| Schiff: Health Care Cuts Will Haunt GOP Posted: 04 May 2017 11:48 AM PDT  Congressman Adam Schiff talks with Rachel Maddow about the Republican perspective that values tax cuts for the wealthy over more people having health care and the likely backlash Republicans will face in 2018 for gutting Obamacare.
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| 18 Fraternity Brothers Charged Over Pledge Timothy Piazza’s Death Posted: 05 May 2017 08:36 AM PDT  The members of a Penn State fraternity are facing criminal charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in the death of pledge Timothy Piazza.
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| The Hindenburg: A look back – from first flight to blazing inferno Posted: 05 May 2017 09:49 AM PDT ![The Hindenburg: A look back – from first flight to blazing inferno]( "The Hindenburg: A look back – from first flight to blazing inferno") A look back at the German airship Hindenburg from its construction and life aboard to that horrible night when it burst into flames on May 6, 1937.
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| Records: Aaron Hernandez was member of Bloods street gang Posted: 05 May 2017 03:48 PM PDT  BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was a member of the Bloods street gang and was disciplined for having gang paraphernalia, according to newly released documents related to the investigation into his prison suicide.
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| Russia Sends Its Most Advanced Fighters to U.S. Coast Posted: 06 May 2017 06:07 AM PDT  Incident takes place a week after four consecutive days flying near U.S. territory.
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| California Students Sue School District Over Suspension For 'Liking' Racial Posts Posted: 05 May 2017 02:44 AM PDT  After being suspended from school for racism-related activities on social media, four school students filed a lawsuit against the school Monday.
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| Made-in-China jet takes maiden flight Posted: 05 May 2017 01:34 AM PDT  The first large made-in-China passenger plane took off on its maiden test flight Friday, marking a key milestone on the country's ambitious journey to compete with the world's leading aircraft makers. The narrow-body C919 jet -- white with green and blue stripes -- soared over Pudong international airport in the commercial hub Shanghai as a crowd of thousands cheered. Built by state-owned aerospace manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the plane represents nearly a decade of effort in a government-mandated drive to reduce dependence on European consortium Airbus and US aerospace giant Boeing.
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| Donald Trump says Australia's universal healthcare system is better than what America has Posted: 05 May 2017 10:38 AM PDT  Mr Trump held a joint news conference with Mr Turnbull in New York just hours after the House passed a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. For instance, pregnancy could cost up to 425 per cent more than under Obamacare. Under Obamacare, people cannot be denied coverage.
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| One Navy SEAL Killed, Two Wounded in Somalia Raid Posted: 05 May 2017 08:38 AM PDT  The death of a US Navy SEAL during a raid against the terror group al-Shabab is the first American combat death in Somalia since the infamous "Black Hawk Down" incident in 1993.
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| The last moments before missing Tenn. teen disappeared with former teacher Posted: 05 May 2017 11:51 AM PDT  This security camera footage of 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas shows the teen leaving her home before meeting up with Tad Cummins.
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| Johnson & Johnson to Pay $110 Million in Cancer Lawsuit Posted: 05 May 2017 08:47 AM PDT  A St. Louis jury has awarded a Virginia woman a record-setting $110.5 million in the latest lawsuit alleging that using Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused cancer.
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| Texas town greets murder charge over teen shot by police in moving car Posted: 06 May 2017 03:45 AM PDT  People light candles for Jordan Edwards in Balch Springs, Texas. A community that was barely keeping its anger in check got the first step it demanded on Friday when the Dallas-area police officer who shot dead a 15-year-old boy was charged with murder.
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| Kansas family wins $20 million settlement in boy's waterslide death Posted: 04 May 2017 11:03 AM PDT  Caleb Thomas Schwab, 10, died of a neck injury in August 2016 at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City while on the water slide known as the Verruckt, or "insane" in German. The boy was the son of Scott Schwab, a Republican state representative from Olathe, a Kansas City suburb. The bulk of the settlement, $14 million, will come from SVV 1 and KC Water Park, two companies associated with the Texas-based water park operator Schlitterbahn, the Kansas City Star reported, citing court documents.
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| Did TV Survival Shows Help Tad Cummins Pick Up Tips on Avoiding Capture? Posted: 05 May 2017 02:57 PM PDT  New details are emerging in the case of the teacher who ran off with a former student.
