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• Yemen port, airport to reopen to aid: Saudi-led coalition

  22-11-2017 23:51 via yahoo.com
  The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said Wednesday it would reopen a key Red Sea port and Sanaa airport to aid, after a more than two-week blockade following a missile attack on Riyadh.The coalition said it would reopen Hodeida port to receive "urgent humanitarian and relief materials" and Sanaa airport to UN aircraft from midday on Thursday (0900 GMT).Hodeida, which is controlled by Huthi rebels backed by Saudi Arabia's arch-rival Iran, is a key conduit for much-needed food and medicine i
  
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• Landmark Buildings Around The World Light Up Red To Honor Christian Persecution Victims

  22-11-2017 23:41 via yahoo.com
  Buildings in the United Kingdom and other countries are glowing a deep red on Wednesday in honor of Christians around the globe who have been persecuted for their faith.
  
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• Best Black Friday 2017 Deals: Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, 3DS, PC Games And Tech

  22-11-2017 23:22 via gamespot.com
  
  Black Friday is almost upon us, but we're already neck-deep in early ads, deals, and offers. We've done our best over the last week-plus to round up and highlight deals you might care about from specific retailers and for individual platforms, but parsing it all can be intimidating. There are countless deals to be had, and not all of them are necessarily good.Notably, many of the year's biggest games are on sale. That includes some of fall's big releases, including games that have only been rel
  
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• America's last iron lung users on their lives spent inside obsolete ventilators

  22-11-2017 23:22 via yahoo.com
  A handful of polio survivors who have spent decades inside so-called iron lungs, have spoken of their existence trapped in ageing machines that have been all but disappeared.“There are only two or three of us left,” said 70-year-old Paul Alexander.
  
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• The Best 4K, 1440p, And 1080p Gaming Monitor Black Friday 2017 Deals

  22-11-2017 23:01 via gamespot.com
  
  With 4K on the rise and high refresh rate becoming more common, now is a good to time take a look at gaming monitors. These displays packed with great specs have become more affordable, even moreso with Black Friday sales going on now. So, we took a look at several retailers to find the best deals on PC gaming monitors. Note that some of these items may run out of stock during the course of these sales.Be sure to check which retailer is offering the specific monitor mentioned in the following se
  
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• APNewsBreak: Ferguson leaders wonder if monitor worth cost

  22-11-2017 22:57 via yahoo.com
  FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Ferguson, Missouri, has paid nearly a half-million dollars to the monitor team overseeing its police and court reforms, but city leaders question what they've gotten for their money, especially after the departure of the original lead monitor.
  
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• FIFA 18 Black Friday 2017 Ad Deals: All The Sales For PS4, Xbox One, Switch, And PC

  22-11-2017 22:56 via gamespot.com
  
  Many of this year's biggest game releases will be on sale this Black Friday, including the latest soccer game from EA, FIFA 18. While the title launched fairly recently, you'll be able to get it for half-off (or more) at many retailers on the big shopping day.You have a lot of options if you're looking to pick the game up for either PS4 or Xbox One. The best deal, price-wise, will be at GameStop; the game retailer will have FIFA 18 for $27. Best Buy, Target, and Toys R Us will all have great dea
  
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• Undocumented Immigrant Whose Wife Has Cancer Finally Granted Temporary Stay

  22-11-2017 22:53 via yahoo.com
  Thanks to a large social media push, an undocumented immigrant from Bangladesh will get to stay in the U.S. ― for now.
  
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• Zimbabwe's incoming leader returns home to cheers

  22-11-2017 22:52 via yahoo.com
  HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Poised to become Zimbabwe's next president, a former confidant of ousted leader Robert Mugabe on Wednesday promised "a new, unfolding democracy" and reached out to the world, saying international help is needed to rebuild the shattered economy.
  
