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• Dragon Ball FighterZ's First Limited-Time Event Going On Now

  18-05-2018 23:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Bandai Namco has kicked off a special limited-time event in Dragon Ball FighterZ. The game's first Party Battle is now underway on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, giving players the opportunity to team up against powerful enemies and earn some in-game cash.Party Battle is one of the two new modes that were introduced in Dragon Ball FighterZ's latest patch. These special online events are only available for a limited-time and allow three players to team together and fight a "fearsome boss."The first Party
  
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• The Latest: Truck firm owner 'deeply saddened' by bus crash

  18-05-2018 23:36 via yahoo.com
  TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The Latest on the aftermath of a school bus crash with a dump truck in New Jersey (all times local):
  
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• Istanbul summit urges international force to protect Palestinians

  18-05-2018 23:32 via yahoo.com
  A summit in Istanbul of Muslim heads of state on Friday called for the creation of an international peacekeeping force to protect the Palestinians, as host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of "brutality" comparable to the Nazis.The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) -- seeking to bridge severe differences within the Muslim world -- said in a final communique that Israel had carried out the "wilful murder" of some 60 Palestinians on the Gaza border Monday.It
  
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• Texas shooter had 'born to kill' t-shirt

  18-05-2018 23:30 via yahoo.com
  Information from his cellphone and computer showed "not only did he want to commit the shooting, but he wanted to commit suicide after the shooting," said Texas Governor Greg Abbott, briefing reporters.
  
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• Former WWF Wrestler Severely Beaten Outside California Home

  18-05-2018 23:24 via yahoo.com
  A former pro wrestler was brutally beaten and kicked by a group of young men
  
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• Cuba plane crash: Boeing 737 carrying 113 plummets after takeoff, local media reports

  18-05-2018 23:16 via yahoo.com
  Cuban media say a Boeing 737 operated by state airline Cubana has crashed on takeoff from Jose Marti International Airport in Havana with 113 passengers on board. There was no immediate word on casualties.
  
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• Did Sony Live Up To Its E3 2017 Promises?

  18-05-2018 23:12 via gamespot.com
  
  E3 2018 is fast approaching, so we're expecting tons of big announcements during the marquee briefings from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and others. But before that, we're taking a look back at last year to go over what was announced and determining if each company lived up to its promises. We already broke down Microsoft's and Nintendo's E3 2017 briefings, and now we're onto Sony.Before The ShowSony used its pre-show stream as a platform to announce details and release dates for its upcoming games
  
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• Texas shooting - LIVE: Suspect Dimitrios Pagourtzis held on capital murder charge as 10 are killed and explosive devices found at Santa Fe high school

  18-05-2018 23:06 via yahoo.com
  Ten people have been killed in a shooting at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas, in the latest gun violence in a country still shaken by the massacre at a Florida high school in February.A majority of those who died were students, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that 10 people were killed and 10 others injured at .
  
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• Islamic summit in Istanbul urges 'international force' to protect Palestinians

  18-05-2018 23:04 via yahoo.com
  A summit of Muslim leaders in Istanbul on Friday, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, called for an international force to protect the Palestinians after Israel killed dozens on the Gaza border.The final communique issued by leaders of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), a copy of which was obtained by AFP, said Israel had carried out the "wilful murder of at least 60 civilians" when Palestinians protested on the Gaza border Monday.
  
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• Grimes is legally changing her name, thanks to Elon Musk

  18-05-2018 23:03 via yahoo.com
  Elon Musk and Grimes are being the world’s nerdiest couple, again. SEE ALSO: Of course Elon Musk and Grimes spawned a beautiful new meme Originally born Claire Boucher, Grimes announced on Thursday that she’s legally changing her name to justc, which is the measurement for the speed of light in a vacuum. She tweeted a screenshot of the Wikipedia article about it, adding “this will be much better.” Grimes also specified the namec will be lowercase and italicized. i&rs
  
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• 'DO SOMETHING,' Parkland survivors urge action after Texas school shooting

  18-05-2018 23:01 via yahoo.com
  Survivors of the high school massacre in Parkland, Florida, vowed support on Friday for Texas students caught up in the latest deadly school shooting, saying tighter gun laws were needed to stop further bloodshed.Students at Santa Fe High School, about 30 miles (48 km) outside Houston, were among the thousands across the country who staged a walkout in April to protest congressional inaction after 17 students and staff members were killed by a former student on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman Dougla
  
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• Republicans focus efforts to undermine Trump Russia investigation

  18-05-2018 22:52 via yahoo.com
  Rep. Eric Swalwell talks with Joy Reid about the similarity in messaging between Republican members of Congress and lawyers representing Russians indicted by Robert Meuller.
  
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• Thundercats Gets A Bubbly And Quirky Reboot For Cartoon Network

  18-05-2018 22:48 via gamespot.com
  
  The '80s cartoon series Thundercats holds a special place in many people's hearts. The original show followed a group of catpeople who left their home for a new planet, which was filled with mutants, robotic bears, and a mummyman. Now, the show is getting a reboot on Cartoon Network, with a comedic spin.Set to debut in 2019, Thundercats Roar is a sci-fi action comedy series from Warner Bros. animation. Producer Victor Courtright discusses the new show, and his new take on the classic team, which
  
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• Kingdom Hearts 3 Release Date Will Be Revealed Next Month

  18-05-2018 22:27 via gamespot.com
  
  Square Enix plans to announce a release date for Kingdom Hearts 3 very soon. During a preview event, game director Tetsuya Nomura said, "We are very close to really finalizing the date right now, so we do plan to reveal it early next month."E3 2018 starts early next month, so Square will likely announce the date during its press conference. According to a Twitter post, the company has a "special video presentation" planned, revealing the "exciting future of Square Enix." Square's E3 presentation
  
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• Santa Fe High School student claims students and coaches 'emotionally bullied' suspected shooter

  18-05-2018 22:23 via yahoo.com
  A student who survived the Texas school shooting on Friday has spoken out
  
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• Stars raise millions at Cannes edition of AIDS charity gala

  18-05-2018 22:20 via yahoo.com
  ANTIBES, France (AP) — After a shaky start and a wave of negative press, the AIDS relief charity amfAR attempted Thursday to focus the spotlight on its work instead of the stain left by one of its biggest benefactors Harvey Weinstein.
  
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• Arrow And The Flash Add Batwoman And Gotham City To Next Crossover--It's About Time

  18-05-2018 22:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Every year, The CW presents an Arrow-verse crossover, it gets tougher to keep track of, and 2018 will be no different. When Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow return in the fall and start building toward their annual four-show event, a new face and city will enter the fold.For the first time ever, Batwoman will participate in the crossover and, with her, comes a new setting. "We are adding the city of Gotham into the Arrow-verse," CW president Mark Pedowitz announced at the net
  
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• The Best New TV Trailers For 2018: Magnum PI, The Passage, And More

  18-05-2018 22:16 via gamespot.com
  
  Every year, network executives descend upon New York City to meet with advertisers and show off their upcoming shows. While typically a mixed bag of programming, given how many shows don't make it beyond their first season, each year a few potential jewels rise to the top, and 2018 is no different.With networks working hard to keep up with the quality of programming on cable, there are a number of new shows that have us here at GameSpot intrigued, if nothing else. Whether they will deliver on pr
  
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• Gaza border protests resume as UN calls for inquiry

  18-05-2018 22:01 via yahoo.com
  GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians resumed their fiery protests at Gaza's border with Israel on Friday as a U.N. human rights body criticized Israel for the "disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force" that killed at least 59 Palestinians earlier this week. Israel condemned the resolution by the U.N. Human Rights Council as biased.
  
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• Fortnite: Battle Royale Releasing For Android This Summer

  18-05-2018 21:53 via gamespot.com
  
  After conquering home consoles and PC, Epic's phenomenally popular Fortnite: Battle Royale made its mobile debut earlier this year, but up until now, the game has only been available for iOS devices. However, it appears that won't be the case for much longer.In a "State of Mobile" update on its official website, Epic says it is targeting a summer release for the Android version of Fortnite: Battle Royale. The developer didn't provide any further details, only saying, "We know many of you are exc
  
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• Dimitrios Pagourtzis: Santa Fe School Shooting Suspect Reportedly Yelled 'Surprise!' Before Opening Fire

  18-05-2018 21:38 via yahoo.com
  The suspect, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, is a student at the school.
  
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• Hundreds joined by Hamas leader at protest on Gaza-Israel border

  18-05-2018 21:29 via yahoo.com
  Around 1,000 Palestinians protested on the Gaza border with Israel on the first Friday of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, four days after Israeli forces killed 60 Palestinians.The leader of Gaza's ruling movement Hamas attended the fresh protest, taking part in prayers along the border before sunset and then participating in a demonstration.
  
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• 5 Bizarre British Royal Wedding Traditions That Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Could Follow

  18-05-2018 21:20 via yahoo.com
  The happy couple is said to be putting their own spin on their royal nuptials, but it's likely they will incorporate a few (if not all) of these traditions
  
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• Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Insane Wedding Cake Will Have 200 Lemons In It

  18-05-2018 21:14 via yahoo.com
  It appears that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be getting sweet and sour
  
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• Did Sony Live Up To Its E3 Promises?

  18-05-2018 21:13 via gamespot.com
  
  E3 2018 is fast approaching, so we're expecting tons of big announcements during the marquee briefings from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and others. But before that, we're taking a look back at last year to go over what was announced and determining if each company lived up to its promises. We already broke down Microsoft's and Nintendo's E3 2017 briefings, and now we're onto Sony.Before The ShowSony used its pre-show stream as a platform to announce details and release dates for its upcoming games
  
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• Monitor: 11 killed in blasts inside Syria weapons warehouse

  18-05-2018 21:05 via yahoo.com
  PARIS (AP) — Blasts set off by an explosion at a weapons warehouse in central Syria killed 11 people and wounded dozens Friday, a war monitor said, amid soaring tensions between regional archenemies Israel and Iran.
  
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• State of Decay 2 Review Roundup

  18-05-2018 21:02 via gamespot.com
  
  State of Decay 2 is already here for those who got their hands on the Ultimate Edition on Xbox One and PC, but the horde will come soon for the rest of us. With new zombies, encounters, permadeath, and colonies to keep alive, this sequel looks like it has much more to offer than its post-apocalyptic predecessor.But did this iteration live up to its zombie-survival promises? You might already have the answer to that if you got your hands on the game's early access. The resounding cry from critics
  
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• Boeing 737 crashes after takeoff in Havana, Cuba

  18-05-2018 21:02 via yahoo.com
  A Cuban airliner with 114 people on board plummeted into a yuca field just after takeoff from Havana’s international airport on Friday. There was no immediate word on casualties, though residents told The Associated Press they saw at least some survivors being taken away in ambulances.
  
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• What to Know About the Santa Fe High School Shooting Suspect Dimitrios Pagourtzis

  18-05-2018 21:01 via yahoo.com
  A 17-year-old male student was arrested by police after at least 10 people were killed
  
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• 2020 Mid-Engined Chevy Corvette Spied Up Close

  18-05-2018 21:00 via yahoo.com
  This is our clearest look yet.
  
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• US readies Mideast peace plan, but threatens Palestinian aid

  18-05-2018 20:54 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is aiming to roll out its much-hyped but long-delayed Middle East peace plan next month amid signs it may further alienate the Palestinians by slashing millions of dollars in funding for humanitarian and development projects in the West Bank and Gaza.
  
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• FBI used informant to investigate Trump Russia contacts, not spy

  18-05-2018 20:53 via yahoo.com
  The New York Times reports that the FBI used an informant to investigate members of the Donald Trump campaign after their contacts with Russian intelligence. Adam Goldman, national security reporter for the New York Times.
  
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• US embassy opening in Jerusalem, killings and outrage

  18-05-2018 20:48 via yahoo.com
  The opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem, after Washington recognised the disputed city as Israel's capital, sparked deadly demonstrations in Gaza in which Israeli forces killed dozens of Palestinians.Hours before the embassy's controversial opening Monday, tens of thousands of protesters gather at the Gaza-Israel border, defying Israeli warnings to keep away.The border had been a flashpoint for deadly demonstrations that began on March 30, with some protesters attempting to breach the fence a
  
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• Saudi arrests activists who campaigned for women's driving

  18-05-2018 20:48 via yahoo.com
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi authorities have detained at least six activists, including three of the country's most prominent women's rights campaigners, just weeks before the kingdom is set to lift a ban on women driving, people familiar with the arrests said Friday.
  
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• Texas School Shooting Survivor Isn't Surprised This Keeps Happening

  18-05-2018 20:39 via yahoo.com
  > Heartbreaking @abc13houston interview with Santa Fe student Paige Curry
  
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• Exclusive: In run-up to Venezuelan vote, more soldiers dissent and desert

  18-05-2018 20:34 via yahoo.com
  By Girish Gupta and Anggy PolancoCARACAS/SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela (Reuters) - Arrests for rebellion and desertion are rising sharply in Venezuela's armed forces, a mainstay of President Nicolas Maduro's Socialist government, amid discontent within the ranks at food shortages and dwindling salaries, according to documents and interviews with army personnel.Internal military documents reviewed by Reuters showed that the number of soldiers detained for treason, rebellion and desertion rose to 172 i
  
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• How Meghan Markle Has Enchanted Her Audiences as She Becomes a Member of Royal Family

  18-05-2018 20:26 via yahoo.com
  Since becoming Harry's fiancee, she has connected with crowds at every public appearance.
  
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• Pokemon Go: May 2018 Community Day Takes Place Tomorrow, Here Are The Details

  18-05-2018 20:25 via gamespot.com
  
  May's Pokemon Go Community Day is nearly here. This month's event takes place around the world on Saturday, May 19, and those who participate will have a chance to get a special Charizard that knows a rare Fire-type attack.As usual, the Community Day isn't centralized at a particular location, but rather during a specific window of time, meaning players can head anywhere to take part in the event. The Community Day runs for only three hours and begins at different times depending on which region
  
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• Havana plane crash: 101 feared dead after Cuban airliner comes down shortly after take off

  18-05-2018 20:22 via yahoo.com
  State media reported that there were three survivors in a critical condition after the Boeing 737 jet, which was en route from Jose Marti International Airport to the eastern Cuban city of Holguin, came down.Cuban state media originally reported that the aircraft had been chartered from an Italian carrier, Blue Panorama.
  
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• Texas school shooting: Student tells media 'I wasn’t surprised, I was just scared'

  18-05-2018 20:16 via yahoo.com
  At least one student at the Texas high school that became the scene of a mass shooting on Friday has said she wasn't surprised.“It’s been happening everywhere,” 17-year-old student Paige Curry said in an interview hours after the shooting.Paige told ABC News that she was three classrooms away from where the Santa Fe High School gunman opened fire that morning, killing at least eight people.
  
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• Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 Makes Big Changes With A More Tactical Focus

  18-05-2018 20:16 via gamespot.com
  
  Treyarch has big plans for the next entry in the Black Ops series. Along with revamped multiplayer, an expanded Zombies mode, and a series of solo missions centered around the Specialist characters, the developer plans to bring the battle royale craze to Call of Duty. During yesterday's Black Ops 4 reveal event, we got to play over an hour of multiplayer. We also spoke with studio design director David Vonderhaar about Treyarch's influence on the Call of Duty series and how the team is looking t
  
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• Student believes the suspect in Texas school shooting 'just snapped'

  18-05-2018 20:12 via yahoo.com
  A 17-year-old student dressed in a trenchcoat armed with a shotgun and a revolver killed 10 people at a Texas high school on Friday. Tammy Leitner discusses the similarities between school shootings in Texas, Parkland Florida, and at Columbine.
  
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• Farm bill fails in U.S. House as immigration spat roils Republican Party

  18-05-2018 20:08 via yahoo.com
  By Amanda Becker and Susan CornwellWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a sweeping $867 billion farm bill on Friday after Republican leaders failed to appease conservative lawmakers who had asked them not to hold the vote until they were given the chance to consider a bill to clamp down on immigration.The next steps are unclear for the farm bill, which failed in a 198-to-213 vote.The farm bill's passage through the House has been entangled in the debate over immigrat
  
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• The first photo from NASA's planet-hunting TESS satellite is full of so many stars

  18-05-2018 20:01 via yahoo.com
  A new NASA telescope, sailing toward its assigned orbit, took a moment to look around before it starts its ultimate mission: searching the galaxy for alien planets.  NASA's TESS spacecraft — short for Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite — beamed home one of its first photos taken from space, and it's a doozy.  SEE ALSO: Here's how NASA's TESS will hunt for alien planets The photo, which effectively amounts to a test of one of the satellite's four cameras, contains more th
  
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• Florida Woman Sports Ear-to-Ear Grin After She's Arrested for DUI After Fatal Crash

  18-05-2018 20:01 via yahoo.com
  Angenette Welk's blood-alcohol level was allegedly .172, more than twice the legal limit.
  
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• Why Historians Aren't Really Sure Whether Meghan Markle Will Be the First British Royal of Color

  18-05-2018 20:00 via yahoo.com
  The evidence that would be needed to answer the question is lost
  
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• New Assassin's Creed Comic Revealed, Takes Place In WW2

  18-05-2018 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Publisher Titan Comics has unveiled a new comic series based on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise. Titled Assassin's Creed: Conspiracies, the two-part, standalone mini-series debuts this summer and takes the franchise to an entirely new era: World War II.Conspiracies follows the story of Eddie Gorm, a rookie member of the Assassin Brotherhood who must stop the Templars from unleashing an atomic weapon. Here's Titan's synopsis of the series: "In the depths of World War II, fresh Assassin Eddie
  
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• Meghan Markle to Spend Her Last Night as a Single Woman With Mom and Close Friends

  18-05-2018 19:54 via yahoo.com
  She will stay with Doria Ragland and members of her bride tribe at the exclusive five-star hotel, Cliveden House.
  
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• Deadpool 2 Spoiler Talk & Post-Credits Scene Explained!

  18-05-2018 19:47 via gamespot.com
  
  Deadpool 2 is out in theaters! Is it as good as the first movie? Greg and Chastity give their spoiler filled reviews of the Deadpool sequel, break down the new characters, best moments, easter eggs, and the hilarious end credits scene.
  
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• Plane Reportedly Crashes At Havana's Main Airport

  18-05-2018 19:46 via yahoo.com
  A Boeing 737 airliner crashed shortly after takeoff on Friday at Havana's Jose
  
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