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• Battlefield 5's Battle Royale Mode, Firestorm, Further Detailed

  06-09-2018 23:55 via gamespot.com
  
  EA has revealed more details on Battlefield V's highly anticipated battle royale mode, Firestorm. Following the tidbits we learned from the game's latest trailer, the publisher has shared a blog post that provides further information on the mode and how it differs from other takes on the genre.Unlike the main game, Firestorm isn't being developed by DICE, but by Criterion, the studio behind the Burnout series. True to its name, Firestorm drops players onto an expansive battlefield encircled by a
  
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• Trump’s Mental Incapacity Is No Defense To Impeachment

  06-09-2018 23:53 via yahoo.com
  According to an explosive new book by legendary reporter Bob Woodward, many
  
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• U.S. safety board investigates Delta engine failure

  06-09-2018 23:50 via yahoo.com
  (Reuters) - The National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday it was investigating an engine failure on a Delta Air Lines' flight, which was bound for Orlando, Florida on Wednesday.
  
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• Young Souls - 10 Minutes Of Gameplay | PAX West 2018

  06-09-2018 23:48 via gamespot.com
  
  We got the opportunity to beat up some enemies as two kids with swords in Young Souls on PC at PAX West 2018.
  
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• Battlefield V - Rotterdam Multiplayer Beta Gameplay

  06-09-2018 23:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Catch a brand new look of Battlefield 5's Open Beta multiplayer gameplay featuring the brand new Rotterdam map.
  
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• Northern California wildfire threatens homes, closes major highway

  06-09-2018 23:37 via yahoo.com
  An intense wildfire roared unchecked for a second day on Thursday through drought-desiccated timber in Northern California's Shasta-Trinity National Forest, threatening scores of homes and forcing the closure of an interstate highway after motorists had to flee their vehicles.The Delta fire erupted on Wednesday in a canyon along the Sacramento River about 250 miles north of San Francisco and by Thursday morning had scorched more than 15,000 acres, triple the area that had burned some 12 hours ea
  
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• Mike Pence Slams Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed As Jokers Squeeze Last Yuks From 'Lodestar'

  06-09-2018 23:36 via yahoo.com
  Mike Pence is condemning The New York Times' anti-Donald Trump op-ed, which
  
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• Burt Reynolds Death: 911 Call Reveals Actor Had 'Chest Pains,' 'Difficulty Breathing'

  06-09-2018 23:31 via yahoo.com
  The actor died Thursday at 82.
  
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• Elizabeth Warren Calls For Use Of 25th Amendment To Remove Trump

  06-09-2018 23:28 via yahoo.com
  It's time we invoke the Constitution to remove President Donald Trump from
  
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• Passengers arriving from France and Germany report flu-like symptoms at Philadelphia airport

  06-09-2018 23:25 via yahoo.com
  Several sick passengers at the Philadelphia airport prompted the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to hold 250 people for medical examination.The passengers were on American Airlines flights arriving from Paris and Munich and reported flu-like symptoms like coughing, fever, or vomiting akin to the passengers on an Emirates flight at JFK International airport in New York just one day before.Airport spokesperson Diane Gerace said in a statement: "As a precaution, all passengers on the two flights&
  
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• Who Wrote The Anonymous Op-Ed? We Polled Anonymous New York Times Employees.

  06-09-2018 23:21 via yahoo.com
  If you've been awake at all over the past 24 hours, you've likely heard that
  
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• Watch EA's Madden NFL Jacksonville Tribute Livestream Here

  06-09-2018 23:16 via gamespot.com
  
  In the wake of the horrible tragedy at a Madden 19 tournament in Florida last month, EA announced it would donate $1 million to the families of those affected by the shooting. Another part of EA's campaign in response to the shooting is the Jacksonville Tribute livestream event. This is a place where people can come together to remember Elijah Clayton and Taylor Robertson, who were killed in the attack.The livestream will also help to support the survivors of the attack and encourage the communi
  
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• Two Point Hospital Review - Laughter Is The Best Medicine

