skynewsus--2020-01-14--Children treated after airliner dumps fuel on Los Angeles schools

The Delta Airlines flight returned to LAX after reporting an emergency Dozens of children have been treated for skin complaints after an airliner making an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport ( LAX ) dumped fuel on three schools .
Los Angeles Unified School District police Sgt Rudy Perez said 28 students and adults were affected at Park Avenue Elementary and 12 others at 93rd Street Elementary .
Jordan High was also affected but no one was treated there , he said .
All the schools are in the Cudahy area of south-eastern Los Angeles County , about 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airlines Flight 89 had just taken off for Shanghai when it declared an emergency and returned to LAX dumping fuel as it went .
Shortly afterwards people on the ground began to complain of a strong smell of aviation fuel and some experienced irritation when it came into contact with their skin .
The school district authority said paramedics were called immediately and those affected washed down with soap and water .
No one needed hospital treatment .
Delta Air Lines said in a statement that Flight 89 `` experienced an engine issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The aircraft landed safely after an emergency fuel release to reduce landing weight '' .

Dozens of children have been treated for skin complaints after an airliner making an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) dumped fuel on three schools.
According to police, 28 students and adults were affected at Park Avenue Elementary - and 12 others at 93rd Street Elementary. Jordan High was also affected, but no one was treated there.
All the schools are in the Cudahy area of southeastern Los Angeles County, about 13 miles east of the airport.
Delta Airlines Flight 89 had just taken off for Shanghai when it declared an emergency and returned to LAX, dumping fuel as it went.
Shortly afterwards people on the ground began to complain of a strong smell of aviation fuel and some experienced irritation when it came into contact with their skin.
The school district authority said paramedics were called immediately and those affected washed down with soap and water. No one needed hospital treatment.
In a statement, Delta said Flight 89 "experienced an engine issue requiring the aircraft to return to LAX. The aircraft landed safely after an emergency fuel release to reduce landing weight".


skynewsus--2020-01-14--Friends star who played Monica's boyfriend found dead

Stan Kirsch : Friends star who played Monica 's boyfriend found dead at the age of 51 Stan Kirsch : Friends star who played Monica 's boyfriend found dead at the age of 51 Stan Kirsch played Monica 's boyfriend in the first season of Friends .
Pic : Warner Bros Stan Kirsch , who appeared in Friends and TV series Highlander , has been found dead at his Los Angeles home .
The actor 's wife , Kristyn Green , shared a post from his studio 's Facebook page saying the 51-year-old died on 11 January .
She is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bathroom and he was pronounced dead at the scene , local police told TMZ .
Kirsch appeared in several TV shows and was also a producer and renowned acting coach .
His most well-known stint as an actor was on Highlander : The Series , where he played Richie Ryan for six seasons in the 1990s .
In the first season of Friends , in 1995 , he played Monica 's boyfriend Ethan , who she later discovers is a high school student lying about his age .
Kirsch also appeared on General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several films .
He directed , produced and acted in 2004 's Straight Eye : The Movie .
His studio said : `` He was so loved and we are just devastated .
Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this incredibly difficult time . ''
In a post on Highlander 's Facebook page , it said without him the series `` would have been far less '' .
`` He brought a sense of humour , kindness and youthful enthusiasm to the character of Richie Ryan for six seasons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The Series , Stan Kirsch was an accomplished acting coach .
We have heard first-hand testimonials from many of his students ; all of them having considered Stan an incredible teacher and a gift of a human being .
`` Every time we had the opportunity to catch up with Stan , he was nothing but kind , thoughtful and sincere .
He was a warm presence that will be missed . ''
His General Hospital co-star Mark Lawson said Kirsch was his mentor and told how he prepared him for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm reeling ... all the way back to my first year in Los Angeles , '' he said .
`` You would coach me for nothing .
You even let me be your trainer for a minute .
You were my first big brother here .
I 'll never forget that .
And that 's how you 'll stay . ''
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In the US , call the Samaritans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 800 ) 273-TALK .

Stan Kirsch, who appeared in Friends and TV series Highlander, has been found dead at his Los Angeles home.
The actor's wife, Kristyn Green, shared a post from his studio's Facebook page saying the 51-year-old died on 11 January.
She is believed to have found him in their bathroom and he was pronounced dead at the scene, local police told TMZ.
The Los Angeles medical examiner ruled Kirsch died by hanging.
Kirsch appeared in several TV shows and was also a producer and renowned acting coach.
His most well-known stint as an actor was on Highlander: The Series, where he played Richie Ryan for six seasons in the 1990s.
Image: The 51-year-old was found dead at his home in LA. Pic: Warner Bros
In the first season of Friends, in 1995, he played Monica's boyfriend Ethan, who she later discovers is a high school student lying about his age.
Kirsch also appeared on General Hospital and JAG, as well as several films.
He directed, produced and acted in 2004's Straight Eye: The Movie.
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His studio said: "He was so loved and we are just devastated. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this incredibly difficult time."
In a post on Highlander's Facebook page, it said without him the series "would have been far less".
"He brought a sense of humour, kindness and youthful enthusiasm to the character of Richie Ryan for six seasons," it said.
"Beyond Highlander: The Series, Stan Kirsch was an accomplished acting coach. We have heard first-hand testimonials from many of his students; all of them having considered Stan an incredible teacher and a gift of a human being.
"Every time we had the opportunity to catch up with Stan, he was nothing but kind, thoughtful and sincere. He was a warm presence that will be missed."
His General Hospital co-star Mark Lawson said Kirsch was his mentor and told how he prepared him for his first audition.
"Stan. I'm reeling...all the way back to my first year in Los Angeles," he said.
"You would coach me for nothing. You even let me be your trainer for a minute. You were my first big brother here. I'll never forget that. And that's how you'll stay."
:: Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Tempers fray as Sanders denies saying a woman can't be US president

US election : Tempers fray as Bernie Sanders denies saying a woman ca n't be president US election : Tempers fray as Bernie Sanders denies saying a woman ca n't be president Bernie Sanders has denied telling his Democratic rival Elizabeth Warren that a woman could not be elected president .
During the latest Democratic debate in Iowa , Mr Sanders rejected Ms Warren 's claims that he made the remark during a private meeting in 2018 - describing it as `` incomprehensible '' .
The pair were among six candidates sharing the stage in Des Moines as they battle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who will face Donald Trump in November 's presidential race .
There are just three weeks to go until Iowa becomes the first state to hold a caucus and choose their preferred candidate .
When asked about the remark during CNN 's televised debate on Tuesday night , Mr Sanders said : `` I did n't say it .
I do n't want to waste a whole lot of time on this , because this is what Donald Trump and maybe some of the media want .
`` Anybody who knows me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would think that a woman could not be president of the United States . ''
The 78-year-old Vermont senator pointed to a video that emerged this week , from 1988 , which shows him saying that he believes a woman could be president .
Mr Sanders also said that he initially refrained from putting himself forward to be the Democratic candidate in 2016 's election because of a movement backing Ms Warren to run for president .
He added : `` Hilary Clinton won the popular vote by three million votes .
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe that a woman could become president of the United States ? ''
The politician went on to say that if he failed to win this year 's nomination he would `` do everything in my power to make sure that they are elected in order to defeat the most dangerous president in the history of our country '' - irrespective of whether they were a man or a woman .
Ms Warren stood by her claim that he made the comment and said she `` disagreed '' with it - quickly pivoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman could be elected president .
She said : `` Bernie is my friend and I am not here to try to fight with Bernie .
But look , this question about whether or not a woman can be president has been raised and it 's time for us to attack it head-on . ''
The Massachusetts senator pointed out the men on the stage had collectively lost 10 elections , while the two women on the stage had won each election they had contested .
By the end of the intense debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and colleagues appeared to have deepened - with Ms Warren snatching her hand away when Mr Sanders reached out for a handshake .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker In total , there are 12 Democratic candidates vying for the nomination - and they are struggling to convince voters which one of them is best positioned to defeat Mr Trump in the autumn .
Opinion polls suggest the campaign remains fluid , with Mr Sanders and Ms Warren - along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mayor Pete Buttigieg - in an extremely tight four-way race at the top .

