Yemen's Houthis form surprise new government

The Iranian-backed Houthi movement has formed a new government in the capital of Yemen, in a surprise move that is expected to hinder efforts to end a 20-month-old civil war in the impoverished country.

'French Thatcher' wins primary, takes swipe at Hollande

François Fillon appears poised to become the next leader of France's Republican party as millions of voters go to the polls Sunday.

Cubans, world commemorate Fidel Castro's life and death

Cubans will celebrate Fidel Castro's life at mass gatherings this week as the Caribbean country highlights the path Castro took during the revolution he embodied six decades ago.

Fairy Tales Still Inspire Modern Female Writers

In her newest collection, author Aimee Bender writes new versions of classic fairy tales. The post Fairy Tales Still Inspire Modern Female Writers appeared first on WIRED.

Did police homophobia fail serial killer's victims?

It could be the plot of a TV murder mystery -- except viewers might struggle to believe the killer could keep getting away with it.

Power plant collapse: 74 killed

A platform built to help with repairs at a Chinese power plant collapsed Thursday morning, killing 74 people, according to Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua.

Review: Sun and Moon are Kinder, Gentler Pokémon Games

The latest 'Pokemon' games for the Nintendo 3DS tone down the harshness of the monster battles, and focus on friendship and camaraderie. The post Review: Sun and Moon are Kinder, Gentler Pokémon Games appeared first on WIRED.

What parents should know about the VR gear kids want

Thinking about treating your family to a little virtual reality this holiday? Have no idea where to start? Don't worry. From Google's inexpensive Cardboard VR viewer to Sony's new PlayStation VR, this guide will help you figure out what makes sense for your family's interests, needs and budget.

China hits back at Trump's climate change hoax claims

Beijing has turned the tables on US President-elect Donald Trump over his accusation that climate change is a Chinese hoax, claiming that it was the Republican's own party that initiated global warming negotiations.

Trump planned to endorse Chris Christie

Trump planned to endorse Chris Christie

Crash kills one of China's first female fighter pilots

One of China's first female fighter pilots and a member of the country's air force aerobatics team was killed in a training accident over the weekend, according to Chinese state-run media.

Guilty: Dad deliberately left son to die in car

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US military unveils futuristic copter

Aurora Flight Sciences is working on technology that could allow the military to use unmanned helicopters to supply its troops.

8,000 march against Trump

8,000 march against Trump

Pam on marriage to Mark Harmon

Pam on marriage to Mark Harmon

How do little penguins safely cross the road?

How do little penguins safely cross the road?

Trapped deer's shattering exit

Trapped deer's shattering exit

To my breadwinner hubby

To my breadwinner hubby

Will Trump transform European politics?

Will Trump transform European politics?

NC early voting warning for Clinton

The political consensus is virtually unanimous: If Hillary Clinton wins North Carolina, Donald Trump has to win every other competitive state to take the White House.

UVA dean awarded $3 million in Rolling Stone defamation case

UVA dean awarded $3 million in Rolling Stone defamation case

NASA's Mighty Morphing Wings Make for More Efficient Flying

A new kind of wing could make aircraft fly smoother, quieter, and more efficiently. The post NASA's Mighty Morphing Wings Make for More Efficient Flying appeared first on WIRED.

Will either candidate act on guns?

It's impossible to run for President without having a firm position on gun control. For every candidate in every election campaign, it inevitably becomes a dividing line.

THIS BUD'S NOT FOR YOU Amy Schumer dumped by the King of Beers

THIS BUD'S NOT FOR YOU Amy Schumer dumped by the King of Beers

Delhi chokes under smog during Diwali

Delhi coughed and spluttered its way through the Monday morning commute after the capital became smothered in a dense, soupy smog.

Michelle Obama campaigns with Hillary Clinton

For the first time in this election, the current and former First Ladies shared a campaign stage together. MSNBC's Brian Williams & Nicolle Wallace discuss with Yamiche Alcindor of The New York Times.

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Defense chief: US ready to deal second major blow to ISIS

Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday it will be only a matter of weeks before the US and its allies are ready to drive ISIS from Raqqa, its symbolic capital in Syria.

