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Stranded Parrot 'Turns Air Blue' Cursing Out Firefighter During Rescue Attempt
Catholic Church Covered Up Child Abuse By 301 Priests In Pennsylvania: Report
10 pieces to pack if you're planning a trip within your trip under $50
Supporters Raise Nearly $200,000 For Fired FBI Agent Peter Strzok
Owners of Recalled 2019 Subaru Ascent SUVs to Get Brand-New Vehicles
Venezuela abandons petrol subsidies as inflation set to hit one million per cent
US Diplomat Visits Detained Pastor in Turkey
The Latest: Crowd protests death penalty at Nebraska Capitol
Israel reopens Gaza crossing as truce talks progress
At least 24 injured after 5.0 magnitude earthquake jolted Yuxi, China
Randy Bryce Wins Wisconsin's Democratic Primary In Race For Paul Ryan's House Seat
Twitter Users Mock Jack Dorsey's Rationale For Alex Jones' 7-Day Suspension
Man crashes plane into own house after argument with wife
Nebraska carries out its first execution since 1997
Taliban overrun Afghan army base, kill 17 troops
Oklahoma School Shuts Down for 2 Days After Parents Threaten Transgender 7th Grader on Facebook
Florida Declares State Of Emergency As Red Tide Spreads
'Number of pedestrians' injured by car outside UK parliament: police
Unite The Right Organizer Jason Kessler Gets Yelled At By Dad: 'Get Out Of My Room!'
ICE takes into custody defendant in New Mexico compound case
Sea-through: Amazing underwater gallery captures transparent 'aliens' of the deep
Kremlin says nothing good will come from proposed new U.S. sanctions
Manafort trial: Judge TS Ellis calls for short closing arguments on Wednesday as defence rests case
Italy hunts for blame in bridge collapse that killed 39
Christine Hallquist Scores Historic Win In Vermont's Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
11 Things That Surprisingly Don't Affect Your Credit Score
Video highlights annoyances of school drop-off lanes
Police Focus Search for Missing Student Mollie Tibbetts on 5 Areas in Iowa Town
Two US Ospreys make emergency landings in Japan: media
The Hertz Rental Corvette Z06 Seems to be Missing its Front Splitter
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Admits Mistake On Obama's Black Employment Numbers
The Latest: Priest abuse report faults Cardinal Donald Wuerl
White Nationalist Paul Nehlen Loses GOP Primary For Paul Ryan's House Seat
Witnesses Capture Videos of Deadly Road Rage Fight That Occurred on California Highway
30 Foods You Can Make In A Waffle Iron
Police Looking For Man Seen Spanking Hippo's Butt At LA Zoo
Qatar promises $15 bn investment in Turkey: presidency
See How The Ford Ranger's Price Stacks Up To Competitors
There's A Perfect Word For People Who Say 'I'm Not Racist, But...'
Hezbollah downplays US sanctions on Iran
Brett Kavanaugh Sided With A Union-Busting Employer After It Violated Workers' Rights

Stranded Parrot 'Turns Air Blue' Cursing Out Firefighter During Rescue Attempt

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 03:13 AM PDT

Jessie the parrot was decidedly unimpressed when a firefighter came to rescue

Catholic Church Covered Up Child Abuse By 301 Priests In Pennsylvania: Report

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 11:47 AM PDT

Pennsylvania's attorney general released on Tuesday the long-awaited results

10 pieces to pack if you're planning a trip within your trip under $50

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 03:01 AM PDT

From cross-country road trips to intercontinental excursions, it's not out of

Supporters Raise Nearly $200,000 For Fired FBI Agent Peter Strzok

Posted: 13 Aug 2018 11:59 PM PDT

Supporters of fired FBI agent Peter Strzok rallied to his side on Monday and

Owners of Recalled 2019 Subaru Ascent SUVs to Get Brand-New Vehicles

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 11:12 AM PDT

Subaru has recalled 293 of its 2019 Ascent SUVs because they may be missing key spot welds on the B-pillar, which holds the second-row door hinges, according to the National Highway Traffic Safet...

Venezuela abandons petrol subsidies as inflation set to hit one million per cent

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 01:33 AM PDT

President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that some of the world's cheapest petrol that Venezuelan drivers enjoy will soon be sold at world market prices to combat rampant smuggling. "Gasoline must be sold at an international price to stop smuggling to Colombia and the Caribbean," Maduro said in a televised address. Venezuela, like most oil producing countries, has for decades subsidised fuel as a benefit to consumers. But its fuel prices have remained nearly flat for years despite hyperinflation that the International Monetary Fund has projected would reach 1 million per cent this year. That means that for the price of a cup of coffee, a driver can now fill the tank of a small SUV nearly 9,000 times. Recently, the average price of a coffee with milk was 2.2 million bolivars, or about 50 cents, local media has reported. Smugglers do brisk business reselling fuel in neighboring countries. Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro take part in a rally in Caracas on Monday Credit: FEDERICO PARRA/AFP Maduro said the government would still provide "direct subsidies" to citizens holding the "fatherland card," a state-issued identification card that the government uses to provide bonuses and track use of social services. He said the subsidy was only available to those who registered their cars in a vehicle census being conducted by the state.

