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• Parents sue school, fraternity brother after sons' suicides

  01-08-2019 23:59 via news.yahoo.com
  The parents of two students who killed themselves at a Truman State University fraternity house are suing the Missouri school, the fraternity and a fraternity member who they claim encouraged the suicides.The joint lawsuit filed Wednesday in Adair County also links the fraternity member to two other suicides in the same academic year and a fifth death that remains under investigation, The Kansas City Star reported.The parents of Alexander David Mullins, of Kansas City, and Joshua Michael Thomas,
  
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• A woman's limbs were amputated after her dogs licked her and gave her a bacterial infection. Most dogs carry the same bacteria.

  01-08-2019 23:52 via news.yahoo.com
  Capnocytophaga canimorsus can cause flu-like symptoms. People with weakened immune systems are most susceptible.
  
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• Biden's flub shows why candidates should be allowed to bring notes to debates

  01-08-2019 23:41 via news.yahoo.com
  Former Vice President Joe Biden's botched closing statement at the CNN Democratic debate shows why notes should be allowed.
  
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• New Free Games Now Available For Amazon Prime Members In August

  01-08-2019 23:39 via gamespot.com
  
  July was a busy month for Twitch Prime, which is included with any Amazon Prime subscription, as Prime Day 2019 ran for a full 48 hours this year and spawned a huge number of counter-sales in the weeks leading up to it and afterward from retailers trying to compete. Now that August is finally here, the sales are starting to calm down in preparation for fall deals and the holiday season, but in the meantime, Twitch Prime continues to offer regular perks in the form of free monthly games and vario
  
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• Fast & Furious: Ranking The 10 Most Ridiculous Stunts In The Movie Franchise

  01-08-2019 23:37 via gamespot.com
  
  The Fast & Furious movies are known for their love of Corona beer, family barbeques, really confusing titles, and insane car stunts. A series of films that started with a simple premise of illegal car races and cops and robbers have evolved into bombastic international thrillers with insane action set pieces and now.The release of the first spin-off in the franchise, Hobbs and Shaw, plays more like a throwback to action comedies of the '90s with The Rock and Jason Statham being forced to te
  
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• 10-Year-Old Girl Crashes Mom's SUV While Driving Herself to McDonald's

  01-08-2019 23:36 via news.yahoo.com
  Kansas City police say a 10-year-old girl went to the hospital Wednesday morning after she crashed her mom`s SUV into a minivan and electrical box while trying to go to McDonald's.
  
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• After Destiny 2 DLC Delay, Bungie Updates Its Schedule, With Fan-Requested Changes On The Way

  01-08-2019 23:28 via gamespot.com
  
  There's a lot happening in Destiny 2 right now. A major update and event just launched, and Bungie revealed that it's pushing back the release of its Shadowkeep expansion. With the DLC and the accompanying New Light free-to-play version of the game now launching later than expected, Bungie has altered its upcoming schedule and revealed some of the changes on the way, including a few that seem to directly address fan feedback.Along with a few new Shadowkeep screenshots, Bungie's latest blog post
  
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• A man drowned on his honeymoon in Florida. It was his first time swimming in the ocean.

  01-08-2019 23:19 via news.yahoo.com
  For Dalton Cottrell and Cheyenne Hedrick, "three days of wedded bliss turned into a nightmare very quickly," Hedrick wrote on Facebook.
  
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• Mortal Kombat 11’s Nightwolf Makes His Debut In Gameplay Reveal

  01-08-2019 23:04 via gamespot.com
  
  With Shang Tsung getting unleashed and Sindel's new look being unveiled, Mortal Kombat 11 continues to receive more content additions and updates since its April 2019 release. NetherRealm's latest fighting game will see another fighter join its ever-increasing roster soon. Nightwolf enters the fray, bringing with him ephemeral animals and vicious tomahawk attacks.Nightwolf looks to retain a lot of his signature style from previous Mortal Kombat games, including the ability to use lightning. He c
  
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• Pokemon Go Rayquaza Guide: Shiny Rayquaza And How To Catch

  01-08-2019 23:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Another fan-favorite Legendary has returned once again in Pokemon Go. Rayquaza, the Legendary cover monster from Pokemon Emerald, is making an encore appearance in the popular mobile game for a limited time. Not only does this mark its first stint in Raid Battles since this past March, you'll have your first chance to catch a Shiny Rayquaza. If you'd like to add one to your collection before it leaves the game again, here are some tips on how to catch Rayquaza.How To Catch RayquazaFor the next s
  
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• Destiny 2's Miniature Sparrow Is The Cutest Thing In The World

  01-08-2019 22:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Destiny 2's Solstice of Heroes event is live and bringing players new and old back to a familiar grind with some new areas to explore. With it comes a swarm of new cosmetic emotes, sparrows, ships, and more, but it's the Micro Mini sparrow that has won our hearts at the moment. So here's a clip of a graceful hunter, on this tiny sparrow zooming around the EDZ for your entertainment.
  
