| Iran Strikes Back Against America. Is a War Coming to the Middle East? Posted: 29 Jun 2019 06:00 AM PDT  By most accounts, the United States and Iran came within minutes of armed conflict with each other on June 20, 2019. Around 4:30 AM that morning, a U.S. Navy RQ-4N Global Hawk spy drone flying a routine circuit over international airspace in the Persian Gulf was shot down by an Iranian Ra'ad surface-to-air missile system.Later that day, U.S. forces were ostensibly "ten minutes" away from striking three Iranian bases likely with air- and sea-launched missiles when President Donald Trump changed his mind and canceled the attack. He later cited concerns that killing an estimated 150 Iranians over the loss of an unmanned drone was a disproportionate response.
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| Senate fails to limit Trump war powers amid Iran tensions Posted: 28 Jun 2019 01:01 PM PDT  Political unease over the White House's tough talk against Iran is reviving questions about President Donald Trump's ability to order military strikes without approval from Congress. The Senate fell short Friday, in a 50-40 vote, on an amendment to a sweeping Defense bill that would require congressional support before Trump acts.
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| The Last Front-Engined Chevrolet C7 Corvette Just Sold for $2,700,000 Posted: 28 Jun 2019 02:51 PM PDT  All proceeds from the sale of the final C7 Corvette will go to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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| Tesla provides update on the Model S that burst into flames for no apparent reason Posted: 28 Jun 2019 01:38 PM PDT  This past April, a parked Model S in Shanghai caught fire for seemingly no reason at all. The harrowing incident, which was captured on video, occurred in a parking garage and generated a lot of unanswered questions about the safety of Tesla vehicles. Indeed, we've seen a handful of stories involving Tesla vehicles spontaneously catching fire in the past and, more often than not, we get nothing from Tesla aside from a quick blurb that a given incident represented an "extraordinarily unusual occurrence." The Shanghai incident, to Tesla's credit, played out a little bit differently. Earlier today, Tesla released a statement about the cause of the fire and revealed that it resulted from a defective battery module. Notably, experts consulted on the matter do not believe the fire can be traced back to any type of defect in the overall design of the car. Tesla's statement was published on Weibo and was made after analyzing the car's battery, the software the car was running at the time, manufacturing data, and more. In the wake of the April fire, you may recall that Tesla in May rolled out a software update for Model S and Model X vehicles out of an "abundance of caution." "We are revising charge and thermal management settings on Model S and Model X vehicles via an over-the-air software update that will begin rolling out today, to help further protect the battery and improve battery longevity," Tesla said at the time. Tesla statement on Weibo also made a point of noting that Tesla vehicles are far less likely to catch fire than gas-powered vehicles. What's a little bit peculiar is that Tesla seemingly released a statement on Weibo exclusively and didn't provide a version of its statement in English. In any event, video of the entire incident in question can be viewed below: https://youtu.be/sAQlLu5ttOk?t=86
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| #LetYangSpeak: Andrew Yang accuses NBC of cutting off his mic Posted: 28 Jun 2019 09:48 AM PDT ![#LetYangSpeak: Andrew Yang accuses NBC of cutting off his mic]( "#LetYangSpeak: Andrew Yang accuses NBC of cutting off his mic") The network, however, emphatically denies the tech entrepreneur's claim.
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| Texas man arrested in mistaken shooting of 'Big Papi' in Dominican Republic Posted: 28 Jun 2019 10:58 AM PDT  Federal agents say Victor Hugo Gómez hired a gang of killers to eliminate his cousin in Dominican Republic
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| Trio of sharks kills California college student snorkeling in the Bahamas Posted: 28 Jun 2019 03:55 PM PDT  The victim's parents and family members saw the sharks and tried to yell, but she didn't hear their warnings in time.
