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U.S. Allies Worry Putin Will Sell Trump A Bill Of Goods On Syria

Posted: 14 Jul 2018 05:00 AM PDT

U.S. Allies Worry Putin Will Sell Trump A Bill Of Goods On SyriaWASHINGTON ― Western capitals are becoming increasingly concerned that Russian


Georgia police officers use coin flip to decide to arrest woman, body cam footage shows

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 08:57 AM PDT

Georgia police officers use coin flip to decide to arrest woman, body cam footage showsOfficers in Roswell, Georgia, pulled Sarah Webb over for speeding in April and used a coin flip phone app to decide whether or not to arrest her. Prosecutors dropped all charges and the officers were placed on administrative leave.


Unfiltered: ‘If you’re an ICE agent … quit your job’

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 10:29 AM PDT

Unfiltered: 'If you're an ICE agent … quit your job'On the corner of West Houston and Varick Streets in New York City is a towering beige building. The Varick Street building is home to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center, where immigrants are detained and appear before an immigration court. According to data from ICE, the total number of immigrant arrests in New York City has increased by more than 65 percent in just the last year.


ACLU Says Government Didn't Give Enough Information On Reunited Immigrant Families

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 08:04 AM PDT

ACLU Says Government Didn't Give Enough Information On Reunited Immigrant FamiliesImmigration and Customs Enforcement didn't tell immigrant rights advocates


Thai Soccer Players Rescued From Cave Share Sweet Messages From Inside Hospital

Posted: 14 Jul 2018 11:18 AM PDT

Thai Soccer Players Rescued From Cave Share Sweet Messages From Inside HospitalThey will all be released from the hospital next Thursday, officials said


Eight rhinos die after move to a new park in Kenya

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 07:12 AM PDT

Eight rhinos die after move to a new park in KenyaEight critically endangered black rhinos died after being moved to a new reserve in southern Kenya, the government said Friday, doubling the number of deaths from similar operations in the previous dozen years. Kenya's Tourism and Wildlife Minister Najib Balala ordered the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to "immediately suspend the ongoing translocation of black rhinos following the death of eight of them," according to a ministry statement. KWS, the government body responsible for the country's wildlife, has not commented on the deaths.


2 people hospitalized following shark attacks on Fernandina Beach, Florida

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 02:48 PM PDT

2 people hospitalized following shark attacks on Fernandina Beach, FloridaTwo people, a 17-year-old boy and a 30-year-old man, were hospitalized after being bitten by sharks in Fernandina Beach, Florida, on Friday afternoon.


New documents reveal extent of Michael Cohen's attempts to 'sell access' to White House, report claims

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 11:11 AM PDT

New documents reveal extent of Michael Cohen's attempts to 'sell access' to White House, report claimsDonald Trump's former personal attorney was more deeply involved with Novartis – a drug company for whom he attempted to "sell access" to the White House – than previously disclosed, a new Senate report has claimed. A report drafted by Democrats on two Senate committees provides new insight into the controversial attempts by Michael Cohen, the president's long-time attorney and personal "fixer", to serve as a consultant on the new administration for outside companies. The effort – which earned Mr Cohen more than $4m in the months after Mr Trump's election – raised questions over whether he had improperly peddled his White House access, and failed to adequately register as a lobbyist.


88 Best-Ever Frozen Desserts

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 02:39 PM PDT

88 Best-Ever Frozen Desserts


New intrigue as Trump remarks pair with alleged hacking timeline

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 02:31 PM PDT

New intrigue as Trump remarks pair with alleged hacking timelineRep. Adam Schiff, top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, talks about the questions Robert Mueller's indictment of 12 Russian military intelligence agents answers and the new ones it raises about what Donald Trump.


