| Mitt Romney Fails To Secure Utah Senate GOP Nomination, Will Face Primary Posted: 22 Apr 2018 07:47 AM PDT  Mitt Romney failed to secure the Utah Senate Republican nomination outright at
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| Suspect in Ocala, Florida school shooting: ‘I want to be put away’ Posted: 21 Apr 2018 09:23 AM PDT  As students around the country rallied against gun violence on Friday, one student was injured in a shooting at a Florida high school. The suspect spoke to local NBC reporter Matt Lupoli.
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| Missouri governor charged with felony computer data tampering Posted: 20 Apr 2018 07:13 PM PDT  Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, already facing an invasion-of-privacy trial next month in connection with an extramarital affair, was charged separately on Friday with felony computer tampering tied to his political fund-raising. The new case was brought by the same St. Louis prosecutor two days before the statute of limitations deadline for the charge, which stems from Greitens' alleged theft of a donor list from the military veterans charity he created and ran for several years. Greitens, a Republican under mounting pressure from Missouri politicians of both parties to resign since the sex scandal broke earlier this year, called the latest case part of a "smear" campaign orchestrated by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, a Democrat.
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| Waffle House Customer Hailed A Hero After Wrestling Rifle Away From Shooter Posted: 22 Apr 2018 02:42 PM PDT  A 29-year-old man is being hailed as a hero after he single-handedly disarmed
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| Europe orders emergency checks on engine type that exploded in fatal Southwest Airlines incident Posted: 20 Apr 2018 07:32 PM PDT  US and European airline regulators on Friday ordered emergency inspections within 20 days of nearly 700 aircraft engines similar to the one involved in a fatal Southwest Airlines engine blowout earlier this week, citing risks of a similar mishap. The directives by the US Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency for inspections of CFM56-7B engines, made by CFM International, indicated rising concerns since a similar failure in 2016 of the same type of engine. The engine explosion on Southwest Airlines flight 1380 on Tuesday was caused by a fan blade that broke off, the FAA said. The blast shattered a window, killing a passenger, in the first US passenger airline fatality since 2009. "The unsafe condition," the FAA said in the order, "is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same design." The inspections ordered are a sharp step-up from actions by both the European and US regulators after a Southwest flight in August 2016 made a safe emergency landing in Pensacola, Florida, after a fan blade separated from the same type of engine and debris ripped a hole above the left wing. The European agency had given airlines nine months to check engines, while US regulators still were considering what to do. Ultrasonic inspections on fan blades that have been used in more than 30,000 cycles, or in service for about 20 years, will be required in the next 20 days, the agencies said on Friday. A cycle includes one take-off and landing. That order will affect about 680 engines globally, including about 350 in the United States, the FAA said. The engine that blew apart on Tuesday's Southwest flight would have been affected, since the company said it had 40,000 cycles. The coordinated 20-day measure partially resolves a gap in previous responses to the 2016 accident by the world's two largest and most influential aviation regulators, a person familiar with the discussions said and published documents show. The FAA in August 2017 drafted an order giving airline up to 18 months to carry out checks, but it had not finalized the measure by the time of Tuesday's fatal second accident. The EASA had rejected a request by one airline to double the time allowed for checks to 18 months, matching the FAA's roll-out, saying data did not justify that. How the Southwest Airlines tragedy happened The divergence marked a rare difference of approach between the two agencies, especially on one of the world's most-used aviation products. CFM, which is jointly owned by General Electric Co and France's Safran, produces the CFM56 engine in factories based both in the United States and in Europe. "It happens that there are disagreements about the right way to go in some cases, and this was one of them," the person familiar with the discussions said. On Tuesday, however, when news broke that a second failure had taken place involving the same model engine, aircraft and airline - this time killing a passenger who was partially pulled through a gaping hole next to her seat - the two agencies agreed to act quickly, the person said. An FAA spokesman said the agency disputed that it had not agreed with European regulators on the response to the engine issue. An EASA spokesman declined to comment. On Wednesday, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairman Robert Sumwalt, the chief investigator of U.S. aviation accidents, said he could not yet say if the incident pointed to a fleet-wide issue. The NTSB declined to comment on Friday. The damage to the Southwest Airlines plane Credit: PA The FAA and NTSB have different roles. Investigators study the probable cause of single accidents and recommend possible changes to safety rules, while regulators have to assess whether safety risks could appear. Several major airline officials said the order will primarily impact airlines with higher utilisation of aircraft covering shorter routes like Southwest. Southwest, which had opposed efforts by the engine maker last year to shorten the FAA's earlier proposed deadline, on Friday said its maintenance programme meets or exceeds the new requirements. United Continental Holdings said that it had begun inspections earlier after a recommendation from CFM. American Airlines said it does not have any CFM56-7B engines with 30,000 cycles and would not be impacted by the 20-day order. Delta Air Lines said it had begun complying and did not expect any operational impact to customers Approximately 14,000 CFM56-7B engines are in operation. CFM had initially recommended the inspections. The European order requires that after the first inspection, airlines should keep repeating the process every 3,000 cycles, which typically represents about two years in service. More than 150 have already been inspected. Inspections recommended by the end of August will affect an additional 2,500 engines.
