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McCain decision leaves GOP, ObamaCare and repeal at crossroads
The Hill, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:01:00 GMT Sen. John McCainJohn Sidney McCainSenate's defense authorization would set cyber doctrine Senate Dems hold floor talk-a-thon against latest ObamaCare repeal bill Overnight Defense: Senate passes 0B defense bill | 3,000 US troops heading to ... read more
'I love Alabama — it's special': At rally for Sen. Luther Strange, Trump vents frustrations in rambling speech
Washington Post, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 11:41:16 GMT HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — President Trump spent the first 25 minutes of a Friday night campaign rally explaining and defending his decision to endorse the Republican establishment's pick for the Alabama Senate race. Then, he basically took it all back. “I ... read more
South Korea says natural North Korea earthquake detected
ABC News, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:41:21 GMT People watch a TV news program reporting North Korea's earthquake, at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. South Korea's weather agency said an earthquake was detected in North Korea on Saturday around where the ... read more
Failing dam creates new crisis on Puerto Rico amid flooding from Hurricane Maria
Reuters, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:08:24 GMT People arrive to buy gasoline next to a sign reading "There is no gasoline," at a gas station, after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria, in San Juan, Puerto Rico September 22, 2017. Picture taken September 22, 2017. REUTERS/Alvin Baez. SAN JUAN ... read more
DHS tells states about Russian hacking during 2016 election
Washington Post, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:58:01 GMT The Department of Homeland Security contacted election officials in 21 states Friday to notify them that they had been targeted by Russian government hackers during the 2016 election campaign. Three months ago, DHS officials said that people connected ... read more
Quake Threatens to Cause Flight From Mexico City's Hip Neighborhoods
New York Times, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:26:46 GMT It took years for the Condesa neighborhood to recover from the 1985 earthquake. Then on Tuesday, it was hit again. Credit Rafael Arias, via Reuters. MEXICO CITY — When Fernando Bustos moved to Mexico City years ago, he had no doubt about where to ... read more
Trump administration rescinds Obamaera guidance on campus sexual assault
Washington Post, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:33:35 GMT The Trump administration on Friday withdrew Obama-era guidance on how colleges and universities should respond to sexual violence, giving schools flexibility to use a higher standard of evidence in judging cases and formally shifting the federal stance ... read more
Trump defends Melania for wearing stilettos while traveling to hurricane area
The Hill, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 01:33:12 GMT President Trump on Friday night defended first lady Melania Trump after she faced criticism for wearing stilettos while en route to flood-damaged Texas last month. Trump's defense of the footwear choice came while critiquing the media during a rally ... read more
Facebook on Russian ads: Our platform doesn't influence people; people influence people
Quartz, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 11:00:47 GMT "I wish I could tell you we're going to be able to stop all interference." (Facebook). Share. Written by. Keith Collins. Obsession. Propaganda. 34 mins ago. When fake news found a massive audience on Facebook during the run up to the 2016 US ... read more
Travis Scott Parties in Miami in First Public Appearance Since News of Girlfriend Kylie Jenner's Pregnancy
PEOPLE.com, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 07:28:43 GMT Travis Scott made his first public appearance in Miami during the early hours on Saturday, following the news that his girlfriend Kylie Jenner was pregnant. Making an appearance at LIV nightclub in Miami, the rapper, 25, entertained a packed crowd of ... read more
College football matchups Week 4: This 'down week' is still pretty damn important
CBSSports.com, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:08:00 GMT Sixty games, only two between ranked teams. The second consecutive week without a pair of top 10s meeting. Rankings-wise, the biggest game by far is No. 6 Oklahoma State hosting No. 16 TCU. Whoever wins, the Big 12 gets a jolt of legitimacy. read more
Trump says protesting players in NFL should be fired
FOXSports.com, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 04:33:49 GMT HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) President Donald Trump says National Football League owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. And he's encouraging spectators to walk out in protest. In an extended riff during a freewheeling rally speech ... read more
Derek Jeter reportedly requests Marlins firing of 4 luminaries
ESPN, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 02:00:34 GMT Prospective Miami Marlins boss Derek Jeter has asked the outgoing president of the team to fire four baseball luminaries who serve as special assistants, the Miami Herald has reported, citing two Major League Baseball sources. According to the Friday ... read more
If the Knicks need a Cavaliers' firstround pick for Carmelo Anthony, it's problematic
cleveland.com, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:10:43 GMT CLEVELAND -- Any potential trade for Carmelo Anthony by the Cavaliers would have to include a No. 1 pick heading to the Knicks, which makes such a deal unlikely, a league source told cleveland.com. Numerous outlets reported Friday that New York ... read more
UFC Fight Night 117 Results: Ovince Saint Preux Submits Yushin Okami
Bleacher Report, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 05:48:52 GMT The UFC light heavyweight submitted Yushin Okami via Von Flue choke at UFC Fight Night 117 in Friday night's main event at Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Fox Sports shared the moment: FOX Sports: UFC @UFCONFOX. King OSP! Ovince Saint Preux ... read more
Yes, Aaron Hernandez Suffered Brain Injury. But That May Not Explain His Violence.
