Tuesday, October 10, 2017

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Mike Pence's NFL 'Stunt' In Indianapolis May Have Cost Taxpayers Over $88,000

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 09:56 AM PDT

Mike Pence's NFL 'Stunt' In Indianapolis May Have Cost Taxpayers Over $88,000Vice President Mike Pence leaving an NFL game early on Sunday was a costly political "stunt," according to some Democratic lawmakers.


3-Year-Old Missing After Left Outside For Not Drinking Milk: Cops

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 02:11 PM PDT

3-Year-Old Missing After Left Outside For Not Drinking Milk: CopsA desperate search is underway for a 3-year-old Texas girl whose father says vanished after he left her outside at night as punishment for not drinking her milk, according to police.


Photos Capture Destructive Fury Of Fires In California Wine Country

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 03:43 PM PDT

Photos Capture Destructive Fury Of Fires In California Wine CountryMore than a dozen wildfires have ignited across California wine country in the last 24 hours, leading to at least one death in Mendocino County.


Ex-Marine challenges 'king of Instagram' Dan Bilzerian to fight after their Las Vegas shooting row comes to a head

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 04:28 AM PDT

Ex-Marine challenges 'king of Instagram' Dan Bilzerian to fight after their Las Vegas shooting row comes to a headA veteran marine and US Medal of Honor winner has challenged the so-called "King of Instagram" to a fight after their row over the Las Vegas massacre escalated. Dakota Meyer accused Dan Bilzerian of giving out his wife Bristol Palin's phone number to his friends, which he claimed had led to a series of prank calls to the daughter of former vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin. You got it, Dan?


Deadly wildfires ravage Northern California, threaten wine country

Posted: 10 Oct 2017 06:09 AM PDT

Deadly wildfires ravage Northern California, threaten wine countryNearly a dozen people were killed and more than 100 were injured on Monday as massive wildfires swept through parts of California, destroying 1,500 residences and buildings, authorities said.


Air Force veteran shares powerful story about Stage IV breast cancer diagnosis through photographs

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 12:00 PM PDT

Air Force veteran shares powerful story about Stage IV breast cancer diagnosis through photographsSheila McGlown was sitting at her desk when she experienced a burning pain she had never felt before.


Meet Kim Yo Jong: The Sister at the Center of North Korea’s Regime

Posted: 08 Oct 2017 11:45 PM PDT

Meet Kim Yo Jong: The Sister at the Center of North Korea's RegimeThe elevation of Kim Yo-jong marks a consolidation of the young leader's power, experts said.


US insurer AIG sees up to $2 bn losses from 3Q disasters

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 02:09 PM PDT

US insurer AIG sees up to $2 bn losses from 3Q disastersAmerican International Group expects a $2 billion hit in the third quarter from a trio of major hurricanes in the Americas and a catastrophic Mexican earthquake, the insurer said Monday. AIG estimated pre-tax losses of between $2.9 billion and $3.1 billion, with the breakdown of above $1 billion each for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, $600-$700 million from Hurricane Maria and $150 million from other events, including the Mexican earthquake. The estimate includes the toll of biblical-scale flooding in Houston in Hurricane Harvey, repeat battering of the Caribbean with Irma and Maria and the Mexico calamity that claimed more than 360 lives.


Trump suggests he's smarter than Rex Tillerson

Posted: 10 Oct 2017 06:12 AM PDT

Trump suggests he's smarter than Rex TillersonWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested he's smarter than Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, saying in an interview published Tuesday that if Tillerson did call him a moron, as reported, the two should "compare IQ tests."


Man Arrested For Allegedly 'Marrying' Stepdaughter at Age 12, Holding Her Captive For 19 Years At

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 06:47 PM PDT

Man Arrested For Allegedly 'Marrying' Stepdaughter at Age 12, Holding Her Captive For 19 Years AtRosalynn McGinnis escaped with eight of her children after being 'married' and held captive for 19 years by her stepdad, authorities said.


Leaked Email: Here’s Lisa Bloom Teasing Stories That Undermine Harvey Weinstein’s Accusers

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 09:32 PM PDT

Leaked Email: Here's Lisa Bloom Teasing Stories That Undermine Harvey Weinstein's AccusersLast Thursday, after the New York Times reported on decades of sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, attorney Lisa Bloom emailed the Weinstein Company's board of directors about her client.


Las Vegas Victims Will Have to Wait Months for Cash

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 06:01 PM PDT

Las Vegas Victims Will Have to Wait Months for CashThe $12 million raised so far won't even put a dent in the amount that's needed to help the hundreds who were injured or killed.


