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• Xbox Shows Project xCloud In Action, Playing Forza Horizon 4 On A Phone

  12-03-2019 23:50 via gamespot.com
  
  During the latest Inside Xbox livestream, Microsoft's Project xCloud tech was shown off in action. Project xCloud allows games to be streamed directly to devices via hardware in remote data centers, letting you play games through a sufficiently high-speed internet connection. Specifically, Forza Horizon 4 was shown running on an Android-based phone connected wirelessly to an Xbox One controller.Xbox's head of gaming cloud Kareem Choudhry said that public trials for Project xCloud will begin this
  
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• Senate backs Trump court nominee over home-state objections

  12-03-2019 23:50 via news.yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's nominee for a Philadelphia-based appeals court won Senate confirmation Tuesday, despite opposition from the two senators representing his home state of New Jersey.
  
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• Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Early Review Impressions

  12-03-2019 23:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is currently available to play for those who purchased the Gold and Ultimate editions of the game. Because of the online nature of the game, GameSpot's access privileges to The Division 2 are the same as those who have those editions, so we're playing and experiencing concurrently to those players.Below you'll find some day-one impressions from me, who'll be writing the final review. I plan to have a scored review-in-progress once I've completed the campaign and a fin
  
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• U.S. Senate to vote Wednesday on Saudi Yemen war resolution

  12-03-2019 23:34 via news.yahoo.com
  The U.S. Senate will vote on Wednesday on a resolution to end Washington's support for the Saudi Arabia-led military campaign in Yemen, as lawmakers push President Donald Trump to toughen his policy toward the kingdom.Announcing the vote on Tuesday, Senator Bernie Sanders called the war "a humanitarian and strategic disaster." Sanders, an independent who is running for president as a Democrat, is a lead co-sponsor of the resolution along with Republican Senator Mike Lee.The vote on the war power
  
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• Microsoft Bringing Halo To Steam, And That's A Big Deal

  12-03-2019 23:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Back in 2016, Xbox boss Phil Spencer said Microsoft was committed to bringing more of its games to Steam--and with releases like Sunset Overdrive, Quantum Break, Ori and the Blind Forest, and others, the company has indeed ramped up.Microsoft is going even bigger now with the news today that it's launching Halo on Steam. The Master Chief Collection, a huge package that includes Halo 1-4, along with ODST and Halo: Reach, will be available on Steam beginning later this year.Microsoft has never rel
  
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• Boeing 737 Max: How many of those planes fly for Southwest, American, United, and where?

  12-03-2019 23:29 via news.yahoo.com
  Southwest and American Airlines operate a combined 58 Boeing 737 Max 8s and United has 14 of the larger Max 9s.
  
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• Hundreds surrender as Islamic State nears defeat in last enclave

  12-03-2019 23:07 via news.yahoo.com
  A Reuters journalist in Baghouz saw hundreds of people surrendering to the SDF, which launched its final attack to capture Baghouz on Sunday, backed by U.S.-led international coalition air strikes after weeks of siege.Live footage broadcast by the Kurdish Ronahi TV showed a series of large explosions lighting up the night sky over Baghouz, apparently from an ammunitions dump blowing up.SDF official Mustafa Bali said on Twitter on Tuesday that the number of Islamic State members who had surrender
  
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• Borderlands Dev Teases Game With A "3" In The Title, And Yeah, You Know Where This Is Going

  12-03-2019 23:07 via gamespot.com
  
  It looks like Borderlands developer Gearbox might announce its next game very soon. The studio posted a teaser image on Twitter today that many are taking to be a sign that Borderlands 3 will be announced at PAX East later this month.The teaser image shows a highway sign for Boston, Mass. and date March 28, while the background looks visually similar to the style of the Borderlands series. The top right of the highway sign shows the bottom half of the number three. PAX East takes place in Boston
  
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• The Navy Is Adding Robotic Warships to Its Deadly Arsenal

  12-03-2019 23:00 via news.yahoo.com
  The Navy between 2020 and 2024 wants to spend around $4 billion buying 10 large unmanned surface vessels and nine unmanned submarines.
  
