| Live updates: Reaction to U.S. missile strike in Syria over chemical attack Posted: 07 Apr 2017 08:17 AM PDT  The United States on Thursday fired 59 missiles at an airbase in Syria in response to the chemical attack there that killed more than 80 civilians, including several children. Follow along for breaking updates and reactions from around the world in the aftermath of the strike, the first direct U.S. attack aimed at the government of Bashar Assad during Syria's six-year civil war.
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| Jon Ossoff pulls in record fundraising haul as House special elections heat up Posted: 07 Apr 2017 09:27 AM PDT  One race in Georgia has gained national attention, one has unexpectedly tightened, and one could yet catch fire with national Democrats.
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| Domestic abuse survivor marries the paramedic who saved her life Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:15 PM PDT  Melissa Dohme was in an abusive relationship but didn't realize it at the time. When her ex-boyfriend stabbed her 32 times and left her unconscious, Cameron Hill came to her rescue … and the rest is history.
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| Grandmother Sentenced In 2-Year-Old Grandson's Gruesome Death Posted: 07 Apr 2017 12:59 PM PDT  Patricia Flores pleaded guilty to murder after the death of her severely scalded grandson who was in her care.
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| Swiss drugs giant Novartis likely bribed 'thousands' in Greece: minister Posted: 07 Apr 2017 03:36 AM PDT  Greece's justice minister on Friday said Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis had likely bribed "thousands" of doctors and civil servants to promote its products, amid an ongoing probe. "A great number of state officials are implicated... from what I'm beginning to realise from reports, it must be thousands who were directly bribed from Switzerland," Stavros Kontonis told state agency ANA radio. "National health service doctors and state officials were bribed to promote drugs in an illegal and anti-scientific manner," Kontonis said.
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| The Ford Raptor Is The Perfect Embodiment Of America Posted: 08 Apr 2017 06:00 AM PDT  If there was one vehicle that embodies the spirit of America better than any other, it's probably the Ford F-150. So, what happens if you take that slab of 100% American Freedom and send it to the gym?
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| Apartment building collapses in Poland: 6 killed, 4 injured Posted: 08 Apr 2017 01:37 PM PDT  WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A pre-World War II apartment house collapsed Saturday in southwestern Poland, leaving six people dead and four injured, authorities said.
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| Congo's Kabila names opposition figure Tshibala prime minister Posted: 07 Apr 2017 11:36 PM PDT  By Aaron Ross DAKAR (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila named a former member of the largest opposition party as prime minister on Friday, a move likely to further divide Kabila's opponents after talks to negotiate his exit from power broke down. A statement from the presidency named Bruno Tshibala as prime minister in a new transitional government meant to organise a presidential election by year-end following Kabila's refusal to step down when his mandate expired in December. Opponents of Kabila, who has ruled Congo since his father's assassination in 2001, suspect he intends to repeatedly delay elections until he can organise a referendum to let himself stand for a third term, as his counterparts in neighbouring Congo Republic and Rwanda have done.
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| Special report: Our experts answer your questions about the U.S. missile strike in Syria Posted: 07 Apr 2017 09:14 AM PDT  Our Yahoo News expert panel will discuss the U.S. missile strike in Syria and answer reader questions on what it means for President Trump going forward.
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| Texas family questions son's suspicious death Posted: 07 Apr 2017 06:35 PM PDT  Jonathan Crews' girlfriend claims he shot and killed himself while lying in bed, but his family believes something is off and brings lawsuit for answers.
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| U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan amid operations against Islamic State: U.S. Posted: 08 Apr 2017 11:55 AM PDT ![U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan amid operations against Islamic State: U.S.]( "U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan amid operations against Islamic State: U.S.") A U.S. soldier was killed while conducting operations against Islamic State in Afghanistan late on Saturday, a U.S. military spokesman said in a message posted on Twitter. "The soldier was mortally wounded late Saturday during an operation in Nangarhar Province" in eastern Afghanistan, U.S. Navy Captain Bill Salvin said in a message on the official Twitter account of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. The soldier was a Special Forces operator, Salvin told Reuters separately.
