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Trump Speculates About His Impeachment During Rally: 'If It Does Happen, It's Your Fault'

Posted: 06 Sep 2018 07:54 PM PDT

Trump Speculates About His Impeachment During Rally: 'If It Does Happen, It's Your Fault'President Donald Trump went on a bizarre tangent during a rally Thursday night


GoFundMe Vows To Give Homeless Vet $400,000 He's Owed From Campaign

Posted: 06 Sep 2018 09:34 PM PDT

GoFundMe Vows To Give Homeless Vet $400,000 He's Owed From CampaignJohnny Bobbitt, the homeless veteran who used his last $20 to help a stranded


Passengers fall ill on two flights from Europe to Philadelphia

Posted: 06 Sep 2018 06:12 PM PDT

Passengers fall ill on two flights from Europe to PhiladelphiaAll 250 people on separate American Airlines flights from Munich and Paris were "held for a medical review" as a precaution, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was notified, Philadelphia International Airport spokeswoman Diane Gerace said. Flight 717 from Munich and Flight 755 from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris both arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, she said.


Surveillance video shows moment missing teen returns home: Part 6

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 05:29 PM PDT

Surveillance video shows moment missing teen returns home: Part 6Abby Hernandez wants everyone to know that her painful past will not define her: "Just don't lose hope."


Police trying to determine why gunman opened fire downtown

Posted: 06 Sep 2018 08:46 PM PDT

Police trying to determine why gunman opened fire downtownCINCINNATI (AP) — Police say they're trying to learn why a gunman carrying a large amount of ammunition began shooting in a downtown Cincinnati high-rise building, killing three people and wounding two others before four officers all opened fire on him.


Syria's Idlib under 'violent' air strikes after Tehran failure

Posted: 08 Sep 2018 01:01 PM PDT

Syria's Idlib under 'violent' air strikes after Tehran failureAl Munţār (Syria) (AFP) - Syria's last major rebel bastion Idlib was Saturday targeted by the "most violent" Russian air strikes in a month, a monitor said, after the failure of a three-way summit on the Syrian conflict. The renewed strikes came a day after the leaders of rebel backer Turkey and regime allies Russia and Iran failed at the summit in Tehran to agree on how to stave off a threatened offensive on the northwestern province of Idlib. Aid organisations have warned that any military campaign to retake the region of nearly three million people on the Turkish border could spark one of the worst humanitarian disasters in Syria's seven-year war.


Chevrolet's Colorado ZR2 Bison Is Ready to Take on the Ford Ranger Raptor

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 07:25 AM PDT

Chevrolet's Colorado ZR2 Bison Is Ready to Take on the Ford Ranger RaptorRock-resistant upgrades for Chevy's butch midsize pickup.


Tucker Carlson Has No Idea How Diversity Strengthens America

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 10:00 PM PDT

Tucker Carlson Has No Idea How Diversity Strengthens AmericaFox News host Tucker Carlson sees absolutely no benefit to diversity.


The House Frank Lloyd Wright Designed for His Son Is For Sale

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 11:10 AM PDT

The House Frank Lloyd Wright Designed for His Son Is For Sale


'We're supposed to stand up to bullies': Obama delivers stinging rebuke of Trump presidency

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 10:46 AM PDT

'We're supposed to stand up to bullies': Obama delivers stinging rebuke of Trump presidencyFormer President Barack Obama on Friday delivered his sharpest rebuke of President Trump since leaving office.


Serbia's Vucic says long road ahead in talks with Kosovo

Posted: 08 Sep 2018 10:00 AM PDT

Serbia's Vucic says long road ahead in talks with KosovoExpectations of an agreement that would involve a land swap, a proposal floated by both Belgrade and Pristina, dimmed after a face-to-face meeting between Vucic and his Kosovo counterpart, Hashim Thaci, was abruptly canceled on Friday. "I will do my best (to reach the agreement), but it is a long road full of thorns and problems ahead," Vucic told reporters during a visit to the Gazivoda Lake dam, control of which is a hot topic between Belgrade and Pristina. Part of the artificial Gazivoda Lake -- key for supplying water to some Kosovo municipalities including parts of Pristina -- is located in Serbia, where the source of its water lies.