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• Fortnite's New 8.10 Patch Changes Some Older Skins

  12-03-2019 23:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite's 8.10 patch is now available across PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. Headlining this week's update is the new Baller vehicle, but the patch also makes numerous other changes to the game, including to a handful of outfits.With the 8.10 update, developer Epic has given a makeover to a few of the game's older skins. "We've seen you being vocal about wanting to see the face behind the masks of some of our helmeted outfits, so we've done a pass on previous outfits," t
  
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• Despite differences, Dems stick with Pelosi on impeachment

  12-03-2019 22:54 via news.yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are largely lining up behind House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her wait-and-see strategy on any impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
  
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• Michael Avenatti and Stormy Daniels split up

  12-03-2019 22:53 via news.yahoo.com
  Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, was first to announce she had new representation in a tweet posted Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Colombia: Even Maduro's relatives seeking relief from outage

  12-03-2019 22:41 via news.yahoo.com
  BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The blackout engulfing Venezuela is forcing many to seek refuge — even, as it turns out, President Nicolas Maduro's own relatives.
  
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• New Xbox One Controller Color Revealed, Blends "Luxury And Sci-Fi"

  12-03-2019 22:40 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox One controller colour, and it's definitely unique. The Phantom White Special Edition is described as "the optimal blend of luxury and sci-fi, embodying a new slant on technical beauty," and the description goes on from there."This controller reflects a sense of mystery with rich, neutral colors that fade away to reveal the technology inside," reads another line from one of the best product descriptions I have read in a long time. Here's what all of those words m
  
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• Woman allegedly killed daughter to keep her from having sex

  12-03-2019 22:39 via news.yahoo.com
  Police say a mother in Florida stabbed her young daughter fifteen times to keep the girl from having sex.
  
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• New Netflix Anime Series Include Dragon's Dogma, Altered Carbon, Ghost In The Shell - GameSpot Universe News Update

  12-03-2019 22:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Netflix teams up with Capcom for a new anime series based on the RPG.
  
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• Devil May Cry 5 Nero Guide: Tips To Get SSS Rank As This Hot-Headed Brawler

  12-03-2019 22:33 via gamespot.com
  
  There's something especially satisfying about pulling off a combo that gets you into the SSS ranking in Devil May Cry 5. Featuring a trio of badass devil hunters--returning favorites Dante and Nero, as well as newcomer V--you'll realize that they each bring a dazzling set of skills that show off a remarkable sense of style and energy in a fight. But there's a lot more to slaying demons than simply firing your gun or swinging your oversized, engine-powered sword. As an action game that possesses
  
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• Jennifer Lopez unveils stunning pictures from Alex Rodriguez's proposal

  12-03-2019 22:32 via news.yahoo.com
  Now that Jennifer Lopez has "El Anillo," she is sharing gorgeous photos from fiancé Alex Rodriguez's proposal last week.
  
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• Devil May Cry 5 Guide: Tips To Get SSS Rank With Dante, V, And Nero

  12-03-2019 22:29 via gamespot.com
  
  There's something especially satisfying about pulling off a combo that gets you into the SSS ranking in Devil May Cry 5. Featuring a trio of badass devil hunters--returning favorites Dante and Nero, as well as newcomer V--you'll realize that they each bring a dazzling set of skills that show off a remarkable sense of style and energy in a fight. But there's a lot more to slaying demons than simply firing your gun or swinging your oversized, engine-powered sword. As an action game that possesses
  
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• Devil May Cry 5 Guide: Tips To Get SSS Rank With Dante, Nero, and V

  12-03-2019 22:29 via gamespot.com
  
  There's something especially satisfying about pulling off a combo that gets you into the SSS ranking in Devil May Cry 5. Featuring a trio of badass devil hunters--returning favorites Dante and Nero, as well as newcomer V--you'll realize that they each bring a dazzling set of skills that show off a remarkable sense of style and energy in a fight. But there's a lot more to slaying demons than simply firing your gun or swinging your oversized, engine-powered sword. As an action game that possesses
  
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• Oil Gains as Industry Report Shows Unexpected Cut in U.S. Supply

  12-03-2019 22:26 via news.yahoo.com
  Futures in New York climbed almost 1 percent from the close in after-hours trading on Tuesday.The move came after the American Petroleum Institute was said to report domestic crude inventories declined 2.58 million barrels last week, even as analysts had predicted an increase.“These are clearly bullish numbers, and if reinforced it will be more bullish," said James Williams, president at WTRG Economics in London, Arkansas.
  
