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Trump lashes out after report says he’s being investigated for possible obstruction of justice

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 04:37 AM PDT

Trump lashes out after report says he's being investigated for possible obstruction of justiceThe president tweeted his response to the bombshell Washington Post report that special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating him for obstruction of justice in the federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.


Maddow: Alexandria shooter never contacted my show

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 07:39 AM PDT

Maddow: Alexandria shooter never contacted my showThe MSNBC responded Wednesday to the revelation that James T. Hodgkinson, the suspected gunman in the shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice on Wednesday, was a fan of hers.


Otto Warmbier’s Condition Is ‘Unresponsive Wakefulness,’ Doctors Say

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 08:37 AM PDT

Otto Warmbier's Condition Is 'Unresponsive Wakefulness,' Doctors SayThe American student's father said Thursday that his son had been "brutalized" in North Korea, and was being treated in Cincinnati hospital for a "severe neurological injury."


Amid uproar, Southern Baptists condemn 'alt-right' movement

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 03:15 AM PDT

Amid uproar, Southern Baptists condemn 'alt-right' movementPHOENIX (AP) — Southern Baptists on Wednesday formally condemned the political movement known as the "alt-right," in a national meeting that was thrown into turmoil after leaders initially refused to take up the issue.


In Syria's Raqa, anti-IS fighters advance at night

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 07:02 PM PDT

In Syria's Raqa, anti-IS fighters advance at nightFaced with an onslaught of weaponised drones, mortar rounds and snipers, US-backed fighters in Syria's Raqa say the cover of night is a good ally against Islamic State group jihadists. The Syrian Democratic Forces are battling to oust the extremists from the northern city after breaking into its first neighbourhood last week. After piercing into and taking the southeastern district of Al-Meshleb, the SDF fighters are now advancing towards the Old City.


Journalist Reacts To Being Shot In The Neck In The Philippines In Calmest Way Possible

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 04:58 AM PDT

Journalist Reacts To Being Shot In The Neck In The Philippines In Calmest Way PossibleAdam Harvey has tweeted an x-ray showing a stray bullet lodged in his neck.


3 Ways Amazon Has Already Changed the Way You Shop for Food

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 11:58 AM PDT

3 Ways Amazon Has Already Changed the Way You Shop for FoodConsumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Amazon's planned purchase of organic-food chain Whole Foods for $13.7 billion is one more sign that the born-and-raised ...


Putin Denounces New Senate Sanctions

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 08:36 AM PDT

Putin Denounces New Senate Sanctions"Nothing has changed why are they talking about sanctions — it's evidence of domestic political problems in the U.S."


Trump's Deputy Attorney General issues bizarre statement warning against 'anonymous sources'

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:11 PM PDT

Trump's Deputy Attorney General issues bizarre statement warning against 'anonymous sources'The statement – which came without context or reference to any story in particular – left many feeling confused. Some suggested the statement signalled an upcoming scoop, while others thought it was made at the behest of the White House. "What an odd statement - that feels consistent with the White House's recent war on leaks," Jonathan Lemire, White House reporter for The Associated Press, tweeted.


Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies at 87

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:38 PM PDT

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies at 87Helmut Kohl, the physically imposing German chancellor whose reunification of a nation divided by the Cold War put Germany at the heart of a united Europe, died Friday at his home in Ludwigshafen. He was 87.


NYT issues correction to editorial linking Giffords shooting to Palin

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:57 AM PDT

NYT issues correction to editorial linking Giffords shooting to PalinThe New York Times has published an editor's note correcting a column by its editorial board that said the 2011 shooting of Rep. Gabby Giffords in Tucson, Ariz., had been inspired by former Alaskan governor's divisive political rhetoric.


Escaped Inmates Held Terrified Couple Hostage Prior To Their Capture

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:46 AM PDT

Escaped Inmates Held Terrified Couple Hostage Prior To Their CaptureCops say Donnie Rowe and Ricky DuBose tied up a husband and wife and held them at gunpoint in their Tennessee home.