Bernie Sanders has denied telling his Democratic rival Elizabeth Warren that a woman could not be elected president.
During the latest Democratic debate in Iowa, Mr Sanders rejected Ms Warren's claims that he made the remark during a private meeting in 2018 - describing it as "incomprehensible".
The pair were among six candidates sharing the stage in Des Moines as they battle it out to become the Democratic nominee who will face Donald Trump in November's presidential race.
Image: Democratic candidates from left to right: Tom Steyer, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar
There are just three weeks to go until Iowa becomes the first state to hold a caucus and choose their preferred candidate.
When asked about the remark during CNN's televised debate on Tuesday night, Mr Sanders said: "I didn't say it. I don't want to waste a whole lot of time on this, because this is what Donald Trump and maybe some of the media want.
"Anybody who knows me, knows that it is incomprehensible that I would think that a woman could not be president of the United States."
The 78-year-old Vermont senator pointed to a video that emerged this week, from 1988, which shows him saying that he believes a woman could be president.
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Mr Sanders also said that he initially refrained from putting himself forward to be the Democratic candidate in 2016's election because of a movement backing Ms Warren to run for president.
He added: "Hilary Clinton won the popular vote by three million votes. How could anybody in a million years not believe that a woman could become president of the United States?"
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The politician went on to say that if he failed to win this year's nomination he would "do everything in my power to make sure that they are elected in order to defeat the most dangerous president in the history of our country" - irrespective of whether they were a man or a woman.
Ms Warren stood by her claim that he made the comment and said she "disagreed" with it - quickly pivoting to the broader question of whether a woman could be elected president.
She said: "Bernie is my friend and I am not here to try to fight with Bernie. But look, this question about whether or not a woman can be president has been raised and it's time for us to attack it head-on."
The Massachusetts senator pointed out the men on the stage had collectively lost 10 elections, while the two women on the stage had won each election they had contested.
By the end of the intense debate, the fallout between the two long-term friends and colleagues appeared to have deepened - with Ms Warren snatching her hand away when Mr Sanders reached out for a handshake.
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In total, there are 12 Democratic candidates vying for the nomination - and they are struggling to convince voters which one of them is best positioned to defeat Mr Trump in the autumn.
Opinion polls suggest the campaign remains fluid, with Mr Sanders and Ms Warren - along with former vice president Joe Biden and former mayor Pete Buttigieg - in an extremely tight four-way race at the top.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Body of boy missing for four weeks found in chimney of empty house

Harley Dilly : Body of boy missing for four weeks found in chimney of empty house Harley Dilly : Body of boy missing for four weeks found in chimney of empty house The body of a teenager who went missing the week before Christmas has been found trapped inside the chimney of an empty house .
Harley Dilly had not been seen since he was on his way to school early in the morning on 20 December .
Almost a month later , police in Ohio said the 14-year-old had been found dead at a property just around the corner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police chief Robert Hickman told reporters that the boy had climbed into the chimney by himself and had become trapped inside a space of just nine inches by 13 inches .
His glasses and jacket were found on the second floor before officers made the grim discovery inside the chimney .
Mr Hickman said : `` It appears Harley climbed to the roof and entered the chimney .
Once in the chimney , Harley 's jacket and glasses were pushed from the chimney through a flue and into the second floor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blocked between the second and first floor , which trapped Harley . ''
NBC News reported that police officers had been to the house previously , but did not go inside because there was no sign of forced entry and only returned once all leads had been exhausted .
During a follow-up visit on Monday , they decided to enter the property .
At a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon , Mr Hickman added : `` His family was notified early this morning , and this appears to be an accident .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the family has closure . ''
The Ottawa County Coroner 's Office has ruled the cause of death as compressive asphyxia , and Mr Hickman has said there was no evidence of foul play .
In a statement released by his office , Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said he was `` heartbroken '' by the news .
He said : `` We are heartbroken over the outcome but know every effort was made to find Harley .
Chief Hickman shouldered the weight of this investigation which has resulted in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clinton .
`` No case is tougher than when a kid goes missing . ''

The body of a teenager who went missing the week before Christmas has been found trapped inside the chimney of an empty house.
Harley Dilly had not been seen since he was on his way to school early in the morning on 20 December.
Almost a month later, police in Ohio said the 14-year-old had been found dead at a property just around the corner from where he lived with his family.
Image: Several appeals were released after Harley disappeared. Pic: Port Clinton Police Department
Police chief Robert Hickman told reporters that the boy had climbed into the chimney by himself and had become trapped inside a space of just nine inches by 13 inches.
His glasses and jacket were found on the second floor before officers made the grim discovery inside the chimney.
Mr Hickman said: "It appears Harley climbed to the roof and entered the chimney. Once in the chimney, Harley's jacket and glasses were pushed from the chimney through a flue and into the second floor of the house.
"The chimney was blocked between the second and first floor, which trapped Harley."
NBC News reported that police officers had been to the house previously, but did not go inside because there was no sign of forced entry and only returned once all leads had been exhausted.
During a follow-up visit on Monday, they decided to enter the property.
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Image: Police released CCTV showing Harley's last-known whereabouts. Pic: Port Clinton Police Department
At a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon, Mr Hickman added: "His family was notified early this morning, and this appears to be an accident.
"It's not the outcome we wanted, but the family has closure."
The Ottawa County Coroner's Office has ruled the cause of death as compressive asphyxia, and Mr Hickman has said there was no evidence of foul play.
Image: The discovery was made at a house in Port Clinton
In a statement released by his office, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said he was "heartbroken" by the news.
He said: "We are heartbroken over the outcome but know every effort was made to find Harley. Chief Hickman shouldered the weight of this investigation which has resulted in a tragic loss for the community of Port Clinton.
"No case is tougher than when a kid goes missing."


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Jay-Z launches lawsuit on behalf of prisoners after violence kills five

Jay-Z launches lawsuit on behalf of prisoners after violence kills five inmates Jay-Z launches lawsuit on behalf of prisoners after violence kills five inmates Rapper Jay-Z has sued two US prison officials on behalf of 29 inmates who say authorities did nothing to stop a wave of violence that has killed five prisoners in the last two weeks .
The hip-hop star 's lawyer Alex Spiro filed the lawsuit - which relates to deaths in Mississippi 's state prisons - at the US District Court in Greenville , NBC News reports .
`` These deaths are a direct result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has incarcerated and their constitutional rights , '' the lawsuit states .
In a statement to NBC News , Mr Spiro said : `` We can not treat people this way and it 's time to do something about it . ''
The lawsuit comes after the lawyer , on behalf of Jay-Z and fellow hip-hop artist Yo Gotti , wrote a letter to Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Department of Corrections commissioner Pelicia Hall .
Yo Gotti and Team Roc - the philanthropic arm of Jay-Z 's entertainment company , Roc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representation for the prisoners , Yo Gotti 's publicist Didier Morais told CNN .
According to NBC , Mr Spiro 's letter said they were `` prepared to pursue all potential avenues to obtain relief for the people living in Mississippi 's prisons and their families '' .
The letter claimed that the deaths occurred as a result of years of severe understaffing and neglect in the state 's prisons , adding : `` As Mississippi has incarcerated increasing numbers of people , it has dramatically reduced its funding of prisons .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet even the most basic human rights . ''
Violence has long been a problem in the Mississippi prison system .
The lawsuit is reportedly seeking damages for the prisoners and an order forcing the Department of Corrections to address safety issues .

Rapper Jay-Z has sued two US prison officials on behalf of 29 inmates who say authorities did nothing to stop a wave of violence that has killed five prisoners in the last two weeks.
The hip-hop star's lawyer Alex Spiro filed the lawsuit - which relates to deaths in Mississippi's state prisons - at the US District Court in Greenville, NBC News reports.
"These deaths are a direct result of Mississippi's utter disregard for the people it has incarcerated and their constitutional rights," the lawsuit states.
Image: Jay-Z and Yo Gotti in November 2019
In a statement to NBC News, Mr Spiro said: "We cannot treat people this way and it's time to do something about it."
The lawsuit comes after the lawyer, on behalf of Jay-Z and fellow hip-hop artist Yo Gotti, wrote a letter to Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Department of Corrections commissioner Pelicia Hall.
Yo Gotti and Team Roc - the philanthropic arm of Jay-Z's entertainment company, Roc Nation - were able to get legal representation for the prisoners, Yo Gotti's publicist Didier Morais told CNN.
According to NBC, Mr Spiro's letter said they were "prepared to pursue all potential avenues to obtain relief for the people living in Mississippi's prisons and their families".
The letter claimed that the deaths occurred as a result of years of severe understaffing and neglect in the state's prisons, adding: "As Mississippi has incarcerated increasing numbers of people, it has dramatically reduced its funding of prisons. As a result, prison conditions fail to meet even the most basic human rights."
Violence has long been a problem in the Mississippi prison system.
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The lawsuit is reportedly seeking damages for the prisoners and an order forcing the Department of Corrections to address safety issues.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Stephen King criticised over 'painful' Oscars diversity comments

