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• Trump supporters target special counsel because of his friendship with Comey
• Man in Prison for 17 Years Set Free After His Lookalike Is Found
• Republicans mum on health care progress as Trump urges Senate to repeal Obamacare
• Pretrial Hearing for Penn State Fraternity Brothers Accused of Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault
• Conrad Roy III’s Suicide Note To Michelle Carter Released
• Trump cuts would make troops ‘less safe,’ top retired generals say
• U.S.-backed fighters advance in Raqqa, Syria
• Fisker’s Tesla competitor has 400 mile range and charges in just 9 minutes
• Chilling Video Shows Moment Serial Killer's Chained Hostage Is Freed From Crate
• Ninth Circuit cites Trump tweet in opinion blocking travel ban
• Journalists Face New Limits On Press Access In Covering Congress
• Store Owner Who Sold Winning Lottery Ticket Gets $1M 6 Months After Lung Diagnosis
• Germany's Aldi unveils major US expansion
• Sen. Cotton says allegations Sessions faces are more ‘ridiculous’ than spy fiction
• Sprint is giving away an entire year of unlimited data for free
• Hamas: Cutting electricity to Gaza would be 'catastrophic'
• Prison guards killed by inmates during transport in Georgia
• Ivanka Trump: I felt blindsided by the ‘viciousness’ of D.C.
• Walmart's Sick Leave Policy Is Terrible, Especially For Women
• Gulf air embargo only applies to Qatar companies: UAE
• Justices strike down gender differences in citizenship law
• Venezuela attorney general says officials threatened her family
• The Latest: Cosby jury wants to review lawsuit testimony
• Criticizing Trump Won’t Help Democrats Win, Bernie Sanders Says
• 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Is an SUV Done the American Way
• How to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early
• FDA Asks Drug Company to Pull Painkiller in First
• May ministers hold 'secret talks' with Labour to force soft Brexit: media
• Every single Kindle eReader Amazon sells is discounted right now
• Family of autistic teen who died on bus receives $23.5M
• Ukraine says seven soldiers killed in clashes in rebel east
• Pic Of Husky With Shaved Body Causes Concern
• John McCain says US global leadership was better under Barack Obama than Donald Trump
• Troubleshooting 8 Common Air Conditioner Problems
• Jana Duggar Has Yet To Find The One
• Lawyer calls Egyptian president a 'traitor' over islands
• Amazon’s rare sale on Sonos speakers is too good to pass up
• Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya in UK court fighting extradition
• LGBT rights marches and rallies across the U.S.
• US oil output hampering market rebalancing: OPEC
• Angela Merkel condemns 'putting up walls' in Mexico visit, in thinly veiled criticism of Donald Trump
• Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Pickup: First Glimpse

Trump supporters target special counsel because of his friendship with Comey Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:51 AM PDT As the investigation into President Trump's ties to Russia has turned into a question of Trump's credibility versus that of former FBI Director James Comey, Trump's allies have begun questioning the impartiality of special counsel Robert Mueller.

Man in Prison for 17 Years Set Free After His Lookalike Is Found Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:00 PM PDT Richard Jones had been charged with aggravated robbery in Kansas City, Kansas, nearly 20 years ago.

Republicans mum on health care progress as Trump urges Senate to repeal Obamacare Posted: 13 Jun 2017 01:46 PM PDT Debate continued to rage in Congress Tuesday about a long awaited Senate healthcare bill, with top Republicans meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on the matter.

Pretrial Hearing for Penn State Fraternity Brothers Accused of Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:00 PM PDT Surveillance video from the night Tim Piazza died during an alleged hazing ritual was played in court.

Conrad Roy III’s Suicide Note To Michelle Carter Released Posted: 13 Jun 2017 12:19 PM PDT "Keep strong in tough times. You taught me how to be strong and carry on."

Trump cuts would make troops ‘less safe,’ top retired generals say Posted: 12 Jun 2017 04:00 PM PDT President Trump's proposed cuts to the State Department and U.S. development aid would endanger American troops and make the country "less safe" from terrorism, a group of senior retired military officers are warning Congress, urging lawmakers to reject the sharp spending reductions.

