2017年9月2日星期六

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Ahead of Trump's visit, Houston mayor says crisis is urgent: 'We need the resources yesterday'

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 10:01 AM PDT

Ahead of Trump's visit, Houston mayor says crisis is urgent: 'We need the resources yesterday'"What I would say to everyone is that this should be priority number one for our country," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said. "And we have to provide -- and let's put the politics aside."


Officer Who Arrested Utah Nurse In Viral Video Is Now Under Criminal Investigation

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 10:09 PM PDT

Officer Who Arrested Utah Nurse In Viral Video Is Now Under Criminal InvestigationThe police officer seen in a viral video arresting a nurse in Salt Lake City is now under criminal investigation, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.


Mueller May Have New Evidence of Trump Obstruction

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 12:01 PM PDT

Mueller May Have New Evidence of Trump ObstructionThe New York Times reports that Robert Mueller has an early draft of a letter Trump and one of his aides composed when preparing to fire James Comey and is examining that letter in his investigation.


Historical estate goes on the market with castle ruins once the home of Richard III and Henry VIII

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:52 AM PDT

Historical estate goes on the market with castle ruins once the home of Richard III and Henry VIIIOriginally built in 1382, the castle was a favorite residence and seat of regional government for some of the most charismatic figures in English history. It has been in disuse for three and a half centuries, and the stone was plundered to build neighboring homes. Now just four corners remain.


The Latest: State of emergency for California wildfire

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 07:11 PM PDT

The Latest: State of emergency for California wildfireRENO, Nev. (AP) — The Latest on wildfires burning across the western United States (all times local):


Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik Adorably Spent Eid Al-Adha With Their Moms

Posted: 02 Sep 2017 03:53 PM PDT

Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik Adorably Spent Eid Al-Adha With Their MomsFashion model Gigi Hadid and pop star Zayn Malik didn't shy away from spending an important holiday with family.


Trump: Comey 'exonerated' Clinton before investigation was complete

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 06:46 AM PDT

Trump: Comey 'exonerated' Clinton before investigation was completeTrump's charge follows a statement by two Republican senators alleging Comey's exoneration was drafted before he'd interviewed key witnesses, including Hillary Clinton.


L’Oréal Fires Its First Trans Model After She Called Out White America's Racism

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 11:59 AM PDT

L'Oréal Fires Its First Trans Model After She Called Out White America's RacismL'Oréal Paris has fired its first transgender model to join the brand just days after announcing the partnership.


The Latest: Salt Lake mayor calls nurse arrest unacceptable

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 11:43 AM PDT

The Latest: Salt Lake mayor calls nurse arrest unacceptableSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on a nurse in Utah who was handcuffed by police over a blood draw (all times local):


'Hannity' Sub On Heather Heyer: 'She Was Still Marching With Antifa'

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 09:58 PM PDT

'Hannity' Sub On Heather Heyer: 'She Was Still Marching With Antifa'Sean Hannity's guest host took his diatribe on Charlottesville in a bizarre direction. "The Experts'" Jonathan Gilliam took over "Hannity" on Thursday to discuss the current state of free speech in America.


Houston refineries and plants leak thousands of tons of pollutants

Posted: 02 Sep 2017 09:45 AM PDT

Houston refineries and plants leak thousands of tons of pollutantsHouston's petrochemical industry has leaked more than 2,700 tons of extra air pollution in connection with Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Harvey has resulted in Houston's petrochemical industry leaking thousands of tons of pollutants, with communities living near plants damaged by the storm exposed to soaring levels of toxic fumes and potential water contamination.


33 Dead, Dozens Feared Trapped After a Residential Building Collapsed in Mumbai

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 07:47 PM PDT

33 Dead, Dozens Feared Trapped After a Residential Building Collapsed in Mumbai15 injured survivors have been pulled from the debris so far


Osteen says he feels 'at peace' after backlash over Lakewood's Harvey response

Posted: 02 Sep 2017 03:57 AM PDT

Osteen says he feels 'at peace' after backlash over Lakewood's Harvey responseFamed pastor Joel Osteen faced a wave of backlash this week when his church of pastoral residency waited until Tuesday to open its doors to victims of Hurricane Harvey, but Osteen has summed up the ordeal saying he feels "at peace."


Mysterious Object Makes Waves On Rhode Island Beach

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:13 PM PDT

Mysterious Object Makes Waves On Rhode Island BeachA bizarre object found off the shore of Westerly, Rhode Island, is making a big splash because of its murky origins.


