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• Avengers: Infinity War -- Groot's Final Line Translated, And It'll Punch You Right In The Heart

  07-05-2018 23:59 via gamespot.com
  
  Avenger: Infinity War is an unusually dark movie for something with Marvel's name on it. Thanos is bringing the war to the MCU's heroes in a way we haven't seen before, leading to some emotional moments. Among the many characters in the movie is the now-teenaged Groot, who seemingly cares more about playing video games than anything else. Avengers: Infinity War spoilers follow.As always, we're limited to hearing his dialogue through his signature "I am Groot" line with different inflections, but
  
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• Former officer charged for beating man, filing false report

  07-05-2018 23:39 via yahoo.com
  ATLANTA (AP) — A former Atlanta police sergeant is headed to prison for beating and arresting a man he incorrectly suspected of stealing a tomato.
  
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• Software In Fatal Uber Crash Reportedly Recognized Woman, Then Ignored Her

  07-05-2018 23:36 via yahoo.com
  A self-driving Uber that struck and killed a woman in Arizona in March
  
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• Orrin Hatch Thinks John McCain’s Wish For A Funeral Without Donald Trump Is ‘Ridiculous’

  07-05-2018 23:33 via yahoo.com
  Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) reported request to have Donald Trump stay away
  
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• Sessions: 'Zero Tolerance For Illegal Entry'

  07-05-2018 23:23 via yahoo.com
  US Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he's placed a "zero tolerance policy" for anyone who enters the country illegally on the Mexican border. (May 7)
  
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• Avengers: Infinity War's Thanos Comes To Fortnite - GameSpot Daily

  07-05-2018 23:10 via gamespot.com
  
  The big bad of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War is coming to Fortnite in a limited-time mode, while a Battle Royale-like mod comes to GTA 5.
  
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• GTA 5 Battle Royale Mod Transforms The Game Into Single-Player Fortnite, PUBG

  07-05-2018 23:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto V has a whole new way to play that's sure to appeal to PUBG and Fortnite fans, thanks to modder Theaetik. Theaetik has created Complex Control, which transforms the game into a single-player battle royale/roguelite shooter. It's available now on PC, and promises "high replayability and variety...it feels as though there's always something new to experience every run."Complex Control features 70 unique characters with color-matched weapons and vehicles. It tasks the player with c
  
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• New Rainbow Six Siege Operators And Update, Operation Para Bellum, Teased

  07-05-2018 22:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Rainbow Six Siege is quickly approaching its second season of Year 3, and Ubisoft has teased some of the new features it will have in store for players. Ahead of its full reveal next week, the publisher shared some details about the game's next big update, Operation Para Bellum, which will introduce new Operators, a Pick & Ban system, and more on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.Headlining Operation Para Bellum are two new Operators. Ubisoft still hasn't shared many details about them just yet, but the
  
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• Save Big On Far Cry, Mass Effect, More On Steam

  07-05-2018 22:54 via gamespot.com
  
  PC gamers don't have to spend a bundle to play some great games this week. Steam's regular week-long sale features some fantastic games from the past decade or two of hits. Many of the games are on sale for 75% off, making this the perfect time to jump in on an overlooked modern classic. The sale ends May 13, so grab what you want before then.You can fight crime in a locked-down Gotham City in Batman: Arkham Knight for just $7/£5. You can micromanage characters of your own creation in The
  
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• Trump anti-family border policy tramples Melania message on kids

  07-05-2018 22:51 via yahoo.com
  Rachel Maddow juxtaposes First Lady Melania Trump's announcement supporting the wellbeing of children with announcement by Jeff Sessions soon after that it is the policy of the U.S. to remove children from their parents as part of border enforcement.
  
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• Pokemon Go Fest And Safari Zone Events Return This Summer

  07-05-2018 22:50 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon Go developer Niantic is hosting a number of real-world events for the game very soon. The developer has announced the Pokemon Go Summer Tour 2018, a series of real-world events that will be held across the globe this summer, the first of which kicks off in Germany next month.On June 30 and July 1, Niantic will hold a special Safari Zone event at Westfalenpark in Dortmund. That will be followed by the second annual Pokemon Go Fest, which will take place in Chicago's Lincoln Park on July 1
  
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• British man weds bride days after saving her life when crocodile bit her arm off

  07-05-2018 22:50 via yahoo.com
  A British man has described the moment he desperately fought to save his fiancee as her arm was bitten off by a crocodile, five days before they got married. Jamie Fox, 27, wed Zanele Ndlovu in a Zimbabwean hospital. "In one week we went from shock and agony to a truly amazing experience," he said. Fox and his then fiancée, Miss Ndlovu, 25, were canoeing in an inflatable boat on the Zambezi, one of Africa's longest rivers, when they were attacked by a crocodile on April 30. Mr Fox ma
  
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• University of Florida apologizes after professor pushes students at graduation

  07-05-2018 22:44 via yahoo.com
  The University of Florida is apologizing for "inappropriately aggressive" behavior by a school official at a graduation ceremony. He was caught on video forcibly pushing students -- many of whom were minorities -- across the stage.
  
