Thursday, October 1, 2015

House Republicans repudiate McCarthy comments on Benghazi probe

CNNHouse Republicans repudiate McCarthy comments on Benghazi probeCNNWashington (CNN) House Republicans on Wednesday sharply repudiated Rep. Kevin McCarthy's comments that suggested the Benghazi oversight committee had succeeded by tarnishing Hillary Clinton, saying it undermined their party's messaging on a key ...Conservatives hold fire on McCarthy, Scalise after spending voteThe HillHouse Benghazi panel may have broken ethics rules: PelosiReutersJohn Boehner just tried to clean up Kevin McCarthy's Benghazi mess. Which says ...Washington PostUSA TODAY -Media Matters for America (blog) -Huffington Postall 1,264 news articles »

Highly personal data for 15 million T

U.S. News & World ReportHighly personal data for 15 million T-Mobile applicants stolen by hackersArs TechnicaHackers broke into a server and made off with names, driver license numbers, and other personal information belonging to more than 15 million US consumers who applied for cellular service from T-Mobile. The breach was the result of an attack on a ...Hackers just stole data on 15 million T-Mobile customersWashington PostT-Mobile data breach: Hacker steals names, birthdates, Social Security numbers ...FierceWirelessT-Mobile Customers Affected by Data Breach at Credit AgencyWall Street JournalABC News -CNET -9 to 5 Mac (blog)all 73 news articles »

Netanyahu Slams Iran Nuclear Deal at UN

Voice of AmericaNetanyahu Slams Iran Nuclear Deal at UNVoice of AmericaLast updated on: October 01, 2015 3:07 PM. UNITED NATIONS—. Israel's prime minister says the international community is naive to think the deal to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons will lead to peace. Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.N. ...Netanyahu warns UN: Israel 'will do whatever it must' to check IranLos Angeles TimesNetanyahu: Nuclear deal with Iran unleashes a 'tiger'USA TODAYINTENSE: Israeli Prime Minister STARES DOWN United Nations Delegates [VIDEO]Daily CallerWashington Post -Wall Street Journal -Jerusalem Post Israel Newsall 373 news articles »

At least 20 injured by shooter at Ore. community college

NBCNews.comAt least 20 injured by shooter at Ore. community collegeUSA TODAYA shooter who opened fire at at Umpqua Community College Thursday in southern Oregon injured as many as 20 people before he was downed, a Douglas County official said. KATU-TV reports that Oregon State Police say there were multiple fatalities, but ...Multiple Casualties After Shooting Reported at College in OregonABC NewsMultiple Casualties After Shooting at Umpqua Community CollegeNBCNews.com20 injured in shooting at Oregon community college; shooter in custody ...Los Angeles TimesOregonLive.com -People Magazine -New York Daily Newsall 135 news articles »

Obama administration to tighten smog limits but will satisfy few

New York TimesObama administration to tighten smog limits but will satisfy fewWashington PostThe Environmental Protection Agency will propose tightening limits on smog-related pollution Thursday, according to individuals briefed on the decision, but the new standard will fall short of what environmentalists and public health experts had ...EPA adopts new smog standard that environmentalists say is weakLos Angeles TimesObama administration tightens regulations for smog-causing ozone pollutionPoliticoEPA to Set Stricter Air-Pollution Standard for OzoneWall Street JournalWashington Times -Dallas Morning Newsall 456 news articles »

What You Should Know About the New Credit Card Chip Rule

USA TODAYWhat You Should Know About the New Credit Card Chip RuleABC NewsBanks and credit companies have been sending consumers new cards, which look like their old cards but are fitted with a small metallic high-tech chip known as EMV, which stands for Europay, MasterCard, Visa -- the three companies that created the ...What you will pay for a more secure credit cardFortuneMany retailers haven't met deadline for chip-card readersUSA TODAYTime to chuck your old credit cardsWashington PostInternational Business Times -Ars Technica -cleveland.comall 664 news articles »