US Diplomat Visits Detained Pastor in Turkey

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 10:49 AM PDT

America's top diplomat in Turkey has visited the U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson who's being held under house arrest in the city of Izmir and called on Turkey to resolve Brunson's case transparently and without delay. (Aug. 14)

The Latest: Crowd protests death penalty at Nebraska Capitol

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 04:42 PM PDT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Latest on Nebraska's first execution since 1997 (all times local):

Israel reopens Gaza crossing as truce talks progress

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 11:37 AM PDT

Israel reopened its only goods crossing with the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after closing it to most deliveries on July 9 over months of border tensions, as relative calm returned and truce talks progressed. An Israeli official said on condition of anonymity that an initial set of "understandings" had been reached with the help of Egypt and United Nations officials, leading to calm over the last several days and the opening of the crossing. Humanitarian issues in the blockaded Gaza Strip and the return of the soldiers can be addressed if calm is maintained, the official said, adding that if not, Israel would return to "aggressive" military action.

At least 24 injured after 5.0 magnitude earthquake jolted Yuxi, China

Posted: 13 Aug 2018 06:05 PM PDT

Twenty-four people were injured after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook Tonghai County in the city of Yuxi, southwest China's Yunnan Province Monday morning, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Randy Bryce Wins Wisconsin's Democratic Primary In Race For Paul Ryan's House Seat

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 07:11 PM PDT

Randy Bryce, a union ironworker turned progressive rockstar, won the

Twitter Users Mock Jack Dorsey's Rationale For Alex Jones' 7-Day Suspension

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 12:11 PM PDT

Apparently, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey thinks the best way to deal with Alex

Man crashes plane into own house after argument with wife

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 05:27 AM PDT

A professional pilot has died after crashing a plane into his own house following an argument with his wife. Duane Youd flew the Cessna Citation jet into his £500,000 home in Payson, Utah. The 47-year-old is reported to have taken the drastic course of action on Monday hours after being arrested for domestic assault.

Nebraska carries out its first execution since 1997

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 09:33 AM PDT

Carey Moore, 60, was put to death at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln, a state official told local media at the site. The execution also marked the first time Nebraska has used a lethal injection to kill an inmate since the death penalty was reinstated by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1976.

Taliban overrun Afghan army base, kill 17 troops

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 12:10 PM PDT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban overran a remote base in northern Afghanistan, killing 17 soldiers, as Afghan forces battled the insurgents for the fifth straight day in the eastern city of Ghazni on Tuesday, trying to flush them out of the city's outskirts, officials said.

Oklahoma School Shuts Down for 2 Days After Parents Threaten Transgender 7th Grader on Facebook

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 12:08 PM PDT

One parent suggested a "good sharp knife" could stop the student

Florida Declares State Of Emergency As Red Tide Spreads

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 02:41 AM PDT

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) declared a state of emergency on Monday as a

'Number of pedestrians' injured by car outside UK parliament: police

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 01:49 AM PDT

A "number of pedestrians" were injured when a car crashed into barriers outside Britain's Houses of Parliament on Tuesday, with armed police swooping in to arrest the driver, Scotland Yard said. London Ambulance said they had treated two people at the scene for non-serious injuries and taken them to hospital. Armed police immediately surrounded the silver car after it crashed at 7.37am (06:37 GMT), pointing guns at the driver as he was removed from the vehicle, according to footage posted on Twitter.

Unite The Right Organizer Jason Kessler Gets Yelled At By Dad: 'Get Out Of My Room!'

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 11:31 AM PDT

The "master race" strikes again.

ICE takes into custody defendant in New Mexico compound case

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 11:21 PM PDT

TAOS, N.M. (AP) — A judge's decision to allow the release of an extended family accused of child abuse at a ramshackle desert compound in New Mexico prompted a political uproar Tuesday by prominent Republican lawmakers.

Sea-through: Amazing underwater gallery captures transparent 'aliens' of the deep

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 06:54 AM PDT

Impressive images of these alien-like creatures were captured underwater — photographer Cai Songda is a keen diver and did not miss the chance to snap pictures of the unique "aliens." Cai, who is from Manila, Philippines, went on several diving trips this year and ended up with this beautiful collection of sea creatures, most of them in the area of Anilao.Cai loves blackwater diving and photography; he uses special lighting to illuminate his photos, as they are all taken in deep, dark waters. ...

