| Trump rates his presidency ‘A+’: ‘Is that enough? Can I go higher than that?’ Posted: 18 Nov 2018 08:52 AM PST  President Trump said he rates his job performance as president an A+. "I would – look, I hate to do it, but I will do it — I would give myself an A+. Is that enough? Can I go higher than that?"
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| Camp Fire Death Toll Climbs To 76 As Missing Person List Swells To Almost 1,300 Posted: 18 Nov 2018 10:53 AM PST  The death toll from Northern California's Camp fire now stands at 76 after
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| Argentine submarine find 'first step' to learning disaster's cause Posted: 18 Nov 2018 12:10 PM PST  Families of the victims have called for the ARA San Juan to be refloated, an enormous undertaking that authorities cautioned was likely beyond their means. Crushed from an implosion, the submarine was located at a depth of more than 900 meters (3,000 feet) in a desolate area of undersea craters and canyons 400 kilometers (250 miles) off the coast of Argentina. An underwater robot sent down by the Seabed Constructor, which specializes in ultra-deep water exploration, relayed 67,000 images of the sunken vessel.
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| Travel Deals Tuesday: 2018 Black Friday And Cyber Monday Travel Deals Posted: 19 Nov 2018 11:09 AM PST  Black Friday and Cyber Monday are often synonymous with TV sales, promotions
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| Joe Biden adopted a German shepherd and he's precious :') Posted: 18 Nov 2018 07:26 AM PST  Joe Biden just welcomed a majorly cute addition to his family — a German shepherd named Major. On Saturday, the former Vice President and his wife Jill officially adopted Major the rescue dog, who they've been fostering, from the Delaware Humane Association in Wilmington, Delaware. SEE ALSO: Barack Obama and Joe Biden got lunch together, because some bromances never die "We are so happy to welcome Major to the Biden family, and we are grateful to the Delaware Humane Association for their work in finding forever homes for Major and countless other animals," the Bidens said in a statement that the shelter shared to Facebook. According to the Delaware Humane Association, Major was one of six puppies brought to the shelter "after being exposed to something toxic in their home." Their original owner was unable to afford proper veterinary care, so they began looking for loving homes. After sharing the pup's stories on social media, Biden reportedly reached out to show interest, and that's how he fell in love with Major. The DHA shared several photos of the former VP making the adoption official on Facebook, including one of Biden showing Major a picture of himself as a puppy. �� DHA also shared a photo and video of the two leaving the shelter. From the looks of it, Major seems right at home with Biden and has quite the support team back at the shelter. Here's hoping he'll get to play with Bo and Sunny Obama soon. WATCH: Presidents in short-shorts: A jog down memory lane
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| On patrol with the Iraqi militia hunting the last remnants of the Islamic State group Posted: 19 Nov 2018 09:05 AM PST ![On patrol with the Iraqi militia hunting the last remnants of the Islamic State group]( "On patrol with the Iraqi militia hunting the last remnants of the Islamic State group")
Although the Islamic State group has been defeated militarily in Iraq, members of the militia group still find areas to hide. Some parts of the Sunni population give them shelter. They also find cover in the mountains around Hawija. From their hiding places, they set up attacks: Suddenly popping up at improvised checkpoints in the winding roads that lead through the hills, they arrest or kill those passing, or take hostages and blackmail the government for possible prisoner exchanges. They also place IEDs and send suicide attackers into cities in the region. Iraqi federal police have outposts in the region, but their patrols only operate during the day. At night, they retreat to their bases, when the caliphate of terror becomes a guerrilla terror group. The Islamic State group's favorite targets are members of the Shia militia al-Hashd al-Shaabi. Also known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, are Shia-dominated militia was created in 2014 following a fatwa issued by Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's most influential Shiite cleric. Victory over the Islamic State group in Iraq would be inconceivable without al-Hashd al-Shaabi, which filled the gap left by the Iraqi Army. But they are also an Iran-supported force operating in a traditional Sunni area in Iraq. And members of the Shia-dominated militia have been accused of massacring Iraqi Sunnis. Today, al-Hashd al-Shaabi is fighting sleeper cells and defending against Islamic State group attacks. Unlike the Iraqi federal police in the region, they can react quickly because they don't have to follow a strict chain of command. _____ Based in Berlin, freelance photojournalist Sebastian Backhaus covers humanitarian crises and wars throughout the Middle East. These photographs were taken while Backhaus was embedded with the al-Hashd al-Shaabi during their search for hidden Islamic State group members. _____ See more news-related photo galleries and follow us on Yahoo News Photo Twitter and Tumblr.
