Monday, May 14, 2018

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Fox News Host: Trump Fulfilled Biblical Prophecy By Moving U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem

Posted: 14 May 2018 01:34 AM PDT

Fox News Host: Trump Fulfilled Biblical Prophecy By Moving U.S. Embassy To JerusalemPresident Donald Trump has fulfilled biblical prophecy by moving the U.S.


Grandfather planned Australia family murder-suicide according to grieving father

Posted: 13 May 2018 05:46 AM PDT

Grandfather planned Australia family murder-suicide according to grieving fatherThe grieving father of four children who were killed in a family mass murder and suicide case that rocked Australia said on Sunday their grandfather was to blame for what he called a planned shooting. Aaron Cockman's children - three boys and a girl aged eight to 13 - were among the seven people found dead by police on a rural property in the small town of Osmington near the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. The bodies of their mother Katrina Miles, 35, and grandparents Peter and Cynda Miles were also found at the property. Cockman, who told reporters in Margaret River he was estranged from Katrina, said "Peter didn't snap". "I think he's thought this through. I think he's been thinking this through for a long time," Cockman added in his first public comments since the shootings. Katrina Miles with her four children Credit:  Facebook Police have yet to confirm which family member was the shooter but said they were not searching for any suspects. Three firearms licensed to Peter Miles were found by investigators. Cockman said that after feeling "so much anger" during legal struggles over custody of his children, such feelings had vanished. "I don't feel angry. I feel tremendous sadness for my kids. Angry will destroy you. I'm tremendously sad but I'll get through this." Investigators have not revealed the motive behind the shootings, with Cockman only saying he previously enjoyed a close relationship with Katrina's parents. "He (Peter) was like my best friend and I still love who he was, but his mental attitude... there are some people you just don't get on the wrong side of... and that's Peter and Cynda," Cockman added. Mass shootings are rare in Australia, which has strict gun laws introduced after 35 people were killed in 1996 at Port Arthur in Tasmania. The Osmington deaths are the worst mass shooting since then. Western Australia state Premier Mark McGowan, who travelled to Margaret River on Sunday, said he did not think gun laws could be further tightened but he would await recommendations from a coronial inquiry into the shootings.


Israel bombs Gaza tunnel, closes key crossing after attack

Posted: 12 May 2018 11:55 AM PDT

Israel bombs Gaza tunnel, closes key crossing after attackJERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Saturday it was shutting down its main cargo crossing into Gaza after Palestinian protesters caused extensive damage to it, and that it had also destroyed an attack tunnel militants dug near its main pedestrian crossing.


Picasso 'accidentally' damaged, withdrawn from sale

Posted: 14 May 2018 08:41 AM PDT

Picasso 'accidentally' damaged, withdrawn from saleA Picasso self-portrait estimated to be worth $70 million and due to go under the hammer in New York on Tuesday, has been "accidentally damaged" and withdrawn from auction, Christie's said. The 1943 masterpiece called "The Marin" or "The Sailor" had been a highlight of Christie's marquee impressionist and modern evening art sale. According to US media, it belongs to former casino magnate Steve Wynn.


