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• Anthem Really Needs To Steal This Apex Legends Idea

  01-03-2019 23:57 via gamespot.com
  
  There are a lot of super-smart systems and ideas in Apex Legends that improve on the overall battle royale genre. The inventory system makes it easy to navigate the many weapons in the game, the respawn system makes it possible for smart, brave, and lucky teams to save their teammates from the great beyond, and the Legend system gives everyone on a team a specific set of abilities to help out their squad. But the best thing Apex Legends brings to battle royale is its ping system, which allows pl
  
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• Kentucky lawmakers vote to let people carry concealed guns without a permit

  01-03-2019 23:47 via news.yahoo.com
  The Kentucky House of Representatives voted Friday to let residents carry concealed guns without a permit. Now it goes to Gov. Matt Bevin for review.
  
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• Resident Evil 2, Kingdom Hearts 3 On Sale For $45 Right Now (PS4, Xbox One)

  01-03-2019 23:43 via gamespot.com
  
  New games seem to be going on sale faster than ever these days, and two of the biggest games of 2019 so far are following the trend. Resident Evil 2 and Kingdom Hearts 3, both of which released just over a month ago, are already available for $15 off their launch price. Using the code EMCTWTU48, you can drop the price from $60 to $45 on both of these critically acclaimed titles.Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 2 does justice to the original while improving nearly every aspect of the experience f
  
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• Pokemon Go: March Field Research Features New Legendaries

  01-03-2019 23:25 via gamespot.com
  
  A new month is now officially underway, and Niantic is rolling out a new set of Field Research tasks in Pokemon Go. Just as before, players will be able to encounter select Legendary Pokemon by completing enough of these tasks, but this time around there will be three new possibilities: Regirock, Regice, and Registeel.The Regi trio join the previously available Legendary beasts Entei, Raikou, and Suicune as well as the Pokemon Gold and Silver mascots Ho-Oh and Lugia as a potential reward for ach
  
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• Subaru Recalling 1.3 Million U.S. Vehicles, and Scented Household Products Could Be the Reason

  01-03-2019 23:22 via news.yahoo.com
  The brake-light malfunction issue affects 2008–2017 Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, and Impreza models in the U.S.
  
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• Rare hoodwinker sunfish washes up on California beach

  01-03-2019 23:22 via news.yahoo.com
  A big sea creature that washed ashore in Southern California has been identified as a hoodwinker sunfish, a recently identified rare species thought to live in the Southern Hemisphere.
  
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• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly threatens to primary Democrats who vote with Republicans

  01-03-2019 23:21 via news.yahoo.com
  Extreme Democrats divide party as progressives reportedly put moderates on notice; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'
  
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• Canada begins extradition of top Chinese executive to US

  01-03-2019 23:20 via news.yahoo.com
  Canada began extraditing Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to the United States on Friday, the latest move in a case that has roiled relations between the North American neighbors and China.The 47-year-old businesswoman was changing planes in Vancouver in December when she was detained at Washington's request on suspicion of violating US sanctions on Iran -- sparking arrests of Canadians in China that were seen as retaliatory."Today, Department of Justice Canada officials issued an Authority to Proc
  
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• Anthem Update Seemingly Broke Freeplay For A While

  01-03-2019 23:19 via gamespot.com
  
  Almost immediately following an update that addressed issues with Strongholds and the tethering system in Anthem, BioWare has released a hotfix for its multiplayer-focused action RPG. Unfortunately, according to USGamer, this latest patch broke the game for a while. Thankfully, according to a recent tweet, it seems like a fix should be rolling out shortly.The patch in question introduces changes in how Anthem's loot system works. Specifically, inscriptions will better match the items they're on.
  
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• EU ready to give Britain more guarantees 'backstop' is temporary: Barnier

  01-03-2019 23:07 via news.yahoo.com
  The European Union is ready to give Britain more guarantees that the Irish "backstop" is only intended to be temporary, the bloc's chief Brexit negotiator said on Friday."We know that there are misgivings in Britain that the backstop could keep Britain forever connected to the EU," Michel Barnier said in an interview with Germany's Die Welt newspaper to be published on Saturday.
  
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• Democrats slam Former Vice President Joe Biden for calling Mike Pence a ‘decent guy’

  01-03-2019 23:06 via news.yahoo.com
  Dion Baia, Kat Timpf, Michael Parrish Dudell and Emily Compagno weigh in on the backlash Biden is facing from Democrats over complementing Vice President Mike Pence.
  
