2017年5月13日星期六

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Trump threatens Comey: ‘Better hope’ there are no tapes of our conversations

Posted: 12 May 2017 06:12 AM PDT

Trump threatens Comey: 'Better hope' there are no tapes of our conversationsPresident Trump threatened former FBI Director James Comey around the possibility that their private conversations were recorded.


Agent: Teacher said he had sex with students on most nights

Posted: 12 May 2017 05:27 PM PDT

Agent: Teacher said he had sex with students on most nightsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ordered a Tennessee schoolteacher accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old student held until trial, saying he is a flight risk and a danger to the community.


Trump's Dinner With Comey: What Really Happened

Posted: 11 May 2017 09:00 PM PDT

Trump's Dinner With Comey: What Really HappenedTwo different accounts of the dinner have emerged.


Alarm grows over global ransomware attacks

Posted: 12 May 2017 12:22 PM PDT

Alarm grows over global ransomware attacksSecurity experts expressed alarm Friday over a fast-moving wave of cyberattacks around the world that appeared to exploit a flaw exposed in documents leaked from the US National Security Agency. The attacks came in the form of ransomware, a technique used by hackers that locks a user's files unless they pay the attackers in bitcoin. The scope of the attacks was not immediately clear, amid varying estimates from security researchers.


How to Protect Yourself as Ransomware Attack Spreads Around the Globe

Posted: 12 May 2017 01:01 PM PDT

How to Protect Yourself as Ransomware Attack Spreads Around the GlobeConsumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Hospitals and other healthcare providers across England were forced to cancel countless appointments and divert ambulanc...


Flags, Trump, pyrotechnics & more — it happened today: May 13 in pictures

Posted: 13 May 2017 12:46 PM PDT

Flags, Trump, pyrotechnics & more — it happened today: May 13 in picturesHonor guard holds red flags, President Trump is awarded a doctorate and more of today's news from around the world in pictures.


Parents sue U.S. Palestine group over son's death linked to Hamas

Posted: 12 May 2017 11:16 AM PDT

Parents sue U.S. Palestine group over son's death linked to HamasAn American couple whose teenage son was fatally shot in 1996 at a bus stop near Jerusalem on Friday filed a lawsuit to force a U.S.-based Palestinian group to pay a $156 million judgment they obtained over the attack, which they blame on Hamas. Stanley and Joyce Boim called American Muslims for Palestine and its affiliated Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation the "alter egos" of now-defunct groups that a jury found liable in 2004 for the death of their 17-year-old son David. "It's a frivolous lawsuit," AMP Chairman Hatem Bazian said in an interview.


Manila, Beijing to open South China Sea talks next week: envoy

Posted: 13 May 2017 06:43 AM PDT

Manila, Beijing to open South China Sea talks next week: envoyThe Philippines and China will open bilateral talks on their dispute over the South China Sea next week, Manila's ambassador to Beijing said on Saturday. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sought to deepen relations with China despite its extensive island-building in disputed parts of the South China Sea, in the hopes of securing billions of dollars' worth of investments from Beijing.


Boy, 4, Is Fatally Struck by Van After Wandering From Florida Hotel While Parents Slept

Posted: 12 May 2017 10:03 AM PDT

Boy, 4, Is Fatally Struck by Van After Wandering From Florida Hotel While Parents SleptThe driver didn't see him coming.


5 Possible Reasons Sean Spicer Is Getting Fired

Posted: 12 May 2017 11:10 AM PDT

5 Possible Reasons Sean Spicer Is Getting FiredSpicer could be the next person to get canned by President Donald Trump.


Report paints harrowing picture of Central America migration

Posted: 11 May 2017 06:25 PM PDT

Report paints harrowing picture of Central America migrationMEXICO CITY (AP) — Migrants from Central America's violence-plagued Northern Triangle region endure harrowing abuses while trying to make their way through Mexico toward the United States, a report from an international medical group said Thursday.


Pope Francis makes Fatima child shepherds saints

Posted: 13 May 2017 03:05 AM PDT

Pope Francis makes Fatima child shepherds saintsFátima (Portugal) (AFP) - Two young shepherds who had visions of the Virgin Mary 100 years ago in Fatima, a Portuguese site now a global draw for pilgrims, were declared saints Saturday by Pope Francis. Catholic faithful from all over the world cheered, filling a giant, 400,000-capacity, esplanade that faces the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, some of them crying -- with many more watching the canonisation from adjacent streets on giant screens. "We declare the blissful Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto saints," the Argentine pontiff said in front of the white basilica where the siblings are buried, two giant portraits of the little shepherds hanging in the background.


