| Spain Just Made History -- Twice. Here's What Went Down, Hour By Hour Posted: 27 Oct 2017 03:31 PM PDT  In a shockingly rapid sequence of events, history was made twice over in Spain on Friday.
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| Kurds, still hoping for independence, fight on after losing Kirkuk Posted: 27 Oct 2017 01:48 PM PDT  Iraqi Kurds, who voted for independence in a nonbinding referendum, have lost oil-rich Kirkuk to government forces, allegedly supported by Iranian militias. Kurdish leaders accuse the U.S. of helping their enemies, including known terrorists.
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| A Fire Has Been Burning For Days At A West Virginia Plastics Warehouse Posted: 26 Oct 2017 07:19 PM PDT  WASHINGTON — A fire continued to smolder at a plastics warehouse in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on Thursday evening, nearly six days after it erupted.
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| Two Sailors Rescued After Five Months Lost at Sea Posted: 27 Oct 2017 09:16 AM PDT  Jennifer Appel and Natasha Fuiava were finally rescued along with their two dogs after 176 days at sea, where they outlasted turbulent weather, engine failure and several encounters with sharks.
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| Mika Brzezinski responds to ‘disturbing’ Halperin harassment allegations Posted: 27 Oct 2017 05:23 AM PDT  After making a short statement on Thursday morning that left some dissatisfied, the "Morning Joe" co-host spoke at greater length Friday morning about allegations of sexual harassment against journalist Mark Halperin, who has frequently appeared on her show.
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| Trump lashes out after liberal billionaire funds scathing impeachment ads Posted: 27 Oct 2017 06:03 AM PDT  After a wealthy liberal activist launched a national ad campaign Friday morning calling for Trump's impeachment, which has run even on a conservative program, the president took to Twitter to ridicule the ad's backer as "unhinged."
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| At The Women's Convention, A Clear Message: Follow Black Women In 2018 Posted: 28 Oct 2017 02:50 PM PDT  DETROIT— Hard conversations about race have been at the heart of the Women's March from the moment it began to take shape last fall, and at the Women's Convention in Detroit this weekend, they were front and center once again.
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| JFK files: Russia feared Lee Harvey Oswald would get them nuked by US Posted: 27 Oct 2017 04:58 AM PDT  In the aftermath of President John F Kennedy's assassination, the USSR was worried it would be blamed for putting Lee Harvey Oswald up to the attack, and that America could lash out in a state of leaderless panic. Previously classified intelligence documents depict turmoil on both sides of the Atlantic, as officials attempted to piece together what had happened and exactly who was to blame. Almost 3,000 newly released documents detail everything the US knew about the Russian reaction to the 1963 assassination and reveal the extent to which the Kremlin believed in conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedy's death.
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| 2 Women Lost at Sea for 5 Months Survived Shark Attacks and Storms Posted: 27 Oct 2017 07:19 AM PDT  Two American women and their dogs were rescued this week by the United States Navy, after being adrift in the Pacific Ocean for five months.
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| Oxford Muslim convert 'Jihadi Jack' charged with being member of Isil Posted: 28 Oct 2017 01:53 AM PDT  A man from Oxford who converted to Islam and travelled to Syria has been charged with being a member of islamic State. Jack Letts, 21, dubbed "Jihadi Jack", was arrested by Kurdish forces in northern Syria after fleeing the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) stronghold of Raqqa. A statement from the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria (DFNS) - a self-declared autonomous region - said Mr Letts had been taken to a prison in Qamishli, Rojava, northern Syria. Letts travelled to Syria in 2014 - having earlier converted to Islam while at school in Cherwell - and is understood to have been captured in May 2017. He was pictured with long hair and beard in Isil territory in Syria holding his index finger up to the sky, an Islamic gesture used by Isil as a symbol of their cause. John Letts and his wife Sally Lane arrive at Westminster Magistrates Court in June 2016 Credit: SWNS He married in Iraq and now has a child. In a conversation with the BBC in June from his prison cell, he said he hired a smuggler to help him escape the caliphate by motorbike before walking through a minefield into Kurdish territory. Letts says he doesn't want anything to do with Isil. "I hate them more than the Americans hate them," said. 'I realised they were not upon the truth so they put me in prison three times and threatened to kill me." His parents have denied he went to Syria to fight with Isil, and started a petition to protest his innocence. Foreign Office minister Rory Stewart asserted last week that the only way to deal with British Isis fighters in Syria would be "in almost every case, to kill them". Mr Letts' parents, Sally Lane and John Letts, criticised Mr Stewart for "arbitrarily [calling] for extrajudicial killings on uncharged British citizens", adding that the minister appeared to be "supported by Downing Street". The couple are awaiting trial following claims that they funded terrorism by sending money to their son - charges which they deny.
