Stembridge News Digest

Industrials lead Dow to record high; tech boosts S&P, Nasdaq Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:58:48 -0400
Trade-sensitive industrial stocks led the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record closing high on Thursday, the last of Wall Street's main indexes to fully regain ground since a correction that began in January. All three major U.S. indexes closed higher as trade worries subsided. Technology companies led the Nasdaq higher, along with the S&P 500, which also hit a new closing high.

A year after deadly Maria, U.S. housing funds on way to Puerto Rico Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:58:39 -0400
A year after Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico with 150 mile-per-hour (241 kph) winds, government officials on Thursday announced that about $1.5 billion in federal funds aimed primarily at rebuilding housing will start flowing to the island.

EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:28:13 -0400
European Union leaders will push for a Brexit deal next month but warned Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday that if she will not give ground on trade and the Irish border by November they are ready to cope with Britain crashing out.

Stocks hit new highs as trade worries ease, dollar slips Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:26:11 -0400
World stock markets rallied on Thursday, with the Dow and S&P 500 setting new highs, while the U.S. dollar slipped as investors viewed this week's fresh U.S. and Chinese tariffs on imports as less harsh than initially feared.

Google defends Gmail data sharing, gives few details on violations Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:25:13 -0400
Alphabet Inc's Google gave details about its policies for third-party Gmail add-ons but stopped short of fully addressing questions from U.S. senators about developers who break its email-scanning rules.

Maryland woman kills three people and herself in warehouse gun rampage Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:11:54 -0400
A woman armed with a handgun opened fire on Thursday at a Maryland distribution center for the Rite Aid drugstore chain, killing three people and wounding three others before taking her own life, the Harford County sheriff said.

Accuser of Trump's high court nominee willing to testify: email Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:01:06 -0400
A lawyer for the woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nominee, of sexual assault told a Senate panel the professor would be willing to testify next week if it provides "terms that are fair and which ensure her safety," an email seen on Thursday showed.

NAFTA talks grind on, Canada quells talk of U.S. quota on autos Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:56:31 -0400
Canada and the United States showed scant sign of being close to striking a deal on revamping the trilateral NAFTA that underpins $1.2 trillion in annual trade, as Canadian sources played down talk of a U.S. quota on autos.

Trump defends Supreme Court nominee as accuser faces deadline Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:28:07 -0400
President Donald Trump on Wednesday stepped up his defense of his U.S. Supreme Court nominee, saying it was hard to imagine Brett Kavanaugh committed a sexual assault and that it would be unfortunate if his accuser did not testify before the Senate.

At least 42 drowned in Lake Victoria ferry sinking, death toll could top 200: officials Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:22:41 -0400
At least 42 people drowned when a ferry sank on Thursday in Tanzania's Lake Victoria and government officials feared the final death toll could be more than 200, a senior local official said.

Four General Electric power turbines shut down in U.S. due to blade issue Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:04:39 -0400
General Electric Co said on Thursday that four of its new flagship power turbines in the United States have been shut down due to an "oxidation issue" and warned it expects the problem to affect more of the 51 units it has shipped, sending shares lower.

Kavanaugh's accuser ready to testify under certain conditions: New York Times Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:56:46 -0400
A lawyer for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser, professor Christine Blasey Ford, told a U.S. Senate committee on Thursday that Ford would be prepared to testify next week if the terms are fair and her safety is ensured, the New York Times reported on Thursday.

Flooding expected to worsen in Carolinas in Florence's aftermath Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:55:20 -0400
Flooding from rain-swollen rivers was expected to worsen across the Carolinas on Thursday and the next couple of days in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, which killed 36 people in three states, forecasters said.

Over 104,000 without power in North Carolina after Florence Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:55:20 -0400
More than 104,000 homes and businesses in North Carolina were still without power on Thursday after Hurricane Florence hit the state's coast on Sept. 14, according to local power companies.

Brexit at breaking point? Diary dates for Britain's EU departure Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:50:43 -0400
British Prime Minister Theresa May has little more than six months to negotiate a Brexit deal with the European Union, sell it to her divided Conservative Party and win parliamentary approval.

