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• Authorities: 3 dead in shooting outside a Walmart in Alabama

  19-06-2018 23:49 via yahoo.com
  TALLASSEE, Ala. (AP) — A gunman crashed into a vehicle outside a Walmart store on Tuesday morning, opening fire and killing two women before taking his own life, authorities said.
  
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• Holocaust Survivors Condemn Family Separations At The Border

  19-06-2018 23:48 via yahoo.com
  Reports of family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border have sparked outrage
  
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• World of Warcraft Classic Gets New Details

  19-06-2018 23:32 via gamespot.com
  
  World of Warcraft Classic is coming; we may not know exactly when, but we are getting a better idea of some of the challenges and achievements of the developers trying to make it happen. In a "Dev Watercooler" blog post, Blizzard revealed more details about the prototyping of the game, and reassured excited fans that the re-creation would do the vanilla version of the game justice."The process of restoring the classic game is not straightforward, and it's important to us to take the time and eff
  
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• Creed 2's First Poster Is Here; Trailer Releases This Week

  19-06-2018 23:24 via gamespot.com
  
  The success of 2015's sporting drama Creed not only revitalised the seemingly retired Rocky movie franchise, it also paved the way for director Ryan Coogler's Marvel blockbuster Black Panther. Inevitably Creed II is on the way, and while Coogler isn't returning, star Michael B. Jordan is, alongside Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa. The trailer for Creed II is expected this week, and ahead of that we have the first poster.It's a simple and striking black-and-white poster, which shows Jordan as
  
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• Jumanji 3: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Announces Work Has Begun (And That One Character Will Die)

  19-06-2018 23:23 via gamespot.com
  
  Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson makes a lot of movies, and while last year's Baywatch was a commercial disappointment, he's still had some big hits over the last 12 months. The biggest of the lot was Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, a pseudo-reboot of the classic '90s comedy adventure, which stands as Johnson's most successful movie ever. Unsurprisingly, a sequel is on the way, and the actor has now confirmed that work has started on it.Johnson likes to keep fans updated on his many projects on Instagr
  
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• DC: Wonder Woman 1984 Movie's Costume Unveiled In New Image

  19-06-2018 23:22 via gamespot.com
  
  Production has officially begun on Wonder Woman 1984, the much-anticipated sequel to 2017's DC blockbuster Wonder Woman. The movie's title was confirmed last week, along with the surprise return of Steve Trevor, the character played by Chris Pine in the first film. Now star Gal Gadot has revealed the first image of herself in her costume, which you can see below.Gadot posted the image on Twitter with the caption "she's back." The image is largely as you'd expect--there's no changes to the costum
  
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• WWE 2K19 Release Date And Special Editions Announced For PS4, Xbox One, And PC

  19-06-2018 23:21 via gamespot.com
  
  WWE and 2K are dropping a flurry of news about WWE 2K19, including when you'll be able to play the game and special editions you can pick up if you want to score some extra content and collectibles. The game will release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 9, and in addition to the standard version, there will be a Deluxe Edition and a Collector's Edition. Here what's in each:WWE 2K19 Deluxe Edition: The full game, plus special packaging and access to the game's Season Pass, pre-order digital co
  
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• Why Bethesda Turned Its Skyrim/Amazon Alexa Joke Into A Real Thing

  19-06-2018 23:12 via gamespot.com
  
  During Bethesda's E3 2018 press conference, Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard announced yet another version of Skyrim: Skyrim Very Special Edition for Amazon Alexa. It was presented as a joke, complete with a skit starring Key & Peele's Keegan-Michael Key, but it's actually a real thing you can get on the Alexa store.It took a lot of people by surprise, including us, but this version of Skyrim is definitely playable. We asked Bethesda Senior Vice President Pete Hines about the multi
  
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• Democrats recall visiting border facilities: 'It did confirm my worst fears'

  19-06-2018 23:11 via yahoo.com
  Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Jeff Merkley recently visited the Mexican border to witness President Trump’s new policy of separating families crossing illegally into the U.S.
  
