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• Notorious Mafia 'boss of bosses' Toto Riina dead at 87

  17-11-2017 23:56 via yahoo.com
  ROME (AP) — Cosa Nostra's "boss of bosses," who was serving 26 life sentences as the convicted mastermind of dozens of murders of rivals for power on his Sicilian turf as well as prominent anti-Mafia heroes, died Friday in an Italian hospital prison ward.
  
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• U.S. Senate candidate Moore's wife says 'he will not step down'

  17-11-2017 23:52 via yahoo.com
  By Justin MitchellWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The wife of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore of Alabama said on Friday her husband would not end his campaign in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, dismissing reports about his past behavior toward some women as political attacks."He will not step down," Kayla Moore said at a news conference on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery."He will not stop fighting for the people of Alabama."The former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice
  
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• Keystone XL Opponents On 210,000-Gallon Spill: We Warned You

  17-11-2017 23:51 via yahoo.com
  In April 2016, just five months after President Barack Obama rejected the proposal to build the Keystone XL pipeline, the existing Keystone pipeline leaked 17,000 gallons of oil onto private land in southeastern South Dakota.
  
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• US to sell Patriot missile system to Poland

  17-11-2017 23:37 via yahoo.com
  The US State Department said Friday it had approved the sale of a Patriot anti-missile system to NATO ally Poland, a move likely to irk Russia.The State Department said it had notified Congress on November 14 of its approval of the deal, which is worth up to $10.5 billion, and would mark the first time Poland has bought the sophisticated system."A secure Europe capable of deterring air and missile threats and other forms of aggression promotes peace and stability within NATO and on the European
  
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• Ohio State latest university to crack down on fraternities after hazing allegations

  17-11-2017 23:36 via yahoo.com
  Ohio State University has become the latest US academic institution to ban on fraternity ceremonies amid concern that alcohol-fuelled initiations are putting students at risk. The move comes within days of Texas State University outlawing all "Greek Activities" - encompassing both fraternities and sororities - following the death of a Phi Kappa Psi inductee. Similar steps have been taken in recent weeks at the University of Michigan and Florida State University. There has been mounting concern a
  
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• Xbox Live Black Friday 2017 Early Deals: All Xbox One Store Games On Sale Right Now

  17-11-2017 23:27 via gamespot.com
  
  Black Friday 2017 is still a week out, but Microsoft has kicked off the Xbox Store's big annual sale. There is a huge number of games discounted as part of it, although for now, only Xbox Live Gold members will have access before the sale expands to include everyone next week. Provided you're interested in digital games, you'll probably be able to find something you're interested in.As you'd expect, the bulk of the offers are available on Xbox One, where you'll find hundreds of games discounted.
  
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• The Leonid Meteor Shower Is More Visible Tonight Thanks to the New Moon

  17-11-2017 23:25 via yahoo.com
  Stargazers are in for a treat.
  
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• How A Batman V. Superman Deleted Scene Hinted At Cyborg In Justice League

  17-11-2017 23:25 via gamespot.com
  
  Batman V. Superman was absolutely chock full of references, Easter eggs, and nods to the rest of the DC universe. There's one Justice League Easter egg in BvS, though, that's so subtle few people have noticed it.It has to do with Cyborg's backstory. Cyborg--A.K.A. Victor Stone--was a star quarterback who suffered a terrible accident. His father, a scientist named Silas Stone, rebuilt him at S.T.A.R. Labs, turning him into Cyborg.We caught a glimpse of that happening during Batman's investigation
  
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• Correction: Deadly-California-Shootings story

  17-11-2017 23:24 via yahoo.com
  RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif. (AP) — In a story Nov. 16 about a deadly shooting rampage in Northern California, The Associated Press, relying on information from law enforcement, reported erroneously the name of a shooting victim. The coroner's office said Diana Steele, who was previously involved in an altercation with shooter Kevin Neal, was killed in the shooting. Hailey Poland was not among the dead.
  
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• Mother's unique punishment for son suspended from school goes viral

  17-11-2017 23:20 via yahoo.com
  Demetris Payne, from Louisiana, was forced into action after her 13-year-old son, Jadarien, was punished at school for talking back.At this point Ms Payne decided to take the punishment into her own hands.
  