  06-09-2018 23:08 via gamespot.com
  
  Back in 1997, Theme Hospital laughed us all back to health with its acutely tongue-in-cheek approach to hospital management simulation. 21 years later, Two Point Hospital pulls at the same nostalgic heart strings, channeling Theme Hospital’s brand of brash, British humour and mixing it with some surprisingly deep economic management gameplay. Two Point Hospital simultaneously pays homage to its predecessor while surgically carving out its own place in your heart.Two Point Hospital puts you
  
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• 2020 Porsche 911: Everything We Know

  06-09-2018 23:05 via yahoo.com
  The 992 generation of the Porsche 911 is upon us. Here's what to expect from the new 911.
  
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• Fortnite High Stakes Challenges Are Live: Getaway Mode, Deal Damage To Jewel-Carrying Opponents

  06-09-2018 23:00 via gamespot.com
  
  After a slight delay, Fortnite's 5.40 update has finally arrived on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Along with introducing another new item to Battle Royale, the Grappler, the patch marks the start of the High Stakes event, which features a new limited-time mode and its own set of challenges to complete. Here's what they are the rewards that you can earn.The aforementioned challenges are tied to the new LTM, Getaway. Unlike a typical game of Battle Royale, this heist-themed mode
  
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• Biggest New Movie Releases In Theaters, On Netflix, And On Demand This Week

  06-09-2018 23:00 via gamespot.com
  
  There are so many ways to watch new movies these days that it's sometimes hard to keep track of what's coming out. The biggest films still debut in the old fashioned-way--in theaters, with home releases still a few months off. But with the rise of streaming and Video on Demand, we are increasingly seeing simultaneous releases for smaller movies, with films getting a limited theatrical release on the same day that they are available to buy and rent digitally.The rise of Netflix and Amazon as maj
  
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• Twitter Finally Bans Alex Jones And Infowars

  06-09-2018 22:59 via yahoo.com
  Twitter has decided to permanently ban conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who has
  
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• Susan Collins Downplays Brett Kavanaugh Email About Abortion Rights And 'Settled Law'

  06-09-2018 22:58 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Thursday downplayed the
  
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• Captain Marvel: Skrulls, Two-Eyed Nick Fury, And More Shown In New Images

  06-09-2018 22:56 via gamespot.com
  
  Wednesday was a big day for those who have been impatiently awaiting the arrival of Marvel's next film, Captain Marvel. We got not just a look at Brie Larson in her superhero costume, but also a bunch of new information and photos from the upcoming movie. The next entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe--and the only one standing between us and the Avengers: Infinity War sequel--is due out next year. As you can see below, it features a two-eyed Nick Fury and the Skrulls, among other things.The ne
  
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• Last Chance: Spider-Man PS4 Freebie Is Available For A Very Limited Time (US Only)

  06-09-2018 22:51 via gamespot.com
  
  To celebrate the launch of Insomniac's Spider-Man on September 7, Sony is offering a free Spider-Man theme for PlayStation 4. It's a static theme that features a Marko Djurdjevic-illustrated image of Spidey swinging into battle against Rhino and Scorpion. It's set against music from the game and gives all of the PS4 system icons a Spider-Man pattern. Make sure to claim the freebie soon, because the offer ends right when the game launches.To get your free theme, visit the launch countdown page fo
  
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• Some Nice Steam Discounts In This Week's Sale

  06-09-2018 22:50 via gamespot.com
  
  If you're looking to save some cash on PC games, you don't have to look far. On any given day, you can find some digital game distributor offering sales and discounts on games you probably want to play. Steam itself has a list of week-long deals it refreshes every Tuesday. This week's new discounts are live, so let's take a look at what's on offer between now and September 10.Anyone looking to spend several hundred hours fighting monsters on a freelance basis can pick up the entire Witcher serie
  
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• Burt Reynolds, Star Of Boogie Nights And Smokey And The Bandit, Dies At Age 82

