2018年11月21日星期三

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Yahoo News Explains: Is Nancy Pelosi going to be House speaker again?

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 09:28 AM PST

Yahoo News Explains: Is Nancy Pelosi going to be House speaker again?Nancy Pelosi is running a fierce campaign to be elected speaker of the House of Representatives. The current minority leader of the House — and only woman to be speaker — has been in the political sphere for more than four decades. Pelosi, who started as a member of the Democratic National Committee in 1976, slowly worked her way up to the House after a 1987 special election.


White Man Accused Of Pulling Gun On Muslim Teens At Minnesota McDonald's

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 06:15 PM PST

White Man Accused Of Pulling Gun On Muslim Teens At Minnesota McDonald'sPolice are investigating an incident at a Minnesota McDonald's in which a man


Mississippi Republican apologizes for 'hanging' remark in Senate runoff debate

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 07:01 PM PST

Mississippi Republican apologizes for 'hanging' remark in Senate runoff debateMississippi Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith apologized Tuesday evening during a debate for a recent remark that evoked the South's ugly past of racial terror against African-Americans.


Covering the fire terror in California's lost Paradise

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 09:07 AM PST

Covering the fire terror in California's lost ParadiseSan Francisco-based photographer Josh Edelson has just returned from covering the massive wildfires in northern California, the deadliest in the state's history. Last year, when huge fires ripped through northern California, people thought it was a one-off.


'This Is Our Lane': Doctors Slam NRA After Chicago Hospital Shooting

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 02:02 AM PST

'This Is Our Lane': Doctors Slam NRA After Chicago Hospital ShootingLess than two weeks after the National Rifle Association launched an attack on


Prosecutors clear Oregon FedEx driver after deadly punch

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 06:10 AM PST

Prosecutors clear Oregon FedEx driver after deadly punchPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Prosecutors say a FedEx driver was justified in punching a Portland, Oregon, man after he yelled racial slurs and tried to hit the driver first.


N. Korea blows up frontline bunkers

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 01:23 AM PST

N. Korea blows up frontline bunkersPyongyang blew up 10 guard posts in the Demilitarized Zone Tuesday as the two Koreas pursue a reconciliation drive, even while denuclearisation talks stall between the US and the North. The move is one of the steps agreed during the Pyongyang summit between the South's President Moon Jae-in and the North's leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang in September. The North told the South that it would blow up the 10 facilities almost simultaneously, Seoul's defence ministry said, adding that Southern soldiers "observed and confirmed the guard posts were completely ruined at the announced time".


Meet The Dollar Store Resistance

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 02:45 AM PST

Meet The Dollar Store ResistanceROCK HALL, Md. ― When Dollar General said it would open a store here in 2013,


Homemade Food Gifts You Can Make Last-Minute

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 10:00 AM PST

Homemade Food Gifts You Can Make Last-Minute


Trump administration defends asylum crackdown, citing border 'crisis,' after judge rules against ban

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 09:14 AM PST

Trump administration defends asylum crackdown, citing border 'crisis,' after judge rules against banThe Trump administration's crackdown on refugees crossing into the U.S. from Mexico was suspended late Monday by a federal judge, prompting a joint response from the Justice Department and the Homeland Security Department.


Stacey Abrams Says Georgia Gubernatorial Election Was Neither Fair Nor Free

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 02:36 AM PST

Stacey Abrams Says Georgia Gubernatorial Election Was Neither Fair Nor FreeGeorgia's hotly contested election for governor was neither fair nor free,


Interpol Picks Korean as New President in Snap Election, Crushing Russian Hopes

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 07:12 AM PST

Interpol Picks Korean as New President in Snap Election, Crushing Russian HopesKim was selected Wednesday morning in a snap election organized at Interpol's general assembly in Dubai following the arrest in China of former president Meng Hongwei last month. Interpol didn't disclose on its website the margin of victory for the South Korean in the election, which was organized on a one country-one vote basis. The election had become deeply political in recent days as U.S. and other western countries warned that if elected, Prokopchuk, as a high-ranking police official in Russia, could abuse Interpol protocols to harass political opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin.


Deadly fire aftermath

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 03:43 PM PST

Deadly fire aftermathAerial view of devastation left by wildfires in Northern California.


Aid group: 85,000 children may have died of hunger in Yemen

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 06:01 AM PST

Aid group: 85,000 children may have died of hunger in YemenCAIRO (AP) — A leading international aid group said Wednesday that an estimated 85,000 Yemeni children under the age of 5 may have died of hunger and disease since the outbreak of the country's civil war in 2015.


Facebook's Zuckerberg says he is not considering resigning

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 10:39 PM PST

Facebook's Zuckerberg says he is not considering resigningEmbattled Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday he has no plans to resign, sounding defiant after a rough year for the social platform. "That's not the plan," Zuckerberg told CNN Business when asked if he would consider stepping down as chairman. "Sheryl is a really important part of this company and is leading a lot of the efforts for a lot of the biggest issues we have," said Zuckerberg.


Check Out the Sig Sauer P226: The Navy SEALs Gun Being Replaced by Glock

Posted: 19 Nov 2018 07:09 PM PST

Check Out the Sig Sauer P226: The Navy SEALs Gun Being Replaced by GlockSig Sauer had a good quarter-century run arming America's naval commandos, and now the torch is passed to Glock.


The 98 Most Delish Shrimp Recipes

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 04:19 PM PST

The 98 Most Delish Shrimp Recipes


Trump says Ivanka Trump’s private email use is different from Hillary Clinton’s

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 02:05 PM PST

Trump says Ivanka Trump's private email use is different from Hillary Clinton'sPresident Trump responded to revelations that his daughter Ivanka Trump used private email for government business. Trump said it was different from Hillary Clinton's use of private email and a private email server to conduct government business, which he attacked during the 2016 presidential campaign.


Ex-Judge Arrested in Connection With Wife's Death 4 Years After Severely Beating Her

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 12:40 PM PST

Ex-Judge Arrested in Connection With Wife's Death 4 Years After Severely Beating Her"Additional criminal charges will be brought against Lance Mason relating to the death of Aisha Fraser." Shaker Heights Police Said.


Kansas County Official Who Made 'Master Race' Remark Resigns

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 09:48 AM PST

Kansas County Official Who Made 'Master Race' Remark ResignsA Kansas county official has tendered his resignation amid backlash over


The Latest: California wildfire missing list rises to 870

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 08:13 PM PST

The Latest: California wildfire missing list rises to 870SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on California's wildfires (all times local):


Meet Heckler & Koch's VP9 Handgun: The Gun the Army Should Have Purchased?

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 06:45 AM PST

Meet Heckler & Koch's VP9 Handgun: The Gun the Army Should Have Purchased?The VP9 is sleek and modern looking, in part due to a complete lack of a hammer at the rear of the gun.


Mylan gets FDA warning letter over infractions at West Virginia plant

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 03:26 PM PST

Mylan gets FDA warning letter over infractions at West Virginia plantMylan NV said on Tuesday it is addressing issues raised in a warning letter it received earlier this month from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which flagged concerns regarding the drugmaker's manufacturing plant in West Virginia. The company said the FDA's letter, dated Nov. 9, followed a regulatory inspection of its Morgantown, West Virginia plant in April. As a result of the company's ongoing restructuring at the facility, Mylan said there is a temporary disruption in supply of certain products and it has discontinued some products and transferred others to different facilities.


Trump Says U.S. To Stand By Saudi Arabia Even If MBS Ordered Khashoggi Murder

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 09:59 AM PST

Trump Says U.S. To Stand By Saudi Arabia Even If MBS Ordered Khashoggi MurderThe United States will continue to back Saudi Arabia even if Saudi Crown


Ghosn Arrest Is the Last Thing Macron Needs

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 03:19 AM PST

Ghosn Arrest Is the Last Thing Macron NeedsThe French government is calling for cool heads before jumping to conclusions on Carlos Ghosn. The Renault chairman's arrest in Tokyo yesterday was a gut-punch in Paris, where the administration had no clue the global face of France Inc. was under suspicion. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire is scrambling to mitigate the economic risks – Renault's crucial alliance with Nissan is weakened as a result, and that poses a threat to jobs and investment in France.


Leaked 911 call linked to former judge accused of wife's murder: 'He said he stabbed her and she's dead'

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 04:14 AM PST

Leaked 911 call linked to former judge accused of wife's murder: 'He said he stabbed her and she's dead'A former judge who spent nine months in prison for violently beating his wife, is now a suspect in her murder, after she was found stabbed to death. Lance Mason was fleeing the scene of the crime when he crashed his SUV into a police car, according to documents filed in a Cleveland, Ohio, court. Officials said that he was likely to be charged over Aisha Fraser's murder.


White House Issues New 'Rules' For Press Corps After Acosta Battle

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 03:21 AM PST

White House Issues New 'Rules' For Press Corps After Acosta BattleThe White House issued a new set of "rules" for journalists in attendance at


Thousands evacuated as Guatemala volcano erupts, then stops

Posted: 19 Nov 2018 06:28 PM PST

Thousands evacuated as Guatemala volcano erupts, then stopsGuatemalan authorities declared a red alert and evacuated around 4,000 people Monday after the Fuego volcano erupted for the fifth time this year, sending bursts of ash and lava down the mountain before its activity decreased and then stopped. Memories are still painfully fresh of the volcano's eruption in June, which swept away villages and left nearly 200 people dead and 235 missing. The Institute of Volcanology's director Pablo Oliva said the volcano's activity level had dropped significantly by late Monday.


