| ‘Must happen!’: Trump releases flurry of health care tweets while heading to Paris parade Posted: 14 Jul 2017 05:50 AM PDT  President Trump fired off a string of tweets about health care while in Paris, where he attended Bastille Day events with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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| Taiwanese lawmakers launch water balloons, brandish chairs in floor brawl Posted: 14 Jul 2017 11:53 AM PDT  A fracas broke out on the Taiwanese parliament floor Friday as lawmakers exchanged blows over an infrastructure project for the second day in a row.
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| Two German tourists stabbed to death on Egyptian beach Posted: 14 Jul 2017 11:23 AM PDT  By Mohamed Abdellah and Ahmed Tolba CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian man stabbed two German tourists to death and wounded four other foreigners at a popular seaside vacation spot on Friday, officials and witnesses said. The knifeman killed the two German women, and wounded two other tourists at the Zahabia hotel in Hurghada and then swam to a neighbouring beach to attack at least two more people at the Sunny Days El Palacio resort before he was arrested, officials and security sources said. Egypt is fighting Islamist insurgents in the Sinai Peninsula where they mainly target security forces but militants have also attacked tourism targets as well as Coptic Christians and churches.
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| US moves to seize $140 mn from Nigerian oil corruption Posted: 14 Jul 2017 01:42 PM PDT  The yacht and a $50 million condominium overlooking New York's famed Central Park were among the riches tied to dirty contracts awarded by Nigeria's former oil minister between 2011 and 2015, the US Justice Department said statement. "The United States is not a safe haven for the proceeds of corruption," acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Blanco said. The assets were purchased using proceeds of oil sector contracts awarded by Nigeria's former minister for petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who oversaw the state oil company, according to the Justice Department.
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| 11-year-old New Jersey girl reported missing is found dead Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:15 PM PDT  KEANSBURG, N.J. (AP) — An 11-year-old girl reported missing was found dead near her apartment complex Thursday, and police are investigating it as a homicide.
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| Sources: Trump lawyers knew of Russia emails three weeks ago Posted: 13 Jul 2017 05:03 PM PDT  The sources' assertion contradicts the president's comment to reporters Wednesday about the Trump Jr. emails: "I only heard about it two or three days ago,"
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| Trump donor 'kills himself' after revealing he tried to get Hillary Clinton's emails from Russian hackers Posted: 14 Jul 2017 04:17 AM PDT  A Republican donor who died soon after telling a newspaper he tried to obtain Hillary Clinton's emails from Russian hackers during the 2016 presidential election killed himself, according to a report. Peter W Smith, a former equity adviser, was found dead around ten days after telling the Wall Street Journal he tried to acquire emails missing from Ms Clinton's server. Ms Clinton said she deleted some 30,000 online messages because they related to her personal life.
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| Remains found of fugitive wanted in police chief's 1980 death: FBI Posted: 14 Jul 2017 04:48 PM PDT  The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it learned that Donald Eugene Webb, who had one of the longest-ever runs on the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list, said it learned Webb had died in 1999 but did not provide information on cause of death. Webb's remains were found buried in the back of a property in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, the agency said. Webb had been sought in connection with the murder of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Police Chief Greg Adams, who the FBI said was shot twice at close range and beaten about the head and face with a blunt instrument in December 1980.
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| Anti-death penalty prosecutor pulled over in traffic stop Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:00 PM PDT  There was nothing unusual about a June 19 traffic stop in Orlando -- except the driver happened to be Florida's first African-American state attorney who also happens to be in a legal fight with the governor over the death penalty.
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| Emirates Airline Caught Pouring Unused Champagne Back Into Bottle Posted: 14 Jul 2017 01:48 AM PDT  The clip, which was taken by a passenger on board an Airbus A380, was shared on Reddit and Streamable.
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| Colombia opens bids to retrieve 18th century sunken treasure Posted: 14 Jul 2017 08:07 AM PDT  Colombia on Friday opens bidding for investors willing to retrieve billions of dollars in gold and silver from an 18th century ship wreck off the country's Caribbean coast. The Spanish galleon "San Jose" was the main ship in a fleet carrying gold and silver -- likely extracted from Spanish colonial mines in Peru and Bolivia -- and other valuables back to King Philip V. President Juan Manuel Santos wants to form a public-private partnership to retrieve the shipwreck items, and build a museum for the recovered pieces and a laboratory to study and conserve the material.
