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APNewsBreak: Suspect in Nazi bomb plot kicked out of Army

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 12:23 PM PDT

APNewsBreak: Suspect in Nazi bomb plot kicked out of ArmyLOS ANGELES (AP) — An Army veteran accused of plotting terrorist attacks in Southern California was demoted and discharged from the military for a serious offense, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday.


Medicare for All Would Also Be Expensive for All

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 05:00 AM PDT

Medicare for All Would Also Be Expensive for AllMost of the Democrats' proposals claim that they can reduce costs, but they cannot do so unless they take on two of the most sympathetic and powerful actors in the U.S. health care system: hospitals and physicians. Both of them are more likely to co-opt Medicare for All than to allow it to harm their interests. To get a sense of their influence, consider that only about 21 percent of U.S. health care costs are attributable to drug and insurance companies.


FBI says received vague tips ahead of deadly California synagogue shooting

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 01:46 PM PDT

FBI says received vague tips ahead of deadly California synagogue shootingPolice are investigating what motivated a 19-year-old suspect to open fire on the Chabad of Poway synagogue in suburban San Diego on Saturday, including whether to bring hate crime charges against the man who surrendered to police shortly after the attack. The FBI said it received tips about an online post referring to a potential attack that did not include "specific" information about the post's author or location. "The FBI thanks the alert citizens who saw and reported the post," the bureau said in a statement.


The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS In Photos

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 07:35 AM PDT

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS In Photos


Seattle crane collapse: 'Words can't describe what a good partner he was,' says widow of one of 4 killed

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 11:11 AM PDT

Seattle crane collapse: 'Words can't describe what a good partner he was,' says widow of one of 4 killedAmong those who were killed in the Seattle crane collapse were two ironworkers and a student.


Armored Vehicles Crush Anti-Maduro Protesters in Caracas

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 10:33 AM PDT

Armored Vehicles Crush Anti-Maduro Protesters in CaracasProtesters loyal to Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó were crushed under armored cars driven by pro-government forces during a violent uprising that racked the streets of Caracas on Tuesday after Guaidó launched a push to end socialist president Nicolás Maduro's regime.Violent clashes ensued Tuesday morning after Guaidó, who declared himself interim president of the nation earlier this year, finally called on his supporters to take to the streets in response to the starvation and poverty that have taken root under Maduro.One video of the violence showed pro-government forces in an armored car accelerating into a crowd of protesters who had breached a barrier surrounding La Carlota air base, where soldiers rebelled to join the opposition Tuesday morning.> ���� | REBELIÓN EN VENEZUELA: Tanquetas militares arrollan a grupo de manifestantes en Caracas: pic.twitter.com/BLirOAoFkP> > -- Alerta News 24 (@AlertaNews24) April 30, 2019Local authorities have not yet reported any fatalities, but many are said to be injured.Maduro and his defense minister, Vladimir Padrino, have stated their intention to put down the rebellion by force. They remain in control of much of the country's military leadership, though initial reports suggested more rank-and-file soldiers had begun defecting as the day went on."A mediocre coup d'etat attempt has failed," Padrino said Tuesday on a local radio broadcast.Guaidó declared himself the rightful president of Venezuela earlier this year after being chosen to lead the opposition by the National Assembly. He took to the streets Tuesday with his top deputy, Leopoldo Lopez, who had just been freed from house arrest, to march with anti-government protesters.Guaidó's spokesman disputed the regime's claims that the day's events amounted to a coup attempt, casting the rebellion instead as an effort to implement the will of the Venezuelan people."This is not a military coup. This is a constitutional process led by the Venezuelan people under the leadership of a civilian, the interim president of Venezuela Juan Guaidó," he said.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence expressed the Trump administration's enthusiastic support for the protesters in a series of statements released Tuesday morning.


Southwest Says It Wasn't Told by Boeing That a Safety Alert on the 737 Max Had Been Deactivated

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 01:15 AM PDT

Southwest Says It Wasn't Told by Boeing That a Safety Alert on the 737 Max Had Been DeactivatedThe FAA reportedly did not know about the change either.


Are we ready for the end of the world? NASA conducts drill for potential asteroid strike

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 12:27 PM PDT

Are we ready for the end of the world? NASA conducts drill for potential asteroid strikeNASA is conducting a drill this week to see how we'd prepare if a giant asteroid was hurtling toward the Earth.