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| 7-Year-Old Who Lost Her Hair Due to Alopecia Wins 'Crazy Hair Day' At School Posted: 08 Apr 2017 10:48 AM PDT  Her mom came up with the idea while in the arts and crafts section of a store.
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| Murder suspect posts $35M bail, upsetting victim's family Posted: 06 Apr 2017 07:50 PM PDT  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A Chinese real estate scion charged with orchestrating the murder of her children's father was released from a San Francisco Bay Area jail Thursday after posting $35 million bail, a highly unusual financial transaction that startled and angered the victim's family and friends.
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| What's Up With This Dodge Charger Test Mule's Wide Tires? Posted: 07 Apr 2017 10:01 AM PDT  It could be nothing. Or, it could be a four-door Demon.
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| 20 Insanely Awesome Things To Do With Matzoh Posted: 07 Apr 2017 09:42 AM PDT |
| US, Japan And South Korea Working To Tackle North Korea Threat Posted: 07 Apr 2017 12:46 AM PDT  Officials from the three countries conducted a meeting to discuss the Kim Jong Un regime's test-firing of a missile Wednesday.
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| Hillary Clinton calls for U.S. to bomb Syrian air fields Posted: 06 Apr 2017 06:18 PM PDT  By Barbara Goldberg NEW YORK (Reuters) - In her first interview since her stunning presidential election defeat by Republican rival Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton on Thursday called for the United States to bomb Syrian air fields. Clinton, in an interview at the Women in the World Summit in New York, also called Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election a theft more damaging than Watergate. Asked whether she now believes that failing to take a tougher stand against Syria was her worst foreign policy mistake as secretary of state under President Barack Obama, Clinton said she favored more aggressive action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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| U.S. launches military strikes on Syria Posted: 06 Apr 2017 07:53 PM PDT  President Trump unleashed airstrikes on Syria on Thursday to punish its strongman, Bashar Assad, after a chemical attack this week that killed dozens of civilians, including children. The barrage amounted to the most significant military operation ordered by Trump, a newcomer to governing who had warned, before taking office, against escalating America's involvement in the Middle East. "Tonight, I ordered a targeted military strike on the airfield in Syria from where the chemical attack was launched," Trump said in Palm Beach, Florida.
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| Romanian injured in UK parliament terror attack dies Posted: 07 Apr 2017 03:40 AM PDT  A Romanian woman who fell into the River Thames during last month's terror attack outside the British parliament has died in hospital, police said Friday, bringing the toll to five. Andreea Cristea, 31, was visiting London with her partner Andrei Burnaz, who intended to propose to her later that day, according to Romanian ambassador Dan Mihalache. Life support for Cristea was withdrawn on Thursday, the police said.
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| Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: full production to start today for plug-in minivan Posted: 07 Apr 2017 07:00 AM PDT  Unlike any other minivan, however, its large battery pack gives it 33 miles of EPA-rated electric range, and it can drive largely on battery alone despite its size, its seven seats, and its gaping cargo capacity. For several weeks, eager shoppers have asked this site and others whether the Pacifica Hybrid was a "real vehicle" or just a promotional exercise. According to the Detroit Free Press in an article published yesterday, it's real, it's going into "full retail" production today, though Chrysler has been building small numbers since December 1.
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| Judge reprimands officer accused in killing over TV comments Posted: 07 Apr 2017 10:56 AM PDT  TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A judge has reprimanded a white Oklahoma police officer accused in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man for discussing the case on national TV.
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| The Canine Strikes Back: Yoda the Dog, Thought to Be Dead After Boat Accident, Found Alive 3 Days Later Posted: 07 Apr 2017 02:16 PM PDT  The family said they were going to be bringing Yoda to the services of the man who died in the accident.
