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Trump Administration Under Fire for Misleading the Public On the USS Carl Vinson Strike Group
Fox dropped O’Reilly, but activists want more from the network
SCOTUS Takes On Critical Separation of Church and State Case
A breakdown of President Trump's new 'Buy American, Hire American' executive order
UC Berkeley headed for showdown with right-wing commentator
White House sidewalk to be closed to public permanently
Hillary Clinton campaign biographer: Here’s where she went wrong
The Latest: Fresno suspect joined gang at age 9
Prince Harry Opens up About Needing Therapy After the Death of His Mother, Princess Diana
Duterte offers bounty for extremists in foiled island attack
Facing death for being gay, men flee Russia's Chechnya
Medical guidelines may mean millions miss out on life-saving drugs
GOP candidate Handel welcomes Trump support as Georgia special election heads toward runoff
Killing of three white men in California city racially motivated: police
Sarah Palin, Ted Nugent, Kid Rock visit Trump at the White House
Merrell offers to assist Grand Canyon search for woman, teen
Nigeria's Buhari suspends key aides over alleged graft
Exxon Mobil plans multi-billion dollar plant near Texas Gulf
Jinger Duggar Is Under Fire For Wearing Pants
Creative Cookout Menus for Summer Holidays and Events
N.Korea warns of "super-mighty preemptive strike" as U.S. plans next move
Boy, 1, Found Dead at Day Care After Being Left Alone With 8-Year-Old Child Suspected in Death
What United’s Top Frequent Flier Thinks About The Airline Controversy
The Latest: US official expresses concern over Venezuela
'Friendly fire' downed Saudi helicopter in Yemen: sources
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Diesel Double Cab
How to Choose a Solo 401(k) Provider
Forget Sanctions: Exxon Would Like Access to Russian Oil Anyway
Volleyball games at North Korean nuke test site: monitor
Thousands of Massachusetts drug cases to be dismissed after lab scandal
Mom Burned Son With Hot Iron Because He Was Forgetful: Cops
For Trump, familiar judge gets case of deported Mexican
The Latest: Israel says Assad still has chemical weapons
Nintendo SNES Classic May Be Coming This Year
It’s official: Everyone hates the iPhone 8 design that just leaked
Macron hangs on to lead in French election, Le Pen's camp rows with Brussels
Close call: When asteroids whisk past Earth
PHOTOS: Corvette ZR1 Testing at the Nurburgring
Death toll after Philippine bus plunge rises to 31
Afghans Want More ‘Mothers of All Bombs’

Trump Administration Under Fire for Misleading the Public On the USS Carl Vinson Strike Group

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:00 PM PDT

The carrier was not heading towards the Korean Peninsula last week, but was traveling in the opposite direction.

Fox dropped O’Reilly, but activists want more from the network

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 01:05 PM PDT

Fox News's decision to drop Bill O'Reilly from the network's popular primetime slate was seen only as a first step by groups that have been pushing for his ouster. The company announced Wednesday afternoon that "after a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the company and Bill O'Reilly have agreed that Bill O'Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel."

SCOTUS Takes On Critical Separation of Church and State Case

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 08:42 AM PDT

A majority of the US Supreme Court seemed to side with a Missouri church that argued that it should have been included in a state-funded project to improve playgrounds.

A breakdown of President Trump's new 'Buy American, Hire American' executive order

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 01:51 PM PDT

President Trump's latest executive order prioritizes hiring American workers and targets foreign work visas. ABC News' Amna Nawaz and Rick Klein explain how.

UC Berkeley headed for showdown with right-wing commentator

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 07:30 PM PDT

The University of California at Berkeley appears headed for a showdown with right-wing commentator Ann Coulter after her planned appearance at the school was canceled over security concerns. The decision to shelve her April 27 talk at the famously progressive campus came days after opponents and supporters of President Donald Trump clashed in the city. It also echoed a similar cancellation in February of a planned speech at the university by a right-wing provocateur and former Brietbart editor, Milo Yiannopoulos, following violent protests.

White House sidewalk to be closed to public permanently

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 06:22 PM PDT

The U.S. Secret Service said it would end public access to a sidewalk along the south fence of the White House beginning on Wednesday night. The sidewalk has been closed nightly from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. since 2015 and will now be off-limits around the clock, the Secret Service said in a statement. The closure will "lessen the possibility of individuals illegally accessing the White House grounds," Secret Service Communications Director Cathy Milhoan said.