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• GOP pushes immigration bill, skirting rules as Dems protest

  01-08-2019 22:38 via news.yahoo.com
  Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee upended the rules Thursday for immigration legislation that would extend family detentions as chairman Lindsey Graham muscled the measure forward over the objections of Democrats.Graham gaveled open the hearing saying he wasn't going to wait any longer to address the crisis at the southern border. He acknowledged that his outreach to Democrats has failed to reach a compromise on detention policies for children and families.In pushing the bill forward
  
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• CBS All Access Reveals The Stand Cast, Stephen King Writing New Ending

  01-08-2019 22:16 via gamespot.com
  
  Stephen King's novel The Stand is once again coming to television, as a limited series. And today, the cast for the upcoming CBS All Access adaptation has been revealed at the TCA press tour. It was also announced that King himself would be writing the final installment of the series, which will include a new coda not features in the book.The starring role for the series will go to James Marsden (Westworld), playing the part of Stu Redman, a working-class man. Playing the role of Nadine Cross--t
  
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• New My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Movie Trailer Introduces The Villainous Nine

  01-08-2019 22:10 via gamespot.com
  
  A new trailer for My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising has been released. Though most of the trailer reuses scenes from MHA: Season 3, there are some new clips. The trailer can be watched in the tweet embedded below.The trailer begins with our first look at Nine, the villain of the movie. We know almost nothing about Nine--even his abilities are still unknown--but he seems to be connected to All for One, one of the biggest bads in MHA, as he dresses just like All Might's archenemy, even adopting simi
  
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• Trump Watch: Judge Blocks NY From Turning Over Trump Tax Returns To Congress

  01-08-2019 21:50 via news.yahoo.com
  A federal judge blocked New York state from turning over President Donald Trump’s tax returns to Congress Thursday.The order from Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, came in agreement to a proposal from the state that would allow it to challenge Nichols’ jurisdiction over the issue, Politico reported Thursday.The order will block any House Ways and Means Committee requests for the tax returns via the New York law until the jurisdictional dispute is resolved.The
  
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• Tulsi Gabbard Accuses MSNBC Anchor Of Being Fed Talking Points By Harris’s Team

  01-08-2019 21:45 via news.yahoo.com
  Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard accused Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris’s team of feeding talking points to MSNBC anchor Yasmin Vossoughian.Gabbard got testy while talking to Vossoughian Thursday.“Every time I come back here on MSNBC, you guys talk to me about these issues. It sounds like these are talking points that Kamala Harris and her campaign are feeding you because she’s refusing to address the questions that were posed to her,” Gabbard told
  
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• Presidential hopefuls invited to gun control forum in Vegas

  01-08-2019 21:37 via news.yahoo.com
  Two prominent gun control organizations said Thursday that they will host a forum for Democratic presidential candidates in Las Vegas on Oct. 2, the day after the city marks the second anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.The Giffords group and March For Our Lives said the forum focused on gun violence will be the first of its kind for presidential hopefuls and will be open to all candidates who meet the Democratic National Committee's polling and fundraising thresho
  
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• Fortnite: Stop Sign Locations Guide (Season 10 Challenge)

  01-08-2019 21:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Season X of Fortnite has officially arrived, and much has changed in Epic Games' popular battle royale shooter. Not only are there new areas of the map to explore, there's also a new Battle Pass to purchase, which gives holders access to an assortment of new challenges to complete and cosmetic rewards to unlock.This time around, however, the challenges work a little differently than in past seasons. Previously, Epic offered new missions to complete on a weekly basis, some of which were available
  
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• Fortnite Stop Sign Locations Guide (Season 10)

  01-08-2019 21:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Season X of Fortnite has officially arrived, and a lot has changed in Epic's popular battle royale game. Not only are there new areas of the map to explore, there's also a new Battle Pass to purchase, which gives holders access to an assortment of new challenges to complete and cosmetic rewards to unlock.This time around, however, the challenges work a little differently than in past seasons. Previously, Epic offered new missions to complete on a weekly basis, some of which were available to eve
  
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• Game Release Dates Of August 2019: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, And PC

  01-08-2019 21:17 via gamespot.com
  
  It's August. Can you believe it? With the big fall games season right around the corner, the releases are slowly ramping up. This month has plenty of games worth grabbing as you wait for 2019's heavy hitters. You can expect to play big games like Madden NFL 20, Astral Chain, and Control. You can find out more about each below.Aside from new games, it seems like there's always an unexpected Switch port releasing every month, and August is no different. Pillars of Eternity, Sword Art Online: Fatal
  
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• Dozens swallowed by 'tsunami' after wave pool malfunctions at water park

  01-08-2019 21:14 via news.yahoo.com
  A horrifying video going viral on social media shows the moment the giant tidal wave forms and crashes on a crowd floating in the wave pool.
  
