These are the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois

Feb 16, 2019 - 18:34 - -

These are the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois  CNN

Police have released the names of the five victims in Friday's mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois.

Trump’s Attempt to Circumvent Congress Leaves Uneasy Senate Republicans With Hard Choice

Feb 16, 2019 - 16:14 - -

Trump’s Attempt to Circumvent Congress Leaves Uneasy Senate Republicans With Hard Choice  The New York Times

It remains to be seen whether Senate Republicans will act collectively to try to stop the president or how far into uncharted territory they are willing to follow him.

Vatican defrocks ex

Feb 16, 2019 - 16:21 - -

Vatican defrocks ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick for sexual abuse  Vox.com

The Vatican has defrocked Theodore McCarrick, an ex-cardinal and the former archbishop of Washington, in the most significant punishment to date in the ...

Behind The Border 'Crisis': More Migrant Families Risk Dangerous Remote Crossings

Feb 15, 2019 - 20:47 - -

Behind The Border 'Crisis': More Migrant Families Risk Dangerous Remote Crossings  NPR

Large groups of migrants are crossing isolated parts of the Southwest border. Border Patrol agents call it a crisis, and advocates say immigration officials ...

Amazon exec invites Ocasio

Feb 16, 2019 - 17:04 - -

Amazon exec invites Ocasio-Cortez to tour facilities after criticism | TheHill  The Hill

An executive with Amazon on Friday invited Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to visit the corporation's facilities after she denounced its treatment of ...

Mormons to allow missionaries to call home weekly, instead of twice yearly

Feb 16, 2019 - 17:15 - -

Mormons to allow missionaries to call home weekly, instead of twice yearly  NBCNews.com

The move is aimed at encouraging families to be more involved in the missionary experience, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said.

Tear down that border wall: Is Beto's battlecry the new Dem litmus test for 2020?

Feb 16, 2019 - 14:13 - -

Tear down that border wall: Is Beto's battlecry the new Dem litmus test for 2020?  Fox News

Beto O'Rourke may have inadvertently got the ball rolling this week on an emerging litmus test for Democrats eyeing the White House in 2020 when he said he ...

Ethics officials questioned shifting explanations on Trump’s reimbursement to Michael Cohen for hush

Feb 16, 2019 - 00:02 - -

Ethics officials questioned shifting explanations on Trump’s reimbursement to Michael Cohen for hush-money payment, House Oversight chairman says  The Washington Post

The revelation by Trump attorney Rudolph Giuliani that the president repaid Cohen prompted ethics officials to press the president's lawyers about the payment.

Islamic State's 'caliphate' is on the brink of defeat in Syria

Feb 16, 2019 - 15:29 - -

Islamic State's 'caliphate' is on the brink of defeat in Syria  New York Post

U.S.-backed fighters in Syria are closing in on the Islamic State's last enclave on the Euphrates, bringing its self-declared caliphate to the brink of total defeat.

Pence met with silence after mentioning Trump in Munich speech | TheHill

Feb 16, 2019 - 16:23 - -

Pence met with silence after mentioning Trump in Munich speech | TheHill  The Hill

Vice President Pence was met with silence on Friday when he mentioned President Trump at a security conference in Munich.

U.S. Masses Aid Along Venezuelan Border As Some Humanitarian Groups Warn Of Risks

Feb 16, 2019 - 14:00 - -

U.S. Masses Aid Along Venezuelan Border As Some Humanitarian Groups Warn Of Risks  NPR

The U.S. effort to distribute tons of food and medicine to needy Venezuelans is more than just a humanitarian mission. The operation is also designed to foment ...

Missionaries and nurses trapped in Haiti as protests sweep country

Feb 16, 2019 - 14:29 - -

Missionaries and nurses trapped in Haiti as protests sweep country  CNN

A group of 24 Canadian missionaries and another of nurses are among visitors stranded in Haiti by ongoing street protests sweeping through the Caribbean ...

Uber sues NYC to contest cap on drivers

Feb 16, 2019 - 15:18 - -

Uber sues NYC to contest cap on drivers  TechCrunch

Uber filed a lawsuit against New York City, The Verge reported. The company wants to overturn New York City's rule that caps the number of new ride-hailing ...

PepsiCo plans layoffs, plant closures in overhaul

Feb 15, 2019 - 13:37 - -

PepsiCo plans layoffs, plant closures in overhaul  MarketWatch

PepsiCo Inc. plans to shed jobs and close plants over the next few years as part of a new restructuring program, as Chief Executive Ramon Laguarta looks to ...

Payless is closing all its 2,100 US stores

Feb 16, 2019 - 04:31 - -

Payless is closing all its 2,100 US stores  CNN

Payless is the latest retail chain to close up shop in the United States.

Amazon’s HQ2 New York plans didn’t need to end this way

Feb 16, 2019 - 12:53 - -

Amazon’s HQ2 New York plans didn’t need to end this way  Engadget

After the pageantry of searching for a new spot for its headquarters, some had expected Amazon's decision to move to New York be a done deal. Not so.

Samsung Galaxy S10 event: date, time and what to expect from Unpacked 2019

Feb 16, 2019 - 15:00 - -

Samsung Galaxy S10 event: date, time and what to expect from Unpacked 2019  The Verge

We're just a few days away from Samsung's giant 10th anniversary Galaxy S10 event on February 20th, and it's looking like it'll be one of the biggest phone ...

The phone trend you least expect makes you crave your phone more

Feb 16, 2019 - 12:00 - -

The phone trend you least expect makes you crave your phone more  CNET

The color of your phone should be the last thing on your mind. It's the camera quality, battery and screen size that pull you toward the upcoming Galaxy S10, ...

From Echo to Ring doorbell and Fire TV, are you comfortable Amazon with controlling your smart home?