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| Donald Trump forced to sign budget that doesn't include single cent for his promised wall Posted: 05 May 2017 11:02 AM PDT  Donald Trump has signed a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the Government for the remainder of the fiscal year. It includes no money for a Mexican border wall, despite it being one of the biggest promises of his campaign. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders, speaking to reporters at a regular media briefing, confirmed the president had signed the bill.
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| UN rights chief urges Ethiopia to free prisoners after protests Posted: 04 May 2017 09:48 AM PDT  Ethiopia should rein in a controversial anti-terrorism law and release prisoners, the UN human rights chief said Thursday during a visit to Addis Ababa. The visit by Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, the UN high commissioner for human rights, comes after Ethiopia's parliament in March extended by four months a state of emergency it declared after anti-government protesters took to the streets nationwide last year.
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| Breathtaking photographs showcase one of South America’s largest collections of caves Posted: 06 May 2017 09:00 AM PDT ![Breathtaking photographs showcase one of South America's largest collections of caves]( "Breathtaking photographs showcase one of South America's largest collections of caves") These awe-inspiring images showcase the grandeur of one of South America's most breathtaking collection of caves. Terra Ronca State Park in São Domingos, Brazil, is home to more than 60 caves, filled with stunning rock formations, giant stalagmites and stalactites, and flowing rivers.
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| The Best Way To Cook an Egg For Weight Loss Posted: 04 May 2017 03:23 PM PDT  Nutritionally speaking, eggs really can be all they're cracked up to be—that is, as long as you cook them like this.
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| The Latest: Man dies after vehicle swept off Missouri road Posted: 05 May 2017 10:14 AM PDT  ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Latest on flooding in the Midwest (all times local):
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| Sleep Better By Using a Blue Light Filter on Your Phone or Computer Posted: 05 May 2017 01:20 PM PDT  Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. The evidence is piling up: Blue light from phone and computer screens could make it harder for you to fall asleep. Appl...
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| Prosecutor had complained about Texas cop's conduct Posted: 04 May 2017 07:14 PM PDT  DALLAS (AP) — The prosecutor's office investigating the death of a black teenager who was shot by a Dallas-area police officer had once filed a complaint over that officer's aggressive behavior, according to records obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.
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| U.S. chief justice taps New York judge to handle Puerto Rico bankruptcy Posted: 05 May 2017 12:37 PM PDT  U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday appointed a federal judge based in Manhattan to oversee Puerto Rico's landmark bankruptcy case two days after the island's government filed for protection from creditors. In a brief statement, Roberts said he had designated U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the Southern District of New York to handle the biggest bankruptcy in the history of the U.S. municipal debt market.
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| Republicans who voted for Trumpcare are already seeing their re-election chances fall, analysis suggests Posted: 05 May 2017 02:39 PM PDT  President Donald Trump's hard-fought healthcare victory could backfire, as House Republicans that voted to repeal Obamacare are now vulnerable to backlash from their constituents. The Republicans' 217-213 passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) hurts the re-election chances of several representatives who supported the bill, according to the Cook Political Report. The non-partisan election analyst changed its forecast in 20 House districts, deeming each of them more likely than before to be won by a Democrat.
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| 'He's an embarrassment': hostile welcome for Trump on return to New York Posted: 04 May 2017 08:18 PM PDT  Donald Trump returned to New York on Thursday night for the first time since his inauguration, yet the closest he could get to his home in Trump Tower was 10 blocks away as the city that made his fortune greeted him with noisy protest. The president bypassed his Fifth Avenue penthouse, where the first lady, Melania, and his youngest son, Barron, still live, bound for the USS Intrepid, a decommissioned aircraft carrier on the Hudson river, where he attended a gala to mark the 75th anniversary of a major second world war naval battle. Trump returned to New York buoyed by what he called the "unbelievable victory" earlier in the day in the House of Representatives of the bill to dismantle Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
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| Nigeria's Buhari seen in public for first time in weeks Posted: 05 May 2017 06:15 AM PDT  Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday made his first public appearance in weeks, re-emerging amid mounting concerns about his health. The 74-year-old, who spent nearly two months earlier this year receiving treatment in London for an undisclosed illness, was at Friday prayers at a mosque in the presidential villa in Abuja. Video posted on Twitter by presidential aide Bashir Ahmad showed Buhari dressed in white, shaking hands with fellow worshippers and waving after the service.