Japan resilient, but climate change making disasters worse: experts

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 02:40 AM PDT

Japan resilient, but climate change making disasters worse: expertsRecord typhoons, biblical floods, heatwaves, landslides and earthquakes: this summer, Japan really has seen it all and images of the destruction caused have been beamed around the world. More than 220 died in floods in July mainly because "less than one percent of people affected by local evacuation recommendations actually went to the shelters, thinking that there would not be a problem," notes Jean-Francois Heimburger, an expert on natural disasters in the country. Unlike in other countries, even the highest levels of evacuation orders in Japan are not compulsory and the vast majority of people ignore them.


Chile prosecutors question bishop in clerical abuse scandal

Posted: 06 Sep 2018 09:08 PM PDT

Chile prosecutors question bishop in clerical abuse scandalSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Prosecutors questioned Roman Catholic bishop emeritus Juan Barros as part of an investigation into sex abuse allegations against a former Chilean military chaplain.


For Susan Collins, A Vote For Kavanaugh Would Be Political Suicide

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 08:47 AM PDT

For Susan Collins, A Vote For Kavanaugh Would Be Political SuicideThroughout her more than two decades in the Senate, Sen. Susan Collins


18-Year-Old Plunges to His Death While Taking Selfie at Yosemite National Park

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 06:25 AM PDT

18-Year-Old Plunges to His Death While Taking Selfie at Yosemite National ParkOfficials ruled his death an accident.


China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Has a Fatal Flaw (That Might Soon Be Fixed)

Posted: 08 Sep 2018 04:00 AM PDT

China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Has a Fatal Flaw (That Might Soon Be Fixed)Those pesky engines.


Trump Says He 'Fell Asleep' During Obama's Critical Speech

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 11:31 AM PDT

Trump Says He 'Fell Asleep' During Obama's Critical SpeechPresident Donald Trump said he tried to watch former President Barack Obama's


Dallas Police Officer to be Charged with Manslaughter After Shooting Man in His Own Apartment

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 04:01 PM PDT

Dallas Police Officer to be Charged with Manslaughter After Shooting Man in His Own ApartmentPolice said they are unsure of the interaction between the two but at some point she fired her weapon and struck Jean. The officer called 911 and Jean was transported to a local hospital where he died, police said.


The 88 Most Delish S'mores Ideas

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 02:39 PM PDT

The 88 Most Delish S'mores Ideas


Nike year-over-year online sales climb amid Colin Kaepernick campaign, report finds

Posted: 08 Sep 2018 01:09 PM PDT

Nike year-over-year online sales climb amid Colin Kaepernick campaign, report findsNike's online sales climbed 31 percent following Labor Day compared to 17 percent over the same period last year, a new report found.


Japan quake toll up to 20 as rescuers dig through landslides

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 06:49 PM PDT

Japan quake toll up to 20 as rescuers dig through landslidesATSUMA, Japan (AP) — The toll from an earthquake that rocked Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido rose to 20 on Friday, and 19 others remained unaccounted for in one small town after an entire mountainside collapsed on their homes.


Is Meghan Markle Pregnant? 'Date Night' Photo Has the Internet Buzzing About a Royal Baby

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 12:12 PM PDT

Is Meghan Markle Pregnant? 'Date Night' Photo Has the Internet Buzzing About a Royal BabyThe former "Suits" star was wearing a blue dress with ruffles around the midsection.


New York Times Beefs Up Security Amid Anonymous Op-Ed Controversy

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 08:44 PM PDT

New York Times Beefs Up Security Amid Anonymous Op-Ed ControversyThe New York Times has beefed up its security in light of the controversial


Britain's Brexit trade deal with Beijing put at risk by South China Sea 'provocation', state media warns

