| Trump says 'I feel very badly' after Paul Manafort was sentenced to more prison time Posted: 13 Mar 2019 01:13 PM PDT  The president described it as a "very sad situation."
|
| Boeing suspends 737 MAX deliveries as France probes black boxes Posted: 14 Mar 2019 03:20 PM PDT  US aerospace giant Boeing said Thursday it was suspending deliveries of its top-selling 737 MAX as French investigators took delivery of the black boxes from the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed all 157 passengers and crew. France's BEA air safety agency confirmed it has received the black box recorders from the plane, which was just four months old and crashed minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa on Sunday. Starting Friday, BEA investigators will try to retrieve information from the cockpit voice and flight data recorders, which were damaged in the disaster.
|
| Polish Church says 382 minors abused by clergy from 1990-2018 Posted: 14 Mar 2019 10:26 AM PDT  The report follows investigations into widespread abuse of minors by clergy in other countries - notably in Chile, the United States, Australia and Ireland - that have shaken the Roman Catholic Church to its foundations. Last month the Polish charity "Have no fear", which supports abuse victims, delivered its own report to Pope Francis in which it calculated - purely on the basis of media reports collated since the mid-1950s - that at least 384 minors had been sexually abused by clergy in Poland.
|
| California's Newsom says death penalty is applied unevenly Posted: 13 Mar 2019 11:07 PM PDT  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom was about 10 years old when he met a man wrongfully convicted of murder, an encounter that educated him about injustice and laid the groundwork for his decision to place a moratorium on executions this week.
|
| Nash County sheriff confirms body found is that of missing woman, says foul play involved Posted: 13 Mar 2019 07:17 PM PDT  Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said Wednesday evening that the body found in Edgecombe County is that of missing woman Diana Alejandra Keel. Stone said a homicide investigation is underway and there are "persons of interest."
|
| This Poor Mid-Engined Chevrolet Corvette C8 Prototype Broke Down Posted: 14 Mar 2019 11:17 AM PDT |
| There’s a Larger Lie Beyond the College Admissions Bribery Case Posted: 14 Mar 2019 03:21 AM PDT  Why cheat your kid into the Ivy League or a similarly elite school? For the lifelong benefits of corrupt certification.
|
| Brexiteers locked in high-stakes alliance with EU Remainers Posted: 14 Mar 2019 01:12 PM PDT  In opposing Prime Minister Theresa May's EU divorce deal even after MPs voted to delay Britain's departure, hardline Brexiteers are now locked in a high-stakes alliance with those out to stop the process entirely. Remainers and Brexiteer Leavers alike declared victory on Tuesday when the House of Commons overwhelmingly rejected May's EU withdrawal agreement for a second time. May will bring her divorce deal before parliament for a third time next week -- possibly the last chance Brexiteers will have to stop Brexit being delayed.
|
| Historic blizzard wanes as it barrels east after pounding parts of U.S Posted: 14 Mar 2019 09:19 AM PDT  A blizzard of "historic proportions" that hit the U.S. Rocky Mountain and Plains states this week was moving eastward on Thursday as it weakened, hurling hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and heavy rain on its way, weather officials said. "While the storm has reached its lowest pressure and will gradually weaken over the next few days, strong winds will continue on the west side of the storm across portions of the Central and Northern Plains," Bob Oravec, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS), said on Thursday in a weather advisory. A day earlier, the NWS had described the blizzard - previously dubbed a "bomb cyclone" by U.S. meteorologists for its quick, late season punch - as being of "historic proportions" in a post on Twitter.
|
| Trump responds to impeachment storm in early morning Twitter tirade about TV shows and 'stone cold killers' Posted: 13 Mar 2019 04:01 AM PDT  In an early morning tirade on Twitter, Donald Trump has said he "greatly appreciates" Nancy Pelosi's suggestion Democrats should not be looking to impeach him because "he's not worth it". "I greatly appreciate Nancy Pelosi's statement against impeachment, but everyone must remember the minor fact that I never did anything wrong, the Economy and Unemployment are the best ever, Military and Vets are great - and many other successes!" the president tweeted. Mr Trump's outburst came after House speaker Ms Pelosi said she did not support the pursuit among some in her party of the president's impeachment.
