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Kushner to detail four meetings with Russian officials in congressional testimony
Washington Post, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:04:39 GMT Jared Kushner, President Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law, plans to detail four meetings he had with Russian officials during the 2016 campaign and transition period — including one with a Russian lawyer set up by Donald Trump Jr. -- but deny any ... read more
Driver due in court after deaths of migrants in sweltering tractortrailer
CNN, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:10:08 GMT San Antonio (CNN) The driver of a tractor-trailer turned deadly transporter for undocumented migrants is due to face criminal charges in a Texas court Monday in what police are calling a human trafficking crime. Authorities called to the San Antonio ... read more
GOP health bill still a mystery before planned vote
Washington Post, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:18:38 GMT WASHINGTON — The Senate will move forward with a key vote this week on a Republican health bill but it's not yet known whether the legislation will seek to replace President Barack Obama's health care law or simply repeal it. Sen. John Thune of South ... read more
'Game Of Thrones' Season 7, Episode 2: 'You're A Dragon. Be A Dragon'
NPR, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:30:35 GMT We're recapping Season 7 of HBO's Game of Thrones here on Monkey See. We'll try to turn them around overnight, so look for them first thing on Mondays. And of course: Spoilers abound. One of the most frustrating things about a show like Game of Thrones ... read more
The Phelps vs. shark charade was another bizarre episode of humans racing animals
Washington Post, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:56:15 GMT This post has been updated to reflect that Michael Phelps did not actually race a shark. A few months after embarrassing Adolf Hitler by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Jesse Owens traveled to Cuba for an exhibition race ... read more
Poland, Israel, 'Game of Thrones': Your Monday Briefing
New York Times, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:43:08 GMT Protesters in Lublin, Poland, on Sunday. After widespread opposition, President Andrzej Duda declined today to sign measures that would have increased government control of the country's courts. Credit Agencja Gazeta/Reuters. Good morning. Here's what ... read more
Democrats plan to announce their 2018 campaign agenda from a rubyred corner of Northern Virginia
Washington Post, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:07:23 GMT BERRYVILLE, Va. — Democrats knew what they were doing when they chose this quaint town of mom-and-pop stores and historic homes for the soft launch of their new strategy to convince voters that they stand for something and not just against President ... read more
Taliban suicide car bomber kills dozens in Afghan capital
Reuters, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:39:14 GMT KABUL (Reuters) - A Taliban suicide attacker detonated a car bomb in the western part of Kabul on Monday, killing up to 35 people and wounding more than 40, government officials said, in one of the worst attacks in the Afghan capital in recent weeks. read more
18yearold woman arrested after live streaming deadly crash in California KTRK
TV, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 04:05:26 GMT Family members say her 14-year-old sister was killed, and a live recording of the crash has gone viral. (KFSN). KFSN. By Veronica Miracle. Sunday, July 23, 2017 11:13PM. FRESNO, California --. An 18-year-old Stockton woman is in jail accused of driving ... read more
The Full Avengers: Infinity War ComicCon Poster!
