| Sources: Trump lawyers knew of Russia emails three weeks ago Posted: 13 Jul 2017 05:03 PM PDT  The sources' assertion contradicts the president's comment to reporters Wednesday about the Trump Jr. emails: "I only heard about it two or three days ago,"
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| Dem who actually won a special election: We don’t need more career politicians Posted: 13 Jul 2017 01:43 PM PDT  Oklahoma state senator Michael Brooks, a rare Democrat who's won a special election, has a message for his party: voters reward a focus on local issues.
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| Greece jails man, frees 2 on bail in tourist's beating death Posted: 13 Jul 2017 11:48 AM PDT  ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Serb man was ordered jailed pending trial and two others were released on bail Thursday after appearing before an investigating judge on the Greek island of Zakynthos in the beating death of an American tourist.
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| Bride Surprised at Wedding by Man Who Received Her Late Son’s Heart Posted: 13 Jul 2017 08:57 AM PDT  The surprise meeting was organized by Becky Turney's fiance, Kelly, giving her the chance to meet Jacob Kilby, the young man carrying her son's heart, for the very first time.
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| First-Ever Photos Show Wild Lioness Nursing Leopard Cub Posted: 14 Jul 2017 05:27 AM PDT  The lioness, Nosikitok, is one of the cats being tracked with radio collars by the NGO Kope Lion in Tanzania. The whereabouts of the leopard cub's mother are not known.
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| Trump donor 'kills himself' after revealing he tried to get Hillary Clinton's emails from Russian hackers Posted: 14 Jul 2017 04:17 AM PDT  A Republican donor who died soon after telling a newspaper he tried to obtain Hillary Clinton's emails from Russian hackers during the 2016 presidential election killed himself, according to a report. Peter W Smith, a former equity adviser, was found dead around ten days after telling the Wall Street Journal he tried to acquire emails missing from Ms Clinton's server. Ms Clinton said she deleted some 30,000 online messages because they related to her personal life.
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| Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica Posted: 13 Jul 2017 02:25 AM PDT ![Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica]( "Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica") (This July 12 story corrects name of vessel in eighth paragraph and year it sank) By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) - One of the biggest icebergs on record has broken away from Antarctica, scientists said on Wednesday, creating an extra hazard for ships around the continent as it breaks up. The one trillion ton iceberg, measuring 5,800 square km, calved away from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica sometime between July 10 and 12, said scientists at the University of Swansea and the British Antarctic Survey. The iceberg, which is roughly the size of the U.S. state of Delaware or the Indonesian island of Bali, has been close to breaking off for a few months.
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| 1.3 million Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles recalled for alternator failure, sudden airbag deployment Posted: 14 Jul 2017 07:41 AM PDT  This morning, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published two recalls from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Together, the recalls affect more than 1.3 million Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles worldwide, including over 805,000 vehicles registered in the U.S. RECALL #1: 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango; 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee UNITS AFFECTED: 442,214 in the U.S. and approximately 123,000 registered elsewhere This recall affects vehicles equipped with electro-hydraulic power steering systems, 5.7L or 3.6L engines, and 160, 180, or 220 amp alternators. In those vehicles, NHTSA says that the alternator may fail without warning. Should the alternator fail, the vehicle can stall. Depending on where and when the stall occurs, it could dramatically increase the risk of a crash. In a worst-case scenario, NHTSA notes that it's also possible for the alternator to short-circuit and catch fire. FCA has received two reports of collisions that may be linked to the issue, but there have been no reports of injuries so far. Owners of these vehicles will receive recall notices from FCA by mail, instructing them to schedule service appointments with their local dealerships. Notices are expected to be sent around August 24, 2017. Dealers will inspect each vehicles' alternator and replace it, depending on its part number. The fix will be carried out at no charge. If you own one of these vehicles and have further questions, contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and ask about recall T36. Alternately, you can call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and ask about safety campaign #17V-435. RECALL #2: 2011-2015 Dodge Journey UNITS AFFECTED: 363,480 in the U.S. and approximately 407,520 registered elsewhere (including the Fiat Fremont) In these vehicles, NHTSA reports that the driver's frontal airbag may deploy without warning. Should that happen, it could result in an crash, injure the driver, or both. FCA says it has received reports of six injuries potentially related to the issue, but no reports of collisions. The problem stems from a wiring harness that's associated with the driver's frontal airbag and is located within the steering wheel. Over time, the wiring harness may get chafed, resulting in a short circuit, and that, in turn, can cause the airbag to deploy suddenly. FCA plans to mail recall notices to owners by August 21, 2017. After receiving those notices, owners will be able to take their vehicles to dealerships for service. The fix involves an inspection of the airbag wiring within the steering wheel and replacement of that wiring, if necessary. NHTSA says that FCA dealers will also install a protective cover to prevent chafing in the future. All repairs will be made at no charge to owners. For additional information, you're asked to contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and ask about recall T47. Or, if you prefer, you can call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and inquire about safety campaign #17V-432.
