
THE WORLD'S TODAY HOT NEWS ON MARCH 14, 2015 BY YAHOO:
Ukraine's old guard plagued by mystery deaths
A spate of mystery suicides by allies of Ukraine's deposed president Viktor Yanukovych has been called all three. Three former lawmakers close to the ousted leader have been found dead in Ukraine in the past two weeks, in what their party has called a consequence of their persecution by Kiev's new…AFPRussia ETF Falls As Kremlin Reportedly Prepares For 'Mysterious' Announcement
Market Vector Russia ETF Trust (NYSE: RSX) was down more than 1.5 percent Friday after news came out about the Kremlin preparing a major announcement. A source in the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press service, heads of the most relevant media were asked to be ready for a possible press…CNN MoneyBill Clinton has received $16 million from taxpayers since he left the White House ... and George W. Bush is getting more
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13 best luxury cars when price is definitely not an object(13 photos)
Some 150 judges, all avid car collectors, spent 10 days test-driving and debating the relative merits of the cars in Napa Valley, Calif., back in November. The judges shared their opinions at lavish nightly dinners where the discussions often got heated, Robb Report says. More at TheStreet.com 5…TheStreet- 0:35
New images emerge of bin Laden in Afghanistan
Previously unseen pictures of Osama bin Laden hiding out in Afghanistan have been published for the first time. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.Reuters Videos Forget 'Googling' Your Name, This Site Has It All!
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Washington (AFP) - "Anyone But Bibi." It's the rallying cry of opponents battling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tuesday's elections, but also seems to aptly sum up feelings in both the US and Europe. After nine years of dealing with Netanyahu, the wily Israeli politician appears to…AFPThis is why it’s impossible for the Kremlin to lie about Putin’s weird disappearance
It’s been more than a week now since anybody’s seen Russian President Vladimir Putin. Since then, Putin hasn’t been seen in public, and the Russian blogosphere can talk about nothing else. The Kremlin began fiddling with Putin’s schedule. State television began broadcasting news of meetings planned…Washington PostTurkey’s Drift From NATO
The website of Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledges that NATO has played a “central role” in the country’s security and insists that Turkey, which became a member in 1952, “attaches utmost importance” to it. On crucial issues — from fighting the Islamic State to fielding integrated…New York TimesUS-led raids on IS in Syria after Kurdish plea: monitor
The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group launched air strikes against the jihadists in a key Syrian village overnight after Kurdish forces appealed for action, a monitor said Saturday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strikes near the northeastern village of Tal Tamr…AFPUS Passport Renewals You Should Know About
Find US Passport renewal resources on Yahoo Search!GOP lawmaker: Clinton email server key to Benghazi inquiry
WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the House committee investigating the deadly attacks against Americans in Benghazi, Libya, says Hillary Rodham Clinton's email server could help lawmakers answer vital questions.Associated Press10 Discoveries That Cast The Vikings In A New Light
Unwashed, uncivilized, bloodthirsty masses rampaging and pillaging—it’s the popular image of the Vikings, but there have been a number of archaeological finds that have truly made us rethink our image of the entire culture. While they’re pretty descriptive of what the Vikings were after on their…ListverseWith Putin Still Missing, Things Get Weird in Russia
The Kremlin’s attempts to assure the public that Vladimir Putin is alive and well and still running Russia’s government did not go particularly well on Friday. Media outlets were presented with a tape of President Putin meeting with a senior government official – with no evidence of the date of the…The Fiscal TimesObama's U.N. End Run Around Congress on Iran
The 47 Senate Republicans who warned Iranians against any nuclear agreement with Barack Obama that a Republican successor could revoke "with the stroke of a pen" billed their audacious letter to the clerical regime in Tehran as a civics lesson in the American constitutional system. It has become…Huffington PostNatural "Protein Alternative" Storms Into The US
A new natural "protein powder alternative" is rapidly gaining popularity among gym goers in America. You'll wonder why you didn't try it sooner.Pope declares jubilee in powerful reform signal
AFPrashid al dosari@rashidaldosariReply Retweet FavoriteRT @AFP: #UPDATE Pope declares jubilee to celebrate Vatican II reforms u.afp.com/j5R16 hrs agoFlagging before election, Netanyahu ramps up rhetoric
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Flagging in opinion polls before Tuesday's election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to rally Israeli rightists by casting his centre-left challengers as tools of a global campaign to usurp power. Over social media and broadcast interviews, the…ReutersUkraine leader reports 'de-escalation' in fighting with separatists
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko reported Friday a "gradual de-escalation" in the conflict between government forces and pro-Russian separatists in the country's east as Kiev received the first tranche in a multi-billion-dollar IMF bailout. The US show of support came on the same day the…AFPHere are the best theories about why Putin has disappeared
Something may be afoot in Moscow. Russian...Business InsiderCruise Roundtrip from SF with Princess Cruises!
