Wednesday, July 5, 2017

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Man Charged With Kidnapping Chinese Scholar Visited 'Abduction 101' Website: Feds

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 03:00 PM PDT

Man Charged With Kidnapping Chinese Scholar Visited 'Abduction 101' Website: FedsYingying Zhang was the daughter of a working-class factory driver from China.

Nightly News Investigation: Hidden Dangers for Children On Cruise Ships

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 08:45 AM PDT

Nightly News Investigation: Hidden Dangers for Children On Cruise ShipsA teen victim recounts being sexually violated by a gym instructor on a cruise ship.

Tourists scream as hot air balloon lands in alligator-infested pond near Disney World

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 01:48 PM PDT

Tourists scream as hot air balloon lands in alligator-infested pond near Disney WorldSeven people are thanking their lucky stars to be alive after a relaxing hot air balloon trip crashed into an alligator-infested pond near Disney World. In a video capturing the aftermath of the crash, people can be seen screaming as the wicker basket sinks further and further into murky waters in Florida. The pilot later said that they weren't able to land the balloon on land because of shifting winds that made it impossible to move the balloon to safer areas.

North Korea crisis could 'get out of control': China's UN envoy

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 12:08 PM PDT

North Korea crisis could 'get out of control': China's UN envoyChina's UN ambassador on Monday warned of "disastrous" consequences if world powers fail to find a way to ease tensions with North Korea which he said could "get out of control". Ambassador Liu Jieyi made the remarks a day after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the threat posed by North Korea's missile and nuclear tests.

Mississippi Woman's Years-long Search to Find Biological Father, Part 1

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 09:00 PM PDT

Mississippi Woman's Years-long Search to Find Biological Father, Part 1Amanda Holdiness enlisted the help of investigative genealogist and ABC News consultant Pam Slaton to try to find her dad through DNA databases.

FBI, Coast Guard investigate newlywed's sea disappearance

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 01:41 PM PDT

FBI, Coast Guard investigate newlywed's sea disappearanceDELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — When the Coast Guard found Lewis Bennett on a life raft between Florida and the Bahamas, he told rescuers that about three hours earlier he had been asleep inside the cabin of the catamaran he shared with his new bride, Isabella Hellmann, and was jolted awake when the craft hit something.

Minnesota judge backs jurors who acquitted officer of black motorist's death

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 04:58 PM PDT

Minnesota judge backs jurors who acquitted officer of black motorist's deathRamsey County District Judge William Leary told the jurors in a letter that, notwithstanding widespread criticism, they applied the law fairly when they acquitted officer Jeronimo Yanez last month for the killing of Philando Castile during a traffic stop last July, the Star Tribune said. "As we discussed when we met shortly after the verdict, I cannot convey my own opinions as to guilt or acquittal, but your verdict was fully supported by a fair interpretation of the evidence and the law you were obligated to apply," the newspaper quoted Leary as saying.

UAE says still awaiting Qatar response to Arab demands

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 03:04 AM PDT

UAE says still awaiting Qatar response to Arab demandsUnited Arab Emirates foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahayan said on Tuesday that Arab countries boycotting Qatar over its alleged support for terrorism were still awaiting a response to their demands via mediator Kuwait. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt are pressing Qatar to shut its Al Jazeera news TV station and scale back relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia's arch-rival in the Gulf region, part of 13 demands they want Doha to fulfill to end the crisis.

Fourth of July: 9 of the most stunning sights in US National Parks

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 02:59 AM PDT

Fourth of July: 9 of the most stunning sights in US National ParksGoogle is taking time to celebrate the stunning and sublime beauty of America's national parks, on the country's birthday. It was on this day 241 years ago that the US famously adopted the Declaration of Independence, and the United States of America was born. Google said that it was celebrating the two events together because the National Parks Service is hailed as "America's Best Idea", and that they were such a perfect place to celebrate the country's birthday.

Russia's Putin, China's Xi talk trade, North Korea at Kremlin

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 03:33 AM PDT

Russia's Putin, China's Xi talk trade, North Korea at KremlinRussian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met Tuesday against a backdrop of mounting tensions over North Korea ahead of G20 summit talks with US President Donald Trump. The sit-down in Moscow is meant to focus on bolstering trade ties between the two partners, with deals worth billions of dollars expected to be signed.

Justin Trudeau Encourages Openness as U.S. and Britain 'Are Turning Inward'

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 11:19 AM PDT

Justin Trudeau Encourages Openness as U.S. and Britain 'Are Turning Inward'Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that his country and Ireland should seize the opportunity to be open and progressive

Poland moves toward extraditing US man in Nazi case

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 09:15 AM PDT

Poland moves toward extraditing US man in Nazi caseWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's special prosecutors say they have taken steps toward seeking the extradition from the U.S. of a Minnesota man they accuse of participating in a World War II massacre.

