Bounty hunters and fugitive shoot each other dead in Texas

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Bounty hunters and fugitive shoot each other dead in Texas

DALLAS (AP) — Authorities said Wednesday two bounty hunters and the fugitive from Minnesota they were tracking shot each other dead in a hail of bullets that sent customers and employees fleeing for cover at a Texas car dealership.

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Apple WWDC 2017 Preview: A Siri Speaker Plus Software

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Apple WWDC 2017 Preview: A Siri Speaker Plus Software

WWDC tends to be a software-focused event, but Apple may be announcing several new devices at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5. There's a remote possibility we'll get a sneak peek of the iPhone 8, but based on recent reports, there's a much better chance we'll see a revamped a new Siri-powered speaker that will compete against Amazon's legion of Alexa speakers, a revamped 10.5-inch iPad Pro and an update to Apple's MacBook lineup. Apple CEO Tim Cook will kick off WWDC 2017 on June 5.

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Truck bomb kills at least 80, wounds hundreds in Afghan capital

The blast, at the start of the holy month of Ramadan, was one of the deadliest seen in Kabul, killing 80 people and wounding another 463, Deputy Interior Minister Murad Ali said. A huge crater was caused at the blast site close to the German embassy compound, tearing the front off a building facing the street and shattering windows and blowing off doors in houses hundreds of meters away. German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said some embassy staff had been injured and at least one local security guard was killed.

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Dakota Access pipeline expected to begin shipping Thursday

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, which is expected to begin shipping oil on Thursday, will face scrutiny later this summer on whether it violated North Dakota rules during construction.

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Correction: Mississippi Shooting-The Latest story

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Correction: Mississippi Shooting-The Latest story

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — In a story May 29 about a series of shootings in Mississippi, The Associated Press reported erroneously, based on incorrect information from authorities, the middle name of the man charged in the shootings. His name is Willie Cory Godbolt, not Corey.

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Man who threw baby off bridge gets 70 years in prison

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man who killed his 7-month-old son when he threw the boy off a 90-foot-high bridge, then survived the plunge himself, was sentenced to 70 years in prison Wednesday.

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Macron vows to renegotiate sale of French shipyard

Saint-Nazaire (France) (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that his government would seek to renegotiate the sale of the STX France shipyard to Italy's Fincantieri, in order to "guarantee job preservation" at the site. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire will negotiate "a new shareholding structure" for the sale "in the coming weeks", Macron said during a visit to the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, the last gem in France's once-thriving shipbuilding industry.

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Pro-Syrian forces staying in border area despite US warnings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Forces backing the Syrian government haven't left a protected area near Syria's southern border with Jordan despite repeated warnings from the U.S.-led coalition, American military officials said Wednesday.

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Truck bomb kills at least 80, wounds hundreds in Afghan capital

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Truck bomb kills at least 80, wounds hundreds in Afghan capital

The blast, at the start of the holy month of Ramadan, was one of the deadliest seen in Kabul, killing 80 people and wounding another 463, Deputy Interior Minister Murad Ali said. A huge crater was caused at the blast site close to the German embassy compound, tearing the front off a building facing the street and shattering windows and blowing off doors in houses hundreds of meters away. German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said some embassy staff had been injured and at least one local security guard was killed.

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Chelsea Clinton weighs in on Kathy Griffin debate

Clinton said, "I hope we can all least agree that it's never funny to joke about violence toward anyone, and particularly in this political climate, toward our president."

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Death toll climbs from mudslides and floods in Sri Lanka

The death toll from mudslides and floods in Sri Lanka has climbed past 200, with 96 others missing, the government said Wednesday. The Disaster Management Center said 203 people were confirmed dead. More than 77,000 have been displaced and over 1,500 homes destroyed since rains began inundating the southern and western areas of the Indian Ocean island nation last Friday.