Man Contracts Gut Parasite After Eating Sushi

Posted: 13 May 2017 06:37 AM PDT

Man Contracts Gut Parasite After Eating SushiA 32-year-old man in Portugal went to the hospital after experiencing stomach pain, vomiting and fever. A parasitic worm called Anisakis in the sushi he had just eaten. The incident highlights an increasing number of infections from a parasite found in raw fish that doctors are seeing in Western countries, as sushi dishes rise in popularity, according to a new report.


Engineer in deadly 2015 Amtrak crash charged with manslaughter

Posted: 12 May 2017 04:47 PM PDT

Engineer in deadly 2015 Amtrak crash charged with manslaughterIn addition to eight counts of involuntary manslaughter, former Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian was charged with one count of causing or risking a catastrophe and numerous counts of reckless endangerment, according to Shapiro's statement. The attorney's general office did not say when Bostian will be arraigned.


How anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee made his millions

Posted: 12 May 2017 06:18 PM PDT

How anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee made his millionsJohn McAfee says McAfee anti-virus software was created in a day and a half.


Trump attacks on fired FBI chief meet resistance; Russia probe proceeds

Posted: 11 May 2017 06:39 PM PDT

Trump attacks on fired FBI chief meet resistance; Russia probe proceedsBy Patricia Zengerle and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday ran into resistance for calling ousted FBI chief James Comey a "showboat," an attack that was swiftly contradicted by top U.S. senators and the acting FBI leader, who pledged that an investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia would proceed with vigor. In his first interview since firing Comey on Tuesday, Trump appeared to try to underscore that Comey's dismissal was about his performance at the Federal Bureau of Investigation and not about the Russia probe.


Commencement speech by No. 2 Senate Republican canceled

Posted: 12 May 2017 10:40 AM PDT

Commencement speech by No. 2 Senate Republican canceledWASHINGTON (AP) — A commencement address by the No. 2 Senate Republican was canceled Friday after opposition from students at the historically black university where he was scheduled to speak.


Spy who was “unmasked” says Susan Rice did nothing wrong

Posted: 12 May 2017 11:36 AM PDT

Spy who was Valerie Plame was a covert CIA officer until her true identity was publically "unmasked" by Bush administration officials in 2003. With former National Security Advisor Susan Rice under fire for looking into the identities of Trump campaign officials possibly tied to Russia, Plame tells Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric that Rice's actions were "absolutely legal and appropriate."


Pakistan suicide bombing kills 17, wounds dozens

Posted: 12 May 2017 07:08 AM PDT

Pakistan suicide bombing kills 17, wounds dozensA suicide bomb blast that targeted the convoy of a top senator in southwest Pakistan killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 30 others, officials told AFP Friday. The attack in Mastung district, roughly an hour east of provincial capital Quetta, struck a vehicle carrying the deputy chairman of Pakistan's upper house Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri. It was later claimed by the Islamic State group, which has been making inroads in the country through alliances with local militant outfits.


3 Killed In Ohio Nursing Home Shooting

Posted: 12 May 2017 11:51 PM PDT

3 Killed In Ohio Nursing Home ShootingThe shooter, identified as Thomas Hartless, was found dead by deputies in Kirkersville.


Officer Buys Groceries For Mom Caught Stealing Food For Infant: 'I Felt So Grateful'

Posted: 13 May 2017 09:21 AM PDT

Officer Buys Groceries For Mom Caught Stealing Food For Infant: 'I Felt So Grateful'The pair now talk daily.


2018 BMW 2-series: Aesthetic Refresh, Manual Saved

Posted: 12 May 2017 01:00 PM PDT

2018 BMW 2-series: Aesthetic Refresh, Manual SavedThe biggest changes come on the inside.


U.S. nears $100 billion arms deal for Saudi Arabia: White House official

Posted: 12 May 2017 06:19 PM PDT

U.S. nears $100 billion arms deal for Saudi Arabia: White House officialBy Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is close to completing a series of arms deals for Saudi Arabia totaling more than $100 billion, a senior White House official said on Friday, a week ahead of President Donald Trump's planned visit to Riyadh. The official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said the arms package could end up surpassing more than $300 billion over a decade to help Saudi Arabia boost its defensive capabilities while still maintaining U.S. ally Israel's qualitative military edge over its neighbors. "We are in the final stages of a series of deals," the official said.