Kremlin says nothing good will come from proposed new U.S. sanctions

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 08:56 AM PDT

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that a new U.S. bill on sanctions against Moscow does not bode well for Russia's relations with the United States. The U.S. Congress published on Tuesday the text of a bipartisan bill that among other things includes restrictions on investment in new Russian sovereign debt and bans several state-run Russian banks from operating in the United States. "We maintain our stance on these restrictive measures.

Manafort trial: Judge TS Ellis calls for short closing arguments on Wednesday as defence rests case

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 03:08 PM PDT

The defence has rested in the trial of former Donald Trump presidential campaign chairman Paul Manafort, with Judge TS Ellis calling closing arguments for Wednesday morning. Mr Manafort's trial on several counts of tax evasion and bank fraud will like see the jury head out for deliberations on Wednesday, after his legal team did not call any witnesses to the stand in the federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. Mr Manfort decided not to testify in what is the first trial related to the FBI investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller, of Russian election meddling and possible collusion between Mr Trump's 2016 campaign team and Russian officials.

Italy hunts for blame in bridge collapse that killed 39

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 01:41 PM PDT

GENOA, Italy (AP) — As more bodies were pulled Wednesday from a mountain of jagged concrete and twisted steel left by a highway bridge collapse that killed 39, prosecutors focused on possible design flaws and past maintenance of the heavily used span, and politicians squabbled over blame.

Christine Hallquist Scores Historic Win In Vermont's Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 06:17 PM PDT

Christine Hallquist on Tuesday became the country's first openly transgender

11 Things That Surprisingly Don't Affect Your Credit Score

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 09:59 AM PDT

With so many rules to follow and myths to debunk, credit scores can be pretty

Video highlights annoyances of school drop-off lanes

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 12:50 PM PDT

Viral video from author and comedian Susannah B. Lewis parodies frustrations parents go through when dealing with school drop-off lanes.

Police Focus Search for Missing Student Mollie Tibbetts on 5 Areas in Iowa Town

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 02:09 PM PDT

Police also want information on anyone who has unexplained injuries

Two US Ospreys make emergency landings in Japan: media

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 06:16 AM PDT

Two US military Osprey aircraft made separate emergency landings at airports on Japanese islands on Tuesday, with no injuries or damage reported, local media said. The other Osprey made an emergency landing further south at the US Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Friday afternoon, Kyodo said, quoting government sources. The Osprey, a hybrid helicopter-turboprop with a chequered safety record, has two engines positioned on fixed wingtips that allow it to land and take off vertically.

The Hertz Rental Corvette Z06 Seems to be Missing its Front Splitter

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 10:05 AM PDT

You can rent a 650-horsepower Corvette Z06 from Hertz, but it seems you might not get the car's aggressive front splitter as part of the deal.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Admits Mistake On Obama's Black Employment Numbers

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 09:57 PM PDT

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday admitted she

The Latest: Priest abuse report faults Cardinal Donald Wuerl

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 04:05 PM PDT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury report on clergy abuse in six Pennsylvania Roman Catholic dioceses (all times local):

White Nationalist Paul Nehlen Loses GOP Primary For Paul Ryan's House Seat

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 07:46 PM PDT

Paul Nehlen -- a white nationalist so racist and anti-Semitic he was kicked

Witnesses Capture Videos of Deadly Road Rage Fight That Occurred on California Highway

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 08:10 PM PDT

Police say a two-car crash led to one driver beating another to death with a bat, the suspect was then hit by another car and killed.

30 Foods You Can Make In A Waffle Iron

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 03:30 AM PDT

Police Looking For Man Seen Spanking Hippo's Butt At LA Zoo

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 03:59 PM PDT

The Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating a video that

Qatar promises $15 bn investment in Turkey: presidency

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 12:34 PM PDT

Qatar on Wednesday promised to make a $15 billion direct investment in Turkey, badly hit by a currency crisis amid a widening diplomatic standoff with the United States, officials said. "Qatar has pledged $15 billion of direct investments in Turkey," presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin wrote on Twitter. The announcement came after Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held lunchtime talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

See How The Ford Ranger's Price Stacks Up To Competitors

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 10:06 AM PDT

Ford's new midsize pickup looks to be a serious contender against the Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma.

There's A Perfect Word For People Who Say 'I'm Not Racist, But...'

Posted: 15 Aug 2018 01:51 AM PDT

There's a new form of 'splaining in town.

Hezbollah downplays US sanctions on Iran

Posted: 14 Aug 2018 01:37 PM PDT

BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah movement said Tuesday that U.S. sanctions against Iran and his Iran-backed group will not have major effects on them and will not lead to regime change in Tehran.