All NEWS: April 2018

Monday, April 30, 2018

Gaming goes varsity

Gaming goes varsity

Fox on Games: E-sports recognized by the National Federation of State High Schools.

Google taps tech to battle opioid crisis

Google taps tech to battle opioid crisis

Google is throwing its weight behind the effort to tackle America’s opioid crisis.

Award-winning wildlife photo disqualified because it features a 'stuffed anteater'

Award-winning wildlife photo disqualified because it features a 'stuffed anteater'

The experts all looked at the photo individually and came up with the same conclusion: it was a phony photo.

Nintendo Labo review: When toys come to life

Nintendo Labo review: When toys come to life

The Nintendo Labo is unlike anything you've ever done with a video game accessory and yet, once it's put together it's hard to imagine life without it.

Stage Set for Trump’s Meeting with Kim Jong Un

The president shared updates about his forthcoming summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, saying he spoke with the leaders of South Korea and Japan, and that the meeting’s time and location are being set.

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Man Accused of Killing Sheriff's Deputy in Maine Is Arrested

John Williams was in custody after a four-day manhunt in the woods

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U.S. concerned by 'destabilizing and malign activities' of Iran: Pompeo

By Lesley Wroughton and Ori Lewis TEL AVIV (Reuters) - The United States is deeply concerned by Iran's "destabilizing and malign activities", new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. The former CIA director was speaking on a flying visit to the region, where he had earlier in the day met with Saudi King Salman in Riyadh and stressed the need for unity among Gulf allies as Washington aims to muster support for new sanctions against Iran to curb its missile program. The whirlwind trip to NATO in Brussels and to Middle East allies came only hours after Pompeo was confirmed as Trump's top diplomat.

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Armenian ruling party won't nominate own candidate for PM

VANADZOR, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's ruling party said Saturday it will not put forward a candidate for prime minister to keep from exacerbating the political crisis sparked by the naming of the country's termed-out president as premier this month.

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Michelle Wolf performs stand-up routine at White House Correspondent's dinner

Wolf's routine took shots at President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders and the media.

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Arizona police officer shot by carjacking suspect dies

NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — A police officer in the Arizona border city of Nogales was killed after he tried to stop a carjacking suspect.

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Man arrested at airport for hiding knife in shampoo bottle

Man arrested at airport for hiding knife in shampoo bottle

The Florida man was charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

French museum discovers many fakes in its collection

French museum discovers many fakes in its collection

A museum in southern France dedicated to painter Etienne Terrus has made a startling discovery: its vast collection of the artist’s works contained many fakes that were worthless.

Alaska Airlines makes emergency landing after engine put into idle mid-flight

Alaska Airlines makes emergency landing after engine put into idle mid-flight

An Alaska Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Honolulu, Hawaii, after pilots throttled down one engine of the plane.

Wayward cat captured at JFK Airport after a week on the lam

Wayward cat captured at JFK Airport after a week on the lam

A frisky can that got loose at New York's Kennedy Airport has been captured after more than a week on the lam.

Air passenger complains of mistreatment for being 'fat and black'

Air passenger complains of mistreatment for being 'fat and black'

A 28-year-old woman says she believes she was racially profiled by American Airlines during a recent short journey from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.

Singapore Airlines preps to launch world's longest non-stop flight

Singapore Airlines preps to launch world's longest non-stop flight

The trip will be 19 hours.

Southwest passenger sues airline over engine explosion

Southwest passenger sues airline over engine explosion

Lilia Chavez is taking the carrier to court.

North Korea’s ‘Complete Denuclearization’ pledge raises questions after summit

The leaders of North Korea and South Korea committed to the idea of a nuclear-free region in Friday’s historic summit, but U.S. officials want proof that Kim Jong Un will get rid of his weapons.

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Voters vent frustration, disappointment with Washington, elected officials

ABC News contributor Frank Luntz held a focus group with Democratic and Republican voters to understand how they feel about the state of politics heading into the midterms.

