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• See Kylo Ren Tear It Up In New Battlefront 2 Footage

  01-11-2017 23:59 via gamespot.com
  
  Star Wars: Battlefront II is coming out very soon, as the shooter sequel lands on November 17. Ahead of that, new footage of the bad guy Kylo Ren on the battlefield has emerged--and he looks to be a deadly and formidable combatant.Included in the newest episode of The Star Wars Show is fresh footage of Kylo Ren doing what he does best with his crossguard lightsaber. It's only a brief look, with the footage running for just around 13 seconds. But in that time, we get to see his Force powers, mele
  
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• Stranger Things 2 Has More '80s References Than You Could Ever Spot Yourself

  01-11-2017 23:39 via gamespot.com
  
  How big an '80s junkie are you?
  Stranger Things uses its setting to the fullest. It was true in Season 1, and even moreso in Season 2. That's why there are more '80s jokes, references, and easter eggs than most fans could hope to spot themselves.Luckily GameSpot Universe is here for you, and we hunted for as many '80s references as we could find in Stranger Things 2. Some are obvious, but many are not.How many of these did you see on your own? Let us know in the comments.
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• San Francisco murder suspect's interrogation played for jury

  01-11-2017 23:37 via yahoo.com
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jurors on Wednesday heard the muddled interrogation of a Mexican national on trial for the fatal shooting of a woman that touched off a fierce debate over immigration.
  
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• NPR news chief Oreskes ousted after harassment allegations

  01-11-2017 23:30 via yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Oreskes was ousted Wednesday as National Public Radio's news chief following sexual harassment accusations, some dating to when he was Washington bureau chief at The New York Times in the 1990s.
  
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• Defector: US strike would trigger automatic NK retaliation

  01-11-2017 23:30 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A high-ranking North Korean defector told a congressional hearing Wednesday that a pre-emptive U.S. military strike on the country would trigger automatic retaliation, with the North unleashing artillery and short-range missile fire on South Korea.
  
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• MLB The Show 17 Predicts World Series Game 7 Winner

  01-11-2017 23:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Game 7 of the World Series is taking place tonight, with the Houston Astros facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a winner-take-all matchup that should be great. But who will win and claim the glory? According to MLB The Show 17's simulation, the Dodgers will claim their first World Series title since 1988, beating the Astros 6-2 thanks in part to a three-run dinger by Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig.The Astros scored first, beginning with a lead-off home run by George Springer. Yuli Gurriel
  
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• Fast & Furious Star Threatens To Quit Over Dwayne Johnson

  01-11-2017 23:26 via gamespot.com
  
  Another day, another bit of drama involving the Fast & Furious movie franchise. Tyrese Gibson, who has starred as Roman Pearce in five of the eight movies released thus far, is threatening to quit Fast & Furious 9.His ultimatum is simple: If Dwayne Johnson is in it, he wants out. It's the latest in a long one-sided war of Instagram posts between the two actors, which stems back to Gibson's anger over Johnson and co-star Jason Statham getting a spin-off movie. That project, Hobbs & Sh
  
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• Thor Ragnarok: Who Is Grandmaster?

  01-11-2017 23:23 via gamespot.com
  
  Thor teams up with some familiar faces in order to stop the evil Hela from destroying their world, Asgard, in Thor: Ragnarok. However, many fans of Marvel comics have come to realize that the inclusion of Jeff Goldblum's character Grandmaster means there's yet another character part of the group Elders of the Universe now in the cinematic universe. Who is Grandmaster and what are his origins? We're diving into the comics to figure it out.Grandmaster is the second member of the Elders of the Univ
  
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• Congress Hopes to Nix Trump's Nuclear First Strike Option on North Korea

  01-11-2017 23:09 via yahoo.com
  Congress the sole power to declare war.A pair of nearly identical bills are making their way through the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate that would prevent the Trump Administration from launching a preemptive strike on North Korea.
  
