2018年7月6日星期五

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Woman Who Scaled Statue Of Liberty Was Protesting Trump's Immigration Policies

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 03:41 AM PDT

Woman Who Scaled Statue Of Liberty Was Protesting Trump's Immigration PoliciesTherese Patricia Okoumou, the 45-year-old woman arrested for scaling the State


Roe v. Wade supporters alarmed by Supreme Court contender’s past statements

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 10:34 AM PDT

Roe v. Wade supporters alarmed by Supreme Court contender's past statementsA frontrunner for the Supreme Court nomination has already stirred discussion over her religious views and positions on abortion, among other issues.


Women showing significant preference for Democrats in 2018: poll

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 02:20 PM PDT

Women showing significant preference for Democrats in 2018: pollNew Quinnipiac polling shows that women's preference for Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections significantly surpasses that of previous years, without a corresponding boost in preference by men for Republicans.


Defense Contractor Will 'Look Into' White Supremacist It Allegedly Employs

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 02:58 PM PDT

Defense Contractor Will 'Look Into' White Supremacist It Allegedly EmploysDefense contractor Northrop Grumman said Thursday that it is "taking immediate


Texas mother shoots man trying to steal car with her kids inside

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 09:00 AM PDT

Texas mother shoots man trying to steal car with her kids insideMichelle, who asked that her identity not be revealed, shot the man after he climbed into the driver's seat of her SUV while she was inside a gas station and he began to drive away with her two young children in the back seat.


Ed Schultz, MSNBC Broadcaster And Radio Personality, Dead At 64

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 10:19 AM PDT

Ed Schultz, MSNBC Broadcaster And Radio Personality, Dead At 64Longtime radio personality Ed Schultz has died, his employer RT America


White man calls police on black neighbor, demanding to see her ID

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 07:40 AM PDT

White man calls police on black neighbor, demanding to see her IDNorth Carolina police were called to a private community pool Wednesday afternoon after a white man asked a black woman to show her ID.


‘Occupy ICE’ Movement Spreads Across Cities Nationwide

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 03:43 PM PDT

'Occupy ICE' Movement Spreads Across Cities NationwideSAN FRANCISCO -- Protests outside the offices of Immigration and Customs


Big Question: Whose advice will President Trump take on his Supreme Court pick?

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 07:08 AM PDT

Big Question: Whose advice will President Trump take on his Supreme Court pick?The political battle over Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick is underway– and its not just Republicans vs. Democrats. Republicans are having their own internal disagreement on who should be the nominee.


Investigators' emails to US Rep. Jordan went to bad address

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 04:19 PM PDT

Investigators' emails to US Rep. Jordan went to bad addressCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan's office said records released Thursday show lawyers' attempts to schedule an interview with him as part of an Ohio State University sex abuse investigation were sent to a non-existent email address.


Japanese Cult Leader Shoko Asahara, Mastermind Behind Deadly Tokyo Subway Gassing, Executed

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 06:06 PM PDT

Japanese Cult Leader Shoko Asahara, Mastermind Behind Deadly Tokyo Subway Gassing, ExecutedThe sarin gas attack killed 13 people and sickened more than 6,000


Trump's Crackdown On Families Isn't Stopping Them From Crossing The Border

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 03:05 PM PDT

Trump's Crackdown On Families Isn't Stopping Them From Crossing The BorderThe Trump administration suggested on Thursday that its border crackdown,


International coalition of rescuers unite to save trapped Thai soccer team

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 06:10 AM PDT

International coalition of rescuers unite to save trapped Thai soccer teamMore than a thousand people from all over the world are involved in the massive rescue effort to save the 12 teenage boys and their 25-year-old soccer coach trapped inside a cave in northern Thailand.


Couple Documents Budding Romance Between Fellow Air Passengers After Switching Seats

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 11:54 AM PDT

Couple Documents Budding Romance Between Fellow Air Passengers After Switching SeatsRosey Blair and her boyfriend, Houston Hardaway, became accidental matchmakers after switching seats so they could sit together.


More human remains linked to alleged Canada serial killer found

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 01:11 PM PDT

More human remains linked to alleged Canada serial killer foundCanadian police Thursday announced the discovery of more human remains buried at a Toronto property where body parts of the victims of an suspected serial killer were previously found. Authorities have since Wednesday been combing a forested ravine next to a home where Bruce McArthur, 66, worked as a landscape gardener. The remains of seven of his victims, all gay men, were found in about 20 flower pots around the house, whose owners had installed a garage for McArthur to store his tools.