Author Stephen King has said 'quality ' is the only thing that matters when it comes to Oscar nominees Stephen King has come under fire after saying the issue of diversity should not be a factor for Oscar voters .
The author , who nominates in three categories for the Academy Awards , said in a tweet that `` only quality '' matters .
His comments came after the Oscar nominations announcement on Monday , which revealed that only one non-white performer - British star Cynthia Erivo , for Harriet - was nominated in the acting categories .
And once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an all-male line-up .
King 's comments have been criticised on social media , including by director Ava DuVernay and writer Roxane Gay .
In his tweet , King wrote : `` As a writer , I am allowed to nominate in just 3 categories : Best Picture , Best Adapted Screenplay , and Best Original Screenplay .
`` For me , the diversity issue-as it applies to individual actors and directors , anyway-did not come up .
That said ... '' I would never consider diversity in matters of art .
Only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do otherwise would be wrong . ''
Selma and When They See Us director DuVernay reposted the tweet and said : `` When you wake up , meditate , stretch , reach for your phone to check on the world and see a tweet from someone you admire that is so backward and ignorant you want to go back to bed . ''
In a reply to King 's post , Difficult Women and Bad Feminist writer Gay said : `` As a fan , this is painful to read from you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality can not be synonymous .
`` They are not separate things .
Quality is everywhere but most industries only believe in quality from one demographic .
And now , here you are . ''
King later added : `` The most important thing we can do as artists and creative people is make sure everyone has the same fair shot , regardless of sex , color , or orientation .
`` Right now such people are badly under-represented , and not only in the arts .
`` You ca n't win awards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game . ''
The Oscar nominations on Monday narrowly avoided a repeat of 2016 's # OscarsSoWhite controversy , when no actors of colour were nominated in either the leading or supporting categories .
: : Listen to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker However , this year 's shortlists have the least diverse line-up since the backlash in 2016 , after which the film academy diversified its membership .
High profile potential contenders to miss out on nods included Us actress Lupita Nyong ' o @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as Just Mercy star Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy in Dolemite Is My Name .

Stephen King has come under fire after saying the issue of diversity should not be a factor for Oscar voters.
The author, who nominates in three categories for the Academy Awards, said in a tweet that "only quality" matters.
Image: British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo was the only non-white performer to be nominated in the Oscars acting categories. Pic. Harriet, Universal Studios
Image: Ava DuVernay is among those who have hit out at King
His comments came after the Oscar nominations announcement on Monday, which revealed that only one non-white performer - British star Cynthia Erivo, for Harriet - was nominated in the acting categories.
And once again, the best director category featured an all-male line-up.
King's comments have been criticised on social media, including by director Ava DuVernay and writer Roxane Gay.
In his tweet, King wrote: "As a writer, I am allowed to nominate in just 3 categories: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Screenplay.
"For me, the diversity issue-as it applies to individual actors and directors, anyway-did not come up. That said...
"I would never consider diversity in matters of art. Only quality. It seems to me that to do otherwise would be wrong."
Selma and When They See Us director DuVernay reposted the tweet and said: "When you wake up, meditate, stretch, reach for your phone to check on the world and see a tweet from someone you admire that is so backward and ignorant you want to go back to bed."
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In a reply to King's post, Difficult Women and Bad Feminist writer Gay said: "As a fan, this is painful to read from you.
"It implies that diversity and quality cannot be synonymous.
"They are not separate things. Quality is everywhere but most industries only believe in quality from one demographic. And now, here you are."
King later added: "The most important thing we can do as artists and creative people is make sure everyone has the same fair shot, regardless of sex, color, or orientation.
"Right now such people are badly under-represented, and not only in the arts.
"You can't win awards if you're shut out of the game."
The Oscar nominations on Monday narrowly avoided a repeat of 2016's #OscarsSoWhite controversy, when no actors of colour were nominated in either the leading or supporting categories.
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However, this year's shortlists have the least diverse line-up since the backlash in 2016, after which the film academy diversified its membership.
High profile potential contenders to miss out on nods included Us actress Lupita Nyong'o and The Farewell's Awkwafina, as well as Just Mercy star Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy in Dolemite Is My Name.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Woman tried to build an explosive device in shop using items from shelves

Florida woman tried to build an explosive device in shop using items from shelves Florida woman tried to build an explosive device in shop using items from shelves A woman in Florida has been charged after she tried to build an explosive device in a supermarket using products from the shelves .
Emily Stallard , who was with a child at the time , was spotted roaming around the Walmart in Tampa for more than an hour - opening unpaid items including flammable materials , projectiles and matches .
A security guard noticed her unusual behaviour and alerted an off-duty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store .
According to an arrest report , they managed to stop the 37-year-old just before she lit a wick .
Sheriff Chad Chronister said : `` This woman had all the supplies she needed to cause mass destruction at her disposal .
`` Had it not been for an alert off-duty law enforcement officer and a watchful security staff at Walmart , she may have followed through with her plans to cause an explosion inside the store .
`` I am proud of the quick response by the officer and security personnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job performed by my deputies to investigate this matter and make an arrest . ''
Investigators said Stallard spat at officers as she was being put into a patrol car .
She has been charged with attempted arson of a structure , fire bombing , contributing to the delinquency of a minor , child abuse and battery on an officer .

A woman in Florida has been charged after she tried to build an explosive device in a supermarket using products from the shelves.
Emily Stallard, who was with a child at the time, was spotted roaming around the Walmart in Tampa for more than an hour - opening unpaid items including flammable materials, projectiles and matches.
A security guard noticed her unusual behaviour and alerted an off-duty officer who happened to be in the store.
Image: Police were called to the Walmart store in Tampa, Florida on on Saturday evening
According to an arrest report, they managed to stop the 37-year-old just before she lit a wick.
Sheriff Chad Chronister said: "This woman had all the supplies she needed to cause mass destruction at her disposal.
"Had it not been for an alert off-duty law enforcement officer and a watchful security staff at Walmart, she may have followed through with her plans to cause an explosion inside the store.
"I am proud of the quick response by the officer and security personnel who stepped in - and the thorough job performed by my deputies to investigate this matter and make an arrest."
Investigators said Stallard spat at officers as she was being put into a patrol car.
She has been charged with attempted arson of a structure, fire bombing, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, child abuse and battery on an officer.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Trump faces impeachment trial after landmark House vote

Moment articles of impeachment were handed to US Senate An impeachment trial against Donald Trump will begin on Tuesday in the US Senate , following a landmark vote in the House of Representatives .
The House voted largely on party lines for the impeachment trial , with 228 Democrats voting in favour , and one Democrat joining 192 Republicans to vote against sending the charges on to the Senate .
Although Mr Trump is expected to be acquitted of the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress , because the Republicans control the Senate , he is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US president is accused of abusing his office by asking the Ukrainian president to investigate the son of his political rival Joe Biden .
Articles of impeachment were signed by the speaker of the House of Representatives and then marched into the Senate by the House prosecutors , in the `` engrossment procedure '' .
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she was `` sad '' to have to send the documents but it was `` progress '' .
She said : `` We will make it very clear that no president is above the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impeachment vote , Mrs Pelosi said : `` The president violated his oath of office , undermined our national security , jeopardised the integrity of our elections . ''
In a statement before the House started its work , the White House accused Mrs Pelosi of leading a `` sham '' which will `` prove she is focused on politics instead of the American people '' .
It added : `` The Speaker lied when she claimed this was urgent and vital to national security because when the articles passed , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an egregious effort to garner political support .
She failed and the naming of these managers does not change a single thing .
`` President Trump has done nothing wrong .
He looks forward to having the due process rights in the Senate that Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats denied to him , and expects to be fully exonerated .
`` In the meantime , after President Trump signs the historic China trade deal greatly benefiting the people of this country , he will continue working and winning for all Americans , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president . ''
Before the vote , Mrs Pelosi named the House prosecutors , known as impeachment managers , who took the case to the Senate .
The seven she announced are Adam Schiff , Jerry Nadler , Zoe Lofgren , Hakeem Jeffries , Val Demings , Jason Crow and Sylvia Garcia .
Ms Pelosi said she had chosen these seven carefully , and that they would launch a defence of the US Constitution .
She said : `` Today , I have the privilege of naming the managers of the impeachment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is their responsibility to present the very strong case for the president 's impeachment and removal .
The impeachment managers represent the patriotism , pluralism and vibrancy of America . ''
When the articles of impeachment were sent to the Senate , the whole prosecution team lined up behind House Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Irving and House Clerk Cheryl Johnson , who held the articles .
They walked two-by-two to the doors of the Senate , and handed the articles to Secretary of the Senate Julie E. Adams .
Senate Republicans have indicated they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing the arguments , something the president suggested doing .
There is an ongoing debate over how and when witnesses will be called .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Republicans control the Senate , the US 's second chamber , by 53-47 and it would take 51 votes to approve rules or call witnesses during the trial .
If four Republican senators joined with Democrats , they could insist on new evidence .
Mr Trump 's trial will be only the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second to be televised .

