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• Official Samsung teaser confirms the Galaxy S8 will launch March 29th
• Huawei takes aim at ailing Samsung with new smartphone
• Kuwait could pay up to $60,000 for party at Trump Hotel in Washington
• Kyrgyz opposition leader detained ahead of presidential campaign
• Malaysia to sweep airport for chemicals after Kim Jong Nam murder
• Syrian warplanes pound rebel-held area in central city
• Photos of the day - February 26, 2017
• Nokia goes back to the future with 49 euro phone
• US urges Russia to 'immediately' observe Ukraine ceasefire
• 12 Quotes From White Supremacist Richard Spencer
• British FM Johnson, Egypt's Sisi finalise loan deal
• Police: Man fled from officers before being fatally shot
• Thorny skate will not be added to endangered species list
• Macron jumps in French polls as rivals' legal woes mount
• Where these 'Shark Tank' companies are today: Part 6
• Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus hands-on: The Moto G just went premium
• Yes, Le Pen could win in France
• 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will blaze across the Southern Hemisphere
• Police: Car plows into parade crowd in New Orleans; 28 hurt
• LG G6 hands-on: 42 days at the top
• Neighbor: Bar attack suspect a 'drunken mess,' not political
• Nigerian kidnappers demand $200,000 for German scientists
• Iran's Rouhani chides critics as aide says he will seek re-election
• Large sewage spill in Tijuana, Mexico, flows north of border
• GOP proposal aims to end insurance mandate in 'Obamacare'

Official Samsung teaser confirms the Galaxy S8 will launch March 29th Posted: 26 Feb 2017 01:37 PM PST In an otherwise tablet-dominated press release in Barcelona, Samsung found 15 seconds to tease its next big smartphone for all of us. As expected, we're going to have to wait a month longer for the Galaxy S8 launch, but it could well be worth it. A Samsung invite sent out confirms that the launch event is going to happen in New York City on March 29th. Until then, this teaser trailer is all we've got to go on. https://twitter.com/SamMobiles/status/835927473896435713 The teaser takes us through the history of the cellphone, beginning in the 1980s. It's a showcase of design, decade-by-decade, with the oh-so-subtle hint being that the Galaxy S8 is going to dominate 2017. If we're really reading into it, the teaser also seems to confirm that there will be very little bezel on the side, no physical home buttons (or buttons of any kind), and some kind of symmetrical bezel top and bottom. That lines up pretty well with what the rumors have suggested so far. One thing we're still completely in the dark about is the number of devices that Samsung is going to reveal. We're expecting to see the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ at this event, but Samsung has only hinted at the one device so far. https://youtu.be/Ozng2cTF8_0 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Huawei takes aim at ailing Samsung with new smartphone Posted: 26 Feb 2017 01:20 PM PST China's Huawei unveiled a new smartphone with a better camera on Sunday as it tries to fill the void left by Samsung's withdrawal of its flagship device due to problems with the battery. "The P10 and the P10 Plus will make every shot a cover shot," Richard Yu, chief executive of Huawei's consumer business group, said at the presentation. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Kuwait could pay up to $60,000 for party at Trump Hotel in Washington Posted: 26 Feb 2017 01:04 PM PST By Julia Harte WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Kuwaiti government could pay up to $60,000 to President Donald Trump's hotel in Washington for a party on Saturday that will be an early test of Trump's promise to turn over profits from such events to the U.S. Treasury. The Kuwait Embassy is hosting an event to mark their National Day. Similar National Day celebrations at the Trump International Hotel for a crowd of several hundred can run from $40,000 to $60,000, according to cost estimates from the hotel seen by Reuters. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Kyrgyz opposition leader detained ahead of presidential campaign Posted: 26 Feb 2017 12:45 PM PST Kyrgyzstan's state security service said it detained opposition leader Omurbek Tekebayev on Sunday on charges of corruption and fraud, a move that may eliminate him as a contender for presidency in the upcoming election. Tekebayev, 58, leads the Ata Meken (Fatherland) party's parliamentary faction and is one of the most outspoken critics of President Almazbek Atambayev, whose term ends this year. The ex-Soviet Central Asian nation will hold a presidential election on Nov. 19. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Malaysia to sweep airport for chemicals after Kim Jong Nam murder Posted: 26 Feb 2017 12:24 PM PST Malaysia plans to sweep one of the terminals at Kuala Lumpur international airport for toxic chemicals after Kim Jong Nam was murdered there with a nerve agent last week. The teams involved include the police forensic team, the fire department and the Atomic Energy Licensing Board, the Malaysian police said in a statement on Saturday. Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was killed on Feb. 13 at the airport by VX nerve agent, classified by the United Nations as a weapon of mass destruction, Malaysian police said on Friday. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Syrian warplanes pound rebel-held area in central city Posted: 26 Feb 2017 12:07 PM PST BEIRUT (AP) — Government warplanes pounded a rebel-held neighborhood in the central city of Homs on Sunday, killing at least three and wounding dozens, Syrian opposition activists said, and President Bashar Assad's forces pushed ahead in Syria's offensive on the historic town of Palmyra held by the Islamic State group. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Photos of the day - February 26, 2017 Posted: 26 Feb 2017 11:52 AM PST Somali migrants cross the U.S. border into Canada; figure skating Gold medalist Choi Da-bin of South Korea, performs during the closing ceremony of the Asian Winter Games; Portland Timbers midfielder David Guzman and Los Angeles Galaxy forward Giovani dos Santos vie for the ball. See more news-related photo galleries and follow us on Yahoo News Photo Tumblr. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Nokia goes back to the future with 49 euro phone Posted: 26 Feb 2017 11:35 AM PST By Eric Auchard BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) - Nokia's newly revitalized phone business went back to the future on Sunday, re-introducing a brightly colored version of the classic 3310 talk and text phone, the world's most popular device in the year 2000. Nokia also launched four moderately priced smartphones ranging from 139 to 299 euros. It gets a lot of affection from millions and millions of people," Nokia Chief Executive Rajeev Suri told a news conference at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the telecom industry's largest annual trade fair. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

US urges Russia to 'immediately' observe Ukraine ceasefire Posted: 26 Feb 2017 11:17 AM PST The United States called on Russia Sunday to "immediately" observe the ceasefire in Ukraine, accusing combined Russian and separatist forces of targeting international monitors. "We call on Russia and the separatist forces it backs to immediately observe the ceasefire, withdraw all heavy weapons, and allow full and unfettered access to the OSCE monitors," the State Department said. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said the United States was closely monitoring growing violence in eastern Ukraine and the failure of the combined Russian and separatist forces to abide by a ceasefire agreed to two years ago in Minsk. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

12 Quotes From White Supremacist Richard Spencer Posted: 26 Feb 2017 11:00 AM PST The director of the National Policy Institute, a vocal supporter of Trump, said he dreams of a white "ethno-state." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

British FM Johnson, Egypt's Sisi finalise loan deal Posted: 26 Feb 2017 10:45 AM PST British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday finalised a $150 million loan guarantee agreement tied to crucial IMF financing for Egypt. In Johnson's first visit as foreign secretary to Egypt, he also discussed boosting trade, with UK company investments having reached $30 billion in 2016, according to Britain's Foreign Office. Johnson and Sisi "finalised a joint declaration agreement on a $150 million loan guarantee to Egypt," the British embassy said in a statement. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Police: Man fled from officers before being fatally shot Posted: 26 Feb 2017 10:27 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Shots were fired during a criminal investigation at an intersection in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood, leaving one man dead and two police officers wounded, authorities said. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Thorny skate will not be added to endangered species list Posted: 26 Feb 2017 10:08 AM PST PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The thorny skate's population may have declined, but not by enough to justify listing it under the Endangered Species Act, the federal government has ruled. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Macron jumps in French polls as rivals' legal woes mount Posted: 26 Feb 2017 09:50 AM PST Support for France's 39-year-old centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron has jumped, a poll showed Sunday, following a new election alliance and mounting legal problems for his rivals. The survey from the Odoxa-Dentsu Consulting group showed Macron winning 25 percent of the first-round vote if it were held today, slightly behind far-right leader Marine Le Pen on 27 percent. In a run-off contest between the two top candidates, Macron would beat Le Pen easily 61 percent to 39 percent, the survey of 920 voters suggested. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Where these 'Shark Tank' companies are today: Part 6 Posted: 26 Feb 2017 09:30 AM PST See how Scrub Daddy, Bombas, Lovepop and others have done since they appeared on the show. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus hands-on: The Moto G just went premium Posted: 26 Feb 2017 09:11 AM PST Motorola's Moto G phones have been some of the most popular mid-range Android handsets we've ever seen. Year after year, Motorola kept upgrading the phones while keeping retail price surprisingly low. Multiple rumors ahead of this year's Mobile World Congress edition suggested that Lenovo, Motorola's parent company, plans to come out with a new Moto G5 Plus at the event, and the leaks were obviously accurate. The company launched not one but two distinct Moto G5 models during its special media event on Sunday, with the bold goal of offering buyers a premium smartphone experience that won't break the bank. When you look at the two handsets side by side, you won't notice the difference. The Moto G5 and G5 Plus have almost the same size and weight, and the screen size is so similar that you won't be able to tell the difference. But as I learned more about the two devices, it became clearer that, while they're both supposed to be premium Moto G handsets, it's the Moto G5 Plus that's better version of the two. In fact, Moto G fans in America won't even find the regular Moto G5 in stores this year, as that model will only be sold in international markets. Moreover, RAM and storage will also vary for both handsets, depending on which market you live in. The Moto G5 features a 5.0-inch Full HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 2/3GB of RAM, 16/32GB of storage, microSD support, 13-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and an f/2.0 aperture, 5-megapixel front facing camera with wide field of view and an f/ 2.2 aperture, 2,800 mAh removable battery with 10W rapid charging support, water-repellent nano-coating, and Android 7.0 Nougat running the show. All that package will retail starting at €199 for the 2GB/32GB storage version this March in various countries around the world. If you think that's a good deal, then wait until you hear about the Moto G5 Plus. First of all, unlike other smartphone vendors, the Plus moniker does not indicate that the G5 Plus is a bigger version. As I said, you can hardly tell the two devices apart. "Plus" is indicative of a better feature set, in this case. The Moto G5 also features a Full HD display, but it's a 5.2-inch screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It also has a Qualcomm chip, but it's a snappier Snapdragon 625 chip. It has various RAM and storage capacities, but you'll have 2/3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of storage to choose from. There's a great rear camera just like the G5, but it's a 12-megapixel shooter with dual autofocus Pixel, f/1.7 aperture, 1.4um pixel, color balancing dual LED flash. The 5-megapixel selfie camera supports 4K video recording, unlike the G5. It also has a fast-charging battery like the G5, but it's a non-removable 3,000 mAh unit that comes with a TurboPower Charger. The Moto G5 Plus is better than the Moto G5 in every way, and it's only slightly more expensive than its sibling. Pricing starts at $229 for the 2GB/32GB storage version (in America), and at €279 for the 3GB/32GB storage model (in Europe). The phone will also launch this March alongside the G5. Before you even ask, both handsets come with micro USB and 3.5mm headphone jacks, which means they'll work with all the charging cables and headphones you already have around the house. One more thing: Both handsets come with a fingerprint sensor on the front side, but the Moto G5 Plus will also support NFC-based wireless payments in all markets aside from America. The fingerprint sensor is going to play an even bigger role in your day-to-day phone interaction as it comes with brand new Moto Actions gesture support if you buy the Plus version. Called One Button Nav, the new feature turns the sensor into a tiny trackpad that can replace the default Android navigation buttons typically found in a row at the bottom of the display. That frees up even more real estate for apps, since those menu buttons won't get in the way when the feature is enabled. This is Motorola's unique way of increasing display real estate without removing the fingerprint sensor from the front side or increasing the overall size of the handset. Make no mistake, the new Moto G5 series isn't here to steal the thunder from the LG G6, Huawei P10, or the incoming Galaxy S8. It's not an iPhone killer either unless the iPhone in question is a few years old. But if you're looking for a budget-friendly phone, the Moto G5 should be at the top of your list, which is something I could have told you about any of its predecessors. This year, however, you get a Moto G device that features a metal design, a high-resolution screen, advanced cameras, fast-charging and long-lasting batteries, and brand new Android tricks. If you can try one in a store near you, definitely give the Moto G5 phones a chance next month. And definitely go for the Plus when you decide to buy one. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Yes, Le Pen could win in France Posted: 26 Feb 2017 08:54 AM PST With the polls narrowing and one of her main rivals embroiled in an expenses scandal, far-right leader Marine Le Pen could feasibly become French president in May, senior politicians and commentators say. At the headquarters of her National Front (FN) party in Nanterre outside Paris, officials believe the same forces that led to the Brexit vote in Britain and Donald Trump's victory in the United States could carry Le Pen to power. "I think Madame Le Pen could be elected," former conservative prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin said this month. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will blaze across the Southern Hemisphere Posted: 26 Feb 2017 08:34 AM PST A "ring of fire" eclipse will be visible from the Southern Hemisphere on Sunday morning, although anyone can catch the spectacle live via the space site Slooh.com. Sunday's solar phenomenon is known as an annular eclipse. It happens when the moon slides in between the sun and the Earth but doesn't completely block the sun, as would a total solar eclipse.  SEE ALSO: This weekend you can see a lunar eclipse and a comet Instead, a thin, fiery ring of the sun's edges blaze like an iris on an enormous, menacing eye. ring of fire #eclipse live from #Chile WOW :) pic.twitter.com/i47LKmXNjl — David Fiacchini (@naturaetratio) February 26, 2017 Skywatchers will catch the best view in Chile and Argentina in South America, as well as Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa and parts of Antarctica, Space.com reported.  We'll track the #eclipse from start to finish from Chile and South Africa, bringing the full experience to you https://t.co/vuD0wkQm67 pic.twitter.com/MPNbVLVsir — Slooh (@Slooh) February 25, 2017 These countries align with the "path of annularity," a zone where the moon casts its shadow on Earth that ranges from 18 miles to 55 miles wide. BONUS: Mesmerizing footage shows the total solar eclipse traveling over Southeast Asia This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Police: Car plows into parade crowd in New Orleans; 28 hurt Posted: 26 Feb 2017 08:20 AM PST NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A suspect is in custody after 28 people were injured Saturday when a vehicle plowed into a crowd watching the Krewe of Endymion parade in the Mid-City section of New Orleans, police said. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

LG G6 hands-on: 42 days at the top Posted: 26 Feb 2017 08:05 AM PST I can't see the future, but I have been doing this long enough to know a thing or two. For example, I know a gorgeous new flagship smartphone when I see one, and there's absolutely no question that the LG G6 is a gorgeous flagship smartphone. Inside and out, the all-new G6 is an impressive feat of engineering, packing a huge 5.7-inch Quad HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio into a phone that measures 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm. To put that into perspective, the G6 stuffs a display that's larger than the 5.5-inch screen in the iPhone 7 Plus into a phone with a footprint that is barely bigger than the iPhone 7, which is equipped with a 4.7-inch display. Of course, I have also been doing this long enough to know that some things are inevitable. As impressive as the LG G6 design is, and as nifty as its new features might be, this phone will be living on borrowed time from the moment it's released. At the time of this writing, neither LG nor Samsung had announced release dates for their upcoming new flagship smartphones. That said, recent leaks from trustworthy sources suggest that LG plans to release the LG G6 on Friday, March 10, and Samsung plans to release the new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on Friday, April 21st. When the LG G6 is released on March 10th, it will undoubtedly be the best Android smartphone the world has ever seen. Sadly, the G6 will be dethroned just 42 days later when the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are released in late April. That gives LG exactly 42 days at the top before the phone is steamrolled by Samsung. As impressive as the LG G6 is, we already know that the phone will be no match for the Galaxy S8, or for the marketing behemoth behind it. LG unveiled its next-generation G6 flagship phone on Sunday during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain. The G6 is the first flagship phone of 2017 from a top global smartphone vendor, and it raises the bar in every way. The new phone also gives us a preview of what we can expect from other top global smartphone vendors this year — namely, a big, beautiful display stuffed into a smartphone that is much smaller than the phablets of years past. In 2017, phone makers have finally managed to shrink down the bezels that surround smartphone screens so that the large displays people love can fit into phones people can actually use with one hand. The best phones in the world are phablets, after all, but it'll be nice to my phone in my jeans pocket once again. In the case of the G6, the display is a stunning 5.7-inch Quad HD+ screen that LG calls a "FullVision" display. It has an 18:9 aspect ration which is the new norm in 2017 according to rumors surrounding other flagship smartphones set to hit the market this year, and it might just be the most stunning LCD display ever used in a smartphone. The clarity is incredible, the colors are bold and vivid, and the contrast is as close to perfect as I've seen. While 18:9 might become the industry standard this year, another important piece of the G6 puzzle is anything but standard in 2017: The processor. LG knew it needed to beat Samsung to market this year, and that meant compromising in a few key areas. Chief among them is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor that powers the G6. It's a fantastic mobile processor, as we all know, but the upcoming Snapdragon 835 is better in every way. It's smaller, it's more efficient, and it's more powerful than its predecessor. Unfortunately, it wasn't available when LG began developing the G6, and the company knew that delaying the phone and launching alongside