NYPD Officer Shot Dead While Sitting in Vehicle by Man With History of Violence Against Cops

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 07:14 AM PDT

NYPD Officer Shot Dead While Sitting in Vehicle by Man With History of Violence Against CopsOfficer Miosotis Familia, 48, and her partner were in a mobile command post when Alexander Bonds fired one round, striking her in the head, cops said.

Exclusive: Philippines' Duterte proposed deal to end city siege, then backed out

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 04:35 AM PDT

Exclusive: Philippines' Duterte proposed deal to end city siege, then backed outBy Martin Petty MARAWI CITY, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was preparing to make a deal with Islamic State-inspired militants in the days after they laid siege to a southern city, but aborted the plan without explanation, an intermediary involved in the process said. Agakhan Sharief, a prominent Muslim leader, told Reuters that after a band of Islamist fighters overran parts of Marawi City on May 23 and took hundreds of people hostage, he was approached by a senior Duterte aide to use his connections with the Maute militant group's leaders to start back-channel talks. Two other Marawi sources familiar with the matter confirmed the president had worked behind the scenes to hold talks with the Maute brothers, Omarkhayam and Abdullah.

Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, 2017

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 11:29 AM PDT

Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, 2017Americans are celebrating their country's 241st birthday with big-time fireworks, small-town parades and the quirky spectacle of competitive hot dog eating.

Iraq PM fetes 'victory' in Mosul, but battle continues

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 04:33 AM PDT

Iraq PM fetes 'victory' in Mosul, but battle continuesPrime Minister Haider al-Abadi congratulated the Iraqi people and security forces on winning a "major victory" over jihadists in Mosul, but fighting in the city continued on Wednesday. More than eight months since the start of the operation to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group, the jihadists have gone from fully controlling the city to holding a limited area on its western side. Abadi congratulated the country's people, security forces and the Shiite religious leadership "on the achievement of this major victory in Mosul" in remarks broadcast Tuesday night.

How Chris Christie's lofty ambitions became beached after he sold his soul to Donald Trump

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 07:06 AM PDT

How Chris Christie's lofty ambitions became beached after he sold his soul to Donald TrumpWhen that didn't work out – Christie dropped out the following day after a poor showing – the New Jersey governor quickly threw crucial support behind Donald Trump, a candidate he had once had harsh words for. While Trump frequently mocked his sidekick – there were reports Christie was sometimes dispatched to collect Trump's burgers – by the summer of 2016, his name was said to be on a shortlist of people being considered for vice president. Most powerfully, Christie is now remembered as the man burned by Trump, and who has nothing to show for it other than a beach chair, and a approval rating among the people of New Jersey of just 15 per cent. It is, by some measure, the worst of any of the country's 50 governors.

China, Russia offer plan for easing North Korea tensions

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 10:33 AM PDT

China, Russia offer plan for easing North Korea tensionsChina, Russia offer plan for easing North Korea tensions.

Gazprom to start new gas deliveries to China by end-2019

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 04:30 AM PDT

Gazprom to start new gas deliveries to China by end-2019Russia will start supplying gas to China through a new pipeline by the end of 2019, state gas giant Gazprom said Tuesday, as part of a mammoth $400-billion deal. "Today a deal was signed...about the date of the start of gas deliveries through the 'Power of Siberia' pipeline. It is December 20, 2019," Gazprom boss Alexei Miller told journalists.

Seattle husband fatally shoots wife while in Uber vehicle

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 07:43 PM PDT

Seattle husband fatally shoots wife while in Uber vehicleSEATTLE (AP) — A woman killed early Sunday in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood was shot by her husband during an argument in a ride-hailing vehicle, police said.

Man Hid Wife's Body in Freezer for 8 Years So He Could Collect Her Social Security Checks

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 12:56 PM PDT

Man Hid Wife's Body in Freezer for 8 Years So He Could Collect Her Social Security ChecksIn all, he illegally collected $92,088 in federal benefits.

Declaration Of Independence Full Text

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 04:27 AM PDT

Declaration Of Independence Full TextTo remember America's history, here is the full text of the Declaration of Independence to read on Fourth of July

Qatar responds to demands after deadline extended

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 03:31 PM PDT

Qatar responds to demands after deadline extendedQatar on Monday responded to a list of demands from Saudi Arabia and its allies after they agreed to give a defiant Doha another 48 hours to address their grievances. Details of the response were not immediately available, but a Gulf official told AFP that Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani had delivered it during a short visit to Kuwait, which is acting as a mediator in the crisis. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt had announced in the early hours of Monday they were pushing back a deadline for Qatar to agree to a list of 13 demands they issued on June 22.