New EPA Chief Is Already Facing 2 Ethical Problems In His First Week, Echoing Scott Pruitt

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 11:47 AM PDT

New EPA Chief Is Already Facing 2 Ethical Problems In His First Week, Echoing Scott PruittAndrew Wheeler only took over the Environmental Protection Agency four days


Papa John's CEO Attempts Damage Control But Not An Apology

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 04:34 PM PDT

Papa John's CEO Attempts Damage Control But Not An ApologyPapa John's CEO Steve Ritchie had one job on Friday: Do damage control for the


5-Year-Old With Cancer Crafts An Obituary That'll Make You Laugh And Cry

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 02:03 AM PDT

5-Year-Old With Cancer Crafts An Obituary That'll Make You Laugh And CryA 5-year-old Iowa boy lost a battle with cancer last week, but he's winning


Flooding fears as huge iceberg drifts close to Greenland village 

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 05:41 AM PDT

Flooding fears as huge iceberg drifts close to Greenland village A massive iceberg drifting near the coast of Greenland has triggered fears of flooding if it breaks up, leading the authorities to evacuate a high-risk zone. The authorities have urged residents of the Innarsuit island settlement with houses on a promontory to move away from the shore over fears that the iceberg, which was spotted on Thursday, could swamp the area. "We fear the iceberg could calve and send a flood towards the village," Lina Davidsen, a security chief at the Greenland police, told Danish news agency Ritzau on Friday. The settlement in northwestern Greenland has 169 inhabitants, but only those living closest to the iceberg have been evacuated, Ritzau reported. "The iceberg is still near the village and the police are now discussing what do to next," Kunuk Frediksen, a police chief in the Danish autonomous territory, told AFP. The incident comes weeks after scientists at New York University shot and released a video of a massive iceberg breaking free from a glacier in eastern Greenland in June. Last year, four people died and 11 were injured after an earthquake sparked a tsunami off another island settlement called Nuugaatsiaq, sending several houses crashing into the sea.


Brett Kavanaugh's law school roommate says he used to eat pasta with ketchup

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 01:51 PM PDT

Brett Kavanaugh's law school roommate says he used to eat pasta with ketchupBrett Kavanaugh is bland.  Trump's pick to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has been condemned as an "enemy of the left," who will herald a Handmaid's Tale-type era of conservatism. A Yale publication found that he also had abhorrent eating habits in law school.  SEE ALSO: Trump's SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh looks exactly like Glenn from 'Superstore' Aside from being named Brett, one of the blandest possible names you could choose for an innocent baby, Kavanaugh apparently had the palate of a human-shaped blob of unseasoned mashed potatoes while in college. The Yale Daily News , Kavanaugh's alma mater publication, looked into the judge's law school habits and found out that he is about as interesting as a sheet of blank paper.  According to Kavanaugh's then-roommate Kenneth Christmas, the judge is a "bland eater" who stuck to pasta with tomato sauce. Eating plain pasta with tomato sauce is totally normal, but the story also includes the egregious fact that Kavanaugh would eat his pasta with ketchup. KETCHUP!  Another roommate, Steve Hartmann, told the Yale Daily News that Kavanaugh stuck to ragu when he ate spaghetti. "He didn't want anything spicier than that," Hartmann said. With what Christmas called "limited dance moves," when the group of friends went out for pizza, Kavanaugh would stick to plain cheese. Occasionally he'd branch out and go for a spicy topping that only the bravest of gourmands could tolerate: pepperoni.  The internet agreed that although Kavanaugh could have more scandalous skeletons in his closet, putting ketchup on pasta is an act only the worst of monsters could commit. A lot of legit things not to like about Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court nominee, but come on, anyone putting ketchup on pasta belongs in a psych ward pic.twitter.com/HDOVPqgZGW — Ojars (@Ojars_Berzins) July 12, 2018 Omg Kavanaugh has ketchup on pasta he's one of those heathens https://t.co/nVOzrcnl7C — Shoshana Weissmann, Sloth Committee Chair (@senatorshoshana) July 12, 2018 I thought "ketchup on salad" was the worst thing connected to ketchup but it turns out the worst thing is actually Brett Kavanaugh. — Amanda Smith (@AmandaRTubbs) July 13, 2018 Obviously, people change. Kavanaugh's palate could have grown over the last 30 years — who knows, he may even eats bacon now! At least he shares a love of ketchup with the president, whose steak preferences would make any chef cry. Trump allegedly enjoys his steak well done with a side of ketchup — a decision that 56 percent of voters disapprove of, according to Public Policy Polling.  WATCH: The Amazon Echo Look picked a dress for me to wear to a friend's wedding and it did not disappoint


