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Sessions contradicts Comey, says he was not silent about FBI director’s Trump concerns

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 01:03 PM PDT

Sessions contradicts Comey, says he was not silent about FBI director's Trump concernsJeff Sessions rejected Comey's claim that he "did not reply" when the former FBI director expressed concerns about having private communications with Trump.


Republicans mum on health care progress as Trump urges Senate to repeal Obamacare

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 01:46 PM PDT

Republicans mum on health care progress as Trump urges Senate to repeal ObamacareDebate continued to rage in Congress Tuesday about a long awaited Senate healthcare bill, with top Republicans meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on the matter.


Indian tycoon Mallya denies charges at London extradition hearing

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 06:19 AM PDT

Indian tycoon Mallya denies charges at London extradition hearingIndian tycoon Vijay Mallya on Tuesday insisted he was innocent as he appeared at a court in London over an extradition request from India, where he is accused of fraud. "I deny all allegations that have been made and I will continue to deny them," the flamboyant financier, who co-owns Formula One team Force India, said outside the court. Ben Watson, Mallya's representative, told the preliminary hearing that his client could face a second extradition request, including a "separate set of charges".


15 missing in Kenyan building collapse

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 03:52 AM PDT

15 missing in Kenyan building collapse15 people are reported missing after a seven-storey building collapsed in a suburb of Nairobi. John Hyland reports.


Tiny Puppy Rescued by Police Officers After Choking on Cheese

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:33 PM PDT

Tiny Puppy Rescued by Police Officers After Choking on CheeseThe puppy's panicked owner can be seen sobbing in the background.


Pair in Illinois dead child case appear in Las Vegas courts

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 08:01 PM PDT

Pair in Illinois dead child case appear in Las Vegas courtsLAS VEGAS (AP) — A mother and father accused in Illinois of concealing the death of a child whose body was found in the garage of an abandoned St. Louis-area house made separate appearances Monday in different Las Vegas courts.


2018 Hyundai Kona: The Bean Counters Will Love This Brew

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 02:01 PM PDT

2018 Hyundai Kona: The Bean Counters Will Love This BrewHyundai reveals a bold and much-needed mini-ute.


Sen. Wyden to Sessions: Your comments don’t ‘pass the smell test’

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 01:58 PM PDT

Sen. Wyden to Sessions: Your comments don't 'pass the smell test'Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Sen. Ron Wyden exchanged a series of barbs during Sessions' Tuesday testimony before the Senate intelligence committee.


Ninth Circuit cites Trump tweet in opinion blocking travel ban

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:43 PM PDT

Ninth Circuit cites Trump tweet in opinion blocking travel banThe court further cited press secretary Sean Spicer's admission that tweets are to be considered official presidential statements.


Journalists Face New Limits On Press Access In Covering Congress

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:10 AM PDT

Journalists Face New Limits On Press Access In Covering CongressReporters on Capitol Hill are facing alarming new restrictions when trying to interview senators, journalists from multiple media outlets said Tuesday.


Penn State Fraternity Brothers Laughed At Timothy Piazza's Hazing Video

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 10:03 AM PDT

Penn State Fraternity Brothers Laughed At Timothy Piazza's Hazing Video"We are highly offended by the insensitivity displayed," James Piazza said following a preliminary hearing.


Trump friend: Spicer ‘doesn’t deny my claim the President is considering firing Mueller’

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 06:31 AM PDT

Trump friend: Spicer 'doesn't deny my claim the President is considering firing Mueller'Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy is standing by his assertion that Trump is contemplating the removal of Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor overseeing the federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.


US oil output hampering market rebalancing: OPEC

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 03:54 AM PDT

US oil output hampering market rebalancing: OPECIncreased oil production in the United States is hampering efforts to balance out market supply and demand, OPEC said on Tuesday. While a "rebalancing of the market" was "underway," it was "at a slower pace than originally anticipated," the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries wrote in its latest monthly oil market report. Back in November, OPEC members agreed to cut production by 1.2 million barrels per day for six months beginning from the start of the year in a bid to reduce the glut of oil supplies on the shore up prices.


Suspect in Killings of Mom and Her 2 Daughters Believed to Be Behind New Murders: Cops

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 02:59 PM PDT

Suspect in Killings of Mom and Her 2 Daughters Believed to Be Behind New Murders: CopsThe bodies of Suzanne Taylor and her daughters, Taylor and Kylie Pifer, were discovered Sunday, while Rogell John and Roberta John were found dead Monday.


The Latest: Mattis says North Korea is most urgent threat

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 06:42 PM PDT

The Latest: Mattis says North Korea is most urgent threatWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' testimony before a House oversight panel (all times EDT):


Harry Potter Fans: These Flaming Cauldron Cakes Are The Best Thing Since Butterbeer

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 10:13 AM PDT

Harry Potter Fans: These Flaming Cauldron Cakes Are The Best Thing Since ButterbeerDouble double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.