ComingSoon.net, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:22:29 GMT At this year's San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios released three Avengers: Infinity War Comic-Con posters and now the full version has come online! You can download the Avengers: Infinity War Comic-Con poster from our gallery below. What do you think ... read more
The Phelps vs. shark charade was another bizarre episode of humans racing animals
Washington Post, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:56:15 GMT This post has been updated to reflect that Michael Phelps did not actually race a shark. A few months after embarrassing Adolf Hitler by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Jesse Owens traveled to Cuba for an exhibition race ... read more
Sources: LeBron James will not waive his notrade clause for Cavs
ESPN, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:48:45 GMT No matter the reconstruction of the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster, no matter the potential for heightened inner turmoil, no matter the win-loss record, and with or without Kyrie Irving, LeBron James will not waive his no-trade clause for any teams at any ... read more
Jerry Jones speaks out in support of Ezekiel Elliott, says no evidence of domestic violence
ESPN, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 02:35:02 GMT OXNARD, California -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones backed Ezekiel Elliott as the running back awaits possible discipline for an alleged domestic violence incident last July in Columbus, Ohio. "I have reviewed everything, and ... read more
Fantasy Baseball: Rafael Devers' callup could be a leaguewinner
CBSSports.com, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:41:00 GMT The Red Sox are looking to fill their third-base void from within, as they called up top prospect Rafael Devers. Chris Towers says he's a must-add player immediately. Chris Towers mugshot; by Chris Towers · @CTowersCBS; 6h ago • 3 min read ... read more
Cardinals' Fitzgerald motivated by quest for championship
FOXSports.com, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 21:35:15 GMT GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Training camp is a drag at this point in Larry Fitzgerald's long and accomplished NFL career. Of course, the quest for the ring is the main reason the 14-year veteran continues to play. The longtime Arizona Cardinals wide receiver ... read more
Dodgers win, but Clayton Kershaw headed to DL after leaving game
Los Angeles Times, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 02:40:00 GMT An idyllic Dodgers season skidded into familiar, harrowing territory Sunday afternoon. Clayton Kershaw, the left-handed anchor of the team with baseball's best record, revealed a hint of the vulnerability that sidelined him last season. His condition ... read more
With job in doubt, Kasey Kahne gets biggest win at Brickyard
ESPN, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:21:13 GMT INDIANAPOLIS -- Kasey Kahne earned a career-defining victory as the sun set at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. That was appropriate, because the sun could end up setting on his NASCAR career over the next six months. An 18-time winner in the Cup ... read more
Browns sign firstround pick Jabrill Peppers
NBCSports.com, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 02:27:31 GMT With rookies arriving in Cleveland for the start of training camp on Sunday, the Browns have finally reached an agreement with first-round pick Jabrill Peppers. Peppers signed his contract with the Browns Sunday evening. It was first reported by the ... read more
Aiming for elite, Jamaica relish another "David & Goliath" Gold Cup moment
MLSsoccer.com, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 06:01:37 GMT PASADENA, Calif. – Jamaica have unfinished business at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. But first, they will relish slaying the giant. Two years after knocking off perennial tournament favorites the United States in the semifinal round to reach the final against ... read more
It Seems Like Sports Can't Sink Much Lower Than MayweatherMcGregor. But Just Wait.
New York Magazine, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:51:48 GMT When you sign up for life as a sports fan, you are knowingly introducing darkness and moral complication into your life: To look clearly at the world of sports is to want to look away. Greedy owners jacking up ticket prices at billion-dollar concrete ... read more
IMF downgrades UK and US growth forecasts
BBC News, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:46:20 GMT The UK and US economies will expand more slowly in 2017 than previously predicted, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It said "weaker-than-expected activity" in the first three months of the year meant the UK would grow by 1.7 ... read more
BMW Denies Collusion Allegations, Says It Didn't Cheat Emissions Standards
Fortune, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:57:49 GMT As its competitors remain bogged down by emissions scandals, luxury automaker BMW is trying to steer clear. Late Sunday, the world's fourth largest automaker by market value released a statement saying that it "categorically rejects" accusations that ... read more
