| White House officials struggle to answer questions about Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris accord Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:48 PM PDT  Shortly after President Trump appeared in the Rose Garden on Thursday and announced his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord, a pair of White House officials spoke with reporters about the move. Although Trump had expressed interest in reaching a new agreement that he said would be more favorable to the U.S., the White House representatives provided no information on what that might look like or how the accord could be revised when other countries have said it cannot be renegotiated.
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| LeBron James: Being Black in America Is Tough Posted: 01 Jun 2017 08:46 AM PDT  The basketball star spoke out Wednesday on race relations in the US after his home was vandalized with a racial slur. His comments come the same week that a noose was found inside the museum of African American history.
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| Gunman kills himself after suspected robbery in Philippines casino - police Posted: 01 Jun 2017 04:55 PM PDT  By Peter Blaza and Clare Baldwin MANILA (Reuters) - A gunman killed himself after bursting into a Manila casino, firing shots and setting gaming tables alight, Philippine police said, sowing panic in a country on high alert after martial law was declared in the south. National police chief Ronald dela Rosa told DZMM radio the lone gunman had not aimed his assault rifle at people at the Resorts World Manila entertainment complex during the hours-long drama that began shortly after midnight (1600 GMT), and may have been trying to steal casino chips. Around dawn, the body of the suspected gunman was found in a hotel room in the complex, which is close to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and an air force base.
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| Duterte slams Chelsea Clinton again for rape joke criticism Posted: 01 Jun 2017 05:04 AM PDT  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton in an expletive-laden speech for a second straight day Thursday after she criticized a comment he made about rapes committed by soldiers.
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| Pilots after Pence plane incident thought careers over: transcript Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:31 PM PDT  The pilot and first officer of the plane carrying U.S. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence that skidded off a runway in October 2016 thought the incident would end their careers, according to documents released on Thursday. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board published transcripts of the cockpit voice recorders from the incident in which the Boeing 737-700 operated by Eastern Air Lines Group ran off the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York. There were 37 passengers on the plane, including Pence, his wife, Karen, daughter Charlotte and 11 crew.
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| Mail Carrier Fed Meatballs Filled With Nails To Dog On Her Route: Cops Posted: 02 Jun 2017 05:51 AM PDT  X-rays showed nails in the stomach of the dog, named Missy.
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| Trump and Hillary trade jabs in Twitter skirmish Posted: 01 Jun 2017 12:42 AM PDT  President Donald Trump has taken a swing on Twitter at one of his favorite punching bags, Democrat Hillary Clinton -- and his former presidential rival has hit back with her own zinger. The trouble started Wednesday when Clinton raised questions over whether Trump's campaign was linked to the alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election. Speaking at a technology conference in California, Clinton said Russia's government "could not have known how best to weaponize that information unless they had been guided" by Americans with polling data.
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| Germany finds emission-cheating gear on 24,000 Audis in Europe Posted: 01 Jun 2017 09:21 PM PDT  German authorities have found emissions-cheating devices on 24,000 Audi vehicles in Europe, including some 14,000 cars in Germany, transport minister Alexander Dobrindt said Thursday. The software was discovered on the carmaker's diesel A7 and A8 sedans with V6 and V8 motors, built between 2009 and 2013, Dobrindt told Germany's DPA news agency. DPA said it was the first time that rigged Audis had been found in Germany.
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| $12.9B USS Gerald R. Ford Delivered to Navy Posted: 01 Jun 2017 04:43 PM PDT  After more than a year of delays, cost overruns and technological glitches, the $12.9 billion USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in the Navy's possession.
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| Uber Driver Fatally Stabbed By Teenager In Chicago Posted: 31 May 2017 11:18 PM PDT  Eliza Wasni, a teenager from Chicago, who was charged with murder of her Uber driver was taken into custody by the police after they tased her as she refused to drop her weapons.
