2018年10月26日星期五

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Andrew Gillum Wants Ron DeSantis To Show Him Some Respect

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 02:07 PM PDT

Andrew Gillum Wants Ron DeSantis To Show Him Some RespectFlorida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, the Democratic mayor of


Painting of Jesus survives 7-alarm fire that burned Massachusetts church to the ground

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 09:39 AM PDT

Painting of Jesus survives 7-alarm fire that burned Massachusetts church to the groundA seven-alarm fire that tore through a 150-year-old church in Massachusetts


Man Armed With Hammer Tries To Steal Original Copy Of Magna Carta

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 09:45 AM PDT

Man Armed With Hammer Tries To Steal Original Copy Of Magna CartaPolice in Salisbury, England, have arrested a 45-year-old man they say tried


Autopsy Released in Death of 7-Year-Old Allegedly Killed by His Teen Aunt

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 05:31 PM PDT

Autopsy Released in Death of 7-Year-Old Allegedly Killed by His Teen AuntThe 7-year-old boy who was found dead inside his Colorado home died of cervical compression and blunt force injuries, according to an autopsy report released on Thursday.


Grassley to DOJ: Investigate Kavanaugh accuser and Avenatti

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 11:59 AM PDT

Grassley to DOJ: Investigate Kavanaugh accuser and AvenattiWASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Thursday asked for a criminal investigation into whether Julie Swetnick and her attorney, Michael Avenatti, conspired to provide false statements to Congress and obstructed a congressional investigation during the confirmation process for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.


U.S. Powerball lottery leaps to $750 million after massive Mega Millions jackpot

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 02:11 AM PDT

U.S. Powerball lottery leaps to $750 million after massive Mega Millions jackpotThe Powerball numbers 3, 21, 45, 53, 56 and a Powerball of 22 were drawn on Wednesday night. Powerball's historic jackpot comes after the U.S. Mega Millions lottery reached a jackpot of $1.537 billion, just short of a world record. Only one ticket matched all six numbers in the Mega Million drawing on Tuesday night.


Another Suspicious Package Addressed To Cory Booker Found

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 03:11 AM PDT

Another Suspicious Package Addressed To Cory Booker FoundThe mystery surrounding the envelopes containing explosive devices that have


Smithsonian Museum Will Display Matthew Shepard's Belongings

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 07:31 AM PDT

Smithsonian Museum Will Display Matthew Shepard's BelongingsIt's a touching tribute honoring the memory of Matthew Shepard, 20 years after his gruesome death.


A U.K. Billionaire Stopped the Press From Reporting Allegations of Harassment – Raising Questions of #MeToo in Britain

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 12:56 PM PDT

A U.K. Billionaire Stopped the Press From Reporting Allegations of Harassment – Raising Questions of #MeToo in BritainTopshop owner Sir Philip Green denies the allegations


2 Brides Celebrate Their Marriage By Setting Wedding Dresses On Fire

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 04:22 PM PDT

2 Brides Celebrate Their Marriage By Setting Wedding Dresses On FireThis is one wedding ceremony that got very heated.


Microsoft to keep Pentagon bid amid ethics concerns

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 01:04 PM PDT

Microsoft to keep Pentagon bid amid ethics concernsMicrosoft said Friday it is prepared to provide its technology to the US military, including for a massive cloud computing project, despite ethics concerns among some of its employees and others in Silicon Valley. "All of us who live in this country depend on its strong defense," Microsoft president Brad Smith said in a blog post. The statement came two weeks after Google dropped out of the bidding for the huge Pentagon cloud computing contract that could be worth up to $10 billion.


Heidi Heitkamp Flooded With Donations After Voting Against Brett Kavanaugh

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 08:54 PM PDT

Heidi Heitkamp Flooded With Donations After Voting Against Brett KavanaughSen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) has raised more than $12 million in the weeks


Senate candidate Corey Stewart doesn't waste any sympathy on CNN over bombing attempt

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 12:25 PM PDT

Senate candidate Corey Stewart doesn't waste any sympathy on CNN over bombing attemptCorey Stewart, the Republican candidate for Senate in Virginia, made it clear where he places the blame for suspected mail bombs sent this week: on the intended victims.


Chic Reproduction Furniture, Wicker Lighting, and More Items to Source Now

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 09:32 AM PDT

Chic Reproduction Furniture, Wicker Lighting, and More Items to Source Now


Married Indiana Teachers Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 10:27 AM PDT

Married Indiana Teachers Found Dead in Apparent Murder-SuicidePolice said they are not looking for a suspect.


Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in Gaza border protest: medics

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 01:41 PM PDT

Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in Gaza border protest: medicsThe Israeli military responded with air strikes at three positions belonging to Hamas, the Islamist group that rules the Gaza Strip, an army statement said. It said 16,000 Palestinians had gathered along the Gaza border and hurled grenades, firebombs and rocks at Israeli troops, who responded with "riot dispersal means" and live fire when required. Later, sirens sounded in Israeli towns and communities around the Gaza Strip to warn that militants had launched rockets.


Oil Traders Who Expect Iran Waivers Are in for a Shock: Hedgeye

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 09:10 PM PDT

Oil Traders Who Expect Iran Waivers Are in for a Shock: HedgeyeTraders who expect the U.S. to hand out waivers allowing certain nations to continue buying oil from the Islamic Republic, "are making a huge miscalculation," Joe McMonigle, head of energy policy at Hedgeye, said in a note. "We see more than a 50 percent chance of an early enforcement of Iran sanctions to send a message and incentivize others to get Iran imports to zero," McMonigle said. The international benchmark could even hit $90 a barrel for the first time since 2014, before settling back to around $85, McMonigle said.


`How can I be effective?’: Teachers suffering after Michael

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 07:48 AM PDT

`How can I be effective?': Teachers suffering after MichaelPANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Regina Ferrell, a fourth-grade teacher in Bay County, stood before the local school board this week and pleaded: Please be flexible with teachers returning to classrooms after Hurricane Michael.


Hyundai Q3 profit plummets on slowing sales, currency swings

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 12:16 AM PDT

Hyundai Q3 profit plummets on slowing sales, currency swingsHyundai Motor reported a 67 percent plunge in third-quarter net profit from the previous year after overseas sales slowed and currency swings hurt its bottom line in emerging markets. Net profit for July to September was 306 billion won ($268.8 million), while operating profit plummeted 76 percent year-on-year to 288.9 billion won, the firm said in a statement. "The third quarter was a difficult time due to slowing demand in major markets including the US and concerns over a global trade dispute," said Hyundai, which together with its subsidiary Kia is the world's fifth-largest automaker.


U.S. Pacific Islands devastated by Super Typhoon Yutu

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 10:35 AM PDT

U.S. Pacific Islands devastated by Super Typhoon YutuResidents of the U.S. Western Pacific territories are struggling to pick up the pieces after being hit by Super Typhoon Yutu overnight. Colette Luke has more.


Chris Cuomo Mocks Sarah Sanders With A Classic ‘Princess Bride’ Quote

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 01:03 AM PDT

Chris Cuomo Mocks Sarah Sanders With A Classic 'Princess Bride' QuoteCNN's Chris Cuomo used a classic line from "The Princess Bride" to call out


Dallas Morning News Endorses Beto O'Rourke

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 07:18 AM PDT

Dallas Morning News Endorses Beto O'RourkeTexas Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke landed another major


Schoolgirls wanted to murder classmates and drink their blood, police say

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 04:59 AM PDT

Schoolgirls wanted to murder classmates and drink their blood, police sayA pair of schoolgirls plotted to kill their more than a dozen of their classmates and drink their blood in a bid to be close to Satan, police said.


Senator refers Kavanaugh accuser, Avenatti for criminal probe

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 01:33 PM PDT

Senator refers Kavanaugh accuser, Avenatti for criminal probeU.S. Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Grassley on Thursday sought a federal probe of Julie Swetnick, who accused Brett Kavanaugh of aggressive sexual behavior before his confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, and her lawyer Michael Avenatti. Grassley referred them to the Justice Department for criminal investigation related to "a potential conspiracy to provide materially false statements to Congress and obstruct a congressional committee investigation," according to a statement from his office. The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the referral.


Creepy AI-Created Portrait Fetches $432,500 at Auction

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 03:25 PM PDT

Creepy AI-Created Portrait Fetches $432,500 at AuctionThe "Portrait of Edmond Belamy" is the first painting created by an artificial intelligence (AI) to be auctioned in the art world. The man with a blurry face, painted in the "Old Master" style of artists like Rembrandt van Rijn in the 17th century, is the product of the Paris art collective Obvious. The collective, which includes Hugo Caselles-Dupré, Pierre Fautrel and Gauthier Vernier, uses an AI method called generative adversarial network (GAN) for its creations.


The 2020 McLaren Speedtail Revealed!

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 05:01 AM PDT

The 2020 McLaren Speedtail Revealed!Release date, price, and details on the most expensive, most powerful, and fastest McLaren yet.


Women Come Forward with Stories of Harassment from Man Who Killed University of Utah Student

Posted: 24 Oct 2018 07:29 PM PDT

Women Come Forward with Stories of Harassment from Man Who Killed University of Utah StudentMore women are coming forward to say they too have had uncomfortable relationships with Melvin Rowland, the man who fatally shot a University of Utah student earlier this week.


