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The NRA's Convenient Hypocrisy On 3D-Printed Plastic Guns

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 10:54 AM PDT

The NRA's Convenient Hypocrisy On 3D-Printed Plastic GunsThe widespread release of downloadable blueprints for 3D-printed firearms


LAPD Officers Killed a Hostage For the First Time in 13 Years, Police Chief Says

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 01:54 AM PDT

LAPD Officers Killed a Hostage For the First Time in 13 Years, Police Chief SaysBody camera footage shows how the scene unfolded outside a church


Philippines President Duterte Orders Luxury Vehicles Worth $5.5 Million Crushed

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 02:37 PM PDT

Philippines President Duterte Orders Luxury Vehicles Worth $5.5 Million CrushedPhilippines President Rodrigo Duterte oversaw the destruction of 68 smuggled


BEFORE AND AFTER: Redding neighborhood destroyed by Carr Fire

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 06:31 PM PDT

BEFORE AND AFTER: Redding neighborhood destroyed by Carr FireThe property loss from the Carr Fire burning in Shasta County is most poignant when you look at before and after photos of the affected neighborhoods.


Friends say suspect in Bush's doctor's killing was a mystery

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 03:45 PM PDT

Friends say suspect in Bush's doctor's killing was a mysteryHOUSTON (AP) — Friends and neighbors of a Houston man accused of killing one of former President George H.W. Bush's doctors said that much of the suspect's life was a mystery to them, describing him as respectful and polite, but withdrawn.


2019 Porsche 911 Caught Uncovered And Looking Beautiful In Blue

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 09:20 AM PDT

2019 Porsche 911 Caught Uncovered And Looking Beautiful In BlueSay hello to the 992-series 911 before Porsche wants you to see it.


500 detained fathers and sons to go on strike after being separated

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 12:13 PM PDT

500 detained fathers and sons to go on strike after being separatedThe demonstrators are asking US officials to expedite their immigration cases because of the 'unjust' conditions they face. More than 500 migrant fathers and sons detained in Texas after being separated from each other for weeks and months have launched a strike against unfair conditions. The fathers plan to resist orders and refuse food at three sites at Karnes detention center, while the sons are set to refuse to participate in school activities.


Chicago protestors threaten to 'get arrested' and 'shut down streets' in anti-gun violence demonstration

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 12:28 PM PDT

Chicago protestors threaten to 'get arrested' and 'shut down streets' in anti-gun violence demonstrationChicago activists have warned a sprawling anti-violence protest may lead to multiple arrests and the shutdown of busy streets. The demonstration was being organised in an effort to unseat Rahm Emanuel, Chicago's Democratic mayor, and Eddie Johnson, the city's police superintendent, according to organisers. Protestors planned to march from Lake Shore Drive to Wrigleyville in the middle of Thursday rush hour, and had not ruled out entering the Wrigley Field, where the Chicago Cubs were scheduled to play against the San Diego Padres.


White House says Trump is ‘not obstructing,’ but is ‘fighting back’ against the Mueller probe

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 01:56 PM PDT

White House says Trump is 'not obstructing,' but is 'fighting back' against the Mueller probePress secretary Sarah Sanders stressed Donald Trump's tweets were "not an order" but instead reflected "the president's opinion."


Ohio State Ex-Coach Asked Rep. Jim Jordan’s Accusers To Walk Back Allegations: Report

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 08:47 PM PDT

Ohio State Ex-Coach Asked Rep. Jim Jordan's Accusers To Walk Back Allegations: ReportA retired wrestling coach at Ohio State University texted former team members


Smith College Employee Called Police On Black Student Eating Lunch

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 08:52 AM PDT

Smith College Employee Called Police On Black Student Eating LunchA Smith College employee called the police on a black student who was eating


Man says 'voices' made him kill NY date, admits LA attack

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 01:56 PM PDT

Man says 'voices' made him kill NY date, admits LA attackNEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of killing a New York City woman he met on a dating app says voices in his head made him do it.


Hennessey Heritage Edition Mustang Combines 808 HP With GT Looks

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 12:02 AM PDT

Hennessey Heritage Edition Mustang Combines 808 HP With GT LooksCelebrating an important milestone for Hennessey, the ultra-limited pony car takes inspiration from the GT Heritage Edition.


5 Key Things to Know About Short-Term Health Insurance

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 04:00 PM PDT

5 Key Things to Know About Short-Term Health InsuranceConsumers who are struggling to afford health insurance will soon have less expensive options—but with fewer protections and benefits. On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced a long-expe...


