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• Cops Pulled Over a Man and Found an Arsenal of Automatic Weapons in His Car

  03-10-2017 23:59 via yahoo.com
  Scott Edmisten was carrying over 900 rounds of ammunition and assault rifles
  
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• Stephen Paddock: silent killer who was a stranger to neighbors

  03-10-2017 23:57 via yahoo.com
  In America's macabre recent history of mass shootings, it has become something of a cliche: the loner who moved silently in his community, never getting too close to neighbors or revealing his hand.Stephen Paddock, the gunman behind the deadliest such attack in modern US history who murdered 59 people in Las Vegas on Sunday, joins that chilling roll call of reclusive killers.Neighbors in Mesquite, a fast-growing casino town on Nevada's border with Arizona, described their shock Tuesday at discov
  
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• Here are some of the 59 victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting

  03-10-2017 23:50 via yahoo.com
  Families of some of the 59 people who lost their lives in the mass shooting in Las Vegas have paid tribute to their loved ones, praising devoted dads, “spectacular” teachers and “kind-hearted” husbands.Heather Melton’s husband grabbed her and ran with her until she was safe, even as he was shot in the back.Sonny Melton would later be the first victim officially named.
  
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• 12 Best Skills In Divinity: Original Sin 2

  03-10-2017 23:49 via gamespot.com
  
  Top Skills
  It's easy to get by with your party's base skills and abilities in your early runnings with Divinity: Original Sin II. However, as you progress, the need to acquire more powerful skills becomes paramount to your survival. For better or worse, there are a multitude to choose from. From the fiery devastation of Dragon's Blaze to the rogue-buffing Assassinate, there's something for everybody. But with so many skills to experiment with, it's not always easy to tell which skills are the be
  
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• Destiny 2 Update 1.0.3.1 Out Now On PS4 And Xbox One, Here Are The Patch Notes

  03-10-2017 23:47 via gamespot.com
  
  Maintenance for Destiny 2 has ended sooner than expected, and the game is now back online. Bungie has also released a new hotfix update, version 1.0.3.1, which we first got a preview of last week. [Update: Although it should be fixed, some players are still not seeing the Raid Milestone. Bungie says if it isn't displayed for you, the problem will be resolved following the next weekly reset.]As you can guess from the version number, this isn't a major update in terms of new features or anything o
  
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• Destiny 2 Faction Rally Winner Revealed, Legendary Weapon Now Available

  03-10-2017 23:45 via gamespot.com
  
  The first-ever Faction Rallies event in Destiny 2 concluded with the weekly reset. Now, with server maintenance complete and the new update released, Bungie has revealed the event's winner: Dead Orbit.As you can see in the images below, The Tower has been decorated to commemorate the win, which was determined by the faction that earned the most reward packages during the week-long Faction Rallies event. As a result, all players can now purchase the Legendary scout rifle Haunted Earth from Dead O
  
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• Next Free Pikachu For Pokemon Sun And Moon Available Now

  03-10-2017 23:42 via gamespot.com
  
  The next free Pikachu distribution has now begun for Pokemon Sun and Moon. This week, players can get a special version of the iconic mouse wearing Ash's hat from the Sinnoh region.Like last week's free Pikachu, the Sinnoh cap Pikachu has a Hardy nature and comes with a special Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z, which allows it to use the 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt Z-Move. It also knows the following four attacks:ThunderboltQuick AttackIron TailVolt TackleThis marks the third of six different Pikachu th
  
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• Star Wars: Battlefront 2 - Strike On Takodana Beta Gameplay

  03-10-2017 23:30 via gamespot.com
  
  We got early hands on with the Star Wars: Battlefront II Beta at DICE's office. What you're seeing is the competitive 8v8 strike mode, with Rebel forces facing off against the troopers of The First Order.
  
