| Chinese fugitive: Police use drone to find man who had been on the run for 17 years Posted: 30 Sep 2019 10:13 AM PDT  Police in China have managed to arrest a man they'd been hunting for 17 years, thanks to drone technology.
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| Leonardo DiCaprio reacts to Trump's 'insulting' tweet to Greta Thunberg at 2019 Global Citizen Festival Posted: 29 Sep 2019 11:09 AM PDT  Leonardo DiCaprio defended Greta Thunberg in front of 60,000 people during NYC's 2019 Global Citizen's Festival.
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| Trump impeachment T-shirts? Grow up, Rep. Tlaib. Removing a president is serious business. Posted: 29 Sep 2019 04:44 AM PDT  If Donald Trump is her tutor on tactics, Rashida Tlaib is doing it wrong. Neither of them serve Americans well by appealing to their coarser appetites.
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| One dead, 10 missing after vessel sinks in Atlantic Posted: 30 Sep 2019 08:06 AM PDT  One crew member has been found dead and 10 others are still missing after a supply vessel operated by a French oil services group sank in hurricane conditions in the Atlantic, the ship's operator said on Monday. The Luxembourg-flagged Bourbon Rhode, crewed mainly by Ukrainians, ran into difficulty in the Atlantic late last week as it ran into hurricane Lorenzo, and was later confirmed to have sunk. A major search operation was then launched for the 14 people who were on board the tug supply vessel.
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| Halloween prank: Oklahoma dad freaks out daughter with outrageous Area 51 costume Posted: 30 Sep 2019 07:58 AM PDT  An Oklahoma dad is going viral after his daughter shared a video of his outrageous Halloween prank attempt.
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| Al Franken Faces New Sexual Harassment Allegation Posted: 30 Sep 2019 10:12 AM PDT  Al Franken was accused of sexual harassment by an anonymous woman on Monday, the latest in a string of misconduct allegations that forced the former Democratic Minnesota senator's resignation last year.In a piece published by New York magazine's The Cut, the woman, a current "senior staffer at a major progressive organization" came forward on condition of anonymity to accuse Franken groping her at an fundraising event in 2006 for U.S. Senator Patty Murray."At the time of the incident, I think, I'm going to go to law school. All I want to do is run for office in my home state. This created a moment of reflection," she told The Cut. " … It rocked my confidence. As I look back on my career, I am always in deputy roles and support roles."Franken resigned in July 2018 at the behest of Democratic leadership after a conservative talk radio host accused him of forcibly kissing her during a skit performed as part of a 2006 U.S.O tour.The latest allegation comes in the midst of a bit of public comeback for Franken, who on Saturday launched a weekly program on SiriusXM titled "The Al Franken Show."Franken also appeared on Conan last Thursday, during which he claimed "there were no good choices" during his ousting from the Senate in 2017 in the face of multiple sexual misconduct allegations, and said that "people who know me, know I'm not that guy."A July profile in The New Yorker revealed he regretted his decision to resign without due process, and that seven Democratic lawmakers now had qualms in the initial decision to force Franken out.One of the biggest proponents for Franken's resignation was New York Senator Kristen Gillibrand, who dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary last month after struggling to raise poll numbers and donations. A New York Times article noted Gillibrand was "shunned" by many powerful party donors for her stance on Franken.
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| Don't Sleep on India's Nuclear Weapons (They Could Kill Billions) Posted: 29 Sep 2019 07:21 AM PDT  India has 130 to 140 nuclear warheads—and more are coming, according to a new report. Should the world worry?