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| Room with a view: 2 ex- Vatican hospital officials charged Posted: 13 Jul 2017 05:22 PM PDT  VATICAN CITY (AP) — The scandal was remarkable even by Vatican standards: The president of the "pope's hospital" for sick children had taken nearly a half-million dollars in hospital donations and used them to spruce up the penthouse apartment of the Vatican cardinal who had appointed him.
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| Trump, Macron share epic, never-ending handshake Posted: 14 Jul 2017 06:08 AM PDT  President Trump's unwieldy handshakes with other world leaders have long been closely watched, but at the close of his Paris visit Friday, he shared a truly striking hand maneuver with French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump and Macron began shaking hands as they were walking side by side but slowed to a halt, which is when Trump apparently yanked Macron's arm, knocking him off balance. French first lady Brigitte Macron approached the pair, perhaps to intervene, and Trump greeted her with a pair of kisses, all the while never letting go of Macron.
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| No one has ever died from a pot overdose, but the DEA is taking no chances Posted: 13 Jul 2017 01:11 PM PDT  Studies suggest that legalizing marijuana for medical purposes correlates with lower numbers of opioid prescriptions and overdoses. The DEA remains unmoved.
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| Nemtsov killer sentenced to 20 years in prison in Russia Posted: 13 Jul 2017 10:10 AM PDT  MOSCOW (AP) — The man convicted of gunning down Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov on a bridge within sight of the Kremlin was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison.
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| Man with DEVAST8 face tattoo struggling to get a job Posted: 14 Jul 2017 03:11 AM PDT  A New Zealand man with a large DEVAST8 face tattoo says it is preventing him from finding a job. Mark Cropp got the tattoo - done by his brother - a few months ago when he was drunk on contraband homebrew in prison, but admits he now regrets the decision. The amateur inking covers his cheeks, mouth and chin Credit: Caters The 19-year-old told the New Zealand Herald that he has struggled to find work since his release from prison after contacting several recruitment agencies. In a desperate attempt to find work, he posted a selfie on the Auckland Jobs Facebook group appealing for someone to give him a job. Mark Cropp with his girlfriend Taneia Ruki Credit: Caters "I'm keen as to work but have one thing that is stopping me and that's my tattoo on my face," he wrote. "I don't have a CV as of yet but have worked at NZ brick distributors before, also a scrap metal yard … Keen as on job or work place that will take me on." Bad celebrity tattoos He told the New Zealand Herald: "One employment place said to me 'I wouldn't employ you with that on your face, I wouldn't even take a second look at you.' I've had other people that just shrugged and laughed at me. "I just want any job at the end of the day … I'm sick of being on the dole." Cropp pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery after pulling a knife on a tourist in 2015 and was given a two-year sentence. The teen's determination to find work has paid off and he has received job offers in scaffolding and construction since posting on Facebook. A tattoo laser removal company has also offered to remove the DEVAST8 from his face for free. This man's Hebrew tattoo doesn't say what he thinks it does Surprising celebrity tattoos
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| These Fast-Food Meals Contain Your Entire Day's Worth Of Calories Posted: 13 Jul 2017 11:32 AM PDT |
| Why There Was Blood At Chris Cornell Death Scene Posted: 14 Jul 2017 08:53 AM PDT  "It's very unlikely such large amount of blood found in a case of hanging," an expert said.
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| Indian police file case over 'insulting' Modi meme Posted: 14 Jul 2017 02:51 AM PDT  Indian police have filed a defamation case against a group of comedians accused of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the latest incident to raise fears over creative freedoms in the country. A spokeswoman for the Mumbai police said on Friday that the force had registered a first information report against All India Bakchod (AIB) over a tweet poking fun at India's leader. "An FIR has been registered against AIB at Mumbai's cyber police station after due legal consultation," Rashmi Karandikar told AFP.
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| Stalled Russia sanctions bill hits North Korean snag in U.S. Congress Posted: 14 Jul 2017 01:12 PM PDT  By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bill that many lawmakers hoped would send a message to President Donald Trump to keep a strong line against Russia hit a new snag in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, as Republicans proposed combining it with sanctions on North Korea. The Russia sanctions bill passed the Senate on June 15 by 98-2, but it has not come up for a vote in the House. The chamber's Republican leaders initially said there was a technical problem with how the bill was written, but after the Senate altered the bill to fix it, the measure still did not move.