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• Nigeria's Buhari to visit UK doctor

  07-05-2018 22:42 via yahoo.com
  Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday he is travelling to the United Kingdom to see his doctor."I will be travelling to the United Kingdom tomorrow, to see my doctor, at his request," said Buhari on his official Twitter account.Buhari said he will be away for four days and plans to be back in Nigeria's capital of Abuja on Saturday, May 12.
  
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• 5 New Westworld Season 2 Theories From Episode 3, “Virtù e Fortuna”

  07-05-2018 22:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Westworld Season 2, Episode 3 spoilers ahead!The Westworld universe is getting big. There was no Man in Black and no Young William in Season 2, Episode 3, "Virtù e Fortuna." There was no flashback to Arnold and Dorothy's earliest days. Based on the trailer for the next episode, there will be some follow-up to the MiB's arc. But the show is getting big and sprawling enough that the writers can't cover it all in a single hour.The same thing happened to Game of Thrones in Season 2. But Game
  
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• Lava engulfs cars, homes on Hawaii's Big Island

  07-05-2018 22:21 via yahoo.com
  Molten rock flows into Leilani subdivision; William La Jeunesse reports from Hawaii.
  
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• Best On Netflix: Movies And TV Shows To Watch In May 2018

  07-05-2018 22:21 via gamespot.com
  
  Find out what's coming to the streaming platform in May as we list our top recommendations, including Coco, Wanted, and The Bourne Ultimatum!
  
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• Thanos Comes To Fortnite In Avengers: Infinity War Crossover Mode

  07-05-2018 22:16 via gamespot.com
  
  As if Fortnite: Battle Royale weren't already popular enough, developer Epic Games has teamed up with Marvel for a crossover event centered around the year's biggest movie, Avengers: Infinity War. To tie in with Season 4's moviemaking theme, the villain of Marvel's superhero blockbuster, Thanos, will make a surprise appearance in the free-to-play battle royale game on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and iOS (via Entertainment Weekly). Just don't expect any skins.The crossover takes the form of a limited-time
  
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• Skakel prosecutors mulling new murder trial face obstacles

  07-05-2018 22:16 via yahoo.com
  Now that a court has struck down the murder conviction of Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, the next step in the decades-long legal saga is up to Connecticut prosecutors, who must decide whether to seek a new trial in the 1975 slaying.As they mull prospects for another guilty verdict they will have to consider a number of new twists that have emerged since Skakel was convicted in 2002 of killing Martha Moxley with a golf club when they were teenage neighbors in the exclusive Belle Haven shoreline s
  
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• WWE Backlash: Elias, Bobby Roode, & Company Found Time To Shine

  07-05-2018 22:13 via gamespot.com
  
  WWE Backlash is the first co-branded minor PPV since the company split the roster between Raw and Smackdown in Summer 2016. WWE is marketing this shift, from single-branded to co-branded, as a benefit to their fans: "Hey guys! It's twice the star wattage on every PPV!"Make no mistake; this is not what WWE wanted. The company envisioned two independent brands to each garner high ratings, sell tickets, and increase WWE Network subscriptions. Co-branding is an admission that the original plan didn'
  
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• All Of The Wacky And Wonderful Royal Wedding Memorabilia You Can Buy

  07-05-2018 22:13 via yahoo.com
  The countdown to the royal wedding is on, but just because your invite got
  
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• Woman pleads guilty to killing a mom, claiming her baby

  07-05-2018 22:03 via yahoo.com
  ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana woman will spend decades in prison for killing a mother in 2015 and trying to pass off the woman's baby as her own.
  
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• Elon Musk "super serious" about starting candy company

  07-05-2018 22:00 via yahoo.com
  Perhaps we'll soon see yet another ambitious project from Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk.The outspoken executive recently took to Twitter to announce he's "super serious" about starting...a candy company.Where did the idea for a candy company originate?
  
