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• Rainbow Six Siege Gets Limited Time Event - GS News Update

  02-04-2019 23:42 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft has kicked off a ridiculous new event in Rainbow Six Siege called Rainbow is Magic.
  
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• Chicago votes to choose between two black women for mayor

  02-04-2019 23:42 via news.yahoo.com
  Chicago voters went to the polls on Tuesday to choose between two African-American women running for mayor, with the winner of the historic vote inheriting a city steeped in violent crime and wracked by fiscal woes.Lori Lightfoot, 56, the former president of independent civilian body the Chicago Police Board and a political outsider, faces Toni Preckwinkle, 72, a long-time local politician, in a runoff to become the 56th mayor of the third-largest U.S. city.“I voted for Lori Lightfoot ...
  
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• Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Comes To Switch Next Week

  02-04-2019 23:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Ninja Theory has announced that the Switch port of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is releasing next week, on April 11. The game is already available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.Hellblade's Switch port was first teased during Nintendo's February 2019 Direct. The acclaimed action game explores mental illness through the lens of Norse mythology. Hellblade first released in 2017 as a PS4 console exclusive, before getting an Xbox One port in 2018. We love Hellblade, calling it one of GameSpot's top 10 gam
  
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• Nipsey Hussle updates: Struggle over handgun prompted stampede at memorial vigil, LAPD chief says

  02-04-2019 23:37 via news.yahoo.com
  Officials in Los Angeles discussed the impact of the Nipsey Hussle's death on the city.
  
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• 'Something no human has seen before': The first-ever photograph of a black hole will likely be unveiled next week

  02-04-2019 23:30 via news.yahoo.com
  They've captivated us for decades, but we've never actually photographed a black hole before – until now.
  
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• Judge takes oversight of PG&E's wildfire prevention plans

  02-04-2019 23:23 via news.yahoo.com
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday he will closely monitor Pacific Gas & Electric's tree-trimming this year and barred the utility from paying out dividends to shareholders as part of a new, court-ordered wildfire prevention plan.
  
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• Nokia’s new X71 has a stellar design that rivals that of the Galaxy S10

  02-04-2019 23:17 via news.yahoo.com
  HMD Global's Nokia 9 PureView might be the best Nokia phone you can buy right now, but the device isn't necessarily perfect. The phone features a "classic" Nokia handset design, which means it has thicker bezels than most consumers want, and relies on last year's top Snapdragon processor to power its penta-lens camera.One of its biggest rivals is Samsung's Galaxy S10 -- a phone that features a hole-punch display design, as well as the latest Qualcomm processor. The S10, however, only features a
  
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• Assault-Weapon Ban Easily Advances in New Zealand Parliament

  02-04-2019 23:17 via news.yahoo.com
  New Zealand lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation that would ban the military-style semi-automatic weapons used in the recent Christchurch mosque shootings, with the support of all but one member of the 120-person parliament.The ban, which applies to semi-automatic rifles and shotguns that can be equipped with detachable magazines capable of holding more than five rounds, must pass two more parliamentary votes before it is signed into law.Police Minister Stuart Nash praised lawmakers Tuesday
  
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• University of Arizona will charge 2 students over protest of Border Patrol event on campus

  02-04-2019 23:16 via news.yahoo.com
  Video showed two Border Patrol agents giving a classroom presentation, while people outside called them "Murder Patrol" and "an extension of the KKK."
  
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• North Carolina Republican Party chairman charged in bribery case

  02-04-2019 23:07 via news.yahoo.com
  The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it had charged the chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, Robert "Robin" Hayes, and a major political donor in a corruption scheme that targeted a state official.According to an indictment unsealed on Tuesday, Hayes worked with business executive Greg Lindberg to bribe state insurance commissioner Mike Causey.Causey reported the effort to law enforcement officials and cooperated in the investigation, authorities say.
  