The New 'Golden Bridge' In Vietnam Is Hands-Down The Coolest Bridge Ever

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 11:10 AM PDT

The New 'Golden Bridge' In Vietnam Is Hands-Down The Coolest Bridge EverVisitors to Ba Na Hills in Central Vietnam near Da Nang this summer have been


Iran conducts naval exercise in Gulf: US official

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 02:26 PM PDT

Iran conducts naval exercise in Gulf: US officialIran launched a naval exercise in the Gulf on Thursday, just days before the US reimposes sanctions on Tehran, a defense official told AFP. The timing of the exercise is unusual, as it appears to be similar in scale and nature to a drill that ordinarily happens later in the autumn. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said several dozen boats were out training early Thursday morning.


Progressive Dems try to catch some of Ocasio-Cortez’s lightning in a bottle

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 02:00 AM PDT

Progressive Dems try to catch some of Ocasio-Cortez's lightning in a bottleBoston City Council member Ayanna Pressley, who is running for Congress,  on July 28 near Boston. SOMERVILLE, Mass. — On a sweltering July Saturday in this city a few miles west of Boston, Ayanna Pressley is making a pitch for change. Pressley, a member of the Boston City Council, is attempting to unseat Rep. Michael Capuano, a 10-term incumbent who previously served as mayor of Somerville, in the congressional primary for Massachusetts's Seventh District.


The Latest: Fire danger expected to last in West, Northwest

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 04:17 PM PDT

The Latest: Fire danger expected to last in West, NorthwestUPPER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on destructive wildfires in California and the U.S. West (all times local):


Sarah Huckabee Sanders Refuses To Say Press Isn't 'The Enemy Of The People'

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 11:52 AM PDT

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Refuses To Say Press Isn't 'The Enemy Of The People'White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday refused to say


Here's How Much You Should Really Tip An Uber Or Lyft Driver

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT

Here's How Much You Should Really Tip An Uber Or Lyft DriverRide-hailing services like Uber and Lyft can be highly convenient. But as with


How 'The Walking Dead' Season 9 Will Deal Without Rick Grimes

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 09:54 AM PDT

How 'The Walking Dead' Season 9 Will Deal Without Rick GrimesAndrew Lincoln is returning to the land of the living.


Israeli court sentences Arab poet for incitement to violence

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 11:31 AM PDT

Israeli court sentences Arab poet for incitement to violenceJERUSALEM (AP) — The father of an Israeli Arab poet who was sentenced to five months in prison for incitement to violence online said Wednesday that the ruling was unjust.


No fatalities in Mexican plane crash

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 05:30 AM PDT

No fatalities in Mexican plane crashAn Aeromexico jetliner taking off in a blustery storm smashed down into a nearby field but skidded to a stop virtually intact, and all 103 people aboard were able to escape advancing flames before fire engulfed the aircraft.


Olympic snowboarder Ellie Soutter found dead in the woods

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 12:56 PM PDT

Olympic snowboarder Ellie Soutter found dead in the woodsOlympic snowboarder Ellie Soutter was found dead in the woods a week after she disappeared from a French ski resort on her 18th birthday. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of death but her father says her mental health issues could have played a role. Here is what her friends and family are saying about her tragic death and what could have possibly led up to it.


Paul Ryan Is Part Jewish. Who Knew?

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 04:25 AM PDT

Paul Ryan Is Part Jewish. Who Knew?House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) got a surprise when he was filming an episode


Ex-FBI agent: Trump got elected, thanks to Russia

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 02:00 AM PDT

Ex-FBI agent: Trump got elected, thanks to RussiaClint Watts, a former special agent at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, says that Moscow got its man in the White House in 2016.


Another Year, Another Warning The Earth Is Screwed

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 01:34 PM PDT

Another Year, Another Warning The Earth Is ScrewedThe last four years have been the warmest four years on record, according to a


China wants military drills with ASEAN in disputed sea, excluding US

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 07:19 AM PDT

China wants military drills with ASEAN in disputed sea, excluding USChina wants to stage joint military exercises with Southeast Asian nations in disputed waters, according to a draft document, but insists other countries should be excluded in what analysts say is a bid to diminish US influence. Beijing's suggestions, which also call for joint oil and gas exploration, are part of efforts to expand its influence in the South China Sea, which it claims almost entirely, and push back at Washington which has backed countries with overlapping claims to the waters. The move came as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo touched down in Malaysia Thursday on the first leg of a regional tour in which simmering maritime tensions with Beijing are expected to feature prominently.


Bookkeeper: Paul Manafort 'approved every penny' of bills

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 03:43 PM PDT

Bookkeeper: Paul Manafort 'approved every penny' of billsALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Paul Manafort inflated his business income by millions of dollars and kept his bookkeeper in the dark about the foreign bank accounts he was using to buy luxury items and pay personal expenses, according to testimony during his trial Thursday.


