| North Korea Calls Talks 'Regrettable' After U.S. Says Progress Was Made Posted: 07 Jul 2018 08:22 AM PDT  North Korea called denuclearization talks with the U.S. "regrettable" on
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| State of emergency in parts of California as wildfires blaze amid high temperatures Posted: 07 Jul 2018 08:43 AM PDT  More than 2,000 people have been evacuated near Santa Barbara as the flames destroyed dozens of buildings. Across the West, nearly 60 fires blaze across 13 states.
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| Defense lawyers ask to move Manafort trial, cite publicity Posted: 06 Jul 2018 06:39 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, asked a federal judge Friday to relocate a criminal trial starting later this month because of pretrial publicity.
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| Twitter suspends over 70 million accounts in two months - Washington Post Posted: 06 Jul 2018 06:00 PM PDT  Twitter and other social media platforms such as Facebook Inc have been under scrutiny by U.S. lawmakers and international regulators for doing too little to prevent the spread of false content. Twitter suspended more than 70 million accounts in May and June, and the pace has continued in July, the Post reported on Friday, citing data it obtained. "It's hard to believe that 70 million accounts were affected when Twitter has only 336 million monthly active users (MAU)," Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said.
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| One dead as western US heat wave stunts firefighting efforts Posted: 06 Jul 2018 09:27 PM PDT  The western US was in the midst of a record heat wave Friday, with one dead in California as massive fires forced hundreds to evacuate. "Large fire activity is spread across the country from Florida to Alaska," the National Interagency Fire Center announced, as temperatures spiked above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in some places. California's fire agency, Cal Fire, said on Twitter that one person had died as a result of the "Klamathon" fire in Siskiyou County, near the border with Oregon.
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| Brazil judge rules to keep da Silva in jail after dispute Posted: 08 Jul 2018 05:22 PM PDT  SAO PAULO (AP) — The president of a Brazilian appeals court whose judges issued contradictory rulings Sunday on whether former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva should be freed ordered late in the day that he remain jailed.
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| Full Blunt: 'I hope the president sticks with the sanctions' on North Korea Posted: 07 Jul 2018 11:24 PM PDT  In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) tells Chuck Todd that "there's nothing wrong with talking to the Russians" ahead of President Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin.
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| Massive Protest Against Gun Violence Closes Chicago Highway Posted: 07 Jul 2018 07:30 PM PDT  A massive rally against gun violence clogged a major highway in Chicago on
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| Thailand cave rescue: Boys starts to reach land Posted: 07 Jul 2018 11:09 PM PDT  Chief Global Correspondent Bill Neely updates Meet the Press on the rescue underway in Thailand.
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| 2 boys rescued from Thailand cave as divers work to retrieve others Posted: 08 Jul 2018 05:48 AM PDT  Two ambulances seen leaving cave in northern Thailand hours after operation began to rescue trapped youth soccer players.
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| The Guy Behind Trump's SCOTUS Choices Says No One Knows If They'd Overturn Roe v. Wade Posted: 08 Jul 2018 09:53 AM PDT  Leonard Leo, a leader of the conservative Federalist Society who is advising
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| Canada woman breaks silence on PM groping allegation Posted: 06 Jul 2018 07:27 PM PDT  A former journalist broke her silence on Friday to stand by her allegation that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau groped her nearly two decades ago, when he was not politically involved. "I issue this statement reluctantly, in response to mounting media pressure to confirm that I was the reporter who was the subject of the Open Eyes editorial, published in the Creston Valley Advance in August of 2000," Rose Knight said in a statement to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Mr Trudeau did apologize the next day.
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| Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream Posted: 08 Jul 2018 12:36 AM PDT  By Tom Balmforth and Polina Ivanova MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin dubbed the Russian national team heroes and proud soccer fans saluted their underdog host team after the side lost on penalties to Croatia, bringing an end to its World Cup challenge at the quarter-finals. Across Russia, hand-wringing fans had held their breath through extra time, hoping the team could pull off another upset. Russia entered the World Cup as the lowest ranking side, but reached the quarter finals against the odds.
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| Haiti tense after unpopular fuel price hike Posted: 06 Jul 2018 09:55 PM PDT  Port-au-Prince (AFP) - At least one person was killed amid protests in the capital of impoverished Haiti Friday, following the announcement of a fuel price rise to comply with an International Monetary Fund agreement. The bodyguard of a politician was killed in an altercation with demonstrators in Port-au-Prince as he attempted to force a passage through a roadblock, with his body then burned in the road.
