| Lawmakers demand Trump release transcript of Russia meeting — if there is one Posted: 16 May 2017 10:26 AM PDT  Members of Congress want President Trump to release the transcript of his meeting with Russia's foreign minister and ambassador, assuming the meeting was recorded.
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| In close House race, Republican Karen Handel gets help from Paul Ryan Posted: 15 May 2017 03:04 PM PDT  The word "Trump" is conspicuously absent in Karen Handel's fierce campaign against Democrat Jon Ossoff in Georgia's Sixth Congressional District.
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| New Orleans begins takedown of 3rd Confederate-era monument Posted: 17 May 2017 12:05 AM PDT  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Piece by piece, New Orleans' landscape is changing as city workers take down massive works of bronze and stone that once seemed immoveable in a region where some still cling to a Confederate legacy.
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| Bermuda triangle: Plane carrying New York family goes missing near Bahamas Posted: 16 May 2017 09:05 AM PDT  A private passenger plane carrying two adults and two children has gone missing in the Bahamas. Authorities lost contact with the aircraft as it was flying from Puerto Rico to Titusville on Florida's east coast on Monday. Efforts to find the four people on board, identified as Jennifer Blumin, Nathan Ulrich and Ms Blumin's four-year-old and 10-year-old sons, are being concentrated close to where the plane last made contact - in the Bermuda Triangle.
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| Woman Dies in Everglades Boat Crash, One Day After Graduating College Posted: 16 May 2017 11:42 AM PDT  Elizabeth Goldenberg had graduated from the University of Miami the day before she was killed in a boating accident.
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| At least one killed as tornado tears though dozens of Oklahoma homes-media Posted: 16 May 2017 10:00 PM PDT ![At least one killed as tornado tears though dozens of Oklahoma homes-media]( "At least one killed as tornado tears though dozens of Oklahoma homes-media") (Reuters) - A tornado tore through western Oklahoma on Tuesday evening, destroying or damaging dozens of homes and killing at least one person, media reported. As many as 70 homes in Elk City, a town of about 12,000 people around 110 miles (180 km) west of Oklahoma City, were damaged or destroyed by the storm, CBS affiliate KWTV reported, citing officials. It was unclear how many people were injured, KWTV said.
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| In first interview, Sally Yates says Russians had ‘real leverage’ over Flynn Posted: 16 May 2017 11:33 AM PDT  Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates said in a CNN interview that aired Tuesday morning that Russians had "serious leverage" over former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and that her office had expected the administration to act quickly after she alerted White House counsel Don McGahn on Jan. 26.
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| Scientists just discovered something incredible about the dinosaur-killer asteroid Posted: 16 May 2017 05:00 PM PDT 
Determining why the dinosaurs went extinct has been debated for ages and studied for even longer. Now, the most acceptable extinction event hypothesis — that of an astroid impact that changed the Earth's climate — has a very interesting new wrinkle. As it turns out, it might not have been the size of the rock or the actual destruction it wrought that made the asteroid so utterly devastating, but simply the exact spot where it slammed into our planet.
Studying rock samples from up to 1,300 meters beneath the Gulf of Mexico, researchers were able to get a fantastic look at what the area was like at the time when the asteroid — estimated to be nearly 10 miles wide — struck. When the rock slammed into the Earth 66 million years ago, the area was little more than a shallow sea, and scientists now believe that the collision sent an enormous amount of sulphur skyward, which ultimately doomed the planet by sending it into an ice age which the lumbering prehistoric beasts simply couldn't endure. The researchers, who presented their findings in a new BBC documentary called The Day The Dinosaurs Died, suggest that if the killer asteroid had made a watery splashdown in the middle of the Atlantic or Pacific oceans, the deadly vaporized rock that blotted out the sun in the days after its impact would have been far less severe. If that had happened, plant life would still have gotten the sunlight it needed to survive, and the food chain might have remained intact. Of course, had that happened, the eventual rise of mammals may also never have occurred, and we might not even be here to study any of it at all.
