| CNN Hits Back At President Trump After He Attacks Its Reporters Posted: 30 Aug 2018 08:43 AM PDT  President Trump's favorite news outlet to hate did not back down from the
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| Former Texas Cop Found Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Unarmed Teenager Jordan Edwards Posted: 29 Aug 2018 04:15 AM PDT  Roy Oliver, a former Texas police officer, was convicted on Tuesday of murder
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| At least four dead in New Mexico after bus collides with truck Posted: 30 Aug 2018 04:31 PM PDT  New Mexico State Police did not immediately confirm how many people were killed and injured, or the cause of the crash on Interstate 40 near Thoreau, about 100 miles west of Albuquerque. Greyhound Lines said 49 people were aboard the bus, which was traveling from Albuquerque to Phoenix, Arizona. A spokeswoman, Crystal Booker, deferred comment to state police regarding the crash.
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| Couple arrested after friend's body parts found in bags Posted: 30 Aug 2018 04:19 AM PDT  Investigators say a woman was beaten to death and chopped up by her best friend's boyfriend, while the best friend allegedly helped.
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| Newlywed Couple Killed in Crash on Way to Honeymoon: 'Don't Take a Day for Granted' Posted: 29 Aug 2018 12:37 PM PDT  Amy Moffat, 28, and Stephen Graham, 30, were driving to Whistler, British Columbia, for their honeymoon when their car veered off the road near Yakima in Washington state about 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
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| Security camera catches speeding Tesla going airborne after hitting railroad tracks Posted: 29 Aug 2018 03:42 PM PDT  Teslas are well known for their acceleration, but flying? A Canadian man caught some serious air after speeding over a railroad crossing in Barrie, Canada, on Tuesday at around 8 p.m. local time. A security camera happened to catch the incident, and holy crap. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk opens up about the personal toll Tesla is taking on him The 46-year-old driver "became airborne and crashed over 100 feet into the opposing lane," according to Barrie Today. The Tesla skidded after landing, and eventually hit a tree in a parking lot. Considering Teslas are, you know, not supposed to fly, it's not surprising that the four-door vehicle, which appears to be a sedan, was totaled. The exact model was not released. Global News reports that the driver of the vehicle was charged with dangerous driving, and was treated at the hospital for minor injuries along with a passenger. Thankfully, no other vehicles were involved. Teslas are relatively heavy cars thanks to the electric battery, so it's safe to say that the vehicle's impressive acceleration capabilities did help the vehicle go airborne, though given the charges it appears that police are blaming the driver. Here's what the driver saw before liftoff: Image: screenshot/google mapsA Redditor who claims to live in the area said it's quite easy to get airborne on the tracks: "I live near here and you literally just need to be going 30 to get air. The guy is a moron." WATCH: Say goodbye to your crutches with this hands-free alternative
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| Vatican whistle-blower renews attacks on Pope Francis over disgraced cardinal as crisis in Catholic Church deepens Posted: 29 Aug 2018 08:23 AM PDT  A Vatican whistle-blower who has accused Pope Francis of having covered up sexually abusive behaviour by an American cardinal stepped up his attack on Wednesday, speaking from a secret location. Archbishop Carlo Mario Vigano, a former Vatican ambassador to the US, has plunged the Catholic Church into crisis with allegations that the pope failed to act against Theodore McCarrick, a US cardinal, who was accused of sexually abusing young priests over decades. Cardinal McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington, resigned in disgrace last month, becoming the first cardinal to step down since 1927. Archbishop Vigano, 77, released an 11-page document detailing the allegations at the weekend and called on Francis to resign. He then went underground amid reports that he feared for his safety. After days of silence he gave an interview, from an undisclosed location, to an Italian journalist, renewing his criticism of Francis' papacy. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick resigned in disgrace in July Credit: Max Rossi/Reuters "I spoke out because corruption has now reached the highest levels of the Church hierarchy," he said, claiming he had received broad support for his actions. "I have had messages from priests and the faithful who have thanked me because my testimony was for them a glimmer of hope for the Church." He denied that he was pursuing a "vendetta" against Pope Francis and cardinals close to him. Vatican analysts say the attack appears to be part of a concerted effort by conservatives to oust Pope Francis, who they dislike for his relatively liberal views on issues such as acceptance of homosexuals, allowing divorcees to take Communion and his push for a more inclusive Church. "It really seems like an obvious move by conservatives to de-legitimise Francis," David Gibson, director of the Centre on Religion and Culture at Fordham University in New York, told Reuters. "This whole thing was carefully coordinated with conservative Catholic media and carefully timed." The strategy was to damage Francis's legacy before he either dies or resigns, perhaps due to ill health, and to ensure a conservative successor. "It's the start of the campaign for the next conclave," said Mr Gibson, referring to the secret election held in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new pope. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has gone into hiding since making the allegations against Pope Francis Credit: Pool/Reuters "Behind these attacks there are dark forces," said Tommaso Valentinetti, 66, an Italian archbishop. The pope's enemies were "throwing mud" to try to discredit him, he said. The allegations against Pope Francis were first aired in the middle of his trip to Ireland, where he apologised for the Church's decades of complicity and cover-up in the sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy. Archbishop Vigano claims that he told Pope Francis of the allegations about Cardinal McCarrick, whom he described as "a serial predator", back in 2013. He said that rather than punish McCarrick, the Argentinian pontiff had lifted sanctions imposed on him by his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. It was only last month that Francis removed McCarrick as a cardinal, ordering him to live a lifetime of penance and prayer, after Church officials in the US found that allegations that he sexually abused a 16-year-old boy were credible. The Pope has not addressed the allegations directly but told journalists on board the papal plane returning from Ireland to Rome to "read the communique attentively and make your own judgement." In his weekly address in St Peter's Square on Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the sins committed by the Church in Ireland but did not mention the accusations levelled against him by Archbishop Vigano. The de facto leader of the conservatives who are deeply unhappy with Francis's five-year papacy is Cardinal Raymond Burke, an American. Pope Francis poses with native Mexican people during his weekly audience in St. Peter's Square on August 29, 2018 in the Vatican. Credit: Giulio Origlia/Getty A traditionalist, he has accused the Pope of causing confusion with his remarks about homosexuality and giving Communion to divorcees who remarry in civil ceremonies. Cardinal Burke said on Wednesday that the allegations levelled against the Pope by Archbishop Vigano were "very serious" and had left him "speechless". "I believe we now need a full response from the Pope and the Vatican," he told La Repubblica newspaper. Calling for the pope to resign was "legitimate" if it was proved that he had made "grave errors" but the matter needed to be properly investigated, Cardinal Burke said. "I have nothing personal against the pope. I'm simply trying to defend the true faith and the clear presentation of the faith."
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| S. Korea's Moon replaces defence chief in cabinet reshuffle Posted: 30 Aug 2018 12:21 AM PDT  South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday replaced his defence chief and four other ministers in a cabinet reshuffle after falling approval ratings in recent weeks. Moon has driven a rapid diplomatic rapprochement with nuclear-armed North Korea, but defence minister Song Young-moo came under fire for mishandling a controversy over a defence intelligence unit. In March, documents emerged detailing military plans to impose martial law against protesters demanding the ouster of Moon's predecessor Park Geun-hye last year, but Song failed to report them to the presidential Blue House.
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| Here's Who Will Serve As Pallbearers At John McCain's Washington Memorial Posted: 29 Aug 2018 02:54 PM PDT  A former vice president, a Hollywood actor and politicians from both parties
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| Police Find Ohio Teen Who Disappeared After He Witnessed Dad's Killing Posted: 29 Aug 2018 07:42 PM PDT  Ohio authorities say they've found a teenager who had been missing since last
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| Puerto Rico's death toll from Hurricane Maria raised to nearly 3,000 Posted: 28 Aug 2018 06:23 PM PDT  The report found that an estimated 2,975 deaths could be attributed directly or indirectly to Maria from the time it struck in September 2017 to mid-February of this year. The latest Puerto Rico figure was derived from comparisons between predicted mortality under normal circumstances and deaths documented after the storm, a number that turned out to be 22 percent higher. The emergency response to Maria became highly politicized as the Trump administration was castigated as being slow to recognize the gravity of the devastation and too sluggish in providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico, an island of more than 3 million residents.