Hillary Clinton campaign biographer: Here’s where she went wrong

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 01:54 PM PDT

The co-author of a new book detailing her loss in the 2016 presidential election says the Democratic candidate and her top aides could see the "tsunami" of populism building in places like Britain, but refused to prepare for its arrival in the United States.

The Latest: Fresno suspect joined gang at age 9

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 06:24 PM PDT

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on a fatal shooting in downtown Fresno, California (all times local):

Prince Harry Opens up About Needing Therapy After the Death of His Mother, Princess Diana

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:00 PM PDT

Prince William and Harry work together to end the stigma around mental health.

Duterte offers bounty for extremists in foiled island attack

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 06:31 AM PDT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte offered a bounty Wednesday for the capture of Muslim extremists behind a foiled attack on a central resort island, and said he ordered the navy to bomb militants who travel by boat in search of kidnap victims.

Facing death for being gay, men flee Russia's Chechnya

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 05:33 PM PDT

After being beaten and tortured by men in military uniform in Russia's Chechnya region, he fled to Moscow but still fears for his life -- because he is gay. "In Chechnya, I had no choice but to lie or die," the 20-year-old says.

Medical guidelines may mean millions miss out on life-saving drugs

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 12:37 PM PDT

By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) - More than nine million people may miss out on cholesterol-lowering drugs that prevent heart attacks and strokes if doctors choose one set of medical guidelines over another, according to a new study. "I would say we're still searching for the perfect guidelines," said lead author Michael Pencina, of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The 2013 ACC/AHA guidelines recommend statins for people ages 40 to 75 with at least a 7.5 percent risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years.

GOP candidate Handel welcomes Trump support as Georgia special election heads toward runoff

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 08:03 AM PDT

Trump called former Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel on Wednesday morning, congratulating her on making it to the runoff with Democrat Jon Ossoff.

Killing of three white men in California city racially motivated: police

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 04:37 PM PDT

A black man accused of shooting three people to death in Fresno, California, wanted to kill as many white men as possible because he expected to be arrested for another shooting, police said on Wednesday, calling the incident a hate crime. Kori Ali Muhammad, 39, fatally shot the three white men in downtown Fresno on Tuesday after realizing he was wanted for the killing of a white security guard last week, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer said. "Kori Muhammad is not a terrorist, but he is a racist, and he is filled with hate, and he set out this week to kill as many people as he could," Dyer told a news conference on Wednesday.

Sarah Palin, Ted Nugent, Kid Rock visit Trump at the White House

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 07:22 AM PDT

The White House was enlivened Wednesday evening by a visit from some special guests, both political and musical.

Merrell offers to assist Grand Canyon search for woman, teen

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 05:28 PM PDT

PHOENIX (AP) — The National Park Service says the search for two missing hikers related to the co-founder of the Merrell Boot Co. is difficult and complex and that it is not requesting any additional resources despite an announcement from the family that it planned on sending its own support.

Nigeria's Buhari suspends key aides over alleged graft

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 07:26 AM PDT

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday suspended two key aides over an alleged contract scam and for keeping an unauthorised stash of cash in a private home, his office said. Buhari "has ordered an investigation into the allegations of violations of law and due process made against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr David Babachir Lawal, in the award of contracts" in the north-east, the presidency said in a statement. Last year, Lawal, a top-ranking member of the administration and a Buhari confidant, was alleged to have awarded contracts running into millions of naira to companies in which he had interests, within the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE).

Exxon Mobil plans multi-billion dollar plant near Texas Gulf

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 03:08 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Texas (AP) — Exxon Mobil Corp. and a Saudi partner plan to build a multi-billion dollar petrochemical plant near the Texas coast, Texas' governor said Wednesday.

Jinger Duggar Is Under Fire For Wearing Pants

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 11:50 AM PDT

Jinger Duggar, of the "19 Kids and Counting" family- is receiving some backlash for her decision to wear pants. The Duggar family is known for its conservative values, so this seemingly minor style choice is quite controversial.

Creative Cookout Menus for Summer Holidays and Events

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 12:33 PM PDT

N.Korea warns of "super-mighty preemptive strike" as U.S. plans next move

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 01:42 AM PDT

By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean state media warned the United States of a "super-mighty preemptive strike" after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the United States was looking at ways to bring pressure to bear on North Korea over its nuclear programme. U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a hard line with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who has rebuffed admonitions from sole major ally China and proceeded with nuclear and missile programmes in defiance of U.N. Security Council sanctions.

