YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

    Tropical Storm Leslie arrives in Newfoundland

    ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland (AP) — Tropical Storm Leslie has begun moving inland over Newfoundland in eastern Canada.

    The storm's maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 kph).

    The storm is centered about 35 miles (55 kilometers) south of Stones Cove, Newfoundland and is moving north-northeast near 40 mph (65 kph).

    Canadian officials have warned of possible flooding from Leslie. The Canadian Hurricane Centre predicted at least 12 hours of intense rain over the northeastern province's hilly terrain, which could generate rapid runoffs.

    Loading...
    • Bea Arthur topless painting fetches $1.9M in NYC

      A painting of actress Bea Arthur topless has sold for $1.9 million at a New York City auction. The painting is by artist John Currin and is titled "Bea Arthur Naked." It sold at Christie's auction ...

    • NYers furious over photos taken through windows

      In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window. Another photo shows a couple in bathrobes, their feet touching beneath a table. And ...

    • The President's Umbrella Scandal Folded Before It Could Take Off

      There was a brief moment where some conservative were trying to make a scandal out of the President's moment in the rain on Thursday. But unfortunately that scandal died before it could really take off. During his Thursday press conference with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan, a Marine officer held an umbrella over the President's head to protect him from the rain. There were many problems with this, according to a select group of people. 

    • Marine daughter seeks dignity for 'Devil Dog pups'

      JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — As she flipped through the cemetery register, Mary Blakely's eyes filled with tears. On line after line, the entry read simply "Baby Boy" or "Baby Girl," followed by a surname and a burial date.

    • Kanye West's Angry 'SNL' Rant Makes Saturday's Season Finale a Must-Watch

      This coming weekend is a big one for Saturday Night Live. It marks the end of Bill Hader's tenure on the show and Ben Affleck's fifth time hosting. But perhaps the most significant reason to tune in is the fact that Kanye West is the musical guest, and he's making it seem like he really, really doesn't want to be. With West's apparent frustration with the show and his penchant for, shall we say ... off-the-cuff remarks, producers should be worried and we should be excited. Is there a better combo than that?

    • Sci-Fi Film 'After Earth' Presents Dark Future for Humanity

      The Earth is a pretty bleak place for humans in the new science fiction movie, "After Earth."

    • Mystery of Moon's Magnetic Field Deepens

      The moon generated a surprisingly intense magnetic field until at least 3.56 billion years ago, 160 million years longer than previously thought, a new study reports.

    • A record Powerball jackpot isn't a record to celebrate

      When the 43-state Powerball lottery jackpot hit a record at $600 million Friday, many Americans who would otherwise not gamble rushed out to buy the $2 tickets. “Just on the off-chance,” many probably said.

    Loading...

    Follow Yahoo! News