The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week, June 30 to July 6

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 06:01 AM PDT

The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week, June 30 to July 6The ladies of Twitter never fail to brighten our days with brilliant ― but


The Latest: Statue of Liberty base climber identified

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 02:46 AM PDT

The Latest: Statue of Liberty base climber identifiedNEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on a climber on the base of the Statue of Liberty and demonstrators who hung a banner from the statue's pedestal (all times local):


A Former Thai Navy SEAL Has Died During a Rescue Mission for Soccer Team Trapped in a Cave

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 08:39 PM PDT

A Former Thai Navy SEAL Has Died During a Rescue Mission for Soccer Team Trapped in a CavePetty Officer Samarn Kunan died from lack of oxygen


Judge Upholds Key Parts Of California Sanctuary Policies

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 01:01 PM PDT

Judge Upholds Key Parts Of California Sanctuary PoliciesA district court judge on Thursday rejected the Justice Department's request


Italy says won't buy more F-35 fighter jets, may cut existing order

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 07:57 AM PDT

Italy says won't buy more F-35 fighter jets, may cut existing orderItaly will not buy more Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets and is considering whether to stick to the order to which it is already committed, Defence Minister Elisabetta Trenta said on Friday. Trenta comes from the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement which has always been critical of NATO member Italy's order for 90 of the planes, saying the money could be better spent to boost welfare and help the sluggish economy. "We won't buy any more F-35s," Trenta said in a television interview with private broadcaster La 7.


Thai official says boys may be taken out of cave in stages

Posted: 04 Jul 2018 05:36 PM PDT

Thai official says boys may be taken out of cave in stagesMAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — A Thai official overseeing the rescue operation of a soccer team trapped in a flooded cave said the 12 boys and their coach may not all be extracted at the same time depending on their health.


Starbucks back in hot water, 'disrespects' stutterer

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 02:39 PM PDT

Starbucks back in hot water, 'disrespects' stuttererStarbucks was back in hot water Friday, three months after a branch manager called the police on two black men -- this time for seemingly mocking a customer with a stutter. When the customer, called Sam, gave his drink order in a Philadelphia Starbucks on June 27 he stuttered over his name. The barista replied "Okay, S-s-s-sam" and, retrieving his iced coffee, found the label was marked "SSSAM," according to friend and business school student Tan Lekwijit, who reported the incident on Facebook.


Disgraced EPA chief Scott Pruitt quits despite Trump favor

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 02:08 PM PDT

Disgraced EPA chief Scott Pruitt quits despite Trump favorEric Lipton, New York Times investigative reporter, discusses why scandal-burdened EPA chief Scott Pruitt decided to resign now when Donald Trump has made clear that corruption and disgrace are not disqualifying in his cabinet.


Alabama woman charged in death of dog left in car

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 01:05 PM PDT

Alabama woman charged in death of dog left in carTRUSSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama woman charged with animal cruelty after her dog died while locked in a hot car said she doesn't recall the events that led to the animal's death.


US border patrol boat strayed into Canadian waters chasing migrants: fishermen

Posted: 04 Jul 2018 08:41 PM PDT

US border patrol boat strayed into Canadian waters chasing migrants: fishermenA US border patrol boat strayed into Canadian territorial waters while chasing "illegal immigrants" off the coast of Maine and Nova Scotia, Canadian fishermen said Wednesday. Laurence Cook, chair of the Grand Manan Fishermen's Association, said on Facebook that a US border patrol launch out of Maine attempted to stop a Canadian fishing vessel in Canadian waters. Grand Manan is a Canadian island in the Gulf of Maine, right off the coast that hosts the border between the United States and Canada.


$5.8-Million Bugatti Chiron Divo To Debut At Pebble Beach?

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 04:25 AM PDT

$5.8-Million Bugatti Chiron Divo To Debut At Pebble Beach?Lighter than the Chiron Sport, the new special edition will allegedly get a quicker gearbox derived from race cars.


Israel threatens Syria over Golan deployment, extends refugee aid

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 12:01 PM PDT

Israel threatens Syria over Golan deployment, extends refugee aidBy Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli cabinet minister warned Syria and its backer Russia on Thursday that Israel could attack Damascus' forces if they try to deploy in a demilitarized border zone while advancing against rebels in the region. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad launched an offensive last month to regain southern Deraa, and is expected to aim next for rebel-held Queitra, abutting the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Many of them have sought shelter at the Jordanian border or the Golan lines with Israel, generating pressure on both countries to provide relief.


