2017年6月12日星期一

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Trump calls Comey memo leaks ‘cowardly!’

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 07:45 AM PDT

Trump calls Comey memo leaks 'cowardly!'The president tweeted that the former FBI director's disclosure of memos detailing their conversations may be illegal — and more damning than what was in them.


Stunning Video Shows Rescue of Kala Brown from Alleged South Carolina Serial Killer

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:34 AM PDT

Stunning Video Shows Rescue of Kala Brown from Alleged South Carolina Serial KillerIn a video — taken last November — released by prosecutors in South Carolina late Friday, officers enter a sealed shipping container to find Kala Brown. Brown had been held hostage by alleged serial killer Todd Kohlhepp.


Tributes mark the one-year anniversary of Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 05:30 AM PDT

Tributes mark the one-year anniversary of Pulse nightclub shooting in OrlandoA year after a gunman killed or injured more than a hundred people in a nightclub that has never reopened, Orlando paused to remember.


A Look at One of Russia’s Thousands of ‘Ghost Villages’

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:39 AM PDT

A Look at One of Russia's Thousands of 'Ghost Villages'The Russian countryside was once a symbol of the Soviet Union's agricultural might. Today, according to the latest census, 20,000 villages are completely abandoned. Another 36,000 have fewer than 10 residents.


Le Pen's far-right surge loses momentum in France

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 02:46 PM PDT

Le Pen's far-right surge loses momentum in FranceMarine Le Pen's far-right National Front suffered a severe setback on Sunday, as her success in reaching the French presidential runoff failed to translate into support in parliamentary polls. Le Pen won 10.7 million votes as she lost to Emmanuel Macron last month, but her party's first-round result on Sunday saw it falling way short of its aim of getting a stronger voice in parliament. The anti-EU, anti-immigration National Front (FN) is on course to win between one and 10 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly in the June 18 runoff.


Gun control efforts stalled in Orlando following largest mass shooting in US history

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 03:10 PM PDT

Gun control efforts stalled in Orlando following largest mass shooting in US historyA year after 49 party-goers were gunned down by a man with a assault-style rifle at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando – the worst mass shooting in modern US history – Democrats in Florida say just about every attempt to pass gun control legislation in the wake of the massacre has been blocked. "These types of weapons are the gold standard of mass murders," said State Representative Carlos Guillermo-Smith, who sponsored an assault weapons ban in tandem with a state senator. Mateen, who had previously been investigated by the FBI on two occasions, walked into a gun store and bought a Sig Sauer MCX just nine days before the killings.


A Look Into Anne Frank's Amsterdam Home Where She Wrote Her Diary

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:02 PM PDT

A Look Into Anne Frank's Amsterdam Home Where She Wrote Her DiaryHer diary of her time in captivity in the home continues to be read by millions around the world.


Gadhafi's son released after more than 5 years of detention

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:27 AM PDT

Gadhafi's son released after more than 5 years of detentionBENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Seif al-Islam, the son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, has been released after more than five years in detention, his captors said on Saturday.


Trump To Put UK State Visit On Hold: Reports

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:24 PM PDT

Trump To Put UK State Visit On Hold: ReportsPresident Donald Trump and his wife Melania were invited by Queen Elizabeth II for the state visit only a week after he assumed office Jan. 20.


Qatar opens channels with Oman ports amid Gulf crisis

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:35 AM PDT

Qatar opens channels with Oman ports amid Gulf crisisQatar Monday announced it had launched direct shipping services to ports in Oman, a move that bypasses a Gulf "blockade" on a country largely dependent on food imports. Qatar's port authority announced the launch of two new services from Hamad Port to Oman's Sohar and Salalah ports, circumventing the need for cargo to stop in the neighbouring United Arab Emirates. Qatar's Hamad Port is 420 nautical miles from Sohar Port and 1,131 nautical miles from Salalah.


Man Freed After 17 Years in Jail When Cops Find His Doppelganger Who Shares The Same Name

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 12:35 PM PDT

Man Freed After 17 Years in Jail When Cops Find His Doppelganger Who Shares The Same Name"When I saw that picture, it made sense to me," said Richard Anthony Jones, who spent 17 years jailed for a crime he did not commit.