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• MLB The Show 19 - Road To The Show Trailer

  01-03-2019 23:05 via gamespot.com
  
  MLB The Show 19 - Available 3.26.19
  
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• Destiny 2 Bungie ViDoc – Season Of The Drifter Update

  01-03-2019 23:04 via gamespot.com
  
  As a new season of Destiny begins, developers from Bungie are back on the record about how our shared adventure is about to evolve again. The Drifter is back with a new way to play Gambit, along with a full calendar of new challenges to make your Guardian more powerful. Learn more about Season of the Drifter on Bungie.net.
  
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• Dead Or Alive 6 - Launch Trailer

  01-03-2019 23:03 via gamespot.com
  
  DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is Available Now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC via Steam
  
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• Teen arrested after shots fired on busy Bronx street in front of kids

  01-03-2019 22:58 via news.yahoo.com
  An arrest has been made after a suspect was caught on video opening fire in front of children on a busy street in the Bronx.
  
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• Every Fast & Furious Movie Title, Ranked By How Awesome It Is

  01-03-2019 22:47 via gamespot.com
  
  There's a new Fast & Furious movie coming to theaters this year, kind of. Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham have their own spin-off with the curious title Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. That got me thinking about the rest of the franchise and some of the ridiculous names it puts to work.With eight other movies and even a couple of theme park attractions, the Fast & Furious series doesn't exactly follow the rules of what to call sequels. It pretty regularly swings for the
  
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• Can An NBA Pro Cut It In The Division 2?

  01-03-2019 22:46 via gamespot.com
  
  (Presented by The Division 2) Watch Andre Drummond battle for D.C. and prove his worth as an agent of the Division.
  
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• Warmbier parents blast 'evil' North Korea regime after Trump praises Kim

  01-03-2019 22:40 via news.yahoo.com
  The parents of Otto Warmbier, an American student who died after 17 months in a North Korean prison, blamed Kim Jong Un's "evil regime" on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed the leader's claim not to have known how their son was treated.Warmbier's parents said they had held off commenting during the second summit between Trump and Kim in Hanoi, which was cut short on Thursday after the two sides failed to reach a deal for the reclusive communist nation to give up its nucle
  
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• The Latest: Pakistan hands over captured pilot to India

  01-03-2019 22:32 via news.yahoo.com
  ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Latest on escalating India-Pakistan tensions (all times local):
  
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• Devotion's Terrifying Gameplay Will Give You Nightmares

  01-03-2019 22:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Taiwanese horror game Devotion explores the terrifying price asked of a man who's committed to both his family and a mysterious cult.
  
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• Trump, Cohen and the paradox of believing proven liars

  01-03-2019 22:05 via news.yahoo.com
  Republicans go after Michael Cohen's portrayal of the president on the grounds that he is a "pathological liar."
  
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• Buy Tax Software, Get Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 For Free

  01-03-2019 22:02 via gamespot.com
  
  H&R Block seems to be targeting gamers this tax season with an unusual promotion for their tax preparation software. If you browse the selection of software downloads on Newegg, you'll notice it's offering a free game download when you purchase one of H&R's products. We're talking games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Battlefield 5, Borderlands 2, and Bioshock Infinite.Because, you know, when you're filing your taxes every year, you want to make sure you're getting the best video game de
  
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• VIDEO: Man opens fire on New York City street as 10-year-old girl walks home from school

  01-03-2019 22:00 via news.yahoo.com
  Police say the suspect walked up to a 19-year-old man, pulled out a gun and fired several rounds at him.
  
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• Pakistan frees captured Indian pilot in 'gesture of peace'

  01-03-2019 22:00 via news.yahoo.com
  WAGAH, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan handed over a captured Indian air force pilot to Indian officials at a border crossing on Friday, a "gesture of peace" by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan aimed at defusing a dramatic escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors over the disputed region of Kashmir.
  
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• U.S. revokes visas of 49 people aligned with Venezuela's Maduro: State Department

  01-03-2019 21:59 via news.yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday revoked the visas of 49 individuals aligned with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to the State Department, a move intended to pressure Maduro to step down. The State Department said it was imposing visa restrictions on "individuals responsible for undermining Venezuela's democracy" and that the policy would be applied "to numerous Maduro-aligned officials and their families." (Reporting by Lisa Lambert and David Alexander; Editing
  
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• Anime Catch-Up Guide: Every Winter Series You Should Watch Right Now (US)

  01-03-2019 21:59 via gamespot.com
  
  Now in the final month of the Winter 2019 season, it's almost time to start looking ahead at what anime series and movies are coming in the spring. However, before then, there's plenty of excellent shows you should be catching up on right now. Between everything on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hidive, and VRV, these are the anime that we think you should spend March catching up on.Back in January, I described The Price of Smiles and The Magnificent Kotobuki as "kee
  
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• The 10 Most Expensive Funkos You Can Buy Online