the Galaxy S8 simply was not an option. In case you're wondering, yes, the Snapdragon 835 is indeed the next-generation chipset that will power the US version of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. On the plus side, LG worked with Qualcomm to narrow the gap a bit between the Snapdragon 821 and the upcoming new Snapdragon 835. For example, LG's G6 supports both Dolby Vision and HDR 10, and it also features next-generation electronic image stabilization and smooth zoom during 4K video recording that isn't found on any other phone with an 821 chip. The G6 features a dual 13-megapixel rear camera setup that enables 2x optical zoom just like Apple's iPhone 7 Plus. I didn't get a chance to thoroughly test it during the time I spent with the phone last week, but the camera app is stuffed with new features that I can't wait to explore when I review the phone. Other highlights from the G6's specs list include a large 3,300 mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 and wireless charging. The battery is embedded and is no longer removable like the one in last year's LG G5, but the reason for the change is sound: LG's G6 is IP68 rated for water resistance. That means the phone can survive being submerged under 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes, and it puts the G6 on par with flagship phones from Apple and Samsung. We'll have plenty more to share in our upcoming full review of the LG G6. In the meantime, pricing and a release date should be announced very soon by LG's carrier partners in the US. While nothing is official yet, you can expect the phone to be released on March 10th after a brief preorder period, and it should be priced in line with the iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7. That's right — despite its huge 5.7-inch screen, the phone should be competitive with where the smaller iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 were at launch. Here are the full LG G6 specs as provided by LG: Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 821 Processor Display: 5.7-inch 18:9 QHD+ FullVision Display (2880 x 1440 / 564ppi) Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM / 32GB UFS 2.0 ROM / MicroSD (up to 2TB) Camera: Front 5MP Wide (F2.2 / 100°) Rear Dual: 13MP Wide (F2.4 / 125°) / 13MP Standard OIS 2.0 (F1.8 / 71°) Battery: 3,300mAh (embedded) Operating System: Android 7.0 Nougat Size: 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9mm Weight: 163g Network: LTE-A 3 Band CA Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.2 BLE / NFC / USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible) Colors: Black / Platinum Other: Water and Dust Resistant / Fingerprint Sensor / UX 6.0 / Dolby Vision™ / HDR10 / Qualcomm Quick Charge™ 3.0 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Neighbor: Bar attack suspect a 'drunken mess,' not political Posted: 26 Feb 2017 07:24 AM PST OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man accused of shooting two Indian immigrants and a third man at a bar, in what some believe was a hate crime, was always a drinker but became a "drunken mess" after his father died about 18 months ago, a longtime neighbor said Saturday. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Nigerian kidnappers demand $200,000 for German scientists Posted: 26 Feb 2017 07:06 AM PST KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — Kidnappers are demanding a ransom of 60 million naira (about $200,000) for a German archaeologist and his associate abducted this week from a northern Nigerian village, a worker at the excavation site said. Two villagers were shot and killed in the kidnapping, police confirmed Friday. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Iran's Rouhani chides critics as aide says he will seek re-election Posted: 26 Feb 2017 06:51 AM PST President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday accused his hardline critics of wanting to deprive Iranians of the basic joys of life and isolate the country, as an aide said he had decided to run for a second term, state media reported. Iran will hold a presidential election on May 19, but Rouhani, a moderate who is eligible to seek a second four-year term, has stopped short of saying he would run to push ahead with reforms resisted by powerful hardliners. "Soon it's the (Iranian) New Year, so let the people have some joy," Rouhani, who has advocated greater social freedoms, said in a speech carried live on state television. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Large sewage spill in Tijuana, Mexico, flows north of border Posted: 26 Feb 2017 06:30 AM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials in Southern California are crying foul after more than 140 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Tijuana River in Mexico and flowed north of the border for more than two weeks, according to a report. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

GOP proposal aims to end insurance mandate in 'Obamacare' Posted: 26 Feb 2017 06:12 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — A draft Republican bill replacing President Barack Obama's health care law would end its Medicaid expansion, scrap fines on people not buying insurance and eliminate taxes on the medical industry and higher earners. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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