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• Teen suspects in Colorado school shooting formally charged; case sealed

  15-05-2019 23:44 via news.yahoo.com
  Devon Erickson, 18, and Alec McKinney, 16, are accused of opening fire on fellow students in two classrooms at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) charter school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on May 7.McKinney, who identifies as male, was listed on the court docket as Maya Elizabeth McKinney.Douglas County District Judge Theresa Slade has put the charges along with the entire case file under seal, banning the public from seeing it.
  
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• Correction: United States-Iran-Mideast story

  15-05-2019 23:42 via news.yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — In a May 14 story about US-Iran tensions, The Associated Press misquoted a British general who disputed the U.S. assessment of security threats from Iran. The story quoted Maj. Gen. Chris Ghika as saying he has not detected increased threats from "any" of the militia groups in Iraq and Syria. In fact, Ghika said he doesn't see increased threats from "many" of the groups.
  
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• What's behind rising US-Iran tensions in the Gulf?

  15-05-2019 23:35 via news.yahoo.com
  President Donald Trump's order of a US military buildup in the Gulf to counter alleged threats by Iran has many worried about a looming war and others skeptical of Washington's motivations.On May 5, Trump's hawkish National Security Advisor John Bolton announced the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group and a B-52 bomber force to the Gulf.- What is the alleged Iran threat?
  
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• Trump to propose plan to make U.S. immigration more merit-based

  15-05-2019 23:33 via news.yahoo.com
  Trump's immigration proposal, the product largely of senior advisers Jared Kushner and Stephen Miller and economic aide Kevin Hassett, is an effort to rally Republicans on an issue that has often divided them.While its chances of approval by Congress seem distant, the plan will give Republicans an outline they can say they favor as Trump and lawmakers look toward the November 2020 presidential and congressional elections, where immigration will likely be a key issue.For decades, U.S. immigration
  
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• The Division 2's Operation Dark Hours Has Exclusive Rewards, But Not Matchmaking - GS News Update

  15-05-2019 23:11 via gamespot.com
  
  The Division 2's Operation Dark Hours has exclusive rewards for the first squad who completes the raid.
  
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• What's Coming And Leaving Hulu In June 2019? Movies, TV, And Originals

  15-05-2019 23:10 via gamespot.com
  
  While you're still probably trying to get through all of Hulu's releases for May, the streaming service has already revealed it's upcoming offerings for June. So it's time to plan out your viewing schedule for next month, and by the looks of June's offerings, there is plenty of content to keep track of.Kicking off the first of June is a landslide of excellent movies to watch. Did you know there was a Legends of the Hidden Temple movie? Neither did I. Nickelodeon--the network that originally prod
  
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• US orders embassy staff from Iraq over 'imminent' Iran threat

  15-05-2019 23:00 via news.yahoo.com
  The US government ordered evacuation of non-emergency staff from its Baghdad embassy Wednesday due to an "imminent" threat from Iranian-linked Iraqi militias, but President Donald Trump predicted that Iran would "soon" want to start talks.The evacuation order, also covering the US consulate in Arbil, came 10 days after the Pentagon deployed an aircraft carrier task force and B-52 bombers to the Gulf to fend off an unspecified plot by Tehran to attack US forces or allies.Washington and Tehran hav
  
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• Pokemon Go Community Day (May 2019): Start Time, Shiny Torchic, Event Move, And More

  15-05-2019 23:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon Go's Detective Pikachu event may be winding down, but the game's next Community Day is just around the corner. Niantic is bringing the monthly event back this Sunday, May 19, giving players around the world another chance to catch a rare Pokemon and even come away with a special event-exclusive move.Pokemon Go Community Days typically only run for three hours, but the specifics of each event--such as what time it begins and what bonuses you'll be able to earn--tend to vary month by month
  
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• UAE says it will show restraint after tanker attacks, Iran's behavior a concern

  15-05-2019 22:57 via news.yahoo.com
  Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said he would not speculate about who was behind Sunday's sabotage acts on four vessels, including two Saudi tankers, near Fujairah emirate while an investigation was under way and due to be completed within days.It is easy to throw accusations but it is a difficult situation, there are serious issues and among them is Iranian behavior," he said, mentioning concern about Iran's missiles and regional policy.France has a naval base in Abu Dhabi.
  