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| California police draw attention to cold case, in tweets Posted: 08 Jul 2018 02:39 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California police department is drawing attention to a 45-year-old murder case by tweeting about the crime as if it just happened, in the voice of the 11-year-old victim.
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| Comic book great and Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko dies at age 90 Posted: 07 Jul 2018 09:38 AM PDT  Ditko co-created Spider-Man alongside writer Stan Lee. He brought numerous other characters to life throughout his career, including Marvel's Dr. Strange.
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| North Korea says resolve for denuclearisation may falter after talks with U.S.: KCNA Posted: 07 Jul 2018 06:20 AM PDT ![North Korea says resolve for denuclearisation may falter after talks with U.S.: KCNA]( "North Korea says resolve for denuclearisation may falter after talks with U.S.: KCNA") SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Saturday its "firm, steadfast" resolve to give up its nuclear programs may falter after the United States demanded unilateral denuclearisation during two days of talks in Pyongyang, state media said. The North's official KCNA news agency said the result of talks with the delegation headed by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was "extremely troubling," accusing it of insisting on complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearisation. ...
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| Syrian refugee girl who used tin cans for legs cries as she gets first prosthetic limbs Posted: 08 Jul 2018 04:52 AM PDT  The 8-year-old Syrian girl, quietly crying in an Istanbul clinic, was overwhelmed by the new set of prosthetic legs she had just received and taken aback by the cameras pointed at her by journalists attending the fitting. Maya Meri has been in the spotlight since images of her plight hit social media last month. She was filmed in a camp for the displaced in Syria's northwestern Idlib province walking around on contraptions her father made from tuna cans, plastic tubes and fabric. "I thought of doing something that would protect her while on the ground from stones and other things, so I made these limbs for her," said her father, Mohammed. Maya Meri adjusts her prosthetic leg as she sits on her dad Mohammed's lap at a rehabilitation clinic in Istanbul. Credit: Lefteris Pitarakis/AP Maya was born without legs because of a condition called congenital amputation. Her story moved one Turkish prosthetics specialist to reach out to Turkey's largest humanitarian organization, which evacuated her from Syria. Maya is now in Istanbul with her father, who shares the same disability. On Thursday, as journalists looked on, prosthetics specialist Mehmet Zeki Culcu took off Maya's makeshift legs. He first wrapped her limbs in protective layers of fabric and then placed her in temporary prosthetics. Camera shutters clicked as Culcu lifted Maya up and she stood in her purple and pink sneakers, which looked a few sizes too big. Maya waited for years for proper prosthetics Credit: OSMAN ORSAL/Reuters Originally from Aleppo province, the Meri family had to move to escape the fighting. "We fled to an area that has not witnessed bombardment but it was difficult to live there in a tent on a mountain," said Mohammed, who has five other children still in Syria with their mother. Maya Meri is guided by a prosthetic specialist as she tries out her new legs. Credit: Lefteris Pitarakis/AP In the Idlib camp, Maya and her father had to crawl on the bare earth to get anywhere. He said the little girl would be in pain because of the rugged terrain as she made her way to school. The homemade prosthetics allowed her to move about more easily, and helped her learn how to balance, shortening a two-week process to a single day when she was fitted with her new legs. Culcu, who took on her case pro-bono, thinks it will take about 2 1/2 months for her to be fully fitted. "If Maya continues to learn so fast and be so enthusiastic, it might be completed in a shorter time," he said. Maya walks on legs made of tin cans in a refugee camp in Idlib Credit: AAREF WATAD/AFP Maya practices taking steps with the aid of a walker. In time, Culcu said her trial socket prosthetics will be lengthened with a knee joint and then extended below the knee. She grimaces with pain after an hour with her synthetic limbs, but the technicians said that's to be expected and worked to adjust them. Culcu said Maya has become a "child symbol" and he hopes the world will be moved by her plight to put an end to the civil war in Syria. "There are hundreds of thousands of people living with disabilities, and among them are tens of thousands of children, who unfortunately need prosthetics," he said. Turkey, which shares a lengthy border with Syria, has become entrenched in the Syrian conflict. The country hosts more than 3.5 million Syrian refugees, and its agencies and non-governmental organizations work across the border to provide aid. Maya Meri waits to be fitted with her new legs Credit: OSMAN ORSAL/ REUTERS Turkish troops and allied Syrian fighters have seized territory in northern Syria from the Islamic State group and U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters. Turkey, which supports the Syrian opposition, has negotiated local cease-fires with Iran and Russia, which are allied with the government. The Turkish Red Crescent is sponsoring Maya and her father's stay in Turkey. Culcu has pledged to provide prosthetics for the elder Meri after he receives an operation to prepare his limbs for the fitting. A while after trying her new prosthetics, Maya sat on her father's lap, exhausted and silent as he mused about their future. "Life is good if I can live here in Turkey, where someone can help us live a good life, because I cannot work," he said.