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| Pakistan Leader Warns of Kashmir 'Blood Bath' in Emotional U.N. Speech Posted: 29 Sep 2019 09:02 AM PDT  Pakistan's leader castigated India over its Kashmir crackdown from the podium of the United Nations on Friday, warning of a "bloodbath" when and if Indian authorities lift a curfew over the disputed territory.The speech by Prime Minister Imran Khan at the United Nations General Assembly was partly directed at his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, who in his own speech earlier Friday omitted any reference to Kashmir.Last month India revoked the long-standing autonomy of the mountainous border region, the flashpoint of two wars with Pakistan since both achieved independence from Britain more than 70 years ago.Indian authorities arrested thousands of Kashmiris, severed most electronic access and imposed a curfew on the entire populace of about 8 million. While some curbs have been eased, the curfew remains in effect.Modi and his subordinates have described their move as an internal domestic matter aimed at making the region more prosperous.The Indian prime minister's shift on Kashmir was welcomed by his base of Hindu nationalists, who have long wanted to exert power in the Muslim-majority region and have long accused Pakistan of supporting militant separatists there.Khan has repeatedly denounced what he has described as Modi's reckless disregard of Pakistan's historic claims to the region.The Pakistani leader has frequently reminded the world that Pakistan and India are both nuclear powers. He has used terms like genocide to describe India's intentions for the disputed Kashmir region and has complained that Modi has ignored his entreaties for a dialogue.In an interview with The New York Times Editorial Board on Wednesday, Khan said Modi was leading India down an irrational path, a theme he reiterated in his General Assembly speech."Is it arrogance that has blinded him from what is going to happen when the curfew is lifted? Does he think the people of Kashmir will quietly accept the status quo?" Khan said. "What is going to happen when the curfew is lifted will be a bloodbath."The pent-up frustration of Kashmiris living under what Khan described as Indian military occupation would inevitably come back to haunt India, he said."Would I want to live like that?" Khan said. "I would pick up a gun."Khan, who has conspicuously avoided crossing paths with Modi while both are attending the annual gathering in New York, had said that he would be using his General Assembly speech to emphasize Kashmir and implore the United Nations to intervene.Modi, in his speech, sought to portray India as a peace-loving nation that he said had given the world Buddha's philosophy of serenity. His only reference to Pakistan and Kashmir was oblique, saying India had long been a victim of terrorism."Our voice against terrorism, to alert the world about this evil, rings with seriousness and the outrage," Modi said. "It is absolutely imperative that the world unites against terrorism."This article originally appeared in The New York Times.(C) 2019 The New York Times Company
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| Gut microbes can get you drunk and damage your liver Posted: 30 Sep 2019 11:23 AM PDT  In 2016, a woman who had a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit was acquitted of her DUI charge after it was discovered that she had an extremely rare condition called "auto-brewery syndrome." People with this syndrome carry microbes in their intestines that produce abnormally high levels of alcohol, which they produce when they break down sugars and carbohydrates. While auto-brewery syndrome is an extreme example, it makes one wonder: Could intestinal microbes be influencing other health or behavioral traits? Jing Yuan at the Capital Institute of Pediatrics in Beijing published a new study in Cell Metabolism showing that an intestinal microbe may cause fatty liver disease by producing high levels of alcohol.
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| CBS News poll: Majority of Americans, Democrats approve impeachment inquiry Posted: 30 Sep 2019 12:33 PM PDT  More than half of Americans — and an overwhelming number of Democrats — say they approve of the fact that Congress has opened an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But as the inquiry begins, there is no national consensus on how to assess the president's actions.
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| California man arrested after leading police on 2-hour chase through corn maze Posted: 30 Sep 2019 11:50 AM PDT  A California man was caught and arrested by police Saturday morning, but not before he managed to elude them for two hours while hiding inside a corn maze.
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| Donald Trump: 'We're trying to find out' the identity of whistleblower who made Ukraine complaint Posted: 30 Sep 2019 01:07 PM PDT  Donald Trump said he is still trying to learn the identity of the whistleblower whose allegations over Ukraine triggered an impeachment inquiry.
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| In divided Hong Kong, pro-China groups hold muted anniversary celebrations Posted: 30 Sep 2019 04:40 AM PDT ![In divided Hong Kong, pro-China groups hold muted anniversary celebrations]( "In divided Hong Kong, pro-China groups hold muted anniversary celebrations") While pro-democracy protesters gathered in central Hong Kong on Sunday, on the other side of the city several hundred people dressed in red, with Chinese flag stickers on their cheeks, boarded buses to an early birthday party for the People's Republic. As they approached Victoria Peak, a tourist spot with scenic views, a middle-aged woman holding a microphone urged the crowd, who planned a flash-mob on the hill to celebrate 70 years of Communist China, to avoid arguments with onlookers. After almost four months of sometimes violent protests, which were sparked by a now-withdrawn extradition bill but have since morphed into a broader pro-democracy movement, Hong Kong is a divided city.