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• 'Charlie Bit My Finger' Dad Is Shocked His Video Was In Osama Bin Laden's Collection

  01-11-2017 23:08 via yahoo.com
  When Osama bin Laden wasn’t planning terrorist attacks, such as 9/11, he was apparently watching YouTube videos like “Charlie Bit My Finger.”
  
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• Here Are Some Of The Ads Russia Paid To Promote On Facebook

  01-11-2017 22:50 via yahoo.com
  Two months after Facebook first acknowledged it was paid to promote 3,000 divisive Russian-backed ads during the 2016 election, we’re finally getting a look at some of the ads themselves.
  
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• EPA Replaced Its Top Science Advisers Without Telling Them

  01-11-2017 22:50 via yahoo.com
  The Environmental Protection Agency dismissed its top science counselors without telling them in advance, two of them told HuffPost on Wednesday.
  
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• GS News Update: Monster Hunter World Devs Weigh In On Loot Boxes

  01-11-2017 22:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Would a loot crate system make sense in Monster Hunter World. We talk with the devs about why the feature doesn't fit with the upcoming PS4, Xbox One, and PC game.
  
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• EA Not Making More Nintendo Switch Games Soon

  01-11-2017 22:46 via gamespot.com
  
  FIFA 18 is currently the only EA-developed game on Nintendo Switch. It's going to stay that way for a while longer, according to CFO Blake Jorgensen. He told The Wall Street Journal that EA is taking a wait-and-see approach to the Switch as it relates to bringing more games to the hybrid console.Sports games are big business for EA, but Jorgensen would not say if FIFA 18 for Switch was a success for EA. The executive went on to state that EA is looking to "fully understand what the demand is" wi
  
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• New York attack suspect planned to hit Brooklyn Bridge pedestrians

  01-11-2017 22:41 via yahoo.com
  The alleged New York City attacker has told investigators that he planned on continuing his killing spree, and intended on racking up more victims on the Brooklyn Bridge.The suspect spoke to investigators from his hospital bed, where he is recovering from gunshot wounds he received when a New York Police Department officer shot him near Chambers Street in lower Manhattan.Mr Saipov told investigators that he had chosen to attack on Halloween because he knew that there would be a lot of people on
  
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• The Best Food Processors, According To Amazon Reviewers

  01-11-2017 22:36 via yahoo.com
  Food processors are often viewed as the underrated step-child of the blender, but they are so much more than a pint-sized smoothie maker.Blenders are better for puréeing liquids and frozen foods like soups, frozen berries and ice.Food processors, on the other hand, make quick work out of chopping rough foods like nuts and spices, and are better when dealing with smaller quantities of food like garlic and herbs for sauces, dressings, dips, and homemade flours.
  
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• Student faces criminal charges after 'rubbing used tampons on black roommate's bag'

  01-11-2017 22:22 via yahoo.com
  A white university student bullied her black roommate by rubbing used tampons on her belongings, spitting in her coconut oil, and sticking her toothbrush “where the sun doesn’t shine,” according to court records.The University of Hartford student, Brianna Brochu, was banned from campus by a local community court judge after allegedly bragging about her bullying tactics online.“After 1½ month of spitting in her coconut oil, putting moldy clam dip in her lotions, rub
  
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• Destiny 2 Leviathan Raid Releases On PC

  01-11-2017 22:21 via gamespot.com
  
  Leviathan, the first and currently only Raid for Destiny 2, has launched on PC. It's the most difficult challenge available to players, and you'll need to be well-prepared and have an organized group of six to stand a chance at completing it.There's more to the Raid at launch on PC than there was initially on PS4 and Xbox One. That's because Challenge mode, which was enabled earlier this week on consoles, is available from the get-go on PC. This allows players to fulfill a more difficult require
  
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• Iraq threatens to resume military operations against Kurds