Woman Says She Was Fired When Her Boudoir Photo Shoot Went Viral

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 05:29 PM PDT

Woman Says She Was Fired When Her Boudoir Photo Shoot Went ViralAn engaged couple never imagined that pictures from their loving photo shoot would garner so much attention.


Russia accuses U.S. of pretending to fight Islamic State in Syria, Iraq

Posted: 10 Oct 2017 01:07 AM PDT

Russia accuses U.S. of pretending to fight Islamic State in Syria, IraqRussia accused the United States on Tuesday of pretending to fight Islamic State and of deliberately reducing its air strikes in Iraq to allow the group's militants to stream into Syria to slow the Russian-backed advance of the Syrian army. In the latest sign of rising tensions between Moscow and Washington, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that the U.S.-led coalition had sharply reduced its air strikes in Iraq in September when Syrian forces, backed by Russian air power, had started to retake Deir al-Zor Province. "Everyone sees that the U.S.-led coalition is pretending to fight Islamic State, above all in Iraq, but continuing to allegedly fight Islamic State in Syria actively for some reason," said Major-General Igor Konashenkov, a spokesman for Russia's defense ministry.


Skies around Disneyland turn orange as Anaheim Hills fire rages

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 02:39 PM PDT

Skies around Disneyland turn orange as Anaheim Hills fire ragesIt's not looking like the happiest place on earth today. As historic wildfires rage across the state of California, guests at Disneyland in Anaheim are some of the latest to experience a pre-Halloween fright. SEE ALSO: Insane wildfire photo perfectly sums up America in 2017 14 fires in northern California laid waste to some 1,500 structures over Sunday and Monday while Santa Ana winds put much of southern California in critical danger. In Anaheim, entire neighborhoods were evacuated while smoke billowed near the famous resort.  Visitors have shared some of their photos of the smoky scene on social media.  @Disneyland looking surreal with #canyonfire2 burning in the distance pic.twitter.com/gaVpOrwXw1 — Laura Olden (@LOldenPhoto) October 9, 2017 Fire skies as seen at #Disney #dca #california #fire pic.twitter.com/OzS5rXcczX — Donna Biroczky (@DangerCupcake) October 9, 2017 The view from Disneyland of the #anaheimhills fire. pic.twitter.com/S7adGlzxU5 — Terry Scanlon (@terryscanlon) October 9, 2017 Smoky skies over #Disneyland #fire pic.twitter.com/rLoRr1lF2G — Tianna M. (@TMac80) October 9, 2017 Disney's California Adventure is on fire  pic.twitter.com/xqZ2jbSMJM — AP (@yeeitsanthonyy) October 9, 2017 To make matters even worse, guests report that ash is falling from the sky. That's right. Charred ash is quite literally going to rain on their afternoon parade.  Forest fires causing the sky at Disneyland and DCA to be filled with smoke. Ash raining from the sky. pic.twitter.com/oWWZPOTnx4 — Taylor Strickland (@WTStrick) October 9, 2017 Ash from Anaheim Hills fire falling on some guests food. Most patrons seem to be going about their day at Downtown Disney at @Disneyland. pic.twitter.com/3hQhxAuhKn — Brian M. Westbrook (@BrianWestbrook) October 9, 2017 Local news outlet KTLA reports that several freeways have been shut down in the area due to the fire, which comes just two weeks behind a massive 2,662-acre blaze in Coal Canyon. Mandatory evacuations for #CanyonFire2 in effect for homes east of Serrano, north of Nohl Ranch, south of 91 fwy. pic.twitter.com/xJBtTE8L3U — Anaheim Fire &Rescue (@AnaheimFire) October 9, 2017 Despite the wildfire burning through Anaheim, Disneyland currently remains open, according to guest services.  WATCH: How to prepare for natural disasters


Trump Is No Match For J.K. Rowling In This War Of Words

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 10:28 AM PDT

Trump Is No Match For J.K. Rowling In This War Of WordsJ.K. Rowling is not going to let Donald Trump away with anything, especially when he attempts to take credit for inventing a word.


Man Gives Reward to Kidnapped Girl: 'It's the Best Thing I've Ever Done'

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 12:33 PM PDT

Man Gives Reward to Kidnapped Girl: 'It's the Best Thing I've Ever Done'By sheer chance, Earl Melchert discovered a teenage girl on his property who had been missing for 29 days.


