What Castro funeral RSVPs say about the world

Romney: 'Enlightening' discussions with Trump

Rachel Maddow shares remarks from Mitt Romney in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City after he had dinner with President-elect Donald Trump.

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ISIS truck bomb kills dozens of pilgrims

At least 57 people -- mostly Iranian Shi'ite pilgrims -- were killed when a truck bomb exploded at a gas station in Iraq, authorities said.

DECORATION DISPUTE 3 shot while hanging lights after passing driver fight

DECORATION DISPUTE 3 shot while hanging lights after passing driver fight

The 11 Hottest Rides Driving This Year's LA Auto Show

New SUVS from Alfa Romeo and Jaguar, Porsche's latest racer, McLaren's new supercar, and more. The post The 11 Hottest Rides Driving This Year's LA Auto Show appeared first on WIRED.

Ex-French president Sarkozy beaten in conservative primary - Embattled Merkel seeks fourth term as chancellor

Ex-French president Sarkozy beaten in conservative primary - Embattled Merkel seeks fourth term as chancellor

World War II mystery: Are missing sailors actually buried in New York cemetery? - Veteran, 93, reunited with beloved stolen dog

World War II mystery: Are missing sailors actually buried in New York cemetery? - Veteran, 93, reunited with beloved stolen dog

Kanye rants on politics, cuts show short

Kanye West left thousands of his California fans disappointed on Saturday night after cutting his show short, performing only two songs and engaging in a long rant about politics, the media and Beyonce and Jay-Z.

For sale! Luxury homes on the Great Wall up for grabs

In the 1990s, life in Beigou Village was difficult. There was no running water or infrastructure, and very limited job opportunities.

In push for Mosul, US coalition pummeling ISIS

The US-led coalition has pounded ISIS targets relentlessly since the offensive to recapture Mosul began last month, a military official told reporters on Tuesday.

Trump tapped troubling strain of rhetoric, President says

Trump tapped troubling strain of rhetoric, President says

Hack Brief: 412M Accounts Breached on FriendFinder Sex Sites

The breach is nearly 13 times the size of last year's hack of sex site Ashley Madison. The post Hack Brief: 412M Accounts Breached on FriendFinder Sex Sites appeared first on WIRED.

IBM Is Using Tiny Tubes to Grow the Chips of the Future

Carbon nanotube are too tiny to carve. So IBM is using chemistry to grow chips like crystals. The post IBM Is Using Tiny Tubes to Grow the Chips of the Future appeared first on WIRED.

Why GrubHub CEO is still in deep you know what

Why GrubHub CEO is still in deep you know what

Opinion: In first test, Trump makes big error

The President-elect selected a man with a bigoted, anti-Semitic, homophobic, misogynist website, sending wrong message to America, writes SE Cupp.

Russian jet crashes while landing on carrier

A Russian fighter jet crashed into the Mediterranean as it attempted to land on a Russian aircraft carrier, according to Russian state news agency Tass.

Scarlett Johansson saves lives in first 'Ghost in the Shell' trailer - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Scarlett Johansson saves lives in first 'Ghost in the Shell' trailer Los Angeles Times Can Scarlett Johansson pull off the role of Major Motoko Kusanagi in the film adaptation of “Ghost in the Shell?” Many have made note of that fact that she's a non-Asian playing an Asian character - but fans of the manga series that inspired the live ... 'Ghost in the Shell' Trailer Unveiled at Tokyo Launch PartyHollywood Reporter Beloved manga and acclaimed anime film receives Hollywood treatment in director Rupert Sanders' adaptationRollingStone.com Ghost in the Shell director defends controversial Scarlett Johansson castingThe Verge Variety -YouTube -YouTube -YouTube all 211 news articles »

About 150 US border agents being sent to Texas

About 150 US border agents being sent to Texas

4 Americans killed in suicide bombing at US base in Afghanistan - ISIS claims bombing at Pakistan shrine; at least 50 killed

4 Americans killed in suicide bombing at US base in Afghanistan - ISIS claims bombing at Pakistan shrine; at least 50 killed

18-year-old wins election commissioner seat in Mississippi

18-year-old wins election commissioner seat in Mississippi

Is Trump hedging on promises?