An impeachment trial against Donald Trump will begin on Tuesday, after the articles of impeachment were formerly delivered to the US Senate.
The House of Representatives voted largely on party lines in December for the impeachment trial, with 228 Democrats voting in favour, and one Democrat joining 192 Republicans to vote against.
Although Mr Trump is expected to be acquitted of the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, because the Republicans control the Senate, he is still required to face a trial.
The US president is accused of abusing his office by asking the Ukrainian president to investigate the son of his political rival Joe Biden.
Image: The impeachment articles awaiting signature
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Articles of impeachment were signed by the speaker of the House of Representatives and then marched into the Senate by the House prosecutors, in the "engrossment procedure".
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she was "sad" to have to send the documents but it was "progress".
She said: "We will make it very clear that no president is above the law."
Addressing the House before the impeachment vote, Mrs Pelosi said: "The president violated his oath of office, undermined our national security, jeopardised the integrity of our elections."
Image: Nancy Pelosi signs the articles of impeachment against Donald Trump
Mr Trump dismissed the charges as a "hoax".
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In a statement before the House started its work, the White House accused Mrs Pelosi of leading a "sham" which will "prove she is focused on politics instead of the American people".
It added: "The Speaker lied when she claimed this was urgent and vital to national security because when the articles passed, she held them for an entire month in an egregious effort to garner political support. She failed and the naming of these managers does not change a single thing.
Image: House prosecutor Jerry Nadler with Nancy Pelosi after the articles were announced
"President Trump has done nothing wrong. He looks forward to having the due process rights in the Senate that Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats denied to him, and expects to be fully exonerated.
"In the meantime, after President Trump signs the historic China trade deal greatly benefiting the people of this country, he will continue working and winning for all Americans, while the Democrats will continue only working against the president."
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Before the vote, Mrs Pelosi named the House prosecutors, known as impeachment managers, who took the case to the Senate.
The seven she announced are Adam Schiff, Jerry Nadler, Zoe Lofgren, Hakeem Jeffries, Val Demings, Jason Crow and Sylvia Garcia.
Image: Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had hoped to send the articles of impeachment over to the Senate earlier
Ms Pelosi said she had chosen these seven carefully, and that they would launch a defence of the US Constitution.
She said: "Today, I have the privilege of naming the managers of the impeachment trial of the president.
"It is their responsibility to present the very strong case for the president's impeachment and removal. The impeachment managers represent the patriotism, pluralism and vibrancy of America."
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When the articles of impeachment were sent to the Senate, the whole prosecution team lined up behind House Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Irving and House Clerk Cheryl Johnson, who held the articles.
They walked two-by-two to the doors of the Senate, and handed the articles to Secretary of the Senate Julie E. Adams.
Senate Republicans have indicated they will not vote to dismiss the articles without hearing the arguments, something the president suggested doing.
There is an ongoing debate over how and when witnesses will be called.
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Republicans control the Senate, the US's second chamber, by 53-47 and it would take 51 votes to approve rules or call witnesses during the trial.
If four Republican senators joined with Democrats, they could insist on new evidence.
Mr Trump's trial will be only the third in US presidential history and the second to be televised.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Trump's Senate trial could backfire on the Democrats

It was a ceremonial , symbolic today .
Democrats would have you believe it a hugely important one too .
It was indisputably a rare moment .
For only the third time in US history , a president will now face a Senate trial .
Democrats sounded incredulous at claims they 'd delayed handing over the impeachment articles for their own political gain .
Instead , Nancy Pelosi , the Speaker of the House , insisted the extra time had given them valuable space to uncover new , incriminating evidence .
Among the documents they released over night , were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine , Marie Yovanovitch , was placed under surveillance as part of Donald Trump 's pressure campaign .
One letter , allegedly from Rudy Giuliani also requested a meeting with Ukraine 's president `` as personal counsel to President Trump and with his knowledge and consent '' .
Their 11th hour revelations though , only served to add more fuel to the Republican argument that they 're clutching at straws , trying to find someone or something to make the case they 've failed to convince anyone but themselves on .
The fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans court and they do n't want a protracted game , peppered with some stretched out penalty time .
They 've made clear they do n't think they need to hear from new witnesses - something Democrats are desperate for .
That could mean no Rudy Giuliani , no John Bolton .
Perhaps their calculation is this : Why encourage jeopardy ?
Why try to speak to someone who could in some crazy twist sink the president , if you 've already decided you want to save him ?
And that is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this hyper-partisan climate , barring some last-minute mutiny , it 's hard to believe they will do anything other than acquit President Trump .
And why have a show trial , when you can have a short one ?
The White House are already making clear they hope it will be less than two weeks- so confident are they can prove this is an straightforward case of an innocent man unduly targeted by a party who is trying to win an election .
Veterans of the DC beat will tell you never to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unpredictable bunch who take their second-chamber status incredibly seriously .
No-one should pretend they know how Chief Justice John Roberts who will be presiding over the trial will behave either .
Of course there could be surprises and some uncomfortable moments for the president .
But his ally , the Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has made clear he is n't up for opening the floor for some lengthy re-litigation , or a fishing expedition for new information .
Yes , there will be theatre , intrigue and fresh allegations .
Yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could prove politically damaging for the president and the Republican senators who sought to protect him .
And yes , it could all run into the Iowa caucuses and Donald Trump 's State of the Union speech if it 's not over quickly .
That will frustrate him .
But the longer this goes on , the more he 'll use it to claim Democrats are n't focused on the issues that matter the most .
And among the many voters I 've spoken to , not one thinks this Senate trial will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a constitutional duty .
It also remains a huge political risk .
Impeachment is very low on voters ' priority lists .

It was a ceremonial, symbolic today. Democrats would have you believe it a hugely important one too. It was indisputably a rare moment. For only the third time in US history, a president will now face a Senate trial.
Democrats sounded incredulous at claims they'd delayed handing over the impeachment articles for their own political gain.
Instead, Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House, insisted the extra time had given them valuable space to uncover new, incriminating evidence.
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Among the documents they released over night, were texts alleging the former US ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, was placed under surveillance as part of Donald Trump's pressure campaign.
One letter, allegedly from Rudy Giuliani also requested a meeting with Ukraine's president "as personal counsel to President Trump and with his knowledge and consent".
Their 11th hour revelations though, only served to add more fuel to the Republican argument that they're clutching at straws, trying to find someone or something to make the case they've failed to convince anyone but themselves on.
The fact is, the ball is now in Republicans court and they don't want a protracted game, peppered with some stretched out penalty time.
They've made clear they don't think they need to hear from new witnesses - something Democrats are desperate for. That could mean no Rudy Giuliani, no John Bolton.
Perhaps their calculation is this: Why encourage jeopardy? Why try to speak to someone who could in some crazy twist sink the president, if you've already decided you want to save him?
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And that is what Republicans will almost certainly do. In this hyper-partisan climate, barring some last-minute mutiny, it's hard to believe they will do anything other than acquit President Trump.
And why have a show trial, when you can have a short one?
Image: The two US House of Representatives articles of impeachment
The White House are already making clear they hope it will be less than two weeks- so confident are they can prove this is an straightforward case of an innocent man unduly targeted by a party who is trying to win an election.
Veterans of the DC beat will tell you never to second-guess Senators - that they're an unpredictable bunch who take their second-chamber status incredibly seriously.
No-one should pretend they know how Chief Justice John Roberts who will be presiding over the trial will behave either.
Of course there could be surprises and some uncomfortable moments for the president. But his ally, the Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has made clear he isn't up for opening the floor for some lengthy re-litigation, or a fishing expedition for new information.
Yes, there will be theatre, intrigue and fresh allegations. Yes, we could hear some new information that could prove politically damaging for the president and the Republican senators who sought to protect him.
And yes, it could all run into the Iowa caucuses and Donald Trump's State of the Union speech if it's not over quickly.
That will frustrate him. But the longer this goes on, the more he'll use it to claim Democrats aren't focused on the issues that matter the most.
And among the many voters I've spoken to, not one thinks this Senate trial will change their minds.
Democrats say it is a constitutional duty. It also remains a huge political risk. Impeachment is very low on voters' priority lists.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Trump signs 'transformative' trade deal with China