|
| All Boeing Max 8 And 9 Jets Were Just Suspended From Flying in the United States Posted: 13 Mar 2019 12:20 PM PDT  In the wake of two deadly plane crashes, the U.S. finally follows the lead of other countries' aviation administrations in grounding the plane.
|
| Jussie Smollett investigation timeline: How the actor went from assault victim to suspect Posted: 14 Mar 2019 09:07 AM PDT  Three weeks after Jussie Smollett said he'd been the victim of a hate crime, the "Empire" star was charged with filing a false police report.
|
| The Latest: Judges skeptical of challenge to California law Posted: 13 Mar 2019 12:56 PM PDT ![The Latest: Judges skeptical of challenge to California law]( "The Latest: Judges skeptical of challenge to California law") SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on a Trump administration lawsuit against California over state sanctuary laws (all times local):
|
| College admissions scandal: Why we won't see mug shots for Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman Posted: 14 Mar 2019 01:59 PM PDT  The DOJ and U.S. Marshals Services say their policies prohibit releasing booking photos because doing so doesn't serve the agencies' needs if the person has already been apprehended.
|
| U.S. college bribery scandal grates on those who missed the cut Posted: 13 Mar 2019 05:01 PM PDT  Hollywood actors and business executives are among 50 people charged with taking part in the largest college admissions scandal in U.S. history, which involved getting students into elite, highly selective universities by paying bribes and cheating the admissions process. "I've worked my butt off for four years trying to make myself seem really presentable, studying two hours a week for the SAT (entrance exam) and getting all As in my classes," said Connor Finn, 18, a senior at John Marshall High school in Los Angeles. Finn's father, Michael, said the teenager applied to a dozen universities, including University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where the daughter of one couple charged in the scandal was enrolled.
|
| 'Epic' storm brings blizzards, floods, tornado to mid-US Posted: 13 Mar 2019 05:15 PM PDT  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A window-rattling late winter storm brought blizzards, floods and a tornado across more than 25 states Wednesday, stretching from the northern Rocky Mountains to Texas and beyond.
|
| U.K. Weighs No-Deal Brexit Vote as May Is Thrown Into Crisis Posted: 13 Mar 2019 01:30 AM PDT  Britain will confront head-on the threat of a no-deal Brexit in a parliamentary vote with huge ramifications for Prime Minister Theresa May. On Wednesday, members of Parliament will decide whether to tear the country out of the European Union with no agreement in place in 16 days' time, or give themselves the chance to delay Brexit in the hope of securing better terms. If -- as expected -- they reject leaving without an accord on March 29, there will be another vote Thursday on whether to ask the EU for more time and delay departure day.
|
| FAA is a conspicuous outlier on Boeing's 737 Max 8 Posted: 13 Mar 2019 06:05 AM PDT  Pending investigation into Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, why risk more deaths after two crashes just since October? Ground the Max: Our view
|
| Former Vatican treasurer Pell jailed for six years for 'brazen' sexual attack on choir boys Posted: 12 Mar 2019 10:33 PM PDT  County Court of Victoria Chief Judge Peter Kidd, who handed down the sentence in a live television broadcast, said there was a real possibility that at age 77, Pell could spend the rest of his life in prison. Pell, a former top adviser to Pope Francis, is the most senior Catholic to be convicted for child sex offences. "In my view, your conduct was permeated by staggering arrogance," said Kidd in handing down the sentence after Pell was convicted of five charges of sexually abusing two children.
|
| College students respond to "Operation Varsity Blues" admissions scam Posted: 13 Mar 2019 01:43 PM PDT  Margaret Gach from Georgetown and Mehraz Rahman from the University of Texas share how the college cheating scandal has affected their campuses.
