| Obama Calls For 'Common-Sense' Gun Laws After Florida School Shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 10:51 AM PST  Former President Barack Obama called for "common-sense gun safety laws" a day after a mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, left at least 17 people dead and 15 others injured.
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| VA head changed records to hide travel boondoggle, report alleges Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:33 AM PST  The Department of Veterans Affairs chief David Shulkin was accused of a cover-up that involved altering emails relating to a trip that cost taxpayers more than $120,000, according to a report.
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| Teacher charged with child abuse after forcing student to stand for Pledge of Allegiance Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:23 AM PST  A Colorado teacher was charged with child abuse and assault after she allegedly forced a student to stand up during the Pledge of Allegiance.
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| Fox News anchor Shepard Smith lists all 25 fatal school shootings since Columbine Posted: 15 Feb 2018 05:58 AM PST  Fox News anchor Shepard Smith delivered an emotional monologue during his broadcast on Wednesday after a gunman killed 17 people at a Parkland, Fla., high school.
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| Ex-GOP Lawmaker: It’s Time To Vote Republicans Out So We Can Get Gun Control Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:43 AM PST  "Republicans will never do anything on gun control," says former GOP Rep. David Jolly.
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| Donovan Mitchell Uses Footwear To Send Powerful Message About Gun Violence Posted: 15 Feb 2018 05:00 AM PST  Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell sent a powerful message about gun violence during his team's Wednesday night win over the Phoenix Suns. "A lot of people, we talk about it, and there's a lot of so-called awareness of it, but there's nothing being done," he said.
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| A fake Kim Jong-Un said hi to North Korean cheerleaders, who didn't take it well Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:40 PM PST  Guess someone was going to do it. A Kim Jong-un impersonator went to greet North Korean cheerleaders at the Winter Olympics, and you can bet it caused quite the stir. SEE ALSO: Olympics volunteer could not be more unimpressed with winter games Only identified as Howard, the Australian man of Chinese descent attended the women's ice hockey match between a unified Korean team and Japan on Wednesday. During the match, he walked over to the group of North Koreans waving a unified Korea flag — only to be pushed aside by a group of apparent DPRK minders. Suffice it to say, the some of the North Korean cheerleaders weren't so impressed. This Kim Jong Un impersonator walked in front of the North Korean cheering squad at the Olympics, and boy were they unimpressed https://t.co/ytFEvBGES5 h/t @yoonjung_seo pic.twitter.com/uVsusPRY2r — Anna Fifield (@annafifield) February 14, 2018 Howard, who lives in Hong Kong, told triple j on Wednesday that three suspected North Korean "heavies" tried to force him out of the arena. At the united Korea vs Japan womens' hockey game, an apparent Kim Jong-un impersonator starts dancing in front of North Korean cheerleaders. Apparent employees of the DPRK push him aside. He's now sitting nearby giving interviews (in English) pic.twitter.com/PeVJYtri5Y — Vincent Bevins (@Vinncent) February 14, 2018 Kim Jong Un impersonator now shaking hands as he is escorted out. pic.twitter.com/wou2MLCOrw — Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) February 14, 2018 "They were kicking me in the shins, these tough guys, and shouting something in Korean really angrily," he told the radio station. Soon after, Howard said he was surrounded by South Korean policemen who didn't let him leave for his own protection. He was eventually released, but after the game finished. "They told me they had to detain me for my own safety. I told them look, mate, I didn't break any laws, I didn't make any political statements, I told them I just turned up as a ticket holder. I'm allowed to watch the game like anyone else," he added. Police have now surrounded and asked the apparent impersonator to come with him, he says his name's Howard, was just cheering and looks like this, and didn't commit any crime. Refuses to go with them. South Korea police apparently unsure what to do pic.twitter.com/pGzvV0ufcq — Vincent Bevins (@Vinncent) February 14, 2018 It's not the first time Howard has made an appearance at the Winter Olympics. Here he was with a Donald Trump impersonator, Dennis Alan, at the opening ceremony. Image: RYAN PIERSE / GETTY IMAGESDespite clearly riling up a country which has no problem with crushing dissidence, Howard isn't worried about finding himself in danger. "I'm not just a lookalike. I consider myself a satirist. For people that come from countries with freedom of speech, I think it's important to take the piss out [mock] of our leaders," he said. "The most feared weapon of any dictatorship is satire." WATCH: This is how Margot Robbie looked like a master figure skater on 'I, Tonya'
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| Passenger jet lands in Hawaii after engine covering rips apart Posted: 13 Feb 2018 05:42 PM PST  United flight 1175, with more than 370 people on board including crew members, landed without incident at Honolulu International Airport, United Airlines Inc spokesman Charles Hobart said in an email. "Scariest flight of my life," Maria Falaschi, a marketing consultant from San Francisco, wrote on Twitter.
