Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Why Zuckerberg invented a 'sleep box'

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are experiencing the joys of parenting -- including sleep deprivation.

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Amazon launches United Arab Emirates site

Amazon launched a new website in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, replacing Souq.com — the popular regional e-commerce platform it bought for $580 million in 2017 — with Amazon.ae.

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Analysis: William Barr is in deep trouble



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Naruhito becomes Japan's new Emperor

Japan new emperor, Naruhito, has formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, replacing his father, Akihito, who had abdicated a day earlier.

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Critical 737 Max sensor had been flagged in 216 incident reports

The device linked to the Boeing 737 Max software that has been scrutinized after two deadly crashes was previously flagged in more than 200 incident reports submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration, but Boeing did not flight test a scenario in which it malfunctioned, CNN has learned.

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Ex-US police officer found guilty in shooting death of Australian woman

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor was found guilty Tuesday of third-degree murder and manslaughter for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk while responding to her 911 call.

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Thai cave rescue boys sign Netflix deal

The twelve Thai boys and their soccer coach who were trapped in a flooded cave last summer will soon tell their story on Netflix. On Tuesday, they formally signed a deal with the online streaming giant.

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Fearless Ajax close in on fairytale final



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Video shows military vehicle running over protesters

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido made his boldest attempt yet to seize power from President Nicolas Maduro, announcing an uprising alongside a group of soldiers in the capital Caracas and unleashing a day of street protests and skirmishes.

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Ex-CIA officer accused of spying for China to change his plea

Jerry Lee, a former CIA officer accused of spying for the Chinese, is set to change his not guilty plea at a hearing in Virginia federal court on Wednesday.

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Facebook unveils app makeover it hopes will overwrite years of scandal

Facebook debuted a makeover for its main app on Tuesday, along with promises that there will be a major shift in how the company is run. But it's unclear how much will be a real change for the beleaguered company that reaches 2 billion people around the world, and how much is just a new coat of paint.

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Surfing legend Vincent 'Sunny' Garcia hospitalized

Surfing legend Vincent "Sunny" Garcia is in the intensive care unit at a hospital, according to the World Surf League.

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Opposition leader Guaido declares 'final phase' to out Maduro



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Trump's Fed pick: Declining 'male earnings' is economy's biggest problem

Stephen Moore, President Donald Trump's pick for the Federal Reserve, said Tuesday the biggest problem to the US economy over the years is the decline in "male earnings."

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Da Vinci's 'hair' to undergo DNA testing

A lock of hair believed to have belonged to the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci is set to undergo DNA testing, as Italians mark the 500th anniversary of the artist's death.

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Company's job ad sought 'preferably Caucasian' candidates

A tech company is under fire for a job listing that described desired applicants as "preferably Caucasian."

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Trump campaign manager gave paid speech in Romania

President Donald Trump's campaign manager Brad Parscale gave a paid speech in Romania last month, CNN has learned.

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Firefighter ran 18 miles on broken foot in London Marathon

Steven Quayle had little time to train for the London Marathon, but he still felt pretty good during the early part of Sunday's race.

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Celebrities criticize proposed boycott of Eurovision over Israeli-Palestinian conflict

More than 100 members of the entertainment industry including media personality Sharon Osbourne, Kiss frontman Gene Simmons and music manager Scooter Braun are speaking out against a proposed boycott of this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Israel.

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France's new anti-harassment law has resulted in 447 fines in 8 months

French courts have in the last eight months handed 447 fines to violators of a new law that seeks to combat harassment of women, the country's equality minister Marlène Schiappa has confirmed.

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How do you stop Lionel Messi?

How do you stop one of the greatest players of all time and a striker that has scored more goals than anyone else in Europe this season?

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Attempted coup underway in Venezuela



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White nationalists interrupt author at book talk

A group of white nationalist protesters interrupted an author during a discussion at a Washington bookstore with chants of "This land is our land."

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2020 Democratic field is the most diverse in history

The 2020 Democratic candidate field is the most diverse it's ever been, which is reflective of a trend in the Democratic electorate. These candidates may appeal to the growing number of minority voters.

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Donor's family listens for heartbeat in recipient

In a chance encounter that had everyone in tears, a man who received a heart transplant ran into his donor's family at a St. Louis Cardinals game on the MLB team's Transplant Awareness Day.

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How a DNA test led to safari adventure

Tracey Cheatham didn't come to Kenya for the animals. She came for the people.

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Venezuela's opposition leader declares 'final phase' to oust Maduro



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Boxing braggadocio: 'I'm the greatest woman of all time'

She is just 24, but Claressa Shields isn't afraid to describe herself as the "greatest woman of all time."

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Venezuela opposition leader declares 'final phase' of ousting President Maduro



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Majestic portraits of world's most remote tribes

In 2013, the British photographer Jimmy Nelson published his first monograph, a 400-page photo book titled "Before They Pass Away." His subjects were shot in some of the world's most remote wildernesses, showing us, in monumental fashion, the lives and cultures of some of the world's most isolated and ancient indigenous communities.

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Second Canadian sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling

A Canadian citizen has been sentenced to death in China for producing and trafficking a large amount of methamphetamine, a Chinese court announced Tuesday.

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University of Cambridge to look into how it benefited from slavery

Academics at the University of Cambridge will spend two years investigating its links to slavery during Britain's colonial era, and how it may have benefited.

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Mint julep for $2,500, anyone?



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Tim Howard: 'I hope Liverpool never win a title while I'm still breathing'

Old habits die hard. Old rivalries run deep. For Tim Howard, the former Manchester United and Everton goalkeeper, this season's Premier League title race has proven to be something of a Sophie's choice.

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Christchurch man arrested over suspected explosive device

A 33-year-old man in the New Zealand city of Christchurch has been arrested after a package containing a suspected explosive device and ammunition was found at a vacant property, police said.

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Monday, 29 April 2019

From deity to people's Emperor: The man who pushed imperial boundaries



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15,000-year-old footprint rewrites timeline of humans in Americas

A team of scientists in Chile say they've found a human footprint that dates back more than 15,000 years -- the oldest one ever found in the Americas.

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Deupty AG Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller, resigns

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, submitted his resignation letter to the White House Monday.

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John Singleton, Oscar-nominated 'Boyz n the Hood' director, dies aged 51

John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with "Boyz in the Hood" and went on to a variety of projects -- including "2 Fast 2 Furious" -- has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51.

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Muslim model makes Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue history

Boundary-breaking Muslim supermodel Halima Aden has made history once again by becoming the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

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Pluto's atmosphere may be destroyed by 2030

Pluto's atmosphere may completely collapse and freeze by 2030, according to a 28-year study of the small, cold dwarf planet on the edge of our solar system.

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A capsule tricks your stomach into feeling full. Could it treat obesity?

A new capsule was recently cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration to help adults who are overweight or obese shed some pounds when used along with diet and exercise, according to the biotechnology company Gelesis, which developed the product.

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Protesters stage 'eat-in' as gallery plans to remove video of banana-eating woman

Polish politicians and artists have taken to social media to protest a decision to remove an artwork depicting a woman eating a banana from a leading national gallery.

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Superbugs have already defeated our antibiotics, UN warns

Common diseases such as tuberculosis are becoming untreatable while lifesaving medical procedures like surgeries carry increasing risks because of "alarming levels" of resistance to antimicrobial drugs, according to a new United Nations committee report. Resistance to antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiprotozoals, which has been seen in countries of all income levels, is now a "global crisis," the authors wrote.

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NYT conducts review after running anti-Semitic cartoon

Staffers at The New York Times are alarmed and dismayed by the publication of an anti-Semitic cartoon -- and by the newspaper's initial response.

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Priyanka Chopra leads Bollywood pitch for Indian election

The glitzy city of Mumbai voted in India's fourth phase of elections on Monday. Known as the country's financial capital, it is also home to the flourishing Bollywood movie industry.

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8-year-old makes history with 'superhero' bionic arm

An 8-year-old British boy has made medical history as the youngest and smallest person to be fitted with an advanced multigrip bionic arm, according to its manufacturer.

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Burger King plans to roll out Impossible Whopper

Burger King's test of a vegetarian version of its signature Whopper was such a success, the chain is planning to roll the Impossible Whopper out nationally this year.

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Trump claims investigation of NRA is illegal



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Ugandan popstar and politician Bobi Wine jailed again

Robert Kyagulanyi better known as Bobi Wine, the Ugandan Member of Parliament and popular musician was arrested and charged on Monday by Ugandan authorities.

