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‘Get a grip man’: Clinton campaign chair Podesta fires back at Trump

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 09:27 AM PDT

'Get a grip man': Clinton campaign chair Podesta fires back at TrumpAfter the president claimed that "everyone" at the G-20 was talking about John Podesta, he sent a few pointed remarks back.


Violent protests break out at G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 05:51 AM PDT

Violent protests break out at G-20 summit in Hamburg, GermanyProtesters have turned violent in Hamburg, Germany, as the G-20 summit, featuring many of the world's most powerful heads of state, gets underway.


Police Officer Shortages in Many Cities and Towns Across U.S.

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 08:43 AM PDT

Police Officer Shortages in Many Cities and Towns Across U.S.A year after five officers were shot and killed in Dallas, there are police shortages across many big city police departments, including Philadelphia and Baltimore.


Suspect Dead After Holding 2 Hostages in Georgia Bank

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 08:40 AM PDT

Suspect Dead After Holding 2 Hostages in Georgia BankWhile holding two women hostage, Brian Easly called a local television station and said he had been robbed of his life's savings by the the Veterans Administration.


Senate Republicans face protests and sit-ins at home over health care bill

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 09:06 AM PDT

Senate Republicans face protests and sit-ins at home over health care billGOP senators have begun to waver on health care bill, and activists descended on local offices Thursday.


A Passenger Was Arrested for Attacking a Delta Flight Attendant

Posted: 06 Jul 2017 11:56 PM PDT

A Passenger Was Arrested for Attacking a Delta Flight AttendantThe Beijing-bound flight had to turn back around to Seattle


Millions in Path of Deadly Storms from Kentucky to Pennsylvania

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 09:00 PM PDT

Millions in Path of Deadly Storms from Kentucky to PennsylvaniaWind gusts at nearly 90 mph are blamed for killing a 72-year-old Grand Haven, Michigan homeowner when a large tree fell onto his house.


Ex-intel chief Clapper: Trump’s suggestion that more countries meddled in election is ‘news to me’

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 06:56 AM PDT

Ex-intel chief Clapper: Trump's suggestion that more countries meddled in election is 'news to me'James Clapper, the former director of National Intelligence, said there is no evidence to President Trump's claim that another country besides Russia may have been involved in meddling with last year's U.S. elections.


U.S. bombers challenge China in South China Sea flyover

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 03:28 AM PDT

U.S. bombers challenge China in South China Sea flyoverTOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) - Two U.S bombers have flown over the disputed South China Sea, the U.S. Air Force said on Friday, asserting the right to treat the region as international territory despite China's claim to virtually all of the waterway. The flight by the B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam on Thursday came as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare for a meeting on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Germany. The two leaders were expected to discuss what China can do to rein in North Korea's missile and nuclear weapon programs.


28 inmates killed in Mexico prison riot

Posted: 06 Jul 2017 06:47 PM PDT

28 inmates killed in Mexico prison riotRioting inmates at a Mexican prison slit their rivals' throats and beat them to death Thursday, leaving 28 dead in the latest explosion of violence in the country's often lawless jails. Bodies were found strewn around the maximum-security wing, the kitchen, a prison yard and a conjugal visits area after the pre-dawn riot at the Las Cruces federal prison in Acapulco, said the security spokesman for the state of Guerrero. "The incident was triggered by an ongoing feud between rival groups within the prison," the spokesman, Roberto Alvarez, told a press conference.


The Navy Needs a Way to Reload Missile Silos at Sea

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 11:19 AM PDT

The Navy Needs a Way to Reload Missile Silos at SeaThe way things are going these days, the service is anticipating a time when it might use a lot of missiles at once.


Charlie Gard's Mother Speaks Out, Calls Situation 'An Absolute Living Hell'

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 09:16 AM PDT

Charlie Gard's Mother Speaks Out, Calls Situation 'An Absolute Living Hell'The family is fighting to save the terminally ill 11-month-old.


Mosul becomes 'graveyard' for foreign jihadists

Posted: 08 Jul 2017 01:20 AM PDT

Mosul becomes 'graveyard' for foreign jihadistsThe decaying bodies of foreign jihadists are piling up among the ruins of Mosul where the last few dozen Islamic State group fighters are mounting a desperate last stand. More than three quarters of the remaining jihadists in Mosul are foreigners, according to Iraqi commanders who have reported a spike in suicide attacks as anti-IS forces close in on the Old City. "They never surrender," said General Abdel Ghani al-Assadi, a commander in Iraq's elite Counter-Terrorism Service.