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| Suspended California lawmaker sues for reinstatement Posted: 15 Feb 2018 04:26 PM PST  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker suspended amid a sexual misconduct investigation sued the state Senate on Thursday, seeking reinstatement and arguing he's been unfairly treated by his colleagues.
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| Shaun White Called Out By Accuser's Lawyer For Minimizing Sexual Harassment Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:07 PM PST  A lawyer representing the woman who settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with Olympic snowboarder Shaun White last year called out the athlete for minimizing sexual harassment on the world stage.
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| Trump is silent on the flu. Ebola? That was Obama's fault. Posted: 14 Feb 2018 01:28 PM PST  Donald Trump blamed the Ebola outbreak in 2014 on then-President Obama. But he has been silent on this year's flu, which has been far more deadly to Americans.
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| 'Kingpin Granny' Arrested in Huge Drug Bust, Cops Say Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:02 AM PST  Betty Jordan of Parsons, Tenn., was allegedly in possession of more than 1,000 prescription pills.
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| 18 school shootings in US in 2018 Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:24 PM PST  The deadly gun rampage at a Florida high school on Wednesday took to 18 the number of school shootings across the United States so far this year -- a phenomenon that authorities seem powerless to prevent. The stunning number underscored how commonplace gun violence has become in America, with students in elementary and secondary schools regularly performing drills on how to react in an "active shooter" situation. According to the independent Everytown for Gun Safety group, eight of the 18 school shooting incidents so far this year, which cover primary schools to universities, involved guns being discharged with no one injured.
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| Florida high school coach hailed a hero after 'shielding students from bullets' Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:42 PM PST  A football coach at the Florida high school where a gunman killed at least 17 people is being hailed a hero after reportedly throwing himself in front of students to protect them. Aaron Feis was taken to hospital in critical condition after the alleged shooter Nikolas Cruz opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County on Wednesday afternoon. The coach, who also worked as a security guard at the school for at least eight years, was initially said to be fighting for his life. However, Broward Sheriff Scott Israel later announced that "a beloved football coach is dead," without naming the coach. "This is one of the genuinely greatest people to walk this earth. jumped in front of the bullets to save some students lives... unbelievable," Mike Schmidt wrote on Twitter. This, ladies and gentlemen, if the face of a hero. Coach Aaron Feis was injured protecting a student in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and, at last report, is in critical condition. He is a friend to all students that know him. He was always so nice to me when I went to school there, and I know he is close with my brother and his friends. Please, take a moment to send healing prayers for him. A post shared by Angelica Losada (@jelly_lo) on Feb 14, 2018 at 2:42pm PST "Coaches are always protectors. Today he sacrificed his body for his students. Some heroes wear Gatorade towels over their shoulders," Anthony DiCicco tweeted. One former student paid tribute to the coach, posting a picture of him with the caption: "This, ladies and gentlemen, if the face of a hero." Andrew Hofmann, a former student who recently coached the swimming and water polo teams, said Mr Feis took his security guard role very seriously. "He's very well dedicated to the safety of the school during the daytime," Hofmann told the Miami Herald. Hofmann described the coach as "a quiet person" with a good sense of humour. "When there's a funny joke, he is always laughing for sure," he said. Feis graduated from Stoneman Douglas High in 1999 and worked at the school for his entire coaching career, according to the school's website. The Valentine's Day bloodshed began after the assailant, wearing a gas mask, stalked into the school carrying an AR-15 assault rifle, ammunition cartridges and smoke grenades, said Senator Bill Nelson, who had been briefed by federal law enforcement officials. He then pulled a fire alarm, prompting students and staff to pour from their classrooms into hallways. "There the carnage began," Senator Bill Nelson told CNN. The death toll would make it the third-worst school shooting in recent US history after the Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook attacks. It is the 18th school shooting this year, according to campaign group Every Town for Gun Safety.
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| 'Roseanne' star Roseanne Barr says 'we're lucky' to have Trump as President Posted: 14 Feb 2018 12:27 PM PST  "Trump offended half of America and [Hillary Clinton] offended the other half, so that's great for, for sitcoms. It's great for comedy," Barr said.