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| Save a few bucks on our favorite convertible Chromebook in this Amazon sale Posted: 06 May 2017 07:30 AM PDT 
Google's Chrome OS is absolutely obliterating Windows in the classroom right now, to the point where Microsoft had to build a new lightweight version of its Windows 10 operating system. This way, Windows computer makers can offer lower-cost laptops aimed at the education market. Google-powered Chromebooks still have the momentum though, and it remains to be seen whether or not Microsoft's Windows 10 S will slow Chrome down. Of course, Chromebooks are great outside the classroom as well. Chrome is so much faster than Windows, and it's perfect for emails, web browsing, video streaming, and plenty more. If you're looking for a powerful Chromebook that's still affordable compared to comparable Windows notebooks, definitely check out the Samsung Chromebook Plus Convertible Touch Laptop, which is on sale right now on Amazon. - Flexible 360° profile. Enables you to use upright as a computer to reply to emails or finish a paper and recline for a tablet view ideal for surfing and viewing
- This Device comes with the pen out of the box. Power to personalize your communications by writing directly on screen.
- Take notes, make a sketch, capture part of the screen, etc
- All the apps you love on your phone are now available on your computer. Over a million apps are waiting for you. Find your favorites or explore what's new
- Your world doesn't have to hit pause when you're not online. Continue to get things done using docs and apps in offline mode
- Makes it easy to carry with you wherever the day takes you. Turn heads with a full, metal design that's a touch above the typical Chromebook
- Speed (GHz): 2Ghz.
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| Next South Korean president likely to ease stance on North Posted: 05 May 2017 05:01 AM PDT  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For South Koreans living next door to a hostile, nuclear-armed state that regularly threatens their annihilation, their vote in Tuesday's presidential election likely will be based in part on each candidate's plan for how to handle North Korea.
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| Where To Eat And Drink For Free On Cinco de Mayo Posted: 06 May 2017 06:02 AM PDT  Cinco de drinko, baby.
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| Judge blasts 'ridiculous' 18-year sentence for marijuana Posted: 05 May 2017 10:13 AM PDT ![Judge blasts 'ridiculous' 18-year sentence for marijuana]( "Judge blasts 'ridiculous' 18-year sentence for marijuana") BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Is 18 years in prison without the possibility of parole too harsh for a man arrested with 18 grams of marijuana? The Louisiana Supreme Court's chief justice thinks so, and she blasted her colleagues for upholding the punishment.
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| 'No chance' for trapped Iran miners Posted: 05 May 2017 09:13 AM PDT  Iranian officials said Friday there was "no chance" of saving nine coal miners trapped for the past two days after a tunnel collapse that has already claimed at least 26 lives. Toxic gases have filled much of the two-kilometre (mile) Zemestan Yort mine in northern Iran, and rescue workers face a painstaking effort to clear the fragile passage in which the remaining workers were trapped after a huge explosion. "There is no chance of workers being alive in the mine," said Deputy Interior Minister Esmail Nadjar, quoted by the ILNA news agency.
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| Credit Utilization: Understand How it Impacts Your Credit Score Posted: 05 May 2017 06:55 AM PDT ![Credit Utilization: Understand How it Impacts Your Credit Score]( "Credit Utilization: Understand How it Impacts Your Credit Score") An excellent credit score can make life easier and cheaper. If your score is above 750, you will find it easy to get the lowest interest rates on mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. To get an excellent credit score, you need a history of making payments on time.
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| India calls satellite 'gift to South Asia', Pakistan says no thanks Posted: 05 May 2017 06:57 AM PDT  India launched a communications satellite on Friday for its smaller neighbors to share, part of its efforts to build goodwill in the region and counter Chinese influence, but arch-rival Pakistan said it would stay away from the project. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who came to office promising to strengthen ties with neighbors such as Sri Lanka, Nepal and even Pakistan, has called the satellite a gift to south Asia. "The successful launch of South Asia Satellite is a historic moment.
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| State Department Going After Visa Applicants' Social Media Accounts Posted: 04 May 2017 11:37 AM PDT  The Department of State is hoping to check visa applicants' social media account use for past five years.
