| Trump tweets video of himself slamming and punching ‘CNN’ Posted: 02 Jul 2017 07:57 AM PDT  The footage shows Trump approaching WWE president Vince McMahon outside the ring, knocking him down and punching him in the head before turning to walk away.
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| NBC News Investigation: Sexual Assault On Cruises Posted: 02 Jul 2017 08:40 AM PDT  In one case, the alleged victim — who asked that NBC News not share her name — said she was raped by a bartender aboard the cruise.
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| Road Rage Suspect Who Killed Recent High School Graduate Turns Himself Posted: 02 Jul 2017 08:34 AM PDT  David Desper, 28, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and reckless endangerment, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said.
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| Police: Club shooting that injured 28 may be gang-related Posted: 01 Jul 2017 08:31 PM PDT  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Clubgoers screamed and scrambled for cover as dozens of gunshots rang out during a rap concert in downtown Little Rock early Saturday, leaving 28 people injured from an 11-second melee that police said may be gang-related.
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| Hong Kong’s uneasy deal with China Posted: 02 Jul 2017 11:46 AM PDT ![Hong Kong's uneasy deal with China]( "Hong Kong's uneasy deal with China") Hong Kong is part of China, now and forever. Mr. Xi himself visited Hong Kong over the weekend to make the point. A military parade that featured thousands of Chinese government troops, the largest yet staged on the island, added an exclamation point.
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| Nevada Became 5th State In US With Stores Selling Weed To Public Posted: 02 Jul 2017 04:57 AM PDT  Nevada became the 5th state in the United States to permit the sale of recreational sale of marijuana. Anyone above the age of 21 years and with a valid ID can buy up to an ounce of cannabis.
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| U.S. lifts laptop restriction for flights from Abu Dhabi Posted: 03 Jul 2017 01:54 AM PDT  WASHINGTON/DUBAI (Reuters) - The United States has lifted a ban on laptops in cabins on flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States, saying Etihad Airways had put in place required tighter security measures. Etihad welcomed the decision on Sunday and credited a facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport where passengers clear U.S. immigration before they land in the United States for "superior security advantages" that had allowed it to satisfy U.S. requirements.
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| Senators Debate the Future of Healthcare: Medicaid for All? Posted: 01 Jul 2017 10:57 PM PDT  Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) join Chuck Todd for an exclusive joint interview to discuss whether Medicaid might be expanded to cover a greater set of people.
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| Israel's Olmert: from promise to prison Posted: 02 Jul 2017 01:07 AM PDT  Ehud Olmert was once described as "probably the best" politician Israel ever produced, but the debonair ex-premier who was released from prison on Sunday has seen a humiliating fall from grace. Olmert, 71, became Israel's first ex-prime minister to serve jail time when he walked into the Maasiyahu prison in the central city of Ramle in February 2016 for the 27-month term over corruption scandals. A balding father-of-four with a lean physique, roguish grin and a reputed taste for fine cigars, Olmert maintained his innocence in a video message before entering prison.
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| Eight People Have Been Injured in a Shooting Outside a Mosque in Southern France Posted: 02 Jul 2017 10:07 PM PDT  French police are not treating the shooting as a terrorist attack
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| Congress Gets an Earful On Break Posted: 02 Jul 2017 01:07 AM PDT  Kasie Hunt tells NBC's Jordan Frasier what to expect when Congress returns to Capitol Hill after hearing from voters during the holiday recess.
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| White House Male Employees Paid More Than Women: Study Posted: 02 Jul 2017 10:53 PM PDT  The annual report to Congress on White House office personnel, released Friday, revealed women earned an average of $84, 500 as compared to men who earned $105, 000.
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| Iran's president criticizes Turkey dam projects Posted: 03 Jul 2017 01:59 AM PDT  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Monday criticized Turkey's construction of dams upstream from Syria and Iraq, saying such projects can be "dangerous" for the whole region.
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| Deadly suicide bombing in the Syrian capital of Damascus Posted: 02 Jul 2017 06:52 AM PDT ![Deadly suicide bombing in the Syrian capital of Damascus]( "Deadly suicide bombing in the Syrian capital of Damascus") The scene from the bombing in the Tahrir Square district.
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| Wife of sick Nigeria's President Buhari to visit him in Britain Posted: 03 Jul 2017 02:51 AM PDT  The wife of Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is set to visit him in Britain where he is receiving medical treatment, her spokesman said on Monday, weeks after she last visited him and said he was recovering quickly. The ailing president left Nigeria's capital, Abuja, on May 7 and handed over power to his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo. It is his second period of medical leave this year, following an absence from January which lasted nearly two months.
