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• US approved thousands of requests to bring child brides into country over the last decade

  11-01-2019 23:55 via news.yahoo.com
  In one of those cases, a 49-year-old man applied to admit a 15-year-old child bride into the US.The are no set minimum age requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act.The data obtained by the Associated Press, however, prompts scrutiny on whether the immigration system is enabling forced marriages, and how American laws are exacerbating the problem despite its attempts to curb child and forced marriages.
  
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• Monster snowstorm to blanket more than half of United States

  11-01-2019 23:52 via news.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK/TAOS, N.M. (Reuters) - A massive winter storm hit the U.S. Rockies and Plains on Friday then punched east, with snow set to assault a 1,800-mile (1,609 km) corridor through the weekend, creating transportation "havoc" in the middle of the country.Up to 18 inches (45 cm) of snow were expected in the Sangre de Cristo mountains south of Denver, according to the National Weather Service.As the storm heads east, up to 16 inches (41 cm) of snow were likely in western Missouri and St. Louis.
  
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• Child porn leader stabbed to death during prison attack

  11-01-2019 23:51 via news.yahoo.com
  A New York man killed in a Michigan detention center after being sentenced for sexually exploiting children was repeatedly stabbed.
  
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• Deadly Class Has A Complicated Relationship With Violence And That's A Good Thing

  11-01-2019 23:44 via gamespot.com
  
  When Deadly Class debuts on Syfy--it's already available online--you might find the level of graphic content in the series to be a little surprising. After all, this show is adapted from a graphic novel about a high school for assassins, the training ground for contract killers. With subject matter like that, you might be expecting gunfights left and right, with blood splattered on the walls.Deadly Class, though, isn't the ultraviolent playground you might think it is. Yes, there are still plent
  
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• Opposition-controlled Venezuela parliament calls for protest to oust Maduro

  11-01-2019 23:43 via news.yahoo.com
  Maduro, 56, was sworn in for a second term on Thursday, having won a highly controversial election in May that was boycotted by the opposition and branded a fraud by the United States, European Union and Organization of American States.The National Assembly's president Juan Guaido said the constitution gives parliament the right to assume transitional power after declaring Maduro a "usurper," but said it would need military backing and for people to take to the streets to demand change.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Eshop Adds More Than 30 Games This Week

  11-01-2019 23:40 via gamespot.com
  
  January may traditionally be a slow period for game releases, but this month is certainly an exception, with some big games coming to each platform. That's especially true for Nintendo Switch this week, as more than 30 titles have arrived in the Eshop.Headlining this week's releases is the 2D Mario adventure New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. This port contains both the Wii U launch game New Super Mario Bros. U and its DLC expansion, New Super Luigi U. It also features two new characters: Nabbit, w
  
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• Embattled Florida Sheriff Scott Israel Suspended for Response to Deadly Parkland Shooting

  11-01-2019 23:39 via news.yahoo.com
  Israel served two terms as Broward County Sheriff
  
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• Wisconsin authorities provide update on the investigation into the kidnapping of 13-year-old Jayme Closs

  11-01-2019 23:32 via news.yahoo.com
  Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald provided more details on the investigation into the kidnapping of 13-year-old Jayme Closs. Closs was found alive yesterday, and authorities arrested 21-year-old Jake Thomas Patterson in connection with her abduction and the killing of her parents.
  
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• GM CEO Mary Barra: Tesla CEO Elon Musk doesn't want unionized workers

  11-01-2019 23:30 via news.yahoo.com
  General Motors CEO Mary Barra dismissed the possibility that Elon Musk's Tesla could acquire one of GM's soon-to-be-idled U.S. factories.
  
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• Sheriff: Suspect was not at home when Jayme Closs escaped captivity, gun recovered consistent with crime scene

  11-01-2019 23:26 via news.yahoo.com
  Law enforcement officials hold news conference on safe recovery of missing Wisconsin teen Jayme Closs, announce suspect will be charged with two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping.
  
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• Corporate investors pile into electric vehicle startups

  11-01-2019 23:25 via news.yahoo.com
  Even Big Oil is getting in on it.
  
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• Chico's will close at least 250 stores to better compete in the age of Amazon

  11-01-2019 23:20 via news.yahoo.com
  Chico's says it will close at least 250 stores to better compete amid a retail landscape roiled by the rise of online shopping and fast fashion
  
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• 911 audio shows shock, panic after comatose woman gave birth

  11-01-2019 23:15 via news.yahoo.com
  PHOENIX (AP) — Panicking staff members at a long-term care facility scrambled to save a baby born to an Arizona woman in a vegetative state amid their shock to learn she was pregnant, according to dramatic 911 audio released Friday.
  
