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A father held hostage by Taliban-linked militants in Afghanistan and Pakistan for five years has been charged with sexual assault. Joshua Boyle, 34, who with his wife Caitlan Coleman Boyle was captured by the Haqqani network in Afghanistan in October 2012, will have his case discussed during a brief preliminary hearing at a court in Ottowa, Canada, on Wednesday. The Canadian citizen, whose American wife gave birth to their three children while in captivity, faces a total of 15 charges, including eight counts of assault, two of sexual assault, two claims of unlawful confinement, and one accusation of uttering death threats. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2AhIihC via Latest News

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Thursday that he “screwed up” during his time serving in the Trump administration. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2E83OaU via Latest News

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to introduce legislation that will crack down on so-called “fake news” during French election campaigns, calling the spread of such misinformation a threat to democracy. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ETS4tI via Latest News

SEATTLE (AP) — A series of small earthquakes around Mount St. Helens in Washington state startled residents as far away as Portland, Oregon, and Seattle early Wednesday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lRZJko via Latest News

Russia's defence ministry on Thursday said two servicemen were killed in a mortar attack by Islamist militants in Syria on New Year's Eve, but denied media reports seven military planes were destroyed. "As darkness fell, the Hmeimim air base was subjected to sudden mortar shelling from a mobile group of militants. As a result of the shelling, two servicemen were killed," the defence ministry said in a statement to Russian agencies. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2qpZRwi via Latest News

After a video teaser on YouTube, followed by another on Twitter, OnePlus has finally announced the OnePlus 5T Sandstone White edition. It will be available for purchase on January 9 in only one configuration. The Sandstone finish resembles the older OnePlus One and OnePlus Two phones. The phone is also the same as the Star Wars Limited Edition we showed you last month, minus the logo on the back and the fancy retail box contents. The OnePlus 5T Sandstone White Edition will be available only in the 8GB/128GB memory flavor. The more affordable version with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2AuyT6v via IFTTT

While its upcoming bezel-starved flagships might be more exciting, Sony is also preparing to launch a bunch of new mid-rangers in the next few weeks, either at CES or at MWC. Today official-looking press renders for three such devices have been leaked. We're talking about the Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, and L2. The first two of those are obviously going to be the successors to the XA1 and XA1 Ultra from last year, while the L2 is meant to replace the L1. The XA2 Ultra and L2 got shown off in renders based on CAD schematics just a couple of days ago, and the XA2 had some spy shots outed and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CSUmJ6 via IFTTT

Car sales dropped around 5.6% last year with drivers continuing to shun diesel-powered engines. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CGTXf0 via Online Shopping

The tech giant has released some fixes and says there are "no known exploits" of the flaws. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CrjjKA via Online Shopping

The UK throws away 2.5 billion non-recyclable coffee cups every year, MPs say. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2E5QvYo via Online Shopping

Vincent Kompany says top football clubs can afford to cut ticket prices for their local fans. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CFFgd4 via Online Shopping

Beijing hopes to attract more technology experts, entrepreneurs and scientists to help its development. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CY4pgd via Online Shopping

The social network's CEO promises to look at how it handles abuse, hate and so-called fake news. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CDrdE4 via Online Shopping

A Canadian company is set to acquire the business in a deal valued at $4.6bn. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2AqeiQT via Online Shopping

The controversial plan considers drilling most of the country's outer continental shelf. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2qtO3t9 via Online Shopping

The Nationwide calculates how much needs to be saved and for how long to pay a deposit on a first home. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2E4MX8Q via Online Shopping

The company, which has had its factory in Norwich since 1858, employs 113 people in the city. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2EVkXGf via Online Shopping

A strong jobs survey helps to propel US stock markets to new milestones. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2lWQiQI via Online Shopping

Aurora strikes deal with Danish tomato producer to tap into growing medical marijuana market. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CzkhYL via Online Shopping

Here's why computer processors are vulnerable to hackers thanks to two recently discovered bugs. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CF2RtI via Online Shopping

Angry fans have started a petition as AG Barr prepares to halve the sugar content ahead of the "sugar tax". from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ETcHX5 via Online Shopping

MPs are calling for a 25p "latte levy" on disposal coffee cups to help reduce waste. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CEsUB5 via Online Shopping

Two major security flaws leave millions of computers at risk, but how much should you worry? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2lTcpa9 via Online Shopping

The company has started production of 25 of the classic cars, which have been sold in advance for £1.5m each. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CArU11 via Online Shopping

Customers buying drinks with more than 150mg of caffeine per litre will be asked to prove their age. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2E4nLPP via Online Shopping