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| State Department memo shows unconstitutionality of Trump travel ban: ACLU Posted: 07 Apr 2017 05:02 PM PDT  WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Internal State Department instructions to implement President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban on citizens of six Muslim-majority nations help demonstrate that the ban violates the constitution, the American Civil Liberties Union argued in court filings late on Thursday. The ACLU made the argument as part of its lawsuit in federal court in the Northern District of California on behalf of three student visa holders against Trump's March 6 executive order barring travelers from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the United States for 90 days and refugees for four months. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued instructions to implement Trump's order in a series of four cables to consular officers worldwide last month, which were first revealed by Reuters.
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| Pelosi to Ryan: Call House back into session to debate Syrian strikes Posted: 07 Apr 2017 07:07 AM PDT  House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., asked Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., to "immediately" call the House back into session and debate whether to authorize the use of force in Syria. "Congress must live up to its Constitutional responsibility to debate an Authorization of the Use of Military Force against a sovereign nation," Pelosi wrote in the letter sent Friday morning. Congress is about to embark on a two-week recess, when Washington empties out and many members of Congress return to their home districts.
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| Missing Tennessee Teen's Father Files Petition Seeking Witness Testimony Posted: 06 Apr 2017 09:24 PM PDT  Anthony Thomas, the father of 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas, filed a petition requesting a judge to allow him to question potential witnesses over the teen's disappearance.
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| Hyundai, Kia recall 1.2 million vehicles to prevent premature engine failure Posted: 07 Apr 2017 07:41 AM PDT  Hyundai and its South Korean sibling, Kia, are recalling nearly 1.2 million cars and crossovers from the 2011 to 2014 model years. Documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that the engines in some of those vehicles may have an increased likelihood of stalling, which could dramatically increase the risk of accidents. The engines suffer from two problems, both of which stem from flawed manufacturing processes. NHTSA's defect report on the Kia vehicles affected by the recall explains that after the engines' crankshafts were machined, their oil passages may not have been completely cleared of metallic debris. Complicating matters is that the engines' crankpins were manufactured with uneven surfaces. Combined, the crankshaft debris and the roughness of the crankpins can keep oil from getting to an engine's connecting rod bearings, which can cause the bearings to wear out prematurely. That, in turn, can cause the bearings to fail, forcing the engine to stall. The good news is that failure of the connecting rod bearings is rarely sudden, and drivers are almost always warned of the issue ahead of time by a very unusual banging noise coming from the engine compartment. (If you've ever had the experience, you know what we mean. It sounds a bit like a Terminator-sized Energizer bunny hopped up on triple espressos trying to break out of a prison cell.) Also good news: while engine failures have been reported by owners, Kia has received no news of accidents or injuries linked to the problem. (Hyundai's documents haven't yet been published.) The recall affects 572,000 Hyundais and 618,160 Kia vehicles registered in the U.S., including: 2013-2014 Hyundai Sonata 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2011-2014 Kia Optima 2012-2014 Kia Sorento 2011-2013 Kia Sportage Hyundai owners should begin receiving recall notices in the mail around May 19. Kia owners can expect them a week or so later, around May 25. After receiving those notices, owners will be able to take their vehicles to their local dealerships, where mechanics will inspect the engine assembly and replace the affected parts, as necessary. The fix will be carried out at no charge to owners. If you own one of these vehicles and have further questions, you're encouraged to call Hyundai customer service at 855-671-3059 and ask about recall #162, or call Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 and inquire about recall SC147. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at -888-327-4236 and ask about safety campaign 17V-226 (Hyundai) or 17V-224 (Kia).
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| Police: 4 dead, 1 critical after murder-suicide in Texas Posted: 07 Apr 2017 04:11 PM PDT ![Police: 4 dead, 1 critical after murder-suicide in Texas]( "Police: 4 dead, 1 critical after murder-suicide in Texas") HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators believe a woman fatally shot her stepfather, critically injured her mother and killed two other people at different locations in the Houston area before killing herself on Friday, according to police.
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| Scarlett Takes on Ivanka: Johansson Rips 'Cowardly' Trump Over Role in Father's Administration Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:03 PM PDT  Johansson famously appeared in an "SNL" skit where she skewered the first daughter.
