| Rejecting the Paris Agreement, the United States joins Syria and Nicaragua Posted: 01 Jun 2017 01:30 PM PDT  If President Trump abandons the Paris agreement, the U.S. would become the third country in the world to reject the pact intended to slow the rate of global warming.
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| Police arrest man after theft from Oregon train stabbing victim Posted: 02 Jun 2017 02:03 PM PDT  Police in Portland, Oregon, arrested a homeless man on Friday morning for stealing the wedding ring and backpack of Ricky Best, one of two men fatally stabbed to death last week on a commuter train while defending two women. George Tschaggeny, 51, was arrested at a homeless encampment under an overpass after a tip from an employee of a Domino's Pizza restaurant in the area, Portland Police Bureau officials said at a Friday press conference. Police had released surveillance footage on Thursday of a man carrying Best's backpack leaving the Portland MAX commuter train shortly after the stabbings.
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| LeBron James: Being Black in America Is Tough Posted: 01 Jun 2017 08:46 AM PDT  The basketball star spoke out Wednesday on race relations in the US after his home was vandalized with a racial slur. His comments come the same week that a noose was found inside the museum of African American history.
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| Duterte slams Chelsea Clinton again for rape joke criticism Posted: 01 Jun 2017 05:04 AM PDT  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton in an expletive-laden speech for a second straight day Thursday after she criticized a comment he made about rapes committed by soldiers.
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| Pilots after Pence plane incident thought careers over: transcript Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:31 PM PDT  The pilot and first officer of the plane carrying U.S. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence that skidded off a runway in October 2016 thought the incident would end their careers, according to documents released on Thursday. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board published transcripts of the cockpit voice recorders from the incident in which the Boeing 737-700 operated by Eastern Air Lines Group ran off the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York. There were 37 passengers on the plane, including Pence, his wife, Karen, daughter Charlotte and 11 crew.
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| Mail Carrier Fed Meatballs Filled With Nails To Dog On Her Route: Cops Posted: 02 Jun 2017 05:51 AM PDT  X-rays showed nails in the stomach of the dog, named Missy.
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| Obamas buy house they were renting in tony DC neighborhood Posted: 01 Jun 2017 01:47 PM PDT  Obamas buy house they were renting in tony DC neighborhood
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| Massive crack in Antarctic ice shelf grows 11 miles in 6 days, potentially creating world’s largest iceberg Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:58 PM PDT  The crack, which is located in Larson Shelf C, leaves only eight miles of ice connecting what could be one of the world's largest icebergs to Antarctica.
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| Trump and Clinton revive campaign feud with Twitter jabs Posted: 01 Jun 2017 05:38 AM PDT  In an exchange reminiscent of their bitter election contest, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton exchanged words on Twitter late Wednesday.
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| Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate travel ban Posted: 01 Jun 2017 08:56 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to immediately reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, saying the U.S. will be safer if the policy is put in place.
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| Ex-captive of Islamic State sheds tears on return to village in northern Iraq Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:10 PM PDT  By Isabel Coles KOJO, Iraq (Reuters) - Nadia Murad made an emotional return on Thursday to the Yazidi village in northern Iraq where she was captured and sold as a slave by Islamic State three years ago. On her return, Murad went to see her house and emerged clutching some clothing left there since 2014. A Yazidi fighter said it belonged to Murad's mother, who was killed during the purge because she was considered too old to be taken as a slave.
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| Germany finds emission-cheating gear on 24,000 Audis in Europe Posted: 01 Jun 2017 09:21 PM PDT  German authorities have found emissions-cheating devices on 24,000 Audi vehicles in Europe, including some 14,000 cars in Germany, transport minister Alexander Dobrindt said Thursday. The software was discovered on the carmaker's diesel A7 and A8 sedans with V6 and V8 motors, built between 2009 and 2013, Dobrindt told Germany's DPA news agency. DPA said it was the first time that rigged Audis had been found in Germany.
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| In Hebron, 'miracle' for settlers ended 'golden age' for Palestinians Posted: 01 Jun 2017 08:43 PM PDT  Its Old City is in constant lockdown, its holy site where the biblical Abraham may have been buried guarded by Israeli soldiers at checkpoints. Fifty years after the Six-Day War, the ancient city of Hebron, set in the hills of the southern West Bank, has become perhaps the starkest symbol of Israel's occupation. Israeli soldiers keep a close watch, and parts of the city are off limits to Palestinians.