Fox Lake officer was shot with his own weapon: investigator

Chicago TribuneFox Lake officer was shot with his own weapon: investigatorChicago TribuneThe funeral of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, 52, on Sept. 7, 2015, included an 18-mile procession through Antioch, his hometown, and Fox Lake, the community he served. Lauren ZumbachContact ReporterNews-Sun. Fox Lake lieutenant ...Authorities: 'Struggle Took Place' Before Fox Lake, Illinois Officer Was Shot ...NBCNews.comFox Lake cop killed with own gun, investigators sayChicago Sun-TimesCommander: Signs of struggle in Illinois officer shootingseattlepi.comChicago Daily Herald -NBC Chicago -WLS-TVall 57 news articles »

ConAgra Cuts 1500 Jobs; Moving HQ From Omaha to Chicago

Wall Street JournalConAgra Cuts 1500 Jobs; Moving HQ From Omaha to ChicagoABC NewsConAgra will cut about 1,500 jobs, or approximately 30 percent of its global, office-based workforce, and move its headquarters to Chicago from Omaha, Nebraska, the company said Thursday. About 700 workers will be in Chicago starting next summer, ...ConAgra Moving Headquarters To ChicagoCBS LocalConAgra to Cut 1500 Jobs, Move Headquarters to ChicagoWall Street JournalHOPING TO SAVE $300 MILLION ConAgra cutting 1000 jobs in Omaha, moving ...Omaha World-HeraldWOWT -Chicago Sun-Times -Fortuneall 150 news articles »

Powerball Player Wins $310M on Ticket Sold at Michigan Shell Station

NBCNews.comPowerball Player Wins $310M on Ticket Sold at Michigan Shell StationNBCNews.comA $310.5 million Powerball lottery jackpot was waiting to be claimed on a single ticket bought in a Shell gas station in southwestern Michigan. Image: Powerball results. The Powerball results from Sept. 30, 2015. Powerball.com. The winning ticket ...Suspense ends over $310M Powerball jackpotCBS NewsWinning ticket for $310.5M Powerball jackpot sold in MichiganFox News1 winning ticket sold for $310.5M Powerball jackpotChicago TribuneMLive.com -WKMG Orlandoall 224 news articles »

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Afghan officials say government retakes Kunduz; Taliban denies

Fox NewsAfghan officials say government retakes Kunduz; Taliban deniesReutersKABUL Afghan officials said government troops recaptured much of the strategic northern city of Kunduz from Taliban insurgents early on Thursday, three days after losing the provincial capital in an embarrassing defeat for Kabul and its U.S. allies ...Afghan officials claim government forces retake key parts of Kunduz from TalibanFox NewsAfghan Forces Take Kunduz Back From Taliban, Officials SayNBCNews.comThe war in Afghanistan cost of $33000 per citizen. And will not end well.Reuters Blogs (blog)Voice of America -Wall Street Journal -New York Timesall 230 news articles »

Pope Francis, the Kentucky Clerk and Culture Wars Revisited

New York TimesPope Francis, the Kentucky Clerk and Culture Wars RevisitedNew York TimesAfter a busy morning addressing a joint meeting of Congress and mingling with the homeless at an outdoor lunch, Pope Francis decamped to the heavily barricaded Vatican Embassy in Washington last Thursday for what Vatican officials billed as a brief ...Clerk jailed over gay marriage says pope encouraged herSTLtoday.comVatican confirms Pope Francis meeting with Kentucky clerk Kim DavisNew York Daily Newsall 157 news articles »

Hackers targeted Hillary Clinton's email account

PoliticoHackers targeted Hillary Clinton's email accountPoliticoHackers tried to target Hillary Clinton's homemade personal system at least five times in one day while she served as Secretary of State, according to new emails released Wednesday under a court order. Clinton received on Aug. 3, 2011, at least five ...Hillary Clinton aides worried about private email use in 2011ReutersClinton Allies See South Carolina as Key StateTIMERussia-Linked Hackers Tried to Access Clinton Server, Emails ShowABC NewsWashington Post -NBCNews.comall 607 news articles »