Royal wedding 2018: Schedule and timings for Harry and Meghan's big day

Posted: 12 May 2018 06:18 PM PDT

Royal wedding 2018: Schedule and timings for Harry and Meghan's big dayThe Royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry is now just over a week away, which means the final preparations for the big day will no doubt be being tweaked and polished as you read. The ceremony, which takes place on Saturday May 19, will be held in Windsor; it will include two wedding receptions and a carriage procession, as well as the service. Prince Harry and Ms Markle have broken tradition by choosing to hold their wedding on a Saturday, as royal weddings usually take place during the week.  The wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was held on a Friday and the wedding of the Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales was held on a Wednesday; on both occasions the public were given an extra bank holiday. While Downing Street have said there are no plans to give Britons a day off for this year's royal nuptials, pubs and bars will be allowed to stay open until 1am on Friday May 18 and the day of the wedding itself. Amber Rudd, the former Home Secretary, opened a consultation on the plans in January. She said: "The Royal wedding will be a time of national celebration, and we want everyone to be able to make the most of such an historic occasion. "I hope that this relaxation of the licensing hours will allow people to extend their festivities and come together to mark what will be a very special moment for the country." Here is everything you need to know about how the big day will unfold. WATCH:  How Diana, the in-laws and Prince Louis will fit into the Royal Wedding The service The service will take place at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle, which last hosted a royal wedding in May 2008 when Peter Phillips - son of The Princess Royal - married Autumn Kelly. Prince Edward also wed Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, there in June 1999; plus Prince Harry was christened there in 1984 by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie. Members of the public who have been invited to watch from the grounds of Windsor Castle will  begin to arrive from 9am. Guests will arrive between 9:30am and 11am by coach. Two driving routes have been suggested, with guests required to meet at the Windsor Farm Shop – founded in 2001 after the Duke of Edinburgh had an idea to support local businesses by selling produce. There, three miles away from the venue, guests will be put through security checks and asked to show identification; they will then be ushered onto buses to travel to Windsor Castle, where they will alight at the castle's Round Tower and enter the chapel through the south door. Instructions reportedly sent to the guests ban cameras and bulky bags, adding that guests will be asked to "surrender mobile telephones and any devices used for image capture". The rules further specify that guests should not wear medals, in a list of suggestions about accessories that includes: "No swords." At 11:20am, members of the Royal Family will arrive and enter the chapel through the Galilee Porch. Some will arrive in state car from the Royal Mews, including Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and Daimlers. A view of the Quire in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have their wedding service Credit:  WPA Pool Prince Harry and his brother and best man the Duke of Cambridge are expected to arrive at the chapel's west steps at 11:45am.  It is assumed they will enter the grounds on foot, giving Prince Harry the opportunity to walk past the crowds in the grounds. He will pass 200 representatives from charities he is associated with, who are expected to gather in the horseshoe cloister at the bottom of the steps. The Queen will be the final member of the Royal Family to arrive for the service, and is expected at 11:55am. The service will begin at 12pm, with Ms Markle due to arrive at the chapel's west steps at 11:59am. She has chosen her mother, Doria, to travel with her to the wedding, travelling from their overnight accommodation to St George's Chapel by car. The decision breaks with UK tradition, which usually sees the bride travel with her father before he gives her away in the wedding ceremony. Instead, Ms Markle wanted to include both parents in her wedding day. When the car stops at the castle, her mother will exchange places with the bridesmaids and pageboys. Ms Ragland will enter the chapel by the Galilee Porch. The most beautiful royal wedding dresses of all time Meghan's father will meet her at the chapel's west door, before walking her down the aisle. The traditional ceremony will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor, The Rt Revd. David Conner while the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will officiate as the couple make their marriage vows.  Under the guidance of Harry's private secretary, Edward Lane Fox, the Lord Chamberlain's Office is dealing with the ceremonial aspects of the day. It is assumed that Ms Markle is unlikely to opt to obey the prince and will probably choose the Series One (1966) Book of Common Prayer ceremony, just as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did. This allows the bride to drop the phrases "obey him" and "serve him" from the religious proceedings. Harry must decide whether to wear a wedding ring; William does not wear one. The regiments Prince Harry served with in Afghanistan will also have a "special place" during the ceremony. Household Cavalry troopers will line the staircase at St George's Chapel, while streets within the precincts of the castle will be lined by members of the Windsor Castle Guard from 1st Battalion Irish Guards, and by Armed Forces personnel from the Royal Navy Small Ships and Diving, which has the Prince as Commodore-in-Chief, and the Royal Marines, where he is Captain General. The 3 Regiment Army Air Corps, where Prince Harry served as an Apache Pilot in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, will also be represented, as well as The Royal Gurkha Rifles, his comrades in Afghanistan in 2007, and RAF Honington, where he is Honorary Air Commandant. Royal wedding | Read more The procession The service will end at 1pm and the newlyweds will leave the chapel at the west steps, before leaving the castle by carriage.  