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Steve Jobs' legacy lives on: Rare Apple-1 computer could fetch $650G at auction A rare working Apple 1, the computer that began the legacy of Steve Jobs and Apple, is set to go up for auction later this month and experts believe it could sell for nearly $650,000. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HaOLl6

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes says company should be broken up Chris Hughes, who helped Mark Zuckerberg create the company that eventually becameFacebook Inc., is calling for the social-media giant to be broken up. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VbR8YT

Microsoft harnesses AI to make Word politically correct Microsoft is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to boost the use of “inclusive language” in Word. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VqbXVr

Humanoid robot crosses balance beam with ease in new video How did the robot cross over the creek? via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VdPyWi

Army fast-tracks enemy drone-destroying weapon The US Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is fast-tracking new technology to war that can track, jam and destroy attacking enemy drones as a way to respond to an explosive amount of new combat threats, via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2LGKbzA

US Senator seeks to stop loot boxes in video games A US senator wants to ban loot boxes in video games directed at children, claiming they can promote addiction. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Vosycc

Chernobyl's Red Forest mapped by drones as scientists discover radioactive hotspots Incredible drone video: Specially-equipped drones were used to fly over Chernobyl’s ghostly Red Forest, which is one of the most radioactive sites on the planet, to map the extent of its contamination. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Yb1dqA

Baltimore hit by ransomware attack, forcing officials to shut down city's servers Baltimore Mayor Bernard "Jack" Young said Wednesday that IT teams were working to recover from a devastating cyberattack the day before that had forced officials to shut down most of the city's Internet servers.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VcOUIs

Colorado parent worried about a "repeat of Columbine" before shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch    CBS News Colorado students walk out as school shooting vigil turns political    Yahoo News Colorado students walk out of school shooting vigil after politicians take the mic    Fox News How To Help: Highlands Ranch School Shooting    CBS Denver Guard at school shooting may have shot at deputies and wounded student: Source    ABC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cbsn.ws/2vNDTTN

Rudy Giuliani apologizes for having hired James Comey years ago: 'I'm very embarrassed about that'    Fox News James Comey: Donald Trump indictment possible after presidency    Washington Times James Comey CNN town hall: Live updates    CNN Trump should let Mueller testify    The Washington Post Comey defends Obama's handling of Russian interference, knocks Republicans    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2VgQIQF

Trump and Kim battled subordinates ahead of spike in tensions    The Washington Post North Korea fires missiles, U.S. seizes ship as tensions rise    CBS News North Korea Launches New Missiles    U.S. News & World Report James Carafano: North Korean missile test – Here's the critical thing Trump needs to do now    Fox News North Korea launches 3 short-range ballistic missiles    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://wapo.st/2LB8KO4

Iran's U.N. envoy denies threat against U.S. forces, calling it 'fake intelligence'    NBC News EU rejects Iran nuclear deal 'ultimatum', regrets US sanctions | Al Jazeera English    Al Jazeera English Iran Gave Proxies Green Light To Attack U.S. Forces, Officials Tell NBC News | NBC Nightly News    NBC News Can Anyone Save the Iran Nuclear Deal?    The New York Times Chances of war with Iran are rising. And Donald Trump is to blame    The Guardian View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2YjtwDj

Chelsea Manning has been released from jail    CBS News Chelsea Manning released from jail after refusing to testify before grand jury    Fox News Chelsea Manning released from Virginia jail after 62 days    CNN Manning ordered to appear before new U.S. grand jury as she is freed from jail    Reuters Chelsea Manning: Wikileaks source jailed for contempt is freed    BBC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPTrNsLRQyA

Warner: Campaigns should start reporting foreign contacts to FBI | TheHill    The Hill Burr holds firm despite GOP anger over Don Jr. subpoena    POLITICO Giuliani: Mueller concluded Don Jr. did nothing wrong    Fox News Donald Trump Jr. gets subpoenaed; it's up to Republicans to get the truth: Today's talker    USA TODAY Decision to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. sets off a Republican firefight    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2YhMREX

