Kim Kardashian asks Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson
The star meets the president on behalf of a 63-year-old woman jailed for a first-time drug offence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LJ4yI0
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Trump tariffs: Europe braced for US tariffs on steel and aluminium
The White House reportedly plans to let a temporary exemption granted to European steel and aluminium expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H31QJT
Algeria seizes 700kg of cocaine on container ship
More than 20 people are arrested over the haul, which was hidden in boxes marked "halal meat". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skUdtL
White House comes out fighting on Roseanne racism row
President Trump weighed in after ABC cancelled Roseanne's show over the tweet about an ex-Obama aide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J3jteH
Roxana Hernandez: Anger over transgender migrant's death in US
Roxana Hernandez, 33, was being held by immigration authorities in New Mexico when she fell ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kDheEg
Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store
Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB
Liege shootings: Gunman 'had killed day before attack'
A man shot dead by police after a murder spree is also suspected of killing a man he met in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srvkvX
Arkady Babchenko: Russian journalist 'back from the dead'
Ukraine staged Arkady Babchenko's murder in Kiev on Tuesday to "foil a Russian assassination plot". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LLM4a0
The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides
More than 2,000 Russian women who lived under the Islamic State group have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYarUh
Do these photos change your view of pigeons?
This photographer has been on a 10-year mission to teach people that pigeons are beautiful. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF0gBH
Liège shooting: Belgium gunman caught on camera
Footage of the man who shot dead two police officers and a civilian in Liège shows him with two guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J01Pbz
North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'
Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H1DOza
Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs
How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISl7Ua
Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship
Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H29p3F
Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding
The long-running soap will air Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka's nuptials in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xpDr1y
Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption
Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2stRP3s
Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple
Faith movement based on ancient Sumerian gods attracts thousands of registered followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srGq3N
Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage
Choreographer puts on football ballet to celebrate Russia's World Cup from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xqYvVr
Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives
Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHpdwj
Why Ghanaians are so slow to bury their dead
Bodies are not buried for months, sometimes years, in Ghana as families bicker over funeral arrangements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ssWORA
Chile transgender: 'Growing up here is torture'
Why members of Chile's transgender community are lobbying for a change in the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2slCemY
Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros
The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF
How Sweden is preparing for its election to be hacked
Will a "Facebook hotline" and propaganda lessons keep polls free and fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6xOoK
The story of Pakistan's 'disappeared' Shias
Activists say they are detained without due process over suspected links to a secretive militia in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqPgQv
Eight times celebrities messed up on social media
Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L8yjRA
Crackdown on high-interest lending announced by FCA
Rent-to-own sector faces a cap on prices but the regulator rules out an immediate limit on cost of overdrafts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J18Ngn
Top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women executives
A report on boardroom diversity reveals the top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IYnbtZ
Brexit: Time is running out, big business warns May
Major European firms warn the Prime Minister they may cut investment without clarity on Brexit customs plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J0g2VR
Trump tariffs: Europe braced for US tariffs on steel and aluminium
The White House reportedly plans to let a temporary exemption granted to European steel and aluminium expire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H31QJT
Ocado elevated to the FTSE 100, while M&S avoids the drop
Ocado joins the blue chip shares index after a year of dealmaking, while M&S escapes the drop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IVadgo
New car models drive UK production growth in April
Car output rises on the back of investment in new models, but the industry's trade body repeats Brexit concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kFJYMJ
Football urged to tackle single-use plastics problem
Leagues in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are urged to stop using single-use plastic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2snjJ0E
Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros
The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF
US economy grows at a slower 2.2%
The US economy grew by 2.2% in the first quarter, slightly more slowly than first reported. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGZG6m
RBS to press ahead with branch closures
The bank's AGM is told that use of branches has fallen sharply as customers shift to digital banking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H3u8nI
Italy pays higher prices to sell government bonds
Italy is forced to offer significantly higher returns in a sale of government bonds on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sgLuZS
SSE to raise gas and electricity prices
The company becomes the last of the "big six" energy companies to announce early summer price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sr03sK
Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns
Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn
UK strikes reach all-time low in 2017
The number of stoppages and the number of workers involved in labour disputes hit a record low last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J1ny30
'Don't buy Viagogo tickets'
Digital minister Margot James tells consumers not to use the Geneva-based ticket reseller. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L9xFn5
Paris moves to improve air quality
Paris is leading the move to cut pollution by banning some vehicles from its streets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIE6OJ
Seeking a silent retreat from urban life
Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kAgjEz
Exotic mushrooms help Kashmir
In the troubled region of Kashmir, a rare type of mushroom is giving locals a chance to earn money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J2QzLK
How Starbucks hopes to end staff racism
The coffee chain is giving all US staff "unconscious bias" training. We explain what that involves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIErAZ
Orla Kiely: 'Stem pattern was a very quick design'
Orla Kiely reveals the secrets behind the designs she's created over the past 20 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqU4tS
The strawberry-picking robots coming to a farm near you
Strawberry producers say they can't find enough humans to pick their fruit, so are robots the answer? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGvPeo
How the light bulb became a million dollar idea.
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the light bulb became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqPr2X
Thameslink compares poor service to Poundland chocolate
Thameslink is threatened with legal action for comparing its poor service to Poundland chocolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LbyGuS
Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training
The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sj1z19
Protectionist racket?
The EU is not the freest trader, but on many measures it is near the liberal end of the spectrum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xtOTta
Vaping's rise in five charts
Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what's behind the rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LMfzIO
Paris in the smog
Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LKBGz4
Weather warning
There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2spwLuS
Financial high
Meet some of those hoping to capitalise in the world's biggest cannabis market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHdcGY
Bitter on Twitter
Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGJMsR
F.B.I. Official Wrote Secret Memo Fearing Trump Got a Cover Story for Comey Firing
By MATT APUZZO, ADAM GOLDMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2sfUzC7
Trump Responds to Fury Over ‘Roseanne,’ but Not Her Racist Remarks
By KATIE ROGERS and EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2sroGWf
How Trump’s Election Shook Obama: ‘What if We Were Wrong?’