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Criticism of 47 Republican senators' letter to Iranian leaders escalated Friday, and one of the lawmakers expressed misgivings about writing directly to an adversary to raise doubts about President Barack Obama's nuclear negotiations.Associated PressMom Says Bananas Were Infested With Spiders That Can Cause Hours-Long Erections
Is that a banana in your pocket, or have you just been bitten by a Brazilian wandering spider?A British couple was horrified on Tuesday after they found a bunch of bananas they purchased from a Tesco store was infested with spiders they believe to be Brazilian wandering spiders, the Bristol Post…Huffington PostFrancis predicts his papacy to be 4-5 years, misses pizza
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday marked the second anniversary of his surprise election by predicting that he won't be pope for long — and by calling a special Jubilee Year to focus the church on his top priority while he's still around: mercy.Associated PressWar with Iran is probably our best option
Joshua Muravchik is a fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. The logical flaw in the indictment of a looming “very bad” nuclear deal with Iran that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered before Congress this month…Washington PostReverse Mortgage: How it Works (Age 62 Plus)
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Glacier caves of Mount Hood (10 photos)
On the western side of Mount Hood lies the longest glacier cave system in the contiguous United States. In 2012, these caves were mapped to a combined length of 7,166.8 feet by cave explorers Brent McGregor and Eddy Cartaya. Currently, the total passage length is hundreds of feet less. Glaciers are…Yahoo NewsPutin spokesman denies rumor that he had a baby with his gymnast girlfriend
Russia's President Vladimir Putin's press...Business InsiderObama’s Newly Harsh Tone on Keystone Seen Signaling Rejection
“I’m directing my administration to cut through the red tape, break through the bureaucratic hurdles, and make this project a priority,” he said in a speech in Cushing, Oklahoma, referring to a southern leg of the long-delayed project. Now when Obama describes the next proposed Keystone segment he…BloombergIsrael security officials recommend barrier on Jordan border
Israeli security officials have recommended building a barrier along the border with Jordan -- the Jewish state's only frontier that does not yet feature a fence. "Security officials recommended the construction of a security barrier to protect the new airport which will be built at Timna" some 20…AFPMeet Successful Bay Area Singles
Finally, meet Bay Area singles who are looking for serious, long-term relationships. Meet great singles who have similar interests to you.John McCain's bluster on Iran shows voters made the right choice in '08
To the editor: In blaming President Obama's purported "lack of respect for Congress" for the current "poisoned environment" in which the president and Congress now find themselves, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) exhibits an ignorance of recent history.Los Angeles TimesPope not expecting many anniversaries at the Vatican
Pope Francis marked the second anniversary of his election on Friday by giving an interview in which he says he expects his time at the Vatican to only last for another two or three years. The first pope from Latin America has hinted in the past that he could retire, emulating his predecessor…AFPBremmer: 'It's extremely unlikely' Putin ordered Nemtsov's killing
There has been no shortage of rumors and...Business InsiderWhy Netanyahu Will Lose to Herzog
When the State of Israel was born, David Ben-Gurion told Time magazine, "We have set up a dynamic State, bent upon creation and reform, building and expansion."The early Zionist pioneers built this country once before, and the time has come to build our country once again, this time for the 21st…Huffington PostGorgeous NFL Cheerleaders
Here are 25 of the most gorgeous cheerleaders on NFL sidelines.Obama 'committed' to two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians
US President Barack Obama is "committed" to a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians, Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday on the stalled Middle East peace process. "The position of the United States with respect to our long expressed hope, the Republicans and the Democrats alike…AFPSean Hannity Interviewed A Ferguson Protestor. It Didn't End Well.