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| Biden’s Debate Stumble Exposes His Fragile Front-Runner Status Posted: 29 Jun 2019 01:00 AM PDT  (Bloomberg) -- Joe Biden remains the man to beat for the Democratic presidential nomination, but the party's first debate exposed vulnerabilities that will test the former vice president's front-runner status as the ground shifts beneath him.Biden's rivals on the Miami stage took aim at his age, his 36-year voting record in the Senate, and nostalgic remarks about having civil relationships with segregationist senators. The 76-year-old elder statesman benefits from a deep reservoir of good will among Democrats, but the two nights of debate featuring an unprecedentedly diverse field also symbolized how rapidly his party is changing.Senator Bernie Sanders knocked Biden's vote for the Iraq war. Representative Eric Swalwell, 38, told him it's time to make way for a new generation. Senator Elizabeth Warren implicitly contrasted her vision of feisty liberalism with his brand of institutionalism. Senator Kamala Harris delivered a stinging attack over his past skepticism of busing to racially integrate schools.Biden on Friday played down the attacks by Harris."I heard and listened to and I respect Senator Harris. But you know, we all know that 30 seconds to 60 seconds on a campaign debate exchange can't do justice to a lifetime committed to civil rights," he said at an event in Chicago with civil rights activist Jesse Jackson. "I've fought my heart out to ensure that civil rights and voting rights, equal rights are enforced everywhere.""And that's always been my position," he said.Still, the debate on Thursday showed that Biden has a tall task ahead to preserve his strong support seven months before the 2020 contest begins in Iowa.His critics say his familiarity to voters, from eight years as Barack Obama's vice president, gives a false sense of his true strength in the contest. These critics say that so early in the nominating process, voters are going to back Biden mainly because they know him best but that his support isn't fervent, enduring or deep. "Kamala Harris showed Joe Biden is behind the times and not the Democratic Party's most electable candidate by a long shot," said Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, an activist group that is backing Warren.That means Biden's challenge will be to prove his support is strong enough to withstand the the rocky first debate. It remains an open question whether he can achieve that or whether his debate outing has shaken his supporters' confidence that he's the one to win the loyalty of Democrats and beat President Donald Trump.One key metric to watch is how he fares with donors. On Friday, a major San Francisco-based contributor, Tom McInerney, told CNBC he had notified the Biden campaign that he was pulling back his support after Biden's comments about working with the segregationist senators and his history of opposing busing came to light.Biden's task is all the more complicated because, while he has hardly changed, his party has — ideologically warming to more progressive and populist ideas, and shedding white working class voters while attracting more women, young people, blacks and Hispanics.The visuals at the debate told the story.Biden shared the stage with three women, two rivals in their 30s, one openly gay contender, and people of black and Asian ancestry. The large Democratic field, the most diverse ever, also includes potentially the first Latino and first Hindu president.Biden must persuade the party's diverse base he can speak for them -- making his verbal misstep on the busing question all the more perilous because it suggested he could not relate to Harris' position as the African-American girl who benefited from integration and busing.In Washington on Friday, Harris told reporters that the debate "covered a lot of issues and I'm looking forward to the next round," which will be held on July 30 and 31 in Detroit.On Biden, she added: "He said what he felt."The moment was a much-needed jolt for Harris, who has slipped to fourth or fifth place in recent Democratic surveys after a strong campaign launch in January that was widely believed to have the makings of a front-running bid for the White House.At a fundraiser last week in New York, Biden wistfully mentioned having a good working relationship with Democratic segregationists like James O. Eastland, even though they "didn't agree on much of anything," and cited such associations as examples of a time of civility when "the political system worked."A central element of his pitch, repeated Thursday night, is building consensus between opposing factions and restoring "the soul of this nation" after "this president has ripped it out."\--With assistance from Daniel Flatley.To contact the reporter on this story: Sahil Kapur in Miami at skapur39@bloomberg.netTo contact the editors responsible for this story: Joe Sobczyk at jsobczyk@bloomberg.net, Max Berley, John HarneyFor more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com©2019 Bloomberg L.P.
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| Indian women's heads shaved for 'resisting' rape Posted: 28 Jun 2019 03:48 AM PDT  An Indian mother and her daughter had their heads shaved and were paraded through their village after resisting an attempted rape by men including a local official, police said Friday. The world's largest democracy has an abysmal record on sexual crime against women, particularly in rural areas where the majority of the 1.3-billion population lives. Ward councillor Mohommad Khurshid forcibly entered the women's home in the eastern state of Bihar on Wednesday with other men and allegedly attempted to rape the newly married 19-year-old daughter, police told AFP.
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| Trump Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh delivered the goods for conservatives Posted: 28 Jun 2019 01:58 PM PDT  President Donald Trump's appointee Brett Kavanaugh consistently delivered during his first term as a justice for conservatives who had hoped he would move the U.S. Supreme Court further to the right while still managing to keep a low profile following his acrimonious Senate confirmation process. As the top U.S. judicial body wrapped up nine months of work on Thursday, Kavanaugh's record showed he was in lockstep with the court's four other conservative members. At least based on his first term, Kavanaugh showed himself to be more reliably conservative than the justice who Trump appointed him to replace, Anthony Kennedy, who sometimes sided with the court's liberal bloc on issues including abortion and gay rights.
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| Widow, mother of drowning victims returns to El Salvador Posted: 28 Jun 2019 06:01 PM PDT  A Salvadoran woman whose husband and toddler daughter drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas this week returned to her country Friday ahead of the bodies of her lost loved ones, a heartbreaking photograph of whom prompted an outpouring of grief. Tania Vanessa Ávalos arrived in El Salvador with a family friend who had gone with them on their ill-fated journey to the United States. Martínez and Valeria were swept away by the border river between Matamoros, Mexico, and Brownsville, Texas, on Sunday, and their bodies were found the next morning.
