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• Brexit leader Nigel Farage: 2016 was start of global populist revolution
• Donald Trump’s latest attack on the media was riddled with blatant contradictions
• GM Backing Bills That Could Block Uber, Waymo from Testing Self-Driving Cars
• Mercedes-Benz Could Build, Sell X-Class Pickup Truck in America
• Teen Who Walked 5 Hours to Work Now Drives, Thanks to GoFundMe Campaign
• Pipeline protest camp cleared, but area far from normal
• An Ecstatic Crowd Greets Obama At NYC Starbucks
• New leak could be our first look at Samsung’s final Galaxy S8 hardware
• Photos of the day - February 25, 2017
• Wisconsin man jailed for cutting off woman's pinky finger: media
• Leggings Legend LuLaRoe Sued for Overcharging Customers on Sales Tax
• Arrest Made in Cold Case Murder of Georgia Beauty Queen After Tip Leads to Suspect
• Magistrates to probe France's Fillon over 'fake jobs'
• Stampede! Drone puts elk on the run in western Wyoming
• Where these 'Shark Tank' companies are today: Part 6
• Hillary Clinton Releases Democratic Video Message
• AT&T’s first buy one, get one free deal of 2017 features the iPhone 7
• 2nd Florida mosque hit by arson in past 6 months
• 22 Ingenious Ways To Repurpose Old Junk
• Neighbor: Bar attack suspect a 'drunken mess,' not political
• Iran complying with nuclear deal, says UN watchdog
• 5 Reasons a Riding Mower Snow Plow Is a Bad Idea
• Details emerge of Republicans' plans to replace Obamacare
• 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will blaze across the Southern Hemisphere
• Mexico warns of tariffs, spurns U.S. aid under review by Trump
• Woman Stunned to Learn She Won $2 Million in Lottery: 'I Can't Even Speak Right Now!'
• GPS device-maker Garmin reeling after workers gunned down
• Verizon’s unlimited advertising is confusing everyong
• Search for murder suspect, 6-year-old daughter ends in crash
• Iran's Rouhani to run for second term: vice-president
• Best Mildew-Resistant Paint for Your Bathroom
• Boosting Erdogan powers will make 'strong Turkey': PM
• Someone lost a pair of Snuggie-clad goats, but it's OK because they were found
• Trump Administration Won’t Call Extremist Group ‘ISIL’ Like Obama Did
• Pope suggests 'better to be atheist than hypocritical Catholic'
• Thorny skate will not be added to endangered species list
• New leak confirms Moto G5 specs, reveals second model
• Leading critic of Philippine leader arrested on drug charges
• Zimbabwe's Mugabe says will not impose successor, party will choose
• Dog the Bounty Hunter at CPAC day 3
• Israel army disperses Lebanese protesters at border
• Unlike colleagues, Michigan congressman embraces town halls
• Speculation Grows as Hunt Intensifies for Killer of 2 Teen Hikers in Indiana
• Girl Scout Cookie Doughnuts Have Arrived

Brexit leader Nigel Farage: 2016 was start of global populist revolution Posted: 24 Feb 2017 11:08 AM PST British politician Nigel Farage heralded 2016 as the beginning of global populist revolution during a speech Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Md. In a speech titled "Brexit and What it Means for the World," Farage, the former leader of the U.K. Independence Party (UKIP), said that future schoolchildren would study 2016 as the dawn of a new political era — ushered in by the so-called Brexit referendum in the U.K. and the election of President Trump in the U.S. "There is one year that every schoolchild will know, and that year is the year of 2016, because in 2016 we witnessed the beginning of a global political revolution and it's one that is not going to stop.

Donald Trump’s latest attack on the media was riddled with blatant contradictions Posted: 24 Feb 2017 11:44 AM PST President Donald Trump began his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday with a lengthy rant railing against what he dubbed the "fake news." After weeks of bad headlines, Trump suggested the "dishonest media" falsified stories about issues in his administration by using made-up sources. "And I want you all to know that we are fighting the fake news. It's fake! Phony! Fake!" Trump said.

GM Backing Bills That Could Block Uber, Waymo from Testing Self-Driving Cars Posted: 24 Feb 2017 12:32 PM PST General Motors says the bills protect public safety by restricting self-driving car testing to automotive manufacturers. Competitors disagree.

Mercedes-Benz Could Build, Sell X-Class Pickup Truck in America Posted: 24 Feb 2017 11:45 AM PST The German automaker is doing research to build a business case for the X-Class in the U.S. marketplace.

Teen Who Walked 5 Hours to Work Now Drives, Thanks to GoFundMe Campaign Posted: 24 Feb 2017 11:06 AM PST The Benicia Police Department first gifted him a bicycle, and then started a GoFundMe campaign that quickly raised more than $40,000.

Pipeline protest camp cleared, but area far from normal Posted: 24 Feb 2017 11:17 AM PST CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) — Authorities this week cleared the last holdouts from a large Dakota Access pipeline protest camp on federal land in North Dakota, but it will be a while before the region returns to normal.

An Ecstatic Crowd Greets Obama At NYC Starbucks Posted: 24 Feb 2017 09:33 PM PST Barack Obama may no longer be the U.S. president, but it appears he can still attract a large crowd.