PHOTOS: Trump baby’ balloon flies in London

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 02:26 PM PDT

PHOTOS: Trump baby' balloon flies in LondonA giant balloon depicting Donald Trump as an orange, screaming, diaper-clad baby flew outside the British Parliament on Friday, launched by protesters deploying caustic humor against the U.S. president's first official visit to the U.K. (Reuters)


Trump trashes immigration in Europe as British PM praises it in U.K.

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 07:48 AM PDT

Trump trashes immigration in Europe as British PM praises it in U.K.President Trump doubled down Friday on his assertion that immigration has damaged the cultural fabric of Europe, while British Prime Minister Theresa May said it "has been good" for the United Kingdom.


Why Is Ice Cream So Expensive? Here's What The Artisanal Kind Requires.

Posted: 14 Jul 2018 02:45 AM PDT

Why Is Ice Cream So Expensive? Here's What The Artisanal Kind Requires.Ice cream is one of the sweetest ways to cool down when it's hot out, but you


Asians Now Have The Largest Income Gap In America

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 06:58 PM PDT

Asians Now Have The Largest Income Gap In AmericaQuyen Dinh's parents fled Vietnam for the U.S. in 1981, six years after the


Adults abandoned at birth meet biological family members for the first time: Part 3

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 09:26 PM PDT

Adults abandoned at birth meet biological family members for the first time: Part 3While Ben Tveidt's biological dad said he didn't know he had a son, Andrea Klug-Napier meets a biological sister.


Mustang And Charger Recreate Classic Bullitt Chase At Goodwood

Posted: 12 Jul 2018 11:51 PM PDT

Mustang And Charger Recreate Classic Bullitt Chase At GoodwoodTwo icons get together to reenact one of the most popular car chase scenes in movie history.