Meet Patrik Schumacher, Zaha Hadid's Ambitious, Abrasive Successor

The man replacing Zaha Hadid wants nothing less than to lead a revolution in architecture. The post Meet Patrik Schumacher, Zaha Hadid's Ambitious, Abrasive Successor appeared first on WIRED.

Mexican avocado growers strike, sending US prices soaring

Mexican avocado growers strike, sending US prices soaring

Can your own immune system kill cancer?

There was another big win in the advancement of immunotherapy treatments for cancer this week.

2 earthquakes hit central Italy

On Wednesday, 5.5 and 6.0 magnitude earthquakes struck central Italy about 50 miles north of the site of a deadly quake in August that killed nearly 300 people, the US Geological Survey said.

Why Russian warships won't stop in Spain

Russia has withdrawn a request for a flotilla of warships, including its flagship aircraft carrier the Admiral Kuznetsov, to refuel in the Spanish port of Ceuta as the ships head towards Syria, Spain's foreign affairs ministry said Wednesday.

Dos and don'ts of posting about your kid online

Posting about your children on social media can have some benefits, but there are many potential harms too, researchers caution.

Mosul: Most intense day of fighting since offensive began

The coalition has now recaptured at least 100 square kilometers of territory, a CNN analysis of the battlefield shows.

Rob Sheffield on Why Bob Dylan Deserves His Nobel Prize - RollingStone.com

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Rob Sheffield on Why Bob Dylan Deserves His Nobel Prize RollingStone.com Congratulations to Bob Dylan, surprise winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. This is easily the most controversial award since they gave it to the guy who wrote Lord of the Flies, which was controversial only because it came next after the ... Bob Dylan, Master of ChangeNew York Times Bob Dylan: 'The Homer of our time'Los Angeles Times Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan Is A Literary 'Alchemist'NPR Billboard -Poughkeepsie Journal -The Boston Globe -WLS-TV all 1,206 news articles »

What if the Cuban Missile Crisis escalated?

The Cuban missile crisis, recalled Robert F. Kennedy, was "a confrontation between the two giant atomic nations, the US and the USSR, which brought the world to the abyss of nuclear destruction and the end of mankind."

TODD STARNES Military academy: Don't disrespect American flag

TODD STARNES Military academy: Don't disrespect American flag

The 5 toughest places to be a girl

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Democratic Minnesota governor says ObamaCare 'no longer affordable'

Democratic Minnesota governor says ObamaCare 'no longer affordable'

Report: ISIS expands killing methods

ISIS has expanded its repertoire of killing methods, apparently using an explosives-laden drone in Iraq.

Facebook posts deepen mystery of missing South Carolina couple

Facebook posts deepen mystery of missing South Carolina couple

155 dead as airstrikes hit funeral home

At least 155 people were killed in Saudi-led airstrikes that hit a funeral home in Yemen's capital of Sanaa, two health ministry officials said Saturday.

Shot in an elevator: Getting away with murder in Russia

She was shot twice in the chest, once in the shoulder, then once in the head at point blank range -- a classic sign of a professional hit.

Syrian family describes amputation of young boy's arm by ISIS

Syrian family describes amputation of young boy's arm by ISIS

Kim won't show face

Kim won't show face

Rugby star sorry for airport toilet incident

A New Zealand rugby star has apologized for his "unacceptable" rendezvous in an airport toilet.

Oculus Game Lone Echo Is the Most Fun I've Ever Had in Zero-G

A game about grabbing and pushing yourself off of surfaces to float around in space is one of Oculus' potential killer apps. The post Oculus Game Lone Echo Is the Most Fun I've Ever Had in Zero-G appeared first on WIRED.

Former Whitewater Investigator Endorses...

Former Homeland Secretary Michael Chertoff, the lead Republican counsel on the Senate committee that investigated the Clintons' Whitewater land deal in the 1990s, explains why he's backing Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race.

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Clinton campaign seizes on report about Trump's taxes

Hillary Clinton's campaign Saturday night seized on a New York Times report about Donald Trump's 1995 tax records, in which the Times showed he declared a $916 million loss that could have allowed him to legally skip paying federal income taxes for years.