McCain knocks Trump for being 'often poorly informed' and 'impulsive'

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 04:25 AM PDT

McCain knocks Trump for being 'often poorly informed' and 'impulsive'Sen. John McCain took a dig at President Trump in a Washington Post op-ed urging Congress to take respectful action when lawmakers reconvene from recess next week.


Twitter Users School Infowars Editor Over Claim That 'Orwell Rolls In His Grave' At Antifa

Posted: 02 Sep 2017 02:07 AM PDT

Twitter Users School Infowars Editor Over Claim That 'Orwell Rolls In His Grave' At AntifaFolks online have given a much-needed history lesson to Infowars editor-at-large Paul Joseph Watson.


Hezbollah slams US over IS convoy stranded in Syria

Posted: 02 Sep 2017 07:09 AM PDT

Hezbollah slams US over IS convoy stranded in SyriaLebanon's Hezbollah movement on Saturday accused US-led forces of stranding a convoy of Islamic State fighters and civilians headed for Syria's Deir Ezzor province under an evacuation deal. The convoy carrying hundreds of IS fighters as well as civilians was meant to travel from the Lebanon-Syria border to jihadist-held territory in eastern Syria under a deal Hezbollah helped broker.


Former Venezuelan prosecutor meets Mexican attorney general

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 08:13 PM PDT

Former Venezuelan prosecutor meets Mexican attorney generalVenezuela's former chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega met Mexico's attorney general on Thursday, a Mexican official said, weeks after she fled her homeland accusing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of involvement in corruption. Ortega, who was removed from her position earlier this month, said a week ago she had evidence that Maduro was involved in graft with construction company Odebrecht. The 59-year-old Ortega has said she would give details of the corruption cases to authorities in the United States, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Colombia.


Judge weighs fate of Charlottesville Confederate monument

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:47 PM PDT

Judge weighs fate of Charlottesville Confederate monumentCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A judge in Virginia heard arguments but didn't issue a final ruling Friday on whether a lawsuit over Charlottesville's decision to remove the Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white nationalist rally should proceed.


The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:10 AM PDT

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This WeekKids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways.


FCC’s Broken Comments System Could Help Doom Net Neutrality

Posted: 02 Sep 2017 07:00 AM PDT

FCC's Broken Comments System Could Help Doom Net NeutralityHow spambots, fake names, and 2,000 "John Olivers" wreaked havoc on the net neutrality debate


As Harvey Cleanup Begins, Half a Million Cars Reportedly Destroyed by Floods

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:22 PM PDT

As Harvey Cleanup Begins, Half a Million Cars Reportedly Destroyed by FloodsMany of the vehicles were submerged in driveways.


14 Crazy Good, Quick Dinners For Kids

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 02:25 PM PDT

14 Crazy Good, Quick Dinners For Kids


Pence Is The Latest Trump Official To Be Doing Stuff A President Used To Do

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 04:12 PM PDT

Pence Is The Latest Trump Official To Be Doing Stuff A President Used To DoWASHINGTON – What do you do when your boss either doesn't enjoy or isn't capable of some of the demands of the job?


Jeff Sessions' Justice Department to put woman who laughed at him on trial again

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 10:58 AM PDT

Jeff Sessions' Justice Department to put woman who laughed at him on trial againJeff Sessions' Justice Department reportedly intends take a woman who laughed at the now-attorney general back to trial. Code Pink activist Desiree Fairooz, 61, who was taken into custody after she laughed during Mr Sessions' confirmation hearing, will go to trial in November for a second time. In July, a judge had thrown out out a jury's conviction of Ms Fairooz, finding that the government had improperly argued during the proceedings that her laughter was enough to merit a guilty verdict.


Energy Department Official Who Called Obama A 'Kenyan Creampuff' Resigns

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:48 AM PDT

Energy Department Official Who Called Obama A 'Kenyan Creampuff' ResignsWilliam C. Bradford, who tweeted racist and anti-Semitic comments before being appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Energy's Office of Indian Energy, resigned from his position on Thursday.


93-year-old American woman donates $22 mn to Cologne Zoo

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 06:46 AM PDT

93-year-old American woman donates $22 mn to Cologne ZooA 93-year-old widow from the United States has donated $22 million to the zoo in Cologne, Germany, saying she wanted to give back to the city where she and her husband met during World War II, German media reported Friday. "We never forgot Cologne," Elizabeth Reichert told the Koelner Stadt-Anzeiger newspaper by phone from her home in Philadelphia. Reichert said she worked as a hairdresser, while her husband took a job for a wholesaler selling pets and pet supplies, before setting up his own business and making millions.


