| Hidden Camera Shows Dying WWII Veteran's Gasps For Help Were Ignored Posted: 19 Nov 2017 01:02 PM PST  A World War II veteran's last breaths were among nurses who were secretly filmed laughing and failing to adequately perform CPR or call for help in a timely fashion, a disturbing video shows.
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| Elite Royal Navy rescue team sent as possible calls detected from missing Argentine submarine Posted: 19 Nov 2017 10:05 AM PST  The Royal Navy has deployed its elite submarine rescue team to join the search for a missing Argentine submarine, after failed satellite calls thought to be from the vessel raised hopes the crew were still alive. HMS Protector also began scouring the South Atlantic as part of the international hunt for the missing vessel, and HMS Clyde was being diverted from South Georgia. Argentine officials said naval bases had detected seven incomplete satellite calls over the weekend attributed to the sub and were now trying to use them to pinpoint its location. The communication attempts "indicate that the crew is trying to re-establish contact, so we are working to locate the source of the emissions," the Argentine Navy said on its Twitter account, adding that the calls lasted between four and 36 seconds. An international team of ships and aircraft were braving heavy seas and high winds to search for the German-built ARA San Juan which has been lost since last week. ARA San Juan seen leaving the port of Buenos Aires Credit: REUTERS The Royal Navy said it was flying the Submarine Parachute Assistance Group (SPAG) to the region to join the hunt. The highly trained team of medics, engineers and escape specialists is continuously on six hours notice to go anywhere in the world. Team members are parachute trained so that they can leap into the water at the scene if needed, but in this case will embark on HMS Protector. They carry inflatable boats and life rafts, medical equipment and communications gear which allows them to talk to trapped crews. Arrived on task in the search area in the early hours of this morning and have commenced sonar and visual search for #ARASanJuan as part of the ongoing multinational operation. Conditions remain challenging given current weather. pic.twitter.com/Sxgi9MZGo5— HMS_Protector (@protector_hms) November 19, 2017 The San Juan and its 44 crew last made contact on Wednesday when she was 267 miles off the coast in the Gulf of San Jorge. The latest possible calls were a sign for "cautious enthusiasm", naval experts said, showing the crew may be alive, afloat and at a shallow enough depth to attempt to communicate. HMS Protector has begun sonar scans to hunt for the submarine Credit: MOD Claudio Rodriguez, whose brother Hernan is aboard the submarine, told a local television channel: "They've got to be afloat. Thank God. That gives us hope, because we knew that if they were down below, they would be screwed." HMS Protector, the Royal Navy's 5,000 ton ice patrol and survey ship, was diverted to join the search from a routine mission in the area and can bring its high definition sonar to bear on the search. Search and rescue mission for Argentinian submarine The hunt also includes help from Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and the United States. America on Sunday said it was sending a second P-8 Poseidon submarine hunting navy patrol plane to join the search. The US Navy has also dispatched two submarine rescue chambers that can dock onto stricken boats and ferry crew to the surface from hundreds of feet underwater. ARA San Juan submarine Credit: Argentine defence ministry/AFP The San Juan is a TR-1700 class submarine which had been returning from a routine mission to Ushuaia, near the southernmost tip of South America, to its base at Mar del Plata, about 250 miles south of Buenos Aires. Among those on board is Argentina's first female submarine officer, 35-year-old weapons officer Eliana Krawczyk. Rescuers are focusing on an ocean patch about 190 miles in diameter located about 270 miles from the coast of the southern province of Chubut.
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| 'We are heavily armed': Florida church uses warning signs to protect congregation Posted: 20 Nov 2017 06:12 AM PST  A church in Florida has put up a sign warning those who might to enter with an eye to do harm that the congregation is "heavily armed".
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| Kenya's Supreme Court upholds Kenyatta's presidential win Posted: 20 Nov 2017 06:08 AM PST  By Maggie Fick and Duncan Miriri NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta in last month's repeat presidential vote, paving the way for him to be sworn in next week. Chief Justice David Maraga said all six judges dismissed the two legal challenges to the vote. The opposition coalition NASA insisted the government was illegitimate.
