| U.S. launches military strikes on Syria Posted: 06 Apr 2017 07:53 PM PDT  President Trump unleashed airstrikes on Syria on Thursday to punish its strongman, Bashar Assad, after a chemical attack this week that killed dozens of civilians, including children. The barrage amounted to the most significant military operation ordered by Trump, a newcomer to governing who had warned, before taking office, against escalating America's involvement in the Middle East. "Tonight, I ordered a targeted military strike on the airfield in Syria from where the chemical attack was launched," Trump said in Palm Beach, Florida.
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| U.S. Missiles Strike Syria Airfield, As Trump Admin. Tough With Russia Posted: 07 Apr 2017 08:31 AM PDT  The Russian government has come to the defense of its Syrian ally after the U.S. unleashed 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles on a Syrian airfield, saying the move has dealt a blow to Trump-era relations.
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| Domestic abuse survivor marries the paramedic who saved her life Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:15 PM PDT  Melissa Dohme was in an abusive relationship but didn't realize it at the time. When her ex-boyfriend stabbed her 32 times and left her unconscious, Cameron Hill came to her rescue … and the rest is history.
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| The 7 inmates scheduled to die in Arkansas this month Posted: 06 Apr 2017 02:15 PM PDT  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge says Arkansas may not execute an inmate who has won a clemency recommendation from the state Parole Board until the panel allows for a 30-day comment period. The decision effectively delays his execution until after a lethal injection drug expires. Seven other inmates are scheduled to be put to death before the state's supply of midazolam expires April 30.
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| Husband of Trump supporter deported to Mexico Posted: 06 Apr 2017 11:43 AM PDT  Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) (AFP) - Mexican immigrant Roberto Beristain's own American wife voted for Donald Trump as US president because he promised to expel crooks from the country. Now, after 20 years living and working in the United States, it is Beristain himself, a 43-year-old father of three, who has been deported. "My wife is not very happy, because she supported him," Trump, he told AFP at the migrant shelter where he is staying in the Mexican border town of Ciudad Juarez.
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| Hillary Clinton on Trump: ‘As an American, I’m pretty worried’ Posted: 06 Apr 2017 06:21 PM PDT  In her first interview since the presidential election, Hillary Clinton said Thursday that while she has mostly recovered from her devastating loss, she continues to feel apprehensive about the country's direction under President Trump. The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof interviewed Clinton in front of a packed theater at New York's Lincoln Center to close out Day 2 of the annual Women in the World Summit. Following a brief but affectionate introduction by comedian Samantha Bee ("It should have been you," the "Full Frontal" host told Clinton), the former secretary of state unpacked her thoughts on her November defeat, reported Russian interference in the election, and the Trump administration's chaotic kickoff. Urging a bipartisan investigation into the Kremlin's role in the election, Clinton warned that Russia was probably emboldened by the outcome of its meddling.
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| Teen saves sister's life in Tennessee fire; 5 others killed Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:25 PM PDT  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A young teenager saved her little sister's life in an overnight house fire that killed their parents and three siblings, a Tennessee sheriff said Friday.
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| Meet the High School Students Who Took Down Their Principal Posted: 06 Apr 2017 02:29 PM PDT  They didn't expect the story be as much of a sensation as it has been.
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| McCain says Trump has chance to ‘reboot’ after Syria strikes Posted: 07 Apr 2017 07:18 AM PDT  Sen. John McCain praised President Trump for the missile strikes launched against Syria on Thursday, saying the president "has an opportunity to reboot with the American people" after his tumultuous first months in office. Appearing on both MSNBC's "Morning Joe" and NBC's "Today," the senator, who has long advocated for military action in Syria — as well as for arming the Syrian rebel army and removing Assad from power — emphasized further action would have to be taken, and warned against any celebratory sentiments in Washington.
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| Murder suspect posts $35M bail, upsetting victim's family Posted: 06 Apr 2017 07:50 PM PDT  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A Chinese real estate scion charged with orchestrating the murder of her children's father was released from a San Francisco Bay Area jail Thursday after posting $35 million bail, a highly unusual financial transaction that startled and angered the victim's family and friends.
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| Swiss drugs giant Novartis likely bribed 'thousands' in Greece: minister Posted: 07 Apr 2017 03:36 AM PDT  Greece's justice minister on Friday said Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis had likely bribed "thousands" of doctors and civil servants to promote its products, amid an ongoing probe. "A great number of state officials are implicated... from what I'm beginning to realise from reports, it must be thousands who were directly bribed from Switzerland," Stavros Kontonis told state agency ANA radio. "National health service doctors and state officials were bribed to promote drugs in an illegal and anti-scientific manner," Kontonis said.
