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• Ossoff to face Handel in Georgia runoff
• 20,000 Convictions Dropped After Massive Drug Lab Scandal
• Victim’s family wishes Facebook killer had been captured alive
• Florida state senator publicly apologizes for racial slurs
• US wants 'strong' Saudi Arabia: Mattis
• Boy, 1, Found Dead at Day Care After Being Left Alone With 8-Year-Old Child Suspected in Death
• Gorgeous World Heritage sites you can visit
• United CEO Oscar Munoz Might Have Messed Up ... Again
• Obama attends funeral of ‘great friend’ Dan Rooney
• Thousands of Massachusetts drug cases to be dismissed after lab scandal
• The Latest: Agency not seeking more resources for search
• Watch Melania Trump Remind Donald How the National Anthem Works
• Duterte offers bounty for extremists in foiled island attack
• US Supreme Court stops execution of Arkansas death row inmate
• Suspect Who 'Hates White People' Arrested After 3 Shot Dead on Downtown Streets
• Pence reassures Japan of U.S. resolve on North Korea, to work with China
• The Toxic Myth Behind Vaccinations
• US Supreme Court rejects Arkansas request to allow execution
• How Much Money Did Aaron Hernandez Have Left?
• Ocean lovers take note: These are the best 'coastal' places to live in 2017
• US reverses itself on status of deported Mexican
• 117-Year-Old Jamaican Woman Says It Took 'Hard Work' to Become Oldest Person in the World
• White nationalist Spencer speaks at Auburn; 3 arrested
• Pearl Harbor survivor interred with fallen shipmates aboard sunken USS Arizona
• Venezuelan protests against government leave two students dead
• Britain arrests Indian tycoon Mallya for extradition
• Forget Sanctions: Exxon Would Like Access to Russian Oil Anyway
• Death toll after Philippine bus plunge rises to 31
• Sessions expands program to combat crime on tribal lands
• Ford Will Keep Making the Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R for 2018
• Mom Burned Son With Hot Iron Because He Was Forgetful: Cops
• KFC Is Dropping A New Sandwich You NEED To Try
• Medical guidelines may mean millions miss out on life-saving drugs
• Afghans Want More ‘Mothers of All Bombs’
• Exxon Mobil plans multi-billion dollar plant near Texas Gulf
• Audi officially unveils cutting edge E-Tron Sportback EV with 311 miles of range
• Creative Cookout Menus for Summer Holidays and Events
• Facebook killer takes his own life as police close in
• Rising seas could push some U.S. migration to areas far from coast: study
• Alabama's new governor orders speedier election to fill Senate seat
• Twelve soldiers dead as Saudi helicopter goes down in Yemen
• Correction: Massachusetts-Slain Runner story
• Now I Get It: North Korea's threat and the Japanese-American alliance

Ossoff to face Handel in Georgia runoff Posted: 18 Apr 2017 05:34 PM PDT Democrat Jon Ossoff jumped to an early lead in the suburban Atlanta 6th Congressional District special election Tuesday, a contest that has drawn national attention as an early test of Democratic efforts to challenge President Trump.

20,000 Convictions Dropped After Massive Drug Lab Scandal Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:22 AM PDT Prosecutors in seven Massachusetts districts agreed to throw out an estimated 95% of drug convictions that came from drug tests that were falsified by chemist Annie Dookhan.

Victim’s family wishes Facebook killer had been captured alive Posted: 18 Apr 2017 11:38 AM PDT The family of Robert Godwin Sr., the 74-year-old Cleveland man whose apparent random murder was videotaped and posted to Facebook, had hoped the killer would have turned himself in instead of committing suicide.

Florida state senator publicly apologizes for racial slurs Posted: 19 Apr 2017 08:58 AM PDT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida state senator apologized Wednesday for using a racial slur and vulgar insults during a private after-hours conversation with two African-American colleagues.

US wants 'strong' Saudi Arabia: Mattis Posted: 19 Apr 2017 10:36 AM PDT The United States wants to see a strong Saudi Arabia, Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said during talks Wednesday aimed at reinvigorating the Riyadh-Washington alliance. Mattis, meeting the most powerful figures in the Saudi capital, also hinted that President Donald Trump could visit the kingdom, a longtime US ally which has welcomed Washington's firmer line against common adversary Iran.

Boy, 1, Found Dead at Day Care After Being Left Alone With 8-Year-Old Child Suspected in Death Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:37 AM PDT Authorities said the little boy was dropped off at the day care the previous night and had been left unsupervised with an 8-year-old girl.