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| Chris Watts Murder Case: Man Claims He Had Affair With Dad Accused of Killing Wife, Kids Posted: 30 Aug 2018 10:46 AM PDT  Trent Bolte says he had a 10-month relationship with Watts, who revealed to him that he was trapped in a loveless marriage.
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| Dyson ramps up electric car development Posted: 30 Aug 2018 02:32 AM PDT  The UK vacuum cleaner company Dyson has announced proposals costing around £200 million that will see it creating office space and test tracks at ex-RAF airbase Hullavington to help it develop a new electric car it hopes to bring to market in 2021. A lot of the development of electric vehicles is currently being carried out by new startup companies and traditional automakers, but there are also plenty of companies not normally associated with any sort of transportation getting in on the act. On the face of things it might seem odd for a vacuum cleaner company to go into producing cars.
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| Mock hearings and staged protests: Inside the White House's 'intense' preparations for Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation Posted: 29 Aug 2018 12:57 PM PDT  An official involved in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's preparations described the robust operation that's designed to get him ready for the confirmation hearings.
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| US trade panel blocks tariffs on Canada newsprint imports Posted: 29 Aug 2018 09:04 AM PDT  A US trade panel on Wednesday blocked tariffs imposed on Canadian newsprint imports which drew sharp protests because of their impact on struggling American newspapers. The decision, which is subject to appeal, means the preliminary tariffs of up to 30 percent imposed earlier this year by the Commerce Department are canceled and money collected will be refunded.
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| Candy Crash: Truck Full Of Sweets Overturns In Highway Road Rage Incident Posted: 29 Aug 2018 11:35 PM PDT  Well, this brings a whole new meaning to the term snaccident.
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| Judge gives U.S. more time to decide on retrying Manafort on deadlocked charges Posted: 30 Aug 2018 12:55 PM PDT  U.S. prosecutors have more time to decide whether to retry former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort on 10 criminal charges that a jury deadlocked on last week, a judge ordered on Thursday. U.S. District Judge T. S. Ellis delayed the deadline for Special Counsel Robert Mueller to make the decision until one week after Ellis rules on any post-trial motions that Manafort may submit. The original deadline had been Wednesday, which prosecutors said would be difficult to meet because Manafort's lawyers had requested a 30-day extension to file their post-trial motions.
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| US Church divided over claims that pope ignored sex abuse Posted: 29 Aug 2018 03:19 PM PDT  The controversy over an alleged high-level cover-up of Church sex abuse in America has revealed a deep rift among US bishops that reflects both the damage done by the pedophilia scandals rocking the Vatican -- and the country's current political divisiveness. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, who was the Vatican envoy in Washington between 2011 and 2016, sparked a firestorm when he claimed last week that Pope Francis ignored his warnings in 2013 about alleged abuse by then prominent US cardinal Theodore McCarrick. In July, the pontiff accepted the resignation of McCarrick, now 88.
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| 11 Of Our Favorite Home Finds From Wayfair's Labor Day Sale Posted: 29 Aug 2018 09:39 AM PDT  The arrival of Labor Day means it's nearly time to pack away those best-
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| Shayna Hubers Case: Kentucky Woman Convicted of Killing Boyfriend Because He Was Leaving Her for Miss Ohio Posted: 29 Aug 2018 10:43 AM PDT  Hubers sobbed in the courtroom as the guilty verdict was handed down.
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| Rebels ambush police in Indian-held Kashmir, killing 4 Posted: 29 Aug 2018 07:57 AM PDT  SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Rebels fighting against Indian rule ambushed a group of police officials and killed four of them on Wednesday in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, police said.
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| Candidate accused: Trump loyalist Duncan Hunter may show a criminal indictment isn’t the end of the campaign road Posted: 29 Aug 2018 12:21 PM PDT  California Republican Duncan Hunter takes a page from the Trump playbook to try to distract voters from the federal charges against him.
