
• First Daughter And Canadian PM's Surprise Visit At Broadway Musical
• South Koreans angered after ousted leader leaves dogs behind
• T-Mobile scrambles as 911 outage leaves two dead in Texas
• Killer of Father and Infant Son - Who Also Tried to Abduct Trial Judge - Is Executed in Texas
• Rise in reports of sexual assault at U.S. Navy, Army academies
• Arlington Republican Loses His Cool At Town Hall Meeting Among Rowdy Attendees
• Emma Watson Uses Beauty and the Beast Press Tour to Help the Earth
• High turnout as Dutch vote in Europe's first far-right test
• US envoy makes 1st Asia trip as anxiety rises over NKorea
• After Woman's Daring Escape From Captor, How to Get Out If You're Trapped in a Car's Trunk
• Samsung is reportedly making a second, more powerful Galaxy S8… but you can’t have it
• Amid probe, Pakistan bars German CEO of national carrier from leaving country
• 9 Navy Officers Charged In Corruption Case
• There's An Insane Secret Starbucks Menu That You Absolutely Need To Know About
• US demands UN pull report accusing Israel of apartheid
• 4 Tips for a Disney World Vacation on a Budget
• China premier calls for return to talks on Korean nukes
• McDonald's Employee Jumps Through Drive-Thru Window to Help Rescue Unconscious Cop
• Walters' insider trading defense hinges on U.S. government witness: lawyer
• Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific sees first loss in 8 years
• Financing the Tesla Model 3
• 911 dispatcher in Tamir Rice case suspended for 8 days
• Brazil pension reform protests
• Did MSNBC Break Law In Disclosing Trump's Tax Details?
• Indonesia vows action after UK cruise ship ruins coral reef
• A Patriot Missile Shot Down a Quadcopter in an Impressive But Wildly Expensive Shot
• The Polar Express: Amtrak Train Kicks Up Waves of Snow as It Pulls into Station
• Ethiopian official says South Sudan gunmen kill 28, kidnap 43
• Inside source confirms Galaxy S8 release date for at least one major market
• Barack Obama to spend a month in French Polynesia
• Families plead for Somali pirates to release ship's crew
• Ancient Tomb Decorated with Vibrant Murals Found in China
• Okla. State Senator, and Trump Supporter, Allegedly Caught in Motel Room with Teenage Boy: Authorities

GOP Sen. Graham: Congress ready to ‘flex its muscle’ if FBI doesn’t provide answers on Trump wiretapping claim Posted: 15 Mar 2017 09:11 AM PDT Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Wednesday that Congress would "flex its muscle" and issue a subpoena if FBI Director James Comey did not respond to his request to say whether the agency is investigating President Trump's unsubstantiated wiretapping claims as well as possible ties between Russia and Trump's campaign.

Ford Thinks Global With SYNC 3 Infotainment Posted: 14 Mar 2017 08:36 PM PDT It's been freshly revised to receive commands through Chinese handwriting.

France school shooting: What we know Posted: 16 Mar 2017 07:58 AM PDT A 17-year-old pupil was arrested with a cache of weapons after a shooting in a high school in southern France on Thursday that left eight people injured including the head teacher. The suspect is a 17-year-old pupil at the Alexis de Tocqueville high school in the southern town of Grasse. The head of the regional government, Christian Estrosi, said that early indications pointed to someone with "psychological problems".

10 injured by volcanic explosion on Italy's Mount Etna Posted: 16 Mar 2017 12:51 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — Sicily's Mount Etna volcano unleashed an explosion Thursday, hurling molten rocks and steam that rained down on tourists, journalists and a scientist who scrambled to escape the barrage. Ten people were reported injured.

Pfeiffer Syndrome: Behind the Rare Genetic Disorder That Killed Prince's Infant Son Posted: 15 Mar 2017 02:29 PM PDT The condition affects 1 in 100,000 babies, and it can cause skeletal deformities and respiratory problems.

Pres. Trump: ‘Interesting’ Information Coming On Wiretapping Claims Posted: 15 Mar 2017 03:36 PM PDT 11 days after his explosive tweet accusing Pres. Obama of wiretapping him, the president offered new hints -- but still no evidence -- of what exactly he meant.

