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Comey: Trump administration ‘chose to defame me’
Four Key Points in Comey's Opening Statement
Message from woman in texting suicide trial: 'It's my fault'
Tensions build in feud between Qatar and its neighbors
72 Years Later, a Reunion for Three Survivors Seen in Iconic Holocaust Image
Rhino kills conservationist in Rwanda
Police dog too friendly for the force gets an adorable new job
'You disappeared?': Chinese woman fights for husband, family
Comey says special counsel Mueller’s probe will ‘turn over all the rocks’
Mugshots Show How Man Progressively Covered His Face and Neck in Tattoos
Trump election-fraud official running for Kansas governor
Earn minimum wage in the US? You can afford to live in exactly 12 counties
Nearly 70 dead in al-Shabab attack on Somalia military base
McCain explains confusing Comey questions: ‘Maybe going forward I shouldn’t stay up late’
99-million-year-old bird fossil has been found preserved in amber and it's truly exquisite
Apple’s ambitious iPhone 8 design could already be causing problems
33 Russian Mobsters Trafficked 10K Pounds Of Chocolate
The Latest: Remains of WWII vet returned to Georgia
Theresa May: The leader who gambled and lost
Trump offers Iran victims solace, but suggests culpability
McCain didn't make much sense while questioning Comey during testimony
Verizon finalizes Yahoo acquisition, instantly starts laying people off
Latest: Deputy, husband turn selves in after murder charge
Mary Kay Letourneau’s Ex Speaks Out
Porsche Gave the 911 Turbo S 607 HP
The Latest: Trump phones Abu Dhabi leader, urges Gulf unity
NYC subway riders will get their dogs on board no matter what anyone says
56 Crazy Creative Things To Make With Cauliflower
Woman accused of leak ordered to remain jailed pending trial
Tesla releases Model Y teaser photo and sheds light on upcoming semi truck
2019 Volkswagen Arteon
Sen. Kamala Harris faces off with Rod Rosenstein
House Republicans working on key bill struggle to escape Comey's shadow
Coalition strikes 'kill 17 civilians' as battle for Raqa rages
Boy slowly healing after Utah shooting killed mom, brother
After Years of Silence, We Finally Know More About the SR-71 Blackbird's Successor
Dramatic footage released showing deadly London attacks
MacBook Pro 2017 vs. MacBook Pro 2016

Comey: Trump administration ‘chose to defame me’

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 08:04 AM PDT

In testimony Thursday, James Comey didn't dispute the president's right to fire him from the FBI but strongly contradicted some of the reasons Trump gave.

Four Key Points in Comey's Opening Statement

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 11:20 AM PDT

Rachel Maddow reviews some of the key points in former FBI Director James Comey's opening statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee before his testimony Thursday.

Message from woman in texting suicide trial: 'It's my fault'

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 06:43 PM PDT

TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A young woman charged with using text messages to encourage her boyfriend to kill himself when they were teenagers sent a text to a friend from high school about two months after the death, saying, "It's my fault," according to testimony at her trial on Wednesday.

Tensions build in feud between Qatar and its neighbors

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 11:17 AM PDT

A senior Emirati official insisted on Wednesday that Gulf Arab states were not seeking regime change in Doha, as tensions built in a bitter feud between Qatar and its neighbors. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain announced on Monday they were cutting diplomatic ties and closing air, sea and land links with Qatar, giving Qataris within their borders two weeks to leave.

72 Years Later, a Reunion for Three Survivors Seen in Iconic Holocaust Image

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 08:52 AM PDT

One of the Holocaust's most haunting images has a new chapter after three children in the photo realized that as adults, they have lived just miles from each other throughout most of their lives.

Rhino kills conservationist in Rwanda

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 07:29 AM PDT

A conservationist who was training rangers to track and protect black rhinos in Rwanda has been killed by one of the animals, the organisation he worked for has said in a statement. Information about the exact circumstances of Hungarian Krisztian Gyongyi's death on Wednesday morning in Akagera National Park is "still being gathered", said Peter Fearnhead, the chief executive of Africa Parks. "(This is) a huge loss for all who knew Kris and for rhino conservation across the continent," said Fearnhead, who sent condolences to Gyongyi's family.