  01-03-2019 21:54 via gamespot.com
  
  There is no other collectible on the market right now as hot as Funko Pops. This is undeniable. The big head vinyl toys have taken over because of the fact that they hit every corner of fandom, creating figures based on every property you can imagine, even though there are a few movies we feel Funko is missing out on.Because of the demand for these toys, there is a incredibly large secondary market, which means that prices will vary from what they originally sold for. That got us thinking. What
  
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• Funko Pops: The 10 Most Expensive Vinyl Toys You Can Buy Online

  01-03-2019 21:54 via gamespot.com
  
  There is no other collectible on the market right now as hot as Funko Pops. This is undeniable. The big head vinyl toys have taken over because of the fact that they hit every corner of fandom, creating figures based on every property you can imagine, even though there are a few movies we feel Funko is missing out on.Because of the demand for these toys, there is a incredibly large secondary market, which means that prices will vary from what they originally sold for. That got us thinking. What
  
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• Division 2 Patriot Gear Set Exclusive Look

  01-03-2019 21:54 via gamespot.com
  
  The Division 2 release date is soon and we're taking a look at the True Patriot Gear Set. On PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
  
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• Trump allies worry federal investigations in New York could lead to president’s downfall

  01-03-2019 21:52 via news.yahoo.com
  Members of Donald Trump’s inner circle have publicly and privately expressed worries that federal investigations underway in the Southern District of New York could spell the beginning of the end for his presidency.Chris Christie, the former Republican governor of New Jersey and a friend of the president, said in an interview with Fox News on Friday morning the SDNY probes “have no restriction in what they can look at” and have been provided a “tour guide” in Michae
  
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• Chris Watts Provides New Information on Murders of Pregnant Wife, Daughters

  01-03-2019 21:48 via news.yahoo.com
  Chris Watts has provided additional details about the murders of his wife, Shanann, and daughters Bella and Celeste, according to investigators in Colorado. The information will be made public next week.
  
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• Schlumberger Unloaded Its PDVSA IOUs Just Before U.S. Sanctions

  01-03-2019 21:38 via news.yahoo.com
  In January, the U.S. tightened sanctions on Venezuela and PDVSA that severely limited transactions in their debt.Joao Felix, a spokesman at Schlumberger, declined to comment on the deal beyond what was in the annual filing.
  
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• Tesla shares down after surprise Model 3 price drop, store cuts

  01-03-2019 21:35 via news.yahoo.com
  Announcement not 'made from a position of strength.'
  
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• The First Pokemon Movie Is Getting A CG Remake, Watch The New Trailer

  01-03-2019 21:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Warner Bros.' live-action adaptation of Detective Pikachu isn't the only Pokemon movie hitting theaters this year. The Pokemon Company has now shared the first trailer for the upcoming animated film Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution, a complete CGI remake of the very first Pokemon movie.The trailer, which you can watch above, is a near shot-for-shot recreation of scenes from the original Mewtwo Strikes Back, which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its North American premiere this year. We also
  
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• Activist ValueAct Joins BlueMountain's Push to Revamp PG&E’s Board

  01-03-2019 21:10 via news.yahoo.com
  BlueMountain, a PG&E shareholder that pushed to keep PG&E out of bankruptcy, launched a proxy fight to replace its board in the days prior to the company’s Chapter 11 filing in January and has been seeking support from other investors.On Friday, ValueAct Chief Executive Officer Jeff Ubben stepped forward to say one of his funds has taken a position in the company, and BlueMountain named him as one of its 13 nominations for the board.In joining the campaign, Ubben said in an intervi
  
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• Syria force launches assault on last IS redoubt

  01-03-2019 20:37 via news.yahoo.com
  Kurdish-led forces on Friday launched a final assault against diehard jihadist fighters clinging to the last sliver of their "caliphate" in eastern Syria.The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they resumed their advance after plucking a last batch of civilians from the tiny riverside hamlet of Baghouz where jihadists are holed up.The "operation to clear the last remaining pocket of ISIS has just started" at 6:00 pm (1600 GMT), SDF spokesman Mustefa Bali announced on social media, usin
  
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• Pokemon Sword And Shield Trailer Impressions: Secrets, Starters, And What To Know

  01-03-2019 20:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Our very own Pokemon Master Kallie Plagge and Ace Trainer Jake Dekker go deep into the brand new reveal trailer for Pokemon Sword & Shield. We discuss trailer secrets you may have missed, details that we know so far, and why Sobble is best boy.
  
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• Misunderstanding Trump’s “Failed” Hanoi Summit

  01-03-2019 20:28 via news.yahoo.com
  To understand the value of the Hanoi Summit, remember what occurred between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavik.
  