Colossal Statue of Egyptian Pharaoh Discovered in Mud Pit Posted: 15 Mar 2017 09:11 AM PDT Archaeologists have discovered a colossal statue, possibly depicting Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses the Great, in a muddy pit in a Cairo suburb, Egypt's antiquities ministry announced today (March 9). Split in fragments, the quartzite statue was found by Egyptian and German archaeologists in the heavily populated Ain Shams and Matariya districts, where the ancient city of Heliopolis — the cult center for sun-god worship — once stood. Indeed, the statue was found in a courtyard near the ruins of the sun temple founded by Ramses II, better known as Ramesses the Great.

Trump: I don’t believe reporter found my tax returns in his mailbox Posted: 15 Mar 2017 06:41 AM PDT President Trump expressed doubt that the copy of his tax returns revealed on Rachel Maddow's primetime show on MSNBC Tuesday was simply mailed to the journalist who obtained it. "Does anybody really believe that a reporter, who nobody ever heard of, 'went to his mailbox' and found my tax returns?" Trump tweeted early Wednesday. "Gee, Donald, your White House confirmed my story," Johnston wrote.

Early returns give Dutch PM Rutte big lead over far-right Wilders Posted: 15 Mar 2017 04:59 PM PDT By Thomas Escritt and Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands' center-right Prime Minister Mark Rutte roundly saw off a challenge by anti-Islam, anti-EU Geert Wilders in an election on Wednesday, early returns showed, a huge relief to other EU governments facing a wave of nationalism. "It appears that the VVD will be the biggest party in the Netherlands for the third time in a row," a beaming Rutte told cheering supporters at a post-election party in The Hague. "Tonight we'll celebrate a little." Rutte received congratulatory messages from European leaders and spoke with some by telephone.

US State Dept tests new media rules as Tillerson heads solo to Asia Posted: 15 Mar 2017 03:44 PM PDT The US State Department said Wednesday that it is testing new media coverage rules as its boss Rex Tillerson traveled to Asia with no accredited reporters in tow -- a break with 50 years of tradition. Now Tillerson has angered US and foreign correspondents accredited to cover the State Department by traveling to Asia on Tuesday with just one journalist -- from a conservative publication called the Independent Journal Review.

First Daughter And Canadian PM's Surprise Visit At Broadway Musical Posted: 15 Mar 2017 11:27 PM PDT Ivanka Trump and Justin Trudeau decided to visit a Broadway musical show in New York, which reflected the close relations between U.S. and Canada.

South Koreans angered after ousted leader leaves dogs behind Posted: 15 Mar 2017 02:27 AM PDT SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — It was hard to imagine that ousted President Park Geun-hye could get any more unpopular in South Korea — until she moved out of the presidential palace and left her nine dogs behind.

T-Mobile scrambles as 911 outage leaves two dead in Texas Posted: 16 Mar 2017 04:08 PM PDT We take it for granted that if you pick up a phone and dial 911, someone will pick up at the other end. That hasn't been happening recently in Texas, and T-Mobile is left standing naked in the spotlight after a series of errors left 911 calls on hold, and two people dead. The Dallas 911 system has been flooded with "ghost calls" from T-Mobile subscribers recently. The 911 switchboard records a call from a number that instantly hangs up. It floods the incoming phone lines, but also means that the 911 operators have to dial the number back, as it could be someone in danger. The end result is that legitimate 911 users have been immediately disconnected when they dial 911, or at best placed on hold for 20 minutes. This has come to a head in two sad incidents. In the first, David Taffet noticed that his husband had stopped breathing and called 911. He was immediately disconnected and it took him 20 minutes to reach a 911 operator. By the time his husband made it to the hospital, he was dead. In the second case, a babysitter was on hold for 30 minutes while trying to get help for an infant. The baby was eventually taken to two area hospitals, but died. Talking to KCENTV, Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax said "This is an unacceptable situation and the citizens of Dallas deserve better. With Mr. Legere's commitment today, I'm hopeful T-Mobile can continue to work with the City of Dallas to finally resolve this situation so that we have a reliable 911 system that can properly serve the emergency needs of our citizens." T-Mobile CEO John Legere has pledged to send "top engineers" to the city to take care of the problem. This isn't the first time T-Mobile has faced 911 issues; in 2015, it was fined $17.5 million by the FCC for nationwide 911 outages.