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• Steam Summer Sale 2019 Dates Leaked

  15-05-2019 22:54 via gamespot.com
  
  In what can only be called tradition at this point, Steam's 2019 Summer Sale dates have leaked. The Steam Database Twitter account initially spotted the date on a Chinese Steam community page, SteamCN, and reportedly confirmed the date with multiple sources. If the leak is accurate, Steam's Summer Sale will go live on June 25 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 5 PM GMT (and June 26 at 3 AM AET) and last for about two weeks.In the past few years, start dates for the Summer Sale fell between June 21 and 23,
  
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• Here’s what Samsung is doing to fix the Galaxy Fold’s embarrassing mistakes

  15-05-2019 22:50 via news.yahoo.com
  Samsung is still committed to an imminent relaunch of its super-expensive foldable handset. The one that was supposed to have been on the market by now but was yanked at the eleventh hour after high-profile reviewers and tech outlets found a slew of problems with the Galaxy Fold -- which, it turns out, was unacceptably fragile for a device with a nearly $2,000 price tag.We know Samsung is still committed to the device because the company keeps telling us so. And we also know the company is still
  
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• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Most controversial statements

  15-05-2019 22:41 via news.yahoo.com
  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has been known for her strong opinions. Here’s a look back at a few of her most controversial statements.
  
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• Alabama bill marks the start of all-out war on abortion

  15-05-2019 22:28 via news.yahoo.com
  The abortion ban approved Tuesday night by the Alabama Senate is more than just the most restrictive legislation passed by any state in the 46 years since the Supreme Court legalized abortion nationwide.
  
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• Batman's Smartest Villain Getting His Own Mini-Series At DC Comics

  15-05-2019 22:22 via gamespot.com
  
  In terms of Batman villains, Ra's Al Ghul may not be as famous as someone like The Joker, but he's definitely no slouch. One of the few enemies to ever learn Bruce Wayne's identity, Ra's has been a near constant threat for decades, always toeing the precarious line between full-blown supervillain and deadly rival--a dynamic that makes him the perfect candidate for a featured role in DC's Year of The Villain event, which showcases some of the world's most iconic evildoers in a brand new light.Bat
  
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• The Division 2's First Raid Launches Tomorrow, But It Won't Have Matchmaking

  15-05-2019 22:15 via gamespot.com
  
  The Division 2's Title Update 3 is now live on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Not only has the patch brought new features, apparel, and other tweaks to the loot shooter, it'll kick off the game's first Raid, Operation Dark Hours, tomorrow, May 16. However, it appears you'll need to manually squad up with other players if you're hoping to tackle it.During the latest State of the Game stream, Ubisoft confirmed that the Operation Dark Hours Raid will not feature matchmaking, contrary to what it has said in
  
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• Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 Will Complete Rocket's Story, James Gunn Says

  15-05-2019 22:13 via gamespot.com
  
  The third Guardians of the Galaxy movie isn't coming out anytime soon. It doesn't even have a release date. However, we know for sure that writer/director James Gunn is back on board after being fired and rehired by Disney's Marvel Studios. Before he heads back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though, Gunn is making The Suicide Squad for DC Entertainment.Still, that doesn't mean he's not thinking about what's to come of the Guardians. In an interview with Deadline that explores his firing, Gunn
  
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• Trump news - live: President declares national emergency 'over Huawei' amid accusations he is risking 'devastating' conflict with Iran

  15-05-2019 22:05 via news.yahoo.com
  Donald Trump has been accused of “playing a very dangerous game” with Iran and risking dragging the US into a new war in the Middle East that could have “devastating” consequences.The warning came from Hamid Baeidinejad, Iran’s ambassador to the UK, with the acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan tabling plans to send 120,000 troops to the region if needed as tensions soar between the two nations over economic sanctions and an increased American military prese
  
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• Polish Catholic Church expects 'wave' of child sex abuse reports after release of film on paedophilia

  15-05-2019 21:54 via news.yahoo.com
  Poland's Catholic Church says it is expecting a "wave" of reports of child sex abuse by priests as it struggles to cope with the impact of a new film on paedophilia in the church that has been seen by millions. The crowd-funded two-hour-long film 'Just Don't Tell Anyone' has so far had over 14 million views on YouTube in just three days, and proved to be a sensation in Poland while appearing to deliver a hammer blow to the moral credibility of the Catholic Church. The film, which hears the accou
  
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• Rainbow Six Siege: New Operator Nokk Revealed In Phantom Sight Trailer

