» Infrastructure Week dies — again
22/05/19 19:05 from Top Stories
"There wasn’t going to be a $2 trillion deal anyway," Republican Rep. Sam Graves said.
» Judge rules against Trump, paves way for banks to provide his business records to Congress
22/05/19 19:03 from Reuters: Top News
U.S. President Donald Trump, three of his children and the Trump Organization on Wednesday lost their bid to block Deutsche Bank AG and Capital One Financial Corp from providing financial records to Democratic lawmakers investigating Tru...
» House panel, Trump lawyers agree on appeals schedule in financial records case: statement
22/05/19 19:03 from Reuters: Top News
The House Oversight Committee has reached an agreement with President Donald Trump's attorneys to seek an expedited appeal in a court case in which lawmakers are seeking the U.S. leader's financial records from his accounting firm, the p...
» Police sergeant fired after video shows him slamming, deploying stun gun on woman
22/05/19 19:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
A cell phone video captured the officer slamming Maggie Thomas to the ground.
» Nevada could become 15th state to buck Electoral College in favor of popular vote - CBS News
22/05/19 19:02 from Google News - Top Stories
Nevada could become 15th state to buck Electoral College in favor of popular vote CBS News Nevada May Break Up With The Electoral College NPR Nevada Senate passes National Popular Vote bill on party-line vote &n...
» Bank chiefs join UK business call for full HS2 line
22/05/19 19:01 from FT.com - World
Move comes as questions mount over the future of high-speed line
» Saudi sovereign agriculture company invests in UK agritech firm
22/05/19 19:01 from FT.com - World
Hummingbird Technologies will oversee 400,000 hectares of Salic farmland
» Counting set to begin in India’s mammoth election
22/05/19 19:00 from FT.com - World
Final result not likely until Friday, but sense of who has won should emerge in a few hours
» Now we know why SpaceX is suing the US government
22/05/19 18:59 from CNN.com
SpaceX's rivals just blew the cover off the rocket company's secretive lawsuit against the US government.
» Infant died after being left inside day care van in Florida
22/05/19 18:56 from CNN.com
A baby girl, just a few months old, died on Wednesday after being left in a day care van in Florida, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
» Turkey preparing for possible U.S. sanctions over S-400s: minister
22/05/19 18:55 from Reuters: Top News
Turkey's defense minister said it was preparing for potential U.S. sanctions over its purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems, even while he said there was some improvement in talks with the United States over buying F-35 fight...
» Howard returns to Michigan as new hoops coach - ESPN
22/05/19 18:53 from Google News - World
Howard returns to Michigan as new hoops coach ESPN Juwan Howard becomes Michigan's new head coach | CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports Juwan Howard not a slam dunk for Michigan, plenty of questions and risks ...
» Amazon shareholders reject facial recognition ban as concern grows in U.S. Congress
22/05/19 18:53 from Reuters: Top News
Amazon.com Inc said shareholders rejected proposals to curb and audit its facial recognition service on Wednesday, just as members of Congress indicated there was bipartisan support to one day regulate the technology.
» DCCC chief cancels fundraiser in snub to anti-abortion Democrat
22/05/19 18:52 from Top Stories
» The Latest: Arkansas River town ordered evacuated - NewsOK.com
22/05/19 18:52 from Google News - Top Stories
The Latest: Arkansas River town ordered evacuated NewsOK.com The Latest: More people urged to evacuate in Oklahoma Fox News Large tornado spotted in Oklahoma | 10News WTSP 10News WTSP Residents Orde...
» Trump antagonist Avenatti indicted for ripping off Stormy Daniels, extorting Nike
22/05/19 18:51 from Reuters: Top News
Michael Avenatti's legal troubles escalated on Wednesday as federal prosecutors announced new indictments accusing the lawyer and prominent critic of U.S. President Donald Trump of ripping off porn star Stormy Daniels and extorting Nike ...
» Madagascar Court Upholds Jail Terms for Tortoise Traffickers
22/05/19 18:50 from Voice of America
An appeals court in Madagascar on Wednesday upheld a six-year prison term for three people trafficking in critically endangered radiated tortoises. Two men and a woman were also fined more than $26,000 when they were convicted last mo...
» Trump torpedoes meeting with Democrats, blasts Pelosi's 'cover-up' accusation
22/05/19 18:50 from Reuters: Top News
President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly cut short a White House meeting with Democratic lawmakers on infrastructure, then ripped into them over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's accusation that he is engaged in a cover-up and asserted th...
» Pentagon mulling U.S. military request to send 5,000 troops to Middle East: officials
22/05/19 18:48 from Reuters: Top News
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a U.S. military request to send about 5,000 additional troops to the Middle East amid increasing tensions with Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.
» Why we need the federal death penalty for cop killers: Opinion
22/05/19 18:46 from ABC News: ABCNews
Some states have and follow death penalty laws and others don't.
» UN: ex-German president resigned UN job for health reasons
22/05/19 18:45 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The U.N. says former German president Horst Kohler has resigned from his role as the secretary-general’s personal envoy for the disputed Western Sahara for health reasons
» Lessons in luxury
22/05/19 18:43 from FT.com - World
In Madrid, creatives and chief executives discussed how to get ahead in an age of disruption
» U.S. Treasury backs away from plan for Harriet Tubman on $20 bill next year
22/05/19 18:43 from Reuters: Top News
The U.S. Treasury will not introduce a redesigned $20 bill picturing escaped slave and abolitionist Harriet Tubman next year as planned, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday.
» Latest retail results show department stores need more than touch-ups. They need reinvention - CNBC
22/05/19 18:42 from Google News - World
Latest retail results show department stores need more than touch-ups. They need reinvention CNBC Why Target is crushing it (it's very simple to understand) Yahoo Finance Target: Expect More From This Retailer &...
» Theresa May’s premiership is all over bar the shouting
22/05/19 18:42 from FT.com - World
Clinging to No 10 will simply prolong the political paralysis of government
» Brexit crisis: Minister quits, piling pressure on Britain's May
22/05/19 18:41 from Reuters: International
Prominent Brexit supporter Andrea Leadsom resigned from Prime Minister Theresa May's government on Wednesday, piling pressure on the British leader after a new Brexit gambit backfired and fueled calls for her to quit.
» Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting
22/05/19 18:40 from BBC News - World
The government cites a growing conflict between humans and the animals, which at times destroy crops.
» New York City man sentenced to 6 years in prison for paying students to build bombs
22/05/19 18:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
Christian Toro provided materials to students and paid them $50 to build them. His twin brother Tyler Toro also pleaded guilty.
» USDA relocates economists whose work challenges Trump policies
22/05/19 18:40 from Top Stories
Those who examine the impact of tariffs, climate change and taxes on rural America are among employees being reassigned.
» Brazil’s Natura announces purchase of Avon Products
22/05/19 18:39 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The Brazilian cosmetics maker Natura has announced that it is buying Avon Products in an all-stock deal
» Prepare for difficult times, China's Xi urges as trade war simmers
22/05/19 18:38 from Reuters: Top News
China must prepare for difficult times as the international situation is increasingly complex, President Xi Jinping said in comments carried by state media on Wednesday, as the U.S.-China trade war took a mounting toll on tech giant Huawei.