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| Dad Knocked Out When Shed Falls on Him Gets Dragged to Safety By His Kids: 'They Did Everything Right' Posted: 01 Jun 2017 04:36 PM PDT  An Iowa dad knocked unconscious was dragged to safety by his four kids.
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| Here’s a gorgeous iPhone 8 concept that Apple could never make Posted: 01 Jun 2017 07:18 AM PDT  The iPhone 8 continues to be one of the hottest topics in the tech world, and today we've got another interesting concept to look at, one that proposes an amazing design. But sadly, it's probably this new concept iPhone 8 features a design that Apple will likely never actually make. Concocted by designer David Chapman as the "iPhone Pro," this iPhone 8 device looks very much like an iPhone 7. If it were not for the all-screen design and the rear camera, you might think this is indeed an iPhone 7 variation. And that's precisely what makes this iPhone 8 concept unlikely. https://twitter.com/DaveChap/status/870024536468500480 Sure, Apple will adopt an all-screen design for the iPhone 8, and eliminate the physical home button in the process. And sure, the phone will have a vertical dual camera on the back. But what Chapman gets wrong here based on the many iPhone 8 rumors and leaks from reputable sources, is the phone's rear design. The iPhone 8 is expected to support wireless charging, a first for Apple. That means the phone's shell can't be made out of metal. All reports do say the phone will feature a glass sandwich design consisting of a stainless steel chassis that houses all the internal components, sandwiched between two sheets of 2.5D glass. https://twitter.com/DaveChap/status/869928460247908352 With metal out of the picture, those hideous antenna bands will also disappear, and they're likely to be replaced with tiny antenna bands on the edges, similar to what Apple did with the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 — those iPhones also had a glass sandwich design. There are other details in Chapman's designs that do not jibe with more recent rumors. The camera flash should be placed between the two rear cameras, the power button should be slightly longer, and the front-facing camera and sensors should "protrude" into the top side of the display. At least there's no fingerprint sensor on the back, though. As for the screen design Chapman imagines, we're looking at a display that resembles the LG G6 and the Galaxy S8, although the top and bottom bezels appear to be even smaller.
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| Obama: Withdrawal from Paris Agreement signifies ‘absence of American leadership’ Posted: 01 Jun 2017 01:23 PM PDT  "The nations that remain in the Paris Agreement will be the nations that reap the benefits in jobs and industries created," Obama said.
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| Just a 100 miles from the White House, Tangier Island is disappearing into the sea Posted: 02 Jun 2017 12:41 PM PDT ![Just a 100 miles from the White House, Tangier Island is disappearing into the sea]( "Just a 100 miles from the White House, Tangier Island is disappearing into the sea") On Virginia's Tangier Island, about 100 miles and a ferry ride from Washington, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay are edging dangerously close to William Eskridge's house. The island is under threat from rapid erosion that is being accelerated by rising water scientists believe to be caused by climate change. Tangier Island is wedged between the eastern shore of Maryland and the Virginia coast.
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| Philippine police seek casino attacker's identity Posted: 02 Jun 2017 05:33 PM PDT  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police say the attacker was a tall, English-speaking white man with a mustache. They say he carried an assault rifle and that he used gasoline to start a casino fire that caused clouds of smoke that left at least 36 people dead Friday morning in a sprawling entertainment complex in Manila.