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• The World's Strongest Man Is 'The Mountain' From 'Game Of Thrones' (Seriously)

  07-05-2018 21:59 via yahoo.com
  Hafþor Julius Bjornsson, who plays Gregor Clegane aka "The Mountain" in "Game
  
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• The Kia Niro EV Makes the Transition from Concept to Reality

  07-05-2018 21:58 via yahoo.com
  Kia Niro EV
  
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• U.S. cements plans to separate families crossing border illegally

  07-05-2018 21:56 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The administration of President Donald Trump will increase criminal prosecutions of parents entering the United States illegally and place their children in protective custody as part of efforts to tighten immigration enforcement, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official.A month later, the administration said it was no longer considering the policy because of a drop in apprehensions of families at the U.S. southern border with Mexico.Shortly a
  
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• Oliver North, Key Player In Iran-Contra Scandal, Named NRA President

  07-05-2018 21:54 via yahoo.com
  Oliver North, a Fox News contributor who was a central figure in the Iran-
  
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• Putin sworn in for fourth term as Russian president

  07-05-2018 21:41 via yahoo.com
  Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president for a fourth term on Monday, extending his almost two-decade rule by another six years at a time of high tension with his Western rivals.The 65-year-old, in power since 1999, is on course to become the longest-serving Russian leader since Joseph Stalin after his victory in March elections.Putin won nearly 77 percent of the vote in polls in which his most vocal opponent, Alexei Navalny, was banned from running.
  
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• Avengers: Infinity War Directors Blame That Soul-Crushing Ending On Thor

  07-05-2018 21:38 via gamespot.com
  
  In the end, the dire consequences of Avengers: Infinity War came down to the choice made by a single character--and it wasn't Thanos (Josh Brolin). Instead, it was one of the titular Avengers that set in motion the film's emotional climax and now the movie's directors are shedding some light on that decision. If you somehow haven't seen Avengers: Infinity War, this is your obligatory spoiler warning. Stop now or suffer the consequences.During the battle of Wakanda, there was one man that could h
  
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• Destiny 2: Warmind DLC Release Date, Unlock Time, And Pre-Loading

  07-05-2018 21:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Bungie is nearly ready to launch Warmind, Destiny 2's second DLC expansion pack. It packs in a variety of new content, including new weapons, armor, locations, Escalation Protocol mode, Spire of Stars Raid Lair, and more for players to check out on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. With its release coming this week, we've rounded up all of the key details to know about what it includes and when you can start playing.Take note that you don't actually have to purchase Warmind in order to have reason to check
  
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• 3DS Games: Buy One Get One 50% Off In The US

  07-05-2018 21:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Anyone looking for new games to play on the go will want to check out the sale Target is running this week. For select Nintendo 3DS games, if you buy one, you get another one for half price. That could save you up to $20 on a pair of handheld games. Most of the 3DS games Target sells are available for the promotion, so check out our picks for the best ones below, or view the full list here. But hurry, as the sale ends May 12.As you might expect, whichever game is cheaper is the one that becomes
  
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• Florida deputy killed after responding to dispute over cat

  07-05-2018 21:23 via yahoo.com
  LAKE PLACID, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff's deputy died Monday afternoon, a day after being shot in the head while responding to a dispute over a cat, authorities said.
  
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• Big Dragon Ball FighterZ Update Coming This Week

  07-05-2018 21:23 via gamespot.com
  
  Bandai Namco is releasing a big update for Dragon Ball FighterZ this week on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The patch is scheduled to roll out on Wednesday, May 9, and introduces two new features to the Dragon Ball fighting game, along with an assortment of gameplay improvements.Most notably, the update adds a new type of competition called the FighterZ Cup. These will be held monthly and have players battling to earn points for their respective Z-Union. Additionally, the update introduces Party Battle.
  
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• Overprotective Raccoon Mama Sends Cops and Firefighters Running

  07-05-2018 21:20 via yahoo.com
  The new mom even bit through the glove of a firefighter.
  
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• Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' Video, Explained

  07-05-2018 21:20 via yahoo.com
  Childish Gambino took the internet by storm this weekend with the release of
  
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• How to Get the Best Fuel Economy Now

  07-05-2018 21:19 via yahoo.com
  Motorists face rising gasoline prices as the summer travel season gets underway, so fuel efficiency is as important as ever. CR has gathered its best test-based tips and techniques for getting th...
  
