| Read Mueller's full indictment against 13 Russians charged with election meddling Posted: 16 Feb 2018 11:10 AM PST  The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges on Friday against 13 Russians and three Russian entities for allegedly carrying out an elaborate plot to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
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| Obama calls for 'common-sense' gun laws after Florida school shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 11:04 AM PST  Former President Barack Obama sounded off on Thursday following the deadly Florida school shooting, calling for "common-sense" gun laws.
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| Top Designers Revive Marjorie Merriweather Post's Entertaining Style Posted: 16 Feb 2018 03:08 PM PST |
| Paul Ryan's 3 Years Of Arguing Against 'Knee-Jerk' Reactions To Shootings Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:12 PM PST  has been arguing against what he calls a "knee-jerk" political response to American mass shootings for years.
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| American Airlines agent saves 2 teenage girls from human trafficking scheme Posted: 16 Feb 2018 07:35 AM PST  Law enforcement officials say that a quick-thinking airline employee, aptly named Denice Miracle, likely saved two teenage girls from a human trafficking plot.
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| Entire family kicked off 'cruise from hell' in Australia after mass brawl Posted: 16 Feb 2018 03:16 AM PST  An entire family were removed from a ten-day cruise in the South Pacific after a mass brawl and accusations of repeated intimidating behaviour towards other passengers. Footage captured the Carnival Legend ship's crew and security personnel attempting to break up a chaotic fight between several passengers at around 12.45am on Friday morning. It is unclear what prompted the scuffle, with members of staff in the video seen attempting to stop passengers from recording the the incident. Carnival Cruise Lines confirmed a large family group had been involved "in violent and disruptive acts", forcing the ship destined for Melbourne to make an unscheduled stop in New South Wales so 23 passengers could be removed. Passengers described it as a "cruise from hell", with some left afraid to leave their cabins and reports of up to 30 people being injured on board. One passenger described it as a "bloodbath" and told 9NEWS that threats were made to stab and throw people overboard. "We are so scared after witnessing a traumatic experience yet again with the same offenders," he said before the group were removed. "We will not be leaving our cabins and are truly scared for our safety and what could happen next." The family was removed from the ten-day cruise in the South Pacific after the brawl Credit: 9 News Another passenger, Kellie Peterson, told 3AW the group were "looking for trouble from the minute they got on the ship". "My husband said to take it away, because there's kids here, and five of them surrounded my husband," she said. She added there were "people walking around with cut heads and hands" with "bandages everywhere" following the disruption. "Fights have been going on for a few days now," she said. "We're scared. We've been told to watch our backs by this group so we're scared to go anywhere alone in the ship. "We can't wait to get off." Ugly scenes on a cruise ship off the Eden coast has seen a family removed after they were allegedly involved in several violent clashes. #7Newspic.twitter.com/m9WdNMMx7c— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) February 16, 2018 A 21-year-old female passenger said a friend was "subjected to a large violent outburst" by the group after he accidentally brushed past a member of the family. "He was essentially thrown to the ground, it was completely unprovoked," she told The Age. "They had him by the neck and they were punching and kicking him." Some members of the family were removed from the cruise by New South Wales Police after the ship's captain refused to take them any further. Jennifer Vandekreeke, Carnival Cruise Line's vice-president, said the decision to remove an entire family was "unprecedented". Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement that safety is its "number one priority", adding they take a "zero tolerance approach to excessive behaviour that affects other guests". "We are confident that this strong action has addressed the disruption on-board Carnival Legend and enabled our remaining guests to properly enjoy the closing stages of their holiday," added Ms Vandekreeke. "These events are completely isolated to this family group and out of character with the experience on-board Carnival Legend. We are also initiating a full internal investigation into what occurred."
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| Senate Advances Judicial Nominee Who Can't Say If Racial Bias Exists In The Justice System Posted: 15 Feb 2018 03:49 PM PST  WASHINGTON ― The Senate voted Thursday to advance one of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees, Michael Brennan, who spent his confirmation hearing dodging questions about whether racial bias exists in the criminal justice system.
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| Mother of 14-year-old Florida shooting victim to President Trump: 'These kids need safety now' Posted: 16 Feb 2018 08:25 AM PST  The mother of a girl who was killed during Wednesday's mass shooting at a Florida high school is demanding change from President Donald Trump in wake of her daughter's tragic death.
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| Florida shooting: Student says suspected gunman Nikolas Cruz spared his life Posted: 16 Feb 2018 11:49 AM PST  Fifteen-year-old Chris McKenna told a local paper that he came across suspected gunman Nikolas Cruz in the hallway just minutes before he allegedly started his rampage. "You'd better get out of here," Mr Cruz said, according to Chris. Chris froze for a minute, he told the Sun-Sentinel, and then ran.
