| House Passes An Abortion Ban After Letting Children's Health Program Expire Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:28 AM PDT  NEW YORK― House Republicans are expected to pass a bill on Tuesday that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy ― a move the Trump administration said will "help to facilitate a culture of life."
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| Gun silencer bill tabled amid heavy scrutiny after Vegas shooting Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:04 PM PDT  After the shooting in Las Vegas, gun control advocates called attention to a National Rifle Association-backed bill under consideration in Congress that would make it easier to buy a silencer without a background check: the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreation Act (or SHARE Act), which includes the "Hearing Protection Act."
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| Powerful Senate Committee Concludes Russia Tried To Sow Chaos In 2016 Elections Posted: 04 Oct 2017 11:13 AM PDT  WASHINGTON ― The Senate Intelligence Committee endorsed the findings of a January intelligence assessment that accused Russia of interfering in last year's presidential election to help President Donald Trump defeat his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.
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| The 'Monopoly Man' Just Owned The Senate's Equifax Hearing Posted: 04 Oct 2017 10:08 AM PDT  Rich Uncle Pennybags apparently likes to spend his free time at Senate hearings.
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| Many Puerto Ricans angry over Trump's comments on island Posted: 02 Oct 2017 09:04 PM PDT  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Outside of official events, many Puerto Ricans say they won't be welcoming President Donald Trump with open arms during his visit to the storm-wracked island on Tuesday.
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| 12 Vegetarian Recipes Kids Will Totally Approve Of Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:48 PM PDT |
| Ohio court overturns death sentence for convicted murderer, orders new trial Posted: 04 Oct 2017 12:27 PM PDT  A divided Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the death sentence of a man convicted of murdering a female bartender and ordered a new trial, saying prosecutors erred in showing jurors knives not used in the crime that the man owned. The 4-3 ruling sends the case of defendant Joseph Thomas back to Lake County for a new trial. Thomas, 33, of Perry Township, in northeast Ohio, was convicted in 2012 for the kidnapping, rape and aggravated murder of bartender Anne McSween, 49, which occurred two years earlier in Mentor-on-the-Lake, located about 30 miles east of Cleveland.
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| Gunman Stephen Paddock was helped by some of the most relaxed gun laws in the US Posted: 03 Oct 2017 06:55 AM PDT  Stephen Paddock, the Las Vegas gunman, was helped by Nevada having some of the most relaxed gun laws in the US with the governor, Brian Sandoval, being given an "A" rating by the National Rifle Association. In 2014 the NRA gave Mr Sandoval a glowing endorsement as he ran for re-election. "As Governor, Brian Sandoval has consistently showed his commitment to the Second Amendment by signing important pro-gun reform legislation, including measures to improve Nevada's concealed carry law," said Chris Cox, chairman of the NRA's political victory fund. Mr Sandoval earned the NRA's praise for vetoing a bill which would have tightened background checks on all gun sales in the state. He said the bill did "little to prevent criminals from unlawfully obtaining firearms." Concert-goers take cover during Las Vegas shooting 00:34 "Senate Bill 221, while laudable in its efforts to strengthen reporting requirements concerning mentally ill persons, imposes unreasonable burdens and harsh penalties upon law-abiding Nevadans, while doing little to prevent criminals from unlawfully obtaining firearms," Sandoval wrote in his veto statement." His veto came at a time when there were growing calls for gun laws to be tightened following the Sandy Hook massacre in December 2012 which claimed the lives of 20 children and six staff members at an elementary school in Connecticut. Mr Sandoval, who justified his stance as protecting Americans' second amendment right to bear arms, was condemned by critics, including Michael Bloomberg, then the New York mayor. "Rather than sign sensible legislation that keeps guns out of the hands of convicted felons and the mentally ill, Governor Sandoval has decided to preserve the loopholes that they use to buy guns," he said. Nevada also imposes no restrictions on the capacity of magazines which firearms enthusiasts are able to clip onto their guns. In brief | Worst US mass shootings Large capacity magazines, capable of holding up to 100 rounds of ammunition, make it possible for a shooter to kill and maim a large number of people very quickly. Adam Lanza, the gunman at Sandy Hook, had fitted 30-round magazines to his weapon, making it possible for him to fire 154 rounds in under five minutes. In common with all but eight states, Nevada imposes no restrictions on magazine - or clip - size. During the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton called for assault rifles, currently only banned in seven states, to be outlawed. Brian Sandoval Credit: Sam Wasson/Getty Paddock's lethal potential was increased by using devices known as "bump-stocks", which effectively turned his semi-automatic rifle into a machine gun - weapons which have been illegal since 1986. "This replacement shoulder stock turns a semi-automatic rifle into a weapon that can fire at a rate of 400 to 800 rounds per minute," warned Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat senator from California. Several of the weapons recovered from Paddock's hotel room and home had been modified.