N. Korea says it freed US student over humanitarian reasons

Posted: 14 Jun 2017 10:00 PM PDT

N. Korea says it freed US student over humanitarian reasonsSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Thursday it released an American university student over "humanitarian" reasons in its first official comment since he was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma.


Summer vacation? Lots of Americans say they can't afford it

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 09:21 AM PDT

Summer vacation? Lots of Americans say they can't afford itForget frequent flier miles, last-minute getaways and even road trips. Nearly half of Americans say they won't be taking a vacation this summer, mostly because they can't afford it, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.


Spencer Responds After Southern Baptist Convention Condemns White Supremacy

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:38 AM PDT

Spencer Responds After Southern Baptist Convention Condemns White Supremacy"Jesus never complained about 'racism,'" tweeted alt-right leader Richard Spencer.


Amazon is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:30 AM PDT

Amazon is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion

You know how Jeff Bezos is looking for new ideas related to philanthropy? Well, he might be a bit too busy to read everyone's suggestions for the next few days since Amazon just announced a deal to acquire Whole Foods for close to $14 billion. It's a surprising business move that has undoubtedly been in the works for quite some time, but it was just announced on Friday.

Under the terms of the deal, which is pending regulatory approval, Amazon will pay $42 per share to acquire Whole Foods in an all-cash transaction that's valued at $13.7 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of the year.

Why is Amazon buying the massive grocery chain? Probably for the great food, considering the quote Bezos gave:

Millions of people love Whole Foods Market because they offer the best natural and organic foods, and they make it fun to eat healthy. Whole Foods Market has been satisfying, delighting and nourishing customers for nearly four decades – they're doing an amazing job and we want that to continue.

As part of the deal, Whole Foods co-founder and CEO John Mackey will stay on the job, and the company will continue to operate stores under the Whole Foods Market brand. The company's headquarters will stay in Austin, Texas, the press release says — and you can see the entire press release at this link.

It's unclear at this time whether Amazon Prime subscribers will get anything out of the deal, and whether Whole Foods products will also be available via Amazon once the deal is finalized.


US deploys mobile artillery rocket launchers in Syria

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 03:10 PM PDT

US deploys mobile artillery rocket launchers in SyriaThe United States has deployed mobile artillery rocket launchers in southern Syria, aiming to defend its At-Tanaf base where it trains anti-Islamic State forces, Pentagon officials confirmed Thursday. Officials would not say how many of the HIMARS units, a truck-mounted multiple rocket launch system, had been moved into the area. The move sparked a protest from Russia, which supports Assad and said the HIMARS system would be used against Syrian government forces.


Hawaii Governor says he is 'looking forward' to Trump's travel ban going to Supreme Court

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:30 PM PDT

Hawaii Governor says he is 'looking forward' to Trump's travel ban going to Supreme CourtThe Governor of Hawaii is looking forward to the seemingly inevitable Supreme Court showdown between his state's Attorney General and Donald Trump's administration over the President's controversial travel ban. Governor David Ige says that the diversity in his state is something to be celebrated – not curtailed – and that his state government is willing to push back against the isolationist impulses coming out of the White House.


Woman Says United Airlines Employee Kicked Her In The Head

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:59 PM PDT

Woman Says United Airlines Employee Kicked Her In The HeadHe allegedly didn't want her to miss her flight.


Rep. Steve King Says Obama Is Partly To Blame For Alexandria Shooting

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:42 PM PDT

Rep. Steve King Says Obama Is Partly To Blame For Alexandria ShootingRep. Steve King (R-Iowa) is pointing a finger at former President Barack Obama for the attack on Republican lawmakers at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday.