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Ex-North Korea envoy says Trump approved signing of Warmbier pledge

Joseph Yun, the former State Department Special Representative for North Korea, confirmed Monday that he signed an agreement to pay North Korea $2 million for the release of American student Otto Warmbier in 2017.

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Mother of measles-stricken infant: Our community 'failed us'

The day after celebrating his 5 month birthday, Walter Blum spiked a fever of 102.5.

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Stranded baby dolphin had plastic trash in its stomach

The recent death of a young dolphin found with trash in its stomach highlights the need to reduce single-use plastic and to not release balloons into the environment, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says.

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An 8-year-old's quick thinking saved him and his sister from an attempted kidnapping

An 8-year-old Ohio boy is being called a hero after he saved himself and his older sister from a kidnapping attempt.

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Royal baby announcement: What to expect when

Harry and Meghan are the biggest star couple in the world right now and they accept their place in public life, as demonstrated when they allowed cameras into their momentous wedding last year.

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Trump accuses New York attorney general of illegally investigating NRA

President Donald Trump on Monday accused the New York attorney general's office of illegally investigating the National Rifle Association and called on the group, which has been roiled by a leadership fight, to "get its act together quickly."

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Titanic brandy flask sells for almost $100,000

A silver brandy flask given to a first-class passenger on the Titanic shortly before it sank has sold for £76,000 (around $98,000) at auction.

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US and China account for almost half of world's military spending, report says

The world saw a military spending boom in 2018, driven largely by the United States and China, which now account for almost half of the world's military expenditure, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a new report.

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Winnie the Pooh's real-life Hundred Acre Wood hit by forest fire

An overnight fire ripped through a forest in England that provided the setting for the Winnie the Pooh children's stories.

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This valedictorian came out during his graduation speech -- at a Mormon university

It takes guts to come out to your friends and family. Matt Easton did a little more than that. He came out in front of a packed graduation crowd -- at a Mormon university.

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Sri Lanka bans all face coverings for 'public protection'

Any face covering that "hinders the identification of individuals in a way that threatens national security" is now banned in Sri Lanka, according to a statement from the country's President.

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'Game of Thrones' Episode 3: Say hello to god of death



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Top African photographers from across the continent

Contemporary photography in Africa appears to be thriving, bolstered by the emergence of new arts initiatives, prizes and platforms showcasing the continent's best image-makers.

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Ajax upsets Champions League rich boys

He's still only 19, but Matthijs de Ligt has already experienced more big football moments than most top-level professionals can hope for in their entire career.

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The 6,000-mile trek to see sporting history



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Historic Dutch double at the PFA Awards

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and compatriot Vivianne Miedema pulled off an unprecedented double at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards Sunday, becoming the first winners of both the men's and women's Player of the Year awards to hail from the same country.

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Idris Elba marries model Sabrina Dhowre

Idris Elba married model Sabrina Dhowre in a secret ceremony in Morocco. The ceremony took place at Ksar Char-Bagh, a luxury hotel in Marrakech, the hotel's special events manager Gigi Saadani told CNN.

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Sunday, 28 April 2019

Security stepped up after knives found in Japanese prince's classroom

Police in Japan have tightened security around Emperor Akihito's 12-year-old grandson after two knives were found near his school desk.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kellyanne Conway spar on Twitter

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and White House counselor Kellyanne Conway sparred Sunday over the congresswoman's Twitter silence following the Easter Sunday church bombings in Sri Lanka, with Ocasio-Cortez saying Conway used the attention around her lack of tweets "as an excuse to stoke suspicion" about her faith.

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A "love match" that won over Japan

In the late 1950s, royal wedding fever swept Japan. Then-Crown Prince Akihito had fallen for literature graduate Michiko Shoda, whom he met on a tennis court in 1957 in a fateful encounter that came to be known as the "love match."

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Santorum: How to solve border crisis

I spent eight years on the Senate Armed Services Committee standing up against those who would cut and run from battlefields -- from Iraq to Afghanistan -- where brave Americans had laid down their lives. I still believe that America is at its best when we proudly promote democracy, protect Christians and religious minorities everywhere, and spread our values globally. This is precisely why we need to address the immigration crisis our nation faces.

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Watch Hillary Clinton read Mueller report

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton read parts of special counsel Robert Mueller's report aloud during a segment on Jordan Klepper's Comedy Central show.

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Zakaria: America is tired of the Donald Trump circus

CNN's Fareed Zakaria discusses the growing call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

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How this driver's wrong turn ignited a world war

CNN's Fareed Zakaria explains how seemingly insignificant situations can lead to historical events.

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More than 270 workers dead after Indonesian election

More than 270 election staff have died from overwork-related illnesses after the world's third biggest democracy hit the polls earlier this month, an election official said.

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How 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Game of Thrones' conquered their universes

Two pop-culture juggernauts, "Avengers: Endgame" and "Game of Thrones," nearly collided this weekend -- the first with a record-shattering box-office performance, the latter with a much-anticipated episode of its final season likely to turn many viewers into an emotional wreck.

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Chinese find escape from their country's war on God in Kenya

Every Sunday morning in an affluent suburb of Nairobi, Kenya, the soaring song of Chinese hymns fills the empty corridors of a Monday-to-Friday office block.

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Barr's House appearance in doubt over dispute with Democrats

Attorney General William Barr has warned Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee he won't show up to this week's highly anticipated hearing if they stick to the format the chairman has proposed for the questioning, according to a committee source with knowledge of the matter.

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Apple cracks down on screen-time apps

Apple rolled out new features designed to track and limit screen time. Then, it started policing the competition, according to a New York Times report published Saturday.

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NYT 'deeply sorry' for anti-Semitic cartoon

After a barrage of criticism, the New York Times said Sunday it was deeply sorry about publishing an anti-Semitic cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a dog on a leash held by a blind President Donald Trump.

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7 found dead in two rural Tennessee homes

Six people were found dead in two homes Saturday evening in Sumner County, Tennessee, in what investigators are calling "related homicides."

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Mexican state plagued by violence: 682 killed

In just the first few months of 2019, the Mexican coastal state of Veracruz has been plagued by bloodshed -- on the streets, in drive-by shootings, and even with a massacre at a family gathering.

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Airlines take $600M hit over Boeing 737 Max

The continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max is costing airlines hundreds of millions of dollars.

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A funny historian outclassed Trump

When White House Correspondents' Association President Olivier Knox announced in November that the 2019 White House Correspondents' Dinner would not feature a comedian, as it has done for many years, Trump praised the move on Twitter as a "good first step" and added, "Maybe I will go?"

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Conway: Trump could use executive privilege to slience McGahn

President Donald Trump's use of executive privilege to block former White House counsel Don McGahn from complying with a congressional subpoena "is always an option," White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Sunday.

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'Avengers: Endgame' shatters global box office records

The Avengers assembled the biggest box office in film history, far surpassing multiple records on the books.

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Man City keeps second straight title hopes alive

Manchester City kept its hopes of a consecutive English Premier League title alive after battling to a hard-fought 1-0 win against Burnley Sunday.

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Biden takes the fight straight to Trump

Joe Biden kicked off his 2020 presidential bid this week with a video. He looked into the camera and talked about the torch-wielding white supremacists of Charlottesville, Virginia, with an opening argument that aimed to leap over his primary opponents, across the generation gap, straight at President Trump. "We are in the battle for the soul of this nation," he said.

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Man walks out of gallery with $16,000 sculpture



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Hiker did not survive his last climb but his dog barked by his side until rescuers arrived

Washington state deputies may never have found a missing hiker if it wasn't for his loyal dog.

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The country that turned the internet off

How do you run a digital business when your country's president has shut down the internet?

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Eliud Kipchoge wins a record fourth London Marathon

Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge stormed to victory in the London Marathon Sunday to become the first man to win the event four times and set a new course record.

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China is watching Western democracy eat itself



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Meghan and Harry 'planning Africa tour' with royal baby

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are reportedly planning an official tour of Africa with their new royal baby, fueling existing speculation that the couple are considering a longer-term move to the continent.

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Trieste half-marathon organizers spark outrage after banning African runners

Organizers of an Italian half-marathon have backed down after their decision to ban African athletes from participating sparked outrage and led to allegations of racism.

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The most beautiful places on Earth



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Saturday, 27 April 2019

Clinton to 2020 candidates: Watch for Russian interference

Hillary Clinton reiterated warnings for Democratic candidates ahead of 2020 to be wary of interference in the election, following up on an editorial she wrote in the Washington Post earlier this week.

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Four killed after crane collapses in the US

Four people were killed Saturday when a crane collapsed and fell from the roof of a building onto vehicles in the street below, Seattle authorities said.

