Trump rallies his base on 100th day and misses the White House Correspondents dinner

 Trump rallies his base on 100th day
10 memorable lines from comedian Hasan Minhaj at the WHCA dinner

Shutdown averted with trillion dollar spending bill

Shutdown averted with trillion dollar spending bill

"Sheeple" is now in the dictionary...how mean!

"Sheeple" is now in the dictionary...how mean!

Trump says he thought being president would be easier than his old life

Trump says he thought being president would be easier than his old life

N.S.A. Halts Collection of Americans’ Emails About Foreign Targets

N.S.A. Halts Collection of Americans’ Emails About Foreign Targets

Trump's first 100 days in 14 charts

Trump's first 100 days in 14 charts

GOP decides to not vote on the latest version of the bill

GOP decides to not vote on the latest version of the bill

Skipping the college tour...

Skipping the college tour...the Times suggests talking to former students instead

Johnny Depp turns up at Disneyland as Capt. Jack Sparrow (and fans lose it)

Johnny Depp turns up at Disneyland as Capt. Jack Sparrow (and fans lose it)

Exclusive: Trump says 'major, major' conflict with North Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy

Exclusive: Trump says 'major, major' conflict with North Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy

China tried to hack group linked to controversial missile defense system, US cybersecurity firm says

China tried to hack group linked to controversial missile defense system, US cybersecurity firm says

Is there really a link between test scores and the country's economic future?

Is there really a link between test scores and the country's economic future? The Washington Post has an answer.

Senate goes to White House for classified briefing on North Korea

Senate goes to White House for classified briefing on North Korea...most appeared underwhelmed

Trump is OK with NAFTA...for now

Trump is OK with NAFTA...for now

White House gets ready to propose tax cut

White House gets ready to propose tax cut
Would Trump's own taxes be cut?

Judge says Trump can’t punish cities over sanctuary city policies

Judge says Trump can’t punish cities over sanctuary city policies

From battling fake news to using laser cannons...uplifting news from Max C.

Jimmy Wales, the founder of online encyclopedia Wikipedia, has launched a website aimed at countering the spread of fake news by bringing together professional journalists and a community of volunteers and supporters to produce news articles

Adidas plans to sell at least one million pairs of shoes partially made with ocean trash by the end of 2017. Each pair of shoes will use an average of 11 plastic bottles.

States are moving to cut college costs by introducing open-source textbooks

China to boost non-fossil fuel use to 20 percent by 2030: state planner | increasing to more than half of demand by 2050

Let's Get to Work on a Global Energy Grid - "carry solar energy from equatorial countries and wind power from the Arctic region to faraway places where electricity demand is high, and to coordinate the various local sources to achieve a smooth supply of clean power."

The Air Force Is Preparing To Test A Laser Cannon On Its ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’

Really???

Flynn likely broke the law by failing to disclose foreign payments, House Oversight leaders say

Flynn likely broke the law by failing to disclose foreign payments, House Oversight leaders say

As North Korea Speeds Its Nuclear Program, U.S. Fears Time Will Run Out

As North Korea Speeds Its Nuclear Program, U.S. Fears Time Will Run Out
North Korea stages long-range artillery drills
North Korea Threatens Australia With Nuclear Strike Over ‘Toeing The Line’ With U.S.

Astronaut breaks US space record, gets call from Trump

Astronaut breaks US space record, gets call from Trump
Peggy Whitson makes history as the longest American in space and is the first woman commander of the International Space Station
NASA's website celebrates Whitson

Silicon Valley takes on the flying car

Silicon Valley takes on the flying car

Tesla’s Model 3 production plans said to include a risky manufacturing move

Tesla’s Model 3 production plans said to include a risky manufacturing move

Will the US Government be open after Friday?

Will the US Government be open after Friday?

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen Are Poised to Advance in French Election

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen Are Poised to Advance in French Election
Who is Emmanuel Macron
Who is Marine Le Pen

Long lines at North Korea gas stations prompt questions over potential fuel shortage

Long lines at North Korea gas stations prompt questions over potential fuel shortage

Five things to watch in France's election

Five things to watch in France's election

Spotlight: Comey Tried to Shield the F.B.I. From Politics. Then He Shaped an Election.

Comey Tried to Shield the F.B.I. From Politics. Then He Shaped an Election.

American aid worker freed from Egypt after Trump administration intervenes

American aid worker freed from Egypt after Trump administration intervenes

Aya Hijazi, an Egyptian-American aid worker, in Cairo on Sunday. Her case had become an international symbol of Egypt’s treatment of aid workers. CreditMohamed El Raai/Associated Press

20 people President Trump turns to for advice

20 people President Trump turns to for advice

TMA Bucks Video Submissions for Driver Safety 2017

TMA Bucks Video Submissions for Driver Safety 2017

US prepares charges to seek arrest of WikiLeaks' Julian Assange

US prepares charges to seek arrest of WikiLeaks' Julian Assange
Justice Dept. debating charges against WikiLeaks members in revelations of diplomatic, CIA materials

Paris Shootout Leaves Police Officer and Gunman Dead

Paris Shootout Leaves Police Officer and Gunman Dead
Paris gunman who killed police officer known to security forces, source says
Related: Marine Le Pen Leads Far-Right Fight to Make France ‘More French’

China goes on high alert over North Korea situation

China goes on high alert over North Korea situation
In unrelated, but peaceful news, China Just Launched Its First Unmanned Cargo Spacecraft

