2018年1月11日星期四

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With key GOPers retiring, could Orange County lead the way to a Democratic wave?

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 04:04 PM PST

With key GOPers retiring, could Orange County lead the way to a Democratic wave?Two veteran GOP congressmen representing California's Orange County, Darrell Issa and Ed Royce, just announced their retirements, a hopeful sign for Democrats. But can they capitalize on it to flip the House?


Driver spots venomous, red-bellied black snake hissing at him through his car window

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 10:04 AM PST

Driver spots venomous, red-bellied black snake hissing at him through his car windowAn Australian man experienced the fright of his life recently after a venomous snake scaled his car window as he drove home from the mechanic.


Australia Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign After Former Child Model Commits Suicide

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 07:42 PM PST

Australia Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign After Former Child Model Commits SuicideThe suicide of a 14-year-old girl who was once the face of iconic Australian outback hat maker Akubra has left the nation shocked.


Explosion on Iranian oil tanker forces rescue team to retreat

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 04:05 AM PST

Explosion on Iranian oil tanker forces rescue team to retreatBy Josephine Mason and Yuna Park BEIJING/SEOUL (Reuters) - Rescue crews were forced to retreat from a stricken Iranian oil tanker in the East China Sea on Wednesday following an explosion on the ship as a fire raged for a fourth day after a dramatic collision. The blast happened on board the tanker in the afternoon after rescue crews were dousing the ship with foam in an attempt to put out the fire, China's Transport Ministry (MOT) said in a statement on Wednesday. The cause and damage to the tanker from the incident were not clear.


Joe Biden Says He Didn’t Want To Be Vice President

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 05:18 AM PST

Joe Biden Says He Didn't Want To Be Vice PresidentFormer Vice President Joe Biden didn't want the No. 2 job ― and said so when Barack Obama offered him the position.


Marriott apologizes after listing Taiwan, Tibet as countries

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 02:42 AM PST

Marriott apologizes after listing Taiwan, Tibet as countriesBEIJING (AP) — The Marriot hotel chain apologized Thursday to China's government for referring to Tibet and self-ruled Taiwan as countries in a customer survey that news reports said Chinese police investigated as a possible crime.


Bill Cosby: 'Please don't put me on #MeToo'

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 10:59 AM PST

Bill Cosby: 'Please don't put me on #MeToo'More than 50 women have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault. Bill Cosby made reference to the anti-sexual harassment movement #MeToo on Wednesday during one of his first public outings since his 2017 sexual assault case ended in a mistrial. "Please don't put me on #MeToo," the fallen comedian told a reporter, referring to the rising wave of activism that now hangs over the buildup to his April retrial.


Trump slams 'Sneaky' Dianne Feinstein for releasing testimony in Russian dossier probe

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 09:35 AM PST

Trump slams 'Sneaky' Dianne Feinstein for releasing testimony in Russian dossier probeThe president also said that "Republicans should finally take control" of the Russia investigation.


Firefighters Rescue Girl, 14, From Home Destroyed in Tragic California Mudslides

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 06:06 AM PST

Firefighters Rescue Girl, 14, From Home Destroyed in Tragic California MudslidesMore than a dozen deaths have been reported in the flood-ravaged region.


College Sophomore's Dead Body Found Days After He Vanished While Home on Winter Break

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 05:00 PM PST

College Sophomore's Dead Body Found Days After He Vanished While Home on Winter BreakThe body of a 19-year-old college student was found on Tuesday in California about a week after he disappeared — and police are investigating whether his death was a homicide, PEOPLE confirms


Photos Of Empty Grocery Shelves Show Dire Situation In Venezuela

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 02:56 PM PST

Photos Of Empty Grocery Shelves Show Dire Situation In VenezuelaDesperate Venezuelans swarmed supermarkets on Saturday in a rare chance to stock up on basic goods amid a spiraling economic crisis that has resulted in widespread poverty and food shortages.


Immigration Agents Raid Nearly 100 7-Eleven Stores Nationwide In Show Of Force

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 06:40 PM PST

Immigration Agents Raid Nearly 100 7-Eleven Stores Nationwide In Show Of ForceIn a dramatic crackdown, immigration agents arrived unannounced at nearly 100 7-Eleven stores across the country before dawn Wednesday, interviewing employees and managers, serving audit notices and arresting 21 workers.


Obama reports no gifts from Putin in 2016 — sad!