» Why Pelosi is so good at infuriating Trump
22/05/19 18:37 from Top Stories
The speaker stands firm against the president like few others.
» Trump loses court round in U.S. Democratic lawmakers demand for bank documents on his businesses
22/05/19 18:37 from Reuters: Top News
U.S. President Donald Trump, three of his children and the Trump Organization on Wednesday lost their bid to block Deutsche Bank AG and Capital One Financial Corp from providing financial records to Democratic lawmakers investigating Tru...
» The ruling is the second in three days against the President and his efforts to thwart congressional investigations by Democrats
22/05/19 18:37 from CNN.com
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday refused to block subpoenas from the House of Representatives for President Donald Trump's financial records from Deutsche Bank and Capital One.
» Judge refuses to block House subpoenas for Trump bank records
22/05/19 18:37 from CNN.com
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday refused to block subpoenas from the House of Representatives for President Donald Trump's financial records from Deutsche Bank and Capital One.
» UK lawmaker Rees-Mogg says PM May's Brexit plan is worse than before
22/05/19 18:37 from Reuters: International
Prominent Brexit supporter Jacob Rees-Mogg on Wednesday said that British Prime Minister Theresa May's new plan for Brexit was worse than her old proposal, as the embattled PM seeks a fourth attempt to pass a Brexit deal.
» President Trump considers pardons for US troops accused of war crimes
22/05/19 18:35 from Latest News
Some very high-ranking veterans warn President Trump to proceed with caution; national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports from the Pentagon.
» J.J. Abrams reveals how Carrie Fisher is incorporated in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'
22/05/19 18:34 from CNN.com
Disney knew it wouldn't recast Princess Leia in the new movie "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." And a digital version of the late Carrie Fisher wouldn't do her or the character justice. But the director found another option.
» Brutal creature wiping out everything besides itself
22/05/19 18:32 from CNN.com
Something is wrong with humanity. We have a broken relationship with the world.
» 90's hit song 'Runaway Train' turns 25 and gets a new video
22/05/19 18:30 from CNN.com
In 1992, the band Soul Asylum in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children released an iconic music video featuring missing children from around the country.
» Turkey stopped purchasing Iranian oil as of May: Turkish official
22/05/19 18:29 from Reuters: International
Turkey stopped purchasing Iranian oil as of May as U.S. waivers granted last November to eight buyers expired, and will continue to abide by Washington's demand that it halt all imports of crude oil from the Islamic Republic, a senior Tu...
» Fed's patience on interest rates to last 'for some time'
22/05/19 18:29 from Reuters: Top News
U.S. Federal Reserve officials at their last meeting agreed that their current patient approach to setting monetary policy could remain in place "for some time," a further sign policymakers see little need to change rates in either direc...
» Pentagon Will Present Plan to Send Thousands More Troops to Middle East, Officials Say
22/05/19 18:29 from TIME: Top World Stories
No decision about sending troops has been made amid tensions with Iran
» US Tells Syrian Kurds Only Future Is Part of Peaceful Syrian State
22/05/19 18:27 from Voice of America
The United States is reminding its Syrian Kurdish allies not to get overly ambitious while at the same time trying to allay concerns Washington will abandon them to Turkey or a possibly resurgent Islamic State terror group. Kurdish fi...
» Dutch prime minister, populist leader clash in Europe debate
22/05/19 18:26 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The Dutch prime minister has clashed with the leader of a right-wing populist party over immigration and whether the Netherlands should remain in the European Union in a debate on the eve of European Parliament elections
» India prepares to count votes, with Modi looking at second term
22/05/19 18:26 from Reuters: International
India begins counting hundreds of millions of votes in its general election on Thursday, with a coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party already preparing to form the next government.
» The Latest: Iran supreme leader critical of FM in nuke deal
22/05/19 18:24 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Iran’s supreme leader has publicly chastised the country’s moderate president and foreign minister, saying he disagreed with the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal they had negotiated with world powers
» For 2nd day in a row, US military jets intercept Russian bombers off Alaska
22/05/19 18:24 from ABC News: ABCNews
For a second day in a row U.S. fighters intercepted Russian aircraft that flew off the coast of Alaska. The Russian aircraft were always in international airspace.
» Mnuchin says Tubman $20 bill release delayed
22/05/19 18:23 from FT.com - World
Redesign to include Civil War-era abolitionist put back until 2028
» Syrian army shoots down drone near Hama's airport: Syrian TV
22/05/19 18:22 from Reuters: International
The Syrian army shot down a drone loaded with bombs near Hama's airport, Syrian state TV said late on Wednesday.
» Watch house fall into river
22/05/19 18:22 from CNN.com
A home fell into the Cimarron River in Crescent, Oklahoma, after a deadly storm system unleashed flooding in the central United States.
» Judge rejects Trump effort to quash bank subpoenas
22/05/19 18:21 from FT.com - World
President’s attempts to block release of records blocked for second time in a week
» Michael Cohen allegedly exchanged scores of emails, texts with a Russian-linked firm
22/05/19 18:21 from ABC News: ABCNews
The former Trump fixer reported to a federal penitentiary earlier this month.
» May cuts a lonely figure as her authority evaporates
22/05/19 18:18 from FT.com - World
With her Brexit deal ‘dead on arrival’, focus now on precise timing of PM’s departure
» In the end, Michigan goes all-in, gambles on Juwan Howard - The Athletic
22/05/19 18:17 from World - Google News
In the end, Michigan goes all-in, gambles on Juwan Howard The Athletic Juwan Howard becomes Michigan's new head coach | CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports Juwan Howard not a slam dunk for Michigan, plenty of questions and...
» White House takes on judiciary over blocked policies
22/05/19 18:17 from Latest News
In the first year of Donald Trump's presidency, judges issued 20 nationwide injunctions -- as many as President Obama's eight years in office.
» Opinion: This is the biggest 2020 mistake the Democrats could make
22/05/19 18:16 from CNN.com
The economy, voters say, is strong. Most Americans say they are better off financially than they were in 2016; more say that things stayed the same than say they got worse. And yet many more voters say President Donald Trump is doing a p...
» Trump canceling meeting with Dem leaders was a 'stunt,' Rep. Gottheimer says - Fox News
22/05/19 18:15 from Google News - World
Trump canceling meeting with Dem leaders was a 'stunt,' Rep. Gottheimer says Fox News Trump Walks Out on Pelosi and Schumer After 3 Minutes The New York Times Chuck Schumer: What happened at White House would ma...
» Explainer: China's rare earth supplies could be vital bargaining chip in U.S. trade war
22/05/19 18:14 from Reuters: Top News
Rare earth elements are used in a wide range of consumer products, from iPhones to electric car motors, as well as military jet engines, satellites and lasers.
» GOP Vermont governor to allow abortion rights bill to become law
22/05/19 18:13 from CNN.com
Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott intends to allow a comprehensive abortion rights bill to become law, as other states led by Republican governors across the nation work to restrict the procedure.
» Vermont's H.57 bill would 'recognize as a fundamental right the freedom of reproductive choice'
22/05/19 18:13 from CNN.com
Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott intends to allow a comprehensive abortion rights bill to become law, as other states led by Republican governors across the nation work to restrict the procedure.
