2017年10月4日星期三

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House Passes An Abortion Ban After Letting Children's Health Program Expire

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:28 AM PDT

House Passes An Abortion Ban After Letting Children's Health Program ExpireNEW YORK― House Republicans are expected to pass a bill on Tuesday that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy ― a move the Trump administration said will "help to facilitate a culture of life."


'Fox & Friends' Guest Says CNN Partly To Blame For Las Vegas Shooting

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 06:33 AM PDT

'Fox & Friends' Guest Says CNN Partly To Blame For Las Vegas Shooting.@IngrahamAngle on Las Vegas shooting aftermath: "There is not a government solution for every problem."


Powerful Senate Committee Concludes Russia Tried To Sow Chaos In 2016 Elections

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 11:13 AM PDT

Powerful Senate Committee Concludes Russia Tried To Sow Chaos In 2016 ElectionsWASHINGTON ― The Senate Intelligence Committee endorsed the findings of a January intelligence assessment that accused Russia of interfering in last year's presidential election to help President Donald Trump defeat his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.


Many Puerto Ricans angry over Trump's comments on island

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 09:04 PM PDT

Many Puerto Ricans angry over Trump's comments on islandSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Outside of official events, many Puerto Ricans say they won't be welcoming President Donald Trump with open arms during his visit to the storm-wracked island on Tuesday.


The 'Monopoly Man' Just Owned The Senate's Equifax Hearing

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 10:08 AM PDT

The 'Monopoly Man' Just Owned The Senate's Equifax HearingRich Uncle Pennybags apparently likes to spend his free time at Senate hearings.


France to lead investigation into A380 engine explosion

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:04 PM PDT

France to lead investigation into A380 engine explosionBy Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) - France's air accident investigation agency said on Tuesday it would lead the probe into an engine explosion that prompted the emergency landing of an Air France A380 superjumbo in Canada with over 500 people on board on Saturday. Reuters reported on Monday that Canada, France and the United States were debating who should lead the investigation into the accident, which took place high over Greenland.


12 Vegetarian Recipes Kids Will Totally Approve Of

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:48 PM PDT

12 Vegetarian Recipes Kids Will Totally Approve Of


Ariel Winter steps out in ultra-cropped tank top: See her revealing look

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 06:46 AM PDT

Ariel Winter steps out in ultra-cropped tank top: See her revealing lookAriel Winter took a brief hiatus from posting sexed-up Instagram snaps, but rest assured -- she's back in action.


Progressive Challenger Elected Mayor Of Birmingham, Alabama

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 07:38 PM PDT

Progressive Challenger Elected Mayor Of Birmingham, AlabamaProgressive challenger Randall Woodfin on Tuesday unseated William Bell, the mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, in a nonpartisan runoff election.


Man wants to thank good Samaritans that saved him during the Las Vegas shooting

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 10:02 AM PDT

Man wants to thank good Samaritans that saved him during the Las Vegas shootingJeffrey Koishor, 25, took his first steps after sustaining two gunshot wounds to his leg and hip during the nightmarish Las Vegas shooting earlier this week. As the bullets began to rain down on the crowd from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino hotel room where shooter Stephen Paddock was holed up, Koishor immediately shielded his girlfriend from the spray. "I was running on my right leg for about 50 yards until I got to the House of Blues bar where it had a covered roof," Koishor said.


Jimmy Kimmel Calls Out Lawmakers By Name, Says They Better Pray For Forgiveness

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:48 AM PDT

Jimmy Kimmel Calls Out Lawmakers By Name, Says They Better Pray For ForgivenessJimmy Kimmel barely held back his tears on Monday night as he spoke about his hometown of Las Vegas, where a gunman killed at least 50 people and left more than 500 injured on Sunday night.


Sheriff: Traffic stop turns up assault rifles, 900 rounds

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:10 PM PDT

Sheriff: Traffic stop turns up assault rifles, 900 roundsJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Federal agents are trying to determine why a man pulled over for speeding in Tennessee was carrying a cache of weapons including two submachine guns and 900 rounds of ammunition.


John McCain Urges Supreme Court to 'Return Control of Our Elections to the People'

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 02:10 AM PDT

John McCain Urges Supreme Court to 'Return Control of Our Elections to the People'Sens. John McCain and Sheldon Whitehouse doubled down on their bipartisan effort encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to create a new standard for determining the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering.


