2018年10月23日星期二

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Yahoo! News: Education News


Trump and Cruz make the best of their forced embrace

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 07:04 PM PDT

Trump and Cruz make the best of their forced embraceIn a move that would have seemed unthinkable two years ago, President Trump offered a full embrace, literally and figuratively, of Ted Cruz in a massive rally here Monday night, imploring a crowd of tens of thousands of supporters to turn out for his former political rival in a closely watched Senate race in Texas.


5 Bible Museum Dead Sea Scrolls Exposed As Fakes

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 04:41 AM PDT

5 Bible Museum Dead Sea Scrolls Exposed As FakesFive fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls, some of the Museum of the Bible's most


Supreme Court Blocks Deposition Of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross In Census Citizenship Question Suit

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 07:13 PM PDT

Supreme Court Blocks Deposition Of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross In Census Citizenship Question SuitThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday blocked Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross from


Best Bites: Apple pie fries

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 05:00 AM PDT

Best Bites: Apple pie friesWelcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your


In Florida race, climate change divides DeSantis and Gillum

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 11:50 AM PDT

In Florida race, climate change divides DeSantis and GillumThe two candidates in the governor's race in Florida are at odds over global warming.


The World's Longest Sea Bridge, Connecting Hong Kong To Mainland China, Is Open

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 03:13 AM PDT

The World's Longest Sea Bridge, Connecting Hong Kong To Mainland China, Is OpenThe world's longest sea bridge, an engineering feat almost a decade in the


More Than $2 Billion in Lotto Winnings Up for Grabs This Week

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 01:24 PM PDT

More Than $2 Billion in Lotto Winnings Up for Grabs This WeekBetween Powerball and Mega Millions, an unprecedented amount of money is being given away.


Siemens CEO Kaeser says he will not attend Saudi investment conference

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 10:21 AM PDT

Siemens CEO Kaeser says he will not attend Saudi investment conferenceSiemens's chief executive said on Monday he would not attend a three-day Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia after the country admitted that journalist Jamal Khashoggi had been killed in its consulate in Istanbul. The German engineering giant was one of the last companies to decide against sending its top executive to the conference after Riyadh sought to cover up Khashoggi's Oct. 2 death before admitting to a "grave mistake". "Siemens is a reliable and committed partner of the kingdom and its VISION 2030.


Yahoo News Explains: Fact-checking 5 of Trump's claims on migrants

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 06:41 AM PDT

Yahoo News Explains: Fact-checking 5 of Trump's claims on migrantsPresident Trump has repeatedly condemned the thousands of Honduran migrants who are pushing toward the U.S. border, but how accurate are his claims?


Midterms about 'taking back America's soul': Biden

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 11:24 AM PDT

Midterms about 'taking back America's soul': BidenFormer U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Monday slammed U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy and rallied Democrats to fight for victory and win back Congressional seats in November. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


LGBTQ Rights Activist Jazz Jennings Hits Back At Trump Anti-Transgender Memo

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 11:05 AM PDT

LGBTQ Rights Activist Jazz Jennings Hits Back At Trump Anti-Transgender MemoLGBTQ rights activist and YouTuber Jazz Jennings is speaking up against the


Hurricane Michael reshapes Florida Senate race

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 11:18 AM PDT

Hurricane Michael reshapes Florida Senate raceU.S. Senate candidate and Florida Gov. Rick Scott is happy to be seen leading the cleanup after Hurricane Michael. But the aftermath may also depress turnout in the heavily Republican Panhandle.


Meet the man behind the debit card that's helped families save over $1 million since 2017

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 11:06 AM PDT

Meet the man behind the debit card that's helped families save over $1 million since 2017As parents, you can't control every decision that your child makes -- it's


Democrats 2018: It's the health care, stupid

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 02:00 AM PDT

Democrats 2018: It's the health care, stupidRather than Robert Mueller's investigation and the latest tweets from President Trump, voter interest and campaign advertising are mostly focused on health care, polls show.


Lonely Planet releases top 10 lists of best travel destinations 2019

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 07:11 AM PDT

Lonely Planet releases top 10 lists of best travel destinations 2019Tastemakers at Lonely Planet have released their picks for the best travel destinations of 2019, giving Sri Lanka and Copenhagen top billing. 


Second migrant caravan in Guatemala heads toward Mexico

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 04:15 PM PDT

Second migrant caravan in Guatemala heads toward MexicoTrump has vowed to begin cutting millions of dollars in aid to Central America and called the caravan in Mexico a national emergency as he seeks to boost his Republican Party's chances in the Nov. 6 congressional elections. The caravan, mostly Honduran migrants fleeing violence and poverty at home, is currently in the town of Huixtla in Chiapas state, around 31 miles (50 km) north of the Guatemalan border and a distant 1,100 miles (1,800 km) from the United States. Mexico's government said in a statement on Tuesday that it had received 1,699 requests for refugee status, including children.


A North Carolina Police Officer Fatally Shot a Black Motorist During a Traffic Stop

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 07:16 PM PDT

A North Carolina Police Officer Fatally Shot a Black Motorist During a Traffic StopA white North Carolina police officer shot and killed a black motorist who stepped out of his vehicle with a gun


‘Lyin’ Ted’ Gets Boost From ‘Sleazy Donald’ With Texas Rally

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 01:18 PM PDT

'Lyin' Ted' Gets Boost From 'Sleazy Donald' With Texas RallyTrump's approval rating is split, even in red-state Texas, where Cruz faces an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke. Monday's presidential visit, at the very least, is an awkward turnaround from an antagonistic history between Trump and Cruz. Trump insulted Cruz's wife during the 2016 campaign and even suggested Cruz's dad may have played a role in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.