Grisly Video Shows LAPD Cops Fatally Shooting Armed Suspect and Woman Used as Human Shield

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 11:59 AM PDT

Grisly Video Shows LAPD Cops Fatally Shooting Armed Suspect and Woman Used as Human ShieldThe drama began with a frantic 911 call about a stabbing at a church.


Dozens Of Salads And Wraps May Contain A Fecal Parasite, USDA Warns

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 08:43 AM PDT

Dozens Of Salads And Wraps May Contain A Fecal Parasite, USDA WarnsA health alert has been issued for two dozen types of salads and sandwich


Prince Harry's Audi RS6 Avant up for sale

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 03:27 AM PDT

Prince Harry's Audi RS6 Avant up for saleOrdinarily a 2017 Audi RS6 Avant going up for sale wouldn't create much interest: it's not very common on UK roads, but it's not a rare collector's item either. It may seem odd that such a high-profile member of the British aristocracy wasn't flying the flag for Britain by driving an Aston Martin, a Bentley, a Jaguar or a Range Rover. To be fair, the Prince did drive his new bride off in an electric Jaguar E-Type Zero on their wedding day, but the Audi has been his daily ride in the past.


Yemen rebels announce temporary Red Sea ceasefire

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 03:29 AM PDT

Yemen rebels announce temporary Red Sea ceasefireYemen's Huthi rebels announced a two-week pause in Red Sea operations Wednesday, after attacks against Saudi tankers last week prompted Riyadh to suspend oil shipments through a key waterway. The Huthis are fighting a Saudi-led military coalition that backs Yemen's government. A spokesman for the coalition did not immediately respond to a written request for comment on the Huthis' unilateral truce.


Iran is seen readying major exercise as tensions with U.S. simmer

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 02:32 PM PDT

Iran is seen readying major exercise as tensions with U.S. simmerBy Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States believes Iran is preparing to carry out a major exercise in the Gulf in the coming days, apparently moving up the timing of annual drills amid heightened tensions with Washington, U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday. Iran has been furious over U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of an international nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions on Tehran. Senior Iranian officials have warned the country would not easily yield to a renewed U.S. campaign to strangle Iran's vital oil exports.


Here's How Zimbabwe's Post-Election Unrest Turned Deadly

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 11:14 PM PDT

Here's How Zimbabwe's Post-Election Unrest Turned DeadlyAt least three people were killed after soldiers opened fire on protesters


Danish Muslim Women Protest As Ban On Face Veils Enters Full Force

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 02:22 PM PDT

Danish Muslim Women Protest As Ban On Face Veils Enters Full ForceMuslim women and their allies organized protests in two Danish cities on


Kirsten Gillibrand Pays The Price For Speaking Out Against Al Franken

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 12:28 PM PDT

Kirsten Gillibrand Pays The Price For Speaking Out Against Al FrankenNo one in Congress is more associated with the Me Too movement than Sen.


Alaska Airlines panned after gay couple had to give up seats

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 09:13 AM PDT

Alaska Airlines panned after gay couple had to give up seatsSEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines faces outrage from people on social media after a gay couple had to give up seats on a New York City-Los Angeles flight to make room for a straight couple.


Chinese-American engineer charged with stealing GE technology

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 09:16 AM PDT

Chinese-American engineer charged with stealing GE technologyA Chinese-American engineer faces charges of stealing valuable technology from General Electric, sneaking it out hidden in a picture of the sunset to take to China, the US Justice Department said. Xiaoqing Zheng, 56, a US citizen also believed to have Chinese nationality, was due to appear before a judge in Albany, New York on Thursday, a day after his arrest, according to federal prosecutors. Following a four-year investigation, the FBI arrested Xiaoqing Zheng after searching his home and finding, among other things, a handbook detailing "resources" Beijing would grant to individuals providing certain technologies.


Tesla Shines With High Solar Roof Sales in Company's Earnings Call

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 07:08 AM PDT

Tesla Shines With High Solar Roof Sales in Company's Earnings CallThe product is making waves in the market.


Audi Is Working on a New RS Q3, and It’s Coming to the U.S.!

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 09:53 AM PDT

Audi Is Working on a New RS Q3, and It's Coming to the U.S.!The wee crossover will pack a turbocharged inline-five good for 400 horsepower.