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| Jon Ossoff pulls in record fundraising haul as House special elections heat up Posted: 07 Apr 2017 09:27 AM PDT  One race in Georgia has gained national attention, one has unexpectedly tightened, and one could yet catch fire with national Democrats.
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| 2017 Tesla Model 3: First Pics of the Production-Ready Version! Posted: 07 Apr 2017 10:51 AM PDT  Tesla's zero hour approaches. Is it ready for the big time?
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| A massive asteroid is going to zip past Earth later this month Posted: 07 Apr 2017 04:12 PM PDT 
The universe never lets us here on Earth go very long before reminding us that we're really just a random dice roll away from global catastrophe. The next timely reminder will happen on April 19th when asteroid 2014 JO25 will cruise by our planet at a relatively safe distance of roughly 1.1 million miles. That distance, while relatively comfortable, is still pretty close, especially when you realize how large the rock actually is.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory describes 2014 JO25 as being approximately 2,000 feet wide, or about 650 meters across, which is a little more than two-fifths of a mile. That's a pretty large chunk of rock, and NASA says it's the largest asteroid to come that close to Earth since 2004, with the next similar flyby predicted to occur in 2027 when asteroid 1999 AN10, measured at about a half mile in width, makes an appearance at a distance of 236,000 miles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cItnmeZGxZM For a few nights following April 19th, amateur astronomers may be able to catch a glimpse of 2014 JO25 thanks to it gaining brightness, though it will still be somewhat difficult to spot. This particular asteroid isn't expected to come this close to our planet again for another 500 years or more. April 19th will also mark the appearance of a comet for some star gazers who happen to live in the right place. Comet PanSTARSS (C/2015 ER61) will be at its nearest point to Earth that day, though it'll still be a very distant 109 million miles away. Having gained a lot of brightness since its discovery in 2015, the comet can now be seen with binoculars at specific times of the day.
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| Building collapses in Poland: 4 killed, 4 injured, 2 missing Posted: 08 Apr 2017 08:05 AM PDT  WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An apartment house collapsed Saturday in southwestern Poland, leaving four people dead, four injured and two others missing, authorities said.
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| Moscow slams US 'aggression' in Syria, suspends air safety deal Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:50 AM PDT  Moscow slammed the US strike on a Syrian airbase Friday as "aggression against a sovereign state", and suspended a bilateral agreement to help avoid clashes in the skies over the war-torn country. "President Putin considers American strikes on Syria aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international norms, and under an invented pretext," said the statement by the Kremlin press service posted on the official website. US President Donald Trump ordered a military strike on a Syrian air base at 0040GMT, in retaliation for what he said was a "very barbaric attack" Tuesday that is suspected to have contained a nerve agent.
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| Texas family questions son's suspicious death Posted: 07 Apr 2017 06:35 PM PDT  Jonathan Crews' girlfriend claims he shot and killed himself while lying in bed, but his family believes something is off and brings lawsuit for answers.
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| 2018 Subaru Outback Gets Styling, Comfort Updates Posted: 06 Apr 2017 11:18 AM PDT  In freshening the 2018 Outback, Subaru didn't mess with its 20 years of success, and made small styling, infotainment, and technical updates. Chief among those is the upgraded interior. Subaru sa...
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| Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Condemns Trump's Syrian Airstrike Posted: 07 Apr 2017 07:54 AM PDT  Rep. Tulsi Gabbard broke U.S. policy by speaking with the Syrian president at a time when Obama wouldn't attack his regime.
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| Mormon church president remains hospitalized Posted: 06 Apr 2017 05:29 PM PDT ![Mormon church president remains hospitalized]( "Mormon church president remains hospitalized") Church spokesman Eric Hawkins said no further updates were immediately available on Monson's condition as of Wednesday afternoon. In a statement Tuesday, the church said Monson had been admitted to hospital on Monday evening after not feeling well and was being given fluids. A spokeswoman later said Monson had been suffering from dehydration.
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| Myanmar ferry capsizes; 20 dead, over a dozen missing Posted: 07 Apr 2017 09:43 PM PDT  YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — A ferry boat capsized in Myanmar's Ayeyarwaddy delta, killing 20 people and leaving more than a dozen missing, police said.