Donald Tusk: Theresa May's Brexit trade plan won't work Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:23:43 GMT
The EU Council president dismisses the Chequers plan - the PM says there is "hard work" to be done.
Westminster inquest: Khalid Masood 'sent kissing emoji' before attack Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:05:55 GMT
Khalid Masood's widow describes her last contact with her "evil" husband on the morning of his attack.
Maryland shooting: Woman kills three, turns gun on herself Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:44:48 GMT
The attack, which killed three people, is a rare mass shooting carried out by a woman.
'Croydon cat killer' mystery solved by police Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:43:14 GMT
The Met Police says 25 post-mortem examinations were conducted during a three-year investigation.
Meghan Markle and Doria Ragland at Grenfell cookbook launch Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:31:04 GMT
Doria Ragland introduces herself as "Meg's mom" and says she is "head over heels" with pride.
Periods 'keeping girls out of school' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:26:04 GMT
Some 350,000 girls say they have missed school at some point because of being on their period, research from YouGov suggests.
Storm Bronagh: UK braced for more disruption as Ali clean up continues Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:23:25 GMT
Parts of England and Wales are expected to be hit by Storm Bronagh as Ali clean-up continues.
Internet regulator considered for UK Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:27:29 GMT
The government is considering "all options" to keep UK citizens "safe" online.
Evans Cycles seeks new owner amid cash crunch Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:05:01 GMT
The bike store chain needs fresh funding as it struggles with tough trading conditions.
Vote Leave data firm hit with first ever GDPR notice Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:46:10 GMT
AggregateIQ is appealing against the accusation that it mishandled personal data and broke GDPR rules.
Lake Victoria, Tanzania: Dozens drown in ferry capsize Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:00:10 GMT
With the ferry carrying hundreds of people on board, it is feared the death toll will rise.
Marine Le Pen ordered to undergo psychiatric testing Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:24:10 GMT
The court order is part of a probe into the far-right leader sharing images of IS atrocities.
Dutch rail crash: Four children killed in electric cart Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:41:27 GMT
Four children from a day-care centre have died in a collision involving a train and an electric cart.
The inventor who plans to build a city under the sea Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:35:02 GMT
After spending decades exploring the deep sea, Phil Nuytten plans to build a colony there.
Basking sharks leap as high as great whites Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:44:08 GMT
Researchers say basking sharks are far from being slow and languid, as their reputation suggests.

NBC News’ report on unverified Kavanaugh Facebook allegations is the worst coverage of the news cycle Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:36:04 GMT
If MSNBC’s Chris Hayes is guilty of having the worst commentary response to the Brett Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations, NBC News’ Ken Dilanian, Brandy Zadrozny, and Ben Popken are guilty of having the worst news coverage.
Iran and al Qaeda: The ultimate frenemies threaten peace Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:09:35 GMT
The two groups are mortal ideological enemies, but they are also occasional allies of convenience — and that's bad news for the U.S. and the West.
Democrats need to read the Constitution Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:02:07 GMT
Have Democrats forgotten the Constitution?
Mike Pompeo must not visit Pyongyang without this North Korean concession Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:34:36 GMT
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo should establish one precondition for new talks with the North Korean leader.
Alan Dershowitz: 'Operation Finale' exposes the lie of Hannah Arendt's 'Banality of Evil' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:34:15 GMT
Although the film partakes of Hollywood liberties, Ben Kingsley’s fictional portrayal of Adolf Eichmann is far more realistic than Hannah Arendt's account.
Theresa May is stuck between a Brexit rock and two political whirlpools Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:23:07 GMT
Meeting with the 27 other European Union leaders in Salzburg, Austria (where you can bet Russian intelligence were watching closely), British Prime Minister Theresa May found herself in treacherous political waters this week.
Massachusetts — again — tells Elizabeth Warren not to run for president Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:55:33 GMT
Don’t get Massachusetts wrong. They like their progressive senator just fine. The state just doesn’t want Sen. Elizabeth Warren to run for president.
To fix France's economy, Emmanuel Macron must be far bolder Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:29:56 GMT
I'm a fan of Emmanuel Macron, but the French president needs to get real about his nation's economic woes. Absent much bolder action, his approval ratings and political future will continue to plummet.
Not just tariffs: The US needs a stable China relationship long-term Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:56:04 GMT
As Washington and Beijing go head-to-head in yet another round of escalating tariffs, the rift between the two countries grows with leaders on both sides of the world arguing that on national security grounds, technology and industrial capabilities must be domestically controlled. That political approach, combined with growing aggression and Chinese expansion, sets the stage for an increasingly volatile relationship between China and the United States. That should be avoided.
Many Europeans will welcome Trump's idea for a wall across the Sahara Desert Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:23:27 GMT
President Trump has attracted a new storm of criticism over his apparent suggestion to the Spanish foreign minister that Spain build a wall across the Sahara Desert. But while the idea of such a wall is obviously impractical, many Europeans will receive it far more kindly than the Twitter commentariat would suggest.