Migrant boat crisis exposes splits within Italy's populist coalition

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 08:55 AM PDT

Migrant boat crisis exposes splits within Italy's populist coalitionItaly's treatment of a group of asylum seekers rescued in the Mediterranean exposed simmering tensions within the country's populist government on Friday. The 67 migrants were plucked from the sea earlier this week by an Italian-flagged merchant ship, then transferred to a coast guard patrol vessel and disembarked in the port of Trapani, Sicily, late on Thursday. Matteo Salvini, deputy prime minister and head of the hard-Right League party, had delayed their disembarkation for hours, calling for police and prosecutors to question two African migrants alleged to have made death threats against the crew of the merchant ship, the Vos Thalassa, because they feared being sent back to Libya. But in a rare intervention, Sergio Mattarella, Italy's president, demanded that the migrants be allowed off the ship for humanitarian reasons. The request was acted on by the prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, a former law professor who was picked as a neutral intermediary between The League and their coalition partners the Five Star Movement. A migrant disembarks, escorted by police, from Italy's Diciotti coast guard vessel in the port of Trapani on July 12, 2018 Credit: AFP Mr Salvini expressed "regret and amazement" at the intervention by the president. But Luigi Di Maio, the head of Five Star and also a deputy prime minister, said the head of state's decision should be respected. Mr Salvini's strident anti-migrant rhetoric and his decision to ban NGO rescue ships from Italian ports has led to a dramatic rise in support for The League. But it has been criticised by some MPs from the Five Star Movement, which has a strong centre-Left element, straining the cohesion of the coalition. Roberto Fico, a high-profile Five Star figure and the speaker of the lower house of parliament, has spoken out against Mr Salvini's decision to force NGO rescue ships to head to other countries such as Malta and Spain. Immigrant relations map migrant immigration Europe Italy "I would not close the ports," he said two weeks ago during a visit to a migrant reception centre in Pozzallo, Sicily. Libya was dangerous for migrants, who routinely say they are beaten, tortured and raped by smugglers, and humanitarian groups had done "extraordinary work" in the Mediterranean, he said. Mr Salvini has been so vocal and visible since the coalition was sworn in last month that it sometimes seems as if he is interior minister, foreign minister and prime minister all rolled into one. His high profile has eclipsed that of Mr Di Maio and The League is now more popular than Five Star, according to some polls. Mediterranean migration A recent survey found that support for The League had increased from 17 per cent in March's general election to 31.2 per cent, outstripping Five Star's 29.8 per cent. Publicly the two parties insist there are no differences between them but the extraordinary rise of Mr Salvini and The League is a direct threat to Five Star, which was supposed to be the senior partner in the coalition, having won far more votes at the general election. The migrants who disembarked in Sicily denied that they had made threats to the crew of the Italian merchant ship. "We didn't attack anyone, there were five or 10 minutes of great confusion and fear, but we didn't want to hurt anyone," they said through a cultural mediation official. "We were terrified, we didn't want to go back to Libya. We were ready to dive into the sea and risk our lives rather than being sent back." Meanwhile, a fresh crisis loomed on Friday, with the arrival in the Mediterranean of a boat carrying 450 asylum seekers. Mr Salvini insisted the boat was in Maltese waters and was the responsibility of the government in Valletta. "Malta, the smugglers and the do-gooders of Italy should know that this boat CANNOT and MUST NOT arrive in an Italian port," he wrote on Twitter. "We've already done our bit, understood?"


Danish man charged with starting destructive Colorado wildfire

Posted: 12 Jul 2018 08:54 PM PDT

Danish man charged with starting destructive Colorado wildfireBy Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - A Danish national accused of starting the second-largest wildfire on record in Colorado was charged on Thursday with 141 counts of first-degree arson for each building destroyed in the massive blaze, court documents showed. Jesper Joergensen, 52, was advised of the felony charges in Costilla County Court via a telephone hook-up from the county jail where he is being held on a $50,000 bond for igniting the Spring Creek Fire in southern Colorado on June 27. The blaze has scorched nearly 108,000 acres in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, although wetter weather and mild temperatures this week have allowed crews to carve containment lines around 83 percent of the fire by Thursday afternoon, according to the InciWeb federal tracking website.


Beware of fraudsters, Chilean miners tell rescued Thai boys

Posted: 12 Jul 2018 06:32 PM PDT

Beware of fraudsters, Chilean miners tell rescued Thai boysGuard against exploitation: that's the message Chilean miners have offered the 12 Thai boys and their football coach following the harrowing ordeal of spending 18 days trapped in a cave. Before even the clothes of the Wild Boar football team players had dried following the last dramatic escape mission on Tuesday from the flooded cave, already plans were being made to turn their heroic tale into a Hollywood movie. Eight years ago, 33 Chilean miners were stuck underground for 69 days after a cave-in, before their torment was turned into a motion picture starring Antonio Banderas.


Trump whiplash: From Supreme Court euphoria to foreign turbulence

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 12:00 PM PDT

Trump whiplash: From Supreme Court euphoria to foreign turbulenceEven for an administration whose highs and lows seem to follow one another with dizzying speed, the week that was proved especially turbulent.