Iranian nuclear chief warns US: Don't undermine nuclear deal

Posted: 10 Oct 2017 06:04 AM PDT

Iranian nuclear chief warns US: Don't undermine nuclear dealROME (AP) — The head of Iran's nuclear agency warned the United States on Tuesday against undermining the 2015 nuclear deal, saying international nonproliferation efforts as well as Washington's international standing would suffer as a result.


Hollis Daniels: Student 'shoots dead' police officer at Texas Tech

Posted: 10 Oct 2017 01:53 AM PDT

Hollis Daniels: Student 'shoots dead' police officer at Texas TechA Texas Tech University student is in custody after an officer was shot and killed at the campus police station, officials have said. University police said they performed a welfare check on a student, named by the college as 19-year-old Hollis Daniels, and discovered drugs. After Mr Daniels was taken to the campus police station, he is alleged to have shot an officer in the head before fleeing on foot, according to university spokesman Chris Cook.


Police: 16-Year-Old-Boy Killed a Man in Front of His Kids and Raped an 81-Year-Old Woman

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 11:53 AM PDT

Police: 16-Year-Old-Boy Killed a Man in Front of His Kids and Raped an 81-Year-Old WomanTulsa police say a 16-year-old boy fatally shot a man in front of his kids and raped an 81-year-old woman.


Nigerian VP Osinbajo says running for presidency not 'on the cards'

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 03:05 AM PDT

Nigerian VP Osinbajo says running for presidency not 'on the cards'By Libby George and Karin Strohecker LONDON (Reuters) - Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has served as acting president for much of this year, said on Monday he had not given any thought to contesting the country's next presidential election in 2019. Nigeria has faced heightened uncertainty over whether President Muhammadu Buhari plans to contest the next election. Buhari, 74, took power in 2015 but has been absent for much of this year due to illness.


Ivanka Trump Calls For A DACA 'Fix' At Fortune's Summit For Women

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 07:27 PM PDT

Ivanka Trump Calls For A DACA 'Fix' At Fortune's Summit For WomenIvanka Trump joined the CEOs of Lockheed Martin and Deloitte on stage Monday at the annual Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, where she was asked about immigration and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.


Kathy Griffin Returns To The Stage Wearing A Donald Trump Mask, Naturally

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 01:36 PM PDT

Kathy Griffin Returns To The Stage Wearing A Donald Trump Mask, NaturallyKathy Griffin performed for the first time since the now-infamous photo of her holding a fake, bloodied Donald Trump head went viral, and it appears she's not done making jokes at the president's expense.


Iraq recovers bodies of plane crew shot down by IS

Posted: 10 Oct 2017 03:26 AM PDT

Iraq recovers bodies of plane crew shot down by ISIraqi forces have found the bodies of two of the crew of a plane shot down by the Islamic State group last year, the air force said on Tuesday. The Cessna 208 Caravan was downed over the northern town of Hawija, a former jihadist bastion which was retaken by government forces last week. "The bodies of two of the crew killed in the crash of their Cessna Caravan in Hawija in March 2016 have been found," the air force said.


A handful of racists snuck back to Charlottesville under the cover of night for another 'protest'

