2018年3月13日星期二

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As Trump visits border, Latino voters are watching and biding their time

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 12:26 PM PDT

As Trump visits border, Latino voters are watching and biding their timeLatino voters often don't turn out in large numbers for midterms, but Democrats are hoping that won't be the case this year — and Donald Trump, visiting California to inspect models for his border wall, may be helping them.


Declassified Military Video Shows Fast-Moving UFO Tracked By Navy Fighter Pilots

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 02:01 AM PDT

Declassified Military Video Shows Fast-Moving UFO Tracked By Navy Fighter PilotsA newly declassified video obtained by a research company shows a fast-moving UFO off the East Coast as it was tracked by two U.S. Navy pilots in 2015. 


CDC doctor's disappearance: Agency shares update on missing employee Timothy Cunningham

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 07:05 AM PDT

CDC doctor's disappearance: Agency shares update on missing employee Timothy CunninghamThe acting director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday that an employee who went missing over a month ago was not recently passed up for a promotion, as police had previously reported. Timothy Cunningham, a highly regarded epidemiologist at the CDC, disappeared without a trace after he left work mid-day on Feb. 12, complaining of feeling ill. Atlanta Police Department Major Michael O'Connor had initially said that on the morning of Cunningham's disappearance, the 35-year-old doctor spoke with his supervisor about a promotion that he didn't receive and expressed disappointment to several coworkers about being passed up for the position.


Mueller witness Nader emerges from obscurity with new details

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 09:30 AM PDT

Mueller witness Nader emerges from obscurity with new detailsRachel Maddow reports on new details being learned about George Nader, the businessman who set up the Seychelles meeting involving Trump surrogate Erik Prince and a Russian investor close to Vladimir Putin.


Police link two package bombs in Texas to earlier attack

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 03:20 PM PDT

Police link two package bombs in Texas to earlier attackBy Jon Herskovitz AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Two package bombs exploded miles apart in the capital city of Texas on Monday, killing a teenager and injuring two women in attacks that Austin police linked to a deadly blast earlier this month. In all three cases, a package was left at the front of a residence and exploded after an unsuspecting victim picked it up or tried to open it, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley told reporters. "We are looking at these incidents as being related," Manley said, adding that federal investigators were among those looking for suspects and a possible motive for the attacks.


9 Of The Best Women's Hanging Toiletry Bags

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 03:18 PM PDT

9 Of The Best Women's Hanging Toiletry BagsEven the most practically packed person relies on a few unique travel accessories to get the job done. From packing cubes and shoe bags to travel scarfs with zippered pockets, there are all kinds of ways you can smartly pack for your next getaway. 


New York helicopter crash: Pilot's mayday call before fatal New York helicopter crash released

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 06:19 AM PDT

New York helicopter crash: Pilot's mayday call before fatal New York helicopter crash releasedThe sole survivor of the helicopter flight that ended in tragedy in New York's East River on Sunday night radioed for help shortly before the aircraft went down. "Mayday, mayday, mayday," said the pilot, identified by police on Monday as 33-year-old Richard Vance, to air traffic controllers at La Guardia airport. Mr Vance had five passengers on board the Liberty Helicopters charter flight.


Austria: motives of Iran residence knife attacker a mystery

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 08:01 AM PDT

Austria: motives of Iran residence knife attacker a mysteryBERLIN (AP) — Austrian authorities searched the Vienna home Monday of a man who attacked a guard outside the Iranian ambassador's residence and was then fatally shot, but said they still have no information on his motives.


The Latest: Russia warns UK over ultimatums, points at nukes

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 12:18 PM PDT

The Latest: Russia warns UK over ultimatums, points at nukesLONDON (AP) — The Latest on the poisoning of a former Russian spy in Britain (all times local):


Final moments of NYC helicopter crash captured on Instagram

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 10:02 AM PDT

Final moments of NYC helicopter crash captured on InstagramThe final moments of a helicopter crash in NYC were captured by one of the victims on Instagram. The pilot, who was the only survivor, told investigators that the accident may have been caused by a passenger's luggage hitting the emergency fuel shutoff button.


Trump fires Tillerson, taps CIA chief Pompeo for state

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 07:05 AM PDT

Trump fires Tillerson, taps CIA chief Pompeo for statePresident Trump announced early Tuesday morning that he was dismissing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replacing him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Trump plans to name Gina Haspel, the current deputy director of the CIA, to replace Pompeo.