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Detractors deride Duterte for asking Filipinos to leave Kuwait

By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - A Philippine labor group and a senator accused President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday of gambling with the livelihoods of tens of thousands of Filipinos in Kuwait, after he asked them to come home amid a diplomatic dispute over reported labor abuse. The Philippines and the Gulf Arab state are embroiled in a row over what Duterte says is a pattern of mistreatment of domestic workers by Kuwaiti employers. The Philippine ambassador has been asked to leave following attempts by embassy workers to "rescue" distressed workers there, which Kuwait says is a breach of its sovereignty.

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Migrant Caravan Arrives At U.S. Border, Despite Trump’s Threats

SAN DIEGO ― The caravan of Central American asylum-seekers that sent the Trump

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The Latest: Slain deputy's handcuffs used to arrest suspect

NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine (AP) — The Latest on the search for a suspect in the slaying of a Maine deputy sheriff (all times local):

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Pompeo briefs Saudi, Israel on Trump plans for Iran deal

Washington's new chief diplomat was to meet Saudi and Israeli leaders on Sunday to rally coordinated opposition to Tehran and brief them on President Donald Trump's threat to end the Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo touched down in Riyadh on Saturday shortly after Tehran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen fired missiles across the kingdom's border. US officials travelling with Pompeo told reporters the Huthi missiles had been supplied by Iran, and cited the attacks as evidence that regional powers should work together.

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Syrian army tightens noose around Palestinian camp

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian troops on Sunday tightened the noose around a Palestinian refugee camp held by Islamic State militants in southern Damascus where hundreds of civilians face an uncertain future, state media, witnesses and residents said. Nearly two weeks into a campaign to capture the last area near the capital outside government control that has left many parts of the once teeming Yarmouk camp in ruins, state media announced al Qadm neighborhood next to the camp was retaken. Opposition sources said the army was now engaged in fierce fighting with militants on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp where an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 militants are now encircled.

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Modi-Xi talks highlight India-China rivalry, cooperation

BEIJING (AP) — The leaders of China and India stressed the importance of close ties in talks Saturday, against the background of their rivalry for leadership in Asia and the potential for cooperation on economic and security matters.

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NAFTA-linked visas for Canada and Mexico need a closer look before Congress passes NAFTA 2.0

NAFTA-linked visas for Canada and Mexico need a closer look before Congress passes NAFTA 2.0

Twenty-five years after their inception, TN visas raise important sovereignty, economic, and, perhaps most importantly, homeland security issues that must be addressed.

Michael Goodwin: Comey's media tour shows why we're better off without him

Michael Goodwin: Comey's media tour shows why we're better off without him

You don’t have to be a cockeyed optimist to believe that, although times are tough, they could be worse. Just imagine the mess if James Comey were still running the FBI.

The link between evolution, science and progressivism

The link between evolution, science and progressivism

'The Devil's Delusion' author David Berlinski shares insight on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.'

Swamp Watch: Senator Bob Casey

Swamp Watch: Senator Bob Casey

There has been blatant hypocrisy by some who are jumping on the Mulvaney-bashing bandwagon after the budget director made headlines with a shameless statement about lobbyists.

Steve: Trump’s triumphs are driving his critics crazy

Steve: Trump’s triumphs are driving his critics crazy

Former Bernie Sanders National Staffer Tezlyn Figaro and Washington Times Opinion Editor Charlie Hurt weigh in on ‘The Next Revolution’

Even the anti-Trump media had some kind words for Melania Trump this week

Even the anti-Trump media had some kind words for Melania Trump this week

After spending the past two years bashing Melania Trump, the media caught up with the rest of the country this past week and acknowledged her as a capable and talented first lady.

What one word drives 'Avengers: Infinity War' and really much of the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe?

What one word drives 'Avengers: Infinity War' and really much of the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe?

It's way more important than those pesky old Infinity Stones.

Rep. French Hill: How do we secure the border? Here's what I learned on my trip to Del Rio, Texas

Rep. French Hill: How do we secure the border? Here's what I learned on my trip to Del Rio, Texas

Like in any difficult endeavor, "one-size-fits-all" approaches are not effective.

