| Several People Behind Trump Were Removed, Replaced During Rally In Montana Posted: 07 Sep 2018 06:06 AM PDT  President Donald Trump's rally in Billings, Montana, on Thursday had many
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| Kavanaugh hearings continue with open questions, missteps, but an unchanged whip count Posted: 06 Sep 2018 07:41 AM PDT  Privately, there are few doubts that Kavanaugh is on track to be confirmed.
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| Shooting At Cincinnati Bank Leaves 4 Dead, 5 Wounded Posted: 06 Sep 2018 07:30 AM PDT  Four people are dead and five others wounded following a shooting at a bank in
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| The Phone Call To The New York Times That Sarah Huckabee Sanders Will Absolutely Hate Posted: 07 Sep 2018 03:34 AM PDT  Sarah Huckabee Sanders urged people to call The New York Times' opinion desk
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| Fast-growing Northern California wildfire forces evacuations Posted: 05 Sep 2018 07:22 PM PDT  The Delta Fire was burning in timber and brush in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in a canyon along the Sacramento River. Wildfires in California have scorched far more ground this year than in 2017, one of the most destructive in the state's history. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has responded to 4,587 fires that have destroyed 613,710 acres (248,359 hectares), compared with 4,425 fires that destroyed 233,936 acres (94,671 hectares) through the same period in 2017, according to figures from the agency The latest fire spread to 2,000 acres (809 hectares) by Wednesday evening, forcing the Shasta County Sheriff's Office to evacuate residents along a stretch of Interstate 5 north of the town of Lakehead to the Siskiyou County line, according to the government wildfire tracking website Inciweb.
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| GoFundMe Vows To Give Homeless Vet $400,000 He's Owed From Campaign Posted: 06 Sep 2018 09:34 PM PDT  Johnny Bobbitt, the homeless veteran who used his last $20 to help a stranded
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| Ex-Mormon bishop accuses church elders of having 'pornographic' talks with kids Posted: 06 Sep 2018 09:42 PM PDT  The church will decide whether to oust Sam Young from the church on Sunday for asking others to vote against Mormon leaders.
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| Iran, Russia, Turkey struggle to agree future of Syria's Idlib Posted: 07 Sep 2018 08:28 AM PDT  Iran, Russia and Turkey were unable to overcome their differences at a Tehran summit on Friday as they held talks on an imminent offensive against the last rebel stronghold in Syria, amid warnings from the international community of a looming humanitarian disaster. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan openly disagreed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at a press conference in the Iranian capital and warned of a "bloodbath" in Idlib province, where an assault by Syrian government forces is expected any day.
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| Sick Passengers and Crew Aboard Emirates Flight Test Positive for Influenza Posted: 06 Sep 2018 06:49 AM PDT  Tests results from the 10 patients hospitalized from the plane found influenza
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| North Korea's Kim has faith in Trump, frustrated at skeptics Posted: 06 Sep 2018 11:38 AM PDT  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un still has faith in U.S. President Donald Trump's commitment to ending their nations' hostile relations, but he's frustrated by questions about his willingness to denuclearize and wants his "goodwill measures" to be met in kind, South Korean officials said Thursday.
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| Powerful quake hits Japanese island of Hokkaido Posted: 06 Sep 2018 12:41 PM PDT ![Powerful quake hits Japanese island of Hokkaido]( "Powerful quake hits Japanese island of Hokkaido") A powerful earthquake Thursday on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido triggered dozens of landslides that crushed houses under torrents of dirt, rocks and timber, prompting frantic efforts to unearth any survivors.
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| Here's Another Brett Kavanaugh Email Republicans Didn't Want You To See Posted: 06 Sep 2018 12:49 PM PDT  A major issue in Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings is
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| Couple Who Raised $400,000 For Homeless Vet Accused Of Mishandling Funds Posted: 05 Sep 2018 03:25 PM PDT A GoFundMe account that raised close to a half-million dollars for a homeless
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| U.S. safety board investigates Delta engine failure Posted: 06 Sep 2018 02:50 PM PDT ![U.S. safety board investigates Delta engine failure]( "U.S. safety board investigates Delta engine failure") (Reuters) - The National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday it was investigating an engine failure on a Delta Air Lines' flight, which was bound for Orlando, Florida on Wednesday.