  15-05-2019 21:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft has released a new trailer for one of its two new Operators coming to Rainbow Six Siege in Operation Phantom Sight. The new trailer (which can be watched above) showcases Danish Jægerkorpset Operator Nøkk and teases her unique gadget ability.The trailer begins with identifying Nøkk as an Attacker before cutting to an underground location. Though the video occasionally glitches out, the shimmering outline of a person can be seen. It appears as if Nøkk has some f
  
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• Iran vows to defeat US 'economic war'

  15-05-2019 21:50 via news.yahoo.com
  Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami vowed Wednesday to inflict the "bitter taste of defeat" on the United States in its "economic war" on the Islamic republic.Hatami was speaking to Revolutionary Guards veterans in Tehran with tensions riding high a year after President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Iran nuclear deal, leading to renewed economic sanctions on Tehran.
  
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• Ford Fusion Recalled for Gear Selector Issue

  15-05-2019 21:47 via news.yahoo.com
  Ford is recalling 259,182 of its 2013 to 2016 Fusion sedans because a cable that links the gear selector to the transmission can fail, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear from wha...
  
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• Terraria Dev Comes Out Strong Against Epic Games Store Exclusivity

  15-05-2019 21:45 via gamespot.com
  
  The battle between the Epic Store and Steam continues to grow hotter, with a plethora of developers choosing the former over the latter because of the 88/12% revenue split and exclusivity deals with Epic. While enticing to some, Terraria developer Re-Logic has vowed not to make its games Epic Store exclusives.According to a tweet by Re-Logic's vice president Whitney Spinks, nothing the indie studio develops will ever be exclusive to the Epic Store. Spinks goes so far as to say the studio won't "
  
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• Georgetown to expel two students over U.S. college admissions bribery scandal

  15-05-2019 21:32 via news.yahoo.com
  The expulsions were announced several hours after one of the students, Adam Semprevivo, sued Georgetown over his treatment, including its refusal to let him transfer to another school and keep his academic credits.Georgetown did not identify the expelled students or accuse them of wrongdoing.A lawyer for Semprevivo confirmed in an interview that the 21-year-old psychology major, who just completed his junior year, was one of them.
  
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• Alabama's Abortion Ban Is Designed to Challenge Roe v. Wade at the Supreme Court. Here's What Happens Next

  15-05-2019 21:30 via news.yahoo.com
  Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill on Wednesday that would effectively ban abortion in the state, with no exceptions for rape or incest, prompting…
  
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• Cruise goers recount word of Alaska plane crash

  15-05-2019 21:29 via news.yahoo.com
  Passengers on the Royal Princess cruise ship say the mood was somber after hearing word of the collision of two float planes that killed six people, including five passengers from the ship. They spoke when the ship docked in Juneau, Alaska. (May 15)
  
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• White House Rejects Democrats’ Requests for Documents, Testimony

  15-05-2019 21:22 via news.yahoo.com
  (Bloomberg) -- The White House said it won’t turn over documents or allow testimony sought by the House Judiciary Committee in its probe of President Donald Trump’s election, arguing the congressional demands are too broad and violate principles of executive privilege.
  
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• Latest Galaxy Note 10 leak points to a massive improvement people will love

  15-05-2019 21:18 via news.yahoo.com
  Say what you will about Samsung, but the company's penchant for throwing everything against the wall in order to see what sticks certainly keeps things interesting. With that said, 2019 appears to be a typical year for Samsung insofar that the company released some solid devices with its S10 line while also finding itself reeling from the downright laughable Galaxy Fold fiasco.Hardly a surprise, that's how things seem to go for Samsung these days; every success is tempered by an embarrassing fai
  
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• Iran will defeat U.S.-Israeli alliance, says defense minister

  15-05-2019 21:16 via news.yahoo.com
  Iran's military commanders said on Wednesday the Islamic Republic was on the verge of an all-out confrontation with its enemies and was ready to counter any threat."Iran has the highest level of defense-military preparedness to confront any type of threat and excessive demands," Defence Minister Amir Hatami was quoted as saying by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).The United States has sent further military forces to the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier, B-52 bombers and Patriot
  
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• Free PS Plus Bonus Out Now For Apex Legends On PS4

  15-05-2019 21:14 via gamespot.com
  
  While Apex Legends is free-to-play for all PS4 owners, including those without PlayStation Plus, those who are subscribed to Sony's premium membership program can get additional perks at no cost. A new Apex Legends Play Pack is available now in the PlayStation Store, and it's exclusive to PS Plus members.The newest Play Pack includes new customizations for Lifeline and Mirage, namely two characters skins and two banners. It also comes with two weapon skins for the Eva-8 and R-99. To claim the Pl
  