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• WWE's Bobby Roode On Dream Matches, Facing Dolph Ziggler, And Asuka On The Main Roster

  03-10-2017 23:22 via gamespot.com
  
  Smackdown's roster got a whole lot more glorious in the past few months as former NXT champion Bobby Roode made his way onto the Tuesday night show. During the WWE 2K18 event at WWE Archives, the "Glorious One" spoke to GameSpot about his future with the sports entertainment company.Bobby Roode in WWE 2K18After a yearlong run on NXT, which included a title reign, Roode moved up to Smackdown this past August. Although Roode has had a long career in sports entertainment outside of WWE, he's excite
  
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• Bethenny Frankel Charters 4 Planes to Aid Hurricane Maria Victims in Puerto Rico: 'It Is a War Zone'

  03-10-2017 23:21 via yahoo.com
  The Real Housewives of New York City star — who is currently recovering from skin cancer removal surgery with 12 stitches on her face — traveled to Puerto Rico to help Hurricane Maria victims
  
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• 'Game Of Thrones' Star Says Every Episode Of Season 8 Is 'Monumental'

  03-10-2017 23:19 via yahoo.com
  It sounds like “Game of Thrones” Season 8 won’t be the Sam old thing.
  
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• Sheriff: Traffic stop turns up assault rifles, 900 rounds

  03-10-2017 23:10 via yahoo.com
  JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Federal agents are trying to determine why a man pulled over for speeding in Tennessee was carrying a cache of weapons including two submachine guns and 900 rounds of ammunition.
  
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• Gun silencer bill tabled amid heavy scrutiny after Vegas shooting

  03-10-2017 23:04 via yahoo.com
  After the shooting in Las Vegas, gun control advocates called attention to a National Rifle Association-backed bill under consideration in Congress that would make it easier to buy a silencer without a background check: the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreation Act (or SHARE Act), which includes the “Hearing Protection Act.”
  
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• Rick And Morty's Season 3 Finale Proved Rick Is, If Nothing Else, A Patriot

  03-10-2017 23:00 via gamespot.com
  
  It's rare for Rick to meet anyone he considers worth his time, much less anywhere near an equal. The President of the United States--Rick and Morty's fictional one played by Keith David, at least--is clearly one of those exceptionally rare specimens.Even more surprisingly, Rick and Morty's Season 3 finale, "The Rickchurian Mortydate," suggested Rick's true love is none other than America. Rick's a patriot, folks--not that he would ever admit it.More than that, Rick sees himself in the President,
  
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• Luke Skywalker Might've Been Hiding In Plain Sight In 'The Force Awakens'

  03-10-2017 22:57 via yahoo.com
  Luke Skywalker was missing from most of “The Force Awakens” — but he might’ve been closer than we’d thought.
  
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• Mom Shares Honest Responses To The Annoying Things People Say To Parents

  03-10-2017 22:49 via yahoo.com
  An Australian mom opened up about the annoying things people say to parents in a hilariously blunt Facebook post.
  
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• Stephen Paddock set up cameras around his hotel room before carrying out Las Vegas massacre, say police

  03-10-2017 22:48 via yahoo.com
  The Las Vegas mass shooter set up cameras around the hotel room used in his deadly attack, police have said.Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo told reporters that the shooter may have installed the cameras both inside and outside his room at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, before opening fire on a country music concert below.The shooter may have installed cameras to watch for anyone approaching, Mr Lombardo said.
  
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• Call for ban on 'bump stocks' – owned by Las Vegas shooter – that boost rate of fire

  03-10-2017 22:42 via yahoo.com
  Bump stocks were a novelty popular with YouTube gun enthusiasts wanting to simulate machine gun fire.An employee of North Raleigh Guns demonstrates how a ‘bump’ stock works at the North Carolina shop.Gun control advocates are calling for a ban on “bump stocks”, the largely unregulated novelty devices which Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock may have used to convert a semi-automatic rifle into a weapon that mimics the continuous fire of a fully automatic weapon.
  