Elon Musk unveils ambitious Mars colonization plan

Elon Musk unveils ambitious Mars colonization plan

Baby born without eyes

Baby born without eyes

FIERY DEBATE NIGHT CLASHES Trump, Clinton hit each other on trade, tax returns, temperament

FIERY DEBATE NIGHT CLASHES Trump, Clinton hit each other on trade, tax returns, temperament

NASA Finds More Evidence of Water Plumes on Jupiter's Moon Europa

It's not aliens. Everyone calm the heck down. The post NASA Finds More Evidence of Water Plumes on Jupiter's Moon Europa appeared first on WIRED.

A Poker Pro's Debate Strategy for Clinton and Trump

Daniel Negreanu has some tips for how to take the advantage in a heads-up showdown. The post A Poker Pro's Debate Strategy for Clinton and Trump appeared first on WIRED.

Syrian troops advance in Aleppo amid war's heaviest bombing

Syrian troops advance in Aleppo amid war's heaviest bombing

Will Assad break the Syrian ceasefire?

Syrian opposition groups have accused President Bashar al-Assad's regime of preparing to breach a fragile, week-old ceasefire by transferring hundreds of people from the besieged al-Waer neighborhood in Homs to rebel-held Idlib province.

Sanders: Trump must not become president

Bernie Sanders campaigned for Hillary Clinton at the University of Akron and Kent State University and spoke about Trump's birther comments.

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Donald Trump's U-turn on Obama birthplace row

Donald Trump finally acknowledged Friday that "President Barack Obama was born in the United States," reversing himself on the issue that propelled him into national politics.

Aleppo gets a break from ceasefire

Simply driving into Aleppo brings home the brutality of Syria's civil war.

Trump Jr. courts controversy with remarks

Barry Bennett, former Donald Trump campaign senior advisor, joins Thomas Roberts to discuss Hillary Clinton's diminished poll numbers, Donald Trump Jr.'s controversial remarks about a "gas chamber," and why Trump hasn't yet released a full health history.

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The Last Guardian Release Pushed Back to December

The game is now scheduled to arrive for PlayStation 4 on Dec. 6. The post The Last Guardian Release Pushed Back to December appeared first on WIRED.

PLANS PUT ON HOLD: Clinton cancels California trip after medical episode at 9/11 memorial, doctor says Dem nominee 'recovering nicely'

PLANS PUT ON HOLD: Clinton cancels California trip after medical episode at 9/11 memorial, doctor says Dem nominee 'recovering nicely'

Clinton says sorry for calling 'half' Trump supporters racist

Hillary Clinton expressed "regret" Saturday for comments in which she said "half" of Donald Trump's supporters are "deplorables," meaning people who are racist, sexist, homophobic or xenophobic.

Stars who lost their mojo

Stars who lost their mojo

One year later, officials stunned by 'betrayal' of Illinois cop who staged suicide

One year later, officials stunned by 'betrayal' of Illinois cop who staged suicide

'TECHNICAL' ISSUES: Deal between US, Russia to halt Syria fighting stalls

'TECHNICAL' ISSUES: Deal between US, Russia to halt Syria fighting stalls

That Shipping Giant's Collapse Is No Reason to Become a Pirate

The bankruptcy of Korean shipping giant Hanjin will make life on the high seas a bit more expensive and a bunch more complicated. The post That Shipping Giant's Collapse Is No Reason to Become a Pirate appeared first on WIRED.

Where to Find The Night Of's Real-Life Bars and Restaurants

HBO's crime drama was gripping, dark, and unrelenting. It also had great taste in eateries and, uh, drinkeries. The post Where to Find The Night Of's Real-Life Bars and Restaurants appeared first on WIRED.

Dozens dead in Italy; rescuers in a race against time

In the Italian village of Saletta, a tiny settlement of about 20 people, residents used their bare hands to ferret through the rubble of a two-story home in a desperate search for neighbors.

ISIS defeated by 2017?

The Iraqi Army Humvees barreled across the Nineveh province moonscape toward the town of Qayyarah, the next front line in the military quest to dislodge ISIS from the sprawling city of Mosul.

Univision Makes Winning Bid for Gawker at Bankruptcy Auction

The Spanish-language broadcaster will reportedly buy the site for $135 million. The post Univision Makes Winning Bid for Gawker at Bankruptcy Auction appeared first on WIRED.