Southeast Asia's Grab to get $2.5 billion extra firepower in battle with Uber
Reuters, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 04:23:26 GMT SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing service Grab expects to raise $2.5 billion in a record round of fundraising to cement its lead over Uber Technolgies Inc in the region and grow its payments platform. Southeast Asia has become a key ... read more
Highflying euro pushes down European shares
Reuters, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:37:30 GMT LONDON (Reuters) - The euro hit a 23-month high on Monday against an ailing dollar, weighing on shares of European exporters before weaker-than-expected German business activity took the shine off the single currency. The euro touched $1.1684 in ... read more
Eurozone Economy Has 'Hit a Speed Bump' as Growth Cools
U.S. News & World Report, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:27:43 GMT A closely watched survey shows that the economic recovery across the 19-country eurozone cooled slightly in July but remains at relatively high levels historically. July 24, 2017, at 5:20 a.m.. MORE. LinkedIn · StumbleUpon · Google +; Cancel. Eurozone ... read more
Bush's Best recalls beans because can seams are compromised
Food Safety News, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 04:01:38 GMT Bush Brothers & Co. is recalling three flavors of canned baked beans from retailers nationwide after discovering defective side seams in some cans, which could allow the beans to spoil or become contaminated with pathogens. To view photos of all three ... read more
Japan Captures More Photographs of Likely Melted Fukushima Fuel
Yahoo News, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 02:04:19 GMT Branch-like material, top left, likely to be nuclear fuel debris is shown in this photo taken July 21, 2017, at the No. 3 reactor of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex. Source: International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning ... read more
Saudi calls OPEC members to stick to limits, sees oil demand up
Reuters, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:33:45 GMT ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - OPEC leader Saudi Arabia said on Monday the group would quickly address weak compliance with output cuts by some OPEC states and would monitor rising production from Nigeria and Libya, which have been ... read more
For Tesla, Model 3 marks a big push and a big test
The Mercury News, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 13:00:21 GMT PALO ALTO — It's new, sleek, fast and carries the hottest nameplate in the automotive world — Tesla. Related Articles. Experts: Scrapped electric-car plant may mean industry woes · Tesla falls short in insurance industry crash test · Volvo going all ... read more
Medicare funding: Problems and solutions
CBS News, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:00:19 GMT Medicare's funding problems often get overlooked when the Social Security trustees issue their annual report on the funded status of the Social Security and Medicare programs. Yet together they form the twin pillars of financial security for retirees ... read more
Princess Diana Documentary: How Princes William and Harry Agreed to Talk About Their Mother
Hollywood Reporter, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:31:23 GMT Exec producer Nick Kent discusses 'Diana, Our Mother,' which airs on U.K.'s ITV and HBO in the U.S. on Monday and shows her sons and friends speaking openly about her life and legacy 20 years after her death. U.K.'s ITV and HBO are marking the 20th ... read more
Box Office: 'Dunkirk' Conquers Competition With $50.5M Debut; 'Valerian' Bombs
Hollywood Reporter, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:42:57 GMT Warner Bros.' 'Dunkirk' isn't the only win of the weekend as Universal's female-centric 'Girls Trip' breaks the R-rated comedy curse, opening to $30.4 million. Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk stormed the box office with a better-than-expected $50.5 million ... read more
'Game Of Thrones' Season 7, Episode 2: 'You're A Dragon. Be A Dragon'
NPR, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:30:35 GMT We're recapping Season 7 of HBO's Game of Thrones here on Monkey See. We'll try to turn them around overnight, so look for them first thing on Mondays. And of course: Spoilers abound. One of the most frustrating things about a show like Game of Thrones ... read more
Avengers: Infinity War CoDirector Teases High Stakes & Imminent Deaths
Comicbook.com, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:02 GMT The Marvel Cinematic Universe is not stranger to loss. The franchise has parted ways with characters such as Quicksilver, Phil Coulson (kind of), and Frigga over the years. Death has managed to overlook the Avengers barring a brush with Iron Man back ... read more
Views From The Turnbuckle: Battleground Review, WWE Slumps Into SummerSlam With Worst PPV Of Year