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| 'Is Ambassador Kislyak in the Room?' Jeff Sessions Jokes About Russia Ties During Conference Posted: 18 Nov 2017 12:06 PM PST  The attorney general's relationship with Russia is under scrutiny
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| Seoul: 2 top North Korean military officers punished Posted: 20 Nov 2017 03:53 AM PST  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers Monday that North Korea has punished two of its top military officers, including one widely seen as its second-most powerful official, during a highly unusual inspection of the military's powerful political bureau.
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| Sean Hannity Gets Brutally Rejected By Attorney For Moore Accuser Posted: 19 Nov 2017 07:03 PM PST  Sean Hannity just got a rejection letter for the ages.
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| Squirrels could hold secret to preventing brain damage for stroke patients Posted: 19 Nov 2017 05:29 AM PST  Squirrels could hold the key to helping stroke patients avoid brain damage, scientists believe. Researchers in the US have discovered that when squirrels hibernate a protective process occurs in their cells which allows their brain to function with reduced blood flow and oxygen. When they awaken the animals suffer no ill-effects despite being deprived of essential nutrients. During an ischemic stroke the blood supply, containing sugar and oxygen, is cut off to the brain, causing cells to die, which often leads to paralysis and speech problems. Scientists from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) believe that creating a drug which could trigger the same cellular changes of hibernating squirrels could prevent that brain damage. "If we could only turn on the process hibernators appear to use to protect their brains, we could help protect the brain during a stroke and ultimately help people recover," said first author Joshua Bernstock, a graduate student at NINDS. Around 100,000 people have strokes each year in Britain, and 85 per cent will suffer ischemic strokes, with almost two thirds of the survivors leaving hospital with a disability. There 1.2 million people currently living in the UK with the after-effects from a stroke. Two thirds of people leave hospital after having a stroke with a disability Credit: Peter DazeleyGetty Images Contributor Currently, the only way to minimize stroke-induced cell death is to remove the clot as soon as possible. But if a treatment could be quickly administered which helped the brain survive without blood and oxygen, outcomes for patients could be radically improved, experts believe. Researchers found that a cellular process called SUMOlyation goes into overdrive when squirrels hibernate, protecting their cells. They found that process could be boosted by the enzyme ebselen. When ebselen was injected into animal brain cells, they stayed alive, even when deprived of blood and oxygen. Further experiments also showed that ebselen boosted SUMOylation in the brains of healthy mice. "For decades scientists have been searching for an effective brain-protecting stroke therapy to no avail. said Dr Francesca Bosetti, program director at NINDS. "If the compound identified in this study successfully reduces tissue death and improves recovery in further experiments, it could lead to new approaches for preserving brain cells after an ischemic stroke." In numbers | Stroke Mr Bernstock said he hoped the research would encourage other scientists to look to nature to solve pressing medical problems. "As a physician-scientist, I really like to work on projects that have clear relevance for patients," he added. "I always want outcomes that can lend themselves to new therapeutics for people who are in need." The research was published in The FASEB Journal, the journal of the Foundation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
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| Manhunt for Rookie Police Officer's Killer Continues After Traffic Stop Shooting Posted: 18 Nov 2017 10:49 AM PST  Officer Brian Shaw, 25, was shot after a traffic stop
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| Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander, another fighter, killed in Syria: Iranian media Posted: 19 Nov 2017 08:02 AM PST ![Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander, another fighter, killed in Syria: Iranian media]( "Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander, another fighter, killed in Syria: Iranian media") A commander in Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards and a lower-ranking Iranian fighter have been killed fighting Islamic State in Syria in recent days, Iranian media reported on Sunday. The Revolutionary Guards, Iran's most powerful military force which also oversees an economic empire worth billions of dollars, have been fighting in support of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad for several years. An Iranian official told the Tasnim news agency last year that more than 1,000 Iranians have been killed in Syria.
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| Former Top Advisers to President Obama and the Clintons Voice Support for Monica Lewinsky Posted: 19 Nov 2017 01:10 PM PST  Following multiple sexual misconduct allegations made against high-profile politicians like Roy Moore and Al Franken, former top advisers to President Obama and the Clintons have voiced their support for Monica Lewinsky.