Prince Harry and Ms Markle will be driven for two miles along Castle Hill, the High Street and into Windsor town centre before returning along the beautiful, tree-lined Long Walk for their reception. Kensington Palace has said: "Prince Harry and Ms Markle are very much looking forward to this short journey which they hope will be a memorable moment for everyone who has gathered together in Windsor to enjoy the atmosphere of this special day." While we don't know for sure how long the procession will take, a similar procession in 1999 by Edward and Sophie took 15 minutes. The best photo opportunity will be the West Steps of St George's Chapel, when the bride and groom and their families emerge after the service. If you are lucky enough to be in Windsor on the day, head for the grass of the Horseshoe Cloisters opposite those steps for the view. The Ascot Landau open carriage stands in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace in London Credit: Victoria Jones The newlyweds will make their journey through Windsor in an open-topped Ascot Landau carriage, Kensington Palace has confirmed. It is the same carriage Prince Harry used in the procession at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, when he was surrounded by small bridesmaids and page boys. Crown Equerry Colonel Toby Browne, who runs the royal mews where the carriage was selected, said: "The fair weather option, the Ascot Landau, it was selected because it's a wonderfully bright, small, lovely carriage. Very easy for people to see, the passengers can sit up quite high - so there's lots of visibility for everybody. "It was built in 1883, it's one of five that we have, most of them are down in Windsor, we always keep one in London for occasions." If it rains on the wedding day, the wet weather option is the Scottish State Coach. Built in 1830, a new top was created in 1969 with large windows and a partial glass roof, to allow spectators to see the passengers. Six horses, Windsor Greys, will be included the procession ride. A team of four, Milford Haven, Plymouth and father and son Storm and Tyrone, will pull the Landau and two others - Sir Basil and Londonderry - will be outriders. All have been involved in high profile events before, including the Spanish state visit last year, Royal Ascot, Trooping the Colour, the State Opening of Parliament and the Lord Mayor's Show.  Map of the route Wedding route The receptions They will be waved off by members of both families and the congregation will leave the chapel to see the newlyweds leave, before going to St George's Hall for the lunchtime reception hosted by the Queen. While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are touring Windsor, guests from the congregation will wait for the happy couple in St George's Hall to celebrate the first of the day's two receptions. This will be hosted by the Queen, will take place during the afternoon and will be attended by all guests who were invited to the service. Invitations have been posted to 600 lucky guests; royal sources have said the guest list has been restricted to those who have a direct relationship with the couple, both because St George's Chapel is relatively small and because the prince is not in the direct line of succession. Some members of the public have received an invitation to wait in the grounds outside the chapel to watch the bride and groom and their wedding guests arrive and leave. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Frogmore House Credit:  REUTERS From 7pm, a select 200 close friends will attend an after party hosted by the Prince of Wales at Frogmore House, Windsor. Half a mile away from Windsor Castle, the 17th century Grade I country house is owned by the Crown Estate and is part of the Frogmore Estate on the ground of the Home Park. Prince Harry and Ms Markle's engagement photos were taken in the grounds of Frogmore House. The images were taken by photographer Alexi Lubomirski, who has also been chosen to take the photographs on the wedding day.  Lubomirski, the British-born son of Peruvian-English mother and a Polish-French father, also happens to be a Prince himself: his full title is His Serene Highness Prince Alexi Lubomirski. It is expected that member of the Royal family, Ms Markle's family and intimate friends of both the newlyweds will be at the evening reception – although Princess Charlotte and Prince George will no doubt have been put to bed after their big day in the limelight. Royal wedding | Read more Will Prince William be at the FA Cup? It has been announced that Prince William will be Prince Harry's best man. The decision means the Duke, who is President of the Football Association, will not attend the FA Cup final, which is happening on the same day as the wedding. Scheduled to start at 17:15, the FA Cup final will see Chelsea and Manchester United go head to head for the title. Windsor Castle is about an hour's drive from Wembley Stadium, which would have taken the Duke of Cambridge away from the proceedings for at least two hours. Asked how he felt about being chosen as Prince Harry's best man, the Duke said: "It feels great. [I am] thrilled and delighted obviously. Revenge is sweet. I'll be looking forward to it." The Duke's own stag do is reported to have been held on a Devon estate, Hartland Abbey, where he and close friends indulged in drinking, clay pigeon shooting, surfing and games. Prince Harry went on to tease his brother mercilessly during a none-the-less heartfelt best man's speech at the wedding reception, allegedly wearing a fez, mimicking the lovestruck conversations between a young Kate and William, and ridiculing his bald spot.