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| Spelling Bee winning word gets the whole internet Googling what on earth 'marocain' is Posted: 02 Jun 2017 12:43 AM PDT  You probably didn't know what marocain was yesterday, but thanks to Thursday night's nailbiting National Spelling Bee, it's all over the internet. Ananya Vinay, a sixth-grader from Fresno, was crowned winner at the 2017 Scripps annual event. After effortlessly dealing with hypapante, gifblaar, and wayzgoose, she finished the night with the winning word: marocain. She played to win and win she did. Ananya Vinay takes home the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion title and trophy. #spellingbee pic.twitter.com/9oRmIOXzyY — NationalSpellingBee (@ScrippsBee) June 2, 2017 SEE ALSO: Google points out everyone's terrible spelling, and then misspells a word The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as: "A ribbed crepe fabric used in women's clothing." The internet reacted by cheering Vinay, while simultaneously scratching its head over what on earth marocain is. I don't even know what marocain is. Good for her. — Matthew C Taylor (@mctaylo) June 2, 2017 The hell is marocain? Spellcheck is going nuts. — DJ Peterson (@DJPeterson13) June 2, 2017 I just sent an email with the word #marocain in it. Spell check did not recognize that word. #spellingbee #conspiracy — Chris Stover (@ChrisStover) June 2, 2017 Ask her how I can shoehorn marocain into a dinner party conversation before everyone on twitter reads this. — Brad Vantageous (@BradVantageous) June 2, 2017 Marocain, a lot trickier than floccinaucinihilipilification, because it's bloody French. — John Einar Funck (@EinarFunck) June 2, 2017 macaroni is easy af these words are two easy — Devin Smrekar (@dsmrekar26) June 2, 2017 Vinay looked stunned at the victory. She barely had time to react before getting a big bear hug from her father, who rushed on stage. One thing's for sure — get ready for everyone to be talking about marocain tomorrow. WATCH: If you're not drinking kombucha you're not living
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| Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:01 AM PDT  Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Senior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that's easy to get into and out of, with controls that are ea...
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| LHC’s Successor Will Be Three Times As Big Posted: 01 Jun 2017 01:00 AM PDT  Called the Future Circular Collider, the planned particle accelerator will also be seven times more powerful than the Large Hadron Collider.
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| Everyone is going nuts over these fidget spinners Posted: 02 Jun 2017 12:10 PM PDT 
There is no hotter trend in kids toys than fidget spinners. Period. Also referred to as hand spinners, these tiny little gadgets are huge right now. Kids love them and teachers hate them (because they can be distracting), but there's pretty much no escaping them at this point. Of course, fidget spinners can also be pretty expensive if you buy them in brick and mortar stores, since retailers are doing everything they can to capitalize on the craze. If you have tons of expendable income and you want to dump it all into fidget spinners, then by all means go ahead and buy them in stores. If you'd rather save a ton of cash so you don't have to go broke buying a bunch of hand spinners for your children, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find some of the most popular fidget spinners on Amazon — and prices start at just $2. You can also browse Amazon's entire collection of fidget spinners right here. If you're on the lookout for some hot new fidget toys for yourself or your child, you've come to the right place. We've got 10 popular options on Amazon for you laid out in this post, or you can check out Amazon's entire collection right here. Lastly, here's a quick video that will show you some of the fun tricks people do with fidget spinners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VDw9fXkwfQ
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| Pittsburgh mayor fires back after Trump invokes Steel City in Paris accord withdrawal Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:54 PM PDT  President Trump zeroed in on western Pennsylvania in his announcement Thursday that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord. "I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris," he said in remarks delivered in the White House rose garden.
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| $12.9B USS Gerald R. Ford Delivered to Navy Posted: 01 Jun 2017 04:43 PM PDT  After more than a year of delays, cost overruns and technological glitches, the $12.9 billion USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in the Navy's possession.
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| Donald Trump Jr leads campaign to overturn restrictions on gun silencers despite mass shooting fears Posted: 01 Jun 2017 07:52 AM PDT  Donald Trump's eldest son is spearheading a campaign to overturn restrictions on gun silencers - legislation gun safety activists say has existed for decades for reasons of public security. The country's largest gun rights lobbying group, the National Rifle Association (NRA), is backing legislation that would make it easier for people to buy silencers, or suppressors. Restrictions on their sale were first introduced during the administration of Franklin D Roosevelt, and advocates say the sound of a gun being fired acts as a loud, obvious safety signal for people to take cover, run the way other way or simply be alert.
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| Man arrested in theft of Portland train victim's ring Posted: 02 Jun 2017 02:46 PM PDT  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A homeless man took the wedding ring off the finger of a man who died in last week's knife attack aboard a Portland train, city police said Friday.
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| Another ‘Married At First Sight’ Couple Is Getting Divorced Posted: 01 Jun 2017 06:28 AM PDT  "Married at First Sight" Season 4 stars Tom Wilson and Lillian Vilchez are getting divorced after over a year of marriage.