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| Hundreds flee as Syria, Russia hit rebel stronghold Idlib Posted: 06 Sep 2018 08:47 AM PDT  Hundreds of Syrian civilians fled Idlib province on Thursday as the presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey readied for last-ditch talks on the fate of the last rebel bastion. Government forces and their allies have been massing around Idlib, where aid groups fear what could be the last major battle of Syria's seven-year civil war may also prove its deadliest. Sporadic bombardment has targeted armed groups on Idlib's fringes in recent days, and on Thursday families began streaming out of their battered hometowns to seek safety elsewhere.
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| The F-22 Raptor Is a Killer in the Sky. And Its About to Get Even More Deadly. Posted: 06 Sep 2018 06:06 AM PDT  F-22 lethality is also getting vastly improved. Here's how.
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| Donald Trump Jr. Tweaks Colin Kaepernick's Nike Ad To Feature President Posted: 06 Sep 2018 10:22 AM PDT  Donald Trump Jr. "fixed" the recent Nike advertisement campaign featuring
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| Abandoned Trucks Litter California Highway as Wildfire Rages Posted: 06 Sep 2018 02:42 AM PDT  The Delta Fire erupted Wednesday afternoon and within hours had devoured nearly 8 square miles
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| SKorea's Moon wants 'irrevocable progress' in nuke diplomacy Posted: 07 Sep 2018 01:55 AM PDT  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Friday that he is pushing for "irrevocable progress" in efforts to rid North Korea of its nuclear weapons by the end of this year as he prepares for his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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| Teenager falls to death 'while taking selfie' at Yosemite National Park Posted: 07 Sep 2018 06:48 AM PDT  An Israeli teenager fell hundreds of feet to his death after reportedly taking a selfie near the top of an iconic waterfall in Yosemite National Park. Tomer Frankfurter was at Nevada Falls when he fell, the Mariposa County coroner's office said. Nevada Falls is nearly 600ft tall.
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| Can the pope's accusers force him to resign? Posted: 07 Sep 2018 05:22 AM PDT  In 2013, Francis's predecessor, Benedict, became the first pontiff in six centuries to resign. Benedict, then 85, abdicated because he said he no longer had the strength to run the Church. HOW DID THE VATICAN AND THE POPE GET TO THIS POINT?
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| Russia says 'has killed, will kill terrorists' in Syria Posted: 06 Sep 2018 06:29 AM PDT  Russia will continue to kill "terrorists" in Idlib and elsewhere in Syria to bring back peace, the foreign ministry said Thursday. "We have killed, we are killing and we will kill terrorists...whether that be in Aleppo, Idlib or other parts of Syria. Peace must return to Syria," said spokeswoman Maria Zakharova in comments reported by Russian agencies.
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| Ford Recalls 1.6 Million F-150 Pickups for Fire Risk Posted: 06 Sep 2018 12:01 PM PDT  Ford is recalling 1,619,112 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab pickup trucks, from model years 2015-2018, because of a fire risk. The company says that seat belt pretensioners can create "e...
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| 2019 Best Colleges Preview: Top 10 National Liberal Arts Colleges Posted: 06 Sep 2018 05:00 AM PDT ![2019 Best Colleges Preview: Top 10 National Liberal Arts Colleges]( "2019 Best Colleges Preview: Top 10 National Liberal Arts Colleges") Applying to college is a journey that involves finding the right school, submitting applications and then -- if you're lucky -- choosing among the acceptance letters and financial aid awards to find that place you'll call home for the next few years.
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| Tribute in Light Posted: 06 Sep 2018 10:23 AM PDT ![Tribute in Light]( "Tribute in Light") The 887,000-watt xenon light bulbs will be tested for a few hours each night until Sept. 11, when they will shine into the sky all night. The famous tribute can be seen within a 60-mile radius around lower Manhattan.
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| California officer adopts baby of homeless woman he met on patrol Posted: 07 Sep 2018 08:12 AM PDT  The woman was suffering from a drug addiction and although he was already a father of three, the California police officer said he was ready to help.
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| Donald Trump Criticizes Sean Hannity At Rally Like A Best Bud Would Posted: 07 Sep 2018 04:24 AM PDT  Even President Donald Trump's cozy relationship with Fox News' Sean Hannity
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| Sen. Leahy: Withheld Emails Show Brett Kavanaugh May Have Perjured Himself Posted: 05 Sep 2018 12:55 PM PDT  Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) said Wednesday that emails being withheld by Senate
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| The Latest: Police identify victims in Cincinnati shooting Posted: 06 Sep 2018 03:56 PM PDT  CINCINNATI (AP) — The Latest on a fatal shooting at downtown Cincinnati bank (all times local):
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| Powerful quake paralyses Hokkaido in latest disaster to hit Japan Posted: 06 Sep 2018 09:14 PM PDT ![Powerful quake paralyses Hokkaido in latest disaster to hit Japan]( "Powerful quake paralyses Hokkaido in latest disaster to hit Japan") About 33 people were missing and 300 were injured, public broadcaster NHK said. Aerial footage showed dozens of landslides exposing barren hillsides near the town of Atsuma in southern Hokkaido, with mounds of red earth and toppled trees piled at the edge of green fields. "It came in four big jerks - boom! boom! boom! boom!" one unidentified woman told NHK.