Killer of Father and Infant Son - Who Also Tried to Abduct Trial Judge - Is Executed in Texas Posted: 15 Mar 2017 11:15 AM PDT James Bigby, 61, killed a father and his 4-month-old baby in 1987 and attacked his capital murder trial judge three years later.

Rise in reports of sexual assault at U.S. Navy, Army academies Posted: 15 Mar 2017 02:20 PM PDT There was a rise in reports of sexual assault at U.S. Navy and Army military academies in the last year, the Department of Defense said on Wednesday. An annual report, based on anonymous surveys, said reports of sexual assault in total across the military academies had decreased slightly in the last year, and the Air Force Academy specifically saw a decrease from 49 reports to 32.

Arlington Republican Loses His Cool At Town Hall Meeting Among Rowdy Attendees Posted: 15 Mar 2017 03:35 PM PDT A video of Texas Congressman Joe Barton has gone viral after a stressful town hall meeting over the weekend.

Emma Watson Uses Beauty and the Beast Press Tour to Help the Earth Posted: 16 Mar 2017 11:54 AM PDT Emma Watson has been traveling the globe for her Beauty and The Beast press tour and, as an emerging international style icon, shes using her platform to highlight sustainable, green brands.

High turnout as Dutch vote in Europe's first far-right test Posted: 15 Mar 2017 07:23 AM PDT Millions of Dutch flocked to the polls Wednesday in a test of the "patriotic revolution" promised by far-right MP Geert Wilders, with Europe closely watching the outcome amid signs his support may be waning. Following last year's shock Brexit referendum, and Donald Trump's victory in the US, the Dutch vote is seen as a gauge of populism on the continent ahead of key elections in France and Germany this year. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hurled a new round of abuse at The Netherlands on Wednesday, accusing the country of massacring over 8,000 Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica in 1995.

US envoy makes 1st Asia trip as anxiety rises over NKorea Posted: 15 Mar 2017 07:09 AM PDT TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday began a three-nation tour of Asia where anxiety is rising over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, along with questions over how the Trump administration will tackle one of its sternest national security challenges.

After Woman's Daring Escape From Captor, How to Get Out If You're Trapped in a Car's Trunk Posted: 16 Mar 2017 01:48 PM PDT The woman had been abducted at gunpoint and forced into the trunk of her own car.

Samsung is reportedly making a second, more powerful Galaxy S8… but you can’t have it Posted: 16 Mar 2017 11:20 AM PDT Samsung's upcoming new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are expected to be the two most powerful Android phones to date when they're released next month. As great as they should be when it comes to performance, however, those of you who buy a new Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ following their launch will apparently have to do so with the knowledge that the versions of the S8 and S8+ released in the United States will not measure up to certain other models. A new set of leaked photos that show Samsung's stunning new Galaxy S8 (in Apple's Jet Black finish from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus) have pushed the buzz surrounding Samsung's next-generation flagship phones to all new heights. The new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have been refined and redesigned, improving upon their predecessors in every way. They look incredible, the new specs sound incredible, and there's little doubt that these will be the Android phones to beat for the foreseeable future. As it turns out, however, Samsung may be prepping special versions of its Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ handsets that will outperform the models released in the US. Samsung often uses different processors to power its North American and international flagship phone models, and that will be the case once again in 2017. The NA versions of the company's new phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, while the rest of the world will get a new Exynos chip. That's not the cause for concern, however. According to IHS China's research director Kevin Wang (via GizmoChina), the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ that launch in China will have 6GB of RAM compared to 4GB in every other market. Nothing is confirmed until it's announced by Samsung, of course, but supply chain rumors this late in the game from a reputable source like IHS seem unlikely to be mistaken. Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on March 29th during a press conference in New York, and the phones are expected to be released about a month later.

Amid probe, Pakistan bars German CEO of national carrier from leaving country Posted: 16 Mar 2017 11:55 AM PDT By Syed Raza Hassan KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan has barred the German chief executive of Pakistan International Airlines from leaving the country due to an investigation into corruption at the loss-making carrier, the interior minister said on Wednesday. Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said Bernd Hildenbrand has been put on the "exit control list" (ECL), which forbids individuals from leaving the country, due to an ongoing probe into the lease of planes from a Sri Lankan carrier. "(Hildenbrand's) name was placed on ECL some two or three days back," Khan told reporters in Karachi, outlining concerns about management of PIA.