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• Dev Has A Great Explanation For Why It's Going Epic Exclusive On PC

  01-08-2019 21:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Cute life-sim adventure game Ooblets did the thing that some people aren't fond of: sign an Epic exclusive deal. Now, Ooblets will launch exclusively for the Epic Games Stores on PC, while the Xbox One release remains unaffected. Indie developer Glumberland has some words on the matter, explaining the choice in a surprisingly frank message to fans.In a blog post, Glumberland stated that signing with Epic was a "big decision" the studio didn't take lightly. "[Epic] offered us a minimum guarantee
  
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• Modern Warfare Dev Downplays White Phosphorus Controversy, Says Multiplayer Is About The Fun

  01-08-2019 21:09 via gamespot.com
  
  Infinity Ward released a heap of new details about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's multiplayer mode this week, both on a livestream and to journalists at a hands-on press event in Los Angeles. Those details included some of the game's new Killstreak rewards, which struck up controversy in the days before the announcement when Infinity Ward revealed that white phosphorus is one of the weapons players will have access to in multiplayer.In the real world, white phosphorus is a chemical weapon that h
  
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• Joe Biden 'surprised' by fellow Democrats attacking Obama's legacy at debates

  01-08-2019 21:08 via news.yahoo.com
  "I don’t think there is anything he has to apologize for," the former vice president said. "It kind of surprised me, the degree of the criticism.”
  
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• Top Navy SEAL commander writes scathing letter saying the force has a problem in the wake of SEAL scandals

  01-08-2019 21:02 via news.yahoo.com
  Rear Adm. Collin Green wrote a scathing letter to his forces, saying special operators need to shape up in the wake of SEAL scandals.
  
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• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare - 20v20 Team Deathmatch Gameplay

  01-08-2019 21:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare introduces its massive 20v20 mode. This mode is played with large-scale maps such as “Aniyah Palace” seen here. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare releases for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 25, 2019.
  
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• Dragon Quest 11 Definitive Edition (Switch) Is Only $49.94 To Pre-Order (US)

  01-08-2019 21:00 via gamespot.com
  
  It's finally August, which means Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive edition will officially be out next month, on September 27. And fortunately for those planning to pick it up on day one, it seems Dragon Quest XI S is being included as part of Amazon and Walmart's ongoing pattern of discounting games to $49.94 before they've even released. The fact that it's labeled as the number one best-selling Switch game on Amazon right now may have something to do with such an early pri
  
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• UK, France and Germany condemn North Korea missile launches

  01-08-2019 20:56 via news.yahoo.com
  The United Kingdom, France and Germany on Thursday condemned North Korea's latest ballistic missile launches as violations of U.N. sanctions and urged Pyongyang to engage in "meaningful negotiations" with the United States on eliminating its nuclear weapons.The three countries also urged North Korea "to take concrete steps toward its complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization" and said international sanctions should remain in place and be fully enforced until its nuclear and ballisti
  
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• Respawn Will Reveal Its New VR Game Next Month

  01-08-2019 20:56 via gamespot.com
  
  Respawn's upcoming VR game will be announced next month. Not too much is known about the game, though Respawn has been adamant that it is not the "premium" Titanfall experience that it's also been working on.In a blog post, the Oculus team announced Respawn's new VR game would be revealed at this year's Oculus Connect, which is scheduled for September 25-26. The game is described as a "triple-A first-person combat title made in partnership with Oculus Studios." A hands-on demo will be available
  
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• Gunmaker asks US Supreme Court to hear Sandy Hook appeal

  01-08-2019 20:54 via news.yahoo.com
  The maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its appeal Thursday of a state ruling against the company.Remington Arms, based in Madison, North Carolina, cited a much-debated 2005 federal law that shields firearms manufacturers from liability in most cases when their products are used in crimes.Gunman Adam Lanza opened fire at the Newtown, Connecticut, school with a Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle on Dec. 14, 2012, killing 20 first gra
  
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• China’s Army Signals It May Move Against Hong Kong Protests

