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• Andy Puzder abruptly withdraws as labor secretary nominee
• The Latest: 2nd arrest in death of N.Korean leader's brother
• Deaths Of Delphi, Indiana, Girls Investigated As Homicides
• Sheriff lifts evacuation order for residents near California dam
• Deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan
• Shows ban White House representatives
• Yahoo notifies users of sophisticated breach methods
• Americans are becoming more tolerant of many religious groups, survey finds
• Thimble dropped from Monopoly board game after getting a thumbs-down
• Why on Earth Might Russian Media Be Changing Its Tone on Trump?
• US arrests Mexican immigrant 'dreamer' in Seattle
• Father Pleads Guilty to Killing His 2 Children, 2 Stepchildren
• Boeing workers in South Carolina reject union
• Russian Spy Ship Not A ‘Direct Threat,’ Pentagon Says
• Kangaroos, Zebras Among Exotic Animals Left Behind During California Dam Evacuations
• The best cruises for first-timers, families and excursions in 2017
• iPhone 8 Mystery Solved with Rumored 'Function Area'
• Almost 56,000 U.S. bridges structurally deficient: report
• Are Fresh U.S. Sanctions the Start of a Tougher Venezuela Policy From Trump?
• Syria's Assad lashes out at France's Hollande ahead of polls
• Damaged dam threatens Northern California towns
• The Best Hair at the 2017 Westminster Dog Show
• Chicago toddler's fatal shooting streamed live on Facebook
• Google CEO Responds To 7-Year-Old's Job Application
• Pagani raises the roof and raises the bar with the Huayra Roadster
• There’s a broken iPhone on eBay right now for $149,999, and here’s why
• China demands Vietnam's apology for attack alleged by tourist
• In Ecuador election, strongman Correa's legacy on the line
• Suicide bombings kill 6 in northwestern Pakistan
• 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• Lamborghini Recalls All 12 Venenos For Engine Fire Risk
• Fast Food Manager Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter Over Bullied Teen Worker Who Killed Himself
• US ready to work with Russia 'if it benefits Americans'
• Dominican journalists shot dead during live radio broadcast
• The Russians who hacked the DNC can now steal iPhone backups from your Mac
• Survival rates for extremely preterm babies improving in U.S.
• Mexican Immigrant In Denver Tries To Avoid Deportation
• Nigeria’s struggling textile industry
• Colorado's 834 million dead trees threaten to worsen fires
• 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Spy Photos: Real Photos, Not Renderings
• 2-Year-Old Boy and Man Shot Dead in Facebook Live Video: 'Call 911! They Killed Him'
• Capitol Hill Buzz: Democrat eyes law on removing presidents
• Air raid kills eight women, child at Yemen funeral
• The LG G6 might beat the Galaxy S8 where it matters most
• Israel's Wix.com beats estimates, sees strong 2017
• Mexico hails big year for tourism in 2016
• Woman chained in container says captor bragged about killing
• Barack and Michelle Were the World’s Cutest Couple on Valentine’s Day
• A dinosaur-era reptile popped out babies, not eggs
• How to Look Your Best No Matter How Old You Are: Get The No7 Offer Here

Andy Puzder abruptly withdraws as labor secretary nominee Posted: 15 Feb 2017 12:01 PM PST Andy Puzder departs after a meeting with President-elect Trump in November. Andy Puzder, President Trump's embattled nominee for secretary of labor, has withdrawn his name from consideration. "After careful consideration and discussions with my family, I am withdrawing my nomination for Secretary of Labor," Puzder said in a statement on Wednesday.

The Latest: 2nd arrest in death of N.Korean leader's brother Posted: 15 Feb 2017 06:45 PM PST KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Latest on the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother, Kim Jong Nam, at a Malaysian airport (all times local):

Deaths Of Delphi, Indiana, Girls Investigated As Homicides Posted: 16 Feb 2017 06:29 AM PST A volunteer searching for the girls discovered their bodies roughly three-quarters of a mile away from the abandoned bridge where they were last seen Monday afternoon.