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Sorry folks, but Idris Elba is officially married

Womp, womp. ...

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Pope Francis donates $500,000 to help migrants

Pope Francis donated $500,000 to aid migrants in Mexico, the Vatican announced Saturday.

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Lost 'Clockwork Orange' sequel discovered

A previously undiscovered "sequel" to Anthony Burgess' dystopian cult classic "A Clockwork Orange" has been found among the author's archives.

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Spanish elections show where the UK may be headed

Spain is preparing to vote in general elections on Sunday, and the country appears at a crossroads. As in several other European countries, a far-right party is gaining in popularity and traditional politics is fragmenting, while Spain has specific domestic issues, such as the Catalan independence movement.

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Inside India's cut-throat airplane revolution

Just as the railways shaped modern India, cheap air tickets, driven by fierce competition between carriers, are changing the way Indians travel around their country.

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Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to La Liga title with 3 games to spare

Barcelona successfully defended its Spanish La Liga crown after beating Levante 1-0 Saturday, courtesy of the magical Lionel Messi.

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Shooting reported near San Diego-area synagogue

A man was detained for questioning after reports of a shooting at a synagogue in the California city of Poway, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Twitter account on Saturday.

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Swinney agrees to the largest contract in college football history, Clemson says

College football coach Dabo Swinney has agreed to a new 10-year, $93-million contract to stay on at Clemson University.

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Biden and Trump draw China's Xi into 2020 election fray

The Xi Jinping primary has begun.

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Action-packed Paris ePrix sees multiple crashes as Frijns makes history

Formula E's wildly unpredictable fifth season continued at a rain-soaked Paris ePrix, as Robin Frijns became the eighth different driver to win one of the eight races this season.

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Racism in football: 'Worst thing you can do is leave the pitch,' says Mido

Former Egypt international Mido says players leaving the field of play even if they've suffered racist abuse from fans is "the worst thing you can do."

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Why world is obsessed with the royal baby

CNN's Max Foster explains what will make Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal baby so unique.

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'Avengers: Endgame': Biggest opening ever

"Avengers: Endgame" made $60 million at the domestic box office for its preview showings on Thursday night. That makes it the biggest opening night in history.

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How low cost airlines make their money

It's a seven-hour flight across the Atlantic at a bargain price: Low-cost airline Norwegian will jet you from New York to Madrid for $154 one way, taxes included. And the fare isn't a travel anomaly -- the likes of American Airlines and Lufthansa are all fighting for passenger pennies, offering round trip fares between various US cities and Europe for under $400.

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Celebs are giving each other stocks as gifts

Are you looking for the perfect Mother's Day or birthday present? What about stocks?

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Friday, 26 April 2019

15 killed in police raid on home of suspected terrorists in Sri Lanka



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Spain's far-right is back -- with a difference

Vox, the new and fast-growing far-right party in Spain, shot to prominence after helping to form a coalition government in Andalusia after regional elections in December 2018.

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US plastic left with nowhere to go as China and Malaysia close their doors

Dozens of laborers and factory operators sit hand-cuffed in rows on the pavement at an industrial park in Malaysia.

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Neymar given three-match ban for rant

Paris Saint Germain striker Neymar has been banned from European competition for three matches by UEFA as punishment for a Instagram post criticizing match officials in charge of the French club's defeat to Manchester United in March.

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Bombers' mentor is dead, but his memory still stokes fear

Zahran Hashim preached hate and violence for years. On Easter Sunday, he put his words into action.

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Second biggest diamond ever found in Botswana

The recent discovery of the second-biggest diamond in history -- a staggering 1,758-carat stone -- is a remarkable find, but there's a debate over its real market value.

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ISIS flags and explosives found in Sri Lanka raids



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Emiliano Sala's father dies of heart attack three months after son's death

The father of Emiliano Sala -- the Cardiff City striker killed in a plane crash in January -- has died of a heart attack just three months after his son's death, the security minister in Santa Fe confirmed to CNN on Friday.

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Russian national Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months in prison on conspiracy charge

A federal judge sentenced Russia national Maria Butina to 18 months in prison on Friday, after she pleaded guilty to trying to infiltrate conservative political circles and promote Russian interests before and after the 2016 presidential election.

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Deutsche Bank isn't in good shape

Deutsche Bank is in rough shape and its leadership has gone silent on their plans for the future.

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The US could have a huge say in China's future

As leaders and officials gather in Beijing this week for the second Belt and Road summit, they will do so nearly three decades since the key economies of Asia began stitching back together the Silk Roads that linked them before five centuries of colonialism and Cold War.

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World's oceans are becoming stormier

The world's oceans have become more turbulent over the past 33 years, with higher waves and stronger winds, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Melbourne.

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Uber sets maximum price of $50 per share for IPO

Uber is aiming to sell its shares for between $44 and $50 each when it goes public on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a regulatory filing released Friday.

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Fake heiress Anna Sorokin found guilty after fooling banks and New York's elite

A woman was found guilty of stealing more than $200,000 from banks and friends while posing as a German heiress and scamming her way into New York society, the Manhattan District Attorney said.

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Kim Jong Un accuses US of acting in 'bad faith'

• North Korea tried to bill US $2 million for Warmbier's care

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Trump says there was an attempted 'coup' on his administration

Analyst: Trump's White House departure will be ugly

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Thursday, 25 April 2019

Multiple people killed in fiery crash involving 12 cars and 3 semis: police

A fiery crash involving 12 cars and three semis left multiple people dead and at least six others injured in Colorado, authorities said.

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Exclusive: Some of the men executed in Saudi Arabia claimed their confessions were forced

Long before Saudi Arabia announced it had carried out one of the largest mass executions in its history earlier this week, some of the men condemned to death had made impassioned pleas to the courts in a bid to save their lives.

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'I spy with my little eye.' The CIA is officially on Instagram

Big brother is watching.

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Taylor Swift releases her new song 'ME!'

We finally know Taylor Swift's big surprise.

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Sri Lanka wary of new attacks as weekend prayers begin

Sri Lankans of different faiths are being urged to pray privately amid fears of further attacks, and the country's prime minister tells CNN that security forces are still working to pick up terrorist "sleepers."

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Huge shark gets up close with fishermen

A large shark devoured a fishing boat's chum net near Summerland Key, Florida.

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Amazon is spending $800 million to make free one-day shipping the standard for Prime

More than a decade ago, Amazon launched its Prime membership service with the promise of free two-day shipping. The unique offer helped attract millions of subscribers, shifted consumer expectations for shopping convenience and forced other large retailers to try to catch up.

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'Gotham' finale leaps into the Dark Knight

The following contains spoilers about the "Gotham" series finale.

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Oscar winner cast as new Bond villain

Daniel Craig and other stars from the 25th movie in the James Bond franchise gathered in Jamaica to give us a glimpse of the upcoming film.

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'Kissing bug' case raises alarm for summer

A bloodsucking "kissing bug" bit a Delaware girl on the face last summer while she was watching television. Now, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling the incident the first confirmed identification of the bug in the state.

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People's 'Most Beautiful Person' is ...

Actress Jennifer Garner says she wasn't one of the "pretty girls" growing up. Now she's the cover star of People magazine's "Beautiful People" issue.

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Student accepted into 115 colleges

Antoinette Love, a high school senior in New Orleans, got into 115 colleges and was offered over $3.7 million in scholarships.

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Can Trump and Abe keep a critical alliance afloat?

Although the US is often said to enjoy a "special relationship" with the United Kingdom, in practical terms, our most important 21st-century ally is about 6,000 miles east of London.

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Trump has his eyes on a major nuclear deal with Russia and China

President Donald Trump has his eyes on a new foreign policy prize: a grand nuclear deal with Russia and China, that he sees as a potential signature foreign policy achievement. However, some arms control experts are concerned the effort could backfire.

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PepsiCo sues farmers in India for growing potatoes it uses in Lays chips

PepsiCo is suing four farmers in India for copyright infringement, claiming they were growing a variety of potatoes trademarked by the company for exclusive use in its Lays potato chips.

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The universe is expanding faster than we thought

The universe is expanding 9% faster than scientists expected, according to a new study. And new physics may be required to understand why.

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The world's second-largest emperor penguin colony has nearly disappeared

The world's second-largest emperor penguin colony has almost disappeared, according to a new report, raising fears about the effects of climate change on the species.

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North Korea slapped US with $2M bill for care of Otto Warmbier

The North Korean government presented the United States with a bill for $2 million for the hospital care of Otto Warmbier, the American college student who was held as a prisoner by Pyongyang, and insisted the US sign a pledge to pay the bill before releasing him from their custody in 2017, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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NBA to investigate sex assault allegations against Luke Walton

The NBA and the Sacramento Kings announced a joint investigation into accusations against Kings head coach Luke Walton, days after a former sports reporter filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault.