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| China's neo-Maoists welcome Xi's new era, but say he is not the new Mao Posted: 27 Oct 2017 05:14 PM PDT  By Christian Shepherd BEIJING (Reuters) - A fringe group of hard-line conservatives who long for the way things were under communist China's founding leader, Mao Zedong, have welcomed President Xi Jinping's "new era" of socialism and its renewed emphasis on equality. At the ruling Communist Party's leadership conclave that wrapped up this week, Xi laid out a confident vision for a proud and prosperous China, with the party firmly in control, and cemented his authority as the country's most powerful leader since Mao took power in 1949 and declared the founding of modern China. Delegates praised Xi using Mao-era honorifics, and he became the first serving Chinese leader since Mao to have a named ideology written into the party charter, signaling that it will be in effect beyond his second five-year term, which began this week.
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| Mother Intentionally Drove Off Cliff, Killing Herself and Her 3 Kids: Police Posted: 28 Oct 2017 11:48 AM PDT  She veered off the a highway last year.
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| This Is How Much Trump's Obamacare Sabotage Increased Health Insurance Costs Posted: 27 Oct 2017 12:00 AM PDT  President Donald Trump's decision to cut off billions of dollars owed to health insurance providers under the Affordable Care Act caused those companies to substantially increase premiums to cover their losses, according to an analysis published Friday.
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| British Navy fires nine from nuclear submarine over failed drugs tests Posted: 28 Oct 2017 07:28 AM PDT  Nine British sailors assigned to a nuclear submarine have been discharged from the Royal Navy after failing compulsory drug tests, Britain's ministry of defence has confirmed. The service personnel, stationed aboard HMS Vigilant -- one of four Royal Navy submarines equipped with nuclear missiles -- were dismissed after all tested positive for an illegal substance. "We do not tolerate drugs misuse by service personnel," a Royal Navy spokesperson said.
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| The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week Posted: 27 Oct 2017 06:59 AM PDT  Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways.
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| As Russia Probe Heats Up, Conservatives Call For Special Counsel Mueller To Quit Posted: 28 Oct 2017 09:05 AM PDT  Shortly before a federal grand jury filed the first charges in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, conservatives were renewing their calls for the attorney to resign.
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| 34 Pasta Salads That Will Kill At Your Next Cookout Posted: 27 Oct 2017 12:11 PM PDT |
| How the World Is Marking the 500th Birthday of Protestantism Posted: 27 Oct 2017 06:00 AM PDT  Many will mark the 500th anniversary of Oct. 31, 1517, when Martin Luther started a revolution by posting his complaints about the Church
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| Science Says: Jack Frost nipping at your nose ever later Posted: 27 Oct 2017 01:09 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Winter is coming ... later. And it's leaving ever earlier.
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| Ahead of Trump trip, China urges U.S. not to allow Taiwan president in Posted: 28 Oct 2017 12:55 PM PDT  China urged the United States on Friday not to allow Taiwan's president to travel through U.S. territory en route to the island's diplomatic allies in the Pacific, a sensitive visit shortly ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing.
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| South African farmers jailed for forcing black man into coffin Posted: 27 Oct 2017 06:59 AM PDT  By Dinky MKhize MIDDELBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Two white South African farmers who were filmed pushed a wailing black man into a coffin were sentenced to jail on Friday for attempted murder, assault and kidnapping. The 20-second video, widely circulated on social media last year, shows the victim, Victor Mlotshwa, cowering inside a coffin as one man pushes the lid down and the other threatens to put petrol and a snake inside. The defendants - Theo Jackson, sentenced to 14 years, and Willem Oosthuizen, sentenced to 11 years - had pleaded not guilty.