» Migrant's death sparks clash at border security hearing
22/05/19 18:13 from Latest News
The crisis at the border spilled over into the House Homeland Security Committee hearing, following reports that a 16-year-old Guatemalan boy died from the flu.
» Investigation into Gov. Ralph Northam's yearbook photo proves inconclusive on blackface picture
22/05/19 18:11 from Latest News
Law firm investigators fail to identify person in yearbook photo; Ellison Barber reports from Washington.
» Pentagon plans to send 10,000 troops to Middle East due to Iranian threats
22/05/19 18:10 from stories: World
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials say the Pentagon will present plans to the White House to send up to 10,000 more American troops to the Middle East to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats. The officials say no decision ha...
» 'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh set to be released - AOL
22/05/19 18:09 from Google News - World
'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh set to be released AOL John Walker Lindh, Known as the ‘American Taliban,’ Is Set to Leave Federal Prison This Week The New York Times John Walker Lindh's early release is 'a...
» Trump loses bid to block banks from providing family's business records to Democratic lawmakers
22/05/19 18:09 from Reuters: Top News
U.S. President Donald Trump, three of his children and the Trump Organization on Wednesday lost their bid to block Deutsche Bank AG and Capital One Financial Corp from providing financial records to Democratic lawmakers investigating Tru...
» Trump blow up leaves lawmakers worried about disaster aid, budget talks
22/05/19 18:08 from CNN.com
President Donald Trump's angry threats Wednesday to not work with congressional Democrats until they stopped investigating him came at a sensitive time for talks over several important issues that bipartisan negotiators on Capitol Hill a...
» President Trump ends congressional meeting amid investigations
22/05/19 18:08 from Latest News
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's 'cover-up' declaration infuriates President Trump; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.
» The 52-year-old woman behind stolen RV police chase - Daily Mail
22/05/19 18:07 from Google News - World
The 52-year-old woman behind stolen RV police chase Daily Mail The DUI suspect who launched wild police chase in stolen RV on Tuesday has been identified as Julie Ann Rainbird, 52, of Winnetka. View full coverage on Google News
» GM faces pushback on U.S. self-driving vehicle plan
22/05/19 18:05 from Reuters: Top News
General Motors Co faces pushback over its request that U.S. regulators waive some automobile safety standards to make it possible to deploy a ride-sharing fleet of driverless cars without steering wheels or other human controls.
» Tesla drops for sixth straight session, down 20% since share offer
22/05/19 18:04 from Reuters: Top News
Tesla shares extended their recent sell-off on Wednesday after Citi cut its price target on the struggling electric car maker, leaving buyers of its recent share offer, including Chief Executive Elon Musk, $175 million in the hole.
» President Trump attacks Dems over their impeachment obsession
22/05/19 18:02 from Latest News
Trump ends meeting with top Democrats after Nancy Pelosi accused him of committing a 'cover-up'; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'
» Three more guilty pleas in college admissions scandal
22/05/19 18:02 from CNN.com
Three more parents pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday, the latest to fall in what authorities called the largest collegiate admissions scam ever prosecuted.
» FirstFT: Today’s top stories
22/05/19 18:01 from FT.com - World
Your daily briefing on the news
» Toobin: Trump's argument looks doomed
22/05/19 18:00 from CNN.com
CNN's Jeffrey Toobin discusses a federal judge refusing to block subpoenas from House Democrats for Trump's financial records from Deutsche Bank and Capital One.
» Trump trade war could sink China’s biofuel plans
22/05/19 18:00 from FT.com - World
Government to miss fuel ethanol target as US corn shipments dry up on higher tariffs
» Pentagon mulling U.S. military request to send 5000 troops to... - Reuters
22/05/19 18:00 from Google News - World
Pentagon mulling U.S. military request to send 5000 troops to... Reuters Pentagon to present White House with plans to deploy up to 10K troops to Middle East: report | TheHill The Hill Pentagon to brief on plan ...
» Navy all at sea over commodore 'reassigned' for using company car
22/05/19 17:59 from World news breaking world news latest world news from the US Europe Asia Australia Africa
» 18 of the World's Most Wondrous Public Transportation Options - Atlas Obscura
22/05/19 17:59 from world - Google News
18 of the World's Most Wondrous Public Transportation Options Atlas Obscura One of the greatest ways to experience a new place is also one of the simplest: take public transportation. Riding a bus or subway is a wonderful wa...
» MediaNews Group bids $5 million for Reading Eagle Company assets, plans to silence WEEU - Reading Eagle
22/05/19 17:55 from Google News - World
MediaNews Group bids $5 million for Reading Eagle Company assets, plans to silence WEEU Reading Eagle ‘Newspaper-killing’ Digital First Media to buy bankrupt Reading Eagle; deep job cuts expected Philly.com WEEU...
» 'American Taliban' to be released from prison, a key case for questions about radicals re-entering society
22/05/19 17:52 from CNN.com
John Walker Lindh, the so-called "American Taliban" whose capture in Afghanistan riveted a country in the early days after the September 11 attacks, is set to be released from prison this week.
» 'American Taliban' to be released from prison
22/05/19 17:52 from CNN.com
John Walker Lindh, the so-called "American Taliban" whose capture in Afghanistan riveted a country in the early days after the September 11 attacks, is set to be released from prison this week.
» Tapper: This clue shows Trump's tirade wasn't spontaneous
22/05/19 17:52 from CNN.com
CNN's Jake Tapper says a sign on President Donald Trump's podium suggests that Trump's Rose Garden remarks were not as impromptu as the White House led on.
» HUD moves to allow discrimination against homeless transgender people
22/05/19 17:51 from Top Stories
» Charts that Count: how online shopping keeps inflation down
22/05/19 17:51 from FT.com - World
Despite a healthy economy, US price rises have remained stubbornly low in recent years
» Faced with relentless American pressure, Iran starts to hit back
22/05/19 17:51 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Tehran is seeking to exact a cost for U.S. sanctions that have battered its economy, but it wants to avoid all-out war.
» Afghanistan envoy briefs skeptical lawmakers on peace talks
22/05/19 17:50 from stories: World
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad (ZAHL'-may kah-LEEL'-zahd) has been met with skepticism on Capitol Hill as he briefed lawmakers on peace talks with the Taliban aimed at ending the 17-year war. Lawmakers we...
» Pakistan Says It Told India It's Ready for Peace Talks
22/05/19 17:47 from Voice of America
The foreign ministers of Pakistan and India met informally Wednesday on the sidelines of a meeting of regional countries in Kyrgyzstan, the first contact between the two nuclear-armed South Asian rival nations since they stepped back fro...
» UN orders UK to end 'colonial' rule of Chagos Islands
22/05/19 17:47 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
Britain separated the Indian Ocean islands from Mauritius in 1965. The UK and the US both have major military bases on the largest island.
» Venezuela’s opposition, government pursue talks to resolve crisis; U.S. skeptical
22/05/19 17:46 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The Oslo meeting between Guaidó’s opposition and Maduro’s government yielded no agreements, but talks could continue.