15,000 immigrants become US citizens in July 4 tradition marked by jabs at Trump

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 12:24 PM PDT

15,000 immigrants become US citizens in July 4 tradition marked by jabs at TrumpWith nearly 15,000 people being sworn in as American citizens on Independence and in the days leading up to the holiday, critics have used the occasion to take jabs at Donald Trump. "Whenever you feel that future is threatened, whenever those values of liberty and justice for all that drew us here seem under assault, you need to speak up and speak out," California Senator Kamala Harris said at one of the naturalisation events in Los Angeles in an apparent reference to Mr Trump's push back on immigration. Ms Harris is a daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica.

An All-in-One Washer/Dryer Can Do It All, If You Give It Time

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 03:00 AM PDT

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'Tsunami' of toxic wastewater kills plants, animals in Israel's desert

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 06:46 AM PDT

'Tsunami' of toxic wastewater kills plants, animals in Israel's desertBy Ari Rabinovitch MISHOR ROTEM, Israel (Reuters) - Toxic wastewater that surged through a dry riverbed in southern Israel at the weekend left a wake of ecological destruction more than 20 km (12 miles) long. The flood began last Friday when the 60 meter (yard) high wall of a reservoir at a phosphate factory partially collapsed, letting loose 100,000 cubic meters (26.4 million gallons) of highly acidic wastewater in the Ashalim riverbed. One section of the Ashalim riverbed is made up of narrow canyons, popular for hiking, but no one was around when the wastewater first gushed through.

Nigeria probes claims of teenage plane stowaway survivor

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 05:29 PM PDT

Nigeria probes claims of teenage plane stowaway survivorNigerian authorities have launched an investigation into claims that a teenager survived 12 hours hidden in the wheel compartment of a plane between Lagos and London, an aviation official said Wednesday. "We are looking into the incident to find how it happened and to prevent a recurrence," Sam Adurogboye, of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), told AFP.

Lawrence of Arabia, Rolls fans say they solved WWI mystery

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 10:00 AM PDT

Lawrence of Arabia, Rolls fans say they solved WWI mysterySTOWE, Vt. (AP) — Hidden in a non-descript barn on a Vermont backroad is an under-construction replica of the Rolls-Royce used during a critical moment in the birth of the modern Middle East by one of the most famous British Army officers of World War I: Lt. Col. T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia.

Couple Charged With Child Abuse After 18-Month-Old Foster Toddler Is Found 'Malnourished'

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 01:45 PM PDT

Couple Charged With Child Abuse After 18-Month-Old Foster Toddler Is Found 'Malnourished'Garren Dodd McDonald, 48, and Shelley Lanette McDonald, 43, were taken into custody last week and each charged with one count of felony child abuse.

12 Ultra Rare Fast American Muscle Cars

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 08:53 AM PDT

12 Ultra Rare Fast American Muscle Cars

Tensions high in Himalayas as China demands India withdrawal

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 08:55 AM PDT

Tensions high in Himalayas as China demands India withdrawalBEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday insisted India withdraw its troops from a disputed plateau in the Himalayan mountains before talks can take place to settle the most protracted standoff in recent years between the nuclear-armed neighbors, who fought a brief but bloody frontier war 55 years ago.

The Person Behind Trump's CNN-Punching GIF Is Now Apologizing

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 04:53 AM PDT

The Person Behind Trump's CNN-Punching GIF Is Now Apologizing"I love and accept people of all walks of life and have done so my entire life."

Russia may deploy military in Syrian buffer zones within weeks

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 10:08 AM PDT

Russia may deploy military in Syrian buffer zones within weeksRussia may deploy its military to police the borders of planned de-escalation zones in Syria within two to three weeks after finalizing an agreement with Turkey and Iran, Russian negotiator Alexander Lavrentyev said on Tuesday. Moscow hopes to sign the final documents with Ankara and Tehran on Wednesday, he told reporters after a series of meetings in the Kazakh capital, Astana. Russia and Iran, which back President Bashar Assad's government, and Turkey, which supports some of the rebels, agreed in principle to create four "de-escalation zones" in Syria in a previous round of talks in May, but put off a planned June meeting where they were supposed to work out the details.

Philippine militants behead 2 Vietnamese hostages: army

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 04:46 AM PDT

Philippine militants behead 2 Vietnamese hostages: armyIslamist militants have beheaded two Vietnamese sailors held hostage for eight months in the southern Philippines, the military said on Wednesday. Philippine troops found the remains of the two hostages early Wednesday morning on the island of Basilan, a stronghold of the notorious Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group, military spokeswoman Captain Jo-Ann Petinglay said. "This is a desperate measure of the Abu Sayyaf Group because they see they have no gains from their kidnap-for-ransom activity," Petinglay told AFP.