9 Navy Officers Charged In Corruption Case Posted: 14 Mar 2017 11:47 PM PDT In one of the worst bribery scandals to hit the military in years, a total of 20 current or former Navy officers have been charged so far.

There's An Insane Secret Starbucks Menu That You Absolutely Need To Know About Posted: 15 Mar 2017 09:15 AM PDT Excitement level = ��

US demands UN pull report accusing Israel of apartheid Posted: 15 Mar 2017 12:59 PM PDT The United States on Wednesday demanded that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres withdraw a report by a UN body accusing Israel of imposing apartheid on the Palestinians. Guterres distanced himself from the report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) but US Ambassador Nikki Haley said it should be scrapped altogether.

4 Tips for a Disney World Vacation on a Budget Posted: 16 Mar 2017 07:39 AM PDT Walt Disney World is known as the most magical place on earth, but the sticker shock from prices at the world-famous park is enough to put a damper on your dream vacation. There are more than a few ways to save money on a trip to Disney World. While theme park tickets are more of a challenge to find at a reduced rate, accommodations will be more affordable during these times.

China premier calls for return to talks on Korean nukes Posted: 14 Mar 2017 10:29 PM PDT BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called Wednesday for new talks to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula, ahead of a visit to the region this week by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that is expected to focus heavily on efforts to end North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programs.

McDonald's Employee Jumps Through Drive-Thru Window to Help Rescue Unconscious Cop Posted: 15 Mar 2017 03:00 PM PDT The woman is listed in critical condition.

Walters' insider trading defense hinges on U.S. government witness: lawyer Posted: 15 Mar 2017 02:26 PM PDT Prosecutors say Davis passed confidential information about Dean Foods to Walters, allowing him to make more than $40 million in profits and avoided losses between 2008 and 2014. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Ferrara kicked off the trial with his own opening statement laying out the charges against Walters.

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific sees first loss in 8 years Posted: 15 Mar 2017 03:35 AM PDT Hong Kong's troubled flagship airline Cathay Pacific on Wednesday posted its first annual loss since the height of the financial crisis as it was hit by "intense competition" and a drop in demand from business travellers. Companies like China Eastern and China Southern Airlines are offering direct services to Europe and the United States from the mainland, while budget carriers like Spring Airlines offer regional routes, undermining Cathay's once critical Hong Kong hub. Analysts said other established Asian operators were similarly suffering from increased competition, but believed Cathay's major fuel-hedging losses put it in an even weaker position.

Financing the Tesla Model 3 Posted: 16 Mar 2017 02:49 AM PDT The electric automaker says it plans to start producing its newest car this summer.

911 dispatcher in Tamir Rice case suspended for 8 days Posted: 14 Mar 2017 07:46 PM PDT CLEVELAND (AP) — A 911 dispatcher who took a call that led to a white police officer's fatal shooting of a 12-year-old black boy outside a recreation center has been suspended for eight days.

Brazil pension reform protests Posted: 16 Mar 2017 10:08 AM PDT Brazilian civil servants, rural workers and labor unions staged nationwide demonstrations against President Michel Temer's pension reform plan, with hundreds of protesters occupying the finance ministry in the capital Brasilia.

Did MSNBC Break Law In Disclosing Trump's Tax Details? Posted: 15 Mar 2017 02:51 AM PDT The White House slammed the cable network saying it violated the law while disclosing the president's tax returns.

Indonesia vows action after UK cruise ship ruins coral reef Posted: 15 Mar 2017 03:27 AM PDT Indonesia on Wednesday vowed to take action after a British-owned cruise ship smashed into pristine coral reefs and caused extensive damage, as residents of the popular tourist site lamented "paradise" had been ruined. The vice president demanded that the Caledonian Sky's operator pay compensation as authorities said a criminal act could have been committed and they may seek the extradition of the ship's captain. Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia is one of the most biodiverse marine habitats on Earth, and attracts intrepid travellers and divers to its palm-fringed islands surrounded by coral and fish.

A Patriot Missile Shot Down a Quadcopter in an Impressive But Wildly Expensive Shot Posted: 16 Mar 2017 09:46 AM PDT The shootdown highlights the lack of options in dealing with small drones.