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| Newlyweds Killed in Car Crash While on Their Way to Whistler for Honeymoon Posted: 29 Aug 2018 05:38 AM PDT  Amy Moffat, 28, and Stephen Graham, 30, were married for only a few weeks before they were tragically killed in a car accident on the way to their honeymoon destination.
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| 20 Tweets That Perfectly Capture The Struggle Of Being Broke As Hell Posted: 30 Aug 2018 09:11 AM PDT  At some point in our lives, we've all felt the frustration of finally making
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| Senior Republican calls for reopening of Google probe Posted: 30 Aug 2018 01:21 PM PDT  A senior Republican senator on Thursday urged US regulators to reopen an antitrust investigation into Google, citing "important developments" since the review was closed in 2013. Lawmakers have no official role in determining how the independent agency manages its investigations, but Hatch's call comes amid growing complaints from some activist organizations and following a series of antitrust investigations targeting Google in the European Union. Hatch stated that "Google does have a long track record of providing valuable services and making important, innovative contributions.
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| Three released from jail in New Mexico compound case Posted: 29 Aug 2018 05:40 PM PDT  Judge Emilio Chavez ordered charges to be dropped against Lucas Morton, his wife Subhannah Wahhaj and her sister Hujrah Wahhaj because prosecutors had failed to follow a procedural rule after they were charged and jailed. "They're out now," said Megan Mitsunaga, a defense attorney for Subhannah Wahhaj. The three still face a criminal trespassing case in magistrates court in Taos County for building their makeshift settlement on a plot of land near Amalia, New Mexico, that did not belong to them, Mitsunaga said.
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| S. Korea police raid BMW office over car fires Posted: 29 Aug 2018 10:26 PM PDT  South Korean police raided German carmaker BMW's Seoul headquarters Thursday in connection with dozens of engine fires. An official at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's white collar crime unit said officers were investigating whether the company covered up vehicle defects and had confiscated documents and other materials. There was no immediate comment from BMW Korea.
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| Experts: Unusual factors in ex-Texas cop's murder conviction Posted: 30 Aug 2018 09:06 AM PDT  Every case is unique, as is every jury. But experts say several factors seemed to stack up against former Texas police officer Roy Oliver this week when, in an extremely rare outcome, he was convicted of murder for a shooting that occurred while he was on duty.
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| California takes major step toward 100 per cent clean energy use Posted: 29 Aug 2018 02:26 PM PDT  California has taken a big step towards a sustainable energy future with the approval of a bill that will require the state to run 100 per cent on renewable energy sources. The bill still needs approval in the state Senate and the signature of Governor Jerry Brown, but it would require the state to shift to all clean energy sources by 2045, boosting the local wind and solar energy economies. The legislation marks an ambitious goal for a state that has led the climate change charge in the wake of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US out of the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
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| Meghan McCain Sobs Over Late Father's Casket During Memorial in Phoenix Posted: 29 Aug 2018 11:12 AM PDT  John McCain's body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol this week before burial at the U.S. Naval Academy this weekend.
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| Ron DeSantis Tells Florida Not To 'Monkey This Up' By Electing Andrew Gillum Posted: 29 Aug 2018 08:04 AM PDT  Andrew Gillum became the Democratic nominee for Florida governor on Tuesday
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| China says it is helping Afghanistan with defense, counterterrorism Posted: 30 Aug 2018 03:40 AM PDT  China's defense ministry said on Thursday that it was supporting Afghanistan's defense and counterterrorism efforts, a day after Beijing denied a plan to build a base in Afghanistan and to send Chinese forces to the war-torn country. China's foreign ministry on Wednesday dismissed a report by the South China Morning Post that cited sources with ties to the military as saying it was funding construction of a camp in Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor linking the two countries, and could send hundreds of troops there. The Hong Kong newspaper later updated its report to quote Afghanistan's embassy in Beijing as saying China was helping the country set up a "mountain brigade" to boost counterterrorism efforts, but that there would be "no Chinese military personnel of any kind on Afghan soil at any time".
