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• Manafort trial - live updates: Rick Gates claims political consultant Konstantin Kilmnik controlled hidden overseas accounts

  06-08-2018 23:55 via yahoo.com
  The most critical moment in the financial fraud trial of former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort will arrive this week with the testimony of his “right-hand man” — the person the defenceis seeking to blame for any crimes.Rick Gates, who also served in a senior role in President Trump's campaign, has been a key cooperator for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team as part of their investigation into Russia election meddling and any possible collusion with Mr Trump's c
  
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• Longtime Manafort deputy Rick Gates admits embezzlement

  06-08-2018 23:55 via yahoo.com
  ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The government's star witness in the financial fraud trial of Paul Manafort testified Monday that he embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from the former Trump campaign chairman — and told jurors he and Manafort committed crimes together.
  
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• State Department On Saudi Arabia-Canada Spat: We're Staying Out

  06-08-2018 23:53 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― The State Department made its first comments on the dispute
  
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• 73 Years Later, the 'A-Bomb" Gingko Trees Still Grow in Hiroshima

  06-08-2018 23:46 via yahoo.com
  'There’s a huge paradox at the heart of this gingko story.'
  
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• President Trump Says He Reinstated Sanctions on Iran for 'WORLD PEACE'

  06-08-2018 23:39 via yahoo.com
  "Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States"
  
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• 'I thought it was a doll': Baby found floating in river dies

  06-08-2018 23:37 via yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Police are looking for answers in the death of a baby found floating in the East River in an area popular with tourists near the Brooklyn Bridge and the South Street Seaport.
  
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• Paul Manafort's Longtime Deputy Rick Gates Admits Embezzling Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars With His Former Boss

  06-08-2018 23:33 via yahoo.com
  Rick Gates has been regarded as a crucial witness for the government
  
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• Protests Turn Chaotic Outside Nail Salon After Video Shows Employee Attacking Customer

  06-08-2018 23:30 via yahoo.com
  Dozens of protesters are demanding New Yorkers to stop going to New Red Apple Nail after a viral video appears to show several black customers being assaulted by employees.
  
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• NASCAR CEO Brian France Busted For DUI In The Hamptons

  06-08-2018 23:25 via yahoo.com
  Police in Sag Harbor, New York, arrested and charged NASCAR chairman Brian
  
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• Manafort trial: Rick Gates admits to committing crimes while working for former Trump campaign manager

  06-08-2018 23:25 via yahoo.com
  The deputy of Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort has admitted to criminal activity while working for the political operative and told a court he helped him file false returns.On the fifth day of the trial of Mr Manafort, who has pleaded not guilty to 18 counts of bank and tax fraud and failing to disclose foreign bank accounts, prosecutors introduced the man they believe could be their star witness - the defendant’s 46-year-old right hand man and deputy, Rick Gates.
  
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• Here Are All The Ways Trump Has Tried To Explain That Infamous Trump Tower Meeting

  06-08-2018 23:23 via yahoo.com
  President Donald Trump on Sunday said the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting
  
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• Scorching Photos Show The Deadly Wildfires That Are Ravaging California

  06-08-2018 23:13 via yahoo.com
  Firefighters in California continue to battle multiple deadly wildfires that
  
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• Venezuela's Maduro a no-show at support rally after drone blasts

  06-08-2018 23:11 via yahoo.com
  By Andreina Aponte and Shaylim CastroCARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan government sympathizers on Monday rallied to show support for President Nicolas Maduro following weekend drone blasts that he called an assassination attempt, but the socialist leader surprised the crowd by skipping the event.Maduro, whose approval ratings hover around 25 percent, with opponents blaming his policies for worsening an economic meltdown, has urged supporters to unite in the face of what he described as right-wing p
  
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• Mollie Tibbetts' dad believes she is with someone she knows

  06-08-2018 23:04 via yahoo.com
  The father of missing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts says he thinks his daughter his still alive, puts his trust in the authorities looking for her.
  