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• October's 18 New PlayStation Now Titles Include Horror Games For Halloween

  03-10-2017 22:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony has added another batch of PS4 games to PlayStation Now in North America. October brings 18 new titles to the streaming service, including a number of horror games that arrive just in time for Halloween.Among the Halloween-themed additions to the service this month are Dead Island: Definitive Edition, the first-person mystery game The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, the acclaimed survival horror game Soma, and the atmospheric side-scrolling adventure Deadlight: Director's Cut. Outside of horror,
  
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• Star Wars: Battlefront 2 - Starfighter Assault Beta Gameplay

  03-10-2017 22:30 via gamespot.com
  
  We got early hands on with the Star Wars: Battlefront II Beta at DICE's office. In the skies above Naboo, The Empire must defend their Star Destroyer against waves of X-Wings, Y-Wings, A-Wings and even the Millennium Falcon.
  
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• Overwatch Halloween 2017 Event Brings New Skins; Dates Confirmed

  03-10-2017 22:27 via gamespot.com
  
  Much like last year, Blizzard will celebrate October in Overwatch with a Halloween-themed event. Halloween Terror makes a return next week and will run for the remainder of the month, offering new cosmetic items for players to earn.Blizzard announced today that Halloween Terror has a release date of October 10 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and it runs through November 2. It also shared the very brief teaser video above that shows off new Halloween-themed skins for McCree and Reaper, the latter of wh
  
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• PUBG Tips: 15 Things We Wish We Knew Before Playing

  03-10-2017 22:25 via gamespot.com
  
  Things To Look Out For
  PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a game that throws you into the deep end with almost no explanation of its mechanics and other elements. While learning the ins and outs of the game can be part of the fun as you become better, there are a lot of ways you can improve your play to make your PUBG experience more enjoyable.We’ve got 15 tips detailing aspects of PUBG that aren’t immediately apparent upon your first time playing. These are things that experienc
  
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• President Trump Tosses Paper Towels at Crowds in Puerto Rico

  03-10-2017 22:17 via yahoo.com
  President Trump Tosses Paper Towels at Crowds in Puerto Rico
  
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• 21 Sweet And Salty Halloween Costumes Perfect For Foodies

  03-10-2017 22:14 via yahoo.com
  If your Instagram has more photos of food than people, then Halloween is probably your jam (and butter).
  
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• Tom Brokaw Says Megyn Kelly Didn’t Actually Censor His NRA Comments

  03-10-2017 22:12 via yahoo.com
  Megyn Kelly an awkward moment on her NBC talk show, but the culprit turned out to be Tom Brokaw’s faulty hearing aid, he later told the Washington Post.
  
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• Spain's king denounces Catalan independence bid

  03-10-2017 22:10 via yahoo.com
  The 49-year-old king abandoned his previously measured tone over tensions with Catalonia as the standoff dragged Spain into its deepest political trouble in decades.Catalan regional leaders held the vote in defiance of the national government which brands it illegal -- as did Felipe on Tuesday."With their irresponsible conduct they could put at risk the economic and social stability of Catalonia and all of Spain," he said of the Catalan leadership.
  
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• Melania Trump sports unexpected pair of shoes while in Puerto Rico

  03-10-2017 22:06 via yahoo.com
  Melania Trump turned heads, yet again, with her unexpected choice of footwear upon landing in Puerto Rico.
  
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• GOP Congressman Met in Moscow With Kremlin-Linked Lawyer at Center of Russia Investigation

  03-10-2017 22:03 via yahoo.com
  Rep. Dana Rohrabacher met in Moscow with Natalia Veselnitskaya two months before she met with Donald Trump Jr.
  
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• Defense chief says US should stay in nuclear deal with Iran

  03-10-2017 21:57 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday the United States should remain in the nuclear deal negotiated during the Obama administration that constrains Iran's ability to build a nuclear arsenal.
  
