Friday, May 11, 2018

Lawmakers write letter to Jeff Bezos with concerns about Echo Dot for kids

Two lawmakers are raising concerns about the latest version of Amazon's Echo smart speaker, which is designed especially for kids.

UPDATE 2-Trump urges automakers to build more vehicles in U.S., blasts NAFTA

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday pressed automakers to build more vehicles in the United States and launched a fresh attack on the North American Free Trade Agreement that has benefited them, while the companies urged him to work with California to keep nationwide U.S. vehicle emissions standards.

How to Clean a Vacuum Beater Bar - BLACK+DECKER­â„¢


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FCC fines accused robocall 'kingpin' record $120 million

The Federal Communications Commission has imposed a record fine on a Florida man who is accused of placing nearly 100 million robocalls.

Lawmakers write letter to Jeff Bezos with concerns about Echo Dot for kids

Two lawmakers are raising concerns about the latest version of Amazon's Echo smart speaker, which is designed especially for kids.

AT&T Chief Says Hiring Michael Cohen Was a ‘Big Mistake’

Randall L. Stephenson, the chief executive of AT&T, said “hiring Michael Cohen as a political consultant was a big mistake.”

Suspect in Custody After Reports of Shooting at Highland High School

Police arrived at Highland High School, in Palmdale, Calif., on Friday after reports of gunfire.

Global Health: Ebola Erupts Again in Africa, Only Now There’s a Vaccine

An Ebola quarantine unit in Muma, Democratic Republic of Congo, last year. The country’s ninth outbreak is believed to have begun in early April but was confirmed as Ebola only on Tuesday.

Lawyer for 2 Women Who Say They Were Schneiderman Victims Talked to Michael Cohen

The lawyer for the women, Peter J. Gleason, filed a letter on Friday in the ongoing investigation of Michael D. Cohen, seeking an order to protect any records that Mr. Cohen may have concerning the women.

Critical Shopper: Nordstrom Men: Choose Your Own Adventure

The new Nordstrom Men’s Store at the intersection of 57th Street and Broadway.

U.S. Takes a Risk: Old Iraqi Enemies Are Now Allies

Members of the Badr Organization, a Shiite movement with deep ties to Iran, praying in Hilla, Iraq, last month. Two leaders of the group who are poised to play key roles in the next Iraqi government want military help from the United States.

Scott Hutchison, Frightened Rabbit Singer, Is Found Dead at 36

Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit was found dead on Thursday. His family cited the singer’s ongoing struggles with mental health, a frequent topic in both his music and interviews.

Critic’s Notebook: ‘Atlanta’ Skips a Grade

From left, Lakeith Stanfield, Donald Glover and Brian Tyree Henry in Season 2 of “Atlanta.”

When Tim Tebow Comes to Town

Tim Tebow found out how cold it could get in April in Binghamton, N.Y.

Gray Matter: Is the United States Too Big to Govern?

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Op-Ed Columnist: How the Online Left Fuels the Right

Demonstrators at an alt-right event in Boston last November.

Op-Ed Columnist: Donald Trump’s Lizard Wisdom

President Trump early Thursday welcomed three Americans who had been held captive by North Korea.

Why Gina Haspel Is the Best Choice for C.I.A. Director

Gina Haspel before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

On U.S.-North Korea Talks, China May Hold the Cards

Kim Jong-un of North Korea, left, and President Xi Jinping of China met last week for the second time in six weeks.

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ESPN's new 'SportsCenter' hosts are Sage Steele and Kevin Negandhi

ESPN has unveiled its new 6 p.m. "SportsCenter" lineup.

UPDATE 1-U.S. court revives challenge to Seattle's Uber, Lyft union law

May 11 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday revived a leading business group's challenge to a Seattle law, the first of its kind, that would allow drivers for ride-hailing services such as Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft to unionize.

U.S., UAE sign pact to resolve airline competition claims -sources

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - The United States and United Arab Emirates signed a deal on Friday to resolve U.S. claims that Gulf carriers have received unfair government subsidies, sources briefed on the matter said.

China Is Banned From Airing Eurovision After Censoring Performance With Gay Theme

Ryan O’Shaughnessy, left, of Ireland, performing during the 63rd annual Eurovision Song Contest at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday.

UPDATE 5-Thomson Reuters expects higher 2018 costs, shares drop

May 11 (Reuters) - Thomson Reuters Corp forecast its corporate costs would more than double for the year but revenue would only increase modestly. The prediction sent shares of the news and information company down 4 percent as investors fretted about earnings growth after it completes a plan to sell a majority stake in its largest unit.

US STOCKS-Wall Street mixed as investors eye healthcare

* Dow up 0.17 pct, S&P up 0.02 pct, Nasdaq down 0.25 pct (Updates to afternoon)