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• Amid uproar, Southern Baptists condemn 'alt-right' movement
• US warship starts to sink off coast of Japan after colliding with merchant ship
• Georgia Congressional Candidate Receives Threatening Package
• In Syria's Raqa, anti-IS fighters advance at night
• Blimp Crashes Near US Open Golf Tournament
• Portraits emerge of officers hailed as heroes at shooting
• Rabid Raccoon Bites Jogger Who Then Drowns It in Puddle
• Philando Castile: Police officer who fatally shot black man acquitted of all charges
• Pelosi: It’s ‘outrageous’ for Republicans to blame Scalise attack on Democrats
• Spencer Responds After Southern Baptist Convention Condemns White Supremacy
• Father of freed student says son was 'brutalized' by captors
• Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies at 87
• Arrests in Egypt as opposition calls for islands protest
• Journalist Reacts To Being Shot In The Neck In The Philippines In Calmest Way Possible
• Trump set to unveil new Cuba policy
• Key moments in Russia's campaign, involvement in Syrian war
• 3 Ways Amazon Has Already Changed the Way You Shop for Food
• Trump will stop short of scrapping Obama’s Cuba policies
• NYT issues correction to editorial linking Giffords shooting to Palin
• Deadly blast at kindergarten in eastern China
• Woman Says United Airlines Employee Kicked Her In The Head
• Adm. William McRaven says the Russians ‘may be giggling a little bit’ at the U.S.
• US student Otto Warmbier suffered extensive brain damage while detained in North Korea
• ‘Crooked H destroyed phones’: Trump tries to change the topic to Clinton after report of possible obstruction probe
• 5 Reasons Why Amazon Buying Whole Foods Changes Everything
• Ex-Milwaukee officer won't testify at his shooting trial
• Almost Every Bit Of This Jaw-Dropping Home Is Covered In Cats
• Boring tablet space heats up as Microsoft exec says iPad Pro wouldn’t exist without Surface
• First Drive: 2017 Honda Civic Type R
• The Latest: Doctors call Scalise's condition improved
• Trump announces he's being investigated
• How the 2020 Olympics Will Reshape Tokyo's Skyline
• 5th day of deliberations in case of officer who shot Castile
• Amazon Patent Could Prevent In-Store Comparison Price Shopping
• Tiny, Wild-Styled 2018 Kona Expands Hyundai's SUV Lineup
• The Hourly Income You Need To Afford Rent Around The U.S.
• 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S
• Border Patrol arrests 4 men at medical camp run by aid group
• 5 dead in magnitude 6.9 earthquake in western Guatemala
• Trump To Announce Plans To Tighten Travel To Cuba

Amid uproar, Southern Baptists condemn 'alt-right' movement Posted: 15 Jun 2017 03:15 AM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — Southern Baptists on Wednesday formally condemned the political movement known as the "alt-right," in a national meeting that was thrown into turmoil after leaders initially refused to take up the issue.

US warship starts to sink off coast of Japan after colliding with merchant ship Posted: 16 Jun 2017 03:14 PM PDT The U.S. Navy said on Friday one of its destroyers collided with a merchant vessel southwest of Yokosuka, Japan, and a U.S. official said initial reports indicated multiple injuries aboard the destroyer. Japan's public broadcaster NHK showed aerial footage of the destroyer, which had a large dent in the right side of the ship. Images broadcast by NHK showed the U.S. ship has been struck on its starboard side next to its Aegis radar arrays behind its vertical launch tubes.

Georgia Congressional Candidate Receives Threatening Package Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:14 PM PDT Police are investigating after Georgia congressional candidate Karen Handel and her neighbors received packages Thursday containing threatening letters and a suspicious substance.

In Syria's Raqa, anti-IS fighters advance at night Posted: 15 Jun 2017 07:02 PM PDT Faced with an onslaught of weaponised drones, mortar rounds and snipers, US-backed fighters in Syria's Raqa say the cover of night is a good ally against Islamic State group jihadists. The Syrian Democratic Forces are battling to oust the extremists from the northern city after breaking into its first neighbourhood last week. After piercing into and taking the southeastern district of Al-Meshleb, the SDF fighters are now advancing towards the Old City.

