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• A Look at the Texas Border Town at Center of Nation’s Debate
• Iran’s Pres. Rouhani Wins Re-Election in a Landslide
• Police: Man slays neo-Nazi roommates over Islam disrespect
• Breathtaking photography series showcases beauty of night sky in areas with no light pollution
• Donald Trump becomes first sitting US president to visit Western Wall
• American Doctor, 50, Dies While Trying to Climb Mount Everest
• Shelby unveils Super Snake F-150 Pickup with $96,880 price tag
• Now I Get It: President Trump’s trip to Israel and roadblocks to Middle East peace
• Newfound ‘alien megastructure’ star leaves scientists baffled
• Neo-Nazi Connected To Double Murder Arrested After FBI Finds Explosive Materials
• Venezuela protest: Pro-government supporter set on fire as death toll hits 48
• Terrifying Video Shows Sea Lion Dragging Young Girl Into Water
• Senate Republicans quietly working on health overhaul bill
• Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Carving Found in Looting Hole
• China, Russia launch long-haul challenge to Boeing, Airbus
• Ford Motors' CEO Mark Fields Ousted
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The final performance
• Gambian authorities seize ex-president Jammeh's bank accounts
• Teenagers Who Stole Car And Killed 6-Year-Old Boy Charged With Capital Murder
• California Democratic party chairman says 'F*** Donald Trump' in speech
• The Seth Rich ‘Scandal’ Shows That Fox News Is Morally Bankrupt
• Big game hunter crushed to death by falling elephant that was fatally shot
• 2018 Volvo XC60: First Drive
• Venezuela's Maduro attacks 'fascist' protesters for setting man alight
• Member of online hate group accused of knifing young black soldier to death on campus
• Iranian Foreign Minister Mocks Trump's Saudi Arabia Speech
• University students walk out of Pence speech
• 'Alt-right' leader loses gym membership after confrontation
• Everything points to Apple launching new MacBooks next month
• North Korea says ready to deploy, mass-produce new missile
• What It’s Like to Test Drive the Tesla Model X P100D
• New Ford CEO Hackett transformed Steelcase, football programme
• Pope names five new cardinals, all from outside Italy and the Vatican
• Philippines' Duterte heads to Russia in blow to US
• Flynn will reportedly invoke the Fifth Amendment, not comply with Senate intelligence committee subpoena
• Myths About The Sun That Turned Out To Be Wrong
• New leak sheds light on Apple’s upcoming 10.5-inch iPad Pro
• Police say bomb at Thai hospital wounds more than 20 people
• First US customer gets keys to Lamborghini Centenario
• The 10 Fittest Cities In America
• Woman Arrested After Allegedly Macing Employees At Fast-Food Chain Over Stale French Fries
• Hezbollah calls U.S. administration 'mentally impeded' during Trump Saudi visit

A Look at the Texas Border Town at Center of Nation’s Debate Posted: 21 May 2017 08:38 AM PDT Of the 3,800 residents of El Cenizo, about 20 percent are undocumented. The town made national headlines this month when its mayor filed a lawsuit against the state to block a new law that bans so-called "sanctuary cities."

Iran’s Pres. Rouhani Wins Re-Election in a Landslide Posted: 21 May 2017 08:35 AM PDT With an astounding voter turnout of 74%, moderate Hassan Rouhani beat hard-liner Ibrahim Raisi by nearly 8 million votes. "The Iranian nation has chosen the path of interaction with the world."

Police: Man slays neo-Nazi roommates over Islam disrespect Posted: 22 May 2017 02:58 PM PDT A man told police he killed his two roommates because they were neo-Nazis who disrespected his recent conversion to Islam, and investigators found bomb-making materials and Nazi propaganda after he led them to the bodies.

Breathtaking photography series showcases beauty of night sky in areas with no light pollution Posted: 22 May 2017 10:26 AM PDT Two photographers have made a set of images exploring the magnificent night skies still found in North American and the grave threat of light pollution.

Donald Trump becomes first sitting US president to visit Western Wall Posted: 22 May 2017 01:44 PM PDT Donald Trump made by history by becoming the first sitting US president to visit the sacred Western Wall, vowing to try and secure peace between Israel and the Palestinians. "I thank the prime minister for his commitment to pursuing the peace process," Mr Trump said of Mr Netanyahu, who stood next to him at a joint press conference in Jerusalem. For his part, Mr Netanyahu brushed aside the controversy over Mr Trump's alleged leaking of sensitive intelligence material from Israel to the Russian foreign minister.