Deadly knife attack in Paris

Posted: 12 May 2018 03:39 PM PDT

Deadly knife attack in ParisA knifeman shouting Allahu akbar was shot dead by police in central Paris late Saturday after he killed one person and injured four, prompting a terror probe.


Israeli Soccer Team Beitar Jerusalem To Add 'Trump' To Its Name

Posted: 14 May 2018 04:38 AM PDT

Israeli Soccer Team Beitar Jerusalem To Add 'Trump' To Its NameIn a move sure to invite both cheers and jeers, the Israeli Premier League


Malaysia's Mahathir vows to investigate toppled government

Posted: 14 May 2018 03:45 AM PDT

Malaysia's Mahathir vows to investigate toppled governmentBy Joseph Sipalan and Liz Lee KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad vowed on Monday to investigate faults that may have been committed by the government toppled in last week's general election, and said all ministries had been instructed not to destroy any documents. Mahathir announced that he would appoint a new anti-corruption commission chief and replace the attorney-general who had cleared former Prime Minister Najib Razak of wrongdoing in a multi-billion-dollar scandal linked to the 1MDB state fund. Najib set up 1MDB in 2009 and previously served as chairman of its advisory board.


Fire breathing dragon at Disney World parade bursts into flames

Posted: 13 May 2018 06:10 AM PDT

Fire breathing dragon at Disney World parade bursts into flames"I think we have a problem, the dragon's literally on fire," says one shocked onlooker in a video circulated on social media. The float was supposed to represent 'Maleficent' from Disney classic Sleeping Beauty. Onlookers, including many children, saw the motorised beast continued to lift its head up and down while the flames made their way down its neck.


The Latest: Volcano's fissures downgraded to 17, not 18

Posted: 13 May 2018 03:18 PM PDT

The Latest: Volcano's fissures downgraded to 17, not 18PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — The Latest on the eruption of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii (all times local):


Prince Harry's friend cycles across America in world record time to make it home in time for Royal wedding

Posted: 13 May 2018 04:01 PM PDT

Prince Harry's friend cycles across America in world record time to make it home in time for Royal weddingWhen Dean Stott, a friend of Prince Harry, embarked on a challenge to cycle the length of South and North America, he set himself 110 days to do it. That was, until he received a wedding invitation in the post. Instead, Stott this weekend crossed the finish line of his gruelling 13,670 mile trek in Alaska, breaking the world record by 18 days and allowing him to get home to watch Prince Harry get married. The amateur cyclist travelled the Pan American Highway from Argentina to Alaska under his own steam in 99 Days, 12 hours and 56 minutes, far surpassing his own planned record thanks to a combination of fortunate weather conditions, increased fitness and some Royal inspiration. Speaking as he celebrated last night, Stott, who is raising money for mental health campaign Heads Together, said the wedding invitation had arrived at home midway through his journey, with his wife passing on news of the May 19th date. New record: Congratulations to remarkable adventurer @Dean_deanstott who's just achieved a new record for Fastest time to cycle the Pan-American Highway: 99 days, 12 hours and 56 minutes, raising funds for @heads_together This was the finish line at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska ��‍♂️�� pic.twitter.com/mJhFm5w4EL— GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) May 12, 2018 Measuring himself for a morning suit en route, after losing 10kg through his strenuous efforts, Stott will now fly directly back to Heathrow and straight to Windsor for the Royal wedding. "That was my new motivation," he said, of making the journey so quickly. "I surprised myself really. It's a bit surreal still." Stott, a former UK special forces soldier who was partnered with Prince Harry for training, sent his friend regular updates of his journey, and aims to raise £1m for mental health charities. Asked what would have happened if he had not made it back in time to attend the Royal wedding with his wife Alana, he joked: "I'd be divorced". 99 days 12 hrs 56 mins, 2 world records and over half a million pounds and counting. Thank you for all your support! @heads_together@pah_2018#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek@GWRpic.twitter.com/LUhmEgH8R2— Dean Stott (@Dean_deanstott) May 13, 2018 Speaking at the finish line, Stott said: 'This journey was one of the hardest things I have ever done. "After over two years of training I'm delighted to have not only finished but broken the Guinness World Record. "There were definitely moments where I thought I couldn't finish but the support has helped me make it to the finish line. Dean Stott Credit: Robert Wilson "Thanks to people like Prince Harry and the Heads Together charity partners, mental health is being spoken about much more and I hope by doing this, I have been able to inspire even more people to speak out and get the help they need. "For now, I'm off to put my feet up and spend some time with my wife and two children who I've missed incredibly." Stott's journey began on February 1 at the southern tip of South America in Ushuaia, Argentina, where he followed the Pan-American Highway to its finishing point in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Prince Harry and Dean Stott meet at Kensington Palace He has so far raised £485,104. He also hopes to encourage others to take up exercise to help their mental health. "Physical activity helps so much," he said. "I'm not saying go and cycle two continents, but maybe go out for a walk."