Taliban Video Shows Militants Occupying Afghan Army Base And Celebrating Openly — Pointing To A Fatal Flaw At Heart Of US Strategy Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:35:01 +0000
'A demoralizing effect'
DACA Students Do Not Have To Pay Tuition Up Front At This College Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:32:25 +0000
'If students do not make at least $30,000, they have no obligation to pay'
Kavanaugh Accuser’s Attorneys Pull Out Of Democratic Fundraiser Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:25:27 +0000
The attorneys for Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser were scheduled to headline a fundraiser for Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin next month but have now backed away from the event. Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, two lawyers representing Christine Blasey Ford in her sexual assault claim against Kavanaugh, were listed as headliners for the Baldwin fundraiser on an […]
I Tried These Revolutionary New Cordair Sunglasses; They Changed Everything Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:21:46 +0000
You will not lose them, and you will not feel them on your face
Man Accused Of Threatening To Bomb Planned Parenthood Sues The Abortion Group Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:16:06 +0000
'Depriving him of his First Amendment rights'
Michael Cohen Has Reportedly Been Interviewed Multiple Times By Mueller Team Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:15:10 +0000
Questions about collusion and pardon discussions
LeBron James Responds To Donald Trump Calling Him Dumb. What He Said Might Surprise You Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:15:09 +0000
Do you agree with him?
Florida Man Insists On Doing His Yard Work Naked. Let’s See How His Neighbors Are Coping Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:08:55 +0000
'Everyone has called the police'
Republican Steve Chabot’s Democratic Challenger’s Campaign Probed Over Redacted Checks From His Mom Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:54:09 +0000
'I didn't know'
Anthony Bourdain’s Celebrity Friend Explains What He Told Him Right Before His Death Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:44:58 +0000
'Long sort of speech about it...'
Report Shows Foreign Cash Is Financing Much Of The Climate Crusade Against Exxon Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:43:45 +0000
Forked over more than $1 million
Group Ready To Drop $5 Million To Bail Out 500 Inmates, And It Doesn’t Care What The Charges Are Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:31:26 +0000
'You could argue that the city should be paying us'
South Korea Says Kim Jong Un Ready To Speed Up Denuclearization, But He Needs Trump To Make A Promise Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:29:54 +0000
He'd like a meeting set up 'as soon as possible'
TIME Magazine Features Cover Showing Kavanaugh In Clarence Thomas Shadow Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:29:37 +0000
'What's Changed?'
Breaking Down The Best Games Of Week Four. The SEC Remains The Cream Of The Crop Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:20:51 +0000
A loaded week of games

New York man's drawings of golf courses help clear him of murder conviction 27 years later Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:03:00 +0000
Golf Digest magazine brings light to the inconsistencies in Valentino Dixon's case
Maryland shooting: 'Rite Aid employee' who shot six people in Aberdeen has died from self-inflicted injuries Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:56:00 +0000
Suspect has been identified as Snochia Moseley, 26
Up to 40 Tory MPs could vote against Theresa May's Chequers plan, David Davis warns Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:55:20 +0000
'Every group in any political party has differences, egos and so on. But with Labour voting against, the critical size of the voting bloc is quite small, it's basically a dozen people,' former Brexit secretary says
Voter Registration Day: When, where and how to register to vote in 2018 midterm elections Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:48:00 +0000
Hundreds of voter registration events are popping up across the country
Turkey pushes ahead with plans for 'world's biggest airport' despite arrests of workers protesting 'prison' conditions Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:40:00 +0000
'The workers are working under military oppression,' says one union leader
Maryland shooting: 4 dead in Aberdeen Rite Aid shooting including 26-year-old suspect Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:31:00 +0000
The suspect of the shooting that took place at a Rite Aid distribution centre has since been identified
RAF fighters scramble to intercept Russian bombers approaching UK airspace, Ministry of Defence says Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:17:00 +0000
Defence secretary Gavin Williamson says it is 'another reminder of the very serious military challenge that Russia poses us today'
Al Green says Trump's 'harm to society' are new grounds for impeachment Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:32:11 +0000
Democrats could have their chance to impeach Mr Trump if they take control of the House this November
Teenager arrested after 'join your local Nazis' posters appear across Cardiff Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:58:00 +0000
'The incidents appeared to support an Extreme Right Wing ideology and suggested links to several known extreme right wing groups'
Uber Eats couriers shut down major London roads in protest demanding £5 minimum per delivery Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:25:00 +0000
'No one has organised this, it's just a spontaneous show of anger at what is happening'
Trump administration 'continuing support for Saudi-led operation against Yemen to protect US arms sales' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:19:00 +0000
State Department says it has urged all parties in the conflict to avoid harming civilians in Yemen
Lake Victoria ferry crash: More than 200 feared dead after boat capsizes in Tanzania Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:31:00 +0000
Vessel reportedly had capacity of 100 passengers
Pyotr Verzilov: who could be behind his apparent poisoning? Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:09:00 +0000
The Pussy Riot activist made little secret of his opposition to the Kremlin – but was that really enough to provoke a reaction?
NHS trust's letter of apology after a pateint died from drinking cleaning fluid criticised by senior coroner Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:46:46 +0000
Joan Blaber was admitted with a minor stroke but died six days after drinking the substance
UK weather: The latest Met Office forecast Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:00:00 +0000
Watch the latest UK weather forecast from the Independent for today.