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| Foods That Fight Dry Skin Posted: 02 Jun 2017 08:13 AM PDT  Fight dry skin from the inside out by adding skin-friendly foods to your diet. The healthy fats in olive oil, for example, can help keep skin supple and smooth. Watch this video to learn which foods nourish your skin the most and why.
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| Signs of the time: Fake U.S. immigration control posters found in Washington Posted: 01 Jun 2017 01:29 PM PDT  Residents of at least one Washington D.C. neighborhood woke up on Thursday to find the area plastered with posters urging them to turn in illegal immigrants, but federal authorities denied putting up the signs and denounced them as inciting fear. The bogus posters bearing the seal of the Department of Homeland Security warned about criminal offenses related to harboring or helping people in the country illegally, and gave phone numbers to report information about them to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "If you see something, say something," said the flyer, titled "Sanctuary City Neighborhood Public Notice" and written on the ICE letterhead.
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| Bernie Sanders tears into Trump for pulling out of Paris Agreement: 'It is a disgrace' Posted: 01 Jun 2017 12:27 PM PDT  Bernie Sanders says that Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement is a disgrace. Mr Sanders released his statement on the president's decision shortly before Mr Trump stepped up to the Rose Garden podium to announce that the US would withdraw from the accord, virtually pitting America against the vast majority of the global community. "President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement is an abdication of American leadership and an international disgrace.
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| Orlando shooting: Shocking new bodycam footage shows moment police confront shooter in club Posted: 01 Jun 2017 04:42 PM PDT  New bodycam footage from the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, has been released, showing the moment police confronted the shooter. It was the deadliest mass shooting in US history by a single gunman, killing 49 people and injuring 53. Eleven hours of footage was made available to ABC and the Orlando Sentinel.
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| General leading Philippine battle with Islamists relieved of command Posted: 02 Jun 2017 05:04 AM PDT  By Tom Allard MARAWI CITY, Philippines (Reuters) - The general leading an offensive against pro-Islamic State militants holed up in a southern Philippine town has been relieved of his command, an army spokesman said on Friday, the 11th day of the country's biggest security crisis in years. The removal of Brigadier-General Nixon Fortes as commander of the army brigade in Marawi City and his replacement by his deputy, Colonel Generoso Ponio, was not related to the battle that has raged in the city, the spokesman said. "That's not the reason," spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Ray Tiongson said when asked if Fortes' replacement was triggered by the course of the conflict.
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| Ex-Kosovo president banned from book promotion in Serbia Posted: 02 Jun 2017 01:09 PM PDT  BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian authorities have banned a former Kosovo president from entering the country to participate in an event designed to boost dialogue between the former war foes, the ex-official and a rights group said Friday.
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| Rescued Pup Hailed a Hero for Saving Owner Who Was Dragged by Horse and Left in the Desert Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:25 PM PDT  "She literally saved my life," 4-year-old Becky Jo's owner said.
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| Chris Cornell's Family Isn't Ready To Accept Suicide Posted: 01 Jun 2017 12:29 PM PDT  Chris Cornell's family is reportedly "mystified" by the medical examiner's decision to announce his death was a suicide before a full autopsy was completed.
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| Paper animal cutouts Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT ![Paper animal cutouts]( "Paper animal cutouts") These are some of the world's most endangered species, beautifully captured in delicate paper. The beautiful cutouts perfectly capture the fragile futures these animals face. The intricate works of art, which take 10-15 days each to create, are intended to raise awareness of species that are dying out.