Sheriff lifts evacuation order for residents near California dam Posted: 14 Feb 2017 06:37 PM PST A sheriff lifted a mandatory evacuation order in northern California, which had impacted nearly 200,000 people in an area under threat of catastrophic failure at the tallest dam in the United States. The Butte County Sheriff's Department announced it had reduced the evacuation order to a warning, allowing people in downstream communities from Oroville Dam -- 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of Sacramento -- to return home.

Deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan Posted: 15 Feb 2017 08:13 AM PST Two suicide bombings in northwestern Pakistan killed at least six people on Wednesday following an almost three-month-long lull in the volatile region. Three policemen and two passers-by died in that attack, which took place in the Mohmand tribal region near the Afghan border. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, or Freedom Movement, claimed the attack in a text message sent to The Associated Press.

Shows ban White House representatives Posted: 16 Feb 2017 12:41 PM PST Some are concerned that banning White House reps from television and radio shows could prevent an open dialogue on important issues and prevent information from getting to the public.

Yahoo notifies users of sophisticated breach methods Posted: 15 Feb 2017 10:46 PM PST Yahoo said Wednesday it was notifying some users that hackers may have been able to use a maneuver to break into their accounts without stealing passwords. The notification indicates the investigation into the attacks are in the final stage, according to a source familiar with the matter, noting that messages had been sent to "a reasonably final list" of Yahoo users. A Yahoo spokesman said the company was notifying all potentially affected users and that it had "invalidated" the forged cookies.

Americans are becoming more tolerant of many religious groups, survey finds Posted: 15 Feb 2017 10:49 AM PST According to a Pew Research study released Wednesday, Americans have been warming up to other religious groups across the United States, even compared to a relatively recent study released by the nonpartisan research center. The survey found that positive feelings had increased for almost all of the various religious groups studied in this year's survey, compared to the study from three years ago. The coolest overall ratings were fairly neutral on the scale – 48 and 50 toward Muslims and atheists, respectively – but were a significant step up from a 2014 survey that rated the groups at a chillier 40 and 41 degrees.

Thimble dropped from Monopoly board game after getting a thumbs-down Posted: 16 Feb 2017 07:46 AM PST New versions of Monopoly will no longer give players the option of using a tiny silver-colored thimble as their pawn on the board, after fans voted to drop the piece that had featured in the game since its introduction in 1935. The thimble -- a tool used in sewing to prevent pricking one's thumb with a needle -- was the second of the games' original pieces to be dropped after players gave a thumbs-down to the iron in 2013, Providence, Rhode Island-based game maker Hasbro Inc said on Thursday. The surviving pieces that trace their roots back to the Great Depression include a battleship, boot and Scottie dog.

Why on Earth Might Russian Media Be Changing Its Tone on Trump? Posted: 16 Feb 2017 08:32 AM PST What coincidental timing.

US arrests Mexican immigrant 'dreamer' in Seattle Posted: 14 Feb 2017 10:02 PM PST SEATTLE (AP) — A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by President Barack Obama's administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.

Father Pleads Guilty to Killing His 2 Children, 2 Stepchildren Posted: 16 Feb 2017 01:18 PM PST Gregory Green also left his wife seriously injured.

Boeing workers in South Carolina reject union Posted: 15 Feb 2017 06:07 PM PST Boeing workers in South Carolina voted down union representation, handing a victory to the aerospace giant in a US region historically hostile to organized labor. Boeing said in a news release that 74 percent of the 2,828 votes cast supported the company and rejected the overtures of representation by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. "We will continue to move forward as one team," said Joan Robinson-Berry, vice president and general manager of Boeing South Carolina.

Russian Spy Ship Not A ‘Direct Threat,’ Pentagon Says Posted: 15 Feb 2017 09:51 PM PST Viktor Leonov was spotted off the U.S. eastern coast soon after Donald Trump's national security adviser resigned amid security concerns over his communications with Russia.