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| You don’t even need a license to drive the newest Volvo Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:02 PM PDT 
Volvo makes some of the safest, most technologically impressive vehicles on the road today, so when the company announces a brand new car it's a pretty big deal. In a new video announcement via Facebook, Volvo surprised everyone with the announcement of an all-new one-seater that is not only distinctly Volvo, but also extremely affordable. It's called the Volvo Rider Concept XC Coupe, and it's priced at a jaw-dropping $175. Oh, did I mention it's actually just a toy? No? Well that's because Volvo didn't mention it either.
https://www.facebook.com/volvocars/videos/10154456949107083/ In a masterful bit of trolling, Volvo's announcement makes no mention of the XC Coupe being a plastic car designed for children between one and three years of age, and the delightfully tricky camera work in the video leads you to believe that it is indeed a real car, all the way up to until the very end. Despite being nothing more than a plastic shell with some fancy bits slapped on, the cute little car is actually pretty impressive. The coupe has built-in headlights and taillights that operate on a timer. It comes in either silver or "Crash Test Orange," with the latter featuring the same kind of crash test markings that the real test vehicles use, along with a "Volvo Safety Centre" badge. There's even a horn in case things get a little bit crazy in the driveway. The toys are on sale right now, and the Volvo store shows that they have over 300 of each color in stock and ready for shipping. If you've always wanted a Volvo of your own but could never afford it, you might want to pick one up and unleash your inner child.
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| AP WAS THERE: US Congress declares war during WWI Posted: 06 Apr 2017 04:09 PM PDT  EDITORS NOTE: On April 6, 1917, the United States joined the Great War. President Woodrow Wilson had tried in vain to avoid the global conflict now known as World War I, and called on Congress to declare war. By the time U.S. troops helped defeat Germany and end the conflict in 1918, more than 9 million people had died, including some 116,000 Americans. A conflict first fought on horseback and in trenches evolved into a modern war, waged with armored vehicles, air combat and mustard gas.
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| US confident it can thwart N.Korean missiles: US general Posted: 06 Apr 2017 12:50 PM PDT  The Pentagon can defend against any North Korean missile threat, but Pyongyang's rapidly evolving weapons program is shrinking the warning time ahead of a launch, a top US general said Thursday. General Lori Robinson told lawmakers she was "extremely confident" of US capability to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) bound for America, should North Korean leader Kim Jong-un succeed in developing that technology. "Right now... he can't reach our homeland, but I am confident, should he do that," said Robinson, who heads the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) that provides missile detection and defense for the region.
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| Quadruple Blessing: Ohio Quadruplets Accepted Into Ivy League Schools Posted: 07 Apr 2017 08:57 AM PDT  Nigel, Zach, Aaron, and Nick Wade, known as the "Wade Quads," are now also the "Ivy League Quads" after being accepted to Yale and Harvard.
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| Family Mourns Boy, 11, Who Killed Himself After Prank; Charges Filed Against Another Juvenile Posted: 07 Apr 2017 11:07 AM PDT  Charges have been filed against another juvenile after Tysen Benz apparently fell victim to a cruel prank.
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| World Reacts to Trump’s Syria Strike, And The Kremlin Sends Reinforcements Posted: 07 Apr 2017 10:38 AM PDT  America's allies praised the attack but some worry it could signal the start of an open-ended U.S. military escalation in Syria.
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| Argentina tells Barrick to overhaul Veladero gold mine Posted: 07 Apr 2017 03:29 PM PDT ![Argentina tells Barrick to overhaul Veladero gold mine]( "Argentina tells Barrick to overhaul Veladero gold mine") By Caroline Stauffer and Susan Taylor BUENOS AIRES/TORONTO (Reuters) - Argentina mining officials told Barrick Gold Corp it must overhaul environmental and operating processes at its Veladero mine, following last week's cyanide solution spill, while the country's environment ministry asked for a total suspension of operations, according to statements on Friday. National and provincial officials told Barrick executives at a Thursday meeting that the Canadian company's ongoing business in the country hinges on a new working plan for the open pit mine, the country's energy minister said. A pipe carrying cyanide solution ruptured at the open pit mine on March 28, the third incident at the mine in 18 months involving cyanide-bearing solution.
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| The 2018 Ford Expedition just became a cop car Posted: 06 Apr 2017 11:30 AM PDT  Americans will have a new set of headlights to watch for in their rearview mirrors now that Ford has announced that its largest SUV offering, the 2018 Expedition, has been tapped for police duty. Officially titled the 2018 Expedition Special Service Vehicle, Ford thinks police forces will find much to love from the new aluminum-bodied SUV, which offers a generous amount of space for cargo and various patrolling tools. The offering comes at a time when forces across the country are switching to crossovers and SUVs for the added utility provided compared to a traditional police cruiser.
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| Gambia elects MPs for post-Jammeh era Posted: 06 Apr 2017 12:35 PM PDT  Polls closed on Thursday evening in The Gambia with voters expected to usher in a new generation of lawmakers to scrutinise a raft of reforms promised by President Adama Barrow, in the first election since longtime leader Yahya Jammeh left power. Turnout was low when polling stations across the tiny west African nation closed at 5:00pm (1700 GMT), the vice-chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said, though hopes remain high for a revitalised parliament after years of rubberstamping Jammeh's executive orders.