Q&A: How does Sessions' promise square with Comey's firing?

Posted: 12 May 2017 12:20 AM PDT

Q&A: How does Sessions' promise square with Comey's firing?WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from investigations related to the presidential campaign, yet he played a central role in the sudden firing of FBI Director James Comey, leaving many wondering if he violated that pledge. Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota called Sessions' involvement a "complete betrayal" of his commitment, and Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon called for his resignation.


Manhunt for hackers behind global cyberattack

Posted: 13 May 2017 01:58 PM PDT

Manhunt for hackers behind global cyberattackInternational investigators hunted Saturday for those behind an unprecedented cyber-attack that affected systems in dozens of countries, including at banks, hospitals and government agencies, as security experts sought to contain the fallout. The assault, which began Friday and was being described as the biggest-ever cyber ransom attack, struck state agencies and major companies around the world -- from Russian banks and British hospitals to FedEx and European car factories. "The recent attack is at an unprecedented level and will require a complex international investigation to identify the culprits," said Europol, Europe's police agency.


Sex Offender Arrested in Vicious New York City Assault on German Tourist

Posted: 12 May 2017 01:12 PM PDT

Sex Offender Arrested in Vicious New York City Assault on German TouristKeon Robinson allegedly punched out the woman's teeth during a robbery.


The Apple Watch Series 2 has never been as cheap as it is right now on Best Buy

Posted: 12 May 2017 10:26 AM PDT

The Apple Watch Series 2 has never been as cheap as it is right now on Best Buy

Earlier this week, we told you that the sale so many of you had been waiting for had finally arrived. While it's not uncommon at all to see nice price cuts on the Apple Watch Series 1 or even Apple's original Watch models, the new Apple Watch Series 2 rarely sees any price drops. And when it does, they're typically nominal at best. There's nothing nominal about the big Apple Watch Series 2 sale currently taking place on the Best Buy website, however, and you still have time to score a big discount on 34 different Apple Watch Series 2 models.

Whether you want a 42mm Apple Watch Series 2 in space gray aluminum with a black sport band, a 38mm Apple Watch Series 2 Nike+ edition with a black/volt band, a space black Apple Watch Series 2 model with the Milanese Loop bracelet, or an entry-level gold aluminum Apple Watch Series 2 Sport model with a midnight blue strap, Best Buy has got you covered. You'll save $70 on each of those four Apple Watch models, along with 30 other Watch and strap combinations currently available on Best Buy's site.

Thanks to this huge sale, Apple's newest Apple Watch Series 2 models now start at just $299 for the 38mm models and $329 for the larger 42mm models. Those prices are absolutely amazing considering we're talking about the best smartwatches in the industry here. In fact, some might argue that they're the only smartwatches that are even worth considering at this point, though Samsung has really stepped things up lately with its Tizen watches.

We're not here to talk about Tizen, though. We're here to point you to the best sale there has ever been on the Apple Watch Series 2. You'll find the aforementioned models along with the rest of the Watches included in Best Buy's big sale right here on the retailer's website.


Russian fighter jet 'greets' US Navy aircraft by flying past just 20ft away

Posted: 12 May 2017 04:17 AM PDT

Russian fighter jet 'greets' US Navy aircraft by flying past just 20ft awayA Russian fighter jet came within 20 feet of a US Navy aircraft in the Black Sea, according to a Navy spokesperson. The Russian Su-27 approached the P-US 8A Poseidon aircraft that was "conducting routine operations in international airspace," US Naval Forces Europe spokeswoman Captain Pamela Kunze said. Capt Kunze said the interaction had been considered "safe and professional" by US Navy commanders in charge of the mission.


Egypt uncovers chamber of mummies, sees life for tourism

Posted: 13 May 2017 04:59 AM PDT

Egypt uncovers chamber of mummies, sees life for tourismBy Arwa Gaballa MINYA, Egypt (Reuters) - Egypt has unearthed an ancient burial site replete with at least 17 mummies, most fully intact, the latest in a string of discoveries that the country's antiquities minister described as a helping hand from the crypt for its struggling tourism sector. The funerary site, uncovered eight metres below ground in Minya, a province about 250 km (150 miles) south of Cairo, contained limestone and clay sarcophagi, animal coffins, and papyrus inscribed with Demotic script. The burial chamber was first detected last year by a team of Cairo University students using radar.


