| Bernie Sanders dismisses Hillary Clinton's comments blaming him for her election loss Posted: 06 Sep 2017 09:32 AM PDT  The Vermont senator says he isn't interested in rehashing the 2016 presidential race and is too busy protecting progressive interests from Trump's legislative agenda.
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| Irma: At Least 3 Dead in Caribbean Islands, Heads Toward Puerto Rico Posted: 06 Sep 2017 08:31 AM PDT  Irma made landfall in St. Maarten as a Category 5 hurricane with 185 mph winds destroying everything in its path before making its way to Puerto Rico, where the governor urged all to stay inside.
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| Police Dispute Michael Bennett's Claims Of Racial Profiling, Brutality Posted: 07 Sep 2017 11:19 AM PDT  The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Wednesday rejected NFL star Michael Bennett's claim that Las Vegas officers violently detained him late last month because he's black.
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| Aerial photos of Hurricane Irma destruction Posted: 07 Sep 2017 11:24 AM PDT ![Aerial photos of Hurricane Irma destruction]( "Aerial photos of Hurricane Irma destruction") The islands of St. Martin and Barbuda were especially hard hit in the storm and officials there are continuing to assess the damage. Irma delivered massive destruction to St. Martin, and at least eight people were killed and 21 more injured on the small island, according to French Interior Minister Gérard Collomb. One person was also killed in Barbuda on Wednesday.
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| Poignant New Artwork Shows Little Boy Playing On U.S.-Mexico Border Posted: 07 Sep 2017 07:40 AM PDT  A street artist from France has created a thought-provoking piece of art on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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| Iconic 9/11 images: 16 years later Posted: 06 Sep 2017 12:06 PM PDT  The 9/11 attacks in New York City were documented extensively in photographs, and rebuilding in the World Trade Center area has been too. Here, in interactive displays that combine original images and current photos, you can compare then with now.
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| Florida Governor Warns Irma Is 'Bigger, Faster And Stronger' Than Hurricane Andrew Posted: 06 Sep 2017 07:31 AM PDT  Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) is urging residents and tourists to take Hurricane Irma seriously, warning that the record-breaking storm is "bigger, faster and stronger" than Hurricane Andrew, which devastated the state 25 years ago.
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| Hurricane Irma kills six on Caribbean island St Martin: official Posted: 06 Sep 2017 04:53 PM PDT  Basse-Terre (AFP) - At least six people have been killed in the French part of the Caribbean island St Martin after Hurricane Irma tore through the region, Guadeloupe prefect Eric Maire said Wednesday. The previous toll given by France's overseas ministry was two dead and two seriously injured on the eastern Caribbean islands St Barts and St Martin. "The situation in St Martin and St Barts is dramatic -- there is no drinking water, electricity, public buildings are unusable, houses have been destroyed.
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| Trump says military action against North Korea is not the ‘first choice’ Posted: 06 Sep 2017 11:52 AM PDT  Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Wednesday, President Trump said that military action against North Korea isn't the U.S.'s "first choice," but "we will have to see what happens." His comments came after a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping that included a "strong discussion" about North Korea.
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| Isil leader 'planning fresh wave of attacks' in revenge for defeats in Iraq and Syria, leading Iraqi official says Posted: 07 Sep 2017 12:52 AM PDT  The leader of Islamist State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) is planning a fresh wave of terror attacks against Britain and other European countries in revenge for the crushing defeats the Islamist terror group has suffered in Iraq and Syria, a leading Iraqi intelligence official has warned. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of Isil's self-proclaimed Caliphate in Iraq and Syria, is said to be organising a number of "sophisticated attacks" against Western targets to boost the morale of jihadi fighters after the series of defeats the movement has suffered in places like Mosul and Raqqa. In an exclusive interview with the Telegraph, Lahur Talabany , the head of Kurdish intelligence who has been heavily involved in the military campaign to liberate Mosul from Isil control, says a new generation of Islamist terror groups could emerge in Iraq if the country does not undertake radical political reform. "Isil has lost a lot of land in Iraq and Syria, but this is not the end of Isil," said Mr Talabany, 41, during a visit to London, where he is having a series of meetings with officials and ministers, including Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon. Mr Talabany said that there were an estimated 500 British jihadists fighting with Isil at the height of the so-called caliphate's influence in Iraq and Syria, but that the majority of them had been killed during the US-led coalition's military campaign to destroy Isil. Iraq victory over Isil in Mosul, in pictures As a result al-Baghdadi, who