Friday, May 31, 2019

Turkey, Russia face conflicts over Syria's push into Idlib

Ankara and Moscow are again facing an escalation of violence in Syria's last rebel-held territory, a development that puts their cooperation to the test even as they support opposing sides in the eight-year war that has devastated Syria. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Indonesian first lady Ani Yudhoyono dies at age 66

Former Indonesian first lady Ani Yudhoyono has died in Singapore. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

OIC platform must be used to delink terrorism with Islam: PM Khan


Kanye West tells Letterman public 'completely bullied' by media to 'think certain things'

Rapper Kanye West blasted the media during his interview with David Letterman that aired on Netflix on Friday night, claiming Americans are "completely bullied" by the press to "think certain things." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Khan, Saudi crown prince discuss bilateral ties


S. Korea urges restraint after North's missile test

South Korea's Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo is fending off calls to step up pressure on North Korea after it test-fired missiles last month. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maher defends Trump's merit-based immigration plan: sounds 'normal Republican'

"Real Time" host Bill Maher gave President Trump some credit for sounding like a "normal Republican" in backing a merit-based immigration system. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bill Maher says Biden candidacy worries him: 'Joe doesn't look good'

Don't count "Real Time" host Bill Maher as an enthusiastic passenger on the Joe Biden train for 2020 just yet. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Howard Kurtz on Michael Wolff's questionable book: 'I don't know what business he thinks he's in'

Fox News media analyst Howard Kurtz criticized "Fire and Fury" author Michael Wolff on Friday, accusing him of failing to verify or fact-check important claims in his latest book.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Video game, social media 'addiction' is a 'medical problem,' Dr. Siegel says

People who appear to have an "addiction" to social media or to video games are suffering from a "medical problem," according to Dr. Marc Siegel. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Texas woman accused of setting stepdaughter's face on fire

A suburban Dallas woman has been charged after police say she doused her 5-year-old stepdaughter's face with rubbing alcohol and set it on fire. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Meryl Streep's 'toxic masculinity' critique a 'step out of' Hollywood 'echo chamber of conformity,' Concha says

Meryl Streep stepped outside the Hollywood "echo chamber of conformity" when she critiqued "toxic masculinity," according to Joe Concha. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'The Five' talk Sen. Elizabeth Warren's cringeworthy interview

The co-hosts of "The Five" gritted their teeth and cringed uncomfortably Friday afternoon while  watching Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren address her alleged Native American ancestry on "The Breakfast Club" radio show. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Robert Pattinson officially set to star in 'The Batman': reports

Robert Pattinson is officially set to star in Warner Bros. upcoming film "The Batman," according to multiple reports.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

11 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead

Police in Virginia Beach say a shooting at a municipal center has left multiple people wounded. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ASOS crop, tube tops for men ridiculed on social media: ‘I'm done’

The crop top is making another run as the summer’s hottest trend and this season ASOS is bringing men into the mix. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From politicos and celebs, Va. shooting brings reactions solemn to angry

An outpouring of love and support followed the tragic shooting in Virginia Beach on Friday that killed at least 11 people and injured six more.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prominent Vegas businessman accused of DUI after fatal crash

A judge set bail at $250,000 on Friday for a 53-year-old Nevada businessman and grandson of a former Las Vegas mayor facing multiple felony charges of driving under the influence in a high-speed crash that killed one person and injured two. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Latest: Group of 116 Africans arrested at border

The Latest on the large numbers of immigrants at the southern border(all times local): 6:40 p.m. Border officials in Texas say a group of 116 Africans was arrested Thursday after wading through the Rio Grande to enter the United States. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Karachi’s hot weather to persist until June 15


Pennsylvania suspect shoved man onto train tracks for being white: police

A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after shoving another man onto train tracks last week for being white, police said.   https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Media flooded with impeachment stories, despite tepid backing on Capitol Hill

The possibility of impeachment is far more tantalizing than the mundane reality that it probably won't happen. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mahathir proposes common Asia trading currency


Maryam’s tone against PM reflects her growing frustration: Awan


PM Khan performs umrah with Bushra Bibi


SHC acquits suspect in explosives possession case


Indian troops martyr youth in occupied Kashmir


Jumatul Wida being observed today


Police thwarts terror bid in Quetta


PM Imran represents Pakistan at 14th OIC Summit today


DG ISPR says strict accountability process exists in armed forces


Explainer: China’s rare earth supplies could be vital bargaining chip in U.S. trade war