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 02:23 PM PST

Obama reports no gifts from Putin in 2016 — sad!The State Department published its annual list of foreign leaders who made gifts to American officials, including President Barack Obama. Vladimir Putin wasn't on it. Neither was Kim Jong Un.


Plane on domestic flight makes emergency landing in Poland

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 01:56 PM PST

Plane on domestic flight makes emergency landing in PolandWARSAW, Poland (AP) — A spokesman for Warsaw's international airport said Wednesday that a Polish plane on a domestic flight made a safe emergency landing with a malfunctioning front wheel and no one was hurt.


School Homework Asks Kids To Give 3 'Good' Reasons For Slavery

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 05:10 PM PST

School Homework Asks Kids To Give 3 'Good' Reasons For SlaveryA private Christian school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is under fire after asking fourth-graders to lay out three "good" reasons for slavery as part of a homework assignment.


Poll: Oprah tops Trump with likely voters in 2020 election

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 07:31 AM PST

Poll: Oprah tops Trump with likely voters in 2020 electionPresident Donald Trump was asked whether he would beat Oprah Winfrey in a presidential contest on Tuesday, to which he replied, "Yeah I'll beat Oprah. According to the latest Rasmussen Reports survey released on Wednesday, 48 percent of likely U.S. voters would choose Oprah -- an iconic entertainment mogul -- while 38 percent would opt for the current Republican president. An additional 14 percent are "undecided" on the matchup, signaling Oprah -- who has no political or government experience to date -- could potentially gain or lose support if she decided to roll out a presidential platform.


Dog Stranded by California Mudslides Airlifted From Roof of Family's Home

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 05:35 AM PST

Dog Stranded by California Mudslides Airlifted From Roof of Family's HomeRescuers used a helicopter to save Californians stranded after torrential rains.


More E. Coli Cases Identified: Consumer Reports Says Romaine Still a Risk to Eat

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 08:46 PM PST

More E. Coli Cases Identified: Consumer Reports Says Romaine Still a Risk to EatThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that seven new E. coli infections have been identified, likely associated with contaminated "leafy greens."  The seven new rep...


Ryan Zinke's Decision To Appease GOP Governor On Offshore Drilling Leaves Coastal Democrats Fuming

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 08:29 AM PST

Ryan Zinke's Decision To Appease GOP Governor On Offshore Drilling Leaves Coastal Democrats FumingSome wonder if the sudden reversal was nothing more than a stunt to help get Gov. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) elected to the Senate in 2018, while California's top prosecutor pointed out that tourism and beauty are not unique to the Republican-led Sunshine State. "California is also 'unique' & our 'coasts are heavily reliant on tourism as an economic driver.' Our 'local and state voice' is firmly opposed to any and all offshore drilling," California Attorney General Xavier Becerra tweeted, referencing Zinke's own statement.


In photos: A look at some of the best luxury hotels of 2018

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 08:34 AM PST

In photos: A look at some of the best luxury hotels of 2018


Fujimori victims to petition pope during Peru visit

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 12:29 PM PST

Fujimori victims to petition pope during Peru visitRelatives of victims of Peru's military death-squads under Alberto Fujimori said Wednesday they would petition the pope when he visits next week for help in getting a pardon for the ex-president annulled. A relatives' group has requested a meeting with Pope Francis during the second leg of his South American trip to Chile and Peru next week. The December 24 pardon sparked a wave of protest in Peru.


Baby Girl on the Way for Vanessa Marcil

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 01:12 PM PST

Baby Girl on the Way for Vanessa MarcilVanessa Marcil's little miracle is on the way


2019 Ford Edge ST: Yes, There's Now an ST SUV

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 09:01 PM PST

2019 Ford Edge ST: Yes, There's Now an ST SUVHoned for performance with 335 horsepower and a tuned suspension.


Republicans Have 4 Convicted Criminals Running For Congress In 2018

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 10:00 AM PST

Republicans Have 4 Convicted Criminals Running For Congress In 2018WASHINGTON ―  When Joe Arpaio, the former Maricopa County sheriff, announced his Senate candidacy on Tuesday, he became the fourth viable Republican 2018 congressional candidate who's been convicted of a crime.


Russian military shows drones it says came from Syria raid

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 09:22 AM PST

Russian military shows drones it says came from Syria raidMOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Defense Ministry on Thursday displayed a pair of drones that it said were captured following attacks on two Russian military bases in Syria, saying the attack required know-how indicating it was carried out with outside assistance.