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• 911 call reveals moment woman in vegetative state gave birth: 'Baby's turning blue!'

  11-01-2019 23:01 via news.yahoo.com
  The emergency dispatcher asks how the mother of the newborn is doing.The staff then reveal that somebody has performed CPR on the newborn baby to save it.The publication of the recording, obtained from police by KPHO-TV, is the latest turn in the story of the young woman at the care of Hacienda HealthCare, whom police say was sexually assaulted.
  
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• Why Republicans Are Cautioning Trump Against Using Emergency Powers

  11-01-2019 22:51 via news.yahoo.com
  "Republicans are not united"
  
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• World stocks end strong week on tepid note

  11-01-2019 22:45 via news.yahoo.com
  Stock markets in Europe and the United States slipped on Friday after several days of gains as investors took a breather in the absence of fresh news on trade talks between Beijing and Washington.
  
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• Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez List $17.5 Million Park Avenue Apartment

  11-01-2019 22:37 via news.yahoo.com
  After living in the home for less than a year, the two megastars are reportedly hoping to find a spot with more space for their family
  
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• Analysis: Cyntoia Brown, R Kelly and the refusal to recognize black and brown female victims

  11-01-2019 22:32 via news.yahoo.com
  The cases of Cyntoia Brown and R Kelly's alleged victims highlight how women of color are victims of gender-based crimes without being treated as such
  
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• US flu season poised to be milder than last year's harsh one

  11-01-2019 22:26 via news.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — It's early, but the current flu season is shaping up to be gentler than last winter's unusually brutal one, U.S. health officials said.
  
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• Flu is widespread in US with 7.3 million people sick, but experts see a milder season

  11-01-2019 22:26 via news.yahoo.com
  As many as 7.3 million people have been sick with the flu since the season began in October, with between 69,000 and 84,000 people hospitalized for treatment, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
  
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• Woman gives birth to albino baby after being told she was infertile

  11-01-2019 22:25 via news.yahoo.com
  An English woman is holding her miracle baby extra tight after doctors once told her she had little to no chance of having children. Shannon Conarty of Yorkshire, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormone imbalance, as a teen. After that, the thought of not having children made her feel depressed, but in September, after three years of trying, her miracle arrived. Her daughter Ava was born with red eyes and white hair.
  
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• 'Bird Box Challenge' crash: Teen was driving with eyes covered, police say

  11-01-2019 22:22 via news.yahoo.com
  Police in Utah say a teen driver covered her eyes and participated in the so-called "Bird Box Challenge" when she crashed into another vehicle Monday.
  
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• Lilly eyes more cancer deals, but wary of CAR-T, gene therapy

  11-01-2019 22:19 via news.yahoo.com
  Lilly Chief Executive Dave Ricks told Reuters that as the company looks for deals to enhance its pipeline of future treatments it will leave CAR-T therapies for cancer and gene therapy for rare diseases to others, for now."The data is amazing, but practically, it's not reaching many people," Ricks said of CAR-T therapy, which involves extracting disease-fighting T-cells from a patient, re-engineering them to better recognize and attack cancer, and reinfusing them into the body.Lilly on Monday sa
  
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• New Details About Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's Hub Area Revealed

  11-01-2019 22:15 via gamespot.com
  
  From Software has revealed additional details concerning the hub area in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Like the Dark Souls games and Bloodborne, Sekiro features an enclosed area, titled the Dilapidated Temple, that's safe from enemies where you can buy items and upgrade your abilities.According to Game Informer, the Dilapidated Temple shares a lot of elements with the hubs seen in past Soulsborne games, including the area's expansion as you recruit other characters. "If you're familiar with the Sou
  
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• Aquaman Is About To Hit A Major Box Office Milestone - GameSpot Universe News Update

  11-01-2019 22:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Who can stop Aquaman?
  
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• Rep. Steve King rejects the 'label' and 'evil ideology' of white supremacy

  11-01-2019 22:04 via news.yahoo.com
  Iowa Republican Steve King tries to explain the context behind racist remarks attributed to him in the New York Times.
  
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• Saudi woman fleeing alleged abuse heads for asylum in Canada

  11-01-2019 22:01 via news.yahoo.com
  BANGKOK (AP) — An 18-year-old Saudi woman who said she was abused by her family and feared for her life if deported back home left Thailand on Friday night for Canada, which has granted her asylum, officials said.
  