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| If you’re hoping humans find evidence of life on Mars, scientists have some very good news Posted: 01 Jun 2017 08:04 PM PDT  Despite all of the breathtaking photos, video, observations, and scientific discoveries that have happened so far on Mars — thanks to probes, rovers, and the like — there's one burning question that remains completely unanswered: was there ever life there? We've found a wealth of minerals, evidence of water, and even the telltale signs of riverbeds and mud, but evidence of life remains illusive. A new report co-led by Roger Wiens of the Los Alamos National Laboratory doesn't confirm that living organisms took root on the red planet, but it does paint a picture that seems very optimistic. Drawing on various readings from the Curiosity rover, researchers have determined that a lake once existed in Mars' Gale Crater, and the body of water had some extremely interesting characteristics. Rather than carrying a uniform density of oxygen, the water in the ancient lake held dramatically different levels of oxygen depending on the location and time. "We're learning that in parts of the lake and at certain times, the water carried more oxygen," Wiens says. "This matters because it affects what minerals are deposited in the sediments, and also because oxygen is important for life. But we have to remember that at the time of Gale Lake, life on our planet had not yet adapted to using oxygen—photosynthesis had not yet been invented. Instead, the oxidation state of certain elements like manganese or iron may have been more important for life, if it ever existed on Mars. These oxidation states would be controlled by the dissolved oxygen content of the water." In short, the variety of conditions available in the lake at various times during its history could have offered ideal conditions for life to take hold, and that's pretty huge news if you're hoping to one day hear that humans have found evidence that martian life was real.
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| How to stuff your face with free doughnuts on National Doughnut Day Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:48 PM PDT  June 2 is National Doughnut Day, and you know what that means...free doughnuts! National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on the first Friday of June. SEE ALSO: These weed-infused doughnuts taste like pot but won't get you stoned Lucky for us, our doughnut retailer friends are dishing out free treats in honor of everyone's favorite day. Here's where you can get yours: 1. Dunkin' Donuts At participating Dunkin' Donuts, you can get a free classic doughnut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage all day Friday. Seriously, don't! #NationalDonutDay is Friday 6/2 — Come in & get a FREE classic donut with the purchase of any beverage! pic.twitter.com/jbYWrQ7Lku — Dunkin' Donuts (@DunkinDonuts) May 31, 2017 2. Krispy Kreme If you're lucky enough to be anywhere near a Krispy Kreme, pick up one free doughnut of your choice with no purchase necessary at participating locations. Image: krispy kreme 3. Shipley Do-Nuts Stop by a participating location on Friday from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. to receive one free glazed "do-nut" with your purchase. 4. Cumberland Farms From 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. at participating Cumberland Farms, get a free doughnut with purchase of any dispensed beverage, which includes hot or iced coffee, fountain or frozen beverages. This deal is only valid at "new concept" and remodeled Cumberland Farms. Image: Cumberland farms5. Duck Donuts Customers will receive one free, made-to-order doughnut of their choice with any purchase. Receipts printed on Friday also will feature a coupon for a free half-dozen doughnuts when you purchase a half-dozen. Yay, more doughnuts! Image: Duck Donuts6. LaMar's Donuts Any donut (with a hole) is free, no purchase necessary. Image: LaMar's Donuts7. Honey Dew Donuts Get a free Coco Loco Donut with the purchase of any medium drink or larger. Image: honey dew donuts8. Stan's Donuts Pick yourself up a free donut with any purchase. Image: stan's donuts9. Tim Horton's Buy a coffee (hot or iced) and mention National Doughnut Day, and you'll score yourself a free donut. 10. Randy's Donuts Pop over to Randy's Donuts for free donut holes and a raffle from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Image: randy's donutsYou're welcome, world. WATCH: Donut Porn
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| Trump and Hillary trade jabs in Twitter skirmish Posted: 01 Jun 2017 12:42 AM PDT  President Donald Trump has taken a swing on Twitter at one of his favorite punching bags, Democrat Hillary Clinton -- and his former presidential rival has hit back with her own zinger. The trouble started Wednesday when Clinton raised questions over whether Trump's campaign was linked to the alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election. Speaking at a technology conference in California, Clinton said Russia's government "could not have known how best to weaponize that information unless they had been guided" by Americans with polling data.
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| Three killed in disputed Kashmir in shelling between India and Pakistan Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:29 AM PDT ![Three killed in disputed Kashmir in shelling between India and Pakistan]( "Three killed in disputed Kashmir in shelling between India and Pakistan") By Abu Arqam Naqash MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - Three people were killed in disputed Kashmir on Thursday when bitter foes India and Pakistan engaged in cross-border shelling, officials on both sides of the border said, adding to simmering tension between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Indian troops last week said they attacked and damaged Pakistani army posts in Kashmir as they sought to prevent militants infiltrating from the Pakistani side, but Islamabad denied the claim. Mohammad Usman, a police official in the southern Poonch district of Pakistan-held Kashmir, said the shelling started in the morning.
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