Firefighters attempt to put out a burning building during riots after grand jury's decision not to indict a police officer Darren Wilson. Police confront protestors after rioting broke out following the grand jury announcement in the Michael Brown.The Huffington PostU.S. State Department rebuffs Republican criticism of Iran nuclear talks
By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department fought back on Friday against the latest Republican criticism of the Iran nuclear talks, saying any moves to lift U.N. sanctions if there was a deal would not limit U.S. options for future action against Tehran. Reuters…Reuters- 1:01
Ferguson shootings were 'ambush': police
Two police officers shot overnight in the troubled Missouri city of Ferguson -- which for months has battled racial tensions -- were victims of an "ambush," police said Thursday. Duration: 01:01AFP Videos Better Knees in 1 Week
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The Kremlin's attempt to dispel...Business InsiderGOP, Bibi Hurt Israel, USA
While the recalcitrant rightist government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left Israel more isolated in the world than at any time since 1948, Bibi's ill-advised recent speech to a joint session of Congress could reduce a historically nonpartisan alliance between Israel and America…Huffington PostA pro-Russian rebel aims his machine gun during military exercise near Debaltseve, eastern Ukraine, Friday, March 13, 2015. Ukraine said Friday it has placed a formal request with the United Nations for a peacekeeping mission to be deployed in its eastern regions, where a cease-fire between…
View the photo A pro-Russian rebel aims his machine gun during military exercise near Debaltseve, eastern Ukraine, Friday, March 13, 2015. Ukraine said Friday it has placed a formal request with the United Nations for a peacekeeping mission to be deployed in its eastern regions, where a cease-fire…Yahoo! NewsU.S.-led jets strike Islamic State in northeast Syria: monitor
U.S.-led jets have struck Islamic State positions in northeast Syria in an area where the militants have been battling Kurdish forces, a group monitoring the war said on Saturday. The air strikes hit areas close to the town of Tal Tamer, south of the Turkish border, the Britain-based Syrian…Reuters20 Unbelievable Pictures That Are NOT Photoshopped
You'll never believe number 5!French classmates said to recognise 'child killer' in IS video
A child who appears to execute an Arab Israeli in a video released this week by the Islamic State group is said to have been recognised by classmates in France, an official said Friday. The schools inspector in the Haute-Garonne district in southern France said students in the city of Toulouse…AFPVladimir Putin: 17 Things You Didn’t Know About Russia’s President
1. Putin, 62, is divorced from his wife, Lyudmila Putin, 57, a linguist and former flight attendant whom he married in July 1983.The Fiscal TimesAP Interview: Bearded Austrian diva is living her dream
VIENNA (AP) — Long legs crossed, one leopard-skin patterned spike heel dangling, the bearded diva with the expressive brown eyes leans back and laughs heartily when asked what has changed for her since winning Europe's biggest entertainment contest nearly a year ago.Associated Press- 13:19
Manhunt for Ferguson Police Shooter Sparks More Outrage
Attorney General Eric Holder blasts "damn punks" behind police ambush.ABC News Videos View Prius Plug-in Hybrid
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Several US lawmakers are warning US military leaders about the pace and scope of Russia’s Arctic militarization, including the addition of new brigades, ships and airfields to the fast-changing region. “When you look at what the Russians are doing in the Arctic, it is actually quite impressive…Business InsiderIraqi Sunnis join feared Shiite militia to battle IS
Al-Alam (Iraq) (AFP) - Wearing a camouflage uniform with militia patches and a green headband, Nawar Mohammed is the image of an Iraqi Shiite fighter except for one detail: he is Sunni. Mohammed is one of some 250 Sunni residents of Al-Alam who joined Asaib Ahl al-Haq, an Iranian-backed Shiite…AFPBlowback Continues from Tom Cotton’s Iran Letter
Evidence that ongoing negotiations with Iran to limit its development of fissile nuclear material were damaged by the decision by 47 Republican Senators to sign on to a letter drafted by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) continued to mount Thursday.The Fiscal TimesJessica Simpson Explains Her Super-Sexy Instagram Pics With Her Hubby
Now we know why Jessica Simpson isn't shy about sharing super-steamy PDA snaps of her and husband Eric Johnson with her millions of fans. According to the 34-year-old mother of two, she just can't help herself. "Those kind of happen sometimes," she laughed, getting candid with Today's Savannah…ETonline19 Coffee Hacks Every Coffee Drinker Has To Know
Try these tricks to make your cup of joe more effective, healthier, and tastier!Is Putin Fighting His Decisive Battle?