Secret Service official suggested a leak to embarrass Rep. Chaffetz

Los Angeles TimesSecret Service official suggested a leak to embarrass Rep. ChaffetzLos Angeles TimesThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman, Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), left greets Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy at an April 29 hearing in Washington. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman, ...Secret Service tried to discredit GOP rep. who was investigating agency ...Fox NewsReport: Secret Service leaked information on ChaffetzPoliticoSecret Service official wanted to embarrass congressmanCBS NewsSalt Lake Tribune -The Hillall 27 news articles »

CNBC announces debate criteria for 3rd GOP debate

NBCNews.comCNBC announces debate criteria for 3rd GOP debateNBCNews.comCNBC announced on Wednesday its criteria for participation in the third Republican presidential debate, which will be held at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo., on Oct. 28. To make its main debate stage, held at 8:00 pm ET, Republican ...Next Republican Debate Is Likely to Have a Smaller FieldNew York TimesCNBC sets 2.5% threshold for next prime-time GOP debateUSA TODAYCNBC sets 3 percent polling floor for main GOP debate stagePoliticoThe Hill (blog) -Washington Times -CNBCall 35 news articles »

Oklahoma's Richard Glossip scheduled to die Wednesday

CNNOklahoma's Richard Glossip scheduled to die WednesdayCNN(CNN) [Breaking news alert posted at 4:13 p.m. ET]. The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Richard Glossip's request for a stay of execution. Oklahoma was scheduled to execute Glossip at 3 p.m. CT. [Original story published at 2:11 p.m. ET]. Richard Glossip ...Man Convicted of Ordering Boss' Killing Set for ExecutionABC NewsRichard Glossip's Death SentenceThe AtlanticSupreme Court allows execution of Oklahoma man claiming innocenceUSA TODAYLos Angeles Times -NBCNews.com -The New Yorkerall 475 news articles »

South Dakota Principal Wounded in High School Shooting

NBCNews.comSouth Dakota Principal Wounded in High School ShootingNBCNews.comHARRISBURG, S.D. — The principal of a South Dakota high school was shot and lightly wounded Wednesday in a shooting at the school, but authorities said a suspect was in custody and no students were reported hurt. Harrisburg High School Principal ...LIVE at 12:30: Harrisburg school shooting update; student in custody ...Sioux Falls Argus LeaderS. Dakota High School Principal Shot, Wounded; Students SafeABC NewsStudent suspect in custody over South Dakota high school shootingUPI.comReuters -New York Daily Newsall 126 news articles »

Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority President, Says He's No Longer Bound by ...

New York TimesMahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority President, Says He's No Longer Bound by ...New York TimesDemonstrating a new level of tension with Israel, President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority declared Wednesday that it was no longer bound by the Oslo Peace Accords and subsequent agreements that formed the basis for a two-state solution to ...Palestinian leader disavows agreements signed with IsraelWashington PostMahmoud Abbas declares intent to break Israel agreementsCBS NewsAbbas' dangerous gambit: PA leader foments religious war with IsraelFox NewsAl Jazeera America -NPR -Chron.comall 515 news articles »

Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority President, Says He's No Longer Bound by ...

New York TimesMahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority President, Says He's No Longer Bound by ...New York TimesDemonstrating a new level of tension with Israel, President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority declared Wednesday that it was no longer bound by the Oslo Accords that formed the basis for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Abbas' dangerous gambit: PA leader foments religious war with IsraelFox NewsMahmoud Abbas declares intent to break Israel agreementsCBS NewsAbbas at UN: The Palestinians will not uphold agreements that Israel continues ...Jerusalem Post Israel Newsall 1,506 news articles »