The Latest: Biden accuses Trump of abusing powers

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 03:00 PM PDT

The Latest: Biden accuses Trump of abusing powersHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on former Vice President Joe Biden and his 2020 campaign (all times local):


Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the Islamic State group's elusive leader

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 12:26 PM PDT

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the Islamic State group's elusive leaderIslamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who purportedly appeared for the first time in five years in an IS propaganda video released Monday, remains the world's most wanted man, despite the jihadists' "caliphate" imploding weeks ago. After declaring himself caliph in 2014, Baghdadi held sway over seven million people across swathes of Syria and Iraq, where IS implemented its brutal version of Islamic law. It is unclear when the footage was filmed, but the man said to be Baghdadi referred to last week's deadly attack in Sri Lanka and to the months-long fight for IS's final bastion Baghouz, which ended in late March.


Japanese thank departing emperor whose era marked shift from 1980s boom

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 10:38 PM PDT

Japanese thank departing emperor whose era marked shift from 1980s boomMore than anything, people said they hoped peace would define the reign of Crown Prince Naruhito, who will become emperor on Wednesday, ushering in the Reiwa era. "Heisei had a lot of disasters and the economy stagnated," 47-year-old Kaori Hisatomi said in the capital Tokyo, where ceremonies were underway at the Imperial Palace. Now it's more, 'What can I do to survive?'" Japan is marking the transition to 59-year-old Naruhito, who will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, with an unprecedented 10-day holiday.


Poway Synagogue Shooting Suspect’s Parents Call Him ‘Evil’

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 11:07 AM PDT

Poway Synagogue Shooting Suspect's Parents Call Him 'Evil'via FacebookPOWAY, California—The parents of John Earnest, who allegedly opened fire on a synagogue Saturday, called their son evil on Monday."We are shocked and deeply saddened by the terrible attack on the Chabad of Poway synagogue," the family said in a statement released through an attorney. "But our sadness pales in comparison to the grief and anguish our son has caused for so many innocent people. He has killed and injured the faithful who were gathered in a sacred place on a sacred day. To our great shame, he is now part of the history of evil that has been perpetrated on Jewish people for centuries." On Saturday morning, Earnest entered Chabad of Poway with an assault-style rifle and allegedly opened fire, killing one woman and wounding three others, including a rabbi. Twenty minutes before the attack, Earnest published a virulently anti-Semitic manifesto repeating centuries' old libels against Jews as justification for murdering them. The message said he idolized Brenton Tarrant, the alleged Christchurch mosque attacker, and Robert Bowers, who allegedly murdered 11 Jews at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Earnest also approvingly cited Adolf Hitler. Twenty minutes after posting the message, he entered Chabad of Poway with an assault-style rifle and allegedly opened fire, killing one woman and wounding three others, including a rabbi. Earnest was chased out of the synagogue by an Army veteran and fled in a vehicle. Soon after, he called 911 and told authorities where to find him on a highway, according to authorities. He will be arraigned Wednesday morning in San Diego County court, one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree murder.Earnest, 19, grew up in a middle-class neighborhood not far from Poway. He was an honors student and accomplished pianist at Mt. Carmel High School, where his father, also named John, works as a teacher. Earnest's father also served as board president of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Escondido, where the family attended church weekly. Gerrit Groenewold, a member of the church, told The Daily Beast on Sunday that Earnest was the quietest of his family, so quiet that Groenewold grew concerned. "I noticed that he was quiet and just wanted to have contact," he said. "It's not good if someone is that quiet. He needs to be part of the community, to let them know what is going on."Earnest was not known to law enforcement prior to the attack, authorities said, and has no known ties to white supremacist groups.Read more at The Daily Beast.


Number of measles cases in the U.S. reach 704, the highest point this century

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 02:34 PM PDT

Number of measles cases in the U.S. reach 704, the highest point this centuryThe CDC reports 704 confirmed cases of measles. The figure is the highest number of cases since measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000.