Boy, 1, Found Dead at Day Care After Being Left Alone With 8-Year-Old Child Suspected in Death

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:37 AM PDT

Authorities said the little boy was dropped off at the day care the previous night and had been left unsupervised with an 8-year-old girl.

What United’s Top Frequent Flier Thinks About The Airline Controversy

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 03:19 PM PDT

Despite the public-relations blow United Airlines has suffered following its infamous passenger-removal incident, the company's most frequent flier also remains its No.1 fan.

The Latest: US official expresses concern over Venezuela

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 02:02 PM PDT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The latest on opposition and pro-government marches in Venezuela (all times local):

'Friendly fire' downed Saudi helicopter in Yemen: sources

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 08:07 AM PDT

A Saudi military helicopter that crashed in Yemen killing 12 Saudi soldiers was likely hit by "friendly fire", military sources said Wednesday. The soldiers, including four officers, died Tuesday when the helicopter went down in Yemen's Marib province, the Saudi-led Arab coalition fighting Iran-backed Huthi rebels said in a statement. "As the Saudi helicopter was not identified by the ground operations centre, the air defence system was triggered automatically," a senior Yemeni military official said.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Diesel Double Cab

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 08:38 AM PDT

Enter the heavy-duty hot rod.

How to Choose a Solo 401(k) Provider

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 06:43 AM PDT

Creation of the individual 401(k) with the Bush-era tax cuts went practically unnoticed, and the financial services industry was slow to set up these retirement plans and still has not done much marketing. In fact, the solo 401(k) can be even better, because the single participant is in charge of choosing the investment options and can even get a tax deduction for additional contributions in his or her role as the employer. This year, a plan participant can put in $18,000 as employee ($24,000 if 50 or older), plus an employer's contribution of up to 25 percent of his compensation, with total contributions limited to $54,000 ($60,000 if 50 or older).

Forget Sanctions: Exxon Would Like Access to Russian Oil Anyway

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 01:52 PM PDT

Because Russia just doesn't loom large enough already in Washington.

Volleyball games at North Korean nuke test site: monitor

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 02:05 PM PDT

North Korea watchers said Tuesday they had observed unusual activity at the reclusive country's nuclear test site -- workers playing volleyball. The 38 North monitoring group said satellite imagery captured Sunday showed personnel at the guard barracks and two other areas at the Punggye-ri test site playing the popular game. "It suggests that the facility might be going into a standby mode," said Joseph Bermudez, a North Korea expert and an analyst for the Washington-based 38 North.

Thousands of Massachusetts drug cases to be dismissed after lab scandal

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 02:29 PM PDT

By Scott Malone BOSTON (Reuters) - Close to 20,000 Massachusetts criminal drug cases are set to be dismissed because of a scandal involving a former state chemist who admitted faking tests, civil liberties activists and prosecutors said on Tuesday. It will mean the largest number of drug cases tossed out in U.S. history due to one person, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. Rogue chemist Annie Dookhan pleaded guilty in 2013 to tampering with evidence during her nine years working at a state crime lab in Boston.

Mom Burned Son With Hot Iron Because He Was Forgetful: Cops

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 11:32 AM PDT

Tamecha Jean, 32, was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse.

For Trump, familiar judge gets case of deported Mexican

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 06:25 PM PDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A case involving a man who was deported to Mexico despite having permission to be in the U.S. under a program that shields young immigrants has landed in the courtroom of a judge whose impartiality was questioned by Donald Trump during the presidential campaign because of his Mexican heritage.

The Latest: Israel says Assad still has chemical weapons

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 11:29 AM PDT

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local):

Nintendo SNES Classic May Be Coming This Year

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 06:56 AM PDT

Nintendo fans are still mourning the loss of the NES Classic Edition, which perpetually sold out and never met demand before it was officially discontinued this month. Tom Phillips at Eurogamer reports that the SNES version (I imagine it will be called the SNES Classic Edition) will be ready in time for the holidays, and that its development is a big part of the reason why Nintendo axed the NES Classic despite its popularity. The SNES would reportedly maintain the same easy plug-and-play functionality of its predecessor.

