| Donald Trump Demands Democratic Senator Quit In Saturday Morning Twitter Rant Posted: 28 Apr 2018 06:48 AM PDT  President Donald Trump kickstarted his weekend by launching a blistering
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| Texas Man Who Killed Neighbor Uses 'Gay Panic' Defense And Avoids Murder Charge Posted: 27 Apr 2018 12:30 PM PDT  A Texas man avoided murder and manslaughter convictions after his attorney
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| Mueller diversification guarantees survival of Trump probe cases Posted: 27 Apr 2018 12:06 PM PDT  Joyce Vance, former U.S. attorney, talks with Rachel Maddow about Robert Mueller's coordination with law enforcement offices that aren't part of the special counsel to ensure that cases coming from the Trump investigation.
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| Ancient child sacrifice site discovered in Peru could be largest in world history Posted: 27 Apr 2018 05:13 AM PDT  The largest ancient child sacrifice site in the Americas, if not the world, has been located in Peru, it has been reported. The remains of 140 children and 200 juvenile llamas that appear to have been ritually sacrificed in an event which is estimated to have taken place 550 years ago were unearthed by archaeologists. The site was found just over 300 metres from the Pacific Ocean, amid a block of residential compounds in La Libertad outside Trujillo, Peru's third-largest city.
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| Man Loses Wildlife Photo Award Because He May Have Used A Dead, Stuffed Anteater Posted: 27 Apr 2018 11:10 AM PDT  A photograph that won an award in England has been disqualified after an
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| Restaurants calm customers, say their romaine is safe Posted: 27 Apr 2018 11:18 AM PDT  ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Restaurants' advice to their customers? Romaine calm.
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| Joy Reid Says She Doesn't 'Believe' She Wrote Anti-LGBTQ Posts Posted: 28 Apr 2018 08:05 AM PDT  MSNBC's Joy Reid said she doesn't "believe" she wrote the anti-LGBTQ
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| Confident Pompeo makes Middle East diplomatic debut Posted: 28 Apr 2018 10:14 AM PDT  Washington's newly appointed secretary of state landed in Riyadh Saturday on a tour of America's key Middle East allies, after vowing to bring some "swagger" back to US diplomacy. Mike Pompeo touched down in Saudi Arabia shortly after authorities in the kingdom said they had intercepted four missiles fired at the south of the country by Yemeni rebels, underlining the tensions in the region. The Saudi capital is the first stop on a three-day trip that will also take him to Israel and Jordan to update friends on President Donald Trump's plans for the Iran nuclear deal.
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| Golden State Killer Case: Genetic Material on DNA Website Led Cops to Joseph James DeAngelo: Report Posted: 27 Apr 2018 08:08 AM PDT  After matching crime scene DNA to genetic material from a relative of Joseph James DeAngelo who was registered on a genealogy site, police zeroed in on the 72-year-old ex-cop, who was arrested Tuesday at his Citrus Heights home.
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| Joanna Gaines' Biscuit Recipe Is The Star Of Her 'Magnolia Table' Cookbook Posted: 27 Apr 2018 02:46 AM PDT  Being a Southerner is a prerequisite for becoming a biscuit expert. Southern I
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| World’s biggest active geyser erupts at Yellowstone National Park for third time in weeks Posted: 28 Apr 2018 06:50 AM PDT  Steamboat Geyser, in Yellowstone National Park, erupted at around 6.30am local time on Friday morning, geologists said. The eruption is the latest event in a rare period of activity at the geyser this year, following similar water discharges on March 15 and April 19 this year. Before this year, Steamboat had not erupted since September 2014.
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| Royal baby name revealed: Louis Arthur Charles Posted: 27 Apr 2018 09:09 AM PDT  After a four-day wait, Prince William and Kate Middleton revealed their new son's name, which was inspired by Prince Philip's uncle Earl Mountbatten.
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| George H.W. Bush Health Update: Former President to Remain in Hospital Posted: 27 Apr 2018 08:25 AM PDT  "He is looking forward to resuming his schedule and going to Maine next month"
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| 'American Fair' — Pamela Littky documents an enduring tradition Posted: 28 Apr 2018 03:50 PM PDT !['American Fair' — Pamela Littky documents an enduring tradition]( "'American Fair' — Pamela Littky documents an enduring tradition") The essence of the American fair has not changed much over the past century. As the social and cultural fabric of the United States has evolved considerably, the fairs continue to draw attendance from wide swaths of the heartland, providing a place for far-flung citizens of a county or state to maintain community and celebrate elements of their culture that recall some of the most nostalgic American ideals. Pamela Littky traveled thousands of miles across the country capturing the sights of these important seasonal markers for so many communities. Idyllic portraits of farmers and rope-and-ride spectators accompany portraits and tableaux that evoke undertones of apprehension and uncertainty.
