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Read the full transcript of Trump’s North Korea summit press conference in Vietnam

Trump explains why he didn’t strike a deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. On February 28, President Donald Trump held a press conference with hundreds of reporters in Hanoi, Vietnam, after his historic discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended without a deal. During the 35-minute session, he detailed why he didn’t make an agreement with the dictator, why he’s still hopeful they can strike an accord in the future, and even discussed major world events, like the current escalation between India and Pakistan. But mainly, Trump defended why he felt it was right not sign a pact with Kim — at least for now. “Basically they wanted the sanctions lifted in their entirety, and we couldn’t do that,” Trump told reporters at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hanoi. “They were willing to denuke a large portion of the areas that we wanted, but we couldn’t give up all of the sanctions for that ... We had to walk away from that.” Below is a full rush transcript of the press conference. ...

Mysterious underground chamber discovered at Canadian provincial assembly

A mysterious underground vault has been discovered on the grounds of the Nova Scotia Legislature in Canada. FOX News https://ift.tt/2XpHmV7 February 27, 2019 at 10:56PM

Stunning images show neon squid, sea butterflies and other creatures in deep reaches of Pacific Ocean

FOX News https://ift.tt/2IBpLpU February 27, 2019 at 08:00PM

Roman soldiers' very rude graffiti revealed near Hadrian's Wall

An ancient quarry near Hadrian’s Wall in northern England offers a smutty glimpse into the lives of the Roman soldiers who built the famous fortification. FOX News https://ift.tt/2GLN7Yp February 27, 2019 at 07:41PM

30-million-page archive of humanity's achievements headed to the Moon

Tucked away inside Israel’s Beresheet lunar lander – currently on its way to the Moon – is a massive archive documenting humanity’s achievements. FOX News https://ift.tt/2IEFrZB February 27, 2019 at 04:43PM

Mount Vesuvius didn't kill everyone in Pompeii. Where did the survivors go?

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, the volcano's molten rock, scorching debris and poisonous gases killed nearly 2,000 people in the nearby ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. FOX News https://ift.tt/2EAYjEN February 27, 2019 at 01:00PM

'Lost city' mystery: Experts shed new light on ancient megacity's collapse

The events that led to the demise of the ancient Cambodian megacity of Angkor have been shrouded in mystery for centuries. However, new research argues that the city’s fall may have been a gradual process as opposed to a single catastrophic event. FOX News https://ift.tt/2EpMQ9Z February 26, 2019 at 11:41PM

Alligator in Florida catches golf ball in mouth during tournament: 'It saved me from a hazard penalty'

An alligator in Florida recently put a new spin on the meaning of a hole-in-one. FOX News https://ift.tt/2GJGMN7 February 26, 2019 at 11:25PM

Barren desert 'fairy circles' caused by … rain?

Unusual bare circles in the grasslands of Australia and the Namib Desert called "fairy circles" aren't the work of termites, new research suggests. FOX News https://ift.tt/2SYb7xI February 26, 2019 at 09:50PM

Jeff Bezos wants to put a trillion humans in space – and promises ‘1,000 Mozarts and Einsteins’

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos dreams of creating a new space race of humans across our solar system – with a population of one trillion. FOX News https://ift.tt/2SoUJBr February 26, 2019 at 07:35PM

History of the universe could be rewritten by ancient ‘dark energy event’

A mysterious "dark energy event" billions of years ago may have sped up the universe – and could rewrite history as we know it. FOX News https://ift.tt/2IC52SN February 26, 2019 at 07:23PM

Trump says deal with Kim thwarted by North Korean sanction demands

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had failed to reach agreement due to North Korean demands to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2BYK3Uu February 28, 2019 at 10:55AM

Trump says he and North Korea's Kim discussed dismantling of Yongbyon nuclear plant

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he and North Korean leader Kim Jon Un had discussed the dismantling of North Korea's main nuclear facility at Yongbyon during talks at their second summit in Vietnam. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2U7ZrF3 February 28, 2019 at 10:54AM

China says hopes U.S., North Korea dialogue can continue

China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it hopes dialogue and communication between the United States and North Korea can continue. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2BYkrqX February 28, 2019 at 10:43AM

After public grilling, ex-Trump lawyer Cohen to testify on Russia in private

President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen will talk behind closed doors on Thursday to a congressional panel investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election, capping an explosive week of testimony in which he leveled new allegations of wrongdoing at his former boss. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2Ucbtxs February 28, 2019 at 10:41AM

Trump denounces Cohen but says he told truth about 'no collusion'

U.S. President Donald Trump said his former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, had lied "a lot" in testimony to a congressional hearing in Washington, but Cohen had told the truth when he said there was had been no collusion with Russia. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2Nx3tV6 February 28, 2019 at 10:41AM

World powers call for calm as India and Pakistan trade fire in Kashmir

Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire briefly along the contested border in Kashmir on Thursday morning, a day after the two nuclear powers both downed enemy jets, with Pakistan capturing an Indian pilot. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2EB81Xz February 28, 2019 at 10:33AM

Trump says hopefully India, Pakistan conflict coming to an end

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped the conflict between India and Pakistan will be coming to an end, after the two nuclear powers clashed across a contested border in the disputed Kashmir region. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2H7rAII February 28, 2019 at 10:33AM

Trump says talks with Kim failed over North Korean sanctions demands

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam had failed to reach agreement due to North Korean demands to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2tFLa77 February 28, 2019 at 10:31AM

U.S. trade chief sees long-term China challenges, continued tariff threat

The United States will need to maintain the threat of tariffs on Chinese goods for years even if Washington and Beijing strike a deal to end a costly tariff war, President Donald Trump's chief trade negotiator told lawmakers on Wednesday. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2BUttW6 February 28, 2019 at 10:19AM

USTR to suspend China tariff hike 'until further notice'

The U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Wednesday it would move to formally suspend a scheduled tariff increase on Chinese goods "until further notice" following President Donald Trump's decision to delay his Friday deadline for a U.S.-China trade deal amid progress in their talks. Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2EgMHpe February 28, 2019 at 10:19AM