U.S.-backed fighters advance in Raqqa, Syria Posted: 13 Jun 2017 05:47 AM PDT Islamic State group jihadists waged fierce battles Tuesday, June 13 in their Syrian stronghold Raqqa in a bid to repel US-backed fighters advancing towards the walls of the Old City.

Fisker’s Tesla competitor has 400 mile range and charges in just 9 minutes Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:37 PM PDT Henrik Fisker is a bit of a legend in the automotive design world, so when he announced that he was working on an all-new electric vehicle that would both challenge Tesla's Model S, and serve as the spiritual successor to the Fisker Karma, there was plenty of interest. Fisker first teased the new car in late 2016, but now we have our first real look at the vehicle and it sure is fancy. https://twitter.com/FiskerOfficial/status/873584846324379648 The car, called the Fisker EMotion, will be the first vehicle under the newly formed Fisker Inc. — Fisker sold his Fisker Automotive brand in early 2014, and it was subsequently renamed Karma Automotive — and is one of two planned electric cars from the company, with the second unnamed vehicle being designed for mass market appeal rather than the luxury sector like the EMotion. The EMotion is definitely a sleek, beautiful car, but what should really get electric car buffs excited is the technology that is packed into it. Fisker says the vehicle is designed with a 400-mile range in mind — beating the sub-350-mile range of the Tesla Model S handily — as well as a fast-charging feature that will allow it to juice up in just nine minutes. That's incredibly fast, but Fisker says the car relies on patent-pending battery technology designed by researchers at UCLA, and abandons the typical lithium-ion battery trend in favor of supercapacitors using graphene. The car has a top speed of 161 miles per hour, and will be capable of driving autonomously, though its self-driving capabilities may not be activated until after its retail launch. Pricing and other minor details are still unclear.

Chilling Video Shows Moment Serial Killer's Chained Hostage Is Freed From Crate Posted: 11 Jun 2017 07:41 PM PDT A dramatic video has been released by South Carolina officials showing the rescue of kidnap victim Kala Brown who had been chained inside a metal crate by serial killer Todd Kohlhepp.

Ninth Circuit cites Trump tweet in opinion blocking travel ban Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:43 PM PDT The court further cited press secretary Sean Spicer's admission that tweets are to be considered official presidential statements.

Journalists Face New Limits On Press Access In Covering Congress Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:10 AM PDT Reporters on Capitol Hill are facing alarming new restrictions when trying to interview senators, journalists from multiple media outlets said Tuesday.

Store Owner Who Sold Winning Lottery Ticket Gets $1M 6 Months After Lung Diagnosis Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:40 AM PDT The Alberre family in Sun City, Calif., got a big check right when they needed it most.

Germany's Aldi unveils major US expansion Posted: 12 Jun 2017 08:14 AM PDT German discount grocery store giant Aldi unveiled a major US expansion plan on Monday, aiming to make it the third-largest US grocery chain in five years. "We're growing at a time when other retailers are struggling," Aldi CEO Jason Hart said in a statement. By expanding to 2,500 stores by 2022, from the current 1,600, the Aldi would become the third largest US grocery store chain by store count, more than doubling its monthly customer base to 100 million.

Sen. Cotton says allegations Sessions faces are more ‘ridiculous’ than spy fiction Posted: 13 Jun 2017 02:04 PM PDT On Tuesday, June 13, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said the allegations Sessions faces are more "ridiculous" than spy fiction.