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| Trump accused of divulging top secret intelligence to Russians Posted: 16 May 2017 02:41 AM PDT  Embattled US President Donald Trump faced explosive allegations Tuesday that he divulged top secret intelligence to Russian diplomats in the Oval Office, a charge the White House scrambled to rebut. The Washington Post reported late Monday that Trump revealed highly classified information on the Islamic State group during a meeting last week with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Moscow's man in Washington Sergey Kislyak.
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| 4 plead guilty to manslaughter in fraternity hazing death Posted: 15 May 2017 02:54 PM PDT  STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Four men facing the most serious charges in a brutal fraternity hazing ritual that resulted in the 2013 death of a New York City college student pleaded guilty Monday to voluntary manslaughter.
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| Giant Rotting Sea Creature Mystery Solved By Scientists Posted: 15 May 2017 09:34 AM PDT  Unfortunately, it's not a brand new species.
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| 'They treated our son as roadkill': Parents address teenager's death after fraternity drinking ritual Posted: 15 May 2017 09:54 AM PDT  The parents of US college student who died after fraternity hazing event have accused fellow members of treating him "as roadkill and a rag doll". After joining the Beta Theta Pi (Beta) fraternity at Pennsylvania State University in February, Timothy Piazza, 19, took part in a hazing ritual called "the gauntlet". After completing his run, security footage captured Mr Piazza staggering around the fraternity's after party.
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| The 2017 Honda Civic Si Will Cost $24,000 Posted: 15 May 2017 11:56 AM PDT  And that's the same price for either a coupe or sedan.
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| Memorials, used cars, slums & more — it happened today: May 15 in pictures Posted: 15 May 2017 10:10 AM PDT ![Memorials, used cars, slums & more — it happened today: May 15 in pictures]( "Memorials, used cars, slums & more — it happened today: May 15 in pictures") The National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, used car vending machine and more of today's news from around the world in pictures.
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| North Korea missile detected by THAAD, program progressing faster than expected: South Korea Posted: 16 May 2017 03:08 PM PDT  By Christine Kim and Tom Miles SEOUL/GENEVA (Reuters) - North Korea's missile program is progressing faster than expected, South Korea's defense minister said on Tuesday, after the U.N. Security Council condemned the weekend launch of a new long-range missile and demanded Pyongyang halt weapons tests. Han Min-koo told South Korea's parliament that Sunday's test had been detected by the controversial U.S. THAAD anti-missile system, which was deployed in South Korea last month, infuriating China. North Korea has defied all calls to rein in its nuclear and missile programs, even from China, its lone major ally, calling them legitimate self-defense.
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| Trump thinks exercise is bad for you, depletes limited energy Posted: 15 May 2017 12:52 PM PDT  President Trump has a peculiar theory about exercise which does not match the medical community's conclusion that it's healthful and worthwhile. Apparently, the president thinks that human energy resembles a battery's energy in that it's limited, and exercise depletes this resource.
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| Cosby says he will not testify at his sexual assault trial Posted: 16 May 2017 12:29 PM PDT  By Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comedian Bill Cosby does not plan to testify in his defense at his sexual assault trial in June, he said on Tuesday in his first extended public comments in two years. The 79-year-old told Sirius-XM radio host Michael Smerconish that the dozens of women who have come forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct were "piling on" and suggested that racism has played a role in his treatment because he is black. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in a Pennsylvania courtroom ahead of Cosby's June 5 trial on charges that he drugged and sexually assaulted Andrea Constand, a former basketball coach at his alma mater Temple University, in 2004.
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| Noted journalist Javier Valdez killed in Mexico's Sinaloa Posted: 15 May 2017 08:54 PM PDT  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Javier Valdez, an award-winning reporter who specialized in covering drug trafficking and organized crime, was slain Monday in the northern state of Sinaloa, the latest in a wave of journalist killings in Mexico.
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| Plastic trash chokes remote South Pacific island Posted: 15 May 2017 08:24 PM PDT  One of the planet's most remote islands is polluted with the highest density of plastic particles ever reported, with more than 3,500 pieces washing up daily, researchers said Monday. Henderson Island is uninhabited, and lies far out in the South Pacific -- east of New Zealand and west of Chile -- some 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometers) from the nearest major land mass. "What's happened on Henderson Island shows there's no escaping plastic pollution even in the most distant parts of our oceans," said lead author Jennifer Lavers, a researcher at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) at the University of Tasmania, who co-authored the report with the British conservation charity the Royal Society for the Preservation of Birds.