Baghdad's Green Zone, a barometer of war and peace

Baghdad's Green Zone has been a barometer for tension and conflict in Iraq for nearly two decades. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kimmel presses Pelosi on impeachment: We need you to 'take care of this'

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel pressed Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, on impeaching President Trump, urging her to "get in there" and "take care of this." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pompeo visits Germany as tensions rise between US, Iran

Mike Pompeo is making his first visit to Germany as secretary of state at the start of a four-nation European trip as tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Miley Cyrus releases new album, 'SHE IS COMING,' first of EP trilogy

Miley Cyrus dropped her new album “SHE IS COMING” on midnight Friday. It's reportedly the first of three, six-song EPs the songstress plans to release before the year’s end.   https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

YouTube star Roman Atwood says his mom, 58, died after fall from scooter

YouTube prank star Roman Atwood disclosed Thursday that his mother died this week while on a family vacation following a tragic scooter accident and that he will be stepping away from the public eye as his family grieves their loss.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump's feud with McCain continues, ship kept out of view

President Donald Trump and his acting defense secretary distanced themselves from an order to keep a warship rededicated in honor of the late Sen. John McCain, a frequent critic of Trump , out of sight during the commander in chief's recent visit to Japan. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

8 are great: National Spelling Bee ends with 'octo-champs'

The finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have begun, with 50 kids on stage competing for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes and a new, custom-designed trophy. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dutch hostage held by Filipino militants killed in gubattle

Philippine military officials say a long-held Dutch hostage has been shot and killed by his Abu Sayyaf captors when he tried to escape during a gunbattle in southern jungles. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump stays on after commencement speech, shakes hands with 1,000 cadets

President Trump stayed after his commencement speech at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs Thursday to shake hands with 1,000 graduating cadets. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mideast protests in Iran, elsewhere mark 'Jerusalem Day'

Iranians have begun rallies across the country to mark Quds, or Jerusalem Day, which will see demonstrations across the Mideast as the Trump administration tries to offer an Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Antjuan Seawright: Here's the Democratic key to victory in 2020

Accessibility and affordability are relevant to more than just health care. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Christina Anstead on finding the one again in husband Ant following divorce: 'I just knew right away'

When Christina Anstead first met her husband Ant, she instantly knew he was the one.   https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'The Chi' star Jason Mitchell cut from MTV Movie & TV Awards amid misconduct allegations

According to The Hollywood Reporter , Mitchell has been dropped from Showtime's "The Chi" after he was fired in late April from the upcoming Netflix movie "Desperado." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ukrainian lawmakers vote against Cabinet resignation

Ukrainian lawmakers have refused to accept the Cabinet's resignation in a snub to the nation's newly sworn-in president. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Man who set himself on fire near White House has died


China says laser report 'not consistent with the facts'

China's defense ministry says a report that Australian navy helicopter pilots were targeted with lasers, apparently coming from Chinese fishing boats, was "not consistent with the facts." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Model Alizeh Shah’s Tik Tok videos will leave you in splits


Cal Thomas: Trump deserves credit for strong economy, but Dems won't give it to him

It is amazing what has been accomplished with the American economy, but Democrats and the media refuse to give President Trump any credit. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Blues beat Bruins 3-2 in OT, tie Stanley Cup at game apiece

Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson bumped into coach Craig Berube in the bathroom before the start of overtime and told him: "I just need one more." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cubs-Cards set for London on June 13-14 in 2020

The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals are set to play at London next season in a two-game series at West Ham's Olympic Stadium on June 13 and 14. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Galaxy win at Kansas City for 1st time since 2007

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 10th goal of the season in the 86th minute and Los Angeles beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Wednesday night for the Galaxy's first road victory in the series since 2007. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PML-N leaders visit Nawaz Sharif in Kot Lakhpat Jail


Cricketers, celebrities endorse Dana Dan Green as World Cup 2019 official chant!