The Flu Killed a Healthy 21-Year-Old Man. Here's How That Can Happen

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 10:54 AM PST

The Flu Killed a Healthy 21-Year-Old Man. Here's How That Can HappenKnow the common warning signs


California mudslides: Three-year-old girl among dead as names of victims released

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 03:33 PM PST

California mudslides: Three-year-old girl among dead as names of victims releasedTorrential rain sent an avalanche of debris and water surging down a hillside that had been stripped bare by recent wildfires, tearing houses from their foundations and launching a days-long slog to rescue people still trapped in cars and homes. As the search-and-rescue effort unfolded, sheriff's officials declined to publicly release details about the dead — in part an acknowledgement that the toll could mount higher — as they whittled down the number of missing people. All 17 people who perished were from the town of Montecito, and four were children: 10-year-old Jonathan Benitez, 3-year-old Kailly Benitez, 12-year-old Sawyer Corey and 6-year-old Peerawat Sutthithepn all lost their lives.


Aly Raisman Says USA Gymnastics Is '100 Percent Responsible' For Nassar Abuse

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 06:56 AM PST

Aly Raisman Says USA Gymnastics Is '100 Percent Responsible' For Nassar AbuseAly Raisman just called out USA Gymnastics for victim-blaming the 120-plus women who have accused former team doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse.


Terrifying footage shows the cruise that traveled through the bomb cyclone

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 12:17 PM PST

Terrifying footage shows the cruise that traveled through the bomb cycloneNothing like a completely avoidable disaster to totally ruin your expensive cruise. The massive cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway departed New York on Dec. 29, 2017, as it does nearly every week. But this time was different, thanks to the massive bomb cyclone winter storm that rocked the East Coast. SEE ALSO: Norwegian Cruise ship sailed right through 'bomb cyclone' despite accurate forecast Traveling through the storm was completely avoidable, but Norwegian Cruise Line powered on to its original itinerary, heading directly through it.  YouTuber RedCurtainEnt was on that journey and managed to compile some of the more exciting moments from the cruise — like flooded hallways, snowy decks, a ton of leaking ceilings, passengers struggling to walk upright, and a whole lotta wind and rough seas.  Thankfully, the ship returned to New York on the afternoon of Jan. 5 without major incident, aside from some seriously upset passengers. 


Trains resume service in snowbound Swiss ski resort

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 09:16 AM PST

Trains resume service in snowbound Swiss ski resortTrains began running again in the Zermatt ski station on Wednesday after crews dug through mounds of snow blocking the tracks, offering relief to thousands of tourists stranded at the popular Swiss resort. Over the past two days, more than a thousand people have been airlifted out of the resort which lies at the foot of the Matterhorn after heavy snowfall cut off road and rail links. Zermatt's tourism office said trains to the nearby village of Taesch resumed at 5:15 pm (1615 GMT) despite efforts to get the service up and running in the morning.


South Korea's major cryptocurrency exchanges raided by police, tax authorities

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 06:46 PM PST

South Korea's major cryptocurrency exchanges raided by police, tax authoritiesSouth Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges were raided by police and tax agencies this week for alleged tax evasion, people familiar with the investigation said on Thursday. "A few officials from the National Tax Service raided our office this week," an official at Coinone, a major cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, told Reuters.


5 Ways to Spice Up Your 401(k) Plan In 1 Day

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 09:04 AM PST

5 Ways to Spice Up Your 401(k) Plan In 1 DayDespite a robust upswing in the U.S. stock market, American workers continue to struggle with low retirement savings rates. A 2016 study by GoBankingRates states that 56 percent of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement and one-third of U.S. adults have no retirement savings at all. A separate study from Vanguard notes that the average 401(k) fund only holds $101,650 (most investment experts suggest having at least $500,000 saved for retirement), and that 38 million U.S. adults have no retirement account assets at all.


White House Official Says Voter Fraud Panel Found Nothing, Will Delete Voter Data

Posted: 09 Jan 2018 08:22 PM PST

White House Official Says Voter Fraud Panel Found Nothing, Will Delete Voter DataA White House official told a federal judge Tuesday that President Donald Trump's now-defunct voter fraud commission plans to delete the voter data it collected from about 20 states and contradicted the administration's public statements saying the Department of Homeland Security would take up the panel's work.


