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Anti-Trump Resistance Falling Flat? Some Democrats Deflated After Georgia Loss

“Democrats would do much better” if they would work more with Republicans, Pres. Trump tweeted after Republican Karen Handel’s win in the high-profile Georgia congressional special election.

Jared Kushner is heading to Israel for peace negotiations

Jared Kushner, senior White House adviser, speaks during a meeting with technology executives in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., on June 19. President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, is scheduled to travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Wednesday for meetings that the White House says are aimed at “achieving a lasting peace agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians.” Kushner will be accompanied by Jason Greenblatt, a Trump adviser whose official title is “assistant to the president and special representative for international negotiations.” According to a White House official who discussed the trip with Yahoo News, the pair are two of Trump’s “most trusted advisers” and will be spearheading a “peace effort” that is a “top priority” for the president.

Thousands Attend Funeral for Muslim Teen Who Was Murdered in Virginia

As many as 5,000 people attended the funeral to remember Nabra Hassanen, a 17-year-old girl who was beaten to death early Sunday as she walked home after an all-night prayer session at a mosque.

The Latest: Navy Seal tells of wound during Bergdahl search

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on pretrial hearings in the case of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who is accused of endangering comrades by walking off his post in Afghanistan in 2009 (all times local):

Tim Kaine: U.S. strikes on Syrian forces ‘completely illegal’

Sen. Tim Kaine sharply condemned U.S. strikes on Syrian regime forces as “completely illegal.” He says President Trump needs a new AUMF.

Exploding whipped cream dispenser kills fitness blogger

An Instagram star and well-known fitness blogger has died in a freak accident after a pressurised cannister used for dispensing whipped cream exploded, hitting her in the chest, her family has said. Rebecca Burger, who had a large following on the social media site, where she posted regular pictures of herself promoting fitness products, was killed in eastern France in what the family said was a domestic incident. "It is with great sadness we announce the death of Rebecca who died the June 18th, 2017 in an accident in the home," read a statement on Burger's Instagram account, signed "The grieving family".

Gigantic Stash of Nazi Memorabilia Found in Argentina

It didn't just get there by itself.

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit over Michael Brown's Death

(Reuters) - The parents of black teenager Michael Brown and the city of Ferguson, Missouri, have settled a lawsuit over his fatal shooting by a white city police officer in 2014, according to a court document filed on June 19, 2017.

Wall Street Journal fires correspondent over ethics conflict

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday fired its highly regarded chief foreign affairs correspondent after evidence emerged of his involvement in prospective commercial deals — including one involving arms sales to foreign governments — with an international businessman who was one of his key sources.

Officials: No Policy from Trump On Russian Vote Attacks

Government cybersecurity and intelligence officials say they haven't received directions from Trump about stopping Russian meddling in future elections, and that Russia targeted 21 election systems in 2016.

McCain castigates Defense Department pick at confirmation hearing

Sen. John McCain berated the deputy defense secretary nominee for a wishy-washy answer to whether he would advocate providing lethal defensive aid to Ukraine.

"Textalyzer" Device Allows Police to Determine if Drivers Were Texting and Driving

The “Textalyzer” device allows police to plug in and determine if a driver was using a cell phone to text while driving. Jeff Rossen shows how it works.

Philando Castile shooting: officer said he felt in danger after smelling pot in car

Dash-camera footage released along with the transcript clearly picks up Castile telling the officer ‘I do have a firearm on me’. The Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Philando Castile told state investigators that he believed his life was danger because he smelled marijuana in his car, according to transcripts released on Tuesday along with dash-camera footage. Officer Jeronimo Yanez said in an interview following the fatal traffic stop that Castile’s apparent willingness to use the drug in front of his young daughter and girlfriend led Yanez to believe that the 32-year-old posed a serious threat.

Republican Karen Handel wins Georgia House race, beating back liberal wave

Former Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in the hotly contested congressional special election in suburban Atlanta Tuesday.

The USS Fitzgerald Is Built to Take Abuse

The Arleigh Burke class destroyers were designed to be good at everything, including staying afloat.

