| Trump's USDA Pick With Ties To Russia Investigation Withdraws Nomination Posted: 02 Nov 2017 08:14 AM PDT  Sam Clovis, President Donald Trump's pick to become the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientist, withdrew his nomination on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
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| One month later, Las Vegas massacre is still a mystery Posted: 01 Nov 2017 08:45 AM PDT  The world knew right away what was behind the terror attack in New York City, but a month after the Las Vegas massacre, the gunman's motives — and crucial details of what happened that night — remain a mystery.
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| Details of GOP Tax Plan Revealed Posted: 02 Nov 2017 12:53 AM PDT  NBC's Kasie Hunt has news details on the GOP tax plan.
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| CNN journalist reveals what Melania Trump is really like in person Posted: 02 Nov 2017 12:43 PM PDT  According to a journalist who works closely with Melania Trump, there is a "real mystery with the first lady."
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| Judge Worries Paul Manafort Is A Flight Risk, Admonishes His Lawyer Posted: 02 Nov 2017 12:27 PM PDT  WASHINGTON ― The federal judge who will oversee the prosecution of President Donald Trump's former campaign manager said Thursday that she has "concerns" that Paul Manafort poses a flight risk, questioning whether an unsecured bond was enough to make sure he'd show up in court.
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| Pakistani bride trying to poison husband accidentally kills 17 of her extended family members Posted: 02 Nov 2017 08:14 AM PDT  A Pakistani bride was arrested after milk she had poisoned in order to kill her husband was made into a yogurt drink that inadvertently killed 17 of her extended family members, according to the Associated Press.
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| Victims of the Manhattan bike path attack Posted: 02 Nov 2017 02:27 PM PDT ![Victims of the Manhattan bike path attack]( "Victims of the Manhattan bike path attack") Those killed in the New York bike path attack reflect a city that is a melting pot: a mother of young sons from Belgium, five Argentine classmates, two Americans - a young software engineer and a project manager for Moody's Investors Service.
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| Barack Obama Speaks at Foundation Summit as Trump-Russia Probe Intensifies Posted: 31 Oct 2017 05:56 PM PDT  Barack Obama Speaks at Foundation Summit as Trump-Russia Probe Intensifies
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| Trump's Already Urging Policy Changes After NYC Terrorist Attack -- Without Waiting For 'The Facts' Posted: 01 Nov 2017 06:58 AM PDT  WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning was quick to call for policy changes in response to Tuesday's deadly terrorist attack in New York City ― blaming one of his frequent critics, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and urging more stringent immigration measures.
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| California family missing in Brazilian jungle found safe Posted: 01 Nov 2017 05:50 PM PDT  SAO PAULO (AP) — A California couple and their two daughters who had been missing since Sunday when pirates attacked their boat in the Amazon River delta area have been found alive.
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| In the hands of Trump, the past is a political weapon Posted: 01 Nov 2017 09:54 AM PDT  White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's remark that the Civil War should have been averted by "compromise" is in line with how the Trump White House has used history: as a political weapon to energize Trump's white Southern base.
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| Can the Hennessey Venom F5 blow away the competition? Posted: 02 Nov 2017 04:18 AM PDT  "[We expect the F5] to be the first road car capable of achieving more than 300mph and have worked closely with Pennzoil to get us across the finish line," said John Hennessey of the new car. The biggest automotive obstacle to overcome will be the Bugatti Chiron. Like the Venom, it has yet to make a run at setting an ultimate top speed but in early tests the car, which has a 16-cylinder, 8-litre 1500hp engine, can comfortably hit 261mph.
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| Despite 'Overwhelming' Evidence Against Actor Danny Masterson, Rape Case Has Stalled Posted: 02 Nov 2017 09:43 AM PDT  A monthslong investigation into multiple allegations of rape against actor Danny Masterson has inexplicably stalled, despite the Los Angeles County district attorney having compelling evidence in the case, multiple sources told HuffPost.