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| Sotomayor To Kavanaugh: Welcome To The Supreme Court 'Family' Posted: 18 Nov 2018 06:47 PM PST  Justice Sonia Sotomayor has told CNN that Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been
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| New migrant group sets out for US from El Salvador Posted: 18 Nov 2018 02:21 PM PST  Defying US pledges to turn back those seeking asylum at the border, a caravan of about 200 migrants set out Sunday from El Salvador seeking their American dream. The group -- separate from the larger one of Central American migrants that began its journey last month -- gathered in a square in the west of the capital.
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| Pakistan PM Imran Khan lashes out at Trump 'tirade' Posted: 19 Nov 2018 04:51 AM PST  The friction threatens to further worsen already fragile relations between Islamabad and Washington, on-off allies who have repeatedly clashed about the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan's alleged support for Islamist militants. Khan, who assumed power in August and is known for his fiery anti-American rhetoric, said in a series of tweets that "record needs to be put straight on Mr Trump's tirade against Pakistan" over the weekend. Trump, during a Fox News TV interview aired on Sunday, defended cutting aid to Islamabad and also suggested Pakistani authorities knew Osama bin Laden's location prior to his killing by U.S. troops in a raid inside Pakistan in 2011.
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| Recounts in some undecided midterm races conclude Posted: 19 Nov 2018 08:43 AM PST  Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson conceded in their respective governor's and Senate races in Florida, while the question of who will be voted speaker of the House remains.
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| A Former Judge Beat His Wife Years Ago. This Weekend, She Was Killed. Posted: 19 Nov 2018 11:31 AM PST  A former Ohio judge who served time in prison for brutally attacking his then-
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| Searchers Rake Through California's Camp Fire Hellscape, Counting The Dead Posted: 19 Nov 2018 09:55 AM PST  The now-infamous Camp fire continues to burn throughout northern California,
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| The Latest: Israeli education minister to stay in government Posted: 19 Nov 2018 12:57 AM PST  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on the political turmoil in Israel (all times local):
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| Nissan accuses chief Ghosn of misconduct, proposes firing him Posted: 19 Nov 2018 02:43 AM PST  Automaker Nissan on Monday accused its chairman Carlos Ghosn of "significant acts of misconduct" including underreporting his salary and said it would move to fire him, as reports emerged he faced arrest in Tokyo. In a statement, Nissan said it had been conducting a probe into Ghosn for several months after receiving a whistleblower report and had uncovered misconduct going back several years. The statement came after local media reported that Ghosn was being questioned Monday night by prosecutors in Tokyo and was expected to be arrested on violation of financial regulations including misreporting his income.
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| Protesters Opposing Migrant Caravan Clash With Police In Tijuana Posted: 19 Nov 2018 03:32 AM PST  Residents of the Mexican border city of Tijuana protested the arrival of
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| National Day of Mourning: How many Native Americans observe Thanksgiving Posted: 19 Nov 2018 01:02 PM PST  For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate with food, family, and friends. Since 1970, the fourth day of every November has been commemorated with a march and rally by Native Americans in Plymouth, Massachusetts, who do not celebrate the "first" Thanksgiving feast between the Pilgrims and the Indians, but instead remember the Native Americans who have lost their lives and culture since colonisation.
