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The CNET global crew reacts to the final chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sheer perfection or a waste of time? Spoilers ahead! from CNET https://cnet.co/2GQnioR via Mobiles

Marvel's massive superhero movie bends the rules of the universe. Here's how things really work. But warning: This article includes spoilers. from CNET https://cnet.co/2XQDBYs via Mobiles

It's the end of an era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here's what I learned. Warning: spoilers ahead. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GDMQEf via Mobiles

We know about the Fold's screen problems. Now let's talk about the screen itself. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GOPnwI via Mobiles

Infinity War’s sequel brings some joy and some sadness. Here's a spoiler-filled look at where heroes end up. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Pxg8bG via Mobiles

Spoiler free: The Russos' wholly satisfying superhero epic, a sequel to every MCU movie ever, doesn't waste a second. from CNET https://cnet.co/2V1mB4K via Mobiles

The MCU blockbuster keeps smashing records with Hulk-like force. from CNET https://cnet.co/2DAer8E via Mobiles

Share your predictions for the first losses of the epic battle that's been building since season 1. from CNET https://cnet.co/2IKdqit via Mobiles

Lightweight and high-end headphones don’t usually go together -- until now, with the MrSpeakers Ether 2. from CNET https://cnet.co/2ZEj5vL via Mobiles

Is it a trend? There are more and more high-end audio companies with funny names. from CNET https://cnet.co/2UHi5TL via Mobiles

These are some of the most stylish and well-rated weighted blankets you can buy. from CNET https://cnet.co/2UMfJD6 via Mobiles

Could a heavy blanket be the answer to your stress and anxiety? from CNET https://cnet.co/2ZFzb8v via Mobiles

Why it's time to confront your phone addiction, how a CNET reporter survived a 59-hour Marvel movie marathon, and life with Samsung's new Galaxy Fold. from CNET https://cnet.co/2XP4WKq via Mobiles

Check out the nine things you never want to clean your phone with. from CNET https://cnet.co/2XOZs2k via Mobiles

A hot hatch is better than a supercar for awesome European driving fun. Here's why. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GNaa3B via Mobiles

If you're in the market for a new grill this season, here's how to narrow down your options to find the perfect fit. from CNET https://cnet.co/2XR9oZg via Mobiles

Get Dark mode on the Chrome app for Android by following these simple directions    Phone Arena Hack-less Dark Mode now available to all with Chrome 74    MSPoweruser How to Enable Chrome's New Dark Mode on Android    Lifehacker Google Chrome tips: Manage your tabs like a pro    ZDNet Here’s how you can enable Dark Mode on Google Chrome for Android    MSPoweruser View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2UKm2Hh via Technology

A former US police officer on trial for fatally shooting an Australian woman told a Minneapolis court Friday that he fired to protect his partner, but never saw a gun –- only a blonde woman in a pink T-shirt with her right arm raised. At issue in the trial of Mohamed Noor, the 33-year-old officer who killed Justine Damond in the Midwestern city in July 2017, is whether the use of deadly force was justified. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2V0sZZZ via Latest News

SEATTLE (AP) — The Latest on a construction crane collapsed in downtown Seattle (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UKnMjR via Latest News

A dramatic leadership struggle in the most powerful US gun-owners organization has resulted in its president Oliver North saying Saturday that he will not serve a second term. North, who gained international notoriety as a key figure in the Iran-Contra arms scandal under President Ronald Reagan, was forced out as president of the influential National Rifle Association by the group's longtime CEO, Wayne LaPierre. An NRA board member, Richard Childress, read a letter from North at the group's annual convention in which North said his efforts to fight alleged financial mismanagement in the NRA had led to his ouster. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2DAmd28 via Latest News

Sanders is far from perfect, but it is ridiculous to claim that he is beloved purely by arrogant white brosBernie Sanders greets supporters at a rally Wednesday in Houston. Photograph: Brett Coomer/APSign up for the Week in Patriarchy, a newsletter​ on feminism and sexism sent every Saturday. The problem with ‘Bernie bros’If you support Bernie Sanders, then you are probably an entitled young white guy. A Bernie bro. Someone who purports to support progressive ideas, but is really a raging misogynist who could never vote for a woman. We heard this message ad infinitum during the 2016 primaries; Gloria Steinem even accused young female Sanders supporters of only supporting him over Hillary Clinton because “the boys are with Bernie”. Which was an incredibly bizarre thing for a feminist to say.Now that the 2020 primaries have kicked off, we are being told once again that Sanders is the brocialist choice, and that he doesn’t connect with women, particularly non-white women. This isn’t entir...

GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — A speeding semitrailer whose driver appeared to one witness to be "wide eyed" and "terrified" passed a truck ramp before plowing into other vehicles on a crowded highway near Denver, killing four people and injuring at least six others, according to court documents released Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GO83fY via Latest News

“There’s going to come a time when you think of your dad ... that you’re going to get a smile before you get a tear.” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GDk4ni via Latest News

The University of Southern California announced a revamped admissions process for prospective student-athletes in the wake of the national college admissions scam. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2PALw93 via Latest News

"The consequences of thumbing his nose at the SEC could have been far worse for him and the company." Tesla has struggled with logistics difficulties in delivering its Model 3 to global customers, a declining share price and lingering questions about the sustainability of demand. TWEET APPROVAL The SEC sued Musk last year after he tweeted on Aug. 7 that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private at $420 per share. In February, the SEC accused Musk of violating that settlement by sending a tweet about Tesla's production numbers that had not been vetted by the company's attorneys, and asked U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan in Manhattan to hold him in contempt. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UYdTE8 via Latest News

The crash turned a stretch of Interstate 70, a major east-west highway, into a raging inferno on Thursday that involved at least 28 vehicles and may have damaged the road surface and an overpass, authorities said. Lakewood, Colorado police said they arrested Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, 23, after he lost control of his tractor-trailer truck and started a chain-reaction during the late afternoon rush hour. "At that time of day we all know that I-70 can be very jammed," police spokesman Ty Countryman told reporters near the scene. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UZlrXf via Latest News

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The Latest on the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2vnLesZ via Latest News

Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejected claims from the NRA she does not real Americans, saying just because her constituents do not want assault weapons in schools they still belong to the same country.Speaking at the annual convention of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in Indianapolis, Chris Cox, the gun industry group’s chief lobbyist, claimed Ms Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives were trying to stop people from owning weapons, a claim that is not true.“It used to be that everybody knew that campaigning as a gun-banning socialist was a surefire way to ship your own sink, I mean sink your own ship before it left harbour,” he said.“But this year, if you aren’t willing to openly attack the second amendment, if you don’t angrily call for every gun ban scheme imaginable including complete disarmament, you will be booed off the Democrat debate stage.”To loud cheers, he added: “Friends, do you think Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are mainstream in t...

President Trump on Friday defended his comment that there were “very fine people on both sides” of the deadly clashes in Charlottesville, Va., between white nationalists and counterprotesters in 2017. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Pz7f16 via Latest News

The driver of a semi-truck that caused a 28-vehicle crash in Colorado has been arrested on multiple vehicular homicide charges, the Lakewood Police Department said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2V0sHlY via Latest News

Elon Musk and US stock market regulators told a US court on Friday that they have reached a deal to settle their differences over the Tesla chief executive's Twitter use. The settlement between Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission sets out clearer guidelines on topics Musk should avoid on Twitter or other social media, including statements about acquisitions, mergers, new products and production numbers. Musk would have to adhere to Tesla rules regarding potentially significant comments by executives, and have tweets or other social media posts pre-approved by "an experienced securities lawyer employed by the company," according to the proposed settlement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2XNp5jZ via Latest News

U.S. President Donald Trump, who ended a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un earlier this year without a nuclear deal, said on Friday a lot of progress was being made towards an agreement and welcomed support from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin said after holding his first face-to-face talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday that U.S. security guarantees would probably not be enough to persuade Pyongyang to shut its nuclear program. Putin said he believed any U.S. guarantees might need to be supported by the other nations involved in previous six-way talks on the nuclear issue, which included Russia, China, Japan and South Korea as well as the United States and North Korea. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ZGtMOg via Latest News

Some people mock those who decide to buy a convertible Mustang, making jibes about how it’s a ‘girl’s car’ and how it isn’t a manly Mustang. Well, prepare to have such shortsighted comments shutdown by this seriously potent pony car. This 2018 Ford Mustang Petty’s Garage King Edition packs some power, all while its occupants enjoy the sunshine. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2W4e8u4 via Latest News

Denis PoroyA 19-year-old man armed with an assault rifle walked into a suburban San Diego synagogue Saturday morning and opened fire, killing one person and injuring three others, including a child, in a mass shooting that the mayor cast as a “hate crime.” The San Diego Sheriff's Office said that John Earnest of San Diego has been arrested in connection with the shooting at the Chabad of Poway and don’t believe there are any other suspects. Police said he has no prior contact with police and was being questioned by local detectives and local FBI agents Saturday afternoon. Sheriff William Gore said authorities were looking into a rambling, multi-page manifesto that was published minutes before the shooting by a person with the same name, in which the writer claimed Jews were destroying whites and praised attacks in Pittsburgh and New Zealand.“We are aware of his manifesto, which we are in the process of reviewing to determine its validity and authenticity,” Gore said, adding that th...