Nurse: I watched two-year-old die

Malaika, a 29-year-old head nurse, holds Ali, a 2-day-old infant, as he struggles to take his final breaths. Born in eastern Aleppo, one of the hardest-hit cities in Syria's five-year civil war, Ali was born with chest issues that forced him to rely on an oxygen pump and an incubator in the neonatal unit at Aleppo Children's Hospital.

Buying Guide: 18 Things You Really Need for College

School supplies involve more than just pencils and paper. The post Buying Guide: 18 Things You Really Need for College appeared first on WIRED.

STILL SWINGING Ryan challenger vows new fight after primary loss

STILL SWINGING Ryan challenger vows new fight after primary loss

Live programming will resume Sunday

Stay tuned for more live coverage on MSNBC.com

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US: ISIS seizing 'human shields'

ISIS militants are losing control of the key Syrian city of Manbij to U.S.-backed rebels and appear to be using civilians as human shields as they flee, the Pentagon said.

Kansas couple's internet hell

Kansas couple's internet hell

Rio Olympics: American women retain gymnastics title

The Rio 2016 Olympics continue on day two with archery, synchronized diving and swimming -- follow all the live action here.

Chinese tourist mistaken as an asylum seeker

A Chinese tourist spent almost two weeks at a refugee shelter in Germany after authorities mistakenly assumed he was applying for asylum, an official with the German Red Cross told CNN.

Trump companies' history of hiring foreign workers

CNN's Drew Griffin investigates the growing questions about whether or not Donald Trump's own businesses hire Americans first.

Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Javier to impact Southwest

Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Javier to impact Southwest

Solar-powered cart can charge 80 cell phones

Henri Nyakarundi never wanted a job.

WATER PARK TRAGEDY: Boy killed in accident on world's tallest water slide

WATER PARK TRAGEDY: Boy killed in accident on world's tallest water slide

THREE TO DISAGREE Third GOP rep this week says he won't back Trump

THREE TO DISAGREE Third GOP rep this week says he won't back Trump

4 killed as bus nearly splits in half

A bus nearly split in half after plowing into a sign pole on a California highway, killing four people aboard and closing the road for hours as authorities investigated the deadly crash.

Who Did The Simpsons Endorse For President? Well, Not Trump

Ooh, a political discussion on the show's new short. I feel like a Kennedy! The post Who Did The Simpsons Endorse For President? Well, Not Trump appeared first on WIRED.

Did Democrats steal Republicans' mojo at the convention?

Did Democrats steal Republicans' mojo at the convention?

FBI probing breach of Clinton's presidential campaign

FBI probing breach of Clinton's presidential campaign

LIVE BLOG COVERAGE OF THE DNC BILL MAKES HIS CASE TO DEMS Clinton says his wife is 'best darn change-maker' he's ever known

LIVE BLOG COVERAGE OF THE DNC BILL MAKES HIS CASE TO DEMS Clinton says his wife is 'best darn change-maker' he's ever known

Germans question the country's refugee policies

Following a week of violence in Germany, questions are being raised about asylum seekers in the country.

Runner-up endorses Clinton as supporters cry and chant

The Democratic National Convention kicked off with a host of Democratic stars, including Sens. Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, as well as first lady Michelle Obama. Follow along with CNN's livestream and live updates from the convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

Solar Impulse Just Completed Its Momentous Flight Around the World

The Rocky of sun-powered airplanes beats the odds. The post Solar Impulse Just Completed Its Momentous Flight Around the World appeared first on WIRED.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter

When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

3 U.S. officers shot to death in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Three officers are feared dead after a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, officials said.

Coded message seen on Mars?

Yes, astronomers have discovered dark sand dunes on Mars that resemble Morse code. But no, they don't think little green men are trying to tell us something.

This Hyperloop Lawsuit Is Insane

The co-founders of Hyperloop One are suing each other, and the details involve a suspiciously overpaid fiancée, an attempted coup, and a noose. The post This Hyperloop Lawsuit Is Insane appeared first on WIRED.

Court rules against China in South China Sea dispute

An international tribunal in the Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines Tuesday, concluding that there was no legal basis for China to claim historic rights to resources within South China Sea areas falling within the '"nine-dash line."