Alexandria shooting: Republican congressman among number of people shot by Virginia gunman at charity baseball practice

Posted: 14 Jun 2017 05:59 AM PDT

Alexandria shooting: Republican congressman among number of people shot by Virginia gunman at charity baseball practiceA man armed with a semi-automatic weapon opened fire on a group of Republican congressman as they were practising baseball – an apparently deliberate attack on some of the most powerful politicians in the country. The men who came under fire at an early morning sports session on the outskirts of Washington DC told dramatic accounts of how they scrambled for safety behind the field's dugout as they came under fire, with at least one congressman and several aides being hit by bullets. Congressman Steve Scalise, a close ally of President Trump and the Republican whip in the House, was shot in the hip.


Women Dressed As Handmaids Descend On Ohio Statehouse To Protest Anti-Abortion Law

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 10:06 AM PDT

Women Dressed As Handmaids Descend On Ohio Statehouse To Protest Anti-Abortion LawWomen wearing long red cloaks and white bonnets have become an increasingly common sight in government buildings around the country in recent months.


Megyn Kelly: Alex Jones’ views on Sandy Hook are ‘revolting’ — but my goal is ‘to shine a light’

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:32 AM PDT

Megyn Kelly: Alex Jones' views on Sandy Hook are 'revolting' — but my goal is 'to shine a light'Kelly is defending her interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, scheduled to air Sunday on NBC, after protests led by the families of the Sandy Hook school shooting victims — a massacre Jones has repeatedly called a hoax.


ISIS-Affiliated Militants Continue Siege In Philippines

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:30 AM PDT

ISIS-Affiliated Militants Continue Siege In PhilippinesDeath tolls are rising in the battle.


6 Poke Cakes You Need in Your Life

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:01 PM PDT

6 Poke Cakes You Need in Your Life


The Latest: Cosby jury wants to review lawsuit testimony

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:12 PM PDT

The Latest: Cosby jury wants to review lawsuit testimonyNORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby (all times local):


Jeff Sessions: It’s a ‘detestable lie’ to say I colluded with Russia

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 12:40 PM PDT

Jeff Sessions: It's a 'detestable lie' to say I colluded with RussiaThe attorney general denied any knowledge of collusion and also denied any recollection of a possible third meeting with the Russian ambassador.


Thai police bust 400,000 SIM card Chinese 'click farm'

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 03:59 AM PDT

Thai police bust 400,000 SIM card Chinese 'click farm'Three Chinese men were detained in Thailand on Tuesday after police discovered they were running a 'click farm' from a house near the Cambodian border to generate likes for Chinese products on social media. The trio was arrested on Sunday after police raided their rental home and discovered a rack of some 500 smart phones hooked up to a computer. Police also confiscated nearly 400,000 Thai SIM cards allegedly purchased for the operation.


Singapore Airlines knocks Qatar Airways off the top spot in global airline ranking

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 06:30 AM PDT

Singapore Airlines knocks Qatar Airways off the top spot in global airline rankingAirHelp has analyzed the performance of airlines all around the world, considering factors such as punctuality, services and passenger experience. Singapore Airlines come top for punctuality, edging its way into first place overall.


Secret Service says it has no audio tapes of Trump's conversations with James Comey

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 12:52 PM PDT

Secret Service says it has no audio tapes of Trump's conversations with James ComeyThe US Secret Service reportedly has no audio tapes from Donald Trump's White House, but questions remain about whether another entity or person recorded conversations between the President and former FBI Director James Comey. During a White House briefing, the President's press secretary, Sean Spicer, refused to confirm whether Mr Trump is in possession of such tapes. "The President made clear in the Rose Garden last week that he would have an announcement shortly," Mr Spicer said, referring to a press conference in which Mr Trump also told reporters "you're going to be very disappointed when you hear the answer" about the recordings.


2018 Volkswagen Atlas Is an SUV Done the American Way

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 11:48 AM PDT

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Is an SUV Done the American WayConsumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. For years Volkswagen chose to market European-developed, driver-focused vehicles at a premium price rather than build th...


Elizabeth Warren Doesn't March At The Pride Parade, She Dances

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:13 PM PDT

Elizabeth Warren Doesn't March At The Pride Parade, She DancesSen. Elizabeth Warren showed off her best moves Saturday at Boston's Pride Parade. 


Venezuela attorney general says officials threatened her family

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 01:58 AM PDT

Venezuela attorney general says officials threatened her familyVenezuela's attorney general on Monday said intelligence officials had threatened and harassed her family after she openly challenged President Nicolas Maduro over the country's political crisis. A staunch figure of the ruling party, Attorney General Luisa Ortega has been branded a traitor for becoming the highest public official to break ranks with Maduro. Ortega said members of her family had received threatening telephone calls and had been harassed and pursued.


