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• Key points from new wave of Catholic abuse lawsuits

  01-12-2019 23:57 via news.yahoo.com
  
  — Many of the dozen-plus lawyers and clergy abuse watchdog groups interviewed by the AP expect at least 5,000 new cases, resulting in potential payouts that could surpass the $4 billion paid out since the clergy sex abuse first came to light in the 1980s.This summer, New York state opened its one-year window allowing sex abuse claims no matter how old, and already hundreds of lawsuits have been filed.
  
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• A man sculpted a Tesla Cybertruck out of mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving and the internet loves it

  01-12-2019 23:51 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Greg Milano carved a Tesla Cybertruck from mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving. The internet approves: The video has nearly 4 million views and counting.
  
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• Joe Sestak ends long-shot bid for president

  01-12-2019 23:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Sestak, 67, represented Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms between 2007 and 2011.
  
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• PS4 Cyber Monday Game Deals: Here Are The Best Deals On PS4 Games

  01-12-2019 23:48
  
  There are still quite a few great deals left over from this year's Black Friday deals frenzy, and Cyber Monday 2019 is basically already here. The long weekend has seen a ton of PS4 game deals, and while we don't expect any of the current or upcoming deals to beat Black Friday's, most of the Black Friday deals will likely carry over into Cyber Monday, which means you still have time to spend and save big for the next couple of days.Best Cyber Monday PS4 Game Deals 2019Borderlands 3 -- $30Call of
  
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• New wave of abuse suits could hit church like never before

  01-12-2019 23:47 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A wave of new laws in 15 states that allow people to make claims of sexual abuse going back decades could bring a deluge of lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Church that could surpass anything seen so far in its clergy abuse crisis.It’s a financial reckoning playing out in such populous Catholic strongholds as New York, California and New Jersey, among the eight states that go the furthest with “lookback windows” that allow sex abuse claims no matter how old.
  
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• Mass protest breaks out in Chinese province near Hong Kong

  01-12-2019 23:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Chinese police clashed with protesters in a southern province near Hong Kong over the weekend, in a rare case of public dissent that saw hundreds demonstrate against the building of a crematorium.
  
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• At least 10 killed in attack on church in Burkina Faso

  01-12-2019 23:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  At least 10 people including children were killed in an attack Sunday on a church in eastern Burkina Faso where places of worship have already suffered several Islamist assaults, security sources said. The victims were attending a service at a Protestant church in the town of Hantoukoura, one of the sources told AFP, putting the death toll at "more than 10". Around 10 "heavily armed individuals" carried out the attack in the village near the border with Niger, "executing the faithful including t
  
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• Cyber Monday Deals 2019: Xbox One Consoles And Accessories

  01-12-2019 23:38
  
  Black Friday is out, and Cyber Monday is in. Deals Thursday and Friday have carried over into the Monday holiday and will likely lead the way, but tomorrow should yield a handful of surprising Cyber Monday gaming deals for Xbox One consoles, games, an accessories. Thankfully, we already have some fantastic savings on Cyber Monday Xbox One X bundles, Xbox Game Pass deals, and more to tide you over while you wait for Monday.At the moment, there are a lot of Xbox One consoles and accessories deals
  
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• Legal reckoning: New abuse suits could cost church over $4B

  01-12-2019 23:37 via news.yahoo.com
  
  At the end of another long day trying to sign up new clients accusing the Roman Catholic Church of sexual abuse, lawyer Adam Slater gazes out the window of his high-rise Manhattan office at one of the great symbols of the church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral.Across the country, attorneys like Slater are scrambling to file a new wave of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy, thanks to rules enacted in 15 states that extend or suspend the statute of limitations to allow claims stretching back
  
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• Avatar Sequel Passes Milestone; New Game From The Division Devs Still Happening

  01-12-2019 23:32
  
  James Cameron's much-anticipated sequel to 2009's Avatar has crossed a production milestone. A message from the movie's Twitter account confirmed that November 29 was the final day of live-action filming for 2019. To celebrate, the producers shared a behind-the-scenes image that showcases the Sea Dragon, which is a "massive mothership."It must really be a huge beast, as what's shown in the image here is only one part of the ship, which will ferry an "array of other sea-going craft" in the upcomi
  
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• A Maine man was shot and killed at his home on Thanksgiving. Police blame a homemade booby trap

  01-12-2019 23:27 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A 65-year-old Maine man died after triggering one of his homemade security devices designed to fire a handgun at would-be intruders, police say.
  