President-elect Donald Trump signaled Friday he was open to keeping parts of Obamacare intact despite repeatedly vowing on the campaign trail to "repeal and replace" the program.

108-year-old Cubs fan dies days after team wins World Series

108-year-old Cubs fan dies days after team wins World Series

'Doctor' enters new dimension

'Doctor' enters new dimension

Protests erupt in several US cities

Students blocked a highway in Austin, Texas, burned a flag on the campus of American University in Washington and walked out of class in high schools and colleges across the country after the victory of President-elect Donald Trump.

BREAKING NEWS: Fox News projects Trump wins Wisconsin, Iowa, Georgia

BREAKING NEWS: Fox News projects Trump wins Wisconsin, Iowa, Georgia

Samsung HQ raided in political scandal

Samsung HQ raided in political scandal

Has 1950's 'lost nuke' been found?

A diver hunting sea cucumbers may have found the so-called "missing nuke" jettisoned by a US bomber in 1950.

Mom's medical pot battle

Mom's medical pot battle

Obama slams FBI: We don't operate on innuendo

President Barack Obama warned against FBI "leaks" and "innuendo" in his first public comments about the agency's decision to disclose its new review into emails that could be relevant to Hillary Clinton's use of a private server while she was secretary of state.

Prof who blasted PC culture is booted from classroom

Prof who blasted PC culture is booted from classroom

Jane goes country?

Jane goes country?

Court: 'Sexually sadistic narcissist' tortured, murdered women

A British banker accused of murdering two Indonesian women in Hong Kong, one of whom he tortured for days, was a sexually sadistic narcissist with a cocaine and alcohol addiction, the court heard on Monday.

Tesla Unveils its New Line of Camouflaged Solar Panels

Tesla's new line of energy-harvesting roof tiles are a key part of Elon Musk's plan to make solar sexy. The post Tesla Unveils its New Line of Camouflaged Solar Panels appeared first on WIRED.

SCHOOL DAZE Former teacher gets $75G after drunken field trip

SCHOOL DAZE Former teacher gets $75G after drunken field trip

Fallon 'out of control?'

Fallon 'out of control?'

Pirate radio risks death to fight ISIS on airwaves

Not far from Mohamad Al Mawsily's studio, fierce battles are raging to oust ISIS from the northern city of Mosul. But from his secret location, the young Iraqi businessman is waging another war against the militants on a daily basis. Less bloody? Yes. But, still potentially lethal.

Melania Trump: From schoolgirl to aspiring first lady

The principal of Melania Trump's old primary school knows juvenile behavior when she sees it. And she has some advice for the candidate who once described his own campaign as "a little childish."

Kylie's 'hooker' burn

Kylie's 'hooker' burn

Militias warn of coming operation against ISIS in Mosul

A long-awaited operation to seize the key Iraqi city of Mosul after two years of ISIS control will begin in the coming days, militia groups warned Sunday after Iraqi forces told people not to panic and to seal their doors and windows.

US, S. Korea say latest N. Korea missile launch fails

US, S. Korea say latest N. Korea missile launch fails

'Apprentice' contestant, ex-model say Trump groped them

Another woman is accusing Donald Trump this week of groping her without her consent, alleging in an interview that Trump slid his fingers under her skirt and touched her vagina through her underwear.

Data Reveals the American Dream Is Alive and Well-in Canada

Turns out that whether the American dream is dead or alive depends a whole lot on where you live. The post Data Reveals the American Dream Is Alive and Well-in Canada appeared first on WIRED.

Florida IDs new Miami neighborhood as Zika zone

Florida IDs new Miami neighborhood as Zika zone

Increased security in wake of Thai king's death

Increased security in wake of Thai king's death

Australia links teens to ISIS

Two Australian teenagers have been charged with planning an act of terror and for being members of a terrorist organization, police said in a statement Thursday.