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| Ariel Winter steps out in ultra-cropped tank top: See her revealing look Posted: 04 Oct 2017 06:46 AM PDT  Ariel Winter took a brief hiatus from posting sexed-up Instagram snaps, but rest assured -- she's back in action.
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| John McCain Urges Supreme Court to 'Return Control of Our Elections to the People' Posted: 04 Oct 2017 02:10 AM PDT  Sens. John McCain and Sheldon Whitehouse doubled down on their bipartisan effort encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to create a new standard for determining the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering.
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| A surreal scene as Las Vegas returns to business after Sunday massacre Posted: 03 Oct 2017 04:54 AM PDT  A man points to broken out windows at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Monday where police say accused shooter Stephen Paddock took deadly aim at concertgoers. LAS VEGAS — Some said it sounded like fireworks — a rapid pop-pop, pop-pop-pop that suddenly interrupted country star Jason Aldean during his set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival here along the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip.
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| Progressive Challenger Elected Mayor Of Birmingham, Alabama Posted: 03 Oct 2017 07:38 PM PDT  Progressive challenger Randall Woodfin on Tuesday unseated William Bell, the mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, in a nonpartisan runoff election.
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| Elizabeth Warren Scorches Former Equifax CEO For Profiting From Data Breaches Posted: 04 Oct 2017 10:49 AM PDT  forced former Equifax CEO Richard Smith to admit that the credit reporting agency profits from data breaches in a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday.
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| Warren Buffett condemns Donald Trump tax plan that would make the rich even richer Posted: 04 Oct 2017 04:34 AM PDT  Warren Buffett has attacked US President Donald Trump's plan to slash taxes for companies as well America's richest individuals. "We have a lot of businesses... I don't think any of them are non-competitive in the world because of the corporate tax rate," billionaire investor Mr Buffett told CNBC, on Tuesday. The estate tax affects only the richest 0.2 per cent of families.
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| Mom Shares Honest Responses To The Annoying Things People Say To Parents Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:49 PM PDT  An Australian mom opened up about the annoying things people say to parents in a hilariously blunt Facebook post.
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| France to lead investigation into A380 engine explosion Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:04 PM PDT  By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) - France's air accident investigation agency said on Tuesday it would lead the probe into an engine explosion that prompted the emergency landing of an Air France A380 superjumbo in Canada with over 500 people on board on Saturday. Reuters reported on Monday that Canada, France and the United States were debating who should lead the investigation into the accident, which took place high over Greenland.
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| Head of Syria ex-Qaeda group 'critical' after Russia strike Posted: 04 Oct 2017 01:07 PM PDT  Defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said the strike was the result of a special operation to avenge an attack on Russian military police in the so-called Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria on September 18. "As a result of the strike, the leader of Jabhat al-Nusra Abu Mohammed al-Jolani received multiple serious shrapnel wounds, lost an arm and is in a critical condition, according to several independent sources," Konashenkov said in a statement.
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| Police: Father Fleeing Crash Scene Left His 2-Year-Old Son to Die Posted: 04 Oct 2017 07:09 AM PDT  Christopher Kuhn allegedly stole speakers from a Philadelphia-area Wal-Mart
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| Tom Brokaw on America’s legacy: Mass murder, made in the USA Posted: 03 Oct 2017 08:39 AM PDT  After a shooting massacre in Las Vegas Sunday killed 59 and wounded 527 more, Tom Brokaw delivered a powerful sermon on the "made-in-America mass murder."
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| Dianne Feinstein introduces Senate gun control bill to ban bump stocks Posted: 04 Oct 2017 03:57 PM PDT  Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Richard Blumenthal launch their effort to ban the sale and possession of bump stock equipment. Democrats on Wednesday lined up behind a bill that would outlaw the the sale and possession of "bump stocks", a device the Las Vegas gunman used to retrofit his weapons with rapid-fire capabilities, leaving 59 victims dead and more than 500 injured in just nine minutes.
