Thursday, June 1, 2017

White House officials struggle to answer questions about Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris accord

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White House officials struggle to answer questions about Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris accord

White House officials struggle to answer questions about Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris accordShortly after President Trump appeared in the Rose Garden on Thursday and announced his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord, a pair of White House officials spoke with reporters about the move. Although Trump had expressed interest in reaching a new agreement that he said would be more favorable to the U.S., the White House representatives provided no information on what that might look like or how the accord could be revised when other countries have said it cannot be renegotiated.


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White House officials struggle to answer questions about Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris accord

White House officials struggle to answer questions about Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris accordShortly after President Trump appeared in the Rose Garden on Thursday and announced his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord, a pair of White House officials spoke with reporters about the move. Although Trump had expressed interest in reaching a new agreement that he said would be more favorable to the U.S., the White House representatives provided no information on what that might look like or how the accord could be revised when other countries have said it cannot be renegotiated.


'Am I going to die?' Gay man testifies at church trial

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'Am I going to die?' Gay man testifies at church trial

'Am I going to die?' Gay man testifies at church trialRUTHERFORDTON, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man thought he was "going to die" when members of his evangelical church beat and choked him for two hours to expel his "homosexual demons," he testified Thursday.


Massive Crack in Antarctic Ice Shelf Grows 11 Miles in 6 Days, Potentially Creating World’s Largest Iceberg

Massive Crack in Antarctic Ice Shelf Grows 11 Miles in 6 Days, Potentially Creating World’s Largest IcebergThe crack, which is located in Larson Shelf C, leaves only eight miles of ice connecting what could be one of the world’s largest icebergs to Antarctica.


Arista wins round in Cisco patent fight over network technology

Arista wins round in Cisco patent fight over network technologyArista had asked the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to review the validity of a patent it granted to Cisco relating to network device security. A week earlier, the Patent Office invalidated claims in a different Cisco patent on a way to improve processing in network devices.


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'Am I going to die?' Gay man testifies at church trial

'Am I going to die?' Gay man testifies at church trialRUTHERFORDTON, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man thought he was "going to die" when members of his evangelical church beat and choked him for two hours to expel his "homosexual demons," he testified Thursday.


Recent immigrants to the U.S. are better educated: report

Recent immigrants to the U.S. are better educated: reportNearly half the recent immigrants to the United States have college degrees, reflecting a steady increase in educational attainment fueled largely by growing numbers of people from Asia, a study released on Thursday showed. Rising immigration from countries such as India, China and the Philippines helped increase the share of arrivals with a bachelor's degree to 48 percent between 2011 and 2015 from 27 percent in the five years through 1990, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data by the Migration Policy Institute, a Washington-based nonpartisan think tank. The findings followed comments by President Donald Trump in March that the United States had "lower-skilled immigration" and should switch to a "merit-based" system to attract people who could support themselves rather than strain public resources.


The Latest: Trump addresses explosion in Philippines

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The Latest: Trump addresses explosion in Philippines

The Latest: Trump addresses explosion in PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Latest on gunshots and explosions at a mall, casino and hotel complex in the Philippines (all times local):


'Trump' Toilet Paper Unrolling in Mexico

'Trump' Toilet Paper Unrolling in MexicoAntonio Battaglia, a corporate lawyer and businessman, is introducing "Trump" brand toilet paper in Mexico later this year.


Heavily armed men storm hotel and a casino resort in Philippine capital

Heavily armed men storm hotel and a casino resort in Philippine capitalGunfire was reported at a hotel and a casino resort in the Philippine capital on Friday, the operator of the complex said, and the Islamic State group (IS) quickly claimed responsibility. “Resorts World Manila is currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men,” the company said on its Twitter account. “The company is working closely with the Philippine National Police to ensure that all guests and employees are safe.” IS said “lonewolf soldiers” from its group carried out the attack, according to the SITE Intelligence Group that monitors terrorist organisations.


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Explosions, gunshots at resort in Philippines capital

Explosions, gunshots at resort in Philippines capitalBy Peter Blaza MANILA (Reuters) - Gun shots and explosions rang out from an entertainment resort in the Philippine capital Manila early on Friday and local media reported armed men were inside the complex. Resorts World Manila said on social media it was in lockdown and the local fire department said a blaze was burning on the second floor of one building. The complex is close to Terminal Three of Ninoy Aquino International Airport and an air force base.


'Trump' Toilet Paper Unrolling in Mexico

'Trump' Toilet Paper Unrolling in MexicoAntonio Battaglia, a corporate lawyer and businessman, is introducing "Trump" brand toilet paper in Mexico later this year.


UPDATED: Starbucks Has Officially Added This Stunning Ombre Drink To Its Menu

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UPDATED: Starbucks Has Officially Added This Stunning Ombre Drink To Its Menu

UPDATED: Starbucks Has Officially Added This Stunning Ombre Drink To Its MenuYou *have* to try it.