YouTube Vlogger Eats Poisonous Agave Americana Instead Of Aloe Vera

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 12:48 AM PDT

YouTube Vlogger Eats Poisonous Agave Americana Instead Of Aloe VeraThe sap of agave americana contains natural chemicals like calcium oxalate crystals, acrid oils and saponin that irritates the skin and the digestive system.

Prime Day 2017: Everything you need to know about Amazon’s killer voice shopping deals

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 07:02 AM PDT

Prime Day 2017: Everything you need to know about Amazon's killer voice shopping deals

We're now less than one week away from Amazon's massive annual summertime shopping event, Prime Day 2017. As has been the case for the past two years, this huge sale offers more bargains than Black Friday, and only Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to access them. In other words, if you're not already a Prime subscriber, sign up for your free Amazon Prime trial right now so you can get in on all the action.

Well, actually, if you want to get in on all the action then you'll need more than just a Prime subscription. You'll also need an Alexa speaker from Amazon, because there are a bunch of killer deals that are only available to voice shoppers this year. In this post, we'll tell you everything you need to know.

First and foremost, get yourself an Alexa speaker from Amazon today, while they're on sale at deep discounts. Amazon's special voice shopping deals WILL NOT be available through Alexa apps on smartphones or tablets, and they also won't be available through third-party Alexa devices like the Fabriq speaker or Ecobee4 smart thermostat. You'll need an Amazon speaker, and it just so happens that there's a one-day sale that's perfect for anyone who hasn't already hopped on the Alexa bandwagon.

Today only, you can get a refurbished Echo Dot for just $29.99, which is the speaker's lowest price ever. Also of note, refurbished Amazon Echo speakers are on sale for $134.99. There's no reason to avoid Amazon's certified refurbished speakers, of course, but you can also see all of the retailer's new Alexa speakers on this page.

Now that you're equipped to take advantage of Amazon's special voice shopping deals, you're ready to learn about the crazy deals the company will offer beginning today.

First, you can save a cool $20 on an annual Amazon Prime subscription by saying "Alexa, sign me up for Prime." That drops the price to $79 instead of $99. If you've never used voice shopping before, you can also get a $10 credit on your Amazon account by taking advantage of any current voice shopping deal by the end of the day on July 9. To find out what voice shopping deals are available right now, head to this page.

Moving back to Prime Day voice shopping, Amazon has more than 100 exclusive deals in store beginning today and running all the way until the end of the day on July 17. Here are some examples from Amazon's press release:

  • Save $50 on Bose Soundlink Bluetooth speaker III – say, "Alexa, order Bose Soundlink three."
  • Save $20 on Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus 2nd Generation – works with Alexa – say, "Alexa, order Philips Lightstrip Plus."
  • Save $7 on Wemo Mini smart plug – say, "Alexa, order Wemo Mini Smart Plug."
  • Save $6 on Greenies dog treats, original flavor, 27 oz. – say, "Alexa, order Greenies dog treats."
  • Save 50% on Wickedly Prime Sweet n' Cheesy Popcorn Mix – say, "Alexa, order Sweet and Cheesy Popcorn."
  • Save 35% on Haribo Gummi Bear 12-pack – say, "Alexa, order Haribo Gummi Bears."
  • Save 30% on Squatty Potty – say, "Alexa, order Squatty Potty."

You can see all the new deals each day by visiting this page on Amazon's website, or you can simply say "Alexa, what are your deals?"

One last thing to note is that voice shoppers will also get access to Amazon's actual Prime Day deals two hours before anyone else. That means that on Monday, July 10, you'll be able to start shopping Prime Day deals at 7:00 PM ET instead of 9:00 PM ET like everyone else.

Man 'punched four-month-old daughter to death for making baby noises'

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 09:13 AM PDT

Man 'punched four-month-old daughter to death for making baby noises'A Minneapolis man who beat his four-month-old daughter to death "because she was making baby noises" has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Cory Clifford Morris, from Minneapolis, was arrested in August 2016 after punching his daughter 22 times. Morris then told the baby's mother and grandmother he had hurt her and called the emergency services.

Correction: China-Space Setback story

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 09:50 PM PDT

Correction: China-Space Setback storyBEIJING (AP) — In a July 4 story about the failure of China's latest Long March 5 rocket launch, The Associated Press erroneously reported how an analyst described potential problems with rocket fuels. Analyst Morris Brown said the Long March 5 uses liquefied gases that are less stable than the sort of propellants used in other rockets. He did not say the propellants used in other rockets were solid.
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