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| AP PHOTOS: Thai soccer team's cave ordeal hits 2-week mark Posted: 07 Jul 2018 02:43 AM PDT  MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — For two weeks, 12 young soccer players and their coach have been trapped in a partially flooded cave in northern Thailand, riveting the nation and making news around the world.
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| President Trump’s first UK visit expected to be met with protests and support Posted: 07 Jul 2018 09:02 AM PDT  As the city of London braces for protests during Trump's first official visit, NBC News' Lucy Kafanov talks to those who support the president.
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| Maisie Williams Is The 'Last Woman Standing' As 'Game Of Thrones' Winds Down Posted: 07 Jul 2018 10:23 AM PDT  Maisie Williams, aka Arya Stark, gave desperate "Game of Thrones" fans an
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| Haiti president tells protesters 'go home' after fuel hike suspended Posted: 07 Jul 2018 10:37 PM PDT  Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Haiti's President Jovenel Moise called on protesters late Saturday to "go home" after the suspension of a fuel price hike that triggered violent protests and left at least two dead in the Caribbean nation. In an address broadcast on state television, Moise said he had "corrected what had to be corrected" following an about-face on the price increases earlier that day. Because you started sending me this message last night, I received it and corrected what had to be corrected," Moise said.
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| Russian Bots Linked To Viral Twitter Attacks On 'Hateful' Dems Posted: 07 Jul 2018 09:32 PM PDT  In what may be an early onslaught of Kremlin-linked Twitter attacks ahead of
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| Suppliers Say Porsche Cross Turismo To Hit The Market Late 2021 Posted: 08 Jul 2018 01:00 PM PDT  Tesla has three more years to prepare for its greatest rival.
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| Man dies after being pulled from rough surf off the coast of North Carolina Posted: 07 Jul 2018 05:28 PM PDT  A 62-year-old swimmer died in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, after being swept away from shore by a current on Saturday.
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| This Week: PepsiCo results, consumer prices, bank earnings Posted: 07 Jul 2018 10:11 PM PDT ![This Week: PepsiCo results, consumer prices, bank earnings]( "This Week: PepsiCo results, consumer prices, bank earnings") A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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| Trump's lawyers called former FBI director James Comey 'Machiavellian' and dishonest in memo to Russia investigation Posted: 07 Jul 2018 12:42 PM PDT  Donald Trump's legal team reportedly launched a withering attack on former FBI Director James Comey in a letter to the special counsel probing Russian interference in the election, calling him "Machiavellian" and "dishonest". In a memo provides a window into the way the president's lawyers have been seeking to undermine the credibility of Mr Comey, a letter dispatched to Special Counsel Robert Mueller by Marc Kasowitz, then the president's lead lawyer, described him as "unbounded by law and regulation". The letter, obtained by the Associated Press, was sent in June 2017, shortly after Mr Mueller was appointed to lead the investigation into alleged Russian interference and possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Moscow.
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| Three-Door 2019 Hyundai Veloster Delivers Fun at a Budget Price Posted: 08 Jul 2018 03:06 AM PDT  At a time when automakers are doubling down on SUVs and moving away from coupes, Hyundai rolls out a new Veloster. This distinctive sportster has been redesigned for 2019, bringing subtle improve...
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| New Jersey man and 4 daughters dead after crash in Delaware; wife survived Posted: 07 Jul 2018 06:40 AM PDT  A New Jersey man and his four daughters were killed in a crash on Friday afternoon in Townsend, Delaware, state police say, but his wife survived.