Trump administration backpedals on citizenship for 'Dreamers'

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:33 PM PDT

Trump administration backpedals on citizenship for 'Dreamers'By Yeganeh Torbati and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. official told Congress on Tuesday it would be "rational" to legislate a path for citizenship for illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children, but within hours the administration backtracked, saying his comments did not state the views of President Donald Trump. The Trump administration last month ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, which began in 2012 under former President Barack Obama.


Elizabeth Warren Scorches Former Equifax CEO For Profiting From Data Breaches

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 10:49 AM PDT

Elizabeth Warren Scorches Former Equifax CEO For Profiting From Data Breachesforced former Equifax CEO Richard Smith to admit that the credit reporting agency profits from data breaches in a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday.


Witnesses testify VX killed brother of North Korean leader

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 07:34 AM PDT

Witnesses testify VX killed brother of North Korean leaderSHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AP) — The cause of the death of the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader dominated the second day Tuesday of the trial of two women accused of killing him at a busy airport terminal in Malaysia.


Head of Syria ex-Qaeda group 'critical' after Russia strike

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 01:07 PM PDT

Head of Syria ex-Qaeda group 'critical' after Russia strikeDefence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said the strike was the result of a special operation to avenge an attack on Russian military police in the so-called Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria on September 18. "As a result of the strike, the leader of Jabhat al-Nusra Abu Mohammed al-Jolani received multiple serious shrapnel wounds, lost an arm and is in a critical condition, according to several independent sources," Konashenkov said in a statement.


Tom Brokaw on America’s legacy: Mass murder, made in the USA

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 08:39 AM PDT

Tom Brokaw on America's legacy: Mass murder, made in the USAAfter a shooting massacre in Las Vegas Sunday killed 59 and wounded 527 more, Tom Brokaw delivered a powerful sermon on the "made-in-America mass murder."


Mom Shares Honest Responses To The Annoying Things People Say To Parents

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:49 PM PDT

Mom Shares Honest Responses To The Annoying Things People Say To ParentsAn Australian mom opened up about the annoying things people say to parents in a hilariously blunt Facebook post.


Ohio court overturns death sentence for convicted murderer, orders new trial

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 12:27 PM PDT

Ohio court overturns death sentence for convicted murderer, orders new trialA divided Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the death sentence of a man convicted of murdering a female bartender and ordered a new trial, saying prosecutors erred in showing jurors knives not used in the crime that the man owned. The 4-3 ruling sends the case of defendant Joseph Thomas back to Lake County for a new trial. Thomas, 33, of Perry Township, in northeast Ohio, was convicted in 2012 for the kidnapping, rape and aggravated murder of bartender Anne McSween, 49, which occurred two years earlier in Mentor-on-the-Lake, located about 30 miles east of Cleveland.


Theresa May Sums Up A Sobering Reality About U.S. Gun Laws

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:12 AM PDT

Theresa May Sums Up A Sobering Reality About U.S. Gun LawsBritish Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday expressed doubt that deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history will prompt America to act on gun reform.


19 Pumpkin Muffins Your Fall Mornings Need

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:18 PM PDT

19 Pumpkin Muffins Your Fall Mornings Need


21 Sweet And Salty Halloween Costumes Perfect For Foodies

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:14 PM PDT

21 Sweet And Salty Halloween Costumes Perfect For FoodiesIf your Instagram has more photos of food than people, then Halloween is probably your jam (and butter).


