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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected an appeal by the U.S. Department of the Interior and Pojoaque (poh-WAH'-kay) Pueblo in a dispute over a gaming compact with New Mexico. The Santa Fe New Mexican reported (http://bit.ly/2q7sclV ) Sunday that the court blocked the department from taking any action in the dispute, which is between the pueblo and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez's administration.

The nearly all-glass design of Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus makes them beautiful, SquareTrade said, but also "extremely susceptible to cracking when dropped from any angle." The new phones have received positive reviews from The Associated Press and other outlets. SquareTrade didn't test the phones' battery, the source of problems that led to a recall of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phone.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — A head-on collision between a car and a semi-trailer truck on U.S. Highway 395 south of Gardnerville has killed one person and shut down the highway in both directions. The crash was reported at about 9:30 a.m. Monday about 10 miles south of Gardnerville and 10 miles north of Topaz Lake. The person who died was in the sedan. The driver of the semi refused medical treatment. The Nevada Highway Patrol says crews stopped a fuel leak from the truck. It's not clear when the highway will reopen.

PARIS (AP) — Far-right presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen says she is temporarily stepping down as party's leader.

HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum has launched an effort to find "unique but dispersed" Holocaust documents and other related material included in the institution's vast archives. Officials at the nation's first presidential library, located 70 miles (113 kilometers) north of New York City, said that by building on existing digital resources it will provide better access to the Holocaust-related records in its archives. The FDR Presidential Library... Читать дальше...

The wildlife department's game warden, Jim Bussone, tells the Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/2onxtJE ) the three men were hiding behind preserved turkey tail fans, which are used to disguise hunters, but ended up hunting each other while making turkey calls to lure the animals. Bussone says the shooter broke several hunting safety rules, including shooting at movement.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration issued sanctions Monday on 271 people linked to the Syrian agency responsible for producing non-conventional weapons, part of an ongoing U.S. crackdown on Syrian President Bashar Assad's alleged use of chemical weapons. "On Syria, the Council failed again this month to respond to Syria's use of chemical weapons," Trump said Monday at a White House meeting of U.N. ambassadors from countries on the Security Council. The U.S. has gradually been expanding its sanctions program against Syria since 2004... Читать дальше...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Superior Court judge in Rhode Island sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed his girlfriend. Prosecutors say Sak faces additional prison time for violating probation at the time of the crash.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks joined a worldwide rally Monday after the first round of France's presidential election raised expectations that the European Union will hold together. Coming into Sunday's presidential election in France, several candidates railed against the European Union, one of the world's dominant trading partners. A victory for one of those candidates would have followed the path set by last year's vote in the United Kingdom to exit the European Union and the U.S. election of... Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Sacramento man hurled to the ground and punched repeatedly in the face by a police officer has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and county of Sacramento that alleges he was also abused in jail after his arrest, the man's lawyer said in a statement Monday. Police who had criticized the officer's action during the widely publicized event captured on video had not identified him, saying only that he was a two-year member of the force placed on unpaid administrative leave. Читать дальше...

A man driving a Porsche on a rural Napa County road Sunday veered into the wrong lane, causing a four-vehicle wreck that left him and his passenger with major head trauma, authorities said. Two motorcyclists traveling behind the Explorer were also involved, a first who braked safely behind the sport utility vehicle but whose 2007 KTM Super Duke motorcycle tipped once he came to a stop. [...] problems for the man riding the Super Duke worsened when the Explorer, whose driver forgot to set the emergency brake... Читать дальше...

Portola's own Queen's Louisiana Po'boy Cafe is expanding to the Embarcadero this summer, thanks to a pilot opportunity from the Port of San Francisco.

(AP) — Aaron Hernandez's family turned out Monday for a private funeral to say their farewells to the former NFL star, and a judge ordered that three suicide notes he left be turned over by the time he is buried. The guests included twin NFL players Mike and Maurkice Pouncey; prominent medical examiner Dr. Michael Baden, whom Hernandez's family retained to perform an independent autopsy; and at least one of Hernandez's defense attorneys. Hernandez was serving a life sentence for the slaying of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd... Читать дальше...

The National Geographic Channel wants to allay any concern that its first scripted series will be all boring and science-y, so “Genius” opens with Albert Einstein with his pants around his ankles as he has his way with his mistress against a blackboard. “Genius” is a fully engaging, entertaining and informative look at the life of Einstein, whose family leaves him behind in Germany to finish school while they relocate to Milan. Einstein (Johnny Flynn) goes to study in Switzerland, where he bunks... Читать дальше...