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| North Korea weapons test is a shot across the bow of Washington Posted: 18 Nov 2018 10:22 PM PST  The test-firing of an "ultramodern tactical weapon" by the North Korean military sends messages to both domestic and international audiences, according to analysts, with the presence of Kim Jong-un at Friday's exercises underlining Pyongyang's resolve to stand up to Washington. North Korean state media reported that the North Korean leader "supervised" a test of a weapon that is "a decisive turn in the fighting capacity of the Korean People's Army". The South Korean government believes the new weapon to be a long-range artillery piece - possibly a mobile launcher for conventional rockets with an advanced guidance system - that has been in development since the rule of Kim Jong-il, who died in 2011. "There have been reports in recent years that the North was developing long-range artillery that would be able to hit the US garrison at Camp Humphreys or the air force base at Osan", said Daniel Pinkston, a professor of international relations at the Seoul campus of Troy University. The two bases are critical to US forces' ability to defend South Korea and both about 60 miles from the Demilitarised Zone that divides the peninsula. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects Samjiyon County Credit: Reuters "It's clear that they are still working on conventional weapons systems, which is important to the North's leadership and its view of the world that it needs a robust military capability", he told The Telegraph. "The message this sends is aimed at an inter-Korean audience and China and says that Pyongyang remains resolute, that it refuses to be pushed around and that it will continue to exploit any benefits that it can find". The test will also have been aimed squarely at the US, believes James Brown, an associate professor who specialises in North Korean issues at the Tokyo campus of Temple University, who believes the process of scrapping the North's nuclear weapons capabilities in return for lifting sanctions has "become stuck". "The two sides each feel that the other needs to do more," he said. "The US says the North must take more steps on its nuclear programmes and has threatened to restart large-scale military exercises if that does not happen. "The North Koreans think they have done enough and that it is time for the US to ease some of the sanctions, and their threat is that they will go back to carrying out nuclear tests again," he said. North Korea's nuclear history: key moments The test of a conventional weapons system - albeit a potent one - is significant on a political level more than on an operational level, Mr Brown said, with Mr Kim's presence elevating the importance of the test even further. The significance of the tests - which were extensively covered in North Korean media - will not have been lost on Seoul, which has also called on Washington to relax some of the sanctions. Pyongyang will not want to miss an opportunity to drive a wedge between the two allies on its southern border, Mr Brown said, although the administration of President Donald Trump appears to be in no mood to grant concessions to the North. The US perceives North Korea as dragging its feet on coming clean on its nuclear capabilities and busy soliciting help from other nations - notably China and Russia - to support its calls for sanctions to be lifted.
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| Myths and mysteries about the Gettysburg Address Posted: 19 Nov 2018 01:55 AM PST  On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address, widely considered one of the greatest speeches in American history. But even today, there are still a few points about the speech that are misunderstood.
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| Rains could hinder search for California wildfire victims Posted: 19 Nov 2018 04:06 PM PST ![Rains could hinder search for California wildfire victims]( "Rains could hinder search for California wildfire victims") Remains of 77 victims have been recovered since the Camp Fire erupted on Nov. 8 and largely obliterated the Sierra foothills hamlet of Paradise, a town of nearly 27,000 people 175 miles (280 km) north of San Francisco. The latest official death toll was announced late on Sunday as the Butte County Sheriff's Office also said it was reducing the number of names on its missing persons list to 993, down from 1,276 a day earlier. As of Monday, the fire has torched 151,000 acres (61,107 hectares) of drought-parched scrub and trees, incinerating more than 9,800 homes along the way, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said.
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| The Best Black Friday 2018 Fashion Deals On Clothes, Shoes And Accessories Posted: 19 Nov 2018 01:59 PM PST  Start pre-filling your carts now, because all of the best Black Friday and
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| Camp Fire death toll increases to 77; Survivors living in tents being moved to safer shelter Posted: 18 Nov 2018 09:20 AM PST  More than a week after first igniting in Butte County, California, the news surrounding the most destructive and deadly wildfire in California history remains grim.
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| France 'extremely vigilant' on Renault after Ghosn arrest Posted: 19 Nov 2018 06:10 AM PST  President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said France would be extremely vigilant about the fate of Renault and its alliance with Nissan after the arrest of the French auto group's boss Carlos Ghosn in Japan. Ghosn, one of the world's best-known businessmen, was reportedly under arrest in Japan on Monday in a shocking fall from grace linked to allegations of financial misconduct.