Montana Senate race tied at 44 percent in fresh Republican poll Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:42:22 GMT
Sen. Jon Tester was in trouble in a fresh Republican poll, as GOP challenger Matt Rosendale pulled even with the Montana Democrat at 44 percent.
That senator just don’t hunt: Jon Tester hasn't had a hunting license for six years Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:46:23 GMT
As the senior senator from Big Sky Country, it is important for Sen. Jon Tester to play to his western roots. So the Montana Democrat campaigns as a hunter. He pushes pro-hunting legislation. His campaign fliers shows him gun-in-hand and, you guessed it, hunting. But there is a problem: That senator just don’t hunt.
Dem strategist: Association with Trump makes every Republican seat vulnerable Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:27:37 GMT
With less than two months until Election Day, Democrats are getting more anxious to see their hoped-for "blue wave" come to fruition.
How cyber policy would change with a Democratic takeover Tue, 18 Sep 2018 04:01:07 GMT
Expect a modest growth in oversight, and an empowered cyber czar in the White House
The primaries are over, now it's on to the fall classic Tue, 18 Sep 2018 04:00:50 GMT
The map doesn't favor the GOP, but Democrats' flirtation with socialism could harm results
Someone needs to remind Elizabeth Warren that she is part of the 1 percent Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:00:05 GMT
Progressives used to just accuse Republicans of being rich and heartless. The nomenclature changed with Trump – now they are more likely to dismiss Republicans as being either stupid or bigoted.
Hillary Clinton: US democracy in 'crisis' under Trump Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:14:08 GMT
Hillary Clinton said President Trump is waging an "assault on our democracy," and called on people to vote for Democrats in the midterm elections to help protect it.
Randy Bryce espouses 'whole buffet of Bernie Sanders ideas,' says his opponent Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:23:51 GMT
Randy Bryce's Republican opponent whacked him this week for peddling far-left policies in their southern Wisconsin district — the same district that retiring House Speaker Paul Ryan has represented for two decades.
Liar, liar: NY socialist candidate defeats sitting Dem state senator after fabricating most of her life story Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:41:13 GMT
Having won her primary last night, Julia Salazar is now essentially guaranteed a seat in New York's state Senate, as she has no Republican opponent. And as a politician, she is uniquely qualified.
Congress sends Trump its first spending bill for 2019 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:48:14 GMT
The House on Thursday passed the first package of fiscal 2019 spending bills, which will test President Trump's threat to shut down the government over a lack of funding for a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