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Vucic sworn in as Serbia's new president amid protests

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Vucic sworn in as Serbia's new president amid protests

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Populist leader Aleksandar Vucic was sworn in as Serbia's president on Wednesday, pledging to work for peace and stability in the war-weary Balkans while strengthening the country's armed forces.

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Know Your Options to Reduce Student Loan Payments

The Student Loan Ranger receives many questions from readers. On occasion, we like to share some queries that other borrowers are likely to relate to .

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Aleksandar Vucic sworn in as Serbia's next president

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Aleksandar Vucic sworn in as Serbia's next president

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Aleksandar Vucic was sworn in as Serbia's president on Wednesday, pledging to work for peace and stability in the war-weary Balkans while strengthening the country's armed forces.

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Senior US official reduced to very awkward silence when asked about Saudi Arabia's attitude to democracy

A senior US foreign affairs official gave one of the most awkward press conference responses ever witnessed in response to a question about Saudi Arabia’s attitude to democracy. Having served as US Ambassador to Jordan and Iraq – and been in Al Anbar Province in 2004, as it became the deadliest region for US forces in Iraq – Stuart Jones might have been considered more than able to fend off questions about Saudi Arabia’s apparent lack of enthusiasm for elections. Instead the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Near East Affairs Bureau, freshly returned from accompanying President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Saudi Arabia, seemed completely stumped by the relatively straightforward reporter’s question.

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Taiwan backlash over Emirates flag ban

Emirates, the Middle East's largest airline, faced fierce criticism in Taiwan Wednesday after it reportedly banned cabin crew from wearing the island's flag on their uniforms due to pressure from China. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had lodged protests with Emirates in both Dubai and Taipei. The airline's cabin crew traditionally wear the flag pin of their own country on their uniforms.

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The Latest: Trains, buses to halt in honor of men killed

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly stabbing attack on a Portland, Oregon, light-rail train (all times local):

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Deadly Cyclone Mora heads for Bangladesh and India

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Deadly Cyclone Mora heads for Bangladesh and India

Deadly Cyclone Mora continues on her path of destruction, battering cities across Bangladesh and India, as Sri Lanka works to recover from her might.Samantha Vadas reports.

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3 dead after girl falls into raging river waters in Utah

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3 dead after girl falls into raging river waters in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A 4-year-old girl, her mother and a good Samaritan died in Utah after the child fell from a rock and was swept away in a cold, fast-moving river and several people jumped in to help her, authorities said Tuesday.

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Missile launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base, intercepts test warhead

Officials at Vandenberg Air Force Base sent up an interceptor to shoot down a simulated warhead in a drill designed to prepare for any North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile strike.

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Donald Trump 'considering White House shakeup' amid growing legal and political battles

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Donald Trump 'considering White House shakeup' amid growing legal and political battles

The resignation of the White House's communications director may be the first in a series of changes to the West Wing as the Trump administration attempts to fight growing legal and political threats while also trying to push forward the President’s legislative agenda. Mike Dubke is the first prominent member of Donald Trump's communications staff to resign amid fallout from scandals that continue to rock the White House. Meanwhile, the press secretary Sean Spicer will reportedly hold on to his position, but there are expected to be fewer on-camera briefings.

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Google points out everyone's terrible spelling, and then misspells a word