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| Amazon Stock Surge Makes Jeff Bezos Richest Man On Earth Posted: 27 Oct 2017 09:09 PM PDT  Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is now the richest person on the planet after a bounce in company stock value floated his net worth to a massive $93.8 billion by the end of business on Friday.
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| Kenya counts votes, and the cost of a violence-hit election Posted: 26 Oct 2017 07:45 PM PDT  As polling officials tallied votes, Kenyans counted the cost Friday of a deeply-divisive election marred by an opposition boycott and protests that left at least four dead and scores wounded. The country's second presidential election in three months plunged into chaos on Thursday as supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga attempted to block voting, clashing with police who fired tear gas, water cannon and live bullets. The election came after a two-month political drama that began when the Supreme Court overturned the victory of President Uhuru Kenyatta in August 8 elections due to "irregularities".
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| Little boy asks everyone to help him find a forever home for his four-legged friend Posted: 27 Oct 2017 09:50 AM PDT  This determined little boy just sent out an urgent PSA on behalf of a beloved four-legged friend. Six-year-old Roman is calling on his followers to rescue Legend, a deaf and lovable Labrador retriever currently at Skagit Valley Humane Society in Burlington, Washington. The adorable video has more than 18,000 views, and counting. SEE ALSO: Rescue dog uses his smile to help find a forever home Roman's passion for rescuing canines began when he was just 4-years-old, according to mom, Jennifer McConn. "He opted to forego receiving presents on his fourth birthday and instead asked for donations so he could give those to a local rescue in Texas," McConn told Mashable. "It's kind of taken off since then." McConn said Roman typically enjoys interacting with dogs. He and his mom often make videos to spread the word about pups in need. Now, for his latest mission, Roman is determined to find a home for Legend. Roman and LegendImage: jennifer mcconn Image: jennifer mcconn Image: jennifer mcconnLegend is just one of many dogs McConn and Roman have helped. In fact, McConn runs her own animal rescue organizations, PAWS & Read and Project Freedom Ride, dedicated to caring for, sheltering, and rescuing dogs from kill shelters in Texas. "We transport dogs up to rescues and humane societies such as Skagit Valley Humane Society or to our direct adopters," said McConn. "Typically dogs that are in the humane society are our first priority to visit but there is always one or two non-Project Freedom Ride dogs that pull on our heart strings, like Legend." Image: jennifer mcconn Image: jennifer mcconnRoman is a true example that you can be a hero at any age. WATCH: Calm your dogs down with this fabulous doggy leotard
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| New questions and searches greet travelers flying to the US Posted: 27 Oct 2017 07:01 AM PDT  CHICAGO (AP) — Some were asked their hobbies and packing habits. Others were queried about what they do for a living. There were lines for security interviews and searches of carry-on bags.
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| Man drives car into crowd protesting Trump immigration policy Posted: 27 Oct 2017 11:21 AM PDT  A California man has been charged with assault after driving his car into a crowd of protesters outside of a congressman's office. Demonstrators had gathered outside the Brea office of Republican Ed Royce, seeking to draw attention to Donald Trump's move to revoke a special status protecting certain immigrants from deportation, when Daniel Wenzek slowly drove his car into the crowd, according to the Brea Police Department, 30 miles south east of Los Angeles. People began "beating on Wenzek's car" in response, the police department said, after which Mr Wenzek was arrested and charged.
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| Billionaire Insys founder charged in U.S. opioid bribe case Posted: 26 Oct 2017 07:03 PM PDT ![Billionaire Insys founder charged in U.S. opioid bribe case]( "Billionaire Insys founder charged in U.S. opioid bribe case") The billionaire founder of Insys Therapeutics Inc was arrested on Thursday on U.S. charges he participated in a scheme to bribe doctors to prescribe a fentanyl-based cancer pain drug, marking a step by authorities to fight the opioid epidemic. John Kapoor, Insys' majority shareholder who stepped down as chief executive in January, was charged with engaging in conspiracies to commit racketeering, mail fraud and wire fraud in an indictment filed in federal court in Boston.