Biden has brought in the largest haul for Day One fundraising — surpassing Beto O'Rourke who previously held that honor. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2V1yPdm via Latest News

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's baby will be a girl called Diana born at home early next month -- or so say the odds being offered by British bookmakers. As royal watchers await the couple's first baby, punters are having a flutter on its gender, whether it will have Harry's ginger hair, when it will be born, and, of course, the name. Bookmakers William Hill priced the odds on a girl as low as 2/5, which means betting £5 to win £2 implying a five in seven chance of it being the correct outcome. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ZEBBEo via Latest News

The South Carolina state House passed a bill which prohibits abortion when a heartbeat is detectable. Current law in South Carolina permits abortion up to 20 weeks. This bill, called the “South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat Protection from Abortion Act” reduces that to a mere six weeks, before many women know that they are pregnant, with exceptions for rape, incest, and if the pregnancy endangers the life or health of the woman.This bill is not the first of its kind, heartbeat abortion bills are becoming more popular in states like Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Georgia, Oklahoma, and now, South Carolina where the bill passed along party lines.Despite their increasing popularity, heartbeat bills are hard to enforce due to questions on the constitutionality of abortion restrictions beyond those outlined in Roe V. Wade. Anti-choice bills similar to this one have been introduced in the South Carolina state legislature previously, but died before making it to the floor.Despite this bill passing i...

We got a chance to speak with Realme CEO Madhav Sheth about the future of the brand and its upcoming expansion plans - both geographically and launching new models. Realme is expanding to China but has plans to launch in Europe and even the US. In fact, Realme phones should be available on the Old Continent by the end of June, kicking off with an online store selling directly to consumers. Besides smartphones, you can expect to see Realme-branded smart accessories later this year too. That covers the most immediate plans, but Sheth also talked at length about what's to come. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2UG4Rqx via IFTTT

Telegram X - the advanced version of Telegram with a couple of experimental features and more granular control over your settings just got updated today. And the update is a pretty big one too. Notifications have been built from scratch and the developers team introduces Notifications 2.0. Now notifications have vastly improved behavior, reliability, added customization and more importantly, they go easier on the battery. There are a couple of new privacy-oriented notification settings and better notification grouping as well. In addition to the notification improvements, the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2J1KQIT via IFTTT

So far the only thing we've heard about the mythical Galaxy Note10 Pro is that it is planned to launch alongside the normal Galaxy Note10. Today's leak, however, tells us a bit more about the handset. An alleged photo of the battery appeared online showing off a 4,500 mAh unit, which is precisely 500 mAh more than the previous generation Galaxy Note9. If you look closely enough, you can also see the model number EB-BN975ABU of the battery, which in turn can be linked to the SM-N975 model number corresponding to the Galaxy Note10 Pro. Although nothing is confirmed and this is the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2UJvN8L via IFTTT

Samsung recently rolled out the Android Pie update for the Galaxy J8 in India, and now, this South Korean tech giant is seeding this latest version of Android for two more smartphones - Galaxy J4+ and Galaxy J6+. The update weighs more than 1GB in size and carries security patch that's dated April 1, 2019. It also comes with One UI which is the latest iteration of Samsung's custom Android skin. That said, unlike previous rollouts, Samsung has this time released Android Pie in multiple markets. The Galaxy J4+ is receiving it in Ukraine, Thailand, and Vietnam, whereas the Galaxy J6+... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2UKXr5p via IFTTT

A report coming from a Chinese supply chain claims that the successor of the iPhone XR will borrow one of iPhone XS and XS Max key features - the 2x optical zoom. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of info regarding the camera setup but it's believed that there won't be any major upgrades. It will still be a 2x optical zoom achieved by a dual-camera module and will most likely be the same as on the current iPhone XS and XS Max - 12MP primary camera paired with a 12MP telephoto lens. It only makes sense as Apple will re-use the already available sensors in stock to keep the costs as... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2J0yoJa via IFTTT