The Oregonian/OregonLive reported (http://bit.ly/2psVyin ) Wednesday that records it received show 60 of Portland Public Schools' 89 schools lack up-to-date alarm systems, complete fire sensor coverage or other life-saving equipment required by fire and rescue standards. Officials estimate it would cost $131 million to put complete fire systems in all its schools.

(AP) — A judge on Monday denied a request for an emergency competency hearing after a survivalist convicted of ambushing two Pennsylvania State Police troopers refused to communicate with his lawyers during the penalty phase of his capital murder trial. Eric Frein's lawyers made the request after learning from jail officials that "he would not walk, would not talk, was staring off into space and had to be brought here in a wheelchair," defense attorney Michael Weinstein told the judge. The district attorney accused Frein of faking it... Читать дальше...

Trump was kicking off Monday's lunch with ambassadors of countries on the U.N. Security Council when he asked the room if they liked Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Congress' two top Democrats say negotiators could finish a budget bill by Friday averting a government shutdown if President Donald Trump stepped back from his demands for money to build a border wall with Mexico. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a Monday conference call with reporters that Trump is risking a federal... Читать дальше...

Former President Barack Obama addressed civic engagement for young people during his first public appearance since leaving office, but he didn't mention his successor or detail his thoughts on current events. Obama gave advice on leadership, dealing with failure and even social media as he talked with youth during a University of Chicago panel event. Former President Barack Obama is using his first public appearance since leaving office to talk with students about his experiences as a community... Читать дальше...

The Trump administration said Monday that it issued sanctions against 271 employees of Syria's Scientific Studies and Research Center, the Syrian government agency responsible for developing and producing non-conventional weapons. Three U.S. officials said that the sanctions are part of a broader effort to cut off funding and other support to Syria's President Bashar Assad and his government amid the country's escalating civil war. The U.S. has gradually been expanding its sanctions program against Syria since 2004... Читать дальше...

A federal appeals court on Monday also rejected a stay request for Jones, while a stay request from Williams is still pending. A federal appeals court has rejected an Arkansas inmate's request for a stay of execution for the rape and killing of a woman more than two decades ago. Jack Jones Jr. says his lethal injection could be cruel and unusual because he is diabetic and overweight. Two condemned Arkansas killers who admit they're guilty but fear poor health could lead to extreme pain during... Читать дальше...

Amidst promoting her latest album “Encore” and being a celebrity badass, she somehow manages to hop on Twitter and roast Trump almost on the daily. Back in September, when we still had hope, Streisand took shots when many were critiquing Hillary Clinton’s health against the Donald’s. Streisand attacked Trump’s wealth, which seems to be one of the only things he cares about. After the election, she called for Trump to be held accountable. Streisand participated in the Women’s March and even gave a speech. Читать дальше...

Two men died after the car they were traveling in veered into oncoming traffic and caught fire Sunday night in Morgan Hill, police said. Witnesses reported a Chrysler Sebring heading north at a high speed on Native Dancer Drive about 7:15 p.m. before it struck a Toyota Camry and skidded on to the west shoulder a half-mile away near the intersection of Santa Teresa Boulevard, according to the Morgan Hill Police Department. The driver of the Camry was able to exit her car and was transported to... Читать дальше...

Taye Diggs Wears Famed Cone Bra, Vogues to Madonna on ‘Lip Sync Battle’ (Video) In a new preview clip released by Spike, the “Empire” star dons a corset, complete with famous cone bra, and a blonde wig to perform Madge’s 1990 hit single “Vogue” alongside a handful of appropriately costumed backup dancers. “Lip Sync Battle” was recently renewed for a fourth season, which will premiere on the newly launched Paramount Network in 2018. Read original story Taye Diggs Wears Famed Cone Bra, Vogues to... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The Washington Legislature has started a 30-day special session to address the still unresolved two-year state budget that must comply with a state Supreme Court order on education funding. [...] there has been no progress on negotiating the overall budget, but a group of bipartisan lawmakers have been meeting separately to discuss the education funding piece of the budget.

WASHINGTON (AP) — US issues 271 sanctions in response to Syrian President Bashar Assad's alleged use of chemical weapons.