By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2LHYQWW
Ivanka Trump Abruptly Leaves Call After Question About China Trademarks
By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2soLyFV
The ‘Sex Cult’ That Preached Empowerment
By VANESSA GRIGORIADIS from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2H06yIw
Walmart Says It Will Pay for Its Workers to Earn College Degrees
By MICHAEL CORKERY from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2L7T5kq
Big Banks to Get a Break From Limits on Risky Trading
By EMILY FLITTER and ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2xslm31
Roseanne Barr, Back on Twitter, Has More to Say
By JACLYN PEISER from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2H2HY9L
Roseanne Barr’s Ambien Defense Is Disputed: ‘Racism Is Not a Known Side Effect’
By CHRISTINE HAUSER from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2IV05nY
Smears of George Soros Resurface in Roseanne’s Twitter Tantrum
By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2shIw7r
‘Roseanne’ Is Gone, but the Culture That Gave Her a Show Isn’t
By ROXANE GAY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2xoEfUC
Sounding Code Red: Electing the Trump Resistance
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2JeGtdT
'AB2943 Violates My Right to Choose’: Former Homosexuals Outraged Over CA Bill That Could Ban the Bible
A group of former homosexuals and ministry leaders rallied on the steps of a California courthouse Tuesday to protest a bill that threatens to ban Christian books and resources which address issues of homosexuality and gender identity. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JhtLuQ
As Hurricane Season Looms, Ministries See Huge Puerto Rico Death Toll as Call to Action
As the 2018 hurricane season approaches, a new study reveals that more may have died in the aftermath of 2017's Hurricane Maria than previously thought. Ministries in hard-hit Puerto Rico say the study could generate more attention and help an island that still has not recovered. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xtQAqF
'Their Intent Is to Intimidate': FRC's Tony Perkins Calls Out LGBT Activists Over Transgender Ban Subpoena
LGBT activists are subpoenaing two prominent faith leaders – Family Research Council President Tony Perkins and National Day of Prayer Task Force President Dr. Ronnie Floyd – in the lawsuit against the Trump administration's transgender military ban. Meanwhile, Perkins isn't taking the matter lying down... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LHSRBs
Ohio Pastors Rally, Start Movement to Fight 'Judicial Tyranny' Against Christians
A group of more than 100 Ohio pastors sent a letter to state lawmakers asking that judges be held accountable for prejudice against Christians. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2L8P7Ig
Why America's Elitists Want to Silence the 'Deplorables'
For years the courts and media have championed free speech, whether it was the right to burn the flag or to promote pornography. But today there's a belief those same elites have a different priority: silencing the "politically incorrect." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2J16rOK
Puerto Rico Death Toll: New Report Shows Original Post-Maria Estimates Way Off
"As the world knows, the magnitude of this tragic disaster caused by Hurricane Maria resulted in many fatalities. We have always expected the number to be higher than what was previously reported," said Carlos Mercader, executive director of Puerto Rico's Federal Affairs Administration. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2skpsoR
'We Just Had Church at In and Out': Crowd Singing 'Reckless Love' at Restaurant Goes Viral
You may have heard of Cowboy Church or Drive-Through Church. Now, you can add Church at In & Out Burger to the list. And yes, you can add a side of fries with that. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LEShV6
'Jesus Wouldn't be Riding a Donkey': TV Preacher Asks Followers to Fund New Private Jet
Jesse Duplantis, a televangelist based in St. Charles Parish, Louisana, is asking his followers to donate money for a new $54 million private jet, "so we can go anywhere in the world in one stop." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LIxRdN
Tim Clinton Joins Dobson's Family Talk Ministry in Key Leadership Role
On Tuesday, Dr. James Dobson announced the addition of Dr. Tim Clinton to the leadership team of Family Talk, a ministry Dobson founded in 2010. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LF8Ss0
See Why This Chick-Fil-A Location Is Paying Its Employees $18 Per Hour
Employees at a Sacramento-based Chick-Fil-A are about to get a big pay raise. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IUO423
'No Words,' Must See Image: What an Atlanta Braves Fan Did for a JROTC Marine
'No Words,' Must See Image: What an Atlanta Braves Fan Did for a JROTC Marine from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2sokOFO
A Gift from God: Why These Special Needs Workers Hold the Key to a Hospitality Revolution
A Texas ice cream shop hires only special needs employees, which not only provides meaningful employment to workers with Down Syndrome and other disabilities but makes good business sense. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xq1AFv
Lawmakers, Parents Outraged Over 'Active Shooter' Video Game: 'It is despicable'
A new video game that lets players re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills is being condemned by parents and lawmakers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IVB9IZ
Do 'Safe Spaces' in the Church Oppose Christian Values?
More and more college campuses are adopting the idea of safe spaces including a Utah university, which recently built a crying closet to help students cope with the emotional stress of college exams. However, there is now a push for churches to create safe spaces for their congregants. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JgLz9x
Starbucks to Close Over 8,000 Stores for Anti-Bias Training
Starbucks will close more than 8,000 stores nationwide on Tuesday to conduct anti-bias training, the next of many steps the company is taking to try to restore its tarnished image as a hangout where all are welcome. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2L75dCj
'Josh Is Coming Home': The Story Behind Utah Missionary's Release From One of Venezuela's Most Notorious Prisons
A Utah man is finally home after spending two years in one of Venezuela's worst prisons. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LHjbvt
Alberto Downgraded to Tropical Depression - Still Dumps Heavy Rains Across the South
Subtropical Storm Alberto made landfall Monday afternoon in the Florida Panhandle. Tropical rains extended to the Carolinas where a local news crew covering the storm was killed after a falling tree struck their vehicle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ITRNsA
Teacher Who Stopped Shooting: ‘I Had to Save Students’
A teacher who was shot while tackling and disarming a student at an Indiana school said Monday that his swift decisions “were the only acceptable actions” to save his seventh-grade classroom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IQHsSa
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Twins in school: To separate or not to separate?
Some mothers want their twins kept together, some prefer separate classes and others say "they'll find their own way regardless". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LLP5Y3
What could Brexit mean for the UK's creative talent?
