2016年12月29日星期四

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FBI fingers Russian intelligence for hacks

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 05:05 PM PST

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a New Year reception in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. (Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)The bureau squarely blames Moscow for meddling in the U.S. presidential election, starting as far back as mid-2015.


Psychiatric exam ordered for Dylann Roof

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 12:52 PM PST

FILE PHOTO - U.S. District Court of South Carolina evidence photo of South Carolina church massacre suspect Dylann RoofDays before the convicted Charleston church killer represents himself in his trial's sentencing phase, an evaluation is ordered.


Trump could reverse Obama's Russia order

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 12:42 PM PST

President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)The president-elect has the power to reverse the executive action in the wake of the hacking scandal.


Big drop in the prison population

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 12:54 PM PST

FILE PHOTO -- Patrol vehicle is seen along the fencing at the Federal Correctional Complex, including the Administrative Maximum Penitentiary or "Supermax" prison, in Florence, ColoradoThe number of inmates in the U.S. fell to 1.53 million at the end of last year, resulting in the lowest rate of incarceration in a decade.


Congressman: Russia did what 'media should have'

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 01:41 PM PST

GOP congressman: Russia did 'what the media should have done' by leaking emailsArizona Republican Trent Franks says that the leak of hacked emails during the presidential campaign was actually a public service.


Minimum wage is rising in 19 states

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 02:59 PM PST

FILE - In this July 22, 2015 file photo, supporters of a $15 minimum wage for fast food workers rally in front of a McDonald's in Albany, N.Y. Millions of workers across the U.S. will see their pay increase as 19 states bump up their minimum wages as the new year begins. California, New York and Arizona are among the states with increases taking effect Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 or Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. New York state is taking a regional approach, with the wage rising to $11 in New York City, $10 in its suburbs and $9.70 upstate. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)It will be a happy new year for millions of the lowest-paid workers, including those in New York and California.


House speaker: Retaliation against Russia 'overdue'

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 12:27 PM PST

Paul Ryan welcomes Obama's 'overdue' Russia retaliationThe House speaker says President Obama's action is justified, but thinks it should have been taken sooner.


Tunisian picked up in Berlin attack probe freed

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 07:28 AM PST

Anis Amri, the main suspect in Berlin's deadly Christmas market attack, walks through an Italian train station on Dec. 22. (Italian Police via AP)A man detained by police is released after investigators determine he wasn't in contact with the main suspect immediately before the rampage.


10 cities with highest rates of car theft

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 07:10 AM PST

Places with the highest rates of car theft (U.S. News & World Report)Data from the FBI shows which metro areas around the U.S. have the most cars stolen.


Trump speech inspired by Reagan, JFK

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 08:46 AM PST

Donald Trump (Getty Images)The president-elect is "very interested" in Kennedy's inaugural address about "a man going to the moon," a Mar-a-Lago visitor says.


Obama issues sanctions against Russia

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 03:42 PM PST

Obama issues sanctions against Russia. (ABC)The U.S. also expelled 35 Russian diplomats and closed two Russian compounds in New York and Maryland.


NYPD's Sikh officers achieve big victory

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 09:16 AM PST

Sikh community 'very proud' NYPD cops can sport beards, turbans for religious purposesThe group's association is heartened by the department's recent decision to loosen restrictions on facial hair and head coverings.


David Pogue: The best tech ideas of 2016

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 07:26 AM PST

David Pogue best tech ideas for 2016. (AP)The Sharp Focus Award goes to a little feature of the iPhone 7 Plus: Portrait Mode.


Duterte once threw man from helicopter

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 03:46 PM PST

Philippine president once threw man from helicopter. (Getty Images)Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned, "I have done this before. Why would I not do it again?"


The 16 best memes of 2016

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 12:31 PM PST

The 16 best memes of 2016. (Twitter)From politicians to Michael Jordan to Harambe, these characters and others made for the year's best Internet memes.


Ceasefire deal signed for Syria: Putin

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 10:26 AM PST

Ceasefire deal has been signed for Syria, says Putin. (AP)"The agreements reached are, of course, fragile, need a special attention," said the Russian leader.


Trump, with Don King at his side, takes questions

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 10:33 PM PST

President-elect Donald Trump, left, and boxing promoter Don King. (Reuters)The president-elect addresses concerns about his business relationship with Russia and his views on foreign policy.


Trump considering dramatic VA overhaul

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 04:21 PM PST

Donald Trump (Reuters)A senior Trump official says the president-elect is looking to create a public/private option for the Department of Veterans Affairs.


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