Posted: 06 Sep 2018 10:30 PM PDT

Britain's Brexit trade deal with Beijing put at risk by South China Sea 'provocation', state media warnsChina yesterday warned the UK it had jeopardised post-Brexit relations by sailing a British warship close to islands in the South China Sea claimed by Beijing last week. Britain has been working to boost trade with the world's second-largest economy as Brexit looms, talking up a "golden era" in ties.  The two nations agreed last month to look at the possibility of a post-Brexit free trade deal that, if struck, would be a key achievement for Prime Minister Theresa May. "What the British side did is wrong," said Chinese Foreign MInistry spokeswoman Hua Chunying in a daily press briefing. "It will have a negative impact on the development of China-UK relations." Chinese state media specifically cautioned that a post-Brexit trade deal was at stake. "China and the UK had agreed to actively explore the possibility of discussing a free trade agreement after Brexit, but any act that harms China's core interests will only put a spanner in the works," said an English-language editorial in state-run newspaper China Daily.  "But by trying to revive the 'special relationship' in this way now it is no longer the gateway to continental Europe, the UK risks losing more than it can gain," said the editorial. British Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox, left, meets Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua at the Zhongnanhai Leadership Compound in Beijing last month Credit: Reuters Warship HMS Albion, a 22,000 ton amphibious warship carrying a contingent of Royal Marines passed by the Paracel Islands on Aug. 31, where it was confronted by the Chinese military. The Albion was on its way to Ho Chi Minh City where it docked Monday after a deployment in and around Japan. The Paracels have long been disputed and were the site of a major naval battle in the 1970s between China and Vietnam, after which Beijing claimed sovereignty. The group of more than 30 islands in the South China Sea are now occupied entirely by China though Beijing's claims remain contested by Vietnam and Taiwan. China has laid claim to other groups of disputed islands in the South China Sea, where roughly $3 trillion in trade pass through each year. Q&A | South China Sea dispute Britain's decision to send a warship into contested waters was a move to "curry favor with the United States," said the China Daily editorial. The move "obviously runs counter to the consensus and spirit put forth by the leaders of our two countries that we are willing to join hands to build a 'golden era' of China-UK ties," Hua said. Adding to the tension, China's Foreign Ministry also said it was "ridiculous for the UK to pose as a 'supervisor'" and that Britain should stop interfering in Hong Kong, a former British colony. podcast promotion - brexit The comments came after the UK issued issued its latest biannual report on the special administrative region. In it, Jeremy Hunt, Foreign Secretary, noted the "growing concern about the extent of freedom of speech in Hong Kong, particularly in the context of discussion of independence", while also stating that Britain does not think independence is a realistic or desirable option. China said the issue of independence had nothing to do with freedom of speech and was a serious violation of China's constitution and Hong Kong law. "It fundamentally is not within the scope of freedom of expression," the ministry said. "The central government has zero tolerance for 'Hong Kong independence' and will never indulge it." podcast promotion - brexit        


Alibaba's Jack Ma to unveil succession plan next week, remain chairman

Posted: 08 Sep 2018 07:47 AM PDT

Alibaba's Jack Ma to unveil succession plan next week, remain chairmanAlibaba Group Holding Ltd's billionaire co-founder Jack Ma will announce a succession plan on Monday to hand the reins of his sprawling empire to a new generation of leaders but will remain executive chairman for the time being. Ma will announce the plan on his 54th birthday and the handover strategy will stretch over a significant period of time, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) newspaper reported citing a company spokesman. Alibaba declined to comment but pointed towards the SCMP story when asked about Ma's plans.


Tesla shares reel as executives quit and CEO smokes pot on webcast

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 04:36 PM PDT

Tesla shares reel as executives quit and CEO smokes pot on webcastShares of the electric carmaker tumbled more than 6 percent on Friday to $263.24, with investors on edge after a tumultuous August during which Musk proposed and then abruptly pulled the plug on a go-private deal. Chief Accounting Officer Dave Morton resigned after just one month in the job because of discomfort with the attention on the company and pace of work during that time, Tesla said in a filing on Friday. Later on Friday, Tesla named a new president of automotive operations, promoting eight-year Tesla employee and former Daimler truck exec Jerome Guillen into the role overseeing all automotive operations and reporting to Musk.


Correction: Shootings-Cincinnati story

Posted: 08 Sep 2018 10:35 AM PDT

Correction: Shootings-Cincinnati storyCINCINNATI (AP) — In a story Sept. 7 about shootings in Cincinnati, The Associated Press misspelled the name of one of the victims based on previous information released by a coroner. It is Prudhvi Kandepi, not Pruthvi.


Japan toll rises to 35 after powerful quake

Posted: 08 Sep 2018 02:38 AM PDT

Japan toll rises to 35 after powerful quakeThe death toll from a powerful quake that triggered landslides in northern Japan rose to 35 Saturday, as tens of thousands of rescue workers raked through the mud for survivors. The majority of the dead are from the small rural town of Atsuma, where a cluster of dwellings were wrecked when a hillside collapsed from the force of the 6.6-magnitude quake, causing deep brown scars in the landscape. "We never had landslides here," said Akira Matsushita who lost his brother in Atsuma.