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| Texas Prep School Faculty Abused 15 Students Over 3 Decades, Investigation Reveals Posted: 28 Jun 2019 09:50 AM PDT  ReutersThree staff members at an elite prep school near Houston, Texas, sexually abused 15 students over three decades, according to the results of a 15-month investigation released on Thursday by the school's board of trustees.The investigation at The Kinkaid School, which currently has over 1,000 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, involved interviews with at least 58 people by private security firm T&M; Protection Resources. The school announced in May 2018 that it had hired the company to probe allegations of sexual misconduct between the late 1960s and early 1990s. The board of trustees' summary of the investigation's findings was published in full by ABC 13."We are deeply disappointed by the school's failure at times in its past to provide a safe and secure environment, and we offer our most sincere apologies to those students who suffered as a result," said the board of trustees in a statement on Thursday. The company concluded that one faculty member committed sexual misconduct, including inappropriate touching, with eight students between the 1960s and early 1970s, according to the investigation. Those students were all between the ages of 10 and 13. Family of Slain University of Utah Student Lauren McCluskey Files $56 Million Lawsuit Against SchoolIn a second case, another faculty member engaged in inappropriate touching, attempted to sexually assault a student, and solicited students to engage in sex acts between the late 1980s and early 1990s, according to the report. There were six student victims of that faculty member, ranging between the ages of 14 and 17.A third faculty member engaged in "an inappropriate relationship," which involved physical contact and sexual interaction with a 16-year-old student in the 1990s, according to T&M;'s findings.T&M; also found that the prep school's senior leadership was made aware of one of the instances of misconduct toward a student and failed to terminate that faculty member, instead implementing "remedial steps." The other two staff members were immediately terminated following the allegations.The investigation included interviews with alumni, current and former faculty, staff, administrators, and others, and Kinkaid said in its report that the school "provided the investigators with unrestricted access to school-affiliated individuals, files and other school resources.""We affirm our deep gratitude to the survivors and witnesses who came forward, and we pledge our continued commitment to students, parents, faculty and staff, and alumni to promote educational excellence, personal responsibility and a safe and respectful learning environment," the board of trustees said in its statement.Kinkaid reported the findings of the investigation to local authorities but "made the decision not to disclose the names of the three former faculty members," according to the board. Survivors were purportedly notified in advance of Kinkaid's plan to release the findings."This behavior is simply not tolerated at Kinkaid today," the school said, noting that T&M; did not uncover any allegations involving current faculty or staff members."We as a school community can and will do better to protect our students."Read more at The Daily Beast.Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast hereGet our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.
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| Ford Cutting 12,000 Jobs in Europe as Global Restructuring Continues Posted: 28 Jun 2019 11:57 AM PDT  Plant closings and production cuts in Europe will also happen by the end of 2020 while "Smart Redesign" continues at the automaker, even as demand for its SUVs and pickups continues to rage in the U.S.
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| This Honey Walnut Shrimp Tastes Just Like P.F. Chang's, Plus 50+ More Copycat Recipes Posted: 28 Jun 2019 02:40 PM PDT |
| Massive 13-foot shark spotted alarmingly close to Florida beach Posted: 28 Jun 2019 09:17 AM PDT  We're gonna need a bigger boat
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| Russia vs. America: Su-35s Attack F-15s and F-16s (Who Wins?) Posted: 28 Jun 2019 09:30 PM PDT  While many were indeed designed and planned for ahead of the imposition of sanctions, Russia is clearly making a big effort to modernize its armed forces, especially its air force, and moving past older Soviet platforms. The Su-35 is a good example of such efforts.The U.S. Air Force does not use the F-16 primarily as an air superiority fighter—the air-to-air mission is secondary—the AESA is needed to keep the venerable jet relevant. With an AESA, the F-16 could probably hold its own against the Su-35 at longer ranges—but it would still be a challenge.Russia's Su-35 fighter certainly has western defense outlets buzzing--and for good reason.Moscow, despite heavy sanctions and an economy that has certainly seen better days, keeps pumping out new combat systems one after another--items like new tanks, submarines, nuclear weapons platforms and more.(This first appeared several years ago.)While many were indeed designed and planned for ahead of the imposition of sanctions, Russia is clearly making a big effort to modernize its armed forces, especially its air force, and moving past older Soviet platforms. The Su-35 is a good example of such efforts.So how would the Su-35 do against America's best planes? How would it fare against an American air force that is clearly the best in the world. How would, for example, the Su-35 do in a combat situation against Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter? How would Russia's new plane do against older aircraft like the F-15 or say F-16?Such scenarios matter--and not just in the context of a possible NATO/Russia or Middle East situation, but now that Russia is set to deliver the Su-35 to China, such comparisons matter even more. There are many places where all of these lethal aircraft will overlap, making such comparisons even more timely.
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| After clash with Kamala Harris, Joe Biden pushes back on race criticism Posted: 28 Jun 2019 02:22 PM PDT  One day after difficult debate, Joe Biden says exchange with Kamala Harris doesn't "do justice to a lifetime committed to civil rights."