Amazon's Echo Dot smart speaker was the best-selling product on the site over the holidays - and how could it not be when Amazon dropped the price to just $30 (from $50). It sold millions of units. Similarly, Google dropped the equivalent Home Mini speaker to $30 and gave away some to Pixel 2 buyers. Both companies lost money on this - analysts at ABI Research estimate the Echo Dot costs $31 in parts alone, the Home Mini is $26. Add in shipping and other expenses and it's clear that Amazon and Google lost a few bucks on each sale. But these speakers are merely tools to bolster the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CDEo7P via IFTTT

A co-pilot was slapped during the flight, and the cockpit was left unattended twice, reports say. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2lRR1Tg via Online Shopping

Mobile phone design has gotten stale recently, but they don't have to be - patents show a couple of different approaches to replacing the slab phone. One is the Galaxy X, of course, the much-rumored flexible phone. One advantage of its flexible material is that it bends when you press down on it - this allows the screen to measure the force of your press. This is similar to the resistive touchscreens of old. But what if we don't need phones at all? Another patent shows a "kitchen sink" smartwatch that includes basically everything - fingerprint reader, camera, proximity sensor and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2E7oi3I via IFTTT

Just two weeks after the 5G spec has been finalized, AT&T announced it is launching mobile 5G in twelve markets in the United States this year. The carrier does not specify the location that will get coverage, but it makes it clear that hardware is already being developed. The carrier also plans to keep enrolling its "5G Evolution" program which is a "turbo-charged LTE network". It is currently available in 23 major metros and should expand to hundreds of additional markets. This will most likely copy the transition from some years ago when the fast 3G (HSPA) was marketed as... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2lXVNyA via IFTTT

It's happening tomorrow - HMD will unveil the new Nokia 6 (2018). TENAA posted photos of the phone in a controlled environment, now we catch a glimpse of the handset in the wild. Nokia 6 (2018) in the wild With the screen on, you can see the new, thinner bezels more clearly. The new Nokia 6 is shorter than the old one while having the same screen (in terms of size and aspect ratio). Of course, this means that the fingerprint reader moved to the back. There's a good distance between it and the camera, which is what we like to see. If you check the date on the screen, you'll... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CG13RV via IFTTT

Meizu was expected to launch the M6S (also rumored as Blue Charm S) in the last weeks of 2017, but that got postponed to January. Today media representatives received an invite for an event on January 17 at the Beijing National Convention Center. The Meizu M6S invite, hidden in a blue brick The phone is expected to be the company's first device with 18:9 ratio screen, and it will have HD+ resolution, as seen in some live images. It will most likely have a fingerprint scanner on the side, making it the first Meizu phone without a home button on the front. Official... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CSa1br via IFTTT

Screen protectors on Amazon are perhaps not the most trusty source, but here's another clue that the Huawei P20 Pro will have a notch on its screen. The cutout is tied to the trend of shrinking bezels as the other solution - putting the earpiece under the screen and moving the selfie cam to the bottom - isn't great. A screen protector with a notch for the Huawei P20 Pro The notch isn't the only way the upcoming Huawei flagship will resemble the iPhone X, the company is working on its own implementation of 3D scanning for FaceID and animoji. Where the P20 will one-up the Apple... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CzUWOh via IFTTT

Nokia 6 (2018) is going to be officially announced by HMD Global tomorrow, but Chinese retailer Suning jumped the gun and leaked the device in full. All the specs, including press renders and lifestyle images, popped up on its website and online store. The new Nokia 6 comes with a more powerful Snapdragon 630 chipset, a fingerprint scanner on the back and redesigned accents around the edges and the camera. It also borrowed some features from the Nokia 8 for audio recording and photos. Nokia 6 (2018) with Bothie in action The chipset has an octa-core CPU, with four of the cores... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EUjujc via IFTTT

We have seen reports of OnePlus and partner Amazon launching the OnePlus 5T Lava Red variant in India on January 26. Now, a new report from Techook claims the launch will be pulled forward to Tuesday, January 23. Neither OnePlus nor Amazon India have given any official comment on the matter. The Lava Red OnePlus 5T is one of the latest variants of the device, alongside the Star Wars Limited Edition and the white Sandstone variant. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CrCfZW via IFTTT

With Valentines Day approaching, there's a rise in demand for pink phones - we chose to believe that's the reason that the Rose Pink versions of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are arriving in the UK only now. You see, those phones first appeared at the end of June last year in Taiwan, then in North America in July and in Europe (but not the UK) in September. Now... now we're close to the launch of the Galaxy S9. Samsung Galaxy S8 in Rose Pink The price of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ has fallen quite a bit since launch, making them a good deal. Especially if you don't care about... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2lV8DOm via IFTTT