Trump tears GOP apart

Trump tears GOP apart

'I don't want his support,' Trump says of House speaker

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said that he doesn't "want" or "care" about having House Speaker Paul Ryan's support in an interview in which he repeatedly trashed the House speaker, virtually unprompted.

How Design Legend Saul Bass Changed Film and TV Forever

The designer of famed logos had a rich and important career in designing film titles, too. The post How Design Legend Saul Bass Changed Film and TV Forever appeared first on WIRED.

Venezuela skipping regional election to keep Chavista governors in place, critics say

Venezuela skipping regional election to keep Chavista governors in place, critics say

Syrian regime seizes key Aleppo area

France has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council for an end to hostilities in the war-torn Syrian city of Aleppo, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said Thursday.

Kutcher lets news slip on TV

Kutcher lets news slip on TV

See hurricane churn from space

NASA released footage of Hurricane Matthew as seen from the International Space Station.

Afghan trainees go AWOL in US

More than 40 Afghan security force members training in the US have gone AWOL since last year, including eight last month, according to the US military.

Students meet Trump, one comments on his hair

Donald Trump visited a classroom in Nevada on Wednesday. And in an unscripted campaign, it was the comments of those first graders that gave us the day's most memorable quotes. MSNBC's Brian Williams has the details.

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PLAYING POLITICS? NJ school suspends teen for anti-gun control project

PLAYING POLITICS? NJ school suspends teen for anti-gun control project

While You Were Offline: Wonder Woman Comes Out and Portland Turns on Portlandia

Also, you have to get up pretty early in the morning to catch Donald Trump's sex tape tweets. The post While You Were Offline: Wonder Woman Comes Out and Portland Turns on Portlandia appeared first on WIRED.

Water plumes on Jupiter's moon?

Could a second celestial object in our solar system host living organisms?

Who won the debate?

Who won the debate?

Brady snapped tanning nude

Brady snapped tanning nude

Aspiring musician disappears during trip to NYC

Aspiring musician disappears during trip to NYC

Fmr. Miss Universe: Trump is 'absolutely'...

After Hillary Clinton invoked Donald Trump's alleged comments about Alicia Machado, she spoke to NBC News. MSNBC's Brian Williams previews that interview and talks to his panel, Maria Teresa Kumar, Charlie Sykes, & Robert Costa.

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Adele: I don't really care

Adele: I don't really care

POSSIBLE FBI MISSTEPS? Comey vows to review warnings about NY bomber

POSSIBLE FBI MISSTEPS? Comey vows to review warnings about NY bomber

ONLY WAY OUT? Two struggling US cities consider merging together

ONLY WAY OUT? Two struggling US cities consider merging together

That's Bubble Talk

This week: The state of the camera industry, and thoughts on messaging platforms. The post That's Bubble Talk appeared first on WIRED.

Officials: NYC blast injures 29; no link to terrorism

The New York Police Department is responding to an explosion at 23rd Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan.

Iraqi forces, supported by US troops, close in on Mosul

Hundreds of US troops have arrived at an air base 40 miles south of Mosul to support Iraq's efforts to liberate that city from ISIS, a US defense official told CNN.

Trump again refuses to say Obama born in U.S.

In an explosive Washington Post report, Donald Trump again refused to say if Pres. Obama was born in America. Clinton blasted Trump's comments and Team Trump is pushing back. MSNBC's Brian Williams talks to Robert Costa, Nicolle Wallace, & Kristen Welker.

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Former hitman: Duterte ordered me to kill

Edgar Matobato, a government witness testifying against the Philippines president, says Rodrigo Duterte ordered him to kill 50 people when Duterte was mayor of Davao City from 1988-2013. CNN's Alexandra Field reports.