9 of Italy’s Most Beautiful Lake Hotels

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 05:00 AM PST

9 of Italy's Most Beautiful Lake HotelsYou'll want to sit out on the terrace with an aperitivo in hand


Meet the 5 Best .45 Caliber Handguns on the Planet

Posted: 19 Nov 2018 07:14 PM PST

Meet the 5 Best .45 Caliber Handguns on the PlanetDo you agree? 


Senate Demands Answers On Khashoggi Murder After Trump Stands By Saudis

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 03:37 AM PST

Senate Demands Answers On Khashoggi Murder After Trump Stands By SaudisMembers of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on both sides of the aisle


Pompeo says U.S. backs South Korean as head of police agency Interpol

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 12:06 PM PST

Pompeo says U.S. backs South Korean as head of police agency InterpolU.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday the United States supported Kim Jong Yang of South Korea to lead the international police agency Interpol, pitting Washington against the Kremlin's candidate for the job, Alexander Prokopchuk. "We strongly endorse Kim Jong Yang, who is serving as its acting president," Pompeo told reporters at the State Department. "We encourage all nations and organizations that are part of Interpol and that respect the rule of law to choose a leader of credibility and integrity that reflects one of the world's most critical law enforcement bodies.


The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Has Personality Again

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 04:00 AM PST

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Has Personality AgainOne of the first compact crossovers is once again a compelling choice.


Cyber Monday Deals On Nintendo Switch Bundles, Games And Accessories

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 02:27 PM PST

Cyber Monday Deals On Nintendo Switch Bundles, Games And AccessoriesThe hunt is on for some of Black Friday and Cyber Monday's best gaming deals,


AP Explains: The hunt for missing, dead in California fire

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 10:47 AM PST

AP Explains: The hunt for missing, dead in California fireCHICO, Calif. (AP) — Given the size and scope of the devastation after a deadly wildfire swept Northern California, experts say the search to find the missing and identify victims could take months.


Xi's Manila Visit Yields Raft of Deals as Duterte Embraces China

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 04:53 PM PST

Xi's Manila Visit Yields Raft of Deals as Duterte Embraces ChinaXi's two-day trip marks the first state visit to the Philippines by a Chinese president in 13 years. The visit reflects warmer ties that began when Duterte took office and pivoted toward China and away from the U.S., a longstanding defense ally. Among the 29 deals signed by the Philippines and China was a framework agreement that sets the stage for their joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea -- an issue that roiled ties between Beijing and Duterte's predecessor -- according to televised proceedings of the visit.


After Airbnb, Booking.com asked to remove West Bank listings

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 10:45 AM PST

After Airbnb, Booking.com asked to remove West Bank listingsRights activists on Tuesday urged Booking.com to follow the example of Airbnb and withdraw listings for rentals in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, even as Israel called the move "disgusting" and threatened legal action. Airbnb said Monday it will remove such listings, just ahead of the release of a Human Rights Watch report criticising the inclusion of settlements. Israel strongly denounced Airbnb's decision and threatened legal action against the company, while Palestinian officials welcomed it.


7 Ways to Lower Your Cable Bill

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 07:28 AM PST

7 Ways to Lower Your Cable BillCable TV is expensive and getting more so all the time. According to recent market research from Leichtman Research Group, the average monthly cable or satellite bill is now up to $107, yet 78 percent of U.S. households still pay for TV service. For those who want to keep cable, read on for a few ways to lower your cable bill.


Doctors Slam NRA's Directive to 'Stay in Their Lane' After Chicago Hospital Shooting

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 11:30 AM PST

Doctors Slam NRA's Directive to 'Stay in Their Lane' After Chicago Hospital Shooting'Every shooting is a preventable cause of death'


Tired of Spinach? Try These Totally Awesome Arugula Salads

Posted: 20 Nov 2018 07:26 AM PST

Tired of Spinach? Try These Totally Awesome Arugula Salads


Trump Thanks Saudi Arabia For Low Gas Prices After Jamal Khashoggi's Killing

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 05:51 AM PST

Trump Thanks Saudi Arabia For Low Gas Prices After Jamal Khashoggi's KillingPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday thanked Saudi Arabia for the declining


Democrats see rural gains bolstering fight for White House in 2020

Posted: 21 Nov 2018 03:03 AM PST

Democrats see rural gains bolstering fight for White House in 2020Democratic sources cite wins in places like upstate New York, Iowa, Maine and Pennsylvania as evidence the party has found a populist platform that connects with those voters and could help it retake the White House in 2020. The message, rooted in healthcare and economic inequality, was backed by research from Democratic groups such as the House Majority PAC and the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank. "We took a deep dive into their motivations and concerns in order to shape Democratic messaging and find a way back," said Jeb Fain, a spokesman for House Majority PAC, which ran TV ads for candidates in Maine and New York.


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