| Trump hires Clinton impeachment lawyer to replace Ty Cobb Posted: 02 May 2018 08:40 AM PDT  The hiring of Emmet Flood signals Trump may rely more heavily on executive privilege, which could shut down certain question from Special Counsel Robert Mueller about Russia.
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| Republicans are still running against Hillary Clinton Posted: 01 May 2018 12:59 PM PDT  Former U.S. secretary of state and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has vowed she's "not going to run again," but that's not stopping several candidates from portraying her as their de facto opponent in the fall.
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| Bodycam footage of Las Vegas shooter's hotel suite released by police Posted: 01 May 2018 09:00 PM PDT  Las Vegas police released body camera footage from officers who entered gunman Stephen Paddock's hotel suite immediately following October's mass shooting.
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| Philadelphia To Launch Youth Program In Settlement With Starbucks Arrestees Posted: 02 May 2018 11:47 AM PDT  Philadelphia has reached a settlement with Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson ―
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| Emmanuel Macron raises eyebrows after calling Australian Prime Minister’s wife 'delicious' Posted: 02 May 2018 06:56 AM PDT  Emmanuel Macron, the French President, has raised eyebrows during his visit to Australia by calling prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's wife Lucy "delicious". At the end of a joint news conference between the two leaders, the 40-year old French president turned to thank Mr Turnbull for his hospitality. "I want to thank you for your welcome," he said, before raising the Gallic charm a notch by adding: "Thank you and your delicious wife for your warm welcome." Mr Macron's interesting choice of English prompted instant mirth on social media, amid some confusion over his intent. The jury appears to be out over whether it was an odd, but deliberate play on words or a linguistic slip-up. Macron just said he wanted to thank Malcolm Turnbull and his "delicious wife". You can take the man out of France but...— Alice Workman (@workmanalice) May 2, 2018 Some observers thought he may have used the word "delicious" as a deliberate joke, coming just seconds after Mr Turnbull referred to the French president's imminent lunch with members of Sydney's French community. Others suggested that Mr Macron, who prides himself on speaking fluent English, simply fell foul of a "false friend". The French word for delicious - délicieux - can also translate as "delightful", even if it is a rather antiquated - some would argue sexist - term. The potential for linguist slip-ups is not all one-way however, and there is ample potential for English-speakers to fall foul of French. Emmanuel Macron poses with Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy Turnbull outside the Sydney Opera House Credit: AFP One bloomer to avoid at all costs is to use the French word "excité" to describe oneself as excited; in French it means you are sexually aroused. If it was a linguistic slip, Mr Macron is by no means the first leader to experience translation problems. Arguably the most infamous supposed gaffe was John F Kennedy's legendary claim: "Ich bin ein Berliner", which could mean "I'm a Berliner" or "I'm a doughnut". Emmanuel Macron is by no means the first leader to experience translation problems Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/ AFP In 2009, France's Europe minister, Pierre Lellouche, sparked a diplomatic incident by branding Prime Minister David Cameron's pledge to reclaim EU powers "pathetic". The term in French is often translated as "moving", "touching" or "poignant". One solution would be to avoid English altogether. That would clearly be to the liking of France's ambassador to the EU, Philippe Léglise-Costa, who walked out of a meeting with fellow EU envoys last week in Brussels in disapproval at the use of English. He was said to have exclaimed: "Monsieur, Non!"
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| Dozens of quakes rattle Hawaii volcano, eruption possible Posted: 02 May 2018 02:33 PM PDT  HONOLULU (AP) — Dozens of earthquakes were rattling Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano on Wednesday as underground magma moved into a new area east of the Puu Oo (POO'-oo OH'-oh) vent.