Slain Ohio teen Tyre King's BB gun looked like real weapon: cops - New York Daily News

New York Daily News

Slain Ohio teen Tyre King's BB gun looked like real weapon: cops New York Daily News Police in Columbus, Ohio say they were searching for robbery suspects when a 13-year-old boy pulled a gun out of his waistband. Police shot and killed the boy. The weapon was a BB gun with a laser sight. (Sept. 15). AP. http://video.nydailynews.com/?ndn. Ohio officer kills robbery suspect, 13, who had BB gun, police sayCNN Columbus police officer fatally shoots Tyre King, 13-year-old with a BB gunWashington Post Black Child With BB Gun Is Shot by Police in Columbus, OhioNew York Times ABC News -USA TODAY -CBS Local -cleveland.com all 243 news articles »

How This Magic Machine Tricks You Into Seeing Any Car It Wants

We go hands-on with the Blackbird, an electric vehicle decked out for movie-or advertising-magic. This ugly duckling can become any automotive swan. The post How This Magic Machine Tricks You Into Seeing Any Car It Wants appeared first on WIRED.

General vs. General: Powell, Flynn feud over hacked email slams - VIDEO: Powell criticized Clinton's health in 2015 - VIDEO: Colin Powell criticizes both candidates in leaked emails - Trump appears to brush off Powell's criticisms revealed in email leak

General vs. General: Powell, Flynn feud over hacked email slams - VIDEO: Powell criticized Clinton's health in 2015 - VIDEO: Colin Powell criticizes both candidates in leaked emails - Trump appears to brush off Powell's criticisms revealed in email leak

Why is this moon red?

Why is this moon red?

Super Typhoon Meranti threatens Taiwan, China

Super Typhoon Meranti threatens Taiwan, China

Apple's iOS 10 Download Was Bricking iPhones. It's Fixed Now

The earliest iOS 10 adopters got burned, but things should be better now. The post Apple's iOS 10 Download Was Bricking iPhones. It's Fixed Now appeared first on WIRED.

MOVEMENT MOMENT: NFL bracing for possible player protests on 9/11

MOVEMENT MOMENT: NFL bracing for possible player protests on 9/11

Politics|Donald Trump's Donation Is His Latest Brush With Campaign Fund Rules - New York Times

New York Times

Politics|Donald Trump's Donation Is His Latest Brush With Campaign Fund Rules New York Times Donald J. Trump with Florida's attorney general, Pam Bondi, before speaking at a campaign event in Tampa on Aug. 24. Credit Damon Winter/The New York Times. Donald J. Trump, who has repeatedly denounced pay-to-play politics during his insurgent ... Clinton steps up attacks on Trump's character, accusing him of concealing 'scams'Washington Post Trump Held Fundraiser For Pam Bondi At Mar-a-Lago After She Dropped InvestigationHuffington Post Pam Bondi says she won't be 'bullied' by Hillary Clinton over Trump donationCNN NBCNews.com -The Atlantic -NPR -Media Matters for America (blog) all 108 news articles »

Obama Cancels Meeting With New Philippine President - New York Times

Manila Bulletin

Obama Cancels Meeting With New Philippine President New York Times VIENTIANE, Laos - President Barack Obama called off a planned meeting Tuesday with new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, seeking distance from a U.S. ally's leader during a diplomatic tour that's put Obama in close quarters with a cast of ... Philippines leader curses Obama; White House cancels meetingCNN Obama calls off meeting with Philippine leader after 'whore' jibeBBC News Obama cancels meeting with Philippines' Duterte after "son of a bitch" ins...Reuters Bloomberg -Miami Herald -Washington Times -The Hill all 335 news articles »

Rare double eclipse caught on video

Rare double eclipse caught on video

9/11 children: 'I wish I could meet my dad'

9/11 children: 'I wish I could meet my dad'

LABOR DAY THREAT Hermine may strengthen as it barrels toward East Coast

LABOR DAY THREAT Hermine may strengthen as it barrels toward East Coast

Demonstrators flood streets, demand recall vote

Protesters packed the streets of Venezuela's capital Thursday, demanding a recall vote to remove President Nicolas Maduro from power.

'Alien' space signal? Not so much

Apologies to the Tin Foil Hat Clan, but that mysterious signal emanating from a star in the constellation Hercules? Yeah, probably not an alien.