Delta Passenger Arrested After Wild Brawl Breaks Out When He Allegedly Tries To Open Emergency Exit Door

Posted: 08 Jul 2017 07:25 AM PDT

Delta Passenger Arrested After Wild Brawl Breaks Out When He Allegedly Tries To Open Emergency Exit DoorThe suspect hit a flight attendant over the head with a wine bottle.


When study abroad ends in death, US parents find few answers

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 08:37 AM PDT

When study abroad ends in death, US parents find few answersNEW DELHI (AP) — Nearly six years after her son slipped and fell around 100 meters (yards) into a raging mountain river in India, never to be seen again, Elizabeth Brenner is still wondering how such an accident could have happened.


Smiles and small talk as Trump and Putin (finally) meet

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 07:57 AM PDT

Smiles and small talk as Trump and Putin (finally) meetPresident Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met Friday on the sidelines of a major economic summit in Germany, their first face-to-face encounter since U.S. intelligence formally accused Moscow of meddling in the 2016 election.


U.S. senator urges DOJ to reject any White House push in merger probes

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 02:16 PM PDT

U.S. senator urges DOJ to reject any White House push in merger probesBy Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Amy Klobuchar, the top Democrat on the Senate antitrust panel, sent a letter to the U.S. Justice Department on Friday urging that it reject any effort by the White House to inject politics into merger investigations. The letter follows a New York Times report saying that White House advisors battling television news station CNN mulled using a government review of AT&T Inc's plans to merge with CNN parent Time Warner Inc as leverage. "Any political interference in antitrust enforcement is unacceptable.


The Latest: Virginia executes inmate for killing 2 in 2006

Posted: 06 Jul 2017 06:36 PM PDT

The Latest: Virginia executes inmate for killing 2 in 2006RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Latest on Thursday evening's scheduled execution in Virginia (all times local):


Otters Attack Swimmer Near Yellowstone National Park

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 09:03 AM PDT

Otters Attack Swimmer Near Yellowstone National ParkThe creatures bit through a man's wetsuit as they descended on him in a lake.


'Death in the Ice': Story of an ill-fated Arctic expedition

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 03:02 PM PDT

'Death in the Ice': Story of an ill-fated Arctic expeditionA new major London exhibition aims to solve the 170 year-old mystery surrounding the disappearance of British explorer John Franklin in the Arctic's icy waters. "Death in the Ice" retraces Franklin's final expedition to discover the Northwest Passage linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, since its departure from Britain on May 19, 1845. Franklin and his 128 crew members were last seen in July of that year.


A Teenage Rape Survivor in El Salvador Has Been Jailed for 30 Years

Posted: 06 Jul 2017 08:56 PM PDT

A Teenage Rape Survivor in El Salvador Has Been Jailed for 30 YearsHer baby was stillborn and the judge said that her not getting prenatal care amounted to homicide


Iraqi Commanders Say ISIS Fighters in Mosul Are Using Their Own Children as Human Shields

Posted: 06 Jul 2017 07:24 PM PDT

Iraqi Commanders Say ISIS Fighters in Mosul Are Using Their Own Children as Human ShieldsIt's unclear how many civilians remain in the militants' last enclave


Women are being 'kicked out of parts of Congress' for wearing sleeveless tops

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 05:53 AM PDT

Women are being 'kicked out of parts of Congress' for wearing sleeveless topsWomen are being kicked out of parts of the US Congress for wearing sleeveless tops. A female journalist was asked to cover up when she entered a room outside the House of Representatives chamber, because her shoulders were not covered. Haley Byrd, who works for the Independent Journal Review website, is said to have torn pages from her notebook and stuffed them into her sleeveless dress in an attempt to create makeshift sleeves.


The Supreme Court Is Ignoring Trump as Much as Possible

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 09:44 AM PDT

The Supreme Court Is Ignoring Trump as Much as PossibleThe country's highest court has a strategy for combatting the craziness in Washington: stop focusing on the President.


122 countries adopt global treaty banning nuclear weapons

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 01:11 PM PDT

122 countries adopt global treaty banning nuclear weaponsA global treaty banning nuclear weapons was adopted at the United Nations on Friday despite opposition from nuclear powers Britain, France and the United States which said it disregards the reality of dealing with international security threats such as North Korea. The treaty was adopted by a vote of 122 in favor with one country -- NATO member The Netherlands -- voting against, while Singapore abstained.


Accused Rapist Responds To His Own Wanted Post On Sheriff's Facebook

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 06:04 AM PDT

Accused Rapist Responds To His Own Wanted Post On Sheriff's FacebookDerek Helms is wanted by the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina.