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| Who is Seth Rich – and was his death really connected to Hillary Clinton? Posted: 16 May 2017 02:30 PM PDT  The death of 27-year-old DNC staffer Seth Rich has been the source of a myriad of conspiracy theories from people who claim he was killed in July because of his connection to Wikileaks — which the police have denied.
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| Now I Get It: Erdogan’s rise to power Posted: 16 May 2017 05:31 AM PDT  As President Trump meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the first time, Yahoo News and Finance Anchor Bianna Golodryga takes a look at Erdogan's rise to power and the controversial power-grab referendum just passed in Turkey.
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| Israeli officials 'had previously been advised against sharing information with Donald Trump by US intelligence agents' Posted: 16 May 2017 06:50 AM PDT  US intelligence agents reportedly warned Israeli officials against giving classified information to Donald Trump's administration because it could be leaked to Russia. Intelligence concerns, discussed in private meetings, were based on suspected ties between the President's close associates and the Kremlin, a report in January said. The article, by Israeli daily Yediot Ahronot, has received renewed attention after reports that Mr Trump allegedly disclosed highly classified information to two senior Russian officials.
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| 9 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today Posted: 16 May 2017 10:29 AM PDT 
If you thought our last post covering paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a good one, just wait until you check out Tuesday's collection. We've got nine great apps for you to enjoy today, but be sure to hurry before these sales are over. These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made available for free for a limited time by their developers. There is no way to tell how long they will be free. These sales could end an hour from now or a week from now — obviously, the only thing we can guarantee is that they were free at the time this post was written. If you click on a link and see a price listed next to an app instead of the word "get," it is no longer free. The sale has ended. If you download the app, you will be charged. Moogli 
Normally $3.99. • Moogli is designed for families, couples and flat shares and is perfectly suited for collaborating on shopping lists and all kinds of daily tasks. What users say:
– "I really enjoy using the app!"
– "Thank you so much for the fantastic app!!"
– "By the way - your app is great and has big potential." • The name Moogli comes from a combination of "Common Moorhen" and "Sugar Glider" – two animals that are among the world's cleverest to help each other in everyday life! – Create shopping lists and get quick suggestions for articles you've used before.
– Assign tasks or put them into a joint group called "Pool".
– Be informed about the activity carried out by those you're with.
– Define a reward in form of points and/or text label.
– Simply put up repetitive tasks, and get notifications of whoever's turn it is.
– Set Objectives, they can be anything (object, gift, an adventure, etc). • Moogli synchronizes content fast and automatically across multiple devices. • Moogli has an easy to use activity feed and Push Notification support. • Moogli provides a world class opportunity to accumulate points/credits by performing tasks throughout the month. How about giving rewards related to the total? Anyway, it is not required to give points for doing tasks. • What else can Moogli do?
– You can set Objectives to collect points. Or make a contest and have fun towards the goal.
– You can easily postpone task that has a due date.
– You can set permission to members, so only you can give points or approve completed tasks.
– You can globally and individually change the properties of reminders about not completed tasks.
– You can easily categorize tasks by selecting "areas" such as kitchen and bathroom.
– You can choose among more than 60 symbols to get recognizable appearance on the tasks.
– You can use color to get even better visual control of tasks / chores.
– You can enable more details in lists, so you can quickly see whether they are repetitive or have a due date. • It is certainly not Ok if you feel that things are not working out as expected. Therefore, send an email to: mail@moogliapp.com • Future development plans:
– Image support.
– Wall / tablet to handling information and such. Also project management.
– Ability to create contests on tasks / chores.
– Lists / TAG to get a better opportunity to prioritize and get a better overview.
– Priority of tasks (visually).
Download Moogli Mole Hammers 
Normally $0.99. Super simple fun for two! "Mole Hammers is easily recommendable for players of all ages thanks to its one button controls and addicting game elements.", 4/5 - 148Apps.com
"A game that you understand in seconds", Appgefahren.de
"Exciting 1 VS 1 challenges with friends", iPhoneItalia.com
"Guaranteed you'll have fun with this two player quick-response game", @pimcoumans
"Another fantastic super simple game by this developer, perfect for a quick match against a friend!", @LorenzoPilia Whack the mole before your opponent does, swing your hammer with perfect timing and build up the combo multiplier! FEATURES:
• TWO PLAYERS on a single screen!