  01-11-2017 22:20 via yahoo.com
  Iraqi forces threatened on Wednesday to resume operations to capture northern Kurdish-held territory after accusing authorities there of delaying handing over control of Iraq's borders with Turkey, Iran and Syria.Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Friday declared a pause in an offensive that began on Oct. 16 to take over areas claimed both by his government and the autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).Abadi ordered economic and military retaliation against the KRG after Iraqi Kurds vote
  
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• Trump's NASA Pick Skewered For Climate Change Denial, Divisive Past At Hearing

  01-11-2017 22:00 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick to lead NASA was slammed by Senate Democrats during a nomination hearing Wednesday, while he waffled on the scientific consensus about climate change.
  
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• Razer Reveals Its Own Android Gaming Phone; 1,337 Special Edition Units Available

  01-11-2017 22:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer announced that it's getting into the smartphone business with what's simply called The Razer Phone. It packs high-end specs into an Android-based device that's focused on mobile gaming. It's a first for the company, and Razer doesn't seem to be skimping out on its debut, judging from the technical details.The Razer Phone will be the first smartphone with a 120 Hz refresh rate display, meaning it can effectively produce 120 frames-per-second; for reference, mo
  
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• Cosplay 101: A Maker's Guide To Cosplay

  01-11-2017 22:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Quit admiring awesome cosplay from afar and get in on the action yourself with these useful tips from a pro cosplayer and a prop creator!
  
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• The Witcher 3 Xbox One X Enhancements Detailed, Include 4K Support

  01-11-2017 21:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Among the many games that will feature enhancements when played on Xbox One X is CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The studio has now shared details on what to expect when playing its acclaimed RPG on Microsoft's new hardware.The Witcher 3 will run at 4K on Xbox One X, according to a post on Xbox Wire, although it's unclear if it will be native 4K. Development lead Jakub Kutrzuba stated, "With the additional power of the Xbox One X, we are able to deliver The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 4K,
  
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• Trove of Bin Laden documents reveal Iran's secret dealings with al-Qaeda

  01-11-2017 21:35 via yahoo.com
  A newly released trove of documents recovered from Osama bin Laden’s Pakistan compound have revealed “secret dealings” between Iran and al-Qaeda.  Nearly half a million files found on the computer seized in the May 2, 2011, US raid on the al-Qaeda founder's hideout in Abbottabad were released by the CIA on Wednesday.  A never-before-seen 19-page document purportedly written by a senior member of al-Qaeda details an arrangement between Iran and members of the group to
  
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• Xbox One X Midnight Launch Event At GameStop Announced

  01-11-2017 21:27 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox One X launches around the world in only a few days, and players who want to get their hands on it right away will have a chance to pick one up at midnight from GameStop. The game retailer has announced it will host midnight launch parties at many of its stores in the US on release day.The launch parties begin on Tuesday, November 7, at 12:01 AM ET and will take place at more than 2,000 GameStop locations across the country. Additionally, GameStop will offer an extra percentage bonus when cu
  
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• Game Release Dates In November 2017

  01-11-2017 21:22 via gamespot.com
  
  We're finally approaching the end of 2017, but we've still got plenty of games on the way in November. Though many of the bigger games of 2017 are available now, games like Star Wars: Battlefront II, Call Of Duty: WWII, Pokemon: Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon, and Need For Speed: Payback make this month's release schedule something to keep an eye on. Aside from the heavy-hitters, there's also a number of enhanced ports and re-releases of games coming to new platforms, such as Skyrim, L.A. Noire, and D
  
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• Woman Says She Wants to Win Lottery to Pay Off Student Loan Debt, Wins $300,000 From Bingo Ticket Same Day

  01-11-2017 21:14 via yahoo.com
  Talk about a self-fulfilling prophecy.
  