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• New Ghost Recon: Wildlands Update For Ghost War Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes

  17-11-2017 23:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft has released a new update for Ghost Recon: Wildlands' recently added PvP mode, Ghost War. The Interference update is now available for free on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and it adds new maps, gear, and other content to the competitive multiplayer mode.The biggest addition in the update is Uplink, a new objective-based game mode for Ghost War. Ubisoft describes Uplink as a "4v4 objective-based mode in which rival teams fight for the control of an access point situated at the center of the map
  
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• Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2017 Ad Deals: All Games, Consoles, And Accessories On Sale

  17-11-2017 23:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Black Friday 2017 is nearly upon us, and that means plenty of game deals are on the horizon. While more limited than those available for PS4 or Xbox One, that includes offers for Nintendo Switch games, as well as an opportunity to pick up the hardware itself--albeit without any kind of discount.Nintendo Switch itself appears in a variety of the Black Friday ads we've gotten a look at so far, but this is seemingly only intended to signal that it will be in stock. All of them--GameStop, Best Buy,
  
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• See How the Earth Has Changed Over the Past 20 Years in This NASA Timelapse

  17-11-2017 23:03 via yahoo.com
  A new 20-year NASA timelapse taken from space shows in just a few minutes how life on Earth shapes the planet year by year.
  
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• Here's How to Watch the 2017 Leonid Meteor Shower

  17-11-2017 23:03 via yahoo.com
  The annual Leonid meteor shower will be clearly visible throughout the U.S.
  
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• Republican Senate candidate accused of sexual misconduct trails rival

  17-11-2017 22:58 via yahoo.com
  Roy Moore, the Republican candidate from Alabama accused of preying on teenage girls when he was in his 30s, trails his Democratic rival in the race for the crucial Senate seat, according to the latest polls.A Gravis survey published on Friday had Moore, a 70-year-old former state supreme court judge and hard-line conservative, trailing Democrat Doug Jones, a 63-year-old US Attorney, by 47 percent to 42 percent.A Fox News poll on Thursday put Jones at 50 percent and Moore at 42 percent, while a
  
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• Immigrants Anxiously Await Citizenship As Processing Times Nearly Double

  17-11-2017 22:56 via yahoo.com
  For immigrants, the road to U.S. citizenship has always been a long and difficult one.
  
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• Mugabe emerges from house arrest amid pressure to exit

  17-11-2017 22:43 via yahoo.com
  HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe emerged for the first time Friday from military-imposed house arrest, presiding at a university graduation ceremony in a fragile show of normalcy even as former loyalists across the country demanded that he resign after nearly four decades in power.
  
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• J.B. Hunt, Wal-Mart climb aboard Tesla's electric truck

  17-11-2017 22:39 via yahoo.com
  Most of the customers who announced plans to put down $5,000 deposits for the Tesla Semi indicated they wanted to test a few of the vehicles.Wal-Mart said it plans to order a total of 15 Tesla trucks, five for the United States and ten for Canada.The company operates a fleet of about 6,000 trucks in the United States.
  
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• White House: The Difference Between Trump And Franken Is Franken 'Admitted Wrongdoing'

  17-11-2017 22:38 via yahoo.com
  White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday that the allegations of sexual assault against Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) are different from those President Donald Trump has faced because Trump has denied any wrongdoing.
  
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• The Latest: Zimbabwe ruling party pursues urgent meeting

  17-11-2017 22:38 via yahoo.com
  HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The Latest on Zimbabwe's political turmoil (all times local):
  
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• Argentine navy loses contact with submarine carrying 44

  17-11-2017 22:20 via yahoo.com
  Argentina’s navy was hunting on Friday for one of its submarines which has been reported missing off the country’s south coast with a crew of 44 on board. The navy said it had not had contact with the submarine, the San Juan, for 48 hours. "We have not been able to find, or have visual or radar communication with the submarine," navy spokesman Enrique Balbi told a news conference. The TR-1700 class diesel electric submarine had been returning from a routine mission to Ushuaia near th
  
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• Some People Think Starbucks Is Promoting 'Gay Agenda' On Holiday Cups

  17-11-2017 22:17 via yahoo.com
  It seems like outrage over Starbucks cups is almost as much of a holiday tradition as crowded malls, Mariah Carey and sappy movie marathons.
  