Blimp Crashes Near US Open Golf Tournament Posted: 15 Jun 2017 08:40 AM PDT A blimp plummeted from the sky in fiery crash just miles from the Wisconsin golf course where the US Open is being played. The pilot managed to safely parachute out of the burning aircraft but sustained serious burns.

Portraits emerge of officers hailed as heroes at shooting Posted: 15 Jun 2017 03:29 PM PDT RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of the U.S. Capitol Police officers injured while defending members of Congress during a shooting at a baseball field is a gregarious gym-goer and hard worker who adores his mother, his friends say. The other is a high-achieving former college athlete who a former boss says "exudes confidence and dedication."

Rabid Raccoon Bites Jogger Who Then Drowns It in Puddle Posted: 15 Jun 2017 03:58 PM PDT Once the raccoon sunk its teeth in, it wouldn't let go.

Philando Castile: Police officer who fatally shot black man acquitted of all charges Posted: 16 Jun 2017 02:26 PM PDT The Minnesota police officer who killed Philando Castile last year during a traffic stop has been acquitted of all charges he faced over the gruesome death that was broadcast live. Jeronimo Yanez shot Mr Castile after the black motorist informed him that he had a gun in his car. Mr Castile was licenced to have the weapon, and had been told to inform officers of the firearm in those situations for his safety.

Pelosi: It’s ‘outrageous’ for Republicans to blame Scalise attack on Democrats Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:09 AM PDT Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called comments from Republicans blaming the left's rhetoric for Wednesday's attack on a GOP congressional baseball practice in Virginia "outrageous."

Spencer Responds After Southern Baptist Convention Condemns White Supremacy Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:38 AM PDT "Jesus never complained about 'racism,'" tweeted alt-right leader Richard Spencer.

Father of freed student says son was 'brutalized' by captors Posted: 15 Jun 2017 06:01 AM PDT WYOMING, Ohio (AP) — The father of an American college student released by North Korea and now hospitalized in a coma says his son was "brutalized" by his captors.

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies at 87 Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:38 PM PDT Helmut Kohl, the physically imposing German chancellor whose reunification of a nation divided by the Cold War put Germany at the heart of a united Europe, died Friday at his home in Ludwigshafen. He was 87.

Arrests in Egypt as opposition calls for islands protest Posted: 16 Jun 2017 01:26 AM PDT Egyptian police have arrested dozens of activists in the face of opposition calls for protests on Friday after parliament passed a controversial agreement to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia. A lawyer working to release the activists said about 50 had been arrested across Egypt since parliament passed the treaty on Wednesday. "We hope the people show up (to protest) because without the people we can't defend what is their right," said former presidential candidate and opposition leader Hamdeen Sabbahi in a video message.

Journalist Reacts To Being Shot In The Neck In The Philippines In Calmest Way Possible Posted: 15 Jun 2017 04:58 AM PDT Adam Harvey has tweeted an x-ray showing a stray bullet lodged in his neck.

Trump set to unveil new Cuba policy Posted: 16 Jun 2017 02:55 AM PDT The president is expected to unveil a new restrictive policy on Cuba, rolling back many Obama-era changes. ABC's Serena Marshall reports.

Key moments in Russia's campaign, involvement in Syrian war Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:53 AM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's announcement that the Islamic State group's leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi may have been killed in a Russian airstrike in Syria in late May — if confirmed — would be a huge military coup for Moscow as a key player in Syria's civil war and strengthen its hand in future peace talks.

3 Ways Amazon Has Already Changed the Way You Shop for Food Posted: 16 Jun 2017 11:58 AM PDT Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Amazon's planned purchase of organic-food chain Whole Foods for $13.7 billion is one more sign that the born-and-raised ...

Trump will stop short of scrapping Obama’s Cuba policies Posted: 15 Jun 2017 06:00 PM PDT Trump's approach to Cuba is meant to fulfill promises Trump made on the campaign trail and to accommodate lawmakers who favor taking a harder line on the government in Havana.

NYT issues correction to editorial linking Giffords shooting to Palin Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:57 AM PDT The New York Times has published an editor's note correcting a column by its editorial board that said the 2011 shooting of Rep. Gabby Giffords in Tucson, Ariz., had been inspired by former Alaskan governor's divisive political rhetoric.