New leak could be our first look at Samsung’s final Galaxy S8 hardware Posted: 24 Feb 2017 10:32 AM PST Samsung has no intention of unveiling its next-generation Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ flagship smartphones next week at the annual Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain. Of course, you wouldn't know that from watching the chatter among Android fans ahead of the show. LG has a new flagship phone set to be unveiled, Nokia will debut three new models, Lenovo reportedly has a new Moto G phone set to be unwrapped, and Huawei's upcoming new flagship is rumored to be an absolute beast. And yet all anyone can seem to focus on is Samsung and its upcoming new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ handsets, which will be nowhere to be found next week at MWC 2017. We're not terribly surprised, considering how fantastic Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S phones have sounded in leaks and rumors. We saw the full Galaxy S8+ specs sheet leak earlier this week, and the smaller S8 specs emerged soon after. Now, a new leaked photo may very well give the world its first look at Samsung's finalized Galaxy S8 hardware. If more than a dozen independent reports are to be believed, the upcoming new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be two of the most impressive smartphones the world has ever seen. They're said to feature a bold redesign that does away with the home button on the front of the phone and narrows all four bezels surrounding the curved Super AMOLED displays. The result will seemingly be a much more impressive screen-to-face ratio, and we've seen a few purported early units leak and match those reports. With the Galaxy S8 and S8+ now just over a month away from being unveiled, it's likely safe to say that hardware has been finalized. And now, a new leaked photo may very well show us that freshly finalized hardware. The image above was posted on a website called Slashleaks this week, and it comes from a user who is believed to have posted accurate leaks in the past. While the source of the image is unclear, the gray box seen covering part of the phone's face could be covering a watermark from any one of a number of online Chinese forums, which have become increasingly popular sources of leaks in recent years. The phone above is pictured in a protective case, so much of the back of the device is obscured. We can see the rear camera, LED flash and sensor cluster, and the relocated fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone, however. We can also see the big, beautiful display that occupies almost the entire face of the phone. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ during a press conference in late March, and the phones are then expected to go on sale on April 21st.

Photos of the day - February 25, 2017 Posted: 25 Feb 2017 11:45 AM PST Iraqi security forces transfer displaced Iraqis who fled their homes during fighting between Iraqi special forces and Islamic State militants, on the western side of Mosul, Iraq; Supporters of the ruling AK Party wave Turkish flags during a campaign meeting for the April 16 constitutional referendum, in Ankara, Turkey; and, Jacqueline Loelling of Germany competes in the third run of the IBSF World Championships Bob & Skeleton 2017 at Deutsche Post Eisarena Koenigssee in Koenigssee, Germany. These are just a few of the photos of the day for February 25, 2017. See more news-related photo galleries and follow us on Yahoo News Photo Tumblr.

Wisconsin man jailed for cutting off woman's pinky finger: media Posted: 25 Feb 2017 12:36 AM PST A Wisconsin man was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison on Friday for cutting off a woman's pinky finger with a machete and trying to close the wound with a blow torch during a ceremony for a fellow fan of a hip hop band, media reported. In August, Jonathan Schrap, 25, and three other people held a "ritualistic memorial" at his home for a fellow fan of hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse who died in 2015, a local ABC affiliate reported, citing a criminal compliant filed by the state. Schrap pleaded no contest earlier this week to a felony charge of second degree reckless injury charge, according to online court records.

Leggings Legend LuLaRoe Sued for Overcharging Customers on Sales Tax Posted: 24 Feb 2017 01:35 PM PST LuLaRoe, the ridiculously successful fashion company known for its bright and comfortable leggings and genius marketing plan, is in trouble. While the company's innovative direct sales model (one that relies largely on Facebook and other Internet communities) has made many women loyal supporters of the business because it allows them the unique opportunity to build their own pop-up shops and make commission as consultants, the business structure has also had its complications. The California-headquartered company was slammed with a lawsuit on Feb. 17 in U.S. District Court in Western Pennsylvania that alleges it has been illegally collecting sales tax in states that don't have it.

Arrest Made in Cold Case Murder of Georgia Beauty Queen After Tip Leads to Suspect Posted: 24 Feb 2017 01:36 PM PST Tara Grinstead vanished without a trace 12 years ago.

Magistrates to probe France's Fillon over 'fake jobs' Posted: 24 Feb 2017 07:58 PM PST Francois Fillon, the conservative candidate in France's presidential election, will face a probe by investigating magistrates into claims he gave members of his family fake jobs, prosecutors said. Fillon, one of the frontrunners in the presidential race, will be investigated for alleged embezzlement of public funds and misappropriation of corporate assets, prosecutors said in a statement. The 62-year-old former prime minister has not been charged at this point, but under French law investigating magistrates can decide to bring charges.

Stampede! Drone puts elk on the run in western Wyoming Posted: 24 Feb 2017 02:30 PM PST CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Add this to the long list of problems caused by buzzing drones: Frightening 1,500 elk into stampeding at a time of year when too much stress can be deadly for the animals.

Where these 'Shark Tank' companies are today: Part 6 Posted: 24 Feb 2017 05:58 PM PST See how Scrub Daddy, Bombas, Lovepop and others have done since they appeared on the show.

Hillary Clinton Releases Democratic Video Message Posted: 24 Feb 2017 10:24 AM PST "And I'll be right there with you every step of the way."

AT&T’s first buy one, get one free deal of 2017 features the iPhone 7 Posted: 24 Feb 2017 08:12 PM PST With Mobile World Congress just around the corner, new smartphones are about to start launching in droves. LG, Motorola, HTC and even Nokia are all expected to bring unreleased handsets to the show in Spain this weekend, but if you don't care about having the latest tech or just want to save a few hundred dollars, you might want to check out AT&T's brand new buy one, get one free deal instead. Starting on Friday, February 24th, AT&T is offering customers the chance to buy one of four popular smartphones on an AT&T Next or AT&T Next Every Year plan and receive a second phone for free. Eligible devices include the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Galaxy S7 and LG G5. Also worth noting: the second phone has to be from the same manufacturer, so you can't buy a Galaxy S7 and get a free iPhone 7. As always, the offer isn't as simple as "buy one phone, get a second phone with service for free." When you buy the first phone, you will have the option to add a second line to your plan. You will then receive a monthly bill credit over the course of 24-30 months totaling up to $695 to pay for the second phone. Additionally, AT&T is still offering new customers $650 in credits for switching from another wireless provider. These credits can be applied to the first phone in the BOGO offer, but you should read the fine print: "Each line requires an eligible port-in from an eligible carrier on their term agreement or device plan, buy a smartphone on AT&T Next or AT&T Next Every Year installment agreement with eligible service and remain active and in good standing for 45 days. Credits may not equal total switch costs." If you need two new phones on the cheap, this offer is definitely worth your consideration.