11 Numbers That Will Terrify You Into Saving For Retirement Right This Minute

Posted: 14 May 2018 02:45 AM PDT

11 Numbers That Will Terrify You Into Saving For Retirement Right This MinuteIt can be tough to save for retirement when it is still decades away. It's


Parkland Teen Celebrates 'Shrapnel Free' Face 3 Months After Shooting

Posted: 13 May 2018 03:38 PM PDT

Parkland Teen Celebrates 'Shrapnel Free' Face 3 Months After ShootingThree months after the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, Samantha Fuentes


Tomi Lahren Claims Low-Skilled Immigrants Are 'Not What This Country Is Based On'

Posted: 13 May 2018 09:21 AM PDT

Tomi Lahren Claims Low-Skilled Immigrants Are 'Not What This Country Is Based On'Conservative pundit Tomi Lahren attempted on Saturday night to defend


Grandfather suspected in Australia mass shooting

Posted: 14 May 2018 03:50 AM PDT

Grandfather suspected in Australia mass shootingCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A 61-year-old farmer is suspected of carrying out Australia's worst mass shooting in 22 years, killing six family members, including four of his grandchildren, before turning the gun on himself last week, an official said Monday.


With glut almost gone, OPEC still cuts more than oil pact demands

Posted: 14 May 2018 09:09 AM PDT

With glut almost gone, OPEC still cuts more than oil pact demandsBy Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) - A global oil glut has been virtually eliminated, figures published by OPEC showed on Monday, thanks to an OPEC-led pact to cut supplies that has been in place since January 2017 and due to rising global demand. Despite this, OPEC's latest report said producers were cutting more than required under the deal, while producers not party to the agreement, such as U.S. shale companies, were starting to face constraints on future output. Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter and de facto leader of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, told OPEC it cut output in April to its lowest level since the supply deal began in January 2017.


JAL to launch low-cost carrier ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Posted: 14 May 2018 01:01 AM PDT

JAL to launch low-cost carrier ahead of 2020 Tokyo OlympicsJapan Airlines (JAL) on Monday announced plans to launch a budget airline, hoping to take advantage of an expected expansion in the nation's low-cost market ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The new carrier would run medium-haul international services between Tokyo and major cities in Asia, the US and Europe from summer 2020, JAL said in a statement. The carrier, which will be named later, will become a subsidiary of JAL, the firm said, adding it may seek other investors to expand its business model.


Grandfather planned Australia family murder-suicide: father

Posted: 12 May 2018 11:41 PM PDT

Grandfather planned Australia family murder-suicide: fatherThe grieving father of four children who were killed in a family mass murder and suicide case that rocked Australia said Sunday their grandfather was to blame for what he called a planned shooting. Aaron Cockman's children -- three boys and a girl aged eight to 13 -- were among the seven people found dead by police on a rural property in the small town of Osmington near the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. The bodies of their mother Katrina Miles, 35, and grandparents Peter and Cynda Miles were also found at the property.


Hawaii volcano: Lava spatters from new fissure after Trump declares major disaster in wake in eruption

Posted: 12 May 2018 01:23 PM PDT

Hawaii volcano: Lava spatters from new fissure after Trump declares major disaster in wake in eruptionA new fissure has opened up on Hawaii's Big Island in the wake of the eruption of Kilauea volcano. The new fissure, the 16th to appear, spattered lava according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) while also warning that more outbreaks are likely.