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| 16 Democrats Sign Letter Vowing To Oppose Nancy Pelosi Posted: 19 Nov 2018 12:41 PM PST  WASHINGTON ― Sixteen Democrats released a letter Monday pledging not to
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| Christopher Watts sentenced to life in prison for murder of pregnant wife and two daughters Posted: 19 Nov 2018 02:41 PM PST  A man who strangled his pregnant wife to death before killing his two daughters wanted to get out of his marriage and away from his growing family, prosecutors have said as he was sentenced by a judge. The motive was assigned on Monday as Christopher Watts was sentenced to life in prison without parole in a Colorado court, a punishment secured as a part of a plea deal. Watts, 33, pleaded guilty to the charges two weeks ago, admitting that he killed his pregnant wife Shanann, 34, and their two daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3.
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| Caldwell concedes in Florida Ag Commissioner race Posted: 19 Nov 2018 12:51 PM PST  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell said Monday he won't challenge his loss to Democrat Nikki Fried in Florida's agriculture commission race — a contest that was the closest of the three statewide seats that went through a recount.
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| Libya Oil Boss Sees Country Exempted From Future OPEC+ Cuts Posted: 19 Nov 2018 04:46 AM PST  "The OPEC community has understood the difficulties we face –- Libya has withheld more than any other country from the global market," National Oil Corp. Chairman Mustafa Sanalla wrote in a phone message. OPEC and its allies are considering cutting oil output in 2019 as the group is increasingly concerned about the potential for oversupply. Libya, along with Nigeria, has been exempt from cuts since January 2017 due to domestic conflict.
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| Donald Trump Defends Matt Whitaker With Nonsensical Robert Mueller Comparison Posted: 18 Nov 2018 12:06 PM PST  President Donald Trump on Sunday continued to defend Matt Whitaker, his
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| Yale graduate sues university for removing her over her depression Posted: 18 Nov 2018 03:05 PM PST  A Yale University graduate is suing her former school, claiming she was removed from campus because she sought counseling for depression.
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| Where To Get The Best Cyber Monday Deal On A PlayStation 4 Posted: 19 Nov 2018 01:11 PM PST  The hunt for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals is on, which means
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| Jonestown massacre: 40 years later Posted: 19 Nov 2018 04:26 AM PST ![Jonestown massacre: 40 years later]( "Jonestown massacre: 40 years later") "Drinking the Kool-Aid" is a phrase bandied about regularly in corporate life, especially when someone wants to take a dig at people with a cult-like belief in a business philosophy or those fanatically chasing an idea that will end badly. November 18 marked the 40th anniversary of the mass murder-suicide of more than 900 people, most of them Americans who were members of a California-based cult called the Peoples Temple of the Disciples of Christ, run by the reverend Jim Jones. It became known as the Jonestown massacre.
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| Be a Maverick with this Warner Bros. exec owned Mercedes Posted: 19 Nov 2018 04:58 AM PST  Owned by Warner Bros. executive William T. Orr, this 1970s luxury saloon still makes a bold statement today. Who knows what other famous names have hitched a ride in the 300 SEL?
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| Former UK Brexit minister Raab says PM May must change course on Brexit deal Posted: 18 Nov 2018 03:27 AM PST ![Former UK Brexit minister Raab says PM May must change course on Brexit deal]( "Former UK Brexit minister Raab says PM May must change course on Brexit deal") Britain's former Brexit minister Dominic Raab said on Sunday that Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal was fatally flawed but she could still change course. Raab, who resigned on Thursday saying he could not support the deal, said he would back May if there was a confidence vote and that talk of a leadership challenge was distracting when the government should be focused on delivering Brexit. "I still think a deal could be done but it is very late in the day now and we need to change course," Raab told the BBC, adding that changes should be made before the deal is brought to parliament as lawmakers would not support it as it stands.