Huawei has launched the Honor View 10 in India. The phone will be available exclusively on Amazon India for INR 29,999 ($473). Those interested can register now from the website and will get notified when the phone goes on sale next week on Monday, January 8. The Honor View 10 is the flagship device in the Honor range. It has a 5.9-inch 18:9 FullView display along with a dual rear camera, Kirin 970 processor and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. The phone is based on EMUI 8 running on top of Android 8.0 Oreo and also includes face unlock feature. It is powered by a 3750mAh battery with 18W... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2qjHSaY via IFTTT

Samsung has officially launched its latest flagship chipset - the Series 9 Exynos 9810 headlining AI Applications and Richer Multimedia Content. The Exynos 9810 will power the upcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in several markets around the world. Built on Samsung's second-generation 10nm FinFET process it's packing a brand new eight-core CPU under its hood, four of which are powerful third-generation custom cores that can reach 2.9GHz, with the other four optimized for efficiency. Single-core performance is enhanced two-fold and multi-core performance is increased by around 40% compared... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EUtSHG via IFTTT

The Nokia 7 is currently exclusive to China, with fans in Europe and other regions still waiting. Tired of the whole thing, a Romanian retailer Quickmobile decided to step in and offer the device unofficially for the equivalent of €324. The 4 GB version will be available for dispatch on January 10, and it comes with free delivery and 24-month warranty for individual clients. The Nokia 7 was announced back in October with a Snapdragon 630 chipset that comes with a 2.2 GHz octa-core CPU. The internal storage is 64 GB, with a microSD slot for 256 GB more. The display of the phone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CA6wci via IFTTT

The upcoming sandstone variant of the OnePlus 5T smartphone has been spotted on a Chinese retailer JD's website, confirming the white color option that was teased on a couple of occasions. Previous OnePlus sandstone models were black. Design wise, the device is similar to the Star Wars Edition model, with some minor changes including lack of Star Wars engraving on the back. The listing reveals the model will only be available in 8GB RAM and 128GB memory configuration. As for pricing, it should be similar to other OnePlus 5T models of same configuration - CNY 3,499, or around... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Anwiva via IFTTT

A new update has started hitting Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge on AT&T's network. Weighing in at under 47MB and carrying the build number of G930AUCS4BQL1, the update brings a fix for the BlueBorne security vulnerability. In case you aren't aware, the vulnerability allows a remote attacker to take control of devices via Bluetooth, even when your unit is not in discoverable mode. Coming back to the update, in addition, it also includes the December security patch. Meanwhile, the December security patch has also started hitting Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ units in China. The update is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2qpuiTw via IFTTT

LG, known for home appliances and TVs, comes up with an new driver-assistance system to mitigate or prevent car crashes. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EYrqjv via Mobiles

The ride-hailing startup's ousted CEO plans to sell 29 percent of his stock in the company to SoftBank, Bloomberg reports. from CNET http://ift.tt/2AtqRL8 via Mobiles

Laptops sold between December 2015 and December 2017 may be powered by a battery that's prone to overheating or even melting. from CNET http://ift.tt/2lXAsVk via Mobiles

CEO Brian Krzanich says the new security vulnerabilities may be deep, but they're also being fixed with software updates. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EYuRqg via Mobiles

The 539-page Restoring Internet Freedom Order officially rolls back Obama-era rules. from CNET http://ift.tt/2AregrJ via Mobiles

The company's most mysterious launch yet has been delayed for nearly two months and just got pushed back again. from CNET http://ift.tt/2ArqHnA via Mobiles

Ajit Pai canceled his scheduled appearance at the annual trade show over threats to his safety, Recode reports. from CNET http://ift.tt/2E8FiX3 via Mobiles

But it also says "there are no known exploits impacting customers at this time" and fixes for one flaw are already available. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EYuMms via Mobiles

The music mogul will likely part ways with the tech giant after his shares fully vest, Hits Daily Double reports. from CNET http://ift.tt/2E9Q7bD via Mobiles

Commentary: The carrier touts two surveys that have it at the top for customer love. At the bottom, there's competition. from CNET http://ift.tt/2CRPTX3 via Mobiles

If your cords are an eyesore, you need these tips. from CNET http://ift.tt/2CEgF7v via Mobiles

The App Store took in a record $300 million on New Year's Day, Apple says. from CNET http://ift.tt/2lXkZ7R via Mobiles

Your new iPhone X is a bit different from other iPhones. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get started. from CNET http://ift.tt/2lYu9Rw via Mobiles