Sprint is giving away an entire year of unlimited data for free Posted: 13 Jun 2017 12:11 PM PDT Most cellphone plan deals normally come with all kinds of strings attached. Get a free iPhone! -- provided you buy two other iPhones, port three lines from another carrier, add insurance, and accept payment in the form of a Diners Club International gift card. So when Sprint quietly announced that it'll give you a year of free unlimited service, I assumed that it would only apply to people who buy a new Essential phone, or perhaps require a pledge of personal fealty to Marcelo Claure. But actually, it's a lot simpler than that. With Sprint's new deal, all you need to do is bring your number and eligible phone (basically any recent iPhone or Android) over from one of the other big mobile networks, and Sprint will give you service for free, for one year. You get unlimited talk, text and data, plus 10GB of hotspot data and even mobile roaming. All you have to pay per line is taxes, which is a couple bucks a month. Even better is that there's no limit on the number of lines you can bring over. If you've got a family on Verizon or T-Mobile, you could be saving well over $1,000 a year, even if you're not all on unlimited plans. Of course, the big catch here is Sprint's network. Studies consistently put it in last place of the big four networks, with coverage and speed that just doesn't rival T-Mobile or Verizon. If you're committing to making the jump for a year, I'd recommend picking up a SIM and testing it in your phone for a week or two first to make sure you can still get coverage at home and at work. The bigger question here is what Sprint's really hoping to achieve. You don't have to be a genius to work out that giving away cell service doesn't make money, and there's a good chance that people will switch back to a different provider (or take advantage of one of the other carrier's switching offers) at the end of the year, and Sprint will have given you a year of service for nothing. The most cynical answer is that Sprint is trying to artificially fluff subscriber numbers before a potential merger or sale of the company, which Sprint's Japanese owner is said to be actively looking to do. Suddenly adding a bunch of postpaid customers -- even customers that aren't actually paying any money -- looks good for any potential buyer, providing they forget to check the deals section of Sprint's website first.

Hamas: Cutting electricity to Gaza would be 'catastrophic' Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:50 AM PDT GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's militant Hamas rulers warned of renewed violence Monday if Israel acquiesces to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' wishes and reduces its electricity supply to the isolated territory.

Prison guards killed by inmates during transport in Georgia Posted: 13 Jun 2017 06:39 AM PDT Authorities say inmates killed two prison guards during a bus transport in Georgia and are now being sought by law enforcement.

Ivanka Trump: I felt blindsided by the ‘viciousness’ of D.C. Posted: 12 Jun 2017 06:13 AM PDT "I was not expecting the intensity of this experience," the first daughter-turned-White House adviser says.

Walmart's Sick Leave Policy Is Terrible, Especially For Women Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:43 PM PDT At a time when more and more companies are going out of their way to promote work-life balance, Walmart is punishing workers for having a life outside of work.

Gulf air embargo only applies to Qatar companies: UAE Posted: 13 Jun 2017 12:31 PM PDT The air embargo imposed on Qatar applies only to airlines from Qatar or registered there, the United Arab Emirates Civil Aviation Authority said Tuesday. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain issued identical statements on the air embargo, which came into effect when Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Manama broke off relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing it of supporting "terrorism".

Justices strike down gender differences in citizenship law Posted: 12 Jun 2017 12:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of an unusual immigration law that treats fathers and mothers differently when it comes to conferring citizenship on children born outside the U.S.

Venezuela attorney general says officials threatened her family Posted: 13 Jun 2017 01:58 AM PDT Venezuela's attorney general on Monday said intelligence officials had threatened and harassed her family after she openly challenged President Nicolas Maduro over the country's political crisis. A staunch figure of the ruling party, Attorney General Luisa Ortega has been branded a traitor for becoming the highest public official to break ranks with Maduro. Ortega said members of her family had received threatening telephone calls and had been harassed and pursued.

The Latest: Cosby jury wants to review lawsuit testimony Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:12 PM PDT NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby (all times local):

Criticizing Trump Won’t Help Democrats Win, Bernie Sanders Says Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:06 PM PDT Exclusive: The Vermont senator talks the growing power of progressive ideas, elites who think they "own" Democrats and whether he'd be willing to work with President Trump.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Is an SUV Done the American Way Posted: 12 Jun 2017 11:48 AM PDT Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. For years Volkswagen chose to market European-developed, driver-focused vehicles at a premium price rather than build th...