Technological Advice for Older Job Seekers

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 08:38 AM PDT

Technological Advice for Older Job SeekersSince one of the more common justifications for age discrimination in hiring is the assumption that older workers are unskilled at using common technology, experienced job seekers must pay careful attention to their technological footprint and personal brand. With Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn and Snapchat in the present and older but still active platforms like Tumblr and MySpace still online, it is easy to overlook an older but eternal presence. Job seekers must regularly Google themselves to ensure that inappropriate images or comments cannot be attributed to them.


Tweeters Stir Over Donald Trump's Claim He 'Fell Asleep' To Barack Obama's Speech

Posted: 08 Sep 2018 01:54 AM PDT

Tweeters Stir Over Donald Trump's Claim He 'Fell Asleep' To Barack Obama's SpeechPeople online mocked President Donald Trump after he joked about falling


A Trillion Dollars Saved: What Would the Air Force Look Like with No F-35?

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 01:28 PM PDT

A Trillion Dollars Saved: What Would the Air Force Look Like with No F-35?Think about how much more could have been accomplished with just a part of that cash. 


Ford teases 2020 Mach 1

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 03:25 AM PDT

Ford teases 2020 Mach 1Ford Team Edison, which is responsible for the Blue Oval's new electric vehicle development, has finally issued a teaser of the Mach 1 performance electric crossover. It doesn't show a great deal of what to expect from the company's first electric SUV, but it's a lot more than we've been getting so far as pretty much all we've had to date is a logo and a prototype wearing a Ford Escape body. It's now around eight months since Ford announced it was working on the 2020 Mach 1 which was to be the company's first all-electric SUV, and not a lot more has been said of it since.


Verizon's media and advertising head Tim Armstrong to leave: WSJ

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 11:23 AM PDT

Verizon's media and advertising head Tim Armstrong to leave: WSJArmstrong came to Verizon in 2015 following its takeover of AOL and headed Oath, which was created last year after the No.1 U.S. telecom company acquired the core business of Yahoo and merged it with AOL. Oath owns more than 50 brands, including HuffPost, TechCrunch and Tumblr, but has failed to make an impact in the space occupied by Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google.


NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 02:40 PM PDT

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this weekA roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked these out. Here are the real facts:


Tesla's top accountant exits after a month on the job

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 06:32 AM PDT

Tesla's top accountant exits after a month on the jobTesla's top accountant announced Friday he was stepping down after a month on the job, citing the electric car company's frenetic pace. News of chief accounting officer Dave Morton's departure added to the sense of uncertainty surrounding the company, sending Tesla shares lower in pre-market trading and following a bizarre interview late Thursday in which chief executive Elon Musk was seen smoking marijuana. Morton's departure roiled the company which has been under heightened scrutiny since Musk's chaotic announcement on August 7 on Twitter that he was considering taking Tesla private, a plan that was reversed two weeks later.


Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on ceasefire for Syria's Idlib

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 02:49 PM PDT

Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on ceasefire for Syria's IdlibTurkey's Tayyip Erdogan, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Iran's Hassan Rouhani, meeting in Tehran for a summit of key foreign players in Syria's war, agreed in a final statement that there could be no military solution to the conflict and it could only end through a negotiated political process. The Turkish leader said he feared a massacre and Turkey could not accommodate any more refugees flooding over its border.


3 hospitalized after overdosing at Glendale home; fentanyl discovered at scene

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 10:22 AM PDT

3 hospitalized after overdosing at Glendale home; fentanyl discovered at sceneThree men were hospitalized after they overdosed at a home in Glendale. Fentanyl was discovered at the scene.


The 93 Most Delish Brownies

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 03:54 PM PDT

The 93 Most Delish Brownies


Trump Calls On Jeff Sessions To Investigate New York Times Op-Ed

Posted: 07 Sep 2018 11:04 AM PDT

Trump Calls On Jeff Sessions To Investigate New York Times Op-EdPresident Donald Trump called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to investigate


Brazilian candidate in serious condition after stabbing

Posted: 06 Sep 2018 06:19 PM PDT

Brazilian candidate in serious condition after stabbingJair Bolsonaro, whose heated rhetoric has electrified some voters and angered others, was stabbed at a campaign event.


Classics for sale: Audi TT quattro Sport

Posted: 08 Sep 2018 05:00 AM PDT

Classics for sale: Audi TT quattro SportA brilliant car with an unusual reputation, the Audi TT was one of the sportscars of the 2000s. And there's one in our classifieds for a bargain price


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