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• Hundreds of Methodists Seek to Discipline Jeff Sessions Over Family Separations

  19-06-2018 23:09 via yahoo.com
  They are calling on Sessions' church leaders to help him "step back from his harmful actions"
  
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• PUBG Update Adds New Sanhok Map On PC This Week; Patch Notes Released

  19-06-2018 23:05 via gamespot.com
  
  A new update is on the way soon for the PC version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Patch #15 is scheduled to arrive this Friday, June 22, and will introduce an assortment of UI and sound improvements to the game, as well as the tropical map, Sanhok.Following several weeks of testing on PUBG's Experimental Server, Sanhok will officially roll out for the live game with Patch 15. The map's most distinctive feature is its size; unlike Erangel or Miramar, Sanhok is 4km x 4km, making it one-fourth a
  
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• The Best Gaming Deals Of The Week In The US

  19-06-2018 22:59 via gamespot.com
  
  Listen up, deal hunters. Now that the week is in full swing, let's take a moment to appraise the deals that have gone live this week and see what kinds of savings we can wrangle. No matter your platform of choice, from PS4 and PC to Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, you can find great deals on great games. Read on to learn about all the best sales going on right now, along with highlights for some of the biggest savings.PS4As usual, a handful of PS4 and PS3 games are on sale this week on the PlaySta
  
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• North Korea expected to begin transferring remains of U.S. troops soon: officials

  19-06-2018 22:57 via yahoo.com
  By Idrees AliWASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea could start the process of handing over the remains of troops, including Americans, missing from the Korean War within the next few days, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday.The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said North Korea would hand over the remains to United Nations Command in South Korea, and they would then be transferred to Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii.One official said "a sizable number" of remains were expected t
  
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• Call Of Duty: WW2 DLC 3, United Front, Releases Soon For PS4

  19-06-2018 22:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Activision has announced the third DLC pack for Call of Duty: WWII. Dubbed United Front, the expansion is slated to release for PS4 players early next week and introduces a new assortment of maps, a new War mode mission, and other additional content to the popular online shooter.As usual, headlining the United Front expansion are three new maps for Call of Duty: WWII's multiplayer mode. The first, Market Garden, is inspired by the military operation of the same name and features "intense tight-q
  
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• Incredibles 2: Every Jack-Jack Superpower

  19-06-2018 22:47 via gamespot.com
  
  It's hard to deny that Jack-Jack, the youngest member of the Parr family, is the breakout hit of Incredibles 2. After getting little time to shine in the first film, he takes center stage in Pixar's newest superhero adventure. If you haven't seen the new movie, beware that spoilers follow.In the new film, several of Jack-Jack's powers are on display and it's entirely possible you might have missed some of them. In fact, he has 18 powers in all, some of which were only seen in the first Incredib
  
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• Stock markets plunge on US-China trade war fears

  19-06-2018 22:46 via yahoo.com
  Global stock markets tumbled Tuesday on rising fears of a trade war after US President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on Chinese imports and Beijing warned of countermeasures.
  
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• New Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Game Out Now (And On Sale)

  19-06-2018 22:44 via gamespot.com
  
  There's been little news on the Xbox One backwards compatibility front as of late, but with E3 in the rear-view mirror, it's time for something new. Microsoft has announced a new addition to the BC lineup, and it's a pretty big one in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.Major Nelson confirmed the news on Twitter, saying the Xbox 360 shooter is now playable on Xbox One. It joins a growing list of classic Call of Duty games that are playable on the console, although curiously it doesn't complete the Mo
  
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• Babies, toddlers held in “tender age” facilities in Texas

  19-06-2018 22:36 via yahoo.com
  Lawrence talks with Ofelia de los Santos, Jonathan Ryan, and Efren Olivares, who work on the border and share what they know about the babies and children who have been separated from their families under Trump’s zero tolerance policy.
  
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• WWE Releases Big Cass After Money In The Bank PPV

  19-06-2018 22:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Best of luck with whatever comes next, Big Cass. Following a loss to Daniel Bryan at Money in the Bank, WWE has announced that the superstar whose real name is William Morrissey has been released from his contract.The news comes as a bit of a surprise, given that it was only recently that Cass returned from injury and was regularly highlighted on Smackdown Live. However, following back-to-back pay-per-view losses to Daniel Bryan--who also recently returned after coming out of retirement--he has
  
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• Killer Nintendo Switch Game Deals On The US Eshop--But Hurry

  19-06-2018 22:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo isn't as regular with its sales as Sony and Microsoft, but the Mario company's been known to bring the deals from time to time. Between now and June 21, you can save good money on some fantastic games on the Nintendo Eshop. That's good news for anyone who's looking to add fresh software to their Nintendo Switch or Nintendo 3DS, so let's dive in and see what games are on sale right now.As always for Nintendo hardware, it's Nintendo's first-party software that gets people the most riled u
  
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• The Story Behind Bao, Pixar's Cutest Short Film Yet

  19-06-2018 22:28 via gamespot.com
  
  "Bao," the title of the Pixar short film that precedes Incredibles 2 in theaters, has two meanings, according to its director, Domee Shi: Depending how you pronounce it, the word "Bao" can mean either "steamed bun" or "treasure or something precious," Shi told journalists on a recent visit to Pixar.Starring a very precious steamed bun, Pixar's latest short film fits its title perfectly. Like many of Pixar's shorts, it contains no dialogue and is animated with a unique art style not seen in the s
  