Abby Lee Miller To Serve Jail Sentence Near California Home

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 04:51 PM PDT

Abby Lee Miller To Serve Jail Sentence Near California HomeAbby Lee Miller will be able to serve her jail sentence near her California home.


Aztec golden wolf sacrifice yields rich trove in Mexico City

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 05:37 AM PDT

Aztec golden wolf sacrifice yields rich trove in Mexico CityBy David Alire Garcia MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A sacrificial wolf elaborately adorned with some of the finest Aztec gold ever found and buried more than five centuries ago has come to light in the heart of downtown Mexico City, once home to the Aztec empire's holiest shrines. The quality and number of golden ornaments is highly unusual and includes 22 complete pieces - such as symbol-laden pendants, a nose ring and a chest plate - all made from thin sheets of the precious metal, lead archaeologist Leonardo Lopez told Reuters. Held in a stone box, the cache was discovered in April near the capital city's bustling main square, the Zocalo, behind the colonial-era Roman Catholic cathedral and off the steps of what was once the most important Aztec ceremonial temple, now known as the Templo Mayor.


Versace's murderer Andrew Cunanan kills his first two victims

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 05:02 PM PDT

Versace's murderer Andrew Cunanan kills his first two victimsPolice say Cunanan first killed his friend Jeffrey Trail in Minneapolis, then later killed his ex-boyfriend David Madson.


Qatar crisis raises questions about defining terrorism

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 07:01 AM PDT

Qatar crisis raises questions about defining terrorismDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A diplomatic standoff between Qatar and four other Arab nations that accuse it of sponsoring terrorism has turned a spotlight on an opaque network of charities and prominent figures freely operating in the tiny Gulf country.


G20 Hamburg: Vladimir Putin says Donald Trump believed his hacking denials

Posted: 08 Jul 2017 07:53 AM PDT

G20 Hamburg: Vladimir Putin says Donald Trump believed his hacking denialsVladimir Putin has said he thought Donald Trump believed his personal denials of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. In his first televised remarks since the two men held a meeting lasting two hours and 15 minutes, Mr Putin said the US President had asked him a number of questions about Russia's alleged interference. Mr Putin said he believed that the journalists would do better to seek Mr Trump's opinion as to whether he believed his denials.


US warplanes fly over disputed South China Sea

Posted: 06 Jul 2017 05:45 PM PDT

US warplanes fly over disputed South China SeaUS warplanes have flown over the disputed South China Sea, the US Air Force said Friday, a move aimed at asserting freedom of navigation rights in the hotly-contested area. The flights come as both US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the G-20 meeting in Hamburg. A US B1-B bomber and two F-15 fighters with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force departed Guam's Andersen Air Force Base and flew over the neighbouring East China Sea late on Thursday, the US Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs office said.


Fox News Business Host Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Claims

Posted: 06 Jul 2017 10:24 PM PDT

Fox News Business Host Suspended Over Sexual Harassment ClaimsThe 21st Century Fox began an investigation into Charles Payne, but the host is receiving support from fans.


Big pup spooked by extremely tiny kitten while trying to make friends

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 10:17 AM PDT

Big pup spooked by extremely tiny kitten while trying to make friendsContrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can actually be great friends. They don't really have much in common, but hey, opposites attract. That being said, the tricky relationship between this large doggo and this tiny kitten needs some time to develop. Boundaries need to be set, rules need to be followed, and hierarchy needs to be established. Instagram user tipthevelvet posted this video of her new tiny kitten, Oliver, getting acquainted with her Great Dane, Ronan. Oliver quickly shows his new friend who's boss by giving Ronan an itty-bitty boop on the nose. And by the look on Ronan's face, he understands who's in charge here. Getting to know each other #boundaries #whostheboss #thelookofterror #hiseyestho #kitten #greatdane #catvsdog #ronanandoliver @ashley_revis27 This video is represented by UNILAD. For all licensing/usage enquiries, please contact licensing@unilad.co.uk A post shared by Stephanie Duda (@tipthevelvet) on Jul 1, 2017 at 8:17pm PDT Ronan is SHOOK by Oliver's feisty swat, and tries to make himself invisible behind the blinds. He gives the scrappy kitten some serious nervous side-eye before walking away, realizing that they have some progress to make before they become BFFs. We're confident that Oliver and Ronan will warm up to each other soon, though. We bet they'll be cuddling — with no swatting — in no time.  WATCH: Doctor Octopus-esque robotic arm attachments will lend you an extra hand or two


Virginia executes man for killing guard, deputy in 2006

Posted: 06 Jul 2017 07:38 PM PDT

Virginia executes man for killing guard, deputy in 2006The state of Virginia executed a man on Thursday convicted of the 2006 killings of a security guard and a sheriff's deputy, despite claims that he was mentally ill and questions over whether the execution drugs would work as planned. William Morva, 35, was pronounced dead at 9:15 p.m. EDT, Virginia Department of Corrections spokeswoman Lisa Kinney said. Morva declined to make a final statement, she said.