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| 10 Non-Hybrid Crossovers and SUVs That Get 30 MPG or More Posted: 30 Sep 2019 02:42 PM PDT |
| This is the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S. Posted: 30 Sep 2019 11:20 AM PDT  The most popular Halloween candy in America is and oldie but a goodie. And here's a hint: It comes in a ton of chocolatey flavors.
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| Russia has hidden the details of a handful of nuclear accidents since the 1950s — here's what we know about them Posted: 29 Sep 2019 06:23 AM PDT  In addition to Chernobyl, Russia has tried to hide the details of other nuclear incidents, including an explosion that killed seven people in August.
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| Man had his heart shocked 34 times following heart attack: 'I'm still here' Posted: 30 Sep 2019 12:23 PM PDT  A 63-year-old man from Ohio who had his heart shocked 34 times is coming forward with his near-death experience to educate others
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| Anniversary of Las Vegas massacre renews gun control debate Posted: 30 Sep 2019 01:44 PM PDT ![Anniversary of Las Vegas massacre renews gun control debate]( "Anniversary of Las Vegas massacre renews gun control debate") In the two years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the federal government and states have tightened some gun regulations. "People are genuinely afraid of going places," Nevada Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui said. You can't even go to school and feel safe," said Jauregui, an advocate for gun control in Nevada.
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| Judge Allows Cop to Use ‘Castle Doctrine’ Defense in Trial for Mistaken Apartment Killing Posted: 30 Sep 2019 02:34 PM PDT  The jury in the trial of Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer who is charged with murdering her neighbor in his apartment, can consider the "Castle Doctrine" as part of Guyger's defense, Judge Tammy Kemp ruled Monday, hours before final deliberations in the murder trial.The Castle Doctrine, which was passed by the Texas Legislature in 2007, "presumes that the use of force is reasonable and necessary when someone is unlawfully and with force entering or attempting to enter your occupied home, car, or place of business, or when someone is committing or trying to commit a crime against you."Guyger, who shot and killed Jean in his own apartment on Sept. 6, 2018, was initially charged with manslaughter, but the district attorney's office subsequently reviewed the case and indicted her on murder charges, with the implication that the shooting could not be considered manslaughter because Guyger admitted it was intentional.The shift also allowed for Guyger's defense to center its argument on the basis of "a mistake of fact," as Guyger — who was returning from a 14-hour shift — claims she accidentally took Jean's apartment to be her own, and mistakenly thought he was an intruder. Now, if jurors apply the Castle Doctrine, Guyger may walk free."If a jury believes she was telling truth that she was mistaken, that is an excuse under Texas law," defense attorney Brad Lollar told The Dallas Morning News last year in the buildup to the indictment. "By filing a manslaughter charge instead of murder, law enforcement is depriving her of defenses she would have under a murder charge."The judge also announced in the meeting with lawyers on both sides that the jury would be allowed to consider manslaughter in any potential sentencing of Guyger.
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| Trump impeachment: Majority of Americans say Ukraine issue is ‘serious’ as president fumes over inquiry Posted: 29 Sep 2019 07:07 AM PDT  Almost two-thirds (64 per cent) of Americans believe that Donald Trump pressuring the leader of Ukraine to investigate his potential 2020 presidential rival is a serious issue, according to a new poll.A total of 43 per cent of respondents to the ABC/Ipsos survey said the allegations were "very serious" while 21 per cent agreed the situation was at least "somewhat serious".