|
| India's Reliance caps Venezuelan oil purchases Posted: 14 Mar 2019 01:12 AM PDT  India's biggest private oil refiner Reliance Industries has capped crude imports from sanction-hit Venezuela, the company said Thursday, following pressure from the United States. The announcements come after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked India to halt all crude imports from Nicolas Maduro's regime, which the United States does not recognise. "Our US subsidiary has completely stopped all business with Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PdVSA, and its global parent has not increased crude purchases," Reliance said in an emailed statement.
|
| NY attorney says feds probing his pardon talks with Cohen Posted: 13 Mar 2019 05:50 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors have requested copies of communications Michael Cohen had with a New York attorney who broached the possibility of a pardon from President Donald Trump, the attorney said Wednesday.
|
| Some advertisers exit Tucker Carlson, Jeanine Pirro shows on Fox News amid controversies Posted: 13 Mar 2019 11:40 AM PDT  There have been some advertiser defections from Fox News Channel shows featuring Tucker Carlson and Jeanine Pirro after each has met with controversy.
|
| College admissions scandal: Stanford students file civil lawsuit amid 'bribing scheme' controversy Posted: 14 Mar 2019 11:45 AM PDT  Two Stanford students have filed a civil lawsuit alleging they were denied a fair opportunity to be admitted to Yale and the University of Southern California – amid the ongoing college admissions scandal in which 50 people are accused of participating in what authorities have described as a large-scale bribery scheme. Lawsuits began emerging on Wednesday, a day after federal prosecutors said a California company made about $25m from parents seeking spots for their children in top schools including Georgetown University, Stanford University, the University of Southern California and Yale University.
|
| 'Bomb cyclone' fizzles to rain across U.S. Midwest Posted: 14 Mar 2019 05:39 AM PDT  Runways were cleared, the lights came back on and stranded motorists and airline passengers were back on the move on Thursday.
|
| New York Judge Rules Unvaccinated Students Can't Go Back to Class Posted: 14 Mar 2019 02:11 AM PDT  The parents of 44 unvaccinated students in a New York suburb sued
|
| The Latest: Travel hub UAE suspends Boeing 737 Max 8, 9 jets Posted: 12 Mar 2019 11:58 PM PDT  HEJERE, Ethiopia (AP) — The Latest on Ethiopian Airlines crash (all times local):
|
| UK lawmakers to vote on two proposed changes to government's 'no deal' Brexit motion Posted: 13 Mar 2019 08:16 AM PDT  British lawmakers will have the opportunity to vote on two proposed changes to Prime Minister Theresa May's next steps on Brexit on Wednesday, Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow said. Lawmakers will vote on a government motion later which states that parliament rejects leaving the European Union without a deal on March 29, but notes that leaving without a deal remains the legal default unless a deal is agreed. Bercow said he had selected an amendment put forward by Conservative lawmaker Caroline Spelman, and supported by lawmakers from several parties, which seeks to rule out a no-deal exit under any scenario.
|
| German Catholics accused of 'stonewalling' by child abuse victims Posted: 14 Mar 2019 09:15 AM PDT  Germany's under-fire Catholic Church admitted Thursday it must urgently confront its child sex abuse scandal, but victims accused it of continued "stonewalling", especially on compensation. As in Australia, Chile, France, Ireland and the United States, Germany's Catholic Church has had to admit to abuses by predator priests and clergy and their systematic cover-up over decades. "We carry responsibility toward those affected around the world -- no-one among us can still negate the problem or treat it as a taboo," said Cardinal Reinhard Marx, head of the German Bishops' Conference.
|
| Venezuelan 'cyber-attack' possible but unlikely, experts say Posted: 12 Mar 2019 07:06 PM PDT  Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government has accused the United States of "cyber sabotage" to knock out the country's central hydroelectric complex and leave the nation largely without electricity since Thursday afternoon. Venezuela has the fourth largest hydroelectric complex in the world that lies on the Orinoco river at Guri in the southern state of Bolivar. "But knowing Venezuela, it was likely an internal failure," he told AFP.