2nd Florida mosque hit by arson in past 6 months Posted: 24 Feb 2017 02:13 PM PST TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — An intentionally set fire damaged a prayer hall at a Tampa-area mosque early Friday, investigators said.

22 Ingenious Ways To Repurpose Old Junk Posted: 24 Feb 2017 02:46 PM PST

Neighbor: Bar attack suspect a 'drunken mess,' not political Posted: 25 Feb 2017 11:23 PM PST OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man accused of shooting two Indian immigrants and a third man at a bar, in what some believe was a hate crime, was always a drinker but became a "drunken mess" after his father died about 18 months ago, a longtime neighbor said Saturday.

Iran complying with nuclear deal, says UN watchdog Posted: 24 Feb 2017 10:03 AM PST Iran is complying with the landmark nuclear deal it sealed with major world powers in 2015, according to a report from the UN watchdog seen by AFP on Friday. The International Atomic Energy Agency addressed key limits set under the agreement, which is under intense scrutiny after the election of US President Donald Trump. The report said Iran is not pursuing construction of its existing heavy water research reactor and has not enriched uranium above an agreed 3.67 percent-limit.

5 Reasons a Riding Mower Snow Plow Is a Bad Idea Posted: 26 Feb 2017 04:00 AM PST Anyone with a lawn tractor or ZTR riding mower who lives in a snowy region has probably pondered the notion of attaching a plow or snow blower to it, especially when the snow falls heavy and deep...

Details emerge of Republicans' plans to replace Obamacare Posted: 24 Feb 2017 12:52 PM PST By Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Details of potential Obamacare replacements by U.S. House Republicans emerged in news reports on Friday, as Republican lawmakers have vowed to introduce new legislation in the coming weeks. Republicans have yet to agree on a single detailed policy proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the signature domestic policy of former Democratic President Barack Obama. One emerging scenario among Republicans is that the millions of people who received health coverage through the expansion of Medicaid would be "grandfathered in," according to the Washington Post.

'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will blaze across the Southern Hemisphere Posted: 26 Feb 2017 04:27 AM PST A "ring of fire" eclipse will be visible from the Southern Hemisphere on Sunday morning, although anyone can catch the spectacle live via the space site Slooh.com. Sunday's solar phenomenon is known as an annular eclipse. It happens when the moon slides in between the sun and the Earth but doesn't completely block the sun, as would a total solar eclipse.  SEE ALSO: This weekend you can see a lunar eclipse and a comet Instead, a thin, fiery ring of the sun's edges blaze like an iris on an enormous, menacing eye. ring of fire #eclipse live from #Chile WOW :) pic.twitter.com/i47LKmXNjl — David Fiacchini (@naturaetratio) February 26, 2017 Skywatchers will catch the best view in Chile and Argentina in South America, as well as Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa and parts of Antarctica, Space.com reported.  We'll track the #eclipse from start to finish from Chile and South Africa, bringing the full experience to you https://t.co/vuD0wkQm67 pic.twitter.com/MPNbVLVsir — Slooh (@Slooh) February 25, 2017 These countries align with the "path of annularity," a zone where the moon casts its shadow on Earth that ranges from 18 miles to 55 miles wide. BONUS: Mesmerizing footage shows the total solar eclipse traveling over Southeast Asia

Mexico warns of tariffs, spurns U.S. aid under review by Trump Posted: 24 Feb 2017 07:39 PM PST By Frank Jack Daniel MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - An emboldened Mexico hardened its opposition to President Donald Trump on Friday by saying it would retaliate if the United States imposed a border tax and that it can afford to lose financial aid that might be pulled to pay for a border wall. Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray said Mexico could respond to any tax the United States were to unilaterally impose on imports from its southern neighbor to finance the wall with levies on select goods, aimed at U.S. regions most dependent on exports south of the border.

Woman Stunned to Learn She Won $2 Million in Lottery: 'I Can't Even Speak Right Now!' Posted: 24 Feb 2017 02:46 PM PST New Jersey attorney Jessica Macarone had no idea she was holding the winning ticket.

GPS device-maker Garmin reeling after workers gunned down Posted: 24 Feb 2017 09:30 PM PST OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — GPS device-maker Garmin long has revered diversity in its workforce, even when the locale of its ever-sprawling operational headquarters — a largely white Kansas City suburb — didn't reflect it.

Verizon’s unlimited advertising is confusing everyong Posted: 24 Feb 2017 11:58 AM PST Verizon has rolled out a thorough ad campaign to go with its new unlimited data plan. As is normal these days, the ads focus on the pricing per line when you have four lines, which works out to $45 per line, plus taxes and fees. Unfortunately for sales reps working in Verzion's stores, wannabe customers don't read the fine print. Several Verizon retail sources have told BGR that customers are coming in "every hour" asking for "that $45 Unlimited plan," just to be told that actually, it's $80 plus taxes for the plan if there's just one of you. I'm sure Verizon is happy that customers are excited by the pricing of its unlimited plan, but people wanting one line for $45 per month seems to be causing serious problems for the retail outlets. One employee said that "if I have to explain the bad math to one more customer, I'm going to go [around the city] and write '$80' on every Verizon ad I can find." A poster on the Verizon subreddit echoed the comments: "I swear man, if another customer comes in and asks for our new $45 UDP, I'm gonna rip the posters off the walls. I'm not even cushioning my response to customers anymore. I just tell them it's gimmicky marketing math meant to get them in store. Anyone else having a lot of push back from frustrated customers on this phrasing?" Verizon is definitely not the first wireless network to focus on the per-line unlimited cost, rather than being more upfront about the pricing. Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T have all used per-line pricing in the past, despite the fact that most people don't actually have four lines per account. Still, it seems like people have been waiting so long for a Verizon unlimited plan that this ad campaign has sparked more interest than usual.

Search for murder suspect, 6-year-old daughter ends in crash Posted: 24 Feb 2017 05:04 PM PST BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A missing 6-year-old Connecticut girl was found in Pennsylvania on Friday following a high-speed car chase and crash that involved a car driven by her father, who's suspected in her mother's killing, authorities said.

Iran's Rouhani to run for second term: vice-president Posted: 26 Feb 2017 01:22 AM PST Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has decided to run for re-election in May, the vice-president for parliamentary affairs said on Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA. "In recent weeks, Mr Rouhani has reached a conclusion to take part in the presidential elections," Hosseinali Amiri told reporters. Rouhani, a 68-year-old moderate who has pushed for greater social freedoms and improved ties with the West, has been widely expected to run for a second term but has yet to formally announce his candidature for the May 19 election.

Best Mildew-Resistant Paint for Your Bathroom Posted: 25 Feb 2017 03:00 AM PST Remodeling a bathroom is messy and expensive, about $9,300, on average, according to HomeAdvisor.com. And in some metropolitan areas, $20,000 is what it takes. After all that work and expense, yo...

Boosting Erdogan powers will make 'strong Turkey': PM Posted: 25 Feb 2017 06:21 AM PST Prime Minister Binali Yildirim urged Turks to approve constitutional changes to boost President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's powers on Saturday, saying it would make Turkey stronger. "For a strong Turkey, lasting stability, our choice is 'yes'. This is our wish, it will come," Yildirim told the gathering in Ankara of party members and supporters from the country's 81 provinces.

Someone lost a pair of Snuggie-clad goats, but it's OK because they were found Posted: 24 Feb 2017 01:55 PM PST Finding out you've lost a pet is one of the most crushing and terrifying moments to experience. But losing two goats in Snuggies? We can't even imagine what that level of pain would feel like. That's exactly what happened in Nampa, Idaho. The Nampa Police Department discovered two lost goats in their town, who also appear to be wearing Snuggies. In an attempt to find their owner, they posted a picture of the goats to Facebook. SEE ALSO: Dog DGAF when poor owner shells out $1,000 after it swallows a bouncy ball "Have you lost your goats? Or your Snuggies?" the post reads. "The Snuggie-clad ruminants have been transported to the West Valley Humane Society." Fortunately, the goats' owner has been found. All is well with these goats, who were probably nice and cozy the entire time thanks to their Snuggies. Let's not forget to appreciate the amazingly written caption to go along with the photo. I mean, just look at those hashtags: "#WhatsARuminant #TotesMaGoats #WeveGotYourGoat" That's the work of a true social media artist. The officer pictured in the photo has received an outpouring of love from the community. According to multiple comments on the picture, Animal Control Officer Duff is always there to locate lost pets, even sometimes giving them a ride home and calling to follow up on how they are doing after recovery. Way to go, Idaho. BONUS: Goats were on the loose for 24 hours in a Kentucky city

Trump Administration Won’t Call Extremist Group ‘ISIL’ Like Obama Did Posted: 24 Feb 2017 09:33 PM PST The reason behind Obama using ISIL to refer to the terrorist group was believed to be partly geographical and partly grammatical.

Pope suggests 'better to be atheist than hypocritical Catholic' Posted: 26 Feb 2017 08:35 AM PST Pope Francis delivered another criticism of some members of his own Church on Thursday, suggesting it is better to be an atheist than one of "many" Catholics who he said lead a hypocritical double life. Less than two months after his election, he said Christians should see atheists as good people if they do good.

Thorny skate will not be added to endangered species list Posted: 25 Feb 2017 08:25 PM PST PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The thorny skate's population may have declined, but not by enough to justify listing it under the Endangered Species Act, the federal government has ruled.

New leak confirms Moto G5 specs, reveals second model Posted: 24 Feb 2017 04:14 PM PST With just a few days to go until Mobile World Congress 2017, we know basically all there is to know about Motorola's upcoming midrange phones. The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus have leaked repeatedly throughout the month, but before we head out for the weekend, we have just one more leak to share with you. On Friday, the specifications for the Moto G5 appeared on GFXBench. A separate leak last week from retailer Ktronix already told us everything we needed to know about the phone, but now we have a secondary source to back up that information. So has anything changed in the week since the specs leaked? According to GFXBench, the Moto G5 will feature a 1080p 5-inch display, 1.4GHz octa-core Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM and will run Android 7.0 out of the box. That all lines up with the information from Ktronix, but there are a few details that have changed since the last leak. While Ktronix claimed that the G5 would feature a 13-megapixel camera, the GFXBench leak only shows a 12-megapixel camera. More importantly, the GFXBench listing appears to imply that there will be two models of the Moto G5. One will come equipped with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage while the second will have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Presumably the 16GB model would be $50-100 cheaper than the 32GB model. At this point, we have a mostly clear picture of what the Moto G5 and the larger Moto G5 Plus are going to look like, but there are clearly some details that leakers can't agree on. We'll know for sure when Lenovo/Motorola holds its event at MWC 2017 on Sunday, February 26th.