From Britain's film industry and political playwrights to touring musicians and Eurovision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JecUt3
Vaping - the rise in five charts
Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what's behind the rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LMfzIO
Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros
The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF
'Josh Is Coming Home': The Story Behind Utah Missionary's Release From One of Venezuela's Most Notorious Prisons
A Utah man is finally home after spending two years in one of Venezuela's worst prisons. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LHjbvt
Disney shares dip after franchise-low debut for 'Star Wars' prequel
Shares of Disney dropped after its latest "Star Wars" movie sputtered at the box office over Memorial Day weekend. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IYWW2C
Purdue Pharma knew its opioids were widely abused
A confidential Justice Department report found Purdue Pharma was aware early on that OxyContin was being crushed and snorted for its powerful narcotic, but continued to promote it as less addictive. NYT reports. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Jcdjfv
Big changes could be coming to iPhone screens — and they would be great for consumers
Apple is reportedly going to employ OLED displays in all of its 2019 iPhones. That's a good thing for consumers. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2H0iYQw
How an automaker sells a $71,000 version of a $27,000 car
The taste for uniqueness among sports car buyers is convenient for automakers. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2JalwRg
Flooded residents in Maryland wonder about rebuilding
A devastating flash flood in Maryland leaves residents wondering if they should rebuild or leave. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2GYAIfn
Home price gains ease in March, but growth accelerates in big cities: S&P Case-Shiller
The nation's 10 largest metropolitan markets saw home prices increase 6.5 percent annually, up from 6.4 percent in the previous month. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2H0Xbbj
White House says it will unveil list of $50 billion worth of Chinese goods subject to a 25% tariff
The United States said it will continue pursuing action on trade with China. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LDSpUY
Trump says top North Korean official is coming to New York amid talks about summit with Kim Jong Un
Kim Yong Chol is a former top spy and is often described as the right-hand man of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xnQ2Cv
As Alberto makes landfall three states brace for a storm emergency
Subtropical Storm Alberto made landfall, driving three states to roll out emergency plans, USA Today reports. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2L47GgF
Trump: Mueller's team is 'meddling' in the US midterm elections
President Donald Trump is accusing special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team of "MEDDLING" in the upcoming midterm elections. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2JgrT5u
Delays and 'poison pills': Team Trump runs out of road in NAFTA talks
President Donald Trump is running out of time to deliver a revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement he promised for this year. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LEdK0p
KKR to buy enterprise software firm BMC
Investment firm KKR will buy enterprise software provider BMC Software from an investor group, the companies said on Tuesday. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2JdXMvG
Oral injuries lead to recall of Spam, other Hormel product
The Department of Agriculture is recalling more than 228,000 pounds of Spam and another product after four consumers complained about metal objects in the food. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Je5mpT
'God Helped Me': Viral Video Shows Mali 'Spiderman' Scaling Building to Save Dangling Child
A man who's now being called a real-life 'Spiderman' rescued a child dangling from a balcony in Paris this weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JbA1En
State Department Unveils Plan to Wipe Out Religious Persecution Around the World
Most here in the US consider religious freedom a cherished American value and a universal human right. But that is not the case throughout the world. Now Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, along with International Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback, is hoping to change that... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2smO4fZ
Brazil and Petrobras ask court to declare planned oil worker strike illegal
Brazil's solicitor general's office and oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro are asking to halt a planned oil workers' strike. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2kxbTOH
Sears CEO receives 'numerous inquiries from potential partners' for asset sale
"Speed and certainty here are critical," Lampert wrote in a letter to a special committee of Sears' board of directors. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2snCMbd
Paychex CEO: Small businesses need to increase pay to attract hard-to-find workers
Companies feel their biggest issue is "recruiting, hiring and retaining" employees, Martin Mucci says. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2L4Vso1
'Active Shooter' game lets players act out a school shooting. Parkland parents are angry
Parkland high school parents are outraged over a game that allows its players to be a school shooter, USA Today reports. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2L5tZCu
Morgan Stanley shares drop the most in nearly 2 years after wealth management exec says business slowed
The firm is seeing "obvious headwinds" in transaction revenue as activity slowed in March and remained slower in April and May. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2J0yoWV
Virgin Galactic steps closer to Richard Branson's dream of routine human spaceflight with second rocket launch
Virgin Galactic took another step toward beginning commercial operations with its rocket test flight Tuesday. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xl6sM1
Roseanne Barr compares black Obama aide Valerie Jarrett to an ape – and later apologizes
The actress tweeted that Jarrett would be what happened if "muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby." from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2shx7Er
Hurricane Maria's death toll could exceed 4,600, study estimates
The official death count from Hurricane Maria is 64. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LHEsFw
Baha Mar, the largest casino and hotel complex in the Caribbean, is open
Baha Mar, the largest casino and retail complex in the Caribbean welcomes its first guests on June 1, USA Today reports. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xnWJEL
Timing of Ivanka Trump's Chinese trademarks raises red flags
Chinese trademarks issued to Ivanka Trump's fashion brand this month are raising questions about conflicts of interest. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xrC2b2
US forces Germany's Bayer to shed $9 billion in ag business in biggest ever antitrust sell-off
Bayer will sell BASF agriculturals assets to win Justice Department approval for a $66 billion acquisition of Monsanto. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2L5yxZI
Athenahealth CEO apologizes for attacking ex-wife during custody battle more than a decade ago
Bush said in a statement he takes "complete responsibility for all these regrettable incidents." from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2sndRVd
Russia takes on Amazon and Google with its own smart speaker
Russian tech giant Yandex also unveiled an online delivery platform similar to Amazon Prime. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LEXOuI
Justices allow Arkansas to enforce abortion restrictions
The Supreme Court is allowing Arkansas to put in effect restrictions on how abortion pills are administered. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IUw5oa
Canadian government to buy Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline
The Canadian government will buy Kinder Morgan Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline project. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2shXkmc
JP Morgan says second-quarter trading revenue about flat from year ago