|
| Trump sees advantage in debate over Israel, anti-Semitism Posted: 13 Mar 2019 09:33 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump can't get enough of Rep. Ilhan Omar.
|
| Principal in PJs reads bedtime stories to kids on Facebook Live. 'This is just more love' Posted: 13 Mar 2019 04:00 AM PDT  The first-year Texas principal said she wanted to show her elementary school children she cared. She started the Facebook Live stream in December.
|
| Hollywood actors, CEOs accused of paying bribes, faking photos to scam U.S. college admissions Posted: 12 Mar 2019 07:44 PM PDT  Nearly 50 people, including actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were charged on Tuesday in what federal authorities say was a $25 million scam to help wealthy Americans get their children into elite universities like Yale and Stanford. The most sweeping college admissions fraud scheme ever unearthed in the United States was masterminded at a small college-preparation company based in Newport Beach, California, prosecutors said. It relied on bribes to coaches, phony test takers and even doctored photos misrepresenting non-athletic applicants as elite competitors to gain admissions for the offspring of rich parents.
|
| Apple’s TV service will reportedly be dominated by third-party content at launch Posted: 13 Mar 2019 06:21 AM PDT  Just days after Apple confirmed its March 25th "show time" event by sending out invites to members of the press, a new Bloomberg report helps to shed light on Apple's short-term plans for its TV service. Although the iPhone maker is expected to finally debut its long-awaited Netflix rival at the event, a majority of the content available on the service at launch will be from third-party content providers -- not from Apple itself.In fact, according to Bloomberg, "the first slew of releases" won't hit the service until much later in 2019, as most of them are still in development. Presumably, the shows Apple has already released on Apple Music, such as Carpool Karaoke and Planet of the Apps, will be on the streaming service, but that isn't clear.In the meantime, Apple is desperately working to fill out its content library ahead of launch, going so far as to "[offer] concessions to get deals done by a Friday deadline." Apple is in talks with HBO, Showtime, and Starz, and all three are expected to join Apple's service eventually. Sources say that it's down to the details at this point, as each of the premium networks want to have a say in "marketing, promotion and the user experience."Unsurprisingly, Netflix and Hulu will not be a part of Apple's TV service, because they don't want Apple to control the user experience or have access to their viewing data. Apple would seemingly prefer to build a single portal through which users could access all their networks and services, but its direct competitors aren't game.While the TV service will likely take center stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in two weeks, Apple is also expected to unveil its news subscription service at the event. iOS users will be able to subscribe to a bundle of magazines and newspapers through the Apple News app, which is being redesigned for the iOS 12.2 update.
|
| Criticism of FAA mounts as other nations ground Boeing jets Posted: 12 Mar 2019 11:37 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is facing mounting criticism for backing the airworthiness of Boeing's 737 Max jets as the number of countries that have grounded the aircraft grows in the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines crash over the weekend.
|
| Hundreds surrender in last Islamic State enclave as SDF advance Posted: 14 Mar 2019 11:21 AM PDT  Adnan Afrin, a commander in the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said hundreds of people were emerging, adding to the many thousands who have streamed out of Baghouz in recent weeks. "They are coming out this way in case there are snipers or someone wants to attack." SDF spokesman Mustafa Bali said some 1,300 jihadists and their families came out on Thursday. SDF fighters said they included foreigners.
|
| Hawaiian Airlines was the most punctual airline in the US for 2018: DOT Posted: 14 Mar 2019 08:54 AM PDT  When it comes to air travel in the US, 2018 was a good year with fewer people getting bumped from their flight and fewer onboard animal-related incidents. On the other hand, the rate of baggage mishandling and tarmac delays increased last year.