It’s official: Everyone hates the iPhone 8 design that just leaked

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 07:08 AM PDT

Apple's next-generation iPhone 8 is slated to debut this coming September, and it should be released either later that month or sometime soon after. But new flagship iPhones always launch in September, right? While that has been true ever since Apple shifted its release from the early summer to the late summer, recent reports suggest that Apple and its manufacturing partners are having trouble with a key piece of technology expected to debut in Apple's tenth-anniversary smartphone

According to those reports, Apple was faced with two options: either delay the launch or ditch the tech. And now, perhaps for the first time ever, loyal Apple fans are praying that the company's hotly anticipated new iPhone is delayed.

Why is everyone hoping for a delay? The answer to that question lies in a leak that we showed you on Wednesday. As you'll undoubtedly recall, a source with a mixed track record shared a leaked schematic drawing he claimed shows the iPhone 8's rear housing design. Here's the image in question:

The image shows a phone that looks like a flattened iPhone 5, but an extra hole can clearly be seen beneath the Apple logo. That hole, according to rumors, could be the relocated Touch ID fingerprint scanner. Apple has been working for years to embed its Touch ID sensor beneath the iPhone's display, and the iPhone 8 was expected to be the first iPhone to feature the new tech. Apple is said to be having problems getting its new embedded scanner to a point where it can be mass-produced, however, so reports have suggested that the company is toying with relocating the scanner to the back of the phone.

As we mentioned in our earlier coverage, there's a good chance that this is fake. If it's real, it also might just be one of several designs Apple was experimenting with. We sincerely hope one of those two scenarios ends up being accurate, because this design is absolutely awful. We explained why in yesterday's post, and it looks like even hardcore Apple fans agree that this iPhone design would be terrible.

Just about every single reaction we've seen to this leak has been negative. If you're looking for one spot to check out the general consensus, this Reddit thread should suffice. The Apple subreddit is full of people who love Apple and just about any product it releases, but the idea of an iPhone 8 with a Touch ID scanner on the back is universally hated.

Most of the thread is just people commenting on how awful this design would be, in general. But one user made a very important point. "Just try holding your iPhone now and reaching your index finger that far below the Apple logo," he or she wrote. "If this is true, it is a disastrous placement of touch ID, even worse than the [Galaxy S8] in my opinion."

This is a fantastic point, and it's probably the best indication that this leak is fake. As we noted in our Galaxy S8 review, Samsung's fingerprint scanner placement on its new flagship phones is awful. The placement on the iPhone 8 pictured above is even worse, however. The idea of having to fumble with your phone to hit a fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone that's positioned more than halfway down the phone might actually be nauseating.

The odds are fairly good that actual iPhone 8 components will begin leaking very soon, and our fingers are crossed that these schematics will quickly be debunked.

Macron hangs on to lead in French election, Le Pen's camp rows with Brussels

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 11:07 AM PDT

By Richard Balmforth and Sarah White PARIS (Reuters) - Centrist Emmanuel Macron clung on to his status as favorite to win France's presidential election in a four-way race that is too close to call, as the camp of far-right challenger Marine Le Pen ramped up its eurosceptic rhetoric in a row with Brussels. A closely-watched Cevipof opinion poll published on Wednesday showed frontrunners Macron and Le Pen both losing some momentum ahead of Sunday's first round, and conservative Francois Fillon and far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon still in contention for the second round run-off. With millions of French voters still undecided or planning to abstain, the vote is the most unpredictable in France in decades and investors are nervous about potential last-minute surprises that could trigger market turmoil.

Close call: When asteroids whisk past Earth

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 12:54 PM PDT

A peanut-shaped asteroid 1.3 kilometres (3,280 feet) across streaked past Earth on Wednesday, giving astronomers a rare chance to check out a big space rock up close. Dubbed 2014-JO25, the asteroid came nearest at 12:20 GMT and is now hurtling away from the centre of our solar system, said Ian Carnelli, an astronomer from the European Space Agency (ESA). "It does not represent a danger to our planet," Carnelli told AFP, noting that the asteroid passed within 1.8 million kilometres (1.1 million miles) of Earth -- about four times the distance to the moon.

PHOTOS: Corvette ZR1 Testing at the Nurburgring

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 12:39 PM PDT

Death toll after Philippine bus plunge rises to 31

Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:20 PM PDT

The death toll from a Philippine bus that plunged into a ravine rose to 31 with signs that overloading contributed to the crash, a police official said on Wednesday. The accident, which saw the bus come off a winding road to fall 24 metres (80 feet) into a ravine in the upland province of Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, also left 46 injured with four still in a critical condition, said Senior Superintendent Antonio Yarra.