Trump’s voter fraud commission is a shameless white power grab | Steven W Thrasher

Posted: 12 May 2017 09:20 AM PDT

Trump's voter fraud commission is a shameless white power grab | Steven W ThrasherThere were only four documented cases of attempted voter fraud in the 2016 elections. It's been a terrible week for American voting rights. On Thursday, Donald Trump announced that Kansas secretary of state Kris Kobach will work with the vice-president, Mike Pence, to lead a commission on voter fraud and suppression.


Helicopter crew warns paddle-boarders about nearby sharks

Posted: 11 May 2017 10:52 PM PDT

Helicopter crew warns paddle-boarders about nearby sharksDANA POINT, Calif. (AP) — A sheriff's helicopter crew warned a group of paddle-boarders to get out of the ocean after spotting more than a dozen great white sharks along the Southern California coast.


Ex-Florida Congresswoman Found Guilty Of Embezzlement

Posted: 12 May 2017 03:08 AM PDT

Ex-Florida Congresswoman Found Guilty Of EmbezzlementCorrine Brown served Florida in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 until 2017, but did not win the 2016 primary race.


Free Speech Lawsuit filed after Fresno State professor wipes out pro-life message on video

Posted: 12 May 2017 01:12 AM PDT

Free Speech Lawsuit filed after Fresno State professor wipes out pro-life message on videoVideo taken by 'Fresno State Students for Life' shows the professor trying to scrub out a pro-life message written in chalk during a verbal confrontation.


Mom Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Child For Making Grandma A Mother's Day Card And Not Her

Posted: 13 May 2017 07:38 AM PDT

Mom Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Child For Making Grandma A Mother's Day Card And Not HerShe also allegedly ripped up the card.


Leaked OnePlus 5 Specs Surpass Galaxy S8

Posted: 12 May 2017 06:36 AM PDT

Leaked OnePlus 5 Specs Surpass Galaxy S8OnePlus isn't saying what its upcoming flagship handset might offer, but that isn't stopping the leaks from springing across China. A Chinese reseller named Geekbuying has revealed what it says are the actual specs for the upcoming OnePlus 5. According to Android Headlines, which obtained a copy of the specs from Geekbuying, the handset will come with a 5.5-inch quad-HD screen and 64GB of storage.


James Comey agrees to testify in public Senate hearing

Posted: 13 May 2017 09:50 AM PDT

James Comey agrees to testify in public Senate hearingJames Comey has agreed to testify in a public Senate hearing regarding the investigation into alleged ties between Russia and Donald Trump's campaign team. Mr Comey had initially declined to testify in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee in a closed-door hearing. The announcement comes the same day Mr Trump said he could name a new FBI Director as early as next week.


Final curtain: Haunting images of abandoned theaters across the U.S.

Posted: 13 May 2017 06:00 AM PDT

Final curtain: Haunting images of abandoned theaters across the U.S.A photographer with a passion for decaying buildings has captured a hauntingly beautiful series of images from theaters crumbling across the U.S. after the final curtain has fallen. Matt Lambros, a photographer from Brooklyn, N.Y., began creating his series of images of abandoned theaters across America in 2009. The eerie but stunning photos show the dilapidated buildings, decaying paint and crumbling architecture — and it's hard to believe these venues were once places of glamour and grandeur.


Two Indians killed in Kashmir border firing

Posted: 13 May 2017 05:47 AM PDT

Two Indians killed in Kashmir border firingBy Fayaz Bukhari and Abu Arqam Maqash SRINAGAR, India/MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - An Indian father and daughter were killed and about a dozen civilians were injured in the disputed Kashmir region on Saturday as India and Pakistan exchanged fire over their de facto border, said officials from each side of the frontier. India and Pakistan have accused each other of initiating the cross-border shelling. The father and daughter were killed in the Indian part of the disputed Kashmir region by Pakistani army fire, and three of their relatives were wounded, an Indian military spokesman said.


Thai king presides over annual royal rice plowing ceremony

Posted: 12 May 2017 01:12 AM PDT

Thai king presides over annual royal rice plowing ceremonyBANGKOK (AP) — To the sound of Brahmin horns and amid colorful pageantry, Thailand's king presided over an annual ceremony Friday marking the start of the rice-planting season.


Narwhal Unicorn Tusks Are Whale Weapons

Posted: 12 May 2017 12:40 PM PDT

Narwhal Unicorn Tusks Are Whale WeaponsFor the first time, we have footage of narwhals using their unicorn-looking tusks, and the arctic whales are using them as weapons.


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