New York Times, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:06:00 GMT Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end, was convicted of murder and killed himself in prison last April at age 27. An autopsy revealed that he had brain injuries akin to that seen in afflicted former players in their 60s ... read more
Verlander, Gurriel lift Astros over Angels 30 (Sep 22, 2017)
FOXSports.com, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 03:23:34 GMT HOUSTON (AP) Justin Verlander pitched one-hit ball over seven innings to remain perfect with Houston and Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run homer to propel the Astros to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Verlander (14-8) walked two and ... read more
Division clinched, Dodgers still have work to do (Sep 23, 2017)
FOXSports.com, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:17:11 GMT LOS ANGELES — With a fifth consecutive National League West title finally theirs, the first look at how the Los Angeles Dodgers will handle things the rest of regular season will come on Saturday. When the Dodgers face the San Francisco Giants at ... read more
Kyle Busch wins pole position for ISM Connect 300
The Boston Globe, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 02:11:37 GMT Charles Krupa/Associated Press. Kyle Busch was all smiles after winning the pole for Sunday's ISM Connect 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway during qualifying Friday in Loudon, N.H.. LOUDON, N.H. — Kyle Busch is in good shape to sprint into the ... read more
49ers coach Shanahan being realistic after 03 start
FOXSports.com, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:20:40 GMT SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers took a long-term approach when they overhauled their entire football operation last winter by hiring a new coach and general manager. Amid their 0-3 start under Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, the team ... read more
'Unfit' Uber stripped of London license, CEO tweets 'pls work w/us'
Reuters, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:22:30 GMT LONDON (Reuters) - London deemed Uber unfit to run a taxi service on Friday and stripped it of its license to operate from the end of next week in a major blow to the U.S. firm and 3.5 million users in one of the world's wealthiest cities. Graphic ... read more
Walmart wants access to your fridge TwinCities.com
Pioneer Press, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:21:00 GMT Delivery workers who drop off Walmart groceries may soon also get access to your kitchen and stock your refrigerator — even if you're not home. The world's largest retailer announced Friday that is testing a delivery program in Silicon Valley that ... read more
Solar industry roiled by trade ruling that some fear could lead to tariffs
Washington Post, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:43:43 GMT This story has been updated. The U.S. solar industry was roiled on Friday by a unanimous ruling in a much watched international trade case — one that some industry leaders fear could lead to steep new tariffs on imported crystalline silicon solar cells. read more
Exclusive: TMobile, Sprint close to agreeing on deal terms sources
Reuters, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:29:35 GMT (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS.O) is close to agreeing tentative terms on a deal to merge with Sprint Corp (S.N), people familiar with the matter said on Friday, a major breakthrough in efforts to merge the third and fourth largest U.S. wireless ... read more
Why the Equifax Breach Stings So Bad
New York Times, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:55:18 GMT A Volkswagen dealership in Kentucky. Data provided by Equifax and the other two big credit reporting agencies determines how much people pay when borrowing to buy cars or to make other major purchases. Credit Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg. Among the ... read more
Melinda Gates wishes she waited longer before giving her kids cellphones
SFGate, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 22:37:59 GMT Melinda Gates wrote in a recent Washington Post op-ed, "I probably would have waited longer before putting a computer in my children's pockets. Her comment might come as a surprise since her husband Bill Gates co-founded one of the world's most ... read more
US watchdog accused of going easy on Wells Fargo with $100M fine