Matthew Dowd: Comments on Sen. McCain 'a reflection of culture' in White House

Posted: 13 May 2018 09:23 AM PDT

Matthew Dowd: Comments on Sen. McCain 'a reflection of culture' in White HouseOn the "This Week" Powerhouse Roundtable, ABC News Political Analyst Matthew Dowd discusses harsh comments made by a White House aide about Sen. John McCain, who has brain cancer.


Michael Che's Stepmom Melissa McCarthy Embarrasses Him On 'Weekend Update'

Posted: 13 May 2018 10:00 AM PDT

Michael Che's Stepmom Melissa McCarthy Embarrasses Him On 'Weekend Update'As much as she might embarrass him, Michael Che loves his stepmom Melissa


Salmonella Outbreak Sickens More People Following Multi-State Egg Recall

Posted: 13 May 2018 05:28 AM PDT

Salmonella Outbreak Sickens More People Following Multi-State Egg RecallA salmonella outbreak that led to the multi-state recall in April of more than


Dinner diplomacy: Netanyahu's unusual run-in with UAE envoy

Posted: 12 May 2018 11:32 AM PDT

Dinner diplomacy: Netanyahu's unusual run-in with UAE envoyWASHINGTON (AP) — Officially, their governments don't speak. The United Arab Emirates doesn't even formally recognize that Israel exists.


Remains of 10-Year-old Lindsey Baum Found Nearly 10 Years After She Went Missing

Posted: 13 May 2018 07:35 AM PDT

Remains of 10-Year-old Lindsey Baum Found Nearly 10 Years After She Went MissingThe remains were identified this week.


BMW Issues Huge Recall Of Cars That Could Cut Out On The Move

Posted: 13 May 2018 12:09 AM PDT

BMW Issues Huge Recall Of Cars That Could Cut Out On The MoveOver 300,000 cars have been affected.


Fiery cleric, paramilitary leader surge at Iraq elections

Posted: 14 May 2018 08:15 AM PDT

Fiery cleric, paramilitary leader surge at Iraq electionsAn alliance headed by nationalist cleric Moqtada Sadr and a rival bloc of pro-Iranian former fighters appeared to surge Monday in surprise preliminary results from Iraq's first poll since the defeat of the Islamic State group. If confirmed, the outcome would throw open the race to become the next prime minister, as internationally favoured incumbent Haider al-Abadi lagged behind after a vote hit by record abstentions. According to partial results seen by AFP, the Marching Towards Reform alliance of Shiite cleric Sadr and his communist allies was ahead in six of Iraq's 18 provinces and second in four others.


Five-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Bear Attack in Colorado

Posted: 13 May 2018 04:17 PM PDT

Five-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Bear Attack in ColoradoA five-year-old girl was dragged and seriously injured by a bear early Sunday morning in Grand Junction, but she is expected to be okay.


Michael Bloomberg Slams 'Epidemic' Of Political Lies As Danger To Democracy

Posted: 12 May 2018 06:40 PM PDT

Michael Bloomberg Slams 'Epidemic' Of Political Lies As Danger To DemocracyBillionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg lashed out


Busy Everest season gets underway with 30 summits

Posted: 14 May 2018 05:23 AM PDT

Busy Everest season gets underway with 30 summitsEverest's summit season got off to a frantic start Monday with at least 30 climbers reaching the peak, including a Chinese double amputee and an Australian who set a new world record. Xia Boyu, a 69-year-old hit by frostbite on Everest over four decades ago, and Steve Plain, who was nearly paralysed by an accident four years ago, were among the first to summit the world's highest mountain. Xia's summit is also notable, coming just months after Nepal's government tried to ban double amputees and blind climbers from scaling its peaks.