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• Chicago cop cited for racist and threatening Facebook posts

  22-11-2017 22:50 via yahoo.com
  CHICAGO (AP) — An oversight agency for the Chicago Police Department has cited a veteran officer for more than 60 rule violations, including openly advocating for civil war and Facebook posts that that it deemed to be racist, Islamophobic or threatening.
  
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• Star Wars Black Friday 2017 Ad Deals: Movies, Toys, And More

  22-11-2017 22:43 via gamespot.com
  
  It turns out Black Friday isn't just celebrated on this planet. The deals even reach to a galaxy far, far away. With Star Wars: The Last Jedi arriving in theaters in December, it should come as no surprise that the franchise is flexing its muscle for Black Friday.Those getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving by spending all of their precious money will have plenty of Star Wars options to pick up. There's a number of toys and collectibles at discounted prices, include a huge markdown on a very la
  
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• Putin urges 'compromise' ahead of new Syria peace talks

  22-11-2017 22:40 via yahoo.com
  Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that efforts to end Syria's six-year war were entering "a new stage" ahead of a planned meeting of Syrian government officials and opposition leaders, warning both sides that compromise would be necessary.The new talks should happen soon, Putin said after a summit with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, insisting that they would reinvigorate a hobbled peace process."It is obvious that the reform process will no
  
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• FCC Faces Scrutiny For Refusing To Turn Over Evidence On Net Neutrality Comments

  22-11-2017 22:38 via yahoo.com
  The Federal Communications Commission received millions of suspicious comments in support of its plan to repeal net neutrality, and it ignored multiple requests for evidence that would explain their origin.
  
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• Julia Stiles And Husband Preston J. Cook Welcome First Child

  22-11-2017 22:10 via yahoo.com
  Julia Stiles and her husband, camera assistant Preston J. Cook, welcomed their first child, a boy named Strummer Newcomb Cook, on Oct. 20.
  
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• How Negan Is Ruining The Walking Dead

  22-11-2017 22:00 via gamespot.com
  
  After Negan’s highly anticipated introduction on The Walking Dead, it feels as if the series has screwed the pooch on presenting the biggest bad yet.The buzz behind AMC’s decision to bring the leather jacket-wearing, Lucille-toting madman to the series was through the roof even before Negan stepped onscreen. Since then, the big villain has become more cartoonish as the seasons have progressed. Did The Walking Dead ruin Negan or is it the other way around?When Glenn and Sgt. Abraham m
  
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• Steam Black Friday 2017 Sale Begins: Early PC Game Deals On GTA 5, Fallout 4, Shadow Of War

  22-11-2017 21:57 via gamespot.com
  
  A number of retailers have launched their Black Friday 2017 sales ahead of the big day. And, just as expected, Steam's Black Friday sale has begun. Officially dubbed the Steam Autumn Sale, it runs from now until 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM GMT on November 28, giving you almost a full week to take advantage of sale prices on hundreds of PC games.As is typical with big Steam sales these days, you don't have to worry about anything too complicated--there are no daily deals or eight-hour flash deals t
  
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• Eight rescued after US Navy aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea

  22-11-2017 21:57 via yahoo.com
  Rescuers plucked eight people to safety Wednesday south of Japan after a US Navy aircraft with 11 people on board came down in the Philippine Sea, the latest accident to hit American armed forces in East Asia.The US Navy said the rescued personnel were transferred to USS Ronald Reagan for medical evaluation and were in good condition."Search and rescue efforts for three personnel continue with US Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force ships and aircraft on scene," the US Navy said in a state
  
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• Captain Marvel Movie Casts Jude Law As Major Comic Book Character

  22-11-2017 21:52 via gamespot.com
  
  Captain Marvel is getting even more marvelous. The film, which arrives just before the fourth Avengers movie, has found its male lead. Jude Law will join Brie Larson in Marvel's first female-centric superhero film.The report comes from Variety, which says the actor is currently in negotiations to play the role of Dr. Walter Lawson, who comic book fans will recognize as Mar-Vell. In the comics, Mar-Vell was a member of the Kree alien race and a mentor of Carol Danvers (Larson), who becomes Captai
  
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• Thousands pay respects to officer slain during traffic stop

  22-11-2017 21:48 via yahoo.com
  NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Thousands of police officers from around the country turned out to pay respects Wednesday to a rookie Pennsylvania police officer who was fatally shot during a traffic stop last week.
  