Gorgeous World Heritage sites you can visit Posted: 19 Apr 2017 06:22 AM PDT From natural wonders to architectural masterpieces, there are more than 1,000 spots on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) list. Talk about travel goals. (By V.L. Hendrickson)

United CEO Oscar Munoz Might Have Messed Up ... Again Posted: 18 Apr 2017 10:12 AM PDT Hoping to protect United's Asian market, the CEO met with Chinese officials — but the passenger dragged off the plane was of Vietnamese, not Chinese, descent.

Obama attends funeral of ‘great friend’ Dan Rooney Posted: 18 Apr 2017 10:22 AM PDT Nearly three months after leaving office, former President Barack Obama made his first public appearance Tuesday at the funeral of Dan Rooney, the Pittsburgh Steelers chairman and longtime Obama ally. The 44th president did not make any remarks at the ceremony, held at St. Paul's Cathedral in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. After Rooney died Thursday, Obama released a statement lauding the "championship-caliber good man." Rooney served as the U.S. ambassador to Ireland during the Obama years.

Thousands of Massachusetts drug cases to be dismissed after lab scandal Posted: 18 Apr 2017 02:29 PM PDT By Scott Malone BOSTON (Reuters) - Close to 20,000 Massachusetts criminal drug cases are set to be dismissed because of a scandal involving a former state chemist who admitted faking tests, civil liberties activists and prosecutors said on Tuesday. It will mean the largest number of drug cases tossed out in U.S. history due to one person, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. Rogue chemist Annie Dookhan pleaded guilty in 2013 to tampering with evidence during her nine years working at a state crime lab in Boston.

The Latest: Agency not seeking more resources for search Posted: 19 Apr 2017 04:59 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — The Latest on two missing hikers in the Grand Canyon (all times local):

Watch Melania Trump Remind Donald How the National Anthem Works Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:24 AM PDT The First Lady in action.

Duterte offers bounty for extremists in foiled island attack Posted: 19 Apr 2017 06:31 AM PDT MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte offered a bounty Wednesday for the capture of Muslim extremists behind a foiled attack on a central resort island, and said he ordered the navy to bomb militants who travel by boat in search of kidnap victims.

US Supreme Court stops execution of Arkansas death row inmate Posted: 18 Apr 2017 03:02 AM PDT The court delivered its ruling early Tuesday morning denying a request to vacate a stay of execution for convicted murderer Don Davis.

Suspect Who 'Hates White People' Arrested After 3 Shot Dead on Downtown Streets Posted: 18 Apr 2017 06:31 PM PDT Kori Ali Muhammad shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before mowing down three people, police said.

Pence reassures Japan of U.S. resolve on North Korea, to work with China Posted: 18 Apr 2017 04:33 AM PDT By Roberta Rampton TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence reassured Japan of American commitment to reining in North Korea's nuclear and missile ambitions on Tuesday, after warning that U.S. strikes in Syria and Afghanistan showed the strength of its resolve. Pence arrived in Tokyo from South Korea, where he assured leaders of an "iron-clad" alliance with the United States in the face of the reclusive North, which has conducted a series of missile and nuclear tests in defiance of U.N. sanctions. "The era of strategic patience is over and while all options are on the table, President (Donald) Trump is determined to work closely with Japan, with South Korea, with all our allies in the region and with China to achieve a peaceable resolution and the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula," Pence said in Tokyo before lunch with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The Toxic Myth Behind Vaccinations Posted: 18 Apr 2017 02:35 AM PDT "At a time when President Trump is considering a vaccine safety commission, despite thousands of studies showing there is no connection between autism and the MMR vaccine.

US Supreme Court rejects Arkansas request to allow execution Posted: 17 Apr 2017 11:54 PM PDT The US Supreme Court on Monday denied a last-minute request from Arkansas state authorities for permission to carry out its first execution in more than a decade. The US high court decision is the latest in a flurry of legal setbacks to the southeastern state's original plan to carry out eight executions between April 17 and 27, an unprecedented pace. Justices declined an appeal from the state's attorney general to lift a stay barring the execution of Don Davis, who was slated to be the first of several inmates to die this month.

How Much Money Did Aaron Hernandez Have Left? Posted: 19 Apr 2017 09:27 AM PDT He was reportedly worth $8 million before lawyer fees.