|
| Death toll rises to nine in collapsed Lagos school building Posted: 14 Mar 2019 12:48 AM PDT  Another body has been recovered from the rubble of a building housing a school that collapsed in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos, rescue workers said Thursday, taking the death toll to nine. "We worked through the night and one body was recovered," the southwest coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, told AFP. The dilapidated building in the densely populated Lagos Island area of the city came down without warning on Wednesday morning.
|
| Cohen lawyer sends letter to Congress clarifying pardon talk Posted: 12 Mar 2019 10:35 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Amid talk that former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen again lied to Congress, Cohen's lawyer sent a letter Tuesday to the head of the House Oversight Committee clarifying Cohen's testimony that he never sought a pardon from the president.
|
| The 8 Most Beautifully Designed Botanical Gardens in America Posted: 14 Mar 2019 01:07 PM PDT |
| St Patrick's Day 2019: Shamrocks, snakes and how a British slave became Ireland's patron saint Posted: 14 Mar 2019 02:45 AM PDT  Erin go bragh! St Patrick's Day is nearly here, with events in honour of the patron saint of Ireland set to take place across the globe this week. Recognised annually since the 1700s, the people of Ireland celebrate their heritage and culture on St Patrick's Day, with the day growing as a commercial occasion rather than a religious event in recent years. While Ireland embraces its patron saint day by holding vibrant, green parades, wearing shamrocks and flying Irish flags more than usual, celebrations also take place in other countries around the world, including the UK, United States, Egypt and Australia. Here is everything you need to know about St Patrick's Day, from the patron saint himself to Irish recipes and worldwide celebrations. When is St Patrick's Day 2019? St Patrick's Day, the patron saint day of Ireland, falls each year on March 17. The first parade in name of the saint took place in Boston in 1737, followed by the first "official" parade in New York in 1766. The celebration of St Patrick later spread to Dublin and other American cities and in recent years has grown in popularity elsewhere in Europe and Asia. Who was St Patrick? St Patrick's exact birthplace is unknown and debated. Born as Maewyn Succat around the year of 385 AD in either England, Scotland or Wales, the patron saint was captured by Irish pirates at the age of 16 and brought to Ireland as a slave. Working as a shepherd, Patrick was held captive for six years and grew closer to spirituality and prayer during this period of isolation. After a voice in his dream told him it was time to leave Ireland, Patrick successfully fled his master and sailed back to Britain to continue studying Christianity. Shortly after his return home, an angel in Patrick's dream told him to go back to Ireland as a missionary, and following this, he decided to travel to Gaul, to study religious instruction under Germanus, bishop of Auxerre. Later ordained a bishop and eventually returning to Ireland, Patrick began his mission to spread the Christian message. During this time, Patrick converted thousands of people to Christianity and built churches, schools and monasteries across the country. Legend suggests that Patrick used the three-leaf shamrock on his mission to explain the Holy Trinity, teaching his followers that the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit exist as individual elements of the combined entity. While some experts claim this story was invented centuries later, the tale has led to the common practice of people wearing the symbol on the feast day. Patrick is also thought to have banished snakes from Ireland to help remove the evil and introduce a new age. But experts claim this is a myth due to evidence snakes never existed in the country in the first place. Some say this was due to the icy waters of the Irish Sea while others believe the cold weather stopped the snakes travelling to Ireland from Britain or afar. Around 431 AD, Patrick was appointed as successor to St Palladius, the first bishop of Ireland, and during his later years, he wrote about his spirituality and life in his 'Confession'. Believed to have died on March 17, in the year 461, Patrick's spiritual path led him to become a legendary figure, as he left behind an established church and an island of Christians. Today, his work is commemorated annually on March 17. Symbols and images associated with Ireland and St Patrick's Day The colours of the Irish flag represent Catholicism (green) and Protestantism (orange), unified by peace (white). Since the 18th century, green has also represented sympathy for Irish independence. Despite St Patrick popularising shamrocks, with many choosing to wear them on the patron saint day, he is historically associated with the red Saltire of St Patrick, featured in the flag of the United Kingdom. The patron saint of Ireland is also associated with the colour blue, after the creation of the Order of St Patrick in the 1780s made it the official colour. "St Patrick's Blue" can be found on Ireland's Presidential Standard, and in the plume of bearskins worn by the Irish Guards. The legend of the Leprechaun has also become