Ford auctions one-off "F-22" pickup for aviation charity

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 03:18 AM PDT

Ford auctions one-off "F-22" pickup for aviation charityIt's no secret America loves pickup trucks, especially as the best-selling vehicle of any type over many years in the US has been the Ford F-150. The model in question is the Ford F-150 F-22 Raptor, and it was created by the Ford Performance team led by Ford Design Manager Melvin Betancourt. This very special pickup is being auctioned on July 27 at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Gathering of Eagles event at AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, with the proceeds being donated to the EAA's youth aviation programs.


The Cheesecake Factory Unveils An Over-The-Top Funfetti Cheesecake

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 11:13 AM PDT

The Cheesecake Factory Unveils An Over-The-Top Funfetti CheesecakeBirthdays never tasted so good.


India puts Kashmir in lockdown on rebel's death anniversary

Posted: 08 Jul 2017 05:13 AM PDT

India puts Kashmir in lockdown on rebel's death anniversarySRINAGAR, India (AP) — Residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir clashed with government forces Saturday as they defied a stringent curfew on the anniversary of the killing of a charismatic rebel leader whose death triggered open defiance against Indian rule.


Woman charged with killing family smiles in court

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 11:52 AM PDT

Woman charged with killing family smiles in courtWoman charged with killing family smiles in court.


Trump let Putin off the hook at the G20 summit – but does it matter?

Posted: 08 Jul 2017 02:50 AM PDT

Trump let Putin off the hook at the G20 summit – but does it matter?Donald Trump held all the cards going into his first meeting with Vladimir Putin in Hamburg. Russia has been caught red-handed trying to derail the American presidential elections, its economy has been hobbled by western sanctions for its misdeeds on the world stage – redrawing Ukraine's borders, shooting down a civilian airliner – and by falling oil prices. Putin was the pariah at the party.


Israel envoy urges Hungary to halt anti-Soros campaign

Posted: 08 Jul 2017 08:25 AM PDT

Israel envoy urges Hungary to halt anti-Soros campaignIsrael's ambassador in Budapest called on Hungary on Saturday to halt a nationwide poster campaign targeting US billionaire George Soros, which Jewish leaders say is stoking anti-Semitic feelings. The posters show a large picture of the Hungarian-born Jewish emigre laughing, alongside the text: "Let's not leave Soros the last laugh", a reference to government claims that the 86-year-old wants to force Hungary to allow in migrants. The campaign is the fourth media blitz by the government this year against Brussels or Soros for their alleged attacks on Hungary's hardline anti-immigration stance.


Android’s biggest issue is as prominent in 2017 as it’s ever been

Posted: 07 Jul 2017 11:03 AM PDT

Android's biggest issue is as prominent in 2017 as it's ever been

If you thought that this might be the year that Google finally solved its Android fragmentation problem, I have some bad news for you. As of July 6th, Android 7.0 (the most recent version of the OS) is running on 11.5% of Android devices. That's 4.4% higher than May 2nd, but don't forget that Android 7.0 first began rolling out to Nexus devices in August 2016. Quite a wait for double-digit adoption.

Breaking down the numbers a bit further, Google's Android Dashboard shows that 10.6% of Android users have upgraded to Android 7.0, but that only 0.9% have reached Android 7.1, which rolled out last October. To put those figures into perspective, Apple claims that 86% of iOS users are running iOS 10 as of July 5th. iOS 10 was released in September, a few weeks after Android 7.0.

With just weeks left until the launch of Android 8.0, nearly a third of Android users are still running Android Lollipop, which encompasses versions 5.0 and 5.1. While Android 6.0 Marshmallow has finally surpassed Lollipop's market share, 30.1% of Android users are still working with an OS from 2014.

Meanwhile, 17.1% of Android users are still running 4.4 KitKat and 9.5% (or greater) are using phones with versions between 2.3.3 Gingerbread and 4.3 Jelly Bean. Nearly 60% of Android users have yet to upgrade to an operating system that rolled out after October 2015. That's not a good sign.

Google has promised that Android 8.0 will "make it easier, faster and less costly for manufacturers to update devices to a new version of Android," but we've heard that line before. We remain cautiously optimistic that Android's distribution numbers will become more respectable in the near future.


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