Posted: 08 Oct 2017 10:23 AM PDT

A handful of racists snuck back to Charlottesville under the cover of night for another 'protest'They're back with the same mission, and far, far fewer numbers. A group of white nationalists, led by Richard Spencer (a man who was punched in the face twice on President Trump's Inauguration Day) marched in Charlottesville, Virginia Saturday night with torches in hand toward the statue of Robert E. Lee.  Spencer dubbed the small gathering "Charlottesville 3.0" in a tweet, referencing earlier protests in May and August, the latter of which led to the death of one anti-hate protester Heather Heyer.   SEE ALSO: Trump's Charlottesville remarks are costing Mar-a-Lago big business "It was a planned flash mob," Spencer told The Washington Post. "It was a great success. We've been planning this for a long time." White nationalists now chanting - "We will be back". About 3 dozen supporters in Emancipation Park. Plenty of police on standby in park. pic.twitter.com/LuJEsAgxQy — Matt Talhelm (@MattTalhelm) October 7, 2017 It's unclear how Spencer categorizes success. It seems that he, at least, wanted the affair to be seen as a peaceful one. But the turnout was very small and the demonstration, staged under the cover of night and lit only by a handful of cheap torches, was brief. "We wanted to prove that we came in peace in May, we came in peace in August, and we come again in peace," Spencer said. "Russia is our friend" and "The South will rise again" were among some of the chants the group shouted out into the empty night. And another, the official anthem of angry white supremacists everywhere: "You will not replace us!" Clearly not. But they will be mocked and scorned on Twitter: They're white supremacists. The last time "white activists" gathered in #Charlottesville, Heather Heyer was killed by one of them. https://t.co/VRbOtoWACy — April (@ReignOfApril) October 8, 2017 You know why white supremacists are still marching in Charlottesville? Because our president and our culture still embolden them. — Jared Yates Sexton (@JYSexton) October 8, 2017 Mild headline makes it sound like a band is back in town. How about Nazi White Supremacists re-terrorize Charlottesville after a murder? https://t.co/cJqT63WOiL — JEN KIRKMAN (@JenKirkman) October 8, 2017 I assure you that Trump will talk about the NFL standing for the flag before he talks about Nazis going to Charlottesville for a 2nd time. — Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) October 8, 2017 The mayor of Charlottesville Mike Signer denounced the march in a tweet:  Another despicable visit by neo-Nazi cowards. You're not welcome here! Go home! Meantime we're looking at all our legal options. Stay tuned. — Mike Signer (@MikeSigner) October 8, 2017 The size of Saturday's "flash mob" was much smaller than previous gatherings. There were about 50 or so attendees, according to The Daily Beast.  Last time there were hundreds of white supremacists in #Charlottesville, tonite there were 30. Like Trump's downward approval, end is near. — Amy Siskind (@Amy_Siskind) October 8, 2017 And it wasn't that long of a party. The group reportedly arrived at Emancipation Park at about 7:45 p.m. and left 15 minutes later, WVIR-TV reported according to WaPo. Police arrived 30 minutes after the group left. "No disorders occurred during this rally," a police officer told The New York Times.  But members of the alt-right did take to Signer's Twitter mentions:  Good morning, trolls and bots. Everyone else: if you want to see the alt-right in action, check out my feed. But brace yourself, it's ugly. — Mike Signer (@MikeSigner) October 8, 2017 A separate group consisting of local residents gathered at Emancipation Park as well and marched to University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan's house, where they were stopped by police, The Daily Beast reported.   Spencer, in his speech at the rally, promised to return.  A Charlottesville spokesperson told The Daily Beast that Spencer's assembly was protected under the First Amendment.  WATCH: Missy Elliot's hometown fans want to prop up her statue in place of a Confederate monument


Dove apologises for advert showing black woman transforming into white model 

Posted: 08 Oct 2017 02:20 PM PDT

Dove apologises for advert showing black woman transforming into white model Dove has issued an apology for an advertising campaign branded "racist" which included an image of a black woman removing her top to reveal a white model underneath. The series of adverts, which have provoked an outcry on social media after being circulated on Facebook, also showed a third image portraying a caucasian woman transforming into an Asian woman as she undresses. Following the furore, Dove published a statement which stated: "An image we recently posted on Facebook missed the mark in representing women of colour thoughtfully. We deeply regret the offence it caused. "As part of a campaign for Dove body wash, a three-second video clip was posted to the US Facebook page. "This did not represent the diversity of real beauty which is something Dove is passionate about and is core to our beliefs, and it should not have happened. "We have removed the post and have not published any other related content. We apologise deeply and sincerely for the offence that it has caused." The advert was highlighted by Naomi Blake, who posted the images on social media The images first went viral after an American makeup artist, Naomi Blake, shared them with her followers on social media. She said: "What does America tell black people... that we are judged by the colour of our skin and that includes what is considered beautiful in this country. "To know that colorism is a problem in the world, that includes bleaching the skin, and they would put this ad out without a thought... the tone deafness in these companies makes no sense." The controversy comes two years after the cosmetics brand faced a wave of criticism for the product literature on one of its self-tanning products. The "summer glow" lotion, aimed at people with "normal to dark skin", was labelled racist because it suggested that consumers with darker skin were not "normal". Meanwhile, in 2011 Dove was again accused of racism for using a before and after image in an advert for its "visiblecare" range, which appeared to place three women on a colour gradient. The image, which portrayed a black, an Asian and a white woman standing together, appeared to suggest that the lightest skinned woman was the end result.


Bridal Week: Naeem Khan Fall 2018

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 08:27 AM PDT

Bridal Week: Naeem Khan Fall 2018Naeem Khan has long been hailed as a favorite for names like Beyoncé, Kate Hudson and former first lady Michelle Obama, but his global influence extends far beyond that.


