2018年8月11日星期六

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On anniversary of rally, how Charlottesville changed us

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 03:00 AM PDT

On anniversary of rally, how Charlottesville changed usIt's been nearly a year since white nationalists and neo-Nazis clashed with counterprotesters in Charlottesville, Va., leaving a young woman and two state police officers dead and a nation that has long struggled with the dark side of its complicated racial history shaken to its core.


Plane Stolen From Sea-Tac Airport Crashes On Island In Puget Sound

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 09:30 PM PDT

Plane Stolen From Sea-Tac Airport Crashes On Island In Puget SoundAn airline employee stole a plane from the Seattle-Tacoma International


What If Banks Were Publicly Owned? In LA, This May Soon Be A Reality.

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 02:46 AM PDT

What If Banks Were Publicly Owned? In LA, This May Soon Be A Reality.Trinity Tran is a powerful speaker. Addressing a rally in downtown Los Angeles


US Navy searching for overboard marine off Philippines

Posted: 11 Aug 2018 12:30 AM PDT

US Navy searching for overboard marine off PhilippinesThe US military said it had launched a search and rescue operation after reports a marine may have fallen overboard from an American warship as it sailed through Philippine waters. The US 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit said a member, who was not named, may have gone overboard Thursday morning. Aircraft on board the USS Essex are searching waters off the Sulu Sea and the Surigao Strait while multiple searches are also being made inside the ship itself, the unit said.


Cats Found Hiding in Kansas Home's Wreckage Nearly a Month After It Exploded

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 10:25 AM PDT

Cats Found Hiding in Kansas Home's Wreckage Nearly a Month After It ExplodedMr. Tibbs and Kunimitsu are shaken but expected to make a full recovery.


Alleged Holy Fire Arsonist Texted 'The Place is Going to Burn' to Fire Department Chief

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 08:31 AM PDT

Alleged Holy Fire Arsonist Texted 'The Place is Going to Burn' to Fire Department ChiefForrest Gordon Clark, 51, was charged with two counts of felony arson


Charlottesville photographer would return Pulitzer if he could save Heather Heyer

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 03:00 AM PDT

Charlottesville photographer would return Pulitzer if he could save Heather Heyer"It's hard to just take joy in something like a Pulitzer when you know that it came because of such a tragic event."


ICE Withheld Deported Parents' Phone Numbers From Lawyers, ACLU Says

Posted: 09 Aug 2018 07:36 PM PDT

ICE Withheld Deported Parents' Phone Numbers From Lawyers, ACLU SaysThe American Civil Liberties Union told HuffPost that the government finally


Mark Hamill Mocks Donald Trump's 'Space Force' With 'Star Wars' Burn

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 05:10 AM PDT

Mark Hamill Mocks Donald Trump's 'Space Force' With 'Star Wars' BurnPresident Donald Trump may be getting all pumped up over his proposed "Space


UN calls for credible probe of Yemen bus strike

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 03:58 PM PDT

UN calls for credible probe of Yemen bus strikeThe UN Security Council called for a "credible" investigation Friday after at least 29 children were killed in an air strike by the Saudi-led coalition in northern Yemen. The appeal followed the coalition's announcement that it had ordered a probe of Thursday's raid in the northern rebel stronghold of Saada. The raid hit the bus at Dahyan market in Saada, injuring at least 48 others, including 30 children, according to the International Committee for the Red Cross.


A Trellis Garden Wallpaper, Indian Florals, and Other Great New Products

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 09:27 AM PDT

A Trellis Garden Wallpaper, Indian Florals, and Other Great New Products


Brutal beating in California

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 10:56 AM PDT

Brutal beating in CaliforniaThe police chief's son is being accused of beating a 71-year-old man.


Hoops coach pleads not guilty for punch that killed tourist

Posted: 09 Aug 2018 08:51 PM PDT

Hoops coach pleads not guilty for punch that killed touristNEW YORK (AP) — A rising college basketball coaching star accused of throwing a punch that killed a New York City tourist who had apparently mistaken him for an Uber driver pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge.


Monsanto owners call weed killer 'safe' after jury orders big payout

Posted: 11 Aug 2018 07:26 AM PDT

Monsanto owners call weed killer 'safe' after jury orders big payoutMonsanto's German owners insisted Saturday that the weed killer Roundup was "safe", rejecting a California jury's decision to order the chemical giant to pay nearly $290 million for failing to warn a dying groundskeeper that the product might cause cancer. While observers predicted thousands of potential future claims against the company in the wake of Monsanto's defeat, Bayer -- which recently acquired the US giant -- said the California ruling went against scientific evidence. "On the basis of scientific conclusions, the views of worldwide regulatory authorities and the decades-long practical experience with glyphosate use, Bayer is convinced that glyphosate is safe and does not cause cancer," the company said in a statement.