JP Morgan's Co-president Daniel Pinto spoke Tuesday during a conference in New York. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IUMixR
Disney lines up financing in case Fox board demands cash: Sources
Disney is prepared to offer significant cash in its $52.4 billion bid to buy assets from Twenty-First Century Fox, sources tell CNBC. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2L6Beu1
Disney shares dip after franchise-low debut for 'Star Wars' prequel
Shares of Disney dropped after its latest "Star Wars" movie sputtered at the box office over Memorial Day weekend. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IYWW2C
Purdue Pharma knew its opioids were widely abused
A confidential Justice Department report found Purdue Pharma was aware early on that OxyContin was being crushed and snorted for its powerful narcotic, but continued to promote it as less addictive. NYT reports. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Jcdjfv
Big changes could be coming to iPhone screens — and they would be great for consumers
Apple is reportedly going to employ OLED displays in all of its 2019 iPhones. That's a good thing for consumers. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2H0iYQw
How an automaker sells a $71,000 version of a $27,000 car
The taste for uniqueness among sports car buyers is convenient for automakers. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2JalwRg
Flooded residents in Maryland wonder about rebuilding
A devastating flash flood in Maryland leaves residents wondering if they should rebuild or leave. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2GYAIfn
Home price gains ease in March, but growth accelerates in big cities: S&P Case-Shiller
The nation's 10 largest metropolitan markets saw home prices increase 6.5 percent annually, up from 6.4 percent in the previous month. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2H0Xbbj
White House says it will unveil list of $50 billion worth of Chinese goods subject to a 25% tariff
The United States said it will continue pursuing action on trade with China. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LDSpUY
Trump says top North Korean official is coming to New York amid talks about summit with Kim Jong Un
Kim Yong Chol is a former top spy and is often described as the right-hand man of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xnQ2Cv
As Alberto makes landfall three states brace for a storm emergency
Subtropical Storm Alberto made landfall, driving three states to roll out emergency plans, USA Today reports. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2L47GgF
Trump: Mueller's team is 'meddling' in the US midterm elections
President Donald Trump is accusing special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team of "MEDDLING" in the upcoming midterm elections. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2JgrT5u
Delays and 'poison pills': Team Trump runs out of road in NAFTA talks
President Donald Trump is running out of time to deliver a revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement he promised for this year. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LEdK0p
KKR to buy enterprise software firm BMC
Investment firm KKR will buy enterprise software provider BMC Software from an investor group, the companies said on Tuesday. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2JdXMvG
Oral injuries lead to recall of Spam, other Hormel product
The Department of Agriculture is recalling more than 228,000 pounds of Spam and another product after four consumers complained about metal objects in the food. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Je5mpT
Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2svkVzt
Key Italy talks amid fears of snap poll
Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kB2CVY
ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet
The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7mDyt
Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries
The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xteXoo
Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'
There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwM4yi
Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack
Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JfIuq0
Nicaragua unrest: Government colluding with mobs, says Amnesty
Amnesty International accuses Nicaragua's government of using armed groups to suppress protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JezZfa
Liege shooting: Two police officers and civilian dead in Belgium
Two female police officers are among the dead in an attack being treated as a terror incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skFy16
Papua New Guinea bans Facebook for a month
Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHieDE
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns amid sex scandal
The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L5CkGB
Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'
A Harvard estimate puts the number of deaths at more than 70 times the official toll of 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2skey
EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers
Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ky1J08
North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'
Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JiPsLi
Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs
How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sp0ILx
Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship
Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xvEAEO
Seeking a silent retreat from urban life
Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3wgOC
Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers
The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xtDgCm
Waterspout emerges from Florida storm
Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3xUzT
'Don't toast marshmallows on Hawaii volcano' says US government
The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xmhDEk
Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training
The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDwZaq
Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives
Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smOnay
Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper
Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOMxH1
North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'
Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sgHJmT
The sign language lawyer who became a social media star
Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JhSZJu
South Africans' anger over land set to explode
Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kCP5gh
Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row
Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0JaMD
Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes
Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3ys8O
Paris plans to cut pollution
Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spB4Ge
Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Maria Death Toll Could Exceed 4,000, New Study Estimates
By SHERI FINK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2sl1SaX
Trump Asked Sessions to Retain Control of Russia Inquiry After His Recusal
By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2J24JNb
Serena Williams ‘On the Right Track’ at the French Open
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2kwUuWk
The Equestrian Coach Who Minted Olympians, and Left a Trail of Child Molestation
By SARAH MASLIN NIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2GY4cK8
Origins of an Epidemic: Purdue Pharma Knew Its Opioids Were Widely Abused
By BARRY MEIER from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2KZ5oza
Your Recycling Gets Recycled, Right? Maybe, or Maybe Not
By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2smookD
Trump, Stung by Being Attacked as Soft on China, Pushes Ahead on Tariffs
By MARK LANDLER and ANA SWANSON from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2xkM3H2
Roseanne Barr Incites Fury With Racist Tweet, and Her Show Is Canceled by ABC
By JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2J1xRDS
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By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Jghw1D
Catholic School Rejected Its Gay Valedictorian’s Speech. So He Gave It With a Bullhorn.
By CHRISTINA CARON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JcknIY
Did the Trump Administration Separate Immigrant Children From Parents and Lose Them?