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| Theresa May Sums Up A Sobering Reality About U.S. Gun Laws Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:12 AM PDT  British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday expressed doubt that deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history will prompt America to act on gun reform.
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| Trevor Noah Destroys Sean Hannity For His Delusional Las Vegas Response Posted: 03 Oct 2017 11:57 PM PDT  Trevor Noah could not resist lampooning Fox News host Sean Hannity's response to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
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| Archaeologists in Turkey believe they have discovered Santa Claus's tomb Posted: 04 Oct 2017 04:37 AM PDT  Archaeologists in Turkey have made a discovery which could settle a century-old debate … and disappoint millions of children around the world. They have unearthed what they say is likely the tomb of the original Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas, beneath an ancient church in Demre, southern Turkey. Demre, previously known as Myra, in Antalya province, is believed to be the birthplace of the 4th century bishop. Cemil Karabayram, the head of Antalya's Monument Authority, said the shrine was discovered during electronic surveys that showed gaps beneath the church. "We believe this shrine has not been damaged at all, but it is quite difficult to get to it as there are mosaics on the floor," Mr Karabayram told the Turkish Hurriyet Daily News. He said he is very optimistic about uncovering Saint Nicholas's remains, but warned it will take some time to scale each tile one by one and remove them as a whole in a mold. Turkish experts claim that what was believed to be the original grave of Saint Nicholas (pictured) was in fact the grave of an anonymous priest. Credit: Creative Commons "We have obtained very good results but the real work starts now," he said, adding that the temple is almost fully intact but currently inaccessible due to the presence of stone reliefs that need to be preserved. "We will reach the ground and maybe we will find the untouched body of Saint Nicholas." Professor Sema Dogan, excavation leader, was stunned by the finding and believes the discovery could boost tourism to the area. At the time of his death in 343 A.D., Saint Nicholas was interred at the church in Demre, where he lay undisturbed until the 11th century. Previously, the remains were believed to have then been smuggled to the Italian city of Bari by merchants in the year 1087. Christians visit the site of what was thought to be his final resting place in Bari's Basilica di San Nicola. However, Turkish experts are now claiming the wrong bones were removed and those taken abroad belong to another, local priest, rather than the legendary bishop. Christmas myth | Santa Claus is American Saint Nicholas of Myra was known for his generosity towards children. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, a practice celebrated on his feast day, December 6. He was popularised in 16th century Europe as Father Christmas, who gave presents to young children. Dutch arrivals to the United States called their version of Saint Nicholas "Sinterklaas," which later became Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas is depicted in modern images as a portly old man sporting a big white beard and spectacles.
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| Katie Nolan heading to ESPN after four years at FOX Sports after months of contractual limbo Posted: 04 Oct 2017 07:48 AM PDT  After several months of contractual limbo with Fox Sports, the former "Garbage Time" host will officially join ESPN on October 16 and "appear across multiple platforms in a variety of projects."
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| Spain's Catalonia Crisis Is Getting So Serious That Even the King Spoke Up Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:01 PM PDT  Spain's King Felipe VI weighed in on Spain's growing political crisis on Tuesday, slamming the "irresponsible leaders" who pushed Catalonia's independence referendum.
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| Las Vegas shooting victim died on his 23rd anniversary shielding wife from gunfire Posted: 04 Oct 2017 10:32 AM PDT  As the United States continues to heal from the worst mass shooting in its history, more tragic stories are coming to light surrounding the 58 victims who lost their lives in Las Vegas on Sunday night.
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| IS claims Damascus attack, capture of Russian soldiers Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:53 AM PDT  BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group on Tuesday claimed a pair of suicide bombings in Damascus that killed 17 civilians and policemen, and released a video purporting to show two Russian soldiers the extremists claim to have captured in fighting in eastern Syria.
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| Trump administration backpedals on citizenship for 'Dreamers' Posted: 03 Oct 2017 03:33 PM PDT  By Yeganeh Torbati and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. official told Congress on Tuesday it would be "rational" to legislate a path for citizenship for illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children, but within hours the administration backtracked, saying his comments did not state the views of President Donald Trump. The Trump administration last month ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, which began in 2012 under former President Barack Obama.
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| 21 Sweet And Salty Halloween Costumes Perfect For Foodies Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:14 PM PDT  If your Instagram has more photos of food than people, then Halloween is probably your jam (and butter).