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Thousands evacuated in Mozambique as powerful cyclone bears down

Thousands of people were being evacuated to shelters Thursday as powerful Tropical Cyclone Kenneth bore down on northern Mozambique.

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Adidas is making a recyclable shoe

Adidas is trying to achieve its sustainability goals with a recyclable running shoe.

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Details of Daniel Craig's final Bond film revealed

There's no title yet for Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond, but fans did learn who'll be joining him for his last ride as the British super spy.

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Opera singer who had two lung transplants dies

Renowned soprano Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick, who performed worldwide after two separate lung transplants, has died, her family said.

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The cassowary that killed its owner is now up for sale

The giant cassowary that killed its owner last week in Florida will be up for auction this weekend.

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Wall Street is killing European investment banks

Europe's biggest investment banks are getting trounced by their American competitors. And it's not clear they'll be able to make up lost ground any time soon.

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Lost 'A Clockwork Orange' sequel discovered in author's archives



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Two Olympic greats embroiled in bitter row over alleged robbery in hotel

Two Olympic track and field greats -- Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie -- have become embroiled in a spat after the Briton alleged he had been robbed during a stay in the Ethiopian Olympic gold medalist's hotel in Addis Ababa in March 2019.

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How to turn baskets into a million dollar industry

Under the scorching afternoon sun of Bolgatanga, a rural community north of Ghana, Patience Apambila is splitting strands of dry grass in preparation for weaving them into baskets.

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Can weighing passengers at airports help cut carbon emissions?

We all know the airport security process by now. Shoes off, laptops and tablets out the suitcase and onto the tray. Pockets emptied. Liquids placed in a clear plastic bag.

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Joe Biden announces he is running for president



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Uber wants to compete with public transit. These experts are horrified

Uber took down the taxi industry and now it wants a piece of public transit. That has transportation and urban planning experts deeply worried.

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In pictures: Kim and Putin meet for the first time

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in the Russian city of Vladivostok for his first-ever meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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$14 billion Dubai desert megaproject

Under the Arabian sun, a monumental construction effort is making headway. Located deep within Dubai's desert interior, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park -- named after the emirate's ruler and the UAE's vice president and prime minister -- continues to grow and has just passed another milestone.

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Wednesday, 24 April 2019

Can royals modernize and maintain their thrones?

Less than 100 years ago, the Japanese Emperor was seen as a god in human form. But over the past three decades, Emperor Akihito has done everything to humanize himself.

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Carlos Ghosn, ex-Nissan chief, granted bail in Japan. Again.

Ousted Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn has been granted bail in Japan, less than a month after he was re-arrested on new charges.

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Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un hold first summit

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Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un hold first summit



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More than 20M children worldwide miss out on the measles vaccine each year

It takes two doses of measles vaccine to protect children from the disease. A troubling new report from UNICEF finds that 2.5 million children in the United States and 169 million children worldwide missed out on their first dose between 2010 and 2017.

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Chadians feel 'anger, revolt' as they struggle without internet for one year

How do you run a digital business when your country's president has shutdown the internet?

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What's at stake in the meeting with Putin and Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet for the first time. CNN's Matthew Chance explains why the summit between the two leaders matters.

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Tesla posts 'apocalyptic' $702 million loss

Tesla's profit streak is over. Big time.

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US measles outbreak now the largest since being declared eliminated

Measles cases in the United States have surpassed the highest number on record since the disease was declared eliminated nationwide in 2000.

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Texas set to execute second killer in dragging death of black man

A man who helped carry out the dragging death of James Byrd Jr. -- one of the most horrific hate crimes in modern American history -- is scheduled to die Wednesday evening by lethal injection.

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Man swims for 54 days across crocodile-infested lake

Six years ago, Martin Hobbs had never swum a mile. This week, he cemented a world record by swimming 361 miles -- the full length of Lake Malawi in Africa.

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Lazio fans hang pro-Mussolini banner, make fascist salutes

A group of football fans -- supporters of Serie A club Lazio -- have put up a banner reading "Honor to Benito Mussolini" and performed fascist salutes in Milan ahead of a major Italian Cup match on Wednesday.

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US Navy pilots given guidelines for UFO sightings

Navy pilots who think they may have seen unidentified flying objects will now have a detailed means of reporting unexplainable events so the military can keep track of what may, or may not, be happening.

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Bumble will soon detect lewd images in private messages

On Bumble, lewd pictures will soon come with a warning.

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Putin-Kim summit sidelines Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a dramatic entrance Wednesday in Russia's far-eastern city of Vladivostok, arriving from Pyongyang amid much fanfare in an armored train at the city's central station.

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7,800 ex-Boy Scouts leaders likely involved in sex abuse

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) believed more than 7,800 of its former leaders were involved in sexually abusing children over the course of 72 years, according to newly exposed court testimony -- about 2,800 more leaders than previously known publicly.

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Ex-US official pleads guilty to trading intel for gifts with China

A former State Department employee pleaded guilty Wednesday to trading sensitive information with Chinese intelligence officers in exchange for lavish gifts.

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Tesla boosts range of Model S to 370 miles

Tesla has announced its two priciest electric car models will now come with an even longer range. That could help attract new buyers after the company reported a sales slump.

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EasyJet bans peanuts on all flights

EasyJet has announced it's banning the sale of peanuts on flights.

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Restaurant servers don't know much about food allergies, study finds

When eating out, people with food allergies often have to trust their servers for information on what is safe to eat. But most restaurant staff have limited knowledge about allergies, according to new research.

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Four Seasons' private jet is getting a glamorous upgrade

The Four Seasons Private Jet is getting a very glamorous upgrade.

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Dutch tulip growers beg selfie-taking millennials to stop trampling their flowers

Tulip growers in the Netherlands are pleading millennials to stop taking selfies among the flowers, after tourists caused thousands of euros' worth of damage by trampling over the plants in search of the perfect picture.

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Disney heir calls on company to give 50% of exec bonuses to lowest-paid employees

Abigail Disney is doubling down on her criticism of executive pay at her family's company.

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NYT: Nielsen was urged not to bring up Russian election meddling in 2020 to Trump



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Lyra McKee's funeral aims to heal Northern Irish divisions

The funeral of murdered journalist Lyra McKee on Wednesday drew leaders from across British and Irish politics, in a church service aimed at uniting divisions.

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Europe's oil giants are getting the climate message. US companies not so much

Equinor just became the latest European energy company to cave to investor pressure over climate change.

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NYT: Nielsen was urged not to bring up Russian election meddling in 2020 to Trump

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was urged by acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney not to bring up the subject of possible Russian interference in the 2020 election to President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported Wednesday.

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51 people killed in South Africa floods

Fifty-one people have died in floods that ravaged parts of the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa's southeast, local authorities said.

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A hijab-wearing woman took a smiling stand against anti-Muslim protesters

Shaymaa Ismaa'eel was attending a conference of the Islamic Circle of North America in Washington DC on Sunday when she saw a group of protesters holding signs against the Muslim faith and the Prophet Muhammad.

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Trump's stonewalling is a massive assault on accountability



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Republican leaves party because of Trump

The Iowa Legislature's longest-serving Republican announced that because of President Donald Trump, he will be joining the Democratic Party, calling Trump "a poor example for the nation and particularly for our children."

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Anzac Day explained

Anzac Day takes place each year on April 25 and is a major national holiday in both Australia and New Zealand.

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Harry and Meghan, Africa doesn't want you

Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, may be considering a move to Africa sometime after the birth of their child. Just as with their wedding, the proposed move is being framed in largely positive terms -- with Meghan wanting to explore her and her child's African roots.

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Leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement jailed

A prominent group of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were handed sentences of up to 16 months in prison on Wednesday for their role in the "umbrella movement" rallies in 2014.

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Why winning will mean losing for Man Utd fans

It's been a tough season for Manchester United fans and the Premier League's conclusion could be even tougher for them.

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Charlie, the oldest sea otter at any zoo or aquarium, has died. What a life he had

After the El Niño storms of 1997, animal experts decided that an orphaned sea otter pup they had found could not survive on his own in the wild.

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Duterte threatens 'war' against Canada over trash shipped to Philippines

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to "go to war" with Canada if the country doesn't take back tons of trash a Canada-based company had shipped to Manila several years ago.

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Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Trump's stonewalling is a massive assault on accountability



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US accuses pair of stealing GE secrets and passing them to China

The US government has alleged that a GE engineer and Chinese businessman stole tech secrets with the intention of passing them onto Beijing.