Donald Trump unveiled the deal at the White House with Chinese vice premier Liu He Donald Trump has hailed a trade agreement with China as `` righting the wrongs of the past '' as he signed the deal in Washington .
The US president also said it would deliver `` a future of economic justice and security for American workers , farmers and families '' .
It comes after an 18-month tit-for-tat trade war between the world 's two biggest economies that has threatened global growth prospects .
The `` phase one '' deal will roll back some tariffs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was formally unveiled at a White House signing ceremony with China 's vice premier , Liu He .
Mr Trump said : `` Our efforts have yielded a transformative deal that will bring benefits to both countries '' Keeping these two giant and powerful nations together in harmony is so important for the world . ''
But while the deal will ease tensions , it will do little to force Beijing to make the major economic changes - such as reducing unfair subsidies for its own companies - that Mr Trump sought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imposing tariffs in July 2018 .
At the centre of the agreement is a pledge by China to purchase an additional $ 200bn worth of US farm products and other goods and services over two years .
Mr Trump also said China had pledged action on the problem of counterfeit goods , and that the deal included strong protection of intellectual property rights .
The deal , which was agreed on last month , cancels planned US tariffs on Chinese-made phones , toys and laptop computers .
It also halves the tariff rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth of other Chinese goods , including flat-screen televisions Bluetooth headphones and footwear .
But it leaves in place 25 % tariffs on a $ 250bn array of Chinese industrial goods and components used by US manufacturers .
Mr Trump said he would agree to remove the remaining tariffs once the two side had negotiated a `` phase 2 '' agreement .
He added that those talks would start soon - and revealed that he planned to visit China .

Donald Trump has hailed a trade agreement with China as "righting the wrongs of the past" as he signed the deal in Washington.
The US president also said it would deliver "a future of economic justice and security for American workers, farmers and families".
It comes after an 18-month tit-for-tat trade war between the world's two biggest economies that has threatened global growth prospects.
The "phase one" deal will roll back some tariffs and boost Chinese purchases of US goods.
It was formally unveiled at a White House signing ceremony with China's vice premier, Liu He.
Mr Trump said: "Our efforts have yielded a transformative deal that will bring benefits to both countries
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"Keeping these two giant and powerful nations together in harmony is so important for the world."
But while the deal will ease tensions, it will do little to force Beijing to make the major economic changes - such as reducing unfair subsidies for its own companies - that Mr Trump sought when he started the trade war by imposing tariffs in July 2018.
At the centre of the agreement is a pledge by China to purchase an additional $200bn worth of US farm products and other goods and services over two years.
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Mr Trump also said China had pledged action on the problem of counterfeit goods, and that the deal included strong protection of intellectual property rights.
The deal, which was agreed on last month, cancels planned US tariffs on Chinese-made phones, toys and laptop computers.
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It also halves the tariff rate to 7.5% on about $120bn worth of other Chinese goods, including flat-screen televisions Bluetooth headphones and footwear.
But it leaves in place 25% tariffs on a $250bn array of Chinese industrial goods and components used by US manufacturers.
Mr Trump said he would agree to remove the remaining tariffs once the two side had negotiated a "phase 2" agreement.
He added that those talks would start soon - and revealed that he planned to visit China.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--I'm On Fire: Bruce Springsteen's son sworn in as firefighter

Sam Springsteen ( centre ) attended the event with his famous parents , Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa .
Pic : Steven Fulop Bruce Springsteen 's son has been sworn in as a firefighter in New Jersey , an achievement proudly witnessed by his famous parents .
Sam Springsteen , 25 , joined the Jersey City Fire Department on Tuesday , along with 15 others .
The new recruit 's parents sat in the front row at the City Hall ceremony .
Legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen - known for hits like Born In The USA , Dancing In The Dark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters at the event that he and his wife , Patti Scialfa , were `` just excited for him today '' .
Jersey City officials said it was the fire department 's tenth class since the US city 's mayor , Steven Fulop , took office seven years ago , taking its membership to the record number of 666 .
Mr Fulop was among the city officials seen sitting in the crowd .
He tweeted that The Boss and Scialfa also attended , adding , `` They 're such nice ppl [ sic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in my office talking about music but more than that they 're proud parents of a new JC Firefighter .
Congrats to all the new FF joining the best FD anywhere . ''
Scialfa first publicly announced her son was training to become a firefighter last August , in a congratulations message posted on Instagram .
In the post , she noted her son 's `` brave heart '' , told him to `` stay safe '' and wrote that he had followed his dreams .
Bruce Springsteen has sold more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 64 million records in the United States , making him one of the world 's best-selling artists .
He has won 20 Grammy Awards , two Golden Globes , an Academy Award , a Tony Award ( for Springsteen on Broadway ) and was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1999 .
Scialfa is well known as a backing vocalist for Springsteen 's E Street Band , and has also released her own albums .

Bruce Springsteen's son has been sworn in as a firefighter in New Jersey, an achievement proudly witnessed by his famous parents.
Sam Springsteen, 25, joined the Jersey City Fire Department on Tuesday, along with 15 others.
The new recruit's parents sat in the front row at the City Hall ceremony.
Legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen - known for hits like Born In The USA, Dancing In The Dark and I'm On Fire - told reporters at the event that he and his wife, Patti Scialfa, were "just excited for him today".
Image: Patti Scialfa posted on Instagram in August that she was proud of her son. Pic: Steven Fulop
Jersey City officials said it was the fire department's tenth class since the US city's mayor, Steven Fulop, took office seven years ago, taking its membership to the record number of 666.
Mr Fulop was among the city officials seen sitting in the crowd.
He tweeted that The Boss and Scialfa also attended, adding, "They're such nice ppl [sic]. We got to spend some time in my office talking about music but more than that they're proud parents of a new JC Firefighter. Congrats to all the new FF joining the best FD anywhere."
Scialfa first publicly announced her son was training to become a firefighter last August, in a congratulations message posted on Instagram.
In the post, she noted her son's "brave heart", told him to "stay safe" and wrote that he had followed his dreams.
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Bruce Springsteen has sold more than 135 million records worldwide and more than 64 million records in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling artists.
He has won 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, a Tony Award (for Springsteen on Broadway) and was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1999.
Scialfa is well known as a backing vocalist for Springsteen's E Street Band, and has also released her own albums.
The couple married in 1988.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Markle v Markle: What we've learned from court documents

Court documents have been released which indicate Thomas Markle could testify against his daughter in her legal battle with The @ @ @ @ @ publication and its parent company Associated Newspapers are accused of unlawfully publishing a handwritten note @ @ @ @ @ to her father from August 2018 .
A spokeswoman from law firm Schillings , representing @ @ @ @ @ newspaper 's publication was `` intrusive '' and part of a wider campaign to write @ @ @ @ @ '' stories about Meghan , as well as her husband , Prince Harry .
: @ @ @ @ @ podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The paper says Mr @ @ @ @ @ right to tell his version of what had happened between himself and his daughter including @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Scroll down to see the highlights in yellow of the defence 's case @ @ @ @ @ made public so far :

Court documents have been released which indicate Thomas Markle could testify against his daughter in her legal battle with The Mail on Sunday.
The publication and its parent company Associated Newspapers are accused of unlawfully publishing a handwritten note from the Duchess of Sussex to her father from August 2018.
A spokeswoman from law firm Schillings, representing the duchess, claims the newspaper's publication was "intrusive" and part of a wider campaign to write "false and deliberately derogatory" stories about Meghan, as well as her husband, Prince Harry.
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The paper says Mr Markle "had a weighty right to tell his version of what had happened between himself and his daughter including the contents of the letter".
Scroll down to see the highlights in yellow of the defence's case from documents that have been made public so far:


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Trump attacks Apple for 'refusing to unlock' iPhones for FBI

