Tuesday, November 29, 2016

7 million-piece mosaic uncovered in Jericho

The beauty of the mosaic is only overshadowed by its size.

Philippines: 9 injured in bomb blast

Nine members of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's security team have been injured after their convoy was hit by an explosive device.

Plane carrying soccer team crashes in Colombia

[Breaking news update, posted at 7:13 a.m. ET]

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Friday, November 25, 2016

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Obama: Let's 'wait and see' on Trump

President Barack Obama in his final press conference abroad advised the world to "take a wait and see approach" for what a Donald Trump presidency may mean in terms of policy, but added that he would weigh in if the "ideals" of the country are called into question.

At least 133 killed in train derailment

At least 100 people were killed early Sunday morning when a Patna-Indore Express train derailed near India's northern city of Kanpur, Additional Director General of Police DS Chaudhary told CNN-affiliate CNN 18.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Beijing intervention roils waters for Hong Kong's top judge - Reuters


Reuters

Beijing intervention roils waters for Hong Kong's top judge
Reuters
Hong Kong Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma speaks to the media during a media tour of the Court of Final Appeal (CFA), after it officially moved to the former Legislative Council Building at Central, in Hong Kong, China September 18, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone ...
China's reformist finance minister oustedMarketWatch
Hong Kong lawyers prepare protest march after China inflames political crisisThe Guardian
'The beginning of the end for Hong Kong,' warns lawmakerCNBC
Christian Science Monitor -Daily Mail -Breitbart News -South China Morning Post
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7 things to watch

Donald Trump is attempting to crack Hillary Clinton's blue wall. And Clinton is hoping for a surge in Latino turnout fueled by opposition to Trump.

California's Prop 60 would make it legal to harass porn stars - Engadget


Engadget

California's Prop 60 would make it legal to harass porn stars
Engadget
California voters will decide this week if they will be able to become online condom cops, with the ability to out porn performers and get paid for it. That's the bottom line of Proposition 60, whose proponents were busted this week by San Jose Mercury ...
The Future of the Death Penalty Will Be Decided in These 3 StatesTIME
Big money in state politics: Sometimes it works, sometimes notSan Francisco Chronicle
the field poll - Field Research CorporationField Research Corporation

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

Yes, Donald Trump, the FBI Can Vet 650,000 Emails in Eight Days

Yes, Donald Trump, the FBI Can Vet 650,000 Emails in Eight Days
That's what computers are for. The post Yes, Donald Trump, the FBI Can Vet 650,000 Emails in Eight Days appeared first on WIRED.

FBI: New emails don't change conclusions on Clinton

FBI director James Comey said the agency is still of the opinion that Hillary Clinton should not face criminal charges over emails.

Race to 270: What's Donald Trump's Path?

Chuck Todd breaks down the path to victory for Donald Trump: “It's a narrow path, but it's not unrealistic,” Chuck says.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Monday, October 31, 2016

The pickup that won't die

The pickup that won't die

Don't blame Comey for this mess

James Comey is not primarily responsible for the political mess caused by the recent discovery of more emails that may be relevant to the investigation of Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server. These newly uncovered emails were not written, sent or received by Comey. He didn't store them on his computer, and it wasn't his fault that they were not reviewed many months ago during the initial investigation. In fact, Comey never even knew these emails existed until now.

Thiel Downplays Trump's Stance on Women and Tech to Defend His Support

Thiel Downplays Trump's Stance on Women and Tech to Defend His Support
At the National Press Club in Washington today, the Facebook board member said he wasn't Trump. But he still supports him. The post Thiel Downplays Trump's Stance on Women and Tech to Defend His Support appeared first on WIRED.

Bats: The 60-MPH Speed Demons of the Sky

Bats: The 60-MPH Speed Demons of the Sky
Bats have a little secret I'd like to share with you: They can be astonishingly fast. The post Bats: The 60-MPH Speed Demons of the Sky appeared first on WIRED.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Sunday, October 16, 2016

DRAMATIC TWIST Wife of missing NC man found dead in creek

DRAMATIC TWIST Wife of missing NC man found dead in creek

Why sex assault victims sometimes delay...

