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• Ninth Circuit cites Trump tweet in opinion blocking travel ban
• Man in Prison for 17 Years Set Free After His Lookalike Is Found
• Trump cuts would make troops ‘less safe,’ top retired generals say
• Pretrial Hearing for Penn State Fraternity Brothers Accused of Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault
• Conrad Roy III’s Suicide Note To Michelle Carter Released
• Sandy Hook families denounce Megyn Kelly and NBC for Alex Jones interview
• Sen. Cotton says allegations Sessions faces are more ‘ridiculous’ than spy fiction
• Journalists Face New Limits On Press Access In Covering Congress
• Trump Biographer: I Was Threatened With Made-up Tapes Too
• Fisker’s Tesla competitor has 400 mile range and charges in just 9 minutes
• AP Explains: Qatar's ties with Iran and Islamist groups
• Store Owner Who Sold Winning Lottery Ticket Gets $1M 6 Months After Lung Diagnosis
• The Latest: Cosby jury wants to review lawsuit testimony
• Germany's Aldi unveils major US expansion
• U.S.-backed fighters advance in Raqqa, Syria
• Republicans Are Hiding Health Care Plan Because They're 'So Ashamed,' Schumer Says
• The Bernie Sanders-wing scares Democrats. But they'll lose without it | Ross Barkan
• Sprint is giving away an entire year of unlimited data for free
• Suspected N.Korea drone filmed missile defence site: Seoul
• Family of autistic teen who died on bus receives $23.5M
• 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Is an SUV Done the American Way
• How to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early
• Trump Calls The Health Care Bill He's Been Praising 'Mean'
• Sessions says he is ‘protecting the president’s constitutional right’ by not revealing private conversations
• Venezuela attorney general says officials threatened her family
• Every single Kindle eReader Amazon sells is discounted right now
• Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya in UK court fighting extradition
• FDA Asks Drug Company to Pull Painkiller in First
• Troubleshooting 8 Common Air Conditioner Problems
• Tillerson, defending Trump policy, contradicted by his words
• May ministers hold 'secret talks' with Labour to force soft Brexit: media
• Ukraine says seven soldiers killed in clashes in rebel east
• LGBT rights marches and rallies across the U.S.
• Justices strike down gender differences in citizenship law
• Walmart's Sick Leave Policy Is Terrible, Especially For Women
• Thai police raid 'click farm,' find 347,200 SIM cards
• Gulf air embargo only applies to Qatar companies: UAE
• India's Modi to meet President Trump for first time
• Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Pickup: First Glimpse
• Verizon Officially Acquired Yahoo! Where Does That Leave Former CEO Marissa Mayer?

Ninth Circuit cites Trump tweet in opinion blocking travel ban Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:43 PM PDT The court further cited press secretary Sean Spicer's admission that tweets are to be considered official presidential statements.

Man in Prison for 17 Years Set Free After His Lookalike Is Found Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:00 PM PDT Richard Jones had been charged with aggravated robbery in Kansas City, Kansas, nearly 20 years ago.

Trump cuts would make troops ‘less safe,’ top retired generals say Posted: 12 Jun 2017 04:00 PM PDT President Trump's proposed cuts to the State Department and U.S. development aid would endanger American troops and make the country "less safe" from terrorism, a group of senior retired military officers are warning Congress, urging lawmakers to reject the sharp spending reductions.

Pretrial Hearing for Penn State Fraternity Brothers Accused of Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:00 PM PDT Surveillance video from the night Tim Piazza died during an alleged hazing ritual was played in court.

Conrad Roy III’s Suicide Note To Michelle Carter Released Posted: 13 Jun 2017 12:19 PM PDT "Keep strong in tough times. You taught me how to be strong and carry on."

Sandy Hook families denounce Megyn Kelly and NBC for Alex Jones interview Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:26 AM PDT NBC is planning to air Kelly's interview with the far-right conspiracy theorist on Sunday night. And the families of the victims of the 2012 Newtown, Conn., mass shooting — which Jones believes was staged — are understandably outraged.

Sen. Cotton says allegations Sessions faces are more ‘ridiculous’ than spy fiction Posted: 13 Jun 2017 02:04 PM PDT On Tuesday, June 13, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said the allegations Sessions faces are more "ridiculous" than spy fiction.

Journalists Face New Limits On Press Access In Covering Congress Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:10 AM PDT Reporters on Capitol Hill are facing alarming new restrictions when trying to interview senators, journalists from multiple media outlets said Tuesday.