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• Jay-Z Writes How ‘Probation Is A Trap’ In Powerful Meek Mill Op-Ed

  17-11-2017 22:03 via yahoo.com
  Jay-Z continued to show his support for fellow rapper Meek Mill in a poignant New York Times opinion piece published Friday.
  
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• The Miz And Baron Corbin Know Exactly How To Sell Their Survivor Series Face-Off

  17-11-2017 22:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Survivor Series is a cross-brand pay-per-view, pitting Monday Night Raw against SmackDown Live. And because of that, the wrestlers on the fight card had little face-to-face time with their opponents in the weeks leading up to this Sunday.That's a pretty big problem. After all, the entire goal of the weekly shows is to sell the PPVs, and when the wrestlers can't have live staredowns and insult contests in the center of the ring, it's difficult to generate buzz and excitement. Fans need a narrativ
  
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• GameSpot's Extra Life Giveaway

  17-11-2017 22:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Our 72-hour Extra Life livestream for charity begins now and we're giving away a LOT of awesome games, consoles, figures, and more throughout the stream.TO ENTER: Donate to our Extra Life fund here http://tinyurl.com/gsextralife2017 and in the donations message, (1) leave your Twitter contact info and (2) what country you're from.Winners will be selected at random! Any donation amount is welcome.Full SchedulePacific Time12 PM PT, Friday November 17 - 12 AM PT Sunday November 19 -- San Francisco
  
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• Kick-Ass Comic Book Reboot Makes Major Changes To Vigilante Hero

  17-11-2017 21:59 via gamespot.com
  
  Four years after the last Kick-Ass comic ended--the third in the series--the unlikely superhero is returning in a new adventure. Things are very different this time around, though. The character of Dave Lizewski, who has been under the Kick-Ass hood for every comic book and two movies, is being retired.Instead, a black military veteran named Patience Lee will suit up in the green and yellow costume, prepared to deliver vigilante justice. Not only is Patience a trained fighter, unlike Dave, she's
  
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• First Rampage Movie Trailer Smashes Classic Arcade Game With An Actual Plot

  17-11-2017 21:57 via gamespot.com
  
  The first trailer for the movie adaptation of the arcade game Rampage has arrived. While photos from the movie previously released showed star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson among chaos and destruction, this is the first look at the mutated monsters causing all the trouble.Rampage follows primatologist Davis Okoye (Johnson), as he attempts to save his best friend, a silverback gorilla named George, who has mutated into a gigantic creature capable of tearing down buildings. George isn't the only mutan
  
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• The feds are afraid of 21 teens suing on climate. An appeals court wants to know why.

  17-11-2017 21:53 via yahoo.com
  The lawsuit is bold, and few legal observers thought it would get this far. But for the 21 young plaintiffs who are suing the federal government for its failure to protect them — and all of us — from global warming-related harm, it's an open and shut case involving basic constitutional rights.  The case, known asJuliana v. United States, had been scheduled to go to trial in Oregon beginning on Feb. 5. Among the issues to be determined at trial is whether the government's actions
  
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• James Franco May Join X-Men Movie Universe As Multiple Man

  17-11-2017 21:53 via gamespot.com
  
  In James Franco's next movie, The Disaster Artist, he plays enigmatic and bizarre The Room director Tommy Wiseau. Ahead of that movie's release, though, Franco is already looking for his next strange role.Deadline reports that 20th Century Fox is currently developing an X-Men spin-off for Franco, which would see him play Multiple Man--a mutant with the ability to instantly create clones of himself. The film would be part of 20th Century Fox's X-Men universe, which also includes the Deadpool movi
  
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• Could More Lord Of The Rings Movies Happen? JRR Tolkien's Estate Director Retires