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| Avoid romaine lettuce, CDC warns, amid E. coli outbreak Posted: 21 Apr 2018 09:01 AM PDT  The warning stems from romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona and shipped across the country, the with CDC telling grocery stores, restaurants, and consumers not to eat the lettuce unless they can be certain it didn't come from that area.
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| Korean Air boss apologises as hot-tempered daughters resign Posted: 22 Apr 2018 03:35 AM PDT  Korean Air Chairman Cho Yang-ho on Sunday apologised for the "immature" behaviour of his two daughters and said they would both immediately resign from their company posts following separate controversies. Cho Hyun-min, the younger daughter who is marketing executive at the South Korean flag carrier, is under police investigation for assault after she was accused of throwing water into a man's face at a business meeting. Four years ago her older sister Cho Hyun-ah made global headlines for angrily kicking a cabin crew member off a plane after being served macadamia nuts in a bag rather than a bowl -- an incident quickly dubbed "nut rage".
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| 'Overwhelmed' Letter Carrier Allegedly Held Onto 17,000 Pieces Of Mail Posted: 21 Apr 2018 08:48 AM PDT  An "overwhelmed" New York City postal worker stashed more than 17,000 pieces
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| 2 more killed in Nicaragua social security protests: reports Posted: 20 Apr 2018 07:09 PM PDT  MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Two university student protesters were killed Friday in clashes over a social security reform pushed by President Daniel Ortega's government, according to independent media reports.
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| New Body Camera Footage Shows Officers Did Not Leave Patrol Car While Searching for Kyle Plush Posted: 21 Apr 2018 09:29 AM PDT  The teen was later found dead by his father.
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| Colin Kaepernick Receives Amnesty International's Highest Honor For Activism Posted: 21 Apr 2018 01:30 PM PDT  Amnesty International on Saturday named former San Francisco 49ers quarterback
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| Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace Posted: 21 Apr 2018 03:47 PM PDT ![Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace]( "Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace") By Rania El Gamal and Stephen Kalin DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos showing gunfire in a neighborhood where royal palaces are located sparked fears of possible political unrest. The Riyadh police spokesman, quoted by the official Saudi News Agency (SPA), said a security screening point noticed the flying of a small unauthorized recreational drone at 7:50 p.m. local time (1650 GMT), leading security forces to deal with it according to their orders and instructions. There were no casualties, and King Salman was not at his palace at the time, a senior Saudi official told Reuters.
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| When Calling the Police Is a Privilege Posted: 21 Apr 2018 05:00 AM PDT ![When Calling the Police Is a Privilege]( "When Calling the Police Is a Privilege") The call was brief, and had the relaxed feel of someone making a reservation at a restaurant. "I have two gentlemen at my cafe who are refusing to make a purchase or leave," the manager of the Starbucks told the 911 dispatcher. She calmly gave her address, and after being reassured that law enforcement would be on the way shortly, she thanked the dispatcher and hung up. The call, of which audio was released by the Philadelphia police department, lasted roughly 20 seconds.
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| R. Kelly's Lawyer, Publicist And Assistant Flee From Singer Amid Scandals Posted: 21 Apr 2018 03:40 PM PDT  Singer R. Kelly's scandals may be too much for the people he employs. Since
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| Iran ex-prosecutor jailed months after sentence: media Posted: 22 Apr 2018 01:16 AM PDT  A former Iranian prosecutor has finally been taken to prison months after being sentenced over the death in custody of a protestor, the judiciary's news agency said Sunday. The delay in starting Saeed Mortazavi's two-year sentence had caused anger and ridicule in recent weeks, with mocked-up "Wanted" posters appearing for the notorious former prosecutor online and around Tehran. The former chief prosecutor for Tehran was sentenced last year over the death of a protester who had been jailed for taking part in the mass protests over alleged election-rigging in 2009.
