Barack Obama endorsed Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau for re-election
by Canadians head to the polls – you guys have polling stations, right? – on Friday. This is Canada’s national election, but it’s a parliamentary system, …
Angry London rush hour commuters drag climate-change protesters off the top of idle subway
LONDON — Climate change activists were dragged off the top of a busy London Tube train by angry commuters Thursday morning as staff had to …
You and 3 friends can stay in Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse for 2 nights, and it’ll only cost $60 per day
Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse will be available on Airbnb for a two-night stay during October, courtesy of a partnership with Mattel. The listing celebrates Barbie’s 60th …
Mountain climbers stumble across a mystery on California peak
By BRIAN MELLEY | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The climbers were closing in on the top of California’s second-highest peak when they came …
‘South Park’ mocked LeBron James over his comments about China
“South Park” mocked NBA star LeBron James during Wednesday’s new episode, “Let Them Eat Goo,” for James’ recent controversial comments regarding Houston Rockets general manager …
Mexican president says ‘many projects’ ahead, lauding billionaire Slim’s investment plans
MEXICO CITY — Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim’s plans to invest in the country are “important,” Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador told his regular news …
U.S. ambassador to tell House impeachment panel Trump said no ‘quid pro quo’ on Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to the European Union plans to tell the House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry that President Donald Trump told him multiple …
7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, Oct. 18-20
It’s been another crazy week, but we have just the remedy — seven ways to enjoy the heck out of the weekend, from massive squash …
The hardest colleges and universities to get into in every state
Academic review site Niche reported the toughest college to gain acceptance into in every state. The list looked at SAT and ACT scores, as well …
Jennifer Aniston’s Instagram is breaking records, she already has 11 million followers
View this post on Instagram I swear I didn’t mean to break it… Thank you guys for the kind, glitchy welcome ❤️ A post shared …
Trump’s ‘meltdown’ meeting with Nancy Pelosi reportedly went off the rails when she called out him out for helping Putin in Syria
A meeting between President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi went off the rails after Pelosi accused Trump of helping Russia, according to reports. …
Floyd Mayweather reportedly tipped the chefs in the kitchen of a Las Vegas restaurant $300 each because he liked the food so much
Floyd Mayweather reportedly tipped chefs $300 each at a Las Vegas restaurant. The 42-year-old was said to be celebrating a friend’s birthday with 16 others …
Judge extends custody of man suspected of locking Dutch family on farm
AMSTERDAM — A Dutch court on Thursday extended the custody of the man who paid the rent on a farmhouse where six members of a …
Nicolas Maduro refuses to give up on Venezuela’s state cryptocurrency El Petro
It seems that the government of Venezuela isn’t ready to give up on its state-issued cryptocurrency ambitions. Speaking during a state broadcast last night, President …
Man tried twice in case of murdered Winnipeg teen sues for wrongful conviction
WINNIPEG — A man imprisoned for the 1984 abduction and death of Winnipeg teenager Candace Derksen is suing the Manitoba government and city police for …
Why this picture of Kim Jong Un on a horse is seen as a warning
SEOUL, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Aides to Kim Jong Un are convinced the North Korean leader plans “a great operation,” state media said on Wednesday …