US moves to seize another $540 mn in Malaysia's 1MDB scandal

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 11:24 PM PDT

US moves to seize another $540 mn in Malaysia's 1MDB scandalThe US has acted to seize another $540 million in assets, including a luxury yacht, allegedly bought with money stolen from Malaysia's multibillion-dollar 1MDB fund, a move Kuala Lumpur slammed on Friday as headline-seeking. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is battling allegations that huge sums were looted from the state fund he founded, in complex overseas deals that are being investigated by authorities in several countries. The latest move by US federal prosecutors compounds court cases launched last year in which Washington sought to confiscate more than $1 billion allegedly embezzled by businessmen with political connections in Malaysia -- bringing the total amount US officials say was stolen to $4.5 billion.


Father of freed student says son was 'brutalized' by captors

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 06:01 AM PDT

Father of freed student says son was 'brutalized' by captorsWYOMING, Ohio (AP) — The father of an American college student released by North Korea and now hospitalized in a coma says his son was "brutalized" by his captors.


Trump set to unveil new Cuba policy

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 02:55 AM PDT

Trump set to unveil new Cuba policyThe president is expected to unveil a new restrictive policy on Cuba, rolling back many Obama-era changes. ABC's Serena Marshall reports.


Deadly blast at kindergarten in eastern China

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 04:10 AM PDT

Deadly blast at kindergarten in eastern ChinaAn explosion rocked a kindergarten in eastern China on Thursday, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, authorities said, as state media published images showing bloodied and unconscious victims.


Arrests in Egypt as opposition calls for islands protest

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 01:26 AM PDT

Arrests in Egypt as opposition calls for islands protestEgyptian police have arrested dozens of activists in the face of opposition calls for protests on Friday after parliament passed a controversial agreement to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia. A lawyer working to release the activists said about 50 had been arrested across Egypt since parliament passed the treaty on Wednesday. "We hope the people show up (to protest) because without the people we can't defend what is their right," said former presidential candidate and opposition leader Hamdeen Sabbahi in a video message.


Almost Every Bit Of This Jaw-Dropping Home Is Covered In Cats

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 11:12 AM PDT

Almost Every Bit Of This Jaw-Dropping Home Is Covered In CatsFinally, a house that meets your cat's exacting standards.


The Latest: Putin hears briefing on report of IS chief death

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:37 AM PDT

The Latest: Putin hears briefing on report of IS chief deathBEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on Russian claim of killing Islamic State group leader (all times local):


iPad Pro 10.5-Inch And 12.9-Inch Tablets Have 4GB RAM, Benchmarks Reveal

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 12:27 AM PDT

iPad Pro 10.5-Inch And 12.9-Inch Tablets Have 4GB RAM, Benchmarks RevealThe new tablets were launched at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Jose last week.


How the 2020 Olympics Will Reshape Tokyo's Skyline

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:42 AM PDT

How the 2020 Olympics Will Reshape Tokyo's SkylineWith top firms such as Rem Koolhaas's firm OMA and Kengo Kuma designing structures, the summer Olympics promises to reshape Japan's capital


2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:40 PM PDT

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster SDriving is never a chore in the right car.


Tiny, Wild-Styled 2018 Kona Expands Hyundai's SUV Lineup

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:04 PM PDT

Tiny, Wild-Styled 2018 Kona Expands Hyundai's SUV LineupConsumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. The 2018 Hyundai Kona won't ever be mistaken for a wallflower in the rapidly expanding field of subcompact SUVs. Based s...


Pelosi: It’s ‘outrageous’ for Republicans to blame Scalise attack on Democrats

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:09 AM PDT

Pelosi: It's 'outrageous' for Republicans to blame Scalise attack on DemocratsMinority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called comments from Republicans blaming the left's rhetoric for Wednesday's attack on a GOP congressional baseball practice in Virginia "outrageous."


Russia accuses US of deploying missiles in Syria

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 12:07 PM PDT

Russia accuses US of deploying missiles in SyriaRussia on Thursday accused the US-led coalition of deploying missiles against Syrian troops at a garrison in the east of the country, where rebels battling the Islamic State group are being trained. "Forces of the US-led anti-IS coalition have repeatedly issued strikes on Syrian government forces fighting IS near the Jordanian border. "It's not hard to guess that similar strikes will be continued against contingents of the Syrian army in the future using HIMARS," it said.