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| Israel and Hamas Reach Truce to Restore Quiet, Army Radio Says Posted: 28 Jun 2019 01:13 AM PDT ![Israel and Hamas Reach Truce to Restore Quiet, Army Radio Says]( "Israel and Hamas Reach Truce to Restore Quiet, Army Radio Says") (Bloomberg) -- Israel and Hamas reached a truce on Friday that would halt attacks against Israeli farmland in return for measures to ease the economic blockade on Gaza, according to a report by Israeli Army Radio.Hamas, the Islamist group that rules the Gaza Strip, would stop launching incendiary balloons that for the past year have torched thousands of acres of forest and agricultural land, and in exchange Israel would expand the enclave's fishing zone, and return 60 confiscated boats and diesel supplies for the area's main power plant, according to the radio station.Though the concessions made by Israel are small, they would provide some relief for Gaza and its roughly 2 million residents, who are cut off from other economies by their immediate neighbors, Israel and Egypt.To contact the reporter on this story: Yaacov Benmeleh in Tel Aviv at ybenmeleh@bloomberg.netTo contact the editors responsible for this story: Alaa Shahine at asalha@bloomberg.net, Constantine Courcoulas, Taylan BilgicFor more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com©2019 Bloomberg L.P.
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| GOP whip Scalise cites Trump accuser’s ‘bizarre’ CNN interview in doubting her account Posted: 28 Jun 2019 08:59 AM PDT  Congressman Steve Scalise and Yahoo News' own national security and investigations reporter, Jenna McLaughlin, join co-hosts Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman. They challenge Scalise on hot topics like immigration and impeachment while McLaughlin fills us in on her scoop about the U.S. Cyber Command launching a strike against an Iranian spy group. The announcement that Mueller will testify, the citizenship census question, and Trump's most recent sexual assault accuser — E. Jean Carroll — are all discussed as well.
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| Man found with dismembered wife gets 9-year prison sentence Posted: 28 Jun 2019 11:45 AM PDT ![Man found with dismembered wife gets 9-year prison sentence]( "Man found with dismembered wife gets 9-year prison sentence") A man who was found at a Kansas storage unit with his dismembered wife's remains and two of their children was sentenced Friday to nearly nine years in prison for charges not related to his wife's death. Justin Rey, 26, was sentenced on three felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child, as well as misdemeanor counts of child endangerment and contributing to a child's misconduct. The exploitation charges do not involve Rey's children and instead stem from photos of teenagers found on Rey's phone after he asked law enforcement to look at it for evidence he thought would help him at trial.
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| Emergency landing by United flight briefly closes Newark Airport Posted: 29 Jun 2019 06:42 AM PDT  Flight 2098 took off from New York City's LaGuardia Airport bound for Houston and a short time later experienced hydraulic problems, prompting the emergency landing, Scott Ladd, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, said in an email.
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| Trump says Saudi crown prince doing 'spectacular job' Posted: 28 Jun 2019 08:40 PM PDT  US President Donald Trump praised Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday, saying he was doing a "spectacular job", despite international outcry over the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The young royal has faced international pressure after US-based writer was killed and dismembered in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul last year. "You have done a spectacular job," Trump told the powerful crown prince as the pair met on the sidelines of the G20 summit, referring to him as "a friend of mine".
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| It took two minutes for Taco Bell to sell out its new hotel, because people are weird Posted: 27 Jun 2019 07:05 PM PDT  Taco Bell fans are apparently so addicted to the brand of the Mexican fast food chain, that not only do they patronize its locations on the regular for artery-clogging tacos and nachos. The company also felt that the brand has enough of a following that it decided to open a Taco Bell Hotel this August in Palm Spring, Calif. It will be a very real hotel and resort that's infused with the brand via everything from a gift shop that sells Taco Bell-themed clothes to Taco Bell-inspired rooms and even a salon that offers Taco Bell-inspired art.Most improbable of all, reservations for the new hotel opened today. And sold out in just two minutes.If you head to the new hotel's website, you'll be greeted with the following message: "You just missed it! All of our rooms are SOLD OUT. But you can still be a part of the experience from home." And fans are then encouraged to sign up to stay on top of hotel-related updates, exclusive merchandise and more from The Bell Hotel.Again, all that for a Taco Bell-themed hotel. What is the world coming to?There was, in fact, so much demand when reservations opened on Thursday that problems started showing up less than a minute into the process. Per CNBC, the hotel's website quickly got overwhelmed by the demand, with some users being greeted by a message apologizing for "higher than normal traffic" and telling them to "keep your crossed fingers on that refresh button."Making this even more extraordinary, Taco Bell's hotel will have a very short existence. It's really just taking over the V Palm Springs hotel and will only be open from August 8 through August 12. The nightly price of its rooms starts at $169.In a statement about the overwhelming fan reaction to the idea of a Taco Bell hotel, the chain's chief global brand officer Marisa Thalberg had this to say: "Taco Bell fans are truly one of a kind and today was one of the best expressions of that fandom yet."
