| All hail Roy Moore at 'pro-family' rally, while accusations pile up Posted: 16 Nov 2017 02:11 PM PST  A "pro-family" rally in Birmingham, Ala., featured tributes to embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore by a parade of supporters — including one with a stalking conviction and one who has blamed Hurricane Sandy on gay marriage – but no comments from Moore himself on the latest accusations against him. After two hours of speeches, Moore gave a brief address before the host invited questions on "issues" from the assembled press. The first question was if Moore had ever touched young women without their consent and if he dated teenagers when he was in his 30s.
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| Ohio Lawmaker Quits After Having 'Inappropriate Conduct' With Man In His Office Posted: 17 Nov 2017 11:16 AM PST  An Ohio lawmaker known for his devotion to "family values" has stepped down after allegedly engaging in "inappropriate conduct with another man" in his office.
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| Newly Flipped Witness May Have Info on Flynn Posted: 16 Nov 2017 12:17 PM PST  Tom Winter talks with Rachel Maddow about new reporting that Reza Zarrab, a Turkish-Iranian national wanted by Turkey and charged in the U.S. for sanctions violations is talking with prosecutors and may have information about Mike Flynn.
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| Tesla Unveils World's Fastest Production Car In Surprise Announcement Posted: 17 Nov 2017 12:34 AM PST  Tesla on Thursday night unveiled its electric semi truck, but the massive new vehicle was overshadowed by what it was hauling inside.
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| Injured defector's parasites and diet hint at hard life in N.Korea Posted: 17 Nov 2017 04:13 AM PST  Parasitic worms found in a North Korean soldier, critically injured during a desperate defection, highlight nutrition and hygiene problems that experts say have plagued the isolated country for decades. At a briefing on Wednesday, lead surgeon Lee Cook-jong displayed photos showing dozens of flesh-coloured parasites - including one 27 cm (10.6 in) long - removed from the wounded soldier's digestive tract during a series of surgeries to save his life. The parasites, along with kernels of corn in his stomach, may confirm what many experts and previous defectors have described about the food and hygiene situation for many North Koreans.
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| German court: Kuwait Airways can refuse Israeli passengers Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:38 AM PST  BERLIN (AP) — A German court ruled Thursday that Kuwait's national airline didn't have to transport an Israeli citizen because the carrier would face legal repercussions at home if it did.
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| Roy Moore fights his inner demons. It's not pretty. Posted: 16 Nov 2017 02:00 AM PST  When someone like Roy Moore, the GOP candidate for Senate from Alabama, runs for office as the arbiter of private morality, it's worth asking yourself what he might be running from.
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| Woman with crude anti-Trump truck decal arrested Posted: 17 Nov 2017 10:52 AM PST  The driver of a pickup displaying an expletive-filled message to President Donald Trump and his supporters in the Houston area was arrested Thursday on an outstanding warrant.
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| Donald Trump Tied To Putin's Leash On Sassy California Billboard Posted: 16 Nov 2017 09:16 PM PST  President Donald Trump and Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.)
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| School cancels Muslim speaker after teacher organising presentation receives threats Posted: 16 Nov 2017 06:03 PM PST  A teacher at Northeastern Middle School in Bristol, Connecticut, had invited a local Muslim woman to speak about her faith and sent a note to parents informing them of the event. The letter, which was posted online, introduced the speaker as a New York City native who resided in Connecticut and had founded an organisation devoted to "empowerment of Muslim women". In a statement to NBC, Bristol Public Schools superintendent Susan Kalt Moreau said despite the cancellation "there was an outpouring of support for bringing a speaker in to support our curriculum which includes religions of the world".
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| Some People Think Starbucks Is Promoting 'Gay Agenda' On Holiday Cups Posted: 17 Nov 2017 01:17 PM PST  It seems like outrage over Starbucks cups is almost as much of a holiday tradition as crowded malls, Mariah Carey and sappy movie marathons.
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| Tesla unveils its all-electric semi truck Posted: 17 Nov 2017 01:02 AM PST  After revolutionizing electric cars, Tesla is tackling a new frontier in "green" transportation with the introduction a futuristic all-electric semi truck. "We designed the Tesla truck to be like a bullet," said Tesla co-founder and CEO, Elon Musk.
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| Supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga clash with police in Nairobi, Kenya Posted: 17 Nov 2017 05:37 AM PST ![Supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga clash with police in Nairobi, Kenya]( "Supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga clash with police in Nairobi, Kenya") Two people were killed on Friday as Kenyan police tried to disperse supporters cheering a convoy carrying opposition leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi.
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| Experts: Puerto Rico may struggle for more than a decade Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:45 PM PST  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico could face more than a decade of further economic stagnation and a steep drop in population as a result of Hurricane Maria, experts said on Thursday.