Mr Talabany says is still alive and probably hiding in the desert between the Syrian and Iraqi borders, is keen to launch a new wave of terrorist attacks against Britain and other Western countries to boost the morale of surviving Isil fighters. "We are going to see a lot more attacks on the West that are designed to boost the morale of the fighters who have suffered heavy losses," said Mr Talabany. "They are trying to do attacks that will get them publicity. "The more sophisticated attacks are being organised by the leadership around the Baghdadi camp." Following the liberation of Mosul, Iraq's second largest city which was liberated from Isil control earlier in the summer, Iraqi security officials have been able to gain a better understanding of how Isil managed to seize control of the city and recruit so many foreign fighters to its cause. Isil defeated in Mosul after three years 01:15 "Isil played the media card very well," said Mr Talabany. "They used the media to demoralise the government forces in both Iraq and Syria, but they were never as strong as they led the world to believe. "They had lots of land, which they needed to attract foreign fighters. But now they don't have the land to attract people to join them." Consequently, Mr Talabany believes al-Baghdadi and other senior members of Isil's leadership are seeking to launch fresh terror attacks to demonstrate the movement still has the ability to wage war against the West. Mr Talabany said the Kurds and other Iraqi fighters were grateful for the military support they had received from the U.S., Britain and other coalition forces in the battle against Isil. "We are very grateful for the help we have received from the coalition forces," he said "Their backing meant it was too much for Isil to handle." But he warned that, as the military campaign against Isil began to wind down, it was important that countries like Britain continued to provide political support to the Iraqi government as it undertook the painful process of rebuilding the country after more than a decade of conflict. In particular if was important the the Shia-dominated government of Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi reconciled the leaders of the Sunni tribes, many of whom have supported Isil because they do not believe they are properly represented in Baghdad. The Iraqi government also needs to engage with the Kurds, who have played a key role in defeating Isil. "We want to thank the UK government for their support," said Mr Talabany. But we need them to stay engaged for the next phase as we rebuild the country. "We will need political support as we get the Sunnis back into the government in Baghdad otherwise we will end up with a new set of extremists in the country. "If the Sunnis are brought back into the political system then that will be the end of Isil. But if the opposite happens then we could have new Islamist groups emerging that have a similar agenda as Isil."
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| Suspected Shoplifter Slips Handcuffs, Takes Police Vehicle On Wild 100 MPH Ride Posted: 07 Sep 2017 03:46 AM PDT  A suspected shoplifter led police in Texas on a dangerous high speed pursuit on Saturday, after she slipped her handcuffs and stole a police car.
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| Fuel shortages, bottlenecks hamper Florida mass exodus Posted: 07 Sep 2017 05:13 PM PDT  With Hurricane Irma aiming squarely at Florida, up to a million people were told to evacuate coastal areas in the Sunshine State and neighboring Georgia on Thursday, amid worries that fuel shortages and traffic bottlenecks could thwart the mass exodus. In a state home to more than 20 million people, Governor Rick Scott warned residents on both coasts to be ready to get out before the monster storm strikes south Florida late Saturday. Already, 31,000 people have already fled the Florida Keys chain of islands, and Scott warned people yet to evacuate to get out, fast.
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| This Is What It's Like To Stay At Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia House Posted: 07 Sep 2017 03:30 AM PDT  "Fixer Upper" fans likely know that Chip and Joanna Gaines have a pair of vacation homes for rent near the show's home base in Waco, Texas. For those who aren't aware: Chip and Joanna opened their massive Magnolia Market store in Waco in 2015 and Magnolia House, a nearby vacation rental, in 2016. Tourism to Waco tripled that year, according to the Waco Tribune-Herald. This month, reservations opened for Hillcrest Estate, another Gaines' rental in Waco that will open in the fall.
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| Former 14-Year-Old Bride Wins $16 Million Lawsuit Against Polygamous Group Posted: 06 Sep 2017 11:44 AM PDT  The ceremony was overseen by polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs
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| Hurricane Harvey: ISIS Supporters Call for Attacks Posted: 06 Sep 2017 08:05 AM PDT  The jihadist group's followers seek to take advantage of the destruction across Texas.
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| Trump Jr. Took Russia Meeting To Get Info On Clinton's 'Fitness,' He Tells Senate Posted: 07 Sep 2017 10:14 AM PDT  Donald Trump Jr., the oldest son of President Donald Trump, met with a Russian lawyer in June 2016 because he hoped to get damaging information about Hillary Clinton's "fitness" for the White House, he told Senate investigators Thursday, according to a report from The New York Times.