» Exclusive: Guaido says Washington should help Venezuela keep U.S. refiner Citgo
22/05/19 17:45 from Reuters: International
The United States should help Venezuela keep control over U.S. refiner Citgo by preventing its seizure by creditors seeking to collect on unpaid Venezuelan debts, opposition leader Juan Guaido said in an interview with Reuters on Wednesday.
» It’s Not Always the End of the World - The New York Times
22/05/19 17:42 from world - Google News
It’s Not Always the End of the World The New York Times President Trump recently declared that he won the White House in “one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation.
» Bernie Sanders inches toward backing impeaching Trump
22/05/19 17:41 from Top Stories
» US warns Assad against using chemical weapons as fighting escalates in Syria
22/05/19 17:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
Fighting in the last rebel stronghold in Syria has prompted U.S. warnings that it has seen signs Bashar al Assad is preparing to use chemical weapons.
» Women's brains work better in warmer offices, study finds - The Guardian
22/05/19 17:38 from world - Google News
Women's brains work better in warmer offices, study finds The Guardian Researchers say workplaces may be able to increase productivity by setting thermostat higher.
» Deutsche Bank Can Release Trump Records to Congress, Judge Rules - The New York Times
22/05/19 17:36 from Google News - World
Deutsche Bank Can Release Trump Records to Congress, Judge Rules The New York Times 2nd judge refuses to block House subpoenas for Trump bank records CNN Judge rejects Trump’s request to halt congressional subpo...
» Milkshake-wielding protesters trap Nigel Farage on his Brexit bus
22/05/19 17:35 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The milkshake madness continues in Britain.
» 2021 NFL Draft to be hosted in Cleveland - 10TV
22/05/19 17:33 from Google News - World
2021 NFL Draft to be hosted in Cleveland 10TV NFL draft headed to Cleveland in 2021, KC in '23 ESPN Cleveland, Kansas City to host drafts in '21, '23 NFL.com Kansas City awarded 2023 NFL draft ...
» Analysis: Abortion is not always a red v. blue issue
22/05/19 17:33 from CNN.com
American political parties are running to the extremes on abortion as conservative lawmakers vie to impose stricter limits on terminating pregnancies, prompting Democrats to rally in defense of women's reproductive rights -- and the land...
» Pro-Brexit minister quits as Theresa May faces endgame
22/05/19 17:33 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Europe
The Leader of the UK House of Commons Angela Leadsom said she can no longer support Theresa May's Brexit deal. The move comes amidst growing calls for the embattled prime minister to step down.
» Eli Lilly's lower-priced insulin goes on sale amid drug price debate
22/05/19 17:32 from CNN.com
A cheaper generic version of the rapid-acting insulin Humalog has hit the market, according to a statement Wednesday by drugmaker Eli Lilly.
» Ozone layer: Banned CFCs traced to China say scientists
22/05/19 17:31 from BBC News - World
Atmospheric observations pinpoint eastern China as the source of rise in ozone-destroying chemicals.
» Qualcomm Leans on Appeals, Trump Help to Reverse FTC Order - Yahoo Finance
22/05/19 17:31 from Google News - World
Qualcomm Leans on Appeals, Trump Help to Reverse FTC Order Yahoo Finance Qualcomm is a monopoly and must renegotiate deals, judge rules CNET The smartphone industry could completely change after Qualcomm's disas...
» Brazil: Man who killed 3 at Baptist church was ‘incoherent’
22/05/19 17:30 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Brazilian authorities say a man was disoriented and speaking “incoherent phrases” when he shot three people to death at a Baptist church, before being seriously wounded by military police
» 'Won't Give Up': Siblings Of Jailed Saudi Women's Rights Activist Speak Out In U.S. - NPR
22/05/19 17:27 from Google News - Top Stories
'Won't Give Up': Siblings Of Jailed Saudi Women's Rights Activist Speak Out In U.S. NPR Saudi siblings Lina and Walid Alhathloul check their phones constantly for any mention of their sister on social media. They have alread...
» Trump loses court round on Democratic lawmakers' demand that banks provide his business records
22/05/19 17:25 from Reuters: Top News
U.S. President Donald Trump, three of his children and the Trump Organization on Wednesday lost their bid to block Deutsche Bank AG and Capital One Financial Corp from providing financial records to Democratic lawmakers investigating Tru...
» Irate Brazil lawmakers threaten Bolsonaro's cabinet, agenda
22/05/19 17:24 from Reuters: International
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces a crucial test on Wednesday of his ability to govern without courting traditional parties in Congress, which is threatening to derail his agenda and scramble his cabinet after months of mutual ant...
» UN demands Britain end rule of Chagos Islands in 6 months
22/05/19 17:21 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand that Britain end its “colonial administration” of the Chagos Archipelago, which includes the U.S. air base on Diego Garcia
» Man wanted to ‘bomb Trump Tower,’ shoot pro-Israel rally-goers, feds say
22/05/19 17:21 from ABC News: ABCNews
The man also said he wanted to "bomb Trump Tower."
» FIFA decides not to add 16 teams for 2022 World Cup finals
22/05/19 17:20 from CNN.com
World football governing body FIFA said Wednesday that the number of teams at the next men's World Cup will remain at 32.
» FIFA won't add 16 teams for 2022 World Cup
22/05/19 17:20 from CNN.com
World football governing body FIFA said Wednesday that the number of teams at the next men's World Cup will remain at 32.
» Mnuchin: 'I am not violating the law' by refusing to hand over Trump's tax returns
22/05/19 17:20 from CNN.com
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday rebuffed claims by House Democrats that his refusal to comply with a congressional request for President Donald Trump's personal tax returns is a violation of the law.
» Baby dies after being left in van for 5 hours at day care, police say - NBC News
22/05/19 17:20 from Google News - World
Baby dies after being left in van for 5 hours at day care, police say NBC News A baby has died after it was left in a van for nearly five hours at a Florida day care, authorities said. View full coverage on Google News
» NBA Playoffs Star Index: Steph Curry vs. Kevin Durant debate rages on; Kawhi Leonard limping into vindication - CBS Sports
22/05/19 17:20 from Google News - World
NBA Playoffs Star Index: Steph Curry vs. Kevin Durant debate rages on; Kawhi Leonard limping into vindication CBS Sports The 'I am a Golden god!' quiz Yardbarker The best free agency destination for Kevin Durant...
» Next round of U.S. tariffs on China at least a month away: Mnuchin
22/05/19 17:19 from Reuters: Top News
The United States is at least a month from enacting its proposed tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports as it studies the impact on American consumers, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday.
» Michael Avenatti charged with stealing $300,000 from former client Stormy Daniels
22/05/19 17:19 from CNN.com
A federal grand jury in Manhattan indicted celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti on Wednesday in two alleged schemes, charging him with fraud and aggravated identity theft involving his former client, Stormy Daniels, and with attempting to...
» Biker gang raid: What do we know about Al-Salam-313?
22/05/19 17:19 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
In a dawn raid, some 500 police officers stormed 43 properties in eleven cities across the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. What exactly do we know so far about the group that was targeted? DW investigates.
» Michael Avenatti charged with stealing $300,000 from former client Stormy Daniels - CNN
22/05/19 17:19 from Google News - World
Michael Avenatti charged with stealing $300,000 from former client Stormy Daniels CNN Michael Avenatti indicted on charges of defrauding ex-client Stormy Daniels, identity theft Fox News Feds charge Avenatti for...