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| Pick up a George Foreman Grill from Walmart on sale for just $19.99 Posted: 30 Aug 2018 09:26 AM PDT  George Foreman has impacted two major spaces: the boxing ring and the kitchen. Regarding the latter, the Foreman Grill has been one of the most popular kitchen appliances for years. And if you've been looking to add one to your kitchen, or have a kid who's soon heading out into the world on their own, Walmart has a great sale right now for you. SEE ALSO: Best Instant Pot cookbooks on Amazon: Traditional, vegan, Weight Watchers, and more The George Foreman Electric Grill and Panini Press is currently available at Walmart for $19.99, saving you $15.91 from the listed price of $35.90. This compact grill is super versatile. Despite the size, it can prepare enough grilled veggies, meats, and more for the whole family. And thanks to its simple, sloped design and nonstick finish, you won't have to worry about cleanup or grease build-up. If you encounter a particularly messy meal and need to give the grill a once over, the plates are easily removable. Image: George Foreman Grills George Foreman Electric Grill and Panini Press — $19.99 See Details
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| Harley-Davidson F-150 Making a Comeback Posted: 30 Aug 2018 12:19 PM PDT ![Harley-Davidson F-150 Making a Comeback]( "Harley-Davidson F-150 Making a Comeback") Harley-Davidson F-150 Making a Comeback Celebrating 115th years with something big and loud Behold the ultimate Harley-Davidson swag: the H-D pickup truck! The bike maker, in collaboration with custom truck shop Tuscany Motor, has unveiled its 115th
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| Legal U.S. Immigrants Face Prison And Even Deportation For Voting Posted: 29 Aug 2018 03:05 AM PDT  The 20 immigrants recently charged with illegally voting in North Carolina in
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| US priest abuse victims demand transparency from Vatican Posted: 30 Aug 2018 01:54 PM PDT US groups representing survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests called Thursday on the Vatican to publish a list of clerics accused of sexual assault. The calls came after Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a former Vatican envoy to Washington, dropped an 11-page bombshell letter on Saturday accusing Pope Francis of ignoring sexual abuse allegations against prominent US cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
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| Fire Dept: 2 workers die in scaffolding collapse near Disney Posted: 29 Aug 2018 10:02 AM PDT  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two construction workers fell to their deaths when scaffolding collapsed as they were pouring concrete on the seventh floor of a 16-story hotel under construction near Disney World early Wednesday, Orange County Sheriff's officials said.
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| Aretha Franklin being transported in vintage white hearse used by Rosa Parks Posted: 30 Aug 2018 01:24 PM PDT  Following a week of mourning in her hometown city of Detroit, Aretha Franklin will be transported to her final resting in a hearse as glamorous as the Queen of Soul herself. The vintage two-door 1940 Cadillac LaSalle is known for transporting notable figures - including Franklin's own father, Reverend CL Franklin in 1984, the Temptations baritone David Ruffin in 1991 and civil rights icon Rosa Parks in 2005. For Swanson, who was also behind the wheel of the vintage car for Franklin's father, it has been a "privilege" to transport the Queen of Soul, who died earlier this month at the age of 76.
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| Donald Trump Was Forced To Unblock Twitter Critics. Now They're Getting Sweet Revenge. Posted: 29 Aug 2018 01:47 AM PDT  President Donald Trump ― or whoever has access to his Twitter account ―
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| DOJ official Bruce Ohr grilled behind closed doors Posted: 28 Aug 2018 06:37 PM PDT  Republicans say Ohr played the central role in the Obama Justice Department's investigation into Trump's 2016 campaign and had key ties to the infamous Steele dossier. Fox News chief intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge reports. #Tucker
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| Myanmar rejects 'false allegations' in U.N. genocide report Posted: 29 Aug 2018 03:31 AM PDT  The U.N. report marked the first time the organization has explicitly called for Myanmar officials to face genocide charges over a brutal crackdown on Rohingya Muslims last year. "Our stance is clear and I want to say sharply that we don't accept any resolutions conducted by the Human Rights Council," the main government spokesman, Zaw Htay, said in an interview published in state media. The fact-finding mission on Myanmar was established in March 2017 by the U.N. Human Rights Council.
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