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• Russian PM warns NATO admission of Georgia could trigger 'terrible conflict'

  06-08-2018 23:01 via yahoo.com
  By Andrew OsbornMOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that any future NATO decision to admit Georgia to its ranks could trigger "a terrible conflict" and questioned why the alliance would consider such a move.Medvedev's comments come weeks after President Vladimir Putin warned NATO against cultivating closer ties with Ukraine and Georgia, saying such a policy was irresponsible and would have unspecified consequences for the alliance."This (Georgia's entry to NA
  
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• Brazil: judge shuts border to Venezuelan migrants fleeing hunger and hardship

  06-08-2018 22:59 via yahoo.com
  A judge in Brazil has blocked Venezuelans from entering the border state of Roraima as local authorities harden their stance against the flood of migrants fleeing hunger and hardship in their home country.Judge Helder Barreto said he had suspended the entry of Venezuelan immigrants until the conditions for a “humanitarian reception” are created but activists working with migrants attacked it as “absurd”.Sister Telma Lage from the non-profit Migration and Human Rights Inst
  
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• Rick Gates Testifies That He Committed Crimes With Paul Manafort

  06-08-2018 22:58 via yahoo.com
  ALEXANDRIA, Va. ― Rick Gates, a political operative who worked on President
  
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• 2020 Ford Super Duty Spied Wearing Full Camo

  06-08-2018 22:57 via yahoo.com
  We won’t see the updated truck until at least 2019.
  
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• Capcom Was Worried About Resident Evil 2 Remake E3 Reveal

  06-08-2018 22:54 via gamespot.com
  
  Reactions to Capcom's reveal of the Resident Evil 2 remake were largely positive, ranging from effusive to optimistically squeamish. Publishers never know how fans will react until they see it for themselves, though, so Capcom was understandably nervous before showing it off."We had discussions of whether we could make a game that was everything for everyone," Capcom Europe COO Stuart Turner told GamesIndustry.biz. "For those guys who want tank controls and want fixed cameras... can we do that?
  
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• Venezuela vows to 'root out' plots after Maduro drone 'assassination' bid

  06-08-2018 22:52 via yahoo.com
  Venezuelan authorities vowed Monday to "root out" plots against President Nicolas Maduro after what they said was a weekend drone "assassination" bid backed by Colombia.An accusation by Maduro that his Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos was behind the incident has worsened already fraught ties between Caracas and Bogota.Santos, who hands over power to elected successor Ivan Duque on Tuesday, has categorically rejected the accusation.
  
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• Mothers of 11 Kids Found at 'Filthy' New Mexico Compound Are Arrested

  06-08-2018 22:46 via yahoo.com
  The children, ranging in age from 1 to 15, have been placed in protective custody, officials said.
  
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• After N.C. Boy's Lemonade Stand Is Robbed at Gunpoint, He's Gifted Lawnmower for His Landscaping Business

  06-08-2018 22:30 via yahoo.com
  Police said the armed robbery of the 9-year-old's lemonade stand was "a new low."
  
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• Why are California's wildfires so intense and what can be done?

  06-08-2018 22:29 via yahoo.com
  The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning in parts of California warning of conditions conducive to the growth of wildfires, including strong winds, low humidity and very high temperatures.The White House has declared California’s fires a major disaster and there are signs they are growing more intense.
  
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• Dog Wearing Wedding Dress Steals the Show During Her Owner's Big Day

  06-08-2018 22:29 via yahoo.com
  Gia was even wearing a veil.
  
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• American Airlines Didn't Let Musician Fly With $30,000 Cello After She Bought Extra Ticket

  06-08-2018 22:16 via yahoo.com
  A cellist in Chicago is not exactly singing the praises of American Airlines
  
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• Dave Bautista Will Drop Out Of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 If Marvel Passes On James Gunn's Script

  06-08-2018 22:12 via gamespot.com
  
  The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 controversy continues, as Dave Bautista has even more some strong words about director James Gunn's recent firing. If Disney thought the recent joint-statement from the Guardians of the Galaxy cast was the end of the controversy that has followed the firing of writer/director James Gunn, it was mistaken. Dave Bautista, who plays Drax in the Marvel series, has more to say about his future with the series.While Dave Bautista is contractually obligated to appear i
  
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• Surprising News About Women and Heart Attacks

  06-08-2018 22:08 via yahoo.com
  Women who have heart attacks may face a greater risk of death when treated by male doctors in emergency rooms, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sci...
  