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| Oklahoma Science Teacher, 22, Charged with Rape of Teenage Student After Police Barge In Posted: 17 Nov 2017 08:17 AM PST  Sheriff's deputies barged in on a tryst she had allegedly set up with the teenage student
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| Trevor Noah Asks: #YouToo, Al? Blames All Men Posted: 17 Nov 2017 03:26 AM PST  "The Daily Show's" Trevor Noah was particularly disappointed at the latest revelation concerning a groper-in-high-places.
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| Mnangagwa: Zimbabwe's 'Comeback Crocodile'? Posted: 17 Nov 2017 03:51 AM PST  Emmerson Mnangagwa appeared well-placed to reprise his leading role in Zimbabwe after returning to the country in the wake of the army's takeover, prompted by his sacking by President Robert Mugabe. Nicknamed "Ngwena" (The Crocodile) because of his fearsome power and ruthlessness, the 75-year-old has a reputation for taking no prisoners -- but appeared to have been outfoxed by Grace Mugabe. It was the climax of a long feud between Grace and Mugabe's then deputy to be in pole position to replace the ailing leader when he died or retired.
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| Florida Man Killed Ex, Her New Boyfriend and Her Parents -- Then Left His Son Alone With Their Bodies Posted: 17 Nov 2017 03:37 PM PST  On Thursday, a 32-year-old Florida man was convicted of the 2014 quadruple murders of his ex-girlfriend, her new boyfriend and her parents, according to news reports.
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| Donald Trump's 'Bond Villains' Posing With Cash Is Your New Favorite Meme Posted: 16 Nov 2017 02:07 AM PST  Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and his wife, Louise Linton, celebrated the first batch of bucks to bear his signature with a photoshoot at the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing on Wednesday.
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| Ivanka Trump warned to stay quiet after speaking out about sexual assault allegations Posted: 16 Nov 2017 07:02 PM PST  First daughter Ivanka Trump's harsh statement about Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore drew some backlash from Breitbart this week.
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| No, We Didn't Just See The First Marijuana Overdose Death Posted: 17 Nov 2017 12:07 PM PST  Humans have been getting high on marijuana for millennia, and there has never been a recorded case of a fatal overdose.
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| Ohio judge uses groping scandal to brag about having sex with 50 women and 'love in the hayloft' Posted: 17 Nov 2017 12:13 PM PST  An Ohio Supreme Court justice has been denounced for responding to sexual misconduct allegations against Sen Al Franken by bragging of his prolific sexual exploits. Mr Franken, a Minnesota Democrat, apologised this week after broadcaster Leeann Tweeden accused him of groping and kissing her non-consensually during a 2006 tour, when Mr Franken was a comedian and had not yet been elected. Elected officials, including Democrats, swiftly denounced Mr Franken.
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| Gunman ran victims off road, chased them on foot Posted: 16 Nov 2017 09:15 PM PST  Michelle McFadyen was driving to the store with her husband when the couple strayed into the path of a shooting rampage in their small Northern California town.
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| Al Franken apologizes after accusation he kissed and groped TV news anchor Posted: 16 Nov 2017 01:10 PM PST  Al Franken: 'I respect women. US senator and former comedian Al Franken has issued an apology after being accused of kissing and groping a woman without her consent. Leeann Tweeden, a Los Angeles-based news anchor, came forward with the allegations in an op-ed published by KABC radio on Thursday that detailed an encounter with Franken during a tour of the Middle East to entertain US troops in 2006.
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| North Korean soldier stable, but riddled with parasites Posted: 16 Nov 2017 12:28 AM PST  A North Korean soldier shot multiple times while defecting to the South is in a stable condition but riddled with parasites that could complicate his chances of survival, his doctor said Thursday. The young man was rushed to hospital in South Korea by helicopter where he has undergone two rounds of emergency surgery. "We're paying close attention to prevent possible complications," said Lee, who on Wednesday said "an enormous number of parasites" including roundworms had been found in the small intestine.
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| J.B. Hunt, Wal-Mart climb aboard Tesla's electric truck Posted: 17 Nov 2017 01:39 PM PST  Most of the customers who announced plans to put down $5,000 deposits for the Tesla Semi indicated they wanted to test a few of the vehicles. Wal-Mart said it plans to order a total of 15 Tesla trucks, five for the United States and ten for Canada. The company operates a fleet of about 6,000 trucks in the United States.
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| Hillary Clinton Calls DOJ Investigation Threats An 'Abuse Of Power' Posted: 16 Nov 2017 01:50 AM PST  Hillary Clinton responded to news that Attorney General Jeff Sessions is considering whether to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations leveled against her and other Democrats.
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| 23 Unique Gifts For Your Wife That Don’t Totally Suck Posted: 17 Nov 2017 09:01 AM PST  Finding the right holiday gift for your wife can be stressful. Everything's either too cheesy, too pricey or just plain boring.