  01-08-2019 20:35 via news.yahoo.com
  Bloomberg/GettyHONG KONG—China’s military, the People’s Liberation Army, is ready to sow fear. Late on Wednesday evening, it released a video featuring armored vehicles and tanks, as well as the Chinese Communist Party’s troops performing a drill to crack down on protesters. They scale a building, storm a residence, and rappel from a helicopter. They board and take control of a ship, and snipe from a hill. In one scene, an officer speaks in Cantonese—the l
  
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• As Troops Mass in China, Hong Kong Protestors Call For ‘The Revolution of Our Time’

  01-08-2019 20:35 via news.yahoo.com
  Bloomberg/GettyHONG KONG—China’s military, the People’s Liberation Army, is ready to sow fear. Late on Wednesday evening, it released a video featuring armored vehicles and tanks, as well as the Chinese Communist Party’s troops performing a drill to crack down on protestors. They scale a building, storm a residence, and rappel from a helicopter. They board and take control of a ship, and snipe from a hill. In one scene, an officer speaks in Cantonese—the l
  
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• Chief apologizes over hiring of officer who shot black man

  01-08-2019 20:25 via news.yahoo.com
  A Louisiana police chief apologized Thursday to his city and to the family of a black man shot and killed by a former police officer in 2016, saying the officer should have never been hired.During a news conference, Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul and a police lawyer detailed repeated problems with Officer Blane Salamoni that they said should have raised red flags long before Alton Sterling was shot and killed.In particular, the lawyer, Lee Hamilton, said Salamoni had been arrested for a ph
  
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• New Ford 7.3-Liter "Godzilla" Gasoline V-8 Coming for Super Duty Lineup

  01-08-2019 20:24 via news.yahoo.com
  The new engine will be rated at up to 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque.
  
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• Trump and Epstein's friendship reportedly soured after they fought over a $41 million Palm Beach mansion. 2 weeks after the home's auction, cops received a tip about underage women at Epstein's house.

  01-08-2019 20:21 via news.yahoo.com
  The formerly friendly New Yorkers both wanted to buy the Maison de l'Amitie at a bankruptcy auction in 2004, the Washington Post reported.
  
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• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's Night Multiplayer Maps Are Its Coolest New Feature

  01-08-2019 20:19 via gamespot.com
  
  There's a lot to like in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's multiplayer offering. Infinity Ward showed off the competitive mode to journalists ahead of its multiplayer reveal livestream, where we got a chance to engage in 20-on-20 battles, try out new Killstreaks, customize all our guns, and drive tanks.The coolest new addition to Call of Duty multiplayer, though, is probably Modern Warfare's take on night-vision goggles. The game supports day and night versions of several maps, and we played a matc
  
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• Fire Emblem: Three Houses Gift Guide - The Best Gifts For Every Character

  01-08-2019 20:18 via gamespot.com
  
  While Fire Emblem: Three Houses doesn't have much in the way of romance, cultivating friendships with students and faculty is still a major part of the game. As a new professor at Garreg Mach monastery, sometimes you just gotta buy the love (and motivation) of the people around you. If you're not sure whether your favorite character will like the gift you got them, don't worry--we've tested it out so you don't have to face the shame of, "Oh. I guess I'll take it."Gift-giving is important for a n
  
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• Ultraman Gets New Movie From Neon Genesis Evangelion Director

  01-08-2019 20:08 via gamespot.com
  
  With Neon Genesis Evagelion getting a second wind on Netflix, director Hideaki Anno is stepping out of the shadows. One of his next major projects will be a new live-action Ultraman film, Tsuburaya Productions announced. Anno isn't alone on the project, as he has tapped storyboard artist Shinji Higuchi, who assisted Anno with director duties on 2016's Shin Godzilla.Shin Ultraman is the name of the project by Anno and Higuchi, and while details are limited, Crunchyroll reports that Anno wil produ
  
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• The Latest: Family of ex-cop convicted of rape "devastated"

  01-08-2019 20:06 via news.yahoo.com
  The family of a former Oklahoma City police officer convicted of rape says it's devastated that a court has rejected his appeal.The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals on Thursday upheld the convictions of 32-year-old Daniel Holtzclaw.A statement from Holtzclaw's sister, Jenny Holtzclaw, said Holtzclaw is also devastated, but strong, and that the family will "pursue every available avenue" to prove his innocence and win his freedom.
  
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• Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Even More Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started

  01-08-2019 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  In this video we go over even more tips we wish we knew before starting Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Just a heads up, there are some minor spoilers, but they're all things we feel you'd benefit more from knowing ahead of time.
  