Boeing opens first European plant, picking UK despite Brexit

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 09:20 AM PDT

Boeing opens first European plant, picking UK despite BrexitThe US aerospace giant Boeing opened its first manufacturing plant in Europe on Thursday, giving a boost to Britain's business credentials ahead of its impending exit from the European Union. British officials seized on the symbolism of the £40 million ($50 million, 45 million euros) investment in the plant, which stands near a local university with which Boeing has cooperated for nearly two decades. "Boeing choosing the heart of South Yorkshire as its first European home is testament to our capabilities, talent pool and strong manufacturing supply chains," Business Secretary Greg Clark said.


Kirstjen Nielsen Says U.S. Has No Intention Of Shooting Caravan Migrants

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 04:46 AM PDT

Kirstjen Nielsen Says U.S. Has No Intention Of Shooting Caravan MigrantsU.S. authorities have no intention of shooting migrants attempting to enter


Pipe bomb scare raises new questions about mail safety

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 03:30 PM PDT

Pipe bomb scare raises new questions about mail safetyNEW YORK (AP) — The wave of pipe bombs addressed to prominent Democrats has raised fresh questions about the ability of the U.S. Postal Service and private delivery companies to intercept explosives and other dangerous items.


All The Incendiary Garbage Fox News Has Broadcast About George Soros Since April

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 06:00 AM PDT

All The Incendiary Garbage Fox News Has Broadcast About George Soros Since AprilThis week, similar suspicious packages were mailed to frequent targets of


11 Things We Want from H&M Home's Very Rare Sale This Weekend

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 09:43 AM PDT

11 Things We Want from H&M Home's Very Rare Sale This Weekend


Republicans push ahead with conservative Trump judicial nominees

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 04:23 AM PDT

Republicans push ahead with conservative Trump judicial nomineesDemocrats, who mounted an unsuccessful effort to block Senate confirmation this month of Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, have slammed the president's fellow Republicans for holding the hearings. Only two senators on the 21-member Judiciary Committee, both Republicans, showed up for the hearing in Washington on Wednesday in which four judicial nominees were considered. Democratic Senator Patty Murray, who had asked Republicans to postpone the hearing while the Senate is in recess ahead of the Nov. 6 congressional elections, criticized "the shameful partisan path they have taken on what has always been a bipartisan process." She accused the Republicans of a "mad dash" to secure confirmation.


How Does Checking My Credit Affect My Credit Score?

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 06:39 AM PDT

How Does Checking My Credit Affect My Credit Score?Credit and credit scores rely on multiple factors, and it's easy to get confused about which actions do and do not impact your credit. You may feel hesitant to check your credit under the misconception that it can hurt your credit score. In fact, regularly checking your credit can help you keep your credit history in good shape.


Saudi prosecutor to visit Istanbul over Khashoggi murder

Posted: 26 Oct 2018 07:43 AM PDT

Saudi prosecutor to visit Istanbul over Khashoggi murderSaudi Arabia's chief prosecutor will visit Istanbul to speak with Turkish authorities as part of the investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkey's president said Friday, adding that Ankara still has more evidence in the case. The announcement by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came a day after the Saudi prosecutor said that, based on evidence supplied by Turkey, the murder appeared to have been premeditated -- the first time Saudi authorities have made such an admission. The killing has tainted the image of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who positioned himself as a Saudi reformer, and tested ties between Washington and Riyadh as Western powers demand answers over Khashoggi's death.


The 2019 Honda Civic Si Gets New Colors and a Volume Knob

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 10:30 AM PDT

The 2019 Honda Civic Si Gets New Colors and a Volume KnobBoth coupe and sedan have been updated with a handful of new features.


U.S. Says ‘Others’ Are Under Scrutiny in Cohen Grand Jury Probe

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 01:30 PM PDT

U.S. Says 'Others' Are Under Scrutiny in Cohen Grand Jury ProbeProsecutors made the disclosure Thursday in opposing a media request to obtain papers related to the search warrants used in the April 9 raid of Cohen's home, hotel and business. Federal prosecutors in New York filed a public brief that doesn't specify who is targeted in the investigation or named in the warrant papers. Protecting their privacy interests make it impractical to release the warrant papers in redacted form, they argued.


Gillum says he supports Israel; DeSantis gets Pence's help

Posted: 25 Oct 2018 05:08 PM PDT

Gillum says he supports Israel; DeSantis gets Pence's helpPLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum pushed back Thursday against Republican accusations that he is anti-Israel, telling a crowd at a synagogue that support for the Jewish nation must be bipartisan and not used as a "wedge" issue for political gain.


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