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| Central America hit by massive power outages Posted: 01 Jul 2017 08:19 PM PDT  San José (AFP) - A huge power outage plunged millions of people across Central America into darkness Saturday, as authorities from Panama to Costa Rica to El Salvador scrambled to restore electrical service. The blackout affected some five million people in Costa Rica alone, where officials largely had managed to restore service after a nationwide power outage lasting about five hours. Authorities pinned blame for the power outages on a downed Panamanian transmission line that adversely affected the power supply for much of the region.
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| Teen Bitten by a Shark While Boogie Boarding in South Carolina Posted: 02 Jul 2017 11:11 AM PDT  "I felt a terrible sting and didn't know what it was"
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| China, Russia share opposition to U.S. THAAD in South Korea: Xi Posted: 03 Jul 2017 04:41 AM PDT  China has repeatedly stated its opposition to the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system and has called for its deployment to stopped, and the missiles already installed to be removed. China says the system's powerful radar can probe deep into its territory, undermining its security and a regional balance while doing nothing to stop North Korea in its relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the missiles to deliver them.
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| Tesla Isn't Sharing Its Vehicle Quality Data Posted: 02 Jul 2017 04:10 AM PDT  Tesla has a history of solid ratings, so it's not as if Tesla makes poor-quality vehicles.
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| Russian anti-virus CEO offers up code for US govt scrutiny Posted: 02 Jul 2017 12:41 PM PDT  MOSCOW (AP) — The chief executive of Russia's Kaspersky Lab says he's ready to have his company's source code examined by U.S. government officials to help dispel long-lingering suspicions about his company's ties to the Kremlin.
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| Body Of Missing 5-Year-Old Boy Found Near Lake In California Posted: 02 Jul 2017 12:33 AM PDT  Aramazd Andressian Jr., a 5-year-old California boy had been missing since April 21, when he was last spotted with his father while leaving Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
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| NASA concept video shows how we might save Earth from rogue asteroids Posted: 02 Jul 2017 07:08 PM PDT  We've all seen those blockbuster movies in which scientists lay out complicated, risky plans to save Earth from an incoming asteroid. And those plans are almost always dependent on a bit of luck. But what would really happen in real life? NASA thinks it has an answer, and the space agency demonstrated that solution in a concept video (below) posted on Friday. SEE ALSO: This is how NASA spots potentially dangerous asteroids near Earth The video shows NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) vehicle deliberately crashing itself into one component of the binary asteroid system called Didymos. "DART would be NASA's first mission to demonstrate what's known as the kinetic impactor technique — striking the asteroid to shift its orbit — to defend against a potential future asteroid impact," Lindley Johnson, planetary defense officer at NASA, said in a statement in June. The plan is part of an international effort to develop a planetary defense program to address asteroids that might pose a danger to Earth. The kinetic impact test will be carried out years from now, beginning with the first part of the mission in 2020 with the launch of two spacecraft, and execution of the test occurring in 2022. In addition to NASA, partners in the plan include the European Space Agency (ESA), the Observatoire de la Côte d´Azur (OCA), and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). It may be years before we find out if this is effective, but at least we're finally coming up with extinction-level event asteroid contingency plans that don't include migrating to Mars with Elon Musk. WATCH: SpaceX did something amazing over the weekend
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| Philippines: Marawi hostages forced to loot cash, guns, gold Posted: 03 Jul 2017 08:22 AM PDT  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military said Monday that militants aligned with the Islamic State group who seized parts of a southern city forced hostages to loot millions in cash, firearms, ammunition, gold and jewelry from houses and business establishments.
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| US stocks open holiday week on upbeat note Posted: 03 Jul 2017 07:03 AM PDT  Wall Street opened the holiday-shortened week on an upbeat note on Monday, as investors awaited a pair of economic data releases as well as monthly car sales. About 10 minutes into trading on the day before the July 4 holiday, the Dow Jones Industrial average jumped nearly 0.6 percent to 21,467.77, while the broad-based S&P 500 was up 0.5 percent to 2,435.96. "It's shaping up to be a firecracker start for the equity market on this first -- and abbreviated -- trading day of July," Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare said in a commentary.
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| 5 Challenges of Early Retirement Posted: 03 Jul 2017 06:07 AM PDT ![5 Challenges of Early Retirement]( "5 Challenges of Early Retirement") Early retirement gives you an opportunity to get away from the corporate world and pursue your interests. An early retirement also makes it more difficult to make your savings last. Here are some common complications of early retirement.