Ellis Island: From 'sad side' to restored 'south side'

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 08:52 AM PDT

Ellis Island: From 'sad side' to restored 'south side'Some knew it as the "sad side" of Ellis Island. A century ago, the hospital complex at the historic Ellis Island immigration inspection station was the place where approximately 1 out of every 10 arrivals who were too sick to be allowed into the country were sent to recover, or to die.


Ivanka Trump Hails Jared Kushner's 'Quiet Achievement' And Twitter Has Questions

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 01:00 AM PDT

Ivanka Trump Hails Jared Kushner's 'Quiet Achievement' And Twitter Has QuestionsIvanka Trump praised her husband Jared Kushner on Twitter Monday night for his


Texas Couple Looking to Move Up Wedding for Grandfather With Pancreatic Cancer Given Free Ceremony

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 11:28 AM PDT

Texas Couple Looking to Move Up Wedding for Grandfather With Pancreatic Cancer Given Free CeremonyThe venue was donated by would-be bride Kolbie Sanders, who called off her own wedding and offered it to one lucky couple.


How Saudi-Friendly Middle East Dictators Are Handling The Jamal Khashoggi Scandal

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 05:49 PM PDT

How Saudi-Friendly Middle East Dictators Are Handling The Jamal Khashoggi ScandalWASHINGTON ― Some of the most prominent U.S. foreign policy figures urging a


Innocent man killed on way to work after being caught in road rage crash in north Houston

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 05:56 AM PDT

Innocent man killed on way to work after being caught in road rage crash in north HoustonA man on his way to work got caught between 2 vehicles that were involved a road rage incident sparked after a fight at a club.


Players on edge for record $1.6 billion jackpot in Mega Millions drawing

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 11:09 AM PDT

Players on edge for record $1.6 billion jackpot in Mega Millions drawing"A big mistake people think: this is a lot of money so let me help everyone," Laurie Ruckel, a trusts and estates lawyer at Loeb & Loeb law firm in New York, said on Tuesday. The lump sum cash payout is estimated at $354.3 million.


Michael Avenatti Ordered To Pay $4.85 Million To Former Colleague

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 03:48 PM PDT

Michael Avenatti Ordered To Pay $4.85 Million To Former ColleagueMichael Avenatti, the attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, has


Ragged, growing caravan of migrants resumes march toward US

Posted: 21 Oct 2018 06:06 PM PDT

Ragged, growing caravan of migrants resumes march toward USA growing caravan of Honduran migrants streamed through southern Mexico, heading toward the U.S.


Skeletons run amok as Mexico kicks off the Day of the Dead

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 02:39 AM PDT

Skeletons run amok as Mexico kicks off the Day of the DeadMexicans parade in costumes and face paint for a pre-Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City. Rough cut (no reporter narration).


US army general wounded in Afghanistan attack

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 03:10 AM PDT

US army general wounded in Afghanistan attackA US army general was among those injured in a Taliban attack on top US and Afghan security chiefs inside a highly secure compound last week in Kandahar province, a military spokesman confirmed.


Bomb Found At George Soros' House Contained Explosive Powder

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 07:06 AM PDT

Bomb Found At George Soros' House Contained Explosive PowderBEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Latest on an explosive device found at a suburban home of


Saudi team arrived a day before Khashoggi's killing, consulate cameras removed, Erdogan says

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 02:36 AM PDT

Saudi team arrived a day before Khashoggi's killing, consulate cameras removed, Erdogan saysA team of Saudi agents began arriving in Turkey the day before journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed, and cameras at the consulate were removed, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday. Erdogan, who also said the issue of diplomatic immunity would also be discussed in regards to the case, was speaking at a meeting of his AK Party in parliament. Erdogan said a Saudi team of 15 entered the consulate the day of the killing, and that three men from the team went on an exploration trip to Belgrad forest in Istanbul and Yalova, a 90-kilometre (55 mile) drive south of Istanbul.


At least 30 injured as floor collapses at university fraternity party in South Carolina

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 02:55 AM PDT

At least 30 injured as floor collapses at university fraternity party in South CarolinaDozens of students were taken to hospital after a floor collapsed at a Clemson University fraternity party in South Carolina on Saturday night. At least 30 people were injured when the centre of the dance floor caved in and party-goers dropped into the basement below. "The beat was about to drop and literally the whole floor collapsed," sophomore student Larissa Stone told The Anderson Independent-Mail.


Citigroup Seeks to Curb China Travel as UBS Ends Restriction

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 02:21 AM PDT

Citigroup Seeks to Curb China Travel as UBS Ends Restriction(Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. were among international firms that asked their wealth managers to reconsider travel to China, according to people familiar with the matter, as UBS Group AG removed its curbs.


Megyn Kelly Defends Blackface Costumes: 'When I Was A Kid, That Was OK'

Posted: 23 Oct 2018 08:40 AM PDT

Megyn Kelly Defends Blackface Costumes: 'When I Was A Kid, That Was OK'With Halloween fast approaching, Megyn Kelly on Tuesday gathered a panel of


Donald Trump And Ted Cruz Seal Alliance In Texas After 'Little Difficulties'

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 09:14 PM PDT

Donald Trump And Ted Cruz Seal Alliance In Texas After 'Little Difficulties'President Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) were all smiles during a


Discover the secret ingredient for creating a great chili

Posted: 22 Oct 2018 07:09 AM PDT

Discover the secret ingredient for creating a great chiliGround beef chili is way more convenient than chili made with whole chunks of meat, but a truly great version requires a few tricks. To keep the meat moist and tender, we treated it with salt and baking soda.


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