Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Suspects charged with murder in airport nerve agent attack

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Suspects charged with murder in airport nerve agent attack

Suspects charged with murder in airport nerve agent attackKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Appearing calm and solemn, two young women accused of smearing VX nerve agent on Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader, were charged with murder Wednesday.


Trump softens immigration stance, takes measured tone in speech

Trump softens immigration stance, takes measured tone in speechBy Steve Holland and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told Congress on Tuesday he was open to immigration reform, shifting from his harsh rhetoric on illegal immigration in a speech that offered a more restrained tone than his election campaign and first month in the White House. Trump, in a prime-time address to a country that remains divided over his leadership, emphasized his desire to focus on problems at home by boosting the U.S. economy with tax reform, a $1 trillion infrastructure effort and an overhaul of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law, known as Obamacare. After a first month in office dominated by a fight over his temporary travel ban on people from seven Muslim-majority nations, Trump looked for a reset to move past a chaotic period that sowed doubts about his ability to govern effectively.


11 Times Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid Were Basically Twins

11 Times Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid Were Basically TwinsTurns out Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid have more in common than their love for The Weeknd — namely, their senses of style.


Two hurt in police gun accident at Hollande event

Two hurt in police gun accident at Hollande eventA policeman providing security for Francois Hollande accidentally fired his gun as the French president was giving a speech, injuring two people in the VIP area of the crowd, an official said. "It was an accidental shot by a police officer which injured two waiters, or at least one waiter and an (event) employee. The injuries aren't life threatening," local government chief Pierre N'Gahane said.


How to watch President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress live online

How to watch President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress live online

For the first time since he took office, President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight at 9:00 pm ET. It will be the most substantial speech he has given since his inauguration and will serve as an opportunity for him to highlight the accomplishments he and his team have made over the past month and a half. It will also give him a chance to give Congress his opinion on the progress they have made directly.

ABC News was able to get its hands on a list of talking points for the address, which include tax reform, regulatory rollbacks, access to education, making life easier for working parents, the increased budget for the US military and "the disaster of Obamacare." ABC's source claims that these are subjects Trump wants to work with Congress on in the coming weeks and months of his presidency.

On Monday, press secretary Sean Spicer told the press that the theme of Trump's address would be "the renewal of the American spirit." With all of the bomb threats to Jewish Community Centers, US citizens being detained in airports for hours on end and ongoing concerns about Russia, that's going to be a tall task.

Trump has certainly been busy in his first few weeks in office, but many of the most noteworthy battles are being fought in Congress. Trump's cabinet nominees received an unprecedented amount of pushback from Democratic politicians and the repeal of Obamacare has come to a halt as the GOP struggles to grapple with the fact that a majority of Americans are now saying they want to keep it.

The address is expected to begin at 9:00 p.m. ET. We've embedded a stream from NBC News below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o_WDqG2x_4


Latest: Plane crash survivor burned on 90 percent of body

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Latest: Plane crash survivor burned on 90 percent of body

Latest: Plane crash survivor burned on 90 percent of bodyRIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on a small plane that crashed into homes in California (all times local):


White House condemns attack on Indians as 'racially motivated hatred'

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Bill Gates just solved the very first Apple vs. Microsoft fanboy debate

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Bill Gates just solved the very first Apple vs. Microsoft fanboy debate

Bill Gates just solved the very first Apple vs. Microsoft fanboy debate

Back before iOS and Android were even a glimmer in anyone's eye, there was another fanboy rivalry that, at times, was even more heated than the bizarre debates over smartphone allegiance we see today. It's crazy to think that any fanboy arguments could be more intense than the clashes seen all over the web between Android addicts and iPhone lovers, but it's true. Apple and Microsoft each played a key role in the proliferation of personal computers, and both brands formed very loyal fan bases that constantly bickered about which company was superior. They argued over nearly every topic you can imagine, but the very first Apple vs. Microsoft fanboy debate focused on one question in particular: When it comes to the companies' very first graphical user interfaces, who copied whom?

Well, after decades of back and forth, we finally have an answer — and it comes straight from the horse's mouth.

On Monday, Microsoft cofounder, renowned philanthropist and all-around awesome guy Bill Gates conducted his fifth "Ask Me Anything" session on Reddit, where he has become something of a hero. For those somehow unaware of Reddit's popular AMA series, these threads are conducted by a person or group, typically in the public eye, and they encourage users on the site to ask any questions they want.