How to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early Posted: 13 Jun 2017 06:12 AM PDT When you think retirement means not working any more, retiring at 45 may seem impossible or even undesirable. FIRE stands for financial independence and retire early. Instead of focusing on retirement as a time of complete ease and relaxation, some savers strive for a different goal.

FDA Asks Drug Company to Pull Painkiller in First Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:36 PM PDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today (June 8) that it has requested that Endo Pharmaceuticals, a drug company, remove the opioid painkiller Opana ER from the drug market. This is the first time that the federal agency has requested that a drug company voluntarily stop selling a medication because of the risk of abuse that the drug carries, the FDA said in a statement. If the company does not choose to do so voluntarily, the FDA will force the issue by withdrawing its approval for the drug.

May ministers hold 'secret talks' with Labour to force soft Brexit: media Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:13 PM PDT Senior ministers in Britain's Conservative government and members of the main opposition Labour Party have held secret talks to ensure a soft Brexit, The Daily Telegraph reported on Tuesday. According to the newspaper, the talks -- which are said to involve some of the most senior members of Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet -- aim to force her to make concessions on immigration, the European customs union and the single market. A cross-party Brexit Commission was also reportedly discussed to ensure an orderly withdrawal from the European Union.

Every single Kindle eReader Amazon sells is discounted right now Posted: 13 Jun 2017 05:49 AM PDT With Father's Day 2017 just around the corner, Amazon is pulling out all the stops. On Monday we told you about massive discounts Amazon is offering on popular Alexa speakers including the Amazon Echo, which is currently on sale at its lowest price of all time. Of course, Amazon is more than just a smart speaker vendor. The company cut its teeth in the hardware business making eReaders, and it still offers the best devices in the work. Right now through the end of the day on June 17, every single one of those devices is on sale. Here's the full rundown: $20 off Kindle $20 off Paperwhite $20 off Voyage $20 off Kindle for Kids Bundle $40 off Paperwhite Essentials Bundle $35 off Kindle Essentials Bundle $45 off Voyage Essentials Bundle $90 off Paperwhite Travel Bundle $90 off Voyage Travel Bundle $90 off Oasis Travel Bundle

Family of autistic teen who died on bus receives $23.5M Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:15 PM PDT WHITTIER, Calif. (AP) — The family of an autistic teenager who died after being left alone on a Whitter school bus on a sweltering day is receiving $23.5 million from the bus company, the family's attorneys announced Monday.

Ukraine says seven soldiers killed in clashes in rebel east Posted: 12 Jun 2017 04:59 AM PDT Seven Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in just three days in renewed fighting with pro-Russian rebels in the east of the country, the military said Monday. Four soldiers were killed on Saturday, two Sunday and one on Monday, bringing the death toll to 14 since the beginning of June. "The escalation began two to three weeks ago, the enemy is sending heavy weapons to frontline positions which is a violation of the peace agreements," military spokesman Andriy Lysenko told journalists.

Pic Of Husky With Shaved Body Causes Concern Posted: 12 Jun 2017 11:47 AM PDT A viral photo of a shaved Siberian husky is getting a hair-raising reaction. The bizarre image of the breed's familiar fur-coated head atop a completely shorn body has sparked concern among some viewers that such a severe haircut may pose a health risk to the dog.

John McCain says US global leadership was better under Barack Obama than Donald Trump Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:27 AM PDT US leadership on the global stage is worse under Donald Trump than his predecessor Barack Obama, according to veteran Republican senator, John McCain. The long-serving conservative who frequently criticised Mr Obama's foreign policy said Mr Trump's penchant for inflammatory tweets sent a message that "America doesn't want to lead". The world was "not sure of American leadership, whether it be in Siberia or whether it be in Antarctica," he told The Guardian.

Troubleshooting 8 Common Air Conditioner Problems Posted: 12 Jun 2017 10:26 AM PDT Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Of course it's on the hottest days that you notice your air conditioner is struggling. And it's not always the fault of ...