The Philadelphia Tribune, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 04:38:21 GMT A Republican report criticized the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for going soft on Wells Fargo over its illegal sales practice that involved opening accounts without depositors' consent. — AP Photo/Reed Saxon. NEW YORK — The Consumer ... read more
Innovation Trix You Can Learn From Breakfast Children's Cereal
PYMNTS.com, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:00:48 GMT For all the plaudits disruptive innovation gets, it is easy to overlook how hard it is to achieve. First of all, new ideas are not easy to develop. While it's an exaggeration to say there is nothing new under the sun, it's actually not that big of an ... read more
British chipmaker Imagination Technologies has been sold
Business Insider, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:53:18 GMT (Reuters) - Canyon Bridge Capital Partners, the China-backed buyout fund that was barred last week by US President Donald Trump from buying a US chip maker, said it would purchase British chip designer Imagination Technologies Group Plc (IMG.L). read more
Amazon May Soon Bring You a Shake Shack Burger in Under an Hour
Inc.com, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:27:51 GMT If you live in one of 20 American cities, including Seattle, New York, Atlanta, Tampa, Phoenix, Portland, San Francisco, and others, you're already able to use Amazon Restaurants, which promises food delivery from local restaurants in under an hour. read more
Travis Scott Parties in Miami in First Public Appearance Since News of Girlfriend Kylie Jenner's Pregnancy
PEOPLE.com, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 07:28:43 GMT Travis Scott made his first public appearance in Miami during the early hours on Saturday, following the news that his girlfriend Kylie Jenner was pregnant. Making an appearance at LIV nightclub in Miami, the rapper, 25, entertained a packed crowd of ... read more
Meghan Markle's exhusband is making a new comedy about divorce with a royal twist
Independent.ie, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 09:14:00 GMT Meghan Markle's producer ex-husband is drawing from the actress' real-life romance with Prince Harry for a new TV comedy about divorce. Trevor Engelson was married to the Suits star from 2011 to 2013, and last year, it was revealed Meghan had been ... read more
Does 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' Abandon the Appeal of the Series?
Hollywood Reporter, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:58:00 GMT With its second installment, this weekend's Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the nascent British super-spy franchise attempts to double down on the over-the-top appeal of the first movie — but in doing so, arguably loses sight of what made the original ... read more
One battle in the war of the sexes
The Boston Globe, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:42:39 GMT Truth be told, I wasn't much of a tennis fan in 1973. Yet except for my beloved New York Mets' run in the World Series, nothing that year captured my attention like a nationally televised primetime tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. read more
Kevin Hart Extortion Case Authorities Now Confident They'll Catch the Culprits
TMZ.com, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:03:10 GMT Authorities who are on the hunt for the Kevin Hart extortionists now believe they will catch the culprits ... based on a treasure trove of evidence they've just seized. TMZ broke the story, search warrants have already been executed and now we know the ... read more
Lady Gaga Doc 'Gaga: Five Foot Two': 8 Things We Learned
RollingStone.com, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 13:18:18 GMT A friend of the singer poses this question near the end of the new Netflix documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, just as Lady Gaga finishes the nail-bitingly intense preparations for her Super Bowl performance. It's one of many up-close-and-personal scenes ... read more
Versace RTW Spring 2018
WWD, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:29:43 GMT Twenty years after her brother Gianni Versace's death, Donatella staged a moving show in his honor on Friday evening. IsSixWeeksAfterFashionWeek = true. By Bridget Foley on September 23, 2017. Share This Article; Reddit · LinkedIn; WhatsApp; Email ... read more
NBC Is Doing All It Can To Make You Watch Megyn Kelly's Morning Show