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| Israel Is a Military Superpower for One Simple Reason: 'Underwater' Nuclear Weapons Posted: 27 Oct 2017 06:31 PM PDT  Israel's sea-based nuclear deterrent is here to stay. Israel's submarine corps is a tiny force with a big open secret: in all likelihood, it is armed with nuclear weapons. The five Dolphin-class submarines represent an ace in the hole for Israel, the ultimate guarantor of the country's security, ensuring that if attacked with nukes, the tiny nation can strike back in kind.
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| Your Personality Type May Be Sabotaging Your Exercise Goals Posted: 27 Oct 2017 09:24 AM PDT  It's no secret that your character traits directly affect how you interact with the world ― but you might be surprised at just how deep it goes.
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| E! News Host Ken Baker Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Former Employees Posted: 27 Oct 2017 12:36 PM PDT  E! News senior correspondent Ken Baker has been accused of sexual harassment after speaking at length about the allegations surrounding Harvey Weinstein on the network, according to The Wrap.
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| EU spurns Catalan independence declaration, backs Madrid Posted: 27 Oct 2017 10:17 AM PDT  The European Union on Friday spurned Catalonia's declaration of independence, voicing staunch support for Madrid in a crisis threatening the stability of a key member of the bloc as Brussels grapples with Brexit. President Donald Tusk said Madrid "remains our only interlocutor" after Catalan lawmakers voted to secede from Spain and appealed for a peaceful resolution to the rapidly escalating standoff. Brussels and EU member states have been steadfast in their backing of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy since the Catalan crisis erupted, fearing it could pose a fresh threat to European unity as the bloc haggles with Britain over the terms of Brexit.
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| Citroën unveils new C4 Cactus Posted: 27 Oct 2017 07:07 AM PDT  When Citroën first unveiled the concept version of the C4 Cactus at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013, it could have been seen as just another quirky design exercise from a manufacturer not exactly averse to unique styling. The Cactus has a new, fresher look for 2018, but the unique exterior cladding of this pseudo-SUV has all but disappeared. There are other aesthetic changes as well though, which include a new-style front bumper with new LED running lights and a revised rear bumper with a new design of rear light.
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| Witness: I put $60,000 bribe in union boss's designer bag Posted: 27 Oct 2017 03:43 PM PDT ![Witness: I put $60,000 bribe in union boss's designer bag]( "Witness: I put $60,000 bribe in union boss's designer bag") NEW YORK (AP) — The government's chief witness in a trial of New York City's former jail guard union boss described putting a $60,000 cash bribe in a luxury bag for him so he'd feel good about it as he took fresh swipes Friday at Mayor Bill de Blasio and former police officials.
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| Former Russian 'troll farm' employee says Hillary Clinton body double was hired to make sex tape Posted: 27 Oct 2017 09:31 AM PDT  The company, according to the first former employee to go on record Alan Baskaev, ran popular Twitter accounts that would promote then-candidate Donald Trump's campaign officials and surrogates. The Internet Research Agency also ran websites in favour of Mr Trump during the election, the Daily Beast reported. Mr Baskaev, now a teacher in Thailand, appeared in an on-camera interview with independent Russian television station TV Rain.
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| Mexico arrests top Sinaloa cartel heroin trafficker Posted: 27 Oct 2017 02:54 PM PDT  One of the top heroin traffickers for the sons of Sinaloa drug cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was arrested Thursday, Mexican prosecutors said.
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| In Kenya, polarizing election re-run rekindles ethnic tensions Posted: 28 Oct 2017 01:18 PM PDT  By Maggie Fick MUHORONI, Kenya (Reuters) - Kenya's repeat presidential election, boycotted this week by millions, has reignited long-running tensions between ethnic communities in some areas, leading inhabitants of one small village in the west to pick up traditional arms on Saturday. In the bright green sugarcane fields where the western Nyanza region rolls toward the Nandi hills, two tribes -- the Luo and the Kalenjin -- have lived in relative peace for years. The stand-off, defused by an emergency intervention of three county governors, was a stark reminder of how easily Kenya's months-long political crisis could spark the type of ethnic violence that killed 1,200 people after a flawed 2007 vote.
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| Your Halloween Costume Will Never Top This Dog Who Went As A Mop Posted: 28 Oct 2017 11:20 AM PDT  If you're still scrambling for the perfect costume this Halloween, you can chill.
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