Palestinian flag to be raised at United Nations

BBC NewsPalestinian flag to be raised at United NationsBBC NewsThe Palestinian flag is to be raised for the first time at the United Nations later in what the Palestinian leader says will be "a most emotional and proud day". Earlier this month, the UN General Assembly passed a motion to raise the Palestinian and ...Deceit, not Justice: Palestinian Lies Peddled AgainGatestone InstituteAhead of UN speech, Palestinian leader eschews direct talkswivb.comWhat Palestinians really wantCNNVoice of America -Jerusalem Post Israel Newsall 84 news articles »

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

US offers $5 million for tips on disrupting ISIS' oil, antiquities trade

CNNUS offers $5 million for tips on disrupting ISIS' oil, antiquities tradeCNN(CNN) The war against ISIS is expanding to a new frontier: its finances. As the terror group plunders archaeological sites and oil fields in Iraq and Syria, the United States is offering a $5 million reward for tips to stop the smuggling of gas and ...At Our Border, Better to Be Syrian than MexicanDaily BeastUS failing to stop most people trying to join ISIS, report findsFox NewsGlobal Efforts Failing to Stem Flow of Foreign FightersVoice of AmericaPittsburgh Post-Gazette -The Hill -New York Daily Newsall 181 news articles »

US failing to stop most people trying to join ISIS, report finds

Fox NewsUS failing to stop most people trying to join ISIS, report findsFox NewsA congressional study released Tuesday said the Obama administration has largely failed to stop more than 250 Americans who have traveled overseas since 2011 to join -- or try to join -- terror groups including the Islamic State, describing the flow of ...Reg Henry: The refugee crisis that we cannot ignorePittsburgh Post-GazetteBipartisan report: Obama 'losing' struggle to keep Americans out of ISISThe HillUS fails to stop flow of foreign fighters to Islamic State: studyReutersNBCNews.com -National Review Online -Valley News Liveall 182 news articles »

Tesla's Model X Is Here, and It's as Awesome As We Hoped

WIREDTesla's Model X Is Here, and It's as Awesome As We HopedWIREDThe world's first luxury electric SUV is gorgeous. It's futuristic. And once again, Tesla Motors is redefining the electric vehicle. The Silicon Valley automaker has teased us for years with the Model X, and tonight it finally gave the world its first ...Tesla's first SUV, the Model X, is finally hitting the roadseattlepi.comHere's what Tesla's new Model X SUV is likeFortuneTesla delivers Model X electric SUV to take on luxury carmakersReutersWall Street Journal -The Verge -TechCrunchall 359 news articles »

Afghan assault to retake Kunduz from Taliban collapses as militants surround ...

Fox NewsAfghan assault to retake Kunduz from Taliban collapses as militants surround ...Fox NewsA promised counterattack by Afghan forces aimed at retaking the strategic city of Kunduz from Taliban militants collapsed early Wednesday as hundreds of soldiers and civilians reportedly fled to the city's airport, where they were surrounded by ...Afghan forces battle insurgents to retake key northern cityReutersMedia Group: Taliban Torched Women-run Media in KunduzVoice of AmericaAfghan forces battle to retake KunduzSky News Australiaall 89 news articles »

Pope Francis Met With Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis, Her Lawyers Say

USA TODAYPope Francis Met With Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis, Her Lawyers SayABC NewsKentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, privately met with Pope Francis during his historic trip to the U.S., according to her legal team. Davis and her husband Joe met with the pope at the Vatican ...Kim Davis' Lawyer Claims She Had Secret Meeting With Pope in DC, He Said 'Stay ...NBCNews.comKim Davis met with Pope Francis, Liberty Counsel saysThe Courier-JournalAttorney: Kentucky clerk Kim Davis met with popeCBS NewsTheBlaze.com -Reutersall 313 news articles »

Report: Multiple people injured in Chicago drive

CBS NewsReport: Multiple people injured in Chicago drive-byCBS NewsLast Updated Sep 28, 2015 10:00 PM EDT. CHICAGO - Authorities in Chicago are searching for the occupants of a vehicle that opened fire on a group of people, including an 11-month-old child, reports CBS Chicago. Officials responded to reports Monday ...and more »