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| Russia strikes hit Syria's Idlib as powerbrokers meet Posted: 07 Sep 2018 08:17 AM PDT  Russian air strikes killed five people in Syria's Idlib Friday, a monitor said, even as the brutal war's top three power brokers discussed "stabilising" the last rebel-held province. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who backs Syria's government, met the leaders of fellow regime ally Iran and rebel supporter Turkey to determine the fate of the northwestern zone on the Turkish border. Government forces have been massing around Idlib for weeks ahead of an expected offensive on the province, which is held by jihadists led by Al-Qaeda's former Syrian affiliate and rival Turkish-backed rebels.
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| Elon Musk smokes cannabis during interview with Joe Rogan, before imagining what it's like to be a horse Posted: 07 Sep 2018 04:12 AM PDT  Elon Musk has smoked cannabis during a live two-and-a-half hour interview in California with comedian Joe Rogan. Towards the end of the conversation, which covered everything from Musk's infamous flamethrowers to plans for an electric plane, the Tesla founder appeared surprised when Rogan took a joint out of a glass vial. "Is that a joint, or is it a cigar?" Musk asks after Rogan begins smoking.
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| After 4 Years, 3 Miscarriages and 1,616 Injections, Couple Welcomes Baby Girl Posted: 05 Sep 2018 11:26 AM PDT  The couple was determined to start a family.
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| Royal Navy warship 'confronted by Chinese military' in South China Sea Posted: 05 Sep 2018 10:23 PM PDT  A Royal Navy warship has sailed close to islands claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea, a move denounced by China as a "provocation". In a sign of Britain increasingly flexing its military muscle in the region, HMS Albion last week passed by the Paracel Islands, where it was reportedly confronted by the Chinese military. The Albion, a 22,000 ton amphibious warship carrying a contingent of Royal Marines, was on its way to Ho Chi Minh City, where it docked on Monday after a deployment in and around Japan. Beijing dispatched a frigate and two helicopters to challenge the British vessel, but both sides remained calm during the encounter, a source told Reuters. China said Britain was engaged in "provocation" and that it had lodged a strong complaint. In a statement to Reuters, the Foreign Ministry said the ship had entered Chinese territorial waters around the Paracel Islands on August 31 without permission, and the Chinese navy had warned them to leave. Q&A | South China Sea dispute "The relevant actions by the British ship violated Chinese law and relevant international law, and infringed on China's sovereignty. China strongly opposes this and has lodged stern representations with the British side to express strong dissatisfaction," the ministry added. "China strongly urges the British side to immediately stop such provocative actions, to avoid harming the broader picture of bilateral relations and regional peace and stability," it said. "China will continue to take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty and security." Nick Childs of the International Institute for Strategic Studies said the Chinese Navy was becoming more assertive and regularly shadowed vessels in the South China Sea. "No side has much to gain by deliberately sparking a clash, but the balance of power has definitely shifted towards China," he said. "The maritime domain has become increasingly contested globally," he says and suggests the incremental development and militarisation of islands in the region by China will only increase tension. A Royal Navy Spokesperson said: "HMS Albion exercised her rights for freedom of navigation in full compliance with international law and norms." A source told Reuters that the Albion did not enter the territorial seas around any features in the hotly disputed region but demonstrated that Britain does not recognise excessive maritime claims around the Paracel Islands. Twelve nautical miles is an internationally recognised territorial limit. The Paracels are occupied entirely by China but also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan. A spokesman for the Royal Navy said: "HMS Albion exercised her rights for freedom of navigation in full compliance with international law and norms." Dr Euan Graham, a Senior Fellow at the Lowy Institute in Australia, said the move followed an earlier passage by a Royal Navy ship through the Spratly Islands. He said it was a clear indication of Britain's support for the US, which has said it would like to see more international participation in such actions. "Also, the fact that Albion was coming from Japan and on her way to Vietnam gives the signal a sharper edge to China," he told The Telegraph. The Albion is one of three Royal Navy ships deployed to Asia this year, along with HMS Argyll and HMS Sutherland. "The UK has impressively deployed three Royal Navy surface ships to Asian waters this year, after a long gap between ship visits, to this part of the world," he added. Military vehicles are seen in the loading dock of the HMS Albion, the British Royal Navy flagship amphibious assault ship, after the ship's arrival at Harumi Pier in Tokyo Credit: Reuters Gavin Williamson, the Defence Secretary, said in June that deployment of