Better blonde, brunette or red? Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT
Celebs with restless hair syndrome.
Entertainers who have joked about harming Trump Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT
Many Hollywood stars have been vocal about their dislike for President Donald Trump.
Partisan battle over the Kavanaugh allegation Thu, 20 Sep 2018 22:57:00 GMT
Reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'
Oreos to feature Mickey Mouse designs in limited-edition product Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:53:00 GMT
Cookie lovers may be in for a sweet treat.
Republicans may 'compel' testimony from Fusion GPS researcher Nellie Ohr, ex-FBI official James Baker Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:45:00 GMT
Nellie Ohr, who worked as a contractor for the firm behind the anti-Trump dossier and whose Justice Department husband became a backchannel for passing along that information, has refused multiple requests to appear voluntarily before House committees, Fox News has learned.
Rite Aid distribution center employee kills 3 people before killing herself, police say Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:44:00 GMT
The lone shooter responsible for killing at least three people and wounding several others during a Thursday morning assault on a Maryland distribution center died at the hospital after she shot herself in the head, police said.
Noah Cyrus selling bottle of her tears for $12G Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:42:00 GMT
Noah Cyrus is turning her tears over Lil Xan into liquid gold.
Waffle House customer confronted by police officers for bringing live snake into restaurant Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:41:00 GMT
I'm guessing he wanted his order covered and ssssmothered.
Brutal unsolved killing of eight members of Ohio family was systematically executed, autopsy shows Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:30:00 GMT
Autopsy reports released Wednesday in one of Ohio’s most-notorious mass murders revealed the massacre was systematically executed and brutal.
Southwest Airlines employee sues carrier over racial discrimination, claims coworkers had 'whites-only' break room Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:30:00 GMT
Former employee Jamel Parker filed the suit in United States District Court in Houston on Wednesday.

Kavanaugh accuser open to testifying next week Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:41:21 GMT
But an attorney for Christine Blasey Ford writes that she won't go before the Judiciary Committee Monday.
Timeline: How an allegation against Kavanaugh came to light and shook Washington Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:50:18 GMT
Kavanaugh saga sets Washington rumor mill on fire Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:07:36 GMT
Activists, reporters and White House officials are consumed with a barrage of rumors, hearsay and tantalizing tips about a Supreme Court nominee and his accuser.
South Carolina lawmaker jokes about sexual assault amid Kavanaugh allegations Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:53:18 GMT
Kavanaugh accuser leans on Democratic operative for advice Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:50:34 GMT
Christine Blasey Ford is looking to Ricki Seidman, who helped prepare Anita Hill, to help her navigate a potential hearing.
Grassley in firing line on Kavanaugh assault allegation Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:05:39 GMT
The curmudgeonly Iowa Republican's legacy is at stake as he navigates both sides of the Supreme Court nomination chaos.
The Man Behind Trump’s ‘Invisible Wall’ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:10:29 GMT
USCIS Director Lee Francis Cissna is the son of an immigrant, the son-in-law of a refugee and a man who says he’s just obsessed with the fair implementation of laws. So why is he making them so much harder for immigrants?
Democrats fear Trump ‘October Surprise’ document dump Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:06:38 GMT
Democrats worry that Trump and his allies are teeing up a series of document releases meant to gin up GOP voters before the midterms.
New racial controversy batters DeSantis Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:08:19 GMT
This is the fifth race-related issue concerning the Florida candidate, his gubernatorial campaign or one of its supporters.
Trump ramps up shutdown talk ahead of midterms Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:09:27 GMT
The addition of a possible shutdown is causing headaches for a Congress already dealing with a contentious Supreme Court nomination and the midterms.
POLITICO Playbook PM: What Dems are saying about that letter against Pelosi Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:05:26 GMT
And highlights from our Ohio conversations with Richard Cordray and Jim Renacci.
Comey says he's not worried about Trump releasing his texts Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:09:48 GMT
Cordray praises Kasich for standing up to Republicans Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:19:15 GMT
Alabama Loves Sessions, But Not Enough to Stand Up to Trump Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:11:33 GMT
Nothing the president has said to humiliate his attorney general has eroded support among officials or voters for either man. It just doesn’t pay to take sides in this feud.
Republicans ‘duck and cover’ on pre-existing conditions Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:48:06 GMT
GOP candidates can’t neutralize attacks over Obamacare’s most popular protections.