  17-11-2017 21:51 via gamespot.com
  
  There are big changes happening with the estate of Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien. Following news that Amazon and Warner Bros. are partnering for a TV series set in the Lord of the Rings universe, it's been revealed that longtime estate director Christopher Tolkien--the author's son--has retired from his role.According to TheOneRing.net, the 93-year-old Tolkien teased his retirement in the recently released JRR Tolkien book, Beren and Luthien. In the book's preface, he writes, "This is (pr
  
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• Rampage Movie Photos Set Stage For Dwayne Johnson Vs. A Giant Lizard

  17-11-2017 21:50 via gamespot.com
  
  The first trailer for the upcoming Rampage movie will arrive Thursday. First, though, two images from the video game adaptation starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson have been released.The photos, which were first released by USA Today, don't show the giant creatures wreaking havoc around the world. However, they do show some of the serious damage they can do as Johnson looks on. Chances are he's contemplating how best to save the world without having to kill his mutated silverback gorilla friend,
  
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• Justice League Movie Review Roundup: What Are The Critics Saying?

  17-11-2017 21:49 via gamespot.com
  
  With one day until release of Justice League, the reviews are in. While Rotten Tomatoes is delaying the release of their score for the movie, that hasn't slowed critics down from speaking their minds. As it turns out, opinions on the movie are actually rather divided.With a score of 51 on GameSpot sister Metacritic score of 51 thus far, Justice League is already doing better than both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (41) and Suicide Squad (40). However, it falls below the scores awarded to bo
  
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• The Punisher Arrives On Netflix With New Release Trailer

  17-11-2017 21:48 via gamespot.com
  
  At long last, Marvel's The Punisher has arrived on Netflix. The violent adventures of Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) released on Netflix Friday with the arrival of a 13-episode first season. Luckily for fans, as GameSpot's The Punisher review points out, the new series is done very well.While this is The Punisher's first standalone series, the character is no stranger to fans of Netflix's other Marvel shows. Castle first appeared during Season 2 of Daredevil, as both a foe and ally of Matt Murdock
  
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• The Best Black Friday Fashion Deals On Clothes, Shoes And More

  17-11-2017 21:44 via yahoo.com
  Just because there are a handful of stores staying closed on Thanksgiving Day doesn’t mean you have to wait to get an early start on your Black Friday shopping.
  
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• Former DOJ Official Accuses Trump Judicial Pick Of Misleading Senate About Past Work

  17-11-2017 21:44 via yahoo.com
  A former Justice Department official says that one of President Donald Trump’s picks for a federal judgeship, Thomas Farr, did not tell the Senate Judiciary Committee the truth about his role in a notorious Senate campaign that tried to confuse and intimidate minority voters.
  
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• Doubts surface about key witness in Uranium One probe of Clinton

  17-11-2017 21:36 via yahoo.com
  Federal officials have serious questions about the credibility of a key witness in congressional investigations of Hillary Clinton’s role in the Uranium One sale.
  
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• Joe Biden shares his favorite memes of him and Barack Obama: 'They're all true'

  17-11-2017 21:35 via yahoo.com
  Former Vice President Barack Obama shared some of his favorite memes poking fun at his bromance with Barack Obama in a recent interview, saying, "in essence, they're all true." “I feel good about it,” Biden said to NBC News about the memes.
  
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• Violence in Greece breaks out after annual US Embassy march

  17-11-2017 21:18 via yahoo.com
  ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Hundreds of youths attacked police in Greece's two largest cities on Friday, hurling rocks, flares and gas bombs, following a large, peaceful march to mark the anniversary of the 1973 crackdown on a student uprising against Greece's former military dictatorship.
  
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• Ohio judge uses groping scandal to brag about having sex with 50 women and 'love in the hayloft'

  17-11-2017 21:13 via yahoo.com
  An Ohio Supreme Court justice has been denounced for responding to sexual misconduct allegations against Sen Al Franken by bragging of his prolific sexual exploits.Mr Franken, a Minnesota Democrat, apologised this week after broadcaster Leeann Tweeden accused him of groping and kissing her non-consensually during a 2006 tour, when Mr Franken was a comedian and had not yet been elected.Elected officials, including Democrats, swiftly denounced Mr Franken.
  