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• Princess Charlotte And Prince Louis Wear Hand-Me-Downs In New Royal Photos

  07-05-2018 21:18 via yahoo.com
  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released the first official photos of the
  
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• Trump border crackdown to 'increase separation of families as migration deterrent'

  07-05-2018 21:09 via yahoo.com
  The Trump administration is to seek the criminal prosecution of every person caught trying to enter the US illegally, a policy that will likely split up more families and which the government hopes will act as a deterrent.Under a new directive issued by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, agents are to pursue a “zero-tolerance policy” as outlined by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.The separation of families, often for lengthy periods of times, was something that members of a
  
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• From prison to politics: Chelsea Manning runs for US Senate

  07-05-2018 21:09 via yahoo.com
  NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Chelsea Manning is no longer living as a transgender woman in a male military prison, serving the lengthiest sentence ever for revealing U.S. government secrets. She's free to grow out her hair, travel the world, and spend time with whomever she likes.
  
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• Court says schools can be liable for suicides but clears MIT

  07-05-2018 21:04 via yahoo.com
  BOSTON (AP) — Schools can be held liable for student suicides in certain circumstances, Massachusetts' highest court said Monday in a ruling that also cleared the Massachusetts Institute of Technology of responsibility for the death of a graduate student who killed himself on campus in 2009.
  
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• Adam Warlock Isn't In Avengers 4, So It's Back To The Drawing Board For Fan Theories

  07-05-2018 21:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Since Avengers: Infinity War somewhat follows the 1991 Marvel comic Infinity Gauntlet, fans thought Adam Warlock was going to show up. When he didn't, moviegoers assumed that the character will at least be in next year's yet to be titled Avengers 4. However, according to the co-director Joe Russo, Warlock won't be popping up next year either.The comic book follow-up to Infinity Gauntlet is Infinity War, and the start of that miniseries is the cosmic character Adam Warlock getting control of Than
  
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• Waffle House hero raises more than $225,000 for victims

  07-05-2018 20:59 via yahoo.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A man being hailed as a hero for wrestling an assault-style rifle away from a gunman at a Tennessee Waffle House has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for the victims.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Laps Nürburgring In 7:30... Something

  07-05-2018 20:44 via yahoo.com
  Depending on the "something," it could be the second fastest sedan around the track.
  
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• Graduation Uproar as Black University of Florida Students Say They Were Yanked Offstage During Diploma Ceremony

  07-05-2018 20:44 via yahoo.com
  Critics called out the school for not exhibiting the same aggressive behavior toward white students.
  
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• Thanos Coming To Fortnite In Avengers: Infinity War Crossover Mode

  07-05-2018 20:33 via gamespot.com
  
  As if Fortnite: Battle Royale weren't already popular enough, developer Epic Games has teamed up with Marvel for a crossover event centered around the year's biggest movie, Avengers: Infinity War. To tie in with Season 4's moviemaking theme, the villain of Marvel's superhero blockbuster, Thanos, will make a surprise appearance in the free-to-play battle royale game on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and iOS (via Entertainment Weekly).The crossover takes the form of a limited-time event called the Infinity Ga
  
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• Groot's Final Line In Avengers: Infinity War Will Punch You Right In The Heart

  07-05-2018 20:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Avenger: Infinity War is an unusually dark movie for something with Marvel's name on it. Thanos is bringing the war to the MCU's heroes in a way we haven't seen before, leading to some emotional moments. Among the many characters in the movie is the now-teenaged Groot, who seemingly cares more about playing video games than anything else. Avengers: Infinity War spoilers follow.As always, we're limited to hearing his dialogue through his signature "I am Groot" line with different inflections, but
  
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• Burst Pipe Floods Carnival Cruise Ship in a Scene Right Out of 'Titanic'

  07-05-2018 20:29 via yahoo.com
  Water was seen spewing out of the walls as a result of the mishap.
  
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• The Latest: Parents urge Penn State frat death ruling appeal

  07-05-2018 20:24 via yahoo.com
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on a judge's ruling in a Penn State fraternity hazing death case (all times local):
  
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• Groot’s Last Line In ‘Infinity War’ Has Been Revealed And It Will Wreck You

  07-05-2018 20:14 via yahoo.com
  Spoilers ahead for "Avengers: Infinity War."
  
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• Playstation Plus Free Games May 2018 Live

  07-05-2018 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Join us as we check out the games available for free on Playstation Plus in May including Beyond Two Souls and Rayman Legends.
  
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