While Scripps National Spelling Bee this week tries to convince us that America can spell, Google has the state-by-state breakdown to prove otherwise. SEE ALSO: California State University's grad stole features a pretty brutal spelling error The search engine revealed Tuesday which word comes up the most when people type in, "How to spell..." and the results are something else.  America's most misspelled words - it's #spellingbee week and we mapped top "how to spell" searches by state#dataviz pic.twitter.com/oHkRHj8Eku — GoogleTrends (@GoogleTrends) May 30, 2017 The results are telling — Wisconsin looks up how to spell their own state name the most, while New Hampshire is worried about diarrhea and getting that right. @GoogleTrends "Wisconsin" being the most misspelled word in Wisconsin is perfect. — Jamison Stoltz (@EditorStoltz) May 30, 2017 @GoogleTrends Diorrh... diahrr... dioeri... never mind... — davepaisley (@davepaisley) May 30, 2017 Google itself has some of its own spelling problems to sort out. Its original map spelled Washington D.C.'s most searched word as "nintey," which is definitely not how you spell out the number 90. It was corrected later, along with some incorrect letter counting, with a new map and legend marked as the "one to use."  We've made a few corrections to the legend. This is the one to use pic.twitter.com/0Z8fUlzmHc — GoogleTrends (@GoogleTrends) May 30, 2017 Helpfully, or embarrassingly, Google broke down the searches by letter-length. Most searches are for six to 10 letter words, like California, New York, Minnesota, Kentucky and Ohio's "beautiful" or Illinois' "appreciate." Good old Pennsylvania really pulled through with "sauerkraut." Some concernedly short search queries were "liar" in Rhode Island and "nanny" in Mississippi. The two longest words hailed from West Virginia and Connecticut (way harder to spell than Wisconsin) and were the same: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from Mary Poppins. But the best finding was "tomorrow" topping searches in both Arizona and Colorado — but with different letter lengths. In Arizona, searches for the word were six to 10 letters, while in Colorado they were 11 to 19 letters — that's a lot of extra Ms and Rs. @GoogleTrends Interesting how "tomorrow" has eight letters in Arizona and eleven letters in Colorado — ᵖᵉᵗᵉ (@petecasellini) May 30, 2017 Catch the spelling bee finals on Thursday — they'll be on ESPN. Maybe "chihuahua" or "banana" will be the ultimate stumper. But probably not, considering last year's winning words were "gesellschaft" and "Feldenkrais." WATCH: The adaptation differences in the Harry Potter series are wickedly permissible

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Portland uneasy, suspect shouts 'you've got no safe place!'

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Portland uneasy, suspect shouts 'you've got no safe place!'

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Unease about white supremacist activity in Portland deepened after the fatal stabbings of two men who tried to shield young women from an anti-Muslim tirade, and some people worry that the famously tolerant community could see a resurgence of the hostilities that once earned it the nickname "Skinhead City."

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Police: Punch, drunk driving mom cause crash killing girl, 6

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A man punched his girlfriend as she was driving a van carrying him and her four children along an Indiana highway, causing a single-vehicle crash that killed her 6-year-old daughter, police said.

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Husband of Mary Kay Letourneau, His Former Sixth Grade Teacher, Files for Separation

The couple created a national scandal when their illicit relationship began when he was 12, and she was 34.

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US tests interceptor designed to strike down incoming ballistic missiles amid growing North Korean threats

The US has successfully tested a long-range interceptor designed to shoot down intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) for the first time, the military reports. The interceptor – frequently described as a “high-speed effort to hit a bullet with another bullet” – was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. It met an ICBM fired by the US from the Marshall Islands somewhere over the Pacific Ocean.

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The Latest: Detective: Videos show triple stabbing on train

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The Latest: Detective: Videos show triple stabbing on train

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on a stabbing attack on a Portland, Oregon, light rail train that left two men dead. Authorities say the suspect directed an anti-Muslim rant at two women. (all times local):

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White House communications director resigns amid tensions

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House communications staffer has resigned as President Donald Trump considers a major staff overhaul amid intensifying inquiries into his campaign's dealings with Russia.

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Ramadan celebrations around the world

The holy month of Ramadan started on Saturday, May 27 as Muslims all over the world are beginning their month-long fasting in the name of the almighty.

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Sen. Al Franken weighs in on Russia probe, Ted Cruz criticisms, Trump's trip overseas

Franken spoke about his past criticism of Cruz on "The View": "I probably like Ted Cruz more than most of my colleagues ... and I hate Ted Cruz."

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Miss. teen: He 'loved me enough to take some bullets for me'

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Miss. teen: He 'loved me enough to take some bullets for me'

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — It was after midnight when a gunman burst into the living room of a southern Mississippi home where young people were playing video games.

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Italy backs Merkel call for stronger Europe in age of Trump

Italy on Tuesday backed German Chancellor Angela Merkel's call for Europe to be a stronger player on the world stage in the era of Donald Trump and Brexit. "We certainly share the idea that the future of Europe has to be in our own hands -- global challenges impose that," Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said after meeting his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in Rome. The centre-left leader added: "That does not take anything away from the importance of transatlantic relations or the alliance with the United States.

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Urinating dog statue briefly placed near 'Fearless Girl' art

A New York City artist briefly placed a small statue of a urinating dog next to Wall Street's "Fearless Girl" sculpture as a form of counter protest. "Fearless Girl" was installed in ...

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The Top 3 Job Interview Fear Factors -- and How to Beat Them

Preparing to attempt wowing hiring managers in a job interview is stressful. A 2016 study by LaSalle Network found that the vast majority (71 percent) of interviewees find the job interview process nerve-wracking. What do people fear most about interviews?

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First Japanese to report Hiroshima atomic bomb dies at 86

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First Japanese to report Hiroshima atomic bomb dies at 86

Yoshie Oka, the first person to raise the alarm outside Hiroshima that the Japanese city had been hit by an atomic bomb, has died aged 86, media and acquaintances said Tuesday. Oka was 14 years old on August 6, 1945 and working in Hiroshima as a communications operator at an underground command centre of the Imperial Japanese Army. After the bomb fell, she contacted another military unit in the city of Fukuyama east of Hiroshima, local media including public broadcaster NHK reported.

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Ultimate sacrifice: Teen dies shielding cousin from gunfire

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — It was after midnight when a gunman burst into the living room of a southern Mississippi home where young people were playing video games.

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Japan urges China to play bigger role in restraining North Korea

TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's top security adviser has urged China to play a bigger role in restraining North Korea's nuclear and missile development programs, Japan's foreign ministry said in a statement. National security adviser Shotaro Yachi made the remarks in a meeting near Tokyo with China's top diplomat, State Councillor Yang Jiechi, on Monday, the same day that North Korea conducted the latest in a quick succession of missile tests.

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Zookeeper dies in accident in British zoo

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Zookeeper dies in accident in British zoo

A British zookeeper is killed by a tiger in a 'freak accident'. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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2017 Honda Civic Si

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2017 Honda Civic Si

Turbocharging changes what Si means.

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ONLY ON ABC7NEWS.COM: Horrific Alameda rollover crash that killed 2 caught on video

Two people are dead and six are injured after a rollover crash in the city of Alameda Monday morning, according to police.

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Indian PM kicks off Europe tour in powerhouse Germany

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Indian PM kicks off Europe tour in powerhouse Germany

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel for joint cabinet talks in Berlin Tuesday as the Asian population giant and Europe's top economy seek to deepen ties. Merkel has long cultivated strategic relations with the world's biggest democracy and rival Asian power to China, whose Prime Minister Li Keqiang will also visit Berlin this week. Merkel often stresses that Germany and the European Union must compete with the new emerging economic giants, and on Sunday she said that Germany can no longer completely depend on traditional allies the United States and Britain in the age of President Donald Trump and Brexit.

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Japan household spending sags again in April

Japanese household spending dropped again in April, official figures showed Tuesday, as consumers kept a tight hold on their purse strings despite years of government efforts to boost spending. The fresh data attests to what analysts believe is a broader picture of the world's third largest economy -- it is picking up steam overall but tepid consumption continues to act as a drag. Japan's prospects have been improving on the back of strong exports, with investments linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics also giving the economy a shot in the arm.

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Portland mayor aims to nix free-speech rally, fears 'hatred'

The mayor of Portland, Oregon, on Monday urged U.S. officials and organizers to cancel a "Trump Free Speech Rally" and other similar events, saying they are inappropriate and could be dangerous after two men were stabbed to death on a train as they tried to help a pair of young women targeted by an anti-Muslim tirade.