Deadly blast at kindergarten in eastern China Posted: 16 Jun 2017 04:10 AM PDT An explosion rocked a kindergarten in eastern China on Thursday, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, authorities said, as state media published images showing bloodied and unconscious victims.

Woman Says United Airlines Employee Kicked Her In The Head Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:59 PM PDT He allegedly didn't want her to miss her flight.

Adm. William McRaven says the Russians ‘may be giggling a little bit’ at the U.S. Posted: 15 Jun 2017 12:07 PM PDT Yahoo News and Finance Anchor Bianna Golodryga spoke to University of Texas System chancellor Adm. William McRaven about how the Russians view their role in international affairs. He said, "From Russia's standpoint, every time they intervene in international affairs that puts them in a position to be a power player, well then, they are winning." On whether Vladimir Putin and the Russians are laughing at the U.S., he said, "They may be giggling a little bit."

US student Otto Warmbier suffered extensive brain damage while detained in North Korea Posted: 15 Jun 2017 06:25 PM PDT An American college student who emerged from prison in North Korea in a coma has severe brain damage, but doctors don't know what caused it, a medical team treating him in Ohio has said. The doctors described Otto Warmbier as being in a state of "unresponsive wakefulness" but declined to discuss his outlook for improvement, saying such information would be kept confidential. At an earlier press conference, Otto's father said does not believe the North Korea's claims about his son's health, but feels the "results speak for themselves" when asked if Barack Obama's administration could have done more to bring his son home sooner.

‘Crooked H destroyed phones’: Trump tries to change the topic to Clinton after report of possible obstruction probe Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:09 PM PDT In a pair of tweets Thursday, President Trump decried the investigation into his campaign's ties to Russia and complained he was the subject of disproportionate scrutiny compared to his election foe from last year, Hillary Clinton. The latest target of his Twitter ire: A Washington Post report the day before that said the Justice Department special counsel is looking into whether he obstructed justice by firing FBI Director James Comey to interfere with the bureau's Russia probe.

5 Reasons Why Amazon Buying Whole Foods Changes Everything Posted: 16 Jun 2017 08:32 AM PDT In its biggest acquisition yet, Amazon will purchase Whole Foods for a whopping $13.7 billion in an all cash transaction. This deal marks the beginning of an era where the e-commerce giant pushes to enter the brick-and-mortar world, marking its next grocery-related milestone after it announced plans to launch Amazon Go, a checkout-free grocery store. As grocery stores nationwide are trying to keep up with increasing demands, such as store convenience, competitive prices, and awesome customer service, Whole Foods may end up offering cool new ways to shop.

Ex-Milwaukee officer won't testify at his shooting trial Posted: 16 Jun 2017 01:58 PM PDT MILWAUKEE (AP) — A former Milwaukee police officer on trial in a fatal shooting that sparked riots in a predominantly black neighborhood said Friday he will not testify, as his attorneys prepare to begin presenting his defense.

Almost Every Bit Of This Jaw-Dropping Home Is Covered In Cats Posted: 15 Jun 2017 11:12 AM PDT Finally, a house that meets your cat's exacting standards.

