Taiwanese High School Holds Nazi-Themed Parade
Cheng Hsiao-ming started 2017 in the unemployment line. The former high school principal expected smooth sailing this year with retirement on the horizon.
Day: January 3, 2017
Trump says a delay in his briefing on ‘so-called’ Russian hacking is ‘very strange’
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Tuesday night to say that a planned intelligence briefing for him on "so-called 'Russian-hacking'" had been delayed until Friday, a development he called "very strange!"   The tweet was the latest sign of Trump's skepticism about a case pressed by the Obama administration, based on the work of U.S. intelligence and law-enforcement agencies, that Russia tried to influence the U.S. presidential election by hacking Democratic email accounts, among other actions. Several leading Republicans have also endorsed that view.
Optical illusion makes two hikers seem like they’re flying across a beach
The gust picked up grains of sand and blew them across the beach into the direction of the oncoming pair. When the hikers stood still the grains of sand rushed past so fast that they made the couple look as though they were flying across the sand.
Offbeat New Zealand: The man who all but bought a town
That would be a shame. While Otira has had many claims to fame over its wild hard-case history, at the moment it is fascinating because one person owns much of the town.
M.E.: Man Who Died In Police Custody Swallowed Cocaine
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Twin Cities Man Charged With Brazen Bike Thefts
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Udderly cute! Girl teaches her pet cow to jump like a horse
Denied a horse as a child, New Zealand farm girl lovingly trains her dairy cow Lilac for seven years to jump obstacles and run in the wild. The 18-yr-old girl has been riding her heifer since the age of 11 Six years ago, when Hannah Simpson was told that she couldn't own a horse, the New Zealand farm girl turned to the next best thing -- a cow.
Pet lover spends thousands on clothes for her seven dogs
London: A style-concious woman in Scotland has spent thousands of pounds to make sure each of her seven dogs has their own individual style and wardrobe. Fiona Gordon, 31, who looks after Floee, Mya, Hamish, Angus, Theo, Ellie and Isla full time, has an obsession with canine fashion.
Beware of this ‘devil’ cat! Everyone’s afraid of this blood-thirsty feline
Meet the bloodthirsty pet that has terrified not just dogs, but also the entire neighbourhood of Monmouthshire town in South Wales With his glossy black fur and emerald-like eyes, Heston can pass off as any other timid black cat. But, ask the neighbours at Monmouthshire town in South Wales, and they will have a rather dangerous story to tell.
Luann de Lesseps apparently had a strange, last-minute wedding gift request
Luann de Lesseps & Tom D'Agostino didn't want wedding gifts, but that doesn't mean they asked for nothing Luann de Lesseps and Tom D'Agostino's was said to be a classy and sophisticated event over the New Year's Eve weekend, except one request. Initially, the couple had asked that instead of wedding gifts, guests donate to one of two charities the couple had picked out.
Who Is Rebecca Ferguson, singer who agreed to perform at Trump inauguration
When most Americans heard that Donald Trump's inauguration committee had invited a singer named Rebecca Ferguson to perform as part of the festivities in Washington this month, their first reaction was most likely, "Who?" No, she is not the privileged teenage singer who brought the world "Friday" - that's Rebecca Black. Ferguson, who's best known as the runner-up on 2010's seventh season of The X Factor in the UK, confirmed the invite on Twitter Monday night with an extended message laying out her one condition for agreeing to a gig that so many bigger names have already rejected .
Newsom holds early fundraising lead in 2018 governor’s race
Fundraising is already ramping up for California's 2018 gubernatorial race, and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom has an early lead over his announced competitors.
Court date set for woman at center of bizarre SWAT in Clairemont Mesa
A Clairemont Mesa woman accused of firing a shot through her neighbors' front door after they complained about loud shouting coming from her apartment pleaded not guilty Tuesday to assault with a semiautomatic firearm and other charges. Deputy District Attorney Michael Reilly said police responded to an apartment complex in the 6300 block of Beadnell Way after midnight on Dec. 29 and told Lefler to quiet down, then left.
Parents Charged For Not Seeking Medical Help Ahead Of Boy’s Death
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Vikings Coach Zimmer Addresses State Of Team After 8-8 Season
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Body of boy, 5, and father recovered from East Texas lake
Officials say body of a 5-year-old boy has been recovered from Lake Tawakoni in East Texas, but the search continues for his father after the pair never returned while boating and duck hunting. Officials say body of a 5-year-old boy has been recovered from Lake Tawakoni in East Texas, but the search continues for his father after the pair never returned while boating and duck hunting.
‘Incredible’ video shows 2-year-old lift dresser off twin brother
A newly-released video is a sobering reminder of the hidden danger of falling furniture. Two toddlers in Utah were climbing a dresser when it tipped over on them.