» 'American Taliban' to be released from prison Thursday
22/05/19 17:18 from Reuters: Top News
John Walker Lindh, the American captured in Afghanistan in 2001 fighting for the Taliban and vilified as a national traitor, is to be released early from a federal prison on Thursday while some U.S. lawmakers worry he still poses a secur...
» Bernie Sanders trolls Trump
22/05/19 17:17 from CNN.com
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders reacts to President Donald Trump storming out of an infrastructure meeting with Democrats over House investigations into the President.
» DHS head outraged after lawmaker suggests migrant deaths were intentional
22/05/19 17:17 from CNN.com
During a hearing with acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Capitol Hill, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) suggested the deaths of five migrant children and family separation actions were "intentional." Republicans pushed bac...
» Chagos Islands dispute: UN backs end to UK control
22/05/19 17:15 from BBC News - World
In a non-binding vote, the General Assembly demands the UK give the islands back to Mauritius.
» Xbox One: The best backward compatible games - Polygon
22/05/19 17:14 from Google News - Top Stories
Xbox One: The best backward compatible games Polygon The Xbox One now plays tons of Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, including Halo, Gears of War, Crackdown, Fable, and more. We list some of the best ...
» The Latest: Man accused of making threats held without bail
22/05/19 17:13 from stories: World
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The Latest on a New Jersey man charged with aiding a terrorist organization and threatening to kill pro-Israel supporters (all times local): 5 p.m. A man charged with aiding a terrorist organization and threatening to...
» Renewed U.S.-China trade tensions push down Wall Street
22/05/19 17:12 from Reuters: Top News
Wall Street's major indexes dipped on Wednesday as inflamed trade tensions between the United States and China weighed on investor sentiment.
» First US state legalizes composting of human bodies
22/05/19 17:09 from CNN.com
Washington has become the first state in the nation to pass a law allowing composting as an alternative to burial or cremation of human remains.
» Trump honors 14 public safety officers with the Medal of Valor
22/05/19 17:09 from CNN.com
President Donald Trump honored 14 public safety officers for their acts of heroism with the Medal of Valor on Wednesday at the White House, with honorees including an Ohio State University officer who thwarted an act of terrorism and a f...
» Feds charge Avenatti for misappropriating nearly $300K from ex-client Stormy Daniels
22/05/19 17:09 from ABC News: ABCNews
Federal prosecutors are expected to charge Michael Avenatti with additional financial crimes Wednesday, sources briefed on the case told ABC News.
» Chris Long reveals longtime marijuana use, how he beat NFL tests - New York Post
22/05/19 17:09 from Google News - Top Stories
Chris Long reveals longtime marijuana use, how he beat NFL tests New York Post Chris Long: 'I enjoyed my fair share' of marijuana throughout NFL career Yahoo Sports Chris Long says he enjoyed his ‘fair share’ of...
» Hilary Williams' horrific car crash 13 years ago inspired her album 'My Lucky Scars'
22/05/19 17:07 from Latest News
Country singer-songwriter Hilary Williams remembers her 2006 accident and the inspiration behind her new album 'My Lucky Scars.'
» Musk's SpaceX sues U.S. Air Force over rocket-building contracts: filings
22/05/19 17:07 from Reuters: Top News
Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX accused the U.S. Air Force of breaking contracting rules when it awarded money to three rocket makers but passed on Musk's rival bid, and said the tender should be reopened, according to a court filing unse...
» FIFA: Only 32 teams in Qatar World Cup 2022
22/05/19 17:05 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Top Stories
World football's governing body was hoping to expand the competition to include 48 countries. However, that would have needed another Gulf country to host games along with Qatar, amid deteriorating ties in the region.
» Daniel Craig to undergo ankle surgery after getting injured on the 'Bond 25' movie set - AOL
22/05/19 17:03 from Google News - Top Stories
Daniel Craig to undergo ankle surgery after getting injured on the 'Bond 25' movie set AOL Daniel Craig will have ankle surgery after an injury on the set of latest James Bond movie — and production is halted Bu...
» Iran Supreme Leader Criticizes Politicians Amid Tension With US
22/05/19 17:02 from Voice of America
Iran's supreme leader publicly chastised the country's moderate president and foreign minister Wednesday, saying he disagreed with the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal they negotiated with world powers. The extraordinary commen...
» Rep. Max Rose: The president needs to have thicker skin
22/05/19 17:01 from Latest News
New York Democrat Rep. Max Rose says President Trump was throwing a 'temper tantrum' when he canceled a meeting on infrastructure with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
» Years in the Making, a Rancorous Washington Moment
22/05/19 17:01 from Voice of America
The memories of the tumultuous 2016 U.S. presidential election, contentious political squabbling between Republican President Donald Trump and top Democratic congressional leaders, and the shadow of months of unending investigations all ...
» Source: Howard reaches deal to coach Michigan - ESPN
22/05/19 17:00 from Google News - Top Stories
Source: Howard reaches deal to coach Michigan ESPN Juwan Howard becomes Michigan's new head coach | CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports Opinion: Why Juwan Howard, if hired, has potential to turn Michigan into a monster &nb...
» Why Hong Kong’s extradition bill has set off alarm bells
22/05/19 17:00 from FT.com - World
International and domestic critics fear greater political interference from Beijing
» Mike Valenti: Juwan Howard Hire Is 'The Most Michigan Thing Ever' - 97.1 The Ticket
22/05/19 16:59 from Google News - World
Mike Valenti: Juwan Howard Hire Is 'The Most Michigan Thing Ever' 97.1 The Ticket Source: Howard reaches deal to coach Michigan ESPN Juwan Howard becomes Michigan's new head coach | CBS Sports HQ CB...
» 3 more parents plead guilty in college admissions scam
22/05/19 16:59 from ABC News: ABCNews
A married couple and a California businessman are the latest parents to plead guilty in the sweeping college admissions scam
» Alice Johnson details her faith in God and how she never lost hope in prison
22/05/19 16:57 from Latest News
Alice Johnson details her faith in God and how she never lost hope in prison
» School district rescinds job offer for fired cafeteria worker after student's parents accuse her of cover-up - NBC News
22/05/19 16:57 from Google News - Top Stories
School district rescinds job offer for fired cafeteria worker after student's parents accuse her of cover-up NBC News Lunch lady fired for giving food to student accused of cover-up and lying New York Daily News...
» Alarming! Tesla’s Stock Crashes as Wall Street Predicts Armageddon - CCN
22/05/19 16:56 from Google News - World
Alarming! Tesla’s Stock Crashes as Wall Street Predicts Armageddon CCN Tesla hires man who tweeted viral sheep meme that caught CEO Elon Musk’s attention Fox Business Tesla 'hires' witty museum sheep tweeter &nb...
» Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone in border province
22/05/19 16:56 from Reuters: International
Saudi Arabia's air defense forces in the southern border province of Najran intercepted a drone fired by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, the kingdom's Washington embassy said in a statement on Wednesday.
» Sudan military wants to cede power quickly: general
22/05/19 16:55 from Reuters: International
Sudan's military wants to hand power to a democratically elected government as soon as possible in the tumultuous aftermath of former president Omar al-Bashir's overthrow, a prominent general said in an interview published on Wednesday.