Feb 16, 2019 - 13:00 - -

From Echo to Ring doorbell and Fire TV, are you comfortable Amazon with controlling your smart home?  USA TODAY

Amazon missed smartphones, but it is making up for it with the Eero, Echo, Ring doorbell, Fire TV and much much more.

Apple just reportedly bought a startup that specializes in helping companies build voice apps

Feb 15, 2019 - 22:19 - -

Apple just reportedly bought a startup that specializes in helping companies build voice apps  Business Insider

Apple has acquired Pullstring, a startup that helps clients publish voice apps, according to a new report.

Bruno Ganz, actor who played Hitler in Downfall, dies aged 77

Feb 16, 2019 - 13:57 - -

Bruno Ganz, actor who played Hitler in Downfall, dies aged 77  The Guardian

Bruno Ganz, the Swiss actor who played Adolf Hitler in the film Downfall, has died in Zurich at the age of 77, his agent said on Saturday.

Lee Radziwill, iconic socialite and Jackie Kennedy's sister, dead at 85

Feb 16, 2019 - 16:36 - -

Lee Radziwill, iconic socialite and Jackie Kennedy's sister, dead at 85  Page Six

The younger sister of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, had suffered from age-related disease in recent years, but was still in good health.

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arrive in Cabo After Emergency Landing

Feb 16, 2019 - 14:46 - -

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arrive in Cabo After Emergency Landing  TMZ

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox arrive in Cabo after their private jet lost a tire.

Chrissy Teigen Just Roasted Kim Kardashian for Her Extravagant Valentine’s Day Present

Feb 15, 2019 - 19:18 - -

Chrissy Teigen Just Roasted Kim Kardashian for Her Extravagant Valentine’s Day Present  Glamour

For Valentine's Day, Kanye West hired Kenny G to play a private show for Kim Kardashian West, and Chrissy Teigen roasted the couple for it. See what she said.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee Bucks to play for Greece in FIBA world championships

Feb 16, 2019 - 16:09 - -

Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee Bucks to play for Greece in FIBA world championships  ESPN

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he'll play for Greece in the FIBA World Championships, which starts in China on Aug. 31.

Anthony Davis praises Knicks while putting rival back in play

Feb 16, 2019 - 17:40 - -

Anthony Davis praises Knicks while putting rival back in play  New York Post

The Knicks figured to have an in because of Anthony Davis' reported preference to play in New York long-term in addition to the Lakers. However, he made a ...

Matt Kuchar apologizes, will pay $50G to caddie after being accused of being a cheapskate

Feb 16, 2019 - 12:36 - -

Matt Kuchar apologizes, will pay $50G to caddie after being accused of being a cheapskate  Fox News

Pro golfer Matt Kuchar was forced to apologize on Friday and will fork out $50000 to his caddie after he brushed off criticism that he paid him just $5000 despite ...

2019 Genesis Open leaderboard: Justin Thomas tied for lead as Round 2 action spills into Saturday

Feb 16, 2019 - 01:56 - -

2019 Genesis Open leaderboard: Justin Thomas tied for lead as Round 2 action spills into Saturday  CBS Sports

Thomas is tied atop the leaderboard with Adam Scott after a loaded Friday at Riviera.

'My battery is low and it's getting dark': Mars rover Opportunity's last message to scientists

Feb 14, 2019 - 20:29 - -

'My battery is low and it's getting dark': Mars rover Opportunity's last message to scientists  WLS-TV

NASA's Opportunity Mars rover was built to operate for just 90 days, but kept going for 15 years. NASA officially declared it dead on Wednesday, and its last ...

Year in space put US astronaut's immune system on high alert compared to his Earth

Feb 16, 2019 - 16:30 - -

Year in space put US astronaut's immune system on high alert compared to his Earth-bound twin  Daily Mail

A year in the International Space Station changed some of the activity in astronaut Scott Kelly's immune system compared to his twin brother Mark, rendering his ...

Biggest supermoon of the year will happen this week

Feb 16, 2019 - 16:03 - -

Biggest supermoon of the year will happen this week  WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

Tuesday, February 19, a super snow moon will light up the sky. The moon will be 221734 miles from Earth on February 19, according to EarthSky, making it the ...

Space Photos of the Week: The Trail of Opportunity and More

Feb 16, 2019 - 13:00 - -

Space Photos of the Week: The Trail of Opportunity and More  WIRED

This week, NASA had to say farewell to the Opportunity rover, which had been exploring Mars for the past 15 years. Its final months are a tale of grit, literal and ...

Measles outbreak 2019: How states make it too easy to avoid vaccines

Feb 16, 2019 - 13:20 - -

Measles outbreak 2019: How states make it too easy to avoid vaccines  Vox.com

The era of religious and moral vaccine exemptions needs to end — and fast.

'Zombie' deer disease is in 24 states and thousands of infected deer are eaten each year, expert warns

Feb 16, 2019 - 15:15 - -

'Zombie' deer disease is in 24 states and thousands of infected deer are eaten each year, expert warns  USA TODAY

An infectious disease deadly in deer has spread to 24 states as experts warn the ailment – unofficially dubbed "zombie" deer disease – could one day hit ...

How effective is this year's flu shot?

Feb 15, 2019 - 11:47 - -

How effective is this year's flu shot?  WVLT.TV

The United States is in the middle of flu season and new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this year's flu vaccine appears to be ...

Russian Trolls Promoted Anti

Feb 14, 2019 - 20:52 - -

Russian Trolls Promoted Anti-Vaccination Propaganda That May Have Caused Measles Outbreak, Researcher Claims  Newsweek

The same Russian trolls who attempted to provoke racial tensions and influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election were also responsible for ...