American Doctor, 50, Dies While Trying to Climb Mount Everest Posted: 22 May 2017 05:59 AM PDT Two years ago, Dr. Roland Yearwood from Alabama, survived an avalanche while climbing Everest.

Shelby unveils Super Snake F-150 Pickup with $96,880 price tag Posted: 22 May 2017 05:35 AM PDT After all, Shelby is wholly synonymous with the legendary Mustang. Not only has the F-Series been America's favorite truck range for four decades now, the full-size, light-duty F-150 is the biggest-selling vehicle in the United States.

Now I Get It: President Trump’s trip to Israel and roadblocks to Middle East peace Posted: 22 May 2017 07:32 AM PDT In Israel, Trump said we have a "rare opportunity" for peace in the Middle East. He's also said that his son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, could get a deal done. As President Trump makes his first trip overseas, Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric looks at the sticking points, for the Israelis and the Palestinians, to achieving that peace.

Newfound ‘alien megastructure’ star leaves scientists baffled Posted: 22 May 2017 05:00 PM PDT You're forgiven if the name KIC 8462852 doesn't ring a bell. It's a far-off object, thought to be a star, which was only just discovered in late 2015, but it's already managed to totally confuse researchers in its extremely brief stint on the scientific stage. The star has continually exhibited extremely odd behavior, and has been repeatedly observed experiencing huge dips in brightness that don't seem to have any readily available explanation. Now, the star has been spotted performing the same dimming trick as it has in the past, and scientists are throwing out some extremely wild theories.  KIC 8462852, otherwise known as "Tabby's Star" or "Boyajian's Star" depending on where you look, was caught in the act this past weekend, dimming in brightness by about three percent, which is a large enough change to be easily detected. Normally, the dimming of a star at regular intervals would indicate the presence of a planet in orbit, but there doesn't seem to be any pattern to the of dimming exhibited by KIC 8462852. Researchers have thrown forth many possible explanations, including other, non-planetary celestial bodies passing in front of the star which are obscuring our line of sight, such as comets, and even the possibility that whatever is floating around the star isn't a naturally-occurring object at all, but instead a massive alien structure. As the research and observations continue, scientists around the globe are hoping that spectral readings will give them a clue as to what, if anything, passed in front of the star. Whatever the object happens to be, it's an exciting time for sky-gazers.

Neo-Nazi Connected To Double Murder Arrested After FBI Finds Explosive Materials Posted: 22 May 2017 11:51 AM PDT FBI agents found chemicals used to make explosives, Nazi propaganda and a framed picture of the Oklahoma City bomber.

Venezuela protest: Pro-government supporter set on fire as death toll hits 48 Posted: 22 May 2017 04:45 AM PDT Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused opposition protesters of setting a pro-government supporter on fire on the 50th day of the wave of protests, which has gripped the country. Footage of the man being set alight was broadcasted on state television and the man, identified as Orlando Figuera, 21, has been treated in hospital for severe burns and several stab wounds. According to reports, about 100 people, who were participating in anti-Maduro protests in Caracas, surrounded Mr Figuera, doused him in gasoline and set him alight in Plaza Altamira in the east of the country's capital.

Terrifying Video Shows Sea Lion Dragging Young Girl Into Water Posted: 22 May 2017 09:29 AM PDT Her quick-thinking grandfather jumped into the water and got her out, bringing her back to safety.

Senate Republicans quietly working on health overhaul bill Posted: 22 May 2017 12:59 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Remember the Republican health care bill?

Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Carving Found in Looting Hole Posted: 22 May 2017 04:41 AM PDT Egyptian authorities say they caught looters digging up an ancient stone block carved with an image of a pharaoh. In the city of Abydos, antiquities authorities say they were inspecting an old two-story, mud-brick house when they found that the owner had excavated a hole in the floor. The block was at the bottom of the hole, about 13 feet (4 meters) below the floor, according to an announcement from the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.