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| 'Donald Trump is a real fool': Parisians shrug at US leader's visit Posted: 13 Jul 2017 11:01 AM PDT  "Donald Trump is a real fool, but I'm not concerned by him coming here," says Maxime Adam, sitting on a park bench in central Paris. While thousands of Parisians were preparing to protest the US President's visit to France, the rest of the capital gave a collective shrug as life continued as normal. "I don't like him but if Emmanuel Macron decided to invite him it's for some reason," Mr Adam added.
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| Grandmother Convinces Escaped Inmate To Give Himself Up Posted: 14 Jul 2017 11:19 AM PDT  Cops say 24-year-old Revantae Williams fled Wednesday night.
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| Egypt attacks: 2 German female tourists, 5 policemen killed Posted: 14 Jul 2017 12:12 PM PDT  CAIRO (AP) — Two German female tourists were stabbed to death while four other foreigners were wounded in an attack Friday at a hotel in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, an Egyptian security official said.
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| Sessions releases heavily redacted record of foreign contacts Posted: 14 Jul 2017 01:24 PM PDT  U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday released a government form dealing with contacts he has had with foreign nationals, including Russian government officials, but much of it was redacted.
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| Thousands line streets for Bradley Lowery funeral Posted: 14 Jul 2017 07:00 AM PDT  Premier League footballer Jermain Defoe wore an England shirt for the funeral of his six-year-old "best friend", Bradley Lowery, whose cancer battle captured hearts around the world. The cortege for the funeral of six year old Sunderland FC fan, Bradley Lowrey makes it's way to St Joseph's Church Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Thousands of people lined the streets of Blackhall, County Durham, ahead of the service at St Joseph's Catholic Church, where the youngster was baptised six years ago. Footballer Jermain Defoe arrives for the funeral of six year old Sunderland FC, fan, Bradley Lowrey Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images A piper lead the horse-drawn carriage carrying his coffin through the village, which came to a halt to pay tribute to the little boy with the beaming smile. Credit: Getty Some released balloons as the cortege passed and a spontaneous round of applause broke out. Mourners line the streets ahead of the funeral of Bradley Lowery Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire Mourners dressed in superhero costumes followed the funeral procession. Defoe, now signed for Bournemouth, left training in Spain to attend. Bradley Lowery, as family and friends wear football shirts for the funeral of the six-year-old mascot Credit: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire Former Sunderland FC manager David Moyes was also among the congregation. Defoe struck up a remarkable friendship with Bradley after the little boy appeared as a mascot for his beloved Sunderland. The hearse departs St Joseph's Church Credit: Getty Bradley died a week ago in his parents' arms at home following a battle with the rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma.
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| Man Inside ATM Slips Notes Through Receipt Slots Posted: 13 Jul 2017 10:53 AM PDT  "Please Help. I'm stuck in here, and I don't have my phone. Please call my boss."
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| The 10 most-stolen vehicles in the U.S. are... Posted: 13 Jul 2017 09:44 AM PDT  Every summer, the National Insurance Crime Bureau publishes a list of the most-stolen vehicles in America for the previous calendar year. This summer is no exception. As in previous years, the NICB compiled its list by gathering data submitted by law enforcement agencies to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime Information Center. The NICB's Hot Wheels report contains not only a breakdown of the biggest targets for auto thieves overall, but also a rundown of vehicles from the most recent model year (in this case, 2016) that have proven popular with ne'er-do-wells. ALSO SEE: My car seats were in a crash, so I'm replacing them: why you should too In both groups, we see that sedans and coupes are the most commonly stolen vehicles in the country. Pickups come in second, with SUVs and crossovers targeted least frequently of all. Here's a list of the most-stolen vehicles from all model years: 1. 1997 Honda Accord 2. 1998 Honda Civic 3. 2006 Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) 4. 2004 Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size) 5. 2016 Toyota Camry 6. 2015 Nissan Altima 7. 2001 Dodge Pick-Up (Full Size) 8. 2015 Toyota Corolla 9. 2008 Chevrolet Impala 10. 2000 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee When we look at just 2016 vehicles, we see some of the same models, though the order shifts a bit: 1. 2016 Toyota Camry 2. 2016 Nissan Altima 3. 2016 Toyota Corolla 4. 2016 Dodge Charger 5. 2016 Ford Fusion 6. 2016 Hyundai Sonata 7. 2016 GMC Sierra 8. 2016 Hyundai Elantra 9. 2016 Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) 10. 2016 Ford Transit The NICB takes pains to note that the total number of auto thefts has dropped dramatically since the high-water mark reached in 1992. As an example, the organization points to the number of late-model Honda Accords and Civics stolen--a number that has plummeted thanks to the availability of "smart key" and other anti-theft technology. (For reference, the 2016 Accord was the 16th most-stolen vehicle last year, while the 2016 Civic didn't even make the top 25.) However, the NICB also notes that anti-theft technology doesn't do anything if owners don't use it--or, for example, if owners leave their keys and/or fobs in their vehicles. Click here to see the NICB's full report and an interactive map showing the most popular stolen cars by state.