Kangaroos, Zebras Among Exotic Animals Left Behind During California Dam Evacuations Posted: 15 Feb 2017 05:46 AM PST Authorities say evacuees left behind some rare creatures.

The best cruises for first-timers, families and excursions in 2017 Posted: 15 Feb 2017 07:21 AM PST Disney, Viking and Celebrity cruise ships have emerged the top-rated brands by cruisers around the world.

iPhone 8 Mystery Solved with Rumored 'Function Area' Posted: 16 Feb 2017 05:52 AM PST When it come to iPhone 8 rumors, there's been a pretty big contradiction of late. Some reports have pointed to a 5.8-inch screen, while others say Apple's 10th anniversary phone will sport a 5.1-inch to 5.2-inch panel. The iPhone 8 could have a function area with virtual buttons.

Almost 56,000 U.S. bridges structurally deficient: report Posted: 15 Feb 2017 10:00 AM PST Almost 56,000 U.S. bridges are structurally deficient, down slightly from a year ago, with underperforming spans including New York's landmark Brooklyn Bridge, accord to a construction industry report released on Wednesday. About 1,900 structurally deficient bridges are on interstate highways and vehicles cross underperforming U.S. spans 185 million times a day, the analysis of federal data by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association found.

Are Fresh U.S. Sanctions the Start of a Tougher Venezuela Policy From Trump? Posted: 15 Feb 2017 08:59 AM PST The sanctions had their origins in the Obama era, but could they signify a policy change in the time of Trump?

Syria's Assad lashes out at France's Hollande ahead of polls Posted: 16 Feb 2017 02:42 AM PST BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad lashed out at his French counterpart on Thursday, accusing Francois Hollande of sponsoring terror in Syria and encouraging Western nations to reset their relations with his pariah government, after six years of civil war.

Damaged dam threatens Northern California towns Posted: 16 Feb 2017 07:10 AM PST Californians who were ordered to evacuate due to a threat from erosion at the tallest dam in the United States can now return home after state crews working around the clock reinforced a drainage channel that was weakened by heavy rain.

The Best Hair at the 2017 Westminster Dog Show Posted: 15 Feb 2017 07:11 AM PST The annual Westminster Dog Show is in its 141st year. It seems America never gets tired of seeing adorable, perfectly groomed dogs prance around stages. The competition spans over two days, and at this years show, 2,908 dogs from 200 different breeders competed against one another for the coveted Best In Show title. Just as us humans do, dogs endure serious grooming practices before the big show. When you see how closely those judges eye up the pups, its no wonder the owners of these dogs go to great lengths to get their furry friends in tip-top shape. To get a glimpse of some of the best dog hair weve ever seen, check out the video above.

Chicago toddler's fatal shooting streamed live on Facebook Posted: 15 Feb 2017 12:19 PM PST A toddler and a man were fatally shot while riding in a car in a Valentine's Day attack captured in a live video on Facebook. Police said Wednesday that they were still searching for a suspect in the shooting which shocked Chicago, a city grappling with a surge in violence so severe that it has drawn the condemnation of President Donald Trump. The two-year-old boy, identified by officials as Lavontay White, was shot in the head on Tuesday and died at a hospital.

Google CEO Responds To 7-Year-Old's Job Application Posted: 16 Feb 2017 02:26 AM PST Chloe Bridgewater had written a letter to Google's CEO Sundar Pichai expressing her desire to work in the company.

Pagani raises the roof and raises the bar with the Huayra Roadster Posted: 15 Feb 2017 07:13 AM PST The Geneva Motor Show may not be until March 9 but with the latest creation from Pagani -- the Huayra Roadster -- we could already be looking at this year's star car. Every hypercar from this boutique company would be equally at home on display at MoMA as it would lapping Monza, but for his latest creation company founder and chief designer Horacio Pagani may well have set a new benchmark for a car that's equal parts art and racing science. "This is the most complicated project we have ever undertaken," said Pagani.