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| The end of the Castro era? Raúl's exit likely to change little in Cuba Posted: 21 Apr 2018 12:01 AM PDT  A child holds a Cuban flag marking the 59th anniversary of the arrival of Fidel Castro and his rebel army on the outskirts of Havana in January. As pundits around the globe proclaimed the end of the Castro era this week, Cuba's new president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, promptly dismissed such a notion. "Raúl Castro … will lead the decisions of greatest transcendence for the present and the future of this country," said Díaz-Canel in a speech marking the official changing of the guard on Thursday.
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| My Son Suddenly Stopped Talking And I Wasn't Sure If He'd Ever Speak Again Posted: 21 Apr 2018 05:30 AM PDT  At the age of 3, my son suddenly stopped speaking ― for hours, then days, then
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| Syrian rebels withdraw from enclave northeast of Damascus Posted: 21 Apr 2018 08:42 AM PDT  By Tom Perry and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian rebels began withdrawing from an enclave northeast of Damascus on Saturday and will go to northern Syria, state TV and a rebel official said, in a surrender agreement that marks another victory for President Bashar al-Assad. The withdrawal will restore state control over the eastern Qalamoun enclave, some 40 km (25 miles) from Damascus.
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| NASA Releases Astounding Video Of The Lagoon Nebula To Celebrate Hubble's Birthday Posted: 21 Apr 2018 08:08 PM PDT  Ever wanted to zoom near that central bulge in the Milky Way in the
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| Armenian protest leader says to meet PM to discuss his 'resignation' Posted: 21 Apr 2018 02:23 PM PDT  Armenian anti-government protests leader Nikol Pashinyan said he would meet Prime Minister and ex-president Serzh Sarkisian on Sunday, after nine days of mass demonstrations against an alleged power-grab. Tens of thousands of people earlier flocked to Republic Square in the capital Yerevan to protest against new premier Sarkisian's rule, according to AFP journalists at the scene. "I will meet Serzh Sarkisian to discuss the conditions of his resignation and of (a) peaceful transfer of power," Pashinyan said in a video address published on his Facebook page.
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| The Latest: Walkouts spark protests against gun violence Posted: 20 Apr 2018 05:58 PM PDT  The Latest on national school walkouts protesting gun violence (all times local):
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| Tweeters Furious Over Trump Calling Mar-a-Lago The 'Southern White House' Posted: 21 Apr 2018 10:24 PM PDT  Twitter was incensed Saturday after Donald Trump used Barbara Bush's funeral
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| 'Mini-Me' actor Verne Troyer dead at 49 Posted: 21 Apr 2018 08:34 PM PDT  Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mini-Me in the "Austin Powers" movies, died Saturday. Troyer, who lived in Los Angeles, was taken to hospital early this month for unspecified treatment. The actor spoke about his alcohol addiction during another hospital stay a year ago.
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| Jeep Wrangler Scrambler Pickup Caught In Motion On The Highway Posted: 22 Apr 2018 01:08 AM PDT  Expected to arrive in showrooms in about a year from now.
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| 13 Billboards Call Out How Much Money Politicians Got From The NRA Posted: 20 Apr 2018 06:21 PM PDT  On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School mass shooting in
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| U.S. said to investigate AT&T, Verizon over wireless collusion claim - source Posted: 20 Apr 2018 05:43 PM PDT ![U.S. said to investigate AT&T, Verizon over wireless collusion claim - source]( "U.S. said to investigate AT&T, Verizon over wireless collusion claim - source") The U.S. has opened a probe into alleged coordination by AT&T Inc , Verizon Communications and a telecommunications standards organization to hinder consumers from easily switching wireless carriers, a person briefed on the matter said on Friday. Verizon and AT&T acknowledged the government probe and said they were working with regulators. Called eSIM, it allows consumers to switch wireless providers without having to insert a new physical SIM card, an identifying microchip.
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| Could a Mold Allergy Be Making You Miserable? Posted: 21 Apr 2018 03:06 AM PDT  Are you having episodes of sneezing accompanied by a drippy or stuffy nose? Are your eyes, lips, mouth, or nose itchy? If you're experiencing these kinds of allergy symptoms even when pollen coun...
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| GOP strategist says Cohen investigation 'could be the end of (Trump's) presidency' Posted: 22 Apr 2018 09:35 AM PDT  The "This Week" Powerhouse Roundtable debate the week in politics, including the legal issues facing President Trump.
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| Rohingya refugees rescued after drifting at sea for 9 days Posted: 21 Apr 2018 08:31 AM PDT  BIREUEN, Indonesia (AP) — A Rohingya Muslim man among a group of 76 rescued in a wooden boat in Indonesian waters says they were at sea for nine days after leaving Myanmar, where the minority group faces intense persecution, and were hoping to reach Malaysia.
