Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Evening Edition: Trump releases list of 11 potential Supreme Court nominees

A fractured Democratic Party threatens Clinton's chances against Trump; Trump's appeal stretches to suburbs that had been trending blue; When Run-DMC and Aerosmith collided — and changed music forever ; Canada's Trudeau makes formal apology for Komagata Maru incident of 1914; Jeff Bezos on pushing the boundaries of knowledge; Navy chief tells fellow admirals to rethink behavior in aftermath of scandals; Group seeks to depose Clinton as aides subpoenaed over email; Despite supposed withdrawal, Russia is firmly entrenched in Syria, Pentagon says; Scientists find a bigger threat in the ice mass of East Antarctica; Veep staging ground? Policy moves put possible Latino picks in spotlight.; The Fix: Clinton just keeps losing to Sanders. So what?; National intelligence director: Hackers have tried to spy on campaigns; NASA and author of 'The Martian' tell us exactly how we'll get to Mars; 'She loved being a mother': Pregnant woman killed for refusing an abortion, family says; North Korea's release of Kim Jong Un's portrait had an inevitable response; Megyn Kelly's awkward prime-time debut was too focused on Megyn Kelly;
 
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Trump releases list of 11 potential Supreme Court nominees
While making clear that the list pertains only to the seat formerly occupied by Antonin Scalia, the Trump campaign aimed to ensure Republicans that it was compiled "based on constitutional principles, with input from highly respected conservatives and Republican Party leadership."
A fractured Democratic Party threatens Clinton's chances against Trump
With the nomination essentially out of reach for Bernie Sanders, his supporters are showing no signs of rallying behind Hillary Clinton.
 
Trump's appeal stretches to suburbs that had been trending blue
He must do well in unlikely states and unlikely parts of some states, such as the suburbs of Philadelphia.
 
When Run-DMC and Aerosmith collided — and changed music forever
The rappers hated the idea of the collaboration. The rockers were struggling with drugs and low record sales. But in March 1986, they met in a Manhattan recording studio to create what would become one of the most important songs of the modern pop era.
 
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Canada's Trudeau makes formal apology for Komagata Maru incident of 1914
The prime minister delivered a formal apology today more than a century after a ship carrying Indian migrants was not permitted to dock.
 
Jeff Bezos on pushing the boundaries of knowledge
The Amazon.com founder and owner of The Washington Post talks with Executive Editor Martin Baron about technology and space and the advances that are upending and dramatically changing.
 
Navy chief tells fellow admirals to rethink behavior in aftermath of scandals
The highest-ranking officer of the service, which has been dogged by a corruption scandal and other embarrassments, summoned more than 200 admirals to a special gathering near Washington and will urge a renewed emphasis on integrity.
 
Group seeks to depose Clinton as aides subpoenaed over email
State Department officials will begin depositions in a civil public records lawsuit over whether the former secretary of state's email setup thwarted the Freedom of Information Act.
 
Despite supposed withdrawal, Russia is firmly entrenched in Syria, Pentagon says
Russian capabilities are "almost identical" to what they were before the announced pullout, a military spokesman said, and include a base built on a protected heritage site at Palmyra.
 
Scientists find a bigger threat in the ice mass of East Antarctica
The Totten glacier ice region is bigger than California, and could raise seas by more than 10 feet if it entirely collapsed, according to a new report.
 
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Veep staging ground? Policy moves put possible Latino picks in spotlight.
Long touted as potential Democratic running mates with appeal to Hispanic voters, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro and Labor Secretary Thomas Perez are taking steps to boost their progressive credentials and prove they have qualifications for the job.
 
The Fix: Clinton just keeps losing to Sanders. So what?
On the most basic level — the fight for delegates — the losses ultimately may not matter. But that does not mean they are meaningless.
 
National intelligence director: Hackers have tried to spy on campaigns
James R. Clapper did not say whether the attempted intrusions were successful.
 
NASA and author of 'The Martian' tell us exactly how we'll get to Mars
A human mission to the red planet will probably involve a major role for robots and private space flight companies, author Andy Weir and NASA administrator Charles Bolden said.
 
'She loved being a mother': Pregnant woman killed for refusing an abortion, family says
The North Carolina woman's boyfriend is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder of an unborn child.
 
North Korea's release of Kim Jong Un's portrait had an inevitable response
Remarkably, the photograph appeared not to have been digitally edited — until the Internet saw it.
 
Megyn Kelly's awkward prime-time debut was too focused on Megyn Kelly
"Let's just dive right in," she said, and then proceeded to never dive into much of anything, even during her ultra-hyped interview with Donald Trump.
 
 
     
 
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