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• Biggest Video Game News Of 2019

  01-12-2019 23:11
  
  Looking Back2019 was another big year for the video game industry. Activision and Bungie broke up, we got the first details on next-generation consoles, and Apex Legends became the next big battle royale hit. These were just a few of the notable headlines from in 2019. In this gallery, we're taking a look at a selection of the biggest news of the yearWe have much more to come in our coverage of the Best of 2019 over the coming days and weeks. You can look forward to console report cards, best-of
  
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• Venezuela Opposition Pledges to Probe Lawmakers After Report

  01-12-2019 23:04 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Bloomberg) -- Venezuela’s opposition political parties promised to investigate their own lawmakers after they were accused of lobbying in favor of a Colombian businessman linked to an ally of President Nicolas Maduro who has been indicted by U.S. authorities for money laundering.Opposition lawmakers wrote letters to Colombian and U.S. authorities to deny that the businessmen was an employee of Alex Saab, a Colombian who was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department and indicted in Miami
  
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• Current and former Tesla employees reveal what it's like to work there

  01-12-2019 23:04 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Six current and former Tesla employees told Business Insider the one thing they wish customers knew about what it's like to work for the company.
  
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• 2 hikers fall to their deaths in national park

  01-12-2019 23:03 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Two California visitors to Utah's Arches National Park fell to their deaths while hiking to the Delicate Arch sandstone formation on Friday.
  
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• Death Stranding Cyber Monday Deal: Get Free $20 PSN Card With Purchase

  01-12-2019 23:02
  
  Death Stranding is the newest game from Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear Solid series. The new Kojima Productions and Sony joint venture has proven to be divisive among fans and critics. It has some interesting concepts at play and may not be for everyone, but a game that treads off the beaten sounds up your alley, it could one of your favorite games of 2019. It's a PS4 exclusive for now, though a PC version will be coming next year.If you're interested in playing it, you can do so with a
  
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• Nine dead in plane crash as winter storm death toll rises and 50 million on alert

  01-12-2019 22:59 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A fierce winter storm is hampering attempts by investigators to reach the site in South Dakota where a single-engine plane crashed, killing nine people and injuring three others.The Pilatus PC-12 plane was bound for Idaho Falls, Idaho, and crashed just a mile after takeoff on Saturday. It is hoped investigators, currently stuck at Sioux Falls some 140 miles away, will reach the site by Monday.
  
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• Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Cyber Monday Deals 2019

  01-12-2019 22:49
  
  The Black Friday deals for Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC are still available heading into Cyber Monday. The PC version released less than a month ago, but you can already get it a great price for Cyber Monday. Pretty much every digital games retailer has it on sale, but the best Cyber Monday deal comes from Green Man Gaming, which is bundling five free games with Red Dead Redemption 2 for only $44.15.Red Dead Redemption 2 PC dealsBest deal: $44.15 (comes with five free games)You can get the standa
  
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• Best Cyber Monday The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Deals

  01-12-2019 22:47
  
  Nintendo has a big year in 2019, as the console and game maker released strong first-party exclusives like Pokemon Sword and Shield, Super Mario Maker 2, and Luigi's Mansion 3. They also released a remake to the classic Game Boy game The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, which is having a nice little price drop for Cyber Monday 2019.What's fascinating about Link's Awakening on Switch is that it's a full remake of the original, accurately recreating locations, dungeons, and boss battles with a n
  
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• Steam Cyber Monday 2019 Sale: Best Game Deals Available Now

  01-12-2019 22:36
  
  Cyber Monday 2019: Best Steam Game Deals
  Black Friday 2019 is done, but Cyber Monday is nearly here, and along with the many physical retailers slashing prices on TVs, games, and more, digital storefronts like Steam are discounting their own wares. Valve's PC game store is offering great prices once again as part of what it officially calls its annual Autumn Sale--which effectively double as both its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. If you've dealt with any Steam sale before, you know it can
  
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• Cyber Monday Gaming Deals For Xbox One--Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Gears 5, And More

  01-12-2019 22:32
  
  The long Thanksgiving has slowly given way from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, but all that means is that you have more time to nab some of the holiday season's best deals before they're gone. On the Xbox One side, we have all kinds of amazing discounts, from first-party exclusive for cheap, great Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Xbox One bundles, and more. We've gathered up all the best deals you can get on almost every game for Microsoft's console right now.Cyber Monday is almost certainly your las
  
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• Steam Autumn Sale Offers Great Game Deals For Cyber Monday 2019