There’s a broken iPhone on eBay right now for $149,999, and here’s why Posted: 16 Feb 2017 02:56 PM PST Want to waste some money? There's an iPhone on eBay right now that will most certainly help you achieve that. It's an iPhone 4s, the glass on both its front and back are completely shattered, but — and this is apparently the thing that makes it worth its $149,999 asking price — the back panel has been replaced with a totally unlicensed one honoring the late Steve Jobs. The seller insists that any potential buyers "do research before purchase," so let's take their advice and figure out what in the hell is going on here. The seller's description sheds very little light on why they believe this particular shattered iPhone is worth as much as a high-end sports car, but it's clear it all comes back to that fancy Steve Jobs tribute on the back. The seller boldly claims that the phone is "1 of only 56 phones made to honor the late Steve Jobs." The back panel of the iPhone reads "Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011" and replaces the official Apple logo with a version using Jobs' likeness as the cutout. That particular logo was designed by Jonathan Mak, a design student in Hong Kong who created it shortly after Jobs' death as a tribute to the tech guru. It quickly went viral and was ripped off for all kinds of unlicensed accessories, from phone cases to posters. The modified logo was also used by a company called Goldgenie, which has become fairly well known for producing absurdly expensive versions of the iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple devices. The company modifies them by adding lots of gold and sometimes gems, and often replaces parts of Apple's devices with gold plated versions. After Jobs passed away in 2011, Goldgenie decided to roll out a special edition iPhone 4s paying tribute to him. The phone had its rear panel replaced with a gold version using Mak's logo, and Goldgenie made only — wait for it — 56 of them. Unfortunately for the eBay seller in question, the phone in the listing is not one of these cherished tributes. Okay, so if it's not one of these limited edition phones, how did it end up with the Steve Jobs treatment? Like I said above, that altered logo made it to all corners of the grey market, and one iPhone replacement parts maker decided to use it to create replacement panels for the iPhone 4s. You could buy them (on eBay, ironically) for about $10 to $15, and countless were sold in the months following Jobs' death. What the seller is trying to claim is an extremely limited edition, gold-plated tribute iPhone is really just a busted iPhone 4s with a busted $10 grey market replacement panel on the back. Try not to sprain your wrist as you pull your credit card out at mach speed.

China demands Vietnam's apology for attack alleged by tourist Posted: 16 Feb 2017 01:02 AM PST China on Thursday demanded that Vietnam apologize to a Chinese tourist who says he was beaten up by Vietnamese border guards after failing to pay a bribe, an incident that provoked outrage among Chinese internet users. The call comes a month after the neighbors pledged to safeguard peace in the disputed South China Sea, nearly all of which is claimed by China, although Vietnam and four other Asian nations also have claims in the oil-rich area. Last week, a group of about eight uniformed men beat a Chinese man surnamed Xie in Vietnam's northern city of Mong Cai on the border with China, after he failed to pay a "tip", the state-run China News Service said on Saturday, citing Xie.

In Ecuador election, strongman Correa's legacy on the line Posted: 15 Feb 2017 09:02 PM PST QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — In a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Ecuador's capital, the sleek glass-and-steel Docente Calderon public hospital rises above a frenzy of cinder block homes. Inside, patients who used to have to travel an hour to the nearest hospital and wait in line all day for sub-par treatment now get state-of-the-art care.

Suicide bombings kill 6 in northwestern Pakistan Posted: 15 Feb 2017 04:51 AM PST PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Two suicide bombings in northwestern Pakistan killed at least six people on Wednesday following an almost three-month-long lull in the volatile region.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:00 AM PST What's it take to be the second-best pickup? Hint: a lot.

Lamborghini Recalls All 12 Venenos For Engine Fire Risk Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:10 AM PST Inform every Veneno owner you know: Over-revving the engine at a stoplight can cause an engine fire.

Fast Food Manager Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter Over Bullied Teen Worker Who Killed Himself Posted: 15 Feb 2017 05:21 PM PST Kenneth Suttner, 17, shot himself in the head a few days before Christmas after repeatedly being bullied by his boss and fellow students, cops said.