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| MSNBC's Joe Scarborough On Trump: He 'Isn’t Going To Win Re-election' Posted: 19 Nov 2018 08:24 AM PST  "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough made a bold statement on Monday morning,
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| Multiple victims after shots fired at Chicago hospital: police Posted: 19 Nov 2018 02:37 PM PST  Heavy police response incoming," Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tweeted. At least "one possible offender" had been shot and there were "multiple" other victims, he added. "A #ChicagoPolice officer has been shot in the active shooter incident at Mercy Hospital.
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| Far right protesters left stranded in Philadelphia after taxi drivers refuse to pick them up Posted: 18 Nov 2018 03:39 AM PST  Far-right marchers, including members of the fascist group The Proud Boys, were left stranded after cab drivers refused their custom following a sparsely attended rally in Philadelphia. Tess Owen, a reporter for Vice News, posted multiple videos from the march on Twitter, showing various drivers leaving the rally at the urging of left wing counter-protesters.
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| 'The Walking Dead' Is Adding Even More Easter Eggs To New Opening Credits Posted: 18 Nov 2018 07:15 PM PST  With the loss of Rick Grimes, the departure of Maggie (who's gone to stay with
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| The scoop on how your cat's sandpapery tongue deep cleans Posted: 19 Nov 2018 02:31 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Cat lovers know when kitties groom, their tongues are pretty scratchy. Using high-tech scans and some other tricks, scientists are learning how those sandpapery tongues help cats get clean and stay cool.
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| The United States Should Leave Yemen, Not Broker Peace Posted: 18 Nov 2018 06:10 PM PST  Withdrawing U.S. support for Saudi Arabia's regional feuds long ago could have spared Yemen years of disaster.
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| The best dating and hookup apps for you Posted: 19 Nov 2018 07:15 AM PST  Hookup culture: also known as the thing that your parents and grandparents complain about because "nobody has a real conversation anymore." We all know that's not true. Online dating has had a massive impact on more people meeting and talking than ever before. SEE ALSO: The most popular dating sites in the UK, just in time for cuffing season And when we think about dating sites, we usually think about sites like eHarmony, Zoosk, and other marriage-minded options. But not every single person is thinking about marriage or a steady relationship though. Sometimes, you just wanna get laid. Everyone gets stuck in a sexual rut at some point, and let's face it: Trying to take strangers home from a bar or constantly hitting up your ex who you know is DTF can get old. It might be time to let a hookup site or app take the wheel. Here are our picks for the best hookup apps right now: Cheers to having good, safe, consensual intercourse with strangers, everyone. Looking for something more serious? Hooking up is great, but perhaps it's not the only thing you're looking for. If you're a bit more relationship-minded, we'd suggest sites like eharmony, and OkCupid. Here's why: This article originally appeared on Mashable.com
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| Protesters in Tijuana chant 'Out!' at Central American migrants Posted: 19 Nov 2018 09:35 AM PST ![Protesters in Tijuana chant 'Out!' at Central American migrants]( "Protesters in Tijuana chant 'Out!' at Central American migrants") Hundreds of Tijuana residents congregated around a monument in an affluent section of the city south of California on Sunday to protest the thousands of Central American migrants who have arrived via caravan in hopes of a new life in the U.S. Tensions have built as nearly 3,000 migrants from the caravan poured into Tijuana in recent days after more than a month on the road, and with many more months ahead of them while they seek asylum. The federal government estimates the number of migrants could soon swell to 10,000.
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| Florida Gov. Rick Scott Formally Ousts Democrat Bill Nelson After Recounts Posted: 18 Nov 2018 11:35 AM PST  Florida Gov. Rick Scott has officially won his third statewide race by his
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| Woman Says Hospital Removed Both of Her Kidneys By Mistake Posted: 19 Nov 2018 05:40 AM PST  Linda Woolley, 73, says doctors at the University of Colorado Hospital told her she had cancer in her kidneys and both would need to be removed in order to save her life. But after the surgery, a new biopsy showed no signs of cancer.
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