» J.J. Abrams' The Rise of Skywalker Won't Look Like the Original Star Wars Movies - Slate
22/05/19 16:50 from Google News - World
J.J. Abrams' The Rise of Skywalker Won't Look Like the Original Star Wars Movies Slate Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Exclusive, Behind-the-Scenes Cover Story Vanity Fair 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker': Ne...
» US judge rejects Trump effort to quash bank record subpoenas
22/05/19 16:48 from FT.com - World
Ruling is the second in a week to rebuff president’s attempts to block release of records
» Trump critic Avenatti indicted for ripping off Stormy Daniels, extorting Nike
22/05/19 16:48 from Reuters: Top News
Michael Avenatti's legal troubles escalated on Wednesday as federal prosecutors announced new criminal charges accusing the lawyer and prominent critic of U.S. President Donald Trump of stealing from porn star Stormy Daniels and extortin...
» Trump was irked at Pelosi's 'cover-up' remark before speech
22/05/19 16:48 from CNN.com
President Donald Trump said in impromptu remarks Wednesday that he told Democrats at the White House he couldn't work with them while they were pursuing investigations into him and his administration.
» AIPAC’s Weakening Grip On US Foreign Policy
22/05/19 16:48 from Foreign Policy BlogsForeign Policy Blogs | The FPA Global Affairs Blog Network
Despite the 18,000faithful who gathered recently in Washington, D.C. to pledge their unwavering support to Israel, AIPAC finds itself in a Dickensian moment of history that could be described as ‘It was the winter of gloating; it was the...
» More Than 1000 Holocaust Victims Are Buried In Belarus After Mass Grave Discovered - NPR
22/05/19 16:48 from Google News - Top Stories
More Than 1000 Holocaust Victims Are Buried In Belarus After Mass Grave Discovered NPR The remains emerged at a construction site in January. "I think it's very late, but better late than never," said Marcel Drimer, an 85-ye...
» Canada's Trudeau to invest C$15.7 billion in coast guard overhaul
22/05/19 16:45 from Reuters: International
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said Canada would spend an estimated C$15.7 billion ($11.7 billion) to renew its coast guard fleet and that it would partner with a new shipyard to complete the project.
» Judge refuses to block Trump bank subpoenas
22/05/19 16:44 from ABC News: ABCNews
A federal judge in New York is refusing to block congressional subpoenas seeking financial records from two banks that did business with President Donald Trump.
» Colombia's Cano Limon, Bicentenario pipeline pumping halted after bombings
22/05/19 16:42 from Reuters: International
Pumping on Colombia's Bicentenario and Cano Limon oil pipelines has been halted following bomb attacks in recent days, sources from operators Bicentenario and state-run oil company Ecopetrol said on Wednesday.
» Nevada could become 15th state to drop Electoral College in favor of popular vote - CBS News
22/05/19 16:42 from Google News - Top Stories
Nevada could become 15th state to drop Electoral College in favor of popular vote CBS News Nevada Senate passes National Popular Vote bill on party-line vote Washington Times Nevada May Break Up With The Elector...
» Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin survives primary battle
22/05/19 16:41 from Latest News
Gov. Matt Bevin says he is grateful for the support that President Trump has given him.
» Theresa May holds on, but House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom resigns - The Washington Post
22/05/19 16:41 from World - Google News
Theresa May holds on, but House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom resigns The Washington Post Brexit: Theresa May resists calls from MPs to resign BBC News May's Latest Brexit Attempt Falls Flat Bloo...
» Investors seek safety on threat of wider U.S.-China spat
22/05/19 16:38 from Reuters: Top News
Global equity markets slid on Wednesday as investors sought safety in bonds, the Japanese yen and Swiss franc amid renewed worries over the U.S.-China trade standoff after reports the United States has another Chinese tech firm in its si...
» Chip designer ARM halts work with Huawei after U.S. ban
22/05/19 16:38 from Reuters: Top News
British chip designer ARM has halted relations with Huawei in order to comply with a U.S. blockade of the company, potentially crippling the Chinese company's ability to make new chips for its future smartphones.
» Russian opposition leader’s associate jailed for 20 days
22/05/19 16:38 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
A top associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to 20 days in jail in connection with an unsanctioned protest rally last year
» U.S. does not dare attack Iran: Revolutionary Guards commander
22/05/19 16:37 from Reuters: International
The United States and its supporters do not dare attack Iran because of its "spirit of resistance", a senior Revolutionary Guards commander was quoted on Wednesday as saying.
» Theresa May holds on, but House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom resigns
22/05/19 16:37 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Leadsom is ‘actively considering’ entering the race to replace May
» Shares of Victoria's Secret-owner L Brands spike nearly 11% after beating earnings expectations - CNBC
22/05/19 16:37 from World - Google News
Shares of Victoria's Secret-owner L Brands spike nearly 11% after beating earnings expectations CNBC Victoria’s Secret Owner Soars 15% as Beauty Chain Boosts Sales Yahoo Finance Stocks making the biggest moves a...
» North Korea calls Joe Biden ‘an imbecile’ and ‘fool of low IQ’
22/05/19 16:36 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
The state news agency also said that if Biden thinks he is the most popular presidential candidate, it's "enough to make a cat laugh."
» Iran youth will witness demise of Israel, 'American civilization': Khamenei
22/05/19 16:35 from Reuters: International
Iran's youth will witness the demise of Israel and American civilization, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday in comments published on his official website.
» Judge sides with Democrats in Trump bank subpoena fight
22/05/19 16:34 from Top Stories
» UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Pleads for Funds
22/05/19 16:34 from Voice of America
The U.N. agency that assists Palestinian refugees warned Wednesday that it would run out of money in a few weeks if donors did not step up quickly. "As we speak, UNRWA has only enough money to run its operations until mid-June," Pierre ...
» Canada, Europe to Choose When 737 MAX Is Safe as Regulators Meet
22/05/19 16:33 from Voice of America
In a potential challenge to U.S.-led efforts to build consensus on the Boeing Co 737 MAX flying again, Canada and Europe said on Wednesday they would bring back the grounded aircraft on their own terms if their specific concerns are not ...
» 'Unplanned' denied by Canadian distribution giants; pro-life film hit with de facto ban
22/05/19 16:33 from stories: World
The hit pro-life film 'Unplanned' is unwelcome in Canada as far as two of the nation's distribution gatekeepers are concerned. Landmark and Cineplex recently told writer, producer, and director Chuck Konzelman that "content" prompted the...
» The risk of a US dollar primed for higher altitude
22/05/19 16:33 from FT.com - World
Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets
» Consumer Reports says Tesla's new autopilot feature raises serious safety concerns
22/05/19 16:32 from CNN.com
Tesla's new Navigate on Autopilot feature performs much worse than a typical human driver at things like changing lanes and passing and poses a serious safety risk, according to Consumer Reports.