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• GameStop forecasts surprise first-quarter loss, shares fall

  02-04-2019 22:58 via news.yahoo.com
  Shares of the company fell 7.52 percent to $9.34 in extended trading after GameStop also reported quarterly revenue below analysts' estimates.GameStop has struggled in the face of a changing retail landscape and in March named retail industry veteran George Sherman chief executive officer, its fifth CEO in just over a year.For the latest quarter, GameStop posted adjusted earnings of $1.60 per share, scraping past analysts' estimates of $1.58 per share.
  
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• Avengers: Endgame Special Look Trailer 3 Breakdown!

  02-04-2019 22:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Avengers: Endgame tickets are on sale now, and a new Special Look trailer has arrived.The latest clip from 2019's biggest movie gives us brand new footage, reunions, and more Thanos! Let’s break down the new Marvel trailer scene by scene.
  
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• Telecom analyst says approval for Sprint/T-Mobile deal less likely

  02-04-2019 22:51 via news.yahoo.com
  The odds that Sprint Corp and T-Mobile will win approval for their $26 billion merger has fallen to 33 percent from 50 percent because of the U.S. states' apparent willingness to fight the planned merger, MoffettNathanson Research said on Tuesday.The deal, which could be challenged by the Justice Department, Federal Communications Commission, state attorneys general or utilities commissions, has been criticized because it would reduce the number of national wireless carriers available to consume
  
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• Palestinians pray for fish as Israel opens deeper waters

  02-04-2019 22:45 via news.yahoo.com
  This week, as part of Egyptian-mediated efforts to ease the plight of 2 million residents of the blockaded Gaza Strip, Israel has extended the area where it permits Palestinians to fish.Israel keeps a naval cordon on Gaza, part of a blockade it and neighboring Egypt say is necessary to prevent arms smuggling by the Hamas Islamists that rule the coastal territory.Israel has long limited Palestinian fishing waters, and has varied the size of the zone.
  
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• Black Ops 4's Blackout Mode Is Free This Month, Including New Alcatraz Map

  02-04-2019 22:44 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's new Blackout Alcatraz map has launched on PS4. Alcatraz is expected to release on Xbox One and PC at a later date this month. For the entire month of April, you can play on either of Blackout's multiplayer maps for free. Alcatraz is only live on PS4 right now, though. However free access to Blackout is live on Xbox One, PC, and PS4.Although Blackout--the name of Blackout's original map--is a more traditional battle royale, Alcatraz makes slight changes to the formula.
  
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• Pence calls on Venezuela to release US workers

  02-04-2019 22:38 via news.yahoo.com
  Vice President Mike Pence is calling on Venezuela to immediately release six American oil executives jailed for more than a year without trial. (April 2)
  
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• Trump keeps claiming his father was born in Germany. It was the Bronx.

  02-04-2019 22:33 via news.yahoo.com
  The president's father was, in fact, born in the Bronx.
  
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• Pence calls for release of Americans held in Venezuela

  02-04-2019 22:32 via news.yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence called on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to immediately release six American oil executives who have been jailed for more than a year without trial, but he acknowledged, practically in the same breath, that their freedom will be slow to come as long as Maduro remains in power.
  
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• If Trump closed the border with Mexico, the U.S. auto industry would shut down in days

  02-04-2019 22:29 via news.yahoo.com
  Automotive and parts production would take months to restart. Even a short shutdown could weaken the US economy and push it into recession.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Preview

  02-04-2019 22:28 via news.yahoo.com
  2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Gets Bigger and Adds FeaturesToyota rolled out preliminary information on its 2020 Yaris hatchback today, ahead of its public unveiling at the New York International...
  
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• GOP tries to push vote on bill on babies surviving abortions

  02-04-2019 22:19 via news.yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans started a long-shot drive Tuesday to force a House vote on a measure that could imprison doctors for five years if they don't try saving the lives of infants born during attempted abortions.
  