Dem. Rep. Scolds Pence for ‘Inciting Violence’ in Venezuela

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 02:24 PM PDT

Dem. Rep. Scolds Pence for 'Inciting Violence' in VenezuelaRepresentative Ro Khana (D., Calif.) chastised Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday for encouraging anti-government protesters in Venezuela in their efforts to overthrow socialist president Nicolás Maduro."The vice president shouldn't be interfering or inciting violence with Guaidó," Khana said during an interview on MSNBC, referring to Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who called on his supporters to overthrow Maduro on Tuesday."What we should be doing is deferring to the Pope to have a negotiated settlement or Uruguay or Mexico," he continued. "It looks like the United States is inching into yet another bloody conflict and this is not going to be easy. Venezuela is one of the most armed nations in the world, 1.6 millions militias [sic]. The military appears divided between Maduro and Guaido and the question is: Is this the United States's role to get involved in yet another war overseas?"> The Vice President has no place inciting violence in Venezuela. We cannot allow ourselves to contribute toward a civil war abroad. Instead, this is the moment for diplomacy and restraint. pic.twitter.com/A4ZPTPbUDX> > -- Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) April 30, 2019Pence joined a number of senior Trump administration officials in voicing support for the anti-government protesters as they clashed with pro-government forces in the streets of Caracas on Tuesday.> To @jguaido, the National Assembly and all the freedom-loving people of Venezuela who are taking to the streets today in operacionlibertad—Estamos con ustedes! We are with you! America will stand with you until freedom & democracy are restored. Vayan con dios! FreeVenezuela> > -- Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 30, 2019As Khana noted, the loyalty of the Venezuelan military appears to be divided between Maduro and Guaido, leaving the fate of the nation uncertain.Pro-government forces have used mostly non-lethal means, including tear gas and rubber bullets, to put down the protests, but they have resorted to lethal violence in some circumstances. One video of the protests shows an armored vehicle accelerating into a crowd of anti-government protesters who breached a barrier near the La Carlota air-force base, where soldiers rebelled to join the opposition Tuesday morning.> ���� | REBELIÓN EN VENEZUELA: Tanquetas militares arrollan a grupo de manifestantes en Caracas: pic.twitter.com/BLirOAoFkP> > -- Alerta News 24 (@AlertaNews24) April 30, 2019Guaido loyalists plan to take the streets again on Wednesday for what their leader has predicted will be "the largest march in Venezuela's history" and part of the "definitive phase" of his government takeover. Guaido, who declared himself interim president of the country earlier this year, has said he will hold new elections once Maduro is vanquished.


Barr's Mueller Report Testimony in Doubt Amid Dispute Over Questions

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 04:24 AM PDT

Barr's Mueller Report Testimony in Doubt Amid Dispute Over QuestionsAs tensions have escalated between House Democrats and the Trump administration


US consumer spending jumps in March; inflation remains tame

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 06:48 AM PDT

US consumer spending jumps in March; inflation remains tameAmerican consumer spending leapt last month to post the biggest gain in 10 years, recovering from a weak start to 2019, while inflation remained tame, according to government data released Monday. The strong finish to the third quarter comes a day before the Federal Reserve is due to meet, with markets overwhelmingly expecting the central bank to leave interest rates untouched. The latest figures confirm the picture of steady economic growth in the first quarter that were released Friday in the Commerce Department's GDP report.


Job post seeking 'preferably Caucasian' applicants removed

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 02:30 PM PDT

Job post seeking 'preferably Caucasian' applicants removedFALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia tech staffing company has apologized after an online job posting sought "preferably Caucasian" applicants.


Trump's subpoena stonewall is his most dangerous outrage yet. Why even have a Congress?

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 06:30 AM PDT

Trump's subpoena stonewall is his most dangerous outrage yet. Why even have a Congress?The Founders anticipated our historical moment. They created the House, with 'the people' on its side, to guard against a president like Donald Trump.


US STOCKS-Futures edge lower ahead of inflation data

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 04:56 AM PDT

US STOCKS-Futures edge lower ahead of inflation dataIn yet another busy week for earnings, about 160 S&P 500 companies, including Google-parent Alphabet Inc and Apple Inc, are due to report their quarterly reports. An inflation report from the Commerce Department is expected to show personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index for March to have risen 0.7% from 0.1% in February.