US believes Russia conducting low-level nuclear tests: official


Huawei launches 5G lab in South Korea


FM Qureshi discusses Mideast crisis with Egyptian counterpart


Hazard scores 2 as Chelsea beats Arsenal 4-1 in EL final

For Eden Hazard, it was the perfect goodbye. For Petr Cech, it was a painful way to retire. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

2021 MLB All-Star Game to be played in Atlanta

Major League Baseball's 2021 All-Star Game will be played at Atlanta in what could be the first national showcase for SunTrust Park since the stadium opened in 2017. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

John Cleese slams critics for 'political correctness' over controversial tweet

British actor John Cleese is taking heat for a tweet he wrote where he said London "is not really an English city anymore.” https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Defiant Caster Semenya appeals testosterone ruling

Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya appealed Wednesday against a decision by sport's highest court to uphold highly contentious new rules in track and field that force her to take testosterone-suppressing medication or have surgery in order to compete in female races at top international events. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

No sign of pilot who crashed in small plane off New Jersey

New Jersey officials are still searching for the pilot of single engine plane that crashed just off the coast Wednesday morning. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pakistan arrests second Pashtun lawmaker over attack on army

A Pakistani provincial spokesman says authorities have arrested the second lawmaker behind an alleged attack a military post earlier this week. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Osaka plays Azaranka in matchup of current and former No. 1s

​​​​​​​Naomi Osaka plays Victoria Azaranka in a matchup of current and former No. 1 players in the second round of the French Open. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

USS McCain flap prompts acting defense chief Shanahan to have aide 'look into' matter

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says his chief of staff will look into reports that the White House requested the USS John McCain be hidden from view during President Trump's visit to U.S. troops stationed in Japan. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Democratic candidate announces challenge to Lindsey Graham's Senate seat in 2020

A Democratic challenger to Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina Senate seat in 2020 formally announced his campaign launch on Wednesday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Super old' Federer to face ex-contemporary's son at French

Roger Federer, 37, joked to a stadium filled with screaming kids that he's "so super old." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Most face transplant patients continue to report better quality of life


WHO will no longer categorize transgender as mental disorder

The World Health Organization will no longer categorize transgender people as having a mental disorder, according to reports. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tucker Carlson: Mueller wants to see Trump impeached - and Dems are likely to oblige

Tucker Carlson: Why Mueller gave his speech in the first place https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michigan man shoplifted Walmart 3 times in one day: police

A Michigan man recently made three shoplifting trips to a Walmart in just one day and stole $6,000 worth of merchandise, police said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

D-Day still takes an emotional toll on vets, 75 years on

The night before the D-Day landings, Leonard "Ted" Emmings and his shipmates on a Royal Navy landing craft learned their mission was to ferry 36 Canadian troops to Juno Beach, a stretch of Normandy coast fortified with artillery, mortars, mines and machine gun emplacements. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Malaysia PM says global garbage trade 'grossly unfair'

The practice of advanced countries such as the U.S., Canada and Japan sending their non-recyclable waste to poorer countries is "grossly unfair" and should stop, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Thursday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

James Marape sworn in as Papua New Guinea's prime minister

Former Papua New Guinea Finance Minister James Marape has been sworn in as the country's new prime minister, following the resignation of Peter O'Neill last week. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SJC to hear Presidential Reference against judges on March 14


6.6 magnitude earthquake hits off coast of El Salvador

A strong earthquake has hit off the coast of El Salvador, sending frightened residents running out of their homes in the predawn hours. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Meet world’s tiniest surviving baby


Bullish trends continues in Pakistan Stock Exchange


Capri Cafaro: 'Trumpification' is happening across Europe, and it spells trouble

In just a few short days, President Trump returns to the U.K. almost exactly three years after the British people voted to exit the European Union. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tour bus, semi-trailer collide in Mexico; at least 21 dead, 30 injured

Only the metal frame of a tour bus remained Wednesday after the vehicle rolled over and caught fire following a collision with a semi-trailer on a mountain road in the Mexican state of Veracruz. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Unmasked’ book ranks media members who hate President Trump the most, from Jim Acosta to Mika Brzezinski

A new book, “Unmasked -- Big Media's War Against Trump,” has named CNN chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta as member of the media who “hates” President Trump the most. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Strong earthquake hits off coast of El Salvador

A strong earthquake has hit off the coast of El Salvador, sending frightened residents running out of their homes in the predawn hours. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Florida man filmed by security camera killing wife sentenced

A Florida man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing his wife, whose death was filmed by a security camera at the couple's home. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sudan protesters threaten military with civil disobedience