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| Zimbabwe's president leads tributes to opposition leader Tsvangirai Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:53 AM PST  By Alfonce Mbizwo HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa led tributes to late opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Thursday, describing the long-time rival of recently ousted president Robert Mugabe as a dedicated defender of democracy. Arguably Zimbabwe's most popular politician, Tsvangirai died on Wednesday evening aged 65 after a long battle with cancer. Tsvangirai will receive a state funeral, but will not be buried at the National Heroes' Acre, largely reserved for ruling Patriotic Front guerrillas killed during the independence war, Mnangagwa said.
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| Shaun White apologizes for letting American flag drag on ground following gold medal win Posted: 14 Feb 2018 08:11 AM PST  Shaun White has apologized after footage of him dragging the American flag through the snow after his stunning victory in the men's halfpipe sparked outrage on Twitter.
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| Senate Votes Down Multiple Bills To Help Dreamers After Veto Threat On Bipartisan Proposal Posted: 15 Feb 2018 01:24 PM PST  WASHINGTON ― The Senate was supposed to spend the week discovering what it could pass to help undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
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| In minutes, jury convicts Florida man of girl's murder, rape Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:30 AM PST  It took less than 15 minutes Wednesday for a Florida jury to convict a 61-year-old man of abducting, raping and murdering an 8-year-old girl.
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| Police say AR-15 rifle used in deadly school shooting Posted: 13 Feb 2018 09:00 PM PST  Authorities said suspect Nikolaus Cruz, 19, had a lot of ammunition.
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| Mike Pence *may* have just bought his wife a Valentine's Day gift at CVS Posted: 14 Feb 2018 05:40 PM PST  Nothing says "Mother, I love you" like a $11.99 box of chocolates from a drug store. Or maybe some flowers. Or even a teddy bear holding a heart. Vice President Mike Pence was reportedly spotted at a CVS in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening. While that normally would be no big deal, today is Valentine's Day, and Pence apparently bought a love-themed gift, presumably for his wife, who he calls Mother. White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany tweeted that she saw Pence exit the CVS on 19th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, which is just a few short blocks from the White House and the Vice President's Ceremonial Office. "Spectators say he purchased a Valentine's Day gift for his wife," Alemany wrote. Just spotted @VP exiting the CVS on 19th & Penn. Spectators say he purchased a Valentine's Day gift for his wife. (don't worry, I won't spoil what the contents of the gift are @SecondLady) — Jacqueline Alemany (@JaxAlemany) February 14, 2018 Though Alemany would not reveal exactly what the gift for Mother was, we can promise it was not very thoughtful or original. After all, this is the store I made my real mother buy my 5th grade girlfriend a Valentine's Day gift. One Twitter user said they personally saw Pence buying flowers. I just saw mike pence in person today leaving a cvs , he was buying flowers at 6pm and I know it's a privilege to say this but I've never been that close to someone who is so vehemently against who I am as a person and I'm honestly very uncomfortable right now — laur (@wadesheartmate) February 15, 2018 Some people would consider this a sign that the VP was hard at work and didn't properly allot time to get Mother a gift. Maybe the couple doesn't take the Hallmark holiday very seriously, and a small gesture from CVS is plenty, though Pence's annual salary is $230,700. But spotting Pence buying a last-minute gift from CVS brings a warm feeling to our cold, dead hearts regardless. Getting your SO a last-minute gift or card from CVS because you are so swamped is literally the most Washington thing ever. I know people far less high-level than Pence who have done this. #theglamorouslife https://t.co/2oydqBOaUu — Garance Franke-Ruta (@thegarance) February 14, 2018 We should have known Mike Pence is the kind of guy who'd buy his wife's gift at CVS. Perfect. — do you like pizza? (@ChickenCat666) February 15, 2018 Like I know I complain about being single, but VP Pence bought his wife a Valentine's Day present from CVS... — Katie Harada (@kathrynyuki) February 14, 2018 Jesus...I got something for my wife at CVS, but we purposefully get each other the WORST GIFT POSSIBLE as a joke, so yeah, Pence is quite the lady's man! — Ryan Brady (@BradyInAZ) February 14, 2018 WATCH: 'I remember my first time': Musicians tell us how they lost their voting V card
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| How to Stay Lucky During the Chinese New Year Posted: 14 Feb 2018 03:00 AM PST  From special foods to cleaning your house
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| Colombia says needs international aid to cope with Venezuela crisis Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:05 PM PST  Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos said on Tuesday the country needs international aid to help cope with the humanitarian crisis caused by hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans fleeing over the border to escape the economic crisis at home. "I appreciate the offers of financial and other aid from the international community. Last week, Santos tightened border controls and heightened security in frontier towns.