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| John Moore's 'Undocumented': Immigration at and militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border Posted: 01 May 2018 10:40 AM PDT ![John Moore's 'Undocumented': Immigration at and militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border]( "John Moore's 'Undocumented': Immigration at and militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border")
Since 2010, Getty Images special correspondent John Moore has focused on U.S. immigration, creating a comprehensive photographic record of undocumented immigration and the militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border. With exclusive access to immigrants at all points of their journeys, ICE agents, border patrol agents, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and dozens of NGOs here and abroad, Moore's Undocumented (Powerhouse Books) is a deeply researched perspective of a complex issue. For its broad scope and compassionate storytelling, Moore's body of work is an essential record of U.S. immigration. Undocumented features essays and photos from Central America and Mexico about the journey north, the border and securing the frontier, life in a divided nation, and the experience of being detained and deported. Undocumented also features several portrait series, including undocumented migrants, prisoners in immigration jails, and new American citizens. John Moore is a special correspondent for Getty Images. He has taken photographs in 65 countries on six continents and was posted internationally for 17 years — first in Nicaragua, then India, South Africa, Mexico, Egypt and Pakistan. He returned to the U.S. in 2008. Moore has won top awards throughout his career, including the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography, World Press Photo honors, the John Faber Award and the Robert Capa Gold Medal from the Overseas Press Club, Photographer of the Year from Pictures of the Year International, the NPPA and Sony World Photography Organization. Moore is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied radio, television and film. He lives with his family in Stamford, Conn. Undocumented by John Moore will have its exhibition opening, book signing and a talk on May 1, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Half King Photo Series. It will be led by Anna Van Lenten, curator of the Half King Photography Series. The exhibition will run until June 17. A limited number of signed book copies will be available for $50, with proceeds going to the Chris Hondros Fund (cash only). See more news-related photo galleries and follow us on Yahoo News Photo Twitter and Tumblr.
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| Southwest plane diverts to Cleveland due to cracked window Posted: 02 May 2018 08:43 AM PDT  The emergency occurred just two weeks after a jet engine blew apart and broke a window in a deadly accident aboard another Southwest flight.
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| Transgender woman 'raped at men's prison' hours after judge blocked move Posted: 03 May 2018 06:09 AM PDT  A transgender inmate says she was raped at a men's prison hours after a judge threw out her request to block corrections officers from keeping her in a disciplinary unit. Lindsay Saunders-Velez claims she had been threatened, harassed and assaulted since entering Colorado's prison system last spring for violating her plea deal in a menacing case. The prisoner filed a lawsuit against the state's corrections agency in July, branding the system "discriminatory and dangerous" for transgender offenders.
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| GOP Senate Candidate Says Military Service Is Inherently Conservative Posted: 02 May 2018 05:30 PM PDT  A Republican candidate in Wisconsin's heated Senate race questioned the
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| Moniz: ‘Of course we knew’ Iran had a weapons program Posted: 01 May 2018 10:18 PM PDT  Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put on a theatrical display in his campaign against the Iran nuclear deal - claiming the country remains a nuclear threat and doing it in English for an audience of one, President Trump.
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| Dramatic video shows lion mauling animal sanctuary owner Posted: 01 May 2018 03:56 PM PDT  A lion at an animal sanctuary in South Africa was recently lured away from his gate in order for the owner to open it. But the lion chased after him, pounced and dragged him into the bushes. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta explains how he managed to get free.
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| Kanye West Tweets Fake Harriet Tubman Quote After Saying Slavery Was 'A Choice' Posted: 02 May 2018 11:32 AM PDT  Kanye West tweeted a fake Harriet Tubman quote on Tuesday night, just hours
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| Storms kill at least 78 in western and northern India Posted: 03 May 2018 04:25 AM PDT  Hail and rain storms knocked down power poles and uprooted trees, killing at least 78 people in northern and western India, government officials said on Thursday. Thirty-three people were killed on Wednesday in the western desert state of Rajasthan and 45 in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, authorities said. "We experienced a fierce storm, with an unusually high wind speed, and as a result, 33 people died in Alwar, Dholpur and Bharatpur districts of Rajasthan," Hemant Gera, responsible for relief and disaster management in Rajasthan, told Reuters by phone from Jaipur, the state capital.