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| Osama bin Laden's hatred of West developed after visiting Shakespeare's birthplace Posted: 02 Nov 2017 09:05 AM PDT  Osama bin Laden's distaste for western culture grew when he visited the UK as a teenager, newly released documents have revealed. The CIA recently released more than 470,000 files recovered from the 2011 raid on bin Laden's compound in Pakistan. The files include the terrorist's personal notebook, which confirms for the first time that he visited – and quickly grew disillusioned with – the West.
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| 5 Former High School Classmates Among the Dead in NYC Terror Attack Posted: 01 Nov 2017 04:50 AM PDT  The visitors from Argentina were celebrating the 30th anniversary of their graduation.
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| Hamas hands over Gaza border crossings as part of Palestinian reconciliation deal Posted: 01 Nov 2017 03:00 AM PDT  Hamas began handing over control of Gaza's borders to the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday, in the first step of a deal designed to end ten years of divisions between the Palestinians' main political factions. The Islamist militant group Hamas has controlled Gaza since 2007, when it took control of the coastal enclave and fought bloody street battles against its rivals in Fatah, who control the internationally-recognised Palestinian Authority (PA). The two sides have been at odds for a decade but last month Egypt helped broker a reconciliation agreement designed to end the schism. Under the terms of the deal, Hamas is meant to hand over control of Gaza's borders today and to give the PA full civil control of Gaza on December 1. The announcement of the reconciliation deal has been met with scepticism and several similar agreements have collapsed in the past. But on Wednesday morning, Hamas began fulfilling its promise to hand over control of Gaza's borders to the PA - the most tangible sign yet that the deal is working. Just passed thru what was - until this AM - the Hamas-controlled border crossing at Erez (4/4). Dismantling of facilities underway right now pic.twitter.com/sLqTOiWSIw— Robert Piper (@UN_Piper) November 1, 2017 Mufeed Hasayneh, the PA minister of public works, called the handovers "an important step on the path toward reconciliation and an end to the division that went on for ten years". PA staff began taking over the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings from Gaza into Israel on Wednesday morning, while Hamas staff packed up equipment and removed it. The PA also took over the Rafah crossing from Gaza into Egypt and draped the crossing with a large picture of Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the PA. The Rafah crossing is almost always closed but PA officials said a deal had been reached with Egypt to permanently open it in mid-November. If Rafah is opened permanently, it could potentially ease the humanitarian suffering of Gaza's two million residents and allow them to travel more freely through Egypt to the outside world. Banners of #Hamas' greatest opponents, Abbas and Al-Sissi, are being presented at the Rafah border crossing today as the PA takes control pic.twitter.com/qHqV1h3BK7— Gaza Report (@gaza_report) November 1, 2017 Israel has maintained a blockade on Gaza since 2007, arguing that Hamas uses concrete and other building materials to build tunnels and other weapons to attack Israel with. Human rights groups have condemned the blockade as "collective punishment" of civilians in Gaza. Israel has warned that it will not deal with a Palestinian unity government that includes Hamas, which is classified as a terrorist group by Israel, the US, UK and EU. So far the Israeli government has watched warily as the reconciliation agreement unfolds. Jason Greenblatt, Donald Trump's peace envoy, has said it is "essential" that the PA resume control in Gaza but warned that Hamas must disarm and recognise Israel before it can "play any role in a Palestinian government". The future of Hamas' 25,000 heavily-armed fighters in Gaza remains a major potential stumbling block for the reconciliation deal. The future of Hamas' armed wing is a potential major stumbling block in the reconciliation deal Credit: AFP PHOTO / MAHMUD HAMS The PA has insisted on the principle of "one authority, one law and one gun" - meaning that all armed Palestinian groups must submit to the leadership of the PA. But while Hamas has so far said it is prepared to hand civil control of Gaza over to the PA, it has given no indication that it is prepared to disarm its troops or merge them into the PA's security forces. Meanwhile, PA ministers have begun to take control of ministries in Gaza but so far the PA has not eased up on a squeeze on Gaza's electricity supply. The electricity reductions have caused widespread misery in Gaza and left many residents with only fours of electricity a day. It has also put a major strain on hospitals and left unpowered sewage treatment plants pumping raw sewage into the Mediterranean.