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| Taliban warns against retaliation over Kabul attack Posted: 01 Jun 2017 10:47 AM PDT  By Sayed Hassib and Samar Zwak KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban warned the Afghan government on Thursday against harming any of their prisoners after reports that President Ashraf Ghani would order the execution of 11 militants on death row in revenge for the devastating truck bomb attack in Kabul. Ghani's fragile and divided government has come under increasing pressure over its failure to provide security following a series of high-profile attacks that have killed hundreds of soldiers and civilians so far this year. One of the worst such attacks since the U.S.-led campaign to oust the Taliban in 2001, it was only the latest in a grim series that has killed thousands of civilians over the years.
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| Goldman Sachs CEO defends Paris deal in first-ever tweet Posted: 01 Jun 2017 04:10 PM PDT  Goldman Sachs, which has been a source of advisors to President Donald Trump, joined a chorus of big companies to criticize the US leader's decision Thursday to exit the Paris climate agreement. "Today's decision is a setback for the environment and for the U.S.'s leadership position in the world," Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein said on Twitter. It was the first Twitter post for Blankfein, who joined the social network six years ago.
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| Ivanka Trump tweets support for LGBTQ people, and you can guess what happens next Posted: 01 Jun 2017 08:16 PM PDT  Oh, Ivanka. With June being Pride Month, Ivanka Trump hopped back on to Twitter Thursday evening to voice her support for the LGBTQ community. Feel free to read that again. SEE ALSO: Trump flips the middle finger to the world, your future "This month we celebrate and honor the #LGBTQ community," she wrote. "I am proud to support my LGBTQ friends and the LGBTQ Americans who have made immense contributions to our society and economy." Logging back on after Shavuot, wishing everyone a joyful #Pride2017. This month we celebrate and honor the #LGBTQ community. — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 2, 2017 I am proud to support my LGBTQ friends and the LGBTQ Americans who have made immense contributions to our society and economy. — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 2, 2017 Funny, considering her father — who she campaigned alongside, let's not forget — helped to roll back the right for trans students to use the bathroom according to their gender identity. Or that questions concerning the LGBTQ community will be struck off the 2020 U.S. Census and a survey which helps decide funding for groups that support the elderly. Let's not get started about Mike Pence. So if there's anyone that Ivanka should be telling about her support for the LGBTQ community, it's not the public. The internet didn't hold back in making that point known. Tweet at your dad, please. — Dan Wilbur (@DanWilbur) June 2, 2017 You openly supported and campaigned for the most anti-LGBTQ+ presidential ticket in recent times. Your words mean nothing to us. — Jordan (@jordansdiamonds) June 2, 2017 check your mentions sweetie pic.twitter.com/kBpULYu1HS — steven j. horowitz (@speriod) June 2, 2017 hey your dad hasn't issued a statement on pride month yet and his VP supports gay conversion therapy so who's the "we" in that sentence — Victoria McNally (@vqnerdballs) June 2, 2017 Name literally one LGBTQ friend. — Chris Rollins (@chrisrollins_) June 2, 2017 Your LGBTQ friends? pic.twitter.com/B1lpLPj4E7 — Covfefe Ortíz (@TUSK81) June 2, 2017 Girl, really? Start walking the walk then. Beginning with a walk in the direction of this virulently homophobic VP you guys employ. — John Norris (@Jonnynono) June 2, 2017 ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS — Tyler #ChosenFamily (@tyleroakley) June 2, 2017 Never tweet. WATCH: World travelers will love this suitcase that doubles as a scooter
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| Dad Knocked Out When Shed Falls on Him Gets Dragged to Safety By His Kids: 'They Did Everything Right' Posted: 01 Jun 2017 04:36 PM PDT  An Iowa dad knocked unconscious was dragged to safety by his four kids.
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| Buildings shine green to protest Trump’s Paris decision Posted: 02 Jun 2017 06:48 AM PDT  Cities across the world protested President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Agreement, illuminating buildings in green in solidarity with the 194 nations that remain committed to the climate change accord. (Trump Tower, on New York's Fifth Avenue, was its usual color.)
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| Just a 100 miles from the White House, Tangier Island is disappearing into the sea Posted: 02 Jun 2017 12:41 PM PDT ![Just a 100 miles from the White House, Tangier Island is disappearing into the sea]( "Just a 100 miles from the White House, Tangier Island is disappearing into the sea") On Virginia's Tangier Island, about 100 miles and a ferry ride from Washington, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay are edging dangerously close to William Eskridge's house. The island is under threat from rapid erosion that is being accelerated by rising water scientists believe to be caused by climate change. Tangier Island is wedged between the eastern shore of Maryland and the Virginia coast.
