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• Trump's Lawyers Argue It's Not Possible For The President To Obstruct Justice

  02-06-2018 23:45 via yahoo.com
  Lawyers for President Donald Trump have argued for months that because he is
  
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• Gun control activists flock to Brooklyn Bridge to demand tougher regulations on weapons

  02-06-2018 23:09 via yahoo.com
  Thousands of young gun control activists have converged on New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, marching across the iconic structure in the latest effort to press for tougher regulations on weapons.Youth Over Guns, a gun violence prevention organisation in New York, organised the event, which attracted campaigners from the across the city, the state and beyond.The group teamed up with March for Our Lives, the student-led organisation formed in the aftermath of the Parkland high school shooting in F
  
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• Twitter's Favorite Things About The 1990s Gives Us Goosebumps

  02-06-2018 22:21 via yahoo.com
  There was something fun and simple about the 1990s. The internet was barely a
  
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• US isolated as G7 ministerial draws to a close

  02-06-2018 21:54 via yahoo.com
  The United States faced unified opposition from the world's top economies to President Donald Trump's escalating, multi-front trade offensive at the end of high-level meetings Saturday soured by the imposition of tariffs.G7 ministers urged US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who was at the event, to express their "unanimous concern and disappointments" to the White House over new US tariffs, Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau told reporters.Morneau, speaking at the end of the Group of Seve
  
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• Gavin Newsom Is Helping His Republican Rival. Now Other Democrats Are Crying Foul.

  02-06-2018 21:52 via yahoo.com
  Gavin Newsom is doing something odd.
  
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• Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers Review: Running On Fumes

  02-06-2018 21:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Dillon the Armadillo is every stoic hero of the Old West... but as an anthropomorphic armadillo. He doesn't say much because he really doesn't need to. His prowess with weapons and dedication to defending good folks just trying to make their way is essentially his whole character. And while, until now, he's been known for his forays within small downloadable games, Dead-Heat Breakers represents a big next step for the franchise.Most of the game makes the transition well, in part because the prem
  
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• Danes seek to limit male circumcision to those 18 and over

  02-06-2018 20:51 via yahoo.com
  TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Danish group says petition seeking to set a minimum age of 18 for non-medical male circumcision in the country has gathered the required 50,000 signatures to send the proposal to Parliament for debate later this year.
  
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• 'Roseanne' Shouldn't Have Been Revived To Begin With, Says Michelle Wolf

  02-06-2018 20:45 via yahoo.com
  Comedian Michelle Wolf doesn't think we should be cheering ABC for their
  
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• Savage: Memo claims Trump is above the law as officer-in-chief

  02-06-2018 20:25 via yahoo.com
  President Trump’s lawyers say the president can’t obstruct justice because he controls all investigations. A confidential memo obtained by the New York Times outlines the defense strategy of the White House against Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe.
  
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• Kashmir clashes after Indian paramilitary vehicle kills youth

  02-06-2018 20:11 via yahoo.com
  Police fired tear gas and chilli spray grenades to disperse thousands of mourners taking part in a funeral procession for a youth who died on Saturday after being run over by a paramilitary vehicle in Indian Kashmir.Protesters hurled back stones at Indian security forces in the latest outbreak of violence in the divided region's main city, Srinagar."There were some incidents of stone pelting in downtown but our (policemen) exhibited restraint and used minimum force," Kashmir police inspector gen
  
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• Syria FM: Iran has no combat forces, bases in the country

  02-06-2018 19:49 via yahoo.com
  DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's foreign minister said Saturday Iranian military advisers are embedded with Syrian troops but Tehran has no combat forces or fixed bases in the country.
  
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• Switch Weekly Recap: Pikachu, Eevee, And More Pokemon

  02-06-2018 19:40 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon trainers, this is your week for news. After a massive amount of Pokemon reveals in the last couple of day, this week's Nintendo Switch news is all about what's coming for the beloved franchise.Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee was revealed this week, alongside a new Poke Ball Switch Joy-Con, to release in November. While this is not a remake, heavily inspired by Yellow, we will see another core Pokemon title on Switch in 2019. In the meantime, while you're waiting for November's release, check out
  
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• Why Is CNN Giving Steve Bannon A 60-Minute Infomercial?