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• Trump praises Puerto Rico's governor for ‘not playing politics’ in front of San Juan's unimpressed mayor

  03-10-2017 21:56 via yahoo.com
  Donald Trump has taken a veiled jab at San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz during his trip to Puerto Rico, praising the governor of the island for not “playing politics”.“I just want to tell you that right from the beginning this governor was not playing politics,” Mr Trump said of Ricardo Rosselló during a meeting with local and federal officials in an airplane hangar.The President praised recovery efforts in Puerto Rico several times, gleaning applause from t
  
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• Donald Trump Helps Suffering Puerto Ricans By Throwing Paper Towels At Them

  03-10-2017 21:45 via yahoo.com
  In his first visit to Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, President Donald Trump tossed paper towels at suffering survivors Tuesday.A small number of the more than 3 million residents in Puerto Rico still without power were gifted paper towels, which Trump apparently thought was the most pressing need for those in the crowd.Video of the event shows him tossing the paper towels like a child trying to play basketball.
  
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• Free PS4 Demo Of Gran Turismo Sport Coming Soon, But Only For A Limited Time

  03-10-2017 21:41 via gamespot.com
  
  PlayStation 4 owners eager to get their hands on the next entry in the Gran Turismo series will soon have the opportunity to try out GT Sport. But you'll need to set aside some time to do so during a very specific window, as the demo will only be available for a limited time prior to the full game's launch.Sony announced today that it will release a GT Sport demo on October 9 that can only be played until October 12. PS Plus members will receive some additional time with it, as they can both pre
  
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• Cult Of Chucky Review

  03-10-2017 21:35 via gamespot.com
  
  There is no genre that loves sequels more than horror. Horror movies are relatively inexpensive to make but have the potential to make a lot of money, and as a result, it's hard to think of many horror hits that haven't had at least one follow-up. And as any fan knows, the big successes can spawn any number of sequels and remakes, mostly with a rapid decline in quality.The exception is the Child's Play series. The first movie was a great slice of late-'80s slasher fun that introduced the world t
  
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• U.S. Interior Secretary investigated over speech to donor's hockey team

  03-10-2017 21:31 via yahoo.com
  By Valerie VolcoviciWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is investigating whether Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke broke the law when he gave a speech to a professional hockey team owned by a political donor in June, the agency said on Tuesday.Zinke is already being investigated by the Interior Department's inspector general in connection with his travels and the use of private charter flights, amid heightened scrutiny into private plane use by administration officials.The Camp
  
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• Star Wars: Battlefront 2 - Darth Maul Arcade Beta Gameplay

  03-10-2017 21:30 via gamespot.com
  
  We got early hands on with the Star Wars: Battlefront II Beta at DICE's office. In the Arcade mode of Star Wars: Battlefront II, we played as the Sith Darth Maul, cutting up Clone Troopers and force choking the life out of our enemies.
  
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• New York City Official: Trump's Visit 'An Utter Disgrace'

  03-10-2017 21:30 via yahoo.com
  Puerto Rico's governor says the Hurricane Maria death toll has more than doubled, but Donald Trump praised the "great job" done by his administration. NBC's Tammy Leitner and NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, raised in Puerto Rico.
  
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• These Babies In Halloween Costumes Are As Adorable As It Gets

  03-10-2017 21:16 via yahoo.com
  If you need Halloween costume inspiration for your baby (or if you’re just looking for some adorable photos to comfort you in dark times), you’re in luck!
  
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• This Week's Xbox One And Xbox 360 Deals With Gold Announced

  03-10-2017 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has revealed the latest batch of deals for Xbox Live Gold members. This week's selection includes discounts on a number of great games and DLC bundles for both Xbox One and Xbox 360, which will only be on sale until next week.Xbox One Gold members in particular can find savings on some acclaimed titles. BioShock: The Collection is available for $30/£22.50, while Borderlands: The Handsome Collection has been discounted to $19.80/£14.85. Another BioWare RPG is on sale this we
  
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• Trump sparks fury on Twitter with Hurricane Katrina comments

  03-10-2017 21:08 via yahoo.com
  President Donald Trump sparked fury during his visit to Puerto Rico on Tuesday when he stated that Hurricane Maria was not a "real catastrophe" like Hurricane Katrina.
  