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| 2020 Election Meddling by China, Iran, N. Korea Likely, Administration Officials Warn Posted: 28 Jun 2019 02:05 AM PDT  China's government finances English-language media outlets in the United States to influence U.S. perceptions on various issues, such as trade, the senior intelligence official told reporters during a briefing on election security. Russia isn't the only threat to election security going into 2020, as Trump administration officials say they are preparing for meddling from Iran, China, and North Korea. The federal government anticipates that Russia will again meddle in the U.S. election in 2020 through "Russian-controlled or influenced English-language media, false-flag operations, or sympathetic spokespersons," a senior intelligence official said. China's government finances English-language media outlets in the United States to influence U.S. perceptions on various issues, such as trade, the senior intelligence official told reporters during a briefing on election security. "No surprise to you: Iran is increasing their use of social media to promote strategic goals and perspectives to the American public," the official continued. "Its influence campaigns have included denigrating U.S. decisions to leave [the Iran nuclear deal], downplaying the effectiveness of sanctions, and promoting pro-Iranian interests."Administration officials asked reporters that the conference participants' names not be used.
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| 'That little girl is me': Harris challenges Biden in key debate moment. Here are 4 other takeaways Posted: 28 Jun 2019 04:21 AM PDT  Kamala Harris' powerful story on race, Eric Swalwell calls on Joe Biden to pass the torch, Marianne Williamson goes viral and more top moments from the first Democratic debate in Miami.
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| Mika Brzezinski on the success of ‘Morning Joe’: ‘I’m the reason it’s still going’ Posted: 28 Jun 2019 02:30 AM PDT  MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski says "Morning Joe" was her husband's idea, but she's "the reason it's still going." Brzezinski explains that when the show first started, she was booking the guests and managing the show. "I did everything from the get-go, tried to make a space for [Joe Scarborough]'s incredible voice."
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| Bishop walks migrants across US border bridge to protest Trump policy Posted: 28 Jun 2019 09:03 AM PDT  A Texas bishop walked with Central American migrants across and US-Mexico border bridge in protest of conditions asylum seekers face under the Trump Administration. Mark J Seitz, a Roman Catholic bishop, walked across the Lerdo International Bridge in El Paso with migrants as part of his "Faith Action" protest. The bishop, who is originally from Wisconsin, prayed with and walked a Honduran family of five across the border bridge as they went to make an asylum claim with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), reports the Dallas Morning News.Bishop Seitz's protest opposes the Trump Administration's immigration policy, specifically the Migrant Protection Protocols. The Migrant Protection Protocols require migrants who seek asylum by crossing the El Paso bridge to return to Mexico as they wait for border agents to process their claims. The waiting period for asylum seekers can last from weeks to months.The Dallas Morning News reports that over 15,000 migrants have been sent back to Mexico from the US as their asylum claims are reviewed. Anywhere from 100 to 200 migrants are sent back to Mexico daily."As a Catholic and Christian leader on the border, I am often called to be a doctor of the soul," said Bishop Seitz to reporters in both Spanish and English.He continued: "Standing here at the U.S.-Mexico border, how do we begin to diagnose the soul of our country?""A government and society which view fleeing children and families as threats. A government which treats children in U.S. custody worse than animals. A government and society who turn their backs on pregnant mothers, babies and families and make them wait in Ciudad Juarez without a thought to the crushing consequences on this challenged city."Decrying the Migrant Protection Protocols, the bishop claims that in Ciudad Juarez, the Mexican town which migrants are forced to return to from El Paso, "there is a critical lack of access to shelter, food, legal aid and basic services". It is also reported that the Ciudad Juarez has a higher than average murder rate, with smugglers and drug dealers preying on newly arrived migrants.Bishop Seitz continued: "This government and this society are not well."
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| Nike misses quarterly profit estimates on higher marketing expenses Posted: 28 Jun 2019 05:51 AM PDT  To generate more demand Nike has collaborated with more celebrities, sped up product development in its popular Jordan sneaker brand and ramped up marketing around major sporting events. Nike's net income fell to $989 million, or 62 cents per share, in the fourth quarter ended May 31, from $1.14 billion, or 69 cents per share, a year earlier. Nike's shares fell about 1% to $83.09 in extended trading.