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• Danny Masterson’s Publicist Suggested A Woman Can’t Be Raped By A Man She’s In A Relationship With

  22-11-2017 21:44 via yahoo.com
  In a recorded phone call obtained by HuffPost, Jenni Weinman, the longtime publicist of actor Danny Masterson, suggested to one of the four women accusing Masterson of rape that a woman who is in a relationship with a man can’t claim that man raped her.
  
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• The future looks bright: light pollution rises on a global scale

  22-11-2017 21:40 via yahoo.com
  Researchers said on Wednesday satellite data showed that Earth's artificially lit outdoor surface at night grew by about 2 percent annually in brightness and area from 2012 to 2016, underscoring concerns about the ecological effects of light pollution on people and animals.The rate of growth observed in developing countries was much faster than in already brightly lit rich countries.The researchers said the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellite data may understat
  
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• No verdict yet in San Francisco pier killing as jury breaks

  22-11-2017 21:40 via yahoo.com
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The criminal case against a Mexican man accused of killing a woman on a crowded San Francisco pier is coming to a close more than two years after setting off a national firestorm over immigration.
  
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• Star Wars Battlefront 2's Loot Box Controversy Explained

  22-11-2017 21:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Even before the launch of Star Wars Battlefront II, Electronic Arts found itself under scrutiny for its handling of microtransactions and the loot crate system in the game. But now that the latest Star Wars game is available in stores, it's continued to receive widespread attention and numerous reactionary updates from EA. To break down what exactly happened, from the October beta to current developments, here are the key events explaining the controversy behind Star Wars Battlefront II.Table of
  
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• Tax Reform Is Gonna Eat My Lunch!

  22-11-2017 21:30 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― My employer gives everyone in my office a free lunch every day, and Republicans in Congress want to put a stop to it.
  
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• Trump Hotel Owner Pays Trumps to Leave

  22-11-2017 21:22 via yahoo.com
  Andrea Bernstein talks with Rachel Maddow about the problems the Trump family has had with the Trump SoHo Hotel and today's news that the owner has paid the Trump's to exit the contract early, as the Trump name is seen as damaging to business.
  
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• Man Wrongly Convicted of Murder Will Get $15 Million From L.A. County

  22-11-2017 21:06 via yahoo.com
  Franklin O'Connell has maintained his innocence for the last 32 years.
  
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• "The people have spoken," says Zimbabwe's new leader

  22-11-2017 20:59 via yahoo.com
  By MacDonald DzirutweHARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's new leader Emmerson Mnangagwa told a cheering crowd in Harare on Wednesday that the country was entering a new stage of democracy following Robert Mugabe's removal as president after nearly four decades in power.Mnangagwa returned to the country earlier in the day, having fled for his safety when the 93-year-old former leader sacked him as vice president two weeks ago to smooth a path to the succession for his much younger wife Grace.The voice o
  
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• Nintendo Eshop Black Friday 2017 Sale Begins: Early Switch, 3DS, And Wii U Game Deals And Discounts

  22-11-2017 20:52 via gamespot.com
  
  Only a few days remain until Black Friday 2017, but many digital stores have already begun offering sale prices on a ton of games ahead of the big shopping day. Nintendo is the latest, kicking off a Black Friday sale in the Switch, 3DS, and Wii U Eshops today that offers some savings on many recent and classic titles for all three platforms.Unsurprisingly, many of Nintendo's own major releases, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2, or Super Mario Odyssey aren't included in
  
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• Amazon Black Friday 2017 Early Deals Now Available For Everyone