By AMY HARMON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2sfoASr
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Alberto Strikes Gulf Coast with Dangerous Surf, Heavy Rains
Subtropical Storm Alberto lumbered ashore Monday on the U.S. Gulf Coast, pelting white sand beaches with blustery winds and stinging rain that kept the usual Memorial Day crowds away. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IQmCSW
Rescuers Seeking 1 Man Still Missing in Maryland Flooding
One man remained missing after flash flooding tore down historic Main Street in Ellicott City, Maryland, and left a community heartbroken at seeing severe damage less than two years after another devastating flood. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GUAGFa
Alberto Downgraded to Tropical Depression - Still Dumps Heavy Rains Across the South
Subtropical Storm Alberto made landfall Monday afternoon in the Florida Panhandle. Tropical rains extended to the Carolinas where a local news crew covering the storm was killed after a falling tree struck their vehicle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ITRNsA
Teacher Who Stopped Shooting: ‘I Had to Save Students’
A teacher who was shot while tackling and disarming a student at an Indiana school said Monday that his swift decisions “were the only acceptable actions” to save his seventh-grade classroom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IQHsSa
The sign language lawyer who became a social media star
Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JhSZJu
Boston’s Memorial Day Flag Garden Idea Spreads Across the US
The solemn display of tens of thousands of U.S. flags that first appeared on Boston Common for Memorial Day a decade ago, honoring service members who have died defending the nation, is slowly becoming a national movement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JcOZda
French Prosecutor: 40 Terrorism Convicts to be Released Soon
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor says about 40 convicted terrorists are due to be released from French prisons this year and next, calling the entry back into society of the unrepentant ones a "major risk." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2kuRfPd
Orphan's Promise Helps Give Special Needs Children in Vietnam a Second Chance at Life
In rural Vietnam, Orphan's Promise is partnering with a local partner, Orphan Voice Ministries, to serve children with special needs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2slEaes
Trump Says US Team in NKorea Planning Summit With Kim
President Donald Trump said Sunday a U.S. team was in North Korea to plan a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jon Un, raising expectations that the on-off-on meeting would indeed take place. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2INkeMG
Former North Korea spy chief heads to the US for talks
Former North Korea spy chief is presumably meeting U.S. officials for talks about a potential Trump-Kim meeting. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LFCcOT
The US and EU are at odds again over Airbus subsidies
A U.S. representative at the WTO meeting said it was hard to give credence to the EU's assertion that it brought its funding of Airbus into compliance with WTO rules. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2JcD4fr
Maryland county grapples with devastation left behind by flash flood
One man remained missing after flash flooding tore down historic Main Street in Ellicott City, Maryland. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2L1ZU6Z
The VA's history of setbacks and missteps
The VA has been accused of being too bureaucratic. But it hasn’t always been struggling. When did things go so wrong? from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xkZdDX
Defense Secretary James Mattis is a voracious reader. Here's how he draws leadership lessons from books
Before taking the highest office in the Pentagon, Mattis' personal library included 7,000 books. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IWQOro
5 things Starbucks has to get right during its anti-bias training day
Starbucks will need to get a few things right during its anti-bias training day if it hopes to make a lasting impact. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LDwzkz
The U.S. needs 50,000 truck drivers to avoid a shipping squeeze
Retailers are facing a shipping squeeze, and truck drivers just can't keep up. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IV2CdQ
Italy plunged back into political crisis as president faces calls for impeachment
The leader of Italy's largest political party has called for President Sergio Mattarella to face impeachment charges after he refused to accept a controversial choice for economy minister. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LACXbW
Oil prices could soon 'spike' toward $100 a barrel regardless of OPEC and Russia, strategist says
A total shutdown in Venezuelan production could soon prompt oil prices to skyrocket toward $100 a barrel, one strategist told CNBC Monday. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LDdhM0
George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Maine
Bush was taken to Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2kz9J1b
'Star Wars' prequel 'Solo' sputters with franchise-low weekend box office take
"Solo" came in with a Millennium Falcon's worth of baggage following the mid-production firing of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who were replaced by Ron Howard. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2ITEWGH
Top aide to North Korean leader lands in Singapore as summit preparations advance
The report by Japanese public broadcaster NHK is the latest indication that the on-again-off-again summit with President Donald Trump may go ahead. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xmid4Z
Former North Korea spy chief heads to the US for talks
Former North Korea spy chief is presumably meeting U.S. officials for talks about a potential Trump-Kim meeting. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LFCcOT
The US and EU are at odds again over Airbus subsidies
A U.S. representative at the WTO meeting said it was hard to give credence to the EU's assertion that it brought its funding of Airbus into compliance with WTO rules. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2JcD4fr
Maryland county grapples with devastation left behind by flash flood
One man remained missing after flash flooding tore down historic Main Street in Ellicott City, Maryland. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2L1ZU6Z
The VA's history of setbacks and missteps
The VA has been accused of being too bureaucratic. But it hasn’t always been struggling. When did things go so wrong? from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xkZdDX
Defense Secretary James Mattis is a voracious reader. Here's how he draws leadership lessons from books
Before taking the highest office in the Pentagon, Mattis' personal library included 7,000 books. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IWQOro
5 things Starbucks has to get right during its anti-bias training day
Starbucks will need to get a few things right during its anti-bias training day if it hopes to make a lasting impact. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LDwzkz
The U.S. needs 50,000 truck drivers to avoid a shipping squeeze
Retailers are facing a shipping squeeze, and truck drivers just can't keep up. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IV2CdQ
Italy plunged back into political crisis as president faces calls for impeachment
The leader of Italy's largest political party has called for President Sergio Mattarella to face impeachment charges after he refused to accept a controversial choice for economy minister. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LACXbW
Oil prices could soon 'spike' toward $100 a barrel regardless of OPEC and Russia, strategist says
A total shutdown in Venezuelan production could soon prompt oil prices to skyrocket toward $100 a barrel, one strategist told CNBC Monday. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LDdhM0
George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Maine
Bush was taken to Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2kz9J1b
'Star Wars' prequel 'Solo' sputters with franchise-low weekend box office take
"Solo" came in with a Millennium Falcon's worth of baggage following the mid-production firing of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who were replaced by Ron Howard. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2ITEWGH
Italy's president refuses to certify minister, denying prime minister's ability to form a government
Italy's political landscape grew even shakier Sunday after the president refused to approve a proposed Cabinet minister with views critical of the euro currency. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2L0f6RT
I'm tired of ordering Alexa and Siri around — we need male virtual assistants
The ever-present female subordinate in every home and pocket is sending a bad message. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2sjNWOa
How to see everything Amazon Echo has recorded on you
How to see everything Amazon Echo has recorded on you. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2JcSPDh
Ride sharing start-ups are gunning for Uber — and 4 key areas may help separate winners from losers
They need to turn a profit, understand the local market, play nice with SoftBank and balance jobs with new technology. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2kd2YSi
Rudy Giuliani says Mueller's office may narrow the scope of questions Trump can be asked
Rudy Giuliani told CNN that questions the special counsel's office may ask the president about Russia could be limited. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2kvzsHH
Why Americans have fallen out of love with NASCAR
Americans have been swiftly falling out of love with NASCAR. Here's a look at what might have gone wrong for NASCAR. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IP5Jnz
The rise and fall of one of the biggest sports leagues in the U.S.