Supreme Court Invalidates Federal Ban On Sports Gambling

Posted: 14 May 2018 07:20 AM PDT

Supreme Court Invalidates Federal Ban On Sports GamblingWASHINGTON ― The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday morning that a federal ban on


Golden State Killer latest: Who is Joseph DeAngelo? The former police officer accused of 12 murders

Posted: 14 May 2018 02:51 AM PDT

Golden State Killer latest: Who is Joseph DeAngelo? The former police officer accused of 12 murdersIn the decade that he is believed to have terrorised California with a string of rapes and murders, the suspect acquired a roster of nicknames that testified to how large he loomed in the public's nightmares. The longer he thwarted authorities and committed crimes that seemed designed for maximum horror, the more he came to assume the quality of an urban legend: a threat that always lurked at the edge of peoples' consciousness, a reason to keep the doors locked at night. "For us here in Sacramento, it was a time of innocence" before the crimes began, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert said in announcing authorities had arrested a suspect, but then "it all changed".


Wisconsin group wants officer charged for punching teen

Posted: 13 May 2018 03:18 PM PDT

Wisconsin group wants officer charged for punching teenWAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — A community organization is calling for a Wisconsin police officer to be fired and charged after a video surfaced showing a white officer punching a black teenager in the face outside a mall during an arrest.


North Korea Won't Fall for the Libya Disarmament Trap

Posted: 14 May 2018 04:31 AM PDT

North Korea Won't Fall for the Libya Disarmament TrapIf John Bolton is looking for a workable framework for the upcoming nuclear talks with Pyongyang, then the Libya model isn't it. The Trump administration may or may not have a negotiating strategy with the North Koreans in the works. The amount and extreme pace of diplomatic activity on the Korean Peninsula over the past four months (Secretary of State Mike Pompeo just returned from his second trip to North Korea with three American prisoners in tow), coupled with President Trump's acceptance of Kim Jong-un's offer to meet, has forced the White House to quickly put a plan together.


How Many Toy Cars Are Needed To Pull A Jeep Grand Cherokee

Posted: 13 May 2018 09:00 AM PDT

How Many Toy Cars Are Needed To Pull A Jeep Grand CherokeeOf course it worked.


Saudi troops arrive on Yemen's Socotra after UAE tensions

Posted: 13 May 2018 12:12 PM PDT

Saudi troops arrive on Yemen's Socotra after UAE tensionsSaudi troops have been deployed to the Yemeni island of Socotra following tensions over the United Arab Emirates' presence there, the Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen said Sunday. "Saudi forces have arrived on the island of Socotra... to train and support Yemeni forces," the coalition announced through Saudi's state-owned Al-Ekhbariya channel. The deployment was said to have been coordinated with the Yemeni government.


The 25 Best New York City Landmarks to Visit

Posted: 14 May 2018 05:00 AM PDT

The 25 Best New York City Landmarks to Visit


6 Ways To Make Burgers That Are Healthier Than Trump's Half Bun

Posted: 14 May 2018 08:47 AM PDT

6 Ways To Make Burgers That Are Healthier Than Trump's Half BunThere are a ton of ways to make burgers healthier, but apparently no one has


AMG GT family welcomes new 'open air' Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster S

Posted: 14 May 2018 05:11 AM PDT

AMG GT family welcomes new 'open air' Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster SAs summer approaches, Mercedes-AMG is gifting its fans with a new open-top Roadster sports car. With an AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine, delivering horsepower of 522, a peak torque of 670 NM (at 1900-5000 rpm), 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 308 km/h, the new car's specs confirm its place in between the two other Roadsters.


Cambodia Has Made Its First Arrest Under a Repressive New Law

Posted: 13 May 2018 08:53 PM PDT

Cambodia Has Made Its First Arrest Under a Repressive New LawThe lèse-majesté law has been condemned by the U.N. and dozens of rights groups


U.S. high court throws out Louisiana death row inmate's conviction

Posted: 14 May 2018 07:30 AM PDT

U.S. high court throws out Louisiana death row inmate's convictionThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday threw out a Louisiana death row inmate's conviction for a 2008 triple murder, finding that his lawyer violated the man's constitutional rights by ignoring his objections and telling jurors the defendant killed the victims. The court ruled 6-3 that Robert McCoy, 44, should receive a new trial. McCoy was convicted of killing the mother, stepfather and son of his estranged wife in Bossier City, Louisiana.


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