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| Bus veers into opposite lane in China, 36 killed Posted: 28 Sep 2019 07:23 PM PDT ![Bus veers into opposite lane in China, 36 killed]( "Bus veers into opposite lane in China, 36 killed") BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A bus veered into the opposite lane in China on Saturday morning, hitting a truck and killing 36 people, according to an official police notice. The bus, which was driving north, broke through a barrier dividing two lanes on a motorway and crashed into a truck carrying 3 people moving in the opposite direction, said police from the city of Yixing in Jiangsu province.
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| Catholic Archdiocese of New York removes all priests accused of sex abuse, report says Posted: 30 Sep 2019 12:29 PM PDT  The archdiocese covers Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties, along with parts of New York City and the Hudson Valley.
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| Meghan Markle wears the chicest Everlane slingbacks while on royal tour Posted: 30 Sep 2019 11:29 AM PDT  Unlike Meghan's go-to pair of Manolo Blahnik heels that cost over $600, these Everlane flat will only set you back $155.
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| Why the Middle East Fears Iran's Missiles (To a Point) Posted: 28 Sep 2019 08:00 PM PDT  Iran has a history of unveiling wonder weapons that aren't so wonderful, such as "advanced" jet fighters that are actually copies of 1970s U.S. aircraft. While Iran can build missiles, their newest models seem more bravado than fact.
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| Mohammed bin Salman says he takes 'full responsibility' for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi but denies that he ordered it Posted: 29 Sep 2019 11:07 PM PDT  Speaking to CBS News' "60 Minutes," the Saudi Crown Prince admitted that Khashoggi's murder was a "heinous crime" but denied his involvement.
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| Ivanka Trump called 'fraud' by 'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill after tweeting photo of son as Stormtrooper: 'You're a real jerk' Posted: 30 Sep 2019 11:59 AM PDT  The First Daughter of the United States received criticism from Luke Skywalker after posting a family photo on social media.
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| Chinese ambassador: We are doing our part to combat the opioid crisis Posted: 30 Sep 2019 08:00 AM PDT  China wants to do what it can to make sure an end to this issue is reached. We must emphasize though, that this problem is not ultimately our own.
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| 2 died before political donor's arrest. Some question delay Posted: 30 Sep 2019 10:30 AM PDT  When a dead man was carried out of Ed Buck's apartment two years ago, members of the gay political club he lavished with thousands of dollars in political donations swiftly ousted him. Buck attempted a comeback in early January, less than six months after prosecutors declined to bring charges in the overdose death. Two days after Buck was escorted out of the bash, another gay man was found dead in his West Hollywood apartment — again from a methamphetamine overdose.
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| Iran general says destroying Israel is an 'achievable goal' Posted: 30 Sep 2019 10:18 AM PDT  The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Monday that destroying Israel has become an "achievable goal" due to his country's technological advances.
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| Ex-Trump official scolds president and allies for Ukraine mess Posted: 29 Sep 2019 09:14 AM PDT  President Donald Trump's former homeland security adviser said on Sunday that he was "deeply disturbed" by his former boss's attempts to solicit damaging information from Ukraine about Joe Biden, becoming one of the most vocal critics among ex-Trump officials. "Yes, I'm deeply disturbed by it, as well, and this entire mess has me frustrated, George," Tom Bossert said on ABC's "This Week With George Stephanopoulos," responding to the host's citing a whistleblower complaint that said White House officials were disturbed by a call between Trump and Ukraine's president in July.
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| China to mark 70 years of communism with massive show of force in Beijing Posted: 30 Sep 2019 04:34 PM PDT ![China to mark 70 years of communism with massive show of force in Beijing]( "China to mark 70 years of communism with massive show of force in Beijing") China will celebrate seven decades of communist rule on Tuesday with a display of power through central Beijing, showing off goose-stepping troops, new missiles and floats celebrating the country's technological prowess. The event is the country's most important of the year as China looks to project an image of confidence in the face of mounting challenges, including three months of anti-government protests in the territory of Hong Kong and a bitter trade war with the United States. President Xi Jinping will oversee a massed military parade, with 15,000 troops marching through part of Tiananmen Square, as jet fighters scream overhead.