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Search effort closing in on missing Japanese stealth fighter

Search efforts may be closing in on the wreckage of a Japanese F-35 stealth fighter that crashed into the Pacific Ocean two weeks ago, perplexing investigators and raising questions about the reliability of world's most-advanced warplane.

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Treasury misses deadline to turn over Trump tax returns, says decision coming May 6

The US Treasury blew past a Tuesday evening deadline to turn over President Donald Trump's tax returns to House Democrats, with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin saying his department will "take final action on the Committee's request by May 6."

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'Fortnite' and 'Avengers: Endgame' are teaming up for a crossover event

What happens when two cultural phenomena combine for an epic multimedia crossover event? Fans go wild.

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In the Mediterranean, US aircraft carrier operations serve as floating American diplomacy

With Russia increasingly deploying forces on NATO's doorstep, the United States has started its own show of force in the Mediterranean Sea.

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This 10-year-old girl was born with no hands. She just won a national handwriting competition

A 10-year-old girl who was born without hands has proven that she can complete tasks as well as anyone else -- if not better.

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Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' is finally streaming on Spotify and Apple Music

The Queen Bey is certainly full of surprises.

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More than 50 jade mine workers trapped by 'mud lake'

More than 50 people are missing and feared dead after a mudslide buried workers at a jade mine in Myanmar's Kachin State, according to reports.

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Kim heads to Russia for summit with Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is headed to Russia for his summit with Vladimir Putin, the North Korean state news agency KCNA said Wednesday.

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A father grieves: 'Maybe I should have stayed and covered them with my body'

Matt Linsey's face is peppered with minute scars from the shrapnel and debris that hit him, as he recalls the split-second decision he and his two children made to run, rather than hide, just after the first of two bombs went off.

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NASA's InSight mission 'hears' first quake on Mars

For the first time since landing on Mars in November, NASA's InSight mission has recorded and measured what scientists believe to be a "marsquake."

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Israeli soldiers shoot blindfolded, handcuffed Palestinian as he tried to flee

Israeli soldiers shot a blindfolded, handcuffed Palestinian teenager who had been arrested on suspicion of taking part in disturbances as he tried to flee.

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US successfully waters down UN resolution preventing rape as weapon of war

The US successfully used the threat of its veto power on the UN Security Council to demand significant changes to a resolution on sexual violence.

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Trump's unsettlingly erratic -- and unpresidential -- 24 hours on Twitter

It's hard to even imagine President Donald Trump's Twitter addiction getting worse, but we may be living through just that right now.

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NBA head coach Luke Walton accused of sexual assault

A former sports reporter has accused newly appointed Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton of sexual assault, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.

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We stan: Merriam-Webster just added 640 new words

A word (heh) of warning: If you hate internet slang and buzzy pop culture words, this news isn't for you.

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Tides uncovered this century-old shipwreck

The remains of a 100-year-old ship showed up on a Surf City beach in North Carolina on Monday afternoon.

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Woman who became face of anti-drunk driving campaign has died

Jacqui Saburido, the woman whose disfigured face became a symbol of the dangers of drunk driving after she suffered horrific burns in a 1999 crash, has died, according to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

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Egypt voters grant Sisi sweeping new powers

Egypt has voted to give President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi sweeping powers that could keep him in office until 2030.

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Death toll rises to 16 after 6.1-magnitude quake in Philippines

At least 16 people have died after the Philippines was rattled by two major earthquakes, authorities in the country said on Tuesday.

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Bernie Sanders just gave the best answer on impeachment

Bernie Sanders didn't build his political career on pragmatism. But on Monday night at a CNN-sponsored town hall, he showed that his presidential candidacy will be about more than simply tilting at windmills -- delivering a practical (and nuanced) response to whether his party should push to impeach President Donald Trump in the wake of the release of the Mueller report.

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World's first malaria vaccine to go to 360,000 African children

Some 360,000 children a year in three African countries will receive the world's first malaria vaccine as part of a large-scale pilot project, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.

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A brief history of female rage in art

In the wake of the Kavanaugh hearings, I've developed a new self-care routine: I put on a sheet mask, cue up some soothing music, and look at paintings of murderous women.

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India election: Modi casts his vote



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Myanmar court rejects final appeal of jailed journalists

Myanmar's top court rejected the appeal of two Reuters journalists to have their convictions and seven-year prison sentences overturned on Tuesday, in a case that has raised fears over shrinking press freedoms in the country.

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Kamala Harris: Congress should take steps toward impeachment

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) explains why she thinks Congress should take steps toward impeachment proceedings, but says she is a realist about what the outcome of that process could be.

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New IRA claims responsibility for journalist Lyra McKee's death

A dissident Republican group called the New IRA has admitted responsibility for the killing of Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee during rioting last week and apologized to her family, according to The Irish News, which published the statement from the group on Monday.

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What Zelensky's win will mean for Ukraine's relations with Russia

On Sunday, Ukrainians overwhelmingly threw their support behind a political newcomer, actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, to become the country's next President. 

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Has Islamist extremism arrived in Sri Lanka?

More than 48 hours after the Easter Sunday massacre in Sri Lanka, a devastatingly well-coordinated assault that targeted churches and hotels around the country, the shock still lingers.

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Monday, 22 April 2019

Why the bacon you eat is under threat

African swine fever is plaguing China's pork production. The disease is killing multitudes of animals, hitting the global pork supply chain, and driving up prices.

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Tesla doubles down on its radical approach to self-driving cars

Tesla isn't backing away from its radical plans for self-driving cars.

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Asia's 9 busiest airports in 2019

With Beijing's new world-beating airport set to open this year, it adds to the list of megahubs in the region already vying for passengers and airlines while innovating along the way.

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Ringleader of North Korean embassy raid in hiding from hit squads, attorney says

The leader of a shadowy North Korean dissident group wanted by US authorities for his connection to the raid on Pyongyang's embassy in Madrid in February is in hiding from North Korean hit squads, his attorney told CNN on Monday.

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Earthquake sends water tumbling from high-rise roof

The Philippine island of Luzon was struck by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake, which damaged buildings and sent frightened workers into the streets.

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The US is ending exemptions on Iran oil sanctions. China isn't happy

China is pushing back against the United States' decision to broaden its crackdown on Iranian oil exports, deepening the uncertainty in the global oil market.

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New photos of Prince Louis released to mark first birthday

Three new photos of the UK's Prince Louis have been released by his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, ahead of his first birthday on Tuesday.

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Girl dies from rare toothpaste allergy

Monique Altamirano's 11-year-old daughter, Denise Saldate, died of a severe allergic reaction to toothpaste, she told Allergic Living.

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Disney heir slams CEO's 'insane' paycheck

Disney CEO Bob Iger made nearly $66 million last year, and a Disney family member thinks that's "insane."

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Greenland is melting so fast it's already raising sea levels

Climate change is eliminating giant chunks of ice from Greenland at such a speed that the melt has already made a significant contribution to sea level rise, according to a new study. With global warming, the island will lose much more, threatening coastal cities around the world.

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Samsung delays Galaxy Fold launch after early models broke

Samsung will not launch its innovative, expensive and troubled Galaxy Fold on schedule.

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Twin-engine plane crashes in Texas with at least 6 aboard

A twin-engine plane crashed Monday morning near an airport in Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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Prince's memoir to be released

Just weeks before he died in 2016, Prince struck a deal to write a book about his life.

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Philippines rocked by deadly 6.1-magnitude earthquake

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the town of Bodega on the Philippine island of Luzon on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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Trump claims 'nobody disobeys my orders'

President Donald Trump contended Monday that none of his underlings routinely defy his commands, despite numerous examples contained in Robert Mueller's report showing aides ignoring or refusing his dictates.

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Anchors slam Sarah Sanders' ongoing lie

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is backtracking on a 2017 comment about James Comey after the Mueller report resurfaces it.

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US Navy investigating 'recording device' found in women's bathroom on ship

US Navy criminal investigators are looking into a report that a female Marine discovered a "recording device" in the women's bathroom of one of its ships.

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Tesla's new Autopilot is amazing -- but please keep your eyes on the road

Tesla's new Navigate on Autopilot technology can do amazing things but, even with all the car's cameras, sensors and computer brains, you'd better keep your eyes on the road because, seriously, there are crazy people out there.

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Gorillas perfect their selfie style in photo with park ranger

Two gorillas have been snapped apparently mimicking human behavior, in a remarkable selfie with a park ranger who helped rescue them as babies.