Boring tablet space heats up as Microsoft exec says iPad Pro wouldn’t exist without Surface Posted: 16 Jun 2017 04:45 AM PDT Apple's just-released iPad Pro represents a brief moment of excitement in a market segment that is otherwise a terrible bore. Tablets are great devices, of course, but the market is already in decline following the realization that for most people, tablets cannot actually replace either a laptop or a smartphone. That places them squarely in a category with other luxury items; they're nice to have, but they're hardly a necessity. The new iPad Pro is the most powerful iPad Apple has ever made. In some tests, it's actually more powerful than the MacBook Pro. Apple fans who have purchased the new model appear to be enamored, and they've taken to social media to express their excitement. Even more exciting than the iPad Pro itself, however, are some recent comments about Apple's latest tablet that were made by an executive at Microsoft. In an interview with Business Insider, Microsoft's general manager for the Surface product line had some interesting things to say about Apple's new iPad Pro, which began shipping to customers earlier this week. According to Ryan Gavin, the iPad Pro is a "clear example" of Apple copying Microsoft's strategy. "Think about it, if we had been looking at [Apple] we wouldn't have made a product like Surface Pro or Surface Book," Gavin told the blog. "We have been learning and perfecting our products in the 2-in-1 category for years now. When Surface initially launched everyone was skeptical, including them. And then they followed, and the iPad Pro is a clear example of that." It's an interesting take on the history of the tablet market over the past few years, though Gavin isn't entirely wrong. Apple's iPad lineup has indeed gotten far more powerful over the years, and Apple focused far more on productivity during its most recent iPad launch than it ever has in the past. The increasing power and capability of the iPad line obviously has nothing to do with Microsoft or its Surface tablets — like every other company that sells smartphones, tablets, and/or computers, Apple's products grow more and more powerful as technologies improve. It is quite possible, however, that Apple's shift to an increased focus on productivity was in fact influenced by Microsoft's Surface lineup. Of course, if the Microsoft executive was to reach back a bit further in the tablet market's timeline, he would find a company that scrambled to catch up years after Apple's first introduced the iPad. And as we all remember, Microsoft failed miserably. Windows 8 was the company's first attempt to chase the iPad, with a UI designed for touch. It ended up being a disaster, and Microsoft was left to pick up the pieces with Windows 10. Did Microsoft readjust its strategy following the launch of the original iPad? Yes. Has Apple readjusted its strategy following the launch of the Surface line? Yes. In other words, this is a classic example of companies reacting to each other, which is something that happens across every area of the consumer electronics industry.

First Drive: 2017 Honda Civic Type R Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:08 AM PDT It's bigger than any previous Type R, with a 306-hp turbocharged engine. Is that sacrilege, or precisely what Soichiro would want?

The Latest: Doctors call Scalise's condition improved Posted: 15 Jun 2017 09:25 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (all times EDT):

Trump announces he's being investigated Posted: 16 Jun 2017 02:09 PM PDT US President Donald Trump announced Friday he is under investigation in connection with a probe into alleged Russian election meddling that is gnawing away at his administration -- and gathering pace. The Republican leader also lashed out at the Justice Department's number two, the man tasked with organizing the probe. The furious early morning barrage of tweets -- his second in as many days -- came as the special counsel investigating Russia's influence over his election pieced together a high-caliber legal team and readied to begin interviews.

How the 2020 Olympics Will Reshape Tokyo's Skyline Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:42 AM PDT With top firms such as Rem Koolhaas's firm OMA and Kengo Kuma designing structures, the summer Olympics promises to reshape Japan's capital

5th day of deliberations in case of officer who shot Castile Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:06 PM PDT ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jurors weighing the fate of a Minnesota police officer who killed a black motorist last July are headed into their fifth day of deliberations Friday.

Amazon Patent Could Prevent In-Store Comparison Price Shopping Posted: 15 Jun 2017 04:59 PM PDT An Amazon patent details a system that could prevent you from comparing product prices while in a store.

Tiny, Wild-Styled 2018 Kona Expands Hyundai's SUV Lineup Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:04 PM PDT Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. The 2018 Hyundai Kona won't ever be mistaken for a wallflower in the rapidly expanding field of subcompact SUVs. Based s...

The Hourly Income You Need To Afford Rent Around The U.S. Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:19 PM PDT Full-time workers who make minimum wage can't afford a two-bedroom rental home in any state in the U.S. without spending more than the recommended 30 percent of their income, according to a report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:40 PM PDT Driving is never a chore in the right car.

Border Patrol arrests 4 men at medical camp run by aid group Posted: 16 Jun 2017 05:44 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — Border Patrol agents swept into a medical camp in the Arizona desert to capture four immigrants, an operation that volunteers on Friday called a "staged military siege" as the U.S. government has vowed a crackdown along the border with Mexico.

5 dead in magnitude 6.9 earthquake in western Guatemala Posted: 14 Jun 2017 06:16 PM PDT GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Five people were killed and seven injured by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Wednesday in western Guatemala near the border with Mexico, Guatemala's national emergency coordination agency reported.

Trump To Announce Plans To Tighten Travel To Cuba Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:39 PM PDT Headed for Cuba? Trump has other ideas.

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