• One button controls
• Random Moles, Big Moles and Rabbits
• Quick Match option
• Single player against the AI
• Game Center high scores and achievements
• No IAPs
Download Mole Hammers Earth Lists 
Normally $4.99. Earth Lists is a simple and delightful way to keep all your lists and tasks. The app is simple to use while offering a compelling way to get things done.
You can use Earth Lists for: • To do Lists
• Shopping Lists
• Packing Lists
• Inventories
• Bucket Lists
• Wish Lists
• Needed Items
• Projects
• Checklists
• Goals
• Outlines and Points to cover
• Places to visit
• Your Favorite Things
• And Much More! We've designed Earth Lists to be powerful while remaining down-to-earth. Give it a try today!
Download Earth Lists Tank of Tanks 
Normally $0.99. Four players, one iPad! Dominate your friends in chaotic one-minute deathmatches. "It's everything a local multiplayer game should be: simple and fun." — PocketGamer
"This multiplayer game played on a single iPad is simple, chaotic fun." 4/5 — 148Apps Tank of Tanks is an easy-to-learn one-button arcade tank game for up to four players on a single iPad. Controls:
Push the button to move and shoot. Release to turn. Features:
• Massively local four player action!
• Simple one-button controls
• Frantic 60-second deathmatches
• Fun levels like Arena, Revolver and Box Pit
• Game Center leaderboard and achievements
• Customize your play, enable bouncy bullets and icy surface for even crazier combat
Download Tank of Tanks Cloud App for iCloud Mobile 
Normally $3.99. Cloudapps:
Sync your clouds service files: Dropbox, Google drive.
Create and manager your playlist of videos, files.
Import file by more ways: internet, clouds downloads...
Download Cloud App for iCloud Mobile Advanced Video Trimmer Pro 
Normally $1.99. * Over 1,00,000 daily users :) Have you ever shot a video on your phone that's too long because of extra filler? Here's how to trim videos on your device using the default video player, so you only share the good parts. Advanced Video Trimmer application is use for it. Play any major video format without conversion . Video Playback :-
•Directly play videos in the app
•Play almost any video format..
•Play videos attached in your email directly when opening the app... Supported video formats :
•mov, mp4, 3gp, avi, wmv, mpeg, mpeg1, mpeg2, mpeg4, rmvb, flv, f4v, mkv, dat, vob, mts, ogg, mpg, wma. File Manager :-
▪Manage your videos easily and delete files.
▪iTunes file sharing folder.
▪Video thumbnails.
▪Export video to Camera Roll.
▪Share videos on Facebook and also by Email.
▪Wifi File Sharing option to share all supported videos... Trimming :
▪Provide feature to trim videos
▪you can trim unlimited videos and store them in your device Sharing :
▪Share videos via Email with your friends
▪Easily share videos via WhatsApp
▪Also provide feature to upload videos and share. Very Good Application and Use Daily Basis with Best Price. Buy now and you will get free upgrades with many new features!!! MORE FEATURES COMING SOON! We are working hard on our next version, Thank you for your patience !!
Download Advanced Video Trimmer Pro Circles 
Normally $0.99. The happiest moment I had last week was the moment when I figured out how to solve this puzzle. After hundreds of frustratingly aimless moves, the solution turned out to be so simple and elegant. Now I wish to share that feeling of the success with you. Looks pleasant for eyes, Sets a challenge for brains!
Fight the Entropy's dice: Bring all colors in order again.
Rotate the Rings and Slide the Sectors. - 21 Levels with the increasing difficulty
- Compete for the Best time in each Level
- Find the Strategy to solve every puzzle
- Elegant Graphics and Calming Music Thank you for downloading the Game!
Download Circles Fresh Cats 
Normally $0.99. Do you like cats?
If you like them, this is the perfect App for you.
Fresh cats features the best cat Stickers. There are much different Stickers, showing cats doing fun and sweet stuff.
Show your friends how creative you#re able to integrate cats in your chat.