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| 'Roseanne: The Return' - A Special 20/20 Event - Tonight at 10/9c on ABC Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:59 PM PST  See the cast of Roseanne in an all-new revealing reunion! What don't you yet know about the new Roseanne? Watch 'Roseanne: The Return' - a special 2020 event Tonight at 10/9c on ABC
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| U.S. Figure Skaters Dedicate Olympic Routine To Florida Shooting Victims Posted: 14 Feb 2018 08:20 PM PST  American figure skater Alexa Scimeca-Knierim broke down in tears following her routine at the Winter Olympics final in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Wednesday, saying she and husband Chris Knierim skated for the victims of the Florida school shooting earlier in the day.
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| Trump Signs Larry Nassar-Inspired Sexual Assault Bill Behind Closed Doors Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:03 AM PST  President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday afternoon that aims to protect amateur athletes from sexual assault in the wake of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal.
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| Florida shooting: Alleged gunman Nikolas Cruz placed on suicide watch after first court appearance Posted: 15 Feb 2018 01:53 PM PST  The alleged Florida shooter has been placed on suicide watch after making his first court appearance, a day after the mass shooting over which he has been charged with 17 counts of murder. As the community of Fort Lauderdale struggled to rebound from the attack on a high school, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz appeared briefly before magistrate court judge Kim Theresa Mollica. Cruz was wearing an orange jump suit, with his hands in front of him, and did not look at the judge when she addressed him.
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| Laura Ingraham Hosts Segment On 'Safe' AR-15 Hours After Florida School Shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:22 AM PST  Fox News' host Laura Ingraham aired a segment on her show Wednesday night about the assault weapon used in the Parkland, Florida school shooting.
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| Taliban letter addresses 'American people,' urges talks Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:09 AM PST  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In a rambling nearly 3,000-word letter issued Wednesday, the Taliban urged the "American people" to press their government to withdraw from Afghanistan, reminding them that the Afghan war is the longest conflict in which they have been embroiled — and at a cost of "trillions of dollars."
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| Nirav Modi: India's celebrity jeweller in fraud storm Posted: 15 Feb 2018 03:57 AM PST  Nirav Modi, who is under investigation for fraud, is a billionaire Indian jeweller whose extravagant diamonds have graced many Hollywood celebrities including Kate Winslet and Naomi Watts. From stores in New York's Madison Avenue and Singapore's Marina Bay to the red carpet at the Oscars, Modi's luxury jewellery has long been popular with the rich and famous. Hailing from a family of diamond merchants, the 47-year-old is one of India's richest men and is known for his love of Bentley cars and expensive Italian suits.
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| Colombia says increasing number of Venezuelans involved in ELN attacks Posted: 15 Feb 2018 02:34 PM PST  Colombia on Thursday said an increasing number of Venezuelans were taking part in attacks by Marxist ELN rebels and in criminal activity, as hundreds of thousands of migrants flee over the border to escape a humanitarian crisis at home. Colombian Defense Minister Luis Carlos Villegas said he had expressed concern to his Venezuelan counterpart General Vladimir Padrino in a telephone conversation, and that they had agreed to meet to coordinate security plans at the border. Villegas said Venezuelans had collaborated with the National Liberation Army (ELN) in attacks in Colombia and been involved in killings and robberies.
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| All-New 2018 Jeep Wrangler Improves Upon a Classic Posted: 14 Feb 2018 11:08 AM PST  Redesigning the Jeep Wrangler is a delicate job. Designers have to honor its history and respect its loyal owner base, while addressing significant shortcomings in a marketplace that has seen dr...
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| Amy Schumer Just Got Married. But She Wants to Talk About Gun Control Instead Posted: 15 Feb 2018 11:35 AM PST  Schumer addressed the Parkland school shooting on Instagram
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| Trump responds to Florida shooting with tweets and speech Posted: 14 Feb 2018 06:52 PM PST  President Trump's public response to the third-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history was a pair of messages posted to Twitter on Wednesday and an address to the nation on Thursday. For some, the extent of the death toll — and Trump's four-sentence tweets — made for an easy comparison with his predecessor.
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| Tara Lipinski And Johnny Weir Have The Cutest Olympics Pre-Show Ritual Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:36 AM PST  Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir deserve top marks for their pre-show ritual at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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| Lots of talk, little action in Congress after shootings Posted: 15 Feb 2018 01:37 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — For a brief moment after the Las Vegas massacre last fall, Republicans and Democrats in Congress talked about taking a rare step to tighten the nation's gun laws. Four months later, the only gun legislation that has moved in the House or Senate instead eases restrictions for gun owners.