Trump attacks Apple for 'refusing to unlock ' iPhones for FBI ... while using device Trump attacks Apple for 'refusing to unlock ' iPhones for FBI ... while using device President Trump has attacked Apple on Twitter , criticising what he incorrectly characterised as the company `` refusing to unlock '' iPhones to assist law enforcement , while also tweeting from one of its devices .
Mr Trump claimed : `` We are helping Apple all of the time on TRADE and so many other issues , and yet they refuse to unlock phones used by killers , drug dealers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a message sent by the Twitter for iPhone app , he added : `` They will have to step up to the plate and help our great Country , NOW !
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN . ''
Apple 's transparency reports reveal the company has actually responded to more than 127,000 requests from the FBI and other American law enforcement agencies over the past seven years .
The company did take the FBI to court over the agency 's efforts to force it to unlock an iPhone belonging to one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the backdoor the agency wanted could be exploited by criminals .
At the time , Donald Trump called for a boycott of Apple products until the company agreed to the FBI 's demands , again while using an iPhone .
In the end , according to the FBI 's then-director James Comey , the agency paid a third party more than $ 1m to hack into the locked iPhone .
There are many companies which offer such access to law enforcement , often at a lower price .
However , Apple has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regards to the most recent case in which four people were killed by a Saudi gunman at the Pensacola navy base in Florida last month .
In a statement , Apple said : `` Within hours of the FBI 's first request on December 6th , we produced a wide variety of information associated with the investigation .
`` From December 7th through the 14th , we received six additional legal requests and in response provided information including iCloud backups , account information and transactional data for multiple accounts . ''
The president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US Attorney General , William Barr , who on Monday described the Pensacola shooting as an act of terrorism and called on Apple to provide access to these phones .
But , according to Apple , it was only on 6 January that the FBI requested additional assistance to access a second iPhone associated with the investigation , and it was only then Apple says that it learned the agency could n't access either iPhone .
`` It was not until January 8th that we received a subpoena for information related to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within hours .
`` Early outreach is critical to accessing information and finding additional options , '' the company said , referencing the heightened lock-down which devices go into if they have n't been unlocked for a long time .
Unlike in the San Bernadino situation , Apple said it was `` continuing to work with the FBI , '' adding : `` We will work tirelessly to help them investigate this tragic attack on our nation . ''

President Trump has attacked Apple on Twitter, criticising what he incorrectly characterised as the company "refusing to unlock" iPhones to assist law enforcement, while also tweeting from one of its devices.
Mr Trump claimed: "We are helping Apple all of the time on TRADE and so many other issues, and yet they refuse to unlock phones used by killers, drug dealers and other violent criminal elements."
In a message sent by the Twitter for iPhone app, he added: "They will have to step up to the plate and help our great Country, NOW! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN."
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Apple's transparency reports reveal the company has actually responded to more than 127,000 requests from the FBI and other American law enforcement agencies over the past seven years.
The company did take the FBI to court over the agency's efforts to force it to unlock an iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernadino attackers in 2015, claiming that the backdoor the agency wanted could be exploited by criminals.
At the time, Donald Trump called for a boycott of Apple products until the company agreed to the FBI's demands, again while using an iPhone.
In the end, according to the FBI's then-director James Comey, the agency paid a third party more than $1m to hack into the locked iPhone.
There are many companies which offer such access to law enforcement, often at a lower price.
However, Apple has not refused to assist the FBI in regards to the most recent case in which four people were killed by a Saudi gunman at the Pensacola navy base in Florida last month.
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In a statement, Apple said: "Within hours of the FBI's first request on December 6th, we produced a wide variety of information associated with the investigation.
"From December 7th through the 14th, we received six additional legal requests and in response provided information including iCloud backups, account information and transactional data for multiple accounts."
Image: Apple claims to have responded to more than 127,000 law enforcement requests in the US
The president's criticisms followed an appeal by the US Attorney General, William Barr, who on Monday described the Pensacola shooting as an act of terrorism and called on Apple to provide access to these phones.
But, according to Apple, it was only on 6 January that the FBI requested additional assistance to access a second iPhone associated with the investigation, and it was only then Apple says that it learned the agency couldn't access either iPhone.
"It was not until January 8th that we received a subpoena for information related to the second iPhone, which we responded to within hours.
"Early outreach is critical to accessing information and finding additional options," the company said, referencing the heightened lock-down which devices go into if they haven't been unlocked for a long time.
Unlike in the San Bernadino situation, Apple said it was "continuing to work with the FBI," adding: "We will work tirelessly to help them investigate this tragic attack on our nation."


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Whitney Houston and Notorious BIG inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Whitney Houston and The Notorious BIG are among the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2020 inductees Whitney Houston and The Notorious BIG will posthumously be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame after being announced among the artists to make the cut this year .
Also making the class of 2020 are Depeche Mode , The Doobie Brothers , Nine Inch Nails and T-Rex .
Between five and seven acts are usually inducted into the Hall Of Fame each year following a vote by more than 1,000 performers , music historians and industry experts .
Artists are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their first album or single .
Both Houston and BIG were first-time nominees , but broke through ahead of artists on the long-list who have not made it through in the past , including Motorhead , Kraftwerk , MC5 and Rufus featuring Chaka Khan .
Houston , who died in 2012 at the age of 48 , released her debut album in 1985 .
She won a host of Grammy , Billboard and other awards throughout her career in music and remains one of the best-selling artists of all time , known for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I Wan na Dance With Somebody and My Love Is Your Love .
Notorious BIG , real name Christopher Wallace , released his debut album Ready to Die in 1994 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time , despite being killed in his prime .
He was shot dead in 1997 , just a few weeks before the release of his second album , Life After Death , and his murder has never been solved .
T-Rex 's induction is also a posthumous accolade for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a car crash at the age of 29 in 1977 .
The 35th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on 2 May 2020 in Cleveland , Ohio .
Music manager and producer Jon Landau , who has worked with Bruce Springsteen for the past 45 years , and music manager and promoter Irving Azoff will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award , which honours songwriters , producers , DJs , record executives , journalists and other industry professionals who have had a major influence on rock ' n @ @ @

Whitney Houston and The Notorious BIG will posthumously be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame after being announced among the artists to make the cut this year.
Also making the class of 2020 are Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch Nails and T-Rex.
Image: T-Rex and Nine Inch Nails (below) also made the cut this year
Between five and seven acts are usually inducted into the Hall Of Fame each year following a vote by more than 1,000 performers, music historians and industry experts.
Artists are eligible 25 years after the release of their first album or single.
Both Houston and BIG were first-time nominees, but broke through ahead of artists on the long-list who have not made it through in the past, including Motorhead, Kraftwerk, MC5 and Rufus featuring Chaka Khan.
Houston, who died in 2012 at the age of 48, released her debut album in 1985.
She won a host of Grammy, Billboard and other awards throughout her career in music and remains one of the best-selling artists of all time, known for hits including I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and My Love Is Your Love.
Notorious BIG, real name Christopher Wallace, released his debut album Ready to Die in 1994 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time, despite being killed in his prime.
He was shot dead in 1997, just a few weeks before the release of his second album, Life After Death, and his murder has never been solved.
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Image: Depeche Mode and The Doobie Brothers (below) are also in the class of 2020
T-Rex's induction is also a posthumous accolade for frontman Marc Bolan, who died in a car crash at the age of 29 in 1977.
The 35th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on 2 May 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Music manager and producer Jon Landau, who has worked with Bruce Springsteen for the past 45 years, and music manager and promoter Irving Azoff will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award, which honours songwriters, producers, DJs, record executives, journalists and other industry professionals who have had a major influence on rock 'n' roll.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Meat Loaf 'suing hotel and horror convention' after stage fall

Meat Loaf is suing a hotel and organisers of a horror convention after falling from a stage during a question and answer session in Texas , US media reports .
The 72-year-old Bat Out Of Hell singer , whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday , suffered severe neck , collarbone and shoulder injuries which have prevented him from performing since the incident in Dallas in May 2019 , the complaint is cited as saying .
He is accusing the Hyatt hotel chain and Texas Frightmare Weekend of negligence over a `` hidden hazard '' which he says led to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having to undergo physical therapy .
Along with his wife , Deborah Lee Gillespie Aday , the star reportedly filed the lawsuit in a state district court in Fort Worth , Texas , on Monday .
It alleges the defendants hung curtains at the back edge of the stage at the Hyatt Regency Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport hotel .
These hid where the stage ended , creating a `` hidden hazard '' , it says .
The performer , who is from Dallas , is known for his 1977 album Bat Out Of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth , Two Out Of Three Ai n't Bad and Paradise By The Dashboard Light .
His 1993 power ballad I 'd Do Anything For Love ( But I Wo n't Do That ) topped the charts across the world , and he also starred in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975 and Fight Club in 1999 .
Representatives of the hotel and convention did not respond immediately to requests for comment , The Associated Press news agency reports .