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| Spain heatwave breaks records and kills one Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:46 PM PDT  Spain baked in a record-breaking heatwave on Thursday which was blamed for the death of a road crew worker and is suspected of leaving another man in critical condition. The 54-year-old male victim died of suspected heatstroke late Wednesday while laying asphalt near the town of Moron de la Frontera in the southwestern province of Seville, emergency services said. Temperatures reached 43 degrees Celsius (109 Fahrenheit) in Moron de la Frontera on Wednesday.
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| Jamie Gorelick exiting Kushner-Russia case Posted: 14 Jul 2017 02:09 PM PDT  Yahoo News reports that the White House is undergoing a legal team shakeup amid growing Russia-related investigations. Jamie Gorelick, a powerful Democratic Washington, D.C., attorney who's been representing Jared Kushner, will be exiting the Russia case. The White House is bringing in the prominent D.C. attorney Ty Cobb as special counsel to handle all things Russia-related.
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| Stranded elephant saved in dramatic sea rescue 8 miles from shore Posted: 14 Jul 2017 07:34 AM PDT  For members of the Sri Lankan navy, a routine morning patrol took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when a elephant was spotted struggling to stay afloat after having been pulled miles off the coast by currents.
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| No one has ever died from a pot overdose, but the DEA is taking no chances Posted: 13 Jul 2017 01:11 PM PDT  Studies suggest that legalizing marijuana for medical purposes correlates with lower numbers of opioid prescriptions and overdoses. The DEA remains unmoved.
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| Mother Of Baby Who Overheated On United Airlines Flight Speaks Out Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:52 PM PDT  The mother of a 4-month-old baby who overheated on a United Airlines flight last month spoke out about the incident in a new interview.
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| JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon says 'it's almost an embarrassment being American' Posted: 14 Jul 2017 11:09 AM PDT  The chief executive of the US's largest bank has voiced his frustration with political gridlock in Washington and said it was sometimes "an embarrassment being an American citizen". Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan Chase & Co, is known for his frequently outspoken comments. Last year, he turned down an opportunity to become Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary.
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| Leader of Afghan IS branch killed in US strike: Pentagon Posted: 14 Jul 2017 01:37 PM PDT  US forces have killed the head of the Islamic State group's Afghanistan branch, the Pentagon said Friday, marking the third time in a year the franchise has lost its leader. Abu Sayed was killed in a July 11 strike in Afghanistan's northeastern province of Kunar on the headquarters of IS-Khorasan Province (IS-K), which also killed additional jihadists, the Pentagon said in a statement. "You kill a leader of one of these groups and it sets them back," Pentagon chief Jim Mattis told reporters.
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| Grandmother Convinces Escaped Inmate To Give Himself Up Posted: 14 Jul 2017 11:19 AM PDT  Cops say 24-year-old Revantae Williams fled Wednesday night.
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| President Trump's Attorney Marc Kasowitz Threatened Someone Over Email: 'Watch Your Back' Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:06 PM PDT  "Watch your back b---h"
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| These Fast-Food Meals Contain Your Entire Day's Worth Of Calories Posted: 13 Jul 2017 11:32 AM PDT |
| The Iran Nuclear Deal Has Been a Blessing for Israel Posted: 13 Jul 2017 12:21 PM PDT  Two years on from the signing of the agreement to curtail Tehran's nuclear program, Israel and the region are safer than ever from the threat of mullahs with a bomb.
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| Man confesses to killing four in Pennsylvania: attorney Posted: 13 Jul 2017 04:17 PM PDT  Cosmo Dinardo's attorney, Paul Lang, said Dinardo made the confession and told investigators where the bodies were buried in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. Lang, speaking to reporters in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, said Dinardo made his confession to Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub.
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| Room with a view: 2 ex- Vatican hospital officials charged Posted: 13 Jul 2017 05:22 PM PDT  VATICAN CITY (AP) — The scandal was remarkable even by Vatican standards: The president of the "pope's hospital" for sick children had taken nearly a half-million dollars in hospital donations and used them to spruce up the penthouse apartment of the Vatican cardinal who had appointed him.
