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• Fortnite Weekly Challenges: Every Objective For Season 3 So Far

  27-03-2018 23:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 3 of Fortnite: Battle Royale is ongoing, and each week brings a new set of challenges for players to complete. There's a free set of objectives for everyone to take on over the course of the season, but only those who purchase the Season 3 Battle Pass get to deal with the additional weekly challenges. These present players with specific goals to target and offer a path to quickly level up the Battle Pass and acquire its many rewards.Although challenges are referred to as weekly, you have
  
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• GOP Food Stamp Plan Would Shift Some Funds From Benefits To Training

  27-03-2018 23:36 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― A long-awaited Republican food stamp plan would partially shift
  
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• You Can Get A Nintendo Switch For $255 Right Now In The US

  27-03-2018 23:35 via gamespot.com
  
  If you've been holding out on picking up a Nintendo Switch, now might be a good time jump in. Through Ebay, you can get the system with either gray Joy-Cons or neon red/blue Joy-Cons for just $255 USD. The sale also includes free shipping but cannot be shipped to locations outside of the continental US.The standard price for a Switch is $300, so you'll be saving $45 with this deal. Take note that you have to use the limited time promo code PREPSPRING to get the discount. This offer will only be
  
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• NFL cheerleader, fired over Instagram post, files lawsuit claiming discrimination

  27-03-2018 23:32 via yahoo.com
  A former New Orleans Saints cheerleader, who was fired over a picture she posted on Instagram, has now filed a federal complaint.
  
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• Ireland says to expel Russian diplomat, Moscow's envoy blasts move

  27-03-2018 23:20 via yahoo.com
  Ireland will expel one Russian diplomat in response to a nerve agent attack in England that the British government has blamed on Russia, a move that Moscow's ambassador to Dublin said would not go unanswered.Governments across Europe, the United States and elsewherehave announced plans to expel a total of more than 100 Russian diplomats in retaliation for the attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter on March 4.Moscow has denied being behind it.
  
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• Pokemon Go's Next Community Day Event Announced

  27-03-2018 23:16 via gamespot.com
  
  The third Pokemon Go Community Day has come and gone, but players already have an idea of what to expect from next month's event. Developer Niantic has announced the first details for the next Pokemon Go Community Day, including what bonuses and special Pokemon players will be able to earn this time.The event takes place on Sunday, April 15, and as usual, it will be held during a three-hour window of time. Typically, Community Days run at different times depending on your region, but so far, Nia
  
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• Nancy Pelosi Is An Asset, Not A Liability, For Democrats In Midterms

  27-03-2018 23:16 via yahoo.com
  "Conor Lamb's success could provide a blueprint for other Democrats in tough
  
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• WWE Wrestlemania 34 Predictions: Charlotte Vs. Asuka

  27-03-2018 23:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Wrestlemania 34 is filled with matches that could serve as the main event of the show. However, to me, there are two matches that stand above the rest in terms of anticipation, buildup, and potential to be instant classics: AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Charlotte vs. Asuka. And while Styles/Nakamura will be fantastic, it's Charlotte/Asuka that will take the proverbial cake.The rivalry between the two is new, as the match is built entirely around a Royal Rumble win, but both women's journey
  
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• Fortnite V-Bucks And Items Available In Nice New Starter Pack

  27-03-2018 23:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Part of Fortnite: Battle Royale's success stems from the fact that it's free-to-play; anyone on PC, PS4, or Xbox One--and now, some on mobile--can dive right in and start playing. But there are a number of ways to spend money on the experience if you so choose, and now there's a new option in the form of a Starter pack that provides good value.In-game purchases in Battle Royale are all done with V-Bucks, a currency you can earn through Save the World mode and the game's Battle Pass but is primar
  
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• Alabama settles with inmate after botched execution attempt

  27-03-2018 23:09 via yahoo.com
  The agreement was reached in a civil lawsuit brought by convicted murderer Doyle Hamm against the state, court papers filed on Monday showed.Officials from the Alabama Department of Corrections and the attorney general's office have not responded to numerous requests to discuss the case.The botched execution prompted a federal court review of Alabama's death chamber protocols.
  
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• Call Of Duty: WW2 DLC The War Machine Detailed

  27-03-2018 23:05 via gamespot.com
  
  Activision has revealed the next DLC expansion for Call of Duty: WWII, and it's on the way for some players very soon. The War Machine pack releases for PS4 on April 10 and introduces new maps, a War Mode mission, and other content to the WWII shooter.Like other Call of Duty DLC packs, The War Machine adds three new multiplayer maps to the game: Egypt, Dunkirk, and V2. Egypt marks the first time the Call of Duty series has taken players to the country and has them battling around the Great Pyram
  
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• Final Fantasy 15 Director Heads New Square Enix Studio

  27-03-2018 23:03 via gamespot.com
  
  Hajime Tabata, director of Final Fantasy XV, has been put in charge of a new Square Enix development house. He'll serve as the studio head as well as the Chief Operating Officer of Luminous Productions, which Square says will develop AAA games and innovative game content.The announcement (via Siliconera) also notes that the core team will be made up of staff from Final Fantasy XV as well. They'll be preparing an announcement regarding their new project for later this year. The official site is s
  
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• CDC warns that second wave of flu season is just beginning

  27-03-2018 23:03 via yahoo.com
  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an unfortunate
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 Sedan, Coupe, and Cabriolet

  27-03-2018 22:55 via yahoo.com
  Behind the toothy new grille lies a snappier gearbox, a retuned suspension, and a host of trick new tech.
  
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• Parkland student protesters become right-wing targets

  27-03-2018 22:38 via yahoo.com
  From inflammatory Photoshopped images to insults from legislators to far-right conspiracy theories, the teens are being smeared for their gun-control activism.
  
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• The Ready Player One Cast Takes Our Oasis Quiz

  27-03-2018 22:37 via gamespot.com
  
  It's nearly time for Ready Player One to hit theaters, giving fans their first chance to see the virtual world first created by author Ernest Cline's novel of the same name in 2011. With Steven Spielberg directing, the movie attempts to fully immerse viewers in this future world that's a mix between dystopian and a dream come true.While there's plenty to look forward to seeing in Ready Player One--including robots, dinosaurs, Master Chief, and so much more--what happens when the technology show
  
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• New Fortnite: Battle Royale Weapon, The Guided Missile, Coming Soon

  27-03-2018 22:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Epic's aggressive rollout of new content for Fortnite: Battle Royale continues. With a Starter pack now available for purchase, Epic has teased the next bit of playable content that will be added, and it's another explosive weapon.As teased through the in-game updates screen, something called the Guided Missile is on the way to Battle Royale. You can see a small image of it below; the description states, "Remote control destruction from above."Beyond that, we don't really know what to expect fro
  
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• Destiny 2 1.1.4 Update Makes Players Deadlier And Faster

  27-03-2018 22:37 via gamespot.com
  
  With interest in Destiny 2 seemingly having dropped off greatly since launch, developer Bungie continues to work on revamping the game. Following the first DLC and subsequent updates meant to address fan complaints, another major update is now being rolled out that makes some significant changes--including letting players generally deal more damage and move more quickly.Full patch notes for update 1.1.4, which is out now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, have been released, and they are quite extensive.
  
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• A 13-Year-Old Boy Said He Wanted to Be the Next School Shooter and 'Kill a Lot of Kids,' Police Say

  27-03-2018 22:30 via yahoo.com
  He told investigators that he "wanted to kill a lot of kids"
  
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• PS4 Game Sale: All The PSN Deals In The US From Now Until April 3

  27-03-2018 22:23 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony is holding another sale across PS4, PS3, and Vita, with a few big game collections and bundles included. If you're going to jump into a game series you missed, you might as well do it with both feet and save a few bucks in the process. The bulk of the discounts are on PlayStation 4, and Plus subscribers get extra savings as usual.BioShock: The Collection is a whopping 80% off at $12 ($18 without Plus), and the same price goes for Borderlands: The Handsome Collection. The XCOM 2: Collection
  
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• $68 Far Cry 5 And Controller Bundle For Xbox One And PS4 Available Now

  27-03-2018 22:20 via gamespot.com
  
  If you happen to be in the market for a new or extra controller for your console, but have your eyes set on the newly released Far Cry 5 as well, you're in luck with these bundles. Ebay is currently running a sale that will cost $68 for both the Xbox One deal and the PlayStation 4 deal.Both the DualShock 4 and Xbox One controllers typically cost $60, so considering this sale includes a new full-priced game, you'd be saving a good amount. Note that you have to use the Ebay promo code PREPSPRING,
  
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• The Latest: EU, Serbia to find new ways in Kosovo conflict

  27-03-2018 22:13 via yahoo.com
  BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The Latest on Serbia-Kosovo tensions (all times local):
  
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• Ex-Supreme Court justice urges Second Amendment repeal in U.S. gun rights debate

  27-03-2018 22:09 via yahoo.com
  A retired U.S. Supreme Court justice on Tuesday called for the repeal of the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment, which gives Americans the right to keep and bear firearms, and the White House responded by reaffirming its support for the provision.Former Justice John Paul Stevens, who sat on the country's highest court for 35 years before retiring in 2010, is one of the highest-profile legal figures to join the national debate on school shootings, gun violence and firearms ownership.The long-ru
  
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• NATO joins 25 nations in Russian expulsions over spy attack

  27-03-2018 21:59 via yahoo.com
  NATO joined 25 governments around the world Tuesday in expelling Russian diplomats in response to a nerve agent attack in Britain, marking what London called a "turning point" in the West's relations with Moscow.The US-led military alliance expelled seven Russian staff and denied accreditation to three more, bringing the total number of suspected Russian spies expelled to almost 150, including the 23 initially dispatched by Britain.
  
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• Nickelodeon Cuts Ties With 'iCarly' Creator Dan Schneider After Alleged Abusive Behavior

  27-03-2018 21:58 via yahoo.com
  Nickelodeon has officially cut ties with famed producer Dan Schneider, creator
  
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• PUBG Update Adds Weapon Skins, Check Them Out

  27-03-2018 21:57 via gamespot.com
  
  PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds continues to grow. A new update has added a brand-new cosmetic option to further differentiate your character from everyone else on the battlefield. A weapons skin system is being introduced that allows you to obtain new looks for your guns from the newly introduced Triumph and Raider crates.Following a very brief run in an update for the PC version's test server, the weapon skins are now available in the live game. These skins are obtained through two different me
  
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• Mom arrested in deaths of baby, toddler found in car seats

  27-03-2018 21:54 via yahoo.com
  SUPERIOR, Ariz. (AP) — The mother of a baby and a toddler was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder after the children were found dead in car seats inside a car and authorities discovered evidence of foul play, officials said Tuesday.
  
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• Vladimir Putin faces rare public protests as he blames 'criminal negligence' for deadly mall fire

  27-03-2018 21:52 via yahoo.com
  Rare displays of public anger were directed at Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday following a fire over the weekend that killed dozens of children in a Siberian shopping centre.  The outpouring of emotion since Sunday's inferno has been stoked by revelations about breaches of safety regulations, including locked fire exits and a faulty alarm system. Russian media have reported that 41 of the 64 dead were children. Two employees of the Zimnaya Vishnya shopping centre in Kemerovo app
  
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• Sea Of Thieves Reviews Roundup

  27-03-2018 21:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft's anticipated pirate game, Sea of Thieves, finally embarked on its maiden voyage last week, and it's one of the year's most important releases for Xbox One and PC. Not only is it the first new title from famed developer Rare in quite some time, it's the first game to launch simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass as part of Microsoft's new initiative to bring its first-party releases day and date to the service.Sea of Thieves is also one of the most ambitious games of the year so far. It cast
  
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• Dying Light Takes A Cue From Fortnite And PUBG, Adds In New Battle Royale Mode

  27-03-2018 21:30 via gamespot.com
  
  In the three years since its release, Techland has continually been churning out content for Dying Light. In addition to a number of quality-of-life updates and tweaks to the gameplay, the open-world zombie survival game has also seen a number of new modes--including The Following DLC campaign and additional multiplayer options. And now, the developers are riding the wave of interest for battle royale with their own take on the familiar every-man-for-themselves game type. While at GDC 2018, we g
  
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• X-Men: Dark Phoenix And New Mutants Delays Due To Extensive Reshoots

  27-03-2018 21:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Strange things are afoot in the X-Men universe. 20th Century Fox has announced that X-Men: Dark Phoenix and New Mutants will both be moving their release dates, thanks in large part to major reshoots on both films.The news was first reported by ComicBook.com, which says Dark Phoenix's reshoot delay is mostly due to scheduling issues. With a cast that includes A-listers like Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender--not to mention Sophie Turner, who is currently filming the final season of Game o
  
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• Mama Chihuahua Breaks World Record After Giving Birth to 11 Puppies

  27-03-2018 21:28 via yahoo.com
  Guinness World Records has not yet confirmed whether Laugh Out Loud is the new record holder.
  
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• Parents meet anti-gay protestors at Alamo elementary school with message of inclusion

  27-03-2018 21:27 via yahoo.com
  A Kansas church known for denouncing gay rights around the country brought their protest to an Alamo elementary school Tuesday, but they were met by dozens of counter-protestors who stood up for LGBT rights.
  
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• $410 Xbox One X Far Cry 5 Bundle Available Right Now

  27-03-2018 21:27 via gamespot.com
  
  Those looking for an Xbox One X should be happy to know that not only can you get the console for less than its base price right now, but the newly released Far Cry 5 also comes bundled with it. The sale is currently happening on Ebay; with the promo code PREPSPRING, you can pick up this bundle for $410 USD.Considering that the console and game add up to a value of $560, you'd be saving quite a bit. However, you should note that the Ebay promo code is said to work up until 8pm PST / 11pm EST tod
  
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• Xbox One Spring Sale Officially Begins

  27-03-2018 21:25 via gamespot.com
  
  The start of spring is a great time to be an Xbox Oneowner. Microsoft has kicked off its big seasonal sale, introducing some major deals on many of the system's latest and greatest games. Another great thing about this Spring sale: it's on for a while. Most deals are available for the next two weeks.If you've been wanted to pick up Call of Duty: WWII, it's available for download for $49.79 ($45 with Gold). The Digital Deluxe version is $83 ($75), down from $100. There's also a Call of Duty: WWII
  
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• Sea Of Thieves Guide: 9 Tips You Should Know Before Starting

  27-03-2018 21:04 via gamespot.com
  
  Sea of Thieves is a pirate-themed multiplayer action game that gives you a taste of what it's like to pillage treasure and explore remote islands while sailing across dangerous waters. While the main loop of the game is relatively straightforward, it offers minimal insight into its most noteworthy mechanics. To help you become a confident and successful sailor, we've gathered nine useful tips that we wished we'd known before starting. You can also watch our Sea of Thieves guide video highlighti
  
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• Arizona woman arrested after two children found dead in car

  27-03-2018 21:04 via yahoo.com
  Local police found Brittany Velasquez's 10-month-old daughter and two-year-old son strapped into car seats in a vehicle at the family home in Superior, located approximately 60 miles (97 km) east of Phoenix.A spokeswoman for the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Navideh Forghani, said there was evidence of foul play found at the scene.Local Superior police found the children at about 11pm and called detectives from the sheriff’s office to assist with the investigation.
  
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• Sea Of Thieves Game Pass Error Renders It Unplayable For Subscribers

  27-03-2018 20:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft's Netflix-style subscription service, Xbox Game Pass, has been available for some time now, but it took on new value when the company announced plans to launch its first-party exclusives on day one through the service. That started with last week's release of Sea of Thieves, but due to a new problem that has popped up, the game isn't currently playable for Game Pass members.As long as you have a Game Pass subscription, you can ordinarily play Sea of Thieves on Xbox One or PC in its ent
  
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• Sea Of Thieves Death Penalty Won't Be Implemented After All

  27-03-2018 20:44 via gamespot.com
  
  Sea of Thieves developer Rare has scrapped plans for a proposed change, after harsh feedback from the community and a realization that their messaging around it was confusing. The "Death Cost" was included as a coming update in a set of release notes, suggesting that the Captain of the Ferry of the Damned would charge a small fee for each death.The community was not pleased and let Rare know, loudly enough that producer Joe Neate issued a mea culpa and let fans know the Death Cost won't be comin
  
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• Hearthstone Reveals More Cards For Witchwood Expansion

  27-03-2018 20:43 via gamespot.com
  
  Blizzard has another expansion for Hearthstone on the way, a journey into the haunted forest of the Witchwood. The studio has gone mostly quiet since its debut, but today it kicked off two weeks of planned card reveals with a livestream debuting some of the new set.The stream revealed 10 cards in all, including two class Legendary cards and the one and only new Hero Card of the expansion. The Hero is a Shaman alternate, Hagatha the Witch. She deals 3 damage to all minions upon entering the field
  
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• Authorities Suggest Park Employees Rushed Construction of Verruckt Water Slide to Impress Reality TV Producers

  27-03-2018 20:24 via yahoo.com
  Two officials at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas have been arrested in connection to a 10-year-old boy's death on the Verruckt water slide.
  
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• New Destiny 2 Update Makes Players Deadlier And Faster

  27-03-2018 20:23 via gamespot.com
  
  With interest in Destiny 2 seemingly having dropped off greatly since launch, developer Bungie continues to work on revamping the game. Following the first DLC and subsequent updates meant to address fan complaints, another major update is now being rolled out that makes some significant changes--including letting players generally deal more damage and move more quickly.Full patch notes for update 1.1.4, which is out now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, have been released, and they are quite extensive.
  
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• WWE's Shane McMahon Gives Update From Hospital, Wrestlemania 34 Status Unclear

  27-03-2018 20:21 via gamespot.com
  
  Though it has yet to be announced, it's widely expected that Shane McMahon, who has been serving as commissioner of Smackdown Live, would insert himself into the Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn match at Wrestlemania 34. Chances are, though, there is going to be a major change in that plan.On Monday, WWE announced that McMahon had been hospitalized after developing a "massive infection due to acute diverticulitis." According to the report, he was also suffering from an umbilical hernia that would surge
  
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• Arizona Police Department Equip Patrol Bikes with AR-15s

  27-03-2018 20:12 via yahoo.com
  Arizona Police Department Equip Patrol Bikes with AR-15s Despite the hot-button issues associated with the high-powered rifles in today’s political climate, Tempe, Arizona police officials opt to mount AR-15s on half of the departments patrol bikes Assault
  
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• Holy Week around the world

  27-03-2018 20:03 via yahoo.com
  As Christian around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Pope Francis on Palm Sunday urged young people not to be silent and let their voices be heard, even in the face of corrupt or silent elders. Here are some of the images from Holy Week. 
  
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• X-Men: Dark Phoenix And New Mutants Delayed

  27-03-2018 20:02 via gamespot.com
  
  The year began with superhero fans expecting 2018 to deliver no fewer than three movies in the X-Men universe: Deadpool 2, The New Mutants, and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. But now only the first of these will arrive before the end of the year. It has been announced that Dark Phoenix has moved back to February 2019, while the already-delayed New Mutants has shifted back even further into next year.X-Men: Dark Phoenix was originally scheduled to arrive on November 2, but Fox have confirmed that it will n
  
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• Far Cry 5 Guide: 9 Tips We Wish We Knew Before Starting

  27-03-2018 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  While Far Cry 5 remains loyal to the series' most well-established tenets, it manages to make some big changes to exploration, progression, and combat. When you first start the game, some of these new elements may seem disorienting. To help clear the initial confusion, we've gathered nine essential tips on how to best play Far Cry 5.Got any tips that you don't see here? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to check back often as we put up our final Far Cry 5 review--as well as more gu
  
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• Why The Census Asking About Citizenship Is Such A Problem

  27-03-2018 19:50 via yahoo.com
  On Monday night, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced that he is directing
  
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• Another New Fortnite: Battle Royale Weapon Coming Soon

  27-03-2018 19:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Epic's aggressive rollout of new content for Fortnite: Battle Royale continues. With a Starter pack now available for purchase, Epic has teased the next bit of playable content that will be added, and it's another explosive weapon.As teased through the in-game updates screen, something called the Guided Missile is on the way to Battle Royale. You can see a small image of it below; the description states, "Remote control destruction from above."Beyond that, we don't really know what to expect fro
  
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• Thousands more leave Syria's Ghouta, rebels await Russian decision

  27-03-2018 19:31 via yahoo.com
  By Tom Perry and Suleiman Al-KhalidiBEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - Thousands of people left eastern Ghouta for Syrian rebel territory near the Turkish border on Tuesday, the third large group to leave under a deal brokered by Russia to surrender the enclave near Damascus to the Syrian government.Government forces were also mobilizing around Douma, the last rebel-held town in eastern Ghouta, a war monitor reported, piling pressure on the insurgents holed up inside to cut a similar deal.The Jaish al-Isl
  
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