» Tories expect May to be gone within days
22/05/19 16:32 from FT.com - World
Leadsom’s resignation from government caps torrid day for embattled PM
» Biden campaign, unfazed by N. Korea insults, says it's 'no surprise' rogue nation prefers Trump - Fox News
22/05/19 16:29 from Google News - World
Biden campaign, unfazed by N. Korea insults, says it's 'no surprise' rogue nation prefers Trump Fox News Joe Biden Calls North Korea's Kim Jong Un 'A Tyrant' | TIME TIME Joe Biden the subject of critical editori...
» Daniel Craig will have ankle surgery after an injury on the set of latest James Bond movie — and production is halted - Business Insider
22/05/19 16:28 from World - Google News
Daniel Craig will have ankle surgery after an injury on the set of latest James Bond movie — and production is halted Business Insider Daniel Craig to Undergo Ankle Surgery After ‘Bond 25’ Injury Variety Daniel ...
» Dog jumps out of moving vehicle, suspect detained after high-speed RV chase in LA - ABC News
22/05/19 16:28 from Google News - Top Stories
Dog jumps out of moving vehicle, suspect detained after high-speed RV chase in LA ABC News RV chase in Los Angeles comes to violent end as woman taken into custody CBS News A wild police chase in California had ...
» Editorials from around New York
22/05/19 16:27 from stories: World
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from New York's newspapers: The Wall Street Journal on the benefits of short-term health insurance House Democrats last week voted to reverse a Trump Administration rule that the left ...
» Trump hits back at Democratic 'cover-up' claims
22/05/19 16:27 from BBC News - World
The president rules out any bipartisan co-operation until Democrats call off "phoney investigations".
» Fugitive Says He'll Surrender if People Like Wanted Poster
22/05/19 16:26 from Voice of America
A Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media, an agreement that at least on expert calls unethical. Jose Simms, 29, who is be...
» New START extension in doubt
22/05/19 16:25 from stories: World
Senior Trump administration officials told Congress recently that the United States is reviewing whether to seek an extension of the 2010 New START strategic weapons treaty amid concerns about Russian treaty violations and China's growin...
» Apple’s WWDC 2019 keynote will detail iOS 13, macOS 10.15, and more on June 3 - Ars Technica
22/05/19 16:25 from Google News - World
Apple’s WWDC 2019 keynote will detail iOS 13, macOS 10.15, and more on June 3 Ars Technica Apple invites press to WWDC 2019 keynote, iOS 13 and macOS 10.15 unveil expected 9to5Mac 6 paid apps on sale for free on...
» Arizona prisons ban book on black men and the criminal justice system
22/05/19 16:24 from CNN.com
A book that examines the effect of the criminal justice system on black men is reportedly not welcome in Arizona prisons.
» NASA wants you to get your boarding pass to Mars - Engadget
22/05/19 16:23 from Google News - World
NASA wants you to get your boarding pass to Mars Engadget NASA Invites Public to Submit Names to Fly Aboard Next Mars Rover NASA Planetary Science NASA will send your name to the Red Planet on the Mars 2020 rove...
» Rep. Biggs says Democrats are hindering everything President Trump is trying to do
22/05/19 16:20 from Latest News
Arizona Republican Rep. Andy Biggs weighs in on the growing tension between the White House and Democratic lawmakers.
» Mexico morgue left bodies to rot for 2 years before autopsy
22/05/19 16:18 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
A state human rights commission says a morgue in western Mexico was so overcrowded and poorly run that some unidentified bodies were left to rot for two years before being autopsied
» How are the Five Nashville Predators at the IIHF Worlds Doing? - Predlines
22/05/19 16:18 from world - Google News
How are the Five Nashville Predators at the IIHF Worlds Doing? Predlines The Nashville Predators have five players representing them at the IIHF World Championship, but how are each of the five playing?
» Iran supreme leader criticizes politicians amid US tensions
22/05/19 16:16 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Iran’s supreme leader publicly chastised the country’s moderate president and foreign minister, saying he disagreed with the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal they had negotiated with world powers
» 'FBI Lovebirds': Trump ally bringing Strzok-Page texts to the theater stage
22/05/19 16:15 from Top Stories
A dramatic reading sponsored by conservative filmmakers has signed up Dean Cain and Kristy Swanson to play the Trump-Russia investigators.
» British protesters inflate snarling orange 'Trump baby' blimp ahead of visit
22/05/19 16:15 from Reuters: International
British protesters inflated a blimp depicting Donald Trump as a snarling, nappy-wearing orange baby on Wednesday, a trial run ahead of a planned flight during the U.S. president's state visit to Britain next month.
» India elections 2019: Voters to find out if Modi returns as PM
22/05/19 16:14 from BBC News - World
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has campaigned hard to retain the commanding majority he won in 2014.
» Travis Pastrana's Nitro World Games are returning to Utah this summer - Salt Lake Tribune
22/05/19 16:14 from world - Google News
Travis Pastrana's Nitro World Games are returning to Utah this summer Salt Lake Tribune For Travis Pastrana, it's about doing stuff no one else dares to do. Beyond that, it's about taking the risks some don't even have the b...
» Vigilante attacks on the rise in Mexico
22/05/19 16:14 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
Mexico’s National Human Rights Commission says vigilante attacks in which mobs injured or killed people they suspected of wrongdoing are increasing
» Dow Sinks 100 Points Even After Deflated Fed Hawks Suffer Brutal Defeat - CCN
22/05/19 16:13 from Google News - World
Dow Sinks 100 Points Even After Deflated Fed Hawks Suffer Brutal Defeat CCN Fed minutes: No rate moves are coming 'for some time' even if the economy improves CNBC Trump's potential Fed pick is a critic of the c...
» International asylum law is getting in the way of Trump's immigration goals
22/05/19 16:13 from Top Stories
» Want to invest in cannabis? Here's one way
22/05/19 16:11 from CNN.com
» Mexico's refugee agency turns to U.N. amid asylum surge, funding cuts
22/05/19 16:06 from Reuters: International
Buckling under surging asylum applications and the lowest budget in years, Mexico's tiny refugee agency has turned to the United Nations for help opening three new offices across the country starting next month, its director said on Tues...
» Andrea Leadsom quits UK government in fresh Brexit blow for Theresa May
22/05/19 16:06 from CNN.com
Theresa May was dealt a significant blow on Wednesday night when one of her top cabinet ministers resigned over the British Prime Minister's approach to Brexit.
» Willy's worlds showing leaves Leafs fans wondering - Toronto Sun
22/05/19 16:06 from world - Google News
Willy's worlds showing leaves Leafs fans wondering Toronto Sun William Nylander is playing his most engaged hockey of the season, though it will leave part of Leafs Nation enraged.After a two-month contract dispute that kept...
» Wall St dips after renewed U.S.-China trade fears
22/05/19 16:05 from Reuters: Top News
Wall Street's major indexes dipped on Wednesday as inflamed trade tensions between the United States and China weighed on investor sentiment.
» Sen. John Kennedy on Congress: ‘We have done nothing. Zero. Zilch. Nada.’
22/05/19 16:05 from Top Stories
» Leadsom resignation delivers hefty blow to May
22/05/19 16:04 from FT.com - World
Commons leader launches stinging attack on PM’s handling of Brexit
» BeIN media group CEO charged in corruption probe in France
22/05/19 16:04 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
A judicial official says the chief executive officer of media group beIN has been handed preliminary charges of corruption as part of an investigation into the bidding process for the 2019 track world championships in Qatar
» Howard Kurtz: After House Speaker’s 'cover-up' charge, so much for infrastructure
22/05/19 16:02 from Latest News
Howard Kurtz weighs in.