Australian neighborhood builds trashcan wall to contain giant
In order to contain an 11-foot crocodile, residents of Karumba, Australia devised a trashcan-wall, which was later reinforced with bales of hay. In order to contain an 11-foot crocodile, residents of Karumba, Australia devised a trashcan-wall, which was later reinforced with bales of hay.
Twins born minutes apart have different birth years
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital. The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Man, 25, Rings In New Year With Belly Flop Onto Windshield Of Wisconsin Police Car
The 25-year-old Wisconsin resident rang in the New Year by performing an exquisite belly flop atop the windshield of a police cruiser, as seen in the above Romano, for some reason, charged the stationary squad car shortly after midnight Sunday. As he reached the vehicle's front end, Romano launched himself into the air.
Rebecca Ferguson Vows To Perform “Strange Fruit” After Receiving Inauguration Invitation
Fifty-two years ago, award-winning vocalist/pianist Nina Simone forever cemented that stirring feeling of "Strange Fruit" when she performed it as part of the soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement. Now, powerhouse singer Rebecca Ferguson seeks to revive the song on the nation's largest stage.
Pitbull mix named Scarface euthanized after attack at Tampa home
The dog was put down for two reasons, Hillsborough County spokeswoman Kara Walker said Tuesday. First, it posed a high risk of danger to the public.
Sheriff: Man Shot In Pine City, Suspect At Large
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Gophers Sweep Big Ten Honors After Winning Mariucci Classic
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Pitchers swinging on 3-0? It’s not so strange anymore
On Sept. 9, young Diamondbacks starter Braden Shipley threw a fastball low and inside to Giants ace Madison Bumgarner , who took it for a ball.
This singer will play Trump’s Inauguration, but only if she can …
We've heard Donald Trump is having a difficult time booking talent for Inauguration Day . The only performer the President-elect has confirmed thus far is America's Got Talent runner-up Jackie Evancho.
Maine cops make use of 70s rock hit in winter safety message
Police in Bangor, Maine, are making use of a 1970s progressive rock hit by Manfred Mann 's Earth Band to encourage people to clear the snow off their cars before driving. Sgt. Tim Cotton posted on Facebook on Tuesday that the group's song "Blinded By The Light" can serve as a reminder of how dangerous it is to drive with vision obscured by snow.
Offbeat New Zealand: The man who bought the whole town
That would be a shame. While Otira has had many claims to fame over its wild hard-case history, at the moment it is fascinating because it has just owner.
Margot Robbie makes Forbes under 30 list
The 26-year-old actress, who starred in Suicide Squad in 2016 after previously appearing in The Big Short and The Wolf Of Wall Street has a rising celebrity status in Hollywood and the Forbes nod reflects that. Robbie is currently on set in Los Angeles filming for I, Tonya, where she will play the role of disgraced US figure-skater Tonya Harding.
Continue reading Flight attendants taken to hospital after strange odor on American Airlines flight
American Airlines says seven flight attendants were treated at a Florida hospital after complaining that a strange odor on their plane gave them headaches. An airline spokeswoman said Tuesday that the employees were treated and released.
HP’s Bizarre Sprout PC Is Back With a Pro Version
HP has a new Spectre x360 15-inch, a wider 34-inch AIO desktop PC, and an update to the Sprout Pro creative PC. HP is at CES to introduce updates to its flagship laptops, all-in-one desktops, and Sprout, a system made for creative education.
New York Times Ventures Into the Hinterlands for Field Research on Bizarre Native Customs
And man, is it ever weird in the land of the Ford Super Duty , where the natives' tribal customs would baffle even the most seasoned Manhattan anthropologist. Seems those Texas truck lovers do everything short of boiling New York Times reporters for dinner in the backs of their pickups.
Hollywood sign could get extra security after ‘Hollyweed’ prank
Days after a prankster scaled a fence and altered the Hollywood sign to read "HOLLYWeeD," the agency that maintains and secures the Los Angeles landmark says it will explore boosting security. Police are investigating after a person used giant tarps to turn two of the iconic sign's white Os into Es sometime on New Year's Eve or early New Year's Day.
UK Singer Rebecca Ferguson Says She’ll Sing At Trump’s Inauguration, But Only On One Condition
UK singer and former X-Factor contestant Rebecca Ferguson might perform at Donald Trump 's inauguration, but under one condition: she has to be allowed to sing Billie Holiday's " Strange Fruit ." "I've been asked and this is my answer.
The Secret Jewish History of Strange Fruit
Editor's Note: Rebecca Ferguson, an "X-Factor" winner, recently made headlines when she was invited to sing at Donald Trump's inauguration. Ferguson responded by saying that she would perform if she could sing "Strange Fruit," the haunting, classic song about lynching made famous by Billie Holiday.