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| Trump Tears Into Jeff Flake On Twitter After Senator Says GOP Is 'Toast' Posted: 19 Nov 2017 09:25 PM PST  Donald Trump lashed out at Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) after he was heard over a hot mic saying the Republican Party would be "toast" if it stuck with Trump and Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore.
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| Sarah Palin claims she doesn't suffer sexual harassment because she 'packs' a gun Posted: 20 Nov 2017 05:13 AM PST  American politician Sarah Palin has said she doesn't suffer sexual harassment because she "packs" a gun. The one-time Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States claimed that men probably don't "mess" with her because she carries a weapon. In an interview with MSNBC, Ms Palin was pressed on the issue of sexual misconduct and asked whether she had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.
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| Democrats Select Candidate To Replace GOP Congressman Who Resigned Over Abortion Posted: 19 Nov 2017 01:49 PM PST  Democrats on Sunday picked Conor Lamb to run for the congressional seat vacated by former Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.), who resigned last month after it was revealed that he'd urged a woman he was having an affair with to have an abortion.
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| Family Sues After Death of Boy, 5, Who Was Crushed at Rotating Restaurant Posted: 18 Nov 2017 01:54 PM PST  He died shortly after at the hospital.
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| Man Accidentally Shoots Self, Wife During Gun Safety Discussion Posted: 18 Nov 2017 02:53 PM PST  A Tennessee man accidentally shot himself and his wife Thursday during a discussion at their church about gun safety concerns.
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| Televisa exec shot dead outside Mexico City while riding bike Posted: 19 Nov 2017 08:43 PM PST ![Televisa exec shot dead outside Mexico City while riding bike]( "Televisa exec shot dead outside Mexico City while riding bike") Adolfo Lagos, the head of struggling Mexican broadcaster Grupo Televisa's telecoms unit izzi, was shot dead on Sunday on the outskirts of Mexico City, the state attorney general's office said in a statement. The attorney general's office for the State of Mexico, which surrounds the capital, said it was investigating the homicide near the ancient Teotihuacan pyramids. In his Twitter profile photo, Lagos is shown riding a bike.
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| Robert Mugabe 'could be impeached in two days' as resignation deadline passes Posted: 20 Nov 2017 03:56 AM PST  Zimbabwe's parliament could impeach Robert Mugabe and remove him from presidential office within two days, a ruling party official has said following the 93-year old president's shock refusal to stand down in an address to the nation. Paul Mangwana, Zanu-PF's deputy secretary for legal affairs, told reporters at the party's Harare headquarters that impeachment could be set in motion as early as Tuesday amid claims Mr Mugabe avoided resigning on Sunday by swapping the script of his speech. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers his speech during a live broadcast at State House in Harare, Sunday, Nov, 19, 2017 Credit: AP Mr Mugabe stunned the world and sparked confusion in Zimbabwe on Sunday night when he used a televised address - widely expected to be a resignation speech - to claim that the soft military coup against him did not represent a challenge to his authority and that he would preside over the party's December congress as previously planned. Chris Mutsvangwa, the head of the country's influential veterans association, called Mr Mugabe's refusal to stand down a "dereliction of duty" and said his organization would bring thousands of people back onto the streets in response. "We were disappointed yesterday in the midst of all those generals he appeared to swap [speeches]" he said at a press conference on Monday morning, referring to footage that showed Mr Mugabe shuffling a sheaf of A4 sheets before he began speaking on Sunday. People cheer soldiers during a march in the streets to demand that President Robert Mugabe resign and step down from power in Harare, Zimbabwe, on November 19, 2017 Credit: Barcroft Media Addressing Mr Mugabe directly, he added: "Your time is up." Mr Mugabe has been under effective house arrest since the Zimbabwean military seized control of the country on Tuesday night in a coup designed to prevent him from installing his wife, Grace, as his successor. In an effort to retain a semblance of legitimacy for their