Daily Beast, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 22:24:30 GMT NBC's campaign to soften Megyn Kelly's image has been relentless. Now the network's affiliates have been drawn into the campaign to maximize her audience at their own expense. Lloyd Grove ... read more
Watch JayZ Honor Chester Bennington With 'Numb/Encore' Performance
RollingStone.com, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:18:22 GMT Jay-Z paid tribute to Chester Bennington during a visit to the BBC's Live Lounge. By Elias Leight. 20 hours ago. More News. Jay-Z Brings '4:44' to Life in Electric Made in America Set Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Talks Chester Bennington Memorial Nerves ... read more
Jerry Lewis Excluded All of the Children From His First Marriage From His Will
E! Online, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 20:00:39 GMT After obtaining the Last Will and Testament of Jerry Lewis, The Blast discovered that the late comedic actor excluded the six children from his first marriage from receiving any benefits upon his death. "I have intentionally excluded GARY LEWIS, RONALD ... read more
Uber app could be barred in 40 towns and cities
The Times, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:06:44 GMT A London taxi. A move to ban Uber from operating in the capital may have a knock-on effect elsewhere in the UKToby Melville/Reuters. Uber's future across the UK was thrown into doubt last night after councils confirmed that they would consider the ... read more
Facebook drops novote stock plan, Zuck will sell shares to fund philanthropy
TechCrunch, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:14:34 GMT Mark Zuckerberg has gotten so rich that he can fund his philanthropic foundation and retain voting control without Facebook having to issue a proposed non-voting class of stock that faced shareholder resistance. Today Facebook announced that it's ... read more
The latest iPhones show why AI is the new electricity
Computerworld, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:37:46 GMT Apple has now rolled out its shiny new iPhones. On Sept. 12, Apple executives predictably pronounced the latest phones "revolutionary." But the real revolution is happening under the surface and behind the scenes. The new iPhones come with cutting-edge ... read more
PUBG vs. Fortnite: A gamegenre copycat faceoff heats up
Ars Technica, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 11:04:08 GMT It's inevitable: every time a wildly successful video game comes along, imitators quickly follow in its footsteps. The tradition began with Pong and Pac-Man clones, and that practice has continued on PCs, consoles, and smartphones ever since. "Homages ... read more
Nibiru, Planet X and Biblical prophecy: Will the world end Sept. 23?
AL.com, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:39:20 GMT Will Planet X or Nibiru strike the Earth Saturday? No, says NASA. (Contributed photo/NASA). Will Planet X or Nibiru strike the Earth Saturday? No, says NASA. (Contributed photo/NASA). 0 shares. By Leada Gore · lgore@al.com. In the words of REM: It's ... read more
I have an SNES Classic Edition, and it rules
TechCrunch, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:53:52 GMT Just in time for a weekend during which I had already planned to do nothing productive, a small package from Nintendo containing what will likely be its hottest item since the NES Classic Edition… which is to say, of course, the SNES Classic Edition. read more
Dinosaur dung reveals giant planteaters ate meat
Washington Post, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:45:22 GMT Giant herbivore dinosaurs, despite a reputation as strict plant-eaters, did not always stick to their greens. Some of them ate crustaceans, according to new research published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports. Paleontologists discovered bits ... read more
Microsoft's subsea speed monster: A cable 16 million times faster than your broadband
ZDNet, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:19:22 GMT The new Marea cable lies to the south of existing transatlantic subsea cables. Image: TeleGeography. Microsoft, Facebook and Telefonica have hit a key milestone in delivering their new trans-Atlantic subsea cable with a data capacity of 160 terabits ... read more
Apple iPhone 8 Plus Early Review: A Big Leap Forward With A Great Surprise