Sudan's protesters are threatening a civil disobedience campaign if the ruling military refuses to hand over power to civilians. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pakistan likely to enter into billion-dollar meat market of China


Musician cancels book tour after claiming Natalie Portman flirted with him


Passenger's ‘CALL 911’ sign leads to arrest of alleged kidnapper, police say

The woman in the passenger seat of a vehicle at a gas station near New York City was holding a sign that said, “Please call 911, CALL 911.” A witness at the gas station saw the sign and contacted police. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SHC rejects govt request to defer hearing on hike in fuel prices


Twitter users stunned to discover oddly similar, 'amazing' wrist freckles

Do you have a freckle in the center of your wrist? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The California girl who defined underground Russian punk rock and became a KGB 'enemy of the state'

At the height of the Cold War in 1984, a quintessential blonde southern California club girl left to spend a week in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). It was a week that would not only transform her life, but shape the Russian rock scene and bring its style and sounds to the United States. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chris Watts’ horrific killings of wife, daughters still haunt investigators, new doc reveals

Colorado is still haunted by the brutal slaying of a suburban Denver mom and her two young daughters at the hands of their seemingly nice dad. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Exploding stars may have put humanity on two feet

As human ancestors went from swinging through trees to walking on two legs, they may have received a boost from an unlikely source: ancient supernovas. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Frozen treat name sparks Twitter debate

Otter Pops? Freezy pops? Zooper Doopers? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Newt Gingrich: Poll results show Trump critics wrong to say he is an unacceptable outsider

Gallup has analyzed the mood of the American people and come up with warnings for both President Trump and his Democratic rivals. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How Robert Mueller may have set the tone for the 2020 election

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Drunk SC woman assaulted husband because he denied her A/C: cops

A South Carolina woman attacked her husband with a glass jar on Tuesday because he stopped her from driving to an air-conditioned hotel with their children while intoxicated, police said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Man sent to prison for urinating in Memphis cereal factory

A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for urinating on a Kellogg's cereal conveyor belt at a Memphis facility. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mozambique seeks $3.2 billion to recover from cyclones

Mozambique says it needs $3.2 billion to recover from a pair of tropical cyclones that ripped into the southern African nation this year and killed more than 600 people. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UPS sued for workers' role in $100M timber Ponzi scheme

A UPS store in Madison, Mississippi, is being sued for its workers' role in a Ponzi scheme that cost investors about $100 million. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Florida teacher allegedly writes ‘WTF is this?’ on student’s homework

A Florida high school teacher raised eyebrows this week after allegedly writing “WTF is this?” on a student’s homework. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Today on Fox News, May 30, 2019

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Mohsin Dawar arrested from North Waziristan: sources


Indian police detains ex-soldier as illegal immigrant


Cough at Tampa City Council meeting may have been a cough-curse: report

What we do know for sure: there was a cough.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This Day in History: May 30

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Germany offers to support Ukraine, urges further reforms

Germany's foreign minister says his country wants to offer Ukraine's newly elected president support, but is calling for further reforms in the corruption-plagued country. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prague Zoo sends 3 pelicans to London's St. James's Park

Three great white pelicans are on their way from Prague Zoo to Britain to join a famed flock that has made London's St. James's Park home since the 17th century. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Polish advocate for church victims resigns in scandal

The founder and head of a Polish organization dedicated to helping victims of pedophile priests has resigned after allegations surfaced that he tried to extort money from a victim and demanded money from the producers of a documentary about clerical abuse. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Apple defends App Store amid mounting criticism


Hajj quota: Second balloting for unsuccessful applicants on Monday


Sanders supporters fearful DNC now backing Biden like it backed Clinton: report

Some supporters of 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders say they are seeing a repeat of the Democratic National Committee’s 2016 treatment of their candidate, according to a report. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Corey Lewandowski: Let Trump be Trump on trade

Most Americans – and many members of Congress – have no idea just how badly the world cheats us with high tariffs and nonreciprocal trade. That's why I recommend everybody read the just-released eye-opening report from the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Simon Lester: Trump is wrong to be 'tough' on trade with China

Trump's approach to the China trade issue is tough but unlikely to be effective. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NAB files reference in court against Agha Siraj, others