The much-awaited Dark Mode has finally arrived on Google Chrome for Android with the latest update 74.0.3729.112 on the stable channel. However, the option to turn on Dark Mode isn't instantly available, and you have to enable it through Chrome flags. To do that, paste chrome://flags/#enable-android-night-mode in the address bar of Chrome and then tap on the dropdown list under the "Android Chrome UI dark mode" menu. Select "Enabled" from that list and relaunch Chrome. Enabling Dark Mode option in Google Chrome Once you do that, you can turn on the Dark Mode by heading over... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XWEPS3 via IFTTT

Oppo spin-off Realme unveiled the Realme 3 Pro earlier this week at an event in New Delhi, India. The smartphone runs Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 and comes with a feature called HyperBoost 2.0 which will trickle down to older Realme smartphones. This information comes through the company's India CEO Madhav Sheth who revealed that HyperBoost 2.0 will be rolled out to Realme 1, 2 Pro, and U1 with ColorOS 6 update, whereas the Realme 2 and C1 are still being considered for this feature. HyperBoost 2.0 improves the gaming performance in real-time and includes Touch Boost and Frame Boost... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2V09jW3 via IFTTT

Just the other day Nokia Finland announced its poor Q1 2019 performance but it took the opportunity to brag about it's Nokia Technologies division. It turns out that Oppo's recently announced Reno flagship uses Nokia's OZO Audio technology. Even though it's not heavily marketed by the company, the Reno appears to be proficient not only in photography but also in audio recording as well. Nokia's OZO uses several microphones to capture high-quality audio from afar and in 360-degree radius so it would make sense that same technology is used for the so-called Audio Focus to hone in on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GEg3Pv via IFTTT

We've had quite a few leaks about the upcoming nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone and it's supposed to arrive as early as tomorrow, so the latest information comes ahead of launch. A Geekbench listing score just popped up further confirming that the handset will indeed boast Qualcomm's latest and greatest - the Snapdragon 855. If there was ever a doubt, of course. Aside from the chipset, the score sheet also reveals 8GB of RAM, but that's pretty much the norm these days, especially for gaming-centric devices. Going by previous rumors, the phone will come with a built-in active... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2W55tr8 via IFTTT

OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS 9.0.4 update for the OnePlus 5 and 5T last month which brought in deep integration with Google Duo on both these smartphones. Now, the Chinese phone maker is seeding the 9.0.5 build for the T variant. This update weighs just over 200MB in size and bumps up the Android security patch level from January 1, 2019 to April 1, 2019. In addition to that, it also improves the stability of the Phone app while also fixing issues related to Parallel Apps and Gaming Mode. You can check out the entire changelog below. OxygenOS 9.0.5 should also be rolling out to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2vnZNwH via IFTTT

Back in February, Samsung announced several devices at its unpacked event including the Galaxy S10 trio, Galaxy Watch Active, as well as an entry-level fitness band among them: the Galaxy Fit-e. It's a basic fitness tracker with no smartwatch features for a low cost to customers. According to a report from Android Pit, the fitness tracker will be coming to the United States on May 21 for a retail price of $35. The band isn't available anywhere yet, but Samsung's Albania website has the wearable listed. As per the listing, the Galaxy Fit-e will come in black, white, and yellow.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XPay7j via IFTTT

Android Q introduced a new security-focused feature called "Scoped Storage". This feature is introduced with Android Q and changes the way that app interact with the device's storage. Basically, with Scoped Storage, each app would have its own ‘sandbox' storage where it can run and store data. In turn, the apps would be limited to the sandbox and wouldn't have access to other parts of your storage. In its current state, Scoped Storage is causing issues with Android Q beta 2 users. Apps installed on the first beta worked just fine in the compatibility mode, which doesn't enforce the storage... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2W8rq8J via IFTTT

Following a successful meeting between Qualcomm and Xiaomi executives, Global VP of Xiaomi, Manu Kumar Jain tweets a teaser about a future Xiaomi device that will be powered by either the Snapdragon 730 or 730G. In the teaser, Jain mentions that a new Xiaomi device with the updated CPU is coming to India soon. Great meeting Rajen @rajen_vagadia & Kedar from #Qualcomm.@Xiaomi & @Qualcomm have always worked together to bring the latest & the best!Breaking news: A new #Xiaomi phone with latest #Snapdragon 7_ _ (announced just 2 weeks ago) is coming to India very soon!Any guesses? 😎... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2W84Dd7 via IFTTT