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| UN urges Europe to help Italy with migrant 'tragedy' Posted: 01 Jul 2017 10:27 AM PDT  The UN refugee agency is heaping pressure on Europe to help Italy defuse the "unfolding tragedy" of tens of thousands migrants flooding its shores. Italy needs more international support to cope with a growing number of migrants who have braved a perilous Mediterranean crossing to reach Europe this year, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said on Saturday. "What is happening in front of our eyes in Italy is an unfolding tragedy," Grandi said in a statement.
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| Trump talks North Korea threat in calls with China, Japan leaders Posted: 03 Jul 2017 02:17 AM PDT  By Jeff Mason BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (Reuters) - The threat posed by North Korea was a key topic in phone calls between U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of China and Japan, along with trade issues, the White House said on Sunday. Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ahead of expected meetings with the leaders of Asia's two biggest economies at a Group of 20 nations summit in Germany later this week. "Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a denuclearized Korean Peninsula," the White House said of Trump's call with Xi from his resort property in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where he is spending a long weekend.
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| Elon Musk finally just announced when Tesla Model 3 deliveries will begin Posted: 03 Jul 2017 06:18 AM PDT  Tesla is already a household name, and the company's Model S sports sedan and Model X crossover are highly sought-after vehicles that represent the future of electric transportation, but it's the Model 3 that could truly change the automotive landscape forever. The company's first pitch to the mass market, the Tesla Model 3 is the most affordable car the company has produced by a mile, and the public has been waiting for it to hit the pavement ever since its debut over a year ago. Now, Elon Musk has revealed when the first Model 3s will actually be delivered, and it's right around the corner. Musk, taking to Twitter as he's known to do, revealed that the first batch of Model 3 vehicles will be given to buyers on July 28th. The company is holding a "handover party" for the occasion, but the first run of the new vehicles is a fairly small number; just 30 of the cars will be ready by the end of July. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/881755501905588226 However, as Musk notes, production of the Model 3 is increasing "exponentially," and in August there will be 100 of them ready for buyers, then 1,500 by September, and so on. "Looks like we can reach 20,000 Model 3 cars per month in Dec," Musk said. Looking farther ahead, Tesla is hoping to have as many as 500,000 Model 3 vehicles produced per year by 2018, and a full one million by 2020. That is, of course, if demand matches the company's expectations. Tesla has revealed that it received nearly a half million pre-orders for the car already, which is a pretty good sign that it's on track to become the most popular consumer-level electric vehicle on the planet.
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| GM, Ford US sales down, but Japanese automakers report gains Posted: 03 Jul 2017 08:23 AM PDT  DETROIT (AP) — U.S. sales at General Motors and Ford each fell about 5 percent last month, but the three largest Japanese automakers reported sales increases.
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| DOJ's Corporate Crime Watchdog Resigns, Slamming Trump's Conduct Posted: 02 Jul 2017 03:01 PM PDT  Department's compliance counsel says Trump officials are engaging in "conducts I would not tolerate seeing in a company."
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| 16 striking murals that show the devastating effects of climate change Posted: 02 Jul 2017 06:00 AM PDT  A large sweeping mural in the far north of Canada says all you need to know about a new climate change awareness project: "Know I'm Here" is painted in big white letters across a squat gray building. Local ecosystems are suffering in the area due to climate change, and yet the dangers are often overlooked. Two environmental nonprofits are hoping to use art to get people's attention. SEE ALSO: The 'debate' Rick Perry wants to hold on global warming is total BS The PangeaSeed Foundation and Kal Barteski (founder of the The Polar Bear Fund), have teamed up to bring artists to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada to paint 16 large-scale public murals. The murals, which were completed near the end of June, explore the history of the province and highlight the devastating effects of climate change on local ecosystems. Called SeaWalls Churchill, the art project is the latest installment of the larger SeaWalls: Artists for Oceans, which began in 2014. The goal is to use art to generate awareness of the dangers oceans face today. While the larger SeaWalls spans over 300 murals in 12 different countries, SeaWalls Churchill is unique because it is the first time the project has been brought somewhere "sub-arctic," an area just south of the Arctic Circle. Churchill has large polar bear and beluga whale populations and a wide array of birds, which influenced the location choice. The murals are meant to call attention to the importance of protecting the oceans and shed light on the dangers the polar bears face due to melting sea ice and habitat destruction. However, it's important to note that while raising awareness of the plight of the polar bears is a worthy cause and appropriate for the location, the bears have become a problematic mascot for climate change as many do not see the animals in their everyday lives. Climate change is hitting home for millions of people around the world in other ways, as well. Still, here's hoping the beautiful artwork serves as a cautionary reminder for all of us. Image: tre packard Image: TRE PACKARD Image: tre packard Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD Image: TRE PACKARD
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| Fire rips through Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon Posted: 02 Jul 2017 10:57 AM PDT ![Fire rips through Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon]( "Fire rips through Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon") With at least 1 dead and 6 wounded, the fire leaves an estimated 700 refugees homeless again.