Police Officer Stabbed in Neck at Michigan Airport, Suspect Detained

The officer, identified as Michigan State Police Officer Jeff Neville, was injured in the stabbing attack at Bishop International Airport in Flint, Mich.

Barbie's companion Ken gets new looks: Man bun, beefy bod

NEW YORK (AP) — He's been overshadowed by Barbie for decades, but now Ken is finally getting some attention.

Georgia Race Breaks Anti-GOP Swing Streak

Rachel Maddow shows how all of the special elections to replace Trump cabinet members have shown large swings in favor of Democrats in otherwise securely Republican districts, except for Georgia 06.

UN chief concerned about possible escalation in Syria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday that the recent downings of a Syrian jet and of an Iranian-made drone could be "very dangerous" and lead to an escalation of the war in Syria. Guterres also sought to downplay expectations of a breakthrough in the next round of UN-led peace talks on Syria starting on July 10. "Indeed I am concerned and I hope that this will not lead to any escalation of the conflict that is already as dramatic as it is," Guterres told a news conference at UN headquarters.

Walmart And Amazon Rivalry Goes To The Next Level: The Cloud

Walmart and Amazon's rivalry just went to the next level.

Canadian sniper breaks world record for longest confirmed kill shot in history

A Canadian sniper in Iraq has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in history. A member of the elite Special Forces unit, Joint Task Force 2, who has not been named, killed an Isis insurgent from 3,450 metres (2.1 miles) away. The shot broke the previous record, held by Craig Harrison, a member of the British armed forces, by almost 1000 metres.

Bitter Ga. loss provides backdrop for Democrats to reflect on party’s future

In the wake of Jon Ossoff’s stinging defeat in the House race in Atlanta’s suburbs last night, the question now is: How do Democrats pick up the pieces? Under this scenario, Democrats would embrace candidates who excoriate the wealthiest “1 percent” and promise to curb income inequality, zero out public college and university tuition and enact single-payer universal health care. There are also Democratic warnings that Ossoff’s tepid handling of President Trump misfired.

Alexandria shooter carried list of 6 members of Congress, FBI confirms

On James T. Hodgkinson, investigators found a piece of paper with the names of six members of Congress. The FBI did not disclose the names of those lawmakers.

Inmates Rushed to Save Guard Who Passed Out: 'We Had to Help Him'

The inmates rushed to aid an officer who lost consciousness on a hot Georgia day.

McDonald's Changed The Meat In Its Burgers And People Are Pissed

Welp, this sucks.

The Latest: US 'regrets' Russian decision to cancel talks

MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on the new U.S. sanctions against Russia (all times local):

US existing home sales rebound in May as prices rise

Sales of existing homes rebounded in May after April's surprise dip, and prices edged higher, according to industry figures released Wednesday. The National Association of Realtors said strong demand and inexpensive mortgages were driving up prices at an unsustainable rate. The sales pace beat analyst expectations and was 2.7 percent above the same month last year.

Stephen Hawking Predicts Humans Will Go Extinct If We Stay On Earth

Physicist and doomsayer Stephen Hawking has provided a gentle reminder (predictions) that he thinks we’re all going to die if we stay on Earth.

The Death of the Boeing's 747 Is on the Horizon

A Boeing forecast of the airline industry leaves the large four-engine planes like the 747 without a seat at the table.

OAS nations make last-ditch effort to condemn Venezuela for crisis

By Anthony Esposito CANCUN, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico and the United States pushed on Wednesday to condemn Venezuela's government for its handling of the political and economic crisis in the South American country, on the final day of a meeting of the Organization of American States, sources told Reuters. Foreign ministers from the 34-nation OAS bloc failed on Monday to agree on a resolution formally rebuking Venezuela, where at least 75 people have been killed in more than two months of protests. Now a group of nations, led by the United States, Mexico and regional allies, may try to include a declaration on Venezuela, tucking it into a more general resolution on human rights, according to two officials close to the closed-door talks.

Another leadership test for Pelosi, who's weathered many

WASHINGTON (AP) — Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is telling Democrats that next year could be the year they take back control of the House.