The Latest: 7 Tennessee victims died of blunt force injuries

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 02:53 PM PDT

The Latest: 7 Tennessee victims died of blunt force injuriesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Latest on the investigation into seven people killed in rural Tennessee (all times local):


Kidnapping averted as 8-year-old 'hero' pulls sister from moving car, police say

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 07:52 AM PDT

Kidnapping averted as 8-year-old 'hero' pulls sister from moving car, police sayAn 8-year-old and his older sister jumped out of a moving vehicle that was being stolen with them inside, Ohio police say.


Chase tried to motivate customers with lower bank balances. It backfired badly.

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 12:42 PM PDT

Chase tried to motivate customers with lower bank balances. It backfired badly.Chase Bank tried to offer customers on Twitter some #MondayMotivation to save money. The backlash was so strong the banking giant deleted their tweet.


Guaido's High-Risk Gamble Flops as Maduro Keeps Grip on Military

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 03:27 PM PDT

Guaido's High-Risk Gamble Flops as Maduro Keeps Grip on MilitaryBefore dawn Tuesday, Juan Guaido, his political mentor Leopoldo Lopez and a handful of soldiers who had broken ranks issued a message to Venezuela and the world: The time to topple the authoritarian regime was right now. While likely not a fatal blow to Guaido and the three-month-old push to unseat Maduro, it was certainly the biggest setback yet. If he does, how will the U.S., the de facto leader of an international coalition backing Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate leader, respond?


Man arrested over knives at Japan prince's school desk: media

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 07:58 AM PDT

Man arrested over knives at Japan prince's school desk: mediaJapanese police on Monday arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with two paring knives found at the school desk of Prince Hisahito, grandson of Emperor Akihito, local media reported. The incident comes as authorities were beefing up security ahead of the popular emperor's abdication on Tuesday after a 30-year reign. The man, identified as Kaoru Hasegawa, was arrested on suspicion of illegally entering the premises of the junior high school the 12-year-old prince attends on Friday, public broadcaster NHK and other news reports said.


Teen suicide rates spiked immediately after Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why was released, study claims

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 07:25 AM PDT

Teen suicide rates spiked immediately after Netflix's 13 Reasons Why was released, study claimsThe suicide rate among US teenage boys rose the month after the release of 13 Reasons Why, a show which focused on an adolescent girl who ended her own life, a new study claims.Researchers examined the number of suicides in children aged 10 to 17-years-old, from January 2013 to December 2017.The show was released in March 2017.In April 2017 the suicide rate was 0.57 per 100,000 people, which was nearly 30 per cent higher than in the preceding five years examined in the study. Additional analysis found that the April rate was also higher than in the previous 19 years. There were also 195 more suicides than would have been expected in the nine months following the show's release, the study's authors estimated."Contrary to expectations, these associations were restricted to boys," they said."Among 18- to 29-year-olds and 30- to 64-year-olds, we found no significant change in level or trend of suicide after the show's release, both overall and by sex."The authors added that the show's release had no impact on the rate of murders.Their report is published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.The study cannot prove that the show was the cause for the rise in suicides. Its authors acknowledge that they were unable to account for other factors that might have played a part in some deaths.But Jeff Bridge, the study's lead author, criticised the depiction of suicide in 13 Reasons Why."The creators of the series intentionally portrayed the suicide of the main character. It was a very graphic depiction of the suicide death," he said.He added that such portrayals can trigger suicidal behaviour.Experts have noted a rise in suicide rates among US adolescents across recent years.Lisa Horowitz, the study's co-author, called the issue "a major public health crisis".Critics of 13 Reasons Why have also warned previously about the show's portrayal of suicide.Netflix has included warning messages for some of its episodes and created a website for those in crisis."We've just seen the study and are looking into the research," a spokesperson for the streaming company said.He added that a University of Pennsylvania study published last week found fewer suicidal thoughts among young adults who watched the show than in non-viewers."This is a critically important topic and we have worked hard to ensure that we handle this sensitive issue responsibly," he said."Whenever a TV series covers suicide as a topic we always recommend this is dealt with carefully and the production team really pay attention to the sensitivities involved," Lorna Fraser, who leads the Samaritans' Media Advisory Service, told The Independent."Anyone feeling vulnerable when watching a suicide storyline can find they are susceptible to triggers and this can prove harmful, so it's vital that these storylines are handled responsibly." Additional reporting by agenciesFor confidential support call Samaritans on 116 123.You can also contact the following organisations for confidential support:https://www.mind.org.uk/https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/mentalhealthhttps://www.mentalhealth.org.uk


Judge Napolitano says Trump attacked him 'to divert attention' from Mueller report

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 11:23 AM PDT

Judge Napolitano says Trump attacked him 'to divert attention' from Mueller reportThe Fox News legal analyst stands by his claim that the Mueller report shows the president obstructed justice.