You'll love all of these Stickers.
For everybody who loves, hates, own or all of these things fell for cats
Download Fresh Cats My Own Clock 
Normally $0.99. My Own Clock is a nice clock app, that allows you to design your own beautifull clocks. You can use any image from your Camera Roll as the background for your clock.
Design your digital clock, from 8 fonts, all colors and many textures.
Or use one from analog clocks. You can create and save a lot of nice clocks, rotate, zoom and move it OPTIONS: - Auto lock - on, off
- 12 or 24 Hours
- Date - on, off
- Many analog clocks
- 8 fonts for digital clocks
- 22 textures for digital clocks
- Any colors for digital clocks
- Digital clock - ordinary or raised
- All clocks are freely movable, zoomable, rotatable
- Up to 16 clocks digital and analog to save (total of up to 32)
- Lock on, off, (for move the clock)
- Adjust the brightness (pranks on the Display up and down if lock is closed)
Download My Own Clock
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| The Latest: US Supreme Court denies stay of execution Posted: 16 May 2017 10:34 PM PDT  ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the scheduled execution of a Georgia death row inmate (all times local):
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| Woman's perfect response to congressman's ignorant health care question lights up Reddit Posted: 15 May 2017 04:56 PM PDT  U.S. Rep. Rod Blum, R-Iowa, asked the worst hypothetical question about women's health care at a town hall in Iowa last week, but he got the best response for the ignorant statement — and it's going viral. SEE ALSO: Time and time again, late night hosts have destroyed Trumpcare. Here are their best jokes. Blum asked at a Dubuque, Iowa, town hall, "Why should a 62-year-old man have to pay for maternity care?" If you didn't know, Blum just turned 62 last month and identifies as a man. Barbara Rank, one of his constituents in the audience, had some thoughts stemming from this question and let her local newspaper know. In the Telegraph Herald on Friday she wrote, "I ask, why should I pay for a bridge I don't cross, a sidewalk I don't walk on, a library book I don't read?" She went on, "Why should I pay for a flower I won't smell, a park I don't visit, or art I can't appreciate? Why should I pay the salaries of politicians I didn't vote for, a tax cut that doesn't affect me, or a loophole I can't take advantage of? It's called democracy, a civil society, the greater good. That's what we pay for." Image: barbara rank/redditThe response was posted on Reddit over the weekend with the headline, "This is democracy manifest." It's generated thousands of comments and was up-voted more than 100,000 times. Some hailed Rank as a "hero" and many thanked her for the response. Barbara Rank sounds like a hero. https://t.co/xPhupIloTW — Ashley (@smashleynickel) May 14, 2017 Barbara Rank - American hero. Please run for office. We need elected officials with your perspective! https://t.co/VlDm9q7ssh — Suzy Q (@SuzyQuest) May 13, 2017 Barbara Rank, wherever you are, thank you. https://t.co/8l6xt8tuJv — ☇The Almighty Bizzo☇ (@AlmightyBizzo) May 13, 2017 #healthcare #AHCA Barbara Rank gets it! pic.twitter.com/1Zw5xBQvEA — Pam Ashman (@pamashman) May 14, 2017 The Washington Post checked in with Rank, 63, who only learned what Reddit was just a few days ago. She also still uses AOL email and doesn't even have a Facebook. "It makes me laugh," Rank told the Washington Post. "It's such a silly little piece." Not silly at all Barbara — more like simple and powerful. WATCH: This bioprinter is able to create almost anything in a giant tub of goo
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| U.S. says Syrians built crematorium at prison to dispose of bodies Posted: 15 May 2017 12:33 PM PDT  The United States has evidence Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government has built a crematorium at a large military prison outside the capital Damascus, a State Department official said on Monday. Stuart Jones, acting assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs, said U.S. officials believe the crematorium could be used to dispose of bodies at a prison where they believe Assad's government authorized the mass hangings of thousands of inmates during Syria's six-year-old civil war.
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| Family Says Their Dog Willingly Spends His Time on Roof: 'We Know He's Up There' Posted: 16 May 2017 02:28 PM PDT  Passing motorists often pass by to let Huck's owners know he's up there, but he does it all the time.