China, Russia launch long-haul challenge to Boeing, Airbus Posted: 22 May 2017 02:37 AM PDT China and Russia on Monday launched an ambitious project to jointly develop a long-haul jet to challenge Boeing and Airbus, just two weeks after the successful test flight of the first made-in-China large passenger plane. State-run Chinese manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said they formally established the previously announced joint venture in Shanghai on Monday.

Ford Motors' CEO Mark Fields Ousted Posted: 22 May 2017 01:33 AM PDT Former Steelcase chief Jim Hackett, head of Ford Smart Mobility LLC Subsidiary, will replace Fields.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The final performance Posted: 22 May 2017 07:03 AM PDT With laughter, hugs and tears — and the requisite death-defying stunts — the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus received its final standing ovation Sunday night as it performed its last show. "We are, forevermore, the Greatest Show on Earth," boomed Johnathan Lee Iverson, who has been the ringmaster since 1999. It was an emotional 2 1/2 hours for those who worked on the circus.

Gambian authorities seize ex-president Jammeh's bank accounts Posted: 22 May 2017 01:01 PM PDT Gambian authorities have seized assets including 86 bank accounts and 131 properties linked to former president Yahya Jammeh, an official said on Monday, as an investigation into the veteran ruler's wealth gathers pace. The new government has accused Jammeh of massive fraud including siphoning off public money during his 22-year rule that ended in election defeat and disgraced exile in Equatorial Guinea in January. Jammeh has been out of contact since leaving for exile and his associates no longer respond to journalists' queries about the accusations against him.

Teenagers Who Stole Car And Killed 6-Year-Old Boy Charged With Capital Murder Posted: 22 May 2017 08:34 AM PDT Prosecutors could seek the death penalty in the case.

California Democratic party chairman says 'F*** Donald Trump' in speech Posted: 22 May 2017 05:55 AM PDT Outgoing boss John Burton, described by the Los Angeles Times as "a fixture in state Democratic politics for half a century", grinned as supporters on stage at the party's convention joined him in the gesture. The party's leaders blasted alleged ties to Russia among Mr Trump's associates and presented California as the epicentre of liberal resistance to the President. "The world, literally the world, is counting on all of you, counting on California to reject Trump's deception and destructiveness," said Lt Gov Gavin Newsom, who is among a crowded field of Democrats running for governor next year.

The Seth Rich ‘Scandal’ Shows That Fox News Is Morally Bankrupt Posted: 22 May 2017 01:18 PM PDT The network I once respected as a necessary antidote to liberal media now peddles craven lies and Russian disinformation.

Big game hunter crushed to death by falling elephant that was fatally shot Posted: 22 May 2017 09:26 AM PDT Theunis Botha, a trophy hunter, died Friday in Zimbabwe.

2018 Volvo XC60: First Drive Posted: 22 May 2017 10:32 AM PDT The first member of Volvo's new 60 series has some big shoes to fill, but having the latest semi-autonomous technologies might just make it the safest and most comfortable family car you can buy.

Venezuela's Maduro attacks 'fascist' protesters for setting man alight Posted: 21 May 2017 03:05 PM PDT By Girish Gupta and Andrew Cawthorne CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro excoriated opposition protesters on Sunday for setting a man on fire during a demonstration, accusing them of targeting him for being pro-government. "A person was set on fire, beaten up, stabbed... They nearly lynched him, just because he shouted out that he was a 'Chavista'," Maduro said, referring to the ruling socialist movement set up by his predecessor Hugo Chavez. Witnesses to the incident on Saturday afternoon, including a Reuters photographer, said the crowd had accused the man of being a thief.

Member of online hate group accused of knifing young black soldier to death on campus Posted: 22 May 2017 01:10 AM PDT The "totally unprovoked" murder of a young black soldier was committed by a white man who was a member of a "despicable" Facebook group, police have said. Richard W Collins III, a newly commissioned Army officer, was allegedly stabbed to death by Sean Christopher Urbanski. Mr Collins, 23, was black and a student at Bowie State University in Maryland, due to graduate tomorrow.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mocks Trump's Saudi Arabia Speech Posted: 22 May 2017 04:46 AM PDT Trump isolated Iran during his speech on "Islamic terrorism" in Saudi Arabia and it has not gone down well with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

University students walk out of Pence speech Posted: 21 May 2017 09:56 PM PDT Dozens of students at Indiana's Notre Dame University protested White House policies on Sunday by walking out of a commencement speech by Vice President Mike Pence, who criticized political correctness at American colleges. The members of the graduating class -- dressed in cap and gowns together with some two thousand classmates -- stood up and quietly left the school's football stadium when Pence began delivering his speech, videos posted online showed.