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• The Complete Nintendo Switch Buying Guide

  06-08-2018 22:06 via gamespot.com
  
  Thanks to its ability to be played on a TV or on the go, the Nintendo Switch is the most versatile gaming console available right now. It's also home not only to Nintendo's first-party games, but also a growing number of third-party and indie gems on the Eshop. All of which is to say that if you don't own a Switch yet, there's a good chance you're considering adding one to your gaming setup. To make sure you cover all of the essentials, here's everything you need to get up and running on Nintend
  
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• Brazil court bars Venezuelans crossing border

  06-08-2018 22:00 via yahoo.com
  A Brazilian federal court has ordered a block on Venezuelans crossing the border from their economically imploding country, but there was no indication Monday of the suspension yet taking effect.The judge, in the northern Brazilian state of Roraima on the Venezuelan border, said in his "provisional" ruling issued on Sunday that the order should take effect immediately.Roraima's capital Boa Vista has seen its number of inhabitants swell by nearly eight percent with the arrival of some 25,000 Vene
  
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• Kill La Kill The Game: IF Demo Shown Off At Evo

  06-08-2018 21:57 via gamespot.com
  
  At Anime Expo 2018, we learned the critically acclaimed 2013 anime Kill la Kill was being made into a video game called Kill la Kill the Game: IF. The game is being published by Arc System Works, developed by APlus Games, and scheduled for release next year. At Evo 2018, Arc System Works showcased a demo for Kill la Kill the Game: IF and further explained the arena-brawlers' mechanics and story.Mechanically, IF plays like any other fighting game. Players can mash buttons to lash out with simplis
  
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• Earth risks tipping into 'hothouse' state: study

  06-08-2018 21:48 via yahoo.com
  The planet urgently needs to transition to a green economy because fossil fuel pollution risks pushing the Earth into a lasting and dangerous "hothouse" state, researchers warned on Monday.If polar ice continues to melt, forests are slashed and greenhouse gases rise to new highs -- as they currently do each year -- the Earth will pass a tipping point.- What is 'Hothouse Earth'?
  
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• Details On New Persona RPG Revealed In Full Trailer, Past Games Crossover With New Characters

  06-08-2018 21:48 via gamespot.com
  
  The next RPG in the Persona franchise brings together the lovable casts from the past three main games. Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth will be a Nintendo 3DS exclusive and is a follow-up to Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth from 2014. This new adventure brings the Phantom Thieves from Persona 5 to take part in Persona Q’s rand of crossover fun. The result is an inter-dimensional mystery centered around movies and cinema, with an all-star Persona cast at your fingertips.An initial reveal
  
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• Pastor Blames California Wildfires On State's Embrace Of LGBTQ Rights

  06-08-2018 21:45 via yahoo.com
  Known for making inflammatory claims about the LGBTQ community, Pastor Kevin
  
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• Orman submits petitions for spot in Kansas governor's race

  06-08-2018 21:39 via yahoo.com
  TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas City-area businessman submitted petitions Monday with more than 10,000 signatures for what could become the most serious independent run for Kansas governor in decades and potentially doom Democrats' efforts to recapture the office.
  
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• Three of 5 victims identified in Southern California small plane crash worked in Danville

  06-08-2018 21:37 via yahoo.com
  All five victims have been identified after a small plane that departed from Concord crashed near an Orange County shopping mall on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Every Grand Theft Auto Game, Reviewed: GTA 5, Vice City, And More

  06-08-2018 21:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Moving On Up In The City
  Now spanning twenty years, the Grand Theft Auto series has seen all sorts of changes and improvements throughout its many crime sprees in large open worlds. While each game brought its own take on the familiar rags-to-riches story, where a small-time hood makes some bold moves against some notorious criminals, Rockstar Games have managed to up the ante with every installment--eventually becoming the quintessential example of what an open-world game is.Starting out as a t
  
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• 4 dead, 1 missing in Alaska sightseeing plane crash

  06-08-2018 21:23 via yahoo.com
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Searchers said Monday that they found four people dead in a sightseeing airplane carrying Polish tourists in Alaska's Denali National Park — a day and a half after thick clouds hampered the response to a distress call.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter Are Making The World Worse, Kara Swisher Warns

  06-08-2018 21:12 via yahoo.com
  As the self-described "grumpy lady of tech," journalist Kara Swisher has
  
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• Mollie Tibbetts Case: SUV Reportedly Seen 'Circling' Neighborhood on Night Iowa Student Vanished

  06-08-2018 21:09 via yahoo.com
  Tibbetts has been missing since July 18.
  