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| Ferguson protestor pictured in iconic photo found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound Posted: 05 May 2017 09:57 AM PDT  The subject of an iconic photograph from the 2014 protests in Ferguson showing a man throwing a can of smoking tear gas back at police has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Edward Crawford, whose image was part of a series of photographs that won the St. Louis Post-Dispatch a Pulitzer prize, was found dead overnight, his father Edward Crawford Sr. confirmed to that paper. Mr Crawford was in a car with two women when he shot himself and had been talking about being depressed.
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| Obama endorses a French presidential candidate Posted: 04 May 2017 02:40 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama endorsed a candidate in the race for France's presidency on Thursday, taking his first dive back into international politics since leaving the White House in January.
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| New OnePlus 5 leak suggests one key spec is even better than we thought Posted: 05 May 2017 12:41 PM PDT 
A new flagship smartphone from a relatively small Chinese startup is shaping up to be the Galaxy S8's only real rival. There's no question whatsoever that the LG G6 is a terrific phone, but unfortunately for LG, the handset has no advantages whatsoever compared to the newer Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Throw enthusiastic carrier support and Samsung's multi-billion dollar marketing budget into the mix, and you've got a pair of flagship phones that are nearly impossible to contend with. Nearly impossible, but not impossible. Leaks surrounding the upcoming OnePlus 5 are growing in frequency, and the phone is shaping up to be one of the most impressive smartphones of 2017. Now, a new leak suggests that earlier specs that spilled out just yesterday may have been inaccurate, and one key spec is even more impressive than we thought. According to a leak on Thursday, the next-generation OnePlus 5 will feature specs that line up almost perfectly with Samsung's Galaxy S8. Here's a quick rundown: - 5.5 inch QHD+ Full Vision display
- Snapdragon 835 Processor
- 6GB RAM
- 13MP Dual-Lens Rear Camera
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat
- 3,600 mAh battery
Apart from the display resolution (which probably isn't a big deal for most users), the OnePlus 5 certainly looks like a Galaxy S8 challenger on paper. And as we mentioned in an earlier post on Friday, all that power will be wrapped in a sleek all-metal and glass housing that likely sells for hundreds less than the Galaxy S8. As if things weren't already compelling enough, a new leak on Friday morning suggests that the upcoming new OnePlus 5 might be even more powerful than we thought. A supposed screenshot posted on Slashleaks shows specs that include 128GB of storage alongside not 6GB of RAM, but 8GB of RAM. Here's the screenshot in question: 
This leak is obviously unconfirmed, but it comes from a source that has posted some accurate leaks in the past. A OnePlus 5 with even better specs than the Galaxy S8 available for hundreds less would indeed be a compelling alternative to Samsung's latest flagships. While pricing for the OnePlus 5 hasn't yet leaked, last year's OnePlus 3T starts at just $439.
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| White House dismisses chief usher, 1st woman to hold post Posted: 05 May 2017 11:38 AM PDT  BRANCHBURG, N.J. (AP) — The White House has fired its chief usher, the person responsible for managing the residence, staff and overseeing events.
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| The Latest: District attorney complained about cop's conduct Posted: 04 May 2017 12:58 PM PDT BALCH SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the shooting of a 15-year-old black teen by a white police officer in suburban Dallas (all times local):
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| Iowa Supreme Court blocks portion of 20 week abortion ban Posted: 05 May 2017 11:24 AM PDT  The law, passed by Iowa's Republican-controlled House and Senate last month, bans abortions once a pregnancy reaches 20 weeks and stipulates a three-day waiting period before women can undergo any abortion. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Planned Parenthood, a group that provides family planning services, including abortions, challenged the waiting-period part of the legislation in court as well as the requirement for an additional clinical visit women must make before an abortion.