Bride Busted For DUI On The Way To Her Wedding

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 04:38 AM PDT

Bride Busted For DUI On The Way To Her WeddingMaybe next time she'll say "I do" ― to driving sober.


Fitbit is dead set on taking down the Apple Watch

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 05:00 AM PDT

Fitbit is dead set on taking down the Apple WatchFitbit (FIT) is determined to wrestle the smartwatch market away from Apple (AAPL). Available for presale March 13, the $199 Versa smartwatch easily undercuts the more costly Apple Watch, which starts at $249 for the older Series 1 model and jumps to $329 for the current Series 3. "The launch of Versa at this price point is going to give us a much fuller portfolio that I think better captures the overall opportunity," explained Fitbit CEO James Park.


Her Husband Killed 49 People In Orlando. Now She's On Trial For Terrorism.

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 09:26 AM PDT

Her Husband Killed 49 People In Orlando. Now She's On Trial For Terrorism.One year and nine months after Omar Mateen opened fire inside a crowded gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 and wounding dozens, his widow will stand trial on federal terrorism charges. Noor Salman, 31, is charged with aiding and abetting Mateen in his attempt to provide material support to a terrorist organization, and obstruction of justice. The trial is being held in downtown Orlando at the Middle District of Florida courthouse, just two miles from Pulse nightclub, where the crime occurred.


Saudi general 'may have been tortured to death' during Ritz-Carlton crackdown

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 07:08 AM PDT

Saudi general 'may have been tortured to death' during Ritz-Carlton crackdownA Saudi general may have been tortured to death and several wealthy businessmen were allegedly abused in captivity at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's recent crackdown on powerful figures in Saudi Arabia, according to a newspaper report. More than 200 businessmen, princes and government officials were detained in November and imprisoned at the luxury hotel in Riyadh in what the Saudi government said was an anti-corruption drive.  According to the New York Times, some of the powerful detainees may have suffered abuse at the hands of their captors as they were coerced into agreements to hand over billions of dollars to the Saudi government in return for their freedom.  Saudi Arabia has dismissed the allegations of abuse as "absolutely untrue".  The most dramatic accusation involves Major General Ali al-Qahtani, an aide to a senior Saudi prince seen as a potential rival to the 32-year-old Prince Mohammed, who died in government custody in mid-December.  The report was published shortly before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in the US for meetings with the Trump administration Credit: AFP PHOTO / Saudi Royal Palace / BANDAR AL-JALOUD Sources told the newspaper that the general's "neck was twisted unnaturally as though it had been broken" and that his body had burn marks which appeared to be the result of electric shocks.  General Qahtani was taken to hospital in November but was reportedly returned to his interrogation after being seen by doctors. The government has not offered an official explanation for how he died.  The general's death had been widely reported in Arab and Iranian media previously but not in detail. The US report comes shortly before Prince Mohammed, known by his initials "MBS", is due in Washington for meetings with the Trump administration.  General Qahtani was an aide to Prince Turki bin Abdullah, a former governor of Riyadh who is from a rival line of the Saudi royal family to Prince Mohammed. Prince Turki was himself detained during the November crackdown on allegations of corruption. He was eventually released. The rise of MBS A further 16 detainees were allegedly left in need of medical treatment after their abuse. Some reportedly told family members they had been beaten, deprived of sleep, or interrogated with hoods over their heads.  "All allegations of abuse and torture of those investigated during the anti-corruption proceedings are absolutely untrue," a Saudi official said.


What O.J. Simpson Said About Night of Ex-wife's Murder in Previously Unseen Interview

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 09:00 PM PDT

What O.J. Simpson Said About Night of Ex-wife's Murder in Previously Unseen InterviewIn the 2006 interview, he theorized what happened during the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, ahead of the planned release of his book "If I Did It."


Charlottesville car attack witness sues Alex Jones, others

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 10:18 AM PDT

Charlottesville car attack witness sues Alex Jones, othersRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A former State Department official who became the target of harassment after posting a video showing the car attack during a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville sued right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and others Tuesday.