Trump directs officials to toughen asylum rules

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 05:59 AM PDT

Trump directs officials to toughen asylum rulesThe moves are the latest effort by the Trump administration to stem a growing number of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border, many of whom then seek asylum in the United States. Many of the changes would be dramatic shifts in how asylum seekers are treated, but would also require time-intensive regulatory procedures before they go into effect, which will likely take months. Trump administration officials have repeatedly blamed U.S. laws protecting asylum seekers for encouraging fraudulent or non-deserving claims.


Report: Violent anti-Semitic attacks in US doubled in 2018

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 09:32 AM PDT

Report: Violent anti-Semitic attacks in US doubled in 2018Violent attacks against the Jewish community in the United States doubled last year, while overall attacks that also include vandalism and harassment remained near record-high levels, the Anti-Defamation League reported Tuesday.


Sri Lanka bombings do not mean there's an ISIS worth fighting

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 03:50 PM PDT

Sri Lanka bombings do not mean there's an ISIS worth fightingU.S. forces in Syria have achieved all they can against the Islamic State, writes Benjamin H. Friedman, policy director at Defense Priorities.


9 Ways to Avoid 401(k) Fees and Penalties

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 01:38 PM PDT

9 Ways to Avoid 401(k) Fees and PenaltiesAvoid the 401(k) early withdrawal penalty. If you withdraw money from your 401(k) account before age 59 1/2, you will need to pay a 10% early withdrawal penalty, in addition to income tax, on the distribution. There are a couple of exceptions to the 401(k) early withdrawal penalty.


Berkshire Hathaway to invest $10 bn in Occidental Petroleum for Anadarko takeover

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 08:29 AM PDT

Berkshire Hathaway to invest $10 bn in Occidental Petroleum for Anadarko takeoverAmerican mega-investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway will invest $10 billion in Occidental Petroleum as the company battles to acquire rival Anadarko Petroleum, Occidental announced Tuesday. Anadarko's board had already approved an offer from Chevron when Occidental unveiled a higher bid last week, beginning a tug-of-war over the assets in the shale-rich Permian Basin in Texas. "We have long believed that Occidental is uniquely positioned to generate compelling value from Anadarko's highly complementary asset portfolio," Vicki Hollub, Occidental's president and chief executive, said in a statement.


View Photos of the 2020 Land Rover Defender Prototype

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 11:09 AM PDT

View Photos of the 2020 Land Rover Defender Prototype


Bolton presses key aides to Venezuela's Maduro to abandon him

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 12:38 PM PDT

Bolton presses key aides to Venezuela's Maduro to abandon himU.S. national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday singled out three senior aides to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro who he said must make good on commitments they purportedly made to the opposition for a peaceful transition away from Maduro's rule. Speaking at the White House during a day of anti-government protests in Venezuela, Bolton named Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, Supreme Court chief judge Maikel Moreno and presidential guard commander Ivan Rafael Hernandez Dala as having told the opposition that Maduro needed to give up power to opposition leader Juan Guaido.


NRA Re-Elects Embattled Leader Wayne LaPierre

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 03:48 PM PDT

NRA Re-Elects Embattled Leader Wayne LaPierreThe vote came Monday, following a weekend of drama in the group's highest ranks, including barb trading between LaPierre and North over allegations that LaPierre had engaged in self-dealing. The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James confirmed it is investigating the NRA's nonprofit status after the New Yorker published the allegations against LaPierre.


Beto O'Rourke unveils climate plan with Yosemite as backdrop

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 06:04 PM PDT

Beto O'Rourke unveils climate plan with Yosemite as backdropYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Monday announced his first major policy initiative, a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change that he says will keep the Earth from sliding past the point of no return in less than a generation.