Former sex crimes prosecutor Matthew Galluzzo joins Ari Melber to discuss why sexual assault victims sometimes wait years to come forward.

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Richard Branson believes in this start up

When school is free, you might expect all enthusiastic children to show up, but what if they can't afford the uniform, school equipment and shoes?

Forget Singapore! Asia has a new garden city ...

Move over Singapore -- Ho Chi Minh City could be Asia's next garden city.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

BlackBerry's Rise and Fall in 10 Phones

BlackBerry's Rise and Fall in 10 Phones
The company announced Wednesday that it finally, officially would stop designing and producing its own smartphones. The post BlackBerry's Rise and Fall in 10 Phones appeared first on WIRED.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Sunday, September 25, 2016

US and South Korean navies in display of military might

The US and South Korean navies put on a show of force in the Sea of Japan on Monday, the latest in a string of displays of military might in response to North Korea's testing of nuclear warheads and ballistic missiles.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Join WIRED's Emmys 2016 Liveblog

Join WIRED's Emmys 2016 Liveblog
A lot of very excellent people from a lot of amazing TV shows are vying for Emmys dominance tonight. We'll be liveblogging the whole thing here-stay tuned. The post Join WIRED's Emmys 2016 Liveblog appeared first on WIRED.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Doctor: Other than pneumonia finding, exam normal

Hillary Clinton's campaign released additional medical information Wednesday after questions about her health intensified.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Trouble brews for world's oldest leader

Zimbabwe has known only one leader since independence. First as prime minister, then president, there has only been Robert Mugabe at the top for the last 36 years.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Trump and Clinton: What last night taught us

One thing is now clear: Voters face the starkest choice in generations about America's place in the world and how it leads.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Girl rescued from rubble of Italy quake that killed at least 250

Rescuers are still combing through the rubble in several small towns and villages in central Italy Thursday, a day after a strong earthquake shook the region and left at least 252 people dead.

Naval craft fires shots at Iranian vessel after harassment

A US Navy official told CNN four Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels conducted a "high-speed intercept" of the USS Nitze in waters near the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, deeming the incident "unsafe and unprofessional."

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Nadal's 'unforgettable' gold win

It was Spanish gold for Rafael Nadal in Rio Friday as he claimed Olympic tennis doubles victory alongside playing partner Marc Lopez.

ISIS loses control of key city

ISIS loses control of key city

The Power of No Man's Sky Is Making You Feel Insignificant

The Power of No Man's Sky Is Making You Feel Insignificant
"No Man's Sky" offers perhaps the first semi-accurate presentation, in a videogame, of the crushing majesty and endlessness of our own real universe. The post The Power of No Man's Sky Is Making You Feel Insignificant appeared first on WIRED.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Two-thirds of Team Russia cleared to take part in Games

The Russian Olympic Team believes between 265 and 270 of its athletes have been cleared to compete in the Rio Olympics, a team spokesperson says.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Killings spike in Philippines as Duterte cracks down on drugs

Killings spike in Philippines as Duterte cracks down on drugs

U.S. sent $400M cash to Iran

US officials confirmed Wednesday that the Obama administration secretly arranged a plane delivery of $400 million in cash on the same day Iran released four American prisoners and formally implemented the nuclear deal.

Nigeria clamps down on money transfers

The Central Bank of Nigeria has suddenly changed its policy toward money transfer operators, effectively blocking many services used by Nigerians to send money to and from the country.

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Sanders supporters walk out of DNC

Hundreds of Bernie Sanders delegates walked out of the Democratic National Convention just as their candidate moved to formally nominate Hillary Clinton by acclamation as the party's nominee for president.

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Monday, July 25, 2016

Our 10 Favorite Comic-Con Trailers, From Wonder Woman to Sherlock

Our 10 Favorite Comic-Con Trailers, From Wonder Woman to Sherlock
Last weekend in San Diego saw the premiere of many trailers for the most anticipated films and TV shows in the coming year. Here are the best of the best. The post Our 10 Favorite Comic-Con Trailers, From Wonder Woman to Sherlock appeared first on WIRED.