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• Liberia's Supreme Court halts election preparation over fraud accusations

  01-11-2017 21:14 via yahoo.com
  By Alphonso TowehMONROVIA (Reuters) - Liberia's Supreme Court has halted preparations for next week's presidential run-off vote between former soccer star George Weah and Vice President Joseph Boakai until it considers a challenge to first round results by a losing candidate who alleged fraud.It could also delay a second-round vote scheduled for Nov. 7 to find a successor to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 and is the country's first elected leader since a 14-
  
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• Marvel's New Warriors TV Series Dead At Freeform, Looking For A New Home

  01-11-2017 21:10 via gamespot.com
  
  After it was ordered to series Freeform, Marvel's New Mutants--a half-hour scripted comedy--is looking for a new home. Previously, Milana Vayntrub had been cast on the show as Squirrel Girl, with Derek Theler playing Mister Immortal.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Freeform simply couldn't find a slot to air the show in 2018, even though the Disney-owned network is expanding to four nights of original programming a week. When Marvel, also owned by Disney, asked to shop the show around, Freef
  
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• Boyfriend of Woman Who Vanished 28 Years Ago Is Arrested in Her Murder

  01-11-2017 21:05 via yahoo.com
  Michael Kufrin had long been suspected in the disappearance of Peggy Sue Case, his live-in girlfriend who vanished in July 1988.
  
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• Bump Stock Maker Resumes Sales One Month After Las Vegas Mass Shooting

  01-11-2017 20:56 via yahoo.com
  A leading manufacturer of bump stocks, devices that make semi-automatic weapons function like machine guns, told customers on Tuesday it is resuming sales of them in limited qualities.
  
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• Schiff Ends Trump Russia Collusion Question

  01-11-2017 20:39 via yahoo.com
  Rachel Maddow shares video of Congressman Adam Schiff listing the times that Russia reached out to help the Donald Trump campaign and the Trump campaign said, yes, please.
  
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• Judge Asked To Block Trump Administration's Decision To End DACA

  01-11-2017 20:38 via yahoo.com
  Several parties asked a federal judge in California Wednesday to block the Trump administration’s decision to scrap the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program while several lawsuits move forward.
  
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• College Student Arrested for Smearing Bodily Fluids on Roommate's Belongings

  01-11-2017 20:36 via yahoo.com
  A white college student has been expelled from school after reportedly admitting to smearing her bodily fluids on her black roommate's belongings.
  
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• These Are the Victims of the New York City Terrorist Attack

  01-11-2017 20:33 via yahoo.com
  They include five longtime friends from Argentina, two Americans, and a Belgian mother
  
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• Prince Philip’s nickname for wife Queen Elizabeth is actually baffling

  01-11-2017 20:31 via yahoo.com
  Undoubtedly one of the cutest couples on the planet, Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth have been married for nearly 70 years.
  
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• Togo, Guinea leaders mediate deepening Liberia election dispute

  01-11-2017 20:24 via yahoo.com
  The presidents of Guinea and Togo held mediation talks Wednesday with all sides involved in Liberia's disputed election, following a Supreme Court announcement it would summon the country's electoral commission to explain alleged fraud and irregularities.Liberia's top court has reviewed a legal complaint backed by three political parties and found "constitutional issues raised" by the electoral commission's actions during an October 10 presidential election, it said on Tuesday.
  
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• Khamenei says Iran, Russia should cooperate to isolate U.S., foster Middle East stability

  01-11-2017 20:19 via yahoo.com
  By Denis PinchukTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Tehran and Moscow must step up cooperation to isolate the United States and help stabilize the Middle East, state TV reported.Iran and Russia are the main allies of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while the United States, Turkey and most Arab states support rebel groups fighting to overthrow him.
  
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• Crispy Chicken Thighs with Schmaltzy Vinaigrette with Ann Taylor Pittman

  01-11-2017 20:19 via yahoo.com
  You'll get all the deliciousness of a roast chicken in a fraction of the time when you opt for bone-in thighs as opposed to a whole bird. Schmaltz, a Yiddish word for chicken fat, is the base for a bright pan sauce that's drizzled over the dish.
  