The Genesis Of The Mighty Jeep Cherokee

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 08:49 AM PDT

The Genesis Of The Mighty Jeep CherokeeThis 1980 Cherokee Chief sports the extra wide track and a 5.9-liter V8. The Jeep Cherokee is an American institution. Offered by GAA Classic Car Auctions we have a 1980 Cherokee Chief with 5.9 liters of bruteish V8 goodness.


Latest: Family of terror plot suspect surprised by arrest

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 06:48 PM PDT

Latest: Family of terror plot suspect surprised by arrestLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the arrest of an Army vet suspected in a terror plot (all times local):


Thousands gather in Kabul for Afghan peace meeting

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 12:04 AM PDT

Thousands gather in Kabul for Afghan peace meetingThousands of politicians and officials from across Afghanistan gathered amid tight security in Kabul Monday to discuss the war and US efforts to forge a peace deal with the Taliban. More than 3,000 people have been invited to the rare "loya jirga", which is being billed as the largest in modern Afghan history, in a bid to set possible conditions under which they might accept a peace settlement. The loya jirga -- literally "grand assembly" in Pashto -- is being held as the US and Taliban are discussing a possible foreign troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in exchange for a permanent ceasefire and various Taliban pledges.


Beluga whale wearing harness may have been trained by Russian Navy, marine experts say

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 05:30 PM PDT

Beluga whale wearing harness may have been trained by Russian Navy, marine experts sayThe whale had a harness that says "Equipment St. Petersburg," prompting speculation it may have come from a Russian military facility.


Sri Lanka on alert for attacks as archbishop slams poor church security

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 03:40 PM PDT

Sri Lanka on alert for attacks as archbishop slams poor church securityThe militants were targeting five locations for attacks on Sunday just passed or on Monday, security sources said. "The relevant information further notes that persons dressed in military uniforms and using a van could be involved in the attacks." There were no attacks on Sunday and security across Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka has been ramped up, with scores of suspected Islamists arrested since the April 21 attacks on hotels and churches that killed more than 250 people, including 40 foreign nationals. The Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Ranjith, said that security had not been sufficiently stepped up around churches.


Measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 25-year high thanks to anti-vaxxers

Posted: 30 Apr 2019 01:54 PM PDT

Measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 25-year high thanks to anti-vaxxersThe United States just hit a major milestone, but not the kind that anyone should be proud of. With over 700 confirmed cases of the measles so far in 2019 the country just passed a 25-year high, and there's little sign that the outbreak is slowing.The spread of the disease -- which thus far has hit unvaccinated children under five years of age the hardest -- would have been absolutely unimaginable just a couple of decades ago. As recently as the year 2000, the United States had effectively eliminated the disease nationwide thanks high percentages of vaccinations, but decades of intense work by health officials to rid us of the disease has been completely undone in seemingly no time at all.The most recent report from the CDC puts the current number of infected individuals at a whopping 704. That's just the confirmed cases, mind you, so the real number is likely significantly higher. Individual outbreaks have popped up in a number of states including New York, Michigan, New Jersey, California, Oregon, Georgia, and Maryland, but that doesn't even begin to reveal the true scope of the problem.Unvaccinated children -- with no power to demand vaccinations if their anti-vaxxer parents deem it unnecessary -- are enduring the worst of it. Over one-third of the confirmed measles infections are in children under five years of age. In total, unvaccinated individuals make up well over 70 percent of the cases on record in 2019.None of this is particularly surprising if you've been following the festering growth of the anti-vaccination movement across the country. Misguided parents buying into junk science and conspiracy-minded Facebook groups have been convincing each other that vaccinations are bad for years now.One of the more popular theories in these groups is that vaccines have been linked to cases of autism -- a claim based on a since-retracted study that turned out to be a complete farce.Meanwhile, schools across the country have had to issue bans on students who are unvaccinated in order to prevent their student bodies from becoming the next outbreak hotspot. Public health officials are proposing more strict measures to ensure vaccinations are carried out, and begging government officials to eliminate vaccine exemptions before the crisis grows even more dire.


'I'm f***ed': Hillary Clinton gives dramatic reading of Mueller report's greatest hit

Posted: 29 Apr 2019 09:23 AM PDT

'I'm f***ed': Hillary Clinton gives dramatic reading of Mueller report's greatest hitEver wondered what it would sound like to hear Hillary Clinton read from the Mueller report? You're in luck.


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