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• Government workers tighten belts, brace for first missing paychecks during shutdown

  11-01-2019 21:52 via news.yahoo.com
  This week, 800,000 furloughed federal workers and their families are bracing for at least one missed paycheck. This is what they're doing.
  
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• Tax-Filing in 2019: What's My Tax Bracket?

  11-01-2019 21:49 via news.yahoo.com
  Determining which tax bracket your income falls into is surprisingly complex. But performing this calculation can be instrumental in helping you find strategies to reduce your federal tax bill and double-check any calculations done by a tax-software program or tax preparer.
  
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• Netflix's The Punisher Season 2 Review: Taking A Bullet

  11-01-2019 21:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Following cancellations throughout 2018, there are two Netflix/Marvel shows from the Defenders universe still standing: The Punisher and Jessica Jones. These also happen to be the two shows with upcoming seasons still outstanding, with Punisher Season 2 dropping on January 18.Clearly, Netflix is waiting to actually release these final seasons before cancelling them too, judging by the fact that Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Daredevil were all canned after their seasons aired last year. If I'm wrong,
  
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• Netflix's The Punisher Season 2 Review: Doomed Carnage

  11-01-2019 21:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Following cancellations throughout 2018, there are two Netflix/Marvel shows from the Defenders universe still standing: The Punisher and Jessica Jones. These also happen to be the two shows with upcoming seasons still outstanding, with Punisher Season 2 dropping on January 18.Clearly, Netflix is waiting to actually release these final seasons before cancelling them too, judging by the fact that Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Daredevil were all canned after their seasons aired last year. If I'm wrong,
  
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• Meghan Markle's half-brother arrested for drunk driving

  11-01-2019 21:26 via news.yahoo.com
  Meghan Markle's half-brother has been arrested by police in the United States for drink driving. Thomas Markle Jr, 52, was stopped by authorities in Oregon at 1:33am on Friday morning, according to gossip website TMZ. Mr Markle Jr, who is estranged from the Duchess of Sussex and has had a long history of run-ins with the law, reportedly failed a sobriety test, and was visibly drunk. He was taken to the police sobering center near his home, in Grants Pass, and his Chevy Silverado was impounded. I
  
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• SCOTUS: Ginsburg Is Cancer-Free but Will Miss Oral Arguments Next Week

  11-01-2019 21:24 via news.yahoo.com
  Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will miss oral arguments again next week but is now cancer-free, the Supreme Court announced Friday.“Post-surgery evaluation indicates no evidence of remaining disease, and no further treatment is required,” said Supreme Court spokesperson Kathleen Arberg in a statement, which noted that Ginsburg is “on track” in her recovery from surgery to remove two cancerous spots in her left lung.This week, Ginsburg missed oral arguments at the Court for t
  
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• Cesarean section scar splits just days after mom gives birth to daughter

  11-01-2019 21:09 via news.yahoo.com
  A Scotland mom was airlifted to a hospital after her C-section scar split open while she was in the shower just days after giving birth to her daughter.
  
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• Greek minister criticizes police over clashes with teachers

  11-01-2019 21:08 via news.yahoo.com
  ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's public order minister strongly criticized riot police for their handling of a violent protest Friday by school teachers in Athens who were demonstrating against government plans for hiring new teachers.
  
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• PS4 Game Deals: Resident Evil 2, Kingdom Hearts 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, And More

  11-01-2019 21:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Some highly anticipated PS4 games are heading our way in 2019, but you won't likely find deals on many of them until well after they launch. But if you want to pre-order digital versions of select PS4 games from Green Man Gaming, you can save 7% right now. The discount also applies to PlayStation Store credit that you can spend on anything you like, including already-discounted PS4 games. Below are some of the items that qualify for this 7% off deal.In terms of pre-orders, $55.79 lets you reserv
  
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• Minecraft Movie Unearths New Director

  11-01-2019 20:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Warner Bros. has tapped Peter Sollett to direct the big-screen adaptation of Minecraft, Variety reports. Sollett is known for films like the critical hit Raising Victor Vargas, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and Freeheld.The adaptation has been in the works since WB acquired the movie rights to the popular game in 2014. Various directors have been in talks at different points, including Shawn Levy and Rob McElhenney. Each had a different idea for the film, from a Goonies-style adventure to
  
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• Minecraft Movie Unearths A New Director

  11-01-2019 20:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Warner Bros. has tapped Peter Sollett to direct the big-screen adaptation of Minecraft, Variety reports. Sollett is known for films like the critical hit Raising Victor Vargas, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and Freeheld.The adaptation has been in the works since WB acquired the movie rights to the popular game in 2014. Various directors have been in talks at different points, including Shawn Levy and Rob McElhenney. Each had a different idea for the film, from a Goonies-style adventure to
  
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• Ginsburg's recovery 'on track' but will miss more arguments

  11-01-2019 20:45 via news.yahoo.com
  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will miss another three days next week, but her recovery from lung cancer surgery is ongoing.
  
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• Experts Say Trump May Have Trouble Proving His Case for a 'National Emergency'

  11-01-2019 20:42 via news.yahoo.com
  "It's not supposed to be used just because you can't reach a deal"
  
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• TSA agent creates GoFundMe page to cover his expenses amid government shutdown

  11-01-2019 20:38 via news.yahoo.com
  Though they aren't receiving paychecks due to the shutdown, TSA agents are still required to show up to work.
  
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• Sears store in White Plains, N.Y., watches its destiny decided in courthouse 2 blocks away

  11-01-2019 20:36 via news.yahoo.com
  Sears made its name in American suburbia, like the bedroom community just outside New York City, where its bankruptcy case is unfolding.
  
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• Trudeau says China ignored 'diplomatic immunity' in detaining Canadian

  11-01-2019 20:35 via news.yahoo.com
  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday accused China of ignoring a former Canadian envoy's "diplomatic immunity" when it detained him last month along with a compatriot.Michael Kovrig was arrested on December 10 in China, after taking a leave from his diplomatic posting to work for the International Crisis Group (ICG) think tank.China detained former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor last month, accusing them both of activities that "endanger China's security" -- a
  
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• PS4's Most Downloaded Games Of 2018 Revealed

  11-01-2019 20:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony has announced the top downloaded games in 2018 across each of its systems. The lists are divided into PS4, PSVR, Free-to-Play, PS Vita, PS4 Themes, and PS Classics.2018 didn't see quite as many popular first-party exclusives on its systems in comparison to 2017, so it's no surprise to see a lot more third-party titles getting into the top spots this year. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 takes the top spot for PS4, while Job Simulator is number one on PSVR, Fortnite Battle Royale is first for free
  
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• Kidnapped American teen found alive months after parents' murder

  11-01-2019 20:35 via news.yahoo.com
  A 21-year-old man has been charged with murdering the parents of an American teen as part of a chilling plot to kidnap her, police said Friday, after 13-year-old Jayme Closs was found alive following three months in captivity.The subject of a nationwide search since her parents were found murdered in their home in rural Wisconsin in October, Closs made a seemingly miraculous escape Thursday afternoon, seeking help from a neighbor who alerted authorities.Minutes later police arrested the man she
  
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• Federal workers rally in Boston to demand end to shutdown

  11-01-2019 20:35 via news.yahoo.com
  BOSTON (AP) — Federal workers who aren't getting paychecks amid the lingering government shutdown rallied in Boston Friday to call on President Donald Trump to drop his demand for funding for a wall on the southern U.S. border.
  
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• 74 percent of Americans say government shutdown is 'embarrassing for the country'

  11-01-2019 20:28 via news.yahoo.com
  Americans are expressing shame and frustration at what is soon to be the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
  
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• Trump cancels planned Davos trip as shutdown drags on

  11-01-2019 20:27 via news.yahoo.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled a planned visit later this month to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, signaling he was prepared for the political showdown over the partial federal government shutdown to stretch into late January.Trump and congressional Democrats are in a battle over funding for the government and Trump's long-promised wall along the U.S.-Mexico border."Because of the Democrats intransigence on Border Security and the great importance of Safety for
  
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• 'Bird Box' challenge to blame for car wreck in Utah, police say

  11-01-2019 20:07 via news.yahoo.com
  Despite warnings from Netflix and just general common sense, it looks like people are still participating in that stupid Bird Box Challenge. Now, it has reportedly caused a car crash. On Friday morning, the Layton Police Department of Layton, Utah shared the images showing the aftermath of a car crash in which one of the drivers was allegedly trying to drive with their eyes covered. They reportedly called out the Bird Box Challenge specifically.> Bird Box Challenge while driving...predic
  
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• Jayme Closs kidnapping suspect Jake Patterson accused of killing her parents

  11-01-2019 19:58 via news.yahoo.com
  Jayme was found by a neighbor Thursday, and Patterson, 21, was arrested a short time later in Gordon, Wisconsin.
  
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