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| China's military practices for 'surprise attack' over sea near Korea Posted: 06 Sep 2017 06:33 PM PDT ![China's military practices for 'surprise attack' over sea near Korea]( "China's military practices for 'surprise attack' over sea near Korea") China's air force has carried out exercises near the Korean peninsula, practicing to defend against a "surprise attack" coming over the sea, Chinese state media said. The exercises came days after North Korea's sixth, and most powerful, nuclear test fueled global concern that the isolated nation plans more weapons tests, possibly of a long-range missile. An anti-aircraft defense battalion held the exercises early on Tuesday, near the Bohai Sea, the innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea that separates China from the Korean peninsula, an official military website said.
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| Ohio Taco Bell Workers Kill Armed Robber as Second Flees Posted: 07 Sep 2017 10:36 AM PDT  Three Cleveland Taco Bell employees opened fire on two armed robbers, killing one, according to police.
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| Here’s What Happened When I Gave Up Negative Self-Talk For A Month Posted: 06 Sep 2017 08:20 AM PDT  In our monthly series, GIVING UP, newsroom staffers deprive themselves of a habit and track how it went.
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| Florida Sex Offenders Not Allowed At Hurricane Irma Shelters, Sheriff Says Posted: 06 Sep 2017 09:36 AM PDT  One Florida Sheriff is seeking to arrest people — Hurricane Irma or not.
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| SpaceX is launching the US Military’s mysterious X-37B space plane into orbit today, watch it live here Posted: 07 Sep 2017 06:43 AM PDT 
SpaceX launches have become something of a routine over the past year or so, but if you think there's nothing interesting about yet another launch being carried out by Elon Musk's stellar startup, you're dead wrong. Today, the company will send its reliable rocket skyward once more, and this time it has some seriously strange cargo. The craft will be carrying the X-37B space plane, an unmanned drone owned by the US Air Force, and the government isn't too keen on the specifics of its mission.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M6Zvi-fFv4 The X-37B is an "experimental platform" according to the US Air Force. This time around, the plane will carry "small satellite ride shares and will demonstrate greater opportunities for rapid space access and on-orbit testing of emerging space technologies," which is a really fancy way of saying "we'd rather not tell you exactly what we're doing up there." You might remember the X-37B from its previous trip to space, which it returned from in May of this year. The launch is set for today, September 7th, between 9:50am EDT and 2:55am EDT, though the exact launch timing will be determined based on weather, spacecraft readiness, and a million other factors that SpaceX has to account for. The launch is being held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, which makes accounting for weather particularly tricky at the moment. Thankfully, Hurricane Irma is still a ways off the Florida coast, and isn't expected to impact the event. You can watch the entire live stream of the launch from the window above, which will go live shortly before the launch window opens, and as always SpaceX will be providing commentary and offering insight into the technical aspects of shooting a giant bullet into space. Just don't expect them to reveal anything juicy about the X-37B, because that's a secret.
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| Mom Asks Two Simple Questions To Determine If You're Doing OK As A Parent Posted: 06 Sep 2017 01:06 PM PDT  A mom of three has set out to let other parents know as long as they love their kids, they're doing alright.
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| Putin Has a Plan to Avoid War With North Korea Posted: 06 Sep 2017 09:18 AM PDT  The Russian president has championed "economically beneficial" projects between Russia, South Korea and North Korea.
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| Duterte's son denies Philippine drug smuggling claims Posted: 07 Sep 2017 03:09 AM PDT  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's son and son-in-law denied allegations Thursday that they belonged to a drug trafficking gang, with the explosive claims raising questions about the government's bloody anti-narcotics crackdown. Since then, police have killed around 3,800 suspects in anti-narcotics operations, while thousands of other people have been murdered in unexplained circumstances. The allegations emerged last month when a customs broker told the Senate panel that he had heard the names of Duterte's son and son-in-law mentioned while seeking to expedite the shipment.
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| Pregnant Woman Reportedly Denied Service At Restaurant For Wearing A Crop Top Posted: 07 Sep 2017 08:59 AM PDT  An expectant mother in Washington was reportedly denied service at a restaurant for wearing a crop top.
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| Police shoot and kill tiger that wandered on busy interstate Posted: 07 Sep 2017 07:06 AM PDT  ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia police shot and killed a Bengal tiger on Wednesday after it escaped from a truck and wandered along a major interstate near Atlanta, frightening residents of a nearby subdivision.