US ready to work with Russia 'if it benefits Americans' Posted: 16 Feb 2017 11:24 AM PST US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Thursday said his country will work with Russia if doing so benefits Americans, as Moscow pressed the Trump administration to live up to its promises of improving ties. The cautious statement came after Tillerson's first meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of a G20 gathering in the German city of Bonn. "The United States will consider working with Russia when we can find areas of practical cooperation that will benefit the American people," Tillerson told reporters.

Dominican journalists shot dead during live radio broadcast Posted: 15 Feb 2017 06:47 AM PST Two journalists were shot dead during a live radio broadcast in the Dominican Republic, police and media said. Unidentified attackers burst into the 103.5 FM studio as presenter Luis Manuel Medina was reading the news on air on Tuesday and shot him dead, station employees were quoted as saying by local media. Moments before that the station's director Leonidas Martinez was killed in his office, they said.

The Russians who hacked the DNC can now steal iPhone backups from your Mac Posted: 15 Feb 2017 10:42 AM PST Hackers affiliated with the Russian government are believed to have hacked the DNC last year with the purpose of influencing the presidential election. Reports last year revealed that the same hackers who pilfered the DNC servers were responsible for a piece of Android malware that turned phones belonging to the Ukrainian army into location trackers that sent information to the Russian military. With that in mind, it shouldn't be surprising to hear that the same group has also developed a highly sophisticated malware for Macs that can be used to retrieve sensitive information from Apple computers, including iPhone backups. Called APT28, the Russian hacking group has tools capable of cracking a variety of operating systems, Ars Technica reports, including Android, iOS, Mac, Linux, and Windows. APT28 is comprised of mostly Russian-speaking hackers who work during Russian business hours. They have targeted Ukraine, Spain, Russia, Romania, the US, and Canada, Bitdefender explained in a report last year. The security company now says that APT28 created a modular backdoor for Mac called Xagent. The tool can be used to log passwords, capture screenshots, and steal iPhone backups stored on a Mac. Why would hackers target Apple's desktop platform rather than going for Windows or Android? Well, keep in mind that APT28 is believed to be acting on behalf of the Russian government, which means it's not looking to steal data from regular individuals. Instead, the group might be developing tools for all sorts of operating systems, including the ones that are deemed to be more secure than others. And whenever you hear that a certain government or company is switching from Android to iPhone, you should know that hackers are also listening to the same news. Hacking an iPhone is more difficult than an Android phone, but not impossible. Still, obtaining access to someone's Mac, which can contain unencrypted iPhone backups, is much easier. On that note, if you're not encrypting your iPhone backups, you should start doing it, especially if you've been given a government-purchased iPhone (or iPad). In other words, this piece of Mac malware might not affect regular Apple computer users, especially after Apple finds ways to prevent it from working, so you shouldn't freak out about someone stealing all your sexting pics from your Mac. However, if you're a government employee, you should pay extra close attention to everything you're doing on your Mac. These hackers still have to trick you into installing the backdoor yourself before they can actually steal any data, but you would be surprised at how often that happens. Read more about this new macOS threat over at Bitdefender.

Survival rates for extremely preterm babies improving in U.S. Posted: 15 Feb 2017 02:14 PM PST By Gene Emery (Reuters Health) - The first decade of the 2000s saw a small but significant increase in the survival of extremely premature infants without early neurodevelopmental problems, according to a study of nearly 4,500 babies born at 11 U.S. medical centers. "We've seen a slight increase in the number of infants who survived without signs of impairment at 2 years of age," chief author Dr. Noelle Younge of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, told Reuters Health. Understanding the likelihood of survival and the odds for disabilities can help doctors counsel parents of extreme preemies about their child's prognosis, the study team writes.

Mexican Immigrant In Denver Tries To Avoid Deportation Posted: 15 Feb 2017 09:09 PM PST The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency said Jeanette Vizguerra's deportation was an "enforcement priority" as she had two misdemeanor convictions.