a modern day symbol of Ireland. Known for their mischievous behaviour and leaving pots of gold at the end of rainbows, today, the mythical creatures feature heavily as a tourist symbol and some people choose to wear Leprechaun costumes and hats to St Patrick's Day parades. Dublin even has its very own Leprechaun Museum. The best things to do in Dublin St Patrick's Day celebrations in Ireland Unlike St David's Day and St George's Day, St Patrick's Day is a bank holiday in Ireland, allowing the Irish to fully embrace the festivities. The people of Ireland honour their patron saint day every year by joining parades and dressing head to toe in green, white and orange, the colours of the Irish flag. Dublin's famous St Patrick's Festival Parade will take place on Sunday March 17 this year, starting at Parnell Square, with music and live performances from bands helping to convey the 2019 theme of storytelling. Historically the "Feast of St Patrick", the day has been observed by the Irish for over 1,000 years and families would traditionally attend church in the morning, before celebrating with dance, drink and a feast of bacon and cabbage. Today, Irish stews and pints of Guinness are often enjoyed as part of the celebration. As many as 13 million pints of Guinness are poured on St Patrick's Day alone, increasing from the average 10 million glasses poured every day around the world. In fact, 1.8 billion are sold each year and the Guinness Storehouse is situated in the heart of St James's Gate, Dublin, with visitors able to book a tour of the famous site. Popular Irish toasts on St Patrick's Day, include: "Sláinte mhaith", meaning "good health" in Irish Gaelic, and "may the good St Patrick protect ye, and the devil neglect ye". Other celebrations around the world March 17 sees millions of people around the world, even those without Irish connections, turn out to celebrate St Patrick. In the United States, the White House first recognised the Irish holiday and the countries' relations more than 50 years ago, after President Harry Truman received a box of shamrocks from Ireland's ambassador. In 1956, the first St Patrick's Day meeting between the President and the Irish Taioseach took place and since the 1990s, the White House visit has been held annually. Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and US President Donald Trump during the annual shamrock presentation ceremony at the White House in Washington DC Credit: Niall Carson/PA Every year, London showcases Irish heritage and culture as part of its annual St Patrick's Day festival and parade. While live stage performances and food stalls can be enjoyed in Trafalgar Square, colourful floats, dancers and Irish communities make their way through the capital's streets. This year, the festivities take place on Sunday March 17. In Tokyo, the "I Love Ireland" parade takes place over two days, on March 16 and 17, with vibrant costumes and marching bands, while in New York, 150,000 people join the parade travelling up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. In fact, a range of celebrations are held across the globe to celebrate the legendary Irish figure, including parades in Sydney, Australia, Auckland, New Zealand, and Oslo, Norway. In the British West Indies, the island of Montserrat has a public holiday for St Patrick's Day and observes the patron saint with a seven day festival and parade. Dubbed the "Emerald Isle" in memory of their Irish settlers, Montserrat even use a green shamrock as their official passport stamp. St Patrick's Day is also a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, where a significant number of Irish people emigrated to during the 18th and 19th centuries. In Chicago, their river has been traditionally dyed bright green on March 17 since 1962, with thousands heading to the city to see one of the most famous St Patrick's Day sights. Rowers navigate the Chicago River shortly after it was dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images Other countries join Chicago in turning their famous landmarks green on March 17, including the London Eye and HMS Belfast in London, the pyramids and Sphinx in Egypt, Burj Al Arab in Dubai, Sydney Opera House in Australia and the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. The best Irish recipes Clodagh McKenna's beef and Guinness stew Beautifully tender beef, cooked in the beloved Irish beverage. This hearty winter dish is served perfectly with creamy mash or roast potatoes. Beef stew Credit: The Picture Pantry/Alloy Slow-cooked red cabbage with apples and raisin Traditionally served with beef, pork or turkey, red cabbage brings a sweet flavour to any dish and can also be eaten cold in sandwiches. Red cabbage Credit: Getty Images Rachel Allen's Barmbrack (báirín breac) This traditional Irish sweetened bread, packed with sultanas, raisins or currants, makes a delicious treat and can be enjoyed fresh, toasted or buttered. Barmbrack, a traditional Irish fruit loaf Credit: D and S Food Photography/Alamy The best Irish drinks While Ireland is the place to be for a pint of Guinness, it is also home to an array of famous alcoholic beverages including Jameson whiskey and Irish cream liqueur. If Guinness doesn't take your fancy, the Thinking Drinkers have selected the best alternatives to drink on St Patrick's Day, from craft whiskey to post poitin.