Ocean lovers take note: These are the best 'coastal' places to live in 2017 Posted: 18 Apr 2017 07:22 AM PDT Belize, the Bahamas and Playa del Carmen, Mexico have been named some of the best places to live along the coast.

US reverses itself on status of deported Mexican Posted: 19 Apr 2017 03:12 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday reversed its position on the status of a man who has sued over his deportation to Mexico, acknowledging he was enrolled in a program to shield people who came to the country as young children.

117-Year-Old Jamaican Woman Says It Took 'Hard Work' to Become Oldest Person in the World Posted: 18 Apr 2017 12:42 PM PDT Violet Brown of Jamaica is believed to be the new record holder after Emma Morano of Italy, who was 117 years, died last weekend.

White nationalist Spencer speaks at Auburn; 3 arrested Posted: 18 Apr 2017 06:40 PM PDT AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — White nationalist Richard Spencer spoke in a crowded auditorium at Auburn University on Tuesday after a federal judge blocked the school from banning his appearance.

Pearl Harbor survivor interred with fallen shipmates aboard sunken USS Arizona Posted: 19 Apr 2017 12:59 AM PDT A veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and died last year at age 94 has been reunited with his fallen shipmates on the sunken ship.

Venezuelan protests against government leave two students dead Posted: 19 Apr 2017 04:55 PM PDT By Eyanir Chinea and Anggy Polanco CARACAS/SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela (Reuters) - Two Venezuelan students died on Wednesday after being shot during protests against unpopular leftist President Nicolas Maduro, increasing turmoil in the volatile nation amid a devastating economic crisis. Opposition supporters protested in Caracas and other cities in what they called "the mother of all marches," denouncing Maduro for eroding democracy and plunging the oil-rich economy into chaos. Maduro says that beneath a peaceful facade, the protests are little more than opposition efforts to foment a coup to end socialism in Venezuela.

Britain arrests Indian tycoon Mallya for extradition Posted: 18 Apr 2017 06:43 AM PDT Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya has been arrested in London following an extradition request from India where he is accused of fraud, British police said on Tuesday. The flamboyant financier, who co-owns Formula One team Force India, appeared in a London court on Tuesday and was granted bail. Mallya fled India in March 2016 owing more than $1 billion after defaulting on loan payments to state-owned banks and allegedly misusing the funds.

Forget Sanctions: Exxon Would Like Access to Russian Oil Anyway Posted: 19 Apr 2017 01:52 PM PDT Because Russia just doesn't loom large enough already in Washington.

Death toll after Philippine bus plunge rises to 31 Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:20 PM PDT The death toll from a Philippine bus that plunged into a ravine rose to 31 with signs that overloading contributed to the crash, a police official said on Wednesday. The accident, which saw the bus come off a winding road to fall 24 metres (80 feet) into a ravine in the upland province of Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, also left 46 injured with four still in a critical condition, said Senior Superintendent Antonio Yarra.

Sessions expands program to combat crime on tribal lands Posted: 18 Apr 2017 04:30 PM PDT HELENA, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions moved Tuesday to expand an Obama administration initiative to allow more tribal authorities access to federal anti-crime databases — an action long sought by tribes from the Metlakatla of Alaska to the Oneida of New York.

Ford Will Keep Making the Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R for 2018 Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:25 AM PDT The Shelby Mustangs won't get the styling updates found on the rest of the lineup for 2018, but they're still here, and that's good news.

Mom Burned Son With Hot Iron Because He Was Forgetful: Cops Posted: 19 Apr 2017 11:32 AM PDT Tamecha Jean, 32, was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse.

KFC Is Dropping A New Sandwich You NEED To Try Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:17 AM PDT You'll forget all about spicy nuggets.

Medical guidelines may mean millions miss out on life-saving drugs Posted: 18 Apr 2017 12:37 PM PDT By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) - More than nine million people may miss out on cholesterol-lowering drugs that prevent heart attacks and strokes if doctors choose one set of medical guidelines over another, according to a new study. "I would say we're still searching for the perfect guidelines," said lead author Michael Pencina, of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The 2013 ACC/AHA guidelines recommend statins for people ages 40 to 75 with at least a 7.5 percent risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years.

Afghans Want More ‘Mothers of All Bombs’ Posted: 19 Apr 2017 08:03 AM PDT Afghan leaders are keen to see more U.S. power on display in the battle against ISIS forces.