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| Trump Blames NYC Attack On Diversity Visa Lottery Program Posted: 01 Nov 2017 04:44 AM PDT  President Donald Trump unleashed a series of tweets the morning after Tuesday's deadly attack in lower Manhattan, blaming the Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery program for allowing the suspect, 29-year-old Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, to emigrate legally from Uzbekistan in 2010.
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| NPR news chief Oreskes ousted after harassment allegations Posted: 01 Nov 2017 03:30 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Oreskes was ousted Wednesday as National Public Radio's news chief following sexual harassment accusations, some dating to when he was Washington bureau chief at The New York Times in the 1990s.
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| Here's What You Need To Know About Obamacare Enrollment This Year Posted: 01 Nov 2017 02:46 AM PDT  It's open enrollment season again for Americans who shop on the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges to buy coverage.
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| Does Russia Really Want to Replace the Su-25 Frogfoot with the Su-34 Fullback bomber? Posted: 02 Nov 2017 11:21 AM PDT  A single-seat fast-moving strike fighter aircraft is not optimal for the close air support role. A senior Russian official is suggesting that Moscow should develop a single-seat derivative of the Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback bomber to replace the Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot close air support aircraft.
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| The Best Food Processors, According To Amazon Reviewers Posted: 01 Nov 2017 02:36 PM PDT  Food processors are often viewed as the underrated step-child of the blender, but they are so much more than a pint-sized smoothie maker. Blenders are better for puréeing liquids and frozen foods like soups, frozen berries and ice. Food processors, on the other hand, make quick work out of chopping rough foods like nuts and spices, and are better when dealing with smaller quantities of food like garlic and herbs for sauces, dressings, dips, and homemade flours.
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| Air New Zealand tops world airline awards 2018 Posted: 02 Nov 2017 09:31 AM PDT  For the fifth year in a row, safety and product rating site Airlineratings.com has named Air New Zealand the world's best airline 2018.
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| San Francisco murder suspect's interrogation played for jury Posted: 01 Nov 2017 03:37 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jurors on Wednesday heard the muddled interrogation of a Mexican national on trial for the fatal shooting of a woman that touched off a fierce debate over immigration.
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| Amanda Knox Memorializes Meredith Kercher in Essay on Anniversary of Her Murder Posted: 02 Nov 2017 11:43 AM PDT  "I miss her," Knox wrote.
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| College Student Arrested for Smearing Bodily Fluids on Roommate's Belongings Posted: 01 Nov 2017 12:36 PM PDT  A white college student has been expelled from school after reportedly admitting to smearing her bodily fluids on her black roommate's belongings.
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| Trump Nominee Wants To Keep Agency Now That He'd Get Paid To Run It Posted: 01 Nov 2017 09:55 AM PDT  WASHINGTON ― As a Republican congressman from New Jersey, Scott Garrett took to the floor of the House in 2015 and lambasted the Export-Import Bank as an institution that "embodies the corruption of the free enterprise system."