|
| U.S. prosecutors probing Facebook's data deals - NYT Posted: 13 Mar 2019 06:32 PM PDT ![U.S. prosecutors probing Facebook's data deals - NYT]( "U.S. prosecutors probing Facebook's data deals - NYT") A grand jury in New York has subpoenaed records from at least two prominent makers of smartphones and other devices, the newspaper reported, citing people familiar with the requests and without naming the companies. Both companies are among the more than 150, including Amazon.com Inc, Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp, that have entered into partnerships with Facebook for access to the personal information of hundreds of millions of its users, according to the report.
|
| Roger Stone to face same judge that sentenced Manafort at gag order hearing Posted: 14 Mar 2019 06:38 AM PDT  Former Trump political adviser Roger Stone is set to appear before Judge Amy Berman Jackson in federal court to answer questions about his gag order; Catherine Herridge has the details.
|
| Boeing, airlines face tough path after 737 MAX grounding Posted: 14 Mar 2019 01:18 PM PDT  Days after the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 that killed 157 people and led to the plane being grounded worldwide, Boeing and commercial airlines are trying to get a handle on the fallout. Boeing will have to restore confidence in its product, and pay the costs of any modifications, while airlines try to find workarounds to replace the popular aircraft in their lineup of flights. The US on Wednesday grounded the 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 models while it continues the search for the cause of the crash, which happened less than five months after a Lion Air plane of the same model went down in Indonesia, killing 189.
|
| If UK parliament votes for Brexit delay, May will write to EU on why and for how long Posted: 14 Mar 2019 03:24 AM PDT  If Britain seeks an extension to the Article 50 Brexit negotiation period, Prime Minister Theresa May will write to the European Union's Donald Tusk to set out why it wants the delay and for how long, the British government said on Thursday. Britain's parliament is due to vote later on Thursday on whether to seek a delay, after lawmakers rejected May's Brexit deal for a second time earlier this week. In a document setting out the parameters of any delay, the government said it would have to have a specific end date and Britain would remain a full EU member state during an extension.
|
| Ronald Reagan, racist? Ocasio-Cortez didn’t say that — but the controversy reveals a lot about how Americans discuss race Posted: 13 Mar 2019 02:00 AM PDT  Regarding the racism debate, difference between left and right is simple but stark. The left believes policies — and the tactics used to promote them — can be racist. In contrast, the right seems to believe, or to choose to believe, that only people can be racist.
|
| How to Make Spousal IRA Contributions Posted: 13 Mar 2019 09:32 AM PDT ![How to Make Spousal IRA Contributions]( "How to Make Spousal IRA Contributions") If you are married and looking for ways to set aside more money for retirement, you may want to consider funding a spousal individual retirement account. "A spousal IRA is an IRA that can be opened for a non-working or non-participant spouse," says Christine Centeno, a financial planner and founder of Simplicity Wealth Management in Glen Allen, Virginia. A spousal IRA provides tax breaks to married couples and a variety of investment options to choose from.
|