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• Woman allegedly shoves and kills 74-year-old man after he told her to be nice to bus passengers

  15-05-2019 21:02 via news.yahoo.com
  A 25-year-old woman has been charged with murder after an elderly man sheshoved off a Las Vegas bus died last month, the Associated Press reports
  
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• President Trump Reportedly Kicks the 25 Percent Auto Tariff Can Six Months down the Road

  15-05-2019 21:02 via news.yahoo.com
  The buck on tariffs for imported cars and car parts stops at the Oval Office-but that decision could come six months from now.
  
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• Kamala Harris likes the idea of Biden running — as her vice president

  15-05-2019 20:47 via news.yahoo.com
  The California senator flipped the script on worries that America isn't ready to elect a woman president.
  
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• Alabama and Georgia Are Throwing Down the Gauntlet against Roe . Good.

  15-05-2019 20:46 via news.yahoo.com
  We are witnessing the beginnings of an anti-abortion legislative revolution in Red America. Two generations of pro-life activism, persuasion, and argument have yielded pro-life supermajorities in state houses across much of the South and Midwest, and they recognize the fact that we have reached a moment of legal possibility we may never attain again -- perhaps not for generations. It is possible (maybe not likely, but possible) that the Supreme Court could overrule Roe v. Wade, and these legisla
  
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• WWE Money In The Bank: How To Watch And Stream The PPV

  15-05-2019 20:41 via gamespot.com
  
  The next WWE PPV is days away. Money in the Bank is coming on Sunday, May 19. The MITB match card is stacked, featuring numerous title defenses and two eight-superstar ladder matches where the winner receives a title match contract. There are numerous ways to watch this event, and we're breaking them down for you.This year's event takes place at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, and the main card begins at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET / 12 AM BST (May 20) / 9 AM AET (May 20), with a Kickoff Show star
  
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• Alabama's governor defends near-total abortion ban bill, but doesn't commit to signing

  15-05-2019 20:28 via news.yahoo.com
  'All human life is precious,' Ivey says, as bill awaits her signature
  
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• Game Of Thrones Episode 6 Photos Refuse To Spoil The Season 8 Finale

  15-05-2019 20:23 via gamespot.com
  
  We're just a few days away from the end of Game of Thrones. Season 8, Episode 6 premieres this Sunday, May 19, marking the end of both this abbreviated season and the show overall. Following the preview trailer that debuted right after Episode 5, HBO has now released photos from the next episode--but they're a bit different than usual. Spoilers ahead.HBO is usually quite reticent to spoil the upcoming episode with its previews; these aren't exactly modern movie trailers giving away major story b
  
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• Game Of Thrones Episode 6 Photos: HBO Refuses To Spoil The Season 8 Finale

  15-05-2019 20:23 via gamespot.com
  
  The long-awaited conclusion to Game of Thrones is just a few days away. Season 8, Episode 6 premieres this Sunday, May 19, marking the end of both this abbreviated season and the show overall. Following the preview trailer that debuted right after Episode 5, HBO has now released photos from the next episode--but they're a bit different than usual. Spoilers ahead.HBO is usually quite reticent to spoil the upcoming episode with its previews; these aren't exactly modern movie trailers giving away m
  
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• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes veiled shot at Joe Biden during event with Bernie Sanders

  15-05-2019 20:22 via news.yahoo.com
  Is Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders turning to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to stem Joe Biden's surge in the polls? Reaction and analysis from Jason Meister, Trump 2020 campaign advisory board member, and Jay Jacobs, New York state Democratic chairman.
  
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• Alabama abortion ban: Republican state senate passes most restrictive law in US

  15-05-2019 20:22 via news.yahoo.com
  Law bans abortion except if there is a ‘serious health risk’ to the mother, with no exceptions for rape and incestThese 25 Republicans – all white men – just voted to ban abortion in AlabamaAlabama’s Republican-controlled state senate has passed a near-total ban on abortion, making it a crime to perform the procedure at any stage of pregnancy. The abortion ban is the strictest in the US, and allows an exception only when the woman’s health is at serious risk.
  