U.S. warns if Security Council doesn't act on Syria, it will

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 12:25 PM PDT

U.S. warns if Security Council doesn't act on Syria, it willU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley warned on Monday that if the U.N. Security Council fails to act on Syria, Washington "remains prepared to act if we must," just as it did last year when it bombed a Syrian government air base over a deadly chemical weapons attack. "It is not the path we prefer, but it is a path we have demonstrated we will take, and we are prepared to take again," Haley told the 15-member Security Council. "When the international community consistently fails to act, there are times when states are compelled to take their own action." Haley's warning came as the United States asked the Security Council to demand an immediate 30-day ceasefire in Damascus and rebel-held eastern Ghouta, where Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces, backed by Russia and Iran, say they are targeting "terrorist" groups which are shelling the capital.


Papadopoulos says that Trump personally encouraged him to arrange meeting with Putin, new book reports

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 06:00 PM PDT

Papadopoulos says that Trump personally encouraged him to arrange meeting with Putin, new book reportsAccording to "Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump," George Papadopoulos told federal investigators that during the 2016 presidential campaign, then-candidate Trump personally encouraged him to follow up with mysterious Russian-connected figures in the United Kingdom in order to set up a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.


Google guru Page tests flying taxis in New Zealand

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 02:59 PM PDT

Google guru Page tests flying taxis in New ZealandPilot-less flying taxis are being tested in New Zealand as part of a project backed by Google co-founder Larry Page that supporters say will revolutionise personal transport. New Zealand regulators late Tuesday approved plans for Zephyr Airworks, a subsidiary of Page's company Kitty Hawk, to develop and test the futuristic air taxis. Known as Cora, the electric aircraft has a dozen small lift rotors on its wings, making it capable of vertical take-off and landing like a helicopter.


Joy Behar of 'The View' apologizes for Christianity comment

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 10:08 AM PDT

Joy Behar of 'The View' apologizes for Christianity commentNEW YORK (AP) — Joy Behar of "The View" apologized Tuesday for suggesting mental illness was behind claims by people that Jesus Christ talks to them, in remarks made on her show last month about Vice President Mike Pence.


Photo of Donald Trump Jr. and a Life Size Chocolate Bunny Inevitably Memed Itself

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 05:57 AM PDT

Photo of Donald Trump Jr. and a Life Size Chocolate Bunny Inevitably Memed ItselfIt's an Easter treat


Prosecutors drop 27 cases worked on by police officer filmed attacking black man

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 11:05 AM PDT

Prosecutors drop 27 cases worked on by police officer filmed attacking black manProsecutors have dropped 27 criminal cases worked on by a white police officer who was filmed appearing to attack a black man during an arrest. US media reports said footage showed North Carolina officer Christopher Hickman choking and beating Johnnie Rush, who had been accused of jaywalking, and telling him he was "going to get f***ed up". Mr Hickman, 31, was arrested and charged with assault by strangulation after the video emerged last week.


Turkey demands life sentence for detained US pastor: reports

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 07:12 AM PDT

Turkey demands life sentence for detained US pastor: reportsTurkish prosecutors have demanded a life sentence for an American pastor accused of being a member of the group blamed for the 2016 failed coup, in a case that has raised tensions with Washington, reports said Tuesday. Andrew Brunson, who ran a church in the western city of Izmir, was detained by the Turkish authorities in October 2016 and then remanded in custody. Gulen, who is based in the US state of Pennsylvania and who Turkey wants to see extradited to face trial, denies the charges.


US scientists rescued in Antarctica by Argentina icebreaker

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 01:08 PM PDT

US scientists rescued in Antarctica by Argentina icebreakerBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A group of American scientists who were stranded in an ice-bound island off the northeastern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula were rescued Sunday by an Argentine icebreaker, U.S. and Argentine authorities said Monday.


Palestinian prime minister survives assassination attempt in Gaza as bomb hits his convoy

