Read: Justice Department summary of Mueller report
Attorney General William Barr on Sunday submitted to Congress his summary of the main conclusions from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation saying "The Special Counsel's investigation did not find that the Trump campaign or anyone associated with it conspired or coordinated with Russia in its efforts to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election."7 years ago
How Twitter’s algorithm is amplifying extreme political rhetoric
We are constantly working to bring people who use Twitter relevant content, and one way we do that is by looking at content and accounts followed by people you follow. This does mean that you might sometimes see accounts or content you don't agree with, but our efforts should not amplify behavior that is meant to intimidate, harass, or threaten others.7 years ago
Broken-hearted but not broken: New Zealand prays together
"We are broken-hearted but we are not broken. We are alive. We are together. We are determined to not let anyone divide us," said Gamal Fouda the Al Noor mosque's imam that hosted7 years ago
‘Rise up!’ NZ students heal with haka after mosque attacks
"Whenever I haka, I feel like I am from the tribe, standing with them — that all their spirits are with us," said high school student Georgia Horiana Myers Meihana, after she and her classmates finished reciting a karakia, or Maori prayer, at a flower memorial. "To us, it doesn't feel like we're just shouting words."7 years ago
Who holds the crown for the most subscribers on YouTube?
YouTube icon PewDiePie is close to losing his crown as having the most YouTube subscribers. India media company T-Series is catching up.7 years ago
Trump’s invective at John McCain dismays some Republicans
President Donald Trump aimed new blasts of invective at the late John McCain, even claiming credit for the senator's moving Washington funeral and complaining he was never properly thanked and his statements are garnering outcry from Republicans.7 years ago
‘Full House’ to big house in college scheme? Experts differ
Some of the wealthy parents accused of paying bribes to get their kids into top universities may get short stints behind bars, if convicted, to send a message that the privileged are not above the law, some lawyers say. But others predict that most, if not all, will end up with probation and a fine, particularly if they quickly agree to accept responsibility and cooperate, which observers anticipate many will do.7 years ago
After mosque attacks, New Zealand bans ‘military-style’ guns
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a ban of "military-style" semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines like those used in the shootings at Christchurch mosques last week.7 years ago
WATCH: Google gets gaming launching Stadia video game streaming service
Google is not making a gaming console. It is, however, launching a streaming service just for video games that will work on any TV with Chromecast, computers running a Chrome browser, and Google's Pixel devices. You don't download the games to your devices, just play them over any Wi-Fi connection.7 years ago
EU fines Google $1.7 billion for abusing online ads market
European Union regulators have fined Google 1.49 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for abusing its dominant role in online advertising, the third big antitrust penalty they've given the internet giant since 2017.7 years ago
UK’s May askes EU to delay Brexit until June 30
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Theresa May formally asked the European Union on Wednesday to postpone Britain’s departure from the bloc — due in nine days — until June 30. But a frustrated EU has warned it could keep Britain waiting for an answer. In a letter to European Council President Donald Tusk, May said […]7 years ago
Labrador retriever most pup-ular US dog breed for 28th year
Labrador retrievers aren't letting go of their hold on U.S. dog lovers, but German shorthaired pointers are tugging on the top ranks of doggy popularity, according to new American Kennel Club data.7 years ago
Church Volunteers released from Russia
The two volunteers for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been released from Russia and are out of the country after being held for more than 3 weeks.7 years ago
‘Angels of the sky’ offer flights into flooded Nebraska city
Flooding from the Platte River and other waterways is so bad that just one highway lane into Fremont remains uncovered, authorities said Monday. Emergency responders have restricted access for safety reasons, leaving residents in the city of 26,000 stuck on an island in the middle of Nebraska farm country, about 40 miles northwest of Omaha.7 years ago
Utah Supreme Court considers new trial for officer’s death
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The Utah Supreme Court has heard arguments over the possibility of a new trial for a woman convicted as an accomplice in a police officer’s killing. The Daily Herald reports that no decision was reached when the court convened at Brigham Young University Monday to hear whether Meagan Grunwald should have […]7 years ago
New Zealand leader vows to deny notoriety to mosque gunman
"He is a terrorist. He is a criminal. He is an extremist. But he will, when I speak, be nameless," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday in an address to Parliament. "He may have sought notoriety, but we in New Zealand will give him nothing — not even his name."7 years ago
Dairy Queen Free Cone Day
“We love that our tradition of Free Cone Day has become synonymous with the return of warmer weather and bringing people together,” said Maria Hokanson, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Dairy Queen. “We know the start of soft-serve season brings joy to our fans, and we can’t wait to help spread smiles.”7 years ago
Sugary drinks linked to higher risk of premature death, especially for women, study says
Compared with women who had sugary beverages less than once per month, those who had more than two servings a day -- defined as a standard glass, bottle or can -- had a 63% increased risk of premature death, according to a study published Monday in the journal Circulation. Men who did the same had a 29% increase in risk.7 years ago
To help fight vaping, schools look to their own students
The US Food and Drug Administration announced in November that vaping had increased nearly 80% among high schoolers and 50% among middle schoolers since the year before.7 years ago
Be Kind, Please Rewind: Oregon Blockbuster is last on Earth
"It's pure stubbornness, for one. We didn't want to give in," said general manager Sandi Harding, who has worked at the franchise for 15 years and receives a lot of the credit for keeping it alive well past its expiration date. "We did everything we could to cut costs and keep ourselves relevant."7 years ago
Kansas hopes to resurrect proof-of-citizenship voting law in Salt Lake Court
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Monday in Salt Lake City over the constitutionality of a struck-down Kansas statute that had required people to provide documents proving their U.S. citizenship before they could register to vote.7 years ago
Ethiopian Airlines says analysis of flight recorders begins
Analysis of the flight recorders of the crashed Ethiopian Airlines plane has begun, the airline said Friday, and The New York Times reported that the pilot requested permission "in a panicky voice" to return to the airport shortly after takeoff as the plane dipped up and down sharply and appeared to gain startling speed.7 years ago
Israel-Gaza fighting ebbs, Gaza rockets reportedly a misfire
Cross-border fighting between Israel and Gaza's ruling Hamas group appeared to be winding down Friday, amid reports of an Egyptian-brokered truce and Israeli media saying a misfire was believed to be responsible for the rare Gaza rocket attack on Tel Aviv that triggered the exchange.7 years ago