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| Trump: Mueller Should Never Have Been Appointed Posted: 27 Apr 2018 10:06 PM PDT  Donald Trump got a head start on his weekend tweets Friday night when -- again
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| Thousands protest brutal killings of 3 Mexican film students Posted: 26 Apr 2018 07:59 PM PDT  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Mexico's second-largest city Thursday to protest the deaths of three film students who were killed and dissolved in acid in a case that has highlighted the disappearance of the country's youth amid a vicious drug war.
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| U.S. Marines, Sikorsky eye contract for more CH-53K helicopters soon Posted: 27 Apr 2018 08:39 AM PDT  The U.S. Marine Corps and Lockheed Martin Corp's Sikorsky unit expect to finalize a contract for six more CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters in the coming months, they said on Friday. Colonel Hank Vanderborght, who manages the CH-53K program for the U.S. Marines, told reporters at the ILA Berlin Air Show the new aircraft was performing well in testing.
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| Golden State Killer: Police using genealogy website wrongly identified innocent man in nursing home as suspect Posted: 28 Apr 2018 04:47 AM PDT  Detectives hunting the Golden State Killer used information from genealogy websites that led them to wrongly identify an elderly nursing home patient as a suspect in the case. An Oregon police officer working at the request of California investigators persuaded a judge to order a 73-year-old man to provide a DNA sample in March 2017, according to newly-released court records. The man was identified as a suspect after authorities found a rare genetic marker in 30-year-old samples of the killer's DNA, before searches of a genealogy website led them to one of his relatives.
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| Federal Appeals Court Gives Thumbs-Up To Revised Texas Voter ID Law Posted: 27 Apr 2018 03:24 PM PDT  A federal appeals court on Friday reversed a lower court's decision to block
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| Three arrested after 10 young Israelis killed in flash floods Posted: 27 Apr 2018 01:27 AM PDT  Three people have been arrested in Israel in connection with the deaths of 10 young hikers in flash floods during a programme to prepare them for military service, police said Friday. The ten students, mostly aged 17 and 18, were caught up in floods while hiking in the Arabah desert in southern Israel following exceptionally heavy rainfall. "Police questioned three staff members from the academy that organised the trip," Micky Rosenfeld said in a statement.
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| FIFA Cites Ethics Rules After Trump's Threatening World Cup Tweet Posted: 27 Apr 2018 08:07 PM PDT  U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted a threat to countries opposing North
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| Russian FM says US trying to 'divide Syria into parts' Posted: 28 Apr 2018 07:46 AM PDT  MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign minister said Saturday the United States is trying to divide Syria.
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| Desmond Marrow Arrest: Former NFL Player Says 'I Can't Breathe' in Disturbing Video Posted: 27 Apr 2018 10:42 AM PDT  Marrow was charged with making terroristic threats, aggressive driving and obstructing police.
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| Spanish prosecutor to appeal verdict in gang rape case, protests persist Posted: 27 Apr 2018 07:59 AM PDT  By Sonya Dowsett MADRID (Reuters) - State prosecutors said on Friday they would appeal a ruling that cleared five men of the gang rape of a teenager at a bull-running festival two years ago, a verdict that has prompted anguished soul-searching and angry protests across Spain. The men, who had recorded video of the attack on their mobile phones and laughed about the incident afterwards on a Whatsapp group, were convicted with the lesser crime of sexual abuse and sentenced to nine years in jail. Shaken by the scale of protests against the court ruling, the Spanish government said on Friday it would consider revamping the criminal code to ensure that sex crimes were punished more harshly.
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| Stephen Colbert Reveals Evil Genius Plan To Avoid 'Avengers: Infinity War' Spoilers Posted: 28 Apr 2018 01:33 AM PDT  Stephen Colbert doesn't want fellow "Avengers: Infinity War" superfans ruining
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| Rep. Gohmert reacts to recovered Strzok-Page text messages Posted: 28 Apr 2018 05:27 AM PDT  Recovered FBI text messages were delivered to congressional committees; House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Louie Gohmert reacts on 'Fox & Friends.'