The absolute best and worst ice cream truck treats

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 12:19 PM PDT

The absolute best and worst ice cream truck treatsThe shrill screams of "IT'S HERE" every time the ice cream truck arrives is a staple of an American summer. Even now, as an adult, I still get that emotional rush when the truck pulls onto my block. But as a kid, it was always the sheer number of choices that made me question my entire existence. God forbid made an awful selection, wasting A WHOLE $2.00 of my parents' cash. To avoid a crisis like this for yourself, here are the best and worst treats that your local ice cream truck has to offer. SEE ALSO: Costco food court items, ranked The following ranking is a matter not of opinion, but of fact. The Best 1. The Choco Taco A post shared by Benjamin Strong (@benjaminstrong) on Jul 3, 2018 at 2:59pm PDT Whoever created this Klondike masterpiece deserves to retire in absolute peace and luxury. The waffle cone taco shell is so innovative, perfect for holding vanilla ice cream mixed with fudge swirls. Choco Taco brought new meaning to the word "crunch" and always makes for a satisfying ice cream snack.  2. The Firecracker A post shared by Popsicle (@popsicle) on Oct 11, 2017 at 2:39pm PDT Such a summertime classic. Kids will often slurp this Popsicle product on the Fourth of July because, you know, 'Murica. The red, white, and blue ice pop features three flavors — cherry, white lemon, and blue raspberry — making it essentially a three-for-one deal. As a kid, these things felt HUGE to me. 3. The Push-Up Pop A post shared by Toni (@love_tonic) on Oct 21, 2013 at 12:06pm PDT Nestlé really tried here. I can see what they're going for: a mess-free ice cream pop that you can take your time eating. It never works out that way, but who cares? These things are so good, it doesn't matter if you need three paper towels after eating. 4. The Drumstick A post shared by Jeremiah White (@jeremiah_irl) on Jun 29, 2018 at 12:45pm PDT This Nestlé creation takes the the classic ice cream scoop on a cone and turns it into something incredible. A scoop of vanilla ice cream encased in a chocolate shell and topped with nuts is completely revolutionary. Your fave could never. 5. Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bar A post shared by Leah (@whatleahloves) on Jul 4, 2018 at 12:44pm PDT This bar by Good Humor is the pinnacle of ice cream-pop perfection. You get the sweet taste of strawberry ice cream with a crunchy exterior that makes it feel like you're eating an actual strawberry shortcake. 10/10. 6. The Ice Cream Sandwich  A post shared by Hungry Muncher (@the_hungrymuncher) on Jun 27, 2018 at 6:24am PDT Another classic that will always be a solid choice, this treat most definitely paved the way for other variations of smooshed ice cream. Having sticky, chocolate crumb-covered fingers is an under-appreciated highlight of enjoying this incredible treat. 7. The Powerpuff Girls pop A post shared by Sunnyoboe (@sunnyoboe) on Jun 21, 2017 at 3:42pm PDT There are a ton of different cartoon-inspired ice cream pops, from SpongeBob SquarePants to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Anyone who's had one these will tell you that the bubblegum eyes are the absolute best part of this tangy treat.  Even Paris Hilton couldn't resist the appeal of what she once perfectly referred to as "these little blonde bitches" on an episode of The Simple Life. "Can I have 5 more of these little blonde bitches?" By Paris Hilton is one of the most iconic quotes of all time https://t.co/YE0yNg6zdL — Cody (@codyspearz) August 10, 2015 8. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich A post shared by Good Humor (@goodhumor_icecream) on Aug 31, 2017 at 10:18am PDT All frozen sandwich treats should strive to be this amazing. Made by Good Humor, this sandwich takes the traditional ice cream sandwich and turns it up to 1,000. Eating vanilla ice cream smothered in chocolate chips, smashed beautifully between two chocolate chip cookies is an experience like no other. If pure gold was edible, this would be it.  The Worst 1. Snow Cone A post shared by Popsicle (@popsicle) on Jun 12, 2018 at 8:00am PDT It's been almost two decades since my childhood, and I'm still wondering why this is even still a thing. You can get a solid Snow Cone, or even an Italian Ice (which is honestly 1,000 percent better) from literally anywhere else and it would be better than having to eat out of those awful paper cones. Any time you order this item, you've pretty much resigned yourself to a race against a melting pile of blandly flavored ice. And if it's an especially hot day? Forget about it. Have fun with your soggy piece of paper, kiddo.  2. The Fudgsicle A post shared by Andrea Wilkovich (@awilkovich) on May 9, 2018 at 10:59am PDT These are just so basic. Chocolate is supposed to have a rich and distinct flavor, and this thing is the equivalent of frozen cardboard. Not to mention, everyone looks ridiculous with melted chocolate popsicle smeared all over their hands and mouths. 3. The Orange Creamsicle  A post shared by Melissa Librandi (@missmelissbakes) on Jul 1, 2018 at 6:54pm PDT These aren't too popular with the kids. I know plenty of adults, including my parents, who LIVE for these orange-encased ice cream pops. But a kid? I don't think so. The child in me is still repulsed by these things and would much rather stick to chocolates and vanillas. It isn't exactly a HORRIBLE flavor, but it doesn't quite contend with the other amazing flavors hiding in your local ice cream truck's freezer. 4. Just...Ice Cream A post shared by Creator : Marissa.G (@thelifestylenthusiast) on Jul 8, 2018 at 4:51pm PDT With the creative popsicles and frozen sandwiches on the menu, why would you go for just plain ice cream? I guess the appeal of this treat is that, more often than not, it'll be soft-serve, which can be hard to track down elsewhere. But other than that, this classic tends to melt too quickly and is limited to the vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry trifecta. Not very fun. 5. The Lemon Ice A post shared by Karen (@kmspin) on May 26, 2014 at 5:37am PDT Again, just another really basic thing to get at an ice cream truck. If you're looking for something citrusy and frozen-ish, then I guess this is for you? But why Lemon Ice? Just have some lemonade with a bunch of ice and you're good to go.  6. The Malt Cup A post shared by Toni Lannert (@todela76) on Aug 23, 2017 at 11:21am PDT No one, and I mean no one from my childhood or adulthood, has ever ordered these. Even the name of this thing puts me off. It sounds like someone took a bunch of malt balls and blended them together to create this awful mess. Gross. Now get out there and track down the nearest ice cream truck. You deserve it. WATCH: Turn frozen fruit into delicious soft serve with this DIY dessert maker