Netanyahu fails to form government, Israel to hold new elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future entered a treacherous new period Wednesday after he narrowly failed to form a coalition government and Israel’s parliament voted to dissolve and call a new election. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Firdous Ashiq Awan holds past govt responsible for ruining country’s economy


OIC strongly condemns Indian HR abuse in held Kashmir


Gunman accused of shooting ex admits he lied about aiming at bear, authorities say

A Virginia man was arrested Tuesday, accused of deliberately shooting his former boyfriend despite initially telling investigators he had been aiming at a bear. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

AP sources: White House wanted USS McCain moved for Trump

The White House wanted the U.S. Navy to keep a warship named for the late Sen. John McCain "out of sight" during President Donald Trump's trip to Japan, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing an email it reviewed. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What's in a name? You say French Open; I say Roland Garros

Serena Williams and Roger Federer would love to win the French Open again, of course. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NAB court adjourns fake bank accounts case hearing till June 14


Charging Trump with a crime was ‘not an option’: Mueller


Pakistan’s airspace closure along Indian border extended till Jun 15


Imran Farooq murder case: ATC directs for final arguments on June 20


Seven South Korean tourists killed, 19 missing after Hungarian boat capsizes on Danube


Freight train derails in Gambat


PM Imran Khan to depart for Saudi Arabia today


IHC to resume hearing into Asif Zardari, Talpur’s pleas seeking bail extension


PIA brings back 322 Pakistanis stranded In Malaysia


Justice Isa approaches President for copy of reference filed against him


Pundits say Mueller handed Trump case to Congress, but did he?

What was the point of a probe that could not charge the president? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Boeing CEO says he’d put family on 737 Max ‘without hesitation’

Boeing’s CEO on Wednesday said he is so confident with the company’s upgrades to its 737 Max planes that he’d be willing to put his own family on them. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Disney CEO says filming in Georgia would be ‘difficult’ if abortion bill takes effect

Disney CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday said that filming in Georgia would be “very difficult” if the state’s controversial abortion bill goes into effect next year. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Crop fires, a weapon of war, ruin Iraqi, Syrian harvests

It was looking to be a good year for farmers across parts of Syria and Iraq. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Navy Chief of Info attempts damage control over USS McCain on Twitter after five years of inactivity

The official Twitter account of the Navy Chief of Information attempted to do damage control over the report that the White House requested the removal of the USS McCain during President Trump's trip to Japan, sending out its first tweet in over five years.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taiwan's military trains for a Chinese invasion on the beach

Taiwanese tanks and soldiers have fired at simulated Chinese forces in an anti-invasion drill on the island's coast. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel faces new elections after parliament dissolves

Israel faces an unprecedented snap election campaign — the second this year — after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition and dissolved parliament instead. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maine man gets video of two lynx caterwauling

A Maine man captured two lynx caterwauling on the side of the road last Friday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Man posed as Beto O’Rourke campaign worker, breaks into home to eat Popsicle: cops

A Texas man dressed in a Beto O’Rourke campaign shirt allegedly broke into an Austin home Tuesday and helped himself to a Popsicle, reports said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

AP sources: White House wanted McCain ship away from Trump

The White House wanted the U.S. Navy to keep a warship named for the late Sen. John McCain out of President Donald Trump's view during his trip to Japan, three U.S. officials said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Britney Spears flaunts bikini body while firing back at online conspiracy theorists

Britney Spears fired back at online conspiracy theorists in the only way she knows how, by flaunting her toned body and keen fashion sense.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Woman sues Disney World, claims she suffered severe injuries caused by attacking bird

“If there’s a company that’s well-versed in safety, it should be Disney,” the woman's lawyer said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How Congress is still trying to pass a disaster aid bill while ‘out’ of session

Congress is supposed to be out of session. But then the House keeps meeting, trying to pass a $19.1 billion disaster bill . https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Syracuse Mets' Tim Tebow hitless, struck out by position player during blowout

Tim Tebow’s horrendous season in the minor leagues got worse Tuesday night during the Syracuse Mets’ 16-2 win over the Buffalo Bisons. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police union leader says 60 more detectives needed to combat MS-13 in New York

A Nassau County police union leader claimed over the weekend that the department is "undermanned" and needs about 60 new detectives to deal with MS-13 violence.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Democrats outraged after McConnell vows to fill any Supreme Court vacancy in 2020