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| China's Guam Killer (and Aircraft Carrier Killer) Missile Is Ready for War Posted: 27 Apr 2018 06:43 AM PDT  Carrier killer missiles are now operational along China's coastal provinces and possibly on South China Sea atolls. Chinese military observers have also been hailing the DF-26's anti-ship capabilities against US aircraft carriers and amphibious assault vessels. China's defense ministry confirmed on Thursday that high-tech DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missiles have been deployed with the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force.
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| Hungary criticised over migrant 'transit zones' Posted: 27 Apr 2018 06:22 AM PDT  Hungary is failing to do enough to identify potential victims of human trafficking in its "transit zones" for migrants and asylum seekers, a Council of Europe report said Friday. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, recently re-elected for a third straight term with a huge majority, has made stopping the entry of migrants and refugees a central plank of government policy. The report, based on a recent visit to the two facilities on the border with Serbia, said "the ability to detect potential victims of human trafficking... has worsened" as a result of tighter laws and measures on immigration and asylum.
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| Kanye West And John Legend Talk Trump At Chrissy Teigen's Baby Shower Posted: 28 Apr 2018 02:53 AM PDT  Kanye West and John Legend appeared to put their differing opinions about
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| Lynching memorial and museum in Alabama draw crowds, tears Posted: 26 Apr 2018 07:55 PM PDT  MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tears and expressions of grief met the opening of the nation's first memorial to the victims of lynching Thursday in Alabama.
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| Russian PM says he backs criminalizing observance of U.S. sanctions Posted: 28 Apr 2018 04:16 AM PDT  Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev backs the idea of making it a criminal offense for Russians to observe sanctions imposed by the United States, Medvedev said in an interview broadcast on Saturday on state TV channel Rossiya 1. Washington imposed sweeping sanctions on some of Russia's biggest companies and businessmen on April 6, striking at allies of President Vladimir Putin to punish Moscow for its alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and other so-called malign activities. Asked about a proposal drafted by Russia's lower house of parliament to criminalize observance of U.S. sanctions, Medvedev said the restrictions were aimed at destroying Russia's socio-political system and harming the economy and individuals.
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| Suspect wearing 'Make America Great Again' hat accused of pushing Hispanic man on train tracks arrested Posted: 27 Apr 2018 05:52 AM PDT  A man who allegedly shoved a Hispanic man onto the subway tracks, while wearing a "Make America Great Again" baseball cap and shirt, has been arrested in New York. Willie Ames shouted multiple racial slurs at his 24-year-old-victim before physically attacking him, investigators said. The 47-seven-year-old who was sporting Donald Trump's campaign slogan on his clothes pushed the man after the pair got into an argument the New York Police Department (NYPD) said.
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| 'I am a' memes show what people are really seeking on dating apps Posted: 27 Apr 2018 03:30 AM PDT  Online dating can be a frustrating experience. Despite the amount of niche apps out there, not everyone's looking for love. SEE ALSO: Swiping sucks, so here are 6 dating sites for guys to find love A Twitter meme shows what people are really looking for on these apps. It's been around since last summer, but the meme has been gaining popularity in the past week. I am a:⚪️male⚪️female��sad college student seeking:⚪️male⚪️female��summer freedom — Ramshack Dynamite (@swooshiepush) April 25, 2018 The meme follows the registration format for most dating apps, where a user identifies themselves and then notes who they're interested in. Take this Marvel fan looking for restitution after getting their heart broken by the latest movie. I am a:⚪️male⚪️female��marvel fan seeking:⚪️male⚪️female��marvel for them to pay the emotional damaged they caused me — jeanne SAW IW (@taikatized) April 25, 2018 Or an exhausted student looking for a break. I am a:⚪️ male⚪️ female�� over worked college student Seeking:⚪️ male⚪️ female�� free time and adequate mental health — ri♡ (@IntyreRiley) April 22, 2018 I am a ⬜️ man⬜️ woman☑️ struggling college studentinterested in⬜️ men⬜️ women☑️ getting my degree without having to do any work — Antonio (@Antonio_IA7) April 25, 2018 Like all memes, this one was occasionally used to open up a discussion for deeper issues. Seriously, where can we find an unproblematic fave? I am a:⚪️male⚪️female��music listener seeking:⚪️male⚪️female��artist that doesn't abuse women, vote for white supremacists, or hate black women. — who even asked (@QGotNoRings) April 24, 2018 And sometimes it was used for less serious discussions, like this hot take on lemonade. I am a:⚪️male⚪️female�� lemonade truther seeking a:⚪️male⚪️female��being wise enough to know that lemonade is not juice because the are suffix clearly denotes a drink made of a citrus and lemon juice is a totally different substance — Conrad Bigfoot (@samdavisboyhero) April 25, 2018 Does anyone know cute, single consistent weather patterns for this fed up New Yorker? I am a:⚪️ male⚪️ female�� resident of New York StateSeeking:⚪️ male⚪️ female�� consistent weather patterns — Kuerstin McKenzie (@Kuerstin_M) April 17, 2018 Someone help these Twitter singles find what they're seeking. WATCH: 5 easy ways to clean your tech products
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| Here We Go Again! ABBA To Release New Music After More Than 35 Years Posted: 27 Apr 2018 08:06 AM PDT  Gimme, gimme, gimme an ABBA reunion after more than 35 years.
