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Husband of Southwest incident victim speaks out

The husband of the passenger killed in the mid-air engine explosion aboard a Southwest Airlines plane tells NBC News that his late wife was constantly sending inspirational text messages to friends, spreading love and kindness.

13 semi truck drivers line up under bridge to stop man from committing suicide

The Michigan State Police, along with the help of 13 semi truck drivers,

Dallas Officer Shot At Home Depot Dies. 2 Others Still In Hospital.

A Dallas police officer has died and another remains in critical condition

Boeing reports jump in 1Q profits, lifts 2018 forecast

Boeing reported a surge in first-quarter profits on Wednesday and lifted its full-year earnings forecast following a strong performance in commercial aviation and defense programs. The results again reflect broad health in commercial aviation as the airline industry enjoys a more stable financial period and as flying becomes much more common in the Middle East, Asia and other developing regions. A big player in China, Boeing has often been seen as vulnerable to a trade war between the United States and China, a possibility that topped Wall Street's list of worries earlier this month but has receded of late amid softer rhetoric between Washington and Beijing.

Scott Pruitt Is Either A Liar Or Grossly Incompetent

Earlier this month, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt

What is an incel? Facebook post by Toronto van attack suspect focuses attention on misogynist culture that flourished on Reddit

The Toronto van attack, which killed 10 people and injured many more, seemed like an unexplained and unexpected act of brutality. Shortly before the attack on Monday, a chilling post appeared on the suspect's now-deleted Facebook feed. It saluted Elliot Rodger, and went onto use a number of words common to the dark internet community that appeared to have spawned it.

Israel demolishes home of Palestinian accused of killing settler

Israeli forces on early Tuesday demolished the West Bank house of a Palestinian accused of involvement in the killing of a settler in January, Israeli and Palestinian sources said. Ahmed Qunba's home in Jenin in the northern West Bank was destroyed in a controlled explosion, Palestinian security sources said. The Israeli army said in a statement that Qunba was part of the cell that shot dead Rabbi Raziel Shevah near Nablus in the northern West Bank.

Pit Bull Seen Clamping Down on Subway Rider's Foot in Harrowing Video

Authorities are now searching for the dog's owner.

Opponents and supporters of Trump's travel ban make their cases ahead of Supreme Court hearing

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the administration’s travel ban, dozens of interested parties – including states, business groups, foreign-policy experts and religious groups — have weighed in with friend-of-the-court briefs. Here’s some of what they are saying.

Meek Mill Released From Prison, Looks Forward To Resuming Music Career

Five months after his sentencing, Philadelphia-based rapper Meek Mill was

Toronto van attack victims: An 'incredible' charity worker and a sports-loving grandmother