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• Conservatives Say Students Censored Border Patrol. Now the University of Arizona Will Charge Them for Protesting.

  02-04-2019 22:12 via news.yahoo.com
  Dianne Leeth / AlamyLaw enforcement at the University of Arizona said they plan to charge two students for protesting Border Patrol agents’ presence on campus last month. In a statement announcing the charges, the university’s president accused the students of infringing on “free speech” rights.The March 20 incident was tailor-made for right-wing outrage. A viral video shows a University of Arizona student standing outside a classroom and criticizing two Border Patrol age
  
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• American Airlines' newest jet, the Airbus 321neo, takes off

  02-04-2019 22:03 via news.yahoo.com
  The Airbus A321neo has high-speed WiFi and power outlets at every seat, and promises better fuel economy.
  
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• Tropico 6 Review - Narcissistic Indulgence

  02-04-2019 22:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Tropico 6 is not a fair game. It positions you as not only the head of a small island nation, but also on a political stage with far greater powers than yours. Be those forces colonial, imperialist, or capitalist, your job is to keep your nation stable against both the tides of external forces and the demands of the citizens in your charge. That's a heavy premise that gets diluted a bit with tongue-in-cheek humor, but the parallels between your fictional country and many real-world iterations th
  
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• QuakeCon Registration Date Announced, Promises "The Year Of Doom"

  02-04-2019 22:00 via gamespot.com
  
  This year marks the 25th anniversary of the original Doom, as well as the impending release of Doom Eternal. To mark the occasion, Bethesda has announced that the theme of this year's QuakeCon will be the "Year of Doom."The company wasn't specific regarding what the festivities would include, other than to say the event will feature "hellish activities and events that look back at a quarter century of demon-stomping and a look forward at what's to come." Naturally the event will include the usua
  
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• Pokemon Go: Giratina Origin Forme Now Available For The First Time

  02-04-2019 22:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Less than a week after returning to Pokemon Go, the Gen 4 Legendary Giratina has changed forms. From now until April 29, the Renegade Pokemon will appear in its Origin Forme, making this your first opportunity to catch this version of the monster in the mobile game.Like Dialga and Palkia, Giratina debuted in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, but its Origin Forme was first introduced in Pokemon Platinum. In contrast to its Altered Forme, this variant features a more serpentine appearance and is the form
  
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• New Mortal Kombat 11 Character, Cetrion, Revealed

  02-04-2019 21:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Mortal Kombat 11 is only a few weeks away, and developer NetherRealm continues to reveal new characters in the lead up to the game's launch. Last week, the company gave fans their first look at three returning fighters--Liu Kang, Kung Lao, and Jax--during Sony's inaugural State of Play presentation, and now it's unveiled a brand-new character named Cetrion.As we see in her reveal trailer (via Game Informer), Cetrion is an Elder God connected to the Earth, and she's able to utilize her elemental
  
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• Lithuanian man flies alone on huge plane to Italy

  02-04-2019 21:49 via news.yahoo.com
  A Lithuanian man flying to Italy got a pleasant surprise when he boarded the plane: He was the only passenger on the Boeing 737-800.
  
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• The Latest: Steve Wynn again denies misconduct accusations

  02-04-2019 21:46 via news.yahoo.com
  BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on hearings in Massachusetts on sexual misconduct allegations at Wynn Resorts (all times local):
  
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• Bernie Sanders campaign touts its diversity and fights 'the narrative of 2016'

  02-04-2019 21:40 via news.yahoo.com
  The leadership of Sen. Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign held a press call with reporters on Tuesday where they touted figures showing the diversity of their staff and supporters.On his way to losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton in 2016, Sanders was dogged by the impression he was not popular with minorities and that many of his supporters were male “Bernie bros” who were hostile towards women.“The senator is really popular and supported by a diverse coa
  
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• Online backer proves pre-vote embarrassment for Israel's Netanyahu

  02-04-2019 21:34 via news.yahoo.com
  An Israeli real estate agent shot to sudden notoriety when Benjamin Netanyahu presented him as a typical supporter, but scrutiny of his abusive online posts has caused discomfort for the premier ahead of polls.The veteran prime minister brought Giora Ezra, 63, to a press briefing Monday in a bid to dismiss accusations his Likud party has deployed an army of internet bots to help get him reelected.Are you a robot?" Netanyahu asked with a smile.
  