Ex-girlfriend of Dem Rep. Keith Ellison doubles down on abuse allegations, releases medical document Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:46:09 +0000
The former girlfriend of Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) posted a medical document on Twitter that shows she complained to doctors in 2017 about alleged physical…
Religious orgs file suit to stop Drag Queen Story Time at library, claim it’s unconstitutional Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:31:53 +0000
Two religious organizations in Louisiana have filed a lawsuit to prevent Drag Queen Story Time from being held at a local library. What’s Drag Queen…
Popular singer debuts first album in 5 years — and reveals how God inspired her and the album Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:37:07 +0000
Pop star Avril Lavigne said that her latest album — the first in five years — has a pretty moving background. What are the details? Lavigne, 33,…
Editor of prestigious magazine out of job after celebrity acquitted of sexual assault pens an essay Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:00:32 +0000
The editor of the New York Review of Books — called “the premier literary-intellectual magazine in the English language” — left his position Wednesday after…
Michigan mom charged with larceny for taking away daughter’s phone as punishment Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:30:59 +0000
Jodie May of Grandville, Michigan, was forced to appear before a district judge earlier this week on a larceny charge for taking away her daughter’s…
Commentary: I am a sexual assault survivor. No, we should not ‘believe all women’ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:03:23 +0000
“Believe all women.” In the last week, this pious new mantra of the left has been used to completely dismantle an honorable man’s reputation. It’s…
Kavanaugh accuser’s classmate deletes social media accounts, walks back claims that it ‘did happen’ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:47:02 +0000
A former classmate of Christine Blasey Ford deleted her social media accounts after a long-winded Facebook post on Wednesday that claimed she was certain that…
Former ESPN host Jemele Hill lands gig with LeBron James Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:32:56 +0000
It didn’t take long for former ESPN host Jemele Hill to find another TV gig after losing her job at the sports network last month.…
Police arrest 28 people in human trafficking sting operation in Compton, California Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:17:10 +0000
Twenty-eight people were arrested and a 16-year-old Texas female was rescued during a human trafficking sting operation in Compton, California, KCBS-TV reported. According to the…
At least 4 dead, multiple others injured in killing at Maryland Rite Aid distribution center Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:51:13 +0000
UPDATED at 3:37 p.m. ET: Story was updated to include information about the number of victims, the suspect, and details provided during the 3 p.m. news…

EU to May: Brexit was sold by 'liars' and your plan is rubbish Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:08:01 GMT
If Theresa May hoped that a two-day summit with European leaders in the birthplace of Mozart would bring harmony to the fraught Brexit process, she will have left sorely disappointed.
Woman kills multiple people in Maryland warehouse shooting Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:58:26 GMT
A gunman killed three people and wounded two others Thursday at a drugstore distribution center in Harford County, Maryland, officials said Thursday.
'You can't do that': Why Ronaldo deserved red card Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:17:59 GMT
"Absurd," "wrong" and "scandalous" screamed the Italian sports newspapers in their analysis of Cristiano Ronaldo's sending off against Valencia.
Moon: North Korea deal depends on Trump Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:09:27 GMT
Alibaba's Ma: Trade war kills pledge to create 1M US jobs
Germany approves arms sales to Saudi Arabia, breaking coalition promise Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:08:52 GMT
The German government has approved the delivery of controversial weapons systems to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, despite a January ban on arms sales to countries embroiled in the bloody conflict in Yemen, a German lawmaker confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
7-year-old in critical condition after rape Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:58:53 GMT
A 7-year-old girl is in critical condition at a New Delhi hospital after undergoing surgery for injuries she suffered while being raped with a metal water pipe, officials said Wednesday.
The women and girls of Delhi are fighting back Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:56:49 GMT
As India grapples with the problem of sexual violence, tens of thousands of women in Delhi are lining up for self-defense classes. CNN's Nikhil Kumar reports.
Pregnancy is more dangerous than skydiving -- birth control should be harder to market Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:15:41 GMT
Australia fruit crisis: Needle found in mango Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:23:16 GMT
Australian police have confirmed that a mango was sold with a small needle in it, prompting fresh fears over the country's fruit.
25th James Bond gets surprise new director Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:08:27 GMT
Kavanaugh accuser 'open to testifying', but not Monday Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:39:03 GMT
Jetliner turns back after passengers suffer nose, ear bleeds Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:09:35 GMT
A Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to Jaipur was forced to turn back Thursday after around 30 passengers complained of nose and ear bleeds due to low pressure in the cabin.
Two shark attacks in Australian tourist hotspot in 24 hours Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:48:22 GMT
Ex-Malaysian PM hit with 25 more charges Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:07:39 GMT
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been hit with 25 more corruption-related charges over allegations that he siphoned off $681 million from the public.