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| Grab This Survivor 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Posted: 28 Jun 2019 12:40 PM PDT  Cruising with the top down in this vintage favorite is like a dream come true. Few cars elicit the same level of excitement as the Ford Mustang. From the brash styling to the in-your-face performance, the iconic pony car appeals to a broach range of people. This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible is especially compelling, considering it hasn't been outfitted with crazy mods or cosmetic changes, sticking closely to its original appearance and feel.A vintage burgundy coat of paint doesn't have any large flaws, plus it shines up to a nice mirror-like finish. All the factory badging and trim pieces are in place, plus the chrome bumpers are in excellent condition. This car is turn-key and ready to be parked at the next show. A factory white power convertible top is in good repair, making it easy to enjoy some open-air freedom while cruising around.The black interior is on full display with the top open, and thankfully it looks every bit as good as the exterior. You might think that immaculate black vinyl was recently installed, but the seller says it's original. The bench seat is a rare option. All the factory gauges and controls are intact, including the OE AM pushbutton radio and 8-track.Pop the hood to reveal the stock 289ci V8 which pulls strong in the city and for highway passing. It works with a Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission and comes with MasterGuide power assisted steering, making it so anyone can easily drive this car.Everyone knows and loves the Ford Mustang, which originally debuted in 1964 at the World's Fair in New York and is still in production today. Ford changed up a few things for 1966, including outfitting the car with a new grille, using the iconic tri-bar logo behind the horse on the quarter panels, and putting a five-gauge cluster in the interior. These and other stylistic tweaks make the '66 Mustang highly collectible, with prices promising to continually increase. This vehicle is being offered for sale through Ellingson Motorcars. More Classic Cars Early Fox: 1983 Ford Mustang GLX Convertible Survivor 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Needs A New Home Red Hot 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Hits The Auction Block Show And Go Become One In A 1934 Ford Tudor Street Rod
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| This Cuisinart cookware set is $70 off on Amazon Posted: 28 Jun 2019 07:22 AM PDT  TL;DR: This versatile cookware set from Cuisinart is just what your kitchen was missing, and you can grab it for just $109.99 on Amazon ($70 off the original price).* * *Sure, there's no downside to kitting out your kitchen with all the latest and greatest appliances -- like, who wouldn't love having the highest quality juicer, a morning-saving coffee machine, or the ultra-coveted Instant Pot? While these things are all great, they can sometimes distract you from the basic kitchen necessities, one of them being cookware (you know, pots and pans? What good is a kitchen without those?).Focus on what your kitchen really needs, like this six-piece cookware set from Cuisinart -- you can pick it up for a full $70 off of its original price when you purchase on Amazon.SEE ALSO: 10 of the best rice cookers you can buy on Amazon right nowThis comprehensive stainless steel cookware bundle comes with all the stuff you'll need to saute, pan sear, fry, and boil your chosen ingredients to perfection. Included in the set is a three-quart saucepan and lid, a six-quart stock pot (also with a lid), and two skillets -- one nine inches, and the other 11 inches. Each piece has cool-grip handles to keep your hands safe, and their triple-play construction ensures maximum heat retention and even distribution for effortless use. They're also dishwasher- and oven-safe, and have a non-stick finish for the quick release of your delicious creations.Your kitchen will thank you -- grab the six-piece Cuisinart cookware set on Amazon and save $70 off the final price. Cuisinart 6-Piece Cookware Set -- $109.99 See Details
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| This huge leak might be our first look at the Galaxy Note 10+ in real-life photos Posted: 28 Jun 2019 05:21 AM PDT  There's a lot riding on the Galaxy Note 10 this year. Last year's Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 phones were so boring that Samsung's smartphone sales plummeted. Each of those flagship phone series looked almost identical to its predecessor, and Samsung failed to introduce any compelling new features at all that might prompt people to look past the recycled design and upgrade anyway. In 2019, Samsung took a big first step on the road to recovery. The Galaxy S10 series boasted a gorgeous new all-screen design and several exciting new features, and sales are believed to be quite strong so far. Then, disaster struck: Samsung decided that being the first smartphone maker to release a foldable smartphone was more important than releasing a foldable smartphone that isn't a piece of junk. We all know what happened next... Samsung was forced to cancel its Galaxy Fold release when review units began breaking within hours of reaching bloggers' hands. Oops.I've already explained why I knew the Galaxy Fold would be an awful phone more than a year before Samsung even announced it. No, I can't see the future, it's simply that I've been doing this for a long time. Samsung Mobile is never good at being first. Never, ever. The company's first-generation products are always very bad, and then it improves things in future iterations. That's why mature Samsung Mobile products are so fantastic, and the Galaxy Note 10 with be the ninth generation of Note phone so it's beyond mature at this point. The Note 10 series was already shaping up to be spectacular based on what we've seen and heard so far, and now a huge leak may give us our first real-life look at the upcoming high-end version of Samsung's next flagship, the Galaxy Note 10+.Rumors have suggested on multiple occasions that Samsung plans to shake things up a big with its new Galaxy Note 10 line. Instead of releasing just one Note-series phone this year, the company is reportedly planning an "entry-level" Galaxy Note 10 and a high-end "Galaxy Note 10 Pro." Samsung saw Apple use this strategy with the iPhone XR, and it worked well when Samsung borrowed it on the Galaxy S10e. In fact, the lower-cost S10e is said to be the best-selling model in Samsung's Galaxy S10 lineup.While those earlier Note 10 reports are still believed to be accurate, it appears as though the naming might have been off. Like the Galaxy S10+, Samsung's pricier Note will apparently be called the Galaxy Note 10+, not the Note 10 Pro. What makes us say that? Well, a huge leak may have just revealed real-life photos of the Galaxy Note 10+ for the first time ever.While the source doesn't have a track record to speak of, YouTube channel TechTalkTV posted photos of the Galaxy Note 10+ on Twitter that look very convincing. In an accompanying video, the YouTuber says the photos were sent to him on Instagram by a user named "aaronthelegend._". That user's Instagram account is private, so it's unclear if he has posted photos of unreleased smartphones in the past.Here are two more photos of the supposed Galaxy Note 10+, including one that clearly shows the centrally located hole-punch camera in the phone's display:No other information about the alleged Galaxy Note 10+ was supplied, though we already know just about everything there is to know about it. We've also seen the official designs of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ leak several times already, and these images match up exactly with what we've seen. Samsung is expected to unveil the new Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ at a press conference in New York City in early August, so we'll likely start seeing more real-life photos start to leak now that we're so close to launch.