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• Parliament Again Votes Down May’s Brexit Deal

  12-03-2019 22:24 via news.yahoo.com
  The U.K. Parliament defeated Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit proposal for the second time on Tuesday.Members nixed the proposal in a 391–242 vote, a smaller margin than the 432–202 defeat it suffered in January. The move sets up another crucial vote on Wednesday, in which MPs will decide whether to move forward with Brexit on March 29 despite the lack of a Parliament-approved agreement between the U.K. and the E.U. The outcome of that vote could then prompt a vote to delay Brexit
  
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• Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is Coming To PC, Each Game To Be Sold Separately Within The Package

  12-03-2019 22:20 via gamespot.com
  
  Confirming rumors, Microsoft officially announced Halo: The Master Chief Collection will be coming to PC later this year. Microsoft says the PC edition was "built specifically for the PC audience," but it remains to be seen what kind of PC-specific features are being implemented.Microsoft did confirm that Halo: MCC for PC will contain campaign and multiplayer support, so it sounds very similar to the Xbox One edition. However, whether or not there is cross-play support is unknown. Also unclear i
  
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• Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is Coming To PC, Each Game To Be Sold Separately

  12-03-2019 22:20 via gamespot.com
  
  Confirming rumors, Microsoft officially announced Halo: The Master Chief Collection will be coming to PC later this year. Microsoft says the PC edition was "built specifically for the PC audience," but it remains to be seen what kind of PC-specific features are being implemented.Microsoft did confirm that Halo: MCC for PC will contain campaign and multiplayer support, so it sounds very similar to the Xbox One edition. However, whether or not there is cross-play support is unknown. Also unclear i
  
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• Britain in Brexit chaos: parliament crushes May's EU deal again

  12-03-2019 22:13 via news.yahoo.com
  By Elizabeth Piper, Kylie MacLellan and William James LONDON (Reuters) - British lawmakers crushed Prime Minister Theresa May's European Union divorce deal on Tuesday, thrusting Britain deeper into crisis and forcing parliament to decide within days whether to back a no-deal Brexit or seek a last-minute delay. Lawmakers voted against May's amended Brexit deal by 391 to 242 as her last-minute talks with EU chiefs on Monday to assuage her critics' concerns ultimately proved fruitless. ...
  
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• Halo: The Master Chief Collection Adding Halo: Reach, Including Firefight Mode

  12-03-2019 22:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Halo: The Master Chief Collection continues to grow. Microsoft announced today during its Inside Xbox broadcast that Halo: Reach will be added to the package in the near future.Originally released in 2010, Halo: Reach is the final Halo game developed by Bungie after it handed off the franchise to Microsoft and its new developer, 343 Industries. A prequel to Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo: Reach tells a stirring story that ends on a dark note. The game puts you into the space marine boots of Spartan
  
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• Devil May Cry 5 Dante Guide: Tips To Get SSS Rank As This Stylish Hunter

  12-03-2019 22:09 via gamespot.com
  
  Nothing beats the exhilaration of performing an SSS rank combo in Devil May Cry 5. But if you want to experience these emotional highs, your technique needs to be on point. As an action game, DMC5 is filled to the brim with complex mechanics that takes practice to master.As Dante, you utilize his arsenal of weapons and multiple fighting styles to perform all manner of combos. When playing him, you have to strike a balance at being flexible, while also being relentless in your approach. In this g
  
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• Safety fears about Boeing 737 MAX grip US passengers

  12-03-2019 22:07 via news.yahoo.com
  US airlines are standing behind Boeing despite the wave of countries and carriers that have grounded the 737 MAX, but fear has gripped crews and passengers, and many are refusing to fly on the plane.Following the second deadly crash of one of its aircraft, some US politicians also have called for the plane to be grounded while the investigation continues, but regulators so far have not taken that step.A growing number of Americans are expressing similar doubts on social media, and some are cance
  
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• TV stars and coaches charged in college bribery scheme

  12-03-2019 22:04 via news.yahoo.com
  BOSTON (AP) — Fifty people, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches and other insiders to get their children into some of the nation's most elite schools.
  