Nigeria’s struggling textile industry Posted: 16 Feb 2017 06:02 AM PST Talba Goni has been trying, without luck, to secure government funds or loans to restart a textile plant in Kaduna, the former industrial heartland in northern Nigeria, that he was running until it closed almost 15 years ago. President Muhammadu Buhari hopes to revive the once-flourishing textile and leather industries in northern Nigeria to end the country's dependence on oil exports and diversify Africa's biggest economy.

Colorado's 834 million dead trees threaten to worsen fires Posted: 15 Feb 2017 05:37 PM PST DENVER (AP) — Colorado's beetle-infested forests are peppered with an estimated 834 million standing dead trees that threaten to worsen wildfires and degrade vital water supplies that flow from mountains, officials said Wednesday.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Spy Photos: Real Photos, Not Renderings Posted: 15 Feb 2017 02:08 PM PST Bed of Steel.

2-Year-Old Boy and Man Shot Dead in Facebook Live Video: 'Call 911! They Killed Him' Posted: 15 Feb 2017 02:36 PM PST A shooting in Chicago left a 2-year-old boy and an adult man dead this week and startling live footage of the assault was streamed to Facebook.

Capitol Hill Buzz: Democrat eyes law on removing presidents Posted: 15 Feb 2017 03:01 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Perhaps in a bit of wishful thinking, a House Democrat says he plans to form a working group to "clarify and strengthen" the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which lays out presidential succession and the steps the executive branch can take to remove a president from office.

Air raid kills eight women, child at Yemen funeral Posted: 16 Feb 2017 02:53 PM PST An air strike killed eight women and a child at a funeral reception near the Yemeni capital, witnesses said Thursday, adding to the conflict's mounting civilian death toll. At least 10 other women were wounded in the overnight raid on the district of Arhab, 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of Sanaa, medics sent to the site told AFP. The United Nations gave the toll as at least six women and one girl killed, with Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the UN's special envoy to Yemen, branding such attacks on civilians as "unjustifiable".

The LG G6 might beat the Galaxy S8 where it matters most Posted: 15 Feb 2017 05:51 AM PST LG is about to launch an exciting new Android phone, a device that's going to compete directly against Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Apple's iPhone 8. Unlike last year when the Galaxy S7 overshadowed the LG G5 even though they were unveiled on the same day, the LG G6 will have plenty of time to shine at MWC 2017 before Samsung unveils the S8 in late March. That said, the G6 vs. Galaxy S8 duel is still one to watch this year, especially considering the many differences between the two handsets. A new report from Korean site ETNews says that the LG G6 will have a 3,200 mAh battery, which will be 400 mAh bigger than the G5's battery. However, the battery is not user-replaceable, because this year LG is going for a premium waterproof design rather than a modular phone. The carrier official who talked to ETNews said that the phone will offer users 12 hours of battery life while browsing "standard internet." The report also notes that LG will employ a unique Smart Doctor app to diagnose problems with the phone and suggest solutions. Meanwhile, when it comes to battery security, a special heat pipe will remove excess heat from the phone. The Galaxy S8 is expected to have a 3,000 mAh battery, on par with the Galaxy S7 but smaller than the LG G6's battery. Does that mean the Galaxy S8 will have worse battery life than the LG G6? This could be a very big deal — after all, these two flagship phones are expected to have similar feature sets, and battery life is always at the top of the list when consumers are surveyed about their smartphone priorities. Well, there are certain key differences between the two phones that will also affect battery life. The LG G6 will have an "old" Snapdragon 821 processor compared to the Galaxy S8's new 10nm chip, which is supposed to be faster and more energy efficient. The G6 and Galaxy S8 will feature similarly-sized screens, but Samsung's OLED display might require less power than LG's LCD screen. This is all based on speculations and leaks at this point, as LG and Samsung have not confirmed any of the rumors that detail their next flagship handsets.