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 05:52 AM PDT

Palestinian prime minister survives assassination attempt in Gaza as bomb hits his convoyThe Palestinian prime minister survived an assassination attempt during a rare visit to Hamas-controlled Gaza on Tuesday, putting a fresh strain on the already torrid relations between the two leading Palestinian factions. Rami Hamdallah, the prime minister of the Fatah-controlled Palestinian Authority, had just entered Gaza when a roadside explosive detonated near his convoy. Mr Hamdallah was not injured but seven of his guards and aides suffered slight wounds, according to Palestinian media. The explosion came hours before the White House was due to hold a summit on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.  It was not immediately clear who was behind the attempted assassination but a spokesman for Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, said he held Hamas responsible as "the de facto power in Gaza".  Hamas immediately hit back at Mr Abbas, saying that his claims played into the hands of Israel. "We strongly reject the hasty accusations of the Palestinian presidency against the movement, which satisfies the goals of the criminals," the group said in a statement.  Rami Hamdallah (centre) continued his visit despite the bombing Credit: MAHMUD HAMS/AFP/Getty Images The largely secular Fatah and the Islamist movement Hamas have been at odds since 2006, when Hamas beat Fatah in elections and then seized control of Gaza by force, fighting gun battles in the streets against Fatah-aligned security troops.   The estrangement has left Gaza under the control of Hamas while the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority is in charge of some parts of the occupied West Bank, while the Israeli military controls other parts. The two Palestinian factions have gone through several faltering attempts at reconciliation in the last decade and Mr Hamdallah's visit to Gaza was part of the latest reconciliation effort, which has been brokered by Egypt.   The bomb went off at the side of the road shortly after Mr Hamdallah's motorcade entered Gaza from Israel. The prime minister was accompanied by Majid Faraj, the Palestinian intelligence chief, who was also uninjured in the attack. Suspicion for the attack immediately fell on the smaller, more radical Islamist factions which operate in Gaza. The factions include Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which sometimes cooperates with Hamas and is other times a rival to them.   Video shows the moment of the explosion #فيديو جديد يوثق لحظة استهداف موكب رئيس الوزراء رامي الحمد الله pic.twitter.com/q79nSqmCbO— فلسطين الآن (@paltimes2015) March 13, 2018 Mr Hamdallah went ahead with a planned speech at a sewage treatment plant in Gaza, as heavily armed guards surrounded him. He said the attack would not stop him from returning to Gaza and continuing to work towards Palestinian unity.   Mr Hamdallah, a former academic, is seen as a political moderate and has maintained cordial relations with the US, EU and even some Israeli officials.   His conciliatory tone after the bombing was not matched by Mr Abbas, the Palestinian president, who has taken a hard line against Hamas and last year cut back electricity payments to Gaza to put pressure on the group.  "The Palestinian presidency condemned the attack and held Hamas, the de facto power in Gaza, responsible," said a statement from the official Palestinian news agency.   "Presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said the attack on the consensus government is an attack on the unity of the Palestinian people." A bodyguard of the Palestinian Prime Minister and a Hamas security officer escort the PM's convoy as he leaves Gaza City Credit: MAHMUD HAMS/AFP/Getty Images The explosion came shortly before Jared Kushner, Mr Trump's son in law and key aide for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, was due to host a "brainstorming session" on Gaza at the White House.  The goal was to find "real solutions to the problems that Hamas has caused", said Jason Greenblatt, Mr Trump's peace envoy. The summit will include officials from Israel and several Arab countries as well as Europe. But the meeting has been derided because no Palestinian representatives will be present.  Hamas is considered a terrorist group by the US and was not invited. The Palestinian Authority are boycotting US initiatives after Mr Trump officially recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in December.  Mr Greenblatt condemned the assassination attempt. "Gazans have been brought to the brink of collapse by Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other extremist groups. Attack on Palestinian Authority delegation opening water treatment plant is an attack on the welfare of the people of Gaza," he said on Twitter


Threat To Iran Deal Grows With Rex Tillerson’s Ouster

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 11:16 AM PDT

Threat To Iran Deal Grows With Rex Tillerson's OusterWASHINGTON ― When President Donald Trump floated pulling the United States out


Southwest passengers leap from wing after emergency landing

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 11:12 PM PDT

Southwest passengers leap from wing after emergency landingALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Dallas-bound flight made an emergency landing at Albuquerque International Sunport, sending panicked passengers leaping from a wing onto the tarmac after crew members screamed at them to get away from the aircraft, passengers and officials said.


Little-known Pakistani politician appointed Senate chairman

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 08:46 AM PDT

Little-known Pakistani politician appointed Senate chairmanBy Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A little-known politician beat the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to become chairman of Pakistan's Senate on Monday, in a vote the PML-N said was a stitch up by opposition parties. Sadiq Sanjrani, a senator from a remote part of the southwestern Baluchistan province, was a compromise candidate backed by opposition parties in a rare show of unity. PML-N officials, who allege elements of the military are trying to weaken their party, accuse Sanjrani of being a "pro-establishment" candidate.


Red tape traps teenagers seeking refuge in U.S.

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 11:16 AM PDT

Red tape traps teenagers seeking refuge in U.S.Like most teenagers in the United States, Luis looked forward to his 18th birthday. Unlike most teens, Luis's excitement was not about being able to vote or buy cigarettes or other American rites of passage associated with turning 18, but about the prospect of being released from custody and reunited with his family.