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| Orlando shooting: Shocking new bodycam footage shows moment police confront shooter in club Posted: 01 Jun 2017 04:42 PM PDT  New bodycam footage from the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, has been released, showing the moment police confronted the shooter. It was the deadliest mass shooting in US history by a single gunman, killing 49 people and injuring 53. Eleven hours of footage was made available to ABC and the Orlando Sentinel.
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| Ex-captive of Islamic State sheds tears on return to village in northern Iraq Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:10 PM PDT  By Isabel Coles KOJO, Iraq (Reuters) - Nadia Murad made an emotional return on Thursday to the Yazidi village in northern Iraq where she was captured and sold as a slave by Islamic State three years ago. On her return, Murad went to see her house and emerged clutching some clothing left there since 2014. A Yazidi fighter said it belonged to Murad's mother, who was killed during the purge because she was considered too old to be taken as a slave.
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| Short of allies, Syria's rebels are down but not out Posted: 01 Jun 2017 06:20 AM PDT  GAZIANTEP, Turkey (AP) — They are veterans of Syria's rebellion, trying for years to bring down President Bashar Assad. But these days they're doing little fighting with his military. They're struggling to find a place in a bewildering battlefield where several wars are all being waged at once by international powers.
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| Putin urges 'joint work' with Trump on climate Posted: 02 Jun 2017 06:57 AM PDT  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged the world to work with Donald Trump on climate, insisting he did not "judge" the US leader for quitting the landmark Paris accord. "You shouldn't make a noise about this, but should create the conditions for joint work," Putin said at an economic forum, adding that Trump had said he wanted to renegotiate a new deal. "If such a major emitter as the US is not going to cooperate entirely then it won't be possible to agree any deal in this area," Putin said.
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| Everyone is going nuts over these fidget spinners Posted: 02 Jun 2017 12:10 PM PDT 
There is no hotter trend in kids toys than fidget spinners. Period. Also referred to as hand spinners, these tiny little gadgets are huge right now. Kids love them and teachers hate them (because they can be distracting), but there's pretty much no escaping them at this point. Of course, fidget spinners can also be pretty expensive if you buy them in brick and mortar stores, since retailers are doing everything they can to capitalize on the craze. If you have tons of expendable income and you want to dump it all into fidget spinners, then by all means go ahead and buy them in stores. If you'd rather save a ton of cash so you don't have to go broke buying a bunch of hand spinners for your children, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find some of the most popular fidget spinners on Amazon — and prices start at just $2. You can also browse Amazon's entire collection of fidget spinners right here. If you're on the lookout for some hot new fidget toys for yourself or your child, you've come to the right place. We've got 10 popular options on Amazon for you laid out in this post, or you can check out Amazon's entire collection right here. Lastly, here's a quick video that will show you some of the fun tricks people do with fidget spinners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VDw9fXkwfQ
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| Black bear kills, eats Connecticut family's donkey Posted: 02 Jun 2017 12:13 PM PDT ![Black bear kills, eats Connecticut family's donkey]( "Black bear kills, eats Connecticut family's donkey") KENT, Conn. (AP) — An attack by a black bear that killed and ate a donkey is part of a growing problem linked to an expanding bear population in Connecticut, state wildlife officials said.
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| Serial killer who murdered and raped teenage girls now volunteers at her children's school Posted: 01 Jun 2017 12:30 AM PDT  A Canadian woman who was convicted over the rape and murder of three teenage girls in the 1990s has been spending time volunteering at the school her children now attend, it has emerged. Karla Homolka, 47, was jailed for manslaughter over her role in torturing, raping and killing schoolgirls Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy - as well as her own 15-year-old sister Taffy - with her then-husband Paul Bernardo in 1993. Parents at Greaves Adventist Academy, a private Christian school in Montreal, noticed Holmolka dropping off and picking up her children at the premises, but were alarmed to find out she had been spending time in classrooms, local media reported.