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| Behold, Crayola's new, thoroughly underwhelming crayon Posted: 05 May 2017 09:00 AM PDT  Just as you're starting to recover from Crayola's heartbreaking decision to kill off off the beloved Dandelion crayon, the company goes and reveals Dandelion's utterly underwhelming replacement. Yes, after a full month of mourning a pivotal piece of our childhood and Crayola boxes, the art supply company that broke our creative little hearts revealed the currently nameless stick of wax from the blue family that will be joining the box. The only problem? It looks a bit like every other blue crayon we've ever known, which is a tremendous letdown. SEE ALSO: Crayola has officially killed a crayon. RIP. On Friday, the brand new crayon was revealed at an on-campus event at Oregon State University, the place where the vibrant YInMn Blue pigment that inspired it was first discovered in 2009. In a press release shared with Mashable, chemist Mas Subramanian — who discovered the pigment with his team — said that it's a true honor to see his work inspire such a "beloved instrument for creativity." An artist's point of view This discovered pigment is cool and all, but if Crayola used National Crayon Day (Mar. 31) to literally rid the world of a crayon, we were at least expecting the replacement crayon to be some magical, mind-blowing color that we had never seen before. Not just another shade of blue. Melanie Boulden, Senior Vice President, U.S. and Global Marketing at Crayola explained that the decision to introduce yet another member of the blue family came from previous polls and surveys that indicated blue was the favorite color of fans in North America. Nevertheless, here it is. And here are three other very similar looking blue crayons that already exist in Crayola's classic 24-pack — blue, cerulean, and indigo. This all makes sense. This makes so much sense. They all look very different. Crayola's new YInMn Blue crayon.Image: crayola Crayola's blue, cerulean, and indigo crayons.Image: mashable/lili samsNow to my untrained eye, this looks like a regular blue crayon, but just to be sure I wasn't being blinded by grief I decided to seek out some professional opinions from a real artist. After hearing from one of the creative minds of Mashable's art team — who is admittedly more of a colored pencil fan — I learned that I wasn't so off-base. After acknowledging that the forced farewell to Dandelion was "a big loss for the art community," he admitted that at first glance the color does resemble some of Crayola's other blues. However, when it all comes down to it, he doesn't think it's the end of the artistic world. "Will it really make a difference when your two-year-old is drawing a house or a tree or whatever?" Mashable's color expert asked. "Think of all the blue things that current and future generations of artists will be able to render more realistically. Blue skies. Blue oceans. Cookie Monster. Grover. Other things. Very exciting." Okay, Crayola ... except not really. Despite the fact that Crayola has revealed images of the new crayon that kind of looks like other blue crayons, the new crayon is still sadly without a name. Rather than just naming the piece of wax, Crayola is instead calling on the people of North America to use their exhausted noggins to make yet another decision. Naturally, the company is prolonging the madness by turning the crayon naming into a contest, which kicks off today at Crayola.com/NewColor. From now until June 2, Crayola fans and all those seeking justice for Dandelion can submit name ideas and also be entered for a chance to win one of four weekly prizes. *sighhhhh* Here are some excellent suggestions: Blue's Clues Blue-nicorn Blue-nicorn frappucino We'll never be royal (blue) This Is Blue Crayola blue it Blue Crush Bright Sky Murky Water Jorts Blue jean baby Blue Crush Lucille Blue-th Blue Ivy On July 1, Crayola will release the top five blue crayon names online, calling once again on the very patient people of the world to vote on their favorite. Then, after what must be longest crayon naming process in history, Crayola will unveil the new winning blue crayon color name in EARLY SEPTEMBER. Just in time for back to school. AND THEN, because this is still not over, the new blue crayon will reportedly make its official product debut in late 2017 through early 2018. Crayola, why oh WHY is this taking so long? So many questions.Image: crayola WATCH: Create hundreds of different color tones with this magical art tool
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| Our Favorite Bluetooth Earbuds Just Dropped Under $50 Posted: 05 May 2017 04:00 PM PDT  Wireless headphones are finally enjoying their time in the limelight, but prices for many cordless cans are still higher than your average pair of headphones. The Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 Headphones are our favorite inexpensive wireless earbuds because they pack a lot of value into their small price tag. They're also currently at their lowest price ever, just $44.12.
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| Spooked by Trump, Central American immigrants turn to Mexico Posted: 05 May 2017 06:58 AM PDT  By Lizbeth Diaz TENOSIQUE, Mexico (Reuters) - Cradling her newborn son in a steamy migrant shelter near the Guatemalan border, Concepcion Bautista says she still plans to reach the United States, but will linger in Mexico to see how U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies play out. "I have faith that we'll be able to cross but for now, at least, I'm staying in Mexico." The Trump administration has pointed to a sharp decline in immigrant detentions in the first few months of this year as a vindication for the president's tough immigration policies, which have sent shudders through immigrant communities across the continent. Mexican asylum data and testimony from migrants in Tenosique suggest that although fewer Central Americans are trying to enter the United States, plenty are still fleeing their poor, violent home countries, with many deciding to stay longer in Mexico, which has traditionally been a transit country.
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