Short of allies, Syria's rebels are down but not out

Short of allies, Syria's rebels are down but not outGAZIANTEP, Turkey (AP) — They are veterans of Syria's rebellion, trying for years to bring down President Bashar Assad. But these days they're doing little fighting with his military. They're struggling to find a place in a bewildering battlefield where several wars are all being waged at once by international powers.


Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas ‘admits Donald Trump yelled at him’ in West Bank talks

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas ‘admits Donald Trump yelled at him’ in West Bank talksPalestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas has allegedly confirmed reports that US President Donald Trump shouted at him during the US’ leader’s visit to the West Bank last month. “You tricked me in [Washington] DC! You talked there about your commitment to peace, but the Israelis showed me your involvement in incitement [against Israel],” Mr Trump is alleged to have shouted at the Palestinian leader, an outburst that was followed by several minutes of shocked silence, Israel’s Channel 2 claimed last week, citing an unnamed American official.


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The Meaning of #Covfefe

The Meaning of #CovfefeIt turns out the design world has more than a few good uses for the newly famous word


Dads' Brains React Differently to Sons and Daughters

Dads' Brains React Differently to Sons and DaughtersDads with toddler-age daughters interact differently with their kids than fathers with toddler-age sons, a new study suggests. In addition, their brains' responses to their tots' pictures differed from those of dads with sons, according to the findings, which were published May 22 in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience. The findings indicate that gender-based differences in fathers' behaviors appear to show up while children are very young, said lead study author Jennifer Mascaro, an assistant professor of family and preventive medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.


Three killed in disputed Kashmir in shelling between India and Pakistan

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Three killed in disputed Kashmir in shelling between India and Pakistan

Three killed in disputed Kashmir in shelling between India and PakistanBy Abu Arqam Naqash MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - Three people were killed in disputed Kashmir on Thursday when bitter foes India and Pakistan engaged in cross-border shelling, officials on both sides of the border said, adding to simmering tension between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Indian troops last week said they attacked and damaged Pakistani army posts in Kashmir as they sought to prevent militants infiltrating from the Pakistani side, but Islamabad denied the claim. Mohammad Usman, a police official in the southern Poonch district of Pakistan-held Kashmir, said the shelling started in the morning.


Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers

Top 25 New Cars for Senior DriversConsumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Senior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that’s easy to get into and out of, with controls that are ea...


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Three killed in disputed Kashmir in shelling between India and Pakistan

Three killed in disputed Kashmir in shelling between India and PakistanBy Abu Arqam Naqash MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - Three people were killed in disputed Kashmir on Thursday when bitter foes India and Pakistan engaged in cross-border shelling, officials on both sides of the border said, adding to simmering tension between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Indian troops last week said they attacked and damaged Pakistani army posts in Kashmir as they sought to prevent militants infiltrating from the Pakistani side, but Islamabad denied the claim. Mohammad Usman, a police official in the southern Poonch district of Pakistan-held Kashmir, said the shelling started in the morning.


Paper animal cutouts

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Paper animal cutouts

Paper animal cutoutsThese are some of the world’s most endangered species, beautifully captured in delicate paper. The beautiful cutouts perfectly capture the fragile futures these animals face. The intricate works of art, which take 10-15 days each to create, are intended to raise awareness of species that are dying out.


VIDEO: Bounty-hunter shootout at Texas car dealership leaves 3 dead

VIDEO: Bounty-hunter shootout at Texas car dealership leaves 3 deadTwo bounty hunters and a fugitive killed each other in a Texas car dealership during a shootout captured on cellphone video.


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Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers

Top 25 New Cars for Senior DriversConsumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Senior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that’s easy to get into and out of, with controls that are ea...


Dispute erupts over House panel subpoenas for CIA, FBI

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Dispute erupts over House panel subpoenas for CIA, FBI

Dispute erupts over House panel subpoenas for CIA, FBIBy Jonathan Landay and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A political feud erupted on Wednesday over the U.S. House Intelligence Committee's probe of suspected Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, with charges that the panel's Republican chairman subpoenaed the CIA, FBI and National Security Agency without telling Democratic members. Committee aides complained that the chairman, Representative Devin Nunes, who publicly recused himself from leading the Russia probe in April following a secret visit he paid to White House officials, failed to consult Democrats on the subpoenas.


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Dispute erupts over House panel subpoenas for CIA, FBI

Dispute erupts over House panel subpoenas for CIA, FBIBy Jonathan Landay and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A political feud erupted on Wednesday over the U.S. House Intelligence Committee's probe of suspected Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, with charges that the panel's Republican chairman subpoenaed the CIA, FBI and National Security Agency without telling Democratic members. Committee aides complained that the chairman, Representative Devin Nunes, who publicly recused himself from leading the Russia probe in April following a secret visit he paid to White House officials, failed to consult Democrats on the subpoenas.


The Latest: Portland rally gets go-ahead

The Latest: Portland rally gets go-aheadPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly stabbing attack on a Portland, Oregon, light-rail train (all times local):