Russian leader Vladimir Putin could right now be facing his Gettysburg, experiencing the pivotal moment of his presidency. For those in need of a quick history lesson, Gettysburg, fought over three days in early July 1863, was the decisive battle of the American Civil War, a battle that tipped the…ValueWalkGirl arrested after brawl in New York fast-food restaurant
A New York City girl was arrested on Thursday after allegedly leading an attack on another girl in a brawl at a McDonald's restaurant that was captured on video and widely viewed on the Internet, police said. The two-and-a-half minute video, posted on YouTube, shows a group of girls punching…ReutersKirsty Bertarelli is Britain's richest woman and might be the country's worst neighbor
Kirsty Bertarelli's fortune is larger than that of Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling and the Queen combined.Business InsiderView
7 Creative Guest Houses You Can Actually Afford (8 photos)
Having guests home to visit is often a reason to celebrate. But after a day or two, we might wish for a little more—well—personal space. It turns out that the answer just might be in your own backyard. An additional "tiny home" situated on your property (but separate from your house), creates a…Bob Vila11 Famous People Who Quit Hollywood
Everyone dreams they will hit the big time & become a superstar in Hollywood. These celebs did just that, but then decided to leave it all behind!Kerry cautious before new Iran talks, cites 'important gaps'
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday delivered a highly cautious assessment ahead of the next round of nuclear talks with Iran, citing "important gaps" in the way of a deal before an end of March deadline.Associated PressCan Putin's Absence Indicate A Palace Coup In Moscow?
The Russian state media often serves as a barometer for the direction the Kremlin intends to take the country. If one watches Russian federal channels for a while, it’s not that difficult to see how the people have been warmed to the idea that the West is a threat and already active against Russia…ForbesEU unlikely to extend Russia sanctions next week: official
EU leaders are unlikely to decide at a summit next week to extend economic sanctions against Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, which expire in July, a European official said Friday. The European Union imposed tough sanctions targeting sectors including Russia's banks and its oil industry after the…AFPBulgaria, United States to start military drills amid Ukraine crisis
NATO allies Bulgaria and the United States will stage a series of joint military drills over the next three and a half months, the Bulgarian defense ministry said on Friday, amid increased tensions with Russia over the Ukraine crisis. Some 350 U.S. Army officers will arrive in the Balkan country to…ReutersSuffering From Nerve Pain?