Justin Trudeau admits apologising to female reporter who accused him of groping – but insists he did nothing wrong

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 02:33 AM PDT

Justin Trudeau admits apologising to female reporter who accused him of groping – but insists he did nothing wrongJustin Trudeau has admitted making an apology to a female reporter who accused him of groping her at a charity fundraiser in 2000 – but says he still feels he did nothing wrong. The Canadian prime minister – who has presented himself as a vocal supporter of feminist causes – has faced questions since allegations of his inappropriate behaviour emerged last week. In his first comments about the incident, he claimed he "didn't remember any negative interactions" during his appearance at the event in the town of Creston, British Colombia.


Rpt: Cohen doesn't think Trump will pardon him, hires Clinton ally

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 01:08 PM PDT

Rpt: Cohen doesn't think Trump will pardon him, hires Clinton allyMichael Cohen no longer believes that Trump will pardon him, according to friends. Plus, Trump hires a longtime Clinton loyalist for his legal team. Ari Melber discusses the developments with Mimi Rocah and Matt Miller.


Soccer team lost for 10 days in cave in Thailand has been located

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 05:30 AM PDT

Soccer team lost for 10 days in cave in Thailand has been locatedPhotos from the search for the lost soccer team in Thailand.


The Latest: Victim's mother at hate-crime suspect's hearing

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 02:03 PM PDT

The Latest: Victim's mother at hate-crime suspect's hearingCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The Latest on a hearing for a man charged with hate crimes in a deadly attack on protesters opposing a white nationalist rally in Virginia. (all times local):


Zimbabwe minister sees election boost to 'collapsed' economy

Posted: 04 Jul 2018 07:09 PM PDT

Zimbabwe minister sees election boost to 'collapsed' economyZimbabwe's finance minister says historic elections this month will bolster efforts to revive an economy that he admits "collapsed" due to Robert Mugabe's land reforms. In an interview with AFP, Patrick Chinamasa, one of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's closest allies, predicted the ruling ZANU-PF party would "resoundingly" win the July 30 vote, the first elections since Mugabe was ousted last November after 37 years in power.


Reinventing Your Adult Relationship With a Parent

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 07:38 AM PDT

Reinventing Your Adult Relationship With a ParentNo matter how old you or your parents are, some things never change. Namely, your parents seem to still have a special knack for pushing your buttons or inserting themselves into your adult life. Some parents are overbearing and constantly intrusive in obvious ways. Others are more subtle: Their annoying behavior feels on the surface inconsequential, but over time can strain or irritate.


Immigration top issue for U.S. voters, economy a close second: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 06:30 PM PDT

Immigration top issue for U.S. voters, economy a close second: Reuters/Ipsos pollReuters/Ipsos data shows that immigration became a top concern for registered voters in the United States after the Trump administration in May announced its "zero tolerance" policy on illegal immigrants, saying they would be criminally charged. - Fifteen percent of U.S. registered voters said immigration was the top issue determining how they will cast their ballot in November, while 14 percent said the economy was their biggest concern. - Twenty-six percent of registered Republicans cited immigration as the most important issue likely to determine their vote, up 14 percentage points from a similar poll conducted at the beginning of June.


Sexy Cadillac Coupe Revealed In GM Patent Filing

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 05:59 AM PDT

Sexy Cadillac Coupe Revealed In GM Patent FilingCadillac is absent from the grand touring coupe market, and this could be the answer.


Meghan Markle Can't Stop Wearing The Same Style Of Dress

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 02:29 PM PDT

Meghan Markle Can't Stop Wearing The Same Style Of DressThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out for the Commonwealth Youth Forum on


Twitter Users Eviscerate Trump Tweet Comparing U.S. To Front Lawn

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 02:03 PM PDT

Twitter Users Eviscerate Trump Tweet Comparing U.S. To Front LawnPresident Donald Trump's crankier tweets often give off a "you kids get off my


VIDEO: Great white shark swims next to kayaker in Monterey

Posted: 05 Jul 2018 01:41 PM PDT

VIDEO: Great white shark swims next to kayaker in MontereyCan you imagine? A kayaker in Monterey says he spotted a great white shark swimming by his boat not once, but twice!


Polish Air Force MiG-29 jet crashes in field, killing pilot

Posted: 06 Jul 2018 03:44 AM PDT

Polish Air Force MiG-29 jet crashes in field, killing pilotWARSAW, Poland (AP) — A MiG-29 military jet crashed during a night flight in the country's north and the Polish Air Force pilot was killed despite ejecting before the crash, Poland's defense officials said Friday.


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