  06-09-2018 22:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Burt Reynolds has died at the age of 82. The actor was one of the biggest movie stars of the 1970s, with films such as The Cannonball Run and Smokey and the Bandit making him a household name.According to US Weekly, Reynolds died at the Jupiter Medical Center in Florida. Reynolds had lived in Florida for many years and had suffered ill health in recent years. Nevertheless, he had continued to act and was reportedly set to appear in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which is curr
  
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• Three PS4 Game Sales Are Now Live On The US PlayStation Store

  06-09-2018 22:45 via gamespot.com
  
  It's a good week to be a frugal PS4 owner. That's because you get not one, not two, but three game sales on the PlayStation Store between now and September 10. If you enjoy the Assassin's Creed series or games made by Rockstar or Bandai Namco, there's a good chance you'll find something worth buying this week. As usual, PS Plus members will get additional discounts on some of the games. Read on for the details.Fans of historical bloodshed can pick up most of the Assassin's Creed series at a disc
  
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• This Xbox One Backwards Compatible Game Sale Is Massive

  06-09-2018 22:43 via gamespot.com
  
  In addition to its regular weekly sale on Xbox One games, Microsoft's digital store is running an enormous sale on backward compatible games. Between now and September 10, you can find some fantastic deals on some of the best games the Xbox 360 has to offer--and you can play them all on Xbox One. We've combed through the deals and picked out some of the highlights below.Let's kick things off with Red Dead Redemption, which is on sale for $10 / £8. As you've probably heard, it's getting a s
  
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• Xbox One Game Deals On The Microsoft Store This Week

  06-09-2018 22:40 via gamespot.com
  
  Each week, Microsoft drops prices on a selection of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games. This week's sale has nice discounts on some fantastic games across a variety of genres. So whether you're into action games, fighting games, survival games, racers, or something else, you can probably find something that appeals to you. And be sure to check out the massive backward compatibility sale for discounts on Xbox 360 games. With that out of the way, read on for some of our picks of the best Xbox One deals a
  
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• Russia and Turkey Will Collide Over End of Syrian Civil War

  06-09-2018 22:40 via yahoo.com
  This is Washington's chance to repair ties with Ankara to counter Moscow and Damascus.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Games On Sale Now In The US Eshop

  06-09-2018 22:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Whether you've run out of games to play on your Nintendo Switch or you're just in the market for a deal, you'll probably want to check out what games are on sale on the Nintendo Eshop this week. Eshop sales aren't regular weekly events, so these titles could go back up to full price at any time. So if you see a deal you want, make sure to scoop it up before you miss out.Once again, no big first-party games make the list this week--though if you don't have a Switch yet, you can purchase one from
  
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• Former Trump administration staffer talks anonymous op-ed

  06-09-2018 22:32 via yahoo.com
  Fmr. Trump administration homeland security adviser Tom Bossert says the executive branch staffer who wrote an anonymous op-ed in the New York Times should "quit or identify themselves, or both."
  
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• Watch Destiny 2: Forsaken DLC's Story Cutscenes

  06-09-2018 22:27 via gamespot.com
  
  Destiny 2's new Forsaken DLC features the death of a notable character, and the return of several others. Here's how the story plays out on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
  
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• Destiny 2: How To Unlock Forsaken's New Subclass Trees And Supers

  06-09-2018 22:26 via gamespot.com
  
  Among the most exciting additions in Destiny 2's new Forsaken DLC is that of new subclass trees. While not a full-on new class or subclass, these branches do provide some variety for Titans, Warlocks, and Hunters to enjoy. You might be eager to start getting your hands on these--here's what you'll need to do to get your first one. If you're undecided about picking up the expansion, check out our Forsaken review-in-progress.After completing the opening mission, you'll receive a milestone called N
  
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• What's New (And Bugged) In Destiny 2's Forsaken Update Patch Notes

  06-09-2018 22:20 via gamespot.com
  
  Last week, Bungie released Destiny 2's huge 2.0 update, which overhauled numerous areas of the game. Now, coinciding with the launch of the Forsaken DLC, it's released another update, version 2.0.0.1. You might assume it's a minor one based on that version number, but it's more than 7 GB in size, and the patch notes are quite lengthy. Additionally, Bungie has been updating an outline of all of the game's known issues. Here's what's new, as well as what's currently bugged or broken.Many of the ch
  
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• Black Ops 4 Blackout Trailer Shows Off Call Of Duty's Exciting Battle Royale Mode

  06-09-2018 22:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be the first game in the series to introduce a battle royale mode, and now we're getting a better look at some gameplay on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. In the new trailer above, you can see some of the wild-looking combat as the camera pans the Blackout map, including vehicle, boat, and helicopter combat along with plenty of explosions. Zombies make an appearance as the gameplay area shrinks; these are separate from those in the expanded Zombies mode that Black Ops 4 inc
  
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• Pence says author of NYT op-ed should resign

  06-09-2018 22:09 via yahoo.com
  Vice President Mike Pence says the author of an anonymous New York Times opinion piece claiming to be part of a "resistance" working "from within" the Trump administration should resign. (Sept. 6)
  
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• Man accused of killing pregnant teacher found dead in cell

  06-09-2018 22:06 via yahoo.com
  CLARKSBURG, Md. (AP) — A man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend was found dead in his Maryland jail cell on Thursday, the day his trial's opening statements were scheduled to begin.
  
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• New To Netflix (US): Black Panther, Classic Animated Movies, And TV Series You Missed This Week

  06-09-2018 22:03 via gamespot.com
  
  Last week was a big one for streaming service Netflix, as it added nearly 40 TV series and movies to its library, including films both beloved, like The Breakfast Club, and infamous, like Spider-Man 3. Although not nearly as many movies and series are being added this week, there's a lot of good stuff to look forward to--including Marvel hit Black Panther.Netflix added animated classics Lilo & Stitch and The Emperor's New Groove on September 2. If you're looking for something a little more r
  
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• Firefighter Adopts German Shepherd He Rescued From California Wildfires

  06-09-2018 22:01 via yahoo.com
  He later named the pup Mendo, after Mendocino County, where he was found.
  
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• Fortnite Update 5.40 Now Live; Patch Notes Include High Stakes, Grappler, Challenges, And More

  06-09-2018 21:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Another new update for Fortnite has arrived. Alongside it, Epic Games has shared the v5.40 patch notes, detailing all the changes, tweaks, and new additions it has made for the Battle Royale and Save the World modes on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, iOS, and Android.As previously confirmed, the headliner for this update is the High Stakes event, which lets players compete in a heist scenario. As part of this limited-time mode, a new traversal tool has also been introduced called the Grappler. This w
  
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• Here's Another Brett Kavanaugh Email Republicans Didn't Want You To See

  06-09-2018 21:49 via yahoo.com
  A major issue in Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings is
  
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• Fortnite Week 9 Challenges Leaked Early (Season 5)

  06-09-2018 21:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Due to the delayed rollout of Patch 5.40, Fortnite's latest set of weekly challenges will arrive a little later than usual. The new missions are scheduled to go live across all platforms on Friday, September 7, but Fortnite Tracker has already uncovered the full list, giving you an early look at the various tasks that are in store.We're now in Week 9 of Season 5, making this the penultimate set of challenges you'll have to complete before the season ends. Once again, there are seven challenges i
  
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• Burt Reynolds, Star Of Smokey And The Bandit, Dies At Age 82

  06-09-2018 21:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Burt Reynolds has died at the age of 82. The actor was one of the biggest movie stars of the 1970s, with films such as The Cannonball Run and Smokey and the Bandit making him a household name.According to US Weekly, Reynolds died at the Jupiter Medical Center in Florida. Reynolds had lived in Florida for many years and had suffered ill health in recent years. Nevertheless, he had continued to act and was reportedly set to appear in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which is curr
  
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• Powerful quake hits Japanese island of Hokkaido

  06-09-2018 21:41 via yahoo.com
   A powerful earthquake Thursday on Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido triggered dozens of landslides that crushed houses under torrents of dirt, rocks and timber, prompting frantic efforts to unearth any survivors.
  
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• North Korea's Kim sets denuclearization time line, prompting thanks from Trump

  06-09-2018 21:34 via yahoo.com
  Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will meet in Pyongyang on Sept. 18-20 for a third summit and discuss "practical measures" toward denuclearization, Moon's national security adviser, Chung Eui-yong, said a day after meeting Kim.The summit could provide renewed momentum to talks over denuclearization between North Korea and the United States, after Trump canceled a visit to Pyongyang by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last month citing lack of progress.
  
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• The Predator Removes Scene Featuring Registered Sex Offender

  06-09-2018 21:19 via gamespot.com
  
  As The Predator prepares for its world premiere screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, it's now been revealed that a sizable change has been made to the film. A scene featuring star Olivia Munn has been deleted from the final cut due to one of the actors it featured.According to the LA Times, the scene in question featured actor Steven Wilder Striegel, a longtime friend of The Predator director Shane Black who appeared in a scene where he hits on Munn's character. It was removed a
  
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• Fortnite Update 5.40 Patch Notes: High Stakes, Grappler, And More Detailed

  06-09-2018 21:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Epic Games has released the Fortnite 5.40 patch notes, detailing all the changes, tweaks, and new additions it has made for the Battle Royale and Save the World modes on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, iOS, and Android.As previously confirmed, the headliner for this update is the High Stakes event, which lets players compete in a heist scenario. As part of this limited-time mode, a new traversal tool has also been introduced called the Grappler. This weapon lets players launch themselves around the m
  
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• Britain points finger at Putin over spy poisoning

  06-09-2018 21:12 via yahoo.com
  Britain pointed the finger at Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday for a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in England -- a charge that Moscow rejected as "unacceptable".The leaders of the United States, France, Germany and Canada later said they had "full confidence" in Britain's assessment that officers from Russia's military intelligence service were behind the Novichok attack that nearly killed Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in March.British Securi
  
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• Ford Recalls 1.6 Million F-150 Pickups for Fire Risk

  06-09-2018 21:01 via yahoo.com
  Ford is recalling 1,619,112 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab pickup trucks, from model years 2015-2018, because of a fire risk. The company says that seat belt pretensioners can create “e...
  
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• Selfie-taking teen falls to death at Yosemite National Park, report says

  06-09-2018 21:00 via yahoo.com
  The 18-year-old is reportedly a tourist visiting from Israel.
  
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• Skrulls, Two-Eyed Nick Fury, And More Shown In New Captain Marvel Images

  06-09-2018 20:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Wednesday was a big day for those who have been impatiently awaiting the arrival of Marvel's next film, Captain Marvel. We got not just a look at Brie Larson in her superhero costume, but also a bunch of new information and photos from the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film due out next year. That includes reveals of Nick Fury and the Skrulls, among other things.The new photos from the film were shared by Entertainment Weekly, where you can see all 10 images. They mark the first we've seen
  
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• Best Cosplay Of PAX West 2018: Marvel, Monster Hunter, Halo, And More

  06-09-2018 20:39 via gamespot.com
  
  PAX West 2018 has officially wrapped up, and as usual, this year's convention was home to some stunning cosplay. All throughout the weekend, the Washington State Convention Center was filled with attendees who came dressed as their favorite characters from a wide variety of video games, comics, anime, and movies. We've already rounded up some of the best costumes from Day 1 and Day 2 of PAX West, as well as the best Overwatch cosplay, but in the gallery above, you can see some of our favorite c
  
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• North Korea's Kim has faith in Trump, frustrated at skeptics

  06-09-2018 20:38 via yahoo.com
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un still has faith in U.S. President Donald Trump's commitment to ending their nations' hostile relations, but he's frustrated by questions about his willingness to denuclearize and wants his "goodwill measures" to be met in kind, South Korean officials said Thursday.
  
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