Gates's fifth AMA was wildly popular, of course, and more than 17,000 comments were ultimately posted in the thread. We could spend weeks talking about all of the great answers Gates provided, but one was of particular interest in the context of this site. Reddit user HalesOwnShrek asked this brief question: "Did you copy Steve Jobs or did he copy you?" The question was brief indeed, but it's based on decades of back and forth between Apple and Microsoft fans.

Gates took the time to respond, and his response puts an end to the debate once and for all.

"The main 'copying' that went on relative to Steve and me is that we both benefited from the work that Xerox Parc did in creating graphical interface - it wasn't just them but they did the best work," Gates wrote on Reddit. "Steve hired Bob Belville, I hired Charles Simonyi. We didn't violate any IP rights Xerox had but their work showed the way that led to the Mac and Windows."

So there you have it, fanboys. The debate is over. When it comes to the companies' original GUIs, Microsoft didn't copy Apple and Apple didn't copy Microsoft. They both copied Xerox.


US white couple get prison for harassing blacks

US white couple get prison for harassing blacksA white couple have been handed heavy prison sentences in Georgia for shouting slurs and death threats at guests at a black child's birthday party. A Georgia state court sentenced the two, Joel Torres and Kayla Norton, a respective 20 years and 15 years in prison on Monday. Torres also was convicted of aggravated assault.


What to Expect to Hear in Tonight’s Address to Congress

What to Expect to Hear in Tonight’s Address to CongressWill the speech be more classic State of the Union or classic Trump?


Israel evicts settlers in West Bank

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Israel evicts settlers in West Bank

Israel evicts settlers in West BankIsraeli forces began evacuating nine homes in the West Bank settlement of Ofra, following a Supreme Court decision that ruled they were built on private Palestinian land. Dozens of settlers and their supporters were protesting on the rooftops as military and police forces handed the evacuation orders to settler leaders and asked them to cooperate peacefully and avoid confrontation. >>> Read more about the settler evacuation at the AP. See more news-related photo galleries and follow us on Yahoo News Photo Tumblr


Starbucks CEO says chain ready to enter Italy after 35 years

Starbucks CEO says chain ready to enter Italy after 35 yearsMILAN (AP) — Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's vision for the chain was largely inspired by the coffee bars he saw on his first trip to Milan more than three decades ago. But it took the company growing to about 26,000 stores in 75 countries to win the credibility he felt necessary to make the leap into the country that gave espresso to the world.


Amazon's Alexa is becoming a better listener

Amazon's Alexa is becoming a better listenerAlexa could soon be able to distinguish between different people's voices.


Trump: ‘In terms of messaging, I would give myself a C or a C-plus’

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Trump: ‘In terms of messaging, I would give myself a C or a C-plus’

Trump: ‘In terms of messaging, I would give myself a C or a C-plus’In a “Fox & Friends” interview, Trump defends his performance in office but acknowledges some snags. Grading his presidency so far, Trump volunteers an A for effort but a C or a C-plus for messaging.


Trump eyes jump in defense spending

Trump eyes jump in defense spendingOn the eve of his first congressional address Tuesday President Donald Trump offered a taste of his upcoming budget, announcing he would ask Congress for a nearly 10 percent rise in defense spending and a large cut in foreign aid. An administration official said Trump's plan would include a $54 billion increase in defense spending and a corresponding decrease in non-military programs.


The Latest: 3 dead, 2 injured as plane hits California homes

The Latest: 3 dead, 2 injured as plane hits California homesRIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on a small plane that crashed into homes in Southern California (all times local):


Japanese emperor visits Vietnam for first time

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Japanese emperor visits Vietnam for first time

Japanese emperor visits Vietnam for first timeJapan's emperor arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday for a whirlwind tour that will include a meeting with families of Japanese soldiers who stayed there after World War II. The emperor and empress were received by Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh and guards of honour at the Hanoi airport, where national flags were displayed. The 83-year-old Akihito and his wife, Michiko, are on their first visit to the country, the latest in a series of trips to former battlegrounds.


Trump eyes jump in defense spending

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Authorities investigate killing of hippo at El Salvador zoo

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Authorities investigate killing of hippo at El Salvador zoo

Authorities investigate killing of hippo at El Salvador zooSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador's widespread violence reached an unexpected corner with the brutal and fatal beating of the national zoo's beloved hippopotamus Gustavito.