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| U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions Posted: 08 Jul 2018 03:31 AM PDT  By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Jess Macy Yu WASHINGTON/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Two U.S. warships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday on a voyage that will likely be viewed in the self-ruled island as a sign of support by President Donald Trump amid heightened tension with China. "Two U.S. Navy ships conducted a routine transit through the international waters of the Taiwan Strait on July 7-8 (local time)," Captain Charlie Brown, a spokesman for U.S. Pacific Fleet, told Reuters in a statement. "U.S. Navy Ships transit between the South China Sea and East China Sea via the Taiwan Strait and have done so for many years," Brown said.
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| AP Explains: Immigration protests before 'Abolish ICE' Posted: 07 Jul 2018 10:28 AM PDT  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Several people were arrested this week after they placed a banner on the Statue of Liberty's pedestal on the Fourth of July calling for abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Protesters forced the closure of the ICE building in Portland, Oregon, and more Democratic politicians have been embracing an "abolish ICE" message as the midterm elections approach.
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| Hawaii’s volcano eruption: Photos of sublime beauty and danger Posted: 08 Jul 2018 07:40 AM PDT ![Hawaii's volcano eruption: Photos of sublime beauty and danger]( "Hawaii's volcano eruption: Photos of sublime beauty and danger") Photographer CJ Kale's breathtaking works show the molten lava of Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano in its incredible vibrancy.
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| Dogs ‘Write’ Note to Mail Carrier Apologizing For Eating Her Lunch: 'Thank You For Sharing!' Posted: 07 Jul 2018 11:23 AM PDT  Brothers Bear and Bull, black lab-mastiff mixes with a zeal for adventure, had been caught red-handed devouring their mail carrier's lunch.
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| Family of Ohio State doctor says it's cooperating in probe Posted: 07 Jul 2018 03:17 PM PDT  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The family of a former Ohio State University team doctor accused by athletes of sexual misconduct says it is "shocked and saddened" by the allegations and is cooperating with the school's independent investigation.
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| Foes Ethiopia, Eritrea pledge to open embassies as leaders embrace Posted: 08 Jul 2018 11:47 AM PDT  The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea announced on Sunday they would re-open their embassies, hailing a stunningly swift rapprochement between bitter regional enemies at their first summit since a war two decades ago. The talks were the product of an unexpected peace initiative by Ethiopia's new reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, which could transform the Horn of Africa region, ending decades of animosity during which both countries remained isolated and dominated by their security forces. Eritrea's long-time leader Isaias Afwerki welcomed Abiy at Asmara's airport in the morning before they departed for the State House for talks that lasted all day.
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| Bentley Taking Pikes Peak Bentayga To Goodwood Posted: 08 Jul 2018 01:29 AM PDT  And a pair of Continental GTs too.
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| Elon Musk's muskiest moments of 2018, so far Posted: 08 Jul 2018 03:00 AM PDT  Few people have had a wide-ranging — and weird — 2018 as SpaceX and Telsa head Elon Musk. He's made new friends, hit new milestones, and managed to make a lot of people mad. Musk has always been a bit of an enigma, but, so far in 2018, he's become an even bigger, head-scratching figure. Musk has been generating buzz from a new relationship, selling flamethrowers (yes, flamethrowers) just because, trying to help rescue kids trapped in a cave, and sounding an awful lot like President Trump in attacking the media. It all adds up to a very unique year for a very unique person and the year is only halfway through. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk weighs in on Trump's immigration policy with a very uninspiring tweet Here, then, is the year in Musk so far. Just some Boring Flamethrowers You'd think Musk would have his hands full what with SpaceX, high-speed trains, and talk of tunnels taking up most of his day. But there's always time for side projects, apparently, like, say, flamethrowers! Don't do this. Also, I want to be clear that a flamethrower is a super terrible idea. Definitely don't buy one. Unless you like fun. A post shared by Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on Jan 27, 2018 at 5:29pm PST No, it wasn't a joke. Complex terms and conditions and all, it is a very real thing and thousands forked over $500 a pop for their own Musk-approved bringer of fire. That is quite the entrepreneurial move, Elon, and one hell of a way to start the year. Tesla's space oddity SpaceX had a monumental first successful launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, a huge step forward for the company as it continues on a variety missions. But the one thing people will likely remember from that launch is the Tesla that Musk sent into