Wrestling Inc., Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:29:56 GMT Heading into WWE Battleground, I figured the top two matches would be fairly weak. I was sure the guys would work hard but the stipulations were going to be difficult to get the matches really over and have high-quality work. However, I imagined the ... read more
Henry Cavill Comments On Superman's Justice League Absence
Comicbook.com, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 21:54:46 GMT San Diego Comic Con is winding down, but DC diehards are still buzzing over the convention's gifts. Fans were given a new Justice League trailer yesterday which highlighted Steppenwolf and other characters, but Superman was nowhere to be seen. So, it's ... read more
Linkin Park's Website Now Includes Suicide Prevention Resources
Vulture, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 01:27:00 GMT Following the death of lead singer Chester Bennington, Linkin Park has created a page on the band's official website dedicated to suicide prevention. Bennington, 41, hanged himself in Los Angeles on July 20. The singer had openly discussed his ... read more
Man ordered to pay $65000 in child support for kid that's not his
WISN Milwaukee, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:33:05 GMT A Houston man is on the hook for $65,000 in child support for a child that's not his. Gabriel Cornejo, 45, took a DNA test proving a child his ex-girlfriend had 16 years ago was not his. Advertisement. The test was too late. In 2003, a child support ... read more
Selena Gomez Celebrates Her 25th Birthday With a LowKey Bash
E! Online, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 22:13:25 GMT Selena Gomez celebrated her 25th birthday on Saturday and instead of having a glamorous night out on the town, the "Bad Liar" singer had a low-key bash at a home in Los Angeles. The event appears to have been filled with the important things in ... read more
Here's Why Skurge Sides With Hela Over Thor In 'Ragnarok'
Comicbook.com, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:44:57 GMT Thanks in part to their huge Hall H panel at this year's San Diego Comic Can, fans were treated a second trailer for Taika Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok, due out this September. The second trailer us our first looks at characters such as Fenris Wolf and ... read more
Uber competitor Grab has raised $2.5 billion from Asian tech giants
Business Insider, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:03:42 GMT Grab, a taxi-hailing service operating in South East Asia, announced on Monday that it has raised $2 billion (£1.5 billion) from Japanese tech investor Softbank and its Chinese equivalent, Didi Chuxing. It expects to raise a further $500 million (£385 ... read more
Legendary Raids: How To Find And Beat Articuno And Lugia In 'Pokémon GO'
Forbes, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 21:35:34 GMT Legendary Raids have finally arrived in Pokémon GO, flying out to the world at large after a confusing but oddly successful reveal at Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago. First up are Lugia and Articuno, two capable contenders that will take some doing to fight. read more
Samsung Launches Galaxy J7 Nxt In India For $178
Android Headlines, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:05:49 GMT Another mid-range smartphone aimed at offering high value for money has been released by Samsung India on Monday; marketed as the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt, the phone adds to the growing list of iterations of the increasingly popular Galaxy J7 (2017). read more
Apple's Siri 'movie' starring the Rock is just another ad
CNET, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 05:43:37 GMT Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives. applerock. It's so exciting because, well, The Rock is in it. Apple/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET. Oh, how those Hollywood types love to hype ... read more
Why Microsoft's 'Confirmed' Surface Phone Shouldn't Be A Phone
Forbes, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:47:49 GMT The buzz around a new smartphone from Microsoft continues to build. Although Windows Phone has now reached the end of its life, Redmond is not finished with mobile technology. CEO Satya Nadella went as far as confirming that Microsoft will “make more ... read more
Destiny 2 Open Beta Extended
GameSpot, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 19:28:48 GMT Bungie has just announced Destiny 2's open beta is being extended. The beta was supposed to wrap up today, but instead access to it will remain open for everyone until the evening of July 25 around 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET / 2 AM BST to allow for "additional ... read more
Top 10 UK Sales Chart: Switch's Splatoon 2 Beaten By Crash Bandicoot In Debut Week
GameSpot, Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:29:58 GMT In its first week on sale, Nintendo Switch's Splatoon 2 has been beaten by the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. According to sales monitor Chart-Track, the remake trilogy is now tied with The Last of Us Remastered for the PS4 exclusive with the most ... read more
25 burning questions about solar eclipses, answered