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| Kristen Bell Goes Deep With Secrets Of Her 'Healthy' Marriage To Dax Shepard Posted: 15 Feb 2018 06:41 AM PST  If you've ever been in a fight with your significant other and asked WWKBD ― what would Kristen Bell do ― then look no further than a list the actress crafted on how she and husband Dax Shepard make it work.
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| Climber killed on Oregon mount: official Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:25 PM PST  A climber was killed on Mount Hood in the Pacific Northwestern state of Oregon, US authorities said Tuesday, as dozens scrambled to rescue at least another eight who were either injured or trapped. A climber who plunged some 700-1,000 feet (210-300 meters) was declared dead on arrival at a local hospital, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff Office.
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| How 1 Very Special Submarine Ravaged Japan During World War II Posted: 14 Feb 2018 11:13 AM PST  At midnight on July 23, the Barb slipped up to within a kilometer of the shore, and a landing party commanded by Lt. William Walke, paddled quietly to the beach. While three men took up guard positions—they encountered a sleeping Japanese guard in a watchtower, whom they left unharmed—the other five buried the demolition charge and managed not blow themselves up jury-rigging the detonation circuit. In the closing months of World War II, heavy losses and depleted fuel stocks kept many of Japan's remaining combat aircraft grounded and warships in port, awaiting an anticipated amphibious invasion.
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| A tiny Shetland pony had a munch on Prince Harry's hand Posted: 14 Feb 2018 05:15 AM PST  You don't wanna mess with Shetland ponies. SEE ALSO: John Oliver has a stark warning for Meghan Markle about the Royal Family Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first official visit to Scotland on Tuesday. They started their tour in Edinburgh, and were greeted at the castle by regimental mascot Cruachan IV — a tiny Shetland pony. Cruachan clearly does not pander to royalty, as he gave Harry a warning nibble — presumably because he takes issue with the democratic implications of a non-elected head of state. Prince Harry and Ms. Markle are greeted on arrival at Edinburgh Castle by the Band of the Royal Marines and the mascot of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, Shetland pony Cruachan�� pic.twitter.com/3nzR9W6ZP5 — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 13, 2018 Cheeky pony trying to nip Prince Harry's hand as he visits Edinburgh with Meghan Markle... https://t.co/OM14wV3fXC — Hatty Collier (@HattyCollier) February 13, 2018 Sweet Shetland pony not feelin' the Prince - would much prefer a taste! https://t.co/GAehptnoK8 — Samantha Houston (@samhinthecity) February 13, 2018 Shetland ponies are always feisty little buggers!���� — Carolyn Green #PCPEU (@moto26261) February 13, 2018 When you arrive at a party to find someone else dressed like you..Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Edinburgh pic.twitter.com/H1RZl8J32E — Derek Momodu (@DelMody) February 13, 2018 Long gone are the days when ponies would be beheaded for such insurrection. Now the pony revolution can begin in earnest... don't say we didn't warn you. WATCH: This treehouse is actually a hotel room high up in a French forest
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| Off-duty Chicago police officer fatally shot during pursuit Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:23 PM PST  CHICAGO (AP) — An off-duty police commander was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago after he spotted a man matching the radio description of an armed suspect officers were chasing on foot, the city's police superintendent said.
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| Florida shooting: Golden State Warriors coach attacks Donald Trump and US politicians for not protecting people Posted: 15 Feb 2018 02:01 AM PST  Steve Kerr, coach of NBA side Golden State Warriors, has launched an attack on US politicians, the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Donald Trump's plans to build a wall between America and Mexico hours after another fatal mass shooting. Kerr said "nothing has been done" when asked about the tragic shooting which has left at least 17 dead at a school in Florida, including students and teachers. The shooting is the deadliest school attack since 26 people were killed at Sandy Hook school in Connecticut in 2012 and is the sixth school shooting that has either wounded or killed students already this year.
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| House Speaker Ryan: Florida shooting shouldn't threaten right to own guns Posted: 15 Feb 2018 06:32 AM PST  Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, in a round of interviews with conservative radio shows on Thursday, said the Florida school shooting that killed at least 17 people on Wednesday should not threaten citizens' rights to own guns. "I don't think that means you then roll that conversation into taking away citizens' rights - taking away a law-abiding citizen's rights.
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| Ryan Reynolds' Valentine's Day Gift To Blake Lively Is Just So Him Posted: 15 Feb 2018 06:15 AM PST  Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively do their best to out-troll each other on social media, but it looks like the actor won the latest round, fair and square.
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