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| As Gwyneth Paltrow celebrates her 47th birthday, here's a look at her massive net worth Posted: 30 Sep 2019 08:53 AM PDT  The Academy Award-winning actress and founder of Goop turns 47 this month. Here's a look back at her career and the wealth she's amassed.
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| USA TODAY's Harrison Hill tells migrant stories through portraits Posted: 30 Sep 2019 08:09 AM PDT  Harrison Hill, a photographer for USA TODAY, documented the migrant crisis outside LA immigration court for USA TODAY's project "The Migrants."
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| Iran on track to open new oil terminal outside Gulf Posted: 30 Sep 2019 07:12 AM PDT  Iran said on Monday that it is on track to create a new oil terminal on the Sea of Oman that would open a new export route for its crude and allow tankers to bypass the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The National Iranian Oil Company signed a contract worth around $52 million Monday with three local companies to supply 50 pumps for the pipeline project, according to the Iranian oil ministry's Shana website. The pipeline will run from Bushehr province on the Gulf to Bandar-e-Jask on the Sea of Oman, on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz.
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| Ronan Farrow's book has NBC News 'bracing for bombshells' about Matt Lauer: report Posted: 30 Sep 2019 08:01 AM PDT  Journalist Ronan Farrow is gearing up for the release of his highly-anticipated new book, 'Catch and Kill,' with new claims about Matt Lauer's misconduct.
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| Trump reportedly worked with 2 'off the books' lawyers to pressure Ukraine Posted: 29 Sep 2019 01:15 PM PDT  "Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace said that top U.S. officials confirmed President Trump was working with more than one personal lawyer "off the books" to pressure Ukrainian officials for damaging information on former Vice President Joe Biden.
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| Guess Who Might Want to Purchase Russia's Powerful Armata Tank? Posted: 30 Sep 2019 08:00 AM PDT  There are several potential customers.
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| Coal States Urge Trump Administration to Tackle Plant Closures Posted: 30 Sep 2019 02:58 PM PDT ![Coal States Urge Trump Administration to Tackle Plant Closures]( "Coal States Urge Trump Administration to Tackle Plant Closures") (Bloomberg) -- Six coal states are pressing the Trump administration to wrap up an almost two-year inquiry into whether coal and nuclear plant retirements are threatening the electric grid.In letters to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which overseas U.S. power markets, utility commissioners from Alabama, Kentucky, Montana, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wyoming warned that plant closures are accelerating and "bringing increased attention to grid resilience and fuel security."The appeal comes almost two years after the commission rejected a Trump administration bid to bail out money-losing coal plants, dismissing the proposal as unlawful. But the agency left the door open to future action, by opening an inquiry into whether regulatory changes are needed to keep the lights on. More than 200 comments have been filed with the commission since then, and more than a dozen coal-fired power plants have been decommissioned.Now the states hardest hit by coal's decline are asking the energy commission to finalize its review of the electric grid and, again, consider imposing market rules that could curb the closure of fossil-fuel generation.They may find a sympathetic ear in commission Chairman Neil Chatterjee, a Kentucky Republican and a longstanding champion of the coal industry who has faced criticism for pushing an ill-fated proposal to curb coal retirements by paying generators for having fuel on-site. Chatterjee has since said that the independent agency can't put its thumb on the scale to favor any one source.Chatterjee said he would address the issue of grid resilience this fall and, on Oct. 21, will co-host a University of Kentucky energy forum in the heart of coal country. Speakers include Bob Murray, the chief executive officer of coal producer Murray Energy Corp., who has repeatedly called on the Trump administration to take steps to revive the domestic coal industry.The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, which represents coal producers, said it was time for the agency to take action to "help address concerns over grid resilience as a result of the continued retirement of fuel-secure coal units across the country."To contact the reporters on this story: Stephen Cunningham in Washington at scunningha10@bloomberg.net;Ari Natter in Washington at anatter5@bloomberg.netTo contact the editors responsible for this story: David Marino at dmarino4@bloomberg.net, Catherine Traywick, Reg GaleFor more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com©2019 Bloomberg L.P.