  01-12-2019 22:29
  
  Black Friday and Cyber Monday have brought another round of ridiculous game sales on Steam. Valve's storefront is once again loaded with huge discounts on some of the biggest (and smallest) games of the year join a handful of PC games on sale elsewhere.Steam's Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale runs from November 26-December 3 and features discounts on a plethora of titles up to 90% off. Some noteworthy sales include deals on newer games like Code Vein ($42, down from $60), Gears 5 ($30, down from
  
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• Australia Sets up Taskforce Against Foreign Interference

  01-12-2019 22:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Bloomberg) -- Australia is setting up a new taskforce to tackle the threat of foreign interference, amid continued headlines about Chinese meddling in the nation’s political affairs.Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government is spending A$87.8 million ($59 million) on the new body, which will be led by a senior officer from the Australian Security Intelligence Organization and draw on the federal police, the financial crimes agency and the cyber intelligence agency, according to a s
  
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• Cyber Monday 2019 Sony PS4 Deals: PS4 Pro, PS Plus, And More Leftover Black Friday Deals

  01-12-2019 22:07
  
  Update: Black Friday is coming to a close, but Cyber Monday 2019 is just getting started. As part of its official holiday sale, Sony is still offering many of the same PlayStation offers from Black Friday 2019, although some of the most popular deals, like the PS4 Slim bundle and PSVR mega pack, sold out quickly and are still hard to find. We expect they'll restock on Monday, but act quickly if you're looking to grab one of these console bundles for yourself.Accessory deals are easier to find, i
  
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• NBA 2K20 Cyber Monday Deals 2019

  01-12-2019 22:06
  
  With Black Friday behind us, you might think the NBA 2K20 deals are behind us. Well, that's where you're wrong. Cyber Monday is starting to rear its head, which means there are plenty of active Cyber Monday deals. The best part is that you have quite a few different options when it comes to Cyber Monday deals for NBA 2K20, including Xbox One bundles, VC codes, and even the game itself.NBA 2K20 is the only basketball game available this year, but thankfully, the hoops gameplay is as good as ever.
  
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• 14 killed in Burkina Faso church attack: regional govt

  01-12-2019 22:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Fourteen people were killed in an attack Sunday on a church in eastern Burkina Faso where places of worship have suffered a string of Islamist assaults this year, the regional government said."Unidentified armed men" carried out the attack during a Sunday service at a Protestant church in the town of Hantoukoura near the border with Niger, the government statement said.Burkina Faso's population is around two-thirds Muslim and one-third Christian.
  
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• What’s next in impeachment: Judiciary Committee takes charge

  01-12-2019 21:53 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The House impeachment inquiry enters a new phase this week as the Judiciary Committee takes charge of the investigation of President Donald Trump.All testimony so far has been heard by the House Intelligence Committee, which is expected to issue a report on its findings early in the week.Based on that report, the Judiciary panel will hold its own hearings beginning Wednesday on whether Trump’s dealings with Ukraine and his administration’s attempts to block the investigation constitu
  
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• Best Luigi's Mansion 3 Cyber Monday Deal: Get The Switch Game For $48

  01-12-2019 21:49
  
  Black Friday and Cyber Monday tend to see a whole slew of retailers discounting a game, but when that game is still relatively new, it can be hard to find it at a lower price. That's the case with Luigi's Mansion 3, a new Nintendo Switch game that hasn't received much in the way of discounts. However, one retailer has it at a great price for Cyber Monday: Ebay's currently selling Luigi's latest adventure for $48. However, I would act fast if you're interested, as stock is limited and it's not gu
  
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• Nintendo Switch Official Cyber Monday 2019 Deals Still Available: First-Party Games, Joy-Cons

  01-12-2019 21:36
  
  Update: While many of Nintendo's official holiday deals have sold out since Black Friday, there's one major offer still available for Cyber Monday: $20 off first-party Switch games. Many stores seem to be running low on physical copies but are still offering $40 digital downloads on games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Party, and Splatoon 2. These deals are absolutely worth it, as they beat the price in the Nintendo Eshop itself.Nintendo's official Switch bundle, which
  
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• Nintendo Switch Official Cyber Monday 2019 Deals Still Available: First-Party Games

  01-12-2019 21:36
  
  Update: While many of Nintendo's official holiday deals have sold out since Black Friday, there's one major offer still available for Cyber Monday: $20 off first-party Switch games. Many stores seem to be running low on physical copies but are still offering $40 digital downloads on games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Party, and Splatoon 2. These deals are absolutely worth it, as they beat the price in the Nintendo Eshop itself.Nintendo's official Switch bundle, which
  
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• Best Buy Cyber Monday 2019 Deals: Great Nintendo Switch Bundle, Games, And More

  01-12-2019 21:32
  
  The best games and hardware Cyber Monday deals at Best Buy
  Fresh off of a pretty stellar Black Friday 2019 sale, Best Buy has ushered in a new set of deals in its Cyber Monday sale. As is commonplace, many of the sale pricesmirror Black Friday deals. Nevertheless, if you missed out on the Black Friday sale, you can take advantage of Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale.Best Buy's new notable gaming deal is on the Nintendo Switch. The new model with better battery life comes with Mario + Rabbids Kingdom
  
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• 10 wounded in 'cowardly and senseless' shooting rampage at New Orleans French Quarter

  01-12-2019 21:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Ten people were wounded in a shooting rampage early Sunday on the edge of the famed French Quarter of New Orleans in an area thick with tourists.
  