Americans have been swiftly falling out of love with NASCAR. Here's a look at what might have gone wrong for NASCAR. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2GS5I0d
Bahrain sees 'no glimmer of hope' for ending Qatar crisis soon
Bahrain sees no resolution in sight to a diplomatic row between Qatar and its neighbors, which cut diplomatic and trade ties with the tiny Gulf Arab state nearly a year ago. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LxLP29
Canadian Pacific Railway union serves strike notice
The strike notice comes a day after the union rejected the company's latest contract offer. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2sh2BtE
North and South Korea are discussing a possible non-aggression pledge
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a surprise second meeting on Saturday. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2sgIZWp
China is flooding markets with venture capital, and swamping Silicon Valley in the process
China's share of the global VC industry is growing rapidly. The trend threatens the supremacy of Silicon Valley. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2x2w3sT
Watch out for these 8 retailers — they're ready to grow in the US
Many smaller brands say there couldn't be a better time to grow in the retail industry. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2KXxuLh
Google awarded this teenager $36,000 for finding a security flaw
It marks Pereira’s fifth accepted bug, but it's by far his most lucrative. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2LxW4mZ
Here's why investors are cheering Quest and LabCorp losing their exclusive contracts
Analysts say the dual announcements mean Quest and LabCorp likely did not have to resort to rock-bottom pricing to hold onto their agreements. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2IM9C0C
Celebrity is making a $1 billion bet
The Celebrity Edge is the latest luxury cruise ship to join Celebrity's fleet in 6 years. Its newest feature is a 22,000 square foot spa. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2ksYx69
Flying this summer: The good, the bad and the furry
Summer is the busiest travel season for U.S. airlines, and this year airports will be more packed than ever. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2kqMqGs
MH370: Ocean Infinity's search for missing plane formally ends
The Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 on board disappeared while flying to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smr94v
N Korea official Kim Yong-chol 'heads to US for talks'
Kim Yong-chol would be the most high profile North Korean to visit the US in nearly 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWOf8Q
The photos that explain Nicaragua's crisis
What led to more than a month of widespread violent protests that has killed more than 70 people? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITXJpg
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'eligible to be Israeli citizen'
The Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC has flown to Israel after facing UK visa issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9smX9
Police officer filmed punching woman on New Jersey beach
Police open an inquiry as an officer is filmed hitting a woman in the head in an arrest on a US beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JdRaNL
Brazil fuel protests continue despite price cut
Some lorry drivers' unions reject President Michel Temer's concession to cut diesel prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xiVOpa
One million French smokers quit in a year amid anti-smoking measures
France sees the steepest drop in daily smokers for over a decade as anti-smoking regulations bite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GUzbqx
Austria unveils plan to cut benefits for immigrants
The country's right-wing coalition government unveils payment plans aimed at deterring new arrivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2si3fah
Cornelia Frances: Home and Away's 'Morag' actress dies aged 77
The UK-born actress, a veteran of iconic TV roles in Australia, had been battling cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYZjjW
Alberto, year's first named Atlantic storm, makes Florida landfall
Thousands of people are evacuated as Alberto strikes north-western Florida's coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2shWDbS
Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93
The French industrialist and politician was one of the nation's richest men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRbaGE
Skripals doctor: 'We expected them not to survive'
Hospital staff who treated the Skripals for poisoning open up about the night they were admitted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0GtLI
Police filmed punching woman in New Jersey beach arrest
A widely shared video shows the 20-year-old screaming as two officers tackle her to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1cvas
Meet the Kenyan priest rapping about religion
Father "Sweet Paul" explains his unconventional way of spreading the gospel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xhql6y
German counter-protesters fight far-right with techno music
Five times as many counter-protesters responded to Germany's far-right AfD party's demonstration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqgBS3
South African 'world's oldest man' wants to stop smoking
Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj9Gdh
'I want to produce the world's best cannabis'
Meet some of those hoping to capitalise in the world's biggest cannabis market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jchp7j
Mamoudou Gassama: Travelling is a rite of passage for many Malians
Mamoudou Gassama, who saved a small boy in France, is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVb3Wy
Kylie Minogue turns 50: From Neighbours to pop stardom
The teenage soap icon turned global popstar has sold over 80m records in her three-decade career. Now she's celebrating her 50th birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDFLVN
The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland
Robert Biedron is one of Poland's rising political stars and tipped to run for president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj0nKa
Anger Spreads as Syria Leads Global Disarmament Body
By NICK CUMMING-BRUCE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GW0IrJ
In Britain, Austerity Is Changing Everything
By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2L1kKU0
Financial high
Meet some of those hoping to capitalise in the world's biggest cannabis market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jchp7j
‘Spider-Man,’ a Migrant in Paris, Scales Building to Save a Child
By AURELIEN BREEDEN and ALAN COWELL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2L1W9yj
Bitter on Twitter
Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GZtNSO
With ‘Spygate,’ Trump Shows How He Uses Conspiracy Theories to Erode Trust
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2J8Cb7V
Sartorial spat
The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IQhNco
Arlington Cemetery, Nearly Full, May Become More Exclusive
By DAVE PHILIPPS and DAMON WINTER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2kvb8pp
Ivanka Trump Wins China Trademarks, Then Her Father Vows to Save ZTE
By SUI-LEE WEE from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2kwBYNZ
Where Did Ireland Go? Abortion Vote Stuns Those on Both Sides
By KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURA from NYT World https://ift.tt/2kvK7Cc
‘OMG This Is Wrong!’ Retired English Teacher Marks Up a White House Letter and Sends It Back
By CHRISTINA CARON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2LwjSHX
F.B.I.’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Stop Russia-Linked Malware
By LOUIS LUCERO II from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GV9YMw
She Found Comfort in a Brooklyn Diner, Then Lost Everything
By MICHAEL WILSON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2sfgCIh
Another Taxi Driver in Debt Takes His Life. That’s 5 in 5 Months.