Jana Duggar Has Yet To Find The One Posted: 12 Jun 2017 11:02 AM PDT Jana Duggar is the last adult Duggar daughter still single.

Lawyer calls Egyptian president a 'traitor' over islands Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:42 AM PDT CAIRO (AP) — A leading Egyptian rights lawyer widely expected to run in next year's presidential election has called President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi a "traitor" over his government's decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.

Amazon’s rare sale on Sonos speakers is too good to pass up Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:43 AM PDT Sonos shrugged off the new HomePod speaker that Apple unveiled during WWDC 2017 last week, which isn't much of a surprise. The HomePod looks like it has a lot to offer, but it won't be anywhere near as versatile or as flexible as Sonos' wireless speaker solution when it comes to speaker variety and to supported services. Music fans know that Sonos is the best in the business, and right now you have a rare opportunity to save some cash on two of the most popular Sonos speakers on the market. From now until the end of the week, Amazon is shaving $50 off a Sonos Play:1 two-pack, and the Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer is $100 off. Definitely grab them while supplies last! Sonos PLAY:1 2-Room Bundle Save $50 on 2 PLAY:1s. Offer valid June 4 – June 18, or while supplies last. Fill two separate rooms with different music, or link them together to hear the same song in both. Great surround speakers for your Sonos home theater, too. Versatile, compact fit. Place them wherever you want and enjoy rich, room-filling sound. Streams all your favorite music services like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music and more. Easy 10-minute wi-fi set up. No Bluetooth pairing problems or interruptions. Connects wirelessly to Sonos speakers in other rooms so you can expand your Home Sound System when you're ready. Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer Save $100 on SUB. Offer valid June 4 - June 18, or while supplies last. Adds dramatically deeper base to any Sonos wireless speaker. Hear parts of the music you've never heard before. Connect wirelessly to PLAYBAR, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, and CONNECT AMP Two force-cancelling speaker drivers positioned face-to-face offer deep sound with zero cabinet buzz or rattle. Simple one button set-up Display it or hide it. This slim subwoofer sounds great standing up or on it's side. Even place it under a couch. Available in black or white. Of note, Sonos is offering the same deals directly on its website if you'd prefer to shop there.

Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya in UK court fighting extradition Posted: 13 Jun 2017 08:57 AM PDT LONDON (AP) — An Indian tycoon facing extradition to India appeared at a preliminary hearing in a British court Tuesday.

LGBT rights marches and rallies across the U.S. Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:42 AM PDT On Monday June 12, Gays Against Guns and 20 partnering LGBTQ nightclubs participated in the one year anniversary remembering the 49 victims of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub massacre in New York City. On Sunday, in the nation's capital, and dozens of other cities across the U.S., supporters of LGBT rights mobilized for marches and rallies, celebrating their gains but angered over threats to those advances. (AP/Reuters/Getty)

US oil output hampering market rebalancing: OPEC Posted: 13 Jun 2017 03:54 AM PDT Increased oil production in the United States is hampering efforts to balance out market supply and demand, OPEC said on Tuesday. While a "rebalancing of the market" was "underway," it was "at a slower pace than originally anticipated," the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries wrote in its latest monthly oil market report. Back in November, OPEC members agreed to cut production by 1.2 million barrels per day for six months beginning from the start of the year in a bid to reduce the glut of oil supplies on the shore up prices.

Angela Merkel condemns 'putting up walls' in Mexico visit, in thinly veiled criticism of Donald Trump Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:01 AM PDT Angela Merkel has condemned "putting up walls" during a visit to Mexico, in a thinly veiled criticism of Donald Trump. The German Chancellor was speaking on a panel with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, but did not explicitly mention the US President. Mr Trump has vowed to build a wall on his country's southern border, making it a key tenet of his 2016 election campaign.

Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Pickup: First Glimpse Posted: 13 Jun 2017 10:17 AM PDT Based on insider info, these renderings from JL Wrangler Forums give us our best guess yet at how the Jeep Wrangler pickup truck will look.

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