Laura Ingraham Distances Herself From ‘Racist Freak’ Who Agreed With Her Rant

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 12:36 AM PDT

Laura Ingraham Distances Herself From 'Racist Freak' Who Agreed With Her RantFox News host Laura Ingraham defended her controversial anti-immigrant


Charlottesville Anniversary: White Supremacy Didn’t Invade. It Was Always Here.

Posted: 11 Aug 2018 11:37 AM PDT

Charlottesville Anniversary: White Supremacy Didn't Invade. It Was Always Here.CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. ― On Aug. 12 of last year, after the murder of Heather


Michael Avenatti Says He's In Iowa To Explore A Run For President

Posted: 09 Aug 2018 07:56 PM PDT

Michael Avenatti Says He's In Iowa To Explore A Run For PresidentAfter floating the idea last month that he may challenge President Donald


Gaza protest toll rises to three: ministry

Posted: 11 Aug 2018 09:16 AM PDT

Gaza protest toll rises to three: ministryA 40-year-old Palestinian hit by Israeli fire on the Gaza border died of his wounds on Saturday, taking the death toll from protests the previous day to three, the territory's health ministry said. In all 307 Palestinians were wounded on Friday, some by tear gas, including two journalists and five medics, the health ministry in the coastal enclave said.


Mother 'held in Dubai for three days after one glass of wine on flight'

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 10:00 PM PDT

Mother 'held in Dubai for three days after one glass of wine on flight'A mother was detained in Dubai for three days with her four-year-old daughter after a drinking a complimentary glass of wine on a flight from London, it is claimed. Swedish dentist Ellie Holman, who lives in Sevenoaks in Kent with her English partner Gary and their three children, was initially denied water and made to clean toilets while in custody, according to human rights group Detained in Dubai. The non-governmental organisation formed to help people held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it is representing the woman and her daughter Bibi, who was "terrified" by the experience. The 44-year-old was arrested on July 13 after having one glass of wine on her eight-hour Emirates Airline flight to Dubai from London, a statement from the group said. She was taken into custody after an immigration official questioned her about her visa and asked if she had consumed alcohol. Bibi Holman was detained with her mother before returning home Credit: Detained in Dubai via PA Ms Holman and her daughter were initially denied food, water and access to a toilet when they were held in a cell together for three days, the group claims. She now faces being detained in Dubai for up to a year while awaiting a court hearing. The group said she and Bibi were travelling to Dubai for a five-day break to visit friends, having visited a number of times before. After landing she was questioned by an immigration official, who said her visa was invalid and she must return to London immediately, the group said. Detained in Dubai | What will get you arrested? Ms Holman claims he was "dismissive and rude" when she asked if she could buy another visa, and was then questioned about her alcohol consumption - which she admitted. She filmed him on her phone as evidence of his behaviour before learning this was an offence, and that it was illegal to drink alcohol, according to the group. The pair were taken into custody with phones and passports confiscated before Ms Holman was asked to give a blood sample to test for alcohol consumption. She is said to have been refused the chance to phone her partner and was then held in a cell. Ellie takes her partner Gary's surname but they are not legally married, Detained by Dubai said. Dubai, with its smart hotels, first-class shopping and sunshine, is a popular destination with Britons despite strict laws on personal morality Credit: Karim Sahib/AFP In a statement from the group, Ms Holman claims the guards tried to rip out her hair extensions and described the prison as hot and "foul smelling". She said the pair were made to sleep on a "filthy" mattress and she was told to clean toilets and floors. She said: "My little girl had to go to the toilet on the cell floor. I have never heard her cry in the same way as she did in that cell. "The food (we were given) smelled like rotting garbage and neither Bibi or I could face trying it. I stayed awake for the whole three days. "By now, Gary knew something was wrong and had flown to Dubai to look for me. Friends had found out I was in jail and tried to visit. Nobody was allowed to see us. We were not even told." Unusual laws that tourists should be wary of She was released on bail and told her passport has been confiscated until the case is concluded. She said she has lost more than £30,000 in legal fees and missed work. Ms Holman is now spending time with her other children Suri, nine, and Noah, eight, who have flown out to Dubai to see her while Gary returns home with Bibi. Radha Stirling, chief executive of Detained in Dubai, said: "The UAE maintains a deliberately misleading facade that alcohol consumption is perfectly legal for visitors. "Tourists cannot be blamed for believing that the Emirates are tolerant of Western drinking habits, but this is far from reality. "It is wholly illegal for any tourist to have any level of alcohol in their blood, even if consumed in flight and provided by Dubai's own airline. It is illegal to consume alcohol at a bar, a hotel and a restaurant and if breathalysed, that person will be jailed." 10 surprising things you probably didn't know about Dubai Ms Stirling called on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the UK Government generally to do more to "protect" British nationals, and claimed airlines were "complicit" and needed to be held "accountable". Consular staff spoke to Mr Holman about the incident, advised him on procedures in Dubai and also spoke to UAE authorities to confirm Ms Holman and her daughter were being released, a UK Foreign Office spokesman said. A Swedish foreign ministry spokeswoman said the case had not been registered with them because they had not been contacted by Ms Holman. Emirates airline has been contacted for comment.