Meat Loaf is suing a hotel and organisers of a horror convention after falling from a stage during a question and answer session in Texas, US media reports.
The 72-year-old Bat Out Of Hell singer, whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday, suffered severe neck, collarbone and shoulder injuries which have prevented him from performing since the incident in Dallas in May 2019, the complaint is cited as saying.
Image: The star, pictured in London in 1987, was known for hits throughout the 1970s, '80s and '90s
He is accusing the Hyatt hotel chain and Texas Frightmare Weekend of negligence over a "hidden hazard" which he says led to him spending 42 days in hospital and having to undergo physical therapy.
Along with his wife, Deborah Lee Gillespie Aday, the star reportedly filed the lawsuit in a state district court in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday.
It alleges the defendants hung curtains at the back edge of the stage at the Hyatt Regency Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport hotel.
These hid where the stage ended, creating a "hidden hazard", it says.
The performer, who is from Dallas, is known for his 1977 album Bat Out Of Hell which included the hit title song, as well as You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad and Paradise By The Dashboard Light.
His 1993 power ballad I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) topped the charts across the world, and he also starred in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975 and Fight Club in 1999.
Representatives of the hotel and convention did not respond immediately to requests for comment, The Associated Press news agency reports.


skynewsus--2020-01-16--Trump 'knew everything' about pushing Ukraine to investigate Biden

Trump 'knew everything ' about pushing Ukraine to investigate Biden , says Giuliani associate Trump 'knew everything ' about pushing Ukraine to investigate Biden , says Giuliani associate An associate of Donald Trump 's personal lawyer has said the president `` knew everything '' about their efforts to push the Ukrainian government to investigate Joe Biden 's son .
Mr Trump is braced for his impeachment trial to begin on charges that he has dismissed as a `` sham '' , having repeatedly denied that he tried to influence officials .
He has been accused of abusing his power by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Hunter Biden over his time on the board of Ukrainian oil company Burisma .
Mr Trump 's lawyer , Rudy Giuliani , was allegedly directed by the president to encourage Ukraine to look into unsubstantiated corruption accusations against the Bidens .
Joe Biden is one of Mr Trump 's likely rivals in this year 's US election .
Mr Giuliani told Sky News last year that his client `` did n't do a darn thing wrong '' , but now one of his associates has suggested the president was directly involved .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of breaking campaign finance laws in his support of Mr Trump 's re-election bid , accused him of lying about not knowing who he was and his role in the alleged anti-Biden scheme .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Asked about `` the main inaccuracy '' that he could correct over the impeachment inquiry , he told MSNBC : `` That the president did n't know what was going on .
`` President Trump knew exactly what was going on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was aware of all of my movements .
I would n't do anything without the consent of Rudy Giuliani or the president .
I have no intent , I have no reason to speak to any of these officials . ''
He insisted that senior government officials in Kiev `` were told to meet '' with him .
In response to Mr Trump saying he did not know who he was , Mr Parnas said : `` He lied .
I mean we are not friends , but he knew exactly who we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or five days out of the week . ''
He described the president 's claim as `` just ludicrous '' .
Regarding allegations that Mr Trump threatened to withhold military aid from Ukraine unless they agreed to the Biden investigation , Mr Parnas said : `` It was n't just military aid .
It was all aid .
`` Basically the relationships would be sour .
We would stop giving them any kind of aid . ''
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham has dismissed the comments made by Mr Parnas .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made by a man who is currently out on bail for federal crimes and is desperate to reduce his exposure to prison .
`` The facts have n't changed - the president did nothing wrong and this impeachment , which was manufactured and carried out by the Democrats , has been a sham from the start . ''
The interview on MSNBC was aired on the day that Mr Trump 's impeachment reached the trial stage .
Former vice president Mr Biden is among those to have called for the Republican to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to have him and his son investigated as an `` impeachable act '' .
Mr Biden remains the favourite to be nominated as the Democratic candidate in the 2020 presidential election after the latest televised debate between him and his rivals .
Despite the impeachment process reaching the trial stage , Mr Trump is not expected to be removed from office .
The Democrats control the House of Representatives , making it straightforward for proceedings to get this far , but the second chamber of the US government - the Senate - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have 53 seats there compared to 47 for the Democrats , and it would take 51 votes to approve rules or call witnesses during the trial .
If four Republican senators joined with Democrats , they could insist on new evidence .
Mr Trump 's trial will be only the third in US presidential history - and the second to be televised .

An associate of Donald Trump's personal lawyer has said the president "knew everything" about their efforts to push the Ukrainian government to investigate Joe Biden's son.
Mr Trump is braced for his impeachment trial to begin on charges that he has dismissed as a "sham", having repeatedly denied that he tried to influence officials.
He has been accused of abusing his power by pressuring President Zelenskiy to launch an investigation into Hunter Biden over his time on the board of Ukrainian oil company Burisma.
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Mr Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was allegedly directed by the president to encourage Ukraine to look into unsubstantiated corruption accusations against the Bidens.
Joe Biden is one of Mr Trump's likely rivals in this year's US election.
Mr Giuliani told Sky News last year that his client "didn't do a darn thing wrong", but now one of his associates has suggested the president was directly involved.
Lev Parnas, who has been accused of breaking campaign finance laws in his support of Mr Trump's re-election bid, accused him of lying about not knowing who he was and his role in the alleged anti-Biden scheme.
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Asked about "the main inaccuracy" that he could correct over the impeachment inquiry, he told MSNBC: "That the president didn't know what was going on.
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"President Trump knew exactly what was going on."
Mr Parnas added: "He was aware of all of my movements. I wouldn't do anything without the consent of Rudy Giuliani or the president. I have no intent, I have no reason to speak to any of these officials."
He insisted that senior government officials in Kiev "were told to meet" with him.
Image: Lev Parnas is an associate of Rudy Giuliani
In response to Mr Trump saying he did not know who he was, Mr Parnas said: "He lied. I mean we are not friends, but he knew exactly who we were. I was with Rudy four or five days out of the week."
He described the president's claim as "just ludicrous".
Regarding allegations that Mr Trump threatened to withhold military aid from Ukraine unless they agreed to the Biden investigation, Mr Parnas said: "It wasn't just military aid. It was all aid.
"Basically the relationships would be sour. We would stop giving them any kind of aid."
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White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham has dismissed the comments made by Mr Parnas.
She said: "These allegations are being made by a man who is currently out on bail for federal crimes and is desperate to reduce his exposure to prison.
"The facts haven't changed - the president did nothing wrong and this impeachment, which was manufactured and carried out by the Democrats, has been a sham from the start."
The interview on MSNBC was aired on the day that Mr Trump's impeachment reached the trial stage.
Former vice president Mr Biden is among those to have called for the Republican to be removed from office, having described the efforts to have him and his son investigated as an "impeachable act".
Mr Biden remains the favourite to be nominated as the Democratic candidate in the 2020 presidential election after the latest televised debate between him and his rivals.
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Despite the impeachment process reaching the trial stage, Mr Trump is not expected to be removed from office.
The Democrats control the House of Representatives, making it straightforward for proceedings to get this far, but the second chamber of the US government - the Senate - is controlled by the Republicans.
They have 53 seats there compared to 47 for the Democrats, and it would take 51 votes to approve rules or call witnesses during the trial.
If four Republican senators joined with Democrats, they could insist on new evidence.
Mr Trump's trial will be only the third in US presidential history - and the second to be televised.