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• All Saints' Day observed

  01-11-2017 20:10 via yahoo.com
  People around the world honor All Saints' Day by visiting the graves of loved ones.
  
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• Utah nurse gets $500,000 settlement over arrest for refusing blood sample

  01-11-2017 20:09 via yahoo.com
  A police body-camera video showing the rough arrest of nurse Alex Wubbels on July 26 sparked outrage after it spread online and was broadcast in media reports.It showed a Salt Lake City police detective handcuffing the nurse at University of Utah Hospital and shoving her into an unmarked squad car, after she refused to let him draw blood from the patient without a warrant.Wubbels, after receiving the settlement, will not pursue any lawsuit in connection with the arrest, her attorney Karra Porter
  
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• What is the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program?

  01-11-2017 20:06 via yahoo.com
  After the terror attack in New York City Tuesday that left at least eight dead, President Trump blamed a visa lottery program for allowing the suspect’s entry to the United States.
  
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• Putin in Tehran hails Iran cooperation on Syria, eyes business

  01-11-2017 20:03 via yahoo.com
  Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iran's leadership Wednesday, with the two Damascus allies pushing a peace deal on Syria and looking to boost business despite US opposition to a landmark nuclear deal.The Kremlin strongman's first visit to Iran since 2015 comes as Moscow seeks to turn its game-changing military intervention in Syria into a concerted push to bring a halt to fighting in the country with the help of Tehran, President Bashar al-Assad's other key backer.
  
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• Devastated parents of New York City terror attack victim: 'This feels like 9/11 for us'

  01-11-2017 20:02 via yahoo.com
  The devastated parents of Darren Drake, a 32-year-old man who was mowed down while riding his bicycle in New York City during Tuesday's terror attack, have spoken out in wake of their son's tragic death.
  
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• Pro Tips For Painting Miniatures

  01-11-2017 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  If you'd like to try your hand at painting tiny figurines but don't know where to start, here's some pro tips to point you in the right direction!
  
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• Every James Bond Movie Ranked From Worst To Best

  01-11-2017 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  On Her Majesty's Streaming Service
  It’s hard to believe there’s been nearly 60 years of James Bond, but the most famous super spy in the world is nearly a senior citizen and somehow still going strong.From the early days of Connery and '70s craziness of Roger Moore to the latest gritty, moody Daniel Craig outing, there’s been a Bond for every era since 1962. 26 films featuring the character have passed through cinemas, late night TV movies, and, of course, all manner of home vi
  
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• Call of Duty WW2 Multiplayer Divisions Guide - CoD Squad Bootcamp

  01-11-2017 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Get ready to take on Call of Duty: WW2 multiplayer with our guide to the new Divisions system! Find out what each of the 5 divisions has to offer. (Produced in partnership with Activision)
  
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• Here's Why The House Is Considering A 6-Week Abortion Ban

  01-11-2017 19:54 via yahoo.com
  NEW YORK― House Republicans held a hearing on a bill Wednesday that would ban abortions after the fetal heartbeat can be detected ― before many women would even realize they’re pregnant.
  
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• Gigi Hadid Calls Out Islamophobic Twitter User After NYC Attack

  01-11-2017 19:46 via yahoo.com
  Gigi Hadid responded to a hateful Twitter user who attempted to use Tuesday’s attack in New York City as a reason to target Muslims.
  
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• Allergan assuages shareholder fears over losing Restasis patent

  01-11-2017 19:45 via yahoo.com
  Allergan Plc on Wednesday reassured shareholders that it would return to earnings growth in 2019 after losing a major patent ruling last month on its second-most important drug, dry-eye treatment Restasis.The drugmaker, which also announced third-quarter earnings, said it will combat generic competition for the drug by expanding its base business, reducing costs and possibly buying back stock."But rest assured, we will do it rapidly."Allergan worked hard in recent years to protect Restasis,which
  
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