Pregnant Woman Shot Dead by Police After Calling Them for Help: Cops

Charleena Lyles, a 30-year-old pregnant woman, was shot dead by police after phoning them for help.

Alaska fishermen ‘chased out’ of Bering Sea by gangs of killer whales

Pods of killer whales are reportedly stalking Alaskan fishermen and driving them out of fishing areas while robbing them of their catch. The National Post reports that black cod and halibut fishers are being surrounded by orcas acting like “motorcycle gangs” and “chased out” of their areas of operation in the north Pacific.

Syria troops position themselves at heart of war on IS

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government troops and their allies have steadily positioned themselves in key areas on the flanks of the U.S.-led coalition battle for the Islamic State's self-declared capital of Raqqa.

Ex-Haitian coup leader Guy Philippe gets nine years in US prison

A former Haitian coup leader and elected senator was sentenced to nine years in a US federal prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiring to launder drug money. Guy Philippe, a 49-year-old former senior police officer convicted of taking bribes from drug traffickers, had entered his guilty plea in April in exchange for a reduced sentence.

Otto Warmbier's Family Doesn't Want Autopsy Performed

The family opted instead for only an external examination.

Why the Honda Civic Type R Has Three Tailpipes

Here's what the small middle exhaust pipe on the Civic Type R actually does.

NATO jet approaches Russian defence minister's plane

A NATO military plane on Wednesday approached the plane of Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu above the Baltic Sea, Russian news agencies reported, the third such encounter in three days. A NATO fighter jet tried to approach Shoigu's plane but a Russian escort plane intervened to defend it, Interfax news agency reported, citing journalists accompanying the minister. The escort plane, a Sukhoi SU-27, demonstrated it was armed by rocking its wings, after which the NATO plane flew off, Interfax reported.

2018 Toyota Camry

Relocating from major appliances to sporting goods. Really.

Russia, Iran sanctions bill hits roadblock in U.S. House

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation to impose new sanctions on Russia and Iran that passed the U.S. Senate nearly unanimously last week has run into a procedural problem that could prevent a quick vote in the House of Representatives, lawmakers said on Tuesday. The Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act, which also includes new sanctions against Russia, passed the Senate 98-2 last week, an overwhelming vote that looked like it might complicate President Donald Trump's desire for warmer relations with Moscow.

James Blake agrees not to sue NYC in exchange for fellowship

NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis star James Blake has agreed to drop his right to sue New York after he was mistakenly arrested and tackled by police. In exchange, a legal fellowship will be created in his name that will bolster the work of the city's police watchdog agency.

Hidden trove of suspected Nazi artifacts found in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In a hidden room in a house near Argentina's capital, police believe they have found the biggest collection of Nazi artifacts in the country's history, including a bust relief of Adolf Hitler and magnifying glasses inside elegant boxes with swastikas.

Islamic militants take hostages at Philippine school: army

Islamic militants occupied a primary school and took hostages in a southern Philippine village on Wednesday, a few hours drive from a city where other jihadists were fighting a month-long war, authorities said. Encinas said the gunmen had planted improvised bombs around the school, a small building in a rural area, and that soldiers had surrounded it. The unrest occurred in Pigkawayan, a farming town about 160 kilometres (100 miles) from Marawi city where fighters linked to the Islamic State (IS) group have been battling troops for a month in a conflict that has claimed hundreds of lives.

2 Elephants Spring Into Action to Save Calf From Drowning in Zoo's Pool

Two elephants worked together to save a baby calf who fell into a pool at the Seoul Grand Park Zoo in South Korea.

Pentagon chief blasts N.Korea over US student who died

North Korea's treatment of an American student who died after being released from detention in a coma was inhuman and US patience with Pyongyang is running out, Pentagon chief Jim Mattis said Wednesday. Otto Warmbier, 22, suffered severe brain damage in North Korea and died on Monday following 18 months of captivity in North Korea after he was sentenced to hard labor for stealing a political poster from a hotel. "To see a young man go over there healthy and, (after) a minor act of mischief, come home dead basically... this goes beyond any kind of understanding of law and order, of humanity, of responsibility towards any human being," Mattis said.