space. SpaceX just put a Tesla in space. pic.twitter.com/KCmRUhLc6c — AngelList (@AngelList) February 6, 2018 The Tesla and its dummy astronaut reportedly disappeared into deep space a few days after launch (as to rumors it crashed to Earth and might have flattened a Nobel Prize winner, well, we'll get to that in a minute). But it wasn't a total waste of a car as it was able to relay some important information that will actually prove useful. Wooing Grimes It takes a lot to become the "It" couple from the annual Met Gala, but Musk and new girlfriend Grimes did just that, debuting as a pair for the first time on the red carpet. But nothing with Musk is ever so cut-and-dry. Flesh without Blood & Kill V Maim on Art Angels album https://t.co/MycGWvbYGk — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 8, 2018 There was the nerdy joke that brought them together, the memes the relationship spawned, and his own personal Grimes playlist. The musician saw a nice bump in her streaming numbers after the pair stepped out. But Grimes wasn't the only new Musk friend we learned about in 2018, as we'll see in a moment. Musk's own "fake news" Because journalism hasn't had enough attacks from men in power in 2018, Musk has taken it upon himself to attack the Fourth Estate beyond his usual earning call hijinks. Musk and Tesla have been battling complaints of unfair labor practices, denying they exist and, when necessary, turning on those who report on the the accusations, namely a series by the Center for Investigative Reporting. And he swears he's nothing like Trump. Thought you'd say that. Anytime anyone criticizes the media, the media shrieks "You're just like Trump!" Why do you think he got elected in the first place? Because no ones believes you any more. You lost your credibility a long time ago. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 23, 2018 In late May, Musk tweeted about creating a website that "would rate the core truth of any article & track the credibility score over time of each journalist, editor & publication." The kicker? He wants to call it Pravda which is already the name of a the newspaper for the Communist Party in — wait for it — Russia. And on Thursday, Musk tangled with Business Insider reporter Linette Lopez, suggesting Lopez bribed accused Tesla saboteur Martin Tripp for inside information. His better half, the aforementioned Grimes, stuck up for the embattled Musk, saying he's never hampered unionization efforts at Tesla. But things are also a little bit awkward because, well, Grimes' own mother is a journalist. His new BFF Malala So a billionaire entrepreneur and a teenage Nobel Peace Prize winner bond on Twitter over something from The Onion. This is not a parody or a rejected Disney pitch but real life. More Bad Press For Elon: The Car Elon Musk Launched Into Orbit Has Fallen Back Down To Earth And Crushed Malala Yousafzai https://t.co/9nx6RN9CLZ pic.twitter.com/AeyfXLRfu7 — ClickHole (@ClickHole) May 30, 2018 When The Onion property Clickhole published a satire story about Musk's space-bound Tesla falling to earth and crushing Malala Yousafzai, Malala took the joke in stride on Twitter. Hello from the other side �� @elonmusk https://t.co/pRTnyptZ1N — Malala (@Malala) May 31, 2018 Musk being Musk, of course he replied. Hi @Malala! ������ — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 31, 2018 At least Musk didn't deride the work of The Onion like he has the media. In fact, he seems to like them quite a lot, but that's another story. "Listen, all y'all, it's a sabotage" Do not come for Elon Musk, y'all. That is the lesson we learned this year when Musk went one-on-one with Martin Tripp, a former Tesla employee at the company's Nevada Gigifactory, over accusations Tripp tried to sabotage the company by hacking code and leaking data to third parties. In a series of emails obtained by the Washington Post, Musk called Tripp "a horrible human being" and accused him of "framing other people." Musk also told Tripp he betrayed the company and should be ashamed. Tripp didn't hold back, responding, "You have what's coming to you for the lies you have told to the public and investors." Woof. So much for letting the lawyers handle everything. Literally a farting unicorn In late June, Musk got into it online with musician Lisa Prank who accused Musk of ripping off her father's drawing of a farting unicorn for his Tesla sketchpad. In a series of now-deleted tweets, Musk tried to hem and haw his way around it even though back in 2017, he shared a photo of a mug with the original unicorn drawing on it. Whoops! hey y'all Grimes' boyfriend ripped off my dad's art! this is a true story! what do you have to say for yourself @elonmusk ?? https://t.co/TMMJAS1ZGM — Lisa Prank (@lisaprank) June 26, 2018 We're both breathless and fartless with anticipation, waiting for the next stage in this saga. Additional reporting by Sasha Lekach
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| Syrian troops celebrate after claiming key post on Jordan border Posted: 07 Jul 2018 12:41 PM PDT  Syrian army soldiers burned a rebel flag Saturday after they and Russian military police took over the crucial Nassib post on the border with Jordan. "The government has got its hands on a major economic hub that links Syria with other countries, above all Jordan and the Gulf states," a jubilant Syrian military source said at the scene. Nearby other troops flicked victory signs as they relaxed next to a tank decorated with a portrait of President Bashar al-Assad.