The Most Complicated Word in English is Only Three Letters Long

The Most Complicated Word in English is Only Three Letters Long 

Mockery, anger in South Korea over USS Carl Vinson 'bluffing'

Mockery, anger in South Korea over USS Carl Vinson 'bluffing'

Facebook's moonshots: Making brains type and skin hear

Facebook's moonshots: Making brains type and skin hear

3 Die in Venezuela Protests

3 Die in Venezuela Protests

Trip to Moscow by Carter Page caught the FBI's attention

Trip to Moscow by Carter Page caught the FBI's attention

Bill O’Reilly Is Forced Out at Fox News

Bill O’Reilly Is Forced Out at Fox News
Bill O’Reilly Meets Pope Francis in Vatican V.I.P. Line
Tucker Carlson will fill the void

Sheldon Adelson in the news: Sheldon Adelson Gave $5 Million for Trump’s Inauguration

Sheldon Adelson set a record by giving $5 Million for Trump’s Inauguration (thanks to Katie S for catching this)

Fox News Is Preparing to Cut Ties with Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly's future at Fox dims
Fox News Is Preparing to Cut Ties with Bill O'Reilly

USAFacts.org is now live

USAFacts.org is now live

Eight visions of Facebook's future from its F8 conference

Eight visions of Facebook's future from its F8 conference
More about Facebook's master plan

Aaron Hernandez, former NFL player, found dead in prison cell, officials say

Aaron Hernandez, former NFL player, found dead in prison cell, officials say

Trump reboots "America First"

Trump reboots "America First and goes after H-1B"

Aircraft Carrier Wasn’t Sailing to Deter North Korea, as U.S. Suggested

Aircraft Carrier Wasn’t Sailing to Deter North Korea, as U.S. Suggested

It was in Indonesia

Apple makes a bunch of apps free for everyone

Apple makes a bunch of apps free for everyone

Check out the new Google Earth

Google Earth

Post Nation ‘Facebook killer’ dies after three-day police pursuit in Pennsylvania

‘Facebook killer’ dies after three-day police pursuit in Pennsylvania

The first American-made iPhone

On a serious note, this guy really did buy the components and assemble his own iPhone

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick talks health care, reform at New Hope-Solebury High School

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick talks health care, reform at New Hope-Solebury High School

Our World in Data; The world is a much safer place than you think

The world is a much safer place than you think
Our World in Data

Steve Ballmer opens up USAFacts.org; The only thing alternative about alternative energy is that it's a great alternative to paying a lot to keep the power on

Steve Ballmer Serves Up a Fascinating Data Trove - "On Tuesday, Mr. Ballmer plans to make public... a stealth start-up... called USAFacts. The database is perhaps the first nonpartisan effort to create a fully integrated look at revenue and spending across federal, state and local governments."

Unsubsidized wind and solar now the cheapest source for new electric power - Between 2015 and 2021, China is expected to install 40% of all worldwide wind energy and 36%of all solar

Albuquerque to install over $25 million worth of solar on city buildings - The announcement builds on Albuquerque’s commitment to get 25% of its energy from solar by 2025.

Stunning drops in solar and wind costs turn global power market upside down (Thanks to Max C for finding and sharing all of these)

Pence talks tough on North Korea, but leaves door open to negotiations

Pence talks tough on North Korea, but leaves door open to negotiations
Why there are no good options on North Korea

Vice President Pence's father served in Korea

Trump presides over his first White House Easter Egg Roll

Trump presides over his first White House Easter Egg Roll
unrelated but in the news: Trump's refusal to released tax returns threatens tax reform
White House to keep its visitor logs secret

Theresa May calls for early elections in England before Brexit negotiations begin

Theresa May calls for early elections in England before Brexit negotiations begin

A Murder Posted on Facebook Prompts Outrage and Questions Over Responsibility

A Murder Posted on Facebook Prompts Outrage and Questions Over Responsibility

How Prince hid his addiction to opiates

How Prince hid his addiction to opiates

Trump voters wonder when the winning will start

Trump voters wonder when the winning will start (This is coverage of the 8th district in PA, including Bucks County)

Erdogan claims new powers after vote in Turkey

Erdogan claims new powers after vote in Turkey
Turkey vote could mean end of EU courtship
In voting for Erdogan, Turks cite religion and the economy
Related: Inside Turkey's Purge

North Korea does not test nuclear weapon to mark founder’s birthday; Surprise: North Korea Shows Off Long-Range Missiles in Military Parade

North Korea does not test nuclear weapon to mark founder’s birthday
North Korea Parades New Prototype Long-Range Missiles amid Nuclear Tensions: Experts
North Korea Shows Off Long-Range Missiles in Military Parade
China Warns of ‘Storm Clouds Gathering’ in U.S.-North Korea Standoff

Celebrations for Found Kim Il-sung

North Korea’s first submarine-launched ballistic missile, the Pukguksong-1, was among the hardware displayed Saturday in the capital, Pyongyang. CreditWong Maye-E/Associated Pres

'Mother of all bombs' killed 94 ISIS fighters, Afghan official says; General did not need Trump's approval

'Mother of all bombs' killed 94 ISIS fighters, Afghan official says
Related: MOAB drop ordered by US general, Trump approval not needed, officials say

Assad Opponents Seek Justice for Syria’s War Victims

Assad Opponents Seek Justice for Syria’s War Victims

Destroyed buildings in Homs in 2014. More than 400,000 people have been killed in the Syrian war. CreditSergey Ponomarev for The New York Times