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| Plastic Pollution Litters Beach On Uninhabited Pacific Ocean Island Posted: 15 May 2017 02:23 PM PDT  Plastic pollution is such a big problem on this planet that even an uninhabited island is covered in millions of pieces of debris.
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| New book celebrates the very best in drone photography Posted: 17 May 2017 08:21 AM PDT ![New book celebrates the very best in drone photography]( "New book celebrates the very best in drone photography") "Dronescapes" showcases topflight drone photography; its 250 images include photos of famous landmarks, breathtaking landscapes and unique scenes.
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| Republican politician targets 'ringleader' activist with letter to her employer Posted: 15 May 2017 10:22 AM PDT  A New Jersey Congressman called an activist a "ringleader" of opposition to him in a fundraising letter to the constituent's employer, which ultimately led to her resignation. Below the letter, there was a note that read "P.S. One of the ringleaders works in your bank!" It appears to be in the same ink and handwriting as Mr Frelinghuysen's signature on the letter.
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| Colorado inmate freed early, jailed again wins release Posted: 16 May 2017 03:12 PM PDT  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A suburban Denver robbery-kidnapping convict was ordered released from prison Tuesday after being mistakenly freed decades early, then re-incarcerated.
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| Here's how to get a free castle in Italy (seriously) Posted: 16 May 2017 09:08 AM PDT  Want a free castle in Italy? Sure, take one, your highness. But, as with everything good, there's a catch. As part of an initiative called the Strategic Tourist Plan, Italy is giving away 103 historic buildings — villas, inns, houses, towers, etc. to entrepreneurs willing to take them. (Yes, that means it could be you.) SEE ALSO: While the United fiasco unfolded, a travel writer made $11,000 off overbooked flights All the recipient must do is pledge to renovate the buildings, which are mainly in more remote areas of the country, in a way that will diversify Italy's tourism industry. This means transforming them into hotels, restaurants, visitor centers, spas, shops — anything that will attract tourist traffic. This will ideally help ease crowding in popular Italian tourist hubs like Venice and Milan, instead drawing crowds to chill, lesser-known spots along cycling paths, hiking trails, or religious walking routes. Does the work seem worth it? You'll need to submit a proposal to the State Property Agency by June 26. So, if you've dreamed for years of turning a beautiful castle into a go-kart track, now's your chance! We always knew you were royalty. :') WATCH: This bike helmet folds flat and can fit inside your backpack
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| Controversial new US ambassador arrives in Israel Posted: 15 May 2017 11:21 AM PDT  Controversial new US ambassador to Israel David Friedman arrived in the country on Monday to take up his post, days ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump. Friedman, due to present his credentials to President Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday, has been a strong supporter of Israeli settlement building in the occupied West Bank. After his arrival in Tel Aviv, Friedman visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, praying there and kissing the sacred site, the holiest location where Jews are allowed to pray.
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| Afghan forces retake district near northern city of Kunduz Posted: 15 May 2017 10:49 PM PDT  Afghan security forces have regained control of a district center close to the northern city of Kunduz that fell to Taliban insurgents earlier this month, officials said on Tuesday. A statement from the interior ministry said security forces had launched their operation to retake Qala-i-Zal, a district to the northwest of Kunduz, on Tuesday morning and had secured the district governor's office, police headquarters and other areas. "Right now, a massive operation in insecure areas of Qala-i-Zal is ongoing," it said.
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| How to Protect Yourself from WannaCry Ransomware Posted: 15 May 2017 01:45 PM PDT  UPDATED 5:42 p.m. EDT Monday with information that WannaCry also encrypts data on some backup drives. Microsoft released a patch that prevents WannaCry infection back in March, two months before this latest version of the ransomware appeared. Open the Windows Start menu, type in "windows update," click Check for Updates and permit installation of anything marked "Important." Let Windows Update run its course, and then restart the system.
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| Researchers Find Source Of Flashes Coming Off Of Earth And Going Into Space Posted: 15 May 2017 02:17 PM PDT  One of NASA's cameras caught flashes happening on Earth from water in the atmosphere.
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| 'The Saddest Dog in the World' Finds a New Forever Home After Being Returned to Kennel Twice Posted: 15 May 2017 02:49 PM PDT  Lana, a 3-year-old Labrador, was first adopted in 2015 and again in 2016. Both owners returned her to the kennel just months later.