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• Microsoft's Biggest Game, Minecraft, Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass

  12-03-2019 22:03 via gamespot.com
  
  As part of March 12's Inside Xbox broadcast, Microsoft announced the next Xbox Game Pass title--and it is a very big one. Microsoft's open-ended sandbox game, Minecraft, will be added into the Xbox Game Pass library on Xbox One starting on April 4.The game has 91 million monthly players, making it bigger than Fortnite, and one of Microsoft's biggest games ever. Launching on Xbox Game Pass means Minecraft will reach even more people, as anyone with an Xbox Game Pass subscription can play at no ex
  
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• Elon Musk's defense of his Tesla tweet will get SEC response

  12-03-2019 22:02 via news.yahoo.com
  (Reuters) - The top U.S. securities regulator received permission from a federal judge on Tuesday to respond to Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk's arguments that his Twitter post about the electric vehicle maker’s production volume did not violate his recent fraud settlement. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has until March 19 to file a brief, and U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan gave both parties until March 26 to request an evidentiary hearing. The SEC had asked the court
  
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• Airlines waive fees as blizzard threatens Denver, Great Plains

  12-03-2019 21:48 via news.yahoo.com
  Airlines waived change fees ahead of a winter storm expected to bring blizzard conditions to Denver and other parts of the Rockies and the Plains.
  
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• EU warns of no-deal Brexit, says cannot offer more

  12-03-2019 21:46 via news.yahoo.com
  The British parliament's rejection of the Brexit agreement makes crashing out of the EU without a deal much more likely, the bloc said Tuesday, as it warned there is no more it can do.Lawmakers inflicted another crushing defeat on beleaguered Prime Minister Theresa May, voting to reject the divorce deal, even after she secured further guarantees from Brussels.Senior EU officials lined up to voice regret at the result, and to hammer home the message that Brussels would not make any further conces
  
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• Dozens of Dogs Rescued from Filthy Conditions at Virginia Home During Dog Fighting Investigation

  12-03-2019 21:44 via news.yahoo.com
  Investigators seized 33 dogs from a Portsmouth home during an investigation into dog fighting, according to a search warrant.
  
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• Devil May Cry 5 V Guide: Tips To Get SSS Rank As This Ranged Fighter

  12-03-2019 21:35 via gamespot.com
  
  There's nothing quite like executing a combo that gets you into the SSS ranking in Devil May Cry 5. However, being able to do so requires a little more finesse than mindlessly mashing on buttons or even executing simple combos. As an action game, DMC5 is packed with complex mechanics that take practice and patience to fully master. It presents you with tons of options, and you'll often need to decide how best to take advantage of the tools the game presents you.As series newcomer V, you fight fo
  
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• Three Gulf countries ban Boeing's 737 MAX after crash

  12-03-2019 21:33 via news.yahoo.com
  The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman on Tuesday banned Boeing's 737 MAX jet from their airspace following a second deadly crash involving the model within five months.The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority said the move was a "precautionary measure aimed at protecting public safety," state news agency WAM reported.Budget airline flydubai said it had grounded 13 of its aircraft and would operate flights using alternative Boeing jets in its fleet.
  
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• Fortnite: PS4 And Xbox One Cross-Play Now Default Option Following New Patch

  12-03-2019 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite's 8.10 update is now live on all platforms. Along with introducing the new Baller vehicle, this week's patch makes some pretty notable changes to the game below its surface, particularly with regard to cross-play.Following the 8.10 update, PS4 and Xbox One players will now by default be grouped in the same matchmaking pool in Battle Royale. Nintendo Switch players, who were previously part of the same matchmaking pool as those on other consoles, will now be grouped with mobile players t
  
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• Fortnite Makes Important Cross-Play Changes In New Patch

  12-03-2019 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite's 8.10 update is now live on all platforms. Along with introducing the new Baller vehicle, this week's patch makes some pretty notable changes to the game below its surface, particularly with regard to cross-play.Following the 8.10 update, PS4 and Xbox One players will now by default be grouped in the same matchmaking pool in Battle Royale. Nintendo Switch players, who were previously part of the same matchmaking pool as those on other consoles, will now be grouped with mobile players t
  
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• Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Routed With Extension Now Seen as ‘Inevitable’

  12-03-2019 21:12 via news.yahoo.com
  U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal was rejected once again by Parliament, throwing the country deeper into political crisis and raising the prospect that the divorce will be delayed or even reversed.In fact with the deal all but dead, Parliament will probably vote to postpone Brexit this week, and lawmakers -- including some of May’s own Cabinet -- will likely try to maneuver to force the government to rip up its Brexit plans and start again.Members of Parliament are expec
  
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• Ethiopian Air Pilots Got More 737 Max Training After Lion Crash

  12-03-2019 20:55 via news.yahoo.com
  "For the Max, we were given extra training by Boeing," Tewolde GebreMariam, Chief Executive of Ethiopian Airlines told reporters in a broadcast on state-controlled ETV.“We are currently in the first stage of the investigation, which is mainly collecting evidence and information,” Tewolde said.
  