9-year-old accused of shooting, killing mom near Sturgis    WNDU-TV 9-year-old boy charged in mother's shooting death in Michigan    NBC News Sister: 9-year-old boy accused of killing mom just 'snapped'    Yahoo News Mom allegedly shot dead by 9-year-old son feared she was 'raising the next serial killer'    New York Post Michigan Mom Gunned Down, Allegedly By 9-Year-Old Son She Feared Would Become ‘The Next Serial Killer’    Oxygen View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2E0MRSb

GOP proposes more Puerto Rico aid in latest offer to Democrats    POLITICO White House takes on surprise medical bills in continued push to lower US health-care costs    CNBC Trump calls for an end to surprise medical bills    CNN Trump's interest in surprise medical bills is welcome, if tepid    Los Angeles Times Trump to Congress: pass legislation to end surprise medical bills    Vox.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://politi.co/2Hb7gGb

U.S. Takes Control Of North Korean 'Sanctions-Busting' Ship    NPR North Korean ship used to illicitly transport coal is seized over sanctions violation, US announces    Fox News US seizes massive North Korean cargo vessel for violating sanctions    ABC News U.S. seizes North Korean ship suspected of violating U.N. sanctions    NBC News U.S. Seizes North Korean Coal Ship for Alleged Sanctions Violation: DOJ    The Daily Beast View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2VfhQjg

Trump Faces Growing Foreign Policy Tests    The Wall Street Journal Trump's top intelligence and military advisers held unusual meeting at CIA on Iran, officials say    NBC News Trump: I 'temper' Bolton's hawkish instincts    POLITICO Donald Trump at odds with John Bolton after Venezuela coup failure: report    Salon President Trump Opposes Trump Administration Foreign Policy    New York Magazine View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on.wsj.com/2Vg3UFu

Vox Sentences: The pope wants whistleblowers on sex abuse    Vox.com The US and China have limited time to strike a trade deal; Pope Francis takes a radical step toward addressing the Catholic Church's sex abuse crisis. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2YiyKPK

Uber and Lyft IPOs mean the cheap rides are coming to an end    MarketWatch Uber prices IPO at $45 per share, at low end of range    CNBC The Ride-Hail Strike Got Just Enough Attention to Terrify Uber    Slate Study: Ride-hailing vehicles account for the majority of traffic jams in San Francisco    KTVU San Francisco The Uber IPO Day Is Finally Here    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on.mktw.net/2WyONJ1

Meet Chris Hughes, the Facebook cofounder who slammed Mark Zuckerberg    Business Insider Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes calls for government to break up the company    CBS News Facebook co-founder calls for break up of company    KOAA 5 It’s Time to Break Up Facebook    The New York Times Facebook is not a monopoly, and breaking it up would defy logic and set a bad precedent    CNBC View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2HdUyVL

McDonald's released a new meatless, vegan burger, but you'll need a passport to try it    USA TODAY Impossible Burger 2.0: Where to buy, availability, taste, price    CNET 'Impossible Burgers' aren't impossible to find, but there's a shortage    Detroit Free Press How science made a veggie burger that even carnivores might like    WTOP Nestle CEO: We have a lot to show in the vegan burger market    CNBC View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2JqYu8B

The new Android Q beta is a mostly cosmetic update    Engadget The Android Q beta 3 is here, and like the first public beta of this OS, there's not much to get excited about. This beta doesn't offer the meatiest update, but... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://engt.co/2HdGdKw

PlayStation's State of Play Reveals 'Predator: Hunting Grounds' from 'Friday the 13th' Team!    Bloody Disgusting New Limited-Edition Steel Grey PS4 Announced For Days Of Play Event    GameSpot State of Play - May 9, 2019 | PlayStation    PlayStation State of Play: All the Announcements at PlayStation's May 9 Showcase    IGN Sony unveils new limited edition Days of Play PS4 Slim    Android Central View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2YiCvVu