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| Pope says walls, occupation and fundamentalism hamper Mideast peace Posted: 07 Jul 2018 06:15 AM PDT  By Philip Pullella BARI, Italy (Reuters) - Pope Francis led a summit of Christian leaders on how to promote peace in the Middle East on Saturday and said building walls, occupying territories and religious fanaticism would not resolve conflict in the region. Francis also repeated his view that the "status quo" of the contested city of Jerusalem should be respected, and backed a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.
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| The Latest: Pompeo urges NKorea to follow Vietnam's path Posted: 08 Jul 2018 09:45 AM PDT  HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The Latest on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Asia, including stops in North Korea, Japan and Vietnam (all times local):
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| Goleta brush fire: Gov. Jerry Brown declares state of emergency Posted: 07 Jul 2018 12:16 PM PDT  California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County due to a raging wildfire that has burned several homes and prompted hundreds of evacuations in the Goleta area.
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| Miss America factions clash over decision to ditch swimsuit round Posted: 08 Jul 2018 06:57 AM PDT  Former Miss Americas are rallying in support of Gretchen Carlson, another former winner brought in to reform the pageant, after state officials pushed for her resignation. Their move reveals deep divisions over the direction of an organisation that was rocked by a 2017 email scandal and is trying to modernise for the #metoo era. Ms Carlson, Miss America 1989 and an early figure in the #MeToo movement, announced last month that the pageant was dropping the swimsuit element of the competition. However, some former directors and state officials said they felt pressured to make the change or risk broadcasters dropping the pageant from television. Representatives from 22 state pageants signed a petition calling for the resignations of the new Miss America board, including Ms Carlson and Regina Hopper, its chief executive, according to The Press of Atlantic City. Gretchen Carlson leads the Miss America board of trustees Credit: Miss America Organisation But in a letter to the newspaper, 30 former Miss Americas said they "fully support" Carlson and the board members "who are and have been working tirelessly to move our programme forward". The Miss America organisation is regrouping after a December scandal in which emails surfaced in which its then chief executive and board members mocked winners' intelligence, looks and sex lives. They were forced to resign. Today, the organisation's top three posts are held by women and the new leaders have begun making changes. The petition from the state pageant officials expressed a vote of "no confidence" in the board of trustees. It cited a lack of transparency and adherence to best practices, The Press said. But the former Miss Americas said in their letter that they "hope the voices of our majority can and will be heard". Ms Hopper told The Press on Friday that "there are always those who disagree with or find it hard to accept change", but that the organisation welcomes anyone who wants to move forward with a revitalised programme dedicated to providing scholarships and opportunities to young women. Suzette Charles, Miss America 1984, said things had begun to "unravel" in the organisation. "There's been a lot of dismay with (Carlson's) leadership," she said. "We thought she would regard this program with reverence and keep this tradition alive."
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| The Latest: Rescuer says conditions good for extraction Posted: 07 Jul 2018 12:33 PM PDT  MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — The Latest on the rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach in a cave in northern Thailand (all times local):
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| Incoming Mexican president to seek negotiated peace in drug war Posted: 06 Jul 2018 09:07 PM PDT ![Incoming Mexican president to seek negotiated peace in drug war]( "Incoming Mexican president to seek negotiated peace in drug war") By Diego Oré MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's transition team unveiled a plan on Friday to shake up the fight against crime, including reduced jail time but stiffer controls on weapons, as the country reels from a militarized drug war. The concept of "transitional justice" is part of the incoming government's integral security strategy, Olga Sanchez, Lopez Obrador's proposed interior minister, told Reuters in an interview before her team unveiled the plan. Transitional justice typically involves leniency for those who admit guilt, truth commissions to investigate atrocities and the granting of reparations for some victims.
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