N.J. Doctor Allegedly Had Radio Host Wife Murdered — to Protect Drug Ring He Ran With Biker Gang

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 10:32 AM PST

N.J. Doctor Allegedly Had Radio Host Wife Murdered — to Protect Drug Ring He Ran With Biker GangA well-known doctor is facing a litany of criminal charges in New Jersey, where he's accused of hiring someone to murder his wife — a popular radio talk show host


Russia dismisses Democratic US Senate report as unfounded

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 10:07 AM PST

Russia dismisses Democratic US Senate report as unfoundedMOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed a new report by U.S. Senate Democrats describing Russian interference in the U.S. and throughout Europe as unfounded and President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of "aggressive" overreaction. Some European politicians said they are mindful of Moscow's meddling.


Iran’s Elites Are Far More Fragile Than They Look

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 11:32 AM PST

Iran's Elites Are Far More Fragile Than They LookAn Islamic Republic divided against itself cannot stand.


Floyd Mayweather Confuses #MeToo Movement In The Most Ignorant Way

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 04:47 AM PST

Floyd Mayweather Confuses #MeToo Movement In The Most Ignorant WaySomeone has to catch Floyd Mayweather up on the whole #MeToo movement, which has prompted many people to talk about sexual harassment and assault.


Israel honours its fallen with understated architectural gem

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 07:36 PM PST

Israel honours its fallen with understated architectural gemA wide path gently curves underground revealing an undulating cavern, winning praise for both its unassuming architecture and its purpose, as Israel's new national monument to members of its security services killed in the line of duty. At the memorial's entry, a video installation by Israeli artist Michal Rovner juxtaposes groups of soldiers from various periods in the history of Israel's wars, moving and running on one shared landscape before fading away. "Stone, concrete and light are the only materials used here," said Etan Kimmel, the architect who designed the site.


CES 2018: Why China's Huawei Won't Be Signing a Deal with AT&T

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 12:50 PM PST

CES 2018: Why China's Huawei Won't Be Signing a Deal with AT&TDrama in tech paradise.


Woman who founded trans beauty pageants becomes first known trans person killed in America this year

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 09:33 AM PST

Woman who founded trans beauty pageants becomes first known trans person killed in America this yearA transgender woman and LGBT-rights advocate has been killed in what was reportedly the first murder of a transgender person this year. Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien, a trans beauty pageant organiser, was stabbed to death by her husband in their Massachusetts home, local police said. Mr Steele-Knudslien turned himself in to police on Friday night, telling them he had "snapped" after an argument with his wife and done "something very bad," according to a police report.


Don't Celebrate Trump's DACA Court Loss Too Early, Advocates Warn

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 02:34 PM PST

Don't Celebrate Trump's DACA Court Loss Too Early, Advocates WarnWASHINGTON ― Immigrant rights advocates are urging undocumented young people to hold off from rushing to reapply for deportation relief ― or celebrating too much ― after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reopen much of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program on Tuesday.


We Still Have No Idea What Happened With SpaceX's Classified Government Satellite Launch

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 04:35 AM PST

We Still Have No Idea What Happened With SpaceX's Classified Government Satellite LaunchSpaceX says everything went fine, but the "Zuma" satellite is presumed lost


23 Next-Level Ways To Make Roasted Cauliflower

Posted: 11 Jan 2018 09:35 AM PST

23 Next-Level Ways To Make Roasted Cauliflower


US decision would hit families' pocketbooks in El Salvador

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 05:15 AM PST

US decision would hit families' pocketbooks in El SalvadorSAN SEBASTIAN SALITRILLO, El Salvador (AP) — Every two weeks, Flor Tovar receives a lifeline in the form of cash wired from her husband living in the United States.


Turkey summons U.S. charge d'affaires over Syria: Turkish sources

Posted: 10 Jan 2018 11:10 AM PST

Turkey summons U.S. charge d'affaires over Syria: Turkish sourcesTurkey on Wednesday summoned a top U.S. diplomat in Ankara to protest Washington's support of a Kurdish militia in Syria, sources in the Turkish Foreign Ministry said, the latest in a long-standing disagreement between the NATO allies. The Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned the U.S. charge d'affaires to voice its displeasure over Washington's arming and training of the YPG Syrian Kurdish militia in Syria, the sources said.


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