Israel's Wix.com beats estimates, sees strong 2017 Posted: 15 Feb 2017 03:28 AM PST Wix.com, an Israel-based company which helps small businesses build and operate websites, forecast higher-than-expected revenue in 2017 after fourth-quarter revenue and earnings topped estimates. It had been forecast to earn 3 cents a share excluding items on revenue of $81.65 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Wix offers free basic features for setting up websites but users must pay for extra services such as shopping carts, individual web addresses and site traffic analysis. The number of registered users surpassed 100 million this month, Wix said.

Mexico hails big year for tourism in 2016 Posted: 15 Feb 2017 10:56 PM PST Mexico enjoyed a banner year in 2016 for tourism, hitting "historic highs" in part due to a spike in the number of US travelers drawn in by the weakened peso, the government said Wednesday. A total of 35 million foreign visitors went to Mexico last year, up nine percent from 2015, the tourism ministry said. The government said the figures showed that the tourism sector was "one of the main driving forces" for the country's economy.

Woman chained in container says captor bragged about killing Posted: 15 Feb 2017 12:50 AM PST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina woman who spent two months chained inside a large metal container says her captor raped her daily and bragged that he was good at killing, claiming that his victims tallied nearly 100.

Barack and Michelle Were the World’s Cutest Couple on Valentine’s Day Posted: 14 Feb 2017 08:45 PM PST Whatever your relationship status this Valentine's Day, Barack Obama's message to Michelle is guaranteed to make your heart swell.

A dinosaur-era reptile popped out babies, not eggs Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:03 AM PST Mammals give birth to babies, reptiles pop out eggs, right? An ancient fossil unearthed in China suggests the latter wasn't always true. Paleontologists have found a 245-million-year-old fossil of a pregnant reptile and her curled-up embryo.  The discovery suggests this long-necked reptile may have ditched its egg-bearing ways over time to gain a biological advantage, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature Communications.  SEE ALSO: Greenland fossils may be the earliest evidence of life on Earth In its day, the Dinocephalosaurus could grow to be at least 13 feet long — with the neck making up about half that length. The aquatic reptile was a relative of dinosaurs and is a distant ancestor of modern crocodiles and birds, all of which belong to the major clade Archosauromorpha.  Dinosaur eggs! Image: Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images While live birth has evolved many times in mammals and diverse groups of lizards and snakes, scientists had not yet observed live birth among archosauromorphs.  Jun Liu, a paleontologist at the Hefei University of Technology in China, said he and his colleagues have found the first known example of an Archosauromorpha member giving birth to live young.  The team found their ancient fossil inside a chunk of limestone in Southwest China nearly a decade ago. As they steadily chipped away at the stone surrounding the skeleton, they encountered a surprise in the reptile's stomach: another reptile.  (a) Photograph of three separate blocks,  arranged following their original positions in the field. (b) Interpretive drawing: Dotted line indicates the rough course of the vertebral column of the adult. The different color in the cervical region aims to facilitate the association of cervical ribs with corresponding vertebrae. (c) Photo showing a close-up of the embryo preserved in the stomach region of the mother. (d) Interpretive drawing of the embryo. (e) Photo showing a close-up of the perleidid fish preserved in the stomach region of the mother. Image: Liu Et Al. (2017) Liu, the study's co-author, said at first they though it might be just an unlucky meal. But the creature was curled, and it was facing forward. The Dinocephalosaurus preferred to eat its prey head-first. "If an animal is ingested by something else, there's no way to preserve that shape," he told National Geographic. The scientists suggested the marine reptile may have evolved to deliver live babies because producing and nesting eggs was too hazardous. Its neck-to-body ratio made it harder to walk on land and burrow its progeny, like turtles do. Reptilian eggs also can't be incubated underwater, as they need oxygen. BONUS: Robodinos can really kick your ass

How to Look Your Best No Matter How Old You Are: Get The No7 Offer Here Posted: 16 Feb 2017 11:43 AM PST A dermatologist who helps women look their best is sharing her secrets.

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