Police dog too friendly for the force gets an adorable new job

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 07:12 PM PDT

If you want to be a police dog, you've gotta be a bit tough. Gavel, a German Shepherd from Queensland, Australia, isn't. He was ruled too sociable for the frontline by police trainers, and was let go from the training program while he was being fostered at the official residence of the Queensland governor. SEE ALSO: Good dog's TV watching ritual is so freaking adorable Left wondering what to do with the pooch, staff decided to give him a new job as a vice-regal dog, which was made official in February this year. "He has outgrown four ceremonial coats, undergone a career change (his official title is now Gavel VRD, 'Vice-Regal Dog'), and brought untold joy to the lives of the governor, Mrs de Jersey, Government House staff, and the thousands of Queenslanders who have since visited the estate," the office of Governor Paul de Jersey told the BBC. Gavel now spends his time attending functions and welcoming guests to Queensland's Government House, sporting his very own official ceremonial coat bearing the state's coat of arms. Day two of life as a Vice-Regal Dog, receiving a briefing with the Volunteer Guides #ViceRegalLife #workingdog #Fernberg #Gavel A post shared by Governor of Queensland (@qldgovernor) on Feb 21, 2017 at 10:46pm PST And also generally being a good boy. A post shared by Governor of Queensland (@qldgovernor) on May 26, 2017 at 12:13am PDT A post shared by Governor of Queensland (@qldgovernor) on May 30, 2017 at 1:20pm PDT A post shared by Governor of Queensland (@qldgovernor) on Jun 2, 2017 at 12:25am PDT A post shared by Governor of Queensland (@qldgovernor) on Mar 23, 2017 at 8:53pm PDT WATCH: Secrets revealed in the BTS homemade version of 'Transformers: The Last Knight' trailer

'You disappeared?': Chinese woman fights for husband, family

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 09:45 PM PDT

GANZHOU, China (AP) — When the police called, Deng Guilian was at an indoor playground watching her 3-year-old. It was 2:19 p.m., Tuesday, May 30.

Comey says special counsel Mueller’s probe will ‘turn over all the rocks’

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 09:57 AM PDT

Former FBI Director James Comey heaped praise on special counsel Robert Mueller on Thursday, while addressing Mueller's investigation into the alleged collusion between President Trump's campaign associates and Russia.

Mugshots Show How Man Progressively Covered His Face and Neck in Tattoos

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 04:33 PM PDT

Robert Hardister was a clean-faced teen in his first mugshot. Eight mugshots later, his face is covered in ink.

Trump election-fraud official running for Kansas governor

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 03:54 PM PDT

LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas official who has supported President Donald Trump's claim that millions of people may have voted illegally in last year's election launched a campaign for governor Thursday, sounding conservative themes that echo Trump's appeals to disaffected voters.

Earn minimum wage in the US? You can afford to live in exactly 12 counties

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 11:03 AM PDT

A person working a full-time minimum-wage job will find it virtually impossible to rent an affordable home anywhere in the US, according to a study that sheds new light the country's housing crisis. The report reveals that there is not a single county or metropolitan area in which a minimum-wage worker can afford a modest two-bedroom home, which the federal government defines as paying less than 30% of a household's income for rent and utilities. This applies even in places that have raised their minimum wage higher than the baseline federal level of $7.25, which equates to around $15,000 a year.

Nearly 70 dead in al-Shabab attack on Somalia military base

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 07:54 AM PDT

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Heavily armed al-Shabab extremists have stormed a military base in Somalia's semiautonomous state of Puntland, killing close to 70 people and wounding dozens more, officials said Thursday. Residents said civilians, including women, were beheaded during the rampage.

McCain explains confusing Comey questions: ‘Maybe going forward I shouldn’t stay up late’

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 12:33 PM PDT

Too much Diamondbacks? Sen. John Mcain, acknowledged that his questioning of former FBI Director James Comey "went over people's heads" as the Arizona lawmaker stayed up too late.

99-million-year-old bird fossil has been found preserved in amber and it's truly exquisite