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Trump sues to block House Democrats from obtaining his financial records

President Donald Trump is going to court to try to block a Democratically-controlled congressional committee from obtaining his financial records through a subpoena.

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The victims: TV chef, business travelers, families eating breakfast

The bomb attacks in the Sri Lankan capital that killed at least 290 people and wounded hundreds of others are a tragedy both locally and internationally.

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A man was arrested after police found a partially decapitated woman in a NY apartment. A motive is still unknown

New York police officers encountered a grisly scene inside an eighth-floor Brooklyn apartment Saturday, where they found a partially decapitated woman with severed fingers laying unresponsive in the living room.

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Harry and Meghan could 'move to Africa' after birth of royal baby

Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, could be planning to move to Africa after the upcoming birth of their first child, according to reports in British newspaper The Sunday Times.

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Fire-hit hotel opens after $130M renovation

When a luxury hotel spends $130 million on a refurbishment, it shouldn't need to close its doors for at least another decade or two.

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Special PSG shirt pays tribute to Notre Dame

Paris Saint-Germain paid tribute to Notre Dame Cathedral as the club was crowned champion of Ligue 1 for the sixth time in seven seasons.

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How hackable is your password?

If "123456" is your password, it may be time for a change.

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25 of the most beautiful places around the world

The world's a spectacular place, full of hidden and overt beauty in every corner. But beauty's also subjective. It'd be impossible to get a unanimous decision on the most beautiful places around the world -- but we think this list is a good start to plan your travels.

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Beyonce's 'Homecoming:' An alternative take

On April 9, 1939 the African-American opera singer Marian Anderson made history when she performed outdoors on the National Mall in Washington.

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Dean Obeidallah: Rudy Giuliani is 100% wrong

There was a time Rudy Giuliani was viewed as a crime-fighting US attorney and later as the valiant mayor of New York in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks. But that Rudy is long gone. And all that remains is a man who will be best known for his work as a pathetic shill for Donald Trump.

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Julian Zelizer: Democrats shouldn't be afraid of impeachment

Sen. Elizabeth Warren was the first 2020 Democratic candidate to call for impeachment proceedings to begin against President Donald Trump. In a tweet on Friday, she said, "To ignore a President's repeated efforts to obstruct an investigation into his own disloyal behavior would inflict great and lasting damage on this country, and it would suggest that both the current and future Presidents would be free to abuse their power in similar ways."

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Van Jones and Jessica Jackson: Why we're celebrating a three-month-old law

You don't have to be a hardcore sports fan to understand that no team should be celebrating victory after only the first quarter of a game. Reasonable people might ask, then, at this early stage, why did the Trump administration host a First Step Act celebration just three months after passing the landmark criminal justice bill?

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If you haven't heard of Lizzo yet, you will soon

If you're not familiar with Lizzo yet, you'll be hearing a lot more about her soon.

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CNN reporter 'attacked' by lizard on air

CNN's Abby Phillip maintained her composure as a lizard climbed on her while she was reporting on live television.

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The most effective ways to curb climate change might surprise you



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Sunday, 21 April 2019

US Democrats wrestle with impeachment question



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'Game of Thrones' Episode 2 recap: Let's all sit by the fire before we die

Did you like that episode? Did all the fireside chats and sweet moments of affection between your faves warm your heart and make you foolishly believe, even for a moment, that there may be true happiness awaiting them on the other side of this war?

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Ukraine's comedian president will face serious challenges

On Monday morning Ukrainians will wake up to a President who comes from outside the traditional political elite that has led this country of more than 40 million people since independence in 1991.

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Famous 'God Bless America' rendition banned over singer's racist past

Professional sports teams are banning Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America" after racist lyrics surfaced from the singer's past.

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New diamond unveiled to compete with world's largest

The newly unveiled Okavango blue diamond is 20-carats and has a higher clarity than the Hope Diamond, the largest blue diamond in the world.

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Eiffel Tower goes dark to honor Sri Lanka victims

At the stroke of midnight in Paris, the Eiffel Tower went dark to honor the more than 200 people who died in the Sri Lanka bomb attacks.

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Jay-Z and Meek Mill launch prison reform organization

Rappers Jay-Z and Meek Mill have joined with sports and business leaders to try and reform the criminal justice system.

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Political newcomer Volodymyr Zelensky projected to win Ukraine's presidential elections

Political newcomer and television comedian Volodymyr Zelensky was on course Sunday to win Ukraine's presidential elections, beating incumbent and chocolate magnate Petro Poroshenko, exit polls suggested.

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William Barr threw his credibility in the gutter



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Two teenagers arrested in killing of journalist in Northern Ireland



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First wave of attacks struck during Easter services



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Eight blasts struck across the country

Hundreds of people have been killed or injured after a series of blasts hit luxury hotels and churches across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.

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Prince's 5 best-selling albums

When Prince died on April 21, 2016, he left behind an extensive catalog which could not to be confined to a single genre.

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Man United suffers humiliating defeat

Manchester United suffered the worst defeat of Ole Gunnar Solskjær's reign as manager, going down 4-0 against Everton at Goodison Park.

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Pieter Devos wins Miami Beach leg of Global Champions Tour

Belgian Pieter Devos returned to the winner's circle in the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) -- for the world's top show jumpers -- for the first time since 2014 with a narrow victory in Miami Beach.

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Mueller report is quite the page-turner



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At least 75 people killed in Sri Lanka blasts



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Saturday, 20 April 2019

From pig farmer to viral sensation: Meet the Chinese star hogging the limelight

"I don't want to be in this relationship anymore!"

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A member of an armed group detaining migrants at the border has been arrested by the FBI

The FBI has arrested a member of an armed militia that had detained hundreds of migrants at the border this week, the New Mexico attorney general's office said Saturday.

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Test fire of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft ran into problems, sending up thick clouds of smoke

Thick plumes of smoke rose over a SpaceX facility in Florida during a test fire of a Crew Dragon spacecraft on Saturday. If the issue was serious, it could derail plans to fly astronauts aboard the capsule later this year.

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A zookeeper suffered 'lacerations and punctures' in a tiger attack at the zoo in Topeka, Kansas

A zookeeper is recovering in the hospital after she was attacked Saturday morning by a tiger at the Topeka, Kansas, zoo.

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He was wrongfully jailed for more than a decade. Years later, he died in a hit-and-run

Andrew Mallard spent more than a decade in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

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Rafael Nadal suffers shock defeat to Fabio Fognini

Rafael Nadal suffered a shock defeat on clay in the Monte-Carlo Masters semifinals, going down 6-4 6-2 to Italian Fabio Fognini.

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Netflix: First all girl superhero animation series from Africa

As part of its growing acquisition of content from Africa, Netflix has announced its first original African animated series - Mama K's Team 4.

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Paris police use tear gas against 'yellow vest' protesters

Riot police unleashed tear gas at the so-called yellow vest protesters in central Paris who marched Saturday for the 23rd consecutive weekend.

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The leader that may still be in power in 2030

Egypt begins voting Saturday on a series of sweeping changes to its constitution that would tighten President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's grip on power and could allow him to stay in office until 2030.

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Climate protests were meant to be disruptive

Environmental activists across the globe took drastic measures this week to demand that their governments act to curb climate change.

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Swine fever wreaks havoc with China's pork

African swine fever is plaguing China's pork production. The disease is killing multitudes of animals, hitting the global pork supply chain, and driving up prices.

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Why my friend Loujain al-Hathloul deserves the Nobel Peace Prize



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Man City back at top of Premier League with win over Tottenham



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Notre Dame fire started at center of cathedral's roof, says police source



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Explosives detonated outside Afghan ministry

Three attackers detonated explosives outside the Afghan communication ministry in Kabul on Saturday, the interior ministry said.

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13 people shot dead at a family party in Mexico

Gunmen raided a family party in the Mexican state of Veracruz, killing 13 people, including a child, authorities said.

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What a comedy TV series tells us about Ukraine and its high-stakes presidential race

"Servant of the People" is a television series about a fictional Ukraine, but its plot mirrors reality. It tells the tale of an impoverished schoolteacher who unexpectedly becomes president after a profanity-laced anti-corruption rant goes viral.

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Two teens arrested over killing of journalist in Northern Ireland



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Friday, 19 April 2019

4 times Barr twisted and cherry-picked Mueller's report

There is a widening divide between what Attorney General William Barr has said publicly about the special counsel's investigation and Robert Mueller's actual report. Barr previewed the report in a four-page letter to lawmakers last month and again on Thursday in a press conference just before the Justice Department released the nearly 450-page document.