  22-11-2017 20:49 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of Black Friday 2017, Amazon has kicked off a week-long sale on all their major departments including all things gaming. These deals are available here.It should also be noted that Amazon currently has the PlayStation VR Headset and Camera bundle for $250. There are also a number of non-Amazon deals where you can purchase the PSVR headset without the camera and as a bundle with Gran Turismo Sport. Amazon also currently has deals on Overwatch Game of the Year Edition and Civilization VI, bo
  
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• Missouri's New Waiting Period Law Is Already Driving Women To Seek Help Elsewhere

  22-11-2017 20:48 via yahoo.com
  Missouri women seeking an abortion regularly head to the Hope Clinic in Granite City, Illinois, 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis.
  
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• Lebanese PM puts resignation on hold, in surprise reversal

  22-11-2017 20:41 via yahoo.com
  BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri walked back his resignation on Wednesday after weeks of intensive international diplomacy aimed at restoring the delicate political balance that has kept the country from being pulled apart by regional tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
  
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• Ann Maguire murder: Parents should be made to sign contracts with Facebook and monitor children's accounts, says coroner 

  22-11-2017 20:36 via yahoo.com
  Parents should be made to sign contracts compelling them to monitor their children’s Facebook messages, the coroner in the Ann Maguire murder inquest has claimed. Under proposals due to be presented to the Digital minister Matt Hancock, parents would be given the right to pry on their children’s accounts because their “responsibility transcends” a teenager’s “entitlement to privacy”. The suggestions would also require teens aged 13 to 18 to have a named
  
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• U.S. team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct in Michigan court

  22-11-2017 20:34 via yahoo.com
  (Reuters) - Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor, pleaded guilty in a Michigan court on Wednesday to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
  
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• Hariri says resignation on hold, pledges to stay in Lebanon

  22-11-2017 20:29 via yahoo.com
  Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri said Wednesday he was suspending his surprise resignation, pending talks, providing a potential way out of a political crisis that has rocked the country.Lebanon has been thrown into turmoil by Hariri's shock November 4 announcement from Saudi Arabia that he was stepping down, followed by a prolonged absence.The resignation was seen as a ratcheting up of tensions in the long-running rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and raised fears that Lebanon would be
  
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• Mom Allegedly Killed in Front of Family by Her Children's Dad

  22-11-2017 20:23 via yahoo.com
  “He stood right there and he looked me dead in my face and unloaded the gun again on her,” the victim’s mother, Gloria Blaylock, told the Atlanta Journal Constitution
  
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• Anita Hill: Joe Biden's Apology Is 'Not Enough'

  22-11-2017 20:23 via yahoo.com
  Anita Hill said former Vice President Joe Biden’s recent apology for his handling of her 1991 Senate testimony against then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas is “not enough” to make up for his failure at the time “to show leadership on this issue on behalf of women’s equality.”
  
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• Syria talks in Russia, Saudi Arabia aim to unify rival sides

  22-11-2017 20:21 via yahoo.com
  MOSCOW (AP) — The leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran on Wednesday discussed ways to promote a peaceful settlement in Syria, including the return of refugees, humanitarian aid and prisoners' exchange, while fractured Syrian opposition groups were meeting in Saudi Arabia in a bid to overcome their divisions and form a united front for Syrian peace talks in Geneva.
  
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• US gymnastics doctor at London 2012 Olympics pleads guilty to abusing athletes

  22-11-2017 20:17 via yahoo.com
  The US gymnastic team’s doctor during the London 2012 Olympics has pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual assault after claims he abused young athletes.  Lawrence Nassar, who has since stepped down from the role, said he was “horribly sorry” for his crimes during a court appearance on Wednesday.  Three of America’s ‘Fierce Five’ gymnastics squad that won team gold in the 2012 Olympics in the UK have publicly claimed they were abused by Nassar.
  
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• A look at what some stores have planned for Black Friday

  22-11-2017 20:11 via yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — With Black Friday having stretched into a November full of deals, stores will be stepping it up as holiday shopping begins in earnest.
  