Appeals court won't put Trump's travel ban case on hold

Appeals court won't put Trump's travel ban case on holdSEATTLE (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday denied a request from the U.S. Justice Department to put President Donald Trump's travel ban case on hold until he issues a new executive order.


Uber executive quits for not disclosing prior sexual harassment allegation - Recode

Uber executive quits for not disclosing prior sexual harassment allegation - Recode(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc's [UBER.UL] senior vice president of engineering, Amit Singhal, has left the company for failing to disclose a sexual harassment allegation, stemming from his tenure at Alphabet Inc's Google , Recode reported, citing sources. Singhal, who was appointed last month to work closely with Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, was asked to resign after Recode informed the company of the allegation this week, the technology news website said.


Stocks drift awaiting Trump tax plan details

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Stocks drift awaiting Trump tax plan details

Stocks drift awaiting Trump tax plan detailsNew York (AFP) - Wall Street and the major European indices drifted higher on Monday in advance of a major address by President Donald Trump, as investors in New York sent the Dow to a fresh record.


Takata pleads guilty in air bag scandal, agrees to pay $1B

Takata pleads guilty in air bag scandal, agrees to pay $1BDETROIT (AP) — Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. pleaded guilty to fraud Monday and agreed to pay $1 billion in penalties for concealing an air bag defect blamed for at least 16 deaths, most of them in the U.S.


Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling Had Amazing Reactions to ‘La La Land’ & ‘Moonlight’ Mixup at the Oscars and More News

Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling Had Amazing Reactions to ‘La La Land’ & ‘Moonlight’ Mixup at the Oscars and More NewsEverything you need to know about ‘La La Land’ & ‘Moonlight’ mix-up at the Oscars, ‘In Memoriam’ Oscar mix-up, celebrity reactions, Chrissy Teigen falling asleep during Casey Affleck’s acceptance speech, and Nicole Kidman’s strange handclapping technique at the Oscars. Get all the details at MarieClaire.com!


Ash Monday celebration

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Ash Monday celebration

Ash Monday celebrationGreeks traditionally celebrate Clean Monday, or Ash Monday, with a “flour war” in which revelers throw colored flour at each other on the streets. Clean Monday marks the beginning of Lent in the Eastern Orthodox Church calendar, and the start of a 40-day fast until Easter. See more news-related photo galleries and follow us on Yahoo News Photo Tumblr


The Latest: 911 call: Suspect thinks he killed 2 Iranians

The Latest: 911 call: Suspect thinks he killed 2 IraniansOLATHE, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly shooting at a Kansas bar that some witnesses said was racially motivated (all times local):


President Trump to boost defense spending by $54 billion, slash other agencies' budgets

President Trump to boost defense spending by $54 billion, slash other agencies' budgetsPresident Trump will propose a 10 percent increase in the budget for the Defense Department, a spending increase that will be offset by large spending cuts for other federal agencies.


U.S.-backed offensive pounds Islamic State in western Mosul as civilians flee

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U.S.-backed offensive pounds Islamic State in western Mosul as civilians flee

U.S.-backed offensive pounds Islamic State in western Mosul as civilians fleeU.S.-backed Iraqi security forces captured Mosul airport on Thursday, state television said, in a major gain in operations to drive Islamic State from the western half of the city. Elite Counter Terrorism forces advanced from the southwestern side and entered the Ghozlani army base along with the southwestern districts of Tal al-Rumman and al-Mamoun


Brazil's Carnival 2017: A week-long celebration of parades and street parties

Brazil's Carnival 2017: A week-long celebration of parades and street partiesRevelers all over Brazil are gearing up for parades, balls and street parties during Carnival week celebrations. Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival parade is world famous for the samba dancing, costumes that leave little to the imagination and the magnificent floats that roll down Avenida Marques de Sapucai, also known as the “sambadrome.” Sao Paulo will also have its main samba schools taking their floats to their sambadrome. Brazilians living through two years of steep recession and nearly 13 percent unemployment have grasped this year’s carnival as a chance to let off steam.