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• Dead Or Alive 6 Releases With $93 Season Pass

  01-03-2019 20:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Team Ninja has released the first season pass for Dead or Alive 6, and it costs more than the game itself. Dead or Alive 6 released today at a retail price of $60 USD, while its Season Pass 1--which went live almost immediately after the game launched--costs $93 USD.For that staggeringly high price point, you'll net yourself over 60 costumes for the roster of fighters included in Dead or Alive 6 at launch, as well as two new additional characters that will release sometime between Mach and June.
  
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• Destiny 2: Forsaken - Where Is Xur? Exotic Walkthrough Guide (March 1-5)

  01-03-2019 20:25 via gamespot.com
  
  Just one week left before the second entry of the annual pass, Joker's Wild! Until then stop by on Nessus to hit up your favorite exotic vendor and take advantage of the random rolls on his wares. Captured on PC.
  
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• Pakistan releases captured Indian pilot; confrontation cools

  01-03-2019 20:18 via news.yahoo.com
  Indian officials confirmed he had been returned and said he would be taken for medical checks."While in captivity, he (Abhinandan) was treated with dignity and in line with international law," the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement.Prime Minister Imran Khan announced his return "as a goodwill gesture aimed at de-escalating rising tensions with India", it added, echoing Pakistan's stance this week that wants to resolve the conflict through talks.
  
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• AOC supplants Clinton and Pelosi as conservatives’ greatest foe

  01-03-2019 20:14 via news.yahoo.com
  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dominated conversation at this year's conservative convention.
  
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• CORRECTED: Easter Islanders seek outside help for iconic statues 'leprosy'

  01-03-2019 20:12 via news.yahoo.com
  In just 100 years, the emblematic stone sculptures that guard the coastline of Easter Island could be little more than simple rectangular blocks, conservation experts are warning.The giant heads, carved centuries ago by the island's inhabitants, represent the living ancestors of Easter Island's Polynesian people - the Rapa Nui - and have brought it UNESCO World Heritage Site status.Dozens of giant "Moai" statues dominate the hillsides surrounding the island's Rano Raraku wetland, but they are fa
  
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• Battered by scandal, Netanyahu still poised for re-election

  01-03-2019 20:02 via news.yahoo.com
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Just over a month before elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks more vulnerable than ever.
  
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• Tom Clancy's Division 2 Open Beta Gameplay Live

  01-03-2019 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  We dive into the open beta for the Division 2 now available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
  
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• Pakistan returns Indian pilot as violence rages in Kashmir

  01-03-2019 19:55 via news.yahoo.com
  A pilot shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani aircraft returned to India on Friday, after being freed in what Islamabad called a "peace gesture" following the biggest standoff between the two countries in years.Pakistan's foreign ministry said he was "treated with dignity and in line with international law", and that his release was "aimed at de-escalating rising tensions with India".The parents of handlebar-moustached Abhinandan were given a standing ovation by fellow passengers as they boarde
  
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• Twitch Prime's Free Games For March Are Out Now

  01-03-2019 19:50 via gamespot.com
  
  March is finally here, which means starting today, more free PC games are available for Amazon and Twitch Prime members. Until March 31, you can download these four games at no cost: Star Vikings Forever, The King's Bird, Kabounce, and Snake Pass.Star Vikings Forever is a lengthy puzzle RPG about space vikings that fight evil intergalactic space snails. The King's Bird is an artsy platformer that utilizes gliding and requires maintaining your momentum to navigate many challenges. Brush up on you
  
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• Final battle to liberate last Islamic State village begins after civilians evacuated

  01-03-2019 19:50 via news.yahoo.com
  Western-backed forces say they plan to crush the Islamic State terror group within two days after launching an operation to clear out the group's final stronghold. The Syrian Democratic Forces, the Kurdish-led group that has been the US-led coalition’s main ally against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) in Syria, commenced their final assault on the village of Baghuz just after sunset on Friday night. “After evacuation of thousands of civilians and our comrades who were hel
  
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• Graft accusation piles pressure on Israel's Netanyahu as election looms

  01-03-2019 19:47 via news.yahoo.com
  Netanyahu's aim of a fifth term on April 9 that would make him Israel's longest-serving premier were dealt a blow by the announcement on Thursday of his planned indictment on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.Yuval Steinitz, a Likud cabinet minister, told Tel Aviv 102 FM radio he was "confident that Netanyahu will continue being able to contend with pressure of whatever kind".Former party leader Ariel Sharon won a 2003 election and went on to form a coalition government despite a gra
  
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• From harmful fetishes to sex trafficking, Robert Kraft case highlights risks facing Asian women

  01-03-2019 19:46 via news.yahoo.com
  Robert Kraft was charged with soliciting prostitution at Orchids of Asia Day Spa but it's estimated it's one of 9,000 such illicit massage parlors.
  
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