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| Trove of Bin Laden documents reveal Iran's secret dealings with al-Qaeda Posted: 01 Nov 2017 01:35 PM PDT  A newly released trove of documents recovered from Osama bin Laden's Pakistan compound have revealed "secret dealings" between Iran and al-Qaeda. Nearly half a million files found on the computer seized in the May 2, 2011, US raid on the al-Qaeda founder's hideout in Abbottabad were released by the CIA on Wednesday. A never-before-seen 19-page document purportedly written by a senior member of al-Qaeda details an arrangement between Iran and members of the group to strike American interests in "Saudi Arabia and the Gulf." In exchange, Shia Iran offered Sunni militants "money, arms" and "training in Hizbollah camps in Lebanon." Iranian intelligence facilitated the travel of some operatives with visas, while sheltering others. The author of the file, described as "well-connected," explains that al-Qaeda's forces violated the terms of the agreement of the deal, however, resulting in several men being detained. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House Credit: AP Iranian connections to Hizballah and Palestinian militant groups, such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, are well-documented, but its ties to al-Qaeda have until now mostly been shrouded in secrecy. The timing of the release comes as US President Donald Trump is trying to decertify a bilateral deal agreed with Iran to end its nuclear proliferation programme, which was negotiated by his predecessor Barack Obama and one which he has described as the "worst deal ever made". Mr Trump has been keen to portray Tehran as America's greatest threat and will no doubt seize upon the documents as proof of the Islamic republic's support for terrorism in the region. Speaking at a national security seminar organised by the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies in Washington DC last month about the release of the documents, Mike Pompeo, CIA director, said al-Qaeda and Iran have always built "secret and open" ties. Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo arrives for a closed briefing before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S. Credit: Reuters Mr Pompeo attributed the relationship between the two parties to the fact that they view the West as a common enemy, referring to an "ideological consensus" of their cooperation against the West. He added that the two sides did not fight against each other because they considered the West a greater threat to them. Mr Pompeo stressed that CIA is still watching these relations, especially with the complexity of the situation in Syria, noting that US intelligence is tracking the terrorist organisations' loss of territories in Syria and Iraq. His comments have raised alarm bells among critics of Mr Trump's new strategy to counter Iranian influence, wary that hawks like Mr Pompeo may be making a case for war. The documents also contained a log of bin Laden's video collection, which included pornographic material, several Hollywood movies and three documentaries about himself. Two newly-released videos also show scenes from the wedding of bin Laden's son Hamza, the first picture of the heir apparent as an adult. First video of Osama bin Laden's son Hamza as an adult 00:57 The images are not current, but they are much more recent than the photo al-Qaeda is willing to distribute. According to Thomas Joscelyn and Bill Roggio, scholars from the foundation who were allowed to study the trove before it was made public, it provides new insights. "The Abbottabad repository confirms that bin Laden was anything but retired when US forces knocked down his door. He was not a mere figurehead," they write in the Long War Journal. "During the final months of his life, Osama bin Laden was communicating with subordinates around the globe. Recovered memos discuss the various committees and lieutenants who helped bin Laden manage his sprawling empire of terror." With 470,000 files released in one trance, it will likely take weeks for journalists, academics, and other researchers to shift through the documents in the trove and contextualise their significance.
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| eBay Just Dropped Shockingly Good Deals On Big-Ticket Purchases Posted: 02 Nov 2017 10:46 AM PDT  The only holiday shopping source you need probably isn't even on your list.
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| Saudi Arabia to begin issuing tourist visas Posted: 01 Nov 2017 01:51 AM PDT  Saudi Arabia plans to start issuing tourist visas "soon", authorities said Tuesday, as the ultra-conservative kingdom seeks to attract international visitors in a radical overhaul of its oil-dependent economy. "Tourist visas will be introduced soon," Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, head of the Saudi tourism authority, was quoted as saying in a statement. Aside from millions of Muslims who travel to Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj pilgrimage, most visitors currently face a tedious visa process and exorbitant fees to enter the kingdom.
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| This Man Who Can't See Past His Girlfriend's Weight Needs To Take Several Seats Posted: 01 Nov 2017 07:50 AM PDT  Humans of New York's posts are inspiring, thought-provoking and emotional.
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| Prosecutor: Black slain for 'socializing' with white female Posted: 02 Nov 2017 09:45 AM PDT  GRIFFIN, Ga. (AP) — A black man slain in Georgia 34 years ago was killed because he had been "socializing with a white female," a prosecutor said as he asked a judge to deny bond for two suspects in the recently revived cold case.