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 08:35 AM PDT

We might just be one step closer to a real life Jurassic Park scenario. A three-inch fossil of a 99-million-year-old baby bird was found in an amber mine in Myanmar. SEE ALSO: T. rex might not have been fluffy, after all The hatchling is the most complete bird preserved in amber that has ever been found from the Cretaceous period, about 65 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Gondwana Research. The fossil includes most of the skull and neck, part of a wing and hind leg, and soft tail tissue. Scientists were able to collect data from bone and tissue samples taken from its skull, neck, feet, and wing, and they determined that the hatching was a member of the avian group, Enantiornithes. This is a fantastic specimen: shows previously unknown enfloofinating pattern for birds! Paper link: https://t.co/YpFWcvhQzR pic.twitter.com/BK6AsWb48e — Lisa Buckley, PhD (@Lisavipes) June 8, 2017 Researchers determined that the baby bird was newly hatched by examining its plumage. It was no more than a few weeks old before it was trapped in the sticky amber and preserved for millions of years, they found. The visual details in the baby bird are stunning, which has the science community on Twitter geeking out. I mean, c'mon: look at the soft tissue details here. pic.twitter.com/NZs14UHvAK — Lisa Buckley, PhD (@Lisavipes) June 8, 2017 LOOK AT THE FEETS. pic.twitter.com/Aiwut30rBp — Lisa Buckley, PhD (@Lisavipes) June 8, 2017 WOW! Look at the feathers on this Cretaceous bird preserved in amber! https://t.co/q0VMplchgH@macroevolut might want to get his mits on it! pic.twitter.com/0S3cwDSoqn — Thomas Clements (@Thomas_Clements) June 7, 2017 #FossilFriday came early this week! :-) — Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. (@TomHoltzPaleo) June 7, 2017 Burma, Albian-Cenomanian. Same deposit as the bird wing and dino tail described last year. — Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. (@TomHoltzPaleo) June 7, 2017 Tyrannosaurid skin... boring.We just got HALF A BABY MESOZOIC DINOSAUR PRESERVED IN AMBER, folks! https://t.co/IBNs2s752u #birds #dinosaurs — Alberta Claw (@albertonykus) June 7, 2017 When I die I'd like to be encased in Burmese amber — tommy job (@tjob83) June 7, 2017 The fossil was purchased in 2014 by the director of the Hupoge Amber Museum in Tengchong City, China, who heard about an amber sample with a strange "lizard claw" inclusion, National Geographic reported. Lida Xing of the China University of Geosciences later identified the claw as the foot of a bird from the Enantiornithes group. Researchers said they're excited about what this new find can bring to the field of paleontology. "Overall, the new specimen brings a new level of detail to our understanding of the anatomy of the juvenile stages of the most species-rich clade of pre-modern birds," they wrote in the study. WATCH: Researchers are using sound to levitate objects, and it's changing the medical industry

Apple’s ambitious iPhone 8 design could already be causing problems

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 11:59 AM PDT

From everything we've heard so far, the iPhone 8 that Apple plans to debut later this year will be a departure from the status quo. Rumored new features include an OLED panel, edge-to-edge display, under-screen fingerprint sensor, and possibly even wireless charging.

Any one of those would be a big undertaking for a phone company. Trying to do all four at once is just asking for problems, and according to new supply-chain rumors, problems are exactly what Apple is getting.

Investment bank RBC has told MarketsInsider that a number of key iPhone 8 suppliers are having problems with the specifications and volume of parts needed for the iPhone 8, which could push production back by months.

Samsung, the lead OLED panel provider, is reportedly struggling with integrating the fingerprint sensor under the screen. It's "presented challenges," according to RBC, which on its own could delay the phone's launch by months.

Broadcom, which manufactures some of the wireless components, and Analog Devices Incorporated, a sensor supplier, have also reportedly seen "slow growth in their supply chains this quarter," which is a fancy way of saying that there's production issues. Going from prototype to full-scale manufacturing is always an issue, and the specs and volume of components that Apple is demanding seems to be causing problems across the board.

It's unclear exactly what these delays mean in terms of the launch date for the iPhone 8. Traditionally, Apple has announced its new iPhone every year in September, and had it on shelves two weeks later. This year, it's already expected that Apple will miss that launch date, although some kind of reveal of the device in September (with a launch a couple months later) is still possible.

The big question now is whether Apple gets the phone out in time for holiday sales. Sure, the iPhone 8 is expected to drive a "super-cycle" of upgrades regardless, but a bump in sales from Christmas madness would go some way to justifying the insane expectations on iPhone 8 sales.

RBC, for its part, doesn't see the delay as a problem, saying "We think a shift in OLED production by 1-2 months doesn't change the demand dynamics for iPhones (fairly captive demand) or undermines the positive iPhone upgrade cycle narrative."

That's a fancy-ass analyst way of saying that iPhone owners are dumbly loyal and will basically buy whatever Apple makes. You know us too well.

33 Russian Mobsters Trafficked 10K Pounds Of Chocolate

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 11:13 AM PDT

Two of the defendants were overheard discussing a 10,000-pound shipment of stolen chocolate on a court-ordered wiretap in March, according to the indictment.

The Latest: Remains of WWII vet returned to Georgia

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 02:34 PM PDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the return of a WWII veteran's remains to Georgia 73 years after he went missing (all times local):

Theresa May: The leader who gambled and lost

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 09:08 AM PDT

Prime Minister Theresa May presented herself as a stable leader to take Britain through Brexit, but her gamble of an election backfired and has left her deeply wounded. The Conservative Party leader refused to resign after losing her party's parliamentary majority in Thursday's vote, but has suffered a humiliation from which she will struggle to recover.