Google Glass paired with the right software could make a big difference for kids with autism

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 02:00 AM PDT

Google Glass paired with the right software could make a big difference for kids with autismGoogle Glass may have never been a hit with the average consumer, but it could soon become an important tool for children with autism who hope to improve their social skills.  A new exploratory study published in npj Digital Medicine provides fresh evidence that augmented reality glasses paired with the right software can make a big difference for kids with autism.  SEE ALSO: Teens who spend tons of time on the internet may develop ADHD symptoms The study looked at the effects and feasibility of using a wearable called Superpower Glass. Developed by a team at Stanford University School of Medicine, Superpower Glass runs on Google Glass and an Android smartphone. It uses machine-learning-assisted software to help children identify emotions as they navigate social interactions. Kids with autism typically find it difficult to recognize facial expressions and make eye contact.  In the study, 14 children tested Superpower Glass at home for a little over two months. Children between the ages of 3 and 17 with an autism diagnosis used the device, which has game and "free play" settings. At the end of the study, the children scored an average of 7.4 points lower on a scale that measures social impairment; higher scores indicate a more severe autism diagnosis. (The median decrease was seven points.) Six of the children's scores were so much lower that they moved to a less severe class of autism. Alex took part in a pilot study on the efficacy of Superpower Glass at the Stanford University School of Medicine.Image: Steve Fisch/Stanford School of Medicine"Some families have commented that it's as if a switch has been flipped," says Dennis P. Wall, the study's lead author and an associate professor of pediatrics, psychiatry, and biomedical data sciences at Stanford Medical School. "They're saying, 'Now my child is looking at me."  While the findings are promising, Wall says they should be interpreted cautiously. The study didn't include a control group, which means the researchers can't really judge the size of the effect on the children.  The next phase of the research is a randomized controlled trial involving more than 70 children who either used Superpower Glass or did not. Wall says that study is complete and shows similar positive effects for children using the wearable, but the research won't be published until later this year.  The software developed by Wall and his colleagues recognizes happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, surprise, fear, contempt, and neutral emotions. When a child wears the Glass, they receive audio-visual feedback that reflects emotions captured by the device's outward facing camera.  Kids who use Superpower Glass can play a game called Capture the Smile, which is a "scavenger hunt" activity that prompts the wearer to evoke a laugh or smile from someone. In the game Guess the Emotion, children try to make eye contact with their parent and guess which emotion they're demonstrating.  Wall says the app uses techniques similar to those found in standard behavioral therapy for children with autism. In that setting, therapists use flashcards to help kids understand how to identify and read emotions. Yet there's often long waiting lists to see a behavioral therapist, and Wall says children may benefit most when they have earlier access to treatment.  While there are other efforts to develop wearables to aid people with autism, including a product called Brain Power, Wall says his team has focused on phases of clinical testing to ensure that Superpower Glass is both feasible and effective. Though Superpower Glass was developed using Google Glass, the software itself can be run on an Android phone connected to any type of augmented reality glasses.  But Wall estimates it'll be at least a year before Superpower Glass goes commercial. That will take a company licensing the technology and using its capital to get regulatory approval for the wearable. He hopes that it'll become a type of therapy insurance companies and Medicaid will reimburse, so it can be widely accessible to as many young patients as possible.   "There are really exciting opportunities we're missing right now," Wall says. "Once [children] begin to appreciate the variation in human faces, they can subsequently grow on their own and become engaged, and gain a confidence that would otherwise be missed or lost."  WATCH: Google Glass for autistic kids


Jimmy Fallon Uncovers The Meaning Of Rudy Giuliani's Mystery Tweet

Posted: 31 Jul 2018 10:41 PM PDT

Jimmy Fallon Uncovers The Meaning Of Rudy Giuliani's Mystery TweetDuring Tuesday night's broadcast of "The Tonight Show," President Donald Trump


Remains of U.S. soldiers from the Korean War are repatriated

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 06:00 AM PDT

Remains of U.S. soldiers from the Korean War are repatriatedVice President Mike Pence and the top commander of U.S. forces in Asia, Adm. Phil Davidson, received remains from the Korean War contained in 55 caskets during an emotional and solemn ceremony Wednesday after the caskets arrived by military cargo jets from South Korea. The U.S. military is beginning the painstaking process of analyzing remains from the Korean War now that they are back on American soil after having been handed over by North Korea last week.


Zimbabwe's Election Commission Announces Majority Win for Ruling Party

Posted: 01 Aug 2018 01:41 AM PDT

Zimbabwe's Election Commission Announces Majority Win for Ruling PartyThe presidential winner will only be announced after all votes have come in


Nearly 5-pound tumor removed from 10-year-old South Bay girl who then beat ovarian cancer

Posted: 02 Aug 2018 12:15 AM PDT

Nearly 5-pound tumor removed from 10-year-old South Bay girl who then beat ovarian cancerIt was a South Bay mother's intuition. She knew her daughter wasn't just suffering from bad stomach aches.


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