Puerto Rican nationalist booed, cheered at New York parade

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 04:53 PM PDT

Puerto Rican nationalist booed, cheered at New York paradeNEW YORK (AP) — Oscar Lopez Rivera may not have officially been honored as a National Freedom Hero in the city's Puerto Rican Day Parade, but the fervent nationalist who spent decades in prison for his involvement with a group responsible for bombings in the 1970s and '80s still got to ride on a float.


The Air Force Could Be Losing 3 Squadrons of A-10 Warthogs

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 10:38 AM PDT

The Air Force Could Be Losing 3 Squadrons of A-10 WarthogsIf the Pentagon cannot figure out how to pay for new wings, that is.


Amazon’s rare sale on Sonos speakers is too good to pass up

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:43 AM PDT

Amazon's rare sale on Sonos speakers is too good to pass up

Sonos shrugged off the new HomePod speaker that Apple unveiled during WWDC 2017 last week, which isn't much of a surprise. The HomePod looks like it has a lot to offer, but it won't be anywhere near as versatile or as flexible as Sonos' wireless speaker solution when it comes to speaker variety and to supported services. Music fans know that Sonos is the best in the business, and right now you have a rare opportunity to save some cash on two of the most popular Sonos speakers on the market. From now until the end of the week, Amazon is shaving $50 off a Sonos Play:1 two-pack, and the Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer is $100 off. Definitely grab them while supplies last!

Sonos PLAY:1 2-Room Bundle

  • Save $50 on 2 PLAY:1s. Offer valid June 4 – June 18, or while supplies last.
  • Fill two separate rooms with different music, or link them together to hear the same song in both. Great surround speakers for your Sonos home theater, too.
  • Versatile, compact fit. Place them wherever you want and enjoy rich, room-filling sound.
  • Streams all your favorite music services like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music and more.
  • Easy 10-minute wi-fi set up. No Bluetooth pairing problems or interruptions. Connects wirelessly to Sonos speakers in other rooms so you can expand your Home Sound System when you're ready.

Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer

  • Save $100 on SUB. Offer valid June 4 - June 18, or while supplies last.
  • Adds dramatically deeper base to any Sonos wireless speaker. Hear parts of the music you've never heard before.
  • Connect wirelessly to PLAYBAR, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, and CONNECT AMP
  • Two force-cancelling speaker drivers positioned face-to-face offer deep sound with zero cabinet buzz or rattle.
  • Simple one button set-up
  • Display it or hide it. This slim subwoofer sounds great standing up or on it's side. Even place it under a couch. Available in black or white.

Of note, Sonos is offering the same deals directly on its website if you'd prefer to shop there.


German police release Britons questioned over 'terror talk'

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:29 AM PDT

German police release Britons questioned over 'terror talk'BERLIN (AP) — German police on Sunday released three British citizens who were taken into custody after their conversation during a flight to London prompted an easyJet pilot to make an unscheduled stop in Cologne.


LGBTQ Rally, Trump Silent

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 01:12 PM PDT

LGBTQ Rally, Trump SilentThe president has not made any formal reference to Pride events.


Greek families left struggling after successive cuts

Posted: 10 Jun 2017 08:24 PM PDT

Greek families left struggling after successive cutsIn the living room of his small Athens flat, 40-year-old Dimitris Voutsinos scours the web for job ads -- one of thousands struggling to cope as Greece's economic crisis endures. In May, under pressure from its creditors, the government slashed pensions again and cut tax breaks for 2019 and 2020, even for income just above the poverty level.


Boy, 15, Arrested in Death of 10-Year-Old Missing Girl

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:17 PM PDT

Boy, 15, Arrested in Death of 10-Year-Old Missing GirlKiaya Campbell was last seen leaving her father's home with his girlfriend's 15-year-old son to walk to a nearby shopping center Wednesday.


The Latest: Kuwait says Qatar is 'willing' to hold dialogue

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 03:14 AM PDT

The Latest: Kuwait says Qatar is 'willing' to hold dialogueDOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Latest on developments related to the diplomatic crisis engulfing energy-rich Qatar (all times local):


Irish PM expresses concern over May's proposed DUP deal

Posted: 10 Jun 2017 05:59 PM PDT

Irish PM expresses concern over May's proposed DUP dealIrish prime minister Enda Kenny expressed concern Sunday that a proposed alliance between Britain's ruling Conservatives and Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) could pose a "challenge" to peace in the province. In a phone call with British Prime Minster Theresa May, Kenny warned that efforts to shore up her minority government with the hardline Protestant DUP should not put at risk the Good Friday peace accords.