Researchers find 'critical' security flaws in AMD chips

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 01:22 PM PDT

Researchers find 'critical' security flaws in AMD chipsSecurity researchers said Tuesday they discovered flaws in chips made by Advanced Micro Devices that could allow hackers to take over computers and networks. Israeli-based security firm CTS Labs published its research showing "multiple critical security vulnerabilities and exploitable manufacturer backdoors" in AMD chips. The report comes weeks after Intel disclosed similar hardware-based flaws dubbed Meltdown and Spectre, sparking widespread computer security concerns and a congressional inquiry.


Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik Announce Their Breakup To Fans

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 01:27 PM PDT

Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik Announce Their Breakup To FansGigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have broken up, ending their relationship after more


S-Hooks Are for So Much More Than Just Kitchen Organization

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 02:46 PM PDT

S-Hooks Are for So Much More Than Just Kitchen Organization4 other ways they'll up your storage game


Bizarre battle over body of Charles Manson won by grandson

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 11:17 PM PDT

Bizarre battle over body of Charles Manson won by grandsonLOS ANGELES (AP) — A grandson of cult leader Charles Manson won the bizarre California court battle Monday over the killer's body.


Parkland Survivor To Trump: 'Show Us That You Aren't Owned By The NRA'

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 01:10 PM PDT

Parkland Survivor To Trump: 'Show Us That You Aren't Owned By The NRA'In a Monday interview with CNN, David Hogg and Alfonso Calderon expressed disappointment over the White House's new gun and school safety proposals, which include arming teachers to help prevent future on-campus shootings. Trump endorsed changing the age requirement last month during a bipartisan meeting with lawmakers at the White House in the wake of the Florida shooting in which the suspected gunman used a semi-automatic rifle.


2 fertility clinics respond to egg, embryo storage failures

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 07:28 PM PDT

2 fertility clinics respond to egg, embryo storage failuresCLEVELAND (AP) — Two fertility clinics across the country from each other experienced equipment failures on the same day that may have damaged hundreds of frozen eggs and embryos, something that a fertility expert called a stunning coincidence and that is already producing lawsuits from crestfallen couples.


U.S. Interior chief defends travel spending, blasts 'insults'

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 12:56 PM PDT

U.S. Interior chief defends travel spending, blasts 'insults'By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Tuesday defended his use of private planes and challenged reports of lavish spending, saying he was tired of "innuendo" and "insults." Zinke, who spoke before a Senate committee, has been dogged by the release of details of his use of charter planes and helicopters for travel, as well as recent receipts showing the department spent more than $130,000 to install new doors at his office at a time of proposed budget cuts and fee hikes at national parks. "I resent the fact of your insults, and I resent the fact that you mislead," Zinke told Senator Maria Cantwell, the top Democrat on the Senate Energy Committee, after she pressed him on his spending. The hearing concerned the Interior Department's 2019 budget.


2018 Honda Accord Hybrid rated by EPA at 47 mpg combined

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 07:45 AM PDT

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid rated by EPA at 47 mpg combinedThe EPA has now released the fuel-efficiency ratings for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, and they came in 1 mpg below the combined number the company had hoped to reach. At a drive event last fall, Honda said it hoped the redesigned Accord Hybrid could manage the same fuel-efficiency ratings as last year's model: 49 mpg city, 47 highway, 48 combined—or perhaps slightly better.