Prison guards killed by inmates during transport in Georgia

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 06:39 AM PDT

Prison guards killed by inmates during transport in GeorgiaAuthorities say inmates killed two prison guards during a bus transport in Georgia and are now being sought by law enforcement.


Another US appeals court keeps Trump's travel ban blocked

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 10:38 AM PDT

Another US appeals court keeps Trump's travel ban blockedSEATTLE (AP) — Another U.S. appeals court upheld a decision blocking President Donald Trump's revised travel ban Monday, dealing the administration another legal defeat as the Supreme Court considers a separate case on the issue.


10-Month-Old Twins Joined at the Top of Their Heads Are Separated in Delicate Surgery

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 05:51 PM PDT

10-Month-Old Twins Joined at the Top of Their Heads Are Separated in Delicate SurgeryAt 10 months old, a set of twins joined at the head were successfully separated.


Sprint is giving away an entire year of unlimited data for free

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 12:11 PM PDT

Sprint is giving away an entire year of unlimited data for free

Most cellphone plan deals normally come with all kinds of strings attached. Get a free iPhone! -- provided you buy two other iPhones, port three lines from another carrier, add insurance, and accept payment in the form of a Diners Club International gift card.

So when Sprint quietly announced that it'll give you a year of free unlimited service, I assumed that it would only apply to people who buy a new Essential phone, or perhaps require a pledge of personal fealty to Marcelo Claure. But actually, it's a lot simpler than that.

With Sprint's new deal, all you need to do is bring your number and eligible phone (basically any recent iPhone or Android) over from one of the other big mobile networks, and Sprint will give you service for free, for one year. You get unlimited talk, text and data, plus 10GB of hotspot data and even mobile roaming. All you have to pay per line is taxes, which is a couple bucks a month.

Even better is that there's no limit on the number of lines you can bring over. If you've got a family on Verizon or T-Mobile, you could be saving well over $1,000 a year, even if you're not all on unlimited plans.

Of course, the big catch here is Sprint's network. Studies consistently put it in last place of the big four networks, with coverage and speed that just doesn't rival T-Mobile or Verizon. If you're committing to making the jump for a year, I'd recommend picking up a SIM and testing it in your phone for a week or two first to make sure you can still get coverage at home and at work.

The bigger question here is what Sprint's really hoping to achieve. You don't have to be a genius to work out that giving away cell service doesn't make money, and there's a good chance that people will switch back to a different provider (or take advantage of one of the other carrier's switching offers) at the end of the year, and Sprint will have given you a year of service for nothing.

The most cynical answer is that Sprint is trying to artificially fluff subscriber numbers before a potential merger or sale of the company, which Sprint's Japanese owner is said to be actively looking to do. Suddenly adding a bunch of postpaid customers -- even customers that aren't actually paying any money -- looks good for any potential buyer, providing they forget to check the deals section of Sprint's website first.


Nearly Two-Thirds Of Americans Say It's 'Everyone For Themselves' In The U.S.

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:01 AM PDT

Nearly Two-Thirds Of Americans Say It's 'Everyone For Themselves' In The U.S.Most Americans look around today and say the national mood is "everyone for themselves," according to YouGov/Economist tracking polls.


Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Pickup: First Glimpse

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 10:17 AM PDT

Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Pickup: First GlimpseBased on insider info, these renderings from JL Wrangler Forums give us our best guess yet at how the Jeep Wrangler pickup truck will look.


Krispy Kreme vs. Dunkin’ Donuts: Which is Best?

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:17 PM PDT

Krispy Kreme vs. Dunkin' Donuts: Which is Best?A glazed treat from either of these iconic donut chains is delicious, but how do the biggest players in the donut game stack up when they go head-to-head? Whether you're sprinkle savvy or gaga for glaze, Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts have a little something for every sweet tooth and a lot of caffeine for every addict. You know you're in for a treat when you order from either chain, but when it comes to nutrition, Krispy Kreme seems to be the lesser of two evils.


Verizon Officially Acquired Yahoo! Where Does That Leave Former CEO Marissa Mayer?

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:12 AM PDT

Verizon Officially Acquired Yahoo! Where Does That Leave Former CEO Marissa Mayer?Marissa Mayer is stepping down from her position at Yahoo! after Verizon acquisition, what is her net worth?


Senate Intel Committee Chair interrupts Sen. Kamala Harris for second time in a week

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 02:27 PM PDT

Senate Intel Committee Chair interrupts Sen. Kamala Harris for second time in a weekOn Tuesday, June 13, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee. During an intense line of questioning by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), the Senate Intelligence Committee chair interrupted her for a second time in a week.