Teenager 'thrown out of school' for sitting during Pledge of Allegiance

Posted: 08 Oct 2017 11:02 AM PDT

Teenager 'thrown out of school' for sitting during Pledge of AllegianceA 17-year-old student is suing her high school district after she claims she was suspended for refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. India Landry, from Houston, said she was asked to leave Windfern High School after the incident, despite having sat during the Pledge to the flag hundreds of times before. The federal lawsuit alleges administrators at the school had been "recently whipped into a frenzy" by NFL players kneeling for the national anthem, according to the NY Daily News.


NATO launches Black Sea force as latest counter to Russia

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 08:51 AM PDT

NATO launches Black Sea force as latest counter to RussiaBy Robin Emmott CRAIOVA, Romania (Reuters) - NATO launched a new multinational force in Romania on Monday to counter Russia along its eastern flank and to check a growing Russian presence in the Black Sea following the Kremlin's 2014 seizure of Crimea. The force will initially be built around a Romanian brigade of up to 4,000 soldiers, supported by troops from nine other NATO countries, and complementing a separate deployment of 900 U.S. troops who are already in place. "Our purpose is peace, not war," Romanian President Klaus Iohannis told the NATO Parliamentary Assembly of alliance lawmakers, which is meeting this year in Bucharest.


Republicans Largely Stay Silent After Sen. Bob Corker's Rebuke Of President Trump

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 06:48 PM PDT

Republicans Largely Stay Silent After Sen. Bob Corker's Rebuke Of President Trumpscathing rebuke of President Donald Trump to open a floodgate of similar GOP recriminations, you'd be mistaken.


This BYU Cougar Mascot Dances So Hard It Will Leave You Shook

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 09:16 PM PDT

This BYU Cougar Mascot Dances So Hard It Will Leave You ShookNo one displayed more school spirit than the Brigham Young University mascot Saturday.


Prayers and flamethrowers: Liberia's raucous rallies

Posted: 08 Oct 2017 10:48 AM PDT

Prayers and flamethrowers: Liberia's raucous ralliesLiberia's presidential campaign neared its close on Sunday with a quiet day of prayer, but campaigning in the west African nation is not for the faint-hearted -- or those sensitive to noise. Liberians go to the polls on Tuesday to pick their first new president in 12 years as Ellen Johnson Sirleaf closes the page on two terms dominated by post-war reconstruction and the Ebola crisis. The biggest crowds, packed with young men, are usually reserved for footballing superstar turned politician George Weah and his running mate Jewel Howard-Taylor, the ex-wife of Liberian warlord Charles Taylor.


Police issue warrant for black man beaten at Virginia rally

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 05:43 PM PDT

Police issue warrant for black man beaten at Virginia rallyA black man who was beaten at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been charged with an alleged assault during that confrontation, police said Monday.


Stärke Revolution Speedster to offer the best of both worlds

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 09:25 AM PDT

Stärke Revolution Speedster to offer the best of both worldsUS automotive coachbuilder Stärke wants to re-box the Porsche Boxster as a visual homage to the iconic Porsche 356 Speedster -- just don't call the finished car a restomod. Instead, the Stärke Revolution Speedster, which is set to make its global debut on October 20 in Las Vegas, has been dubbed by its creators -- father and son team Wade E and Maxwell Morrison -- as a restobod. Because rather than take a 1950s Porsche and update its engine, suspension brakes and steering for the 21st century (and in doing so destroy its value on the collector car market), the company starts with a modern Porsche Boxster that it meticulously re-bodies and re-trims so that on initial inspection, it looks just like a classic Porsche.


Glenn Close 'Angry And Darkly Sad' About Harvey Weinstein Allegations

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 03:27 PM PDT

Glenn Close 'Angry And Darkly Sad' About Harvey Weinstein AllegationsGlenn Close is the latest star to speak out against Harvey Weinstein after The New York Times' damning report detailing decades of sexual harassment allegations against the executive and producer.