Prince George wants to join the police, his father suggests 

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 03:05 PM PDT

Prince George wants to join the police, his father suggests Prince George could be interested in joining the police, his father has suggested. Speaking as he met winners of the Metropolitan Police Excellence Awards at a reception in Kensington Palace, the Duke of Cambridge revealed that his four-year-old son has shown an interest in the police force. The Duke met cadet of the year Nabil Laasid, who has completed almost 1,000 hours of volunteering in the last year, and was one of the first cadets to volunteer after the Grenfell Tower fire. He was nominated by Jayne Richardson who joked with William that his children could join the cadets. After the event, she said: "We're only based just down the road in Kensington and I said to him 'Perhaps Prince George and Princess Charlotte could join the police cadets'. "And he said 'Well he does like the police at the moment'." Prince William and Prince Harry, met Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick at the reception Credit: AFP / Adrian Dennis He and Prince Harry praised the "impressive" and "inspiring" police officers, staff and volunteers who won awards for their work. William and Harry also met Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood who won an outstanding contribution award for his efforts in rushing to help Pc Keith Palmer during the Westminster terror attack. Mr Ellwood, a former soldier, told William about how "instinct kicked in" as the attack unfolded last March. The Duke said: "Everyone did all they could I'm sure." William met Investigation of the Year award winner DC Hannah Stewart, who led a time sensitive and logistically challenging investigation into a child sexual abuse offence. The victim had motor neurone disease, with a life expectancy of less than six months, and was no longer able to speak. Prince Harry jokes with Metropolitan Police officers  Credit: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP DC Stewart arranged for a specialist neurologist to act as an intermediary between her and the victim. She arranged for a private company to install specialist technology that would let the victim give evidence by blinking. On the day of the verdict, the victim died, not knowing that the defendant had been convicted. William congratulated her on her award and described her work as "very impressive". The royals also met police officer of the year, Pc Philip Stone, who co-ordinates the work of the Met's Disaster Victim Identification Cadre, which organises the national and international recovery and identification of human remains for the coroner to repatriate them to their families. Pc Stone discussed Grenfell Tower with William and afterwards the officer described his team's work there as "very, very difficult". He said he had already met the Duke at Grenfell in the aftermath of the tragedy. As they left, William described the group as "really inspiring", while Harry said: "Well done guys." Met Commissioner Cressida Dick said the force is "really grateful" to William and Harry for finding time for them. "It's wonderful for our guys and girls to be here and to enjoy such a treat. "They're really excited and have had a lovely time. "They all spoke very openly and clearly and frankly about what they do, and what they do is ... you know they take it for granted, but it is extraordinary for many of them," she said. The Commissioner said William and Harry are "very knowledgeable", adding: "We're very grateful because they've been supporting us in a variety of different ways over the last several years." She said they are "interested in policing" and in how the force keeps the public safe. The Commissioner said the pair have taken a great interest in crime that affects young people, such as knife crime. The seventh annual awards ceremony, held on Friday, celebrated the work of police officers in London. Pc Palmer was posthumously honoured at the ceremony for his heroic response during the Westminster attack. The officer, who was stabbed to death when he confronted attacker Khalid Masood outside the Houses of Parliament, was named the winner of the outstanding bravery of the year prize.


March Madness odds: Which team has the best chances to win the title?

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 11:32 AM PDT

March Madness odds: Which team has the best chances to win the title?After months of competition, the 68 teams selected to participate in the NCAA Tournament were revealed on Sunday night. After defeating North Carolina to claim the ACC championship, the Virginia men's basketball team secured the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.


China's Xi joins Russia, Zimbabwe in global autocrat club

Posted: 11 Mar 2018 08:25 PM PDT

China's Xi joins Russia, Zimbabwe in global autocrat clubBEIJING (AP) — Recent history offers sobering lessons to China's Communist Party following its decision to allow President Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely.


Stormy Daniels offers to pay Donald Trump $130,000 for freedom to tell her story

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 12:52 PM PDT

Stormy Daniels offers to pay Donald Trump $130,000 for freedom to tell her storyMichael Avenatti, an attorney for actress Stormy Daniels, sent a letter to the president's counsel on Monday telling him that Ms Daniels would pay back all the money she was given in exchange for the ability to "speak openly and freely about her prior relationship with the president and the attempts to silence her". Ms Daniels claims she and Mr Trump initiated a sexual relationship in 2006, shortly after his wife, Melania, gave birth to their son. Mr Trump has denied the affair occurred.


Four 'terrorists' killed in attack on Iran military checkpoint

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 06:43 AM PDT

Four 'terrorists' killed in attack on Iran military checkpointFour "terrorists" were killed after infiltrating Iran and attacking a military checkpoint in a southeastern border area, officials said on Monday. The attack took place on Sunday near the city of Saravan, about 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the Pakistani border, in the province of Sistan-Baluchistan, the Islamic Republic's elite Revolutionary Guards said in a statement. Two members of the Basiji paramilitary force affiliated with the Guards were wounded in the fight, during which one of the attackers was killed after detonating an explosive vest.


A Top Iowa Republican Just Resigned After Getting Caught on Video Kissing a Lobbyist

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 02:08 PM PDT

A Top Iowa Republican Just Resigned After Getting Caught on Video Kissing a LobbyistBill Dix is married


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