Trump offers Iran victims solace, but suggests culpability

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 01:51 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered solace to the victims of the twin terrorist attacks in Iran while suggesting Tehran bears some culpability, saying "states that sponsor terrorism risk falling victim to the evil they promote."

McCain didn't make much sense while questioning Comey during testimony

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 12:00 PM PDT

Sen. John McCain confused many while questioning former FBI Director James Comey during his testimony. At one point, McCain even referred to Comey as "President Comey."

Verizon finalizes Yahoo acquisition, instantly starts laying people off

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 11:34 AM PDT

In a vote today, Yahoo's stockholders formally approved the sale of sad former internet company Yahoo to telecoms giant Verizon. The sale values Yahoo at about $4.5 billion, a price that was reduced by hundreds of millions in February, after details of a major Yahoo security breach leaked.

As the vote took place today, details also leaked out about staff reductions that Verizon is imposing on its new acquisition. Around 2,100 positions are reportedly being cut across Yahoo and AOL, the current Verizon subsidiary that Yahoo is being merged with.

Verizon's post-acquisition plan for Yahoo is to merge it with AOL, which these days is mostly a media company. The combined monstrosity will be called "Oath," presumably because Verizon has realized that neither AOL nor Yahoo are particularly well-regarded brands these days. Oath may be an attempt to imply security and reliability, something that Yahoo is not known for after hundreds of millions of customer accounts were hacked.

The job losses account for around 15% of Yahoo and AOL's workforce, and will reportedly be applied across the globe. Some of those positions will be duplicate roles in finance, HR, and other admin departments, but cuts to editorial and product teams are also possible.

In unrelated news, Yahoo also voted today to approve the final compensation for its executive team. Marissa Mayer, Yahoo's outgoing CEO, stands to make $186 million from the sale. During her five-year tenure as CEO, she made a number of dubious moves, like a $1.1-billion acquisition of Tumblr and paying a teenager $30 million for an app with no underlying technology or code.

Latest: Deputy, husband turn selves in after murder charge

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 08:34 PM PDT

HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on a Texas sheriff's deputy and her husband being indicted on murder charges in the death of a man they restrained during a late night confrontation outside of a Houston-area restaurant (all times local):

Mary Kay Letourneau’s Ex Speaks Out

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 09:52 AM PDT

He remarried, too.

Porsche Gave the 911 Turbo S 607 HP

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 10:22 AM PDT

The Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series is limited to 500 units and costs $257,500. Just about $67,000 more than a regular Turbo S.

The Latest: Trump phones Abu Dhabi leader, urges Gulf unity

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 04:43 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local):

NYC subway riders will get their dogs on board no matter what anyone says

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 10:42 AM PDT

A new NYC transit rule went into effect last October, which bans dogs from riding the subway — unless they fit inside a "container." What the powers that be didn't realize, though, is just how many dogs fit inside containers. In fact, judging by these photos ... it seems like most dogs fit inside bags. SEE ALSO: Dogs, ranked here's my dog-in-bag on subway photo pic.twitter.com/yXPfPPk6iu — Hanksy (@HanksyNYC) June 7, 2017 Not just a dog-in-a-bag. It's a pibble-in-a-bag. Not an easy feat. #nycsubway pic.twitter.com/zKbu1t7pfg — Martha Dedrick (@NYCmixology) June 7, 2017 That's a dog. In a bag. On the subway. pic.twitter.com/4hfqXuMCml — Steven Christoforou (@scchristoforou) November 3, 2016 love the nyc subway . that's a dog in an ikea bag pic.twitter.com/s3RXkDNbxT — erinVICTON (@luvseungwoo) March 28, 2017 Another one for my dog in a bag in a #NYC subway series. A post shared by S Rai (@sonahere) on Mar 6, 2017 at 5:35pm PST Stop what you're doing right now. This dog chilling in a purse on the subway needs your attention. pic.twitter.com/jCtI4mTfgO — Adena Andrews (@adena_andrews) April 4, 2017 "Any dog brought onto the subway must fit into a bag" pic.twitter.com/40AcGou5K9 — Maggie Morgan (@MaggieMorgan8) March 10, 2017 My favorite picture EVER of someone bringing a dog "in a bag" on the subway  pic.twitter.com/4PTUNofv68 — Pamela (@PamelasRageLove) June 7, 2017 the New York City Subway banned dogs unless they fit in a bag and the people of New York did not disappoint. pic.twitter.com/vluNcZHBmW — C (@meanboysclub) June 6, 2017 Let's hope that, for the sake of these good boys and girls, no one ever thinks to implement a size restriction. WATCH: This giant light rope is the summer gadget you never knew you needed

56 Crazy Creative Things To Make With Cauliflower

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 07:34 AM PDT

Woman accused of leak ordered to remain jailed pending trial

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 05:10 PM PDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A federal judge ordered a young woman charged with leaking classified U.S. documents to remain jailed until her trial after prosecutors argued Thursday she might possess more stolen government secrets.