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• As Fortnite Gets Constant Updates, Ubisoft Promises More Frequent Content Drops

  15-05-2019 20:14 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft is planning to increase the pace of its content updates for its upcoming slate of games. Asked if content drops are rapid enough to compete with Fortnite during an investor Q&A, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said the company is ramping up its efforts. He specifically named Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Ghost Recon Breakpoint as examples, but signaled this is a broader strategy going forward."It is something we have been working on in the last 24 months. Our teams are getting organi
  
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• Ferrari 250 GTO sells for record $70 million (£52m)

  15-05-2019 20:09 via news.yahoo.com
  One of the best surviving GTOs has sold to American collector David MacNeil for the highest price ever paid for a classic car.A 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO has been sold to Ferrari collector and WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil for a rumoured $70 million – a new world record for a classic car.The Ferrari in question, serial number 4153 GT, is one of the most celebrated of the 39 250 GTOs produced, due to its competition history and its originality – unusually for a race car, it's never been cr
  
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• The Division 2 Title Update 3 Patch Notes Revealed; First Raid Launching Tomorrow

  15-05-2019 20:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft has released the full patch notes for the latest update to The Division 2, Title Update 3. The major piece of content included in the update is Operation Dark Hours, The Division 2's first raid, but new features, apparel, and quality-of-life changes are included in Title Update 3 as well.Operation Dark Hours is an eight-player raid available for those who've reached World Tier 5 and defeated Tidal Basin. The raid sends you and your team up again the Black Tusks, who have taken over the W
  
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• The Best Xbox One Game Deals Available This Week

  15-05-2019 19:35 via gamespot.com
  
  The Xbox Store had a great offering of Xbox One game deals last week, and the digital store is keeping the ball rolling this week with another solid batch of deals. Here are the best discounted games to grab on Xbox One right now:First up is a collection of "Super Saver" deals up to 85% off some Xbox One games, including Tomb Raider's Definitive edition for $6 and Sleeping Dogs' Definitive edition for only $4.49. The complete first season of Life Is Strange is available for only $4, and you can
  
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• 'Today is a dark day for women': Planned Parenthood vows to challenge Alabama abortion ban

  15-05-2019 19:35 via news.yahoo.com
  Planned Parenthood is gearing up for a legal battle against Alabama after state lawmakers passed the most extreme abortion ban in the US.
  
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• U.S. Orders American Civilians to Leave Iraq amid Iran Tensions

  15-05-2019 19:34 via news.yahoo.com
  The State Department on Wednesday ordered all non-critical government employees to leave Iraq and warned American citizens not to travel to the country over fears that growing tensions between the Trump administration and neighboring Iran could spark a conflict endangering them.In a statement announcing the decision, officials cited a "high risk for violence and kidnapping" and said "normal visa services will be temporarily suspended" at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and the U.S. co
  
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• Apple’s official iPhone XR battery case just got a rare discount

  15-05-2019 19:23 via news.yahoo.com
  At a whopping $129, you could buy five of these popular iPhone XR battery cases for the price of one official Smart Battery Case from Apple. In fact, you would even still have some money left over! But there's nothing quite like an official Apple product, and many people are willing to pay a premium for the best designs and quality. If you fall into that category, you'll be happy to know that the official Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XR is only four times more expensive than the other cas
  
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• Thousands of Palestinians demonstrate to mark Nakba 'catastrophe'

  15-05-2019 19:21 via news.yahoo.com
  Palestinians protested Wednesday for the annual commemoration of what they call the Nakba, or catastrophe, when hundreds of thousands were expelled or fled during the 1948 war surrounding the creation of Israel.
  
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• Three Unannounced Ubisoft Triple-A Games Releasing Early Next Year

  15-05-2019 19:18 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft is making big plans for the coming year. The company revealed during its latest financial earnings that it still has three more unannounced triple-A games coming within the next fiscal year, teeing up a likely set of E3 2019 reveals. Each of them is slated for release by March 31, 2020.Though the company was relatively quiet in its financial report on plans for these three games, it did drop a few intriguing clues. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said during the investor Q&A that each of
  
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• Parents Press School Board for Changes Following Colorado School Shooting

  15-05-2019 19:14 via news.yahoo.com
  A group rallied in Castle Rock, Colorado Friday afternoon to demand change from the Douglas County School District following the STEM shooting.
  
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• Disabled man rebukes Southwest Airlines for failing to accommodate his medical device

  15-05-2019 19:10 via news.yahoo.com
  A severely disabled man said that U.S. airlines do not provide appropriate lifts, so he brings his own, but Southwest still wouldn't let him fly.
  
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