This delightful labrador has been hired as this hotel's dog concierge

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 11:51 PM PDT

This delightful labrador has been hired as this hotel's dog conciergeMr Walker will take your bags. Melbourne's Park Hyatt has recruited its first ever canine ambassador, a friendly blonde labrador called Mr Walker.  The 18-month-old former guide dog joined the team in July 2017. His "official duties" include greeting guests at the lobby and attending client meetings, according to the Park Hyatt's press release. Guests can take their morning walks with Mr Walker around the parks and gardens surrounding the hotel, when he's not lounging on his custom-made Tasmanian Oak bed (lucky bastard). Plus, the new employee's a strong advocate for Guide Dogs Victoria, where he was trained. Just look at his little face: Image: guide dogs victoriaLook at that technique, captured by the Herald Sun . Phew, it's finally #Friday! If you've been working like a #dog and are in need of some R&R why not indulge in a weekend away at @parkhyattmelbourne. You'll be well taken care of in former #guidedog, Mr Walker's, capable paws! (image: @heraldsunphoto) A post shared by Guide Dogs Victoria (@guidedogsvictoria) on Oct 5, 2017 at 3:05pm PDT Workin' hard or hardly workin' eh, Walker? Love at first sight meeting the new door greeter at the @parkhyattmelbourne tonight. Mr. Walker - I will be back to see you again soon! @guidedogsvictoria #doggo #pupper #mrwalker #barkhyattmelbourne #puppylove #Melbourne #labrador #goldenlabrador #beauty A post shared by Laura  (@laura_sensei) on Sep 21, 2017 at 5:24am PDT "Is it Friday yet?" . Getting through Thursdays with Mr Walker . #barkhyattmelbourne #parkhyatt #parkhyattmelbourne #barkhyatt A post shared by Park Hyatt Melbourne (@parkhyattmelbourne) on Oct 4, 2017 at 4:32pm PDT He is super cute ☺️ #barkhyattmelbourne A post shared by Natty Pachamon (@nty_pachamon) on Sep 10, 2017 at 6:16am PDT Chicago's Park Hyatt has their own canine ambassador, a rather smug looking pug called Parker. He, with the assistance of a clever marketing team, extended a warm welcome to the newcomer: Our very own Parker the Pug welcomes @parkhyattmelbourne's new addition, Mr. Walker, to the #BarkHyatt family! Stop by their page to check out the most sophisticated Labrador Retriever we've ever seen, and certainly the most dapper! #BarkHyattChicago #BarkHyattMelbourne #GuideDogsVictoria #ParkHyatt #LuxuryIsPersonal #WorldofHyatt A post shared by Park Hyatt Chicago (@parkhyattchicago) on Sep 7, 2017 at 2:54pm PDT WATCH: These dogs traveled from all over the U.S. to bring some much needed comfort to Las Vegas


Las Vegas concert-goers claim personal items left after massacre

Posted: 08 Oct 2017 03:28 PM PDT

Las Vegas concert-goers claim personal items left after massacreBy Sharon Bernstein LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - The FBI on Sunday started returning thousands of purses, phones and other property left behind by concert-goers in Las Vegas fleeing the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, as the Red Cross stepped up efforts to reach those traumatized by the Oct. 1 massacre. Investigators still lack a clear reason why Stephen Paddock, 64, unleashed a torrent of gunfire into a crowd of 22,000 at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival. The suspect shot himself to death before police stormed his 32nd-floor suite in the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort, high above the concert venue.


Donald Trump reveals plan for executive order to bypass Congress and gut Obamacare

Posted: 10 Oct 2017 04:45 AM PDT

Donald Trump reveals plan for executive order to bypass Congress and gut ObamacareDonald Trump has confirmed he plans to use an executive order to undermine some of the key elements of Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. US media had reported draft details of an order which would effectively create loopholes for millions of people to avoid the insurance rules set by the act, known as Obamacare. Mr Trump said he would "be using the power of the pen" to act on his desired healthcare reforms, "since Congress can't get its act together".


Israel shells Gaza after failed rocket attack: army

Posted: 08 Oct 2017 11:44 PM PDT

Israel shells Gaza after failed rocket attack: armyAn Israeli tank has shelled a post of the Islamist Hamas movement in Gaza after Palestinians attempted to fire a rocket into Israel, its army said. The rocket, initially believed to have hit southern Israel late Sunday, fell inside the Gaza Strip but had been intended for the Jewish state, it said in a statement. "As the rocket fire endangered Israeli citizens and violated Israeli sovereignty, a tank targeted and destroyed a Hamas observation point in the southern Gaza Strip," the English-language statement said.


The One Thing That Could Defeat the U.S. Army

Posted: 10 Oct 2017 07:16 AM PDT

The One Thing That Could Defeat the U.S. ArmyNot long ago, it seemed as though the 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, General Mark Milley, was the man to rescue his service from the clutches of its acquisition system. General Milley was appointed at a moment in time that clearly begged for a new approach to acquisition. The prior fifteen years had seen the Army commit serial acquisition malpractice, initiating and then cancelling multiple major acquisition programs for everything from armored fighting vehicles and helicopters to precision munitions and even small arms.


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