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• Best Madden NFL 20 Cyber Monday Deals

  01-12-2019 21:12
  
  This Black Friday had some great deals for Madden NFL 20, but they're not done yet. Cyber Monday 2019 is underway, and several retailers have some discounts on this year's football game. Walmart and Target have some decent deals, but the best comes from Best Buy and GameStop. Both retailers have Madden NFL 20 for $28 during Cyber Monday.Madden NFL 20 (PS4, XBO) - $28 at Best BuyMadden NFL 20 | $28 ($60)See at Best Buy (PS4) See at Best Buy (Xbox One) EA's latest football game received a score of
  
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• Trump off to London for NATO summit, under pressure to steer clear of British election

  01-12-2019 21:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump leaves on Monday for a NATO summit in London and he is under pressure from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resist the temptation to wade into the British election campaign coming up later in December.As a presidential candidate in 2016 and then as president since early 2017, Trump has shown no restraint in showing support for Britain's exit from the European Union and critiquing the politicians involved in the country's long-running Brexit debate.
  
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• The Latest: 4 more shot in New Orleans, hours after 10 hurt

  01-12-2019 21:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  New Orleans police are investigating a shooting that killed two men and wounded two others, hours after a separate shooting in the city that left 10 people wounded.The police department’s public information officer, Aaron Looney, says investigations are continuing.New Orleans police say 10 people were hit in an early morning shooting in the city’s famed French Quarter.
  
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• FBI posts big Black Friday gun check numbers; second-largest single day in program history

  01-12-2019 21:10 via news.yahoo.com
  
  FBI posts big Black Friday gun check numbers; second-largest single day in program history
  
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• Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday 2019 Game Deals: Best Eshop Sale Discounts

  01-12-2019 20:58
  
  Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday 2019 Eshop Deals
  To celebrate Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019, Nintendo is having one of its surprisingly rare sales on digital games right now, with plenty of its fantastic first-party games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild available for cheaper than usual. If you prefer having all your games on your Switch at once instead of swapping carts in and out, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are your best chance to stock up on digital Switch games for the conso
  
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• Best Cyber Monday FIFA 20 Deals

  01-12-2019 20:53
  
  EA's FIFA 20 had some great deals for Black Friday, and while that fated day is behind us, some of those deals continue onward into Cyber Monday. You can grab FIFA 20 for cheap at multiple retailers, but the best deal comes from Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop, all of which have it for $28 on both PS4 and Xbox One.FIFA 20 -- $28 ($60)See at Amazon (PS4) See at Amazon (Xbox One) Now while FIFA 20 also came to the Switch, it's not the same game. It's missing quite a few features from the PS4 and Xb
  
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• Cyber Monday 2019 Nintendo Switch Eshop Sale Live With Great Game Deals

  01-12-2019 20:49
  
  Black Friday 2019 is over, but Cyber Monday is just getting started. As copious digital distributors and physical retailers unveil their sales, Nintendo has followed suit. Just in time for the rush, Nintendo has begun its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale with hundreds of discounts on some of the best Nintendo Switch games in the Eshop.The Cyber Deals sale is now live and runs through December 4. Through this sale, you can save up to 50% on a plethora of big-budget Nintendo Switch titles, such
  
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• At least 14 killed in attack on Burkina Faso church

  01-12-2019 20:47 via news.yahoo.com
  
  At least 14 people including teenagers were shot dead in an attack on a church in eastern Burkina Faso during mass on Sunday morning, a security source and a local official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.This year an Islamist insurgency in Burkina Faso has ignited ethnic and religious tensions, rendering large parts of the country ungovernable, especially in the northern areas bordering restive Mali.The timing of the incident, during hours of worship, mirrors other attacks on Christians
  
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• Tunisian bus plunges off cliff, killing at least 24

  01-12-2019 20:41 via news.yahoo.com
  
  At least 24 Tunisians were killed and 18 more injured when a bus plunged into a ravine on Sunday, in one of the country's worst road accidents.The bus had set off from Tunis to the picturesque northern mountain town of Ain Draham, a popular autumn destination for Tunisians near the Algerian border, the tourism ministry said.A sign reading in English "Sweet Time Travel" -- apparently the name of the travel agency that ferried the tourists from Tunis -- lay among the debris.
  