WTSP 10 News, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:03:38 GMT The most hyped solar eclipse in American history will be breaching Oregon's coast and making its way across the country in less than a month. As you prepare to journey into the path of totality, or take a look up as you go about your day, here are the ... read more
Overwatch Devs Explain Why Terry Crews Isn't Doomfist's Voice (And Other Inside Stories)
GameSpot, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:35:48 GMT Terry Crews, fighting games, Doomfist bug fixes, and the surprise response to healers at Comic-Con. Last updated by Justin Haywald on July 23, 2017 at 8:31AM. 9 Comments. Leave Blank. Related. Overwatch. %gameName%. Can't Get Enough ... read more
The Hunt For An SNES Classic Is Already A Mess
Kotaku, Sun, 23 Jul 2017 22:10:00 GMT A lot of people just want to preorder a damn SNES Classic. But nothing's ever easy with Nintendo. The SNES Classic isn't scheduled to come out for another few months but everyone is already furiously trying secure a preorder. As a result, when Walmart ... read more
Roger Federer thrashes injured Marin Cilic to win record eighth Wimbledon title
International Business Times UK, Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:58:28 GMT Cilic breaks down in tears and battles on after receiving treatment on a foot injury. Jamie Murray and Martina Hingis defeat Heather Watson and Henri Kontinen in mixed doubles final. George Flood. By George Flood. Updated July 16, 2017 20:16 BST ... read more
Why Genghis Khan's tomb can't be found
BBC News, Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:48:44 GMT While the great warrior's tomb may contain treasure from across the ancient Mongol Empire, Mongolians want its location to remain a mystery. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share on Reddit · Share on WhatsApp · Share on Google+ · Share by Email. read more
NTSB: Air Canada closecall at SFO was even worse than first reported
The Mercury News, Mon, 17 Jul 2017 16:55:39 GMT Courtesy FlightAware – This Air Canada Airbus 320 was the aircraft that came within seconds of a major collision with two other aircraft on July 7, 2017, when the pilot of the plane mistook a crowded taxiway at San Francisco International Airport as ... read more
R Kelly accused of holding women against their will at his mansions in sex cult
International Business Times UK, Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:38:59 GMT R Kelly has been accused of holding several women against their will in what has been described as a "cult". The Ignition (Remix) singer has been repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct towards underage girls over the past two decades but has never ... read more
Pain Rankings: Which NFL fan bases suffer the most?
NFL.com, Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:09:00 GMT Two summers ago, I sought the answer to a quantifiably impossible question: Which NFL team and fan base had suffered the most misery in the Super Bowl era? The result of my research was the Pain Rankings, a collection of ill-fated teams who must've ... read more
Why Trump should resist temptation to pardon his team
CNN, Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:33:05 GMT CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem is the author of the best-seller, "Security Mom: An Unclassified Guide to Protecting Our Homeland and Your Home." She is a professor at Harvard's Kennedy School, a former assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland ... read more
Meet UNICEF's brand new Global Goodwill Ambassador, Superwoman Lilly Singh
International Business Times, India Edition, Sun, 16 Jul 2017 12:50:00 GMT Indian-Canadian YouTube star Lilly Singh, aka 'Superwoman', was appointed as UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador on Saturday, July 15. The news was shared on the Twitter page of UNICEF UK. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan to turn host to YouTube ... read more
The 50 Greatest Festival Performances of All Time
Billboard, Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:12:00 GMT Music festivals aren't always conducive to great performances. Most artists don't get as much time as they're used to, and they're forced to play for audiences that haven't necessarily turned up specifically to see them. And yet some musicians rise to ... read more
Game of Thrones Season 7 Premiere: The Massive Ramifications of Arya's ShowStopping Scene
Vanity Fair, Mon, 17 Jul 2017 02:14:52 GMT Not for the first time, Game of Thrones opted to start an episode with a cold open Sunday. Emotionally satisfying, dramatically tense, and even a little bit funny, the Season 7 premiere scene involving Arya Stark of Winterfell is one for the ages. But ... read more
Opinion: 4 fears an AI developer has about artificial intelligence
MarketWatch, Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:03:00 GMT And yet it is hard for me to look up from the evolutionary computer models I use to develop AI, to think about how the innocent virtual creatures on my screen might become the monsters of the future. Might I become “the destroyer of worlds,” as ... read more
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