Leading critic of Philippine leader arrested on drug charges Posted: 24 Feb 2017 06:51 PM PST MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine senator and leading critic of President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly crackdown on illegal drugs said she won't be intimidated by a leader she called a "serial killer" after police arrested her on drug charges.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe says will not impose successor, party will choose Posted: 25 Feb 2017 06:48 AM PST By Philimon Bulawayo MATOBO, Zimbabwe (Reuters) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe said on Saturday he would not impose his successor and that if the ruling ZANU-PF party felt he should retire, it would hold an extraordinary congress to choose a new leader. The world's oldest leader, who turned 93 this week, has maintained a tight grip on power in Zimbabwe since independence from Britain in 1980. Mugabe was joined by thousands of supporters to celebrate his birthday at a school in Matobo just outside the second biggest city Bulawayo, and a short distance from the grave of colonialist Cecil John Rhodes.

Dog the Bounty Hunter at CPAC day 3 Posted: 24 Feb 2017 01:30 PM PST ABC News' Lana Zak catches up with the reality TV star at CPAC

Israel army disperses Lebanese protesters at border Posted: 25 Feb 2017 11:03 AM PST Israel's army dispersed dozens of Lebanese demonstrators Saturday after they crossed the border protesting against the alleged installation of spying equipment in their village, the Israeli army and media said. "Dozens of people gathered at the border between Lebanon and Israel," a military spokeswoman said. "Upon the group crossing of the international border, IDF forces fired dispersal means in order to disperse the gathering and prevent further infiltration into Israeli territory," she said, adding there were no casualties.

Unlike colleagues, Michigan congressman embraces town halls Posted: 25 Feb 2017 12:30 AM PST BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan congressman is embracing the town halls that many of his Republican counterparts have avoided as people lash out at President Donald Trump's early actions and the planned repeal of the federal health care law.

Speculation Grows as Hunt Intensifies for Killer of 2 Teen Hikers in Indiana Posted: 24 Feb 2017 02:46 PM PST A facial recognition expert is also discussing the killer's appearance.

Girl Scout Cookie Doughnuts Have Arrived Posted: 24 Feb 2017 01:17 PM PST Now you can eat your favorite Girl Scout cookies as doughnuts.

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• Vice President Pence downplays concerns over disruptions to health care
• Toyota to Unveil Yaris GRMN at Geneva Motor Show
• Wonder-ful news: 13-year-old girl wins Supreme Court decision over service dog
• U.S. seeks extradition of ex-Guatemala officials on drug charges
• Race for DNC chair narrows
• Georgia woman wages single-handed fight for open government
• Trump Just Allowed Private Prisons To Make Huge Profits: Bernie Sanders
• Navy: Arrest of AWOL sailor and new mother was 'last resort'
• Lexus, Porsche, Toyota, Buick: America's most dependable brands
• Cop's Home, Truck Vandalized After Viral Video Shows Him in Confrontation With Teen and Firing Shot
• 'Ring of fire' eclipse treat for southern skygazers
• China continues 'steady pattern' of S.China Sea militarization: experts
• Supreme Court seeks views on transgender policy switch
• India police arrest cheap mobile maker on fraud charges
• Trump's Latest Order To Create 'Regulatory Reform Task Force' In Each Agency
• 2018 Toyota Tundra to Be First Pickup With Standard Automatic Emergency Braking
• 4 charged in death of 9-year-old boy with cerebral palsy
• Pakistan says gas leak, not bomb, behind Lahore blast
• A drone flies into a tiger habitat, and you’ll absolutely believe what happens next
• Michael Isikoff on the latest news of the White House asking the FBI to dispute Russia reports
• China's New Frigate Design Looks Awfully Familiar
• Infant who survived in 1920s sideshow incubator dies at 96
• Latinos Don't Actually Hate Trump
• Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Lake Tanganyika area: USGS
• Remembering Steve Jobs In 10 Quotes
• Judge allows a second accuser to testify at Cosby sex assault trial
• California senator removed after criticizing late lawmaker
• Tesla now offers insurance and maintenance for life
• Baked spaghetti squash that takes hassle out of cooking
• Little Tikes Recalls Thousands Of Toddler Swings
• Trump asks NASA to explore putting crew on rocket's debut flight
• India is so tired and so overworked
• Crowds gather for S.Africa anti-immigration march
• Conditions deteriorate in west Mosul as Iraqi advances slow
• UK Conservatives embarrass Labour Party by winning seat
• California county seeks nationwide halt of Trump sanctuary order
• Guatemalan navy blocks Dutch 'abortion ship'
• Pope Francis Speaks Out Against Catholics Leading 'Double Lives'

Vice President Pence downplays concerns over disruptions to health care Posted: 23 Feb 2017 06:27 PM PST Vice President Mike Pence dismissed concerns Thursday about the pace of Republican plans to repeal and replace the health care law passed by Democrats under President Barack Obama, promising an "orderly transition" to a new system. It was the only comment by Pence in a 20-minute speech that went beyond boilerplate rhetoric and touched on challenges facing the new administration.

Toyota to Unveil Yaris GRMN at Geneva Motor Show Posted: 23 Feb 2017 12:55 PM PST A Yaris with 205 horsepower doesnt sound all that bad.