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| China should lift restrictions on Liu Xiaobo's widow: Nobel committee Posted: 14 Jul 2017 03:04 AM PDT  The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize, said on Friday it was "deeply worried" about the situation of Liu Xia, the widow of Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, after his death on Thursday. "The Norwegian Nobel Committee is deeply worried about Liu Xia's situation in the aftermath of her husband's tragic death," Olav Njoelstad, the secretary of the committee, said in an emailed statement to Reuters.
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| New York Man Dies From 'Exceedingly Rare' Tick Virus Transmitted Within Minutes Posted: 13 Jul 2017 12:54 PM PDT  The Powassin virus can be transmitted by a tick in as few as 10 to 15 minutes
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| The Latest: Result of internal investigation may go unknown Posted: 14 Jul 2017 12:16 PM PDT  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Latest on the resignation of a white Oklahoma police officer recently acquitted of fatally shooting an unarmed black man (all times local):
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| 11 Ways To Switch Up A Classic Philly Cheesesteak Posted: 13 Jul 2017 11:32 AM PDT |
| Donald Trump in new sexism row as he tells Brigitte Trogneux she is in 'such good shape' Posted: 13 Jul 2017 02:50 PM PDT  It may have been meant as a compliment, but whether Brigitte Trogneux, the wife of French president, Emmanuel Macron, appreciated being told she was in 'such good shape' was a matter of conjecture. Last month the US president just about got away with telling Caitriona Perry - the Irish broadcaster RTE's Washington correspondent, that she had a "nice smile". The Irish journalist posted a video on Twitter describing the incident as a "bizarre moment", but did not appear to have been offended by the remark even if others thought it was blatantly sexist. However, passing a comment on the appearance of France's First Lady - even a favourable one - could have been seen as a diplomatic gaffe. Live: President Trump attends Bastille Day parade Live To add insult to injury he repeated the comment to Emmanuel Macron, the French President before turning back to Ms Trogneux and remarking "beautiful." Matters were probably not helped by the US President then inflicting his now notorious "yank and grip" on her as well. The US president was treading on very sensitive territory with M. Macron being 25 years younger than his 64 year-old-wife - a subject which has generated some discussion in France. French President Emmanuel Macron (R), his wife Brigitte Macron (2nd L), US President Donald Trump (3rd L) and First Lady Melania Trump (2nd R) pose with French chef Alain Ducasse Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP At 71, Mr Trump is 24 years older than the First Lady, Melania - but the age gap has caused far less comment. During the French election campaign, those who sought to make capital out of the age difference between M. Macron and his wife were accused of misogyny. Tiphaine Auzière, Ms Trogneux's daughter described the attacks as "totally outrageous" in one interview. Here's that awkward handshake between Trump and France's Brigitte Macron. pic.twitter.com/5Ci6lAWuV6— Meg Wagner (@megwagner) July 13, 2017 The Paris incident will be seen as just the latest offence on a lengthy Trump sexism charge sheet. During the election, he said that nobody would vote for his Republican rival for the nomination, Carly Fiorina, because of her appearance. His feud with Rosie O'Donnell, a comedian, culminated with the then business tycoon dismissing her as a slob. Trump greets Macron with another gripping handshake 00:39 As a candidate, his campaign came close to being derailed by the leaking of a torrent of taped sexist remarks and a high profile feud with TV presenter Megyn Kelly, who challenged his track record during the first Republican candidates' debate.
