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Why Russia loves Trump
CNN - 28 Apr 2016 12:08
Many Russians are excited about the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen explains.Podcast favorites: Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Bernie gets the Axe | Guns in America
Protest in Myanmar targets US Embassy use of term 'Rohingya'
Miami Herald - 28 Apr 2016 16:38
Buddhist monks joined several hundred protesters outside the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar on Thursday to demand it stop using the term "Rohingya" to refer to a Muslim ethnic minority group. …
Texting drivers beware: The 'Textalyzer' may be coming soon to a cop near you
The Week - 28 Apr 2016 06:51
After years of falling, the number of U.S. road fatalities jumped 8 percent last year, according to preliminary National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, and the NHTSA and other public health and safety expert...
Russia asks UN to blacklist 2 powerful Syrian rebel groups
Miami Herald - 28 Apr 2016 04:42
Russia said Wednesday it has asked the U.N. Security Council to blacklist two powerful Syrian rebel groups that it considers "terrorist organizations," one which is playing a key role in political negotiations aimed at e...
Alicia Vikander Will Play Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider Reboot
Time - 28 Apr 2016 23:19
The Swedish actress takes the helm from Angelina Jolie, who played the character in the early 2000s
Strikes, Protests in France Against Disputed Labor Reforms
ABC News - 28 Apr 2016 15:53
French protesters are back on the streets over proposed reforms to the country's labor rules as strikers impacted air traffic in the capital's Orly Airport
Inmate Makes Weapon From Scrabble Part, Locks Deputy in Cell
ABC News - 28 Apr 2016 15:47
An inmate at a Wisconsin jail locked a deputy in a cell and made threats with a knife-like weapon he apparently whittled from a Scrabble game letter tray
Vice President Joe Biden Arrives in Baghdad to Help Solve Iraqi Political Crisis
Time - 28 Apr 2016 15:45
His trip was not announced in advance
JetBlue Pilot Charged for Flying While Drunk
Time - 28 Apr 2016 15:42
Dennis Murphy, Jr. was charged this week after failing a breathalyzer last April and blaming his gum
Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq, Seeking to Bolster Fight Against ISIS
The New York Times - 28 Apr 2016 15:19
The vice president will urge senior Iraqi officials to put their nation's interests above sectarian, regional or personal ones.
Airstrikes in Aleppo Hit Hospital and Prompt Syrian Rebel Attack
The New York Times - 28 Apr 2016 15:15
The facility, which worked with Doctors Without Borders, was destroyed, killing one of the only pediatricians in the area.
Gangster's Girlfriend Faces More Prison Time for Contempt
ABC News - 28 Apr 2016 06:41
Prosecutors will ask a federal judge to sentence the longtime girlfriend of Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger (BUHL'-jur) to three more years in prison for refusing to testify about whether anyone else helped Bulger ...
Ex-San Francisco Officer Arrested for Obstructing Rape Probe
ABC News - 28 Apr 2016 06:35
A former San Francisco police lieutenant incriminated in a racist texting scandal charged with obstructing the rape investigation of a subordinate officer was arrested Wednesday, police said
Group seeks records tied to Eisenhower anti-gay order
CBSNews - 28 Apr 2016 06:11
Gay rights group sues DOJ for documents related to 1953 order that let federal agencies investigate and fire employees thought to be gay
Defense publisher leaving Hong Kong over safety concerns
Miami Herald - 28 Apr 2016 05:58
The publisher of a leading magazine on Chinese and regional defense issues says he's leaving Hong Kong out of concern he could be targeted by China's state security bodies, a further sign of how Beijing's growing presenc...
UN to meet on May 6 on protection of Palestinian civilians
Miami Herald - 28 Apr 2016 05:57
The U.N. Security Council will hold an informal meeting on May 6 on the protection of Palestinian civilians, an issue the Palestinians have pressed for decades and say is more needed now than ever. …
De Blasio's Office Gets Subpoenas as Inquiries Into Fund-Raising Continue
The New York Times - 28 Apr 2016 04:54
The origin of the subpoenas and their targets suggested that officials were delving into the mayor's efforts for State Senate Democrats in 2014.
There could be a gigantic lake hidden underneath Antarctica's ice
The Week - 28 Apr 2016 04:47
Researchers say a massive lake may lie under the surface of Antarctica's ice sheet, possibly harboring life forms that have spent millions of years in isolation. Looking at satellite images, researchers spotted grooves i...
Man Found Dead in Apple Conference Room Was Employee
ABC News - 28 Apr 2016 04:42
An Apple employee was found dead in a conference room inside the company's headquarters in Cupertino Wednesday, authorities said
Trump Slams Cruz for Naming Fiorina as Running Mate
ABC News - 28 Apr 2016 04:30
"Cruz can't win," Trump said. "What's he doing picking vice presidents? "
Why You Should Take Elon Musk's 2018 Mars Shot Seriously
Time - 28 Apr 2016 23:50
The hardware is shaping up for a trip to the Red Planet--and soon
How Your Smartphone is Ruining Your Relationship
Time - 28 Apr 2016 23:32
You're jealous of your partner's smartphone