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• Waco Biker Gang Shootout: DA Drops All Remaining Charges

  02-04-2019 21:32 via news.yahoo.com
  Handout/ReutersNearly four years after nine men died and another 20 were injured in a brutal melée at a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas, the local district attorney announced Tuesday that he will dismiss the remaining 24 cases involved in the shooting—effectively closing the criminal matter that began on May 17, 2015.On that hot and bloody Sunday, a gun battle broke out between members of the Bandidos and Cossacks motorcycle clubs at a quiet outdoor shopping mall. In the afterm
  
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• British PM seeks new Brexit delay to approve deal

  02-04-2019 21:31 via news.yahoo.com
  Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday she would ask the EU to delay Brexit again to avoid Britain crashing out of the bloc next week, signalling she could accept a closer relationship with Europe to break months of political deadlock.In a move which enraged the Brexit-supporting wing of her Conservative Party, she also offered to work with the leader of the main opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, who favours closer ties with the European Union.Corbyn responded saying he was "very happy" t
  
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• VIDEO: Vallejo police release bodycam footage from deadly shooting in Taco Bell drive-thru

  02-04-2019 21:24 via news.yahoo.com
  The Vallejo Police Department released body cam footage and 911 audio from a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in a Taco Bell drive-thru in February.
  
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• Bernie Sanders takes the early fundraising lead for 2020

  02-04-2019 21:24 via news.yahoo.com
  The Vermont senator raised $18.2 million in the first quarter of 2019.
  
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• 'Get in the right car': Check out these safety tips before hopping in an Uber or Lyft

  02-04-2019 20:52 via news.yahoo.com
  Uber says you should wait indoors for your ride. Lyft reminds you to always rate your driver. Use these tips to maximize ride safety.
  
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• Nancy Pelosi urges Joe Biden to keep his hands to himself

  02-04-2019 20:51 via news.yahoo.com
  Speaker asks former vice-president to ‘join the straight-arm club’ but says his behavior doesn’t disqualify him from a 2020 runUS politics live: follow the latest updates Nancy Pelosi said of Joe Biden’s behavior with women: ‘What’s important is how they receive it, not necessarily how you intended it.’ Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty ImagesNancy Pelosi – widely seen as the most powerful woman in Washington – has some advice for Joe Biden:
  
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• Joe Biden's presidential hopes face crisis as second accuser details unwanted touching

  02-04-2019 20:50 via news.yahoo.com
  Joe Biden is facing the first major crisis of an as-yet-unannounced presidential bid after a second woman accused him of unwanted touching and Democrats debated if the claims should disqualify him. The former US vice president was said to have pulled a woman’s head towards him to “rub noses” at a political event – an allegation that emerged just days after a similar claim became public.  Amy Lappos, the former congressional aide who made the accusation, said the beha
  
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• Black Ops 4's New Blackout Alcatraz Map Now Live On PS4; Xbox One/PC To Follow

  02-04-2019 20:44 via gamespot.com
  
  The new Blackout map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, titled Alcatraz, has launched on PS4. Alcatraz is expected to release on Xbox One and PC at a later date."Alcatraz is a small island, and that means super fast-paced, frenetically fun fighting," Treyarch studio design director David Vonderhaar said in a video describing the new map--which can be watched in the tweet linked below. Treyarch producer Miles Leslie added, "And our Zombies players might recognize this, but we've handcrafted Alcatraz f
  
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• Trump praises 'rocket-ship' increase in NATO spending

  02-04-2019 20:38 via news.yahoo.com
  US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was happy with NATO allies' rising spending on defense, hailing a "rocket-ship" increase since he took office."Tremendous progress has been made and NATO's much stronger," Trump told reporters as he met NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the alliance's 70th anniversary celebrations in Washington."It's a rocket ship up," he said of the spending.
  