  02-06-2018 19:38 via yahoo.com
  When Fareed Zakaria announced via Twitter on Thursday night, "CNN Exclusive -
  
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• PS4 Weekly Recap: More E3 Leaks, Pride On PlayStation, And Loads Of Deals

  02-06-2018 19:35 via gamespot.com
  
  This week's PlayStation news is all about the reveals. While one of them was a leak, we do know both will be seen at this year's E3 press conferences.Bethesda revealed Fallout 76 and a leaked keychain spoiled Ubisoft's reveal of Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The Wolf Among Us Season 2 and Ubisoft's Avatar game won't be coming quite as soon as we thought. Anthem is also expected to be shown more at this year's E3 showcase. Pride Month has officially begun, and those who wish to show off their colors
  
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• Xbox One Weekly Recap: Everything We Know About Xbox At E3, More Leaks, And Stellar Steals

  02-06-2018 19:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox at E3 is coming in hot, and our predictions, the rumors, and confirmations are all up now. We saw two giant AAA reveals this week, and there are a ton of games on sale that you won't want to miss. Bethesda released a teaser for its new title Fallout 76, and after a keychain spoiled the surprise, Ubisoft revealed Assassin's Creed Odyssey is on its way. We know Halo will see a new arcade title, but it seems Xbox One won't see that iteration of the franchise. Don't pay more than you have to fo
  
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• Ford SVT Mustang Cobra vs. Pontiac GTO

  02-06-2018 19:30 via yahoo.com
  One carries on muscle-car tradition, the other seeks to redefine it.
  
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• Luke Cage Season 2 Has A Secret Weapon

  02-06-2018 19:10 via gamespot.com
  
  In many ways, the first season of Marvel's Luke Cage was about the rift between cousins Cottonmouth Stokes and Mariah Dillard. Now, in Season 2 of the Netflix series, Mariah stands in that spotlight alone and, in doing so, has become the show's most exciting character.Played masterfully by Alfre Woodard, Mariah is walking the line between good and evil--Dillard and Stokes--throughout Season 2. In many ways, she's a hero to Harlem just like the titular Luke Cage. They both believe they are fighti
  
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• FDA chief outlines new ways to speed cancer drug approvals

  02-06-2018 19:10 via yahoo.com
  By Julie SteenhuysenCHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to streamline the approval process for cancer drugs, reviewing clinical trial data up front to make sure applications companies submit are complete.The new approach, outlined on Saturday in a speech by FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago, is part of an effort to remove regulatory barriers that drag out reviews of promising new cancer
  
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• Bobcats Die After ‘Rescue’ By Woman Who Says She Thought They Were Domestic Kittens

  02-06-2018 19:01 via yahoo.com
  Two bobcat kittens have died after a Texas woman said she thought they were
  
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• The Forest Review: Are You Afraid Of The Dark?

  02-06-2018 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The broad premise of The Forest is far from unique. A plane crash lands on a seemingly deserted island, and you, a lone survivor, have to figure out a way to survive. It doesn't take long, however, until blood curdling screeches fill the night and glowing eyes appear in the distance. Once it sets in that your new home isn't as empty as it first appeared, The Forest evolves into a uniquely harrowing adventure that you won't soon forget.Cannibals inhabit the grassy fields and pristine lakes around
  
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• Shadow Of The Tomb Raider: What We Want At E3 2018

  02-06-2018 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Lara Croft returns in the upcoming Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the last entry in the Tomb Raider origin trilogy, which began with the titular series reboot in 2013. As one of Square Enix's biggest upcoming games, we're more than likely to hear about it at E3 2018. To prepare for what's ahead, let's breakdown what we already know about Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and what we're hoping to see at this year's E3.What We Know So FarSquare Enix officially confirmed that Shadow of the Tomb Raider was in
  
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• Saudi Arabia names businessman as labor minister, boosts culture and environment

  02-06-2018 18:51 via yahoo.com
  By Stephen Kalin and Marwa RashadRIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia on Saturday named a prominent businessman as labor minister in a move welcomed by the private sector, as the kingdom seeks to diversify the economy away from oil and create jobs for an overwhelmingly young population.King Salman also issued royal orders setting up state bodies to promote culture and protect the environment, and appointed a cleric known for moderate views to lead the Islamic affairs portfolio at a time when the deep
  
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• Busboy who held dying RFK speaks of lingering pain

  02-06-2018 18:40 via yahoo.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Juan Romero was a teenage Mexican immigrant working as a hotel busboy 50 years ago when he was thrust into one of the seminal moments of the decade.
  
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• Targeted cancer treatments far outperform traditional methods

  02-06-2018 18:33 via yahoo.com
  Cancer treatments that attack tumors based on their individual genetic traits -- not their location in the body -- far outperform traditional methods, extending survival for twice as many patients, a study said Saturday.The precision medicine field of targeted therapy involves testing tumors for clues about their genetic mutations, and matching patients with new drugs designed to block cancer's growth on a molecular level.Targeted options for patients have risen dramatically in the last two deca
  
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• Pope to meet 5 abused Chilean priests

  02-06-2018 18:27 via yahoo.com
  Pope Francis will on Saturday meet five Chilean priests who were sexually abused by another priest, Fernando Karadima, in an effort to heal their wounds and those of the church, the Vatican said.In a letter to Chileans issued last week, the pope had voiced his "shame" that the Catholic church had failed "to listen and react in time" to allegations of sexual abuse by Chilean clergy.Several members of the Chilean church hierarchy are accused by victims of ignoring and covering up child abuse by Ka
  
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• How a California Home Survived Last Year's Historic Wildfires

  02-06-2018 18:13 via yahoo.com
  After the Thomas Fire destroyed over 1,000 homes, filmmaker Nicholas Weissman profiles a unique approach to homebuilding with the hope that many people will take note.
  