Democrats are livid after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., stated that Republicans would confirm a new Supreme Court justice in 2020 if given the chance, despite refusing to do so when Barack Obama was president during the last presidential election. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ancient marble head depicting the Greek god Dionysus discovered in Rome

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered an ancient marble head that likely represents the Greek god Dionysus. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Canada to fight Denmark, Russia for claims to North Pole

Canada has set up a fight against Russia and Denmark for claims to vast portions of the Arctic seabed, including the North Pole - triggering potential boundary negotiations in the future. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Woman ‘burnt from inside out’ after severe reaction to medication pregnant with 'miracle' baby

Warned she would never conceive after being burned alive by a catastrophic reaction to epilepsy drugs, a young woman has revealed her joy at being just weeks away from giving birth to her miracle baby. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trump warns Roy Moore 'cannot win,' says losing Senate seat again would be 'devastating'

President Trump on Wednesday warned that Roy Moore “cannot win” the Senate seat in Alabama, after the controversial and previously-failed candidate hinted he is considering mounting a second bid for the Senate, and cautioned that losing the seat again would have “devastating” consequences.” https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Jeopardy' host Alex Trebek gives 'mind-boggling' cancer update

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek is cautiously optimistic after learning his stage 4 pancreatic cancer is in near-remission and responding well to chemotherapy treatment. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Boris Johnson face questions in court over allegedly making misleading claims during 2016 Brexit referendum

Boris Johnson, the leading candidate to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May, was told to appear to court to face questions concerning alleged misconduct during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Disney star Christy Carlson Romano reveals 'private breakdown' after 'Even Stevens' ended

Former Disney Channel Star Christy Carlson Romano revealed that after her show on the hit children's network ended, she had a "private breakdown" that included self-destructive behavior. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Abraaj founder released from custody after $19 million bail payment


Prosecutors aim to reverse bail decision in Kodak Black case

Rapper Kodak Black is due back in federal court after his arrest at a Miami hip-hop festival around which several violent incidents occurred. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Infertility linked to dangerous heart condition in pregnancy

Women undergoing fertility treatments may be at an increased risk of a dangerous pregnancy condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Executive pays thousands to caddie for Tiger Woods at golf event

How much would you pay to be Tiger Woods’ caddie for a day? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Texas superintendent defends decision to hire Art Briles as head coach

A Texas superintendent on Tuesday defended the decision to hire former college football head coach Art Briles to lead a high school football program. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Air Force surges toward first B-21 stealth bomber test aircraft

The Air Force now appears to be testing components and building initial models of its new, highly-secret B-21 stealth bomber, a platform intended to hold any target at risk, anywhere in the world, at any time, for decades to come. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Last surviving Sumatran rhinoceros dies in Malaysia

Tam was Malaysia’s last surviving male Sumatran rhinoceros. Today, the 35-year-old died surrounded by his caretakers and vets at the Borneo Rhino Sanctuary that had been struggling to save his species. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Myanmar firebrand abbot summoned by Buddhist council


Sophie Turner on playing Sansa Stark in 'Game of Thrones' spin-offs: 'My watch has ended'

Sophie Turner, 23, confirmed this week that there's no chance she'll return to the screen as Sansa Stark in "Game of Thrones." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bilawal comes out all guns blazing against govt over police action


SHC grants interim bail to Manzoor Wassan in NAB assets inquiry


Honus Wagner baseball card sells for $1.2 million

A 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card was sold privately this week for $1.2 million. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Egg boy’ donates to Christchurch victims


Woman fights off black bear who gets up close and personal in Rhode Island, officials say

A woman in Rhode Island fought to protect herself from an overly friendly bear who tried to break in to her car, officials said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twenty One Pilots forced to cancel show because of NBA playoffs conflict

Not everyone in Toronto was pleased with the Raptors win in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Final on Saturday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US women honor '99 world cup champions, and America, with World Cup jerseys

When the U.S. women’s national soccer team take the field in France next month for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, they will have America’s support on their backs – quite literally. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Egg Boy' donates $70G to Christchurch mosque massacre victims after stunt went viral and landed him in trouble

The Australian teenager who famously cracked an egg on a far-right politician after his remarks on the Christchurch, New Zealand massacre has donated nearly $70,000 to victims of the horrific mosque shootings. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Man strangulates HIV positive wife in Shikarpur