10 Ways to Generate Income After You Retire

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 06:52 AM PDT

10 Ways to Generate Income After You RetireFinancing retirement has become more challenging than ever. While Social Security may be part of the equation for financing retirement, it does not provide the whole answer. You can retire and collect Social Security anytime between 62 and 70.


Taliban's No. 2 denies role in Kabul bombing

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 12:51 AM PDT

Taliban's No. 2 denies role in Kabul bombingKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban's second in command and head of the militant Haqqani network has denied any involvement in recent deadly attacks in Kabul and western Afghanistan.


The Note: The Comey saga adds new players

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:39 AM PDT

The Note: The Comey saga adds new playersAttorney General Jeff Sessions is supposed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee and Donald Trump Jr. may have an invitation on its way after appearing to back up James Comey's account more than his father's.


Brilliant gadget lets you control any garage door opener you already have from your phone

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:02 AM PDT

Brilliant gadget lets you control any garage door opener you already have from your phone

Everyone is on a mission right now to make everything in and around their homes "smart." Connected devices offer all sorts of benefits over "dumb" devices, of course, but they also tend to cost a bit more. This is especially true when it comes to our garage door opener, since connected models yield an even bigger premium than normal. As you've come to expect, however, we've got the perfect solution and only costs about $100. The Chamberlain MYQ-G0201 MyQ-Garage it a two-piece solution that is compatible with any garage door opener you already have. Anyone can install the device in just a few minutes since it's not complicated at all, and it's compatible with every modern iPhone and Android phone model out there.

Here are some highlights from the product page:

  • Monitor, open and close your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone.
  • Choose to receive alerts/notifications on your smartphone when you garage door opens and closes.
  • Works with most brands of garage door openers made after 1993 that have standard safety sensors. Compatibility: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, iPod touch (4th and 5th generation)iPad can run the iPhone version of the app,
  • Android Smartphones, Most Android Tablets, Blackberry, Windows and Other Devices
  • Installs in minutes and works with your home's Wi-Fi, via the FREE Chamberlain MyQ Garage App.
  • Included: Wi-Fi Hub, Power Cord, Mounting Bracket, Door Sensor, Instructions for FREE App download.


Bernie Sanders says Labour party shows the way to beat Donald Trump

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 12:45 PM PDT

Bernie Sanders says Labour party shows the way to beat Donald TrumpBuoyed by the British Labour Party election gains this week, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders on Saturday urged a summit of progressive activists who propelled his presidential candidacy to ramp up efforts to win elections and help remake a Democratic Party he deemed a failure. "They won those seats by standing up to the ruling class," he said, referring to the British elections and citing wins by progressive US candidates in several state and local races while writing off losses as evidence liberal progressives could still be competitive even in conservative states.


Great White Shark Wounded, Caught On Camera In Shallow Waters

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:45 AM PDT

Great White Shark Wounded, Caught On Camera In Shallow WatersCalifornia resident Dale Pearson came too close to a 14-foot-long great white shark near his house in the town of Puertecitos in Baja California, Mexico.


Mom Accused of Leaving Children in Car for 15 Hours Allegedly Said, 'They'll Cry Themselves to Sleep'

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 08:54 AM PDT

Mom Accused of Leaving Children in Car for 15 Hours Allegedly Said, 'They'll Cry Themselves to Sleep'Brynn Hawkins was a year old and Addyson Overgard-Eddy was 2 years old.


Republicans are taking a big political risk on health care

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 05:09 AM PDT

Republicans are taking a big political risk on health careWASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are taking a big political risk on health care.


15 Unexpected Ways To Use Rice Krispies

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 10:10 AM PDT

15 Unexpected Ways To Use Rice Krispies


Israel to reduce Gaza power, feeding fears of unrest

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:16 AM PDT

Israel to reduce Gaza power, feeding fears of unrestIsrael will reduce electricity supplies to the Gaza Strip after funding cuts by Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, an Israeli minister said Monday, worsening an already severe shortage in the Hamas-run enclave. The move has raised fears of a new upsurge in violence, with Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza having fought three wars since 2008.


U.S. Navy Approves Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet Upgrades

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 10:37 AM PDT

U.S. Navy Approves Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet UpgradesThe Navy's flagship carrier-based fighter is getting a major tune-up.


Pope to Nigerian priests: you'll be fired if you don't obey

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:54 AM PDT

Pope to Nigerian priests: you'll be fired if you don't obeyVATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has laid down an ultimatum to defiant Nigerian priests: lose your job if you don't obey me and your bishop.


North Korea Is About to Test a Missile That Can Reach Trump Tower

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:19 PM PDT

North Korea Is About to Test a Missile That Can Reach Trump TowerIs the U.S. president ready to put some muscle behind his tough talk?


2018 Volkswagen Atlas Is an SUV Done the American Way

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 11:48 AM PDT

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Is an SUV Done the American WayConsumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. For years Volkswagen chose to market European-developed, driver-focused vehicles at a premium price rather than build th...


Bobbi Kristina Brown's Ex Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges Involving New Girlfriend: Cops

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 07:49 AM PDT

Bobbi Kristina Brown's Ex Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges Involving New Girlfriend: CopsNick Gordon, 28, was accused of "hitting and punching" his girlfriend, 26-year-old Laura Leal, according to a police report.


NASA Discovers 10 'Potentially Hazardous' Asteroids

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:30 AM PDT

NASA Discovers 10 'Potentially Hazardous' AsteroidsThat's in addition to another 96 newly discovered space rocks and an unexplained increase in comet activity.


June 12, 2017 is the 75th Anniversary of Anne Frank's Diary

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:41 AM PDT

June 12, 2017 is the 75th Anniversary of Anne Frank's DiaryOn this day, 75 years ago, Anne Frank was given her now-famous diary as a 13th birthday gift.


14 Frozen Lemonades That Are Beyond Refreshing

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 10:12 AM PDT

14 Frozen Lemonades That Are Beyond Refreshing


Puerto Ricans back full US statehood but vote marred by abstentions

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 03:05 PM PDT

Puerto Ricans back full US statehood but vote marred by abstentionsPuerto Rico's referendum on statehood delivered a lackluster turnout Sunday, with almost four fifths of voters deciding not to cast a ballot, though those who did unanimously backed the territory becoming a US state. A weak turnout had been predicted, given the call by opposition parties -- which supported the status quo -- for a boycott of the non-binding vote. Despite the low level of participation, Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello vowed, after casting his vote for full annexation by the United States, to defend internationally the result.


Giant panda born in Tokyo zoo, survival uncertain

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 12:07 AM PDT

Giant panda born in Tokyo zoo, survival uncertainTOKYO (AP) — A giant panda cub was born in a Tokyo zoo Monday, but its gender, weight and even whether it will survive are uncertain.


US partners vow to pursue climate fight without Trump

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:38 AM PDT

US partners vow to pursue climate fight without TrumpThe United States' partners in the G7 club of wealthy democracies vowed Sunday to press ahead with efforts to contain devastating climate change despite a rift caused by the American withdrawal from the Paris accord on cutting carbon emissions. "Italy and the overwhelming majority of countries regard Paris as irreversible and non-negotiable," Italian Environment Minister Gian Luca Galletti said after the first day of a two-day gathering of G7 environmental chiefs in Italy.


Girl uses first aid learned by reading 'Hunger Games' to help friend who tore leg open

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 10:17 AM PDT

Girl uses first aid learned by reading 'Hunger Games' to help friend who tore leg openA 12-year-old girl remembered a technique she read about in one of The Hunger Games novels and used it to tie a tourniquet around a friend's open leg wound. Megan Gething and friend Mackenzie George were playing a marsh in Gloucester, Massachusetts when Mackenzie fell and cut her calf open on a steel pump. Megan quickly used a pair of shorts to fashion a tourniquet on the wound and applied pressure to stem the bleeding.


What is Dry Drowning? Know the Symptoms to Avoid Becoming a Victim

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 08:23 AM PDT

What is Dry Drowning? Know the Symptoms to Avoid Becoming a VictimThese are the signs parents should look for.


Philippine flag raised on Independence Day in war-torn city

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 05:44 AM PDT

Philippine flag raised on Independence Day in war-torn cityMARAWI, Philippines (AP) — Filipinos marked their country's Independence Day by raising the national flag Monday in a southern city where troops pressed assaults to quell a three-week siege by Islamic State group-aligned militants that has left 270 combatants and civilians dead.


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