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• Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Expansion Delayed, But Cross Save Seems To Still Be On Track

  01-08-2019 19:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Bungie has announced a new launch window for all of the scheduled fall 2019 content drops for Destiny 2, delaying most of the planned expansions for the game. However, the game's upcoming cross save feature still seems to be on track."Being independent means that the future of Destiny 2 is entirely on our team," Destiny 2 director Luke Smith and general manager Mark Noseworthy wrote in a blog post. "It also means that we're agile enough to choose to do what's best for the game and our players, e
  
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• Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Delayed, But Cross Save Is Coming This Month

  01-08-2019 19:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Bungie has announced a new launch window for all of the scheduled fall 2019 content drops for Destiny 2, delaying most of the planned expansions for the game. However, the game's upcoming cross save feature has been moved up and will be releasing this month."Being independent means that the future of Destiny 2 is entirely on our team," Destiny 2 director Luke Smith and general manager Mark Noseworthy wrote in a blog post. "It also means that we're agile enough to choose to do what's best for the
  
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• A$AP Rocky testifies in Sweden, says he tried to avoid fight

  01-08-2019 19:54 via news.yahoo.com
  American rapper A$AP Rocky testified Thursday at his assault trial in Sweden that he did everything possible to avoid a confrontation with two men he said were persistently following his entourage in Stockholm, but one of those men picked a fight with one of his bodyguards.The recording artist, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is accused along with two other men believed to be members of his entourage of beating a 19-year-old man, Mustafa Jafari, in Stockholm on June 30.Mayers told Stockholm Dis
  
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• One Of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's Big New Features Is... Doors

  01-08-2019 19:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is bringing back the acclaimed franchise with a reboot that aims to rethink what makes a gritty shooter set in real-world conflict. That means new additions and innovations to add layers of authenticity, and one of those is just a-door-able.It's doors. Yes, like the kind in your house. As detailed in our hands-on multiplayer impressions, the addition of functional doors makes a big difference in combat."You can use doors in a variety of ways, just by opening and clos
  
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• Universal Orlando Announces "Immersive" New Theme Park Called Epic Universe

  01-08-2019 19:41 via gamespot.com
  
  How many theme parks are too many theme parks? That's a trick question because there's no such thing as "too many." Thankfully, Universal Studios agrees as it has announced is fourth Florida park, which is set to include hotels, shops, restaurants, an entertainment center, and--of course, rides. Universal's Epic Universe is the name given to the upcoming endeavor, which is being touted as a "new level of experience that forever changes theme park entertainment."What does that mean? It's not enti
  
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• Iran says sanctions show US 'afraid' of top diplomat

  01-08-2019 19:18 via news.yahoo.com
  Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday mocked a US decision to impose sanctions on his top diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif, saying it showed Washington was "afraid" of the foreign minister as tensions again flare between the arch-enemies.The US Treasury said the sanctions would freeze any of Zarif's assets in the United States or controlled by US entities, as well as squeeze his ability to function as a globe-trotting diplomat."They are afraid of our foreign minister's interviews," Rouhani sa
  
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• New Details For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's PC Version - Crossplay Beta, Battle.net, And Graphics Options

  01-08-2019 19:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Developer Infinity Ward is heading up the next game in Activision's blockbuster FPS series with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and the team at Beenox (who worked on Black Ops 4) is being called upon to take care of the PC version once again. More PC-specific details have come out, and gives us insight into graphics options, beta dates, and which service you'll be able to play it on.Like Black Ops 4, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's PC version will live on Battle.net. The platform that traditionally
  
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• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare PC Version Details - Crossplay Beta, Battle.net, And Graphics Options

  01-08-2019 19:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Developer Infinity Ward is heading up the next game in Activision's blockbuster FPS series with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and the team at Beenox (who worked on Black Ops 4) is being called upon to take care of the PC version once again. More PC-specific details have come out, and gives us insight into graphics options, beta dates, and which service you'll be able to play it on.Like Black Ops 4, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's PC version will live on Battle.net. The platform that traditionally
  
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• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare PC Details - Crossplay Beta, Battle.net, And Graphics Options

  01-08-2019 19:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Developer Infinity Ward is heading up the next game in Activision's blockbuster FPS series with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and the team at Beenox (who worked on Black Ops 4) is being called upon to take care of the PC version once again. More PC-specific details have come out, and gives us insight into graphics options, beta dates, and which service you'll be able to play it on.Like Black Ops 4, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's PC version will live on Battle.net. The platform that traditionally
  
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• Southwest Flight Attendant Makes Air Travel More Surprising By Hanging Out in Overhead Bin

  01-08-2019 19:14 via news.yahoo.com
  "Is this a dream?"
  
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