Google has been slowly improving its Wear OS platform over the past several months. However, one issue has been plaguing many users of the platform over the past weeks deeming one of the more useful features of a smartwatch, useless. As pointed out by PunikaWeb several users are unable to use Google Maps on their Wear OS smartwatches. Users are simply greeted by a blank white screen with the Google Maps UI still visible. It doesn't seem to be an issue on our Huawei Watch 2, but according to the report, the TicWatch Pro, TicWatch S2, Fossil Q Explorist HR, Skagen Falster 2,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2UHhIIX via IFTTT

A new Realme device is appearing on the Chinese TENAA with a model number ‘RMX1901'. It has a large 6.5-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and a 3,680 mAh battery. TENAA images also reveal that this unannounced Realme device doesn't have a visible fingerprint scanner, so it could possibly have an in-display scanner. Earlier this month, we saw another unreleased Oppo device with identical specifications and a similar design with the model number ‘PCGM00/PCGT00' that was speculated to be the ‘Reno lite' so it might give us some clues as to the Realme device's other specs. That Oppo... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2L8qJvh via IFTTT

So after the excitement of the Oppo Reno launch event subsided, we were invited to attend a Q&A session with Oppo where a lot of technical questions were thrown around. A surprising discovery which came out of this talk was that the focal length of the Oppo Reno's three cameras is 16mm - 26mm - 130mm, respectively. Now take a careful look at those numbers. Whichever way you put it, there is no real 10x zoom factor there. Okay, Oppo never claimed one despite what the model name would have you believe. They spoke highly of their 10x hybrid zoom but not much else. So while trying to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GMlL37 via IFTTT

On Friday, T-Mobile announces availability for the Moto G7 Power on both T-Mobile and Metro (by T-Mobile). The latter is T-Mobile's pre-paid carrier that also runs on T-Mobile's LTE towers. The Motorola G7 Power are compatible with T-Mobile's 600MHz LTE band (Band 71) which offers better coverage in buildings and longer range in rural areas. Both carriers will be offering the Moto G7 Power for $238 outright or with 24 monthly installments of $9.50/month. The Moto G7 Power is now available in both T-Mobile stores and on T-Mobile's website. Meanwhile, Metro customers can grab one... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VqT8QT via IFTTT

The Google Pixel 3a that leaked two days ago in white color has now surfaced in a purple hue. This latest render of the Pixel 3a comes to us through popular leakster Evan Blass. It shows us the rear side of the phone which is coated with purple paint. However, the shade of purple is pretty light which qualifies this version to be called "Not Purple." That said, this variant of the Pixel 3a comes with a yellow-colored power button, unlike the white model that has its power button coated with orange. Another difference between both these versions is the 'G' logo which is darker on the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Pz0nRx via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy A60 and Samsung Galaxy A40s were announced last week in China with triple cameras and a fingerprint scanner on the back. Today the devices appeared on the company website for pre-order, revealing the launch dates. Both handsets will start from CNY1,499 ($225/€200) for the 6/64 GB variant, but the Galaxy A60 has a second version with double the storage that costs CNY1,999 ($300/€270). The Samsung Galaxy A60 has a 6.3" LCD Infinity-O panel, meaning the selfie camera is hidden behind a hole in the screen. The front-facing shooter is 32 MP, while the main setup on the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2vmNxfV via IFTTT

Last week, a render of the Honor 20 Pro leaked in Teal color showing off the phone's back with a quad camera setup. Today, we get to see this smartphone in a new color. The Honor 20 Pro has surfaced in White gradient and you can see that it has a dash of pink. The render shows off the phone's back which is home to quad cameras stacked vertically in the left corner. The primary camera in this system is said to have a Sony IMX600 sensor, and the image shows that the phone will have a periscope-style camera with telephoto lens akin to the one we've seen on the Huawei P30 Pro. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2J5mwWD via IFTTT

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States did not pay any money to North Korea as it sought the release of Otto Warmbier, a day after a report said Trump had approved a $2 million bill from Pyongyang for the American student's care. "No money was paid to North Korea for Otto Warmbier, not two Million Dollars, not anything else," Trump wrote in a tweet. The Washington Post reported on Thursday that Trump had approved payment of a $2 million bill from Pyongyang to cover its care of the comatose college student, who was held in a North Korean prison for 17 months until June 2017. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GGUPSe via Latest News