At $5, our favorite iPhone 7 Plus case just dropped to its lowest price ever

At $5, our favorite iPhone 7 Plus case just dropped to its lowest price ever

In a perfect world, we would all use our iPhones caseless. Apple's gorgeous design on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus deserves to be shown off, not hidden under a bunch of plastic or even leather. Unfortunately, Apple's latest aluminum iPhones are as slippery as they are sleek, so going "naked" isn't really an option unless you're willing to completely throw caution to the wind.

The next best thing to going caseless is using a paper-thin case that doesn't add any bulk to the phones, but still adds some grip and protects against scratches. And as it turns out, our favorite paper-thin iPhone 7 Plus case — the TOZO Case for iPhone 7 Plus — is on sale right now on Amazon at its lowest price ever.

Here are the highlights from the product page:

[Compatible with iPhone 7 Plus 5.5 inch] 0.35mm Thinnest protect case. Simple, elegant. The iPhone 7 Plus 5.5 inch case features a refined design, Maximum keep your iPhone 7 Plus slim and provide scratch protection. MATTE FACE - with matte optical texture, anti-glare(reduced reflection),reducing fingerprints or grease buildup. CAMERA RAISED - Camera hole ring raised protective layer, provide cell phone camera detail protection. PERFECT FIT - Specially designed for iPhone 7 Plus 5.5 inch, has precise cutouts for speakers, charging ports and buttons. Warning Tips: This Case is compatible only for iPhone 7 Plus 5.5 inch phones. It does not fit for iPhone 7 4.7 inch phones. TOZO also have same series for iPhone 7 4.7 inch phones. Please search "TOZO iPhone 7 Case" for the related items.

Note that there appears to be a very limited supply available at the $5 price point. Of course even if this seller runs out, this awesome case is well worth the regular price of $8.99 with free Prime shipping.


The Cutest Couples From the 2017 Oscars

The Cutest Couples From the 2017 OscarsChrissy Teigen and John Legend are couple goals on The Oscars red carpet. Check out all of our favorite couples looking hopelessly in love at Hollywood's biggest night.


German hostage beheaded by Philippine Islamists: govt

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German hostage beheaded by Philippine Islamists: govt

German hostage beheaded by Philippine Islamists: govtIslamic militants in the Philippines have beheaded the German hostage they were holding for ransom, the government in Manila said Monday. A video posted by the Abu Sayyaf group, which was monitored by intelligence group SITE, showed Jurgen Kantner being killed by a knife-wielding man. Shortly after the video appeared, government envoy Jesus Dureza confirmed the German's death.


Voluntary police program at heart of Trump immigration policy

Voluntary police program at heart of Trump immigration policyIn one executive order from January and in separate DHS guidelines published last week, the Trump administration is counting on local police officers to act as immigration agents. But will these efforts gain traction in a contentious environment?


North Korea spy agency runs arms operation out of Malaysia, U.N. says

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North Korea spy agency runs arms operation out of Malaysia, U.N. says

North Korea spy agency runs arms operation out of Malaysia, U.N. saysIt is in Kuala Lumpur's "Little India" neighborhood, behind an unmarked door on the second floor of a rundown building, where a military equipment company called Glocom says it has its office. Glocom is a front company run by North Korean intelligence agents that sells battlefield radio equipment in violation of United Nations sanctions, according to a United Nations report submitted to the Security Council seen by Reuters. Reuters found that Glocom advertises over 30 radio systems for "military and paramilitary" organizations on its Malaysian website, glocom.com.my.


Border walls: 'turnkey' answer to threats real and imagined

Border walls: 'turnkey' answer to threats real and imaginedBuilt to keep out migrants, traffickers, or an enemy group, border walls have emerged as a one-size-fits-all response to the vulnerability felt by many societies in today's globalized world, says an expert on the phenomenon. Practically non-existent at the end of World War II, by the time the Berlin Wall fell in 1989 the number of border walls across the globe had risen to 11. One third were intended to bring an end to a conflict, Vallet says, such as between north and south Cyprus, the two Koreas, and India and Pakistan.


Bloody accident and rain mar joyful Rio carnival

Bloody accident and rain mar joyful Rio carnivalThe truck, topped with one of the extravagant floats that symbolize the world's most famous carnival, was at the tail end of the Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school parade -- the first of six schools competing overnight. Brazilians living through two years of steep recession and nearly 13 percent unemployment have grasped this year's carnival as a chance to let off steam. In Rio especially, the thrill of hosting the Olympics six months ago has given way to the grim reality of rising crime and near bankruptcy of the state government.