5 takeaways from the Russian election hacking indictment

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 09:28 PM PDT

5 takeaways from the Russian election hacking indictmentWASHINGTON (AP) — As the American presidential election entered the final stretch in 2016, a dozen Russian military intelligence officers were scattered throughout Moscow, unleashing a massive cyber operation to disrupt the vote.


Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay Record Lawsuit Award in Baby Powder Case

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 01:43 PM PDT

Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay Record Lawsuit Award in Baby Powder CaseUpdate: July 13, 2018A Missouri jury has just released the largest verdict to date against Johnson & Johnson over allegations that its talc-based products cause cancer. The court has ordered J&J to pay a record $4.69 billion to the 22 women who claim the company's products contain asbestos and caused them to develop ovarian cancer.J&J denies these allegations and called the trial "fundamentally unfair," adding that it will appeal the decision, Reuters reports. The company has overturned verdicts related to its talc products ...


32 Insanely Easy Sangria Recipes

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 02:13 PM PDT

32 Insanely Easy Sangria Recipes


Palestinian teen killed by Israeli fire on Gaza border: ministry

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 11:07 AM PDT

Palestinian teen killed by Israeli fire on Gaza border: ministryA Palestinian teenager was shot dead Friday by Israeli soldiers during clashes near the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, the territory's health ministry said. Fifteen-year-old Othman Rami Halles was killed east of Gaza City, while 220 other Palestinians were wounded as protests along the frontier spilt over into clashes, ministry spokesman Ashraf Al-Qudra said.


Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Returns to Pakistan Where He Faces a 10-Year Jail Term

Posted: 12 Jul 2018 11:57 PM PDT

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Returns to Pakistan Where He Faces a 10-Year Jail TermSharif's return comes ahead of a general election in two weeks


Trump Says He Predicted Brexit From Scotland Before The Vote -- But He Wasn't There

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 06:53 PM PDT

Trump Says He Predicted Brexit From Scotland Before The Vote -- But He Wasn't ThereU.S. President Donald Trump boasted before the world and British Prime


Prince Harry's Cheeky Joke About His Dad, Prince Charles, Is Just Too Good

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 09:06 AM PDT

Prince Harry's Cheeky Joke About His Dad, Prince Charles, Is Just Too GoodPrince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked on their first royal visit to Dublin


Cameroon's veteran president makes bid for seventh term

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 09:14 AM PDT

Cameroon's veteran president makes bid for seventh termCameroon's President Paul Biya said on Friday he would run for re-election in October, aiming to extend his 36-year rule and keep his place on the roster of Africa's longest-serving leaders. It would leave him in rare company after former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and Gambia's Yahya Jammeh were ousted in 2017. Of Africa's living rulers, only Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has ruled uninterrupted for longer.


State trooper dragged at high speed after traffic stop

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 12:44 PM PDT

State trooper dragged at high speed after traffic stopCLEVELAND (AP) — A dashcam video showing an Ohio state trooper being dragged at high speed for a mile down a city street by a suspect fleeing from a Thursday night traffic stop is stark evidence of the dangers faced by police officers, a spokesman for the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.


Outrage as Iceland fishermen kill rare whale

Posted: 14 Jul 2018 07:06 AM PDT

Outrage as Iceland fishermen kill rare whaleIs it a blue whale or not? The slaughter in Iceland of what is claimed was a member of the endangered species has triggered outrage and left experts puzzled about its true identity. "There has not been a blue whale harpooned by anyone for the last 50 years until this one," Sea Shepherd, an international non-profit marine conservation movement, said in a statement on Wednesday.


Damascus raises flag in Daraa, but tough battles ahead

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 06:39 AM PDT

Damascus raises flag in Daraa, but tough battles aheadThe rapid fall of Daraa city, the cradle of Syria's uprising, is an important victory for President Bashar al-Assad's regime, but the country's devastating war is far from over, analysts say. Russian-backed government forces raised the flag in Daraa city on Thursday, but the regime still has two regions outside its control -- and influential neighbours -- to contend with. "Bashar al-Assad sent a signal with the fall of Daraa city that nowhere in Syria that has risen up against him will remain outside his reach," said Nick Heras, an analyst at the Center for a New American Strategy.


One Year on From His Death, Taiwan Remembers Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 04:41 AM PDT

One Year on From His Death, Taiwan Remembers Nobel Laureate Liu XiaoboA sculpture has been unveiled in Taipei on the one year anniversary of his death


SpaceX Shares "Before" and "After" Photos of 'Mr. Steven,' Its Fairing Boat

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 01:02 PM PDT

SpaceX Shares "Before" and "After" Photos of 'Mr. Steven,' Its Fairing BoatThe new net is four times as large.


Piers Morgan Hypes Trump Interview And Gets Mercilessly Bashed By Twitter Users

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 01:31 PM PDT

Piers Morgan Hypes Trump Interview And Gets Mercilessly Bashed By Twitter UsersIt's natural that British journalist Piers Morgan would want to promote his


What Is Code-Switching And Why Does It Matter?

Posted: 13 Jul 2018 10:17 AM PDT

What Is Code-Switching And Why Does It Matter?For black Americans, having the ability to code-switch could help you get that promotion, make your case to a judge, or leave a police encounter unscathed. But changing how you speak isn't always enough get around racism.


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