Biden’s bid for president has invited renewed questions over his handling of Hill’s 1991 testimony – and his failure to say sorry Biden, the committe chair, points angrily at Clarence Thomas during the 1991 hearing. Biden on Friday did say he was sorry – but not for anything he had done. Photograph: Greg Gibson/AP After Joe Biden failed once more on Friday to apologize to Anita Hill for his handling of a 1991 Senate hearing at which she testified about being sexually harassed by supreme court nominee Clarence Thomas, questions surged anew. Why can’t Biden just issue a straightforward apology? To what extent might the episode trip up his presidential candidacy? And what, exactly, is Biden said to have done wrong at the time? As he asks voters to choose him over multiple women candidates to run against Donald Trump, a president accused of sexual misconduct by more than 20 women, Biden has had to respond to complaints of unwanted touching. He has said “social norms are changing” and promi...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The battle against a devastating November wildfire in Los Angeles County was hampered by politicians asking firefighters to check on certain homes. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GPzMNw via Latest News

A giant construction crane operating at the site of a future Google campus collapsed from the roof of a building and toppled across a Seattle intersection on Saturday, killing four people and injuring three others, authorities and local media said. The crane collapse occurred in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time, crushing five cars and damaging a sixth at the intersection of Fairview Avenue North and Mercer Street, the Seattle Fire Department said. Four other individuals were evaluated on the scene by medics and three of them - a 27-year-old man, a 25-year-old woman and a 4-month-old infant girl - were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the fire department said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UKbjwH via Latest News

A man opened fire a synagogue in the city of Poway, just outside San Diego, leaving one woman dead and three other people injured, authorities in southern California have said. The shooting began at the Chabad of Poway synagogue just before 11.30am on Saturday. County sheriff William Gore said a white man had opened fire on worshippers with an AR-type assault weapon.San Diego Police chief David Nisleit said the 19-year-old suspect called police to report the shooting, and was subsequently arrested by a California Highway Patrol officer. Mr Nisleit said the suspect got out of his car with his hands up and was taken into custody without incident.Mr Gore confirmed a woman died from her injuries, while a girl and two men are in hospital in a stable condition.He said an off-duty Border Patrol agent believed to be inside the synagogue at the time shot at the suspect as he fled. The sheriff said the agent did not hit him, but struck his car.Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, the man conducting the Pass...

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Jonathan Ernst/ReutersCarl Kline, the official who green-lit Jared Kushner’s security clearance, has agreed to attend a voluntary interview next week with staff for the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, according to a letter from White House Counsel Pat Cipollone.The letter, which The Daily Beast obtained, comes at the end of a week of fervid clashes between Chairman Elijah Cummings; Carl Kline, the career official who approved Kushner’s security clearance over the objections of other career officials; and the White House Counsel’s office. Cummings subpoenaed Kline on April 2 for an interview with his committee staff. Kline and the White House agreed that he would not attend if he couldn’t bring lawyers from the White House Counsel’s office, arguing that the interview could involve material potentially covered by executive privilege. Cummings’ team told Kline he could not bring lawyers from that office, so Kline and the White House decided he would not go to the interview. Cummi...

(Bloomberg) -- Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska didn’t receive U.S. polling data or briefings on then-candidate Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential run, according to his spokeswoman. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2vxgrKB via Latest News

Former vice president Joe Biden's campaign brought in $6.3 million in the first 24 hours after its Thursday launch, trouncing the Day One numbers of all his rivals in the crowded race for the Democratic presidential nomination.Biden's campaign reported that a total of 96,926 donors gave it money in its first. The average online donation was $41 and 97 percent of online contributions were under $200.Biden's haul broke the marks set by former Texas representative Beto O’Rourke, who raised $6.1 million during the day of his campaign, and Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, who pulled in $5.9 million on his first day. California senator Kamala Harris, at $1.5 million, raised the next-most money on her first day of campaigning.The former vice president's strong showing allayed concerns that his relatively late entry into the race could deflate voters' enthusiasm for him.“We are incredibly heartened by the energy and enthusiasm displayed throughout the country for Joe Biden,”...

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — In a story April 25 about the toppling of a Confederate monument, The Associated Press reported erroneously that 11 other people besides Raul Arce Jimenez and Shawn Birchfield-Finn have been convicted in connection with the August melee in which the statue was toppled. At least seven other people besides those two men have been convicted in connection with various protests over the statue. The Associated Press also reported erroneously that one of the defendants is named Shawn Birchfield-Finn Jimenez. His name is Shawn Birchfield-Finn. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UFp2os via Latest News