actions, the generals have attempted to persuade Mr Mugabe to resign in accordance with the country's constitution rather than to simply oust him in a classic coup d'etat. Tens of thousands marched through Harare demanding his resignation on Saturday, and Zanu PF has recalled him as leader of the party, though it has not expelled him. People cheer during a during a march in the streets to demand that President Robert Mugabe resign and step down from power in Harare, Zimbabwe, on November 19, 2017 Credit: Barcroft Media MPs from Zanu PF gathered in Harare to discuss removing Mr Mugabe from office via a parliamentary vote of no confidence on Monday afternoon after he ignored a deadline to step down. The party had demanded that Mr Mugabe resign by midday local time (10:AM GMT). MPs from the Movement for Democratic Change, Zimbabwe's main opposition party, said they would meet on Tuesday to agree a position on a possible impeachment vote. Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the MDC, warned that infighting inside Zanu PF and differences with the military over how to handle the crisis should not be allowed to prevent a "fresh start" for the country. "It would be inimical to progress and the future of the country if all this action was about power retention at all costs," Mr Tsvangirai wrote on his party's website. Zimbabwe's constitution allows parliament to remove the president if two thirds of both houses find him unfit to carry out his duties. Parliament first would have to vote by a simple majority to appoint a select committee to investigate Mr Mugabe's fitness to rule. Gen Constantino Chiwenga, head of the Zimbabwean military, looks on while Robert Mugabe reads a speech on Sunday Credit: Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP Theresa May said on Monday that it was clear Mr Mugabe had lost the support of the Zimbabwean people but that the outcome of the crisis remained uncertain. "We don't yet know how developments in Zimbabwe are going to play out. What does appear clear is that Mugabe has lost the support of the people and of his party," said Jame Slack, Mrs May's spokesman. Mr Slack said Britain "would appeal for everyone to refrain from violence and hope to see a peaceful and swift resolution to the situation." Kenneth Kaunda, a former president of Zambia, was expected to arrived in Harare on Monday in a bid to persuade Mr Mugabe to make a "dignified" exit.
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| Does Trump Support Roy Moore? White House Official Ducks The Question 15 Times. Posted: 19 Nov 2017 09:06 AM PST  WASHINGTON ― A top White House official on Sunday avoided answering the question ― 15 times ― as to whether President Donald Trump supports Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women.
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| Two months after Hurricane Maria, thousands march in Washington for Puerto Rico Posted: 19 Nov 2017 02:30 PM PST  It's been two months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, leaving the island without power and causing the longest blackout in United States history. Thousands of protesters marched throughout Washington D.C. on Sunday in the "Unity March for Puerto Rico," a show of support for ongoing disaster relief efforts after the U.S. territory was decimated by Maria, a Category 4 storm. SEE ALSO: Trump says Puerto Rico hurricane response was a '10' but these numbers prove otherwise The march, attended by numerous politicians, as well as celebrities like Lin-Manuel Miranda and chef José Andres, led protesters from the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial. A sea of Puerto Rican flags outside the US Capitol this morning. I've never quite seen anything like it. Thousands here for the #unitymarchforpuertorico to call on the rest of America to help the island. pic.twitter.com/jOlo0qoVvy — Kellie Meyer (@KellieMeyerNews) November 19, 2017 Yuge crowd. Yuge. #UnityMarchforPuertoRico pic.twitter.com/ueedKhD3Hq — Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 19, 2017 We are in DC marching for Unity with Puerto Rico & equality for our fellow American citizens! #ChefsForPuertoRico @HispanicFed @Lin_Manuel @EvelynMejil pic.twitter.com/eRlB7mhQDg — José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) November 19, 2017 As of Nov. 19, two months after the storm made landfall, 50 percent of the island is still without power. Power lines that have been restored remain unstable, causing daily, widespread outages. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates that 75 percent of the island will have power by the end of January. According to their website, Unity March organizers are calling for more aid in rebuilding Puerto Rico, the permanent repeal of the Jones Act (which slows down recovery efforts), and the cancellation of Puerto Rico's more than $70 billion in debt. President Donald Trump has previously criticized Puerto Rico's debt, suggesting that it could limit the aid it receives. In fact, that criticism is one of the factors that prompted Sunday's march. Big crowd. "Puerto Rico se levanta," they shout in unison. PR rises. #UnityMarchForPuertoRico pic.twitter.com/yZHQ3J6huR — Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) November 19, 2017 Sunday in Puerto Rico60 days after Maria Status.pr reports:*49% power generation (power outages are occurring almost daily) *91% of ppl have water (boil advisory remains in effect)Today, Puerto Ricans are marching in Washigton DC using the hashtag #UnityMarchforPuertoRico — David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) November 19, 2017 Something tells me this crowd hasn't forgotten about that paper towel stunt. #UnityMarchforPuertoRico pic.twitter.com/YdWtFJL8Db — Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) November 19, 2017 This is the #UnityMarchforPuertoRico. Sea of Puerto Rican flags outside the Capitol. Want to change "unjust laws" stifling recovery. pic.twitter.com/uKsknN27GC — Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) November 19, 2017 The Trump administration recently requested $44 billion in hurricane aid from Congress, though much of it would be dedicated to recovery in Florida and Texas. The White House's request falls billions short of the aid sought by both Texas (Governor Abbot asked for $61 billion in aid) and Puerto Rico (Governor Rosselló requested $94 billion). According to the White House, Puerto Rico's damage assessment is still not completed, and more aid will be requested from Congress in the future. Puerto Ricans are Americans citizens who are still suffering after Hurricane Maria. Standing in solidarity with those attending the #UnityMarchforPuertoRico today. pic.twitter.com/ooO3R46lOd — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 19, 2017 The #UnityMarchforPuertoRico moves from the Capitol to the National Mall along Independence Avenue. pic.twitter.com/G5K6jPk98Z — NBC Latino (@NBCLatino) November 19, 2017 We march for a just recovery for PR, led by the people, and for the people of Puerto Rico. #UnityMarchforPuertoRico#Power4PuertoRico pic.twitter.com/xVon7Zxhqz — Hispanic Federation (@HispanicFed) November 19, 2017 Unfurled a huge flag outside the Lincoln Memorial. @Lin_Manuel was there, speaking about fundraising efforts. #UnityMarchforPuertoRico pic.twitter.com/2ic1HGaQCI — Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) November 19, 2017 And the march has taken us to the Lincoln Memorial #UnityMarchforPuertoRico pic.twitter.com/0hDfJn24Ph — Eric Waldo (@ewwaldo) November 19, 2017 Democratic and Republican lawmakers from areas affected by the Hurricane have called the White House's response "wholly inadequate." In response, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on Friday, "I don't think $44 billion is a low amount and my guess is if you asked any average citizen across this country they wouldn't feel that it's low either." WATCH: Puerto Rico is recovering cell service... with balloons
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| Catherine Zeta-Jones Gushes Over Michael Douglas In Anniversary Instagram Post Posted: 19 Nov 2017 10:46 AM PST  Catherine Zeta-Jones wished her "best friend" and husband, Michael Douglas, a happy wedding anniversary
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| Anti-LGBTQ politician 'looked for gay meet-ups on Craigslist' Posted: 20 Nov 2017 01:02 AM PST  The anti-LGBTQ politician from Ohio who resigned after being outed as a gay man reportedly looked for sex on Craigslist. Wes Goodman was known for pushing anti-LGBT legislation and described himself as a Christian conservative with family values. As reported by Cleveland.com, the married politician sent sexually suggestive messages to conservative colleagues he met on Capitol Hill.
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| Video Shows New Yorkers Rushing To Free People Trapped Under Scaffolding Posted: 19 Nov 2017 02:20 PM PST  Dozens of New Yorkers jumped into action after a scaffolding collapse in lower Manhattan Sunday morning left several people trapped, but fortunately with only minor injuries.
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| Arab League delivers harsh criticism of Iran, little action Posted: 19 Nov 2017 01:14 PM PST  CAIRO (AP) — In a resolution long on criticism but short on concrete steps, Arab foreign ministers who met in Cairo Sunday delivered a tirade of criticism against Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah, saying Tehran was destabilizing the region.