Trump Biographer: I Was Threatened With Made-up Tapes Too Posted: 12 Jun 2017 12:36 PM PDT Trump biographer Tim O'Brien has been sued by Donald Trump – and threatened with nonexistent tapes – before. He says the president does this to intimidate people and former FBI Director James Comey shouldn't hold his breath for tapes.

Fisker’s Tesla competitor has 400 mile range and charges in just 9 minutes Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:37 PM PDT Henrik Fisker is a bit of a legend in the automotive design world, so when he announced that he was working on an all-new electric vehicle that would both challenge Tesla's Model S, and serve as the spiritual successor to the Fisker Karma, there was plenty of interest. Fisker first teased the new car in late 2016, but now we have our first real look at the vehicle and it sure is fancy. https://twitter.com/FiskerOfficial/status/873584846324379648 The car, called the Fisker EMotion, will be the first vehicle under the newly formed Fisker Inc. — Fisker sold his Fisker Automotive brand in early 2014, and it was subsequently renamed Karma Automotive — and is one of two planned electric cars from the company, with the second unnamed vehicle being designed for mass market appeal rather than the luxury sector like the EMotion. The EMotion is definitely a sleek, beautiful car, but what should really get electric car buffs excited is the technology that is packed into it. Fisker says the vehicle is designed with a 400-mile range in mind — beating the sub-350-mile range of the Tesla Model S handily — as well as a fast-charging feature that will allow it to juice up in just nine minutes. That's incredibly fast, but Fisker says the car relies on patent-pending battery technology designed by researchers at UCLA, and abandons the typical lithium-ion battery trend in favor of supercapacitors using graphene. The car has a top speed of 161 miles per hour, and will be capable of driving autonomously, though its self-driving capabilities may not be activated until after its retail launch. Pricing and other minor details are still unclear.

AP Explains: Qatar's ties with Iran and Islamist groups Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:52 PM PDT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The political crisis engulfing Qatar stems from accusations by its Arab neighbors that it supports terrorism. Qatar denies the allegations, but its ties with Iran and embrace of various Islamist groups have brought intense scrutiny, made it a regional outlier and created enough smoke to suggest a fire. Last week, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain severed ties with Qatar amid a slew of punitive measures. On Friday, the four Arab states upped the pressure by naming 59 people and several charities linked to Qatar on a terrorist list.

Store Owner Who Sold Winning Lottery Ticket Gets $1M 6 Months After Lung Diagnosis Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:40 AM PDT The Alberre family in Sun City, Calif., got a big check right when they needed it most.

The Latest: Cosby jury wants to review lawsuit testimony Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:12 PM PDT NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby (all times local):

Germany's Aldi unveils major US expansion Posted: 12 Jun 2017 08:14 AM PDT German discount grocery store giant Aldi unveiled a major US expansion plan on Monday, aiming to make it the third-largest US grocery chain in five years. "We're growing at a time when other retailers are struggling," Aldi CEO Jason Hart said in a statement. By expanding to 2,500 stores by 2022, from the current 1,600, the Aldi would become the third largest US grocery store chain by store count, more than doubling its monthly customer base to 100 million.

U.S.-backed fighters advance in Raqqa, Syria Posted: 13 Jun 2017 05:47 AM PDT Islamic State group jihadists waged fierce battles Tuesday, June 13 in their Syrian stronghold Raqqa in a bid to repel US-backed fighters advancing towards the walls of the Old City.

Republicans Are Hiding Health Care Plan Because They're 'So Ashamed,' Schumer Says Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:09 PM PDT WASHINGTON ― Senate Republican leaders are hiding the details of their health care repeal bill because they are "so ashamed" of what the legislation says, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Monday.

The Bernie Sanders-wing scares Democrats. But they'll lose without it | Ross Barkan Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:15 AM PDT The newest idea circulating among the very smart people who report and commentate on American politics is that the Democratic party, so enfeebled in the age of Donald Trump, might be in danger of veering too far left. While Bernie Sanders tries to foment his revolution across the country, many Democratic elected officials and operatives are wary that candidates too steeped in socialism will blow it in the more moderate and conservative-seeming precincts of the country. For most Democrats aligned with the establishment, the dream is Jon Ossoff.