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Trump  impeachment trial to start next week

Moment articles of impeachment were handed to US Senate An impeachment trial against Donald Trump will begin on Tuesday , after the articles of impeachment were formerly delivered to the US Senate .
The House of Representatives voted largely on party lines in December for the impeachment trial , with 228 Democrats voting in favour , and one Democrat joining 192 Republicans to vote against .
Although Mr Trump is expected to be acquitted of the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress , because the Republicans control the Senate , he is still required to face a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of abusing his office by asking the Ukrainian president to investigate the son of his political rival Joe Biden .
Articles of impeachment were signed by the speaker of the House of Representatives and then marched into the Senate by the House prosecutors , in the `` engrossment procedure '' .
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she was `` sad '' to have to send the documents but it was `` progress '' .
She said : `` We will make it very clear that no president is above the law . ''
Addressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mrs Pelosi said : `` The president violated his oath of office , undermined our national security , jeopardised the integrity of our elections . ''
In a statement before the House started its work , the White House accused Mrs Pelosi of leading a `` sham '' which will `` prove she is focused on politics instead of the American people '' .
It added : `` The Speaker lied when she claimed this was urgent and vital to national security because when the articles passed , she held them for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garner political support .
She failed and the naming of these managers does not change a single thing .
`` President Trump has done nothing wrong .
He looks forward to having the due process rights in the Senate that Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats denied to him , and expects to be fully exonerated .
`` In the meantime , after President Trump signs the historic China trade deal greatly benefiting the people of this country , he will continue working and winning for all Americans , while the Democrats will continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Before the vote , Mrs Pelosi named the House prosecutors , known as impeachment managers , who took the case to the Senate .
The seven she announced are Adam Schiff , Jerry Nadler , Zoe Lofgren , Hakeem Jeffries , Val Demings , Jason Crow and Sylvia Garcia .
Ms Pelosi said she had chosen these seven carefully , and that they would launch a defence of the US Constitution .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ naming the managers of the impeachment trial of the president .
`` It is their responsibility to present the very strong case for the president 's impeachment and removal .
The impeachment managers represent the patriotism , pluralism and vibrancy of America . ''
When the articles of impeachment were sent to the Senate , the whole prosecution team lined up behind House Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Irving and House Clerk Cheryl Johnson , who held the articles .
They walked two-by-two to the doors of the Senate , and handed the articles to Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate Republicans have indicated they will not vote to dismiss the articles without hearing the arguments , something the president suggested doing .
There is an ongoing debate over how and when witnesses will be called .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Republicans control the Senate , the US 's second chamber , by 53-47 and it would take 51 votes to approve rules or call witnesses during the trial .
If four Republican senators joined with Democrats , they could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's trial will be only the third in US presidential history and the second to be televised .


skynewsus--2020-01-15--Senate trial could backfire on the Democrats


skynewsus--2020-01-16--Rifle-carrying councillor a 'lunatic' says shooting victim's dad

The father of a teenager killed in the Parkland school shooting has called for a councillor to resign after he attended a meeting with a semi-automatic rifle strapped to his chest .
Fred Guttenberg 's 14-year-old daughter Jaime was among 17 people who were shot dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on 14 February , 2018 .
Former student Nikolas Cruz is accused of using an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle to carry out the mass shooting .
Councillor Nathan Clark attended a meeting in Portsmouth , Virginia , earlier this week with the same weapon on display .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the meeting he said he was a law enforcement officer who was exercising his right to bear arms .
He wrote that he was opposed to the tighter gun laws being proposed in the state , adding : `` The newly proposed gun legislation for the state of Virginia is ludicrous .
`` The legislation will make criminals of lawful citizens and gun owners . ''
But after seeing images from the meeting posted on Twitter , Mr Guttenberg called Mr Clark a `` lunatic '' for bringing the gun .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Citizens you represent should not be forced to accept him engaging in open intimidation with his AR 15 .
`` You gun lunatic , in spite of your letter , nobody knows your intent .
My daughter did not know someone carrying an AR 15 would kill her , '' he tweeted .
Mr Guttenberg 's bio on Twitter says : `` I will dedicate the rest of my life to the cause of gun safety . ''
Cruz 's trial is due to start later this month and prosecutors are expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21-year-old .

The father of a teenager killed in the Parkland school shooting has called for a councillor to resign after he attended a meeting with a semi-automatic rifle strapped to his chest.
Fred Guttenberg's 14-year-old daughter Jaime was among 17 people who were shot dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on 14 February, 2018.
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Former student Nikolas Cruz is accused of using an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle to carry out the mass shooting.
Councillor Nathan Clark attended a meeting in Portsmouth, Virginia, earlier this week with the same weapon on display.
In a statement Mr Clark shared at the meeting he said he was a law enforcement officer who was exercising his right to bear arms.
He wrote that he was opposed to the tighter gun laws being proposed in the state, adding: "The newly proposed gun legislation for the state of Virginia is ludicrous.
"The legislation will make criminals of lawful citizens and gun owners."
But after seeing images from the meeting posted on Twitter, Mr Guttenberg called Mr Clark a "lunatic" for bringing the gun.
He said: "Councilman Nathan Clark resign. Citizens you represent should not be forced to accept him engaging in open intimidation with his AR 15.
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Image: Jaime Guttenberg was 14 when she was killed at her school
"You gun lunatic, in spite of your letter, nobody knows your intent. My daughter did not know someone carrying an AR 15 would kill her," he tweeted.
Mr Guttenberg's bio on Twitter says: "I will dedicate the rest of my life to the cause of gun safety."
Cruz's trial is due to start later this month and prosecutors are expected to ask for the death penalty for the 21-year-old.


skynewsus--2020-01-16--Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's wrestler father dies aged 75

WWE superstar Rocky Johnson has died at the age of 75 Tributes have been paid to Dwayne `` The Rock '' Johnson 's father and former professional wrestler Rocky Johnson , following his death aged 75 .
Johnson , who was born in Nova Scotia , Canada , was a trailblazer in the ring and was the first African-American WWE tag team champion .
He was known as `` Soul Man '' and retired in 1991 , with his son Dwayne continuing his wrestling legacy before becoming a major Hollywood star .
Dwayne Johnson , now a major Hollywood star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hall of Fame in 2008 .
In a statement announcing his death , WWE said it `` extends its condolences to Johnson 's family , friends and fans '' .
No cause of death was given .
Fans and figures from the wrestling world have been paying tribute .
Actor and retired wrestler Mick Foley tweeted : `` I am so sorry to hear of the passing of the great Rocky Johnson .
Always a gentleman , I always enjoyed talking with him .
`` My deepest condolences to his family , friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A very sad day for wrestling . ''
Matt Hardy , who wrestled alongside his brother Jeff as the Hardy Boyz , wrote : `` Saddened to hear about the passing of Rocky Johnson .
`` Rocky was always extremely friendly and kind to me every time I interacted with him over the years .
My condolences and thoughts go out to his family . ''
American wrestler Dana Brooke added : `` My heart goes out to the family of @ TheRock and may prayers be sent your way during this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss ! ''
Johnson began his career as a wrestler in 1964 in South Ontario , and soon after legally changed his name to his `` Rocky Johnson '' moniker .
He was recruited by the World Wrestling Federation where he feuded with the likes of Greg `` The Hammer '' Valentine , Don Muraco and Adrian Adonis .
He also enjoyed success when he teamed up with Tony Atlas as The Soul Patrol , with the two men becoming the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history in 1983 .

Tributes have been paid to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's father and former professional wrestler Rocky Johnson, following his death aged 75.
Johnson, who was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, was a trailblazer in the ring and was the first African-American WWE tag team champion.
He was known as "Soul Man" and retired in 1991, with his son Dwayne continuing his wrestling legacy before becoming a major Hollywood star.
Dwayne Johnson, now a major Hollywood star, inducted his father into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008.
In a statement announcing his death, WWE said it "extends its condolences to Johnson's family, friends and fans".
No cause of death was given.
Fans and figures from the wrestling world have been paying tribute.
Actor and retired wrestler Mick Foley tweeted: "I am so sorry to hear of the passing of the great Rocky Johnson. Always a gentleman, I always enjoyed talking with him.
"My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the fans who loved him. A very sad day for wrestling."
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Matt Hardy, who wrestled alongside his brother Jeff as the Hardy Boyz, wrote: "Saddened to hear about the passing of Rocky Johnson.
"Rocky was always extremely friendly and kind to me every time I interacted with him over the years. My condolences and thoughts go out to his family."
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American wrestler Dana Brooke added: "My heart goes out to the family of @TheRock and may prayers be sent your way during this time! I am sorry for your loss!"
Johnson began his career as a wrestler in 1964 in South Ontario, and soon after legally changed his name to his "Rocky Johnson" moniker.
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He was recruited by the World Wrestling Federation where he feuded with the likes of Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Don Muraco and Adrian Adonis.
He also enjoyed success when he teamed up with Tony Atlas as The Soul Patrol, with the two men becoming the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history in 1983.