The chipmaker says updates soon will block any attacks using the new vulnerabilities. And most people won't notice a slowdown, it promises. from CNET http://ift.tt/2CqqhQb via Mobiles

Three different engine technologies combine in Volvo's latest midsize crossover to provide an engaging ride. from CNET http://ift.tt/2x66WUr via Mobiles

And it feels like it’ll be more effective than just jamming a phone signal or hiding notifications. from CNET http://ift.tt/2lWx255 via Mobiles

Volvo ups the safety tech in its latest midsize crossover. from CNET http://ift.tt/2E5MvHm via Mobiles

Take a plug-in hybrid and add a turbocharger and a supercharger and you've got Volvo's excellent T8 dynamo. from CNET http://ift.tt/2E8cHRY via Mobiles

Each company purchased 5 percent of Here for undisclosed sums, joining Intel in the quest to digitize the whole freakin' world. from CNET http://ift.tt/2E7q8RW via Mobiles

Steven Spielberg, who developed the original show, is returning as executive producer for the brand new take on the 1990s classic. from CNET http://ift.tt/2E7q4Sc via Mobiles

In a tweet punctuated with a clapping-hands emoji, Spotify said the number of paying members rose by 10 million in less than half a year. from CNET http://ift.tt/2qrYIEB via Mobiles

HBO officially announces a 2019 return date for "Game of Thrones" season 8. Winter is coming back at a leisurely pace. from CNET http://ift.tt/2CUgpzh via Mobiles

Apple has recently been under fire for admitting to slowing down older iPhones to offset battery problems. Will you continue to trust Apple? from CNET http://ift.tt/2E7McvY via Mobiles

Plus: Hyundai and VW lean on a team of self-driving all-stars, and Mercedes gives out some key specs for the 2019 G-Class. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EXWJv0 via Mobiles

The tech giant has released some fixes and says there are "no known exploits" of the flaws. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CrjjKA via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The social network's CEO promises to look at how it handles abuse, hate and so-called fake news. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CDrdE4 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The man behind controversial changes to how the internet works cancels a technology conference debate. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2qoj95d via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Officials file a complaint after a report that personal details on the database are being sold. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EaNZ3s via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Here's why computer processors are vulnerable to hackers thanks to two recently discovered bugs. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CF2RtI via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Pupils starting secondary school face "avalanche of pressure", England's children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CMNPzv via Online Shopping in Pakistan

WASHINGTON ― The Trump administration is considering prosecuting state and local officials for not fully cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency’s acting director said Tuesday in an escalation of his threats against so-called “sanctuary cities” and the undocumented immigrants who live in them. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CloXOh via Latest News

Republican David Yancey on Thursday won the tied election for Virginia’s 94th House of Delegates district when state officials picked his name out of a bowl. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2qodITU via Latest News

A Chicago man is being warned by city officials to stop offering "slumber parties" at his home to homeless people or else his house will be condemned. Greg Schiller told NBC 5 he began opening his basement up to the homeless last month during brutally cold weather. "While we appreciate those who volunteer to provide additional resources in the community, Mr. Schiller's house does not comply with codes and regulations that guard against potential dangers such as carbon monoxide poisoning, inadequate light and ventilation, and insufficient exits in the event of a fire," Molly Center, a city spokesperson, said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CTNYkZ via Latest News

Rachel Maddow highlights excerpts in the new Michael Wolff book, Fire and Fury, that add details and possible new avenues of inquiry for potential obstruction of justice cases against the Trump team. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2qqnVPP via Latest News

San Francisco Bay Area residents have been shaken out of their slumber by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake that was felt over a wide area. A spokesman for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services said there were no reports of harm to the region. A Berkeley Fire Department dispatcher, who declined to give his name, said more than a dozen people had called, mostly complaining about windows shaking. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2E7ExgW via Latest News

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The brutal cold that’s believed to be responsible for at least 11 human deaths this week is also taking a toll on animals — particularly pets left outside in the frigid weather. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CVSbEO via Latest News

An Indian airline said Thursday it had grounded two pilots over allegations they had a fight and both briefly stormed out of the cockpit during a New Year's Day flight from London to Mumbai. Jet Airways is investigating claims that a male pilot slapped his female colleague during a heated argument while the plane was in the air with 324 passengers on board. Reports in several Indian newspapers, quoting unnamed sources, said the mid-air altercation led the female pilot to leave the cockpit in tears and she had to be persuaded to go back in by cabin crew. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EUVBIn via Latest News

Ahead of the approaching “winter hurricane” about to hit most of the U.S. East Coast, Floridians woke up Wednesday morning to something that’s very rare in the Sunshine State. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CD62Sx via Latest News

