US fighters scramble, escort airliner to Honolulu airport

The US military on Friday scrambled two Air Force fighter jets to escort an American Airlines flight into Honolulu International Airport after a disturbance was reported on board, a Pacific Command spokesman said.
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Antarctica turns greener as climate changes: study

In a study, researchers reported that plant life on Antarctica, especially moss, is growing rapidly, in the last 50 years.

French researchers find way to unlock WannaCry without ransom

French researchers said they had found a last-chance way for technicians to save Windows files encrypted by WannaCry, racing against a deadline.

2 killed, 4 arrested in Cotabato City drug operation

Two persons were killed and four others arrested in a police anti-drug operation in Cotabato City Friday afternoon.

Major global cyber-attacks in recent years

Here are major global cyber-attacks in recent years.
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Ex-FBI chief Comey to testify in open session – US Senate committee

Former FBI Director James Comey, who was fired by President Donald Trump last week amid an agency probe into alleged Russian meddling in the US election, has agreed to testify before the US Senate Intelligence Committee at a public hearing, the committee said in a statement on Friday.

Netflix big-beast thriller ‘Okja’ impresses at Cannes after boos

As the Netflix logo hit the screen, sections of the crowd booed, and a technical glitch halted the screening.

‘HUWAG TAYONG MAGPAPA-OKRAY’ | In age of post-truth, turn to hope – Robredo

Amid the bashing from her critics, Vice President Leni Robredo said she finds comfort and hope in the travails and triumphs of the ordinary folk she has met in the one year since assuming office.

Support local at the GetMusic Indie-Go music festival

Featuring over a dozen indie acts, the concert happens Saturday night at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Wife of Soundgarden’s Cornell calls suicide ‘inexplicable’

'I know that he loved our children, and he would not hurt them by intentionally taking his own life.'
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MVP expresses optimism beyond soft Q1 growth

The business community manifested a somewhat surprised mood at the slower growth of the economy for the first three months this year, prompting Manuel...
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WATCH | Warning out for ‘distracted’ pedestrians texting while on the go

On the first day that the Anti-Distracted Driving Act went into force Thursday, at least 130 motorists were apprehended using their cellular phones or...
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China threatens war over oil in West PH Sea – Duterte

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte disclosed on Friday that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had warned him there would be war if Manila tried...
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What changes could be in store for the 2019 elections?

On the anniversary of the May 2016 elections, analysts noted that it was generally perceived as a credible one, but, nevertheless, gave suggestions on...

Rain or Shine launches fiery run to stop Ginebra’s win streak

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters dropped a 23-2 bomb in the second half and withstood the late attack by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel...