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• Trump Just Sabotaged His Own Peace Process

  06-12-2017 23:51 via yahoo.com
  The president has ended any hope that the United States can broker a diplomatic solution in the Holy Land.
  
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• Doctors find brain abnormalities in victims of Cuba mystery

  06-12-2017 23:47 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Doctors treating the U.S. embassy victims of suspected attacks in Cuba have discovered brain abnormalities as they search for clues to explain hearing, vision, balance and memory damage, The Associated Press has learned.
  
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• Check Out Some Art From The New Tekken Comic

  06-12-2017 23:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Like many long-running video game franchises, Tekken has spawned numerous film and comic adaptations since it first arrived back in the mid-'90s. This month sees the debut of a new graphic novel based on the series, titled Tekken Volume 1, and ahead of its release, we've gotten a look at its cover and some interior artwork.Like the game series, Tekken Volume 1 features many popular Tekken mainstays, including Heihachi, Yoshimitsu, Paul Phoenix, Nina Williams, and other characters, who must battl
  
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• You May Have Missed The 6th Woman On Time’s Person Of The Year Cover

  06-12-2017 23:36 via yahoo.com
  Time magazine named “The Silence Breakers” its 2017 Person of the Year on Wednesday, saying the term referred to “individuals who set off a national reckoning over the prevalence of sexual harassment.”
  
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• Al Franken Just Resigned Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations. Here's What Happens Now

  06-12-2017 23:34 via yahoo.com
  "In the coming weeks, I will be resigning as a member of the United States Senate"
  
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• Most Popular Video Game Trailers Of 2017 On YouTube Revealed

  06-12-2017 23:30 via gamespot.com
  
  As part of its end-of-the-year lists, video streaming site YouTube announced the most popular video game trailers of 2017. Topping the list is the Clash of Clans Hog Rider 360 trailer, which picked up an incredible 58 million views. That puts it well ahead of the No. 2 trailer, Call of Duty: WWII's reveal trailer, which had 21.8 million views.Rounding out the top five were Despicable Me: Minion Rush Google Play Trailer (18.4 million views), Star Wars: Battlefront 2: Official Gameplay Trailer (14
  
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• This Black Hole Just Let Scientists Look Back in Time to the Dawn of Creation

  06-12-2017 23:29 via yahoo.com
  It would be like seeing photos of a 50-year-old man when he was 2 1/2 years old
  
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• Destiny 2 Curse Of Osiris: How To Open The Lighthouse Chest

  06-12-2017 23:20 via gamespot.com
  
  When you first enter the Lighthouse social space in Destiny 2's Curse of Osiris expansion, you'll notice a chest locked behind a gate just below the walkway on the left. However, it can only be opened by interacting with books you find in the room in a particular order within a specific time limit. To help you nab the chest of loot in the Lighthouse, we've detailed everything you need to do below. You can also watch the video above for further clarification on how to access it.As you enter the r
  
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• Mohamed Hadid Calls Trump's Jerusalem Move 'Saddest Day' Of His Life

  06-12-2017 23:17 via yahoo.com
  Mohamed Hadid, the Palestinian father of two supermodels, used Instagram on Wednesday to express his distress over President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
  
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• House Votes Down Trump Impeachment Resolution

  06-12-2017 23:16 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― Fifty-eight House Democrats voted to advance the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, in direct defiance of the pleas of House Democratic leaders earlier in the day.
  
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• Southern California's Wildfires Will Get Worse Before They Get Better

  06-12-2017 23:02 via yahoo.com
  It’s been the most destructive wildfire season in California history, and it’s getting worse.
  
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• Starbucks releases a Christmas Tree Frappuccino for THE HOLIDAYS

  06-12-2017 22:53 via yahoo.com
  Starbucks is releasing a Christmas Tree Frappuccino, and don't you dare say it isn't Christmas-y enough. DON'T YOU DARE! The festive drink starts with a Peppermint Mocha Crème Frappuccino, and is then topped with Matcha whipped cream, which is supposed to look like a Christmas tree. The tree is "decorated" with caramel drizzle for garland, candied cranberries as ornaments, and is topped with a strawberry.  SEE ALSO: Crap, I forgot to get furious about the Starbucks holiday cup this y
  
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• 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman GTS

  06-12-2017 22:50 via yahoo.com
  As always, the GTS plays the value card to great effect.
  
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• The Latest: GOP-led House passes NRA-backed gun bill

  06-12-2017 22:48 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on legislation intended to make it easier for gun owners to legally carry concealed weapons across state lines (all times local):
  
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• Call Of Duty WW2's Winter Siege Event Trailer And Details Unveiled

  06-12-2017 22:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty: WWII's first community event is about to begin, bringing with it new content. Winter Siege will hit the game starting December 8 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. You can see the new event and everything it brings in the trailer above.Winter Siege features a new winter version of the Carentan multiplayer map, which is a snow-covered, winter-themed version of the fan-favorite, previously only available as reimagined Carentan to Season Pass owners. Headquarters is getting a seasona
  
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• Trump sparks rage with Jerusalem declaration

  06-12-2017 22:18 via yahoo.com
  Rachel Maddow reports on the reaction around the world the Donald Trump's announcement that he will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, including harsh condemnation from previously close allies like the UK and Germany.
  
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• 7 Times WWE Turned Real Tragedies Into Scripted Storylines

  06-12-2017 22:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Sorry about your loss--but that's show business.The most interesting WWE storylines are the ones that are based in some kernel of truth. When a wrestler makes fun of his opponent's wife, or a real-life injury, or a wrestler's physical appearance, the audience member can gasp, cringe, and easily imagine that, "Yes, these two people hate each other. And I want to pay money to see them fight it out."But sometimes, in the pursuit of creating that pseudo-reality, WWE hits way below the belt. And fans
  
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• President Donald Trump's newfound lisp sets internet aflame

  06-12-2017 21:52 via yahoo.com
  While President Trump delivered a landmark speech in which he recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital Wednesday, listeners couldn't help but notice a strange moment during his announcement.
  
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• Overpowered Destiny 2: Curse Of Osiris Gun Is Wreaking Havoc In Crucible PvP

  06-12-2017 21:49 via gamespot.com
  
  Balancing weapons in any shooter is no easy task. Bungie is faced with an even more daunting proposition in attempting to create fun and balanced weapons that are used in Destiny 2's PvE and PvP modes. But one of the new additions in Curse of Osiris is proving to be especially problematic due to a bug.Among the new Exotic weapons in Curse of Osiris is the Prometheus Lens. It's the second trace rifle to be added to the game following Coldheart, which was available as a pre-order bonus. Aside from
  
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• Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone Reboot Gets Series Order On CBS All Access

  06-12-2017 21:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Are you ready for a return to the fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man? Strap in, because The Twilight Zone is officially returning. A reboot of the thriller anthology show has been ordered to series on the CBS All Access streaming service.The new take on The Twilight Zone is executive produced by Get Out director Jordan Peele, along with Simon Kinberg (New Mutants) and Marco Ramirez (The Defenders). The trio will also collaborate on the premiere episode of the new series."Too many
  
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• Christian Leaders Warned Trump Against Recognizing Jerusalem As Israeli Capital

  06-12-2017 21:28 via yahoo.com
  Christian leaders from within and outside of Jerusalem were among those who warned President Donald Trump about the potential repercussions of recognizing the city as Israel’s capital and moving the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv.
  
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• Woman sentenced for trafficking teen tattooed with bar code

  06-12-2017 21:18 via yahoo.com
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman won't serve any more time behind bars for her involvement in the sex trafficking of a teenager who was tattooed with a bar code to show that she was property.
  
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• Trump Jr Cites 'Privilege' to Avoid Questions

  06-12-2017 21:07 via yahoo.com
  Donald Trump Jr. claimed in testimony to the House Intelligence Committee that he couldn't answer questions about what he talked about with his father because of attorney client privilege. What?
  
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• Republicans Are Trying To Figure Out How Not To Shut Down Government At Christmas

  06-12-2017 21:04 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― House Freedom Caucus leaders are easing off their demands that any bill to keep the government funded past this week go until after Christmas ― lest members take a bad deal just so they can go home and spend the holidays with their families ― but they now have a new hard line: spending.
  
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• Destiny 2 Curse Of Osiris: How To Unlock New Vex Weapons, The Forge, And Lost Prophecies

  06-12-2017 20:51 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the key post-campaign activities for Destiny 2 players to check out after finishing the new Curse of Osiris DLC expansion's campaign are Lost Prophecies. Completing these reward you with unique new, Vex-style weapons, but you don't immediately gain access to any of this. Here's how to unlock Lost Prophecies.After finishing the campaign, speak with Brother Vance at the Lighthouse on Mercury. He'll provide you with a mission to complete some Adventures. Once you've done three of them, you'l
  
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• The Navy Has One Submarine That Could Drop 154 Tomahawk Missiles on North Korea

  06-12-2017 20:49 via yahoo.com
  The Ohio SSGNs’ awesome firepower, however, will only remain in the U.S. Navy for around another decade or so, at which time the entire fleet of Ohio-class submarines will be gradually replaced with the new Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines.The conventional land-attack role will be taken up by the large fleet of Virginia-class attack submarines, which can be equipped with the Virginia Payload Module to launch up to forty Tomahawks each.
  
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• What's with all the upside-down Christmas trees this year?

  06-12-2017 20:43 via yahoo.com
  As the holidays draw nearer, you may have noticed a weird Christmas trend popping up on social media: the upside-down Christmas tree. So what's the deal? Why are people suddenly turning their Christmas trees on their heads? And is it making anyone else very dizzy? SEE ALSO: People are decorating their pineapples as Christmas treesThe upside-down Christmas tree is exactly why I don't bother to keep up with trends - it looks ridiculous ?????? pic.twitter.com/6ALgFhVmul — emily hill (@itsemil
  
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• Poll: Melania Trump still not as popular as Michelle Obama

  06-12-2017 20:42 via yahoo.com
  First lady Melania Trump appears to be getting more popular, according to a new Rasmussen Reports poll released Wednesday.Fifty-three percent of those polled said they had at least a somewhat favorable view of the first lady, which is an 8 percent increase from those who felt the same shortly after the 2016 presidential election.Thirty-six percent of participants answered that they held an unfavorable view of Trump and 11 percent were listed undecided.
  
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• News Anchor Expertly Claps Back At Viewer Who Called Her N****r

  06-12-2017 20:42 via yahoo.com
  News anchor Sharon Reed responds on air to a viewer who calls her the N-word.
  
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• Court asked to stop suit against prosecutor in man's death

  06-12-2017 20:39 via yahoo.com
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A lawyer for Baltimore's top prosecutor asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit by five police officers who claim she maliciously prosecuted them in the death of a black man gravely injured in custody.
  
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• Why Was Gretchen Carlson Excluded From Time's 'Silence Breakers'?

  06-12-2017 20:17 via yahoo.com
  Time Magazine named The Silence Breakers ― “the individuals who set off a national reckoning over the prevalence of sexual harassment” ― its Person of the Year for 2017 and, strangely, Gretchen Carlson was not one of those singled out.
  
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• Some video games are good for older adults' brains

  06-12-2017 20:16
  Playing 3D-platform video games on a regular basis may improve cognitive functions in seniors and increase grey matter in a brain structure called the hippocampus, a new study suggests.
  
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• Marvel's Wolverine: The Long Night Podcast Could Launch New Universe

  06-12-2017 20:05 via gamespot.com
  
  Marvel is getting into the podcast game. In addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the big screen and a number of TV shows across multiple networks and streaming services, the comic giant is going to debut an audio drama in 2018.As reported by Mashable, Marvel will release a 10-episode scripted podcast that revolves around X-Men character Wolverine. The project, Wolverine: The Long Night, will premiere on Stitcher Premium in Spring 2018. It will then be released across all other podcast pl
  
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• Marvel's Wolverine: The Long Night Goes Beyond Movies And TV Into Brand New Medium

  06-12-2017 20:05 via gamespot.com
  
  Marvel is getting into the podcast game. In addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the big screen and a number of TV shows across multiple networks and streaming services, the comic giant is going to debut an audio drama in 2018.As reported by Mashable, Marvel will release a 10-episode scripted podcast that revolves around X-Men character Wolverine. The project, Wolverine: The Long Night, will premiere on Stitcher Premium in Spring 2018. It will then be released across all other podcast pl
  
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• The Lobbies 2017 Alternative Game Of The Year Awards

  06-12-2017 19:41 via gamespot.com
  
  The Lobby crew praises the unsung heroes of the year, handing out alternative awards nobody really cares about, but definitely does, but seriously, they don't, and neither should you.
  
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• Trump’s error on Jerusalem is a disaster for the Arab world … and the US too | Rashid Khalidi

  06-12-2017 19:35 via yahoo.com
  Palestinians in Rafah protest on 6 December against US plans to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.Every time it seems Donald Trump cannot outdo himself, he does it again.Now he has announced that his administration will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reversing nearly seven decades of American policy.
  
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• Best PC Hardware Holiday Gift Guide 2017

  06-12-2017 19:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Finding gifts for the PC gamer can be tough considering there are just so many dang peripherals out there. That's why we've done the dirty work for you and have outlined the best bang-for-the-buck keyboard, mouse, monitor and more that will serve as excellent gifts this holiday season.
  Keyboard: Corsair K68 Mechanical Keyboard
  A mechanical keyboard is a valuable asset to PC gamers, but they tend to come at a hefty price. Corsair offers some of the better options out on the market and for $100,
  
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• Best Nintendo 3DS Holiday Gift Guide 2017

  06-12-2017 19:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo 3DS Holiday Gift Guide 2017
  Nintendo 3DS Holiday Gift Guide 2017
  The Nintendo 3DS has enjoyed a long lifespan and it's still very much relevant in gaming today. It has a vast library of amazing games at this point and the system itself has had a few iterations. So, if someone on your shopping list has yet to dip into the 2DS/3DS ecosystem, it'd be a good time to gift them a great handheld. Even if they already own one, we have a few pointers for accessories to pair with this Nintendo sy
  
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• Homeless Boy, 9, Asks for a 'Forever Home' in Tear-Jerking Letter to Santa

  06-12-2017 19:33 via yahoo.com
  Louis Williams, 9, has lived in 14 homes in his life.
  
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• Yesterday The Supreme Court Jolted LGBTQ People With A Frightening Reality

  06-12-2017 19:28 via yahoo.com
  Inside the U.S. Supreme Court this week for the oral arguments for Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, I couldn’t help but look at Justice Neil Gorsuch and imagine how things would be if Merrick Garland were rightly sitting in that chair.
  
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• Sessions orders courts to speed up illegal immigrant cases

  06-12-2017 19:10 via yahoo.com
  US Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered courts Wednesday to speed up illegal immigrant cases, as a surge in arrests since President Donald Trump took office has jammed up the courts.Immigration courts are facing a backlog of some 650,000 cases, Sessions said.In a report on progress in meeting Trump's election campaign promise to end illegal immigration and expel millions of illegal aliens, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday that arrests had risen 40 percent to over 110,000 people
  
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• Correction: Fatal Police Shooting story

  06-12-2017 19:09 via yahoo.com
  BASSETT, Va. (AP) — In a story Dec. 5 about sheriff's deputies in Virginia fatally shooting a man, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the shooting took place in Salem, Virginia. The shooting occurred in Bassett, Virginia.
  
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• 17-Foot Python Takes New Record for Annual Florida Snake Hunt

  06-12-2017 19:08 via yahoo.com
  Jason Leon broke the hunt record Friday and previously held the record for largest python ever found in Florida.
  
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• You Can Buy Some PUBG Xbox One Items Before The Game Is Even Available

  06-12-2017 19:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Bluehole's massively successful battle royale game, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, arrives on Xbox One next week. Before then, however, players will have a chance to purchase some exclusive items for the game.Beginning December 7, Xbox One owners will be able to purchase the PUBG Warrior Pack, the first of three cosmetic item packs that will only be available for the Xbox One version of the game. The Warrior Pack includes four items that can be used to customize your character: a balaclava hat,
  
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• Destiny 2: Curse Of Osiris - All The New Weapons We've Found (So Far)

  06-12-2017 19:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Destiny 2's first DLC expansion, Curse of Osiris, is now available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It introduces a variety of new content; there are campaign missions and Strikes set on the new planet of Mercury, which is home to a new free roam area with its own Public Event and the unique Infinite Forest zone. There's also new Crucible content and a variety of other changes, but for many players, the big highlight is the new gear.There are a number of new weapons in Curse of Osiris. While it'll tak
  
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• Destiny 2: Curse Of Osiris - All The Warlock, Titan, Hunter Faction Gear And Armor Ornaments

  06-12-2017 18:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Destiny 2's Curse of Osiris introduces a ton of new stuff to acquire. That extends to include the various Factions you'll find in the Tower, as Future War Cult, New Monarchy, and Dead Orbit all have new items in their respectiveinventories.Most notably, each Faction has a set of the newly added armor ornaments, which allow you to further customize corresponding gear. Additionally, they have some new weapons, Ghost Shells, Shaders, Sparrows, and ships to acquire as you play. In the gallery above
  
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• Dramatic Images From Devastating Southern California Wildfires

  06-12-2017 18:54 via yahoo.com
  Southern California residents face growing uncertainty as several fast-moving wildfires continue to engulf tens of thousands of acres while destroying dozens of homes in its path.Flames consumed the hills surrounding Interstate 405 near Los Angeles’ famed Getty Center early Wednesday, with the fire lighting up the high terrain in a horrifying, apocalyptic-like display.In haunting photos, rows of homes are seen razed to the ground in Ventura County, where the largest of the fires has o
  
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• Correction: Sniper Author-Ventura story

  06-12-2017 18:48 via yahoo.com
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story Dec. 4 about Jesse Ventura, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Ventura served as Minnesota's governor from 1993-2003. He served from 1999-2003.
  
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• The Story Behind the Woman You Don’t See on TIME’s Person of the Year Cover

  06-12-2017 18:43 via yahoo.com
  On the lower right-hand corner of the cover, you can see her arm
  
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• Every New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Character We Know About So Far

  06-12-2017 18:42 via gamespot.com
  
  From humans to aliens and droids, every new Star Wars movie introduces new characters to its ever-expanding universe. The Last Jedi arrives next week, and while much of the plot is shrouded in mystery, the various trailers, toys, and interviews that have been released in advance have revealed a handful of the new additions to the Star Wars saga. Here's the roll-call so far…
  Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo
  Vice Admiral Holdo is played by Twin Peaks star Laura Dern. The character is a senior figu
  
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