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| Sen. Mitch McConnell on Judge Gorsuch's confirmation and more Posted: 07 Apr 2017 09:47 AM PDT  On Friday, April 7,2017, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell holds a press conference about the confirmation process for Judge Neil Gorsuch.
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| Cops in Desperate Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Sent Woman Flying in Horrific Crash Posted: 06 Apr 2017 01:39 PM PDT  Penny Casbon says she doesn't remember anything about what happened.
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| The Latest: Netanyahu welcomes US attack on Syria base Posted: 06 Apr 2017 09:01 PM PDT  BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local):
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| Under investigation, chairman of House Russia probe steps aside Posted: 06 Apr 2017 03:09 PM PDT  By Patricia Zengerle and Dustin Volz WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican head of a congressional inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election said he would temporarily step aside from the probe on Thursday because he is under investigation for disclosing classified information. Devin Nunes, chairman of the House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and an ally of Republican President Donald Trump, characterized charges that he made unauthorized disclosures of classified information as "entirely false and politically motivated." "Several leftwing activist groups have filed accusations against me with the Office of Congressional Ethics," he said in a statement. The surprise disclosure that Nunes was under investigation injected new uncertainty into the wider Russia probe by his committee.
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| Buick may have accidentally confirmed V-6 power for next Regal GS Posted: 07 Apr 2017 03:00 PM PDT  For those hoping for a 2018 Buick Regal with its engine cylinders arranged in a 'V' formation, it seems the brand will oblige with the next hopped-up GS variant. While the recently revealed 2018 Buick Regal Sportback and Regal TourX will arrive with 4-cylinder power only, the brand has apparently slipped up and confirmed the next Regal GS will have a 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The Truth About Cars reports the slip up was published two days ago on the official Buick Canada website.
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| Hyundai, Kia recall 1.2 million vehicles to prevent premature engine failure Posted: 07 Apr 2017 07:41 AM PDT  Hyundai and its South Korean sibling, Kia, are recalling nearly 1.2 million cars and crossovers from the 2011 to 2014 model years. Documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that the engines in some of those vehicles may have an increased likelihood of stalling, which could dramatically increase the risk of accidents. The engines suffer from two problems, both of which stem from flawed manufacturing processes. NHTSA's defect report on the Kia vehicles affected by the recall explains that after the engines' crankshafts were machined, their oil passages may not have been completely cleared of metallic debris. Complicating matters is that the engines' crankpins were manufactured with uneven surfaces. Combined, the crankshaft debris and the roughness of the crankpins can keep oil from getting to an engine's connecting rod bearings, which can cause the bearings to wear out prematurely. That, in turn, can cause the bearings to fail, forcing the engine to stall. The good news is that failure of the connecting rod bearings is rarely sudden, and drivers are almost always warned of the issue ahead of time by a very unusual banging noise coming from the engine compartment. (If you've ever had the experience, you know what we mean. It sounds a bit like a Terminator-sized Energizer bunny hopped up on triple espressos trying to break out of a prison cell.) Also good news: while engine failures have been reported by owners, Kia has received no news of accidents or injuries linked to the problem. (Hyundai's documents haven't yet been published.) The recall affects 572,000 Hyundais and 618,160 Kia vehicles registered in the U.S., including: 2013-2014 Hyundai Sonata 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2011-2014 Kia Optima 2012-2014 Kia Sorento 2011-2013 Kia Sportage Hyundai owners should begin receiving recall notices in the mail around May 19. Kia owners can expect them a week or so later, around May 25. After receiving those notices, owners will be able to take their vehicles to their local dealerships, where mechanics will inspect the engine assembly and replace the affected parts, as necessary. The fix will be carried out at no charge to owners. If you own one of these vehicles and have further questions, you're encouraged to call Hyundai customer service at 855-671-3059 and ask about recall #162, or call Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 and inquire about recall SC147. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at -888-327-4236 and ask about safety campaign 17V-226 (Hyundai) or 17V-224 (Kia).
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| Man who said marijuana made him kill his wife gets 30 years Posted: 07 Apr 2017 05:04 PM PDT  DENVER (AP) — A Denver man who claimed that eating marijuana-infused candy led him to kill his wife was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison in a case that helped raise concerns about the potency of pot edibles.
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| Best Gas Grills to Buy at Home Depot Posted: 08 Apr 2017 06:11 AM PDT  Walk into any Home Depot at this time of year, and you'll see rows of gas grills lined up. HomeDepot.com offers even more choices, with more than 160 gas grills from brands including Weber, Napol...
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| Scarlett Takes on Ivanka: Johansson Rips 'Cowardly' Trump Over Role in Father's Administration Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:03 PM PDT  Johansson famously appeared in an "SNL" skit where she skewered the first daughter.
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