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| Indian villagers take revenge after three children killed by dogs Posted: 02 May 2018 01:07 AM PDT  Angry Indian villagers killed 13 stray dogs after three children were mauled to death by the animals on the same day, officials said Wednesday. Villagers in Khairabad in Uttar Pradesh state took the law into their own hands after being gripped by panic over daily attacks that according to media reports have now left 14 children dead since January. The three children, all aged under 12, were killed by packs of dogs in separate incidents on Tuesday as they collected mangoes in fields outside the village.
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| Stephen Hawking Finished Mind-Bending Parallel Universe Paper Days Before His Death Posted: 02 May 2018 02:23 PM PDT  British physicist Stephen Hawking may have died in March, but his legacy is
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| Mueller Floated Possibility of Issuing Subpoena to Trump Posted: 01 May 2018 01:17 PM PDT  Carol Leonnig, reporter for The Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about new reporting that Robert Mueller threatened the possibility of using a subpoena to get answers from Donald Trump if Trump would not submit for an interview voluntarily.
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| Body camera video from mass shooting in Las Vegas released Posted: 02 May 2018 01:30 PM PDT  Las Vegas police on Wednesday released some officer body camera video from the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The videos were expected to show what two officers found entering a 32nd-floor hotel room where Stephen Paddock unleashed gunfire on a concert last October. Police and the FBI have said he killed 58 people and injured hundreds more before killing himself as authorities closed in.
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| Daughter of NYPD Hero Who Died on 9/11 Follows in Dad's Footsteps as She Becomes Cop Posted: 02 May 2018 08:02 AM PDT  Jillian Suarez, 25, was one of 270 police recruits who took the Oath of Honor at the NYPD Police Academy last Thursday.
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| Kim Kardashian Is Working With Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump To Pardon Alice Marie Johnson Posted: 02 May 2018 11:00 AM PDT  Kim Kardashian is reportedly working with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in an
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| Indian officials lament inaction of cities with world's worst air Posted: 02 May 2018 06:00 AM PDT  By Neha Dasgupta and Krishna N. Das NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Only a handful of India's 100 most polluted cities have drawn up plans to combat air pollution despite being asked to do so three years ago, senior government officials said on Wednesday after a damning report by the World Health Organisation. India is home to the world's 14 most polluted cities, the WHO said, based on the amount of particulate matter under 2.5 micrograms found in every cubic meter of air. Environment ministry officials said the WHO's findings were embarrassing but not surprising.
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| Cecile Richards' message: Now is the time to get involved Posted: 01 May 2018 01:30 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Cecile Richards, who stepped down from the helm of Planned Parenthood this week after 12 years as one of the nation's most visible activists, has a message for her fellow women: Now is the time to get involved. Not soon, not next year. Now.
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| Deal reached in Arizona after teachers' walkout; Colorado teachers also walk out Posted: 02 May 2018 04:49 AM PDT ![Deal reached in Arizona after teachers' walkout; Colorado teachers also walk out]( "Deal reached in Arizona after teachers' walkout; Colorado teachers also walk out") Arizona teachers have pledged to end a strike and return to work if the legislature approves a proposed budget deal between the governor and state lawmakers to raise their pay, despite saying the spending measure does not go far enough. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey could sign the agreement as early as Wednesday and end a walkout that kept most of Arizona's 1.1 million public school students out of class since last Thursday.
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| Don Lemon Unloads On Kanye West Over 'His Most Shocking Claim Of All' Posted: 02 May 2018 02:15 AM PDT  CNN's Don Lemon reprimanded rapper Kanye West on Tuesday night for making
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| Las Vegas shooting: Police bodycam footage reveals moment police blasted their way into Stephen Paddock's hotel room Posted: 03 May 2018 03:02 AM PDT  Bodycam footage has been released showing the moment police blasted their way into the hotel room from which a gunman had just carried out the most murderous mass shooting in modern US history. Las Vegas officers found Stephen Paddock, who had killed 58 people and injured hundreds more, dead on the floor, surrounded by dozens of weapons, some of which had been modified to inflict as much pain and death as possible. Hours of footage shot by two officers' body cameras showed what they discovered when they reached the room.