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| UPDATED: Starbucks Has Officially Added This Stunning Ombre Drink To Its Menu Posted: 01 Jun 2017 09:24 AM PDT  You *have* to try it.
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| Japan's military begins major drill with U.S. carriers watching North Korea Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:19 AM PDT  Japan's navy and air force began a three-day military exercise with two U.S. aircraft carriers in the Sea of Japan on Thursday adding pressure on North Korea to halt an accelerating ballistic missile program. Japan's Maritime Self Defence Force has sent two ships, including one of its four helicopter carriers, the Hyuga, to join the U.S carriers, the USS Ronald Reagan and USS Carl Vinson, and their eight escort ships, Japan's military said in a release.
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| Another ‘Married At First Sight’ Couple Is Getting Divorced Posted: 01 Jun 2017 06:28 AM PDT  "Married at First Sight" Season 4 stars Tom Wilson and Lillian Vilchez are getting divorced after over a year of marriage.
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| In Iraq, IS seals off area around symbolic mosque in Mosul Posted: 01 Jun 2017 06:36 AM PDT  BAGHDAD (AP) — Islamic State group militants have blocked the area around a highly symbolic mosque in Mosul's Old City where the group's leader made his first and only public appearance in 2014, a resident said Thursday.
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| Trump is pulling the U.S. from Paris Agreement: ‘I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris’ Posted: 01 Jun 2017 12:37 PM PDT  President Trump announced his decision to remove the U.S. from the Paris accord in the White House Rose Garden on Thursday.
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| In Hebron, 'miracle' for settlers ended 'golden age' for Palestinians Posted: 01 Jun 2017 08:43 PM PDT  Its Old City is in constant lockdown, its holy site where the biblical Abraham may have been buried guarded by Israeli soldiers at checkpoints. Fifty years after the Six-Day War, the ancient city of Hebron, set in the hills of the southern West Bank, has become perhaps the starkest symbol of Israel's occupation. Israeli soldiers keep a close watch, and parts of the city are off limits to Palestinians.
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| Police arrest man after theft from Oregon train stabbing victim Posted: 02 Jun 2017 02:03 PM PDT  Police in Portland, Oregon, arrested a homeless man on Friday morning for stealing the wedding ring and backpack of Ricky Best, one of two men fatally stabbed to death last week on a commuter train while defending two women. George Tschaggeny, 51, was arrested at a homeless encampment under an overpass after a tip from an employee of a Domino's Pizza restaurant in the area, Portland Police Bureau officials said at a Friday press conference. Police had released surveillance footage on Thursday of a man carrying Best's backpack leaving the Portland MAX commuter train shortly after the stabbings.
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| 2017 Subaru Impreza Review: Small but Mighty Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:00 AM PDT   The Impreza has always been a smart, practical choice. Thanks to competitive fuel economy and a redesign that addressed its few deficiencies, the 2017 model is now our top-rated compact sedan. It...
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| Man arrested in theft of Portland train victim's ring Posted: 02 Jun 2017 02:46 PM PDT  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A homeless man took the wedding ring off the finger of a man who died in last week's knife attack aboard a Portland train, city police said Friday.
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| Foods That Fight Dry Skin Posted: 02 Jun 2017 08:13 AM PDT  Fight dry skin from the inside out by adding skin-friendly foods to your diet. The healthy fats in olive oil, for example, can help keep skin supple and smooth. Watch this video to learn which foods nourish your skin the most and why.
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| The World's Largest Airplane is Finally Unveiled Posted: 02 Jun 2017 08:42 AM PDT  The Stratolaunch aircraft was the dream of Paul Allen, the owner of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and NFL's Seattle Seahawks
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| Rescued Pup Hailed a Hero for Saving Owner Who Was Dragged by Horse and Left in the Desert Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:25 PM PDT  "She literally saved my life," 4-year-old Becky Jo's owner said.