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| The 10 most-stolen vehicles in the U.S. are... Posted: 13 Jul 2017 09:44 AM PDT  Every summer, the National Insurance Crime Bureau publishes a list of the most-stolen vehicles in America for the previous calendar year. This summer is no exception. As in previous years, the NICB compiled its list by gathering data submitted by law enforcement agencies to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime Information Center. The NICB's Hot Wheels report contains not only a breakdown of the biggest targets for auto thieves overall, but also a rundown of vehicles from the most recent model year (in this case, 2016) that have proven popular with ne'er-do-wells. ALSO SEE: My car seats were in a crash, so I'm replacing them: why you should too In both groups, we see that sedans and coupes are the most commonly stolen vehicles in the country. Pickups come in second, with SUVs and crossovers targeted least frequently of all. Here's a list of the most-stolen vehicles from all model years: 1. 1997 Honda Accord 2. 1998 Honda Civic 3. 2006 Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) 4. 2004 Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size) 5. 2016 Toyota Camry 6. 2015 Nissan Altima 7. 2001 Dodge Pick-Up (Full Size) 8. 2015 Toyota Corolla 9. 2008 Chevrolet Impala 10. 2000 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee When we look at just 2016 vehicles, we see some of the same models, though the order shifts a bit: 1. 2016 Toyota Camry 2. 2016 Nissan Altima 3. 2016 Toyota Corolla 4. 2016 Dodge Charger 5. 2016 Ford Fusion 6. 2016 Hyundai Sonata 7. 2016 GMC Sierra 8. 2016 Hyundai Elantra 9. 2016 Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) 10. 2016 Ford Transit The NICB takes pains to note that the total number of auto thefts has dropped dramatically since the high-water mark reached in 1992. As an example, the organization points to the number of late-model Honda Accords and Civics stolen--a number that has plummeted thanks to the availability of "smart key" and other anti-theft technology. (For reference, the 2016 Accord was the 16th most-stolen vehicle last year, while the 2016 Civic didn't even make the top 25.) However, the NICB also notes that anti-theft technology doesn't do anything if owners don't use it--or, for example, if owners leave their keys and/or fobs in their vehicles. Click here to see the NICB's full report and an interactive map showing the most popular stolen cars by state.
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| Republican health bill: latest draft would scrap contraception mandate Posted: 14 Jul 2017 12:25 PM PDT  The latest version of the US Senate's bill to repeal major portions of the Affordable Care Act would eliminate the so-called birth control mandate, handing a long-sought victory to conservative activists who have spent years assailing the regulation. The mandate is one of the most controversial benefits of the Obama administration's enforcement of the ACA.
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| Fishermen express fury as Fukushima plant set to release radioactive material into ocean Posted: 13 Jul 2017 10:27 PM PDT  Local residents and environmental groups have condemned a plan to release radioactive tritium from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. Officials of Tokyo Electric Power Co., the operator of the plant, say tritium poses little risk to human health and is quickly diluted by the ocean. In an interview with local media, Takashi Kawamura, chairman of TEPCO, said: "The decision has already been made." He added, however, that the utility is waiting for approval from the Japanese government before going ahead with the plan and is seeking the understanding of local residents. fukushima timeline The tritium is building up in water that has been used to cool three reactors that suffered fuel melt-downs after cooling equipment was destroyed in the magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami that struck north-east Japan in March 2011. Around 770,000 tons of highly radioactive water is being stored in 580 tanks at the site. Many of the contaminants can be filtered out, but the technology does not presently exist to remove tritium from water. "This accident happened more than six years ago and the authorities should have been able to devise a way to remove the tritium instead of simply announcing that they are going to dump it into the ocean", said Aileen Mioko-Smith, an anti-nuclear campaigner with Kyoto-based Green Action Japan. Takashi Kawamura, chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc. (Tepco), speaks during a group interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo Credit: Bloomberg "They say that it will be safe because the ocean is large so it will be diluted, but that sets a precedent that can be copied, essentially permitting anyone to dump nuclear waste into our seas", she told The Telegraph. Fishermen who operate in waters off the plant say any release of radioactive material will devastate an industry that is still struggling to recover from the initial nuclear disaster. "Releasing [tritium] into the sea will create a new wave of unfounded rumours, making all our efforts for naught", Kanji Tachiya, head of a local fishing cooperative, told Kyodo News.
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| Trump’s Paris trip is poised to give a clear win to France’s Macron Posted: 12 Jul 2017 05:57 PM PDT  President Trump heads to Paris, France, to celebrate Bastille Day with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is poised to get a win out of the occasion.
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| Emirates Airline Caught Pouring Unused Champagne Back Into Bottle Posted: 14 Jul 2017 01:48 AM PDT  The clip, which was taken by a passenger on board an Airbus A380, was shared on Reddit and Streamable.
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| 'I'm Sorry.' Man Admits to Killing 4 Missing Pennsylvania Men, Lawyer Says Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:11 PM PDT  Lawyer Paul Lang said his client Cosmo DiNardo confessed to "the four murders" and is ready to plead guilty.