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• Talos’ Very Different Marvel Comics Origins | Captain Marvel

  12-03-2019 20:53 via gamespot.com
  
  The Skrulls are featured prominently in Captain Marvel, led by General Talos (Ben Mendelsohn). He is one of the breakout characters of the new MCU movie, but his comics story is quite different! Let's break down Talos' Marvel comics origins.
  
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• Factbox - Boeing 737 MAX 8 groundings spread across the globe

  12-03-2019 20:53 via news.yahoo.com
  (Reuters) - Major European nations, including Britain, Germany and France, joined a wave of suspensions of Boeing Co's 737 MAX aircraft on Tuesday following the latest fatal crash involving the jet.
  
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• Fallout 76's Newest Expansion Wild Appalachia Is Slightly Delayed - GS News Update

  12-03-2019 20:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Bethesda is pushing back the newest expansion to Fallout 76 to March 13.
  
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• US sends mixed messages on potential for force in Venezuela

  12-03-2019 20:46 via news.yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A seemingly belligerent tweet by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about pulling American diplomats out of Venezuela prompted further criticism on Tuesday of an administration that has sent mixed messages about what it might do as it seeks the ouster of the South American nation's leader.
  
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• U.K. Parliament Just Turned Down Another Brexit Deal 17 Days From the Deadline

  12-03-2019 20:41 via news.yahoo.com
  U.K. lawmakers voted down May's deal with the European Union for a second time in just two months, with just 17 days to go before Brexit.
  
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• The Emerging Democratic Minority

  12-03-2019 20:40 via news.yahoo.com
  The biases of the media are so pervasive that there is little recognition of the steady disintegration of the Democrats, though it is occurring every day. Rational and intelligent members of the center-Left write to me every week with new concerns about where the Left is going. The Democratic National Committee’s decision not to allow Fox News to put on one of their candidates’ debates confirms the weakness of the party and of its leaders. The process of atomizing society into smalle
  
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• This Instant Pot rival costs over $200… and it’s totally worth it

  12-03-2019 20:26 via news.yahoo.com
  We're huge Instant Pot fans here at BGR Deals, and our regular readers probably know that. It's not often we would recommend another brand over Instant Pot -- especially one that's even pricier -- but there are exceptions to every rule. The Breville BPR700BSS Pro Multi Function Cooker is one of the most advanced and consistent multi-use cookers we've ever come across. It has 11 different cooking modes, a nice big color-changing LCD display that indicates what the cooker is doing, and precise con
  
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• U.S. immigration agency to close its overseas offices

  12-03-2019 20:20 via news.yahoo.com
  The move is the latest from an administration that has worked to limit both legal and illegal immigration since Trump took office in January 2017, including cuts to the U.S. refugee program and heightened vetting of U.S. visa applications.U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Francis Cissna, in an email message to agency employees, announced plans for closure of the international field offices.The agency, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, currently operates 2
  
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• Apex Legends Battle Pass: Respawn Addresses Leaks And Datamining

  12-03-2019 20:19 via gamespot.com
  
  Apex Legends has been available since early February, but it's only sometime this month that Season 1 will officially begin with the release of the game's first battle pass. That will consist of, among other things, a new character, and the first Battle Pass legend leaked thanks to a mistaken update on the Origin store. Developer Respawn Entertainment is now acknowledging that the mistake happened, but also warning fans not to put too much stock in datamines and leaks that purport to reveal othe
  
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• Will Boeing 737 Max 8 Groundings Cause Flight Cancellations or Delays? Here's What You Should Know

  12-03-2019 20:14 via news.yahoo.com
  Flights have been cancelled or delayed as numerous countries ground the Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes. Here's how it could impact air travel.
  
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