Tesla releases Model Y teaser photo and sheds light on upcoming semi truck

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 01:31 PM PDT

Tesla currently has all hands on deck as it prepares to begin mass production on the Model 3, but Elon Musk and co. certainly aren't resting on their laurels. On the contrary, Tesla is planning to introduce a number of new vehicles in the coming years, including a revamped Roadster and a pickup truck. Also on the docket is a crossover version of the Model 3 dubbed the Model Y. Elon Musk initially confirmed that the Model Y was in the works about two years ago, even hinting that it may feature the same type of falcon wing doors Tesla originally introduced with the Model X. Notably, though, the Model Y will likely be based on a different platform than the Model 3.

Yesterday, Tesla held its annual shareholders meeting in California and took the time to disclose some new information on a few upcoming Tesla initiatives. Of particular interest, though, was the first official teaser we've seen of the Model Y, an image which you can view below.

It's hard to take too much away from the photo, but it's still a lot sleeker than some of the previous concepts we've seen floating around the web. During the shareholder meeting, Musk stated that the Model Y may prove to be even more popular than the Model 3. That's quite a prediction given that Model 3 reservations are believed to be in the 400,000 range.

At this point, it remains unclear when Tesla plans to introduce the Model Y. Indeed, the next car likely to come off of Tesla's production line --after the Model 3 -- is a Tesla semi-truck. With respect to Tesla's upcoming semi-truck, Musk yesterday (via Electrek) said that it will feature the "highest weight capability with long-range" and that we can expect to see a working prototype before 2018.

"We have shown it to a number of people who buy heavy duty trucking and they all love it," Musk said. "They just want to know how many can they buy and how soon. The biggest customers of the heavy duty Tesla Semi are helping ensure that it is specified to their needs. It's not a mystery. they already know that it is going to meet their needs because they told us what those needs are."

About two months ago, Musk said that Tesla's semi-truck "team has done an amazing job" while adding that the design is "seriously next level." Additionally, Tesla a few weeks back rolled out the following teaser image of its forthcoming semi-truck.

http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/BGR_News/tesla-semi-truck.jpg?quality=98&strip=all&strip=all

2019 Volkswagen Arteon

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 03:30 PM PDT

Not another carbon copy.

Sen. Kamala Harris faces off with Rod Rosenstein

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 09:58 AM PDT

"The View" co-hosts discuss the heated exchange Wednesday between the senator and deputy attorney general.

House Republicans working on key bill struggle to escape Comey's shadow

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 01:42 PM PDT

On Thursday, House Republicans passed the Financial Choice Act, but the attention of the political world was focused on the testimony of James Comey.

Coalition strikes 'kill 17 civilians' as battle for Raqa rages

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 05:09 PM PDT

An international coalition pounded Raqa with air strikes Thursday, with a monitor saying at least 17 civilians had been killed in the bombardment as US-backed fighters pushed further into the Islamic State group's Syrian bastion. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said US-led coalition forces had hit the city and its suburbs with at least 25 strikes, warning that dozens had been injured and the death toll could rise. The air strikes came after US-backed fighters with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) battled deeper into Raqa, two days after finally entering following a months-long struggle to surround a city that has become synonymous with IS atrocities since its capture by the jihadists in 2014.

Boy slowly healing after Utah shooting killed mom, brother

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 06:39 PM PDT

SANDY, Utah (AP) — A Utah shooting that killed a mother and son and critically injured the boy's brother marks the latest blow for a mourning family that's watching a son who survived a brain aneurysm last year again fighting for his life, a family spokesman said Thursday.

After Years of Silence, We Finally Know More About the SR-71 Blackbird's Successor

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 10:21 AM PDT

Lockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs, or Skunk Works, discussed the future of the SR-72, a Mach 6 strike and reconnaissance aircraft.

Dramatic footage released showing deadly London attacks

Posted: 08 Jun 2017 12:44 PM PDT

LONDON (AP) — Dramatic video footage released Thursday captures the moment when armed police swooped into a busy market area near London Bridge on Saturday night and shot dead three attackers who had just left a trail of bloodshed, killing eight people and wounding scores.