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| China renews military threat against Taiwan as independence push grows Posted: 27 Apr 2018 04:53 AM PDT  China has renewed its threat of using military force against Taiwan to prevent it declaring full independence, after Beijing conducted live fire drills and flew fighter planes close to the island this week. Chinese defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said that Beijing would not shy away from unifying the mainland and the island of Taiwan "through force". The threat, which came as China's first domestically made aircraft carrier was being prepared for its maiden voyage, was the latest escalation of tensions between China and self-governing Taiwan. Beijing considers Taiwan a renegade province it will eventually reincorporate into China, having separated from it in 1949 during the Chinese civil war. "We will try our best for the prospect of peaceful reunification, but I have to point out that to engage in 'Taiwan independence' is a dead end, and there is no way to win an armed confrontation," Mr Wu said. "If the secession efforts grow indefinitely, the PLA [China's People's Liberation Army] has no choice but to unify Taiwan through force." Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, speaks after he reviewed the Chinese fleet in the South China Sea Credit: Li Gang/Xinhua via AP Beijing has been showcasing its military muscle over the past year near democratic Taiwan, which has its own military and President, Tsai Ing-wen. Earlier this month Chinese helicopters conducted live fire drills off China's southeast coast, and Taiwan said that two Chinese bombers circled the island. Yesterday more Chinese bombers circled Taiwan, according to Chinese state media, and on Tuesday Taiwan announced that in June its forces will conduct live fire drills simulating an invasion from China. President Tsai took office in 2016, and the Chinese government suspects she will attempt to formally declare Taiwanese independence, a red line for Beijing. Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen inspected navy exercises at Suao naval station, northeast of Taiwan Credit: AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying One particularly strong show of Chinese military force earlier this month in the South China Sea saw China's President Xi Jinping donning army fatigues to preside over drills involving 48 ships and 76 aircraft vehicles. Beijing was also angered by Donald Trump, the US president, signing a deal with Taiwan in March that would allow US ships to enter Taiwanese waters. On Tuesday the US Air Force flew bombers in the vicinity of the South China Sea, saying the move was to "maintain the readiness of US forces" there. Chinese government-controlled newspaper Global Times said: "The US cannot prevent the mainland exerting military pressure on Taiwan." Mr Wu added: "The Taiwan separatists are becoming more arrogant recently. The Chinese mainland has exercised the utmost sincerity and restraint, but its patience is not limitless."
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| Man accused of killing girlfriend dies days after attempted suicide in SW Houston Posted: 28 Apr 2018 12:58 PM PDT  The man accused of killing his girlfriend then attempting to take his own life has died, officials confirmed.
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| Trump Claims He Wants To Help Dreamers. Time To Put Up Or Shut Up. Posted: 28 Apr 2018 01:29 PM PDT  The Trump administration was dealt yet another blow to its un-American
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| The Very Last JK-Era Jeep Wrangler Has Been Built Posted: 27 Apr 2018 03:38 PM PDT  Goodbye, sweet prince.
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| NBC anchor Tom Brokaw withdraws as Connecticut university speaker after sexual harassment claims Posted: 27 Apr 2018 12:41 PM PDT  Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw has withdrawn as the commencement speaker at a Connecticut university following allegations that he sexually harassed a female coworker. Sacred Heart University said Mr Brokaw cancelled his speech at the school's graduation ceremony on Friday, the day after a fellow journalist came forward with claims that the anchor had groped her and tried to forcibly kiss her in the 1990s. Mr Brokaw has denied the allegations.
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