Lenovo's new Yoga Book is a 360 degree laptop without the keyboard - Ars Technica

Ars Technica

Lenovo's new Yoga Book is a 360 degree laptop without the keyboard Ars Technica Microsoft's Courier was supposed to be an electronic journal or diary, a piece of hardware purpose-built for applications like OneNote. Two screens with a hinge between them, it opened and closed like a book, supporting both touch and stylus input on ... Lenovo beefs up PC offering with 2-in-1 tablet Yoga Book, Yoga 910 convertible laptopZDNet Lenovo's Yoga Book Is A 2-In-1 Tablet Featuring A Touchpad Keyboard For Writing, DrawingInternational Business Times Hands On With Lenovo's Miix Laptops and Yoga TabletPC Magazine Android Police -Business Insider -Digital Trends -The Verge all 170 news articles »

Newborn among 6,500 migrants saved at sea in 30 hours

A five-day-old newborn peers out from a pink blanket. His dark, almond-shaped eyes stare directly at the camera, his tiny hand tucked underneath his chin.

120 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.

Buildings collapse as 6.2-magnitude quake rocks Italy

An earthquake, about 10 kilometers deep, has shaken central Italy. Here's what we know:

Maisie Williams Says Nothing Can Prepare Us for Game of Thrones Season 7

The actress has seen the scripts-and her expletive-laden reactions to them are perfect. The post Maisie Williams Says Nothing Can Prepare Us for Game of Thrones Season 7 appeared first on WIRED.

FBI: Russian hacked NY Times reporters

Hackers thought to be working for Russian intelligence have carried out a series of cyber breaches targeting reporters at the New York Times and other US news organizations, according to US officials briefed on the matter.

Tesla's Model S Now Does an Even Loonier 60 MPH in 2.5 Seconds

Tesla Motors announced today that the new Model S P100D model will hit 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, thanks to a bigger, 100-kWh battery. The post Tesla's Model S Now Does an Even Loonier 60 MPH in 2.5 Seconds appeared first on WIRED.

My daughter doesn't understand natural death

A father in Aleppo describes how he tries to explain the Syrian civil war to his children, including those who have known nothing but conflict.

ELECTION DAY WARNING Call for poll 'observers' amid 'rigging' charge

ELECTION DAY WARNING Call for poll 'observers' amid 'rigging' charge

Escaped Chibok girl: I miss my Boko Haram husband

Escaped Chibok girl: I miss my Boko Haram husband

R2-D2 actor dies, aged 81

Kenny Baker, the British actor best know as the squat and bulbous R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, died at the age of 81, according to his niece, Abigail Shield.

BIAS ALERT ABC News helps Clinton borrow Olympic glory

BIAS ALERT ABC News helps Clinton borrow Olympic glory

The New Rogue One Trailer Is Here-Complete With Darth Vader

Vader's gonna Vade, Vade, Vade, Vade, Vade. The post The New Rogue One Trailer Is Here-Complete With Darth Vader appeared first on WIRED.

Groom's dance shocks bride

Groom's dance shocks bride

Hack Brief: Hackers May Have Breached Oracle's Cash Register System

It's not clear how bad this is---but it's definitely not good. The post Hack Brief: Hackers May Have Breached Oracle's Cash Register System appeared first on WIRED.

Captain Noah, who helmed beloved children's TV show, dies

Captain Noah, who helmed beloved children's TV show, dies

How a Computer Outage Can Take Down a Whole Airline

A computer outage in Atlanta forced Delta to cancel more than 650 flights all over the world. How can that happen? The post How a Computer Outage Can Take Down a Whole Airline appeared first on WIRED.