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• Every E3 2018 Xbox One Game Coming In 2018: Fallout 76, Battlefield V, Forza Horizon 4

  19-06-2018 22:28 via gamespot.com
  
  E3 2018 is over, so that means it's time to tally the announcements and map out the countless new games that are on the way, both in the short- and long-term. At last year's E3, Xbox primarily used its platform to announce the Xbox One X. The console is undoubtedly a powerhouse, but gamers have been wondering which games they'll be able to play on Microsoft's newest piece of hardware. After this E3, no one has to wonder anymore!Most game announcements were for big multiplatform franchises, such
  
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• Indiana State Trooper Becomes Internet Star After Posting 'Slowpoke' Law Photo

  19-06-2018 22:24 via yahoo.com
  The Indiana state trooper said he took the opportunity to "educate" the slow driver.
  
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• New PS4 Line Of PlayStation Hits Games Announced By Sony

  19-06-2018 22:18 via gamespot.com
  
  PS4 has been on the market for quite a few years now, and we've reached the point in its lifecycle where Sony is prepared to introduce a standardized line of budget-priced versions of games. Much as it did with its Greatest Hits/Essentials line in the past, Sony has announced a PS4 equivalent called PlayStation Hits.Games in the PlayStation Hits line will receive specialized box art with a red strip along the top, and the case itself will be red, rather than the usual blue. There are some terrif
  
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• Land deal ties Interior secretary's family, Halliburton boss

  19-06-2018 22:01 via yahoo.com
  HELENA, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's family is involved in a land deal in his Montana hometown with the head of an energy services giant that does business with the Interior Department, according to records and interviews Tuesday.
  
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• Inside Saboteur Reportedly Nabbed at Tesla

  19-06-2018 21:25 via yahoo.com
  In a letter obtained by CNBC, Elon Musk tells employees about “extensive and damaging sabotage.”
  
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• All GOP senators want to halt separation of families at border, McConnell says

  19-06-2018 21:23 via yahoo.com
  "The president says we need to act, the Democrats say we need to act, we say we need to act," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
  
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• Best Bites: Tacos 4 Ways

  19-06-2018 21:14 via yahoo.com
  Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your
  
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• Patrolling the border, where immigrants wait to be caught

  19-06-2018 21:13 via yahoo.com
  Photojournalist Sergio Flores recounts his day with U.S. Border Patrol near McAllen, Texas.
  
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• Former Border Patrol Agent To Current Agents: Refuse Orders To Separate Children

  19-06-2018 21:02 via yahoo.com
  A former Border Patrol officer said there is no excuse for current officers
  
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• Researchers Find Litter of 4 Mountain Lion Kittens in California Hills

  19-06-2018 21:01 via yahoo.com
  The cats are about a month old.
  
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• Camilo Pardo's One-of-One Ford GT Is for Sale

  19-06-2018 21:00 via yahoo.com
  Here's another chance to own one of the coolest last-gen GTs on the planet.
  
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• Fruits and Vegetables: How Much Is a Serving?

  19-06-2018 20:58 via yahoo.com
  We teach you how to determine serving sizes of fruits and vegetables to help you reach your recommended daily amount.
  
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• Rudy Giuliani Says FBI Questioned Him On Leaks That Hurt Clinton Campaign

  19-06-2018 20:47 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― Rudy Giuliani says FBI agents interviewed him in his room at the
  
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• Trump: 'You have to take the children away'

  19-06-2018 20:44 via yahoo.com
  President Trump said on Tuesday that his administration has no choice but to separate children from parents who cross the U.S. border illegally — before essentially admitting it does.
  
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• PUBG Is On Sale On Steam For The First Time

  19-06-2018 20:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Good news, PC gamers: for the first time ever, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has gone on sale on Steam. Between now and July 5, you can buy it for $20 / £18, which is 33% off the regular price of $30 / £27. The reason for the sale, PUBG Corp. says, is to celebrate the game hitting a new sales milestone.All told, PUBG has sold 50 million copies worldwide on PC and Xbox One. If you include the free mobile version in the number count, there are now 400 million registered PUBG players ar
  
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• U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Rips Trump Over Child Detention Policy

  19-06-2018 20:33 via yahoo.com
  Two historically conservative business lobbying groups on Tuesday slammed the
  
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• New On Netflix: More Movies, TV Shows, And Originals This Week