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Romney on Mueller report: I am 'sickened' by 'dishonesty and misdirection' of President Trump

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney issued a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump on Friday following the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report, saying he was "sickened" by details in revealed in the document.

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Feds arrest man in connection with raid on the North Korean Embassy in Madrid

Federal authorities arrested a man in California Thursday in connection with a brazen February raid on the North Korean Embassy in Madrid.

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Disney is having an amazing April. Now here comes 'Avengers: Endgame'

Disney's awesome month is about to get even better.

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Maria Butina asks to be released from jail and sent back to Russia

Maria Butina has asked a federal judge to release her from prison and send her home to Russia after she spent nine months in jail since her arrest for acting as a foreign agent of the Russian government.

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Mali's PM and his entire government resign

Mali's Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga and his entire government have resigned, said the country's secretary general in a statement.

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Two 14-year-old girls drew up plans to kill 9 people, police say

Two 14-year-old girls in Florida have been arrested after a teacher discovered their plans to kill nine people, sheriff's reports say.

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My friend lost her life seeking the truth



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Exploding transformers lead to dazzling light display

The explosion from power line transformers led to a remarkable light display in Kilgore, Texas.

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There were only 147 of world's fattest parrots alive -- and then came baby boom

Behold the delightful kākāpō, a flightless bird that holds the honor of being the fattest kind of parrot in the world. These roly-poly land angels are native to New Zealand, and unfortunately, they are also critically endangered: Up until recently, there were only 147 of them.

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Filipino man marks Good Friday with an actual crucifixion for the 33rd time

A man playing the role of Jesus Christ during Holy Week in the Philippines was crucified for the 33rd time on Good Friday.

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Trump praises Libyan general as his troops march on US backed government in Tripoli

President Donald Trump spoke with Libyan general Khalifa Haftar Monday, praising his role in fighting terrorism and securing Libya's vast oil resources even as Haftar's troops continue their offensive against the UN and US-backed government in the Libyan capital of Tripoli.

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He may have single-handedly saved Trump's presidency



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A militia group is detaining migrants at the US-Mexico border, report says

A militia group near the US-Mexico border has started detaining migrants and handing them over to the US Border Patrol, the New York Times reported, citing social media posts and a spokesman for the group.

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Emma Thompson boards the pink climate change boat in London

British actress Emma Thompson has climbed aboard a pink boat that has occupied one of central London's main traffic intersections for the last five days as climate change activists continue to protest in the UK capital on Friday.

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Family shares video they say shows man left to die in prison

After Allen Capers was stabbed in his cell, correctional officers dragged him into the prison yard and left to bleed for hours without any help, according to a lawsuit against the South Carolina's Department of Corrections.

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Sarah Sanders admitted she lied to the White House press. Does she have any credibility left?

"Not founded on anything" is the new "alternative facts."

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The bees living on Notre Dame's roof survived the fire

The bees that live on the roof of Notre Dame are alive and buzzing, having survived the devastating fire that ripped through the cathedral on Monday, the beekeeper Nicolas Geant confirmed to CNN.

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8 airplanes converted into restaurants

In-flight meals are definitely one of the most maligned aspects of air travel.

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China opens the door to Nintendo's Switch and Super Mario

Shares in Nintendo soared 14% in Tokyo on Friday after China opened the door to sales of the company's popular Switch console.

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The star who triggered a tennis revolution in China



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Mueller had everything he needed to charge Trump with obstruction, but didn't

If Robert Mueller wanted to charge President Donald Trump with obstruction, he found all he needed to do it.

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Life lessons from the native tribe with the healthiest hearts in the world

A few years ago, I read reports of an indigenous tribe living deep in the Amazon rainforest whose members had hardly any evidence of heart disease. In fact, the researchers concluded after a year-long study that the Tsimane, as they are called, had the healthiest hearts in the world, a title previously held by Japanese women.

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Most expensive cities for business travel in 2019



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How centuries of priceless treasures were saved at Notre Dame

Jean-Marc Fournier didn't have much time. As flames ripped through Notre Dame cathedral's medieval roof on Monday, the Paris fire brigade chaplain had a single mission -- to rescue two of its most sacred relics.

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Thursday, 18 April 2019

Trump will be new Japanese Emperor's first foreign guest

Japan's new emperor has yet to ascend the throne, but he already has his first foreign guest lined up: United States President Donald Trump.

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Post-Mueller, Americans must render final verdict on Trump

Robert Mueller has left America with a question its political leaders would prefer to avoid.

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One woman dies in Northern Ireland violence

Authorities in Northern Ireland have appealed for calm after a 29-year-old woman was killed in what police are calling a "terrorist incident."

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Observing Good Friday around the world

The week leading up to Easter is called Holy Week. It begins with Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday, but each day in between comes with its own name and celebrations

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Before the Turpins get sentenced for torture, their children might testify about their grisly abuse

David and Louise Turpin already pleaded guilty to horrific acts against 12 of their 13 children, including torture.

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How Chinese internet trolls go after Beijing's critics overseas



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Facebook and the art of the news dump

On the Thursday before a major holiday weekend, and an hour before the much-anticipated Mueller report was released to the public, Facebook updated a month-old blog post titled "Keeping Passwords Secure" with a few lines of italicized text.

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Car sharing service says 100 cars, including 50 Mercedes-Benz, disappeared in Chicago

Authorities say that more than 100 missing vehicles, including 50 Mercedes-Benz, may have been fraudulently rented through a mobile app in Chicago.

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Pink Moon set to illuminate the skies on Friday

Moon gazers be ready! April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, is set to premiere on Friday.

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North Face climbers likely killed in Banff National Park avalanche

Three professional mountain climbers are missing and are presumed dead after an avalanche at Canada's Banff National Park, according to park officials and the outdoor-gear brand sponsoring them.

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WWII veteran celebrates his 98th birthday at the gym

World War II veteran Fred Lawrence has been hitting the gym three days a week for years, so his 98th birthday was no exception.

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Hawaiian flower, thought extinct, rediscovered by a drone

Researchers dispatched a drone into the Hawaiian skies to observe an extremely biodiverse area on a remote part of Kauai's Kalalau Valley. The scientists soon realized they had rediscovered a flower species that was thought to be extinct.

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'Stranger Things' creators sued for plagiarism

Creators of the Netflix show "Stranger Things" failed to get a plagiarism lawsuit against them dismissed.

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Internet lights up over Kim Kardashian's sink

Reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian gives a tour of her bathroom and clarifies how her basin-less sink works.

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Samsung's foldable phone is breaking for users

Early reviews of the new Samsung Galaxy Fold aren't going over well, with reports of malfunctioning screens and cracks within days.

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Alex Trebek updates fans on his health

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek ended the season with an update on his battle with cancer, saying he is "feeling good" and will be back to tape the next season.

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Taking Australia's asylum seekers was a 'deal with the devil,' ex-Nauru leader says

The Nauru president who allowed Australia to reopen a controversial detention camp for asylum seekers on the tiny Pacific island has said that he made a "deal with the devil."

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What US intelligence believes happened with North Korea's weapons test

The US does not believe North Korea successfully launched a fully operational new weapon after Pyongyang claimed it had conducted a "new tactical guided weapons firing test" on Wednesday, according to a US official directly familiar with the latest assessment.

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Toobin: This sentence is an invitation to impeach Trump

CNN's Jeffrey Toobin explains the significance of a line in special counsel Robert Mueller's report that he says is an invitation for Congress to impeach President Donald Trump.

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Short-circuit could have caused Notre Dame fire

Paris prosecutors are investigating if an electrical short-circuit caused the fire that ripped through Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Jason Momoa shaved his beard and people are freaking out

Before you ask "Why is this news?" remember that it's Jason Momoa.

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This baby got measles because of anti-vaxers

Fainy Sukenik believes in vaccines, and her four children are up to date on all their shots.

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Barr: 'The special counsel found no collusion'



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Trump tweets 'PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT!' ahead of report's release



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Man arrested with gas cans and lighters at New York cathedral

A man is in custody after he tried to enter St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York on Wednesday night with gallons of gasoline, lighter fluid and lighters, authorities said.

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Airline employee 'worked illegally for the Chinese military at New York airports'

A former employee of a Chinese airline at two of the main airports serving New York has pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from the illegal shipment of packages on behalf of China's military, the US Justice Department said Wednesday.

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Amazon will no longer sell Chinese goods in China

Amazon is partially retreating from the world's biggest market for online shopping.

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Witchcraft still practiced in Italian village

Piedmont might be famous for its wine, white truffles and lavish castle, but there's far more to this idyllic region of Italy than meets the eyes.

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Should AI be used to catch shoplifters?