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| Shakeup in Trump's legal team may usher in tougher stance Posted: 02 May 2018 09:30 PM PDT  President Donald Trump hired an attorney who represented President Bill Clinton during his impeachment process as the White House shifted to a more aggressive approach to a special counsel investigation that has reached a critical stage. The White House announced Wednesday the hiring of Emmet Flood after disclosing the retirement of Ty Cobb, who for months has been the administration's point person dealing with special counsel Robert Mueller. It's the latest shakeup for a legal team grappling with unresolved questions about how to protect the president from legal and political jeopardy in the probe into potential collusion with Russia, which is nearing the one-year mark.
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| This Photo Shows a U.S. Navy Attack Submarine 'Sinking' a British Aircraft Carrier Posted: 02 May 2018 07:44 AM PDT  For every sailor who's not in a submarine, submarines are real scary. To prove they could have sunk the carrier, Corner Brook's crew snapped a photo through the periscope—and the Canadian navy helpfully published it."The picture represents hard evidence that the submarine was well within attack parameters and would have been successful in an attack," boasted Cmdr. Luc Cassivi, commander of the Canadian submarine division. A photo depicting an American nuclear-powered submarine poking its periscope above the waves—within shooting distance of a British aircraft carrier during a war game—is a useful reminder of one of the most important truths of naval warfare.
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| When White Supremacists Target Small Towns, This Is How They’re Fighting Back Posted: 01 May 2018 10:42 AM PDT  Since the deadly "Unite The Right" rally in August, white supremacists have targeted multiple cities for rallies. Each has been determined not to be the next Charlottesville. Here's what the people in Newnan, Georgia, had to say as the town prepared for a neo-Nazi event to take over the local park on April 21.
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| Armenian protest leader pauses strike for talks with ruling party Posted: 02 May 2018 11:49 AM PDT  By Margarita Antidze and Hasmik Mkrtchyan YEREVAN (Reuters) - The leader of a protest movement that has rocked Armenia on Tuesday called a pause in a campaign of civil disobedience while he seeks assurances that the ruling party will back him to be the next prime minister. After a day of protests that blocked roads and railways and brought parts of the country to a standstill, a senior official with the ruling party hinted it may be willing to back Nikol Pashinyan when his candidacy for the premier's job comes up for a vote in parliament next week. Pashinyan - a 42-year-old former journalist who has spent time in jail on charges of fomenting unrest - said that on the face of it the ruling Republican Party was conceding defeat.
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| Video: Police inspect wires, weapons in Vegas shooter's room Posted: 02 May 2018 11:06 PM PDT  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police used explosives to blast into a high-rise hotel suite where a gunman unleashed the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history and found him dead, with a cache of assault-style weapons and broken windows that had a view of a concert venue killing field, according to police body-camera videos.
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| Go to infinity and beyond with this 'Toy Story'-themed plane Posted: 02 May 2018 12:31 AM PDT  Themed planes are usually pretty cool, but you'll definitely Buzz over this Toy Story-themed plane. Created by China Eastern Airlines, the aircraft was unveiled to commemorate the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort's new Toy Story-themed land last week. SEE ALSO: The best movies coming to your flights in May The plane will fly on domestic routes, and passengers (or Space Rangers, if you will) are immersed in the world of the animated film series from airport to airplane. There's a personalised boarding pass, while the plane seats, tray tables and ceilings are decked out with the colours and characters from Toy Story. Even Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear makes a prominent appearance on the ceiling, even though he was uh, kinda evil. Image: CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES Image: CHINA EASTERN AIRLINESAt the front of the plane's exterior, Buzz Lightyear takes precedence while Woody follows behind (which the sheriff would hate, to be honest). Image: China Eastern AirlinesIdeally, the plane will lead you to Shanghai Disney Resort's Disney Pixar Toy Story Land, where nearby the world's only Toy Story-themed hotel has been built. At the hotel, every detail is dedicated to the series, from your slippers to the shower wall design. Only Toy Story obsessives need apply. WATCH: Dogs are a treasure and this GPS will help ensure you never lose yours
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| US, China dampen expectations as trade talks open Posted: 02 May 2018 02:04 PM PDT  Senior US officials arrive in Beijing for trade talks with China starting Thursday, as both sides dampen expectations for a quick resolution to the heated dispute between the world's two largest economies. At stake are tariffs on billions of dollars of US and Chinese goods, which, if imposed, could put a dent in humming global economic growth. US President Donald Trump has threatened to levy new tariffs on $150 billion of Chinese imports while Beijing has so far shot back with a list of $50 billion in targeted US goods.