Putin warns North Korea situation on verge of 'large-scale conflict'

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:45 AM PDT

Putin warns North Korea situation on verge of 'large-scale conflict'Putin warns North Korea situation on verge of 'large-scale conflict'


With major roads swamped, photographer flies to Port Arthur

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:58 AM PDT

With major roads swamped, photographer flies to Port ArthurPort Arthur's major roads were swamped by rising waters brought by Harvey, and there were few images showing the devastation that virtually cut off the East Texas city.


Starbucks Is Offering A Turmeric Latte. But What Exactly Is Turmeric?

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 09:32 AM PDT

Starbucks Is Offering A Turmeric Latte. But What Exactly Is Turmeric?Though Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte makes its return on Sept. 1, the beloved drinks has some trendy competition behind the counter.


Air Transat Passengers Share Harrowing Experiences From July 31

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 06:23 AM PDT

Air Transat Passengers Share Harrowing Experiences From July 31The Canadian Transportation Agency held hearings Wednesday and Thursday into the July 31 incident of Air Transat planes where passengers said they were held up for five hours without being provided water and food.


Olympian Gracie Gold to ‘Seek Some Professional Help’

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 08:51 AM PDT

Olympian Gracie Gold to 'Seek Some Professional Help'One of ice skating's biggest names said in a statement that "after recent struggles on and off the ice, I realize I need to seek some professional help and will be taking some time off."


Trevor Noah Baffled By Trump's Claim That He Saw Harvey Devastation 'Firsthand'

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 10:10 PM PDT

Trevor Noah Baffled By Trump's Claim That He Saw Harvey Devastation 'Firsthand'Trevor Noah is baffled that the White House continues to stand behind President Donald Trump's statements, no matter how false they may be.


Iran Says West Won't Attack and Would Lose If It Tried

Posted: 02 Sep 2017 10:14 AM PDT

Iran Says West Won't Attack and Would Lose If It TriedMilitary leaders said they did not fear an invasion from the West, touting Tehran's growing military might at home and abroad.


Tight security for hajj stoning ritual two years after stampede

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:37 AM PDT

Tight security for hajj stoning ritual two years after stampedeTwo million Muslims pilgrims from around the world took part Friday in the symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, with tight security measures in place two years after a deadly stampede. The ritual at the Jamarat Bridge in Mina near Mecca marks the final major rite of the hajj, a five-day pilgrimage which all Muslims must perform at least once if physically and financially able. The stampede in Mina in 2015 claimed the lives of 2,300 people -- the worst disaster in the history of the hajj.


Harry Potter Fans: You Can Ride On The Hogwarts Express In Real Life

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 11:20 AM PDT

Harry Potter Fans: You Can Ride On The Hogwarts Express In Real LifeHold on to your wands.


Actress Stephanie March Marries Dan Benton — and Walks Down the Aisle to the Star Wars Theme!

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 03:11 PM PDT

Actress Stephanie March Marries Dan Benton — and Walks Down the Aisle to the Star Wars Theme!Actress Stephanie March, formerly of Law & Order: SVU, married tech investor Dan Benton on Friday at their home in Katonah, New York, surrounded by family and a few close friends


Peter Dunham's Wicker Nesting Tables and Other Things We're Coveting Now

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 08:08 AM PDT

Peter Dunham's Wicker Nesting Tables and Other Things We're Coveting Now


Here Are the Very Best Labor Day Sales You Don't Want to Miss

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 09:22 AM PDT

Here Are the Very Best Labor Day Sales You Don't Want to MissTell your wallet we said, "You're welcome."


Eric Trump Fails Miserably Trying To Call Out CNN

Posted: 31 Aug 2017 09:08 PM PDT

Eric Trump Fails Miserably Trying To Call Out CNNPresident Donald Trump said Thursday he would donate $1 million of his own money to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort, a gesture that his son Eric Trump used to attack CNN. 


Frankfurt to evacuate thousands as huge WWII bomb defused

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 11:59 AM PDT

Frankfurt to evacuate thousands as huge WWII bomb defusedFrankfurt city officials have warned that Germany's financial capital could grind to a halt on Monday if residents don't heed orders to vacate their homes to allow the defusing of a massive World War Two bomb. On Sunday, the city will evacuate some 60,000 people in the nation's biggest such maneuver since the war while officials disarm the British bomb discovered on a building site this week in Frankfurt's leafy Westend, where many wealthy bankers live. Fire and police chiefs, at a hastily called press conference on Friday, said they would use force and incarceration if necessary to clear the area of residents.


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