An 80-year-old grandmother who loved Toronto sports teams nearly as much as her own family and a "brilliant" young woman who volunteered to build houses in the Dominican Republic were among the 10 people killed when a van plowed down a Toronto pavement. Other victims in Monday's attack included people from Jordan and South Korea, as well as a local college student. Though the names of most of the victims weren't immediately released, details began emerging about several of them as their families began mourning and memorials in their honour grew larger. Alek Minassian, a 25-year-old student, appeared in court in the city on Tuesday morning and was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder. Anne-Marie D'Amico The first victim was named as a charity worker called Anne-Marie D'Amico.  A friend has spoken of his anger at losing his friend - described by her loved ones as "incredible" and "a star". CBC reported Ms D'Amico's next of kin had been informed, and in an emotional Facebook post, Brodie MacDonald wrote: "I am so angry at the world today and I am so sorry that this happened to you and as tears roll down my face thinking about the incredible person that you were, please know that you made a difference in so many peoples' lives.  "You were a rock, a champion, a soldier, a nurturer, a friend in Dominican. You were what we all needed, when we needed it. "Your love for baseball is what brought you and I close, and it was to be our next meeting point in life as I was going to see you in less than three weeks when the Jays are hopefully going to pound the Red Sox in Toronto.  "Even though you won't be there, I'll hold a beer up for you my friend. Please rest easy." RIP Anne Marie D'Amico.����Wishing your family&close friends strength&peace in this heartbreaking time. #TorontoStrong#TorontoAttack#Toronto#TDot#TheSix A beautiful young life taken far too soon. �� TORONTO STANDS UNITED against hate, intolerance&bigotry!�� #NeverForgottenpic.twitter.com/zOqBVG5iEf— Aliya Ciara Scott (@Alicious84) April 24, 2018 According to Ms D'Amico's Facebook profile, she graduated Ryerson University in Toronto, and worked previously at The Badminton and Racquet Club of Toronto. She also volunteered at a Canada-based international humanitarian charity called Live Different. She helped build houses in the Dominican Republic in 2015 and 2017, according to Dave Hamilton, the charity's manager of school partnerships. He said she was "always up for a challenge and really wanted to help people out." It is understood her most recent job was with Invesco Canada, and the company's president Peter Intraligi is said to have confirmed her passing in a statement to CBC.  In it, he said: "Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all those impacted by this tragic event. "I can now confirm that unfortunately one of our employees has succumbed to her injuries. Out of respect for her and her family, we will not be providing any further comments." Dorothy Sewell Dorothy Sewell, was an 80-year-old great-grandmother of three and an avid fan of Toronto’s Blue Jays professional baseball club and the Maple Leaf National Hockey League team. “The best grandmother anyone could have asked for,” her grandson, Elwood Delaney said in a statement to The Telegraph. He also had harsh words for the man Toronto police have charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder. Dorothy Sewell, seen on the left with her family Credit: Elwood Delaney “Alek Minassian you are very lucky you are in a jail on the other side of the country, cause If I was there you would be in the ground,” Mr Delaney wrote on Facebook. “Thanks to you I had to tell my 3 children and my wife that cause of you they will no longer get to talk to Nan on there [sic] birthdays or Christmas. I love you Dorothy Sewell. You will always be loved and your love for sports will always be with me while I cheer with you. Go Toronto Go. Love you Nan.” Munir Najjar Munir Najjar was visiting Toronto from Jordan to see his son when he died in Monday’s attack. “RIP Munir, you lived as a peace man, a good father to your family and mine,” according to a Facebook post from Ahmad Kamleh. “Evil took you from us, God[‘s] face will kiss you, To God we Belong and to him we return.” Mr Kamleh, who self-identifies on Facebook as a native of East Jerusalem and the chief executive officer of a chemical-distribution company called Technochem Corp., wrote on Tuesday that he hoped God would give Mr Najjar a "better home” and that “the hate that took you from us will give us enough love.” Jordan's embassy in Ottawa is in contact with Najjar's family, according to state-run news agency Petra. No other information about Najjar was released.    

Man in custody after 2 Dallas officers, store employee shot

DALLAS (AP) — Two Dallas police officers were critically wounded in a shooting that also injured a home improvement store employee Tuesday, authorities said.

U.S. Press Freedom Ranking Falls Again, Thanks To 'Media-Bashing Enthusiast' Trump

WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump's unrelenting attacks on the free press

33 Tweets That Sum Up The Struggle Of Choosing A Baby Name

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'Maximum' security as Philippines readies Boracay shutdown

Police with assault rifles patrolled entry points to Boracay island on Tuesday just days before a six-month shutdown and clean-up of one of the Philippines' top tourist attractions. President Rodrigo Duterte had branded the renowned white-sand resort a "cesspool" fouled by dumped sewage and imposed the temporary ban on visitors that is due to take effect Thursday. In Boracay, police conducted exercises simulating clashes with protesters, terrorist attacks and a hostage incident even as they said there was no specific threat.

President Trump sends warning to Iran about restarting nuclear program

During an Oval Office meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Trump warned Iran that if it restarts its nuclear program, it will have “bigger problems” than it had before.