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• Two bodies found at Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas

  02-06-2018 18:06 via yahoo.com
  Police are investigating the stabbing deaths of a couple found in a Las Vegas Strip hotel room.
  
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• Couple with Los Angeles tour group found stabbed to death in Circus Circus hotel room in Las Vegas

  02-06-2018 18:06 via yahoo.com
  Officials say a couple from Vietnam that was part of a group out of Los Angeles was found stabbed to death inside their Circus Circus hotel room in Las Vegas Friday.
  
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• The 25 Best '90s Movies On Netflix

  02-06-2018 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  From Hercules to Eyes Wide Shut.
  The dream of the '90s is alive on Netflix. It was a cinematic age where gritty serial killer stories found their niche, indie filmmakers hit the mainstream, and larger-than-life blockbusters set new benchmarks for what could be done on the big screen. Jeff Goldblum fought dinosaurs, Will Smith saved us from aliens, and an unknown video clerk by the name of Quentin Tarantino changed movies forever.Two decades later, it's hard not to look back on the '90s with nost
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Remake: What We Want At E3 2018

  02-06-2018 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Square Enix dumbfounded naysayers and hopeful fans alike when it announced Final Fantasy VII Remake at E3 2015. Given the resulting hype, you'd think that we would've seen more about the game over the past three years, but apart from a second trailer at PlayStation Experience 2015 a few months later, only rumors and scraps of info have surfaced. We've got our fingers crossed that this will be the year--that E3 2018 will be the event--when the curtain is raised and Final Fantasy VII Remake is pro
  
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• $4 verdict shocks family of man fatally shot by police

  02-06-2018 17:49 via yahoo.com
  The family of Gregory Hill, who was killed in 2014 after two Florida sheriff’s deputies responded to a noise complaint at his home, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the sheriff’s office. The jury awarded his family $4.
  
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• Woman drives onto Maine little league field, killing one

  02-06-2018 17:47 via yahoo.com
  Cell phone video shows a car swerving onto the field during a Little League game, then hitting and killing a man. The driver left the scene and was arrested at her home, now charged with manslaughter.
  
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• What does it take to prepare for a summit with North Korea?

  02-06-2018 17:46 via yahoo.com
  NBC News’ David Gura speaks to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and others about their preparation for high-stakes meetings with North Korea.
  
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• Trump says June 12 summit with North Korea is start of ‘process’

  02-06-2018 17:42 via yahoo.com
  The President said the summit with Kim Jong Un could be the first of multiple meetings as the two countries work towards a deal.
  
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• China 'intimidating' neighbours with South China Sea military build up, US secretary of defense says

  02-06-2018 17:20 via yahoo.com
  China is expanding its military presence in the South China Sea in order to intimidate and coerce its neighbours, the US’s most senior defence official has claimed.“China’s policy in the South China Sea stands in stark contrast to the openness that our strategy promotes, it calls into question China’s broader goals,” said James Mattis, the US defence secretary.
  
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• Investigators Collected the Suspected Golden State Killer's DNA While He Shopped at Hobby Lobby

  02-06-2018 17:11 via yahoo.com
  He was arrested in April
  
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• 'Sherlock' star Cumberbatch praised for tackling muggers

  02-06-2018 17:05 via yahoo.com
  LONDON (AP) — The food-delivery firm Deliveroo thanked Benedict Cumberbatch on Saturday after a newspaper reported that the "Sherlock" star had fought off muggers who were attacking one of its cyclists.
  
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• Crackdown 3: What We Want At E3 2018

  02-06-2018 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  One of Microsoft's biggest Xbox One console exclusives is Crackdown 3, a game that's been in a weird place for years now. Following repeated delays, the latest we've heard is that it's due out in 2018, which would surely mean an update at E3 2018 is about to happen. Alongside whatever surprises Microsoft may have in store for its press conference, here's what we're hoping to see from Crackdown 3 as well as what we already know about the game.What We Know So FarCrackdown 3 was first announced bac
  
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• Biggest PC Games Of E3 2018

  02-06-2018 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  PC has always been a fantastic platform for gaming. Thanks to the added horsepower, people can experience the latest games running at their absolute best. With E3 2018 on the horizon, there are a ton of exciting new PC games that'll be showcased. We're already in the thick of the current generation of games, so the focus at this year's show is likely going to be on gameplay and trailers for many of the games we already know are releasing this holiday, as well as a slate of new and unannounced g
  
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• Saudi threatens military action if Qatar deploys anti-aircraft missiles: report

  02-06-2018 16:43 via yahoo.com
  Saudi Arabia's King Salman has threatened to take military action if Qatar installs a Russian air defense system, France's Le Monde newspaper reported.Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates severed diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar last year, accusing Doha of supporting terrorism, which it denies.Qatar and Russia signed an agreement on military and technical cooperation last year.
  
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• Uber driver arrested after passenger shot dead in US

  02-06-2018 16:39 via yahoo.com
  Police in the US city of Denver have arrested an Uber driver for first-degree murder in the shooting death of his passenger.Local media, citing the medical examiner's office, identified the victim as Hyun Kim, 45.A witness called police shortly before 3:00 am Friday from Interstate 25, a highway in the Colorado city, to report that "an Uber driver... said his ride tried to attack him and the driver shot him," an officer stated in a court document.
  
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• Ute Park Fire in New Mexico: Sunday's storms to be double-edged sword for firefighters

  02-06-2018 16:27 via yahoo.com
  Needed rain but gusty winds can be produced by the thunderstorms targeting the Ute Park Fire in northeastern New Mexico, which has charred more than 16,000 acres and buildings on the famed Philmont Scout Ranch.
  
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• Ute Park Fire burns nearly 32,000 acres; Sunday's storms to be double-edged sword for firefighters

  02-06-2018 16:27 via yahoo.com
  Needed rain but gusty winds can be produced by the thunderstorms targeting the Ute Park Fire in northeastern New Mexico, which has charred nearly 32,000 acres and buildings on the famed Philmont Scout Ranch.
  
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• Ute Park Fire burns 27,000 acres; Sunday's storms to be double-edged sword for firefighters

  02-06-2018 16:27 via yahoo.com
  Needed rain but gusty winds can be produced by the thunderstorms targeting the Ute Park Fire in northeastern New Mexico, which has charred more than 27,000 acres and buildings on the famed Philmont Scout Ranch.
  
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• The Hills Star Brody Jenner Marries Kaitlynn Carter! Inside Their Destination Wedding

  02-06-2018 15:48 via yahoo.com
  Brody Jenner wed longtime girlfriend Kaitlynn Carter in a stunning ocean-view ceremony Saturday on the exotic island of Nihi Sumba, off the coast of Indonesia, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm
  
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• Al Shabaab fighters seize town in central Somalia - residents

  02-06-2018 14:49 via yahoo.com
  By Feisal Omar and Abdi SheikhMOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's militant Islamist group al Shabaab has retaken a small town in the centre of the country after it was abandoned by government troops, residents said on Saturday."Al Shabaab attacked from various sides.After one hour of fighting, the government forces left and al Shabaab seized control," Hussein Nur, a local elder, told Reuters by phone.
  
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• Israeli military says to probe killing of Gaza nurse

  02-06-2018 14:48 via yahoo.com
  By Maayan Lubell and Nidal al-MughrabiJERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Saturday it was investigating the apparent killing by its troops of a Palestinian nurse on Friday during protests along the Gaza border.Health officials and witnesses said Israeli forces shot dead 21-year-old Razan al-Najar, a volunteer medic, as she ran toward the border fence, east of the south Gaza city of Khan Younis, in a bid to reach a casualty.The Israeli military said Palestinian militants had a
  
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• Donald Trump and the erosion of democratic norms in America

  02-06-2018 14:24 via yahoo.com
  In recent weeks, Trump has escalated his war on his perceived foes in the DoJ, which hosts the office of special counsel Robert Mueller.Ask people with deep knowledge of the US justice department about the damage Donald Trump might be doing to the country, and the conversation quickly flips back to Watergate.
  
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• Ex-CIA director Brennan blasts Trump’s ‘highly abnormal behavior’ in op-ed

  02-06-2018 14:17 via yahoo.com
  Former CIA Director John Brennan sharply criticized President Trump in a
  
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• Five dead as E coli outbreak spreads across the US in contaminated lettuce

  02-06-2018 14:12 via yahoo.com
  Five people have died due to an E coli outbreak across the United States, thought to be spread by romaine lettuce.The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 197 cases of the deadly disease across 35 states, making it the largest E coli outbreak since 2006, when 200 people were affected.Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says there is no single grower or distributor to be blamed for the outbreak, and is still investigating, Arizona’s Yuma growing region
  
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