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• Putin Tells U.S. to Stay Out of Russia’s Business

  03-10-2017 21:07 via yahoo.com
  Putin said the current state of affairs between the U.S. and Russia was “below-satisfactory.”
  
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• WWE 2K18 Devs Detail Expanded Customization, 8-Man Matches, And Retooled Promos

  03-10-2017 20:52 via gamespot.com
  
  WWE 2K18 is a few weeks away from its release on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, hitting stores on October 17, with the Switch version coming later this fall. The newest installment of the sports entertainment series offers improved graphics, a more in-depth MyCareer mode, and for the first time in 2K's run, up to eight superstars competing in a match at the same time.Once again, WWE 2K18 boasts the largest roster ever, with over 180 original playable stars. In addition, there are multiple matc
  
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• Trump to Maria survivor: ‘Have a good time’

  03-10-2017 20:46 via yahoo.com
  Social media had a field day on Tuesday after President Trump, touring storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, concluded a conversation with a man whose home was damaged by telling the man to “have a good time.”
  
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• LGBTQ Group Holds Protest To Mourn Las Vegas Massacre Victims

  03-10-2017 20:46 via yahoo.com
  A group of LGBTQ advocates responded to Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas by taking to the streets of New York in a poignant display of solidarity.
  
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• Trump helps Florida Democrats gain rare special election win

  03-10-2017 20:19 via yahoo.com
  President Donald Trump has helped Democrats win an improbable victory in Florida, taking a state Senate seat away from the Republicans who have dominated state politics for two decades.
  
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• Overwatch Halloween Terror Event Dates Confirmed, New Skins Revealed

  03-10-2017 20:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Much like last year, Blizzard will celebrate October in Overwatch with a Halloween-themed event. Halloween Terror makes a return next week and will run for the remainder of the month, offering new cosmetic items for players to earn.Blizzard announced today that Halloween Terror has a release date of October 10 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and it runs through November 2. It also shared the very brief teaser video above that shows off new Halloween-themed skins for McCree and Reaper, the latter of wh
  
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• IS claims Damascus attack, capture of Russian soldiers

  03-10-2017 19:53 via yahoo.com
  BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group on Tuesday claimed a pair of suicide bombings in Damascus that killed 17 civilians and policemen, and released a video purporting to show two Russian soldiers the extremists claim to have captured in fighting in eastern Syria.
  
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• Destiny 2's First Faction Rallies Winner Revealed, Legendary Weapon Now Available

  03-10-2017 19:53 via gamespot.com
  
  The first-ever Faction Rallies event in Destiny 2 concluded with the weekly reset. Now, with server maintenance complete and the new update released, Bungie has revealed the event's winner: Dead Orbit.As you can see in the images below, The Tower has been decorated to commemorate the win, which was determined by the faction that earned the most reward packages during the week-long Faction Rallies event. As a result, all players can now purchase the Legendary scout rifle Haunted Earth from Dead O
  
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• Trump says Puerto Rico didn't suffer a 'real catastrophe' like Katrina

  03-10-2017 19:47 via yahoo.com
  Trump told Puerto Rican officials they “can be very proud” that only 16 deaths have been counted so far as a result of Maria. He compared the number to “a real catastrophe” like Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which caused more than 1,800 fatalities.
  
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• Victims Watched a Familiar Horror Unfold in Las Vegas

  03-10-2017 19:46 via yahoo.com
  The sound of an assault-style semi-automatic rifle unloading from 32 floors up and four football fields away doesn’t sound like you’d imagine. It’s louder, crisper.…
  
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• New Mom Serena Williams Graces Us With Sizzling Instagram Photos

  03-10-2017 19:45 via yahoo.com
  Serena Williams is a goddess in all seasons of life, and her post-pregnancy look is no exception.
  
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