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| French police officer kills three before committing suicide Posted: 19 Nov 2017 10:14 AM PST  A 31-year-old French police officer shot three people dead before turning the gun on himself, in a killing spree sparked by a row with his girlfriend, authorities said Sunday. The Paris officer, Arnaud Martin, finished his shift on Saturday evening and went to meet his girlfriend in Sarcelles, a suburb north of the capital city, to discuss ending their relationship.
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| Syrian army, allies take back Albu Kamal from Islamic State Posted: 19 Nov 2017 04:32 AM PST ![Syrian army, allies take back Albu Kamal from Islamic State]( "Syrian army, allies take back Albu Kamal from Islamic State") The Syrian army and its allies took complete control over Albu Kamal, Islamic State's last significant town in Syria, a military news service run by Hezbollah said on Sunday. The army had declared victory over Islamic State in Albu Kamal earlier this month but the jihadists then staged a counter-attack using sleeper cells hidden in the town.
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| Myths and mysteries about the Gettysburg Address Posted: 19 Nov 2017 01:55 AM PST  On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address, widely considered one of the greatest speeches in American history. But even today, there are still a few points about the speech that are misunderstood.
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| Clinton Says Russian Disinformation, GOP Voter Suppression 'Likely' Cost Her Wisconsin Posted: 19 Nov 2017 07:24 PM PST  Hillary Clinton believes that GOP efforts to keep voters from the polls and a "weaponized" disinformation campaign by the Russians "likely" cost her Wisconsin during the presidential election.
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| France’s Monstrous Char B1 Tank Ate Hitler's Best Tanks for Breakfast Posted: 20 Nov 2017 04:26 AM PST  Once he had destroyed the entire company—11 Panzer IIIs and two Panzer IVs in all—Billotte continued his advance and added two 37-millimeter anti-tank guns to the tally. By 7:00 A.M., Stonne was back under French control and would remain so for the rest of the day. The same day, the tank Riquewhir would charge into a column of enemy infantry, its blood-stained tracks causing the German 64th Schutzen Regiment to panic and flee an entire sector of Stonne.
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| Justin Trudeau Will Formally Apologize For Canada's Past LGBTQ Persecution Posted: 19 Nov 2017 05:03 PM PST  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday that his government will offer a formal apology for its past discrimination against LGBTQ citizens.
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| Gabby Douglas tells Aly Raisman 'it is our responsibility as women to dress modestly and be classy' Posted: 18 Nov 2017 11:25 AM PST  Gabby Douglas has stirred controversy for remarks toward fellow Olympian Aly Raisman.
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| Pieces of once-mighty NY bridge get new life in rural towns Posted: 19 Nov 2017 10:11 AM PST  Steel and concrete panels that were once part of a mighty bridge that carried 50 million vehicles a year across the Hudson River north of New York City will find new life spanning streams along sleepy country roads.
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| Crush near Morocco's Essaouira kills at least 15 women Posted: 19 Nov 2017 10:06 AM PST  At least 15 women were killed and five injured Sunday in a crush as food aid was distributed near the coastal tourist town of Essaouira in western Morocco, authorities and witnesses said. A witness told AFP that hundreds of women had gathered at a village marketplace for a distribution of flour organised annually by a prominent benefactor from the region who lives in the commercial capital, Casablanca. "The local authorities on the spot were overwhelmed.
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| Israeli minister reveals covert contacts with Saudi Arabia Posted: 19 Nov 2017 02:18 PM PST  By Jeffrey Heller and Stephen Kalin JERUSALEM/RIYADH (Reuters) - An Israeli cabinet minister said on Sunday that Israel has had covert contacts with Saudi Arabia amid common concerns over Iran, a first disclosure by a senior official from either country of long-rumoured secret dealings. The Saudi government had no immediate response to Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz's remarks. A spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also did not respond immediately to a request to comment.