Wonder-ful news: 13-year-old girl wins Supreme Court decision over service dog Posted: 23 Feb 2017 03:01 PM PST You may have seen photos of a young girl and her goldendoodle Wonder on the steps of the Supreme Court on social media, so who is she and why is she smiling? On Wednesday, the Supreme Court unanimously sided with Fry, which may allow her to sue her local school board for damages for the emotional distress she said she suffered by being denied the assistance of her service dog. "The school district had decided that Wonder wasn't necessary," Stacy Fry, Ehlena's mother, told Yahoo News.

U.S. seeks extradition of ex-Guatemala officials on drug charges Posted: 24 Feb 2017 04:43 PM PST The United States will request the extradition of former Guatemalan Vice President Roxana Baldetti and a former cabinet minister on drug trafficking charges, the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala said on Friday. Baldetti has been imprisoned in Guatemala since 2015 on charges of leading a network that defrauded the government of the Central American country along with former president Otto Pérez Molina, who has also been arrested and is awaiting trial.

Race for DNC chair narrows Posted: 24 Feb 2017 11:28 AM PST ABC News' MaryAlice Parks talks with DNC chair hopeful Pete Buttigieg and former Vermont Governor Howard Dean.

Georgia woman wages single-handed fight for open government Posted: 24 Feb 2017 01:57 PM PST ATLANTA (AP) — When Nydia Tisdale turned her camera on a north Georgia city council meeting, the mayor ordered her to stop recording and had a police officer forcibly remove her and the camera.

Trump Just Allowed Private Prisons To Make Huge Profits: Bernie Sanders Posted: 23 Feb 2017 09:16 PM PST The Vermont senator has been a vocal critic of the "business model" of private prisons and in 2015, introduced a bill to ban such facilities.

Navy: Arrest of AWOL sailor and new mother was 'last resort' Posted: 24 Feb 2017 03:07 PM PST FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A 24-year-old U.S. Navy sailor who had a baby in August was arrested and remains on a military hold after being accused of deserting her post, court records show.

Lexus, Porsche, Toyota, Buick: America's most dependable brands Posted: 24 Feb 2017 07:41 AM PST In the market for a car--maybe one that's a little gently used? You're in luck: this week, J.D. Power published its 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study, showing which brands are likely to cause the fewest headaches down the road.  The Dependability Study is a bit like Power's equally popular Initial Quality Study, which is typically issued in June. Both studies assess real-world data from America's registered drivers about the problems they've had with their cars, trucks, and SUVs. The difference is that the Initial Quality Study looks at issues folks have had with new vehicles during the first 90 days of ownership. The Dependability Study, however, looks at vehicles that are three years old--the idea being that brands that score well stand a better chance of holding up over the long term.  For the 2017 edition of its Dependability Study, Power polled 35,186 original owners of 2014 model-year vehicles, asking how many issues they'd had with their vehicles in the previous 12 months. Responses were gathered between October and December 2016. The winners, the losers Tied for first place in this year's study were two perennial top-of-the-heap contenders: luxury marques Lexus and Porsche. Each brand had a reported 110 problems per 100 vehicles during the prior year. But premium cars weren't the only ones receiving high scores: in third place was one of the world's best-known mass-market brands, Toyota, with 123 problems per 100 vehicles. Buick followed with a score of 126, and Mercedes-Benz rounded out the top five with 133. The industry average was 156 problems per 100 vehicles. That's four points higher than the 2016 average.  At the bottom of the charts were four of Fiat Chrysler's five brands (which is, unfortunately, fairly common in surveys like this). Fiat fared worst of all, with a staggering 298 problems per 100 vehicles, though in fairness, it might've been bested by Smart if Power had been able to find enough Smart owners to include in the survey.  In the penultimate spot, Jeep fared much better than its FCA sibling, with owners reporting 209 problems per 100 vehicles during the previous year. Other low performers were Infiniti (203), Dodge (187), and Ram (183). As far as individual models are concerned, Toyota was the clear winner, earning top marks in 10 of Power's 18 segments. (That's a record for this study.) Those winners included the Lexus ES, Lexus GS, Lexus RX, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Toyota Prius, Toyota Prius v, Toyota Sienna, and Toyota Venza. And interestingly enough, of all models--luxury and mass-market--the Toyota Camry had the fewest number of issues.  Takeaways What does all this mean for you, the buyer? Apart from fewer trips to the garage, high dependability scores could mean more money in the bank. Because of their strong performance, Power says that Toyota vehicles have resale values that are $750 higher than the national average.   It also means that when it comes to issues with your next ride, chances are they'll involve the technology on your dashboard, not the transmission. In-car tech accounted for 22 percent of all owners' visits to the shop, and more often than not Bluetooth pairing and misrecognition of voice commands were the culprits. You've been warned.

Cop's Home, Truck Vandalized After Viral Video Shows Him in Confrontation With Teen and Firing Shot Posted: 23 Feb 2017 02:08 PM PST Neighbors have also come to the officer's defense.

'Ring of fire' eclipse treat for southern skygazers Posted: 24 Feb 2017 08:13 AM PST A spectacular "ring of fire" solar eclipse Sunday will regale skygazers in South America and southern Africa, with seafarers in the nearby Atlantic getting a front-row view too, astronomers say. The eclipse -- during which the Sun will all but disappear as the Moon crosses its path -- will be most visible in a 100-kilometre (62-mile) band cutting through Chile, Argentina, Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

China continues 'steady pattern' of S.China Sea militarization: experts Posted: 23 Feb 2017 11:47 AM PST Recent satellite imagery appears to show China is completing structures intended to house surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) on a series of artificial islands in the South China Sea, a Washington think-tank said Thursday. According to images published by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, the structures are being installed on Fiery Cross Reef, Mischief Reef and Subi Reef in the Spratly Islands. The AMTI, which is part of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said China appears to have begun construction on the buildings between late September and early November 2016.