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Two years to the day after he was elected to lead the world’s 1.1 billion Catholics, Pope Francis said today that he expects to have only a short papacy. When asked if he liked being pope, Francis told the interviewer that he doesn’t mind, but that he also wouldn’t mind some degree of anonymity.ABC NewsRepublicans Feeling Heat Over Iran Letter Express Regrets
Amid mounting criticism from allies, home-state editorial boards and colleagues who opted not to sign the missive, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson became the latest Republican to suggest he might do things differently if given another chance. While Johnson said he stood by the content of the letter, which…BloombergTom Cotton picked apart by Army general over ‘mutinous’ Iran letter
The open letter to the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran signed by 47 senators and instigated by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) was a stunning breach of protocol. One so outrageous that my former colleagues at the New York Daily News dubbed the signers “traitors.” While it is indeed a slap in the…Washington PostRussia's military budget is somehow still growing
Neither sanctions nor the falling price of...Business Insider10 Most Dangerous Cities in Riverside County
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AFPAnn@atrzyFollow on TwitterRT @AFP: Turkey says spy who helped British teens is Syrian nationalu.afp.com/jwh14 hrs agoBP CEO on oil: 'It's going to be very painful'
The dramatic drop in oil prices is going to be very painful for the oil and gas industry, BP CEO Bob Dudley told CNBC Saturday.CNBCExclusive: Major nations hold talks on ending U.N. sanctions on Iran - officials
By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Major world powers have begun talks about a United Nations Security Council resolution to lift U.N. sanctions on Iran if a nuclear agreement is struck with Tehran, a step that could make it harder for the U.S. Congress to undo a deal, Western…ReutersHow the Supreme Court is about to explode America’s racial wealth gap
When discussing race, the conservative argument is best expressed by the famous words of Chief Justice John Roberts: “The best way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” Translation: America has done bad things in its history, but those bad…Salon.comTesla's Electricity Breakthrough
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Members of the tea party movement are “screw-loosers” who range from “sort of a generic racism” to “bald-faced racists,” and they tend to become further more racist the further the longer they associate with tea party ideas. Such was the message of a speaker on the first day of this year’s White…The Daily Caller- 4:37
Where is Vladimir Putin?
March 12 -- Bill Rhodes discusses the current status of Russian President, Vladimir Putin.Bloomberg Video US soldier slightly wounded by gunfire in Iraq
A US Army soldier has been slightly wounded by gunfire at a base in Iraq where American troops are training their Iraqi counterparts, the Pentagon said Friday. The incident marked the first time an American soldier was wounded on the battlefield in Iraq since US forces returned to the country last…AFPView
Spied: 2017 Ford F-250 Pickup Caught Testing (10 photos)
Caught out testing months ahead of a public debut, this is the 2017 Ford F-250 pickup — the Super Duty version of the aluminum-bodied F-150. As with the new light-duty trucks, the Super Duty revamp is expected to include aluminum bodywork, along with the revised 6.7-liter PowerStroke diesel, or…Yahoo AutosUnusual sight at San Jose airport: two Boeing 747s
Commuters driving near San Jose Mineta International Airport on Friday morning may have noticed something unusual and very big: a Delta Airlines 747. In fact two of them.MercuryNews.comRussia rejects U.S. concerns over Vietnam base role in bomber flights
By Jack Stubbs and David Brunnstrom MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia on Friday rejected U.S. concerns about its use of a former American base in Vietnam for the refueling of Russian bomber flights around U.S. territory in the Pacific, dismissing recent U.S. statements as "puzzling" and…ReutersAmazing GIF shows the amount of water on Europa compared to Earth
Floating in space about 390 million miles from...Business InsiderUS does not want to see Syrian regime 'collapse': CIA
CIA Director John Brennan said the United States does not want to see a chaotic collapse of the Syrian regime as it could open the way to Islamist extremists taking power. The spy agency chief said Washington had reason to worry about who might replace President Bashar al-Assad if his government…AFPAmerican Homeowners Are In For A Big Surprise
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The All-Time Best Kickstarter Inventions for the Home(10 photos)
So, it’s the 21st century and we’re not living like the Jetsons. Fine. But we can get as close as possible to total home automation with these incredible new inventions debuted on the number one crowd-sourcing site, Kickstarter. | By Kristina Grosspietsch, BobVila.comBob VilaGraham: ‘We’ve Got 66 Now’ to Override Obama Veto on Iran Deal Approval
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said last night that the upper chamber does have the votes already to override a presidential veto on the Corker-Menendez bill to require congressional review of any deal with Iran. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Ranking Member…The PJ Tatler