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| Tad Cummins Requests New Trial Date Posted: 14 Jul 2017 03:50 AM PDT  The former teacher arrested in April and taken to Tennessee for sex crime related charges in a kidnapping case involving his minor student Elizabeth Thomas
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| Egypt beach resort attack kills two foreigners Posted: 14 Jul 2017 12:28 PM PDT  The governor of Red Sea province, where the resort of Hurghada is located, said two "foreign residents" of the city were killed in the attack, a cabinet statement said. Although the attacker's motives were unclear, the stabbing will come as a blow to Egypt which has been trying to woo back tourists after years of unrest and deadly attacks. There was confusion about the nationalities of the victims, with Egyptian officials and state media initially saying the two women killed were Ukrainian which Kiev's ambassador to Egypt denied.
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| Paul Ryan Moves to 'Modernize' Decades-Old House Dress Code Posted: 13 Jul 2017 10:07 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Sleeveless in the Speakers' Lobby? It just might happen in the hidebound House.
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| AT&T to run wireless, media as separate units - source Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:18 AM PDT  AT&T Inc will run its wireless and DirecTV satellite television businesses separately from Time Warner Inc's media assets following its $85.4 billion acquisition of the entertainment group, a source told Reuters on Friday. Buying Time Warner gives AT&T control of cable TV channels HBO and CNN, film studio Warner Bros and other coveted media assets.
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| State lawmaker accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:51 AM PDT  CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A state lawmaker has been charged with sexually and physically assaulting a 16-year-old girl last year under the guise of discussing her interest in politics.
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| 1.3 million Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles recalled for alternator failure, sudden airbag deployment Posted: 14 Jul 2017 07:41 AM PDT  This morning, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published two recalls from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Together, the recalls affect more than 1.3 million Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles worldwide, including over 805,000 vehicles registered in the U.S. RECALL #1: 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango; 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee UNITS AFFECTED: 442,214 in the U.S. and approximately 123,000 registered elsewhere This recall affects vehicles equipped with electro-hydraulic power steering systems, 5.7L or 3.6L engines, and 160, 180, or 220 amp alternators. In those vehicles, NHTSA says that the alternator may fail without warning. Should the alternator fail, the vehicle can stall. Depending on where and when the stall occurs, it could dramatically increase the risk of a crash. In a worst-case scenario, NHTSA notes that it's also possible for the alternator to short-circuit and catch fire. FCA has received two reports of collisions that may be linked to the issue, but there have been no reports of injuries so far. Owners of these vehicles will receive recall notices from FCA by mail, instructing them to schedule service appointments with their local dealerships. Notices are expected to be sent around August 24, 2017. Dealers will inspect each vehicles' alternator and replace it, depending on its part number. The fix will be carried out at no charge. If you own one of these vehicles and have further questions, contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and ask about recall T36. Alternately, you can call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and ask about safety campaign #17V-435. RECALL #2: 2011-2015 Dodge Journey UNITS AFFECTED: 363,480 in the U.S. and approximately 407,520 registered elsewhere (including the Fiat Fremont) In these vehicles, NHTSA reports that the driver's frontal airbag may deploy without warning. Should that happen, it could result in an crash, injure the driver, or both. FCA says it has received reports of six injuries potentially related to the issue, but no reports of collisions. The problem stems from a wiring harness that's associated with the driver's frontal airbag and is located within the steering wheel. Over time, the wiring harness may get chafed, resulting in a short circuit, and that, in turn, can cause the airbag to deploy suddenly. FCA plans to mail recall notices to owners by August 21, 2017. After receiving those notices, owners will be able to take their vehicles to dealerships for service. The fix involves an inspection of the airbag wiring within the steering wheel and replacement of that wiring, if necessary. NHTSA says that FCA dealers will also install a protective cover to prevent chafing in the future. All repairs will be made at no charge to owners. For additional information, you're asked to contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and ask about recall T47. Or, if you prefer, you can call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and inquire about safety campaign #17V-432.
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| China says Taiwan remarks on dissident Liu 'very dangerous' Posted: 14 Jul 2017 06:53 AM PDT ![China says Taiwan remarks on dissident Liu 'very dangerous']( "China says Taiwan remarks on dissident Liu 'very dangerous'") China accused Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen of aggravating tension across the Taiwan Strait on Friday, citing her comments following the death of Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo as an example of "repeated arbitrary attacks". Tsai said on Thursday that the self-ruled island hoped China could show self-confidence and promote political reform, after the dissident Liu died of cancer. "Only through democracy, in which every Chinese person has freedom and respect, can China truly become a proud and important country," she said.
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