Supreme Court seeks views on transgender policy switch Posted: 24 Feb 2017 08:30 AM PST The Supreme Court wants both sides in the significant case on transgender students' rights to submit their views on the possible impact of the switch in policy on those rights by the Trump Administration.

India police arrest cheap mobile maker on fraud charges Posted: 24 Feb 2017 12:14 AM PST LUCKNOW, India (AP) — The director of an Indian company that claimed it was selling the world's cheapest smartphone was arrested Thursday on fraud charges, police said Friday.

Trump's Latest Order To Create 'Regulatory Reform Task Force' In Each Agency Posted: 24 Feb 2017 06:27 AM PST The executive order, slated for release after Trump's CPAC remarks, would create teams to focus solely on altering or repealing regulations.

2018 Toyota Tundra to Be First Pickup With Standard Automatic Emergency Braking Posted: 24 Feb 2017 11:16 AM PST The 2018 Toyota Tundra will become the first pickup truck with automatic emergency braking as a standard feature. Often available only as an option, AEB has been found to cut accidents.   Toyota ...

4 charged in death of 9-year-old boy with cerebral palsy Posted: 23 Feb 2017 03:15 PM PST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A judge entered not guilty pleas Thursday on behalf of four people charged with neglect in the death of a malnourished 9-year-old western Indiana boy with cerebral palsy.

Pakistan says gas leak, not bomb, behind Lahore blast Posted: 24 Feb 2017 03:52 AM PST An explosion that killed seven people and caused panic in the Pakistani city of Lahore was caused by a gas leak and not a bomb as police had earlier stated, officials said Friday. It was not caused by explosives or a result of terrorism," Punjab provincial law minister Rana Sanaullah said Friday. Thursday's explosion sent panic through Lahore, where reports of a second blast were quickly debunked.

A drone flies into a tiger habitat, and you’ll absolutely believe what happens next Posted: 23 Feb 2017 12:58 PM PST Anyone who's ever used a laser pointer in the same room as a cat knows that any fast-moving object is pretty much fair game for feline ferocity. Knowing that, it's hard to imagine exactly what this drone pilot was thinking when allowed the pricey airborne gadget to get within swiping distance of an entire family of tigers. Whatever made him do it, the video is a treat to watch. The drone, which was being operated by reporters hoping to snag some up-closeup shots of Siberian tigers in China's Heilongjiang Province, made several low passes over the big cats, immediately piquing their interest. The tigers began following the drone around, slowly at first, but quickly picked up speed as the drone dropped in altitude. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhe_cyrHNpI It wasn't long before the drone pilot came a little too close to one of the cats, allowing it to slap the craft right out of the sky. Predictably, the tigers swarmed on the downed drone and began tearing it apart. Unfortunately, it seems the drone's battery shorted out from damage and the gadget began billowing thick white smoke, which was enough to scare the tigers off. It's undeniably adorable to watch the huge cats act like little kittens at the sight of the flying toy, but it's also pretty obnoxious that the reporters flying the drone allowed it to get within paw's reach of being knocked down. At the end of the day, the drone and its pilot got exactly what they deserved.

Michael Isikoff on the latest news of the White House asking the FBI to dispute Russia reports Posted: 24 Feb 2017 09:48 AM PST On Feb. 23 at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Yahoo News and Finance Anchor Bianna Golodryga spoke to Yahoo News Chief Investigative Correspondent Michael Isikoff about a report that the White House asked the FBI to dispute recent media claims regarding President Trump's campaign staffers' communication with Russia during the election.

China's New Frigate Design Looks Awfully Familiar Posted: 24 Feb 2017 09:37 AM PST The three-hull design is more heavily armed than the American ship that inspired it.

Infant who survived in 1920s sideshow incubator dies at 96 Posted: 24 Feb 2017 11:47 AM PST MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Lucille Conlin Horn weighed barely 2 pounds when she was born, a perilous size for any infant, especially in 1920. Doctors told her parents to hold off on a funeral for her twin sister who had died at birth, expecting she too would soon be gone.

Latinos Don't Actually Hate Trump Posted: 23 Feb 2017 09:05 PM PST Only 40 percent of Hispanics said Trump would be a poor or terrible president, while 50 percent said he would be an average, good or great president.

Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Lake Tanganyika area: USGS Posted: 23 Feb 2017 11:02 PM PST (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the southern area of Lake Tanganyika early on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.1, was in a national park area in northern Zambia close to Lake Tanganyika. The quake, which struck at 2:32 a.m. (0032 GMT), could be felt across the lake in Tanzania and to the north in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, the USGS said.

Remembering Steve Jobs In 10 Quotes Posted: 24 Feb 2017 07:46 AM PST The former Apple co-founder and chief executive left a memorable legacy -- and some memorable quotes. Here are 10 quotes in remembrance of Jobs' birthday.

Judge allows a second accuser to testify at Cosby sex assault trial Posted: 24 Feb 2017 09:30 AM PST About 50 women have accused Cosby, 79, of sexual assault. Cosby has denied any wrongdoing, but the accusations have shattered his image as an icon of family-friendly entertainment. Constand worked with the women's basketball team at Temple University, where Cosby, a university alumnus, befriended her.

California senator removed after criticizing late lawmaker Posted: 23 Feb 2017 07:36 PM PST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker was removed from the state Senate floor Thursday after refusing to stop delivering a speech criticizing late state Sen. Tom Hayden for his leadership role in the anti-Vietnam War movement of the 1960s.