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| Militarized Cops At Tiny Georgia Neo-Nazi Rally Arrest Counterprotesters For Wearing Masks Posted: 21 Apr 2018 08:59 PM PDT  NEWNAN, Ga. -- A heavily militarized police force of some 400 officers
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| High holiday: Pot fans join 420 smoke-out in San Francisco Posted: 20 Apr 2018 06:23 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of marijuana enthusiasts simultaneously exhaled a giant cloud of smoke that rose above San Francisco's Golden Gate Park precisely at 4:20 p.m. Friday, the annual April 20 high holiday.
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| Australian dog receives police honours for keeping lost child safe Posted: 21 Apr 2018 03:38 AM PDT  A deaf and partially blind dog that kept a lost three-year-old girl safe in Australian bushland overnight was awarded police honours Saturday after leading rescuers to the child. Emergency services began a search on foot and from the air for Aurora Friday after the young girl wandered off into bushland on a rural property in Queensland state. Seventeen-year-old blue heeler Max stayed with the child through a rainy night before leading family and rescuers to her Saturday morning after more than 15 hours in the wild.
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| The Week's Most Important Car Numbers Posted: 21 Apr 2018 07:00 AM PDT  From a powerful BMW coupe, to an electric Buick, these are the most important numbers of the week.
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| The GOP Has One Big Idea For Health Care Reform: Crappier Insurance Posted: 22 Apr 2018 06:00 AM PDT  The American health care system is an expensive, sprawling mess. The
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| Netflix Sought To Purchase A Chain Of Movie Theaters Posted: 22 Apr 2018 01:04 PM PDT  Streaming service Netflix has been looking to buy its own series of movie
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| Israel hints it could hit Iran's 'air force' in Syria Posted: 22 Apr 2018 04:26 AM PDT ![Israel hints it could hit Iran's 'air force' in Syria]( "Israel hints it could hit Iran's 'air force' in Syria") (This April 17 story corrects to change the media source in paragraph 8 to The Israeli News Company.) By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel released details on Tuesday about what it described as an Iranian "air force" deployed in neighboring Syria, including civilian planes suspected of transferring arms, a signal that these could be attacked should tensions with Tehran escalate. Iran, along with Damascus and its big-power backer Russia, blamed Israel for an April 9 air strike on a Syrian air base, T-4, that killed seven Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) members. Israeli media ran satellite images and a map of five Syrian air bases allegedly used to field Iranian drones or cargo aircraft, as well as the names of three senior IRGC officers suspected of commanding related projects, such as missile units.
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| Man killed in random knife attack at California steakhouse Posted: 21 Apr 2018 04:22 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A homeless man who randomly stabbed a patron in a crowded Southern California restaurant to death as he was holding his daughter was reported just a few hours earlier for disruptive behavior, but police ultimately determined he was not a threat, authorities said Saturday.
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| Tens of thousands of Hungarians rally in new anti-Orban protest Posted: 21 Apr 2018 01:39 PM PDT  Tens of thousands of Hungarians took to the streets in Budapest for a second consecutive Saturday to protest against newly reelected Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Campaigning hard against immigration, the 54-year-old Orban's overwhelming victory April 8 saw his Fidesz party secure around half the vote. As part of sweeping reforms since he came into power in 2010, Orban has turned the public media channels into what his critics call "government mouthpieces".
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| 2,000-HP Nissan Qashqai Becomes Fastest SUV In The World: 237.8 MPH Posted: 22 Apr 2018 02:31 AM PDT  It has dethroned the 230-mph Toyota Land Cruiser.
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| Former Chowchilla Police officer sentenced to prison for raping child Posted: 20 Apr 2018 09:32 PM PDT  Attorneys said Hormel was a foster parent to the victim at the time, and the child was living with him when it happened.
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| Timeline of events leading to N. Korea nuke test suspension Posted: 20 Apr 2018 05:57 PM PDT  North Korea said Saturday it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site. The announcement came ahead of a new round of negotiations between Pyongyang, Seoul and Washington.
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| 570S Spider Design Edition Is Customized By McLaren's Styling Team Posted: 21 Apr 2018 11:46 PM PDT  Why bother personalizing your droptop supercar when McLaren can do it for you?
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| Ranking The Best New Shows On Netflix You Can Stream Right Now Posted: 21 Apr 2018 06:02 AM PDT  For the weekend of April 21, Streamline recommends "Collateral" in the top
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