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• Why Joe Biden might be taking it easy on Pete Buttigieg

  01-12-2019 20:39 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The most famous unspoken Democratic presidential candidate alliance is probably the one between Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). But there might be one brewing between former Vice President Joe Biden and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, as well -- at least on Biden's end.Biden and Buttigieg aren't old friends like Warren and Sanders, but there are some logical strategic reasons for why that might be the case. Biden hasn't really gone after the 37-year-old ma
  
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• Australia’s Demographic ‘Time Bomb’ Has Arrived

  01-12-2019 20:34 via news.yahoo.com
  
  With politically unpopular reforms consigned to the “too hard” basket, immigration likely will continue propping up economic growth until it too reaches its limits. Time bomb or otherwise, Australia’s demographic clock is definitely ticking.
  
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• Target Cyber Monday 2019 Sale: Best Gaming Deals Available Now

  01-12-2019 20:32
  
  Cyber Monday 2019 at Target: Deals on games, consoles, and more
  Target kicked off its Cyber Monday 2019 sale a bit early. On the heels of the department store's Black Friday sale, Target brought on a new round of deals Sunday morning that are available online right now.Target's Cyber Monday deals are quite similar to its Black Friday deals. That's the thing with Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Most retailers reuse a lot of the same deals while sprinkling in new deals here and there.The best Cyber
  
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• NBC's Chuck Todd was flabbergasted by a Republican senator's claim that the former Ukrainian president worked for Hillary Clinton

  01-12-2019 20:29 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) came under fire last week for touting a baseless theory that Ukraine was behind the hacking of the Democratic National Committee's server in 2016. He eventually walked it back, he said, because he was "wrong." But despite Kennedy's apparent change of heart, the senator still doesn't seem quite ready to let go of every Ukraine-based theory.He told host Chuck Todd during a Sunday appearance on NBC's Meet the Press, without evidence, that former Ukrainian President Petro P
  
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• Cyber Monday Borderlands 3 Deals 2019

  01-12-2019 20:28
  
  A lot of the Black Friday deals have simmered down, with multiple retailers raising their prices or simply selling out of their stock. However, with Cyber Monday on the way, more deals are popping up, especially when it comes to games. Borderlands 3 is one of the most popular releases of the year, and if you haven't picked it up yet, then you'll be happy to know that Amazon and GameStop have great deals on it for Cyber Monday.Borderlands 3 - $28 at Best Buy (usually $60)Borderlands 3 -- $30 ($60
  
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• Target Cyber Monday 2019 Sale Live Now

  01-12-2019 20:27
  
  Update: While Black Friday 2019 has ended at Target, the site's Cyber Monday deals are just getting started. Check out all the best gaming offers, including PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch deals, in our complete Target Cyber Monday 2019 guide.Black Friday rages on into the weekend, and the best deals are starting to dwindle. Target's had its fair share of great deals, including the lowest prices on a few games, as well as some pretty consistent pricing on gaming console, accessory, and other
  
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• Amazon Cyber Monday 2019 Gaming Deals: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PSVR, And More

  01-12-2019 20:23
  
  Amazon Cyber Monday 2019 Sale: Best Gaming Deals
  Black Friday sales are winding down, but you'll still be able to score great deals on consoles, games, tech, entertainment, and much more in the coming days thanks to Cyber Monday. Amazon, arguably the most convenient place to shop, kicks off its week-long Cyber Monday sale on December 2, but its Cyber Monday Countdown is live now with early deals.Amazon had some of the best Black Friday deals, so you can bet the retail giant will carry that momen
  
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• GameStop Black Friday 2019: Store Hours On Sunday, December 1

  01-12-2019 20:20
  
  GameStop's Black Friday 2019 sale has been live for days, offering some of the best deals of the season and keeping plenty of stock on some of the best nationwide console bundles over the holiday weekend. However, it's coming to an end today. If you want to shop at the United States retailer, it's open during the holiday weekend. On Sunday, stores will close at 7 PM and open tomorrow at 10 AM.GameStop's Black Friday are already live online, so if you don't mind waiting a few days for your goodie
  
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• Georgia Republican says he will call Schiff to testify first

  01-12-2019 20:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said the Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee will be the first person he will call to testify before his panel as impeachment hearings proceed.
  
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