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| FCC scraps media rules preventing one company from dominating local news Posted: 16 Nov 2017 03:45 PM PST  The Federal Communications Commission has voted to scrap rules that prohibited companies from owning multiple news sources in a single region. Commissioners moved to eliminate the rules on a 3-2 vote, overriding objections that the move would clear the way for greater consolidation in a media industry that is increasingly dominated by a handful of large players. "We have paved the way for a new crop of media broadcast empires," said Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, who voted against the move, adding that doing away with the rules would "amplify the influence of a small number of companies".
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| 'Ghost Guns.' California Shooting Rampage Highlights Problem of Homemade Weapons Posted: 16 Nov 2017 12:08 PM PST  The Northern California shooter found an easy way around a court order prohibiting him from having guns: He built his own at home
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| Ohio calls off execution after failing to find inmate's vein Posted: 16 Nov 2017 02:16 AM PST  LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Ohio called off the execution of an ailing 69-year-old killer Wednesday after the executioners couldn't find a vein to insert the IV that delivers the lethal drugs.
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| Democratic Candidates Are Hanging Roy Moore Around The Necks Of Their GOP Opponents Posted: 16 Nov 2017 10:58 AM PST  WASHINGTON ― Democrats are seizing on the controversy surrounding Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore in state and local races around the country, attacking GOP opponents over their stance regarding the former judge, who has been accused of sexual assault and inappropriate advances by multiple women.
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| Woman Dies After Cleaning Scene Of Son's Suspected Drug Overdose Posted: 16 Nov 2017 03:19 PM PST  A Pennsylvania mother caring for her son after his suspected drug overdose is believed to have accidentally overdosed on the same substance while cleaning his home, leading to her death.
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| 10 Twists On Snickerdoodles You Weren't Expecting Posted: 17 Nov 2017 02:32 PM PST |
| Saudi Arabia swapping assets for freedom of some held in graft purge: sources Posted: 17 Nov 2017 05:28 AM PST  By Samia Nakhoul and Katie Paul BEIRUT/RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi authorities are striking agreements with some of those detained in an anti-corruption crackdown, asking them to hand over assets and cash in return for their freedom, sources familiar with the matter said. The deals involve separating cash from assets like property and shares, and looking at bank accounts to assess cash values, one of the sources told Reuters. Dozens of princes, senior officials and businessmen, including cabinet ministers and billionaires, have been detained in the graft inquiry at least partly aimed at strengthening the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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| If America Topples North Korea and Iran, What Happens Next? Posted: 16 Nov 2017 06:06 PM PST  Just say no to regime change. On October 19, National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster declared that President Donald Trump was not going to accept the North Korean regime threatening the United States with a nuclear weapon.
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| Polish Woman Says She Was Dragged Out Of Church After Unfurling Anti-Racism Banner Posted: 17 Nov 2017 09:39 AM PST  A Polish woman says she was booted out of a Catholic church service in Warsaw while protesting against racism and far-right nationalist groups.
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| Palestinian rams car into Israeli civilians, is shot: army Posted: 17 Nov 2017 12:04 AM PST  A Palestinian rammed his car into two Israeli civilians in the occupied West Bank Friday before trying to stab soldiers and being shot, the Israeli army said. In a statement the army said the attacker drove his car into the two Israelis near the Gush Etzion junction in the southern West Bank, leaving them both injured. A spokeswoman for the hospital said the Palestinian was 17 and in critical condition.
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| 15 black men charged with drug offences have all charges dropped after being allegedly framed by corrupt detective Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:23 AM PST  Fifteen African American men who say they were framed by a corrupt Chicago police officer and his team, have had all the charges against them dropped. Prosecutors said they were vacating all charges against the men, who were arrested by officers led by former police sergeant Ronald Watts. The Exoneration Project, a free legal clinic at the University of Chicago Law School which represented the men, said all 15 were convicted of drug crimes from 2003-2008, and have all served their respective sentences.
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| See How the Earth Has Changed Over the Past 20 Years in This NASA Timelapse Posted: 17 Nov 2017 02:03 PM PST  A new 20-year NASA timelapse taken from space shows in just a few minutes how life on Earth shapes the planet year by year.
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| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Says Bill Clinton Should've Resigned Over Lewinsky Scandal Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:53 PM PST  Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said that President Bill Clinton should have resigned from the Oval Office after news broke of his infamous affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
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| The Absolute Worst Excuses Ever For Calling In Sick Posted: 17 Nov 2017 02:46 AM PST  CareerBuilder's annual survey, which covered a 12-month period ending in September, found that 40 percent of workers had claimed to be sick when they actually weren't, and 38 percent of employers had checked up on workers who called in sick.
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