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| Barack Obama branded 'Donald Trump a bullsh***er after their election night phone call' Posted: 17 May 2017 06:32 AM PDT  Barack Obama reportedly branded Donald Trump a "bullsh***r" after the pair's election night phone call. Mr Obama congratulated President Trump on his win after he won the election in November and it has now emerged the billionaire property tycoon professed his newfound veneration for former President Obama during the phone call. "He's nothing but a bullsh****r," Mr Obama reportedly told two friends early last November while describing the election night call.
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| Man jailed for 22 years over Australian backpacker attacks Posted: 16 May 2017 08:57 PM PDT ![Man jailed for 22 years over Australian backpacker attacks]( "Man jailed for 22 years over Australian backpacker attacks") ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — A man who subjected two backpackers to a violent attack on a remote Australian beach was sentenced Wednesday to 22 years in prison.
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| Tesla teams up with utility company to offer super-cheap Powerwalls to back up its power grid Posted: 16 May 2017 09:36 AM PDT  Tesla is pairing up with a Vermont utility provider to offer subsidized Powerwall battery packs to bolster its power grid and give customers a chance to harness its energy when other lights go out. Vermont's Green Mountain Power (GMP), a utility company with a decidedly environmental focus, will be the first power provider in the world to integrate Tesla's system as a major part of its grid. GMP will install Tesla's industrial Powerpacks on its own utility land and offer 2,000 of its customers 7 kW Powerwall 2 units for an extra $15 per month charge on their power bill or a one-time, $1,500 fee. The batteries store energy during off-peak hours, like nighttime, for later use, and typically cost up to $3,000. GMP says it will harness the energy stored in the Powerpacks and customer-installed Powerwalls to provide its grid with an extra boost during peak usage times in an effort to lower costs for all of its customers. This network won't just give the company an extra source of reliable energy — it'll help to cut down dependence on costly, "dirty" backup generators. SEE ALSO: Groom credits Tesla Model X for saving his life the night before his own wedding The Tesla batteries already proved successful for GMP on a small scale, when three customers with their own Powerwalls were able to keep their lights on during a storm that knocked the power out for 15,000 other GMP-powered homes. The new partnership will look to leverage that reliable source of stored energy to a larger group of its customers. "There hasn't been any really successful large-scale trial, so that's why this is so exciting," J.B. Straubel, Tesla's chief technology officer, told local station WCAX-TV of the deal. "It's been a potential, and on people's minds for a lot of years, and it's been in development at Tesla for quite some time, but this is our first real deployment." GMP was selected by Tesla especially for the project — in no small part because of its green track record in a state that has embraced solar power. The Tesla Powerwall 2.Image: tesla"Vermont is, surprising to some people, but it's one of the states with the highest penetration of solar power per capita in the country," Straubel said to WCAX-TV. The state indeed ranks eighth in the nation's ranks of solar capacity per capita at 270 watts per person, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). "Green Mountain Power is unique in their excitement to adopt this sooner than others, but the same technology and the same exact model is relevant, frankly, all over the world," Straubel said. "So, you know, we're already having some early discussions with other utilities and grid operators and our feeling is that this is possible a way that most storage will end up getting networked together in the future and I think it has a really exciting, you know, road map." Telsa also opened up preorders for its Solar Roof tiles last week, offering potential customers a means to generate their own energy at costs the company claims will be comparable or even lower than roofs made from traditional tiles. The Solar Roof system can use a Powerwall unit to store the energy it produces, but the two systems can work on their own. GMP's Powerwall initiative doesn't require its customers to have access to solar energy production but admits in the program's FAQs that customers with some sort of system in place "will get the most benefit from your home battery." WATCH: Elon Musk's $2.6 billion bet on a clean energy empire
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| N.Y. Times: Israel is source of classified intel Trump disclosed to Russians Posted: 16 May 2017 12:55 PM PDT  The New York Times reported that Israel is the source of the classified intelligence President Trump disclosed to the Russian foreign minister and the Russian ambassador during a meeting at the White House last week. The revelation comes ahead of Trump's first trip abroad, which includes a stop in Israel.
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