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| 2018 Jeep Wrangler Review: An Off-Road Classic Reborn Posted: 03 May 2018 03:00 AM PDT   The new Wrangler retains its storied rustic charm while making improvements to its powertrain, amenities, and connectivity. This iconic vehicle still has the features that make it a rugged classi...
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| Cops use Taser on nurse who refused to leave emergency room Posted: 02 May 2018 06:49 AM PDT  Raw video: Tennessee police use stun gun on hospital nurse after he allegedly refused to leave emergency room in Chattanooga.
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| Camille Cosby's statement: 'Lynch mobs' led to convictions Posted: 03 May 2018 07:28 AM PDT  The full statement released by Camille Cosby, wife of comedian Bill Cosby, who was convicted last week of drugging and sexually assaulting a female friend:
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| Two top EPA staffers resign amid ethics probes Posted: 01 May 2018 01:04 PM PDT  By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two high-level Environmental Protection Agency employees whose names have come up in investigations of Administrator Scott Pruitt's ethics and travel have resigned from the agency, the EPA confirmed on Tuesday. Pasquale "Nino" Perrotta, a former Secret Service agent who served as the head of Pruitt's security team, resigned on Monday but said he will continue to cooperate in a U.S. House of Representatives investigation of his role in costly decisions around Pruitt's security. Albert "Kell" Kelly, who ran the agency's Superfund cleanup program, also announced his resignation, the EPA confirmed.
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| These six tick-borne diseases are spreading rapidly in the U.S. Posted: 02 May 2018 11:19 AM PDT  In fact, the number of tick-borne disease cases has more than doubled in the last 13 years. The CDC identifies tick-borne illnesses as a public health threat and admits the problem is widespread and difficult to control. While these diseases occur across the U.S., the Northeast, upper Midwest and southern parts of the country seem to be particularly vulnerable.
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| Rod Rosenstein tells Republicans he won’t be ‘extorted’ by impeachment threat Posted: 02 May 2018 10:49 AM PDT  Deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein has forcefully rejected a Republican threat to relieve him of his job, saying the Justice Department "is not going to be extorted". "We're going to do what's required by the rule of law and any kind of threats that anybody makes are not going to affect the way we do our job", Mr Rosenstein said during a panel discussion. The top law enforcement official was reacting to conservative Republicans drafting articles of impeachment against him, the latest salvo in a struggle between the Justice Department and a roster of Republican critics that includes Donald Trump.
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| U.S. teen praised for prom cheongsam after online dressing down Posted: 03 May 2018 12:00 AM PDT ![U.S. teen praised for prom cheongsam after online dressing down]( "U.S. teen praised for prom cheongsam after online dressing down") A U.S. high school student accused of cultural appropriation for her Chinese-style prom dress is receiving support online from some of the very people her critics say she offended. Photos posted on Twitter by 18-year-old Utah resident Keziah Daum showing off her traditional cheongsam, or qipao, quickly went viral. Many accused Daum, who is not Chinese, of disrespecting Chinese culture and trivialising it with her wardrobe.
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| How to Save Money at the Gas Pump Posted: 02 May 2018 09:34 AM PDT  With oil prices reaching multiyear highs due to reduced oil production in OPEC countries, Russia, and elsewhere, U.S. motorists could be facing significantly higher gas prices this summer, says P...
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