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Tesla releases list of Model 3 premium features, including an optional glass roof

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Tesla releases list of Model 3 premium features, including an optional glass roof

With Tesla's final Model 3 reveal set to take place sometime in July, we won't have to wait long to see what the final version of Tesla's highly-anticipated mass market EV is going to look like. In the interim, Tesla a few days ago released an updated product sheet comparing the Model 3's specs to the Model S. In doing so, we were able to glean a treasure trove of information about what the Model 3 will bring to the table. For example, we learned that the Model 3 won't be anywhere close to as fast as the Model S, hardly a surprise given the car's $35,000 price tag. Specifically, the Model 3 will feature a 0-60 MPH time of 5.6 seconds. As far as range is concerned, the entry-level Model 3 will be able to go 215 miles on a single charge. Amid a slew of other details, one of the more interesting data points from Tesla's product sheet relayed that the Model 3 will be a lot less customizable than the Model S. Whereas the Model S is currently available in more than 1500 different configurations, the Model 3 will have fewer than 100 configuration options available. While this may disappoint some prospective buyers, it's actually an incredibly smart move on Tesla's part. Remember, Tesla has a bad habit of missing production deadlines. That said, anything Tesla can do to help streamline the production process is a step in the right direction. Historically, Tesla has shot itself in the foot by being overly ambitious with a new release, with the delays and technical problems surrounding the Model X launch being a prime example. Having said that, it's not as if the Model 3 will come in a one-size-fits-all type of package. On the contrary, some intriguing configuration options will exist. To this point, Tesla recently updated its product sheet with a few examples of premium features Model 3 buyers will be able to purchase. That updated list now reads: Full Self-Driving Capability Aluminum and Steel Body Coil Suspension Optional Glass Roof 18″ or 19″ Wheels As a point of comparison, some of the Model S features that will not be available on the Model 3 include a HEPA Filtration System, Smart Air Suspension, a panoramic sunroof, auto-presenting door handles, and 21-inch performance wheels.

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Portland Republican says party should use militia groups after racial attack

As tensions continue in Portland following the racially charged murder of two men on Friday, the top Republican in the city he is considering using militia groups as security for public events. Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, 23, and Rick Best, 53, were stabbed to death and 21-year-old student Micah David-Cole Fletcher was injured when they came to the aid of two women being subjected to hate speech on public transport.

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The Latest: Portland mayor urges cancellation of Trump rally

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on fatal stabbings in Portland, Oregon (all times local):

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After talks, France's Macron hits out at Russian media, Putin denies hacking

By Michel Rose and Denis Dyomkin VERSAILLES, France (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron rolled out the red carpet for Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday, but past suspicions of Russian meddling in the French election resurfaced with Macron denouncing Russian media and Putin denying hacking allegations. The newly elected Macron hosted Putin at the sumptuous 17th century palace of Versailles outside Paris for his first meeting with the Kremlin leader which he had earlier said would be marked by some straight talking.

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Psychologists break down the mysteries of Donald Trump's handshake

Donald Trump’s handshakes have become something of an international curiosity – and now, psychologists have broken down the "tactical" move. The president's unique grip raised eyebrows during his visit to a Nato summit last week, where he appeared to painfully twist the arm of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ahead of the opening of the new Nato headquarters in Brussels, Mr Trump grabbed the French president’s arm hard enough to jerk him to the side.

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The Latest: Trump honors fallen in Memorial Day address

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The Latest: Trump honors fallen in Memorial Day address

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's Memorial Day observance (all times local):

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AP Exclusive: Dozens of new VA drug-theft cases probed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating dozens of new cases of possible opioid and other drug theft by employees at Veterans Affairs hospitals, a sign the problem isn't going away as more prescriptions disappear.

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