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| Former Ukrainian prosecutor says Giuliani repeatedly pushed him to investigate the Bidens Posted: 30 Sep 2019 12:38 PM PDT  Ukraine's former top prosecutor said Rudy Giuliani, Trump's personal attorney, was "obsessed" with potential misconduct on the part of the Bidens.
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| Nigerian police free 19 women and girls from Lagos 'baby factory': statement Posted: 30 Sep 2019 11:33 AM PDT ![Nigerian police free 19 women and girls from Lagos 'baby factory': statement]( "Nigerian police free 19 women and girls from Lagos 'baby factory': statement") Police in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos, have freed 19 women and girls who had mostly been abducted and impregnated by captors planning to sell their babies. The girls and women, aged from 15 to 28, had been brought from all over Nigeria with promises of work, Lagos police said on Monday. "Baby factories", as such premises are widely known, are most common in parts of eastern Nigeria.
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| People's Views of China Are Mixed, According to Global Study Posted: 30 Sep 2019 12:08 PM PDT ![People's Views of China Are Mixed, According to Global Study]( "People's Views of China Are Mixed, According to Global Study") The People's Republic of China celebrates its 70th anniversary on Tuesday, and the views of the country by people around the world are mixed, according to new research by the Pew Research Center in Washington, D.C. Negative views of China have turned most sharply turned negative in North America, Western Europe and across the Asia-Pacific, while positive views of the East Asian giant were recorded in Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, according to the report, released on Monday. Overall, a median of 41% in a total of 32 countries included in the Pew Global Attitudes survey expressed a favorable opinion of China, while a median of 37% said they had an unfavorable opinion.
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| Afghanistan to Taliban: Peace or 'we will continue to fight' Posted: 30 Sep 2019 02:32 PM PDT  As General Assembly President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande put it in his closing remarks, "The world will not survive for long unless we cultivate the give-and-take spirit" of multilateralism. Afghanistan's national security adviser, Hamdullah Mohib, spoke two days after his countrymen voted in a presidential election in which hundreds of polling centers weren't opened because the country couldn't secure them against the Taliban.
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| Strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake off Chile coast: USGS Posted: 29 Sep 2019 10:24 AM PDT  A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Chile on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. "There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage," the USGS said of the earthquake, which it earlier reported as a magnitude 7.2, and which occurred 41 miles (66 kilometers) west-southwest of Constitucion, Chile. Chile's National Seismological Center (CSN) put the quake at 6.6 magnitude.
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| Meghan Markle stuns Prince Harry with surprise Skype call: Watch! Posted: 30 Sep 2019 08:32 AM PDT  While visiting with female students in Malawi, Prince Harry received an unexpected video call from his wife.
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| Meet the Memphis teen who wore a gold gown when he was crowned Homecoming Royalty Posted: 29 Sep 2019 05:55 PM PDT  Being crowned White Station High Homecoming Royalty was years in the making for 17-year-old Brandon Allen.
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| The Ukrainian orphan accused of being an adult was located living with another family in Indiana Posted: 30 Sep 2019 03:15 PM PDT  As the case makes its way to court, plenty of questions remain about Natalia Barnett, the orphan at the center of an adoption scandal.
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| UPDATE 3-San Francisco tour guide charged with carrying U.S. secrets to China Posted: 30 Sep 2019 11:32 AM PDT ![UPDATE 3-San Francisco tour guide charged with carrying U.S. secrets to China]( "UPDATE 3-San Francisco tour guide charged with carrying U.S. secrets to China") A San Francisco tour guide has been charged with being an agent of the Chinese government, accused of picking up U.S. national security secrets from furtive locations and delivering them cloak and dagger style to Beijing, federal prosecutors said on Monday. Xuehua Peng, also known as Edward Peng, was arrested on Friday in the San Francisco suburb of Hayward, California, and was denied bail during an initial court appearance by a U.S. magistrate judge that same day, federal prosecutors said at a Monday morning news conference. "Defendant Xuehua (Edward) Peng is charged with executing dead drops, delivering payments, and personally carrying to Beijing, China, secure digital cards containing classified information related to the national security of the United States," Anderson said.
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