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| Putin has phone talks with Qatar, Bahrain on Gulf row Posted: 01 Jul 2017 09:59 AM PDT  Russian President Vladimir Putin had telephone discussions with the leaders of Qatar and Bahrain, stressing the need for diplomacy to end the dispute between Qatar and several other Arab states, the Kremlin said on Saturday. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain severed ties with Qatar last month, accusing it of supporting terrorism and opening up the worst rift in years among some of the most powerful states in the Arab world.
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| The Latest: Amtrak says railroad tracks reopened for service Posted: 02 Jul 2017 06:53 PM PDT  STEILACOOM, Wash. (AP) — The Latest on the derailment of an Amtrak passenger train Sunday in Washington state (all times local):
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| The Price Of Oil Is On The Rise, But It's Still Low Posted: 02 Jul 2017 09:20 AM PDT  Oil has had its best winning streak in 10 months.
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| 3 Questions to Ask Before Taking Prescription Pain Meds Posted: 03 Jul 2017 03:00 AM PDT ![3 Questions to Ask Before Taking Prescription Pain Meds]( "3 Questions to Ask Before Taking Prescription Pain Meds") Over the last few decades, the prevalence of narcotic painkiller (also referred to as opioids) use in the United States has skyrocketed. This class of medications suppresses the body's perception of pain by blocking signals between the brain and the nervous system. In the past, usage of opioids for pain relief was mostly limited to short-term instances of severe pain, such as during the recovery period after surgery, a traumatic injury or an acute flare-up of an existing condition.
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| Pope removes German cardinal as sex abuse crisis catches up Posted: 01 Jul 2017 12:28 PM PDT  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis sacked the head of the Vatican office that handles sex abuse cases Saturday, just days after he released another top Vatican cardinal to return home to stand trial for alleged sexual assault.
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| Two ruling party officials, 13 militants killed in southeast Turkey Posted: 02 Jul 2017 03:25 AM PDT ![Two ruling party officials, 13 militants killed in southeast Turkey]( "Two ruling party officials, 13 militants killed in southeast Turkey") Kurdish militants shot and killed two officials from the ruling AK Party in southeast Turkey over the weekend, while the Turkish military killed more than a dozen militants in air strikes, state authorities said on Sunday. Orhan Mercan, the AKP's deputy head in the Lice district of Diyarbakir province, was shot in front of his home on Friday night and died of his wounds in hospital, the provincial governor's office said. Militants killed Aydin Ahi, deputy head of the AKP in the Ozalp district of Van province on Saturday night, the governor's office said.
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| How To Get Motivated Every Single Day Posted: 02 Jul 2017 06:20 AM PDT  Yes, every single day.
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| Japan PM Abe set for huge loss in Tokyo assembly vote: exit polls Posted: 01 Jul 2017 05:55 PM PDT  Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's conservative party was set for a major defeat in the Tokyo assembly election Sunday, exit polls showed, as he struggles with a series of setbacks and scandals that have driven down his popularity at the national level. Former TV anchorwoman Yuriko Koike, who was elected the city's governor in a landslide last year, was expected to seize a comfortable majority of the 127-seat Tokyo assembly, which the ruling Liberal Democratic Party previously controlled but is now bracing for a historic defeat. "Forces supporting Koike projected to take majority" of the chamber, national broadcaster NHK said immediately after voting ended at 8:00 pm (1100 GMT).
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| Vietnam buffalo fight suspended after animal kills owner Posted: 02 Jul 2017 09:31 PM PDT  HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A traditional water buffalo fight in northern Vietnam was suspended after an animal attacked and killed its owner, in the first human fatality since the sport resumed after the Vietnam War.
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| Germany produced record 35 percent of power from renewables in first half Posted: 02 Jul 2017 04:48 AM PDT  Germany raised the proportion of its power produced by renewable energy to 35 percent in the first half of 2017 from 33 percent the previous year, according to the BEE renewable energy association. Germany is aiming to phase out its nuclear power plants by 2022. Its renewable energy has been rising steadily over the last two decades thanks in part to the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) which was reformed this year to cut renewable energy costs for consumers.
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| China's new heavy-lift rocket launch fails in flight Posted: 02 Jul 2017 11:24 AM PDT  China's new heavy-lift rocket launch fails in flight.
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