Trump toasts nation's governors ahead of health care talks

Trump toasts nation's governors ahead of health care talksWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump toasted the nation's governors Sunday night, welcoming state leaders to a black-tie ball at the White House ahead of discussions about his plans to repeal and replace the so-called Obamacare law.


Japan emperor's Vietnam visit a sign of improved ties

Japan emperor's Vietnam visit a sign of improved tiesHANOI, Vietnam (AP) — When Nguyen Thi Xuan said goodbye to her Japanese husband in 1954, she thought he was going off for a year or two on another long assignment. She never imagined it would be more than half a century before she'd see him again.


Sunday, February 26, 2017

Photos of the day - February 26, 2017

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Photos of the day - February 26, 2017

Photos of the day - February 26, 2017Somali migrants cross the U.S. border into Canada; figure skating Gold medalist Choi Da-bin of South Korea, performs during the closing ceremony of the Asian Winter Games; Portland Timbers midfielder David Guzman and Los Angeles Galaxy forward Giovani dos Santos vie for the ball. See more news-related photo galleries and follow us on Yahoo News Photo Tumblr.


Syrian warplanes pound rebel-held area in central city

Syrian warplanes pound rebel-held area in central cityBEIRUT (AP) — Government warplanes pounded a rebel-held neighborhood in the central city of Homs on Sunday, killing at least three and wounding dozens, Syrian opposition activists said, and President Bashar Assad's forces pushed ahead in Syria's offensive on the historic town of Palmyra held by the Islamic State group.


Here’s the three new Nokia Android phones you’ve been waiting for

Here’s the three new Nokia Android phones you’ve been waiting forAbout five years too late, Nokia has finally entered the Android market. It's probably not quite what you were expecting: the phones really come from Nokia's new Finnish owner, HMD Global. But hey, they're Nokia phones running Android, and they look half-decent, so who are we to complain? Things get better when you hear about the design decisions HMD has been making. Just a few small companies (and Motorola) have done in the past, HMD is shipping all three phones with pure Android, no gimmicks, no bundled apps, and no bungled re-skinning. The three devices are called the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. The specs and price increase along with the number, but all three handsets look distinctly mid-range. It starts with the Nokia 3, the most basic of the new devices. It's featuring a 5-inch display up front, generic quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM underneath, and 16GB of storage, expandable with a microSD. nok3 The design looks a lot like the Nokia we've recently become familiar with: curved edges, a polycarbonate frame, and most of the flair coming from color. It's not a bad design, normally, but in a world of aluminum unibody, it's sorely in danger of feeling cheap. That's exactly what the Nokia 3 is, though, as it should be available in the spring for around $150. Just like the new 3310, there's a range of colors for you to choose from. nokia The Nokia 5 looks like a small step up in price, but hits a much more attractive place with the specs. Ther's a 5.2-inch display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a Wualcomm Snapdragon 430 underneath. That's a decent amount of power for a mid-range Android device, and especially given that it's running a naked version of Android with no bloat, should be enough for most day-to-day use. The polycarbonate body is also upgraded to aluminum, which helps with a more premium feel. It still looks to have a lot of bezel compared to this year's crop of smartphones, but at the price of the 5, you can lett that go. It should be shipping in Q2 for $200, which is a steal for a serious low-end handset these days. There's also one other piece of classic Nokia to be found in the 5's hardware: a 13-megapixel camera at the back and 6-megapixel front-facing camera. Provided that these are good lenses and not just gratuitously thrown on there to save the spec sheet, that could mean that Nokia's legendary mobile cameras are back for good. nok6 Finally, we've got the Nokia 6. It many ways, it's similar to the 5: aluminum body, Snapdragon 430 processor, but the screen has been upgraded to 5.5-inches and the RAM to 3GB. The camera also gets a small bump to 16 megapixels. There's also a limited edition available with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, if that really catches your eye. It's still not priced anywhere close to flagship smartphone pricing, with the regular version running about $250. None of these phones are going to change the world or compete with a new iPhone, but it looks to be a solid first step back into the phone-making business for Nokia. We'll have to wait and see how sales actually go -- for low-end phones like these, it will probably depend if they can get into any carrier retail stores -- but the future looks a little brighter for Nokia after today.