White House doctor refuses to pull out as Trump's nominee for veterans job

By Steve Holland and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's physician Ronny Jackson will continue as the nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs department after allegations about his conduct stalled his Senate hearing for the job, a White House official said on Tuesday. Jackson met with Trump after the president left open the possibility during a news conference that the physician would withdraw from the process. Afterward, the White House said there was a feeling the doctor - well liked by administration figures from both parties - was being railroaded.

12 Questions People In Polyamorous Relationships Are Sick Of Hearing

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Assault on woman by Iranian cops sparks headscarves debate

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A grainy video of female officers from Iran's morality police assaulting a young woman whose headscarf only loosely covered her hair has sparked a new public debate on the decades-long requirement for women in the Islamic Republic.

Toronto crash: Suspect charged with killing 10 people and 13 counts of attempted murder

The driver of a van that ploughed into people on a busy downtown Toronto street has appeared in court where he was charged with 10 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted murder. Alek Minassian of Richmond Hill, Ontario, appeared in the courtroom in Toronto wearing a jumpsuit, handcuffs, and said little except to confirm that he understood the proceedings. Mr Minassian allegedly drove “half mile to one mile” down the street, district chief for Toronto Fire Stephen Powell told CNN.

Cops Make Arrest In Infamous 'Golden State Killer' Case: Report

Police say a man is in custody who may be responsible for a series of 12

This Mercedes-Benz Maybach SUV Concept Might Soon Become the Fanciest Car in the World

Unveiled before the 2018 Beijing Auto Show, the all-electric SUV concept includes a built-in heated ebony tray that holds a teapot and cups

Israel warns of attack if Russia air defences used in Syria

Israel's Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Tuesday that his country would attack Russian S-300 air defence systems in Syria if they were used against Israeli targets. "What's important to us is that the defensive weapons the Russians are giving Syria won't be used against us," Lieberman told the news website Ynet. Russia and Syria signed an accord in 2010 for the S-300 system but the missiles have not been delivered because of Israeli pressure, according to Kommersant.

Joy Reid Doubles Down: Homophobic Posts ‘Hacked,' ‘Fraudulent’

MSNBC's Joy Reid is standing by her claim that her now-defunct blog was the

Merkel Has Disastrously Bungled Her Relationship With Trump

The chancellor’s approach has been typical of German foreign policy: moralistic, hypocritical — and completely ineffective.

Nigerian lawmakers invite Buhari to discuss communal killings

Nigerian lawmakers voted on Wednesday to invite President Muhammadu Buhari to the House of Representatives to discuss a spate of killings in central Nigeria. Hundreds of people have died in clashes this year between semi-nomadic herdsmen and settled farmers in central states, including 16 killed in an attack on a church in Benue on Tuesday. The violence has raised questions about the government's ability to maintain security in the country, putting pressure on Buhari less than a year before an election he wants to contest [nL8N1S18P7].

Millennial Health Study Reveals a Widespread Driver of This Generation’s Illnesses

Isolation should not be taken lightly.

Uranus Is Actually A Giant Ball Of Farts Floating In Space, Study Finds

Someone light a match.

Toronto Van Attack: Suspect ID'd as 25-Year-Old University Student as First Victim Is Named

The first of 10 victims was identified as Anne Marie D'Amico, who worked at an investment management firm.

Taiwan to stage live-fire drill simulating China "invasion"

Taiwan will practice thwarting a Chinese "invasion" in annual live fire drills in June, simulating surprise coastal assaults to reflect increased military threats from Beijing, officials said Tuesday. China's growing military is increasingly flexing its muscles and held live-fire drills last week in the Taiwan Strait -- the narrow waterway separating the Chinese mainland from Taiwan -- following weeks of naval manoeuvres in the area. Chinese officials said their drills were to safeguard Beijing's territorial sovereignty, a major priority for President Xi Jinping.