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| The Battleship USS Maryland Had One Mission: Kill Other Battleships Posted: 28 Jun 2019 06:53 AM PDT  Not every battleship attacked at Pearl Harbor was badly damaged. USS Maryland escaped virtually unscathed and served with the Pacific Fleet as the tide of war turned against the Japanese. Built to destroy enemy battleships, Maryland supported U.S. Navy operations with escort missions and shore bombardment through the end of the war, eventually finding the opportunity to engage Japanese warships in surface combat. Type Laid down in 1916, USS Maryland represented the zenith of "standard type" U.S. battleship development. These ships had compatible speeds, turning circles, and armaments, allowing them to form a squadron that could operate as a cohesive unit. Maryland was one of the "Big Five" of the last five standard type battleships completed by the United States. These ships displaced some 33,000 tons and could make twenty-one knots. Maryland and her two sisters (USS Colorado and USS West Virginia) differed from the first two ships (USS Tennessee and USS California) in that they carried eight 16" guns in four twin turrets rather than twelve 14" in triple turrets.
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| Harris vs. Biden showdown was most-watched Democratic primary debate in history Posted: 28 Jun 2019 02:28 PM PDT  Sen. Kamala Harris sparring with former vice president Joe Biden apparently made good TV.
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| Iran judges 'progress' made at nuclear meeting but 'still not enough' Posted: 28 Jun 2019 11:04 AM PDT  Iran said progress was made Friday at a Vienna meeting on its nuclear accord with world powers but "still not enough" as the landmark 2015 accord teetered on the brink amid tension in the Gulf. Speaking after talks with European, Russian and Chinese officials in the Austrian capital, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said what had been agreed was "one step forward" but "still not meeting Iran's expectations". Iran is on the verge of exceeding a limit on stockpiles of nuclear material foreseen under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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| The Dalai Lama Says President Donald Trump Is 'Emotional' and Has a 'Lack of Moral Principle' Posted: 27 Jun 2019 08:26 PM PDT  In an interview with the BBC, the Tibetan spiritual leader criticized Trump and his "America first" policy
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| Missing-mother defendant told to stay away from girlfriend Posted: 28 Jun 2019 09:06 AM PDT  A judge on Friday ordered the estranged husband of a missing Connecticut mother of five to stay away from his girlfriend. Fotis Dulos and his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, are free on bond, charged with evidence tampering and hindering prosecution in connection with the May 24 disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, of New Canaan. Police say the couple disposed of items found in Hartford that contained Jennifer Dulos' blood.
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| UPDATE 3-Apple moves Mac Pro production to China from U.S. - WSJ Posted: 28 Jun 2019 07:03 AM PDT ![UPDATE 3-Apple moves Mac Pro production to China from U.S. - WSJ]( "UPDATE 3-Apple moves Mac Pro production to China from U.S. - WSJ") Apple Inc is shifting manufacturing of its new Mac Pro desktop computer to China from the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes at a time when the Trump administration has threatened to impose new levies to cover nearly all imports from China and pressured Apple and other manufacturers to make their products in the United States if they want to avoid tariffs. Last week, Apple asked its major suppliers to assess the cost implications of moving 15% to 30% of their production capacity from China to Southeast Asia, according to a Nikkei report.