Tesla now offers insurance and maintenance for life Posted: 24 Feb 2017 08:00 AM PST Self-driving cars are going to ruin everything--in a good way. If all goes as planned, they'll dramatically reduce auto accidents and highway fatalities; boost fuel efficiency; minimize traffic jams; and maybe even cut the number of vehicles we own. Autonomous vehicles are likely to wreak havoc on the insurance industry, too. For insurance agents who might not be worried about that doomsday scenario just yet, they should take a look at Tesla. That's because Tesla has slowly begun offering lifetime insurance policies to some buyers--and that package covers vehicle maintenance, too. The automaker hasn't widely discussed the feature, but it became public knowledge during an earnings call earlier this week. According to Tesla's President of Global Sales and Service, Jonathan McNeill, the insurance and maintenance package has been quietly rolling out to shoppers in Asian markets, where it's proven very popular. In fact, McNeill says that the majority of Tesla buyers in Asia have opted to shell out for the package. Tesla hasn't yet confirmed the price of the package, nor has it hinted when it might be available to shoppers in other markets. However, the offering clearly stems in large part from the company's confidence in its semi-autonomous (and soon, fully autonomous) Autopilot software.  Would you be willing to pay upfront for a lifetime insurance and maintenance package? If so, how much? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Baked spaghetti squash that takes hassle out of cooking Posted: 23 Feb 2017 09:55 AM PST A few years ago when everyone I knew was on the Paleo diet, I started making spaghetti squash and topping it with meat sauce to feed my dinner party guests who were off carbs. I grew up eating spaghetti squash with butter and Parmesan cheese, so I have always had a taste for it, and more and more it seems an easy way to get an extra vegetable into my diet.

Little Tikes Recalls Thousands Of Toddler Swings Posted: 24 Feb 2017 08:53 AM PST More than 540,000 of the company's 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure Pink Swing was included in the recall.

Trump asks NASA to explore putting crew on rocket's debut flight Posted: 24 Feb 2017 12:55 PM PST By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - The Trump administration has directed NASA to study whether it is feasible to fly astronauts on the debut flight of the agency's heavy-lift rocket, a mission currently planned to be unmanned and targeted to launch in late 2018, officials said on Friday. The study marks President Donald Trump's first step in shaping a vision for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Under former President Barack Obama, the U.S. space agency was working on the heavy-lift Space Launch System rocket and Orion deep-space capsule with the aim of sending astronauts to rendezvous with an asteroid in the mid-2020s, followed by a human expedition to Mars in the 2030s.

India is so tired and so overworked Posted: 24 Feb 2017 05:39 AM PST We told you that our lack of sleep is costing the world billions of dollars. We also told you that Gen-Z might be the most hardworking people ever.  Now it's time to put the spotlight on India — a country of 1.3 billion people with 65% below the age of 35.  SEE ALSO: Facebook's new bereavement leave raises an important point about grief in the workplace In short: India is tired, overworked, sleep-starved and vacation-deprived. Here are 5 stats that show India needs to up its work-like balance game:  1. Almost a quarter (22%) of Indians are concerned about being tired. That is their biggest health concern, this report says. Image: Shutterstock / lenetstan 2. Indian millennials reportedly spend 52 hours a week at work, the highest in the world. The average for the US is 45 and the UK is 41.  Image: Shutterstock / Elnur 3. An average employee works around 2,195 hours every year, more than those in most countries.  Image: Shutterstock / WeStudio 4. In big cities like Mumbai, some spend up to 8 hours a day commuting to-and-from work. Image: Shutterstock / Constantin Stanciu 5. India is the 4th most vacation-deprived country in the world, as this study reveals. Image: Shutterstock / MihaPater Seriously India, just take a break! BONUS: This social experiment takes a poignant look at academic pressure placed on students

Crowds gather for S.Africa anti-immigration march Posted: 24 Feb 2017 01:09 AM PST At least 300 people gathered for an anti-immigration march in the South African capital Pretoria on Friday, as President Jacob Zuma condemned xenophobic violence that has targeted shops and homes. Tyres were burnt in streets near Pretoria in the morning, as tensions rise between some South Africans and migrants from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Pakistan and elsewhere.

Conditions deteriorate in west Mosul as Iraqi advances slow Posted: 25 Feb 2017 09:28 AM PST MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — The Iraqi advance into Mosul's western half slowed Saturday as combat turned to urban warfare and Iraqi forces met stiff resistance from the Islamic State group. Hundreds of civilians poured out of Mosul on foot following the advances, but the vast majority of 750,000 estimated to still be in the city's west remain trapped, and describe deteriorating humanitarian and security conditions.

UK Conservatives embarrass Labour Party by winning seat Posted: 24 Feb 2017 09:17 AM PST LONDON (AP) — Britain's governing Conservative Party dealt a humiliating blow Friday to the opposition Labour Party and its struggling leader Jeremy Corbyn by winning a parliamentary seat that had been in Labour's hands for decades.

California county seeks nationwide halt of Trump sanctuary order Posted: 23 Feb 2017 11:01 AM PST Trump last month signed an order targeting local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, as he made plans to transform how the United States deals with immigration and national security. Santa Clara County, which includes the city of San Jose and several smaller Silicon Valley communities, sued in San Francisco federal court earlier this month, saying Trump's plan to withhold federal funds is unconstitutional.

Guatemalan navy blocks Dutch 'abortion ship' Posted: 23 Feb 2017 11:39 PM PST Guatemala's military detains a Dutch boat that provides abortions as it entered the waters outside the Central American country. Abortion is illegal in Guatemala, unless the woman's live is at risk. Eve Johnson reports.

Pope Francis Speaks Out Against Catholics Leading 'Double Lives' Posted: 23 Feb 2017 01:00 PM PST He delivered a strong message against hypocritical Catholics during a Thursday mass in Rome.

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