NRA members destroy products of outdoor company that cut ties with the organisation

National Rifle Association (NRA) members have been posting videos of destroying products made by Yeti after the company cut ties with the group in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting. Yeti primarily makes high-end outdoors products, including iceboxes costing between $250 to $1,300 according to the Washington Post. The company had been offering NRA members a discount on its products often used for outdoor events.

Kanye West Sets Twitter Alight With Cryptic '2024' Message

Did Kanye West just confirm his presidential run on Twitter?

America Must Come to Terms with Reality in Syria

The joint attack carried out by the United States, United Kingdom and France on April 14 in Syria—targeting three sites related to Assad’s chemical weapons program—was a firm reaction and punishment for Assad’s continued use of chemical weapons against Syrian civilians. What singled out this chemical weapons attack from others Assad carried out over the past year was that it was not limited to the use of chlorine. The large number of civilian casualties and the fact that sarin nerve agent was mixed with the chlorine sparked the second military response by the Trump administration—this time together with the United Kingdom and France—with the aim of upholding the well-established international norm against the use of chemical weapons.

Eurofighter doubts U.S. will use nuclear certification to tilt German jets bid

By Andrea Shalal BERLIN (Reuters) - The head of Eurofighter on Wednesday said he did not expect the United States to slow certification of the European fighter's ability to carry nuclear weapons as a way to influence a competition to replace Germany's aging 90 Tornado jets. The Eurofighter is a joint project between British defense group BAE, European airplane maker Airbus and Italy's Leonardo. Airbus and Eurofighter on Tuesday submitted six binders of information to the German defense ministry, which has said it will prioritize a European fighter, but has also asked for information about the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet and Boeing Co's F-15E and F/A-18E/F jets.

'Golden State Killer' case: Ex-policeman arrested over 1970s murder spree after DNA breakthrough

Police in California have arrested a former police officer believed to be the "Golden State Killer", apparently solving a notorious decades-old mystery over the identity of the man behind dozens of rapes and multiple murders in California in the 1970s and 1980s. Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, was arrested at his home and he initially was charged with eight counts of murder and could face dozens more charges, authorities said. Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County district attorney, was joined by officials from across the state and relatives of victims on Wednesday to announce that DNA evidence developed in the past six days had led to his arrest. She added he had lived for more than three decades on a quiet suburban street in Citrus Heights. Neighbours said DeAngelo had been living in the neighbourhood for 30 years and described him as a “relatively nice guy” who was prone to “cursing outbursts you could hear down the street.” Police and television crews at DeAngelo's house in Citrus Heights, California The Golden State Killer, also known as the "East Area Rapist" and "Original Nightstalker," is suspected of carrying out at least 12 murders and 45 rapes in California between 1976 and 1986, according to the FBI.  The armed and masked prowler sneaked in through windows at night and surprised sleeping victims who ranged in age from 13 to 41. When encountering a couple, he was known to tie up the man and pile dishes on his back. He threatened to kill both victims if he heard plates crash to the floor while he raped the woman. He then ransacked the house, taking souvenirs, notably coins and jewellery before fleeing on foot or bicycle. Despite an outpouring of thousands of tips over the years, DeAngelo's name had not been on the radar of law enforcement before last week, Ms Schubert said. "We knew we were looking for a needle in a haystack, but we also knew that needle was there," she said. "It was right here in Sacramento." A break in the case and the arrest came together in "light speed" during the past six days, Schubert said, though authorities refused to reveal what led to DeAngelo. Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones, left, talks to reporters about the arrest Joesph James DeAngelo, seen in photo, on suspicion of committing a string of violent crimes in the 1970s and 1980s Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones said detectives with "dogged determination" were able to get a sample of DNA from something DeAngelo discarded, though he wouldn't say what the item was. The genetic material was not a match, but there were enough similarities for investigators to return for more and they said they were able to get a conclusive match. After watching DeAngelo for several days, deputies took him by surprise on Tuesday. "It looked as though he might have been searching his mind to execute a particular plan he may have had," but never had time to act, Jones said. DeAngelo was arrested on suspicion of committing double-killings in Sacramento and Ventura counties and later charged with four counts of murder in Orange County, officials said. Ventura County District Attorney Gregory Totten said prosecutors would seek the death penalty. The Golden State Killer was the subject of "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," a best-selling book by Michelle McNamara. McNamara died two years ago at the age of 46 but her book helped spark renewed interest in the case. Michelle McNamara, and her husband, comedian Patton Oswal Credit: AP DeAngelo was once a policeman, who was reportedly fired from Auburn police in 1979, accused of stealing a can of dog repellent and a hammer from a Sacramento shop.  The city manager was quoted in a newspaper article as saying that DeAngelo was dismissed after he “failed to answer any of the city’s investigations and did not request an administrative hearing.” At one point back in the 1970s, DeAngelo asked his brother-in-law what he thought about the crime spree committed by the person then best known as the East Area Rapist, Oxygen.com reported.  DeAngelo is believed to be originally from Bath, New York. He served in Vietnam after graduating from Folsom Senior High School in June 1964 and on his return completed an associate’s degree with honours in police science at Sierra College. He then graduated from California State University at Sacramento with a degree in criminal justice. At some point, he had also interned with the Roseville Police Department.