Matt Schlapp: WHCD set the media's cause back

Matt Schlapp: WHCD set the media's cause back

Comedian Michelle Wolf faces criticism over Sarah Sanders.

Gutfeld: The White House had one of its best weeks ever

Gutfeld: The White House had one of its best weeks ever

The Trump administration had a week of history, hugs and handshakes.

Thousands Protest Across Spain After 5 Men Are Cleared Of Gang Rape

Thousands of protesters flooded the streets in cities across Spain after a

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Trump on Russian 'informant': Putin wants to make U.S. more chaotic

Trump says Russian lawyer, Natalia Veselnitskaya, claiming to be an "informant" is only doing so because Putin wants to make the United States more chaotic.

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Fmr. Fed. Prosecutor: House’s Russia investigation was ‘superficial’

While House Republicans said conclusively that no collusion occurred, Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee said the investigation did not go far enough.

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NRA Convention Bans Guns To Protect Mike Pence. Parkland Survivors' Jaws Drop.

Guns will be barred during Vice President Mike Pence's appearance at an

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The Great Game in Asia: How China Sees Taiwan

For the Chinese Communist Party, Taiwan represents the final obstacle to truly concluding the Chinese Civil War. In the wake of China’s live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait, along with the largest naval drills in history of the People’s Liberation Army Navy, the Republic of China’s (Taiwan) status and meaning to the U.S.-China relationship is more prominent than ever.

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Donald Trump Demands Democratic Senator Quit In Saturday Morning Twitter Rant

President Donald Trump kickstarted his weekend by launching a blistering

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Police Nab cop-killer Suspect After four-day Manhunt in Maine

Police caught 29-year-old John Williams, the man authorities say killed Corporal Eugene Cole on Wednesday, after four days on the run.

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Great Barrier Reef given £275million investment as damage spreads

Australia on Sunday pledged a major cash injection to restore and protect the Great Barrier Reef in what it said would be a game-changer for the embattled natural wonder. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said more than A$500 million (£275 million) will go towards improving water quality, tackling predators, and expanding restoration efforts. The World Heritage-listed site, which attracts millions of tourists, is reeling from significant bouts of coral bleaching due to warming sea temperatures linked to climate change. The reef is also under threat from the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish, which has proliferated due to pollution and agricultural runoff. Mr Turnbull said it was the "largest ever single investment - to protect the reef, secure its viability and the 64,000 jobs that rely on the reef." "We want to ensure the reef's future for the benefit of all Australians, particularly those whose livelihood depends on the reef," he added. The reef is a critical national asset, contributing A$6.4 billion (£3.5 billion) a year to the Australian economy. A mass bleaching event of coral in the Great Barrier Reef happened during an extended heatwave in 2016 Credit: GREG TORDA/AFP/Getty Images Canberra has previously committed more than Aus$2 billion to protect the site over the next decade, but has been criticised for backing a huge coal project by Indian mining giant Adani nearby. With its heavy use of coal-fired power and relatively small population, Australia is considered one of the world's worst per-capita greenhouse gas polluters. Canberra insists it is taking strong action to address the global threat of climate change, having set an ambitious target to reduce emissions by 26 to 28 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. Coral reefs | The main dangers Mr Turnbull said part of the money will be used to mitigate the impacts of climate change, but gave no details. The bulk of the new funding - just over A$200 million - was earmarked to improve water quality by changing farming practices and adopting new technologies and land management. "The money will go towards improving water quality, working with farmers to prevent sediment, nitrogen and pesticide runoff into the reef," said Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg. "It will ensure that we tackle the crown-of-thorns... and use the best available science to ensure our coral is resilient to heat and light stress."

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1,300-Pound Great White Shark Named Hilton Spotted Near Florida Panhandle

A Twitter-famous shark turned up in a new location on Friday -- near the

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'My gladiator lay down his shield': Toddler Alfie Evans dies in Britain

Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old British toddler whose grave illness drew international attention, died early on Saturday, his family said. Alfie had a rare, degenerative disease and had been in a semi-vegetative state for more than a year. After a series of court cases, doctors at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool removed his life support on Monday, against his parents wishes.

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