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Here's the Suicide Squad Teaser That Just Rocked Comic-Con

Here's the Suicide Squad Teaser That Just Rocked Comic-Con
Couldn't make it to Hall H? The teaser director David Ayer just showed to the audience there is now on Twitter. The post Here's the Suicide Squad Teaser That Just Rocked Comic-Con appeared first on WIRED.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Police: Same men rape woman 3 years later

A passer-by found the Indian student unconscious in the bushes of a park outside Rohtak and took her to a hospital. The 21-year-old later told police that she was not only drugged and gang-raped, but that two of her attackers drugged and raped her three years earlier.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

World waits for Beijing's move after South China Sea ruling

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague has issued a scathing legal rebuke of China's maritime claims in the South China Sea. This stunning decision pits the international legal order against the power of a rising China, with significant ramifications for both the international legal system and for the geopolitics of Southeast Asia. Whether law can constrain power now turns on how China, the United States and other countries in the region use the new decision.

Opinion: The real problem behind self-driving cars

We think of automobiles as American as baseball, apple pie, and hotdogs - or at least that's what the car advertisers have gotten us to believe.

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Super typhoon Nepartak expected to hit Taiwan early Friday

Taiwan is on high alert ahead of the arrival of "near-perfect" super typhoon Nepartak, expected to slam into the island early on Friday morning local time.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Indonesia: Ramadan attacks continue

A suicide bomber died Tuesday morning when he tried to enter police headquarters in the central Javanese city of Solo, Indonesia, authorities said.

Monday, July 4, 2016

ISLAM HOLY SITE TERROR 4 killed in suicide blast, latest Saudi Arabia attack

ISLAM HOLY SITE TERROR 4 killed in suicide blast, latest Saudi Arabia attack

West Bank settlement to expand after girl's death

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to allow the expansion of a West Bank settlement in the wake of the stabbing death of a 13-year-old Israeli-American girl, an Israeli official told CNN Sunday.

Man armed with sword barricades himself in Los Angeles cutlery store

Man armed with sword barricades himself in Los Angeles cutlery store

At least 32 reportedly shot in Chicago so far on Fourth of July weakened

At least 32 reportedly shot in Chicago so far on Fourth of July weakened

Best family films for July 4th

Best family films for July 4th

Suicide bomb near U.S. consulate

A suicide bomber killed only himself after detonating an explosive near the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency.

Monday, June 20, 2016

Lewandowski Is Out as Trump's Campaign Flails Like a Desperate Startup

Lewandowski Is Out as Trump's Campaign Flails Like a Desperate Startup
Fired founders. Desperate fundraising pleas. A dwindling user base. Trump the startup would not go far in the Silicon Valley. The post Lewandowski Is Out as Trump's Campaign Flails Like a Desperate Startup appeared first on WIRED.

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

New Clinton Video Celebrates Glass Ceiling-Shattering Win

New Clinton Video Celebrates Glass Ceiling-Shattering Win
The video features footage of and famous quotes by prominent female leaders, including Gloria Steinem and Rosa Parks, and of course, Clinton herself. The post New Clinton Video Celebrates Glass Ceiling-Shattering Win appeared first on WIRED.

Clinton's nomination: History's muted moment

Hillary Clinton made history Monday night -- a landmark achievement she marked in the most muted way possible.

Stanford rape: 'Your son must read this'

Victim's statement is moving to women, but the ones who should read it are men and boys; another letter written by the assailant's father shows why this is so.

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Trump receives his first un-endorsement

Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has received his first un-endorsement as the firestorm expands over his racially-focused attacks on a federal judge.

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Bose's Noise-Cancelling Wonder Headphones Go Wireless

Bose's Noise-Cancelling Wonder Headphones Go Wireless
With the QC35 and QC30 headphones, Bose brings quiet-time fun with no strings attached. The post Bose's Noise-Cancelling Wonder Headphones Go Wireless appeared first on WIRED.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Clinton becomes first woman to be major party's nominee

Hillary Clinton clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Monday, according to CNN's delegate and superdelegate count, and will become the first woman in the 240-year history of the United States to lead the presidential ticket of a major political party.