Netanyahu says does not want 'escalation' in Gaza

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 07:44 AM PDT

Netanyahu says does not want 'escalation' in GazaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he was not seeking an "escalation" in the Gaza Strip after his government moved to reduce electricity supplies to the Hamas-run enclave. Israel's security cabinet decided on Sunday to reduce the daily amount of electricity supplied to Gaza by between 45 and 60 minutes, Israeli media reported. Gazans currently receive only three or four hours of electricity a day, delivered from the territory's own power station and others in Israel and Egypt.


Virginia shooting: Donald Trump says he is 'deeply saddened' by attack on Republican baseball practice

Posted: 14 Jun 2017 08:06 AM PDT

Virginia shooting: Donald Trump says he is 'deeply saddened' by attack on Republican baseball practiceDonald Trump has said he was "deeply saddened" by the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise and four other people during a morning baseball practice. The US leader said he was "monitoring the developments closely" in a statement released via the White House. In a separate Twitter post, he also called Mr Scalise a "true friend and patriot".


Mastermind of lottery fraud will tell how he rigged jackpots

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 04:53 PM PDT

Mastermind of lottery fraud will tell how he rigged jackpotsMADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lottery computer programmer will tell investigators how he was able to use his position to rig state jackpots for years and he and his brother will repay $3 million in prizes they improperly claimed, under a plea agreement released Monday.


New Model 3 pictures give us a clear look at the car’s interior design

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 04:27 PM PDT

New Model 3 pictures give us a clear look at the car's interior designOne of the most intriguing aspects of Tesla's upcoming Model 3 centers on what the final interior design is going to look like, and in particular, the car's dashboard. Whereas most car manufacturers are increasingly concerned with making the dashboard look sleek and futuristic, Tesla with the Model 3 went the completely opposite route. As we initially saw when Tesla unveiled the Model 3 last year, Tesla's upcoming EV lacks a traditional instrument cluster with gauges for items like speed and range. Though there was initial speculation regarding Tesla incorporating a HUD of some sort, Elon Musk earlier this year dashed those hopes, explaining on Twitter that the need for a traditional instrument cluster becomes far less important as cars become more autonomous. "How often do you look at the instrument panel when being driven in a taxi?" Musk asked rhetorically. That's all well and good, but the first shots of the Model 3 dash we saw last year were far from compelling. Not to worry, more recent spy shots of Model 3 prototypes out on the open road suggest that the shipping version of the Model 3 will look far more elegant than what we saw many months ago. Most recently, an enterprising Tesla enthusiast captured some brand new photos of the Model 3 interior and posted them online. As evidenced below, the Model 3 interior will feature a nice and elegant wood trim. As a point of reference, this is what the original Model 3 interior looked like. As you can tell, it's a pretty bland design. Originally posted to the Tesla subreddit, the photos below show how far Tesla has come in recent months. Assuming that Tesla's production schedule remains on track, Elon Musk has said that the final Model 3 reveal will go down sometime next month. Additionally, mass production is expected to begin next month as well, with deliveries to early reservation holders expected to commence later this year.


US immigration sweep targets Iraqi Christians in Detroit

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 04:43 PM PDT

US immigration sweep targets Iraqi Christians in DetroitIraqi Christians in the US are expressing alarm over the arrests of Chaldean immigrants in the Detroit area for deportation back to the war-torn nation, where they could face persecution. A number of Chaldeans, part of an ancient Christian minority in Iraq, were detained Sunday in an enforcement sweep, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said. The immigrants targeted had criminal records and were living among a community of tens of thousands of Iraqi Chaldeans in the Detroit area.


Pic Of Husky With Shaved Body Causes Concern

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 11:47 AM PDT

Pic Of Husky With Shaved Body Causes ConcernA viral photo of a shaved Siberian husky is getting a hair-raising reaction. The bizarre image of the breed's familiar fur-coated head atop a completely shorn body has sparked concern among some viewers that such a severe haircut may pose a health risk to the dog.


Driving The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV With A Manual Box

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 10:38 AM PDT

Driving The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV With A Manual BoxThe Giulia Quadrifoglio deserves to be in Race mode all the time, because it's a proper Alfa Romeo, and the sports sedan we've been waiting for.


LGBT rights marches and rallies across the U.S.

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:42 AM PDT

LGBT rights marches and rallies across the U.S.On Monday June 12, Gays Against Guns and 20 partnering LGBTQ nightclubs participated in the one year anniversary remembering the 49 victims of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub massacre in New York City. On Sunday, in the nation's capital, and dozens of other cities across the U.S., supporters of LGBT rights mobilized for marches and rallies, celebrating their gains but angered over threats to those advances. (AP/Reuters/Getty)


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