Archaeologists in Turkey believe they have discovered Santa Claus's tomb

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 04:37 AM PDT

Archaeologists in Turkey believe they have discovered Santa Claus's tombArchaeologists in Turkey have made a discovery which could settle a century-old debate … and disappoint millions of children around the world.  They have unearthed what they say is likely the tomb of the original Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas, beneath an ancient church in Demre, southern Turkey. Demre, previously known as Myra, in Antalya province, is believed to be the birthplace of the 4th century bishop.  Cemil Karabayram, the head of Antalya's Monument Authority, said the shrine was discovered during electronic surveys that showed gaps beneath the church. "We believe this shrine has not been damaged at all, but it is quite difficult to get to it as there are mosaics on the floor," Mr Karabayram told the Turkish Hurriyet Daily News.  He said he is very optimistic about uncovering Saint Nicholas's remains, but warned it will take some time to scale each tile one by one and remove them as a whole in a mold. Turkish experts claim that what was believed to be the original grave of Saint Nicholas (pictured) was in fact the grave of an anonymous priest.  Credit: Creative Commons "We have obtained very good results but the real work starts now," he said, adding that the temple is almost fully intact but currently inaccessible due to the presence of stone reliefs that need to be preserved. "We will reach the ground and maybe we will find the untouched body of Saint Nicholas."  Professor Sema Dogan, excavation leader, was stunned by the finding and believes the discovery could boost tourism to the area. At the time of his death in 343 A.D., Saint Nicholas was interred at the church in Demre, where he lay undisturbed until the 11th century.  Previously, the remains were believed to have then been smuggled to the Italian city of Bari by merchants in the year 1087. Christians visit the site of what was thought to be his final resting place in Bari's Basilica di San Nicola. However, Turkish experts are now claiming the wrong bones were removed and those taken abroad belong to another, local priest, rather than the legendary bishop. Christmas myth | Santa Claus is American Saint Nicholas of Myra was known for his generosity towards children. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, a practice celebrated on his feast day, December 6. He was popularised in 16th century Europe as Father Christmas, who gave presents to young children. Dutch arrivals to the United States called their version of Saint Nicholas "Sinterklaas," which later became Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas is depicted in modern images as a portly old man sporting a big white beard and spectacles.


Acts of heroism saved countless lives at Las Vegas shooting

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:44 AM PDT

Acts of heroism saved countless lives at Las Vegas shootingLAS VEGAS (AP) — Rob Ledbetter's battlefield instincts kicked in quickly as bullets rained overhead.


Katie Nolan heading to ESPN after four years at FOX Sports after months of contractual limbo

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 07:48 AM PDT

Katie Nolan heading to ESPN after four years at FOX Sports after months of contractual limboAfter several months of contractual limbo with Fox Sports, the former "Garbage Time" host will officially join ESPN on October 16 and "appear across multiple platforms in a variety of projects."


Russia accuses US-led forces of 'bloody provocations' in Syria

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 11:54 PM PDT

Russia accuses US-led forces of 'bloody provocations' in SyriaRussian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov accused US-led forces of carrying out "bloody provocations" against Russian troops in Syria in an interview published by the Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awsat on Wednesday. "The activities of US-led forces raise many questions... In some cases, these forces have indirectly encouraged other terrorists to attack strategic positions rightfully regained by Damascus, or they have deliberately engaged in bloody provocations against our forces," Lavrov said. The Russian foreign minister appeared to be referring to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which the US-led coalition is backing in a drive against Islamic State jihadists in eastern Syria, mainly in the city of Raqqa.


Nigeria anti-graft agency rejects ex-first lady's 'witch-hunt' accusation

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 08:17 AM PDT

Nigeria anti-graft agency rejects ex-first lady's 'witch-hunt' accusationNigeria's financial crimes agency on Wednesday brushed off allegations by the wife of the country's former president that it had conducted a "witch-hunt" against her. Patience Jonathan, whose husband Goodluck Jonathan was the president of Africa's most populous country from 2010 to 2015, accused the head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of an "orchestrated plan" to tarnish her reputation and that of her husband. President Muhammadu Buhari took office in 2015 after defeating Goodluck Jonathan in elections during which he vowed to crack down on corruption.


Obama Vets Plan Health Insurance Sign-Up Campaign Because Trump Won't

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 03:00 AM PDT

Obama Vets Plan Health Insurance Sign-Up Campaign Because Trump Won'tIf the Trump administration isn't going to try to sell Obamacare to consumers this year, these Obama administration veterans are ready to step in.


Spain's Catalonia Crisis Is Getting So Serious That Even the King Spoke Up

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:01 PM PDT

Spain's Catalonia Crisis Is Getting So Serious That Even the King Spoke UpSpain's King Felipe VI weighed in on Spain's growing political crisis on Tuesday, slamming the "irresponsible leaders" who pushed Catalonia's independence referendum.