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| Buick may have accidentally confirmed V-6 power for next Regal GS Posted: 07 Apr 2017 03:00 PM PDT  For those hoping for a 2018 Buick Regal with its engine cylinders arranged in a 'V' formation, it seems the brand will oblige with the next hopped-up GS variant. While the recently revealed 2018 Buick Regal Sportback and Regal TourX will arrive with 4-cylinder power only, the brand has apparently slipped up and confirmed the next Regal GS will have a 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The Truth About Cars reports the slip up was published two days ago on the official Buick Canada website.
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| A massive asteroid is going to zip past Earth later this month Posted: 07 Apr 2017 04:12 PM PDT 
The universe never lets us here on Earth go very long before reminding us that we're really just a random dice roll away from global catastrophe. The next timely reminder will happen on April 19th when asteroid 2014 JO25 will cruise by our planet at a relatively safe distance of roughly 1.1 million miles. That distance, while relatively comfortable, is still pretty close, especially when you realize how large the rock actually is.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory describes 2014 JO25 as being approximately 2,000 feet wide, or about 650 meters across, which is a little more than two-fifths of a mile. That's a pretty large chunk of rock, and NASA says it's the largest asteroid to come that close to Earth since 2004, with the next similar flyby predicted to occur in 2027 when asteroid 1999 AN10, measured at about a half mile in width, makes an appearance at a distance of 236,000 miles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cItnmeZGxZM For a few nights following April 19th, amateur astronomers may be able to catch a glimpse of 2014 JO25 thanks to it gaining brightness, though it will still be somewhat difficult to spot. This particular asteroid isn't expected to come this close to our planet again for another 500 years or more. April 19th will also mark the appearance of a comet for some star gazers who happen to live in the right place. Comet PanSTARSS (C/2015 ER61) will be at its nearest point to Earth that day, though it'll still be a very distant 109 million miles away. Having gained a lot of brightness since its discovery in 2015, the comet can now be seen with binoculars at specific times of the day.
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| California lawmakers approve fuel tax hike for $52 billion road plan Posted: 07 Apr 2017 12:50 AM PDT  The legislation heads to the desk of Democratic Governor Jerry Brown, who urged its support after the Democratic-led state legislature passed it on Thursday with a 27-11 vote in the Senate and then a 54-26 vote hours later in the Assembly. "The Democratic Party is the party of doing things, and tonight we did something to fix the roads in California," Brown said during a news conference after the vote. The measure will increase the excise tax on gasoline by 12 cents per gallon from the current $0.28 and on diesel fuel by 20 cents per gallon, among other fees, over 10 years.
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| Trump said Obama needed war authority from Congress. Will he ask for it now? Posted: 07 Apr 2017 02:21 PM PDT  Donald Trump insisted that then-President Barack Obama needed congressional approval for military strikes inside Syria after a chemical attack blamed on Bashar Assad's government.
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| The 61 Most Delish Last-Minute Easter Appetizers Posted: 07 Apr 2017 09:40 AM PDT |
| India inks weapons deal worth nearly $2 bn with Israel Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:02 AM PDT  India will buy nearly $2 billion worth of weapons technology from Israel in what's being described as the "largest defence contract" ever signed by the military exporting giant. The deal will see state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries provide India with an advanced defence system of medium-range surface-to-air missiles, launchers and communications technology, the company said in a statement Thursday. The "mega" missile agreement is "considered to be the largest defense contract in Israel's defense industries' history", the company said.
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| Joy Behar remembers Don Rickles Posted: 07 Apr 2017 09:39 AM PDT  "The View" co-hosts pay homage to the late comedian.
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| Man who said marijuana made him kill his wife gets 30 years Posted: 07 Apr 2017 05:04 PM PDT  DENVER (AP) — A Denver man who claimed that eating marijuana-infused candy led him to kill his wife was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison in a case that helped raise concerns about the potency of pot edibles.