Louisiana Attorney General Encourages Jeff Sessions to Break Up Google, Facebook Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:32:32 +0000
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry will reportedly encourage Attorney General Jeff Sessions to break up Google, Facebook, and Twitter during a meeting next week.
Rep. Jim Jordan: Big Tech Companies Need to be Reclassified as Publishers, or Broken Up Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:49:52 +0000
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) joined SiriusXM Patriot's Breitbart News Daily, Thursday, to discuss what needs to be done about the bias of Big Tech companies.
Dianne Feinstein Claims Media ‘Outed’ Brett Kavanaugh’s Accuser Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:08:22 +0000
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has now criticized the media, saying they “outed” Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser.
Brett Kavanaugh Accuser's Classmate Retracts Claim 'Incident Did Happen' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:14:16 +0000
Christine Blasey Ford's former classmate has retracted her claim that the sexual misconduct Brett Kavanaugh is accused of "did happen."
Schiff: GOP Showing They're 'OK' with 'Putting Someone Who Attempted Rape on the Supreme Court' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:24:35 +0000
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) during Thursday’s “Morning Joe ” on MSNBC weighed in on Brett Kavanaugh’s potential confirmation to the Supreme Court amid sexual misconduct allegations from over 30 years ago by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, saying the GOP is signaling that they are “OK” with “putting someone who committed attempted rape on the Supreme Court of the United States.” MSNBC’s Willie Geist asked, “[D]o you believe that Dr. Ford should testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday as she’s been invited?” “I hope that she does, because I’m afraid that what the Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee really want is they want her to go away,” Schiff replied. “They don’t want the country to hear from her, and they certainly don’t want the country to hear from her live and on television. She’s absolutely right: the FBI should do a thorough vetting of these allegations. The Senate shouldn’t simply rely on hearing two conflicting accounts and decide, ‘Well, we’re OK with not knowing. We’re OK with the fact we might be putting someone who committed attempted rape on the Supreme Court of the United States.’” He continued, “They should get to the bottom of this. And it wouldn’t
Nolte: HuffPost Bombshell Reveals Kavanaugh's Female Clerks Advised to Look 'Outgoing' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:36:05 +0000
An anonymous woman told HuffPost she was "warned" to look "outgoing" if she wanted a job clerking for Brett Kavanaugh.
Soros Money Behind ‘Black Political Power’ Outfit Supporting Andrew Gillum in Florida Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:32:06 +0000
NEW YORK -- Billionaire George Soros is a financial contributor to The Collective, a little-known but increasingly influential political organization that says it is seeking to build a “black political power” movement in the U.S., Federal Election Commission records show.
Project Veritas Undercover Video — GAO Auditor on Socialist Activism: 'We Want to Destroy Capitalists' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:12:46 +0000
In the latest installment of Project Veritas' undercover video series into the “Deep State,” a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) employee admits to breaking agency rules and being a member of the Metro DC Democratic Socialists of America.
Dershowitz: Brett Kavanaugh Has 'Core Right to Confront His Accuser' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:08:55 +0000
Harvard Law School Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz said Judge Brett Kavanaugh has a "core right to confront his accuser," offering his remarks on Thursday's edition of Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom.
Chelsea Handler Alleges Clarence Thomas Is a ‘Known Sexual Predator’ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:40:20 +0000
Failed TV host and daily Twitter warrior Chelsea Handler has jumped into the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation with a Tweet accusing the Judge of being a "sexual predator" like she thinks Justice Clarence Thomas is.
Judd Apatow Hosting Hollywood Fundraiser for Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:04:04 +0000
Hollywood super-producer Judd Apatow has announced that he is parachuting into Texas to headline a fundraising event for left-wing Democrat Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke.
Snoop Dogg to Kanye and Trump Voters: 'F*ck You and F*ck Him' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:06:08 +0000
Rapper Snoop Dogg went after President Donald Trump and his supporters in an interview Wednesday, saying that if you like Trump, "you motherfuckin racist."
Poll: Texans Disagree with NFL Players Protesting During National Anthem Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:17:48 +0000
A recent Quinnipiac University poll finds that 54 percent of Texans think NFL players should not protest during the national anthem, even as they feel players have a right to free speech.
AutoNation CEO: Elon Musk's 'Bait and Switch' Tactics Mean Tesla May Not Be Around in 10 Years Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:39:33 +0000
The CEO of automotive retailer AutoNation stated in a recent interview that Tesla may not be around in the next ten years based on Elon Musk's "bait-and-switch" business tactics.
Harvard Tries to Hide History of Anti-Semitism During Asian Discrimination Trial Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:29:26 +0000
A report from the Harvard student newspaper revealed that school officials have tried to hide the university's history of anti-semitism from being entered as evidence as part of an upcoming court case on alleged admissions discrimination against Asian students.