The Internet Is United Against Holding National Taco Day on a Wednesday

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 07:53 AM PDT

The Internet Is United Against Holding National Taco Day on a WednesdayNational Taco Day fell on a Wednesday this year


How to Answer the Dreaded Interview Question: Tell Me About Yourself

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 09:04 AM PDT

How to Answer the Dreaded Interview Question: Tell Me About YourselfOne of the most hated interview questions is "Tell me about yourself." In fact, it's difficult for almost all job seekers to answer this question. Why do hiring managers ask this question in the first place? When the hiring manager says, "Tell me about yourself," it is an open-ended question.


Vegas shooting renews debate on high-capacity ammo magazines

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 04:36 PM PDT

Vegas shooting renews debate on high-capacity ammo magazinesIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The rapid-fire shooting that killed or injured hundreds of concertgoers in Las Vegas has highlighted the easy availability of ammunition magazines that allow shooters to fire dozens of shots without having to reload.


Rachel Bilson squashes hope of a reconciliation with Hayden Christensen by buying new house in Pasadena

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:10 AM PDT

Rachel Bilson squashes hope of a reconciliation with Hayden Christensen by buying new house in PasadenaAfter a full decade together, Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen are definitely done --  and there's a $3.25 million check to prove it.


Cigna to end OxyContin painkiller coverage, signs contract for alternative

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 03:40 PM PDT

Cigna to end OxyContin painkiller coverage, signs contract for alternativeAmid a growing U.S. opioid addiction, health insurer Cigna Corp will stop covering OxyContin, the opioid painkiller sold by Purdue Pharma LP, as of Jan. 1 and will instead cover an equivalent with a formulation less vulnerable to abuse, the company said on Wednesday. The insurer has signed a "value-based contract" with Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc for Xtampza ER, an extended-release oxycodone equivalent that cannot be made more fast-acting through cutting or crushing. Under the contract, Collegium will reduce the cost of the medication for many of Cigna's benefit plans.


Michelle Obama Is Celebrating Her 25th Anniversary With This Sweet Throwback Photo

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 10:35 AM PDT

Michelle Obama Is Celebrating Her 25th Anniversary With This Sweet Throwback PhotoSee the Obama's on their wedding day 25 years ago.


Putin Tells U.S. to Stay Out of Russia’s Business

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:07 PM PDT

Putin Tells U.S. to Stay Out of Russia's BusinessPutin said the current state of affairs between the U.S. and Russia was "below-satisfactory."


'Game Of Thrones' Star Says Every Episode Of Season 8 Is 'Monumental'

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:19 PM PDT

'Game Of Thrones' Star Says Every Episode Of Season 8 Is 'Monumental'It sounds like "Game of Thrones" Season 8 won't be the Sam old thing.


2020 Porsche Mission E Electric Sedan Spied Testing Alongside Teslas

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 02:10 PM PDT

2020 Porsche Mission E Electric Sedan Spied Testing Alongside TeslasPorsche's EV looks like a four-door supercar.


Julianne Hough's secret to her amazing body is right on her wrist

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 09:21 AM PDT

Julianne Hough's secret to her amazing body is right on her wristWe finally know the secret to Julianne Hough's incredible body -- and it's right on her wrist.


The Las Vegas Massacre Was A Ritual Sacrifice To The Second Amendment

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:18 PM PDT

The Las Vegas Massacre Was A Ritual Sacrifice To The Second AmendmentOn Monday, with victims of the previous night's massacre still dying at Las Vegas-area hospitals, conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly had a blunt message to a nation in mourning after the latest high-profile mass shooting, this one the deadliest in modern U.S. history.


New York Yankees defeat Minnesota Twins in one-game Wild Card playoff, move on to ALDS

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 09:02 PM PDT

New York Yankees defeat Minnesota Twins in one-game Wild Card playoff, move on to ALDSThe New York Yankees are heading to the American League Division Series.


New Mom Serena Williams Graces Us With Sizzling Instagram Photos

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:45 AM PDT

New Mom Serena Williams Graces Us With Sizzling Instagram PhotosSerena Williams is a goddess in all seasons of life, and her post-pregnancy look is no exception.


12 Wicked-Good Halloween Punches

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 03:27 PM PDT

12 Wicked-Good Halloween Punches


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