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| Elderly couple suing police alleging excessive force after hibiscus plants mistaken for marijuana Posted: 20 Nov 2017 05:21 AM PST  An elderly couple in Pennsylvania is suing their insurance company and their local police after they were allegedly arrested and mistreated after their hibiscus plants were wrongly reported as marijuana plants. Edward Cramer, 69, and his wife Audrey, 66, from Buffalo Township, allege they were handcuffed and forced to sit in a hot police car for hours last month aft arrived looking for drugs. The couple are suing the Buffalo Township police and the Nationwide Insurance Company over the incident, claiming excessive force, false arrest, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional stress over the incident, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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| US threatens to shut down PLO office in Washington Posted: 18 Nov 2017 05:02 PM PST  The State Department has threatened to shut down the Palestine Liberation Organisation's office in Washington DC. In response the PLO said it would cut off all communication with the Trump administration, undercutting the efforts of Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law, to broker a peace Middle East peace deal. Opened in 1994, the office is under threat after the State Department refused to recertify the PLO mission. According to a State Department official, the decision follows moves by the Palestinians to bring Israel before the International Criminal Court. This, the administration said, would breach conditions imposed by Congress which prohibited the PLO from taking a case to the ICC. The office could, however, be reopened after 90 days if President Trump believes the PLO has entered into "direct, meaningful negotiations with Israel." Washington is understood to have been angered by the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, who told the UN in September that it had asked the ICC to investigate and prosecute Israeli officials over "involvement in settlement activities and aggressions against our people". The PLO reacted angrily to the threat to its office, describing the move as "extortion" and accusing the administration of bowing to pressure from the Israeli government.
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| Monday's Morning Email: “I Am The Devil" -- How Charles Manson Mesmerized America Posted: 20 Nov 2017 04:14 AM PST  TOP STORIES (And want to get The Morning Email each weekday?
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| People Are Freaking Out Over K-Pop Band BTS' Performance At The AMAs Posted: 20 Nov 2017 07:55 AM PST  If you didn't know about K-pop sensation BTS before, you do now.
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| 5 Reasons No Nation Wants to Go to War with America Posted: 19 Nov 2017 06:41 AM PST  Thus, each Ohio-class SSBN could carry up to 192 nuclear warheads on board. Altogether, America's sea-based deterrent boasts 336 nuclear-armed missiles, with about half of America's deployed nuclear warheads on board.
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| Roche stock up $12 billion on cancer, hemophilia trials; rivals hit Posted: 20 Nov 2017 08:06 AM PST ![Roche stock up $12 billion on cancer, hemophilia trials; rivals hit]( "Roche stock up $12 billion on cancer, hemophilia trials; rivals hit") By John Miller ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche shares were lifted on Monday by two trial wins for its new cancer and hemophilia drugs, potential blockbusters that the Swiss drugmaker is counting on to offset shrinking revenue from older medicines. Along with Roche's multiple sclerosis medicine Ocrevus, the drugs are pillars of Chief Executive Severin Schwan's plan to offset the patent expiry of top-sellers Rituxan, Avastin and Herceptin which account for $20 billion in annual sales. Roche said Tecentriq had cut the risk of lung cancer worsening when mixed with other treatments, while hemophilia agent Hemlibra had reduced bleeds in a new group of patients.
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| The Latest: Church leaders who oppose Roy Moore hold rally Posted: 18 Nov 2017 10:01 AM PST  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore of Alabama (all times local):
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| Nigerian and gay: dodging police and the Yahoo Boys Posted: 20 Nov 2017 09:31 AM PST  It was a life-changing moment for David when five police officers in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos, locked him in the back of a van two years ago. The Lagos state government said those detained had been engaging in "gay activities" and "permitting male persons to have carnal knowledge of themselves against the order of nature".
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| Bull gores Argentine tourist to death in India: police Posted: 19 Nov 2017 03:16 AM PST  An Argentine man holidaying in India has been gored to death by a bull in the popular tourist city of Jaipur, police said Sunday. The 29-year-old was walking along a street near Jaipur's main market on Saturday afternoon when he was attacked and seriously injured by the animal. The Argentine embassy had been informed of his death, The Press Trust of India reporred.
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