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• Dozens shot in Chicago in burst of weekend gun violence

  06-08-2018 21:07 via yahoo.com
  A burst of shootings over the weekend left 12 people dead and dozens more wounded in Chicago, the latest evidence of runaway gun violence in the third largest US city.At one point, 40 people were shot in the span of seven hours, according to a tally compiled by the Chicago Tribune, with bystanders as well as alleged gang members among the casualties.Authorities emphasized that the weekend shootings stood in contrast to a general decline in gun violence, where city figures show shootings down 30
  
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• Pokemon Go Trading Event Going On Now

  06-08-2018 20:56 via gamespot.com
  
  A new in-game event is underway in Pokemon Go. Following the recent rollout of Lucky Pokemon, developer Niantic has kicked off a special trading-focused event that nets players extra Candy, XP, and other bonuses when they trade Pokemon with friends.The event runs from now until 9 PM PT on August 19 (12 AM ET on August 20). During that time, all trades with friends--even those who you've only recently added--will cost 25% less Stardust than they normally do. This applies to both standard and Spec
  
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• Supergirl Movie Reportedly In Development

  06-08-2018 20:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Supergirl may be flying to the big screen soon, with a new movie adaptation. Not much is known about the still-early project, but it's likely this would be distinct from the Supergirl TV series about to enter its fourth season on the CW network.Deadline reports that Oren Uziel (22 Jump Street, The Cloverfield Paradox) is at work on the script. The report also cites rumors, but only rumors, that this could signal a launching point for a new Superman, as it suggests DC is keen on creating a new te
  
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• How the U.S. and Japan Became Allies Even After Hiroshima and Nagasaki

  06-08-2018 20:31 via yahoo.com
  In August of 1945, the relationship between the U.S. and Japan was epoch-definingly bad
  
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• The Latest: Arrests made at protest of private prison firm

  06-08-2018 20:16 via yahoo.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Latest on protests at CoreCivic (all times local):
  
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• Newly Resurfaced Video Shows Meghan Markle Eating Raspberries Off Her Fingers

  06-08-2018 20:16 via yahoo.com
  The clip was shared by Markle's makeup artist as he wished her a happy birthday.
  
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• Identical Twin Brides Marry Identical Twin Grooms in Joint Ceremony in Twinsburg, Ohio

  06-08-2018 20:07 via yahoo.com
  Here come the brides!
  
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• California's Mendocino Wildfire Is Now The 2nd-Largest In State History

  06-08-2018 19:57 via yahoo.com
  A combination of wildfires raging north of San Francisco, which already has
  
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• California's Mendocino Wildfire Becomes The Largest In State History

  06-08-2018 19:57 via yahoo.com
  A combination of wildfires raging north of San Francisco, which already has
  
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• Overwatch Summer Games Introduces New Winston And Ana Skins

  06-08-2018 19:54 via gamespot.com
  
  Blizzard is preparing to kick off this year's edition of the Summer Games in Overwatch and just showed off two more signature skins for the event. A couple of heroes are getting their own hot summer looks for the in-game event, which kicks off on August 9.The hyper-intelligent gorilla Winston gets a baseball-inspired "Catcher Winston" skin with padding and sunglasses. Ana gets a vacation look with the cleverly named "Cabana Ana." Both are Legendary skins that will become available in loot boxes
  
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• WWE Summerslam 2018: Match Card, Location, Start Time, And Brock Lesnar Vs. Roman Reigns... Again

  06-08-2018 19:51 via gamespot.com
  
  WWE's biggest event of the summer is almost here. The upcoming PPV Summerslam will be coming to the WWE Network on Sunday, August 19. For the fourth year in a row, Summerslam will be taking place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Many of WWE's titles will be on the line for the major event, including a deja vu moment where Roman Reigns will take on Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship.Summerslam's main card will start at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT. In the past couple of years, the bigg
  
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