  19-06-2018 20:23 via gamespot.com
  
  New week, new Netflix! The streaming service has a slew of new titles arriving, including a highly anticipated new season of a Marvel favorite. Of course, that's not the only Netflix original to be on the lookout for.Naturally, the biggest new arrival of the week is the new season of Marvel's Luke Cage. The second season follows the titular superhero in the aftermath of Defenders, as he grapples with his fame, while also coming up against a new threat in Bushmaster. If that's not enough of a Mar
  
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• PUBG Sanhok Map Arrives On PC With New Update This Week

  19-06-2018 20:15 via gamespot.com
  
  A new update is on the way soon for the PC version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Patch #15 is scheduled to arrive this Friday, June 22, and will introduce an assortment of UI and sound improvements to the game, as well as the tropical map, Sanhok.Following several weeks of testing on PUBG's Experimental Server, Sanhok will officially roll out for the live game with Patch 15. The map's most distinctive feature is its size; unlike Erangel or Miramar, Sanhok is 4km x 4km, making it one-fourth a
  
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• Meghan McCain Calls Out Ivanka Trump's Silence On Family Separation Policy

  19-06-2018 20:10 via yahoo.com
  Meghan McCain blasted Ivanka Trump on Tuesday for remaining silent on the
  
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• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Backwards Compatible Live Gameplay

  19-06-2018 20:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is now Backwards Compatible on the Xbox One. Jean-Luc and Richie relive the memories with some good old multiplayer.
  
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• Fallout 76 Beta Launches On Xbox One First, Followed By PS4 And PC

  19-06-2018 19:52 via gamespot.com
  
  Although the exact launch date of the Fallout 76 beta is still a mystery, we now know it will be coming to Xbox One first. On the Fallout FAQ page, the launch date for 76's beta is listed as unknown. Players are asked to stay tuned to Fallout's social accounts before being left with one final note: "the B.E.T.A. for Xbox One will begin first, followed by other platforms." Fallout 76 is scheduled to release November 14.The beta is still scheduled to release on both PS4 and PC, but players on thos
  
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• 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt: Here Are the Options

  19-06-2018 19:36 via yahoo.com
  The choices are limited, which is perfect.
  
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• Hold Onto Your PBR: A Pabst Blue Ribbon Shortage Is Looming

  19-06-2018 19:31 via yahoo.com
  The brand is facing an upcoming legal battle with MillerCoors that could affect its future.
  
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• Victim of Florida Roller Coaster Derailment Reveals Her Pain: 'I Really Thought I Was Going to Die'

  19-06-2018 19:16 via yahoo.com
  Melissa Collins says she was on the last day of a vacation in Daytona Beach when she got on the Sand Blaster roller coaster with a friend.
  
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• Never Alone Dev Reveals Haunting Underwater Adventure Game, Beyond Blue

  19-06-2018 18:56 via gamespot.com
  
  E-Line Media, the studio behind the Iñupiat-inspired platformer Never Alone, has unveiled its latest effort: Beyond Blue, a narrative-driven underwater exploration game developed in collaboration with scientists and the BBC. The game was formally announced during E3 2018 and is slated to launch for PC and consoles early next year.Envisioned as a "thematic cousin" to BBC's Blue Planet II documentary series, Beyond Blue casts players in the role of Mirai, the leader of an underwater researc
  
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• 2-Year-Old Gets Through Pool Safety Gate With Ease to Highlight Importance of Child Supervision

  19-06-2018 18:54 via yahoo.com
  The Wyman family posted the video to Facebook to show the importance of keeping a close eye on your children around the pool.
  
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• Methodists Bring Church Charges Against Jeff Sessions For Border Policy

  19-06-2018 18:51 via yahoo.com
  More than 600 clergy and lay members of the United Methodist Church have
  
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• Syrian rebel warns of 'volcanoes of fire' if Assad attacks south

  19-06-2018 18:50 via yahoo.com
  By Tom PerryBEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian government forces and their Iran-backed allies will face "volcanoes of fire" if they launch a threatened offensive in the opposition-held southwest, a rebel commander told Reuters on Tuesday.Syria's southwest has come into focus since President Bashar al-Assad and his allies crushed the last remaining rebel pockets near Damascus and Homs.Assad has vowed to recover opposition-held areas near the frontiers with Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, an
  
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• New Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Game Now Available (And On Sale)

  19-06-2018 18:44 via gamespot.com
  
  There's been little news on the Xbox One backwards compatibility front as of late, but with E3 in the rear-view mirror, it's time for something new. Microsoft has announced a new addition to the BC lineup, and it's a pretty big one in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.Major Nelson confirmed the news on Twitter, saying the Xbox 360 shooter is now playable on Xbox One. It joins a growing list of classic Call of Duty games that are playable on the console, although curiously it doesn't complete the Mo
  
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