DeVos proposes another rollback on for-profit college rules

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 02:30 PM PDT

DeVos proposes another rollback on for-profit college rulesThe Trump administration plans to roll back another major Obama-era rule that was created to police the for-profit college industry, according to a proposal issued by the Education Department on Friday.


Who is Bethenny Frankel? RHONY star mourning boyfriend found dead in Trump Tower

Posted: 11 Aug 2018 10:57 AM PDT

Who is Bethenny Frankel? RHONY star mourning boyfriend found dead in Trump TowerReal Housewives of New York (RHONY) star Bethenny Frankel is mourning the death of her on-off boyfriend of Dennis Shields after he was found unresponsive following an apparent drug overdose of addictive opioid oxycodone. While Frankel, a successful businesswoman and self-professed "hustler", is best known for her lead role on RHONY, it is not her only claim to fame. Born to horse trainer Robert J Frankel, Frankel moved to Los Angeles soon after graduating from New York University.


U.S. agency says United pilot posted explicit photos of flight attendant online

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 02:53 PM PDT

U.S. agency says United pilot posted explicit photos of flight attendant onlineA United Airlines flight attendant is accusing the airline of failing to protect her from sexually explicit pictures that a pilot posted of her online, according to a lawsuit filed in a San Antonio, Texas, federal court. The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), said United failed to prevent and correct the pilot's behavior, even after the flight attendant made numerous complaints. United said in an emailed statement that it had reviewed the allegations in the complaint and disagreed with the EEOC's description of the situation, without providing further detail.


NYC cab driver arrested after road rage brawl

Posted: 11 Aug 2018 07:08 AM PDT

NYC cab driver arrested after road rage brawlVideo shows cab driver fighting in the street before getting back into her cab and hitting multiple cars.


19 Pina Colada-Inspired Desserts That Taste Like Vacation

Posted: 09 Aug 2018 08:17 PM PDT

19 Pina Colada-Inspired Desserts That Taste Like Vacation


Melania's Immigration Attorney Rips Trump For Stoking Fear Of Migrant Families

Posted: 11 Aug 2018 12:33 AM PDT

Melania's Immigration Attorney Rips Trump For Stoking Fear Of Migrant FamiliesMelania Trump's immigration attorney spoke up Friday to criticize the


The Latest: Inmate just before execution: 'I'm really sorry'

Posted: 09 Aug 2018 06:35 PM PDT

The Latest: Inmate just before execution: 'I'm really sorry'NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Latest on the execution of Tennessee inmate Billy Ray Irick (all times local):


North Korea slams UN chief over call for nuclear disarming

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 01:28 PM PDT

North Korea slams UN chief over call for nuclear disarmingNorth Korea on Friday accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of making "reckless remarks" and toeing the US line when he called for verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Guterres made the statement following talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Wednesday to discuss the US-led effort to rid North Korea of its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.


34 Insanely Easy Sangria Recipes

Posted: 09 Aug 2018 06:37 PM PDT

34 Insanely Easy Sangria Recipes


Mechanic becomes latest person killed in California fires

Posted: 09 Aug 2018 08:41 PM PDT

Mechanic becomes latest person killed in California firesAndrew Brake, 40, was assigned to the Carr Fire burning around Redding in Northern California and was killed in a crash on Highway 99 in nearby Tehama County, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) said. "On behalf of all Californians, we honor Andrew and the many other brave firefighters and emergency responders who have risked their lives to protect others," California Governor Jerry Brown said in a statement. The 177,000-acre (71,629-hectare) Carr Fire, roughly 200 miles (320 km) north of San Francisco, has killed two other firefighters along with three members of one family and has destroyed nearly 1,100 homes.