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| Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo Tears Up At Vigil For Florida's School Shooting Victims Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:34 PM PST  Anthony Rizzo, the first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, offered his support while pleading for real change during a vigil for the victims of the horrific Valentine's Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
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| Kelly overhauls White House clearance procedure Posted: 16 Feb 2018 09:42 PM PST  NEW YORK (AP) — Under pressure over his handling of abuse allegations against a top aide, White House chief of staff John Kelly has ordered sweeping changes in how the White House clears staff members to gain access to classified information, acknowledging that the administration "must do better" in how it handles security clearances.
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| S. Korea's Moon says 'too early' for Pyongyang summit Posted: 17 Feb 2018 02:14 AM PST  South Korea's President Moon Jae-in on Saturday said it was too early to think about a summit with North Korea despite the Olympic-driven rapprochement with its nuclear-armed neighbour. Moon last week received an invitation from the North's leader Kim Jong Un for a summit in Pyongyang. The invitation was extended by his younger sister Kim Yo Jong, who visited as part of a high-level delegation to attend the Winter Games in the South.
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| Sen. Feinstein Introducing Bill To Raise Minimum Age For Assault Rifle Purchases To 21 Posted: 16 Feb 2018 11:50 PM PST  announced Friday that she is introducing legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase rifles — including military-style assault weapons — from 18 to 21.
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| Student arrested after posting Snapchat threatening 'Round 2' of Florida shooting 'tomorrow' Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:42 PM PST  A South Carolina student was arrested on Thursday after posting a Snapchat threatening a repeat of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting, which took place at a Florida high school.
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| Bulletproof backpacks for children reflect a new reality in America Posted: 16 Feb 2018 11:20 AM PST  In the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, in which 17 people were murdered, parents are taking additional measures to keep their children safe. One of these safety measures, which reflect a new reality in America, are bulletproof backpacks created for children, which can hold school supplies as well as stop a bullet. According to Sarah Pampillonia, a mum and fifth-grade teacher, who spoke to The Cut, she considered buying one for her four-year-old after seeing a Facebook ad for the backpacks.
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| Israeli attorney general lauds police probe into Netanyahu Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:21 PM PST  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's attorney general on Thursday praised a police investigation into the prime minister over corruption allegations, saying it was conducted "thoroughly" and "by the book" even as the Israeli leader has shrugged off its conclusions.
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| Violence during Rio carnival 'unacceptable:' minister Posted: 15 Feb 2018 10:42 AM PST  Brazilian Defense Minister Raul Jungmann has called violent crime during Rio de Janeiro's carnival "unacceptable" and promised more security. "It is clear to us that the situation in Rio during the carnival was unfortunate," Jungmann said in comments after meeting President Michel Temer late Wednesday. Jungmann was referring to a rash of robberies and assaults during the biggest event of the year in Rio, which saw massive street parties before culminating earlier this week with the samba parades.
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| These Religious Leaders Are Fed Up With GOP’s Thoughts And Prayers Posted: 16 Feb 2018 09:51 AM PST  It's now common for political leaders to offer their "thoughts and prayers" online after a mass shooting.
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| Amy Schumer Says No Wedding Gifts, Please Give To Gun Safety Group Posted: 15 Feb 2018 01:49 PM PST  Comedian Amy Schumer had a request on Thursday for any friends and followers who might be thinking about sending her wedding gifts: Consider donating to the anti-gun violence organization Everytown for Gun Safety instead.
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| Journalists advocate for gun control after Florida shooting Posted: 16 Feb 2018 04:55 PM PST  Many in media lash out about gun laws after Parkland, Florida school shooting; Howard Kurtz shares his analysis of the coverage on 'The Story with Martha MacCallum.'
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| Trump again emphasizes 'mental health' over gun control after Florida shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 11:24 PM PST  It has been observed that there are two Donald Trumps: Twitter Trump and Teleprompter Trump. Early on Thursday, Twitter Trump came dangerously close to blaming the victims of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
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| Lindsey Vonn Has A Message For Her Trump-Supporting Twitter Trolls Posted: 17 Feb 2018 04:18 AM PST  American alpine skier Lindsey Vonn has sent a message to the internet trolls who bombarded her with abuse after she missed out on a medal at the Winter Olympics on Saturday.
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| Donald Trump's national security adviser says FBI indictments show Russian meddling in US election is undeniable Posted: 17 Feb 2018 04:55 AM PST  Donald Trump's national security adviser has said there is undeniable proof of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. The indictment represents the most detailed allegations to date of illegal Russian meddling during the campaign that put Mr Trump in the White House.
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| The Latest: Hundreds at vigil mourn school shooting victims Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:13 PM PST  PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly school shooting at a Florida high school (all times local):
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| Google Made A Small Change To Image Search, But It's A Big Deal Posted: 16 Feb 2018 03:06 PM PST  On Thursday, Google announced that it plans to remove the "View Image" button from its image search results interface.