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| Elaborate Mosaics Unearthed in 'Lost' Roman City Posted: 07 Apr 2017 06:55 AM PDT  Hidden for centuries, mosaic floors from the lost Roman city of Ucetia have been uncovered in France. A large excavation is underway in the town of Uzès in southern France to unearth more of the remains of this ancient Roman settlement, the existence of which archaeologists had only hints of until the dig. The nearby city of Nîmes is more famous for its Roman history, largely thanks to the A.D. 70 amphitheater, where events, including bullfights, still take place.
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| 2017 Tesla Model 3: First Pics of the Production-Ready Version! Posted: 07 Apr 2017 10:51 AM PDT  Tesla's zero hour approaches. Is it ready for the big time?
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| Dispute at Florida gym leaves one dead, two wounded Posted: 08 Apr 2017 02:38 PM PDT ![Dispute at Florida gym leaves one dead, two wounded]( "Dispute at Florida gym leaves one dead, two wounded") (Reuters) - A former worker at a gym in an upscale shopping mall outside Miami shot and wounded two of his ex-colleagues and then killed himself, authorities and local media said on Saturday.
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| Trump Addresses The Nation After Ordering Syria Airstrike Posted: 06 Apr 2017 10:00 PM PDT  The president ordered missile strikes on a Syrian airbase from where Bashar Assad's regime launched a chemical attack on civilians.
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| Best Gas Grills to Buy at Home Depot Posted: 08 Apr 2017 06:11 AM PDT  Walk into any Home Depot at this time of year, and you'll see rows of gas grills lined up. HomeDepot.com offers even more choices, with more than 160 gas grills from brands including Weber, Napol...
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| Laser weapons edge toward use in US military Posted: 07 Apr 2017 11:57 PM PDT  A sci-fi staple for decades, laser weapons are finally becoming reality in the US military, albeit with capabilities a little less dramatic than at the movies. Lightsabers -- the favored weapon of the Jedi in "Star Wars" films -- will remain in the fictional realm for now, but after decades of development, laser weapons are now here and are being deployed on military vehicles and planes. Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon -- all the big defense players -- are developing prototypes for the Pentagon.
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| Badass bird stuntin' for security camera is definitely up to something Posted: 07 Apr 2017 09:22 AM PDT  The worst part about having a home security system is the terror that comes with getting an intruder alert. Like, sure, you know there's an intruder, now what? But sometimes the intruders are far from harmful. Sometimes they're downright cute. SEE ALSO: Watch this badass mouse scare the crap out of cop Twitter user @mozo6 posted this picture of a bird that set off her security camera's intruder alert and it's terrifying. Just take a look for yourself: there was an intruder alert on the security cam at my house today pic.twitter.com/7z5H9sGckF — Molz (@molzo6) April 4, 2017 There are a few really great things about this bird, the first being that it genuinely looks like it wants to hit that camera with a baseball bat and start conducting some criminal bird-tivities. It looks so aggressive and skeptical. Has anyone actually checked to make sure it didn't proceed to peck the camera until it cracked, allowing its henchmen to enter the house? Just asking the questions that need to be asked. Other people were skeptical of its innocence as well: @molzo6 @charlesarthur It all seems innocent, but while you were looking at that a squirrel with a crowbar was jimmying open the kitchen window — Austyn Allison (@maustyn) April 6, 2017 Oh no, squirrels are involved too? That's never good news. @molzo6 "I know where you live.And where you keep the seed." — Draygo (@AcetheGolden) April 6, 2017 Intimidation tactics are very possibly at work here, and they've never looked cuter. WATCH: Why get a puppy when you can have a snuggly lizard instead?
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| Dad of kids living amid feces, trash gets 15 years in prison Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:45 PM PDT ![Dad of kids living amid feces, trash gets 15 years in prison]( "Dad of kids living amid feces, trash gets 15 years in prison") MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A man whose young children were confined to rooms covered with dog and human feces and trash while his dog was in a clean crate was sentenced Friday to at least 15 years in prison.
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