The Polar Express: Amtrak Train Kicks Up Waves of Snow as It Pulls into Station Posted: 16 Mar 2017 08:14 AM PDT The video was posted Wednesday after the massive storm hit the Northeast.

Ethiopian official says South Sudan gunmen kill 28, kidnap 43 Posted: 15 Mar 2017 05:34 AM PDT By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Gunmen from South Sudan have killed 28 people and kidnapped 43 children in neighboring Ethiopia, a government official said on Wednesday, another demonstration of how Sudan's civil war threatens the region. The raids on Sunday and Monday occurred in Gambella's Gog and Jor areas, which border South Sudan's Boma region, said Chol Chany, a regional government spokesman. The assailants haven't crossed over to South Sudan yet." Oil-rich South Sudan has been mired in a civil war since President Salva Kiir, an ethnic Dinka, fired his deputy Riek Machar, a Nuer, in December 2013.

Inside source confirms Galaxy S8 release date for at least one major market Posted: 15 Mar 2017 06:24 AM PDT We're just a couple of weeks away from Samsung's Galaxy S8 launch event, and we've seen everything there is to see on the phone. We know there's two devices, no home buttons, and one annoyingly placed fingerprint sensor. But one thing we still don't know for sure is the release date. Rumors have been swirling that it could be April 21st or April 28th, and now a source has told BGR details that point towards the later date. A senior supply chain source with knowledge of one Canadian cell carrier's plans has confirmed that pre-orders will be shipped out April 28th in Canada. That virtually confirms that the phone will launch in the US by the 28th at the latest, as it's highly unlikely to launch in Canada before the US. It also suggests more strongly that the Galaxy S8 will be launched on April 28th in the US as well, as historically, flagship smartphones have gone on sale on the same day in the US and Canada. Devices are cross-compatible between the two countries, and with the small size of Canada's population vs the US, it's easy to satisfy demand for both countries at the same time. If the April 28th launch date is confirmed, it will be another blow to Samsung fans who have been waiting longer than usual for the 2017 flagship. Samsung declined to show off the phone at Mobile World Congress, instead waiting a month longer than usual. The delays make sense when you consider what's on the line for Samsung. The Galaxy Note 7 was a flaming disaster in a very literal sense, so a lot's riding on a successful Galaxy S8 launch. Brand name is one of the few things separating Samsung from the rest of the Android pack, so a full year without a barnstorming device launch would be bad news long-term. Luckily for Samsung, all the leaks point to the Galaxy S8 changing things up a little. We're expecting to see a device with minimal bezel and no buttons on the front, which would let Samsung increase the size of the screen considerably without changing the size of the device. The Note 7's iris scanner will make a reappearance on the front of the S8, although the placement of the fingerprint sensor on the back, right next to the camera, is sure to raise a few eyebrows and sell a few microfiber cloths.

Barack Obama to spend a month in French Polynesia Posted: 15 Mar 2017 11:14 PM PDT Papeete (AFP) - Barack Obama arrived in French Polynesia where he will spend a month at a luxury resort frequented by Hollywood stars, according to local TV channel Tahiti Nui TV.

Families plead for Somali pirates to release ship's crew Posted: 15 Mar 2017 09:29 AM PDT MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Families of the eight Sri Lankan crew members held captive by Somali pirates on an oil tanker tearfully pleaded Wednesday for the men to be released unharmed, while the pirates demanded a ransom.

Ancient Tomb Decorated with Vibrant Murals Found in China Posted: 15 Mar 2017 09:08 AM PDT A 1,000-year-old circular tomb, whose walls are decorated with colorful murals, has been discovered in Datong City, in northern China. Because the tomb's entranceway is sealed off with bricks, archaeologists had to enter through a hole in the deteriorating arch-shaped roof. The team, from the Datong Municipal Institute of Archaeology, found cremated human remains in an urn in the middle of the tomb.

Okla. State Senator, and Trump Supporter, Allegedly Caught in Motel Room with Teenage Boy: Authorities Posted: 15 Mar 2017 06:07 PM PDT Okla. state Sen. Ralph Storey was in a motel room with an underage boy, authorities said.

You are subscribed to email updates from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States