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| Obama condemns Trump for 'rejecting the future' by exiting Paris deal Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:10 PM PDT  Obama said cities and businesses 'will step up and do even more to lead the way, and help protect for future generations the one planet we've got'. Barack Obama led condemnation of his successor's decision to withdraw from the landmark Paris climate accord, which the former president's administration painstakingly negotiated over the course of several years. In a statement released just before Donald Trump officially announced that the US would remove itself from the deal, Obama said the administration had joined "a small handful of nations that reject the future".
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| Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:01 AM PDT  Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Senior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that's easy to get into and out of, with controls that are ea...
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| How to stuff your face with free doughnuts on National Doughnut Day Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:48 PM PDT  June 2 is National Doughnut Day, and you know what that means...free doughnuts! National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on the first Friday of June. SEE ALSO: These weed-infused doughnuts taste like pot but won't get you stoned Lucky for us, our doughnut retailer friends are dishing out free treats in honor of everyone's favorite day. Here's where you can get yours: 1. Dunkin' Donuts At participating Dunkin' Donuts, you can get a free classic doughnut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage all day Friday. Seriously, don't! #NationalDonutDay is Friday 6/2 — Come in & get a FREE classic donut with the purchase of any beverage! pic.twitter.com/jbYWrQ7Lku — Dunkin' Donuts (@DunkinDonuts) May 31, 2017 2. Krispy Kreme If you're lucky enough to be anywhere near a Krispy Kreme, pick up one free doughnut of your choice with no purchase necessary at participating locations. Image: krispy kreme 3. Shipley Do-Nuts Stop by a participating location on Friday from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. to receive one free glazed "do-nut" with your purchase. 4. Cumberland Farms From 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. at participating Cumberland Farms, get a free doughnut with purchase of any dispensed beverage, which includes hot or iced coffee, fountain or frozen beverages. This deal is only valid at "new concept" and remodeled Cumberland Farms. Image: Cumberland farms5. Duck Donuts Customers will receive one free, made-to-order doughnut of their choice with any purchase. Receipts printed on Friday also will feature a coupon for a free half-dozen doughnuts when you purchase a half-dozen. Yay, more doughnuts! Image: Duck Donuts6. LaMar's Donuts Any donut (with a hole) is free, no purchase necessary. Image: LaMar's Donuts7. Honey Dew Donuts Get a free Coco Loco Donut with the purchase of any medium drink or larger. Image: honey dew donuts8. Stan's Donuts Pick yourself up a free donut with any purchase. Image: stan's donuts9. Tim Horton's Buy a coffee (hot or iced) and mention National Doughnut Day, and you'll score yourself a free donut. 10. Randy's Donuts Pop over to Randy's Donuts for free donut holes and a raffle from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Image: randy's donutsYou're welcome, world. WATCH: Donut Porn
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| If you’re hoping humans find evidence of life on Mars, scientists have some very good news Posted: 01 Jun 2017 08:04 PM PDT  Despite all of the breathtaking photos, video, observations, and scientific discoveries that have happened so far on Mars — thanks to probes, rovers, and the like — there's one burning question that remains completely unanswered: was there ever life there? We've found a wealth of minerals, evidence of water, and even the telltale signs of riverbeds and mud, but evidence of life remains illusive. A new report co-led by Roger Wiens of the Los Alamos National Laboratory doesn't confirm that living organisms took root on the red planet, but it does paint a picture that seems very optimistic. Drawing on various readings from the Curiosity rover, researchers have determined that a lake once existed in Mars' Gale Crater, and the body of water had some extremely interesting characteristics. Rather than carrying a uniform density of oxygen, the water in the ancient lake held dramatically different levels of oxygen depending on the location and time. "We're learning that in parts of the lake and at certain times, the water carried more oxygen," Wiens says. "This matters because it affects what minerals are deposited in the sediments, and also because oxygen is important for life. But we have to remember that at the time of Gale Lake, life on our planet had not yet adapted to using oxygen—photosynthesis had not yet been invented. Instead, the oxidation state of certain elements like manganese or iron may have been more important for life, if it ever existed on Mars. These oxidation states would be controlled by the dissolved oxygen content of the water." In short, the variety of conditions available in the lake at various times during its history could have offered ideal conditions for life to take hold, and that's pretty huge news if you're hoping to one day hear that humans have found evidence that martian life was real.
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