Sprint is giving away an entire year of unlimited data for free Posted: 13 Jun 2017 12:11 PM PDT Most cellphone plan deals normally come with all kinds of strings attached. Get a free iPhone! -- provided you buy two other iPhones, port three lines from another carrier, add insurance, and accept payment in the form of a Diners Club International gift card. So when Sprint quietly announced that it'll give you a year of free unlimited service, I assumed that it would only apply to people who buy a new Essential phone, or perhaps require a pledge of personal fealty to Marcelo Claure. But actually, it's a lot simpler than that. With Sprint's new deal, all you need to do is bring your number and eligible phone (basically any recent iPhone or Android) over from one of the other big mobile networks, and Sprint will give you service for free, for one year. You get unlimited talk, text and data, plus 10GB of hotspot data and even mobile roaming. All you have to pay per line is taxes, which is a couple bucks a month. Even better is that there's no limit on the number of lines you can bring over. If you've got a family on Verizon or T-Mobile, you could be saving well over $1,000 a year, even if you're not all on unlimited plans. Of course, the big catch here is Sprint's network. Studies consistently put it in last place of the big four networks, with coverage and speed that just doesn't rival T-Mobile or Verizon. If you're committing to making the jump for a year, I'd recommend picking up a SIM and testing it in your phone for a week or two first to make sure you can still get coverage at home and at work. The bigger question here is what Sprint's really hoping to achieve. You don't have to be a genius to work out that giving away cell service doesn't make money, and there's a good chance that people will switch back to a different provider (or take advantage of one of the other carrier's switching offers) at the end of the year, and Sprint will have given you a year of service for nothing. The most cynical answer is that Sprint is trying to artificially fluff subscriber numbers before a potential merger or sale of the company, which Sprint's Japanese owner is said to be actively looking to do. Suddenly adding a bunch of postpaid customers -- even customers that aren't actually paying any money -- looks good for any potential buyer, providing they forget to check the deals section of Sprint's website first.

Suspected N.Korea drone filmed missile defence site: Seoul Posted: 13 Jun 2017 01:15 AM PDT South Korea said Tuesday a drone believed sent from North Korea had been spying on a US missile defence system before it crashed. The remains of the small drone, which was equipped with a camera, were retrieved by the South's military last week from a hillside where it had crash-landed close to the heavily-fortified inter-Korean border. The military analysed the contents of the camera's 64-gigabyte memory chip and said it had been spying on the missile defence system known as the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

Family of autistic teen who died on bus receives $23.5M Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:15 PM PDT WHITTIER, Calif. (AP) — The family of an autistic teenager who died after being left alone on a Whitter school bus on a sweltering day is receiving $23.5 million from the bus company, the family's attorneys announced Monday.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Is an SUV Done the American Way Posted: 12 Jun 2017 11:48 AM PDT Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. For years Volkswagen chose to market European-developed, driver-focused vehicles at a premium price rather than build th...

How to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early Posted: 13 Jun 2017 06:12 AM PDT When you think retirement means not working any more, retiring at 45 may seem impossible or even undesirable. FIRE stands for financial independence and retire early. Instead of focusing on retirement as a time of complete ease and relaxation, some savers strive for a different goal.

Trump Calls The Health Care Bill He's Been Praising 'Mean' Posted: 13 Jun 2017 02:31 PM PDT President Donald Trump told Republican senators on Tuesday that the House health care bill he championed last month is "mean," The Associated Press and CNN reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed congressional sources.

Sessions says he is ‘protecting the president’s constitutional right’ by not revealing private conversations Posted: 13 Jun 2017 01:39 PM PDT Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in his testimony before the Senate intelligence committee on Tuesday, said he will not discuss his private conversations with President Trump because he's 'protecting the president's constitutional right.'

Venezuela attorney general says officials threatened her family Posted: 13 Jun 2017 01:58 AM PDT Venezuela's attorney general on Monday said intelligence officials had threatened and harassed her family after she openly challenged President Nicolas Maduro over the country's political crisis. A staunch figure of the ruling party, Attorney General Luisa Ortega has been branded a traitor for becoming the highest public official to break ranks with Maduro. Ortega said members of her family had received threatening telephone calls and had been harassed and pursued.

Every single Kindle eReader Amazon sells is discounted right now Posted: 13 Jun 2017 05:49 AM PDT With Father's Day 2017 just around the corner, Amazon is pulling out all the stops. On Monday we told you about massive discounts Amazon is offering on popular Alexa speakers including the Amazon Echo, which is currently on sale at its lowest price of all time. Of course, Amazon is more than just a smart speaker vendor. The company cut its teeth in the hardware business making eReaders, and it still offers the best devices in the work. Right now through the end of the day on June 17, every single one of those devices is on sale. Here's the full rundown: $20 off Kindle $20 off Paperwhite $20 off Voyage $20 off Kindle for Kids Bundle $40 off Paperwhite Essentials Bundle $35 off Kindle Essentials Bundle $45 off Voyage Essentials Bundle $90 off Paperwhite Travel Bundle $90 off Voyage Travel Bundle $90 off Oasis Travel Bundle

Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya in UK court fighting extradition Posted: 13 Jun 2017 08:57 AM PDT LONDON (AP) — An Indian tycoon facing extradition to India appeared at a preliminary hearing in a British court Tuesday.