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A Zimbabwean court on Thursday freed "for now" an American woman charged with subversion for allegedly describing the former president on Twitter as a "sick man." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ETSaS6 via Latest News

Comparing the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran to demonstrations in the U.S. like Black Lives Matter, actress and activist Yara Shahidi is urging Americans to consider just how interconnected the situation in Iran is to the U.S. experience. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EYH9Pr via Latest News

(Reuters) - Thomas Monson, leader of the Mormon church, has died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, the church said on Wednesday. Monson became the 16th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the religion is officially known, in 2008. Monson died late on Tuesday surrounded by his family, the church said in a statement on its website. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2qh6UHp via Latest News

Even as Democrats and voting rights groups praised the sudden demise of President Donald Trump’s voter fraud commission on Wednesday, voting rights experts were raising alarms about the news that the Department of Homeland Security would step into the breach. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CJoHx1 via Latest News

The average price of a home in London dropped in 2017 for the first time in eight years on fallout from Brexit, data showed on Thursday. While prices were up nationwide, they were down in London for the first time since 2009, mortgage lender Nationwide calculated. UK house prices rose by 2.6 percent overall last year -- slower than the 4.5 percent seen the previous year -- said Nationwide, whose monthly survey is closely watched by markets. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CCkQ3S via Latest News

A woman who accidentally received the wrong lottery ticket from a cashier and decided to buy it anyway made the right move. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2qndlZH via Latest News

The YouTube star sparked outcry for posting a video showing what appeared to be a body in a Japanese forest from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2E125UG via Latest News

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A 70-year-old, off-duty sheriff's deputy braked to avoid two dogs and was rear-ended by a driver who then got out and delivered a fatal punch, police said Wednesday in announcing a murder charge against the man. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ETxkT7 via Latest News

Iran’s government has rallied tens of thousands of its supporters to counter anti-regime protests which have gripped the country for the last week. The demonstrators turned out in towns and cities rocked by some of the largest riots in nearly a decade, where people have been protesting against rising costs and corruption. The crowds in Qom, Ahvaz and Kermanshah waved Iranian flags and pictures of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as signs reading "Death to seditionists". Pro-government demonstrators march in Iran's holy city of Qom, some 90 miles south of Tehran Credit: AFP Some also held placards saying “Death to America and Israel”, referencing the ayatollah’s comments on Tuesday accusing Iran’s foreign enemies of fermenting the unrest. The semi-official Fars news agency, affiliated to the elite Revolutionary Guards, described the well-attended rallies as “the revolutionary outburst of Iranian people against lawbreakers”. Such rallies are often organised by...

Burger chain In-N-Out wants its customers’ buns to be warm, apparently. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CH1Jql via Latest News

Tyler Barriss, 25, has waived his right to an extradition hearing, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County district attorney's office, Paul Eakins, said. Barriss remains in Los Angeles County jail without bail, prosecutors said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CNScdz via Latest News

WASHINGTON ― Just a few months ago, conservative candidates looking to topple GOP incumbents were jockeying to win the support of Steve Bannon, the Breitbart News executive chairman who had a finger on the pulse of Donald Trump’s America. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EQKBMd via Latest News

Tobacco giant Philip Morris International took out full-page ads in several British newspapers this week proclaiming the company’s 2018 New Year’s resolution as “trying to give up cigarettes.” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CtEiwt via Latest News

The mother of a neo-Nazi who co-runs the white supremacist website Daily Stormer has said he has Jewish relatives on “both sides of his family”. Andrew “Weev” Auernheimer, who has previously said Jewish children “deserve to die”, comes from a “large, mixed race family” and is of Jewish descent and Native American heritage, his mother Alyse told Newsweek. Auernheimer, 32, from Arkansas, who runs the technical side of the website alongside editor Andrew Anglin, has been estranged from his mother for more than ten years, she told the magazine. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lXBAJi via Latest News

Pakistan will allow the Chinese yuan to be used for imports, exports and financing transactions for bilateral trade and investment activities, in a move economists said Wednesday would simplify a massive Chinese investment project. Both public and private sector enterprises may use the yuan for bilateral trade and investment, the central State Bank of Pakistan said in a statement issued Tuesday. "As per current foreign exchange regulations, Chinese Yuan (CNY) is an approved foreign currency for denominating foreign currency transactions in Pakistan," it said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lSfoAj via Latest News

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A couple who recently moved to Utah from Switzerland may have planned a murder suicide together that left them and two children dead, according to newly unsealed search warrants. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CyOqbc via Latest News

Artificial intelligence and machine learning will thoroughly infiltrate our lives this year, firms believe. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CSTuEl via Online Shopping