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| Breathtaking 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Thrills In More Ways Than One Posted: 28 Jun 2019 11:00 AM PDT  Just looking at this classic is exhilarating, but driving it is something else. One of the most sought-after classic Chevy models is the 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS. It absolutely oozes style, plus packs some serious heat. Instead of a wanna-be, this a true SS with the numbers matching engine block to prove it. A full restoration has brought this Chevy back to its former glory, which is just amazing. You can thank Autoform for bringing this classic vehicle to market, giving you the opportunity to own it.Powering this full-size hardtop coupe is a 327ci V8 engine, which was recently rebuilt. In fact, the seller says about 1,000 miles have been put on the car since, so you'll get a smooth-running machine. The 2-speed Power Glide transmission was also rebuilt. The seller also replaced a huge list of drivetrain and chassis parts, plus coated the frame to protect against corrosion. A Wilwood rear brake disc conversion kit provides great stopping power, considering it features 4-piston calipers. A dual reservoir master cylinder has been added, as well as 2-inch drop spindles on the front suspension, which gives a nice effect.That nice, creamy white paint job shines up nicely since it's completely new, presenting well for just cruising around town or entering this ride in a show. Numerous new parts were added to the exterior, like the chrome bumpers, windshield, roof rails, headlights, etc. Providing a nice retro appearance while also injecting some modern styling are new 20-inch American Racing Classic Torque Thrust wheels.Contrasting with the white exterior is a black interior. It also has been fully restored with all new carpeting, headliner, door panels, visors, seats, and more. Thanks to a broad appeal, the 1965 Chevrolet Impalas were super popular. It is the models with V8 engines, especially the SS, that are considered highly collectible today. This car is a solid investment, plus it's plenty of fun to own and will always make a big splash at any show. More Classic Cars This 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS is One Sinister Sedan Muscle Cars Stolen From CT Farm Time Capsule 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado Is An Amazing Survivor Ride High In A 1979 Dodge D-150 Li'l Red Express Truck
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| Hurry and you can save $100 on Sony’s WH1000XM3 headphones that everyone flips out over Posted: 28 Jun 2019 07:51 AM PDT ![Hurry and you can save $100 on Sony's WH1000XM3 headphones that everyone flips out over]( "Hurry and you can save $100 on Sony's WH1000XM3 headphones that everyone flips out over") Who says you have to wait for Prime Day next month to find crazy deals? Not us, and we're about to show you why yet again. People constantly flip out over how good the Sony WH1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are. They feature fantastic sound quality and killer noise cancelling tech that's still unrivaled. Of course, people also flip out over how expensive they are -- $350 is a lot, even for the best noise-cancelling headphones out there. If you want to experience them for yourself but you don't want to spend $350 to do it, definitely take advantage of the sale happening right now on Amazon that slashes renewed WH1000XM3 headphones to just $252.97. That's close to an all-time low, so this deal will almost definitely sell out!Here are some key details from the product page: * Renewed products work and look like new. These pre-owned products have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers. Box and accessories may be generic. All Renewed products come with the 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee. * HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 * Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control / SENSE ENGINE for virtual surround sound * Hi-Res audio / 1.57" LCP drivers for up to 40kHz frequency * Bluetooth 4.1 LDAC connection / Connect to the Sony Headphones Connect App
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| All of the Reasons Why the Glock 46 Gun Dominates Posted: 28 Jun 2019 01:12 PM PDT  The striker is also significantly redesigned, with a new backplate on the rear of the slide.Glock GmbH is criticized by some for being one of the least innovative companies in the gun industry. The basic design of a Glock pistol has changed very little from the original Generation 1 Glock: the majority of changes through the generations are slight changes to the trigger layout and the addition of rails and other ergonomic features. This has led some to say that Glock cannot innovate.However, the Glock 46 stands as a stark counterpoint to those who say so. Utilizing a rotating barrel system and a redesigned striker system, the Glock 46 is a total rethinking of the Glock design, different in almost every way.(This first appeared earlier in June 2019.)The rotating barrel likely makes the Glock 46 softer shooting than its tilting barrel counterparts. Other pistols with rotating barrels, such as Beretta's Px4, Grand Power's K100, and Archon/Arsenal's Stryk B all are known for their pleasant recoil. It also provides some accuracy benefits. Glock's approach to the rotating barrel appears to address some concerns leveled at other pistols with rotating barrels, which can be difficult to field strip. Glock's barrel appears to put two camming pins on the barrel itself, as opposed to the Px4 which places a camming surface on the barrel itself. The change in the placement of the rotating parts could make the Glock 46's field strip simpler than some of its rotating barrel competition.
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| Biden responds to attack on his age: 'I'm still holding on to that torch' Posted: 27 Jun 2019 07:13 PM PDT  Rep. Eric Swalwell went after former Vice President Joe Biden in the second Democratic presidential primary debate. Swalwell said Biden, who is 76 years old, should "pass the torch." Biden rejected the California lawmaker's critique.
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| US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar amid Iran tensions Posted: 28 Jun 2019 11:54 PM PDT  The US has deployed F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time, its military said Friday, adding to a buildup of US forces in the Gulf amid tensions with Iran. The Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have been deployed "to defend American forces and interests," the US Air Forces Central Military Command said in a statement that did not specify how many of the hi-tech planes had been sent. A photo handout showed five of the jets flying above the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
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| Long Island Mother Allegedly Admitted to Killing Twins with Her 'Bare Hands' Posted: 28 Jun 2019 02:38 PM PDT  A mother allegedly admitted to killing her twins with her "bare hands" before attempting suicide by cop, court documents and officials revealed Friday.
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| Suspect Arrested, Charged With the Kidnapping and Murder of MacKenzie Lueck Posted: 28 Jun 2019 02:42 PM PDT  "This is one of the most difficult phone calls I've ever made," Brown said at the press conference about notifying the family. "We are devastated and heartbroken by this news,"
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| The Latest: Putin invites Trump to visit Russia next year Posted: 28 Jun 2019 06:08 AM PDT  Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters that Putin invited Trump to attend festivities marking the 75th anniversary of the World War II victory. Peskov said Trump reacted positively to the invitation at their meeting Friday on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, noting that he will wait for an official invitation.
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