Ford unveils new affordable SUV

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 02:38 AM PDT

Ford unveils new affordable SUVFord continues to struggle to achieve the sales numbers it had hoped for in China. One of the first will be the new affordable Ford Territory crossover. The strategy seems entirely sensible, as it seems the world can't get enough of crossover vehicles right now.


Twitter Bans Proud Boys' Accounts Before Unite The Right 2 Rally

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 08:32 PM PDT

Twitter Bans Proud Boys' Accounts Before Unite The Right 2 RallyTwitter won't ban far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, but it is going


US judge applauds government's 'significant strides' to reunite families

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 02:55 PM PDT

US judge applauds government's 'significant strides' to reunite familiesThe federal judge overseeing the reunification of 2,500 children separated from their parents by the Trump administration said on Friday that the government had made "significant strides" in its efforts to find deported parents whose children remain in the US, though it still lacks contact details for the relatives of 26 children. US district judge Dana Sabraw gave a significantly more positive review of the government's work to bring families back together after last week telling the court he was disappointed by their efforts.


NPR Defends Interview With White Supremacist Jason Kessler Following Backlash

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 01:06 PM PDT

NPR Defends Interview With White Supremacist Jason Kessler Following BacklashNPR aired a segment on Friday morning featuring an interview with white


Seattle airport employee steals, crashes Alaska Airlines passenger plane

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 11:13 PM PDT

Seattle airport employee steals, crashes Alaska Airlines passenger planeA Seattle airport employee crashed a stolen Alaska Airlines airplane shortly after takeoff on Friday night.


Prosecutors shift focus to fraud charges in Manafort trial

Posted: 09 Aug 2018 06:28 PM PDT

Prosecutors shift focus to fraud charges in Manafort trialALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — After three days of dramatic and sometimes salacious testimony in the trial of Paul Manafort, prosecutors returned Thursday to the nuts and bolts of their case against the former Trump campaign chairman as they sought to show he obtained millions of dollars in bank loans under false pretenses.


Here's Why North Korea's New Missile Submarine Is No Joke

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 07:25 AM PDT

Here's Why North Korea's New Missile Submarine Is No JokeThe DPRK appears to be continuing on its path to developing a new diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine (SSB) despite the recent summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.


Virginia's Corey Stewart Calls Muslim Gubernatorial Candidate 'ISIS Commie'

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 07:20 AM PDT

Virginia's Corey Stewart Calls Muslim Gubernatorial Candidate 'ISIS Commie'Virginia GOP Senate candidate Corey Stewart attacked Michigan gubernatorial


Fifth body found in crashed Alaska plane; no body recovery planned

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 10:15 PM PDT

Fifth body found in crashed Alaska plane; no body recovery plannedA fifth body was found on Friday in the wreckage of an Alaska sightseeing plane that crashed near North America's tallest peak, leaving no doubt the pilot perished with his four Polish passengers on the steep mountainside, authorities said. The impact left the plane in two pieces, lodged in the crevasse of a hanging glacier nearly 11,000 feet high on a steep, avalanche-prone slope from which unstable ice blocks are protruding, Park Service officials said. "The tail and fuselage of the aircraft are just hanging on by a piece of metal," Park Service spokeswoman Katherine Belcher said.


PDVSA appeals US ruling allowing Canadian firm to seize Citgo shares

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 01:49 PM PDT

PDVSA appeals US ruling allowing Canadian firm to seize Citgo sharesVenezuela's state oil company PDVSA on Friday appealed a US court ruling that would allow a Canadian mining company to seize shares of PDVSA's US-subsidiary Citgo in payment of a $1.2 billion debt. The case dates from 2011, when the Venezuelan government seized a mine Crystallex had been awarded and despite a settlement through an arbitration panel Caracas failed to repay the company. US District Court Judge Leonard Stark ruled Thursday the mining firm could seize Citgo shares from PDVSA, although the order will not be issued until final details are worked out.


The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Is Capable but Clinical

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 01:30 PM PDT

The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Is Capable but ClinicalThe times, they are a-changin'.


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