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• Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus Free Demo Out Now On PS4, Xbox One, PC

  22-11-2017 20:08 via gamespot.com
  
  Bethesda has released a free trial for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. Players can download and play the entire first level of Machine Games' critically acclaimed first-person shooter now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Those that decide to upgrade to the full version will be able to continue where it finishes, as save data will carry over.Wolfenstein II is one of the games that will be discounted heavily as part of Black Friday. Currently, the best deals for the game are at Best Buy and G
  
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• After Backlash, Tennessee Town Drops Planned Ban On Drag Shows

  22-11-2017 20:05 via yahoo.com
  A Tennessee town’s controversial plan to ban drag shows is dead on arrival.
  
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• Mumbai attack 'mastermind' to be freed as he eyes move to mainstream Pakistani politics

  22-11-2017 20:04 via yahoo.com
  A Pakistani court on Wednesday ordered the release from house arrest of Hafiz Saeed, a notorious jihadi with a $10m US bounty on his head.  The move was seen as part of a military campaign to bully the civilian government. Mr Saeed, who was detained nine months ago, allegedly masterminded the 2008 Mumbai massacre in which 166 people were killed. The court rejected a request by the government to extend his arrest, citing a lack of evidence. On Friday, Mr Saeed is expected to walk free.
  
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• Who Should Be The Next WWE Universal Champion?

  22-11-2017 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar is the current WWE Universal champion, but he shouldn't be. He faced Jinder Mahal, the current WWE Champion, at Survivor Series on November 19. Unfortunately, nothing was on the line in this match except for pride. Fans must wait a while longer to see Lesnar in a title match. Most likely, that won't be until the Royal Rumble on January 28.Is there any chance that Lesnar will drop the title before WrestleMania? Probably not. It's been well-established and wid
  
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• Imminent ‘Loss of Night’ Will Disrupt the Entire Planet, Say Scientists

  22-11-2017 20:00 via yahoo.com
  The Earth is getting a little too lit.
  
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• Lifeline for Merkel as opposition revolt over coalition position

  22-11-2017 19:59 via yahoo.com
  A possible way out of Germany’s political crisis appeared on Wednesday in the form of a growing rebellion in the second largest party over its leader’s refusal to enter coalition talks with Angela Merkel.  Martin Schulz was confronted with open revolt in his Social Democratic Party (SPD) from MPs who want him to throw a lifeline to Mrs Merkel — and drive a hard bargain for the party’s support. Other senior voices in the SPD are calling for it to agree instead to prop
  
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• 6-Month-Old Quintuplets Dazzle in Christmas Card Photo Shoot

  22-11-2017 19:57 via yahoo.com
  They were conceived through intrauterine insemination.
  
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• Star Wars Battlefront 2 Tips: Which Class Is Best For You?

  22-11-2017 19:52 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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• Steam Black Friday Sale Begins: Early PC Game Deals On GTA 5, Fallout 4, Shadow Of War

  22-11-2017 19:42 via gamespot.com
  
  A number of retailers have launched their Black Friday 2017 sales ahead of the big day. And, just as expected, Steam's Black Friday sale has begun. Officially dubbed the Steam Autumn Sale, it runs from now until 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM GMT on November 28, giving you almost a full week to take advantage of sale prices on hundreds of PC games.As is typical with big Steam sales these days, you don't have to worry about anything too complicated--there are no daily deals or eight-hour flash deals t
  
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• 'Roommate From Hell' Who Allegedly Contaminated Fellow Student's Belongings Appears in Court

  22-11-2017 19:42 via yahoo.com
  Brianna Brochu, 18, was besieged by protesters as she left court Tuesday.
  
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• What Did 2017 Mean For Video Games?

  22-11-2017 19:30 via gamespot.com
  
  The Lobby crew chats about the last few releases this year, and looks back on 2017 as a whole, giving it a final grade in the process.
  
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