'Alt-right' leader loses gym membership after confrontation Posted: 22 May 2017 10:16 AM PDT A leading figure in the "alt-right" movement had his gym membership revoked after a Georgetown University professor confronted him during a workout and called him a neo-Nazi.

Everything points to Apple launching new MacBooks next month Posted: 22 May 2017 01:09 PM PDT Apple will unveil the next big thing for its various software operating systems at WWDC 2017, including iOS 11 and the next macOS major update. But the iPhone maker is also tipped to launch a variety of new products at the show, including the Siri speaker, a 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and new MacBooks. A new report says that Apple is indeed expected to launch new laptops this quarter, and there's reason to be excited. In a new research note to customers, TrendForce said that notebooks are having a little moment, again. Shipments for the first quarter of the year grew by 6.1% compared to last year, totaling around 37.81 million. That's a 15.6% decline from the Christmas quarter, but still an impressive result for the period. Apple placed fifth in TrendForce's top, with 3.4 million MacBook laptops shipped during the period — that marks a 15.8% decline compared to the December quarter, but a 15.4% increase compared to last year. TrendForce quotes the MacBook Pro with TouchBar as the device that contributed significantly to the overall shipments. Similarly, the researchers believe the 12-inch MacBook will help Apple ship 10% more laptops in the second quarter of this year than last year. That's because Apple reportedly plans to launch a new version of the 12-inch MacBook that will feature a new processor. The report notes that promotional pricing for some older models might also be in order. A previous report said that Apple will update the MacBook Pro as well, even if it only launched a new model in late 2016. TrendForce makes no mention of other MacBook updates for the quarter.

North Korea says ready to deploy, mass-produce new missile Posted: 22 May 2017 05:15 PM PDT TOKYO (AP) — North Korea said Monday it is ready to start mass-producing a new medium-range missile after a weekend test-launch confirmed its combat readiness.

What It’s Like to Test Drive the Tesla Model X P100D Posted: 22 May 2017 09:08 AM PDT The Tesla Model X P100D is an all-electric vehicle that zooms from zero to sixty m.p.h. in a shocking 2.9 seconds

New Ford CEO Hackett transformed Steelcase, football programme Posted: 22 May 2017 11:27 AM PDT By Paul Lienert and Alana Wise DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's new chief executive officer transformed office furniture maker Steelcase Inc into a global leader, but in Michigan, he may be more revered as the man who turned around a troubled college football programme. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr., whose family owns the Detroit Lions football team, pointed to James Hackett's accomplishments as the University of Michigan's interim athletic director in 2015 while a member of the automaker's board. Ford said at a news conference on Monday that Hackett hired Jim Harbaugh as head football coach and "left the department in much better shape than he found it." Hackett, an Ohio native who played football at the university under legendary coach Bo Schembechler, has run Ford Smart Mobility, a new unit established to oversee and coordinate the company's forays in autonomous driving, ride sharing and other ventures, since March 2016.

Pope names five new cardinals, all from outside Italy and the Vatican Posted: 21 May 2017 05:51 AM PDT By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis is to elevate five Roman Catholic prelates from outside Italy and the Vatican to the rank of cardinal, the elite group of churchmen who are his closest advisers and can enter a conclave to choose his successor. The pope, making the surprise announcement during his weekly Sunday address, said the men came from Mali, Spain, Sweden, Laos and El Salvador. The fact that none of the five are Italian and none hold Vatican positions underscores Francis' conviction that the Church is a global institution that should become increasingly less Italian-centric.

Philippines' Duterte heads to Russia in blow to US Posted: 22 May 2017 02:16 AM PDT Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte flew to Russia on Monday to meet his hero, seek arms and steer his nation's foreign policy further away from longtime ally the United States. The five-day trip will cement a dramatic improvement in relations with Russia since Duterte came to power last year and began unravelling his country's decades-long alliances with the United States, which he accuses of hypocrisy and bullying. "Russia must cease to be at the margins of Philippine diplomacy.