The Daily Trail: Donald Trump's love affair with polls is definitely over - Washington Post

Washington Post

The Daily Trail: Donald Trump's love affair with polls is definitely over Washington Post All great love stories come to an end. This week, we have witnessed the collapse of a romance for the ages. We pause now to pay tribute to the epic relationship between Donald Trump and his poll numbers - a pairing that appears to be, if not over ... Trump team projects optimism amid dire poll numbersPolitico Clinton's lead over Trump grows in new national pollsCNN Hillary Clinton's Lead Over Donald Trump Widens to 9 Points, Poll ShowsWall Street Journal Huffington Post -NPR -NBCNews.com -Hot Air all 416 news articles »

33 US service members, 1 pregnant woman, have contracted Zika overseas - Scammers, bug spray companies capitalizing on Zika fears - Miami's Wynwood, immigrant refuge turned hipster haven, becomes epicenter of Zika outbreak - Watch 'Fox News Reporting: ZIKA' at 8pm ET on Aug. 6 on Fox News Channel

33 US service members, 1 pregnant woman, have contracted Zika overseas - Scammers, bug spray companies capitalizing on Zika fears - Miami's Wynwood, immigrant refuge turned hipster haven, becomes epicenter of Zika outbreak - Watch 'Fox News Reporting: ZIKA' at 8pm ET on Aug. 6 on Fox News Channel

Trump faces backlash over spat with fallen soldier's family

Trump faces backlash over spat with fallen soldier's family

Facebook Isn't Just Good at Mobile. It's How Mobile Works Now

When you're as big and successful as Facebook, the line between mastering your medium and simply defining it blurs. The post Facebook Isn't Just Good at Mobile. It's How Mobile Works Now appeared first on WIRED.

How Doctors in Florida Are Protecting Pregnant Women From Zika

Miami ob-gyn Christine Curry has treated about a dozen pregnant women with Zika. Now, she's telling us how it's done. The post How Doctors in Florida Are Protecting Pregnant Women From Zika appeared first on WIRED.

ISIS claims terror attack, overshadowing Taliban violence

ISIS is claiming responsibility for killing dozens of people during a peaceful demonstration by a minority group in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday.

ISIS says its fighters detonated suicide belts at Shiite rally

ISIS says its fighters detonated suicide belts at Shiite rally

WIRED Book Club: Frustration! Elation! We Conclude The Name of the Wind

No two book clubbers had the same impression---we range from frustration to elation, united only by a eagerness to discuss. The post WIRED Book Club: Frustration! Elation! We Conclude The Name of the Wind appeared first on WIRED.

Netflix Added Way Fewer US Subscribers Than Anyone Expected

Netflix's path to a complete takeover now seems bumpy-especially in its own market at home. The post Netflix Added Way Fewer US Subscribers Than Anyone Expected appeared first on WIRED.

BREAKING NEWS: Coup underway in Turkey, military says it has taken over 'entire management of the country'

BREAKING NEWS: Coup underway in Turkey, military says it has taken over 'entire management of the country'

Iraq's interior minister resigns

Iraq's interior minister resigned Tuesday in the wake of a devastating ISIS truck bomb that ripped through a busy commercial district in central Baghdad, the worst attack to strike the Iraqi capital in years.

Medina attack appalls Muslims amid Ramadan violence

Ramadan draws to a close Tuesday, following weeks of bloodshed throughout the world as Islamist extremists have sought to sow terror during the Muslim holy month.

U.K. could be forced to hold debate on Brexit

U.K. could be forced to hold debate on Brexit

So Hey You Should Stop Using Texts for Two-Factor Authentication

A string of recent SMS hacks means security-conscious users should switch to a more secure login system. The post So Hey You Should Stop Using Texts for Two-Factor Authentication appeared first on WIRED.

EU leaders demand quick UK exit as economic fallout grows

European Union leaders are set to hold talks Saturday with calls for Britain to begin negotiating its exit "immediately."

Democrats protest Paul Ryan with song

House Democrats interrupt Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan by singing We Shall Overcome as the speaker attempts to hold a vote on a matter unrelated to the issue of gun safety, which is what Democrats are calling for.

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Europe wants UK to stay in EU, but will it?

On the grounds of the Petit Palais in Paris stands a bronze statue of Winston Churchill. It was sculpted by a Frenchman and recalls the day in November 1944 that the British Prime Minister visited the French capital soon after the end of the Nazi occupation.