Mayor: Dallas police officer dies day after shooting

The mayor of Dallas says a police officer has died after a shooting that critically wounded a second officer and a store employee.

'Fortnite' Will Face Serious Battle Royale Competition on PS4 From 'H1Z1'

Finally, a battle royale game for adults on PS4.

Some antidepressants may be linked to dementia: study

Long-term use of certain anti-depressants have been linked to dementia in a large British study, researchers said Thursday, though they could not definitively conclude that the drugs were the cause. The study in more than 300,000 people in Britain found that those diagnosed with dementia were almost a third more likely to have been prescribed so-called anticholinergic medicines to treat depression and certain bladder conditions between four and 20 years earlier. "What we don't know for sure is whether the medication is the cause" of the dementia, said George Savva from the University of East Anglia's School of Health Science.

Trump's Budget Director Admits He Spoke Only To Lobbyists Who Paid Him

Mick Mulvaney, President Donald Trump's budget director, raised eyebrows on

BMW Concept iX3 Plugs Into Beijing With 249+ Miles Of Range

The concept will morph into a fully electric version of the X3 in 2020.

Toronto police eye deadly van attack suspect's 'cryptic message'

By Anna Mehler Paperny and Nichola Saminather TORONTO (Reuters) - The man accused of plowing a rental van into pedestrians on a crowded Toronto sidewalk, killing 10 people in Canada's deadliest mass killing in decades, left a "cryptic message" on social media before his attack, police said on Tuesday. Suspect Alek Minassian, 25, was charged with 10 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted murder in the incident. One possible clue to his motive emerged on Tuesday as Facebook confirmed Minassian wrote a post before the incident that referenced an "incel rebellion." The term is shorthand used in some online message boards for "involuntary celibacy", a loose social media movement of men who blame women for their celibacy.

Melania Trump, Brigitte Macron visit National Gallery of Art

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron bid a brief adieu to the White House on Tuesday for a visit with the works of Paul Cezanne at the National Gallery of Art.

Gang member Erick Davila set to be executed in hours over killing of young girl and grandmother at birthday party

A former gang member sentenced to death for killing a five-year-old girl and her grandmother when he opened fire at a child’s birthday party is to be executed in Texas. Erick Davila has spent nine years on death row after used a laser-sighted semi-automatic rifle to spray bullets at about 20 people — more than a dozen of them children — in apparent retaliation for an attack by one of the people attending the party. Annette Stevenson, 48, and her granddaughter, Queshawn Stevenson, were killed in the 6 April 2008 attack and four others were wounded, including the girl celebrating her ninth birthday.