» U.S. judge says Qualcomm violated antitrust law; appeal planned, shares plunge
22/05/19 16:02 from Reuters: Top News
Qualcomm Inc illegally suppressed competition in the market for smartphone chips by threatening to cut off supplies and extracting excessive licensing fees, a U.S. judge ruled, a decision that could force the company to overhaul its busi...
» Rain, flooding expected in U.S. Southern Plains after deadly storms
22/05/19 16:02 from Reuters: Top News
Weather forecasters on Wednesday expected drenching rains to roll into the storm-ravaged U.S. southern and central states, where thunderstorms and tornadoes killed at least three people and triggered widespread flooding.
» New York Set to Limit Trump's Pardon Power on State Crimes - TIME
22/05/19 16:01 from Google News - Top Stories
New York Set to Limit Trump's Pardon Power on State Crimes TIME New York Passes Bill Giving Congress a Way to Get Trump’s State Tax Returns The New York Times NY state passes bill allowing Congress to request Tr...
» Analysis: Democrats' dilemma: To impeach or not to impeach?
22/05/19 16:01 from CNN.com
Sure, it's hard. You've got the majority in the House and you can't get a single administration witness -- current or former -- to testify. You're trying to get the President's tax returns. You have the special counsel's 448-page report,...
» Baby tiger sharks eat land-based birds, according to a new study - Business Insider
22/05/19 16:01 from Google News - Top Stories
Baby tiger sharks eat land-based birds, according to a new study Business Insider How Are Doves and Sparrows Ending Up Inside Baby Sharks? Gizmodo A Shark Vomit Study Shows They've Been Eating a Totally Unexpect...
» Mystery surrounds death of 13-year-old girl who was dumped at hospital
22/05/19 16:00 from ABC News: ABCNews
Amesbury, Massachusetts resident 13-year-old Chloe Ricard was left at a hospital in Lawrence, Massachusetts and died. An investigation is ongoing.
» Group of Yazidi women victims of IS get new life in France
22/05/19 16:00 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
France is taking in a new group of 28 Yazidis, women victimized by the Islamic State group, and their children
» Game of Thrones series finale: 20 lingering questions about the ending - Vox.com
22/05/19 16:00 from Google News - Top Stories
Game of Thrones series finale: 20 lingering questions about the ending Vox.com What Did The Game of Thrones Finale Ending Mean? Den of Geek US Game of Thrones' Finale Confirms Drogon is the Series' Smartest Char...
» 'Out of this world' sea dragon exhibit opens in San Diego - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
22/05/19 16:00 from world - Google News
'Out of this world' sea dragon exhibit opens in San Diego Honolulu Star-Advertiser LA JOLLA, California >> At first glance, it looks like a branch of kelp, but then an eye moves among its leafy appendages, and ridges of tiny...
» Key US official on Mideast peace addresses Security Council
22/05/19 15:59 from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
A key architect of the long-awaited U.S. plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace is warning that “nothing can be meaningfully fixed” until Gaza’s Hamas rulers and Palestinian Islamic Jihad renounce their vows to destroy Israel and stop violen...
» New York state legislature votes to make Trump tax returns available
22/05/19 15:59 from Reuters: Top News
New York state's legislature on Wednesday passed a bill that would make it easier for U.S. congressional committees investigating President Donald Trump to get access to his state tax returns.
» New York state legislature votes to make Trump tax returns available - Reuters
22/05/19 15:59 from World - Google News
New York state legislature votes to make Trump tax returns available Reuters New York Passes Bill Giving Congress a Way to Get Trump’s State Tax Returns The New York Times NY state passes bill allowing Congress ...
» Airline passenger rails against cabin crew after landing in wrong city
22/05/19 15:58 from CNN.com
An Italian man launched into an angry tirade when his Ryanair flight landed in Bari, southern Italy, instead of his destination hundreds of miles away on the island of Sardinia.
» Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels ex-lawyer, charged with defrauding her
22/05/19 15:58 from BBC News - World
Michael Avenatti is accused of misappropriating funds from the porn star, prosecutors say.
» Daniel Craig to Undergo Ankle Surgery After ‘Bond 25’ Injury - Variety
22/05/19 15:58 from Google News - World
Daniel Craig to Undergo Ankle Surgery After ‘Bond 25’ Injury Variety Daniel Craig to Undergo Ankle Surgery From James Bond Production Injury Hollywood Reporter Daniel Craig undergoing ankle surgery after injury ...
» Artificial photosynthesis transforms carbon dioxide into liquefiable fuels - Phys.org
22/05/19 15:57 from Google News - World
Artificial photosynthesis transforms carbon dioxide into liquefiable fuels Phys.org Chemists at the University of Illinois have successfully produced fuels using water, carbon dioxide and visible light through artificial pho...
» Ohio State officer who stopped campus attack awarded Medal of Valor by President Trump - 10TV
22/05/19 15:57 from Google News - World
Ohio State officer who stopped campus attack awarded Medal of Valor by President Trump 10TV Trump presents the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Fox News Trump awards Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor at W...
» Avenatti charged with stealing $300,000 from Stormy Daniels
22/05/19 15:55 from CNN.com
A federal grand jury in Manhattan indicted celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti on Wednesday in two alleged schemes, charging him with fraud and aggravated identity theft involving his former client, Stormy Daniels, and with attempting to...
» A grand jury indicted the celebrity attorney for allegedly taking a portion of his former client's book deal advance and trying to extort Nike for $20 million
22/05/19 15:55 from CNN.com
A federal grand jury in Manhattan indicted celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti on Wednesday in two alleged schemes, charging him with fraud and aggravated identity theft involving his former client, Stormy Daniels, and with attempting to...
» House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom quits in protest of Theresa May's Brexit plan - Fox News
22/05/19 15:55 from Google News - World
House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom quits in protest of Theresa May's Brexit plan Fox News Brexit: Theresa May resists calls from MPs to resign BBC News How Farage’s Brexit Party Is Crushing Its Opponents &nb...
» Mexico bans two former Pemex officials from public office
22/05/19 15:55 from FT.com - World
» Sources: President Trump considering pardons for military service members accused or convicted of war crimes
22/05/19 15:55 from Latest News
There are indications President Trump is considering pardoning several U.S. service members accused of war crimes ahead of Memorial Day; national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports.
» One Of The World's Biggest Games, League Of Legends, Reportedly Headed To Mobile - GameSpot
22/05/19 15:55 from Google News - World
One Of The World's Biggest Games, League Of Legends, Reportedly Headed To Mobile GameSpot Exclusive: Tencent and Riot Games developing mobile version of... Reuters Riot Games To Make Mobile Version of League Of ...
» JSO: Infant dies after being left in Jacksonville daycare van for five hours - WPTV.com
22/05/19 15:55 from Google News - World
JSO: Infant dies after being left in Jacksonville daycare van for five hours WPTV.com Baby dies after being left in van for 5 hours at day care, police say NBC News Deputies: infant found dead in van outside Jac...