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| Florida cites complaints over Chevron gas prices as shortages mount Posted: 07 Sep 2017 03:39 PM PDT ![Florida cites complaints over Chevron gas prices as shortages mount]( "Florida cites complaints over Chevron gas prices as shortages mount") By Devika Krishna Kumar and Jessica Resnick-Ault NEW YORK (Reuters) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Thursday her office had received 45 complaints of inflated prices at Chevron Corp branded gasoline stations in the southern part of the state, as shortages worsened ahead of Hurricane Irma's expected U.S. landfall this weekend. More than 1,800 gas stations - more than a quarter of the state's total - were without fuel late Thursday, up from 1,200 Wednesday, ahead of Irma, which is battering the Caribbean with winds at speeds of around 185 miles per hour (300 km per hour).
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| Philly Driver Shouts 'This Is America' To The Wrong Asian-American Posted: 06 Sep 2017 05:42 PM PDT  Casual discrimination happens all the time ― sometimes when you're just trying to cross the street.
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| 13 Gifts Your Coffee-Obsessed Friends Want This Year Posted: 06 Sep 2017 11:57 AM PDT |
| The U.S. Has Apologized for Dropping Offensive Leaflets on Afghanistan Posted: 06 Sep 2017 01:42 AM PDT  A dog was depicted carrying the Taliban flag, inscribed with Islamic verses
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| Warren Buffett Lost More Money Than Anyone in the World on Tuesday Posted: 06 Sep 2017 02:55 PM PDT  The Berkshire Hathaway chairman and renowned investing genius lost $1.53 billion Tuesday, or 2% of his net worth according to Bloomberg, as markets were broadly routed on policy uncertainty and ongoing jitters over North Korea.
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| Democrats Duck Questions About Sen. Bob Menendez's Corruption Trial Posted: 07 Sep 2017 11:57 AM PDT  WASHINGTON ― An incumbent Democratic senator is on trial this week on charges of federal bribery, and his colleagues in the Senate would rather not talk about it.
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| Hunter Suffers Serious Head Injury After Being Attacked By Grizzly Bear Posted: 06 Sep 2017 12:01 AM PDT  A grizzly bear attacked a hunter in Montana on Monday when he and his hunting partner were out on a hunting excursion and left the former.
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| Seeking home's comforts, Rohingya couple make deadly choice Posted: 06 Sep 2017 07:02 PM PDT  BANDARBAN, Bangladesh (AP) — The young Rohingya couple fleeing violence in Myanmar had escaped with their family to nearby Bangladesh, where they spent days living in a hastily built shelter on a muddy hill. For the sake of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, they decided to return home briefly, for a quick bath and clean clothes.
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| Donald Trump Falsely Claims U.S. Is The Highest-Taxed Nation Posted: 06 Sep 2017 08:17 AM PDT  WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Wednesday morning that the United States has the highest taxes of any country.
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| Woman Catches Mechanic Taking Joyride in Car She Brought In for Service Posted: 06 Sep 2017 01:23 PM PDT  The woman and her husband caught up with the mechanic at a fast food drive-thru.
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| Man Takes A Selfie Every Day, From Age 12 To Wedding Posted: 07 Sep 2017 09:53 AM PDT  Hugo Cornellier has taken one selfie a day since he was 12 years old to document the passage of time.
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| The Latest: FEMA orders 4,500 trailers for Harvey Posted: 07 Sep 2017 05:12 PM PDT  HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on the aftermath of Harvey in Texas (all times local):
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| US pushes oil embargo on N. Korea, takes aim at Kim Jong-Un Posted: 06 Sep 2017 04:16 PM PDT  The United States on Wednesday asked the United Nations to slap an oil embargo on North Korea and freeze the assets of leader Kim Jong-Un, setting up a potential clash with Russia and China over how to respond to Pyongyang's sixth and biggest nuclear test. China has long been reluctant to take measures that could trigger instability or a refugee exodus on its border, and Russia has resisted tough economic sanctions that could worsen the humanitarian crisis.
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| This Couple's Planet Fitness Wedding Photos Will Live Forever As Their Fitspo Posted: 06 Sep 2017 08:28 AM PDT  Fitspo goals to the max.
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| Pentagon Undecided On How DACA's End Might Impact Hundreds Who Signed Up To Serve Posted: 06 Sep 2017 05:41 PM PDT  WASHINGTON ― The Department of Defense has not yet determined what it would do if the president's decision to rescind protections for young undocumented immigrants leads to some of the military's recruits losing the documents that made them eligible to serve.
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| Ex-Charles Manson Follower Must Get Past Governor to See Freedom Posted: 07 Sep 2017 09:25 AM PDT  Getting the approval of a parole panel was the easy part for Leslie Van Houten
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