By NIKITA STEWART and LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2IQuwYj
‘Solo’ Sputters at Box Office, Raising Worries of ‘Star Wars’ Fatigue
By BROOKS BARNES from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2siDPZX
Democrats Go All-Out to Avoid Disaster in California House Races
By JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GTN7km
Letters From the Children of Fallen Service Members to the Parents They Lost
By MITTY MIRRER from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2IMrF2D
10 Great Titles Expiring From Netflix in June
By JASON BAILEY from NYT Watching https://ift.tt/2GNjt0n
Why You Should Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
By CHARLOTTE LIEBERMAN from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2kfS9yY
Fox News Breaking News Alert
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Alberto Strikes Gulf Coast with Dangerous Surf, Heavy Rains
Subtropical Storm Alberto lumbered ashore Monday on the U.S. Gulf Coast, pelting white sand beaches with blustery winds and stinging rain that kept the usual Memorial Day crowds away. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IQmCSW
Rescuers Seeking 1 Man Still Missing in Maryland Flooding
One man remained missing after flash flooding tore down historic Main Street in Ellicott City, Maryland, and left a community heartbroken at seeing severe damage less than two years after another devastating flood. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GUAGFa
Boston’s Memorial Day Flag Garden Idea Spreads Across the US
The solemn display of tens of thousands of U.S. flags that first appeared on Boston Common for Memorial Day a decade ago, honoring service members who have died defending the nation, is slowly becoming a national movement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JcOZda
Trump says Venezuela has freed American missionary Josh Holt
The Venezuelan government had held Holt in captivity since 2016 on weapons charges. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2sdAdIR
These drones can haul a 20-pound load for 500 miles and land on a moving target
A look at cargo-carrying drones from Volans-i, a start-up backed by Y Combinator and Lightspeed Ventures. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xgbol9
Most Asian markets edge higher, with oil prices extending losses
Asian markets reversed early losses to edge higher, following positive news regarding U.S.-North Korea relations. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2GSRPix
Kim Jong Un impersonator poses for selfies in Singapore
The impersonator was spotted in Singapore ahead of a possible summit between Donald Trump and the North Korean leader. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2JeAVAg
China to host Iranian president amid nuclear deal doubt
China will host Iranian President Hassan Rouhani next month at a regional summit in a Chinese coastal city. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2GUJJG4
Chinese bank chief found dead inside his office
The chairman of Tianjin Rural Commercial Bank was found dead in his office on Saturday, SCMP reports. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2J8uEWC
Italy's president refuses to certify minister, denying prime minister's ability to form a government
Italy's political landscape grew even shakier Sunday after the president refused to approve a proposed Cabinet minister with views critical of the euro currency. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2L0f6RT
A 91-year-old grandma is a viral hit with her grandson, who learned 'how awesome old people are'
"I would never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be staying around at my grandma's house for weeks at a time," 25-year-old Ross Smith said. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2KXMiK4
Six CEO pay packages that explain soaring executive pay
The income gap between top executives and everyday employees grows ever wider. Here are six pay packages that stand out. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2xjT0Il
The 2018 Toyota Yaris 5-door is cheap, noisy and unrefined
CNBC reviews the 2018 Toyota Yaris 5-door, which isn't a very pleasant car to drive. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2GWCehI
I'm tired of ordering Alexa and Siri around — we need male virtual assistants
The ever-present female subordinate in every home and pocket is sending a bad message. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2sjNWOa
US officials in summit planning talks with North Korea at Panmunjom
from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2L1vGB2
'Made in America' is still popular, and some factories will let you inside to see what gets made
"Made in America" has become less common to spot, but lots of items big and small are still made in U.S. factories. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2INCHZI
If you put $1,000 in Netflix in 2007, here’s how much you’d have now
The video-streaming service continues to expand. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2Hs6uWh
50 books that inspire Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and other tech titans
These reads worked to encourage billionaires. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2shIH1E
How to see everything Amazon Echo has recorded on you
How to see everything Amazon Echo has recorded on you. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2JcSPDh
This is Warren Buffett’s go-to order at this famous steakhouse
He keeps it simple. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2scOB51
Ride sharing start-ups are gunning for Uber — and 4 key areas may help separate winners from losers
They need to turn a profit, understand the local market, play nice with SoftBank and balance jobs with new technology. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2kd2YSi
Rudy Giuliani says Mueller's office may narrow the scope of questions Trump can be asked
Rudy Giuliani told CNN that questions the special counsel's office may ask the president about Russia could be limited. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2kvzsHH
Why the secret to your success could be owning a pet
Pets provide a wide range of emotional, mental and physical health benefits. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2sfnkxX
The Fed is relying on skewed data that makes a 'B-' economy look like an A+, a market watcher warns
Bianco Research's James Bianco says social media is skewing economic data. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2xgfHgp
How to make animated GIFs from your photos on the iPhone
CNBC will show you how to turn live photos on your Apple iPhone into a GIF. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2scRSBj
How a mailed check for $112 got cashed for $3,500: The new 'fishing' scheme
Your mail may not be safe, thanks to the rise of this new crime. Here's how to protect yourself. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2sizAib
Why Americans have fallen out of love with NASCAR
Americans have been swiftly falling out of love with NASCAR. Here's a look at what might have gone wrong for NASCAR. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2IP5Jnz
Italy president under pressure to accept euroskeptic minister
Italy's would-be coalition parties turned up the pressure on President Sergio Mattarella on Saturday to endorse their euroskeptic pick as economy minister, saying the only other option may be a new election. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2GSYBEI
Bahrain sees 'no glimmer of hope' for ending Qatar crisis soon
Bahrain sees no resolution in sight to a diplomatic row between Qatar and its neighbors, which cut diplomatic and trade ties with the tiny Gulf Arab state nearly a year ago. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2LxLP29
Italy crisis: Call to impeach president after candidate vetoed
Sergio Mattarella is under fire from Italy's two populist parties after coalition efforts collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LCdyyM
Colombia election: Run-off expected in first vote since Farc deal
Supporters of conservative Ivan Duque celebrate his lead in the inconclusive first round. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GRC1wt