Facial recognition technology is being used more and more by retailers for crime prevention. But is this at the expense of consumer privacy?

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Pakistan militants execute 14 bus passengers

Militants wearing security force uniforms stopped two buses in southwest Pakistan on Thursday and killed 14 passengers after ordering them out of the vehicles, police said.

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Mo Salah: 'We need to change the way we treat women in our culture'

He is Liverpool's star man on the pitch, but Mo Salah's most important work could come in his campaigning for better treatment of women in the Muslim world.

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North Korea: If US wants to talk, put someone 'more mature' than Pompeo in charge

North Korea's Foreign Ministry has issued a stinging rebuke of United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, hours after the country claimed to have tested a new tactical weapon.

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'Trainspotting' actor shot dead in Scotland



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Is this teen record-breaker the next Ronaldo?

At the tender age of just 19, Joao Felix is already breaking records, not to mention attracting admiring glances from Europe's biggest clubs and comparisons to some of Portugal's greatest players.

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US slips in global press freedom rankings

Journalists are battling a rising tide of hatred, violence and persecution around the world, an international watchdog has warned, as authoritarian regimes clamp down on press freedom and leading democracies including the United States slide down the global rankings.

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Report finds 'alarming unaddressed deficiencies' in US offshore oil drilling

Even as the Trump administration has taken steps to expand offshore oil drilling, a new report shows that thousands of oil spills are still happening and that workers in the oil and gas industry are still dying on the job.

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Video shows moment earthquake strikes

Video shot from inside an office building shows lights swaying as a magnitude 6.0 earthquake -- measured by the United States Geological Survey -- struck Taiwan.

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Giant ancient lion discovered



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Iconic Las Vegas landmark for sale

The iconic "A Little White Wedding" chapel in Las Vegas is now up for sale for $12 million. Chapel owner Charlotte Richards says that after almost 70 years, it's time to retire so she can travel the world.

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Does sugar make kids hyper? Maybe.

Does sugar make kids hyper? Maybe.

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Utility worker runs for life as power line explodes

Police dashcam video captured the moment a falling power line erupted in sparks and flames right next to a New Jersey utility worker.

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Democrats outraged as Trump team shapes Mueller report rollout



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A goddess inspired a Taiwanese billionaire to follow Trump's example



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Facebook collected 1.5 million users' email contacts without their knowledge

Facebook has admitted that it collected up to 1.5 million users' email contacts without their consent, in the latest privacy issue to hit the giant tech firm.

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Democrats outraged as Trump team shapes Mueller report rollout

America has been waiting two years to hear from Robert Mueller.

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Voters head to the polls for phase 2



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NASA is renting out another piece of historic property to Jeff Bezos' rocket company

Jeff Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, is taking over a historic NASA facility — and it's only the latest example of a private "new space" company slapping its logo on former space agency territory.

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Comcast and T-Mobile just rolled out a new anti-Robocall tool

There's some good news and bad news about those pesky robocalls.

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A white supremacist who ran down and killed a young black man has been sentenced to life in prison

More than two years ago, a white man chased down a young black man in a Jeep and killed him.

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New photos tell us what to expect from the next 'Game of Thrones' episode

Jaime Lannister may finally have to answer for his crimes.

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Analyst: Kim Jong Un talks to Trump like he's a teenager

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling on the US to stop "its current way of calculation" if it is interested in continuing diplomatic talks, according to a report from the country's state news agency KCNA. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Rescue mission underway for cave diver missing in Tennessee

A cave diver from the UK is missing after he failed to exit a Tennessee cave he was exploring with four others, according to the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency.

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Reporter: Ivanka believes her dad is 'good and only good'

A profile in The Atlantic sheds light on White House senior adviser and first daughter Ivanka Trump's role in the Trump administration. CNN's Kate Bennett reports.

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Former activist Judy Clark granted parole after nearly 40 years in prison

Judy Clark, a former radical activist who has spent nearly 40 years in jail for her role in a 1981 robbery of a Brink's armored truck in suburban New York has been granted parole, according to her attorney.

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A person with measles visited Google headquarters, health officials say

The Santa Clara County, California, health department said a person with measles visited Google's headquarters in Silicon Valley, which is in their county. The adult is a resident of San Mateo County.

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Beyoncé drops a surprise album

Beyoncé released her "Homecoming" documentary and an album that features 40 live tracks from her 2018 Coachella Performance

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Dog survived 135 miles at sea

A dog is "in good spirits" after surviving being stranded 135 miles out to sea in the Gulf of Thailand.

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Two versions of Mueller report will be released

There will be two versions of the redacted special counsel report, with one being released to the public and one that will eventually go to a limited number of members of Congress with fewer redactions, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

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North Korea tests 'tactical' weapon, report says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected and directed a "new tactical guided weapons firing test," according to a report from the country's state media.

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US targets 'troika of tyranny' with wave of new sanctions

The Trump administration announced a wave of new measures Wednesday targeting Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua -- a group US National Security Adviser John Bolton previously dubbed the "troika of tyranny."

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Samsung's folding phone is already breaking for early users



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Barr to hold press conference Thursday on Mueller report

Attorney General William Barr will hold a press conference at the Justice Department on special counsel Robert Mueller's report at 9:30am Thursday, the department announced.

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One former Trump aide's lesson from Mueller probe

A former Trump administration official who cooperated with Robert Mueller's probe is having serious second thoughts about talking to the special counsel's office, citing concerns about being named in the Justice Department's redacted version of the report.

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Cure for 'bubble boy' disease developed

Dannie Hawkins dreamed for her precious baby nephew, Ja'Ceon Golden, to experience the simple joys of childhood -- swimming in pools during the summer, going to birthday parties, playing in parks filled with people, having a pet -- without risk.

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Tottenham outlast Man City in thrilling Champions League showdown

Manchester City and Tottenham played out one of the most enthralling Champions League matches in recent memory, exchanging four goals in the opening 11 minutes to set the tone for a pulsating encounter.

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At least 28 people killed in tourist bus crash on Madeira

At least 28 people were killed Wednesday when a tour bus crashed on Portugal's Madeira Island, according to Portuguese state-run news agency Lusa.

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Stop letting your kids stare at iPads in restaurants, science says

I try to be restrained in my judgments of other parents. We have so many obligations and pressures when it comes to parental duties that it's probably more detrimental to kids if their parents are further stressed by worrying that they're doing it all wrong.

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Teen wanted for Columbine threats found dead

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A meteor from another solar system may have hit Earth, and the implications are fascinating

It could take humanity hundreds, if not thousands, of years to develop the capability to explore interstellar space. Until then, interstellar space can just come to us.

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US envoy heads to Moscow as rumors of Putin-Kim meeting heat up

The United States special representative for North Korea is headed to Moscow amid rumors in South Korean media that Kim Jong Un is planning to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.

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Kim Kardashian West becoming a lawyer makes more sense than it may seem

Kim Kardashian West, Esquire? Don't laugh. It's happening.

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Want to watch online porn in the UK? Soon you'll need ID

Repeatedly delayed age-verification laws aimed at preventing under-18s from viewing online pornography will come into force in the UK in July, the government has announced.

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Alan Garcia, former Peru president, shoots himself

Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia has shot himself in the neck and is in critical condition, the state news agency Andina reported.

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Student sues JD.com CEO over alleged rape

The billionaire founder and chief executive of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has been accused in a lawsuit of rape by a college student in the United States.

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Raunchy real estate promo horrifies internet

Guests are often told to make themselves at home -- but a sultry pair of actors have pushed that invitation to its limits, much to the gleeful horror of the internet.

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Climate change activists glue themselves to train in London

Two activists glued themselves to the roof of a train during a third straight day of protests by the Extinction Rebellion group in London, as it seeks to highlight "disastrous inaction on" climate change.

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Salah, Woods, LeBron and Osaka make Time's 100 list

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is one of six TIME 100 cover stars, the magazine's annual list of the world's most influential people.

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Can you be gay online in China? Social media companies aren't sure

Weibo can't seem to get it right.

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Israeli flight attendant in coma after getting measles

An Israeli flight attendant has slipped into a coma after contracting measles, according to health officials.

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Couple rescued from Australia outback after writing "help" in mud

An Australian couple has been rescued from a crocodile-ridden part of Australia's remote north after lighting a fire and scrawling the word "help" in mud to attract the attention of search crews.

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Nigeria is a cold-blooded country for gay men -- I have the scars to prove it

In 2017, I started A Nasty Boy magazine to validate and affirm the lives and experiences of gay men in Nigeria. I hoped that it could contribute, in some way, to broader tolerance for the LGBTQ+ community across the country.

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