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| 'No complaining': Pope Francis takes on moaners Posted: 14 Jul 2017 06:58 AM PDT  Pope Francis carries the weight of the world's poor and suffering on his shoulders: the last thing he needs is people turning up at his apartment for a whinge. Vietato lamentarsi (no complaining) reads a sign in Italian hung on the door to Pope Francis's private rooms in the Vatican that was given to him by a psychologist, according to a religious expert close to the pontiff. Psychologist Salvo Noe, author of motivational guides, gave it to Francis at the end of an audience on Saint Peter's Square last month, journalist Andrea Tornielli said on the "Vatican Insider" website.
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| State lawmaker accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:51 AM PDT  CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A state lawmaker has been charged with sexually and physically assaulting a 16-year-old girl last year under the guise of discussing her interest in politics.
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| Senate Republicans unveil new health care bill Posted: 13 Jul 2017 10:53 AM PDT  On Thursday, July 13, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced a new version of the health care bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took the floor following McConnell's announcement to criticize the bill, saying the "new American Trumpcare bill is every bit as mean as the old one."
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| Pakistan PM's daughter, heir apparent in corruption probe crosshairs Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:49 AM PDT  By Drazen Jorgic ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A damning judicial report into the family wealth of Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif threatens not just his premiership, but has also imperiled the political career of his daughter and heir apparent. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, 43, has in recent years gained greater influence within Sharif's inner circle, and is credited with steering him to embrace more pro-women and liberal causes in a deeply conservative nation of 200 million people. "It nips her career in the bud," Sherry Rehman, vice president of the opposition Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP), told Reuters.
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| Protests erupt in Paris as Donald Trump attends Bastille Day rally Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:28 AM PDT  Bastille Day protests threatened to boil over into violence at the end of Donald Trump's visit to Paris, as his opponents took to the streets for the second consecutive day. Mask-wearing demonstrators threw glass bottles and missiles at lines of riot police blocking roads near the French capital's Gare du Nord station, stopping a huge march in its tracks. "No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA," chanted marchers holding "Make The Planet Great Again" signs, shortly after Mr Trump and his entourage left Paris following grand Bastille Day celebrations with Emmanuel Macron.
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| 15 New Sparkling Water Flavors To Sip This Summer Posted: 14 Jul 2017 09:40 AM PDT |
| Chris Cornell's Blood At Suicide Scene Doesn't Indicate Foul Play, Report Says Posted: 12 Jul 2017 11:36 PM PDT  On Tuesday, Detroit Police Department released photos from the scene where the Soundgarden frontman committed suicide.
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| A Former Airbnb Host in California Has Agreed to Pay $5,000 for Canceling a Booking Based on Ethnicity Posted: 13 Jul 2017 08:55 PM PDT  "One word says it all. Asian," the host had said in a text
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| Lawmakers say world owes debt of gratitude to Liu Xiaobo Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:10 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The death of Liu Xiaobo is a catastrophic loss for China and the entire world, and his contributions to human rights should never be forgotten, members of Congress said during a hearing Friday that turned into a memorial for China's most prominent political prisoner.
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| Attackers kill 11 people in home in central Mexico Posted: 13 Jul 2017 06:02 PM PDT  Masked men burst into a children's party in central Mexico and hacked 11 people to death, authorities and witnesses said Thursday, in the violence-plagued country's latest mass murder. Police found the gory scene when they responded to an emergency call received just after midnight in the city of Tizayuca, in the central state of Hidalgo, officials said. Neighbors said four men burst into a large white tent where a family was hosting a children's party outside their home.
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| 2017 Ford Focus Posted: 14 Jul 2017 09:40 AM PDT  A former favorite that's starting to fade.
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| Eleven found dead inside home in Mexico's Hidalgo state Posted: 13 Jul 2017 07:42 AM PDT  Eleven people were found dead in a home in the city of Tizayuca in the central Mexican state of Hidalgo, state authorities said in a statement on Thursday. The people had been murdered, and they were from the state of Mexico, according to a source at the state attorney general's office who was not authorized to speak to the media. More than 100,000 people have died in drug-related violence since 2007, when former President Felipe Calderon sent in the military to battle the cartels, and at least 30,000 people are missing.
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| Situation Report: Trump in Paris; NATO’s Game of Chicken With Russia Posted: 13 Jul 2017 04:29 AM PDT  With Adam Rawnsley Trump in France. President Donald Trump has landed in Paris, where he'll meet French President Emmanuel Macron for talks on counterterrorism, and to attend the Bastille Day parade. For the first time, 200 U.S. servicemembers will lead the parade in Paris in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry ...
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| Health care bill has money for Alaska, home of a GOP holdout Posted: 13 Jul 2017 04:12 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — A provision in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's rewritten health care bill appears to benefit only one state. That's Alaska, home of one Republican holdout McConnell badly needs to keep the legislation alive, and her state might gain nearly $2 billion in federal money.
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| What About the Mid-Engined Corvette? Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:06 AM PDT  Chevy just saw one American supercar die because people weren't buying it.
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