Mamoudou Gassama: Mali 'spiderman' wows France with Paris child rescue
The Malian man who saved a child dangling from a fourth-floor Paris balcony has been hailed a hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaWAcs
BTS become first K-pop band to top US album charts
The boy band with a devoted global fan base are the first K-pop export to crack the US top spot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L2Byd5
Spain's Podemos leader survives confidence vote over house purchase
Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias and his partner faced an outcry after buying a €600,000 house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2siH0Bb
Trump-Kim summit: President Moon could attend, says South Korea
If the summit goes ahead, which remains uncertain, it could also feature the South Korean president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2scwADF
Savita parents hail Ireland abortion vote
The case of Savita Halappanavar, who died after being refused an abortion, sparked calls for reform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LCgKdx
Brazil fuel protests: Temer cuts diesel price in bid to end strike
President Michel Temer makes a concession to end a truckers' strike that has paralysed the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISR3Uy
Syria war: Russians killed in militant raid in Deir al-Zour
At least four military personnel died in the attack in Deir al-Zour province, Moscow says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sh9E5x
Berlin far-right supporters outnumbered by counter-protest
Supporters of far-right party AfD were met by at least twice as many counter-protesters, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYkiG0
Mo Salah 'confident' of making World Cup
Mohamed Salah says he is "confident" of playing in the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sd0IyY
Maryland flooding: Water rages through Ellicott City streets
Up to 8 inches (20cm) of rain fell on Ellicott City in two hours, according to local media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GV0C3A
World Cup 2018: Being black in Russia
Less than 1% of Russia's 144 million people are black. What is life like for them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sp2dth
MS-13: Inside the secret world of Central America's brutal gang
A former MS-13 gang leader explains his life in one of Central America's most violent gangs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITG41i
Huge fire at Germany's largest theme park
Thousands of visitors were evacuated when a blaze engulfed part of Europa-Park on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8JXia
Irish abortion referendum: How it all unfolded
The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4% to 33.6%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXZZbS
Monica Lewinsky and Stormy Daniels: Political scandals across two eras
A look at how the Clinton/Lewinsky affair could have played out today, compared to the Trump/Stormy case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LARmF3
How the US and Rwanda have fallen out over second-hand clothes
The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IQhNco
A war of nerves between Pakistan's military and Sharif
A media crackdown suggests a war of nerves between the deposed PM and the military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LyCTJS
WH Smith voted UK's worst High Street shop in Which? survey
Consumers have criticised the chain's out-of-date shops, expensive products and rude staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IPxGzP
Suez waste company calls for 'pay-as-you-throw' to help recycling
Suez wants microchips in bins and says all packaging should have to be 50% recycled by 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KW6mMA
Dog with seizures costs £30,000 as pet claims hit record
The number of pet owners claiming on insurance policies reached one million last year, a new record. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LwKfNU
UK engineer Smiths starts merger talks with US rival
Smiths has held initial discussions with US listed ICU Medical about merging their medical businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Je2Z6D
Food and farming sector makes post-Brexit demands
Those in the industry ask the PM to ensure they will continue to be able to hire EU workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IVQV6R
Review to 'eliminate gender pay gap among doctors'
Female doctors are paid on average £10,000 less than male doctors in England, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sdW6Zo
Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London
London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LA9wqM
Lightning strike causes Stansted Airport disruption
Flights are cancelled or delayed after its aircraft fuelling system was damaged by a thunderstorm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xjZ3fW
Orla Kiely: 'Stem pattern was a very quick design'
Orla Kiely reveals the secrets behind the designs she's created over the past 20 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kvAP9q
Rural rides
A double-decker serving the North Yorkshire Moors has been named Britain's "most scenic" bus route. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sdVMtH
Soldiers Recall Carnage of Alaska WWII Battle 75 Years Later
William Roy Dover’s memory of the World War II battle is as sharp as it was 75 years ago, even though it’s been long forgotten by most everyone else. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2sf8fgD
George H.W. Bush Hospitalized in Maine
Former President George H.W. Bush was hospitalized Sunday in Maine after he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue, a spokesman said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ksTane
Atheist Groups Sue to Remove Ten Commandments Monument from Arkansas State Capitol
Two atheist groups have filed a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas for a Ten Commandments monument erected in April after a man destroyed the first one by ramming it with his car last summer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GVlWG7
CA Judge Issues Final Decision in Wedding Cake Case
A California judge has handed down his final judgment in the case of a Bakersfield Christian baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a homosexual couple, ruling that cakes celebrating events are a form of speech. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GUwFjX
'Out of the Depths:' USS Indianapolis Survivor Tells His Miraculous Story
Retired Marine Edgar Harrell, who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in July 1945, tells his miraculous story. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xi7Cb2
6 Months, Half a Million Visitors: How the Museum of the Bible is Sharing the Word with the World
Evangelist Franklin Graham took to Facebook to celebrate the museum's milestone and announce an upcoming exhibit dedicated to the late Billy Graham. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KX6s6Y
Pro-life Activist Found ‘Not Guilty’ of Terrorist Threat Accusations
Advocates say the charge was really a battle over the First Amendment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IRgaLD
President Trump Praises ‘Hero’ Teacher Who Took Down Shooter
Seventh-grade science teacher Jason Seaman is being praised for what many are calling selfless actions and quick thinking. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GTzySb
Italy's League leader dismisses talk of president's impeachment
ROME (Reuters) - The leader of Italy's far-right League Matteo Salvini on Monday dismissed talk about a possible impeachment of the country's president and said he wanted to change the electoral law with the 5-Star Movement. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ktf6yD
U.S. team in North Korea for talks on summit, Trump says
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday a U.S. team had arrived in North Korea to prepare for a proposed summit between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which Trump pulled out of last week before reconsidering. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GUlhoo