5th day of deliberations in case of officer who shot Castile

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:06 PM PDT

5th day of deliberations in case of officer who shot CastileST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jurors weighing the fate of a Minnesota police officer who killed a black motorist last July are headed into their fifth day of deliberations Friday.


Hospital spokeswoman: U.S. student released from N. Korea suffered ‘severe neurological injury’

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 09:26 AM PDT

Hospital spokeswoman: U.S. student released from N. Korea suffered 'severe neurological injury'A spokeswoman from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center said that Otto Warmbier, the U.S. student in a coma who was released from North Korea, has "suffered a severe neurological injury." Warmbier's father expressed relief to have his son home, and also said he doesn't believe North Korea's explanation for his son's coma.


The Latest: Sheriff: Pilot in blimp crash seriously burned

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 11:16 AM PDT

The Latest: Sheriff: Pilot in blimp crash seriously burnedERIN, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on the crash of an advertising blimp at the U.S. Open (all times local):


Putin denounces latest sanctions passed by US Senate

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 03:37 AM PDT

Putin denounces latest sanctions passed by US SenateRussian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday slammed fresh sanctions approved by the US Senate as coming "out of nowhere" and motivated by domestic politics and historical efforts by the West to "contain" Russia. "We know that currently there is a bill in the US Senate regarding toughening sanctions. Why did they start to talk about sanctions again out of nowhere?" Putin said at his annual phone-in with Russian citizens.


The First US-Bound Civic Type R Is Up For Auction

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 10:10 AM PDT

The First US-Bound Civic Type R Is Up For AuctionHonda donated Civic Type R #01 to charity. Now, it can be yours.


This is the fastest drop-top Audi, ever

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:51 AM PDT

This is the fastest drop-top Audi, everLess than 24 hours after McLaren took the wraps off its latest mid-engined 200mph convertible, Audi has unveiled the R8 Spyder V10 Plus, the fastest and most powerful series production soft top in the company's history. Audi says that thanks to a 600+hp naturally aspirated (i.e., no turbos or superchargers) V10 engine sitting behind the driver's seat but ahead of the rear axle, this particular R8 can hit 203mph (326km/h) and will take just 3.3 seconds to hit 100km/h from standstill. To achieve these figures, Audi has looked to the track for engineering inspiration.


MV Agusta Releases New Dragster RC

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 05:47 PM PDT

MV Agusta Releases New Dragster RCMV Agusta Releases New Dragster RC MV Agusta reveals the newest addition to the Reparto Corse lineup. MV Agusta just released the newest addition to its sexy, high-performance RC lineup–The Limited Edition Dragster RC. With the Dragster RC, the venerable


Shooting at GOP baseball practice in Alexandria, Va.

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 05:59 AM PDT

Shooting at GOP baseball practice in Alexandria, Va.Several people including a congressman were wounded by gunfire on Wednesday, June 14, just outside Washington, D.C. Here are photos.


The Hourly Income You Need To Afford Rent Around The U.S.

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 02:19 PM PDT

The Hourly Income You Need To Afford Rent Around The U.S.Full-time workers who make minimum wage can't afford a two-bedroom rental home in any state in the U.S. without spending more than the recommended 30 percent of their income, according to a report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition.


Polygamous sect leader Lyle Jeffs captured after 1 year

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 08:24 AM PDT

Polygamous sect leader Lyle Jeffs captured after 1 yearSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Polygamous sect leader Lyle Jeffs was captured Wednesday night in South Dakota after being on the run for nearly a year after escaping from home confinement in Utah pending trial on food stamp fraud charges.


Gordon Ramsay Vs. Guy Fieri: Whose Burger Is Better?

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:03 AM PDT

Gordon Ramsay Vs. Guy Fieri: Whose Burger Is Better?Two polarizing chefs = two polarizing burgers.


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