Forbes, Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:29:00 GMT I haven't had the iPhone 8 Plus for long, so I'm not fully reviewing it yet. I did, however, think it was worth looking at it from the perspective of someone who didn't attend the Apple launch and this year, for the first time in ages, didn't watch the ... read more
Apple TV's 4K content comes with some major strings attached
BGR, Sat, 23 Sep 2017 05:01:00 GMT There's a new 4K Apple TV in town, and Apple made it a lot interesting than other 4K products by promising that all your existing HD titles from iTunes will be converted to 4K. That's a great incentive to buy a device whose main feature is support for ... read more
Unprofessional Distance
Slate Magazine, Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:09:25 GMT My colleague keeps asking me out, and I keep telling him no. How do I get this creep to leave me alone? By Mallory Ortberg. 170912_PRUDIE_hitOn. iStock. Mallory Ortberg. Sam Breach. Get Dear Prudence delivered to your inbox each week by signing up in ... read more
Former Studio 54 owner shares unforgettable encounters with Madonna, Dodi Fayed, Rick James
Fox News, Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:57:39 GMT When the owners of New York City's Studio 54 were indicted on federal income tax charges in 1979, Mark Fleischman knew he was next in line to take over the infamous nightclub. “Studio 54 was the most famous club in the world during the late '70s and I ... read more
'Mother!' Is the Worst Movie of the Year, Maybe Century
Observer, Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:00:04 GMT From the idiotic drug-addict hokum Requiem for a Dream to the overrated, overwrought and over-hyped Black Swan, which I called “a lavishly staged Repulsion in toe shoes,” the films of wack job Darren Aronofsky have shown a dark passion for exploring ... read more
5 Things to Know About FrontLoad Washers
ConsumerReports.org, Sat, 16 Sep 2017 11:03:48 GMT Sales of front-load washers picked up steam about a decade ago, and the best in Consumer Reports' tests deliver excellent cleaning with unmatched gentleness, as well as water and energy efficiency. They even outperform top-load washers. But in recent ... read more
Floridians Can Obtain Food Stamp Benefits If Their Power Went Out During Hurricane Irma?
snopes.com, Sat, 16 Sep 2017 17:35:23 GMT A series of Facebook rumors about food stamp benefits for post-Irma Florida residents have a grain of truth to them but elide important facts. Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com. 1K. CLAIM. As of 15 September 2017, Florida residents affected by ... read more
The Golden Solution to America's Debt Crisis
Daily Reckoning, Fri, 15 Sep 2017 16:06:12 GMT Right now, the United States is officially $20 trillion in debt. Over half of that $20 trillion was added over the past decade. And it looks like annual deficits will be at the trillion dollar level sooner than later when projected spending is factored ... read more
Do you actually want to be our pastor?
The Christian Century, Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:01:46 GMT Hank Pierce and Amy Quitman were neighbors on Rural Route 28. Their mailboxes shared a weathered post at the end of the gravel lane. This seemed fitting, since their families also shared a weathered pew at Granby Presbyterian Church. Hank and ... read more
Here's every nuclear weapon in the US arsenal
Union of Concerned Scientists, Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:45:03 GMT Each point represents a nuclear weapon—the most destructive device on Earth. The US nuclear arsenal includes over 4,600 weapons. Scroll to explore… These weapons are unlike any other. Here's an average one, the W78. It causes a mile-wide ... read more
Outlander Star Sam Heughan on Jamie's Despair, How Loving Claire is Different the Second Time, Heading to ...
Parade, Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:09:58 GMT Against all odds, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) survived the Battle of Culloden and made it home at the end of Episode 1 of the third season of Outlander. His life was hanging by a thread — and not for lack of trying to die — but when Episode 2 airs ... read more
For first time in 300 years, no one is living on Barbuda
CNN, Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:05:31 GMT (CNN) When Hurricane Irma ravaged the island of Barbuda in the Caribbean, the ferocious storm "extinguished" the isle's way of life and left the beautiful spot "uninhabitable." And, now, for the first time in a few centuries, no one lives there. "The ... read more
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