Exxon Mobil plans multi-billion dollar plant near Texas Gulf Posted: 19 Apr 2017 03:08 PM PDT PORTLAND, Texas (AP) — Exxon Mobil Corp. and a Saudi partner plan to build a multi-billion dollar petrochemical plant near the Texas coast, Texas' governor said Wednesday.

Audi officially unveils cutting edge E-Tron Sportback EV with 311 miles of range Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:31 AM PDT Following in the footsteps of Tesla and other automakers who are increasingly embracing the EV revolution, Audi today officially unveiled its E-tron Sportback at the Shanghai motor show. That Audi is eyeing the EV space intently shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Just last year, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler reportedly gave engineers the green-light to develop a car capable of giving Tesla a run for its money. Now the Audi E-tron Sportback is just a concept for now, but company spokespeople say the car will likely make its way into production sometime in 2019. Not surprisingly, the E-tron Sportback features some compelling specs that aren't too far off from some of the rumors we heard a little less than a year ago. Featuring a 95 kWh battery pack, the Sportback has a 0-60 MPH time in the 4.5 second range and clearly isn't anywhere close to being as fast as a Tesla Model S. Still, the Sportback shines in other ways. Impressively, Audi's EV boasts a range of 311 miles which is more or less on par with Tesla's flagship Model S P100D. As for other details, the car boats a touchscreen display in the central console and some interesting lighting innovations. The concept car's lighting technology is an innovation that is visible by both day and night. Digitally controlled Matrix LED units at the front and rear produce an excellent light yield. Minuscule Digital Matrix projectors literally make their mark on the road ahead, turning light into a versatile, dynamic channel of communication with the surroundings. Motor1 adds that the E-tron Sportback has upwards of 250 LEDs to the left and right of the grille which can "form different lighting patterns as a way to communicate with the other cars on the road." Some additional promo shots of the car can be seen below. An exterior shot of the car can be seen below.

Creative Cookout Menus for Summer Holidays and Events Posted: 19 Apr 2017 12:33 PM PDT

Facebook killer takes his own life as police close in Posted: 18 Apr 2017 01:59 PM PDT ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The man who randomly gunned down a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook killed himself Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania that began when a McDonald's drive-thru attendant recognized him.

Rising seas could push some U.S. migration to areas far from coast: study Posted: 18 Apr 2017 06:24 PM PDT By Tom James SEATTLE (Reuters) - Rising sea levels caused by climate change may drive U.S. coastal residents to areas far from the seaboard, not just to adjacent inland regions, according to a study published online in the journal Nature Climate Change. "We typically think about sea-level rise as being a coastal challenge or a coastal issue," Mathew Hauer, author of the study and head of the Applied Demography program at the University of Georgia, said in an interview on Tuesday.

Alabama's new governor orders speedier election to fill Senate seat Posted: 18 Apr 2017 03:14 PM PDT Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday moved up to December the election to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions after he was named attorney general, saying that the original plan to hold the election in late 2018 was not soon enough to meet state law. Ivey last week replaced fellow Republican Robert Bentley as governor after he resigned amid impeachment proceedings in the legislature. Bentley had appointed Republican Luther Strange in February to fill the seat Sessions held before joining President Donald Trump's cabinet.

Twelve soldiers dead as Saudi helicopter goes down in Yemen Posted: 18 Apr 2017 08:53 AM PDT Twelve Saudi soldiers, including four officers, were killed on Tuesday when their helicopter went down in Yemen, the Arab coalition fighting Yemeni rebels said in a statement. The Saudi Black Hawk "fell during operations in the province of Marib" east of Sanaa, the coalition said in a statement carried by SPA state news agency, without clarifying the reason. Coalition spokesman General Ahmed Assiri told AFP it was "too early" to comment on the causes of the crash, which is one of the deadliest incidents involving coalition forces in Yemen.

Correction: Massachusetts-Slain Runner story Posted: 19 Apr 2017 12:02 PM PDT LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — In a story April 18 about a man arrested in connection with the death of a New York City woman out running near her mother's Massachusetts home, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the suspect, Angelo Colon-Ortiz, was a driver for FedEx. FedEx says he worked for a third-party logistics company contracted to provide trucking services.

Now I Get It: North Korea's threat and the Japanese-American alliance Posted: 18 Apr 2017 07:35 AM PDT As tensions continue to rise in Asia with North Korea threatening nuclear activity, Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric takes a look at the United States' most important alliance in the region, Japan, and how the two nations went from sworn enemies to allies. Vice President Pence is in the country today.

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