the three ships was intended to send the "strongest of signals" on the importance of freedom of navigation. Dr Graham said "the bigger test of UK commitment to regional security in the Indo-Pacific is about the consistency of its military presence into the future". "The Royal Navy is making encouraging noises about sending assets to participate in FPDA (the Five Power Defence Arrangement) exercises as well as forward basing in future." The FPDA is a regional security institution between Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. China's claims in the South China Sea, through which some $3 trillion of shipborne trade passes each year, are contested by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. Both Britain and the United States say they conduct FONOP operations throughout the world, including in areas claimed by allies. The British Navy has previously sailed close to the disputed Spratly Islands, further south in the South China Sea, several times in recent years but not within the 12 nautical mile limit, regional diplomatic sources have said. FONOPs, which are largely symbolic, have so far not persuaded Beijing to curtail its South China Sea activities, which have included extensive reclamation of reefs and islands and the construction of runways, hangars and missile systems. Beijing says it is entitled to build on its territories and says the facilities are for civilian use and necessary self-defence purposes. China blames Washington for militarising the region with its freedom of navigation patrols. Foreign aircraft and vessels in the region are routinely challenged by Chinese naval ships and monitoring stations on the fortified islands, sources have said previously. In April, warships from Australia - which like Britain is a close US ally - had what Canberra described as a close "encounter" with Chinese naval vessels in the contested sea.
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| Florida mom charged with murder in case of missing son Posted: 05 Sep 2018 01:23 PM PDT  LARGO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Florida say they have a prime suspect in the death of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found Tuesday in the woods near St. Petersburg — the child's 21-year-old mother, Charisse Stinson.
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| The Trump Administration Plans To Detain More Children And For Longer Posted: 06 Sep 2018 09:02 PM PDT  The Trump administration said Thursday that it plans to withdraw from a court
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| UN envoy proposes rebel pullback from Syria's Idlib Posted: 07 Sep 2018 09:27 AM PDT  The UN peace envoy for Syria on Friday proposed a plan for Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Syria's Idlib province to pull back from civilian areas to avert a bloodbath in the rebel-held province. The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian disaster if Syrian forces, backed by Russia and Iran, launch an all-out attack in Idlib, the last major rebel bastion.
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| Japan evacuates major airport after typhoon wreaks havoc Posted: 05 Sep 2018 02:37 PM PDT  Japan scrambled Wednesday to evacuate passengers trapped at a major airport when a tanker slammed into its only access bridge during the most powerful typhoon to hit the country for 25 years. Typhoon Jebi left a trail of destruction Tuesday, killing 11 people and injuring hundreds more as it battered western Japan with ferocious winds and lashing rain. As Japan was still picking up the pieces, the northern island of Hokkaido was jolted by a powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake early Thursday, although there was no tsunami warning.
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| Firefighter Adopts German Shepherd He Rescued From California Wildfires Posted: 06 Sep 2018 01:01 PM PDT  He later named the pup Mendo, after Mendocino County, where he was found.
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| Passengers Test Positive for the Flu After Flight Lands at NYC Airport Posted: 06 Sep 2018 07:57 AM PDT  Ten people have tested positive for influenza after being hospitalized when their plane landed at Kennedy Airport, the mayor's office announced Thursday.
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| This Porsche 911 Is Powered by an 8.2-Liter Cadillac V8 Posted: 06 Sep 2018 07:41 AM PDT  And it looks almost completely stock. Until you open the engine cover.
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| Mueller hardens stance on Trump interview in Russia probe, Giuliani says Posted: 06 Sep 2018 05:35 PM PDT ![Mueller hardens stance on Trump interview in Russia probe, Giuliani says]( "Mueller hardens stance on Trump interview in Russia probe, Giuliani says") Giuliani, who said talks between the two sides were continuing, saw Mueller's stance as a hardening in the position prosecutors are taking after offering to allow Trump to answer questions in writing. "I thought we were close to having an agreement until they came back with, 'You have to agree now that you'll allow a follow-up,' and I don't see how we can do it," Giuliani told Reuters. Lawyers for Trump have been negotiating over a potential interview with Mueller's team since last year in the U.S. investigation of Russian meddling in the presidential election, which Moscow denies.
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