Flynn will reportedly invoke the Fifth Amendment, not comply with Senate intelligence committee subpoena Posted: 22 May 2017 11:41 AM PDT Former national security adviser Michael Flynn will invoke the Fifth Amendment and not comply with a subpoena from the Senate intelligence committee, a source told AP. Flynn had previously sought immunity from Congress. Campaigning last September, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump made claims about the Fifth Amendment and Hillary Clinton, saying, "the Mob takes the Fifth. If you're innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?"

Myths About The Sun That Turned Out To Be Wrong Posted: 21 May 2017 03:00 AM PDT What could the sun it possibly be if not fire?

New leak sheds light on Apple’s upcoming 10.5-inch iPad Pro Posted: 22 May 2017 02:40 PM PDT In 2010, Apple launched the iPad and reinvigorated, what was then, an arguably non-existent tablet market. As sales skyrocketed, even Apple executives were taken aback the iPad's popularity, with the device quickly becoming the fastest-selling product in consumer electronics history. A few years later, iPad sales not only began tapering off, but declining substantially. In a relatively short amount of time, the narrative surrounding the iPad shifted from "the iPad is the future of computing" to "how can Apple save the iPad?" As a quick example, Apple last quarter sold 8.92 million iPads, the first time quarterly sales checked in below 9 million units since 2011. Undeterred, Tim Cook remains confident that there's a lot of room for the iPad to return to growth. Looking ahead, there are strong rumors that Apple at WWDC this year will unveil a brand new iPad Pro with a 10.5-inch edge-to-edge display packed into a form factor no larger than the current 9.7-inch iPad model. Earlier today, new images purporting to be cases for the aforementioned 10.5-inch iPad Pro and a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro surfaced online via Benjamin Geskin. The leaked images show a four-speaker design, a lightning port, and interestingly enough, a vertical camera orientation similar to what we've seen on various iPhone 8 leaks. As for other details surrounding the 10.5-inch iPad Pro model, Geskin relays that it won't be completely bezel-less. https://twitter.com/VenyaGeskin1/status/866662604160331776 7mm bezels all around the device will certainly be sleek, but not as sleek as the iPhone 8 with its reported 4mm bezels. Also of note is that Apple's new iPad models will incorporate the same static home button originally introduced on last year's iPhone 7. Additionally, Geskin relays that there will be no new iPad Mini this year, corroborating our exclusive report from last week claiming that Apple will be discontinuing the iPad Mini amid disappointing sales. Some have suggested that Apple releasing larger-screened iPhone models in 2014 with the iPhone 6 and 6s made the iPad Mini form factor less compelling. Apple's iPad line certainly needs a breath of fresh air and it will be interesting to see if the upcoming 10.5-inch iPad Pro model can help turn around slumping sales.

Police say bomb at Thai hospital wounds more than 20 people Posted: 22 May 2017 06:16 AM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — A bomb exploded at an army-run hospital in Bangkok on Monday, the third anniversary of a military coup, and authorities said more than 20 people were wounded.

First US customer gets keys to Lamborghini Centenario Posted: 22 May 2017 03:11 AM PDT On a sliding scale, collecting a new minivan is probably towards the lower end of excitement levels, while something like a new luxury SUV is probably a lot higher up the scale. The manufacturer has promised all the Centenario's other US buyers will get their cars before the end of this year. The Lamborghini Centenario is a special model produced by the legendary Italian supercar builder to celebrate the 100th birthday of its founder, Ferruccio Lamborghini.

The 10 Fittest Cities In America Posted: 22 May 2017 10:10 AM PDT

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Macing Employees At Fast-Food Chain Over Stale French Fries Posted: 21 May 2017 07:54 AM PDT A manager was also hit in the face.

Hezbollah calls U.S. administration 'mentally impeded' during Trump Saudi visit Posted: 21 May 2017 06:18 AM PDT A senior Hezbollah official recently blacklisted by Washington and Riyadh called the U.S. administration "mentally impeded and crazy" on Sunday as President Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia, in the group's latest verbal attack on the United States. Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, president of the Iran-backed Shi'ite group's executive council, said Washington would not be able to do any real harm to Hezbollah.

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