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| Nigeria anti-graft agency rejects ex-first lady's 'witch-hunt' accusation Posted: 04 Oct 2017 08:17 AM PDT ![Nigeria anti-graft agency rejects ex-first lady's 'witch-hunt' accusation]( "Nigeria anti-graft agency rejects ex-first lady's 'witch-hunt' accusation") Nigeria's financial crimes agency on Wednesday brushed off allegations by the wife of the country's former president that it had conducted a "witch-hunt" against her. Patience Jonathan, whose husband Goodluck Jonathan was the president of Africa's most populous country from 2010 to 2015, accused the head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of an "orchestrated plan" to tarnish her reputation and that of her husband. President Muhammadu Buhari took office in 2015 after defeating Goodluck Jonathan in elections during which he vowed to crack down on corruption.
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| The Internet Is United Against Holding National Taco Day on a Wednesday Posted: 04 Oct 2017 07:53 AM PDT  National Taco Day fell on a Wednesday this year
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| How to Answer the Dreaded Interview Question: Tell Me About Yourself Posted: 04 Oct 2017 09:04 AM PDT ![How to Answer the Dreaded Interview Question: Tell Me About Yourself]( "How to Answer the Dreaded Interview Question: Tell Me About Yourself") One of the most hated interview questions is "Tell me about yourself." In fact, it's difficult for almost all job seekers to answer this question. Why do hiring managers ask this question in the first place? When the hiring manager says, "Tell me about yourself," it is an open-ended question.
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| 12 Wicked-Good Halloween Punches Posted: 04 Oct 2017 03:27 PM PDT |
| Woman shares the chilling moment stranger died in her arms at Las Vegas massacre Posted: 03 Oct 2017 09:48 AM PDT  23-year-old Jordon McIldoon was among the first victims to be identified after a gunman opened fire on a crowd of thousands at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas on Sunday, killing at least 59 people. McIldoon did not, however, and was one of the dying victims Gooze would comfort later that night. Gooze recalled the moment she spoke to McIldoon's girlfriend on the phone shortly after his death.
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| Michelle Obama Is Celebrating Her 25th Anniversary With This Sweet Throwback Photo Posted: 04 Oct 2017 10:35 AM PDT  See the Obama's on their wedding day 25 years ago.
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| Putin Tells U.S. to Stay Out of Russia’s Business Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:07 PM PDT  Putin said the current state of affairs between the U.S. and Russia was "below-satisfactory."
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| 'Game Of Thrones' Star Says Every Episode Of Season 8 Is 'Monumental' Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:19 PM PDT  It sounds like "Game of Thrones" Season 8 won't be the Sam old thing.
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| Israeli defence minister says Syria's Assad 'victorious' Posted: 03 Oct 2017 09:41 AM PDT  Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Tuesday that President Bashar al-Assad has been "victorious" in Syria's civil war and was now being courted by former enemies. "Assad has emerged victorious in the battle," Avigdor Lieberman told Israeli news website Walla!. "Suddenly, everyone wants to get closer to Assad," he said.
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| Cigna to end OxyContin painkiller coverage, signs contract for alternative Posted: 04 Oct 2017 03:40 PM PDT  Amid a growing U.S. opioid addiction, health insurer Cigna Corp will stop covering OxyContin, the opioid painkiller sold by Purdue Pharma LP, as of Jan. 1 and will instead cover an equivalent with a formulation less vulnerable to abuse, the company said on Wednesday. The insurer has signed a "value-based contract" with Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc for Xtampza ER, an extended-release oxycodone equivalent that cannot be made more fast-acting through cutting or crushing. Under the contract, Collegium will reduce the cost of the medication for many of Cigna's benefit plans.
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| Rachel Bilson squashes hope of a reconciliation with Hayden Christensen by buying new house in Pasadena Posted: 03 Oct 2017 10:10 AM PDT  After a full decade together, Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen are definitely done -- and there's a $3.25 million check to prove it.
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| 2020 Porsche Mission E Electric Sedan Spied Testing Alongside Teslas Posted: 04 Oct 2017 02:10 PM PDT  Porsche's EV looks like a four-door supercar.
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| Acts of heroism saved countless lives at Las Vegas shooting Posted: 03 Oct 2017 12:44 AM PDT  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rob Ledbetter's battlefield instincts kicked in quickly as bullets rained overhead.
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