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| Teva shares topple on profit warning, uncertain future Posted: 02 Nov 2017 10:57 AM PDT  By Steven Scheer and Ari Rabinovitch JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries , the world's biggest generic medicine maker, came under investor and market pressure on Thursday after saying it would miss 2017 profit forecasts. Shares in the Israeli-based company dropped by as much as 20 percent after it issued the profit warning, which it said was due to falling prices of generics in the U.S. market and weakening sales of its multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone, which fell 7 percent in the third quarter in the United States. Investors are pushing Teva, which is battling narrowing profit margins, a nearly $35 billion debt burden that could lead to a credit rating downgrade, for clarity on its future.
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| Walmart shooting suspect arrested after murder of three people sparks 14-hour manhunt Posted: 02 Nov 2017 07:29 AM PDT  Colorado man Scott Ostrem was arrested on Thursday morning, about 14 hours after the shooting at a Walmart that witnesses said appeared to be random. Police had warned the Denver community that Mr Ostrem was "armed and dangerous", and to avoid the suspect if he was seen in public. An anonymous tip later led police to the suspect's home, which is about five miles away from the Walmart.
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| Donald Trump Jr.'s Bizarre Halloween 'Lesson' Backfires Spectacularly Posted: 31 Oct 2017 07:35 PM PDT  Donald Trump Jr. doesn't seem to know how Halloween works.
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| Two U.S Warships Had Deadly Crashes This Year. Here's What the Navy Says Went Wrong Posted: 02 Nov 2017 01:14 AM PDT  Two crashes resulted in the deaths of 17 sailors
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| Kevin Spacey Seeks 'Evaluation And Treatment' In Wake Of Sexual Misconduct Claims Posted: 02 Nov 2017 05:24 AM PDT  Amid new allegations of sexual misconduct against Kevin Spacey, a representative for the actor said Wednesday that he is seeking treatment but did not elaborate, several outlets reported.
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| Meghan McCain Gets Engaged To Conservative Writer Ben Domenech [UPDATED] Posted: 01 Nov 2017 04:58 PM PDT ![Meghan McCain Gets Engaged To Conservative Writer Ben Domenech [UPDATED]](http://l1.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/ubcKUibUXa8uVPVH8e63jQ--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/the_huffington_post_584/324cb5e6ba898c2c1c3d26001eba531f "Meghan McCain Gets Engaged To Conservative Writer Ben Domenech [UPDATED]") Meghan McCain has a lot on her plate these days, but her life is about to get even busier.
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| Russia's Medvedev says the world shouldn't be dominated by one currency Posted: 01 Nov 2017 02:44 AM PDT  Russia and China were considering linking their national payment system, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday, as he called for a more balanced global finance structure. Noting the rise of China's Unionpay system and Beijing's efforts to internationalize its currency, the yuan, Medvedev told a press conference in Beijing that Russia was developing its own payment system, known as Karta Mir. "At the present moment it is being discussed whether Karta Mir should be linked to Chinese payment systems," he said, while standing alongside Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
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| The Latest: Police say shoppers drew guns after shooting Posted: 02 Nov 2017 04:19 PM PDT  THORNTON, Colo. (AP) — The Latest on the shooting at a Colorado Walmart (all times local):
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| Pope Francis raises hopes for married men becoming priests in Brazil Posted: 02 Nov 2017 02:19 PM PDT  The issue will now be discussed and a vote by bishops in the South American country could now vote on the issue. The President of the Episcopal Commission for the Amazon, Cardinal Cludio Hummes, reportedly asked the pontiff to consider the move because there is a shortage of ordained ministers in the Amazon's remote communities.
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| Trump says will terminate green card lottery program Posted: 01 Nov 2017 09:44 AM PDT  President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would end the popular US green card lottery after a radicalized Uzbek man who entered the country under the program killed eight people in New York. "I am starting the process of terminating the diversity lottery program," Trump told reporters. The 1990 program awards US permanent resident visas to around 50,000 applicants from around the world each year, opening the door as well for members of their broader families to follow them, so-called chain migration.
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| Make Money From Home This Holiday Season With These Part-Time Remote Jobs Posted: 02 Nov 2017 02:27 PM PDT  Get your resume ready.
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