Google’s Pixel 3A is refreshingly easy to repair    The Verge According to iFixit's teardown, Google's latest Pixel phones allow for easy replacements of the display, battery, USB-C port, and even the returning headphone ... from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2E2G7mW

Kim Kardashian West says curve-hugging Met Gala gown wouldn't allow her to sit -- or use restroom    Fox News Kourtney Kardashian Reveals Kim's Baby Bombshell to Kris Jenner    TheEllenShow Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Surrogate Goes Into Labor    E! NEWS Kris Jenner And Kourtney Kardashian's Wax Figures Look So Much Like Them It's Scary    BuzzFeed Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner Finally Get Wax Figures    E! NEWS View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2H9VCKq

Conan O'Brien settles joke-stealing lawsuit, blames 'tweet-saming' in defending his writers    Fox News Conan O’Brien: Why I Decided to Settle a Lawsuit Over Alleged Joke Stealing    Variety Conan settles lawsuit with San Diego writer    10News San Diego Conan O'Brien settles joke-theft lawsuit, shares essay explaining why    The A.V. Club Conan O’Brien explains why he settled lawsuit over alleged joke theft    Page Six View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2WAwiDU

It Chapter Two: How Does the Sequel's Cast Compare to the Original Losers' Club?    IGN IT CHAPTER TWO - Official Teaser Trailer [HD]    Warner Bros. Pictures ‘IT: Chapter Two’ Trailer Explained: Plot Points & Stephen King Nods You May Have Missed    Collider.com IT CHAPTER TWO Gets First Official Poster    Comicbook.com Pennywise is back and as terrifying as ever in first trailer for IT: Chapter II    Ars Technica View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/30bbdlx

Steven Spielberg's company pulls out of CBS hit 'Bull,' reports say    USA TODAY ‘Bull’: Steven Spielberg & Amblin TV Pull Out Of CBS Drama Over Michael Weatherly Harassment Controversy    Deadline CBS Renews 'Bull' Despite Michael Weatherly's Alleged Sexual Harassment    HuffPost Steven Spielberg, Amblin TV Pull Out of CBS' Bull Amid Michael Weatherly's Allegations: Reports    PEOPLE.com CBS renews a whole bunch of dramas, including SWAT, MacGuyver and Bull—wait, really?    The A.V. Club View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VsRyPw

Sylver: Time will tell how damaging 2019 was to the Celtics' process    98.5 The Sports Hub Kendrick Perkins Rips 'Disrespectful' Kyrie Irving After Celtics' Playoff Exit    Bleacher Report NBA Smart - Blaming Kyrie for Celtics' fall is B.S.    ESPN The Vile Celtics Are Dead And I'm So Happy    Deadspin Boston Celtics loss: Kyrie Irving doesn't deserve to play in Boston    WEEI View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2JsB8zu

Golden State's 'Giants' to be Tested After Injury to Kevin Durant    The New York Times Kevin Durant injury could have enormous NBA playoff consequences    SB Nation Warriors news: Kevin Durant has a mild calf strain, out at least a week    Golden State of Mind Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Game 6 preview    The Dream Shake Why 2016 Warriors core will earn redemption for 'underdog' Golden State    Yardbarker View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2Ykl1Is

Former Ohio State coach Zach Smith arrested after altercation at school    10TV Zach Smith Arrested Again    Deadspin Former Ohio State Wide Receiver Coach Zach Smith Arrested for Violating Civil Protection Order | Eleven Warrio    Eleven Warriors Report: Former Ohio State Assistant Zach Smith Arrested After Violating Civil Protection Order    Sports Illustrated Report: Former Ohio State assistant Zach Smith arrested after altercation at children's school    Yahoo Sports View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/305vKbb

2019 NHL Playoffs: San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues Western Conference Final schedule    Fear the Fin Avs captain takes blame for controversial no-goal    ESPN 49ers offensive line chug beers in support of San Jose Sharks thrilling game 7 victory    Niners Nation NHL Stanley CupPlayoffs Dayoffs: Preview and discussion thread, 5/9    Fear the Fin Conference Finals Predictions: Who's the New Favorite to Win the Stanley Cup?    Sports Illustrated View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VafFNW

Kimmel knocks Dems' efforts to get Trump's tax returns: 'Half of America doesn't care' Late night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked Democratic lawmakers on Thursday night for their ongoing efforts to obtain President Trump's tax returns.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WBQnJU

Kim Kardashian West says curve-hugging Met Gala gown wouldn't allow her to sit -- or use restroom Kim Kardashian West’s eye-popping spun-silk organza and crystal Thierry Mugler gown for the Met Gala this week may have looked exciting, but the dress was reportedly both work to put on and to wear. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JdnZe1

Conan O'Brien settles joke-stealing lawsuit, blames 'tweet-saming' in defending his writers Conan O’Brien’s team decided to settle a 2015 joke-stealing lawsuit this week. But in a lengthy yet witty op-ed published Thursday, O’Brien defended his writers’ innocence by explaining the honor code of comedy writers – next to murder there’s nothing more despicable than joke theft. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WDdvYA

Alex Trebek was 'writhing in pain' between 'Jeopardy!' tapings battling cancer When Alex Trebek announced that he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March, the "Jeopardy!" host also told fans he planned to continue working while undergoing treatment. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JtK8UV

The untold story of Carly Fiorina 2016 presidential candidate Carly Fiorina opens up about finding your potential and succeeding in your career in her new book 'Find Your Way.' via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2PYcBmN

Vice story on 'white, male, slim, and young' body bias in medical textbooks mocked: 'Dumbest woke criticism I have ever seen' Liberal media outlet Vice was mocked on Thursday over a story explaining how medical textbooks feature too many bodies that are "white, male, slim, and young."  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VT6t4F

Dennis Rodman accused of being involved in yoga studio clothing theft Dennis Rodman is being ensnared for his alleged involvement in a Tuesday afternoon clothing heist at a yoga studio, according to a new report. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2YcFiQ2

Steven Spielberg and Amblin TV exit CBS drama 'Bull' over Michael Weatherly harassment controversy Steven Spielberg’ Amblin Television is walking away from CBS’ popular legal drama "Bull" in the wake of the sexual harassment allegations against star Michael Weatherly. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2YlzX8T

CNN's John Berman: 'No discernible difference' between Trump and HBO's 'Veep' CNN anchor John Berman insisted on Thursday that there was "almost no discernible difference" between the rally held by President Donald Trump in Panama City, Florida on Wednesday night and the HBO series "Veep." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Ha4Jfs

Jessie J points out her misspelled tattoo in sultry bikini photo Jessie J showed some skin in a new bikini shot on Thursday and took a feisty tone when noting that her visible tattoo included a spelling error. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JbM599

B-52 bombers ordered by the White House to deploy to the Persian Gulf to counter unspecified threats from Iran have arrived at a major American air base in Qatar, the U.S. Air Force acknowledged Friday. Images released by the U.S. Air Force's Central Command show B-52H Stratofortress bombers arriving... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-qatar-bombers-20190509-story.html>

Two baseball teams heading in very different directions opened a four-game series at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night. The Washington Nationals arrived in Los Angeles in utter disarray with baseball’s worst bullpen and a debilitated lineup. The Dodgers welcomed them with the National League’s best... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-nationals-20190509-story.html>

Minutes after the United States raised tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese exports , authorities in Beijing announced that China would retaliate. “China deeply regrets that it will have to take necessary countermeasures,” read a statement released by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. No specifics... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-china-tariffs-trade-war-trump-20190510-story.html>

The sun had yet to rise when a Los Angeles Unified School District police officer unlocked a gate to a station parking lot northeast of downtown. As he pulled into the fenced lot about 5:30 a.m., motion detector lights blinked on, illuminating a man walking through the gate behind him. He carried... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-man-steals-police-cars-lapd-20190509-story.html>

A 19-year-old Pomona man who was previously convicted of driving under the influence has been arrested on suspicion of another DUI in connection with a crash that killed a 6-year-old boy. Franky Provencio was driving a 2001 GMC Yukon north on White Avenue in Pomona on Tuesday when he crossed into... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-driver-arrested-in-pomona-crash-20190509-story.html>

Sharply raising the stakes in the trade battle with China, the Trump administration moved ahead with plans to significantly hike tariffs on imports from that country — even as U.S. and Chinese negotiators continue to talk in Washington in hopes of reaching a deal. As of Friday, tariffs on $200... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-us-china-trade-talks-20190509-story.html>

He was charged by a herd of 200 elephants, escaping only with the help of a flatbed truck, and was once knocked unconscious by a surly chimpanzee named Mr. Moke, who punched him “square between the eyes.” But neither incident compared to the time a 22-foot anaconda swallowed his arm, up to the... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-jim-fowler-wild-kingdom-dead-20190509-story.html>

OPEN DIVISION Quarterfinals Granada Hills 9, San Fernando 3 Granada Hills Kennedy 5, Carson 1 El Camino Real 7, Wilmington Banning 1 Chatsworth 2, San Pedro 0 Semifinals, Tuesday, 3 p.m. #8 Granada Hills at #4 Granada Hills Kennedy #6 El Camino Real at #2 Chatsworth Notes: Championship, May 18,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-city-playoff-results-pairings-20190509-story.html>

Several nations on Thursday condemned the arrest by Venezuelan government intelligence officers of a high-level politician associated with opposition leader Juan Guaido, calling the move by President Nicolas Maduro arbitrary and unconstitutional. The arrest came a week after a failed attempt by... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-venezuela-lima-group-condemn-arrest-20190509-story.html>

Marcus Johansson and Patrice Bergeron scored power-play goals 28 seconds apart, and Boston scored four times in the third period to rally from a one-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Tuukka Rask stopped 29 shots for Boston,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/la-sp-nhl-playoffs-bruins-hurricanes-20190509-story.html>

A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with the 1985 killing of Barry Crane, a prominent television director and bridge expert, who was found dead 34 years ago in his Studio City townhouse . Edwin Hiatt was arrested Thursday by the FBI Fugitive Task Force in North Carolina and is awaiting... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-suspect-captured-in-barry-crane-murder-20190509-story.html>

SERIES MacGyver Mac (Lucas Till) confronts a new nemesis (guest star Peter Weller) whose cunning and resourcefulness make him, in essence, a “bad MacGyver” in the season finale. Tate Donovan also guest stars in his recurring role as Mac’s father. 8 p.m. CBS The Blacklist A presidential adviser... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0510-whats-on-tv-friday-20190510-story.html>

The Dodgers signed Travis d’Arnaud on Sunday as more than a right-handed bat off the bench and a third catcher. They envisioned d’Arnaud logging innings at first base and left field. But there’s an obstacle: d’Arnaud has never played those positions professionally. As a result, d’Arnaud has spent... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-travis-darnaud-catcher-role-austin-barnes-russell-martin-20190509-story.html>

Los Angeles voters will be able to cast ballots on a proposed property tax for schools, but the measure will face a hearing on its validity after the June 4 election. If approved by two-thirds of voters, Measure EE would raise an estimated $500 million per year over 12 years to help fund traditional... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-edu-education-tax-election-allowed-with-ongoing-challenge-20190509-story.html>

The Lakers are moving fast to try to fill their head-coaching vacancy, interviewing former Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel on Thursday, according to people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. In an event-filled Wednesday during which negotiations between the Lakers... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-frank-vogel-lakers-coaching-position-interview-20190509-story.html>

Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning was released from a northern Virginia jail Thursday after a two-month stay for refusing to testify to a grand jury. Manning spent 62 days at the Alexandria Detention Center on civil contempt charges after she refused to answer questions to a federal... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-chelsea-manning-released-jail-grand-jury-expired-20190509-story.html>

DIVISION 1 Quarterfinals Norco 9, Orange Lutheran 0 Huntington Beach 3, Chino Hills 1 Gahr 4, Corona Santiago 3 Great Oak 8, Santa Margarita 7 Semifinals, Tuesday, 3:15 p.m. #1 Norco at Huntington Beach Gahr at #2 Great Oak DIVISION 2 Quarterfinals El Modena 2, Rio Mesa 1 Cypress 2, Ayala 1 Eastvale... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-softball-southern-section-quarterfinal-results-pairings-20190509-story.html>

Police body camera footage released Thursday shows a bleeding and crying 17-year-old girl apologizing to the officer who shot her after the teen ran at him with a large knife in Southern California. Oxnard Police Chief Scott Whitney described the May 3 confrontation in an edited video package posted... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-girl-apologizes-to-police-after-being-shot-20190509-story.html>

A 57-year-old man identified in court records as the longtime companion of Los Angeles real estate mogul Cynthia Beck was behind bars for several hours overnight after police seized more than 1,000 guns — including some that authorities allege were fully automatic — from a home in Bel-Air. When... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-saenz-arrest-gun-investigation-20190509-story.html>

Christian Rodriguez of Dorsey has lost one 800-meter race this season. It was at the Arcadia Invitational, and he had an excuse for his 26th-place finish — his stomach. The night before the meet, the team went to a restaurant to celebrate a relay performance. “The server kept serving garlic bread,”... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/la-sp-christian-rodriguez-dorsey-20190509-story.html>

One Marine died and six others were injured Thursday in the second fatal rollover accident reported in the past month at Camp Pendleton. The Marine, whose name has not been released, died when a light armored vehicle rolled over during training about 9 a.m. The six injured Marines were evacuated... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-marine-killed-in-rollover-accident-at-camp-pendleton-20190509-story.html>

The top prosecutors for Orange and Riverside counties Thursday joined relatives of murder victims whose killers are on California’s Death Row to call on Gov. Gavin Newsom to end his moratorium on executions . “With the stroke of a pen, the governor made a blanket decision to violate the constitutional... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-prosecutors-death-penalty-20190509-story.html>

Felix Pena may have unlocked his secret to success Thursday while throwing seven scoreless innings for the Angels in a 13-0 victory over the Tigers: peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches. The 29-year-old right-hander’s velocity in his first six games dipped when he reached 50-60 pitches, the lack... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-felix-pena-peanut-butter-jelly-sandwiches-energy-20190509-story.html>

Chris Waller felt it Thursday morning, when he led practice with the UCLA gymnastics team for the first time as head coach. It was visible in the energy of the gymnasts, and their excitement through the workouts. Relief. For about two weeks the Bruins did not know who their new coach would be,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/la-sp-ucla-gymnastics-chris-waller-coach-20190509-story.html>

President Trump will nominate Patrick Shanahan to be secretary of Defense, choosing a former aerospace executive who has run the Pentagon in an acting capacity since Jan. 1, the White House said Thursday. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, announced the nomination on Twitter,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-shanahan-pentagon-nomination-20190509-story.html>

China says it will take "necessary counter-measures" to the US tariff hike as the trade war escalates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vdaahc

But the ex-US intelligence analyst may be held again over her refusal to testify in a Wikileaks probe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LycAaT

Anna Sorokin "was blinded by the glitter and glamour of New York City", a judge says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JdSuAK

As natural drinking water decreases, Israel produces most of its drinking water from sea water. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PXw72R

The ride-hailing app is asking investors to pay $45 a share, at the lower end of the range expected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2H908c6

Maya Bay, a huge tourist draw, was closed last year amid concerns over environmental damage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LHRV4m

Lawmaker Hector Olivares is injured and another man is killed in a shooting in Buenos Aires. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VxlMB2

Blue Origins claims that the lunar lander will be able to take humans to the Moon's south pole by 2024. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/304tSzD

Jatupat Boonpattararaksa was jailed for sharing a BBC Thai profile of the Thai king on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Jqcob0

The US says the vessel was used to violate sanctions and comes amid rising tensions between the two. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Yi8THO

Jean-Jacques Savin lands on the French Caribbean island of Martinique, ending his four-month journey. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LyCdYU

The animal, classified as endangered by the World Wildlife Fund, was captured on video in the area. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LwRd9V

A €2,000 prize is offered for whoever can decipher a weird rock inscription in western France. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HatHKk

The tiny state has gained global attention for its decision to impose harsh Islamic laws. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HbfG07

The Amazon is at risk from mining in French Guiana and it is the French Foreign Legion's job to protect it. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YiIB8k

Kate Miller-Heidke, Australia's fifth Eurovision competitor, will be singing about an unlikely subject. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VckVk3

With about 170 million votes in 28 nations, European elections can be complex. Here's how it works. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PUrQxe

Two-year-old Khadija al-Hamdan's immediate family were among dozens of people killed after air strikes were stepped up in Syria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HeCiMh

The wild cat is encouraged to climb down from the post by workers with a cherry picker truck. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PXXRo1

Kendrick Castillo died after lunging at one of the shooters at his high school in Colorado. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VSyl9m

Authorities responded to an anonymous tip that someone was manufacturing and selling weapons. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PXcJTD

Experts see Russia fingerprints on North Korea's new missile The three new missiles North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has tested over the past week are eerily familiar to military experts: They look just like a widely copied missile the Russian military has been actively trying to sell abroad for years. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Jdovst

Q&A: Syria's Assad sets sights on Idlib, the final showdown? After eight months of relative calm, Syria's northwestern province of Idlib is once again a theater for bloody military operations: heavy bombardment, airstrikes and waves of civilian displacement as Syrian government troops, backed by Russia, push their way into the rebel-held enclave in a widening offensive. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Jen6lM

US B-52 bombers land in Qatar over unspecified Iran threat The B-52 bombers ordered by the White House to deploy to the Persian Gulf to counter unspecified threats from Iran are beginning to arrive at a major American air base in Qatar. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JB6MdQ

Mexico's prized beaches threatened by smelly algae invasion Tourists looking for sun and sand in Mexican resorts like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum have been disgusted by foul-smelling mounds of sargassum — a seaweed-like algae — piling up on beaches and turning turquoise waters brown, and experts are warning that it may be the new normal. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VivNNu

SKorean military: NKorea's latest launches were missiles A South Korean military official says the two projectiles North Korea flew across its country toward the sea on Thursday were evaluated as short-range missiles. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2YfOanW

McMaster: China's treatment of detained Canadians telling Former U.S. national security adviser H.R. McMaster said Thursday China's treatment of two detained Canadians is a telling example of how China is a threat to the liberal international order. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/305Lxqt

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits city in southwest Japan The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit near Miyazaki in southwestern Japan. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VfcTXI

US and Palestinians clash over US plan for peace with Israel A key architect of the long-awaited U.S. plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace has lashed out at the U.N.'s "anti-Israel bias" while urging support for the Trump administration's "vision" — but the Palestinian foreign minister dismissed the American peace effort, saying all indications are it will be "conditions for surrender." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2vQ83WB

Shoppers brace for price spikes ahead of possible tariffs against China Consumer goods set to take a hit from tariffs; Jacqui Heinrich reports via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2LxyKtH

Venezuelan opposition envoy to US on fallout from failed military uprising against Maduro regime Security forces loyal to President Nicolas Maduro arrest a top opposition official; reaction from Carlos Vecchio on 'Special Report.' via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2W1P7mB