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| Pakistan child killer handed four death sentences Posted: 17 Feb 2018 05:33 AM PST  A Pakistani court Saturday handed four death sentences to a man charged with raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, in a case that shocked the country and sparked major riots in his home district. Imran Ali, 24, was on trial for killing Zainab Fatima Ameen in the eastern city of Kasur last month. Ali was handed four separate death sentences after being convicted of the rape and murder of Zainab, as well as terrorism charges, prosecutor general of Punjab province Ihtesham Qadir said after a special anti-terrorism court passed its judgement.
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| Maame Biney's Pioneering Run At The Winter Olympics Is Over Posted: 17 Feb 2018 03:25 AM PST  U.S. speedskater Maame Biney finished last in her 1,500 meter short-track heat on Saturday, ending her trailblazing run at the Winter Olympics.
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| Exposed: Why China Would Lose a War against America Posted: 16 Feb 2018 07:07 AM PST  When it comes to a war with the U.S. how well would Beijing be able to use all that stuff? The real question seems pretty simple: yes, China is certainly developing all the military and technology goodies to field a potent force. Sure, Beijing is certainly developing a world-class military, but can its soldiers operate all that equipment competently?
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| Trump Visits Shooting Victims, Local Police En Route To Mar-a-Lago For Long Weekend Posted: 16 Feb 2018 05:22 PM PST  President Donald Trump said he called on victims of Wednesday's high school shooting in Florida, which left 17 dead, on a hospital visit Friday evening.
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| Apple Employees Keep Smacking Into Their New Headquarters' Glass Walls Posted: 16 Feb 2018 07:16 AM PST  The "spaceship" building has caused some headaches, to say the least
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| Florida shooting: Alleged gunman Nikolas Cruz placed on suicide watch after first court appearance Posted: 15 Feb 2018 01:53 PM PST  The alleged Florida shooter has been placed on suicide watch after making his first court appearance, a day after the mass shooting over which he has been charged with 17 counts of murder. As the community of Fort Lauderdale struggled to rebound from the attack on a high school, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz appeared briefly before magistrate court judge Kim Theresa Mollica. Cruz was wearing an orange jump suit, with his hands in front of him, and did not look at the judge when she addressed him.
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| Casino will check hotel rooms, even with 'Do Not Disturb' Posted: 16 Feb 2018 11:04 AM PST ![Casino will check hotel rooms, even with 'Do Not Disturb']( "Casino will check hotel rooms, even with 'Do Not Disturb'") ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — One of the world's largest casino companies will check its guests' hotel rooms every 24 hours, even if they have a "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging on the doorknob.
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| Ethiopia's prime minister resigns to smooth path for political reform Posted: 15 Feb 2018 11:28 AM PST  By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn suddenly resigned on Thursday in what he described as a bid to smooth reforms, following years of violent unrest that threatened the ruling party's hold on Africa's second most populous nation. The resignation - unprecedented in Ethiopia's history - followed a wave of strikes this week in towns near the capital and demonstrations successfully demanding the release of more opposition leaders. More than 6,000 political prisoners have been freed since January as the government struggles to placate simmering anger among the two largest ethnic groups, the Oromo and Amharic, who complain they are under-represented in the country's corridors of power.
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| The Flu Shot Doesn’t Live Up To Expectations — And That Keeps Many People Away Posted: 16 Feb 2018 11:30 AM PST  More people are dying of the flu than medical professionals would expect at this time of the year.
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| Guantanamo trial of Cole bombing suspect halted Posted: 16 Feb 2018 05:47 PM PST  The Guantanamo trial of the chief suspect in the deadly 2000 bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen was shut down Friday as defense lawyers refused to return to the case, Pentagon officials said. Military commissions judge Air Force Colonel Vance Spath halted the case, which could lead to the death penalty for Abdel Rahim al-Nashiri, in frustration that he could not compel Nashiri's main lawyers to show up in court. "The USS Cole bombing trial ... military judge has abated indefinitely the pre-trial proceedings," Pentagon spokeswoman Commander Sarah Higgins said.
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| Adam Levine And Behati Prinsloo Welcome Baby Girl Named Geo Posted: 16 Feb 2018 01:56 PM PST  Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and his supermodel wife, Behati Prinsloo, have welcomed their second child together, according to multiple outlets: a baby girl named Geo Grace Levine.
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| Mike Pence's Beliefs Are Clear: Same-Sex Marriage Leads To 'Societal Collapse' Posted: 16 Feb 2018 12:09 PM PST  A debate has again ensued in recent days over whether or not Vice President Mike Pence supports conversion therapy ― something that's come up time and again in the past.
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| This Is What $1.25 Million Dollars a Month Bought the Russians Posted: 16 Feb 2018 01:25 PM PST  A birthday card! An all-American trip! Tweets! Stolen American identities!
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| Students say football coach died a hero during shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:49 PM PST  Phil Keating reports on what is known about the victims of school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
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| Washington Grandmother Allegedly Finds Detailed School Shooting Plan in Grandson's Journal, Calls 911 Posted: 16 Feb 2018 01:21 PM PST  The Washington grandmother found an AK-47 and a detailed plan for a school shooting in grandson's journal.
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