FDA Asks Drug Company to Pull Painkiller in First Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:36 PM PDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today (June 8) that it has requested that Endo Pharmaceuticals, a drug company, remove the opioid painkiller Opana ER from the drug market. This is the first time that the federal agency has requested that a drug company voluntarily stop selling a medication because of the risk of abuse that the drug carries, the FDA said in a statement. If the company does not choose to do so voluntarily, the FDA will force the issue by withdrawing its approval for the drug.

Troubleshooting 8 Common Air Conditioner Problems Posted: 12 Jun 2017 10:26 AM PDT Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Of course it's on the hottest days that you notice your air conditioner is struggling. And it's not always the fault of ...

Tillerson, defending Trump policy, contradicted by his words Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:14 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's plans to slash spending on diplomacy won't be the only concern for lawmakers when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson appears before Congress this week to defend his department's proposed budget. They'll likely question him about seemingly contradictory foreign policy messages coming from the State Department and White House.

May ministers hold 'secret talks' with Labour to force soft Brexit: media Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:13 PM PDT Senior ministers in Britain's Conservative government and members of the main opposition Labour Party have held secret talks to ensure a soft Brexit, The Daily Telegraph reported on Tuesday. According to the newspaper, the talks -- which are said to involve some of the most senior members of Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet -- aim to force her to make concessions on immigration, the European customs union and the single market. A cross-party Brexit Commission was also reportedly discussed to ensure an orderly withdrawal from the European Union.

Ukraine says seven soldiers killed in clashes in rebel east Posted: 12 Jun 2017 04:59 AM PDT Seven Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in just three days in renewed fighting with pro-Russian rebels in the east of the country, the military said Monday. Four soldiers were killed on Saturday, two Sunday and one on Monday, bringing the death toll to 14 since the beginning of June. "The escalation began two to three weeks ago, the enemy is sending heavy weapons to frontline positions which is a violation of the peace agreements," military spokesman Andriy Lysenko told journalists.

LGBT rights marches and rallies across the U.S. Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:42 AM PDT On Monday June 12, Gays Against Guns and 20 partnering LGBTQ nightclubs participated in the one year anniversary remembering the 49 victims of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub massacre in New York City. On Sunday, in the nation's capital, and dozens of other cities across the U.S., supporters of LGBT rights mobilized for marches and rallies, celebrating their gains but angered over threats to those advances. (AP/Reuters/Getty)

Justices strike down gender differences in citizenship law Posted: 12 Jun 2017 12:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of an unusual immigration law that treats fathers and mothers differently when it comes to conferring citizenship on children born outside the U.S.

Walmart's Sick Leave Policy Is Terrible, Especially For Women Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:43 PM PDT At a time when more and more companies are going out of their way to promote work-life balance, Walmart is punishing workers for having a life outside of work.

Thai police raid 'click farm,' find 347,200 SIM cards Posted: 13 Jun 2017 04:28 AM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — Three Chinese men arrested in Thailand have acknowledged that they were operating a "click farm," using hundreds of cellphones and several hundred thousand SIM cards to run up "likes" and views on WeChat, a Chinese social media mobile application, Thai police said Tuesday.

Gulf air embargo only applies to Qatar companies: UAE Posted: 13 Jun 2017 12:31 PM PDT The air embargo imposed on Qatar applies only to airlines from Qatar or registered there, the United Arab Emirates Civil Aviation Authority said Tuesday. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain issued identical statements on the air embargo, which came into effect when Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Manama broke off relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing it of supporting "terrorism".

India's Modi to meet President Trump for first time Posted: 12 Jun 2017 11:27 AM PDT Donald Trump will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House this month, US and Indian officials said Monday, as the world's two-largest democracies diverge on tackling climate change. In a statement, India's foreign ministry said the two leaders would meet on June 26 for the first time after Modi arrives in Washington for a two-day visit. White House spokesman Sean Spicer later said that Trump wanted the meeting to advance "our common priorities fighting terrorism, promoting economic growth and reforms and expanding security cooperation in it the Pacific region".

Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Pickup: First Glimpse Posted: 13 Jun 2017 10:17 AM PDT Based on insider info, these renderings from JL Wrangler Forums give us our best guess yet at how the Jeep Wrangler pickup truck will look.

Verizon Officially Acquired Yahoo! Where Does That Leave Former CEO Marissa Mayer? Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:12 AM PDT Marissa Mayer is stepping down from her position at Yahoo! after Verizon acquisition, what is her net worth?

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