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• 2020 Ford Escape vs. Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4: How Does the All-New Ford Measure Up?

  02-04-2019 20:30 via news.yahoo.com
  We explore the similarities and differences between these three popular SUVs.
  
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• Bye-bye, 'Whole Paycheck'? Amazon's Whole Foods Market cutting prices starting Wednesday

  02-04-2019 20:25 via news.yahoo.com
  Prices will be reduced by an average of 20% on select items throughout Whole Foods Market starting April 3.
  
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• 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for April

  02-04-2019 20:24 via news.yahoo.com
  In the first quarter, the S&P 500 got off to its best start to a year since 1998, surging 13.1 percent. After a lousy fourth quarter of 2018, a "reversion to the mean" wasn't all too surprising in a solid economy facing few obvious obstacles.
  
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• Lyft falls further from IPO after receiving first 'sell' rating

  02-04-2019 20:07 via news.yahoo.com
  Lyft Inc's stock sank further below its IPO price on Tuesday after receiving its first negative review from an analyst who is skeptical that consumers will give up car ownership in favor of relying on ride-hailing services.Shares of the money-losing San Francisco company fell as much as 4.2 percent to $66.10 on Tuesday, their second straight session of losses after a hotly anticipated $72 initial public offer on Friday.The stock's weak performance could make investors more cautious about a strin
  
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• El Salvador's president-elect mocks 'Fox & Friends' with '2 Mexican countries' tweet

  02-04-2019 20:06 via news.yahoo.com
  "The Presidents of 2 Mexican countries #FoxandFriends," he tweeted with a photo of himself shaking hands with with Mexico's president.
  
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• Tucker Carlson says Chris Hayes is 'what every man would be' if feminists took power

  02-04-2019 20:03 via news.yahoo.com
  "So it's official: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a moron and nasty and more self-righteous than any televangelist who ever preached a sermon," Carlson said.
  
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• Sekiro Endings Guide: How To Get Them All

  02-04-2019 19:59 via gamespot.com
  
  Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is full of sidequests and paths that aren't strictly necessary to complete the game. Follow those paths and complete those quests, however, and you can unlock different endings for the game. Some come down to a simple choice at a key moment, while others require several extra steps in order to complete them.Unlocking each of Sekiro's endings is worth the effort, though. They don't just show you a different possible conclusion for the game--they also give you more insigh
  
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• India’s missile test sent dangerous space trash hurling near ISS: NASA chief

  02-04-2019 19:57 via news.yahoo.com
  NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said India's test of an anti-satellite weapon was a 'terrible thing,' creating debris posing a risk to the ISS.
  
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• Nipsey Hussle Knew His Killer, Had a Personal Dispute With the Gang Member, Police Say

  02-04-2019 19:54 via news.yahoo.com
  Prince Williams/GettyPolice have arrested the 29-year-old man suspected of killing Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle outside his clothing store over the weekend, authorities announced Tuesday afternoon.Eric Holder, an alleged gang member who knew the Los Angeles native, is accused of fatally shooting the 33-year-old rapper and injuring two of his friends in a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon that has garnered national attention. Following mass protests, Los Angeles police issued an arrest
  
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• 3 Reasons it's Harder to Retire Today

  02-04-2019 19:52 via news.yahoo.com
  Here's something many are aware of, but new surveys provide fresh reminders on a regular basis: Nearly half of Americans age 55 or older have nothing saved in a qualified retirement account.The most recent data come courtesy of the U.S. Government Accountability Office.Its study found that 48 percent of the over-55 age group had absolutely nothing invested in a 401(k) or similar account, or in an individual retirement account.
  
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