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• The Family Behind a $500 Million Bible Museum Hopes to Change Washington

  17-11-2017 21:09 via yahoo.com
  "We think Congress ought to know the foundation of the nation that they are running"
  
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• Scientists Can Now Tell How Much Glaciers Melting Will Affect Specific Cities

  17-11-2017 21:07 via yahoo.com
  New York will be most affected by the northeastern part of the Greenland ice sheet
  
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• No, We Didn't Just See The First Marijuana Overdose Death

  17-11-2017 21:07 via yahoo.com
  Humans have been getting high on marijuana for millennia, and there has never been a recorded case of a fatal overdose.
  
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• Here Are the Best Black Friday Ads Retailers Have Announced

  17-11-2017 20:59 via yahoo.com
  If you haven't made a game plan yet, you're already behind.
  
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• PS4's PlayStation Store Black Friday 2017 Sale Live Early For PS Plus Members

  17-11-2017 20:56 via gamespot.com
  
  Black Friday 2017 is next week, and ahead of the big shopping day, Sony has kicked off a sale in the PlayStation Store. The sale goes into effect for everyone on November 21, but PS Plus subscribers can get access to it early beginning today.Only a selection of PS4 titles are discounted right now--with more on the way when the sale begins in full next week--but they include some of this year's biggest releases. Assassin's Creed Origins drops down to $42, while the Call of Duty: WWII Digital Delu
  
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• They Came To Clear Roy Moore's Character. They Talked About Guns And Abortion.

  17-11-2017 20:49 via yahoo.com
  ― A few dozen women gathered on the steps of the state Capitol on Friday to argue that those accusing former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore of sexual misconduct are liars, people who identify as transgender are awful, guns are good and abortion is bad.
  
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• Please Click This Story on Tesla

  17-11-2017 20:43 via yahoo.com
  This is the last Tesla article you need to read today, we swear.
  
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• PlayStation Store Black Friday 2017 Early Deals: All The PS4 PSN Digital Games On Sale Right Now

  17-11-2017 20:35 via gamespot.com
  
  As with the Xbox Store, Sony has kicked off an early sale on the PlayStation Store ahead of Black Friday 2017. For the time being, this is only available to PlayStation Plus members, but it will expand to include everyone on November 21, at which point even more games will be added. If you're a PS4 owner, there are some notable deals here.This PSN Black Friday Early Access sale focuses exclusively on a limited selection of games for PS4--this isn't nearly as extensive as the hundreds of games in
  
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• Star Wars Battlefront 2 Tips: Which Class Is Right For You?

  17-11-2017 20:30 via gamespot.com
  
  In Star Wars Battlefront II, there are a number of roles to take on while on the galactic frontlines. From Imperial armies, Rebel forces, and many other sides spanning the film series--each fighting force will fight for their cause in the expansive conflict. As you wage your battle along the galactic frontier, you'll come to find a set of classes that have their own role to play in the larger fight, and possess a number of nuances and techniques that can be improved upon over time.In this guide,
  
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• Lebanon FM says Hariri crisis an attempt to create regional chaos

  17-11-2017 20:22 via yahoo.com
  Lebanon's Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil said on Friday a crisis triggered by the resignation of its prime minister was part of an "attempt to create chaos in the region", in an interview with Russia Today.Saad al-Hariri quit as prime minister in a broadcast from Saudi Arabia two weeks ago, saying he feared assassination and criticizing the Saudis' regional arch-rival Iran along with its Lebanese ally Hezbollah.The actions of Hariri, a Sunni Muslim leader and long-time Saudi ally, plunged Lebano
  
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• Submarine with 44 crew aboard missing for two days, says Argentine navy

  17-11-2017 20:19 via yahoo.com
  A search is underway for a submarine and 44 crew who have been missing for two days.Argentine naval officials said they had lost contact with the vessel off its southern coast - but insisted it was not yet considered lost.Communication was last established with the German-built diesel-electric submarine on Wednesday and nothing has been heard from the crew since.
  
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