Playing Pokemon Go? You Need the Right Gear

Rule the shopping cart, catch them all. The post Playing Pokemon Go? You Need the Right Gear appeared first on WIRED.

BREAKING NEWS: SNIPERS OPEN FIRE ON DALLAS POLICE, KILLING AT LEAST 4 COPS AND WOUNDING AS MANY AS 7 MORE OFFICERS

BREAKING NEWS: SNIPERS OPEN FIRE ON DALLAS POLICE, KILLING AT LEAST 4 COPS AND WOUNDING AS MANY AS 7 MORE OFFICERS

Iraq: ISIS claims deadly bombing that kills at least 125

Twelve people were killed and 38 wounded Saturday night when two parked car bombs exploded in separate neighborhoods in Baghdad, police officials said.

In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union's Reckoning

Scientists who study long term trends in civilizations say the Brexit vote is a symptom of larger problems within the European Union. The post In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union's Reckoning appeared first on WIRED.

Donald Trump Hints He May Fund Race Himself - New York Times

New York Times

Donald Trump Hints He May Fund Race Himself New York Times Donald J. Trump spoke at a campaign event in The Woodlands in Texas, where he was raising money last week. Credit Eric Thayer for The New York Times. In Las Vegas last week, Donald J. Trump's Nevada headquarters stood dark. A sign taped to the door ... Clinton casts Trump as dangerous - this time, on the economyCNN GOP leaders alarmed by Trump's 'devastating' fundraising startWashington Post HUFFPOST HILL - Trump More Of A 'Taking People's Money' Guy, Not So Big On AskingHuffington Post NBCNews.com -Politico -Breitbart News -Daily Beast all 2,376 news articles »

BREAKING NEWS: ISIS MEDIA CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ORLANDO TERROR MASSACRE 50 shot dead, 53 wounded in gay nightclub; terror group calls gunman Omar Mateen an 'Islamic State fighter'

BREAKING NEWS: ISIS MEDIA CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ORLANDO TERROR MASSACRE 50 shot dead, 53 wounded in gay nightclub; terror group calls gunman Omar Mateen an 'Islamic State fighter'

EXCLUSIVE: Despite Clinton claims, 2012 email had classified marking

EXCLUSIVE: Despite Clinton claims, 2012 email had classified marking

MSNBC news quiz - California primary

Who won Tuesday's California Democratic primary?

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'We hear India is growing. Where?'

Every afternoon at this time of year, Balraj Beniwal looks up at the sky, hoping to see dark clouds. He is not alone -- there are hundreds of millions of people like him across India.

Celebrate Ghostbusters Day By Getting to Know the New Team

Thirty-two years ago today, the first film hit theaters. To honor the anniversary, check out these featurettes about the team in the upcoming reboot. The post Celebrate Ghostbusters Day By Getting to Know the New Team appeared first on WIRED.

BERNIE AT CROSSROADS: Tonight's results could determine whether Sanders goes on - or goes home

BERNIE AT CROSSROADS: Tonight's results could determine whether Sanders goes on - or goes home

Meteor streaks across Arizona sky

Yes, Phoenix, that was a meteor.

RFK: 'The choice really is up to you'

There are lots of governing issues in California, but there will be no presidential campaign debate there in 2016. In 1968 the situation could not have been more different. Listen as Lawrence gives tonight's last word to the late Democratic Sen. Robert

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Putin warns he'll retaliate against U.S. defense systems in Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will retaliate against the placement of U.S. missiles in nearby countries such as Romania, according to Russia's state-run news agency TASS.

8 Wild Ideas That Debuted at the Indy 500, From Seat Belts to Mirrors

If you think the Indy 500 hasn't impacted your life, pump your brakes, buckle your seat belt, or look in your rearview mirror. The post 8 Wild Ideas That Debuted at the Indy 500, From Seat Belts to Mirrors appeared first on WIRED.

Google's Making Its Own Chips Now. Time for Intel to Freak Out

Google has built its own computer chip. And this won't be the last. The post Google's Making Its Own Chips Now. Time for Intel to Freak Out appeared first on WIRED.

Victory for Bernie Sanders, but will it make a difference?

Hillary Clinton is shifting her focus to a general election battle against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump -- but she will get a reminder Tuesday that she's not yet done with the Democratic primary.